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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1976-10-05 - CC_1''. t ~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5 1976 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 p.m. Mayor Rowe in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. Also present were Acting City Manager Shepherd and City Attorney Murphy. Councilman Morris arrived. It was moved by Mayor Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to October 19, at 7 p.m. ;/ f~ ~~ .City Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED OCTOBER~9, 1976 ,-City-of-Lynwood 1.7~ REGULAR MEETING OCTOB~:~%__~~_~~ 976 The City Council of the City of Lynwoor~ m~^t ~.~~ a regu~.~. session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu~.,lis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Rowe in the chairo Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Mor~~is and Rowe ~.ns~e~~~ed the roll call. Also present were Acting City Manage~v Shepherd and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, se~c~a~d~d bar Co9~r~~~.~~rxa~-~z. Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the s,d~o~.r~,ed regular meeting of September 18, 1976; the ad~o~.rned regular meeting of September 20, 1976; the ad,yourned regular meeting of September 21, 1876 and the regular meeting of September 21, 1976 be approved as written, PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived ~'or a public hearing on adoption of a props-sed ~onf~ict of interest code applicable to members of the City Council, the various commissions and b~a~~ds o °Phe City' Attorney stated that the conflict of interest rode incorporates by reference the various provisions of Proposition 9. ,,,.,, The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak irY favo~~ of adoption of the proposed conflict of interest codes There was m responseo There being no one wishing to speak in opposition to adoptioa~ of t:he proposed conflict of interest code, the he~,r~~,ng Baas ~;~~os.ed A separate conflict of interest ~od~ :~,p~ ~ ~~ab~..~ t,~~g employees, employees by contract anc~ consultants is being prepared and will be submitted t~~~ the ~r~~~n r ry:~ for approval. The City Attorney advised that r,~lat~~~~, to disc 1.os;,~ requirements, Council members, commission m~eznbe~~., and board members must report income a,ggregatix~~g more than $250; and any indiv~.dual. ~;~~"~ wor+z~h ~n.ore than $25. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by. Councilman Higgins, that RESOLUTION 1~0 ~ 7685 el~t i,t1~6~ o "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~iE ~'ITY OP' LYN~C~OI~. ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO T~~E MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, RECREATION COMMISSION, PERSONNEL BOARDS, COMMUNITyW AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AND TRAFF:~C AND P'AR~ING COMMISS~C~w PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM AC~~ OF 1970" be ~^ adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, H~.ggins, Morris, Ro7~=en Noes: None. 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Councilman Green expressed objection to Section 19-101 prohibiting the washing of vehicles in the street. Mr. Andrew Swan, Public Works Department, explained that since Section 19-101 carried no penalty, it was not enforced. The motion was withdrawn. "'~' An amended Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 19-101 OF THE CITY CODE AND ADDING SECTION 19-121 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO PROHIBIT- ING THE PARKING OF TRAILERS OF ANY KIND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Green requested that the schedule of white, yellow and green curb zones be examined as many are no longer necessary. The Mayor requested the. Acting City Manager to refer the matter to the Traffic and Parking Commission for study. The Acting City Manager recommended Council approve the Deed of Water Rights between Lynn W. and Alberta C. Fletcher and the City of Lynwood, authorize the Mayor ~' to execute the agreement and approve a warrant in amount of $11,520 for the purchase of the water rights. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. ~ Absent: None. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was reconvened. The Acting City Manager reported on the Personnel Board proposal for employment standards and recommended adoption of a City-wide Evaluation System. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Acting City Manager reported that the Personnel ,,,,_, Board has approved the definition of Accounting Technician II position and its inclusion in the Position Classification Plan. The new position will be at salary range 12G. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the matter be tabled until after November. The Council discussed the positions of Accounting Technicians I and II. Councilman Morris withdrew his second. It was moved Ord.first read Amend.Sec. 19- 101 & adding Sec. 19-121 Councilman Green Curb zone study Deed of Water Rights app ° d Recess City Wide Evaluation Sys. app' d by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morr~.s, that a closed promotional examination be held for the position of Accounting Technician II. The motion was withdrawn. Accty.Tech.II It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by position app'd Councilman Morris, that the Position Classification Plan be amended to add the pos~.tion of Accounting Technician II as previously defined, and as recommended by the Personnel Hoard and that the position be filled through a closed promotional examination. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris and Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork and Green. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RES. 76-86 RESOLUTION N0. 76-86 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE pertaining to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Hourly Emp. AMENDING SECTION 23 OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HOURLY EMPLOYEES." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe Noes: None. Absent: None. ORD. 1008 ORDINANCE N0. 1008 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE paining to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, RowcH~ Noes: None. Absent: None, It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Kowe.. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The Council discussed nuisance abatement at 4217 Carlin with Mr. Gerald Sanders, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission. Mr. Sanders advised the Council that the property owners are complying with the City Code by rehabilitating the structures on the property. Mr. Sanders will keep the Council advised as to progress at subsequent meetings. 177 Council discussed the Acting City Manager's recommendation Change in to change insurance carriers from Blue Cross to Aetna and health ins. Kaiser. This recommendation is the result of meet and carriers app'd confer session with employee groups. Under the Aetna plan (indemnity) the employee may go to his own doctor, incurs a loss and files a claim. Under the Kaiser plan (health maintenance) the employee goes to the Kaiser health facility. The cost of insurance per employee is as follows: Plan Cost Blue Cross $ 33 75 (formerly 22.32) Aetna 31.00 Kaiser 29.92 An employee with dependents would pay $51.98. Insurance would be transferable in the event of retirement prior to the age of 65, or resignation. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the. Council concur with the recommendation of administration. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 7b-18 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman ,,.,, Morris, and carried, that Planning Commission Actions, September 14, 1976, be received and filed, FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 76-87 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE RES. 76-87 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Demands ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 76-87 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. , Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by March of Dime:: Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request from Fund Drive the March of Dimes for permission to conduct their app'd annual fund drive from January 1 to January 31, 1977, be approved. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Vons Grocery Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request from Special Perm Vons Grocery for a special permit to conduct a app'd Christmas Tree sales lot at 9990 Long Beach Boulevard be approved. ~n~j ,rC7 Claim denied- It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by K.L. Barber,Jr. Councilman Green, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Kenneth L. Barber, Jr. be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied- It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by T.& N.Findley Councilman Green, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Terry and Nikki Findley be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied- It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by N. Crooks Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Nathaniel Crooks be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Higgins advised the Council that the meeting of the California Air Resources Board has been changed from Fresno to Los Angeles. Councilman Byork advised that he and Councilman Green will be attending the League of California Cities meeting in San Diego on October 17, 18 and 19, 1976. Councilman Green referring to a citizen's complaint regarding a bee nuisance, requested action be taken. The matter was referred to the Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Green also requested that the noise ordinance be enforced in two places of business in Lynwood. B.Espeseth Councilman Morris nominated Mrs. Betty Espeseth appt'd to as Alternate to the Southeast Regional SERCCA Bd. Community Action Agency Board. It was moved by as Alternate Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Mrs. Betty Espeseth be appointed to the Board. G.Davis appt'd Councilman Morris nominated Mr . Gene Davis and to Personnel Councilman Green nominated Mr. William Day to Board fill the vacancy on the Personnel Board. A secret ballot was held and Mr. Davis received three votes; Mr. Day, two votes. R.Archambault It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded reappt'd to by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Traffic & Pk. Mr. Robert Archambault be reappointed to the Comm, Traffic and Parking Commission. ~.t. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Margaret Hampson, 3335 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council M.Hampson - to request strict enforcement of the Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance and Noise ordinances. Councilman Morris recommended that enforcement the matter of parking illegally on Sanborn Avenue be turned over to the Parking and Traffic Commission for study. ,.-.. Edna Kenny, 3304 Mulford Avenue, inquired as to the status E. Kenny - of her request relative to applying for a federal grant for Dial-A-Ride a Dial-A-Ride Program. Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council P.Meyers - to inquire about revenue sharing, illegal parking of P~'~~, trailers and the continuing nuisance at 5140 Century. Nuisance Boulevard. Councilman Byork stated that if the nuisance at Abatement 5140 Century Boulevard is not abated, the City will contact the Health Department and the District Attorney's Office. William Cunningham, 11821 Cornish Avenue, addressed the W.Cunningham- Council to inquire about the status of the Century Freeway Century Fwy. and was advised by the Mayor that SCR-80 was passed and an official announcement will be forthcoming from Governor Brown's office. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed the J.Feryanitz- Council to request that action be taken to remove a dunk Nuisance car from the side yard of Pine Avenue and Imperial Highway. Abatement Mrs. Feryanitz was advised by Councilman Morris to contact Chief Dayton. Jack Guarino, Lakewood, addressed the Council to advise r'^ against contracting with the Los Angeles Sheriffs' j Department. The Mayor stated the matter is not being I considered at this time. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to request consideration of a crime commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to October 19, 1976 at 7 p.m. ~=~~ pity Clerk, Cit~f of Lynwood -J APPROVED OCTOBER 1 1976 J.Guarino- L.A.Sher. Dept. R.Waranius- Crime Comm.