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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-02-15 - CC REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1966 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regu].8.r 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 Smith, that the minutes of the meeting of February 1, 1966, ~'; be approved with the correction that the word "not" in the fifth line of the fifth paragraph on page 5 should read "now." Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 66-12 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE- FORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Proclamation declaring the week of February 19 to February 26, 1966, as American Field Service Week was read by Mayor Siokos. Mayor Siokos acknowledged the presence of Mr. Gair Totland, exchange student from Norway, who was introduced by Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Thompson. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION N0. 66-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT OF MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1866." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 66-14 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 60-20, DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the State of California Division of Highways was presented in which they give notice of to relinquish certain highway right of way. Portion of right of way to be relinquished is a frontage road Res. 66-12 Demands Proclamatic American Field Servi Week Feb. 1 to Feb. 26. Res. 66-13 Directing report of street ligY main. for July 1, 19E to June 31; 1867. Res. 66-14 Amending Res. 60-20 Letter frog St. Highway Division ~~ Letter from connecting Wright Road with Los Flores Boulevard near the State High- Long Beach Freeway. way Division re: relin- It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman quishment of Byork, that the portion of the street relinquished by the certain State of California Division of Highways be accepted. highway ri ht of All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. g way A letter from the American Field Service, Lynwood Chapter American , was presented in which they request permission to set up Field Servicebooths on February 25th and 26th for the purpose of selling White Tag tags for their "White Tag Sale." It was explained that this Sale 2-25 to 2 26 sale is being conducted in cooperation with the Chamber of - Commerce and local merchants, and the funds derived will be used in support of the organization's international scholar- ship fund. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Calif. Council of Blind charitable solicitation Feb. 15 to May 15 granted YMCA permit to sell candy week of Feb. 16 A letter from the California Council of the Blind, Inc. was presented in which they request permission to conduct a charitable solicitation during the period of February 15 through May 15 by the sale of tickets by telephone for their annual children's variety show. The show will be presented at the Long Beach Polytechnical High School the evening of May 26. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman McMillan that permission be granted, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A letter from the Rio Vista Y.M.CoA., Indian Guide Tribe, was presented in which they request permission to conduct a candy sale for approximately one week commencing February 16, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. LA Co. A letter from the Los Angeles County Epilepsy Society was Epilepsy Soc.presented in which they request permission to conduct their Permit to annual fund campaign during the month of July, 1866. conduct annual July It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman fund drive McMillan, that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. LA Co. MentalA letter from the Mental Health Association of Los Angeles Health Assoc.County was presented in which they request permission to permit to conduct their annual fund campaign during the month of May, conduct fund 1966, to coincide with "National Mental Health Month." drive May,'66 It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The City Attorney presented a report as requested at the compensation previous meeting on providing compensation for members of of City the various commissions as follows: Recreation Commission Commissions members may be compensated provided Section 2.120 Lynwood City Code is repealed. This Section provides that members shall serve without compensation. ~.,~ "F --~ Personnel Commission members can be compensated only by a ll~ vote of the citizens of Lynwood as provisions affecting this Board were adopted by an initiative measure and could only be amended in the same manner. Planning Commission members could be compensated as the State law specifically provides that members of a planning commission may receive compensation for their attendance at each meeting of the commission in a sum fixed by the City Council. ~~ As to reasonable expenses incidental to their offices, i State law specifically provides that if authorized by the City Council, members of the Planning Commission may be reimbursed for expenses of attending meetings, conferences, traveling expenses and for membership in organizations engaged in the study of planning. The Attorney stated that while the state law does not contain the same or similar specific provisions for the payment of expenses for Personnel Board or Recreation Commission members, in his opinion, the City Council has the power to budget certain funds for the payment of such expenses similar to those specifically provided by State law for the Planning Commission. In discussing the matter,. the City Manager stated that the City has paid for meetings and registration of some of the Commissioners, but he did not believe that mileage has ever been paid. The Manager presented a report on the cost of processing business applications for liquor establishments within the City which indicated a total cost of over $75 for each such application. The Manager recommended that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a necessary amendatory ordinance to provide for a $75 application fee for on- sale liquor establishments. Councilman Duncan stated he thought the application fee should be $100 rather than $75. The City Attorney stated that the application fee may be disproportionate to our license fee and he would like to have time'to investigate the constitutionality of the requirement of an application fee as the right of the City to conduct such investigations might be questioned. After a discussion, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager with the exception that the amendatory ordinance provide for a $100 application fee for on-sale liquor establishments. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented a report and recommendation on the complaint of Mr. Arthur Malchow of 10720 Fracar Avenue about the vibration caused when busses pass over the concrete cross-gutters at the intersectionL of Abbott Road and Fracar Avenue. The report stated that he has complained numerous times to the Rapid Transit District, and the Street Department has reduced the dip by applying an overlay of black top. The dip cannot be reduced any further without affecting the natural channels for storm run-off and the busses have been reducing their speed through the intersection, but the problem has not been totally removed. A petition has been submitted requesting that a stop sign be placed on the east and west approaches to Fracar on Abbott Road. The City Report on compensation of City Commissions Report and recommendati on increase in bar app. fees $100 app. fe for on-sale liquor establishmer approved Recommendat: on Cross- Gutters - Abbott Rd. ! Fracar ~~~ Recommenda- Engineer has investigated the situation and report as follows: Lion on Cross Gutters - A stop sign would be hazardous because of the close proximity Abbott Rd. & of the stop at Otis, Cross traffic on Fracar is very minor Fracar and would not be sufficient to warrant a stop sign. The dip has been properly designated and is in good condition. If it is necessary to eliminate the dip, this can be done in two ways: "~. 1. Construct a culvert across Abbott Road. ""'~ Estimated cost $7,500 2. Extend a storm drain from Otis Street to Fracar. Estimated cost $15,000. It was the Manager's suggestion that before spending $7,500 on the intersection that the City Council direct that a letter be sent to the Southern California Rapid Transit District requesting that the busses slow to an absolute minimum at this intersection, Tt was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council. concur in the Manager's suggestion that a letter be sent to the Southern California Rapid Transit District requesting that the busses slow to an absolute minimum at the ~ntersecton of Abbott Road and Fracar. All members voting aye, t:he Mayor declared the motion carried. 60 day leave The City Manager stated that Mr~ Larry Deckert, a Utility of absence Maintenance Man .in the Street Department, was seriously granted to injured in a traffic accident on February 9, 1966. As Larry DeckertMr. Deckert's accrued sick leave wil.~ run out on February 24, he has requested a sixty day leave of absence in accordance with Rule XI, Section 4 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations and only the City Council has the authority to grant such a leave. It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council grant the requested sixty day leave of absence commencing on February 25, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Dunoan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request of Mro Larry Deckert for a sixty day leave of absence be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The City Manager presented for the Council's information Planning a report on the following actions of the Planning Commission: Commission A variance was approved for deviation of the front and actions rear yard setbacks at the northwest corner of Imperial Highway and Los Flores Boulevard where the owner of the property intends to remove the existing apartment houses and construct the 99-bed convalescent hospital similar to the building directly east of the proposed area. The Commission approved the request contingent upon construction of a block wall along the rear property line at a maximum height for the total distance. A zone change from R-3 to C-2 on Lots 982, 983, 984, Tract 3172 was approved. In connection with the establishment of zones in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6, the Commission reviewed the existing land use, the previous County zoning, lots sizes, and heard the wishes of interested parties as a basis for recommending permanent zoning for the annexation. The proposed zones range from R-1 through C-2 with the high density residential being adjacent to the freeway .,N'. and the Fernwood right of way. The City Manager stated that these matters will be presented to the City Council for formal action at the regular meeting of March 1, 1966. The Manager reported that in 1963 and in 1965 City of Lynwood entered into agreements with other members of the Central Basin to purchase a portion of their agreed pumping allocations. In both instances the city was able to save approximately $3,000 over what the same amount of water would have cost had it been purchased directly from the Metropolitan Water District. The report stated that the Water Superintendent has now been informed that Gulf Oil Corporation has available 584 acre feet of surplus water which they are willing to sell to the City of Lynwood for $11.00 per acre foot. The cost of pumping water out of the underground basin is approximately $16.50. The total cost of pumping water from the Gulf Oil supply will be $27.50 or a saving to the City of approximately $6.50 per acre foot. The total savings for the 584 acre feet will be $3,797• The Manager recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Gulf Oil Corporation to purchase 584 acre feet of water, and authorize the Mayor to execute such an agreement. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. As requested at the February 1 meeting, the City Manager presented an analysis of the cost and administration of four aspects of the Police Relief and Welfare Association request. The report (a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office) covered the following points and made the following recommendations: 1. Added Manpower. It is the nature of safety functions that all overtime cannot be eliminated, and added manpower will not reduce future overtime. Added manpower can help reduce past overtime. Prior to completion of Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 a need for more police officers was anticipated, and six new patrolmen were authorized. However, the new area has not required the number of officers anticipated and the only remaining justification for the increase in number is to establish a higher level of field service or to reduce past overtime. The report contained the dollar costs of the additional personnel and stated that no new source of revenue could be guaranteed at the present time to finance the additional personnel. It was the Manager's recommendation that if more men are hired that the Council give consideration to increasing the tax rate in order to avoid deficit financing. 2. Proposals for elimination of overtime. The analysis reiterated that all .employees must work overtime in varying degrees, this being particularly true in the Detective Bureau, for which additional salary has been paid to cover overtime work. As a result of the payment Report and recommenda- tion on purchase of surplus Ovate from Gulf Oil Co. Police ReliE & Welfare Assoc. recommenda- tion .31~. h~/ Police of additional salary all overtime accrued by detectives Relief & has been paid for. The report stated that the monthly Welfare Assoc payment of $40,00 could be increased in lieu of future . detective overtime but time off should not be granted recommends- for past overtime which h:.is been compensated for in tion salary. It was suggested that perhaps a plan should be developed for future overtime far all other personnel similar to that of Los Angeles. The report contained details of that city's plan for assigned overtime, emergency overtime and maximum compensatory time off. -- 3. The salary desparity of sergeants. The report stated there is no question but that the Fire Engineers and Police Sergeants are receiving a rate below the inter- quartile average of the Mutual Aid cities, and it was suggested that a salary increase be considered for sergeants and engineers ove_.~ and above any raises which might be granted in July. The Manager recommended that this action be delayed until budget time in order that comparisons care be made in relation to anticipated revenue. 4. Re-evaluation of the pay plan, The analysis stated that although the Council has authority to set salaries at any level it wishes, separation of classes of employees can lead to major morale problems, and to grant an increase to safety personnel and overlook miscellaneous employees can also be damaging. In the report the Manager stated he couldn't recommend a salary increase for an individual class of employee but suggested that the Council consider an increase for all employees. As a salary increase at this time would require deficit financing for the next four months, the Manager recommended that consideration be delayed until budget time when revenue can be accurately projected. Councilman McMillan reiterated his previous recommendation that because there is an adequate number of men available that three additional men be hired, and expressed the belief that it could be done without raising taxes. The problem of eliminating future overtime and reducing past overtime by compensatory time off, as well as the establishment of the length of time beyond a regular shift before overtime commences and maximum accumulation of overtime was discussed. In answer to an inquiry, the Manager stated that officers who had overtime accrued prior to being assigned to the detective bureau will receive compensatory time off for that time; if one should be reassigned to the detective bureau, he would retain. the time off accrued prior to being so assigned. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that three additional police officers be hired, bringing the total complement to forty-seven. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None, Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that an amendment be prepared whereby an officer would accrue compensatory time off for any time worked at the end of a shift beyond 30 minutes. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. 113 It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Duncan, that an officer shall not accumulate more than 80 hours (10 days) of compensatory overtime except in unusual cases 480 hours (60 days) may be accumulated, and in exceptional cases an accumulation of overtime in excess of 480 hours (60 days) may be granted with. permission of-the Chief of Police. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Payment of overtime for detectives was discussed, and Councilman Duncan stated that the detective situation would take a great deal of study and he was not prepared to consider it at this time. Sergeant and engineer salary levels were discussed, and it was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that consideration be given these discrepancies at budget time. Roll Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The problem of salary comparisons satisfactory to all concerned was discussed, with the Mayor recommending that for any future salary consideration a base be established so that all. parties are comparing the same cities. A letter from the Lynwood Firefighters Association was presented in which they state they are interested in all matters pertaining to working conditions and expressed their confidence that their best interests will be considered and pledge their continuing support of the city as a whole. It was: moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan announced that on Wednesday morning, February 16th, at 8:00 a.m., the Realty Board will be meeting in Bateman Hall. The subject of discussion will be the Century Freeway location and anyone who wishes to may attend. Councilman Smith spoke to express disapproval of the manner in which the Police Relief and Welfare Association has presented the request for salary increases and fringe benefits. Police Relief & Welfare Assoc. recommenda- tion Letter from Firefighters Assoc. Freeway talk at Realty Hoard meeting Feb.. 16 The City Manager reported on the change of postal Report on boundaries for Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 and postal change said that he has been informed that the ballots are being Atlantic ~ returned strongly in favor of the change to Lynwood postal Annex ~6 (' service. Mr. George Henderson of the Lynwood Press and Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to ask for clarification of certain figures contained in the City Manager's report on the Police Relief .and Welfare Association request. lI4 Mr. Rokos commented about the proposal to pay salaries to City Commissioners and said it seemed only fair that they should be compensated for their services to the City. Martin Mr, Martin Whelan, Attorney representing the Police Department Whelan, atty Relief and Welfare Association, addressed the Council to asked for request clarification of the Council's action concerning clarifica- overtime, and it was suggested that he get the details from tion of the City Manager. He also said that since the City Council action re agrees that the Sergeants' pay is low, it seems unfair to overtime the individuals concerned to let them wait for salary adjustment until the beginning of the next fiscal '~ year; that if an iniquity is recognized, there is no reason that the matter should be delayed. He expressed the hope that the addition of three men will go a long way toward solving the overtime problem, and also that the present salary comparison approach can be gotten away from. Mayor Siokos Mayor Siokos stated that he attended a meeting with the reports on Governor concerning the Century Freeway and said that meeting he was told that the rumor that the Freeway would be with stopped was nothing more than a rumor. He said he Governor re felt the freeway is still quite a few years away and he Century hoped for some specific information about the -location Freeway of the freeway in the near future. Mr. LeRoy Collins addressed the Council concerning the purchase of the City property on Wright Road and said that he wished to make an offer. Councilman Duncan suggested that he take his offer to the City Manager who would then present it to the City Council. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. / !j, ~~ ,~-'Cl y Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED MARCH 1, 1966 ~-- Ma or of the City of Lynwood