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REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 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
Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 5, 1967, be approved as written.
Res. 67-52 RESOLUTION N0. 67-52 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Consider 1967-68 BUDGET - Consideration of Chamber of Commerce
1967-68 promotion and publicity budget held over from the previous
Chamber of meeting. The City Manager reviewed the report on the
Commerce budget as presented at the July 5 meeting and recalled
Budget that the Council asked that a representative of the
Chamber of Commerce be present to answer any questions
concerning the budget.
Mr. Ralph Herbold, 10972 Sampson Avenue, was present
to answer the Council's questions concerning the
proposed budget, particularly as to the funds allocated
for advertising. The cost of advertising in national
publications was discussed and Mr. Herbold said the
cost is prohibitive. He said that at present mailing
of a brochure promoting the City are made.
Mayor Byork mentioned the advertising done by the Edison
Company where the ads mention certain cities and said he
would like to talk to Mr. Herbold further about the
possibility of Lynwood being mentioned in such an ad.
Councilman Smith said it was his opinion that there
was sufficient local talent available to provide a good
advertising campaign without going to an outside firm,
and that he felt advertising to. bring more business was
of primary importance.
The Amount budgeted for parades was questioned and Mr.
Herbold said that there is divided opinion on the manner
in which a parade should be handled and the cost is
dependent upon whether or not outside talent is used or
if it is a home style parade, the outside talent costing
more because of the competition for the various parade
participants. The 4th of July fireworks was discussed
and Mr. Herbold was asked why this activity was not
turned over to the Jaycees along with their annual
July 4th celebration. Mr. Herbold said he had no
personal opinion on the question but that he would
have no objection to turning it all over to the Jaycees.
Possible adjustments in the budget were discussed and
the City Manager explained that adjustments up to $50
have been approved without Council action and major
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adjustments have been brought to the City Council for
approval. Members of the City Council. expressed the opinion
that the City Manager should be notified of major adjustments
prior to the expenditure rather than requesting approval of
changes after the fact.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-.53 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL YEAR
1967-68." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Res. 67-53
Adopting
Chamber of
Commerce
1967-68
Budget
A letter was presented from Mr. Calvert E. Williams, Letter From
4235 Brewster Avenue. Mr. Williams suggested that in the C. Williams
development of the former Seventh .Day Adventist property,. re SDA
a service road be provided for better traffic control property
and to relieve traffic congestion on Imperial Highway.
Councilman Siokos said it was a good suggestion and that
he had some suggestions concerning the area which he
wished to discuss later.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the letter be accepted. and filed. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented from the Muscular Dystrophy Muscular
Associations of America, Inc. for permission to conduct Dystrophy
their annual fund drive during December 1967. fund drive
Dec. 1967
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said permission be granted. All members.
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The application of George Bodnar, 11246 Elm Street, fore Pigeon
a special permit to permit liberation of racing pigeons permit -
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, G. Bodnar
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the permit 11246 Elm
be granted with the stipulations that not more than 12
pigeons be kept, that not more than six be liberated at a
time, and that the pigeons be fed upon their return.
The City Manager presented a report on the amendments of Amendments
the Personnel Rules and Regulations to provide additions.l to Personne:
fringe benefits which the Council has gone on record as Rules & Reg;
favoring with the adoption of the 1967-68 budget. He
informed the Council that to ~a.ffect the changes (Police
and Fire Departments - nine days a year in lieu of holidays,
establishing a three platoon system in the Fire Department
and reduction of Fire Department hours from 67 plus hours
per week to 63 plus hours per week) it will be necessary
to adopt a resolution amending the Personnel Rules and
Regulations. The Manager presented a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD First read
REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 62-4g AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 2843 Res. amend.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY IN LIEU BENEFITS FOR SAFETY Personnel
PERSONNEL AND TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF AVERAGE WORK HOURS Rules & Reg;
PER WEEK FOR FIRE PERSONNEL." for first reading and
recommended that the resolution be accepted and passed to
the second reading.
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Report on The Manager reported that several intersections have been
stap signs investigated by the Police Chief and City Engineer and that
at various if the Council is in agreement with their recommendations,
locations he recommended adoption of the necessary resolution to
place stop signs at the following locations:
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It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said resolution be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. Sue Avenue and Le Sage Street, stop sign to be placed
at the south approach to Le Sage from Sue Avenue.
Res. 67-54
establishing
stop signs
at various
locations
2. Halo Drive at Clark Street, stop sign to be placed
at the south approach to Clark Street.
3. Cortland Street and El Granada-Duncan Avenue -- four,
way stop to be installed at Cortland and E1 Granada-
Duncan Avenue.
4, North and South approaches to Cortland Street from
Atlantic Avenue to Wright Road, stop signs to be
installed on the north and south .approaches to Cortland
from Virginia Avenue, Pope Avenue, Vieta-Louise and
Lugo Park Avenue.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-54 entitled:
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN Ii
INTERSECTIONS." was presented.
Siokos, seconded by Councilman
be adopted.
Roll Call:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION
VTERSECTIONS AS STOP
It was moved by Councilman
Green, that said resolution
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The City Manager presented a report on the classification
Park employ. and pay policy for Park employees in which he stated
classifica- that it has been shown that the classification plan
tions should include-the position of Park Maintenance Man
rather than the existing general classification of
Utility Maintenance Man for Park employees. The report
stated that it would now be in order to formalize the
policy of disparity which the Council has discussed
with representatives of the affected groups by the
adoption of-the following:
1. No reduction in salaries will take place for
existing Park employees during the present fiscal year.
A disparity in salaries between the Utility Maintenace
man class and the Park employees may be established
after the current fiscal year, if statistical salary
data substantiates the need for such a disparity.
2. A classification of Park Maintenance Man II for
present personnel who desire to remain in the Park
Department will be established. The Personnel Board
is hereby instructed to prepare a class description
for this position.
3. A classification of Park Maintenance Man I should
also be devised for Council approval in order that
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all future vacancies in the Park Department may be filled
under this classification heading. The recommended
salary range for Park Maintenance Man I will be
approximately range number 21, with a monthly salary
of $U59 to 563, as compared with the present Utility
Maintenance Man salary of $u98 to 609.
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4. Every man presently employed as a Utility Maintenance
Man in the Park Department will be given the opportunity
to preserve his status by transferring to either the
Street Department or the Water Department. The chance
to transfer will be given only once for each department
and will be based on openings as they occur. Inverse
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offered this transfer. If an employee refuses an
opening in both of the Public Works departments, he.is
automatically assigned the class of Park Maintenance II
which, for'the present year, retains the same salary
as the Utility Maintenance Man.
It was the Manager's recommendation that the City
Council adopt the above four. items as a matter of policy
regarding classification and salary schedules in the
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The Manager presented for adoption a classification Adopt Bldg.
description for Building Maintenance Man which has been Maint. Man
approved and recommended for adoption by the Personnel olsesiP~.oa-
Board. The Manager recalled that this position was tion
authorized by the City Council at the time of adoption
of the current budget and suggested that the City Council
concur in the recommendation of the Personnel Board by
approving the classification description for building
maintenance man. He explained that the ,job will be under
the general supervision of the City Manager and City
Engineer.
Following discussion of the proposed classification, it
was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the Personnel Board and approve the classification
description for Building Maintenance Man.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Carl Kobbins of J. M. Covington Corp. was present to Report on
discuss his .survey of the City's water system and to water survey
,._. answer any questions the City Council might have. Mr. by J. M.
Kobbins' report a copy of which had been furnished to Covington Cor
each Councilman previously, covered very thoroughly the.
needs of the City's system to bring it up to optimum
standards.. His summary outlined the present and future
needs an~~s,t~te:d -that _tY~e ;tota>l estimated ~cost~ ~fc~~r °th~ "~: `;
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reservoirs, pumps and controls would be appraxim~;te1~- --
$1,706,000. He provided a breakdown of services which are.
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water system tend to reduce excessive and wasteful use of water.
survey
The Manager informed the Council that Mr. Kobbins' report
is presently being analyzed toward the end that specific
recommendations can be made to the City Council, both
as to the extent of the work to be done and the method
of financing the project .
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion Councilman Green asked if something could not be done
re dilap= about the dilapidated service stations~~.~ State and
idated bldgs.Long Beach Boulevard, and at Atlantic and Imperial
Highway, as well as the old motel south of Fernwood
on Atlantic Avenue.
In answer to an inquiry the City Attorney said there
was no affective way of controlling commercial properties
unless it can be shown there is a menace to public health
and safety.
As to the motel, the City Manager said he believed that
the structure has been posted for demolition. The
Building Department has notified a number of owners
about the condition of their structure and they are
now at a point where they will have public hearings
before the Planning Commission to determine whether
or not the structures should be repaired or torn
down. When it is determined that the buildings
should be removed, he understood that it could
be done and the owner assessed for the cost, however,
this would apply to residences, not commercial
structures.
Councilman Stevens commented on the excellence of the
water system survey report and mentioned several
locations where the residents habitually waste water
by permitting it to run in the street when watering
their yard.
Councilman Siokos said he was interested in the possibility
of converting the south center section of Hulme and
Imperial Highway to a cul de sac, and the City Manager
suggested that the City Engineer prepare drawings of
such a cul de sac.
Mr. Ralph Herbold, 10972 Sampson Avenue, addressed the
Council to thank them for the consideration given the
Chamber of Commerce in approving their budget proposals
for 1967-68.
Mr. Hugh ,Miller, 3838 LeSage Street, addressed the
Council concerning the proposed culdesac at Hulme and
Imperial Highway and questioned whether it would
increase traffic to the intersection of Imperial
Highway and Bullis Road via Le Sage Street. He also
spoke about the fireworks stand located on the Food
Giant Market parking lot and expressed his appreciation
for the cooperation he received from the Council in
relocation of the stand. However, he voiced his
objection to the stand be located anywhere on the
parking lot, as it is a zoning violation to place
such a stand in a P-1 zone.
In reply to a question by Councilman Smith, Mr. Miller
said they had no problem of fireworks coming over into
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their yards as they did last year, but he believed a business
should not be carried on in a P or R zone ..even .though
it is only for a short time.
Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council
in favor of metering all water services as a means of
reducing wasting of water.
Mr. and Mrs. McKittrick, 10775 Capistrano, addressed the
Council to complain of excessive noise emanating from
industrial plants from the west of their home on
Capistrano Avenue, and asked for suggestion from the
Council as to what might be done to alleviate the
nuisance. Mr. McKittrick said that Mr. Sammons,
owner of one of the companies, had said he planned to
put a wall along the east line of their property,
however, this has not been done.
Mayor Byork asked the City Manager to investigate the.
problem to see what might be done.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman. Stevens, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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