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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1986-08-05 - CC211 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1986 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Henning in the chair. Councilperson Byork, MC~rris, Wells, Henning answered the roll call. Also present were city Manager Gomez and City Attorney Yeager. It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilper- son Wells and carried, that the minutes of the following meeting be approved as written: Special Meeting June 24, 1986 Adjourned Regular Meeting June 30, 1986 Regular Meeting July 1, 1986 Adjourned Regular Meeting July 7, 1986 Adjourned Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 Regular Meeting July 15, 1986 Council recessed to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Henning announced there were no public hearings. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTER L STED tTNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE ACTED ITPON BY ONE MOTION AFFIRMING THE ACTION RECOMT~ENDED ON THE AGENDA t1NLESS MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUESTED SPECIFIC ITEMS REP~IOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION. Councilperson Morris requested Warrants numbers 11302 and 11350 be pulled from the Warrant Run Item No. 14. Councilperson Wells requested Item No. 9, Addendum to Public Service Contracts and Item No. 11, Service Agreement Renewal. Mayor Henning requested Item No. 12, Insurance. The following action was taken: ;Terra Cal Const Council award the bid (Ikrigation Project: Lynwood City Park) 'Irrigation prof to Terra Cal Construction, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement, was presented. *~ IRes. No. 86-93 Resolution No. 86-93 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COiTNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A LOAN TO THE LYNN+IOOD REDEVELOP- , MENT AGENCY." was presented. It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilper"son Wells, the foregoing items be approved and the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Wells, Henning Noes: None Absent: None Councilperson Wells requested Item No. 9, Addendum to Public Service Contracts, and question the blank lines on the agree- ment and why they were not filled in, also how far back would the agreement go. Community Development Director Mas stated the blanks would be filled in and that it was merely a format to be followed and the 212. agreement was for current fiscal year. After Council discussion, Resolution No. 86-92 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR ALL CDBG86-92 FUNDED PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS.: was presented. It was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Mayor Henning that the resolution be adopted and authorize the Mayor to sign said Addendum. ,,,..,,, RO L L CALL Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, We11s, Henning Noes: None Absent: None Councilperson Wells requested Item No. 11, Service Agreement Re- newal and questioned wfiy the period covered was April to April and why it was just coming before Council. Acting Personnel Director Sue Fevold stated it was an over-sight on her part. Councilperson Wells questioned Item No. 4 on the agreement and stated she wanted to see the complete agreement to see exactly what it contained. Acting Personnel Director Fevold informed Council that this was standard procedure as far as the renewable each year. After Council discussion, It was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Councilperson Sere Aunt Morris that the Mayor be authorized to sign the service agreement Carl Warren renewal with Carl Warren and Company. ~ ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Wells, Henning Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Henning requested Item No. 12, Insurance and questioned where the insurance company Zurich comes from. Assistant to the City Manager Fraser stated that Zurich Insurance Company offered the greatest amount of insurance for the money. Feels they have the better program and best coverage for the amount of money that it will cost the city. Councilperson Morris questioned whether we are talking about Fire insurance and whether or not it covers all of our buildings. Assistant to the City Manager answered yes and also includes Workers Compensation coverage. After Council discussion, It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by Councilperson Byork, that Council authorize staff to purchase property insurance Zurich Ins from Zurich Insurance Company and excess Workers Compensation property ~ from Employers Reinsurance with a $200,000 deductable. Work Comp ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Wells, Henning *^^ Noes: None E Absent: None Councilperson Morris requested Item No. 14, Warrant Run, dated August S, 1986 and questioned warrant numbers 11302 and 11350, the first one for Bill Thomas for pictures. City Manager Gomez stated he did not have the back-up material for this item at this time. Councilperson Morris wanted to know who Leo McCarthy is, also stated pictures had been taken of_ the Mayor at a number of other locations and does not feel the city should be paying for pictures for the Mayor's own personal busi- ness and that bills have been paid in excess of $3,000. Council- person Byork asked whether or not we have a camera in the Fire Department. Assistant Fire Chief Ripley stated there is one and it is used by Code Enforcement. Councilperson Wells questioned 213 whether or not the city has a blanket purchase order with Shirley discussion and Bill Thomas Photographers. Councilperson Morris stated the Warr run city should not be paying unless it is ordered by Council or staff. Also stated he has a question on warrant number 11350 as to the amount the Mayor paid for business cars and asked what type of business cards the Mayor has because the amount paid for his is extremely high. After further discussion, Res. No. Resolution No. 86-94 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 86-94 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR-." was presented. --~+ It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson Morris that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Wells, Henning Noes: None Absent: None CITY CLERK`S AGENDA: approv It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson char sol Morris and carried, to approve the Charitable Solicitation for Soldiers of Soldiers of the Cross for Christ International Evangelical Church, the Cross July 20 thru October 20, 1986. approv It was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Councilperson char sol Morris and carried, to approve the Charitable Solicitation for Teen Chal Teen Challenge of Southern California, July 25 thru August 2, 1986. Council recessed to closed session at 8:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. closed sess City Attorney stated Council met in closed session pursuant to 'Adams vs Government Code Section 45949.6 case of Adams vs. City of Lynwood. ' City Council provide settlement authority in the Luther Adams Workers Compensation case. Staff will implement a compromise and release. No other action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: and firm City Manager Gomez stated the auditing firm of Simonis Moreland ' name change is changing its name to Moreland and Associates. Asked Council's permission to transfer the contract. Mayor Henning questioned whether the person leaving the firm would have any legal claim on the city's contract. Assistant to the City Manager Fraser stated there is none. After discussion, It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson Wells to transfer the name on the contract. ROLL CALL: Ayes; Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Wells, Henning Noes: None Absent: None bowl alley City Manager Gomez stated the bowling alley property is now for "'"° for sale sale and staff needs Council direction to go forward. Councilperson Byork asked that staff bring back more information, as Council is interested in the property. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilperson Morris had no comments at this time. C/Byork Councilperson Byork stated four months is too long to work with appt Mr. only half a council force and nominated Mr. Louis Heine to fill Heine the vacant seat on council. The nomination was seconded by Council- person Morris. Mayor Henning stated the issue is settled and has respect for 214 Mr. Heine but feels the Election should go on as scheduled. Councilperson Wells spoke in agreement as to having a Special Election Roll call on motion to nominate Louis Heine to fill vacant seat on council: Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris Noes: Councilpersons Wells, Henning Absent: None Councilperson Wells asked the City Attorney what is the status on the Marmac property. City Attorney Yeager stated information Marmac has just been received that the property owner on the 2nd Trust property Deed has been keeping the property payments current. We now know who the 2nd Trust Deed owner is. Councilperson Wells wants the Sheriffs Department to do some- thing about the Ice Cream trucks still in the city even though ice cream they are not licensed. trucks City Manager stated he has instructed Captain Popovich to con-= fiscate all of the carts that are in the city. Councilperson Wells also feels regarding graffiti, that signs should be posted so that any one caught with a spray can would graffiti be cited. Mayor Henning stated he is in favor of a program such as the one the city of Compton has regarding graffiti. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. There was no further business and it was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Councilperson Byork, and carried to adjourn to August 19, 1986 at 5:00 p.m. RO RT H NNING, Mayor City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 2, 1986 ~-~'t-- Q~ ,~ ANDREA L. HO0 E City erk-- City of Lynwood