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REGULAR MEETING JANUAR`' .L8, 1866
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met ~n a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January
4, 1966, be approved as written. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 66-4 RESOLUTION N0. 66-4 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE C'TTY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND A~'FR~~-7TAIG
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING ~ti'A~~~RANTS DRAWi~! TiLRE-
FORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman I~IcMiilan,
econded by Councilman Smith, that said .~es~clur_;:~n be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Counci.imen Byork, Duncan, NicNLillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None
Absent: None.
Mr. Jim
Ruth
presented a
plaque in
appreciation
of his fine
service to
the City
M~.~~~-::-° Siokos presented t~~ I~R~°. ~' ~~rrl~~. R~ztl~i, Director of Parks
and Recreation, a plaque ~xpres: _~~~i~ appreciation for Mr.
Ruth's sp~.endid service to the ";_.;,;-~ ~1 ~~laque was also
pr°esented to Mr. Ruch on behaLt' ~', ~.~~~~~ I~;y~nwood Baseball
Association to express the as~,~cit.ior,' :: gratitude for
the opportunity of having been as~.~ i..~.~ ed w~ ~h i~'I~°. Ruth.
In accepting the awards I~1r°. Rizrwh ~~~p:~e~se.a ~~~s appreciation
of the fine cooperation he ;'gas had f'z:~om the Cicy Administration *-~
and citizens during his service with the City, stating that
Lynwood is truly an All America City.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 792 ORDINANCE N0. 792 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Duncan Ave. LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Annex #1 ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND
establish- THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH
ment of zone IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman McMillan, that further reading
be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 793 ORDINANCE N0. 793 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Abco Hard- LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSI-
ware zone FICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
change SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE
N0. 570." was presented for second reading. It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Cearzcil.man
McMillan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 794 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,
10.7, 10.8, 10.g, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.17,
20.82, 20.102, 21.2, and 21.3, TO REGULATE DANCING WHERE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR IS SOLD AND OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CON-
SUMPTION UPON THE PREMISES, IN THE CAFE OR RESTAURANT TYPE
DANCE, WHETHER OR NOT INTOXICATING LIQUOR IS SOLD OR
OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION UPON THE PREMISES, `I'{~
PROVIDE A METHOD WHEREBY PERSONS WHO HULD LICENSES FROM THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN TERRITORY RECENTLY .ANNEXED TO THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD MAY CONTINUE TO CONDUCT OR OPERATE A
PUBLIC DANCE HALL, PUBLIC DANCE, CLrJB DANCE, DANCING CLUB
OR TAVERN DANCE PENDING FINAL ACTION OF ~PHE CITY COUNCIL
ON SAID PERSONS' APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT AND TO MAKE
CHANGES GENERALLY IN CHAPTER 10 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE."
was presented for second reading. it ~aa~ moved by
Councilman Byork, sec~~nded by Coun~ilm~:~ Duncan, that
further reading be wai~ed~ Ali. menib~~r;~ v._~t~:_zg aye, the
Mayor declared the motion ~a.rried.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by l.aw.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH
DAY OF APRIL, 1g66, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1966." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 794
Dancing
ordinance
Res. 66-5
Calling
General
Municipal
Election
April 12
Res. 66-6
Co. Reg. to
do certain
services for
general
election
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Res. 66-7 RESOLUTION N0. 66-7 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
approving OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS
circulation REQUESTING THE ANNEXATION O CLANDA STREET ANNEXATION N0. 1
of petition TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD~" was presented. It was moved by
Olanda St. Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that
Annex #l said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Noneo
Absent : None . '""`
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Cpt.-Lyn. A letter from Mr. Bob Compton, President Compton-Lynwood
Board of Board of Realtors, was presented a_~a whic:h the Board offers
Realtors it services in anyway it ~.an be heipf'u1 in t'~ie maf:teL :;f
offering the proposed Century Freeway routing Ir was m~.~~~e~d by
support on Councilman Duncan, seconded by Coun~:ilman McMillan, that
Century free the letter be accepted and filed and that a letter be
way routing sent to the Board thanking the members for their interest
in the problems of the community. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
St~ Paul's A letter from Sto Paul's Luthern Church was presented in
Luthern which they thanked the City officials and employees for
Church re the fine cooperation which helped make the Church's annual
Christmas Christmas pageant a success
pageant
It was moved by Councilman Byo.~~k, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the letter be ac~~;ept~i and filed. A11 members
voting aye, the Mayor de~;lared the rr~~~icn carried.
A letter from Mr~ G.1en Fu1:1e~_t.o~~a, '.__,~2f' y! l~nt_i, ~~~enue,
was presented in which he r°- ::.ern>ri~,2~~de~~ ~~,;r~a~.;~riayrig of marking --~
cars for overtime parking on Atlantic Avenue and concerning
the salary paid for such work.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
City of Hope A request from the City of Hope for permission to conduct
granted their annual "Hope Sunday," house to house solicitation
permission on June 5, 1966, was presented. It was moved by Councilman
for fund dr. Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said permission
June 5, 1966 be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Century The City Manager presented a progress report on the
freeway proposed Century Freeway routing, the intent of the
progress report being to familiarize the City Council and the citizens
report of the community with the activities of the city government
in regard to the proposed freeway routing. In order to
substantiate the Council's position of supporting only
the northerly route, the Administrative staff is continuing
the analysis of loss of assessed valuation and taxes. A
copy of the findings has been furnished the school district
and Dr. Loutensock is investigating the affect on school
attendance boundaries as well as potential tax loss. On
January 11, 1966, the City Council met with Assemblymen
Porter, Kennick and Wilson and three State highway engineers.
The result of this meeting was that the Assemblymen
indicated support of the Council's position. Support is
being solicitated from cities to the east that will be
affected by a route that is untenable to Lynwood. The
report stated that the Century Freeway schedule is presently Century
at the point where the State is assembling its studies and freeway
reviewing its cost data in relation to the user benefits. progress
In approximately one and a half to three months all of the report
data will be compiled and a route determinedo At that time
the State Highway engineers will meet with the local staffs
and present their data to us~ Following triis the public
hearing will be announced and held somewhere in the southeast
area. This hearing will be in approximately six months.
Following the public hearing, the State Highway engineer will
make his recommendations, further hearings will probably be
held, and the route will be adopted by the California Highway
Commission.
The report emphasized that at the present. dime it was
doubtful that a citizens c~omma_ttee w~~~~~i_~~ ~>~e ~~ fe~~ti.ve; however,
at the time the local staff hearings are held e~oagh
information will be available tc make a ci~~..izens group an
effective voice in support of the Cogan^_.l's positlono
Both Mayor Siokos and Councilman McMillan commented that
the Assemblymen in attendance at the meeting mentioned in
the City Manager's report indicated conc~arence in the City's
position in regard to the freeway :route.
The Manager presented his report cn +,h~ bids received for
furnishing the City with 2,000 feet of i2" cast iron pipe
and 3,000 feet of 6" cast iron pipe and :recommended that
the low bid of United States Pipe and :P'~~undny {;ompany be
accepted at a total price of $1.4,6'70.
It was moved by Councilman Byor~{, se ~ .: ~;~w d by ;c .~.n ~ i loran
McMillan, that the Council concia:r in ~;he .~~~;mrr.s~~.dar,~:on
"~' of the City Manager and accept the low bid'of United States
Pipe and Foundry Company at a total price of $14,670.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager stated that Mary Williams, Chief Clerk of the
Water Department, has requested permission to destroy all
application and discontinuance forms which are over five
years old. He explained that these records do not involve
monetary transactions and there is no further need for
keeping them; further, that their destruction would allevi-ate
the existing storage problem,
U.S. Pipe
awarded cast
iron pipe
contract
Request to
destroy 5
year old
water appli.
& discontinue
forms granted
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
P~icNIillan, that permission be granted to destroy all application
and discontinuance forms more than five years old. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager presented the City Attorney's report
regarding the handling of a Candidate's Statement of
Qualifications which was referred to the Attorney at the
January 4, 1966, meeting. It was the City Attorney's
opinion that the City Clerk must prepare the voters
pamphlet containing the written statements of each
candidate's qualifications At the previous meeting it
was recommended by the City Manager that a deposit to
defray the expense of handling such statements be
established in the range of $100 to $125. In the
discussion which followed, it was the consensus of
the Council that since the City must print and mail the
Candidate's Statement of Qualifications that a deposit
should be required as the cost should not be borne by
Report on
filing fee
for candidate
statement of
qualification
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$100 filing the City. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded
fee for by Councilman Duncan, that a deposit of $i00 be required
candidates for the handling of a Candidates' Statement of Qualifications
set with a refund being made to the candidate if the cost is
less than $100 and with the candidate being billed for
any cost in excess of $100.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on As requested at the January 4 meeting, the City Manager
right of way presented a report on the cost of completing the planting
planting of the Fernwood Avenue right of way. It has been estimated
that the unplanted area totals approximately 3.6 miles of
right of way and will require 2,752 o.1_eander plants. The
cost of the plants, depending on the market conditions,
will range from 50~ to 75~ each or a total cost from
$1,376 to $2,064. If volunteer citizen groups do the
planting, the cost to the City will be minor; if City
forces do the work,. the estimated labor cost will be
approximately $1,325. The total estimated cost for
buying and planting oleanders on the Fernwood right
of way will be approximately $3,390.
Mr. Wallace, Superintendent of Parks, estimates that
approximately one-fourth of the remaining right of way
has been properly prepared for planting. The mulching
is accomplished as the Street Department dumps shredded
tree trimings and the preparation is, therefore, depended
upon the amount of such trimings available.
It was the City Manager's opinion that the planting
should not be attempted until the soil has been properly
prepared for planting. The approximate cost for planting
the area presently prepared would be $1,000 to $1,500.
The Manager recommended that consideration be given to
completing the work of the Lynwood Beautification Committee
by providing additional funds in the coming budget. Since
the final alignment of the Century Freeway has not been
determined and the planting is not an emergency situation,
it would appear proper to appropriate the necessary funds
at budget time
In the following discussion, Councilman Duncan stated that
he wished to go on record as favoring purchase of the plants
but that the work not be done by City forces.
Presentation A letter from the firm of Bewley, Knoop, Lassleben & Whelan
by Police was presented, in which they state that they are the legal
Relief & representatives of the Police Officers Relief and Welfare
Welfare Association and have been retained by the Association to
Assoc. re present on its behalf requests for amendments to the City
salaries & resolution with respect to overtime and salaries. The
fringe letter also stated that a written presentation has been
benefits presented to the City Officials and it is their desire
to augment the written presentation with an oral
presentation.
Also presented were letters from Therm-O-Namel Company,
2780 E. Century Boulevard, Lynwood, and Doctor Charles
J. Miller, 3584 E. Century Boulevard, Lynwood, each of
whom stated that a copy of the presentation had been
received and each expressed concurrence in its contents.
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It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the letters be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
(The presentation referred tc is one enr,~~_ta_ed: "PRESENTATION
TO THE COUNCIL OF THE t~ITY OF LrNW00D BY LYNWOOD POLICE
OFFICERS RELIEF AND WELFARE ASS0~:~1-AT10N, REQTJESTING
ADJUSTMENTS WITH REGARD TO OV'ERTiME AND 5~:~.ARY~ JANUARY, 1866]."
a copy of which is on file.)
Mr. Martin E. Whelan, 3u0 East Penn Sweet, Whittier, addressed
the Council and stated that it is the intent of the association
to be constructive in its relations and proposals which it
~^ makes and that he would not repeat what was said in the
written presentation as he assumed the Council has read it. Presentation
He said that recruitment and under staffing are serious by Police
problems that cannot wait for budget planning; that it is Relief &
believed that there is a definite pay lag, especially in Welfare
the rank of Sergeant, and the overtime situaticn called Assoc. re
for an immediate solution. He stated that the lag in pay salaries &
and the overtime affects recruitmen`ti and ~:etention of fringe
personnel; that it is rumored that fi~,te or six men are benefits
leaving the department unless something is dorxe, and when
men are lost they must be rep a::ed, and this adds to the
cost of personnel in school training and t~~ainng by other
officers on the job; that turnover is a waste of money and
efficiency.
Mr. Whelan elaborated on ther~t..i.remenY. s:itu.ation in the Los
Angeles Police Department which. w_:l ser~ous7.y affect the
recruitment program in other ;~it.e7 and said that it was
his belief that a serious s~i.tuatior~ ~^a.r~ de~-e~ op in the
competition among cities for q ~aa.:fied ; c.~' ice personnel.
He said that by comparison Lynwood has a ~,rA.~y ~_ow percentage
of officers to people and that wriile popu~acion alone is
not the only criteria, there is other evider~~;e of under
staffing such as the overtime situata.on~ Mro Whelan cited
instances of various dates on which rye said there were
only two policemen policing the entire city. He said
that in the last six weeks there has been a definite
attempt to decrease overtime, but it is a question of
overtime or not having enough people in the field. He
said that the association's proposal is designed to
eliminate anything but true overtime as the members of
the department do not want to work overtime, but they
believe that it is necessary under certain emergency
situations.
Mr. Whelan called attention to the overtime proposal
contained in the written presentation, which reads as follows:
"(1) That all overtime in excess of 40 hours accrued on or
subsequent to January 1, 1966, be paid for at time and
one-half, and that accrued overtime of 40 hours or less
may be taken as compensatory time off on a straight time
basis in the discretion of the Department head, or as an
increment to sick leave when the same is exhausted;
provided that upon a member's retirement or other
separation from the Department such accumulated overtime
of 40 hours or less shall be paid for at straight time
rates then in effect.
~*-- (2) Separate treatment for overtime accumulated prior
to January 1, 1866, and that compensatory time off for
such accumulated overtime be provided no later than
December 31, 1968. To the extent not so provided
by that date, or by the date of a member's ear:l.ier
retirement or other separation from the Department,
any such accumulated overtime is tc be compensated
at straight time rates then in effect
(3) Commencing January 1, 1966, that overtime provisions
apply equally to all members in the Department in the
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Presentation rank of Captain and below, and as tc any .member now in the
by Police rank of Captain or Lieutenant, that any accumulated over-
Relief & time which that member had upon promotion to the rank of
Welfare Lieutenant, and prior to January 1, 1966, be treated
Assoc. re in the same manner as set forth in paragraph (2} above.
salaries &
fringe (4) That as of January 1, .1966, holiday credit not be
benefits charged as overtime on the Department Books, but be treated
as a separate item for which tune off will be provided in
accordance with Resol~ztion No. 2843, Rule XI, Sec. 7."
Mr. Whelan cited instances of personnel resigning to go
to work for Police Departments of other jurisdictions
and stated that the only reasonable explanation for
turnover is better opportunity, money, __- ',o`h, and
that in retention of per: on:r~el the tyrs in competition
with surrounding juri.s7:i::;;i_:r:s. He .::a ~.ed attention
to the salary comparisons c,ontairied .ir; ~;he written
presentation and said that tY~~e c_t;~"s ^~mpar~isons had
been made only among yhe "mutual a_td" cities, ignoring
jurisdictions to whom men have been lost He particularly
emphasized the discrepancy in the saia~ay Lange for
sergeant as compared to other departments and suggested
that a two step increase would bring that classification
more nearly in line He cited dollar amounts that would
be needed to act on }he salar°y proposal contained in
the written presen}anon anal said there is apparently
money available to carry out the proposals.
The Mayor declared a fine minute recess. Following
the recess the meeting was again c;al ~ ~.=d t:c order.
Mr. Whelan assured the Council t:~at this was .not a
presentation of a few members of tYle Department, and
that it was his hope that the presentation be taken
as a constructive one and that the association hopes
to work with the City not only for the betterment of
the Department, but for the City as a whole. He said,also,
that as requested by the Mayor, he would prepare his
remarks in detail and furnish the copies to the City
Council for their consideration, He also asked that if
a report on this matter is on the agenda of a future
Council meeting that he be notified.
The Mayor assured him that he would be notified and
said that Mr. Whelan has agreed to send written copies
of his oral presentation for the purpose of information
to supplement the written presentation previously
furnished to the Councila
Clean-up The Mayor announced that C-V Disposal Co. has again
week Feb. agreed to cooperate with the City in an annual clean-up
21 to 25 week February 21 to February 25, 1966.
The Disposal company will pick up anything that can be
handled by one man, Trees, wood, pipe, shrubs, etc.
must be no longer than the standard five feet and dirt,
concrete, bricks or other building material must be in
manageable containers weighting less than eighty pounds.
Various types of furniture will be picked up "as is."
The Mayor expressed the hope that the project would be
as successful as the clean-up project last year.
The Mayor also announced that .commencing February 1, when
trash is placed out for collection in cardboard boxes,
the boxes will not be left bu4 wild. be taken along with
the contents.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Duncan commented on the number of people present
and stated that it was gratifying to see so many take an
interest in their city.
Councilman McMillan stated that it was good for people to
be in attendance and let the officials know how they feel
about various matters and that before making any decisions,
he wished to hear both sides of the stagy and he was
ii confident that the City Manager would provide a report
' that would allow the City Council to decide wisely on the
matter presented with reference to the Police Department.
Councilman Byork inquired if the city presently .has an
ordinance limiting the size and height of advertising sign
boards and was told the City does have such an ordinance.
Councilman Byork also inquired whether or° not the islands
at Norton and Imperial could be impro~w~ed by plantings and
also inquired about improved street sweeping in the area
of Norton and Imperial, and Bullis Road and Imperial.
Mr. Cass Waranius addressed the Council to commend both
the Police and Fire Departments for their fine work.
The question of the dedication of the John D. Ham Memorial John Ham.
Park was discussed. It was moved by Councilman Byor~C, Park to be
seconded by Councilman Smith, that Saturday, .April 2, 1966, dedicated
be established as the date for the dedication of the park. April 2, 1966
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
Smith, that the meeting be adjourned, All
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried,
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City Clerk, City f Lynwood
APPROVED FEBRUARY 1, 1966
by Councilman
members voting
C.-,q / l
Mayor of the City of_Lynwood