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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-07-18 - CC.~ e7 1 . 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. r ~~ C y C erk, City of Ly wood APPROVED AUGUST 1, 1972 Mayor of th City of Lynwood ~~ 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 r ~~ ~J 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 r- Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. r ~4 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. ;_i 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. Jt' J 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 . r--- 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 tfi 6 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 t 5507 Cortland he City Manager, with the recommendation that the Council accept the report and s t bl e 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 •- r ~~ 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. ~-' ~~'. ty Jerk, City of Lit wood 3,- APPROVED AUGUST 1, 1972 ay or of the City of Lynwood