The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal AboutM 1997-09-02 - CCi ~' I ~~ ! ; i ~7 1~5 LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL. SEPTEMBER 2,1997 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met m a Regular Session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 7:41 p.m. Mayor Richards presiding. Councilmember Byrd, Rea and Richards answered the roll call. Councilmember Henning was absent. Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Rudell, City Clerk Hooper, City Treasurer Pygatt and Department Heads. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to excuse Councilmember Henning. City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to approve the following minutes: a) Regular Meeting, August 19, 1997 b) Budget Workshop, August 18, 1997 It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve the following presentations that were presented to Judge Townsend of the Compton Municipal Court and to Jay Naulls for his participation in the Community 10,000 Bone Marrow Program. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Tony Gendal, Vice President, Operations, Western Waste Industries. It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and the Lynwood Information, Inc., at 8:01 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:04 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Rod White 4608 Carlin Ave., questioned certain aspects of the Recycling MarketR.White Development Zone. recyclinc 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 Rea to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 97-147 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 9 7 -1 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND AWARDING A awardinc CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE IN THE Slurry AMOUNT OF $54,510.50, FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, VARIOUS Seal STREETS, FISCAL YEAR 1997-98, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFERS". RESOLUTION NO. 97-148 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 9 7 -1 4 8 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF Agmt . Btv A LETTER OF AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CCount L LYNWOOD AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN Metropol ~ ,~ .1 ~ TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMMUTER BUS LINES FOR THE LYNWOOD METRO BLUE LINE SHUTTLE". RES 9 7 -1 4 9 RESOLUTION NO. 97-149 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY opposing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPPOSING SENATE BILL 567 AND Senate Bill URGING THE CITY'S STATE ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE AND 5 6 7 SENATOR TO OPPOSE THIS BILL". RES 9 7 -1 5 0 RESOLUTION 97-150 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Brenda J . OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN Peterson & Associates THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BRENDA J. PETERSON & ASSOCIATES FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN/LAYOUT SERVICES". RES 9 7 -151 RESOLUTION NO. 97-151 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Local Law COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING Enforcement THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF Block Grants LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR Program CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS UNDER THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM". 9 7 -1 5 2 RESOLUTION NO. 97-152 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Public Hearin~OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER on use of the TO DRAFT THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE 1997 LLEBG Program LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS (LLEBG): AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORGANIZE THE ADVISORY BOARD; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED USE OF THE LLEBG FUNDS". 9 7 -1 5 3 RESOLUTION NO. 97-153 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Anti-Graffiti COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION Program FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GRAFFITI PREVENTION COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE LYNWOOD ANTI-GRAFFITI PROGRAM". RES 9 7 -1 5 4 RESOLUTION NO. 97-154 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Urban Tree COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION Planting FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND Lyn . Green OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URBAN TREE PLANTING COMPETITIVE GRANT ~roj ect PROGRAM FOR THE LYNWOOD GREEN PROJECT". RES 9 7 -1 5 5 RESOLUTION NO. 97-155 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Senior CentersCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE JOINT & Recreation APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL E'acilities for Ham Park PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SENIOR CENTERS & RECREATION FACILITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE HAM PARK SENIOR CENTER". 2ES 9 7 -1 5 6 RESOLUTION 97-156 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL iam Park OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT exercise Trai1FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE ~ *~ DISTRICT TRAIL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT ' _: PROGRAM FOR THE HAM PARK EXERCISE TRAIL". RES 9 7 -1 5 7 RESOLUTION NO. 97-157 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ?fit Risk Youth COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE JOINT Eecreation & APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL service PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AT-RISK YOUTH RECREATION & E'a c i l i t i e s SERVICE FACILITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE HAM PARK YOUTH CENTER". ~~~~ APPOINTMENT OF ADRIANA RICHARDS, DIRECTOR-LYNWOOD Adriana BUSINESS INSTITUTE, SGT. JENNY L. BETHUNE, LYNWOOD LIAISON-LOS Richards, ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO THE LEED BOARD OF Bethunenny DIRECTORS (LEED ) APPROVAL OF BLOCK WATCH PARTIES FOR WALDORF DRIVE BLOCK Block watc CLUB -SEPTEMBER 6, 1997, AND PINE STREET BLOCK CLUB-SEPTEMBER parties 13, 1997. RESOLUTION NO. 97-158 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 9 7 -1 5 8 ~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AUTHORIZE REMAINING IN Los Angele THE LOS ANGELES MARI{ET DEVELOPMENT ZONE (ZONE) FOR FY 1997- Market 98; TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF $3,000 TO PAY FOR THE Develop- ment zone MEMBERSHIP DUES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO WITHDRAW FROM THE ZONE IF BY MAY 30, 1998 THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY LYNWOOD BUSINESS APPLY FOR THE LOW INTEREST LOAN PROGRAM". RESOLUTION NO. 97-159 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 9 7 -1 5 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE INDEPENDENT (I CRMA ) CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA) JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER CITY TO APPOINT A SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD". RECEIVE AND FILE - COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE Integrate MANAGEMENT SUMMARY PLAN AND COUNTYWIDE SITTING ELEMENT Waste Managemen SPECIAL PERMIT -ROBERT MUNOZ FROM BIBLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Charitab REQUEST TO HOLD A CHARITABLE SOLICITATION FROM AUGUST TO solicita ~ DECEMBER 1997. R . Muno z SPECIAL PERMIT -MARY GREGGINS FROM SAINT PHILIP NERI CHURCH Spe~ma~ REQUEST TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THEIR CHURCH PARKING LOT ON Sp.Philip OCTOBER 24, 25 AND 26,1997 Neri RESOLUTION NO. 97-160 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 9 7 -1 6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE warrants DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, REA, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Commissioner Rod White discussed a recent meeting he had attended in San Francisco R.white concerning the Public Utilities Commission, distributed a flow chart of the commission Public and offered Council a summary of the event. Ut i l i t i e Commissi !"-~i PUBLIC ORALS Jack Keane 10981 Elm, discussed the renaming of El Segundo Park. J. Keane Lorna Hawkins discussed a press conference which addressed the victims of drive-by L.Hawkin agony. Irene Garcia 2737 E. 111th St., thanked Council for the issuance of the security lights,I ,Garcia and requested Council resume the shopping cart issues. Jim Green requested a letter of condolence be prepared on the recent death of Princess J. Green Diana, and requested Council show support of the Philippine Veterans. l7 B.Miranda Benjamin Miranda questioned correspondence that had been sent to residents from the tax refund City Attorney's office regarding the tax refund issues. Also discussed negative rumors within the city. K. Hayes Karen Hayes commended the improvements throughout the city, especially along Atlantic At 1 ant i c Ave. Suggested residents base their decisions in the upcoming election on the positive Ave . points of each candidate, and what is best for the community. Dr. Jaquez Dr. Jaquez discussed the importance of basing decisions on fact, the need for leadership, ...M, racism to be inclusive, the display of racism by certain candidates, and leadership for our , children. K. Hayes Karen Hayes discussed the drastic change in the demographics of the community, and demographics stated the city's representation does not reflect that change. I .Garcia Irene Garcia discussed the importance of education on how government works. Resident Resident, 5146 Martin Luther King jr. Blvd., discussed concerns with the attitude within prayer into the city, the need for parents and the church to become more involved, and the need to schools bring prayer back into the schools. A. Landeros Alex Landeros 3211 Waldorf discussed the need to better educate the residents on their right to vote. w. Steck William Steck-Long Beach Blvd., stated complaints with car sales along Long Beach Blvd., between Louise and Josephine. Rev. Shepherd Rev. Shepherd 3961 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., discussed the importance of pastors coming out of the pulpit and into the community. R .White Rod White 4608 Carlin discussed the upcoming "Mad Dad's" celebration in Compton. Mad Dad's Also recommended a series of debates between the candidates. B. Miranda Benjamin Miranda expressed anger regarding negative accusations in the community. R . Br i s to 1 Robert Bristol 11317 Louise, discussed the role ignorance plays in fear. COUNCIL ORALS Rea Councilman Rea agreed with residents that ignorance and arrogance perpetuate racism. Racism , 1st Stated he believes in the first amendment and the rights of the residents, and feels that amendment racism exists in the minds of those that create it, while at the same time destroys the positive growth in the community. Byrd Councilman Byrd recommended the City act on inclusion, not exclusion, and the importance of everyone's actions being what is in the best interest of the community. Richards Mayor Richards discussed the confusion between racism, prejudice, and finding pride in racism, your heritage. Also stated if you produce positives, you will be recognized for that. prejudice CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to ~ recess to closed session at 9:10 p.m., pursuant to Gevernment Code Section 54957, Public ~ .- Employee Appointment, Facilities Maintenance Director. Council reconvened at 9:43 p.m. Rudell City Attorney Rudell stated Council had met in closed session for the purpose of discussing the aforementioned matter. No reportable action taken. 1~~ Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to adjourn at 9:44, in memory of Tony Gendal, and Althea Frazier. ~~- MAYOR PAUL H. RICHARDS, II r'~ ~~ ~~~~~~ CITY CLERK ANDREA L. HOOPER ~i I