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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1996-01-16 - CC LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 1F, 1996 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 and Richards answered the roll call. Councilmember Rea was absent. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to excuse Councilmember Rea.' ' Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Rudell, City Treasurer pygatt and City Clerk Hooper. 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 Byrd and carried to approve the following minutes: a) Regular Meeting, January 2, 1996 A Commendation was issued to City Attorney William B. Rudell, for his outstanding service to the City of Lynwood. It was then moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Henning, and carried~to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:47 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Richards introduced the first Public Hearing, Revisions to Richard Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 95-09. Applicant, City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to continue AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-4.2 C.3, 6, AND 12 OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE CARPORTS, PORTE COCHERES AND COMMERCIAL RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMITTING ANTENNAS AS PERMITTED USES IN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) AND R-2 (TWO FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL ZONES, TO MARE RELATED CHANGES IN SECTION 25-4.6 c.3 AND SECTION 25-16.4 AND TO MOVE A PORTION OF SECTION 25-4.2 c.12 TO SECTION 25-4.7 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. pending further discussion between the Council and staff. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY None CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be ar_ted 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. Councilmember Henning requested items #13, Ordinance Repealing ~'"" the Moratorium on Approval of New or Expanded Automotive Uses and item #17, Pipeline Franchise Agreement. Mayor Richards requested items #15, Resolution Authorizing FacsimileSignatures, and item #18, Ordinance Authorizing Facsimile Signatures on Checks and Warrants. It was mooed by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 96-6 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES96-E OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE LOS FLORES BOULEVARD Los flores blvd. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5168, FY 1995-96, AS BEING COMPLETE" . RES96-7 RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL bus stop OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SUS pavement STOP AREA PAVEMENT LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY". RES96-8 RESOLUTION NO. 96-8 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL JH Rental OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JH RENTAL INC., IN Inc. THE AMOUNT OF $43,956.50, FOR THE COPELAND STREET AND NORTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT 5-5176 „ FY 1995-96, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ERECUTE THE AGREEMENT". RES96-9 RESOLUTION NO. 96-9 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL funds for OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CDBG REAPPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER O FUNDS TO COVER OUTSTANDING CDBG obligationENCUMBRANCES AND OBLIGATIONS REMAINING AT FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995". RES96-10 RESOLUTION NO. 96-10 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL warrants OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA Henning Councilmember Henning discussed item #13, Ordinance Repealing the MoratoriumMoratorium on Approval of New or Expanded Automotive Uses. Does not wish to see this ordinance repealed, agrees with the purpose and intent of the moratorium. Heine Councilmember Heine agrees that there are far too 'many automotive auto repairepair shops in the City, and stated Council need to maintain shops purpose. Henning Councilmember Henning stated the City nees to review existing violationsauto repair shops for violations. repair shops Item dies for lack of motion. It was then moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt the resolution authorizing facsimilie signatures. Rudell City Attorney Rudell stated there is no action necessary on this item, it is a format in which authority can be given. Original action would be the introduction of the ordinance, and adoption of the resolution at the time the ordinance is adopted. Motion to adopt the resolution was withdrawn. Pygatt City Treasurer Pygatt stated complaints that she was not included fax sign. in the discussion or preparation of this item. Also stated she is requesting consideration on the Deputy City Treasurer position as primary action, and discussed her opposition to the use of the facsimile stamp. Requested Council not adopt this resolution until they have met with her and considered her concerns. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Heine to pull the item pending discussion with the City Treasurer. P.ichards Mayor Richards offered clarification of the intent and purpose of the ordinance. Henning Councilmember Henning recommended holding over item #18, signature Ordinance Authorizing Facsimile Signatures on Checks and checks & Warrants. warrants s City Attorney Rudell stated the resolution is not adoptable Rudell without the enabling ordinance. Councilmember Henning stated he is uncomfortable with the Henning adoption of the ordinance without a resolution in place to determine authorized signers. City Manager Gonzales stated the ordinance could be modified to Gonzales address the concerns stated by Councilman Henning, and emphasized Faxstamp p^ that the facsimile stamp could only be used with a wet signature. It was then dtermined that the items could be held over pending further discussion. Councilmember Henning then discussed item #17, Pipeline Franchise Henning Ordinance, requested this item be continued to the next meeting, pending his discussion and input with the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Hooper announced the time has arrived for appointment to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board. Council's last meeting, Councilmember Byrd nominated Margaret Araujo for reappointment and Councilmember Rea nominated Alfonso Luis Santillan for consideration. ROLL CALL' COUNCILMEMBER BYRD: MARGARET ARAUJO COUNCILMEMBER HEINE: MARGARET ARAUJO COUNCILMEMBER HENNING: MARGARET ARAUJO MAYOR RICHARDS: MARGARET ARAUJO City Clerk Hooper th en announced the time has arrived for appointment to the P lanning Commission. At Council's last r regular meeting, Councilmember Henning nominated Carlton McMiller ~~ for reappointment and Councilmember Rea nominated James Greene for consideration. ROLL CALL• COUNCILMEMBER BYRD: CARLTON MCMILLER COUNCILMEMBER HEINE: CARLTON McMILLER COUNCILMEMBER HENNING: CARLTON McMILLER MAYOR RICHARDS: CARLTON McMILLER PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Arturo Reyes questioned why Council does not give additionalA.Reyes residents the opportunity to serve on Commissions or Boards.Utility Also-stated he does not approve of the facsimile signature stamp.Tax Discussed the moratorium or_ auto related uses and requested. Council place one on Hotels/N~:,tels. Requested an update on the Utility Tax. Richard Burris 11428 Copelanc. Street stated complaints with theR.Burri neglect of city services in his area. Stated the street lightsco~n~lai were never replace by the Edison Company after construction of city the freeway, and there were no sidewalk replacements alongservice Copeland and Fernwood. Also stated complaints with the construction of a Duplex wit no permits from the building ^, department. Karen Hayes offered explanations on facsimile signatures and the K.Haye use of them within the financial system. fax si Benjamin Miranda discussed a letter that was distributed toB.Miran Council at the last meeting and requested that it be put inpersonn public record. Also stated complaints with the personneldepartm department and misappropriated funds in the City. Maria Santillan 2700 E. 108th Street requested Council considerM. new people when making appointments to commissions. A1soSantill discussed the clean-up of vacant lots on the corners of 108th andvacant Santa Fe and 110th and Santa Fe. lots R.Bristol Robert Bristol agreed with comments made by Mr. Miranda. A.Reyes recycling Arturo Reyes questioned recycling fees at commercial properties. COUNCIL ORALS Byrd motels/ Councilmember Byrd discussed problems wiht existing motels/hotels in the city. Also revi d hotels ewe the King Celebrations, King Day and the King Parade in honor of Martin Luther Rin Jr D g . ay. MLK Jr. Day Henning Councilmember Henning thanked the Mayor for attending the Community Coalition P t ar nership. Also expressed his support for Paul Richards and his run for Congress. Richards water & Mayor Richards discussed the meeting theat was held addressing water and recyclin issues Al recycling g . so discussed the appointments and reappointments involved with our city commissions d , an those Commissioners that have gone on to elected positions. Henning Councilmember Henning discussed the formation All America Cit y Award Committee. Heine Councilmember Heine discussed his concerns with the Code code Enforcement Department and requested Council consider and line-up Enforcemen~ossibilities for appointment. Department Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to recess to Closed Session at 8:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:47 p.m. Rudell City Attorney Rudell stated Council had met in Closed Session the employment one reportable action taken was to direct the City Attorneys agreement Office to prepare employment agreement amendments and to direct the finance department of authorization given by Council. """~ Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Mayor Richards !- to approve the aforementioned matters. °` ROLL CALL; AYES: COUNCILMEMSER SYRD, HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ASSENT: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconde ouncilmember Byrd and carried to adjourn at MAYOR PAUL H. RICHARDS, II r ' CITY CLERK ANDREA L. HOOPER