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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1997-01-21 - CC`. ~ a LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 21, 1997 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: 35 p.m. Mayor Richards presiding. Councilmember Byrd, Heine, Henning, and Richards answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Rudell, and City Clerk Hooper. F i City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to excuse Councilmember Rea. It was then moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to approve the following minutes: a) Regular Meeting, January 7, 1997 Presentations were issued to the Lynwood Firefighter Trainee Program on their 10th Year Anniversary. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to accept the following Presentations/Commendations: a) World Literacy Crusade b) Lynwood Firefighter Trainee Program 10th Year Anniversary It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning and carried to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7: 50 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:51 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Richards introduced the first item, Appeal of Planning Commission Action of Richards January 14, 1997, Variance Case No. 36, and Conditional Use Permit No. 95-12, 11832- 36 Wilson Avenue. It was moved by Member Henning, seconded by Member Heine and carried to open the public hearing. Benjamin Miranda spoke in favor of Council granting the variance. Hearing no other discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Henning and carried to close the public hearing. City Manager Gonzales requested Council continue the item in order to allow staff additional time to properly post the item. It was the moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Henning and carried to continue the item to the next regular scheduled meeting, in order to allow Heine sufficient time to renotice the item. Mayor Richards introduced the next item, Lynwood Youth Center, Request for Substitution of Subcontractor. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine, and carried to open the public hearing. 6~ Mike Gillman, President---of Old Hickory Construction submitted copies of correspondence sent to the subcontractor and discussed reasons for the substitution. Ellen Jones, vice-president of Abeam Construction, Subcontractor, discussed problems that has arisen during construction. Darnell Jones, President of Abeam Construction discussed a report from his engineer, and materials used during construction. Councilmember Henning stated he would like to see copies of all documents and would like additional time to review all correspondence, relating to this issue. Mike Gillman, discussed violations of the contractual agreement. Ron Carrington, Architect for Jubany Architectural Firm discussed submittals, and problems with supplies during construction. After further discussion, Mayor Richards recommended Council recess this item to the end of the meeting. Mayor Richards then introduced the next item, Moratorium on Recycling Facilities. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine and carried to open the public hearing. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd, and carried to close the public hearing. It was then moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: ORDINANCE NO. 1448 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORD 1448 LYNWOOD AMENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1444 WHICH IMPOSES Recycling A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF faci 1 i ti es RECYCLING FACILITIES WITHIN ALL LAND USE ZONES OF THE CITY, within all EXTENDING THAT MORATORIUM TO DECEMBER 17, 1997. land USP. T~nP.S ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 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. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning to adopt: RES 97-5 RESOLUTION NO. 97-5 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY -*~ Purchase need- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ~ ed materials, PURCHASE NEEDED MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES THROUGH s u p p 1 i e s & AN INFORMAL BID PROCESS FOR THE DYMALLY PARK IMPROVEMENT services PROJECT". APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR Requirements EXEMPTION FROM FENCE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASINGLE- for sing 1 e FAMILY HOME AT 3926 IRA STREET IN THE R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY family home RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, AND DETERMINE THAT THIS ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE ~~ CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVE THE APPEAL. RESOLUTION NO. 97-6 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO EARTH DAY LYNWOOD TO PROMOTE THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF $1,500.00 TO COVER COSTS NOT ELIGIBLE UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM". RES 97-6 Eart Day Used oil recycling block grant r- AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH B & B B & B AMUSEMENTS TO PROVIDE A CARNIVAL IN MERVYN DYMALLY PARK amusement FROM FEBRUARY 13, THROUGH 17, 1997. carnival AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUS DOLAREA TO PROVIDE A CIRCUS IN MERVYN DYMALLY PARK FROM providing MARCH 13, THROUGH MARCH 23, 1997. a ci rcus SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE GREATER LONG BEACH GIRL SCOUT sol i ci tati of COUNCIL, CHARITABLE SOLICITATION FROM JANUARY 24, 1997 for girl THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 1997. scouts INFORMATION ONLY - EXPIRATION OF TERM FOR YOUTH youth comm. COMMISSIONERS KENNETH WROTEN AND GWENDOLYN HARDIN. term exp. INFORMATION ONLY -NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT COUNCIL'S neighborhoo REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1997. nominations & app. ORDINANCE NO. 1446 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORD 1446 ~"' LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL creation of j CODE BY ADDING SECTION 25-18.21 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF flag/panhan ` ~ FLAG OR PANHANDLE LOTS". ORDINANCE NO. 1447 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ORD 1447 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE changing th OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, zoning cl as CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF LOT 47 AS SHOWN ON s i f i cati on PAGE 026, COUNTY ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6189, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA". RESOLUTION NO. 97-7 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF 'THE CITY RES 97-7 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE demands & DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". warrants ADOPTION OF THE STATES' "ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER SYSTEM initiate INVESTMENT PRINCIPALS" AND DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER planning TO INITIATE THE PLANNING EFFORT FOR IMPLEMENTING A LYNWOOD one-stop ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER. career center ~ ROLL CALL: j AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA Councilmember Henning amended the motion with regard to the "One-Stop Career Center System Investment Principals" to include direction to staff to begin work on this Henning program immediately and in order to expedite the timeliness of the issue, designate two members of Council, himself and someone else to sit on the oral panel. 6$ Mayor Richards seconded the motion amendment and stated he would like to participate Richards on the oral panel, in order to assist in the structure. PUBLIC ORALS Benjamin Miranda congratulated Council on all the development in the city, and stated Miranda complaints with the Motel/Hotels along Atlantic Ave. Also discussed Sheriff entrapment. Robert Bristol 11317 Louise, discussed a public broadcast on ethics. William Cunningham 10821 Cornish discussed concerns with house to Douse solicitation. Rod White 4608 Carlin Ave. commended Mayor Richards and Mayor Pro-Tem Henning White on their efforts towards the conception of the Firefighter Trainee Program. also commended the Valu + Shopping Center and facade improvements across from the Emerald Village development. Stated concerns with the Lynwood Recycling Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont ) Richards Mayor Richards requested continuing discussion on the public hearing regarding the Youth Center Project, request for substitution of subcontractor. Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd, and carried to reconvene the public hearing. Jim Greene 3396 Alma Ave. discussed possible material substitutions by the Greene manufacturer or vendor. Benjamin Miranda discussed concerns with derogatory remarks. Darren Jones/Ellen Jones and Mike Dillman, discussed different aspects of the project with Council. Henning Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to close the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to direct Henning staff to devise a resolution ensuring that the sub-contractor Abeam be paid for completed Byrd work, barring the work that had to be completed by the contractor, and if the contractor and if the contractor and the subcontractor cannot resolve their differences, that the contractor be given the opportunity to change subs. ROLL CALL: AYES: ~'OUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA COUNCIL ORALS Henning Councilmember Henning congratulated the Firefighter Trainee Program, and discussed the need for reevaluation of other departments. Heine Councilmember Heine discussed the need for Code Enforcement and the Sheriffs Department to crack down on door to door solicitation. Councilmember Byrd discussed this being a fruitful meeting and the City moving forward Byrd with progress. Mayor Richards discussed the challenges of the Council to determine what is best for the Richards Community. Also discussed meetings he had attended in Washington and the discussion pertaining to the Alameda corridor, one-stop _career centers and the motel problems along Atlantic. ~ ~. Councilmember Byrd stated concerns with he cul-de-sac at the east offramp of the I-105 Freeway. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to adjourn at 10:07 p.m. MAYOR PAUL H. RICHARDS, II CITY CLERK ANDREA L. HOO R