HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008.081 (05-20-08)RESOLUTION NO. 2008.081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD DECLARING THAT VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS
SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY FOR
THE PURPOSE ONLY OF PROVIDING WORKERS'
COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR SAID VOLUNTEERS AND
INTERNS
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood utilizes the services of unpaid volunteers and
interns in positions within a number of its departments; and
WHEREAS, Section 3363.5 of the California Labor Code provides that a person
who performs voluntary service without pay for a public agency as designated
and authorized by the governing body of the agency or its designee, shall, upon
adoption of a resolution by the governing body of the agency so declaring, be
deemed to be an employee of the agency for the purpose of Division 4 of said
Labor Code while performing such services; and
WHEREAS, Section 3363.5 of the Labor Code defines "voluntary service without
pay" to include those services performed by any person who receives no
remuneration other than meals, transportation, lodging, or reimbursement for
incidental expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to extend Workers' Compensation coverage
as provided by State law to those persons providing voluntary and intern services
without pay to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That interns and persons who perform voluntary service without
pay be deemed to be employees of the City of Lynwood for the purpose of
Workers' Compensation coverage as provided in Division 4 of the Labor Code
while performing such service. This does not make a volunteer or intern an
employee of the City for any purpose other than for such coverage, nor grant nor
enlarge upon any other right, duty, or responsibility of a volunteer or intern.
Section 2. That the Workers' Compensation benefits to be provided to
volunteers and interns shall be limited to benefits as provided by State law and
shall not include any additional benefits as may be provided by the City to its
employees.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2008.
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Maria Teresa Santillan, Mayor
City of Lynwood
ATTEST:
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Roger ley, City Manager
City of Lynwood City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Fred Galante, Cit Attorney
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Alfredo J. LcYp~
Director of Huma
City of Lynwood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 20t" day of May, 2008.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS, CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON,
RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true
and correct copy of Resolution No. 2008.081 on file in my office and that said
Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this
20t" day of May, 2008
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aria Quinonez, ity Clerk
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