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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1994-02-15- CC25~ LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, FEDRUARY 15, 1994 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 7:32 p.m. Mayor Richards presiding. Councilmembers Byrd, Heine, Henning, Rea and Richards answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gonzales, Interim City Attorney Rudell, City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt. City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was then moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to approve the following minutes: a) Regular Meeting, February 1, 1994 Judge Robert L. Tafoya offered an Anti-Graffiti Presentation. J.ROBERT Presentations were then awarded to Explorers Post 1993 and Deputy Hillbrand Goedhart, Retiring Lynwood Fire Captain Emmanuel Strong and Radio Station KALE/KAEV. I~ *aas then moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to accept the following commendations/proclamations: a) Vocational Education week b) Radio Station KACE/KAEV (V103.9 F.M.) c) Daniel Moon d) Aaron Dotson e) Reginald Phillips f) Calvin Ashley It was then moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Arturo Reyes 11149 Carson Dr., spoke regarding item #15,A.REYES Charitable Solicitation. Is not in favor of these specia]Charitabl permits because there is no money coming back into the city, alsc8olicitat there is no documentation certifying the non-profit organization. Also questioned the large amounts of replenishment to petty cash and the high cost of operating supplies. Questioned financial condition of the City. Bill Lewis 2708 E. 110th St, President of Lynwood LightkeepersB.LEWIS Association requested an expansion of the Utility Users Exemption uti]-ity List to include ALL Lynwood residents. Feels 10$ is too high and Users suggested a cap be placed on the amount. Margaret Araujo, spoke on behalf of her son Joe Araujo, YouthM•ARAUJO Commissioner. Stated he could not be here tonight, however she Joe would like to verbally submit his request for reappointment. Araujo PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Richards introduced the next item on the Agenda, an Appeal Richard: of Planning Commission Action on CUP 132 - Applicant: Manuel A. P]-annir Mancilla. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to open the Public Hearing. 1 ~6 'C.Cervant~shon Cervantes, Developer for the Project stated his client is Alternative willing to comply with and accept Alternative #3. Asking for # 3 Councils approval of the item. Hearinq no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Rea, secondea by Councilmember Heine and carried to close the Public Hearing. It was then moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to approve the item with Option #3 Gonzales City Manager Gonzales gave a report on Option 3 and a description option 3 of the wall indicated. Richards Mayor Richards questioned alternative suggestions. Heine Councilmember Heine questioned the length of the site. Byrd Councilmember Byrd withdrew his second to the motion based on the withdrew limited options. 2nd Rea Councilmember Rea agreed with option #3 and stated he would like Foliage to see more foliage and greenery. Also stated he does not Greenery appreciate the applicant not being present. Henning Councilmember Henning commending staff for the good job they had Staff done compiling ideas. The motion was then seconded by Councilmember Henning to approve the item with Option 3 and staffs recommendation to assist in the additional funding. Gonzales City Manager Gonzales clarified that should Council approve the grant item staff would agree to assist in the issuance of a grant. After further discussion, ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD 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. Henning Councilmember Henning requested items #13 & 14, related to PransportatioTransportation Leasing Co. -v- State of California (CALTRANS). ialtrans Councilmember Rea requested items #16 & 17 related to Utility Users Tax. It was then moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CHARITABLE SOLICITATION - "CHURCH SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS" RESOLUTION NO. 94-28 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES.94-28 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND Warrants WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning questioned method of payment for the litigation. Also questioned the appeal process and the unfairness of the suit. 27 After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-29 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILRES94-2'. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF O. I. I, AN Ef;~Ri:!i =-.•;REEaENT RELATIN~t; TO THE SETTLEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION LEASING LITIGATION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 'O.I.I.' LITIGATION". RESOLUTION NO. 94-30 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C0UNCILRES94-3 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF~adian - A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THEInsurnaa CANADIAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THECAmPany TRANSPORTATION LEASING LITIGATION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 'O.I.I.' LITIGATION". ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING ABSENT: NONE It was then moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-31 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C0UNCILRES94-3 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ONErransport HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS~asing OF THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE INITIAL DEPOSIT ON SETTLEMENT Company OF THE TRANSPORTATION LEASING CO., ET AL. V. STATE OF CALIFORNIA". ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Rea then questioned the thoroughness of the Utility REA Users Tax Audit, and a breakdown on the usage of funds. tax It was then moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine to: Receive and file Utility User's Tax Audit Report. ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Councilmember Rea stated concerns with the exemption list. Feels Rea it is unconstitutional to offer exemptions to some residents and exempt not others. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Rea, Seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-32 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILRES94-3 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CERTIFIED LIST OF UTILITY Tax USER'S TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1993 THROUGH DECEMBEIizxemption 31, 1993". ~~ ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS HENNING DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Hooper announced the expiration of term forHooper Commissioner Joe Araujo on the Youth Commission. It was moved by hl~yor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd, to reappoint Joe Araujo. Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Rea to reappoint Joe Araujo. 2~ " Hooper City Clerk Hooper then announced the resignation of Commissioner Commission Edmond Archambault from the Traffic & Parking Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Heine to continue nominations to the next regular scheduled meeting. ; It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea to nominate Margaret Bright. Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to appoint Margaret Bright PUBLIC ORALS B. MIRANDA Benny Miranda discussed a parking ticket he had received.Spoke Parking regarding respect within the City and the lack of. Also spoke Pickets regarding negative comments made by Council. T.MAYVAUGHNTheo Mayvaughn - Lynwood Pop Warner Organization, stated he would Recreation like to work with the Recreation Department on programs that his Department organization offers for youth. R.DOWNS Robert Downs - 3920 Carlin Ave., spoke regarding his concerns Council. with the Council. A.REVES Arturo Reyes 11149 Carson Dr., discussed negative statements made Council by Council. J.HUNTER Derrell Hunter spoke regarding negative comments made by Council. M. BROWN Mel Brown commended staff for a job well done. Also commended P%works Director of Public Works - Emilio Murga. B.LEWIS Bill Lewis commended staff members, questioned public telephone staff for residents at City Hall. A.LOPEZ LEDA Adolph Lopez 11431 Plum Ave., stated he will take up the Mayors offer to reapply at the Lynwood Entrepreneur Development Academy. ~ JJJ COUNCIL ORALS Richards Mayor Richards discussed the problems Mr. Lopez had encountered LEDA at the Entrepreneur Academy, and encouraged him to return. Rea Councilmember Rea discussed a recent meeting held with gas Gas station station owners in the city. Also requested allocating funds for owners reseeding and fertilizing the Transit Center and street medians. Byrd Councilmember Byrd discussed the negative vibes in the community. Stated what we need are solutions. Heine Councilmember Heine requested an addendum to the City Code Private regarding cars parked on private property. Also discussed the Property,Pac.dedication of the Pacific Electric Station on February 24, 1994, Elect.stationthe Unity Dinner on February 25, 1994 and the Rosa Parks dedication on March 3, 1994. Richards Mayor Richards read aloud a letter from Commissioner Archambault. 'onunissioner Stated the differences between bringing an issue to the table for lrchambaul.t concerns and debate. Hearing no further discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine an~ to adjourn at ~ - 11:15 ~ p.m. MAYOR ~~`f'~"~" sal + ~i~z1-c~/ CITY CLERK