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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens
answered the roll call.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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C y C erk, City of Ly wood
APPROVED AUGUST 1, 1972
Mayor of th City of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1972
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 Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular meeting of July 5, 1972,
and the regular meeting of July 5, 1972, be approved
as written.
105 Freeway Councilman Byork commented on the recent court
Committee to decision dealing with the 105 freeway and suggested
be formed that the Mayor host a meeting of representatives
of the nine cities involved, that is, two Council
members of each city, chamber of commerce representatives,
and possibly city attorneys from each city.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that such a committee be
formed and a meeting arranged within the next two
weeks.
The Mayor said he and Councilman Liewer would
represent the City of Lynwood, and at the Mayor's
request, Councilman Liewer agreed to chair the
committee.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrs. Ida Williams addressed the Council to comment
on a recent article concerning the 105 freeway which
appeared in a Los Angeles paper, and to complain
about the nuisance resulting from boarded up homes
which remain in the path of the freeway.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
Lynwood Fire- public hearing on an impasse between the Municipal
fighters Assoc.Employees Relations officer and the Lynwood Firefighters
Wage Negotia- Association relative to wages, hours, and working
tions conditions for the 1972-73 fiscal year, and requested
the Assistant City Manager, Stephen Wright, to make
any comments he might have.
Mr. Wright reported on the meet and confer negotiations
which have taken place between himself and the Fire-
fighters Association, and informed the Council of the
final management position taken at the last meet and
confer session on July 6, 1972, at which time it was
determined impasse had been reached and that the matter
should be brought to the City Council for review.
Mr. Richard Castle, business representative of the
Public Employees Union, Division of Teamsters Local
No. 986, addressed the Council to give his views of
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the negotiations which have taken place and to urge
that reasonable consideration be given to the final
position taken by the Firefighters Associ~ion.
The following members of the Fire Department
addressed the Council on behalf of the Firefighters
Association: Arnold Litke, Jack Arden, Lloyd
Strong and Bill Schultz, Tom Brown, and Gerald
f Wallace.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council about increased cost of fire
insurance of a fire department is below standard.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to ask the cost of the Fire-
fighters Association request.
Mr. Bill Schultz joined Mr. Castle in summarizing
the latest proposal of management and the final
position of the Firefighters Association.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing
to be heard. As there was no response, the meeting
was adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order and it was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
that the matter of the impasse between management
and the Firefighters Association be referred
back to the meet and confer group and returned
to the Council by August 1 in order that the
matter can be settled.
AWARD OF BIDS
The Manager presented his report on bids received
for Gas Tax project No. 177 (construction of concrete
cross gutter and asphalt paving along Drury Lane
and Norton Avenue) and recommended that the Council
accept the low bid of Benhercam Construction Co.
at $3390.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendation.
Drury Lane &
Norton Ave.
Street Imp.
bid to
Benhercam Cor
Co.
The Manager presented a report on bids for relocation Water line
of a six inch cast iron water line at the intersection relocation
of Century and Long Beach Boulevards, and recommended bid to Barror
that the Council accept the low bid of Barron & & Eckhart End
Eckhart Engineering Contractors at $1,589.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Right of way The Manager recommended that the City Council accept
dedication - and approve a right of way dedication of the property
Drury Lane & at the northeast corner of Drury Lane and. Norton
Norton Ave. Avenue in order to permit the construction of a
concrete cross gutter and curb return.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that said dedication be accepted.
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Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council to inquire
about improving both sides of Drury Lane, and he
was informed that no consideration has been given
to improving the east side; that the west side is
being improved by the property owner and there is
no way in which the owner of the property on the
east side can be required to do likewise.
Mr. Thompson was also informed that the curb line is
theproperty line and there is no requirement in that
particular zone to have sidewalks and parking in the
area normally considered the sidewalk area is permitted.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Res. 72-78 RESOLUTION N0. 72-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Salary Reso. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE
1972-73 SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-78 be
adopted. All members of the Council voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
At the request of the Mayor the Freeway Progress
Report was moved to the end of the agenda.
Liability Ins. The Manager presented for the Council's consideration
a public liability policy for the City's municipal
liability insurance coverage pursuant to binder
agreement submitted on June 30, 1972. The
advisability of cancelling the former carrier and
accepting the new policy was discussed, as well as
the Council's reasons for doing so.
Mr. Don Martin, President of Cal-Surance, addressed
the Council concerning cancellation of their policy,
and together with Mr. Michael Bogen, Vice President,
presented a proposal for the City's coverage.
Mr. Emmitt Schwartz also spoke regarding the insurance
coverage as approved under a binder agreement submitted
on June 30.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the proposal submitted
by Cal-Surance be received and filed.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council concerning the liability insurance and expressed
the opinion the matter of insurance should be handled
with the assistance of independent consultants and put
out to bid.
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Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 1210 Long Beach Boulevard,
also commented on open bids for purchase of insurance
coverage.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried .
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The City Manager reported on renewal of the weekly
Weekly Indem
indemnity policy for Police Reserve Officers and Ins. for
recommended acceptance of the renewal rider No. 2 Reserve Offs
of Police No. SR-6803892 providing weekly indemnity approved
coverage for Lynwood Reserve Police Officers.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager reported on the status of a new lease Mobilease,
with Mobilease, Inc. for use of City property and Inc.
recommended that the City Council direct the City agreement
Attorney to prepare a new lease agreement for the report
property including a pro-rated clause to allow for
State acquisition of a portion of the parcel.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
The City Manager recommended Council approval of Bid call -
specifications No. 1972-G for four police pursuit Police cars
vehicles and authorize the City Engineer to advertise 9/13/72 at
,,..~., for bids to be received on Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.
1972, at 10:00 a.m.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager reported on the action of the Personnel
Board in recommending that the proposed job
description outlined at the recent board meeting
as "Proposed Classification - City Manager's Office"
be reviewed by the independent service such as
Cooperative Personnel Services for evaluation,
specifications, job classification and salary
grade. It was the Manager's recommendation that
the Council concur in the Personnel Board recommendation
and direct the staff to initiate an independent
review of the duties and responsibilities of the
above noted position.
Proposed
classifica-
tion - Mgr.
Office
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager reported on the Personnel Board recommendat ion
"' to the City Council that the Personnel Rules and Personnel
Regulations be modified to provide for monthly Board Mthly
Personnel Board meetings. The Manager adoption Meetings
of RESOLUTION N0. 72-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING Res. 72-79
RESOLUTION N0. 283, CONCERNING MEETINGS OF THE Personnel
PERSONNEL BOARD." Bd. Mthly
meetings
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-79 be
approved.
Abatement Cost The abatement cost report covering demolition of a
report hearing
8/15/72 - s~ucture at 5507 Cortland Avenue was presented by
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5507 Cortland he City Manager, with the recommendation that the
Council accept the report and s
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a pu
ic hearing
thereon on August 15, 1972. It was moved by Council-
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations.
DEMANDS
Res. 72-80 RESOLUTION N0. 72-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
that Resolution No. 72-80 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-13,
Citizens' Service Request Log No. 72-11, and Code
Enforcement Log No. 72-8 be received and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Licensing of A report on licensing of out-of-town realtors was
out-of-town presented, with the recommendation that the City
realtors Code be amended to provide a uniform license
report structure for all realtors. It was moved by Council-
man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the City Attorney be requested to
prepare such an amendment for emergency adoption at
the next regular meeting.
Mrs. Yvonne Carney, 4338 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate,
requested clarification of theproposed ordinance and
how it will affect out-of-town realtors.
Claims for It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
damage denied man Stevens, and carried, that the claims for damage
filed on behalf of Robert Reeves, John Aldenbrook,
Mrs. B. A. Garlow, Felix Essenbeis, and Mrs. R. A.
Thompson be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Council Byork suggested that the appointment of members
of the Real Estate Practices Commission be placed on
the agenda for the August 1 meeting.
Councilman Liewer commented on the on-street parking
problems in the area of St. Francis Hospital since
the hospital has instituted a parking fee, and requested
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staff investigation of a possible solution. The
Public Works Director said that the present ordinance
does not provide for a one-hour parking restriction,
but inclusion of such a restriction will probably
be proposed.
r„_, Mayor Morris announced that Council Liewer has been
nominated for the Board of Directors of the
~ Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. The
Mayor also suggested that a meeting with the Board
of Education be planned for August 2, and a meeting
with the Planning Commission be scheduled for August
9 at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was Adjourn to
called to order and it was moved by Councilman 8/1/72 at
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, 7:00 p.m.
that the meeting be adjourned to August 1, 1972, at
7 p.m.
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ty Jerk, City of Lit wood
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APPROVED AUGUST 1, 1972
ay or of the City of Lynwood