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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.
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APPROVED OCTOBER~9, 1976
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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.
Absent: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APPROVED OCTOBER 1
1976
J.Guarino-
L.A.Sher.
Dept.
R.Waranius-
Crime Comm.