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REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1967
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 Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 20, 1967, and the minutes of the special
meeting of June 23, 1867, be approved as written.
The Mayor read a proclamation de5igriating the period of
July 2 to 8, 1967, as National Safe Boating Week and
July 8, 1967, as Safe Boating Day, as requested by the
Lynwood Power Squadron.
1967-68 BUDGET
The Manager presented for the Council's consideration
and adoption the 1967-68 Fiscal Budget and read his
annual budget message. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the 1967-68
Fiscal Budget be approved and adopted as prepared and
presented by the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the adoption of the
salary resolution for the 1967-68 fiscal year and
briefly outlined the changes from the previous year
and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 67-46
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES BY
CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,, AND
OTHER BENEFITS." It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution
be adopted.
Councilman Green questioned accrual of forty hours
of overtime as shown on page 5 of the Salary
Resolution. After discussion of the goal of .keeping
accrued overtime to a minimum, the resolution was
corrected to read "Upon written request of the employee,
the department head may permit the accrual of overtime
equal to one-half work week." ~~
With consent of the
motion to read that
amended.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
~,,,_ Absent: None.
second, Councilman Stevens changed his
Resolution No. 67-46 be adopted, as
Byork, Green, .Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
The Manager presented his report on the promotion and
publicity budget for the Chamber of Commerce for the.
1967-68 Fiscal Year. The ,direct advertising ,portion
of the budget was questioned by Councilman Smith,. who
stated he believed the primary objective of the agreement
with the Chamber is to advertise the City as a desirable
place to work. and live, and to promote business and
industry and it does not appear to him that the objective
Safe Boating
Week - July
2 to 8, 196'
Adoption of
1967-68
Budget
Res. 67-46
Salary Reso.
1967-68
Report on
Chamber of
Commerce
1967-68
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Chamber of
Commerce
budget held
over
is being fulfilled.
Councilman Stevens inquired what national advertising and
what west coast advertising is being done.
the next regular meeting.
As there was no Chamber representative present to answer
the questions brought up by the Council concerning the
budgeted items, the Mayor announced that consideration
of the Chamber of Commerce budget would be held over to
The Manager presented a report on the promotion budget
for the Lynwood Jaycees and stated that under the terms
of the advertising promotion and publicity agreement
with the Jaycees, it is customary to approve their
annual budget by projects, and recommended approval by
the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
Mr. Ray Yancy, Jaycee President, discussed the various
Jaycee projects with the Council and explained the various
programs contained in the budget and stated that the
July 4th program is the only revenue producing project
the Jaycees have.
Councilman Green asked if the Jaycees have a contract with
the City for the July 4th program, and the City Manager
informed him that under the promotion contract with the
Jaycees, they are required to conduct the July 4th
celebration.
Res. 67-47 RESOLUTION N0. 67-47 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO
Jaycees 1867-THE LYNWOOD JAYCEES FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, AND
68 Budget PUBLICITY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green,'that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEMANDS RESOLUTION
Res. 67-48 RESOLUTION N0. 67-48 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The Manager reported on proposed parking limitations on
Imperial Highway east of Santa Fe Avenue. He stated
that both the Chief of Police and City Engineer have
recommended that the south side of Imperial Highway
from Alameda Street to Santa Fe Avenue be restricted
by both red zone and two hour parking limitations.
The red zone is proposed to extend from Alameda Street
150 feet east to the first driveway entering the Western
Gear property. Following a short red zone on the east
side of-the driveway it is proposed that eight cars be
permitted to park under a two hour limitation.
Approximately 100 feet from Santa Fe Avenue, a red zone
would be placed to permit proper line of sight for
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motorists leaving the Western Gear property's main entrance.
The Manager recommended that a resolution be adopted to
effect the proposed no parking and two hour parking
limitations.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-4g entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING Res. 67-4g
RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN STREET WHERE Parking
PARKING DURING CERTAIN HOURS IS LIMITED." was presented. limits on
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman portion of
Green, that said resolution be adopted. Imperial
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-50 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 67-50
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION Request to
OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF allocate Co.
SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." was presented. Aid to Citie
funds
The manager explained that the County of Los Angeles
provides certain funds to the City for maintenance for
those streets on the approved select system of streets
and the subject resolution requests allocation of
$55,199.00 for that purpose.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A letter from the Park Department employees was read in Executive
which they requested permission to present a statement Session re
concerning reclassification of Utility Maintenance Man Park Dept.
position. (Copies of this statement were furnished to employees
the City Council prior to the meeting), request
Mr. Bob Chaney, Park Department .employees representative,
was present to answer any questions the City Council
might have.
Mayor Byork asked Mr. Chaney if he would prefer to discuss
the matter with the City Council in executive session and
suggested that if he wished to do so, that he be accompanied
by another of the park employees.
Mr. Chaney stated that he would prefer the executive session.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the Council adjourn to
executive session. Following the executive session, the
Mayor called the meeting to order.
The request of the Hospital Charity Fund, Inc. for permission Hospital
~--- to conduct its annual fund drive from August 1 to September Charity Fund
30, 1867 was presented, together with a copy of the Los drive August
( Angeles County Public Information Card concerning the fund 1 to Sept 3C
drive. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission be
granted.
The Manager reported that the Planning Commission has Planning
recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Mr. Commission
I. D. Weiner who intends to remove the existing service station reports
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Weiner and garage and construct a building of approximately
conditional 6,000 square feet at the southeast corner of Atlantic
use permit and Fernwood Avenues. He has requested permission to
approved use the rear portion of the building for a coin operated
laundry which is not a permitted use in a CB-1 zone.
The Commission has approved the request and asked the
concurrence of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission's
action in approving a conditional use permit to allow the
use of a portion of a building proposed to be constructed
at the southeast corner of Atlantic and Fernwood Avenues
for a coin operated laundry. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Charles J. The Manager reported that the Planning Commission has also
Ryan approved the request of Mr. Charles J. Ryan for a
conditional conditional use permit to operate a retail furniture store
use permit at 11730-32 Atlantic Avenue. In this case, while the
approved. furniture store is a permitted use in a CB-1 zone, the
Planning Commission waived the off-street parking
requirements of the CB-1 zone with the request that
time limitations be investigated for the removal of
a non-conforming building on the rear of the property
for future use as a parking area. The Manager explained
that the time limit has not yet been established for
removal of the building as the age of the building
must first be determined.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the City Council concur in the
Planning Commission's recommendation.
Renewal of The City Manager reported that each year the City must
State renew its contract with the State Personnel Board for
Personnel testing services. The Manager recalled that under
Board the contract the City receives prepared examinations
Contract which are administered by City personnel and returned
to the State Cooperative Personnel Service Division
for grading. He also reported that examining procedures
have improved greatly whereas the direct cost has been
reduced approximately $1,000 per year. He stated that
the cost will continue to be $50.00 per test for the
coming year and recommended that the City Council
authorize the renewal of the contract with the
State Personnel Board and direct the Mayor to execute
the contract on behalf of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
absent: None.
Report on 'As requested by~the City Council at a recent meeting, the
tree plantingCity Manager presented a report on his investigation of
program a tree planting program. Prices have been obtained for
three types of trees, liquidambar, bottlebrush and
cupania and the average price for a six foot tree will
be $pproximately $2.90. Cost of stakes and labor will
result in a total cost per tree of approximately $5.10.
Assuming a replacement of 100 trees per year, the total
cost would be $510 the first year barring any price
increases. In his report the Manager agreed that if the
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trees are to be replaced, the work must be done at City
expense as based upon experience less than 20% of the
trees will be purchased and planted by the property
owners. The Manager anticipated that the City will have
$6,000 in unappropriated and unallocated funds in the capital
budget for the coming year, and the estimated $510
expenditure could be made from these funds. The Manager
recommended that the City Council approve the policy of
replacing trees with the following definite stipulations:
1. That city forces will replace trees removed from the
parkway only as time permits and not as the property
owners desire it.
2. The type of tree to be planted will be based upon the
discretion of the Street Superintendent, on that which
will be most compatible with the aesthetics of the area,
and on the price of the various trees at the time of
purchase.
Councilman Smith said he did not believe the bottlebrush
would be a desirable street tree, and the City Manager
stated that the canariensis is also being considered.
Councilman Siokos said he was very strongly in favor of
a tree planting program and moved that the City institute
a tree planting program. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Green. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Manager presented for the Council's information and
study copies of the water system report prepared by the
J. M. Covington Corporation, and said that no action was
required at this time.
The Manager reported on the telephone room construction
quotations. The specifications were modified to
eliminate the air conditioning system and the trenching
for the conduit from the proposed building to Bullis
Road, and when the contractors have amended their
quotations, he will recommend that the City proceed
with this budgeted work. He said he expects to have
this ready for Council approval at the July 18th
meeting. He also informed the Council that he and
two members of the City Council visited the City of
Gardena to inspect their telephone system which is exactly
the same as that proposed for Lynwood. He said that
after viewing the Gardena installation he wishes to
delay proceeding with the installation until the most
suitable location can be determined to preclude the
necessity of seeking more space within a few years.
The City Manager reported that the terms of various city
commissioners expired on June 30th, 1967, as follows:
Planning Commission: Kenneth McJimsey and Dr.
Taylor Jackman
~,._ Recreation Commission: Pete Brunner
Parking Commission: Jack Weaver.
The report stated that all of the commissioners have
indicated a willingness to serve the city for additional
four year terms.
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tree plantin
program
Report on
water survey
Report on
telephone
room
construction
Renewal of
various
Terms of
Office
As the Mayor wished to proceed with the appointments at
this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
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Renewal of Smith, and carried, that Kenneth McJimsey and Dr.
various Taylor Jackman be reappointed as members of the Planning
terms of Commission for additional four year terms.
office
Councilman Smith nominated Pete Brunner for appointment
to an additional four year term on the Recreation
Commission. There being no further nomination, the
Mayor declared Pete Brunner appointed to a four year term
as a member of the Recreation Commission.
Mayor Byork said that Jack Weaver has indicated a willingness
to serve another term on the Parking Commission and asked
if there were any other nominations. There being none,
Mayor Byork declared Jack Weaver appointed to an additional
term as a member of the Parking Commission.
Josephine The Manager presented a report on the bids received for
et al 1911 the Improvement of Josephine Avenue et al under the 1911
Act bid Act Procedure. He reported that six bids were received
awarded to and that Silveri Construction Co. was the low bidder
Silveri at a price $18,876.20. The City Manager recommended
Cons. Co. that the City Council award the contract for the
Josephine Avenue et al 1911 Act project to the low
bidder, Silveri Construction Co., for a total bid price
of $18,876.20. He stated that funds for the project
are derived from direct assessment of the property
owners and a donation of 40% of the cost from the City's
capital improvement fund.
Res. 67-51 RESOLUTION N0. 67-51 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF
Awarding CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF
Josephine JOSEPHINE STREET ET AL BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS,
1911 Act bid GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, INCLUDING ALL INCIDENTAL
to Silveri AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by
Cons. Co. Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Stevens informed the members of the Council
that although Lynwood has not claimed the Village of
San Vincente in lower California as its sister city,
he had received a telegram from the Mayor of the
village referring to Lynwood as its "sister" city, and
extending congratulations and best wishes on the 4th
of July.
Councilman Stevens also presented a plaque from the
Lynwood Jaycees dedicating the baseball dugouts at
Powell field to the citizens of Lynwood.
Councilman Stevens also said he had talked to the
President of the Long Beach Model T Club who said they
might be present in~a group for the parade and auto
display at the 4th of July celebration next year.
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July 4th Councilmen Smith and Siokos both commented on the excellent
celebration work of city forces in handling the large crowd present
at the City Park during the July 4th celebration.
Mayor Byork commented on the improvement made in the
Percy Herbert Jewelry Store and said he was pleased
to see the effort being made to upgrade the boulevard.
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He also asked the City Manager to investigate the
possibility of installation of a stop signal at Sue and
LeSage Streets.
Mayor Byork also announced that Mr. Robert Driscoll, Chief Bob Driscoll
Building Inspector, will retire from the City on July 7th, retires
1967.
Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council
to request that parking places be marked on the southside
of Brewster Street immediately west of Atlantic Avenue.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to
comment on the tree planting program and suggested that -
possibly the project could be carried further by planting
trees if the citizens would pay for the trees, and perhaps
and entire block of trees could be put in at one time if
the citizens would be willing to pay.
Mayor Byork said this has been considered, but at this
time the Street Department is too busy and the City does
not have the source of trees to'make it possible right
now. He said he hoped eventually that such a program
might be worked out.
Mr. Rokos also commented on the Chamber of Commerce Jerry Rokos
budget and commended the Jaycees for their activites, comments on
but questioned some items of the Chamber budget, specifically Chamber and
funds spent for fireworks and advertising; he also Jaycees
questioned whether or not the City has adequate control budget
of funds budgeted for Chamber activities.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman.
Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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