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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-12-20 - CC REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1966 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Smith in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. r-- answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1966, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 66-112 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-112 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Smith introduced Mr. Clifford Wallace, Park Clifford Superintendent, and presented to him a plaque for twenty Wallace five years service With'th~ City. Mr. Wallace will retires retire from City service on December 31, 1966. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 814 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 814 LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 26.1 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL Sound "' CODE TO ADD TO DEFINITIONS UNDER CHAPTER 26 OF SAID CODE amplificatio "SOUND-AMPLIFICATION DEVICES," OF "COMMERCIAL" AND "NON- ord. COMMERCIAL" PURPOSES, AND "ADVERTISING PURPOSES," AMENDING SECTION 26.6, 26.11, 26.14, 26.15 AND 26.18 TO ELIMINATE STANDARDS OF MEASUREMENT OF THE TRAVEL OF SOUND FOUND TO BE UNSCIENTIFIC AND UNSOUND AND TO SET UP A MORE SCIENTIFIC AND SOUND MEASUREMENT THEREOF, AND TO SET UP SEPARATE SETS OF REGULATIONS FOR AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT USED FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES AND THAT USED FOR NON-ADVERTISING PURPOSES." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Siokos ,. seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A claim filed by F. A. Fuhrman, 3573 Mulford Avenue, Lynwood, for personal injuries was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance Carrier. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A petition signed by Edward H. Alvarez, 12124 Atlantic Avenue, Lynwood, and 18 others requesting that the Claim by F. A. Fuhrman denied ~~~3 Petition business license for the Gunk Shop, 12131 Atlantic Avenue requesting not be renewed, was presented. The City Attorney was Gunk Shop asked what power the City Council has in refusing to not be renew a business license, and the Attorney stated that licensed prior to denial or revocation of a license the matter must be set for public hearing and grounds for revocation would be based on investigation of the Police Chief. It was moved by Councilman Duncan that the~petztion be filed and the Police Chief be asked to report on the activities of the Gunk Shop. The motion was not seconded. At the re~ixest of Councilman Siokos the meeting was adjourned to an executive session for a conference with the City Attorney concerning licensing of the Gunk Shop, and the Chief of Police was invited to be present. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order and directed the Chief of Police to provide the Council with a written report on the subject establishment at the next regular Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the petition tSe filed and the petitioner be informed of the Council's action. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Deseret A request was presented from Deseret Industries, 2720 Indus. exemptE. 111th Street, Los Angeles, for renewal of their license exempt business license to conduct collection of granted salvage materials. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that the request be granted. Ideal RubbishA request from George Tohmasoft, DBA Ideal Rubbish granted Service, was presented for a special permit to conduct special ~ the business of rubbish hauling within the City. The permit Police Department investigation report was presented in which Chief Dorton stated no reason was found why a special permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the reugest of George Tohmasoft for a special permit to conduct the business of rubbish hauling be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Hearing set The City Clerk informed the City Council that Ordinance 1/3/66 to No. 807 an interim ordinance prohibiting boarding houses, extend ord. lodging houses, rest homes in any "R" Zone will soon 807 pro- expire; and if the Council wishes to extend this ordinance hibiting it will be necessary to hold a public hearing at the boarding next regular meeting of the City Council on January 3, houses etc. 1967, pursuant to the requirements of the Government in "R" Zone Code. The Council was informed that the purpose of the ordinance is to provide safety control in an area not covered by state law and over which the Fire and Safety Departments have no jurisdiction. The City Manager explained that the City presently has no fire and safety control for certain types of homes caring for less than six people, particularly those caring for returnees from mental hospitals, and the ordinance proposed to be extended merely provides that requirements ~~ of the California Administrative Code Public Safety Title lg will apply to any facility providing care, regardless of the number of people involved. The City Attorney stated that the ordinance would not apply to foster homes. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that a public hearing be set for January 3, 1967, for the purpose of determining whether or not Interim Ordinance No. 807 shall be extended. The City Manager recalled that at the last meeting he had held o~rer his report on the manpower and fringe benefit requirements for the Police ~.nd Fire Departments. He then submitted the following report, copies of which have been provided to the Lynwood Firefighters Association and ttie Police Relief and Welfare Association. The estimated funds available as a result of the recent annexation of the "County Island" for acquiring additional safety personnel is $32,700 which could be used in the following ways: I. Hiring of two additional police officers and: one fireman for an approximate total of $28,454 per year. No extended fringe benefits could be provided under this program. I-A. Hiring of two dispatchers in the police department and one fireman at a total cost of $25,478. II. Payment for all overtime and holidays, departure from present personnel policy, at straight time pay at an approximate total cost of $19,350. Under this proposal it was suggested that detectives be paid .... $75 per month instead of the present $50 per month in lieu of overtime pay. The total cost of this proposal would be $21,150 and by use of funds presently budgeted for court time and emergency overtime, it would be necessary to use only $7,650 of the money expected to be received because of the county island annexation. With the remaining money one policeman and one fireman could be hired, or additional fringe benefits could be granted. The cost of placing two addit~~nal men in the field (452 man-hours) would be $19,636 and the cost for an additional day's pay for each holiday and increasing holidays to nine would be approximately $25,010 thus adding 588 man-hours on the job. Safety personnel at the top step could receive extra compensation of $302.40 for holidays; a policeman with an average of 58 hours overtime per year could receive an additional 243.60 at the present pay rate. Vacations would be reduced in length, but the possibility of granting more summer vacations would be increased. II-A. The alternative to the program would be to permit a portion of the accrued .overtime to be granted as time off and/or to continue to permit employees to trade shifts for additional time off. The Manager stated that the second proposal would result in greater use of manpower at less cost, but apparently the safety personnel are not in favor of the second proposal. Mr. Edward L. Miller of Bewley, Lassleben & Whelan Attorneys representing the Police Relief & Welfare Associ~.tion addressed the Council. Mr. Miller read a Report on manpower requirements and presen- tation by Police Retie & Welfare Assoc. ~~o Report on letter ( a copy of which is on file in the Office of the manpower City Clerk) which re~riewed in detail the request made by requirements the Police Relief and Welfare Association earlier in the & presenta- year and stated that at a special meeting of the member's tion by of the Police Relief & Welfare Association, the association Police Reliefwas unequivocably opposed to straight time pay for overtime. & Welfare While the men will be paid on a straight time basis for Assoc. overtime, it would cause undue interference with their leisure and family life and economic benefits would not ""~' be commensurate as the added income taxes would .actually result in less net hourly pay than they are now obtaining. The letter pointed out inequities in holidays between safety personnel and miscellaneous employees and stated that the association again asks that holiday provisions for -- policemen be changed to ten work days per year. The letter concluded by stating that the association is opposed to any program of pay in lieu of holidays and to any concept of straight time pay for overtime, and requested that the present inequality in the holidays be eliminated and that no program be instituted which will result in undue utilization of overtime and consequent interference with leisure time. In a brief discussion with the City Council, Mr. Miller stated that the problem with holiday time off in addition to vacation time is the most important matter of all. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council adjourn to an executive session for the purpose of discussing the manpower and fringe benefit requirements as to safety personnel. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that two dispatchers be hired in the police department and one fireman be hired in the fire department to provide increased personnel in the field. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The Manager reported that on November lst the Council. .street authorized installation of three additional 7000 lumen lighting mercury vapor lights on wooden poles on Lewis Road modification between Imperial Highway and Abbott Road. After ` Lewis Road installation of the wooden poles only, the residents asked that they be changed to steel street light poles and a second petition was submitted. The cost of the steel poles will be approximately $20 more than the wooden poles and will be paid for by the property owners and will result in no additional cost to the City. The Manager recommended approval of the request for installation of steel street light poles and 7000 lumen mercury vapor lights at three locations on Lewis Road. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, 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. Report on The Manager reported that the Planning Commission as directed Planning by the City Council has continued to study the establishment Commission of CB-1 Zoning in the area bounded by Fernwood Avenue, actions Peach Street, Imperial Highway west of Long Beach Boulevard. While the Commission desires to proceed with this proposed zone establishment as soon as possible to forestall any further incompatible construction, it has recommended ~_ that the Council consider retaining a firm specializing in economic and commercial planning to conduct a survey to determine the potential for a major commercial develop- ment in that area in relation to the overall commercial potential of the community. Tn answer to questions from the Council concerning the urgency of proceeding with the CB-1 Zoning, the City Manager emphasized that the Planning Commission wishes to proceed with the proposed rezoning ~-- but at the same time wishes the study to be made to furnish guide lines for future zoning activity. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager submitted the following report of Planning Commission activities at its December 13, 1966, meeting for the Council's information only: 1. The Commission recommended approval of the request of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Staley for a variance to permit the construction of eight units at 4874 and 4878 Abbott Road. 2. The Commission recommended granting the request of Mr. Sheldon Thuet for a variance to permit enclosure of an existing use within a building at 3346 Century Boulevard. The variance was needed as the use is a C-2 use in nature but the property is zoned R-3. 3. The Planning Commission approved the request of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Scott for variance to permit the construction of an open breezeway to connect their house and garage at 11100 Pine Avenue. The variance was needed as construction of the breezeway would violate side and rear yard requirements. As it is administrative in nature unless protested, the matter will not come before '""" the Council for further action. 4. The Planning Commission also discussed rezoning of the downtown area of the City and in connection with permanent zoning of Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2 has established hearing dates and ordered necessary posting and publishing of said hearing. The Manager reported that effective January 1, 1867, the California Disaster Office will require that a resolution be on file designating authorized officials to act for the city in the purchase of equipment or receipt of Federal Funds for Civil Defense purposes. In order to continue to take advantage of the surplus property available and to receive Federal funds for Civil Defense, the Manager recommended adoption of an appropriate resolution. RESOLUTION N0. 66-113 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING VARIOUS OFFICIALS TO ACT FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager informed the Council that he has been appointed to, the League of California Cities Committee on workman's compensation and requested authorization to attend the meeting of the Committee in San Francisco on January 13, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Manager be authorized to attend said meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.. Report on CB-1 Zoning by Planning Commission Report on Planing Commission actions Resolution Authorizing Officials to Act for City Civil Defense Res. 66-113 Civil Defense ~~ N ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan spoke about learning of a dog impounded and later put to sleep by mistake, and asked the City Manager to investigate the matter. Councilman Stevens reported on the successful Christmas party held for the Children of the village of San Vincente in lower California, and said that the. Mayor of the village extended greetings to the City of Lynwood and heart felt thanks for the Christmas party. Mr. Ernest R. Hogue, 11222 Wright Road, addressed the Council to describe the circumstances surrounding the impounding of his children's dog and subsequent death of the dog while in the custody of the pound. He asked that the matter be investigated and stated that he wished to see the City's pound service changed to some other organization. Mr. Thomas Smyth, 3643 Cedar, addressed the Council to report on the progress of the Freedom Memorial and to display the drawings of the plaques which will be part of the Memorial. Mrs. Robinson, 8238 Cole Street, Downey, addressed the Council concerning the possibility of installation of sanitary sewers in Cortland Avenue. She was informed that previous attempts to install sewers in the area have failed, but she was invited to discuss with the City Manager the possibility of instituting new proceedings .Mrs. Root Mrs. Gladys Towles Root, 212 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, spoke Attorney representing Mrs. Diana Adams, a palmist conducting iconcerning business at 12520 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the' the business Council concerning the recently adopted ordinance relating license of to carrying on the business of palmistry and requested a 'Diana Adams reconsideration, amendment or a special permit to allow 12520 Long Mrs. Adams to continue her business. Beach Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that Mrs. Adams be given an extension of time and that the ordinance not take effect for one year. . The City Attorney was asked about the legality of such an extension, and he stated that a new ordinance could be drawn extending the effective date of the ordinance for one year. Mayor Smith asked if this action would prohibit anyone new coming during the year, and the Attorney replied that it would not but that he assumed one might hesitate to file an application if it was known the business could only operate for one year. However, anyone would have the right to apply. The possibility of adopting an ordinance providing that •~-~. only one palmistry business could be conducted in the City was discussed. Mr. Ernest Hogue, 11222 Wright Road, questioned the right to eliminate any type of business; and he was informed that certain types of businesses can be eliminated, as gambling for example. Mrs. Edith Wren, 12616 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the ~; R ~~~~ ~-~ Council to urge that a special permit be granted Mrs. Adams Diana Adams . in order that she might continue her business. palmistry r license Mrs. Root presented a petition containing 84 signatures urging that Mrs. Diana Adams be allowed to continue her palmistry business in the year 1967. Councilman Duncan asked that the motion be tabled until such '!""' time as the City Attorney can investigate the possibility of limiting the licensing of palmistry to this one particular person.. Councilmen Byork and Siokos withdrew their motion, and Councilman Duncan requested that the City Attorney seek means to provide that only Mrs. Adams be allowed to conduct the business of palmistry, and to report to the Council at its January 3, 1967, meeting. Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council to state his belief that the City is not receiving its proper share of use tax resulting from the operation of Lease fi'lan International and Stanray Pacific Corp., and suggested that the Manager be authorized to go to Sacramento to investigate the matter. ADJOURN It was movel3 by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, ~.nd carried,-that the meeting be adjourned. City Clerfk, City of Lyr~faood 6PPR(1jT1,iT'1 _T6TTTTflRV ~ lQ~i7