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Home My Public Portal About01-20-98 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION MEMO �. , /, l � `, ��a To: Honoreblc Mayor and Mcmbers of the Cirv Council L f�� l�� , From: Faustin Gonrales. Ciry Managcr �(� � By: Ralph W. Davis. 111, Assistant Cirv M cr/ � Dircccor of Communiry Services �lvyl Datc: January 20.1998 . � Subjecc: Vscrans Affairs Council Farpou The escablishmrnt of a Veterens Affairs Council [o assis[ and make rccommrndatians co the Cirv Council on aaivicics and progrems as well as issues affcaing vc[erans of military service in our communi�. Facu Ve�cmns from the Ciry of Lmwaod have honorably xrved [his country in all forcign wars and confliccs. This nacion con[inues to honor vetcrans for their diligrnt smice. Much of this honoring has [ended co �alce place on the nvo (2) major na[ional holidays of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. In che paz[ the Cirv of Lvnwood honorcd ia vetcrans with the creation of a Freedom.Memorial site which was located in Lynwood Ciry Park. This was established after World War II and remained until 1996 whcn n was demolished as part of che compk�e rcdesign and rchabilitation of [hc park. Analvsis SiafT has dc�crtnined chat vectrans groups such as the Amcrican Legion and the Vetcrans of Forci¢n Wars. ha�e remained ac[ive and supportive of the vttemns here in thc Ciry of L,vnwood. The Vcterans of Forcign � U�ars promotes the welfare of all vecerens. supports paviotit accivities and influencts veteran's leeislation. Tne a,mcrican Leeion�s primary mission is ro help Ameriw's ve[erans and their families. Proerams iounded bv the Amcrican Lcgion includc [he American Legion Boys StateBoys Na[ion. American Lceion Baseoall. Thc Amcncan Legion National High School Ora[oncal Compe[i[ion, and thc American Lc¢ion Jr Snooun_ Spons Competition. A Vectrans Affairs Council would be beneficial ro[he Ciry on issueschat aficc� veterans and possible programs and projeccs such as: � i. New Monumcni or Memorial in [he Rehabilitaced Lvnwood Cirv Pazk honorine vetcrans. _ _. pevelopmrnt of inedia programs especially designed to highlight and acknowledge the contributions of vetemns and veteran's groups here in the cin•. - 3, Provide a conduit betwcen the ve[erzn and vetcran's services available at the federal, . srate as well az the local levei. � �, To promo�e mentoring programs bcnvccn the local ve�eran and thc young peopk of our communirv. i { 5. To czpand on the scopc and Icvcl of programs implemented on an annual buis [o I acknowlcdge [he veterans of our communiry. I Many of [heu issues could best be addrcssed through the dircct intcrvention by the Ciry of Lynwood. In i ordcr (or the Cicy of Lynwood co in[mrna the Mayor and Mcmbcrs of the Ciry Council muR be adviud as co wha� [he needs and che issues are. An appropriate vchicle for this would be an advisory council. This j advisory council, appoinced by the Mcmbers af [he Ciry Council. would operace in the same fortnat as othv � ury boards and comm�ssions. This board's arca of focus would be on vc[crans affairs. � Conclusfon/Recommcndation I Siaff respectfully recommcnds [ha[ [he Mayor and Mcmbcrs of the Cicy Council authoriu staff to cstablish a Veterans Affairs Council. This Council should be made up of five (5) citiuns who rcpresent a cross � secuon of all differrnt periods including; World War I. World Wu 11. Korean War, Viemam War as well as � Dcsert Storm and currcm ve�erons. h is recommrnded that the council meet on a monthly buis. i � RD:JGje � rccrcam�cci[emwaffairs.doc � I � � IGII'@� jT� � �� I � ' 1 ( i � _ MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COLTNCIL A/ . FROM: FAUSTIN GONZALES, CITY MANAGER � V BY: RALPH W. DAVIS, III, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION �� COMMUNITY SERVICES DATE: FEBRUARY 3, ]998 SUBJECT: UPDATE OF LYNWOOD VETERAN'S AFFAIRS COUNCIL Background A� the regulazly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, January 20, 1998 the Ciry Council approved the implementation of a Veterans Affairs Council. This cotu�cil was initiated to advise the City Council relative to issues of interest and need to the veterans of military service he�e in the community. In addition, the Ciry Councii affixed the number of . members of the Council at seven (7) members. • ' This Council wi{I provide input to the City Council relative to such issues as: `Monument to veterans at Bateman Hall and/or Lynwood City Pazk 'Advisory support relative to programs for Veteran's Day, Memonal Day • as well as Julv 4th. 'Improve the overall services available to veterans here in the City of Lynwood. Analysis Scaff has prepared the following criteria to be advertised in the process to solicit potential Lynwood Veterans Affairs Council members. The press release and flyers will be prepared in such a fashion as to advise the communiry that both genders will be actively • recruited in addition to the following cri[eria would provide for eligibility. � 'Membership in any branch of military service. 'Active or inactive duty in any war or police action such as; World War I, Worfd War II, Korean War, Viet Nam War or Desert Storm. `Active duty during peace time. : 'Active or inactive service in any military occupation. Conclusion/Recommendation Scaff respectfully requests that the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Ciry Council review [his report, provide any input to staff relative ro the recruitment of potential members and the file. FG:RD:JG:jg cciiem\LVAC.doc � � . . �I� � �� LYNWOOD CITY COIINCIL. JANUARY 20, 1998 The City Council of thme City of Lynwood me[ in a Regular Session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at 7:33 p.m. Mayor Rea presiding. Councilmember Byrd, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Rea answered the roll call. Also present were Ciry Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Leal, City Clerk Hooper and �° City Treasurer Pygatt. � { f Ciry Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. Proclamations and Presentations were awarded to: a) Father ponal O'Connor b) LULAC c) Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried co accept the aforementioned Proclamations. Captain Herrera of the Century Sheriff Station introduced the new Operations Lieutenant Ken Brazil PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jessica Godoy 3603 Walnut Ave. spoke in support of Positive Imaje J. Goaoy Maggie Godoy 3603 Walnut Ave. spoke in support of Council's decision to restructure M. Godoy � the Block Grant Funding Program, and spoke i� support of Positive Imaje. Sylvia Figueroa 3130 Norton Ave. discussed her concerns and complained to the Council s. �tyu�r� `-_-- regarding an incident involving her minor child and a violation of his civil rights by her mino Councilman Richards, former Councilman Henning and Schoo] Board Member Errick �t,�td a„d Lee. Mrs. Figueroa stated her child was removed from Lynwood High School by Mr. a v��iat�� Lee during school tune, without her permission or consent and taken to City Hall, were °f h `s "" Mr. Richards and Mr. Henning along with a representative of the Sheriffs Department r`ghts were waiting to imestigate him. Mrs. Figueroa stated her son was offered money and a job in return for information that he could provide regarding an ongoing campaign that he was working on. Jim Green discussed corrections ro the ordinance pertaining to Wireless Antennas, and J• Gr�� submitted them to the Director of Communiry Development. Also stated concerns with ordinanc the funds spent on the Voter Fraud Investigation. to wireless antennas Bess Goodman, Executive Director of Positive Imaje spoke in support of her program. $• G��dman Ms. Davis 11816 Nevada Avenue, spoke in support of Positive Imaje. Da„�s Joseph Lara 3616 Josephine St., commended Council for the creation of the Public J. Lara � ^ Services Commission. t `'"'` Lucinda Guerrero 3544 Louise St., discussed concerns with funding for the Natarorium. L. Gllerr� Lawrence Marquez ll148 Harris Ave., spoke in support of the Citizen Appreciation t. Marsu�= II Program, and in favor of the ordinance establishing decorum in the Council Chambers. " Also spoke in support of the item investigating the closure of Hulme Avenue. ° program I � i 1 � I I ,. : 0 5 � . PUBLIC ORALS , c. Barra=a +**Carmen Barraza spoke in support of the closure of Mana's Restaurant. Discussed _� `t°5"re °f with Council ongoing violations at the restaurant, concerns with employment violations, .Nanas misconduct at the site, the owners negligence in allowing youth to loiter on the premises _ . restaurant during school hours, and an incident involving her son during which Mr. Benny Miranda drew a gun on him. ***(comments are also listed with the public hearing) �. Hernandez Eddy Hernandez commended the presence of an interpreter. Also discussed the tyranny discussed rhe and nepotistic regime conducted by the former Mayor. Referred back to the meeting of ;� y�°""y °"d November 21, 1997, and the conduct, comments, and actions taken at that meeting. e � egime conduc{'e b he orme ma or . crow Yep� �ro statec� he �+as grateful when he was allowed to place the "Stars of Triumph" along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Requested support and cooperation to continue with this program. J. Green . Jim Green asked Council to inform residents possibly in English and Spanish on their water bills of phony contractors and Ihe "EI Nino" scams. R. Luna Raul Luna 4222 E. Josephine St. emphasized concerns to Council that Mana's Restaurant is open and available for students during school time. . Den.,[s Lena Cole Dennis 10860 San Luis Ave., discussed concerns with El Farallon Restaurant and some of their patrons on Sundays that are speeding and skidding in the parking lot and surrounding streets. . Sheperd Rev J. Shepherd 3961 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., discussed concerns with his apartment complex managed by Pine Realry. Stated there have been unnecessary rent increases, and no repairs. Questioned whether or not the floor heater in his apartment is legal. `. '� . Godoy Maggie Godoy 3603 Walnut Ave., stated she was recently pleased with the Lynwood - Lynwood Press press and their coverage of the City. Also repeated previous concerns with regard to the `°"er°ge °�'= th �roblem in the parking lot of El Farallon Restaurant. Spoke in opposition to a"Beware" ��r article recently published in the Lynwood N' Perspective. . Re�d Lorraine Reed 11805 Harris discussed the feelings of division within the City since the election. Stated Council needs to set the example, stop fighting among themselves, and move forward. �. Adoms Crystal Adams 4322 Josephine, stated the City needs to implement jobs and programs for � young people to participate in. I ` i �J. Hunter Jerrell Hunter discussed his disappointment at the December 1997 meeting of the City � 12i9� "'ee Stated Lynwood is roo small to have dance clubs, questioned the status of the I city's budget, discussed concerns with city staff being cut, and stated he was not in favor I of the verbal attack on Councilmember Richards. , f c. .++[ i ter Carlton McMiller 3371 Agnes St., stated he was a previous Planning Commissioner and � was disappointed with the new Mayor and Councilpersons and how the situation ��j � � I involving the removal of [he previous Commissioners was handled. I c. G reen Caffie Green discussed concerns with the feelings of division within the Council. � L. Marquez Lawrence Marquez commended the Director of Finance for her help with water billing , � situations, discussed his opinion on the invocation and discussed the divisive attitude � among CounciL .,7 Alvin Jackson 11241 Colyer, spoke in opposition to the removal of the Invocation from � ackson I the Agenda. � 2 i . F` Q C � Karen Hayes discussed restructuring of employment positions and the opinions of x. Ha residents. . Jose de la Torre, questioned when Wainut Ave., is going to be repaired. J• De ta Torre ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Mayor Rea introduced the first item minutes of previous meetings. Rea ,.-,, ' It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to approve the minutes for the Mid-Year Budget Review Meeting of December 15, 1997. Ciry Attorney Leal requested a correction be made to the spelling of his name. Maker and second agree to [he correction to the minutes and motion carried. � It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to approve the minutes of January 6, 1998 with the following corrections: (1) Page 1-"Inclusion of Councilmember Richards statement that the Invocation item be brought back for consideration at the next regular scheduled meeting so that Council may vote up or down whether or not prayer shall be included as part of the opening ceremonies". (2) Page 9-".City Attorney directed staff not to answer any more of Councilmember Richards questions, and attempted to refrain Councilperson Richards from any other discussion, whereupor., the meeting was recessed°. Councilman gichards indicatied at that � ��- ^�� reviewed the Government Co�e Sections 5�3791 and 5 3792, n and t if hetwasttorney had respond to the nature and meaning of those Prepared to 3s they related to r �� OVe��t �e provisions as far equiring a 4/5 vote for fund transfers. � transfer, rd s Councilmember Reyes requested che mo[ion be amended to state that if these comments Re.-�e5 were not made, then the minutes stand as is. � It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to R��hards include on the next regular scheduled meeting, a decision as to whether or not to make the Invocation a permanent part of the opening ceremonies. Mayor Rea stated for clarification that this issue is completely blown out of proportion, Rea enough has been said about the Invocation, it is listed on the Agenda, and will continue to be listed on'the Agenda for all future meetings. Councilmember Richards stated that the Invocation should not be an arbitrary decision, Richards . and no Councilperson should be able to remove the item. : Mayor Rea stated that fie had informed staff along with the City Managers Office that the Rea Invocation would become a permanent part of the Agenda. ,� f j Councilmember Richards stated the purpose of his motion is to take a vote as to whether R��hards 4� or not the Invocation would be a permanent part of the Agenda. .:-,= - Mayor Rea stated he refuses to continue to bring back an item of controversy, based upon lzea � the rationale of one Councilperson. The Invocation is listed on the Agenda and will continue to be. � � Councilmember Reyes stated he did not feel a vote is necessary if an item is already Reyes ' . listed on the Agenda, and could already anticipate the way the Lynwood Journal would Lynwood < negatively publish the discussion in their next edition. � ournat 3 �� o�r x�=hards Councilmember Richards stated the purpose of his Motion is to have the vote on the srow„ a�t Invocation brought back on the next Agenda, and properly post the item, which would bring them into accordance with The Brown Act. ' � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA ABSENT: NONE , PUBLIC HEARINGS � xea Mayor Rea introduced the first item, Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 97-03, � Regulating the Location, Sitting and Construction of Wireless Telecommunication ! � Antennas. �� It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and carried to open the pu6lic hearing. xea Mayor Rea requested Mr. Green's previous comments and written recommendations submitted with regard to this item be included as a matter of record. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Reyes and carried to close the public hearing. G• cht�ots Director of Community Development Chicots recommended Council continue the item, in order to allow staff sufficient time to modify the ordinance to include the changes submitted at tonight's meeting. � The Maker and the Second of the Motion agreed to continue the item to February 3, 1998: ' Re° Mayor Rea introduced the next item, a Public Hearing Determining That a Public � i � � � Nuisance is Being Maintained. � �� I It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to open the public hearing. ' U. , u� 1 ina Gonzalo Molina spoke in support of Mana's Restaurant R. Luna Raul Luna spoke in support of Mana's Restaurant. , ,�. �a�kson Alvin Jackson spoke in support of Mana's Restaurant. . ,7. Hu Jerrell Hunter spoke in support of Mana's Restaurant. . P. croa Pepe Crow spoke in support of Mana's Restaurant. a. orero Ray Utero 11380 Ernestine spoke in opposition to Mana's Restaurant. , " a: ,Uan t ta Antonio Mangilla spoke in opposition to Mana's Restaurant. ' c. sarraza Carmen Barraza spoke in opposition to Mana's Restaurant. �`1 closure of ***(Carmen Barraza spoke in support of the closure of Mana's Restaurant. Discusssed �� ,\lanqs restaura �. i �ith Council ongoing violations at the restaurant, concerns with employment v�olations, - °, misconduct at the site, the owners negligence in allowing youth to loiter on the premises ` during school hours, and an incident involving her son during which Mr. Benny Miranda drew a gun on him). . s Sal Preciado questioned whether or not he currently has any options or alternatives to keep the _ restaurant open, and continued discussion with Council with regard to violations. , q . � . . � U :� Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not this public hearing is to revoke the business license for the restaurant or the entire site. Richards City Manager Gonzales stated one of the conditions in the CUP issued to the restaurant �nzales prohibits any use in the remainder of the building. Ongoing use in the remainder of theviolation building .prunarily the dance hall has been constantly occurring, and therefore the of the business owner is in violation of the Conditional Use Permit. conditiona _L use penn Councilman Richards questioned whether or not staff has any back-up information, or it. copies of citations available for review at this hearing. �� City Attorney Leal recommended Council not close the public hearing, but continue the � � public hearing for a later date with all parries involved in the violations, as well � as � � supporting documents. Councilmember Richards questioned the non-permitted uses listed in section two (2) of gichards ' the resolution. ' Mayor Rea stated some of the illegal activities going on inside Mana's Restaurant and Rea discussed these activities being conducted which are outside the realm of the business license. ' , Councilmember Richards questioned the approval of the extension from Bateman Hall, gichards ' and questioned the circumstances surrounding this. Also questioned the strict standards �e, set by Bateman Hall, and whether or not staff is continuing to work with Mr. Preciado to from bring the restaurant/dance hall into compliance. &3teman Hall City Manager Gonzales stated there are currently a number of violations from both the �nzales Sheriff'.s Department and Fire Department. , Councilmember Reyes questioned the closure of the restaurant by the Health Department. Reyes , Mr. Preciado discussed his attempts to obtain special permits from the city, which were preciado always denied. . C'onncil�nan Richards questioned whether or not staff or the city have p with any �chards prnn;,,ala for the property. - ; make the necessary�improvemems w �,�� .�,,, .,_._ ____ City Manager Gonzales stated Mr. Preciado never in good faith came up with an �nzales acceptable use or a proposal worthy of considering, for staff to work with. Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not the city has received any proposals �chards ' for the property, and did the Council grant an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for the business owner. City Ivlanager Gonzales repeated that the business owner never submitted any proposals Gonzales � , worthy of considering. • � �. ' 1. Councilmember Reyes stated it is not the responsibility of the City Council to prepare Reyes t: proposals for the business. �E.,,.7 After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to close the public hearing. A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember , Byrd to continue the public hearing. 5 � o� . . Richards Councilmember,Richards stated he is recommending continuing the public hearing, in order to give staff the opportunity to bring forward the requested violations, public hearirt�pcumentation and a six month history of activities between Mr. Preciado and staff. ROLL CALL: (on substitute motionl AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA : ABSENT: NONE Richards Cou�nember Richards re �' "°"""'�red the record reflect that a Motion to close the public ^ j > mad��or to 9Uested the record. reflect that a Motion � the establishrpent of the record . AttU. and despite the and a Second were � Lea1 Ciry Attomey L,eai yu,;,,.____ assistance of the City e of the dance hall, fire violations, building violations, a�.0 ..,,._ r Richards Councilmember Richards requested the record reflect that he had contacted the City Manager for these documents, and they have not been received. Reyes It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to adopr. � 1tes. 98-14 RESOLUTION NO. 98-14 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY public COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A PUBLIC nuisance NLJISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN T2EAL PROPERTY ' GENERALLY KNOWN AS 3840 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD, on 3890 hII�IC IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6187, PAGE 001, LOT 001 AND ORDERING A REVOCATION OF THE CITY BUSINESS LICENSE #9489 AND • ABATEMENT OF SAID NLJISANCE BY CLOSURE" ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA j NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE - � CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion - on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. xeyes Councilmember Reyes requested item #15-Veterans Affairs Council, and item #17- Citizen of the Month Program. R- ' °�`� Councilmember Richards requested item 1110-Report on Proposal to Conduct a Public report on Hearing to Determine That a Public Nuisance is Being Maintained at the Highland Manor Board and Care Home at 3570 E. Imperia] Highway, #12-Lynwood Ciry Park proposal to Improvement Project, Playground Construction Project, Project No. 5-5173, FY 97-98 conduct a publi�ontract Award, /t13, Redistribution of the 1996 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant hearing . Funds, #14-Reprogramming of CDBG Funding Uses for Fiscal Yeai 1995 and 1997, 1118- Second Reading of Ordinances, 1t19, Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 1390 (Community Cable Access Advisory Commission), !/20-0rdinance Augmenting the Duties of the Community Affairs.Commission, and item k21-Ordinance Creating a Public ' I Safety Commission and Ordinances Dissolving 3 Commissions with Similar Duties as '� , the One Being Created. Res. 98-15 It was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember Richards to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 98-15 ENTITLED: °°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY authoring the COLJNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE " modifications MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITYWIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM". ° to the city wide energy efficiency program � 6 � ' ' � � � �� RESOLUTION NO. 98-16 ENTITLED: t°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CQUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE �s. 98-16 APPROPRIATION OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE appropriatic of five ,.. UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FIIND BALANCE FOR THE 1998 YOUTH thousand '� BASEBALL CLINIC". dollars for baseball clinic SPECIAL PERMIT - GREATER LONG BEACH GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL special perm ' PERMISSION TO SELL GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AND CALENDARS FROM JANUARY 30, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 29, 1998 AND FROM OCTOBER 2, 9ir1 scrouts f` 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 1998. ` SPECIAL PERMIT - UNITED CffiLDREN'S FUND, CHARITABLE special SOLICITATION FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998. Permit SPECIAL PERMIT - SAINT PHILIP NERI CHURCH IS REQL7ESTING A special per SPECIAL PERMIT TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THEIR CHURCH PARKING mit LOT FROM MARCH 6-8, 1998. RESOLUTION NO. 98-17 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYRes. 98-17 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE approving DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". dPlnands and. warrants ' ' ROLL CALL: ' AYES: COUNCILMAN $YRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE � ABSENT: NONE ` Item #110. � Councilmember Richards recommended prior to taking action on this item, that the CityRichards Manager meet with the City Attorney regarding any matters that would put the City in any legal exposure. ' Councilmember Byrd recommended inclusion of the Methadone Clinic. B�'�d It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE STEPS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE IF A PUBLIC NLTISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED AT THE HIGHLAND MANOR BOARD AND CARE HOME AND IF SO, TO TAKE • APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ABATE SUCH NUISANCE". with recommendations from Councilmember $yrd to include the Methadone Clinic on Atlantic Avenue. ROLL CALL: ' . AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE � ABSENT: NONE Item #12. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: �� RESOLUTION NO. 98-18 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY � COiJNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO Rontract to °�''`' ORTCO, INC., IN THE AMOIINT OF $62,763.00 FOR THE LYNWOOD CITY Ortco INC PARK PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NUMBER 5-5173, FISCAL 62,763.00 YEAR 1997-98, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT". ROLL CALL: AYES: COi1NCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE � � �-`1 . . ' Ttem #13. �� Councilmember Richards questioned the withdrawal of Plain Truth Outreach, thus leaving $20,000 available, what,is the rationale in the review and elimination of funding for the non-profit groups. Gonzale:' ` Ciry Managen Gonzales stated they will be contact if that is Council's choice to do so_' �us use of Also stated Lori Hempe had contacted the Lynwood Community Partnership. '�� Coymcilmember Richards questioned whether or not any of these organizations had been � possible fon�nally contacted and informed that they are being considered for defunding. '' impact should informed of these changes, what was the nature of the communications, was there feed- ' funding�be back, and whether or not written notification was sent to the affected organizations. r�nove... ' Reyes It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to adopt 3es_ 98-13 gESOLUTION NO. 98-13 ENTITLED: °°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �ermination of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING TIIE 3reeir�ent with the Lynwood TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LYNWOOD cacanunity COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP RELATIVE TO THE LOCAL LAW pax ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT TO THE BUREAU OF TUSTICE ASSISTANCE A REDISTRTBUTION OF THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FLJNDS" � Councilmember Richards requested the record reflect that his participation in the matter ' was not allowed. Gonzal.e: City Manager stated he did not feel the ietter recei��ed from Captain Herrera would have ect any impact on this item. _ Richards Councilmember Richards questioned a letter received today from Captain Herrera, and - � whether or not this letter would have any impact on tonight's decision. R� � Mayor Rea requested the Maker and the Second of the Motion agree to an amendment removing the Parking Enforcement Officer position listed within the body of the resolution on section 3, and replace this with the addition of a Publie Service OPficer. ROLL CALL: - AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCI3EZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE ' Item tf 14. �°r'�� Councilmember Richards requested additional time to review this item, and questioned total amount ofwhether or not there are any substi[utes, and looking at the total amount of money money availab]� to us for the community, would like to fairly assess what resources are available to us for the to carry out various items being suggested by staff, up to and including whether or not, coRmiunity " - local law enforcement block grant funds, section 108 funds, bond proceeds ot other funding sources are available. . , : It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to remove: `� LYNWOOD BUSINESS INSTITUTE L.E.E.D. WORKNET CENTER PROJECT, IMPACT , LYNWOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - BUILDING BRIDGES ' � GENESYS ACADEMY ' TEEN CHALLENGE ' g � 13 Item # 18. ' gi�� Councilmember Richards questioned how the ordinance pertaining to recycling facilities would affect American Remedial Technologies. �d Counciimember Byrd questioned owners of multiple sites. � �� Councilmember Richards questioned the amount of fees to be charged, and recommended the fee reflect the number of facilities. It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt ' o�. 1469 ORDINANCE NO. 1469 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF a moratorum LYNWOOD EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1444, AS AMENDED on the BY URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1448, WHICH IMPOSES A MORATORIUM establishment ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF RECYCLING FACILITIES of recycling WITHIN THE CITY, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF" facilities ith in the city ORDINANCE NO. 1470 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF TfIE CITY OF oRn. 1470 LI'NWOOD RESCINDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1460, AS AMENDED moratorium BY ORDINANCE NO. 1463, WHICH IMPOSED A MORATORIUM ON THE , on' the ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE USES establishment o�ITHIN ALL LAND USE ZONES OF THE CITY". cerain autanotive uses oRn. 1471 ORDINANCE NO. 1471 ENTTTLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF an�and�ng �.YNWOOD AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE certain section LYNWOOD MLINICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RE UIREMENTS FOR 'of chapter 25 Q �f the municipalRECYCLING FACILITIES". code with amendments from Councilmember Richards to Ordinance N1469. ROLL CALL: ' AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCFIEZ, REA NOES: NONE - � ABSENT: NONE � � Item #19. R1CI1dTC1£ ._ �. .�. .. ��.- -..... . ._. . . . . . . .• . . .•. - --`- i-_ __..:o..,o,v nnraPmanig , Ccuncilmember Iiichards questioned whether or not staff has reviewed the cable franc:hise agreement with regard to certain requirements that state the cable board must be rd _ in place, pursuant to the franchise before we rescind this ordinance. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: ' WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: °'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1390 RELATING TO A COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION". � 'C�ouncilmember Richards questioned whether or not staff has notified the members of tfHis commission that they will be removed, and could staff as a matter of common • courtesY notifv each member. • Staff' indicated they had not. RO LL CALL: Ai'ES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, RICIiARDS TMOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS - • ABSENT: NONE ' � Item #20. � It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: � WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MODIFYING THE DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION". l0 � � � 1� with an amendment from Councilmember Reyes to redistribute these funds to street Reyes irnprovements, and remove his own street from the list. Councilmember Richards questioned how these programs could be canceled without a �� public hearing. City Attorney L,eal recommended Council read the names of the organizations and or �al , programs to be removed, and so state that this action is subject to a public hearing. � It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to amend the original Reyes � motion to include recommendations submitted by the City Attorney. Councilmember Richards stated he felt these actions are a violation of the recipient - groups as well as the rights of the residents.' lzichards ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Item #15. Councilmember Reyes requested an amendment to the recommendations to have the Reyes suggested monument set at the west side of Bateman Hall. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to approve staff's recommendation to: � ESTABLISH A VETERANS AFFAIRS COUNCIL, TO BE MADE UP OF SEVEN ('n CITIZENS WHO REPRESENT A CROSS SECTION OF ALL DIFFERENT PERIODS, INCLUDING WORLD WAR I, WORLD WAR II, KOREAN WAR, VIETNAM WAR, AS WELL AS DESERT STORM.AND CURRENT VETERANS. '� Councilmember Richards requested an amendment to encourage all those who are Richards , interested to apply. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COiTNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE � � Item #{17. � Councilman Reyes questioned the amount budgeted for this item, and stated he feels this Reyes amount is excessive. It was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to ad.opt: RESOLUTION NO. 98-19 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 98-19 COiJNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE appropriatiot APPROPRIATION OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE of one thous- iJNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FiJND BALANCE FOR 1997/98 FOR THE and dollars for finacial FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO PROGRAMDRING FOR THE activities , LYNWOOD CITIZEN OF THE MONTH PROGRAM". amending the amount not to exceed $1,000 and during the one hour pre-parade ;`""" activities, the Citizen of the Year be awarded and that individual be invited to ride in the parade. ROLL CALL: - AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, RICHARDS, SANCIIEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD , , 9 �-- . . �; 14 • Councilmember Richards asked if anyone on staff is in possession of a code book or a copy of the Communiry Affairs Commission ordinance. Also requested a s a substitute y�chards 0 motion to continue this item, pending review of the ordinance ___ -- --... .. - - - - � -..---__.. .- ----� .--._ig review of the ordinance. ROLL CALL: (on original motion) AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Item #21. Mayor Rea Moved from the Chair, seconded by Councilmember Reyes to ame�d the ordinance to reflect the appointment of seven (7) members. Each member of Council shall appoint one (1) Commissioner who will best represent the opinions of the Councilperson and the Mayor shall appoint three (3), and: WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMNIISSION". Councilmember Richards questioned the appointment of a Chairman and Vice- Richards Chairman. Also questioned multiple sections of the ordinance such as, but not limited to,9uestioned the review of law enforcement contracts for private vendors, surrounding medical �e appoini facilities, and emergency transport. ment of thf chirmen City Attorney Leal stated the changes recommended by Council can be incorporated and Leal brought back during the second reading of the ordinance. . ROLL CALL: Ai'�S: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Maker and the Second agree Councilmember Richards recommended prior to adopting the three ordinances rescinding g�chards tli�rhree commissions, that staff inform the Commissioners of the restructure and invite then to participate during meetings. It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1378 � RELATING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD" I WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OR THE CITY i COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1445 RELATING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMISSION". WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: `°AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1465 , RELATING TO AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION". � ROLL CALL: i AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA " � NOES: NONE I ABSENT: NONE i DISCUSSION ITEMS I Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Lynwood Park Improvement Project, Sport Field Rea � Fencing. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to select Option 2 and adopt: � ll I �� 1� . . Res. 98-20 �SOLUTION NO. 98-20 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF TAE CITY approving the COUNCIL OF THE CITY - OF LYNWOOD SELECTING OPTION 2, instal.lation APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) FOOT HIGH FENCING of six (6) foot high fencing AROUND THE SPORTS FIELDS AT LYNWOOD PARK AND AUTHORIZING around the spor�T.HE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY field at Lynwoog�ND APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS . Park Sanchez Councilmember Sanchez questioned the cost of the fence. Richards Councilmember Richards discussed concerns with the restraints, unattractiveness and � costs involved. Rea Mayor Rea discussed the importance of policing the new park, in order to maintain the policing the ne�provements, agreed to the fencing of the adult soccer field, one small litde league field, � and the adult baseball diamond. Reyes Councilmember Reyes discussed the importance of control and accountabiliry. � Councilmember - Richards suggested the placement of bleachers with closed backing similar to those in Lakewood. Rea Mayor Rea requested an item be brought back at the February 3, 1998 meeting which will include Councilman Richards recommendation for bleachers. ROLL CALL: (on option 2) AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE R� Mayor Rea introduced the next item, an Ordinance Establishing Rules of Decorum for ' City Counci] Meetings. ; � City Attorney L,eal requested pulling this item, to be brought back at the next meeting. . Item pulled by General Consent. tzichards Councilmember Richards directed the City Attorney to make and provide copies of Isaac Richard v. City of Pasadena, which relates to Council conduct and the liability of the Ciry of Pasadena in trying to control Council conduct. Rea Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Investigation of Hulme Avenue. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: „ APPROVE STAFFS RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, Il�'CLUDING ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTATION, LEADING TO THE CLOSURE OF HUI,ME AVENUE, TO DETERMINE IF TIIE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL WERE LAWFUL, IN PARTICULAR WITH REGARD TO VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS. �d Councilmember Byrd discussed decisions made by previous Councilperson, and the need '' '. to move along and to go forward with new issues. . " ROLL CALL: AYES: ' COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS R� Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Voter Fraud Investigation by Wilson & Becks Law � . Firm. ' 12 � 16 It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION, AUTHORTZING THE CITY Staffs ATTORNEY TO REVIEW THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO recommn�datio THE CONTRACT WITH THE WILSON & BECK'S FIRM� AND DETERMINE Wilson & Beck IF THERE IS ANY POTENTIAL LIABILITY AGAINST THE �tY COiJNCILMEMBERS WHO VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE UP-FRONT $30,000 attoerney RETAINER, AS AN ILLEGAL GIFT OF PUBLIC FLINDS. IN ADDITION, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY RESEARCH WHETHER THE CITY MAY HAVE A LEGAL CLAIM AGAINST WILSON & BECKS . FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE $30,000 RETAINER. City Attorney Leal stated his concerns with the decision made by the prior Council to TPal retain a law firm to investigate voter fraud and the provision of an up-front retainer of law firm $30,000. , This action is highly unusual, and the law firm which investigated this issue to invest- . over the course of one month incurred bills of over $50,000. They are now demanding igate votes payment of the_additional $20,000. fraud Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not the existing Council had voted to Richards terminate this investigation. City Attorney L,eal stated the issue now, is the demand from the law firm for payment on Leal � their�outstanding bill, despite the fact that this law firm has so far failed to provide his office with any documentation supporting the charges. � Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not there was an impropriety in the issue Richards surrounding the up-frontretainer. City Attorney L,eal stated the impropriety is in the law firms tefizsal to provide the firm of Leal Beltran, Leal and Medina with the requested documentation surrounding the investigation. � ` Councilmember Richards discussed the attack of three Councilpersons within the staff �chards report. The staff report does not reflect the decision of the entire Council, but states Mr. Richards, Mr. Henning and Mr. Byrd. Ciry Attorney L,eal agreed that the vote or rolt call should be reflected. izal ROLL CALL: „ AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NO1VE , Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Demand for Correction of Brown Act Violation by , Councilmember Richards. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: RECEIVE AND FILE. ROLL CALL: ;~ , AYES: COLTNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA 't NOES: NONE �`-" ABSENT: NONE COUNCIL ORALS Counciiman Byrd discussed moving forward in a decent and orderly manner. Stated Byrd Councilpersons must do their homework, and sometimes need to ask for help. also discussed the unportance of not rushing into decisions, and using good judgment Councilman Sanchez supporting the decision made [onight by the Council to cancel the Sanchez current CDBG funding and reallocate this money for street improvements.. Also 13 �� • . requested Council Meetings start immediately following Redevelopment Agency Meetings. �� Councilman Richards stressed the importance of taking our time when making decisions. xeyes Councilman Reyes apologized for the long meeting, and stressed the importance of religion. Discussed concerns with the Lynwood Journal, and the need to better inform the residents on the improvements within their city. R� Mayor Rea commended ACM/Director of Administrative Services for her work with the � aw enforc��trecent billing problems. Also discussed [he previous concerns stated by former � �lock grant Commissioner McMiller with regard to the necessary curb painting. Discussed the Law " unding Enforcement Block Grant funding and the two new Community service Officers. Directed staff to look into a business at 11508 Pope Street operating without a permit. Also directed staff to prepare and have ready for presentation at the meeting of February 3, 1998, a proclamation in honor of Black History Month: It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and carried to adjourn in member of Mr. Henry Garcia. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and carried to recess at 1:50 a.m. to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing: 1.) Pursuant to Section 54957 a) Public Employment Title: Ciry Manager Assistant Ciry Manager Council reconvened at 2:15 a.m. � v �. � City Attorney Leal stated Council had met in closed session for the purpose of discussing mend the contr � c e f aforementioned matters. Let the record reflect that the Council voted by unanimous of the city consent ro amend the contract of the Ciry Manager extending the term for one year. City nager Council also voted, the result of that vote being 3-2, with Councilman Byrd and liminate the Councilman Richards opposing, a motion was made and passed to eliminate the Assistant ssistant city Ciry Manager positions, and further , at the descretion of the Ciry Manager , if he feels �anger postion the need at a later time to recruit, to come back with a recommendation to fill the Assistant City Manager position. �� Councilmember Richards discussed concerns with certain actions taken tonight of the clear abuse and retaliation of inembers of staff by certain Councilmembers. ��. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and carried to recess in memory of longtime resident Henry Garcia. �� ; � � MAYOR ARMANDO REA " �, � CITY CLERK ANDREA . HOOPER 14 I ***t�t&*****��***��** ' � *** TX REPORT �*� *�*�*�s��***ts*��** : � �TRANSMISSION OK � TX/RX NO 1599 - CONNECTION TEL 310 637 7784 . .SUBADDRESS - CONNECTION ID . ST. 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