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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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APPROVED JULY 19, 1966