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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-07-05 - CCa~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1866 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Ha11, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Smith in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the-roll call. "~ It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1966, and of the adjourned regular meeting of June 2g, 1966, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 66-58 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-58 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1966-67 BUDGET The Manager presented a report on fringe benefits for employees in which he recommended approval of the employees request for unlimited sick leave benefits rather than the present 120 working days. RESOLUTION N0. 66-59 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY „_,,. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 2843, PERSONNEL RULES, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE BENEFITS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-59 Unlimited sick leave The Manager reported on the employees request for additional Add'1 retir benefits under the provisions of Section 21251.4 et seq. of ment benefi the California State Employees Retirement Law, for.' employees approved. who retired prior to 1861. The Manager recommended approval of the request and recommended that he be authorized to obtain the necessary contract amendments. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the. recommendations of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented for the Council's. consideration and 1966-67 adoption the 1966-67 Fiscal Budget and read his annual budget Fiscal Budd message. adopted. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the 1966-67 Fiscal Budget be approved and adopted as presented by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1~ N The Manager presented for the Council's consideration and adoption a resolution setting the salaries of City employees for the Fiscal Year 1866-67 and briefly outlined the changes from the previous year. Res. 66-60 RESOLUTION N0. 66-60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Salary reso. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES 1966-67 BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution by adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager stated that under the terms of the advertising and publicity agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, the City Council establishes a budget for approved projects by resolution at the beginning of each fiscal year and recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriate resolution. Various items of expenditure by the Chamber of Commerce was discussed, particularly that of national advertising; and Mr. Lloyd Knight. Chamber of Commerce president, presented ads which have appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Res. 66-61 RESOLUTION N0. 66-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Chamber of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR Commerce ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY." was presented. budget It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman adopted Byork, that the resolution be adopted. 1966-67 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager stated that under the terms of the advertising, promotion and publicity agreement with the Lynwood Jaycees it is customary to approve their annual budget by projects, and recommended approval of the budget by the adoption of an appropriate resolution. Res. 66-62 RESOLUTION N0. 66-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Jaycees COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE budget LYNWOOD JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ADVERTISING, adopted for PROMOTION, AND PUBLICITY." was presented. It was moved 1966-67 by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF' THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, read amend- CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.01 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 ing zoning TO ADD THERETO A TAVERN DANCE AS A PERMITTED USE IN A C-2 --~ ord. to ZONE." was presented for first reading. provide for tavern dance The Manager explained that the proposed ordinance was in C-2 zone prepared by the City Attorney pursuant to direction of the City Council as the Zoning Ordinance does not provide specifically for a tavern use in any zone. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Siokos. "~ Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 66-63 entitled: "JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITIES OF COMPTON AND LYNWOOD, MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, AGREEING TO AND REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO APPORTION LOCAL SALES TAXES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE BRADLEY-BURNS V~1IFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX LAW WITH RESPECT TO TAXABLE SL~LES RECEIPTS OF SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., AT THE PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2100 NORTH LONG BEACH BLVD., COMPTON, CALIFORNIA." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, was presented in which he commended the'Council for approving the recent request for a license to conduct the business of pawn- broker on Long Beach Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The application of C. A. Barnwell for a special permit to conduct the business of junk collector was presented. The Police Department investigative report was presented in which the Police Chief concluded he saw no reason why a special permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that C. A. Barnwell be granted a special permit to collect junk from commercial. sources only. All .members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager reported that as directed at the last regular meeting, the City Attorney has prepared an agreement for purpose of leasing a portion of Santa Fe Avenue right of property to Western Gear Corporation. He stated that the lease has been prepared and explained its provisions. It .was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the lease be approved. Roll Call: " ~--- Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-63 Joint Cpt. Lyn. res. re sales t~ from Sears store. C. A. Barn- well grante special permit to collect commercial junk Lease with the Western Bea way approved fo por. of Santa Fe. The Manager reported that pursuant to a survey of the Report on residents on Louise Street, he recommended consideration of restricted establishing "No Parking" on the north side of Louise Street parking on between Long Beach Boulevard and Monrovia and recommended por: of~ adoption of a resolution to effect the restricted parking, Louise St. entitled: ~al~ ~ N Res. tabled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD restricting SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 60-20 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN parking on STREET WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ONE SIDE AT ALL por. of TIMES." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Louise St. Councilman Stevens, that the resolution be adopted. In the discussing which followed, it was the consensus that a certain amount of confusion exists among the residents in answering the postcard inquiries concerning their preference as to parking restrictions, and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that this matter be tabled. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report re The Manager informed the Council that a problem exists in street street cleaning because of cars being parked on the streets cleaning between the hours when the street sweeper is in operation. problem He said that studies are being made of possible ways to eliminate all night parking on certain nights in order to permit the streets to be cleaned. Councilman Siokos suggested that the Manager study the entire problem of all night parking and its enforcement and ways to permit operation of the street sweeper. Councilman Duncan asked if it would not be possible to enforce all night parking restrictions by use of personnel in a way similar to parking control during daytime hours. The Mayor asked that the Manager continue studying the problem of all night parking and street cleaning and report his findings at a later time. Report on The Manager reported that the bids received for the improve- bids for ment of Duncan Avenue under the 1911 Improvement Act exceeded Duncan Ave. the original estimate by more than 10%, and that the City 1911 Act Engineer has reduced the total amount of work in order to reduce the total estimated cost to an amount to within 10% of the amount reported in the debt limitation report previously approved. The Manager recommended that the Council adopt a resolution amending the amount of work to be done and set a hearing upon the amended proposal. Res. 66-64 RESOLUTION N0. 66-64 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Ordering COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE change in AMOUNT OF WORK TO BE MADE IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVE- amount of MENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL." was presented. It was moved work for by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Duncan Ave. the resolution be adopted. 1911 Act Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on The Manager presented a report on the dwellings being moved move-ins at in at 3622 Platt Avenue, giving a brief history of the 3622 Platt project, and stated that he has visited the site and the owner is presently in the process of bringing the buildings up to the requirements of the City Code. The report listed the corrections being required by the Building Inspector and stated that if all the corrections are not made, portions or all of the required relocation bond will be forfeited; further, that any damage done to adjoining properties must be completely corrected. Report on The Manager offer to City owned purchase Gertrude. City prop. reported that a request has been made to purchase property on Cortland Avenue between Ernestine and The lot in question was purchased in 1955 for ,',1~ r possible development as a water well site. Because of water pumping agreements with Central and West Basin Water Association, it is no longer possible to construct additional water wells. As no other municipal use could be made of the lot because of its size (3,187 sq. ft.), the Manager recommended that the City Council authorize a title search of Lot 17, Tract 10503, and permit advertising for sale of the lot for $5,000. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. The Manager reported that the Recreation Commission has recommended to the City Council that the Jr. Women's Club be granted a waiver of fees fori the use of a room at the Community Service Building on September 13, 20, and 27 for the purpose of conducting classes in parliamentary law. As the classes will be open to any interested persons within the community, the program was determined to be a general community interest and the Commission recommended approval. The advisability of granting the waiver of fees was discussed, and the Mayor recalled that several years ago a situation developed where there were so many requests that it worked a hardship on the Recreation Commission in determining which programs were of general public interest and which were not. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the waiver of fees for the classes of parliamentary law being conducted by the Jr. Women's Club be granted. ~' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilman Absent: None. Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Stevens. Smith. The Manager informed the Council that the City Engineer has notified him that because of the storm drain construction there will be $200,000.00 in 186.1 funds due the City of Lynwood. The Manager listed a number of projects which the City Engineer has been instructed to work out for the coming year. The Mayor announced that nominations would be in order for appointments to the Recreation Commission because of the expiration of the terms of Commissioners Higgins and Houtz. Councilman Duncan nominated Mr. Archie Legg. Councilman Siokos nominated Mr. Simon Ellis. Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Robert Houtz. Councilman Smith nominated Mr. Thomas Bancroft. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that nominations be closed. Report on sale of Cit property Lt 17, Tr. 105 Jr. Women's Club fee for CSB for 9-13,20,27 waived Recreation Commission appointment It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Executive Siokos, and carried, that the Council adjourn to an executive session session. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. el~ Hout z and A Bancroft appointed to Recreation Commission for ~4 year terms vote was taken with the following results: Ellis 1 Bancroft 3 Houtz 4 Legg 2 The Mayor announced that Mr. Thomas Bancroft and Mr, Robert Houtz had been appointed to four year terms as members of the Recreation Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan asked if something cannot be done to alleviate the hazards to pedestrians and motorists at the crosswalk at Century Boulevard and Mariposa Lane until the signal proposed for that location is constructed. The City Manager said efforts would be made to provide some means of improved traffic control pending construction of the signal system. Councilman Stevens commended Police Chief Darton and his Officers for their fine work in the City Park during the fourth of July celebration. Councilman Byork inquired as to the status of the intersection of Fracar and Abbott Road and was informed that the plans for modification of the intersection had been submitted to the State for approval for use of gas tax funds. Councilman Siokos commented on the success of the July 1lth celebration and expressed the hope that the fund raising efforts to provide a heart monitoring machine for St. Francis Hospital would continue. Mr. Lloyd Knight reported on the status of the fund raising efforts. Mayor Smith reminded the newspaper representatives present that he plans to be in his Office at the City Hall on Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. Mr. Lloyd Knight, Chamber of Commerce president, addressed the Council to express thanks and appreciation for the Council's action on the Chamber of Commerce budget for the 1966-67 Fiscal Year. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,~~~~~ r C. ,, ,!"Cit Clerk; City of Lynwood r..~ N w APPROVED JULY 19, 1966