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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1994-11-15- CC153 LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 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 7:30 p.m. Mayor Richards presiding. Councilmember Byrd, Heine, Henning, Rea and Richards answered the roll call. Also present were City Manger 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 moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to approve the following minutes: a) Regular Meeting, November 1, 1994 It was then moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to approve the following Proclamations/Presentations a) Can Tree Drive Committee b) Wilson Elementary - Mr. Paul Rohrman: "IMAGINITIS" presentation by students. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:33 p.m. Mayor Richards announced the Council would be conducting a JointRichards Public Hearing with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened at 8:05. Mayor Richards stated Council had met in conjunction with the Richard: Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and held a Joint Public Hearing forJoint Consideration of a Proposed Development and Disposition AgreementP/Hearinc ("DDA") Between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood "DDA" and K.V. Properties of Lynwood, L.P. A California Limited Partnership. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-194 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY RE594-1! COUNCIL APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY LRA & AND BETWEEN THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND R.V. PROPERTIES KV Prop OF LYNWOOD, L.P. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE IT". ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS Councilmember Henning commended street repairs along Bullis Road Henning and Entry-Ways along Imperial Highway. Mayor Richards commended business owners that are taking Richar~ advantage of facade improvements. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Richards introduced the next Public Hearing, Annual Richard Appropriation Limit for F.Y. 1994-95. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to open the Public Hearing. 154 Hearing no discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to close the Public Hearing. It was then moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt: RES94-188 RESOLUTION NO. 94-188 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL F/Y 94-95 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1994-95" ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ASSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY A.Reyes Arturo Reyes questioned duplicate warrants. R.Gregory Rasheed Gregory - 12528 Harris Ave., Youth Commissioner, requested Council consider his reappointment. Richards Mayor Richards recommended taking item #19, Vacancy - Youth Item #19 Commission out of order and opened discussion. Henning Councilmember Henning stated youth should not be punished for Youth their attempts to fulfill all their commitments. Job related, Activities school related, and extra-curricular activities can sometimes overlap. Richards Mayor Richards recommended holding over this item to allow staff Youth the opportunity to work with the Commissioners and establish a Council workable schedule for all. Also stated there are many other ways Spcial to serve the community such as Youth Council and Special Projects Projects, should the requirements of the Commission cause too much of an overlap. Rea Councilmember Rea stated rules and regulations are made for Policies Policies and procedures, we must all abide by them, and if anyone is on a commission, their presence and attendance is required. 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. Byrd Councilmember Byrd requested item #12, Conditions of Approval for Item# 12 Conditional Use Permit No. 148 (Osby - 11625 Long Beach Blvd.). Henning Councilmember Henning requested item #18, Warrant Registers. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning to adopt: RES94-189 RESOLUTION NO. 94-189 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Amen,67-9 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6 7-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS "STOP" INTERSECTIONS". RES94-190 RESOLUTION NO. 94-190 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL City Hala. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE CITY HALL REROOFING PROJECT, Refoofing PROJECT 5-5148, FY 1994-95, AS BEING COMPLETE". RES94-191 RESOLUTION NO. 94-191 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Project OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHT 5-5157D POLES, MAST ARMS, LUMINAIRES, SERVICE CABINETS, ANCHOR BOLTS, CONDUITS, CONDUCTORS AND PULL BORES, ETC., FOR STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 5-5157D, THROUGH AN IMFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURE". 2 .~ 5 5 r r ~~i SPECIAL PERMIT - CHRISTMAS TREE SALES, BULLIS ROAD AND ORCHARD,Sp.Permi MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ SPECIAL PERMIT - CHRISTMAS TREE SALES 5142 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, J.B.Sp.Permi CHRISTMAS TREES. ROLL CALL• AYES: .COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS Councilmember Byrd questioned restriction imposed within the Byrd Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 148. Director of Community Development Chicotes stated the Chicotes restrictions had been emplaced by the Planning Commission following deliberations with the Applicant. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-192 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES94-19 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING THE APPEAL OF WILLIE OSBY FROM W.Osby THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING THE APPLICATION CUP?1.48 FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 148". and Conditions of Approval with the exception of item 4, Sa and 11. Director of Community Development Chicotes stated the basis of Chicot~ the restrictions was the input from residents within the surrounding area of the site. Councilmember Rea questioned the authority of the Council to Rea ,impose restrictions superseding ABC requirements. Discussion continued regarding conditions imposed on this C.U.P. and overriding ABC guidelines. Planning Commissioner Lee approached the podium to clarify that Lee the hours of operation were determined by the potential owner and not imposed by the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL• AYES: .COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Representative for Applicant, Dorothy osby approched the podium D.osby with material pertaining to the Conditional Use Permit for the Council. It was then moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 94-193 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES94-1~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND Warrant WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, REA Councilmember Rea questioned items to be heard in Closed Session xea and stated he feels this item should be heard in open Session in C/Sessic order to obtain community input. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Hooper announced there is currently a term expiration A.Hoope~ on the Community Affairs Commission, that of Betty Espeseth.Vacancy Nominations are now open. 3 X56 a Rea It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to nominate Betty Espeseth. Councilmember Rea nominated Eduardo Ramirez. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to close nominations. ROLL COUNCILMEMBER BYRD: ESPESETH COUNCILMEMBER HEINE: ESPESETH COUNCILMEMBER HENNING: ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER REA: RAMIREZ MAYOR RICHARDS: ESPESETH PUBLIC ORALS R.White Rod White - 4608 Carlin Avenue, commended Facilities Maintenance Fac.Maint.on the graffiti removal, and commended Public Works on the street Justice lighting improvements. Also stated complaints with the toll Center number issued to the Lynwood Justice Center, the increase of rates to Park Water users and the discussion of police issues in Closed Session. A.Reyes Arturo Reyes commended the Community Cable Awards Dinner, Cable questioned decisions made by the Planning Commission and awards requested stop signs or stop lights along Long Beach Blvd. Dinner between Tweedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. C.Reece Carol Reece - 11814 Court Ave., and 4th Ave. Block Watch Captain oncloing submitted a report to Council containing ongoing crime, crime nuisances, safety hazards and unhealthful conditions surrounding residents throughout 3rd Street and 4th Street. J.xeane Jack Keane discussed Dymally Park improvement costs and the need Dymal].y for competitive bidding. W.Cunning William Cunningham commended Councils decision for the DDA on the previous Lucky site. A.Lopez Adolph Lopez - 11431 Plum St. commended the Cable Awards Dinner. able Also stated he does not agree with Councils decision with regard Awards to the Conditional Use Permit for a liquor store on Long Beach Dinner Blvd. Requested a traffic study for a signal light at Long Beach Blvd. and Louise Ave. R.MCNulty Reggie McNulty - 4338 Walnut, stated complaints with machinery in 4rco the Arco Service Station lot that operates 24 hours a day, and is Station causing a nuisance. C.Hayes Karen Hayes thanked Councilmember Byrd for the tour of the Phanked Entrepreneur Academy. Feels it is the responsibility of home 3yrd owners to bring the needs of the community to the attention of Council. .Fields Ann Fields thanked Council for their efforts towards graffiti thanked removal, and for their support to the Cable Awards Dinner. ~I.Bright Margaret Bright thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on Phanked the Traffic & Parking Commission. Feels there should be term ~ouncil limits imposed on Commissioners to allow other members of the community the opportunity to serve as she has. .Garcia Daniel Garcia - 10722 San Jose Ave., discussed graffiti problems graffiti and stated he feels residents should become more involved with the removal. ~.F].ores Dimus Flores - 11844 4th Ave.. repeated complaints spoken earlier rime by his Block Watch Captain. Also stated complaints with the Sheriffs Department.. 4 157 ~: Mayor Richards requested staff look into complaints voiced by Mr.Richards McNulty and the fire destroyed property at 11823 3rd Ave. Councilmember Heine addressed complaints with regard to the toll xeine number to the Sheriffs Department. Mayor Richards discussed graffiti, illegal dumping, vandalism,Richards park improvements and street lighting. Councilmember Rea commended Block Watch Captain Reeves on her Rea report that was submitted to the Council. Stated he will pursuePursue tc Councils attempts to abate nuisances on the indicated property. Reeves CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Rea repeated complaints regarding the discussions Rea to be held in Closed Session with regard to the Sheriffs Department. Councilmember Henning questioned the need for Closed Session. xenning Feels discussions involving police protection should be conducted with the residents since it involves their protection. Interim City Attorney Rudell stated the provisions within the Rudell- Brown Act that makes this appropriate is section 5-54957,Brown Act matters which involve consideration appointment, employment and evaluation of employees. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to recess to Closed Session at 10:10 Council reconvened at 11:30. ,Interim City Attorney Rudell stated Council had met in Closed Rudell .Session for the purpose of discussing Performance Evaluation for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, no reportable action is necessary. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to adjourn at 11:35. ~~ /'L ,UIS BYP.~~~or l/ // ANDREA L. HOOPER, City erk 15~ l i 1 ~ l l ~ ` t