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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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