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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1997-07-15 - CC135 LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, JULY 15,1997 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regulaz Session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at 7:44 p.m. Mayor Richards presiding. Councilmember Byrd, Henning, Rea and Richazds answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Rudell, City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt. City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Hooper Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carved Henning to approve the following minutes: Rea a) Regulaz Meeting, July 1, 1997 Presentations were awazded to Celia Montes, Francisco Nuno, and a special memorial was presented in memory of Albert Rattle. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried Henning to adjourn in memory of Lynwood Resident Albert Rattle. It was then moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councihnember Henning and Rea carried to approve the aforementioned Presentations. Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councihnember Byrd and carried Henning to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 8:07 p.m. Byrd Council reconvened at 8:10 p.m. i PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Richazds introduced the first item, Weed Abatement Program, Fiscal Year 1997- Richards 98. It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Henning, and carried Rea to open the public hearing. Henning Hearing no discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councihnember Rea and carried to close the public hearing. Henning Rea It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning, to Byrd adopt: Henning RESOLUTION NO. 97-101 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON RES 97-10: OBJECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OF Dry and ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND Drying Wei DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD". It was also move by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councihnember Rea to Henning include the store property on the corner of Atlantic and Cazlin. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 3~ "l- PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Miranda Benjamin Miranda 11110 Louise, discussed the firefighters petition, and recommended Council place the petition of the ballot for the November Election, and let the people decide. White Rod White 4608 Carlin Ave., spoke in favor of the automotive moratorium. Kazen Hayes discussed concerns with the fmancial statements involved with Curry Hayes Temple Development. Green Jim Green stated concerns with the contractor for the Curry Temple Development, and the number of jobs this will create for Lynwood residents. Also spoke in favor of the automotive moratorium. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendaz will be acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no sepazate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendaz for sepazate action. Henning Councilmember Henning requested item #11, Pepboys/Parts USA Proposal. Hennina It was then moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to Byrd ~ adopt: RES 97-102 RESOLUTION NO. 97-102 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Dry and COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DIRECTOR OF Drying FACILITIES MAINTENANCE REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF Weeds ASSESSMENTS COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR". RES 97-103 RESOLUTION NO. 97-103 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Materials COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO and Supplies PURCHASE NEEDED MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES THROUGH Youth Center INFORMAL BID PROCESS FOR THE ON-SITE IlVIPROVEMENTS FOR Project THE LYNWOOD YOUTH CENTER PROJECT". RES 97-104 RESOLUTION NO. 97-104 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF Dome contra LyNWOOD, A PUBLIC BODY APPROVING A DOME CONTRACT AND ct and ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LYNWOOD Administra tion REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, PURSUANT TO TITLE 24 CFR, PART 92, TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN HOUSING RELATED ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND TO COMMIT THE CITY OF LYNWOOD 1995, AND 1996 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP CHDO ALLOCATION". Land and WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE Zone Uses CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE USES WITHIN ALL LAND USE ZONES OF THE CITY, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF" RESOLUTION NO. 97-105 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 97-105 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE LEVI' ®F A Business CHARGE (ASSESSMENT) AGAINST BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE Enterprises LYNWOOD PARKNG AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98". RESOLUTION NO. 97-106 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 97-106 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE Parking ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 IN CONNECTION WITH THE and LYNWOOD PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT". Business Improvement 13`7 r APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING AGREEMENT WITH RAPID PUBLISHING, INC. and RESOLUTION NO. 97-107 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH RAPID PUBLISHING, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 FOR PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROMOTION/PUBLIC RELATIONS ITEMS FOR THE CITY". ORDINANCE NO. 1458 EI'~TTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIR AND SALES, MINOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR (RACK AND PINION REBUILDING), AND MOTORCYCLE REPAIR AS PERNIITTED USES IN THE C-3 (NAVY COMMERCIAL), ZONE". EXPIRATION OF TERM FOR CDBG COMMISSIONER BLANCA CHAVIRA, NOMINATIONS AT COUNCIL'S REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 1997, APPOINTMENT AT COUNCIL'S REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1997, RECEIVE AND FILE. ORD 1458 Rack and Pinion Rebuild r RESOLUTION NO. 97-108 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 9 7 =1 t COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS AND WARRAI~ITS DRAWN THEREFORE". and Warm ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councihnember Henning then stated serious concerns with item #11, Pepboys/Parts USA Proposal, and the location being requested and feels this location could cause a severe impact to the community. Further stated he is happy to see the new business, however, at Henning a different site. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning to refer the item back to stafffor fiu~ther review. Henning Mayor Richards stated he was encouraged by his discussions with Parts U.S.A. and their willingness to give consideration to current youth employment programs in the city. The numerous opportunities for the development of skills could be very beneficial to the Rihards youth in the city. Further stated he would like to see this concept more fully developed and brought back. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Richards introduced the next item, Universal Hiring Program. RES 97-1 Rapid Publishi Richards It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried Henning to approve staffs recommendation to apply for the COPS Universal Hiring Program. Rea PUBLIC ORALS Councilmember Henning discussed the meeting at the Public Utilities Committee Meeting, and asked residents that had attended the meeting to come forward and speak. Henning 1~~ Rod White thanked the City Council and Mayor Pro-Tem Henning, Benny Miranda, Ada White McZeal and the Concerned Citizens of Lynwood for their support. Discussed some of the complaints and key issues that had been brought forwazd at the meeting, and some of the solutions that had been proposed. Commissioner Bill Cunningham gave an overview of the Lynwood water system over the yeazs. Kazen Hayes questioned whether or not Council had approved item #14, on the Home Program Participation. Jim Green stated concerns with over zealous Code Enforcement Officers and enforcement of the city's ordinance pertaining to satellite dishes. Robert Bristol 11417 Louise, questioned whether or not the city has a general plan. Fernando Alvarez, representative of the Soccer Pazents discussed current problems with the pazk, and school playgrounds. Also discussed registration problems;• and inadequate space. Lucy Hernandez 3970 Lugo spoke in support of the soccer team parents, and requested the association supply volunteer coaches with proper equipment. Virginia Ordoff, 3343 Los Flores Blvd., submitted petitions from the concerned residents of Los Flores Blvd., requesting the city do something about the speeding on their street. Irene Gazcia 2737 E. 111th St., discussed ongoing problems with American Recycling Technologies. John Lucas 11638 Louise Ave., stated complaints with a container company on Louise Street. CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) City Manager Gonzales stated there is a need for Council to revisit item #15, Possible Interim Ordinance Imposing a Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Automotive Uses, staff has proposed two alternatives, and direction must be given to staff. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning to approve: ALTERNATIVE 1. ADOPTING THE ATTACHED INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE. ORDINANCE NO. 1460 ENTITLED: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE USES WITHIN ALL LAND USE ZONES OF THE CITY, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF". COUNCIL ORALS Councilmember Henning discussed a recent visit to Temple City, and alternative fuel city vehicles that had been purchased with AQMD funds, and directed staff to look into a similaz program for Lynwood. Also discussed complaints that had been received with regard to the container company on Louise, and directed Code Enforcement to take action on this site. Councihnember Rea discussed American Remedial Technologies, and stated he would be happy to meet with residents in the surrounding azea in order to address their concerns. Also directed staff to identify businesses in that azea and prepaze a report on any other hazazdous chemical businesses. Recommended updating the city ordinance pertaining to satellite dishes, addressing the speed hump program for Los Flores Blvd., and stated he is looking forward to the Soccer Season opening. ,~ 13 ~ Councilmember Byrd discussed American Remedial Technologies, and AQMD's responsibility to the community. Also discussed concerns with Industrial Companies in the surrounding azea. Mayor Richazds discussed the efforts being taken by Code Enforcement, and regulatory standazds that should be taken by businesses in the city, automotive repair shops on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., and Bullis Road and blatant code violations, the expenditure of Home Dollazs, and all precautions that aze taken, concerns with the Chevron Station on the corner of Atlantic Ave., and Imperial Hwy., gang members that ~, aze taking over the gazebos in the park and the need for staff to move in and specify these azeas aze for family. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councihnember Rea and carried to recess to Closed Session at 9:47 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Council reconvened at 10:07 p.m. City Attorney Rudell stated Council had met in Closed Session for the purpose of conducting Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation (Section 54956.9}, Name of Case: Hernandez v. Hooper (Lynwood Firefighters Association) Case No. BS44855. No reportable action was taken. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to adjourn at 10:08 p.m. in memory of Albert Rattle. __ MAYOR PAUL H. RICHARDS, II I~ X71 i CITY CLERK ANDREA L. OOPER ~'" i