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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1994-06-07- CC"7 3 LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 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 7:30 p.m. Mayor Richards in the Chair. Councilmember Byrd, Heine, Henning and Richards answered the roll call. Mayor Richards stated he had been informed Councilmember Rea Richard: would be late. 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~.Hooper accordance with The Brown Act. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to approve the following minutes: a) Regular Meeting, May 3, 1994 b) Regular Meeting, May 17, 1994 It was then moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to adopt the adopt the following Commendations/Proclamations: a) Joe Battle b) Classified School Employees Week c) Rev. Dr. Charles H. Belcher d) Jahue L. and Argralia Earles e) Drought Proofing Month Clarence Water, Representative of the Division 4, Water Replenishment District presented the City Council with a rebate A check for Participation in the Long Term Seasonal Storage Program. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and the Lynwood Information, Inc. at 7:42 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:48 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS None PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Arturo Reyes 11149 Carson Dr. spoke regarding the EthnicA.Reyes Demographics of the City and the need for literature published inDemograF Spanish. Adolph Lopez, requested trash receptacles along Cesar Chavez Way.A.Lopez Also stated strenuous objections to the wording in the Rules ofCesar Decorum submitted before Council this evening. Chavez Vday Councilmember Rea arrived at 7:55 p.m. Rod White spoke in opposition to the Ordinance amending theR.White Municipal code with regard to Rules of Decorum during Council Opposit Meetings. Ord. Benjamin Miranda stated concerns with the Law EnforcementB.Miran~ Agreement. Feels this item requires further negotiations prior Law to awarding a new contract. EnforcE Joe Battle spoke regarding item #30, Traffic & Parking Commission7.Batt1~ Vacancy. Clarified the resignation of Joe Battle Jr. since vacant January. ~~ Richards Mayor Richards reordered the Agenda in order to discuss item #30, Traffic & Parking Commission vacancy. It was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to issue a Commendation for outgoing Commissioner Joe Battle Jr. and to remove from the attendance report any recorded absences. CONSENT CALENDAR ?~ All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon J 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 #15, Acceptance of Cesar Mater Chavez Lane Reconstruction Project. Item #18, Water Conservation Ord. Ordinance. Item #19, Request for Proposal and Qualifications Grant for Statement - Specified Grant Program for Dymally Park Dymally Improvements. Item #27, Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Park Item #28, Warrant Run. A. Rea Councilmember Rea requested Item #21, Notice of Intent to Conduct Public a Public Hearing for 3213 Palm Avenue. Item #22, Notice of Intent Hearing to Conduct a Public Hearing on 12001 Bradfield Ave., and Item 12001 #27, Law Enforcement Services. Bradfield It was then moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RES#94-82 RESOLUTION NO. 94-82 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Landscape OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO MaintenanceCALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ., AS District ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 5, 1994 RELATING TO LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT" RES#94-83 RESOLUTION NO. 94-83 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Levy F =0F THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY Collection COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 WITHIN Fiscal yearLYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE 1994-95 "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", AS AMENDED (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.) AND FIRING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS". RES#94-84 RESOLUTION NO. 94-84 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Lighting OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO Assessment CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ., AS District ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 5, 1994, RELATING TO LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT". RES#94-85 RESOLUTION NO. 94-85 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LandscapingOF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY & Lighting AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 1994-95 WITHIN Act of 1972LYNW0OD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.), AND FI%ING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS". i RES#94-86 RESOLUTION NO. 94-86 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL St. LightinOF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHT Project NO.pOLES AND LIGHT FIRTURES FOR THE STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT 5-5157 PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5157 THROUGH AN INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURE". RES#94-87 RESOLUTION NO. 94-87 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Street OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT OFFER FOR STREET Dedication DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF LOT 16, OF TRACT NO. 8716, IN THE CITY Lot 16 TracOF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER 8716 Book MAP RECORDED IN BOOR 145 PAGES 63-64 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE 145 Pgs OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY" 63-64 '7 5 RESOLUTION NO. 94-88 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES#94-8 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT OFFER FOR STREET Easement DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF LOT 17, OF TRACT 8716, IN THE CITY OF Offer LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 145 PAGES 63-64 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID CITY". RESOLUTION NO. 94-89 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES#94-E OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PYRO-SPECTACULAR COMPANY TO 4th of PROVIDE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S FOURTH OF JULY July FIREWORKS DISPLAY" APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION RENEWAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND FLEMING & ASSOCIATES. RESOLUTION NO. 94-90 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO RES#94-~ APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OFPERS ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD". AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. ORDINANCE NO. 1395 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFOrd.139_ THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE BOARD OF pERS ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM" RESOLUTION NO. 94-91 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILRES#94-~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FIXING THE EMPLOYERS CONTRIBUTION UNDEREmpl.oyei THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT" Medica: ~~ APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO l PROVIDE OUR MEALS FOR THE UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAM. ROLL CALL' AYES: .COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS With regard to the Cesar Chavez Lane Reconstruction Acceptance, Councilmember Henning questioned whether or not the item went out for bid. Also questioned the name of the lowest bidder. It was then moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-92 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIIRES#94-~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE CESAR CHAVEZ LANE Cesar RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5149, FY 1992-93, AS BEING Chavez COMPLETE". with amendments to make provisions for installation of trash receptacles and no littering signs. ROLL CALL• AYES: .COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING ~ ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning questioned item #18, Water ConservationHenninc ordinance. Requested detailed maps and reports indicating the eater direction the water is coming from, where the water is going to ord. and the set-up of water lines for recycled water. After further discussion, it was the moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt: ORDINANCE NO. 1394 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFOrd.135 THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY~,Jater OF LYNWOOD BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 14-11 RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES" '~ 6 ~ , ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, REA ABSENT: NONE Richards Mayor Richards requested immediate distribution of documentation water indicating areas utilizing recycled water. Henning Councilmember Henning questioned the Request for Proposals and Grant for 4ualifications Statement - Specified Grant Program for Dymally Dymally Park Improvements and whether or not the program had been opened Park for bidding. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine to approve: DIRECTION FOR STAFF TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT (RFP)(RFQ) TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING AND RENOVATION OF DYMALLY PARK AS PROVIDED UNDER LOS ANGELES COUNTY SPECIFIED GRANT PROGRAM. F.GonzalesCity Manager Gonzales stated a decision would be based on open bid proposals submitted. Also stated professional services do not process require the open bidding process. Rea Councilmember Rea questioned Soft Costs indicated in report. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING ABSENT: NONE Rea Councilmember Rea stated complaints with the calendar of events [nuisance involved in the nuisance abatements. Feels an immediate Abatements inspection should have been conducted based on the health & safety issues involved. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: NES#94-93 RESOLUTION NO. 94-93 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Nuisance OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A Abatements PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" ROLL CALL AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, .HENNING, REA, RICHARDS It was than moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: 2ES#94-94 RESOLUTION NO. 94-94 ENTITLED: "F RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 2ublic OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A Searing PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" ROLL CALL AYES: COUNCILMEMBRR BYRD, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS `] Ienning Councilmember Henning stated he has concerns with the Law maw Enfore.Enforcement Services Agreement. Feels this item should have been Services presented to Council with sufficient time for discussion. agreement 4uestioned why Lynwood is paying a higher cost than surrounding cities. Feels this contract needs further research and also requires further negotiations. tea Councilmember Rea also requested further research into the matter before negotiating a new contract. ~~ It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine to continue this item pending further comment and deliberations. Councilmember Henning requested a joint special meeting between Henning Council and the Sheriffs Department Negotiating staff. Mayor Richards amended the motion to include instructions to theRichards City Manager to request an extension to the current contract. Item #28, Warrant Run. Councilmember Henning stated he had requested this item for voting purposes only. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-95 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES#94-! OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND Warrant WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE" ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, REA ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS It was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to continue Item #29, Rules of Decorum - City Council Meetings, pending a review committee that would include Councilmember Heine and City Clerk Hooper. City Clerk Hooper then announced the next item on the agenda,A.:Hoope~ vacancy on the Traffic & Parking Commission. A request forVacancy .consideration had been received from Mr. Rodney White. i It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning to nominate Rodney white. Hearing no further nomination, it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to appoint Rodney White to the Traffic & Parking Commission. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Arturo Reyes, 11149 Carson Dr., discussed violations by the CityA.Re es Council with regard to the Brown Act by not providing reports of Brown items discussed in Closed Session. Also discussed parking Act problems at Dymally Park. Questioned whether or not the City of Cerritos uses reclaimed water Benjamin Miranda questioned the City Attorney with regards to aB.Miranc written correspondence. George Martini 10760 Alexander Ave. spoke regarding parkingG.Martii problems in the city. Also stated complaints with parties and Rec. loud music. Would like the Recreation Commission to be providedCommiss~ with a cost breakdown of improvements at Dymally Park. Karen Hayes spoke regarding Audit Reports as well as issues K.Haye: dealing in particular audit items. Jack Keane spoke regarding building violations. Also discussed J.Heane plot plans issued by the Community Development Department. Joe Battle 4304 Carlin Ave. spoke regarding trees planted in J.Battl front of his home. Questioned whether or not root protectors had been installed. Adolph Lopez 11431 Plum St. questioned an update on the filling A.LOpez of the Executive Director position at the Entrepreneur Academy £ntrepre Also questioned legal representation of Councilmembers for Acadame personal matters by the City Attorney. R.White Rod White 4608 Carlin Ave. thanked Council for his appointment to 'raffic & the Traffic & Parking Commission. Also discussed immediate parking attention to nuisance abatement in the city. Questioned why the 'ommission city pays some much for Sheriff Services. J.Green Jim Greene spoke regarding the lack of wheelchair access to the wheel.chaironly unlocked door at City Hall. COUNCIL ORALS Henning Councilmember Henning spoke regarding Commercial trucks parked on .rucks residential streets. Heine Councilmember Heine stated concerns with Commercial vehicles ,oud music parked on residential streets, loud music at parties, parked cars and sales for sale, push carts and yard sales. Rea Councilmember Rea discussed full service trash hauling and AB939 trash efforts. Byrd Councilmember Byrd discussed special events he had attended over outh the weekend such as the Youth Merit Awards Dinner and encouraged ;erit positives in the city. Richards Mayor Richards commended the success of Graffiti Program effort. Graffiti Also discussed moving ahead with the City. Spoke regarding Program frivolous lawsuits. Also discussed water pipes in the community water and requested an update on Agency property located on Peach St. pipes Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded b~.Cc.t~ncilmember Henning to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. MAYOR CZTY CLERK _~