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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1992
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
7:30p.m.
Mayor Heine in the chair.
Councilmembers Byrd, Rea, Richards, Wells, Heine, answered the
roll call.
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Also present was Interim City Manager Gonzales, Assistant City
Attorney Barnes, and City Clerk Hooper.
City Clerk 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 minutes of Special Meeting of
April 30, 1992, and Regular Meeting of May 19, 1992.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Richards to recess to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:38p.m.
Council meeting was reconvened by Mayor Heine.
PUBLIC. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY'
Interim City Manager Gonzales stated that anyone wishing to speak MGR.
on the public hearing items, should do so under public oral GONZALES
communications as the public hearings were not properly noticed newspaper
in the newspaper due to an error on the part of the newspaper.
Therefore, lacking the proper notice, it would not be proper to
hold the public hearings.
Councilmember Rea questioned who was at fault as to the itmes not
being printed in the newspaper.
City Clerk Hooper stated the newspaper was at fault. Stated she
was awaiting work from Brenda in the Legal Advertising Department
of the WAVE as to why items were not printed in the newspaper.
Councilmember Rea spoke on violations of agreement by the
newspaper. Stated he would like to see the answer in writing
from the newspaper as to the reason for items not being printed
in the newspaper.
Interim City Manager Gonzales instructed to look into the matter.
Claude Law, 3866 Walnut, spoke on incident in Dymally Park
between young people and the Lynwood Sheriff's Department.
Stated the ordinance on the agenda relative to Law Enforcement
Review Board, addresses some of the concerns the citizens of the
city have about law enforcement personnel in the city. Stated he
would like to see .a Public Safety Commission organized to deal
with the total aspect of the safety of the citizens of Lynwood.
Derrell Hunter spoke on item 11-Appeal No. 9 for CUP Case No.111,
,..~ stating the community was against any more liquor establishments.
Stated he was appalled that it was even being considered. Stated
there were two schools within walking distance of the
establishment, there was also a park and the establishment was
near a residential area. Stated the building was a former
bowling alley and could easily be turned into a nightclub. Feels
an establishmend could make money without the alcohol. Also
spoke on item 23-Warrant Run and stated warrant 38518 payable to
C LAW
DymallyPar
incident
law enforce
ment
J.HUNTER
liquor sal
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JC Hydroblasting. Stated he had brought proof from the Los
Angeles County that the company was not licensed, yet they
continue to be paid for cleaning bus stop areas. Questioned why
RTD was not doing the cleaning instead of city paying for the
cleaning. Questioned why JC Hydroblasting was still being paid.
Also questioned warrant 38425 payable to Councilmember Byrd for
lost employment and per diem. Questioned payment for per diem as
Councilperson and also being paid as Principal for School
~,,,, District for taking time off .
' Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin, spoke on the high costs involved in
recruitment for new City Manager. Stated the current Acting City R. HENNNIP
Manager was doing a good job and would like to see him remain in
the position. Also spoke on the Police Review Board and changes
in the performance of the Sheriff's Department as LAPD had done.
Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin, spoke on warrant 38425, perdiem, and R.DOWNS
questioned why some Councilmembers ask for per diem and lost
wages, and other Councilmembers don't. Also warrant 38430, Trip
to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Ralph Davis, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, stated the Magic Mt.
monies were for sale of tickets to Magic Mountain for more than tickets
400 children.
Mr. Downs questioned warrant 38439, BankCard Charges.
Mayor Heine instructed Mr. Downs to contact City Manager for
answers to his questions.
Mr. Downs stated he worked every day and was unable to get with
the City Manager. Questioned why he couldn't get answers to his
questions now.
Interim City Manager Gonzales stated the public had the
opportunity to make their comments on items that the Council
would be voting on so the opinions of the public could be
reflected in the vote. Stated the purpose of the Council was to
do city business and not to debate issues. If information was
requested, staff should be contacted within the working hours.
Mr. Downs questioned item 15-Lynwood Lighting Assessment District item 15
No. 92-A, being approved without the benefit of a public hearing. Lynwood
Lighting
Mayor Heine stated the item had to come back to Council and for a
public hearing.. Nothing would be done at tonight's meeting on
this item.
Mr. Downs questioned the $25,000 payment to Chamber for car show.
Mayor Heine stated the car show would not be spending that much car shows
money as far as actual expenditures. Stated the item was to be
discussed by Council relative to the car show.
Mr. Downs stated he wished the record to reflect he was opposed Carlin
to any expenditure of this type for something of this sort. Alley
Stated the money could definitely go towards cleaning up the cleanup
alley in the 3900 block of Carlin Avenue.
Rev. Floyd spoke on item 26-Recruitments City Manager and item 26
Director Community Development, and stated he had felt the Recruitment
Interim City Manager was an acceptable person but after hearing City ManagE
him instruct Council tonight that whatever you have to spend,
spend it, he gets an X. Also spoke on item 27-Law Enforcement
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Review Board, and stated there had been a need for a review board
for Sheriff's Department. Stated law enforcement officers were
needed, but the city needs the best, and this will come about
by the Review Board. If there was a need for a Safety
Commission, that should also be formed.
r..., Benjamin Miranda, President CCL, stated he felt every positionBenjamin
that becomes available in the city should be recruited, even theMiranda
~` City Manager. Stated he did not see the need for a Review BoardPresident
for the Sheriff's Department, as he had in his hand an initiativeCCL
that would be served to the Secretary of State on tomorrow to
replace the Sheriff's Department with an independent police
department that Lynwood citizens can have control over. Stated
Sheriff's are disrespectful of young male minorities.
Leroy Guillory spoke on car show and there being many citiesLeroy
having car shows without any cost to the city. Stated he couldGui 11 ory
not see giving the Chamber $25,000 to host a car show. AlsoCar Show
spoke on Law Enforcement Review Board and stated the board is
something that was needed but should not be under the control of
the City Council. Also spoke on incident with Sheriff's
Department. Questioned repayment of $30,000 loan to former City
Manager.
Robert Henning stated The Brown
Council and City Attorney needed
what The Brown Act requires now.
to sign up to speak on an item.
Act had changed since he was on
to explain to Mayor and Council
Stated people were not required
Assistant City Attorney Barnes stated the City Council was
entitled to make reasonable restrictions on speech directed
r'~ towards agenda items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS•
Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
hearing on Appeal No. 9 For Conditional Use Permit Case No. 111.
Robert Henning spoke in opposition to the CUP as theRobert
establishment was in the zone whereas children walk to school,Henning or
was right down the street from a Junior High School, doesn't feel CUP
the community needed to close down three bars and then turnestablishn
around and open up another one. Stated a beer and wine license
goes with the land and not the establishment. Feels once beerno beer &
and wine was approved, the business would be expanded to theWine sales
entire bowling alley for a full fledged bar. Is against the
project and doesn't feel city needs any more beer and wine
establishments.
Eugene Wilson, 4013 Woodlawn, stated there were enough lunatics E.WILSON
walking around without having another beer establishment right at
City Hall. Feels it would be a nuisance. Recommended voting
against approval.
Derrell Hunter stated there should not be another liquor J.HUNTER
establishment in the city. Is against the establishment selling
!~'~ beer and wine .
Leroy Guillory stated the person requesting beer and wine was a L . GUI LLOR
sub-let lessor and was asking for a store front building. Once
beer and wine was approved, it would be for the whole building.
Doesn't feel the alcohol would make the business successful.
Requested Council take into consideration the overall situation.
Mike Shepherd, First Baptist Church, requested Council not M.SHEPHER
approve the beer and wine.
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Roberto Monterosas, 3142 Los Flores, stated the location was a R,
Mexican restaurant serving Mexican food and seafood. Stated the MONTEROSi
location was not a joint, not a liquor store, but was arestauranl
restaurant attempting to provide a full service. Questioned ifMex seafoc
Sizzler would be denied license if they attempted to come intoserved
city. Stated location would not become a nightclub and no
dancing.
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Mark Stern, representative of building owner, stated the M.STERN
establishment was a simple restaurant wishing to sell beer and
wine with the food. In order to have dance hall or any other
facility, he would have to apply for permits to use other parts
of the building. Requested Council consideration.
Caffie Green, 3958 Louise, questioned the definition of hard C.GREEN
liquor as opposed to beer and wine.
Errick Lee, Planning Commissioner, stated there was vastErrick LeE
community opposition to this project. Spoke on his visit to visit to
facility and finding the entire facility was accessible due to project
restrooms being on the other side of the building. Stated the
area was dark, no lighting for patrons walking through, urinals
in ladies restroom. Doesn't feel the business should have a beer
and wine license as the flow of people could not be restricted
due to the current state the building was now in.
Councilmember Rea questioned Commissioner Lee regarding CUP's ar~d
who had granted an Occupancy Permit.
Commissioner Lee stated he did not know who had granted Occupancy
Permit nor how it was granted.
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Councilmember Rea thanked Commissioner Lee and stated it was the
Planning Commission who had granted the Occupancy Permit for the
facility.
Acting Community Development Director Blumenfeld stated the
Planning Department was responsible for reviewing the original
request for a business license. This request takes that license
a step further. The applicants did not at the time of
application, state their intent to sell alcohol.
Joah Botash spoke on there being many bars in the city for people ~,gOTASI
to go for a drink. Those people who come to the restaurant are
not looking for trouble and not trying to get drunk. Stated if
beer and wine license was not obtained, the building would be
closed up. Doesn't understant why there was objection to the
project.
Benjamin Miranda stated Mr. Botash was an absentee landlord and g,MIRAND,
doesn't live in the city. Questioned why he did not build
something for young people like a skating rink. Stated
Mr. Botash should have looked into the General Plan before going
into the project.
~-- Councilmember Richards spoke on the need for good restaurants in
I the city. Stated the food was good except the aesthetics were
not what they could or should be. If staff would work with them,
this could be a fine restaurant. Also spoke on concerns with the
CUP running with the land and the possibility of something
happening and the restaurant owner being out and the site still
retaining the CUP. Stated this was a full service restaurant and
not a bar. The conditions outlined in the permit need to be more
precise. Questioned necessity of crossing entire building to get
to restrooms.
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Was informed by staff you did have to cross the entire building
to get to the restrooms.
Councilmember Richards questioned possibilities of expanding the
operations of site beyond the restaurant to other parts of the
building if beer and wine approval was granted.
Assistant City Attorney Barnes stated staff had made an effort to
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put conditions on the CUP to restrict CUP running with the land CUP runnir
by requiring modifications come before Planning Commission.
Stated diagram could indicate specific area beer and wine could
be sold. Also spoke on requirements by Alcohol and Beverage
Control as well as city requirements.
Discussion followed on possible CUP requirements and
restrictions.
After discussion,
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C Richards
Wells, CUP elements herein be modified and amended to include
comments made this evening.
Councilmember Wells stated she had not been to the location and
was not interested in seeing a dancehall, but feels more strict C Wells
conditions should be indicated because the CUP does go with the
land.
Councilmember Byrd stated he was in favor of any help that couldC Byrd
be given to the renovation of establishment and was in favor of
wine and beer license because every restaurant has full service
bar.
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Councilmember Rea spoke on safety layout of establishment beingC Rea
addressed. Stated it was a bona fide eating establishment and
there being conditions set forth in CUP granted by Planning
Commission and City Council.
Councilmember Richards questioned the length of time it would
take for the conditions to be entered in the CUP and brought back
to Council.
Was informed it could be prepared in time for the next regular
scheduled Council meeting.
Councilmember Rea stated the community was sincere and desirous C Rea
to protest liquor licenses that are granted and Council needed to look into
start taking a look at what does exist in the city. Serious
investigation and inquiry into what type of liquor permit could
be granted to an owner. Spoke on four locations in Lynwood which
were within 1/2 mile of each other all having hard core liquor
licenses. Spoke on inquiries as to number of incidents involving
law enforcement and fire personnel and maybe petition those
facilities and start revoking those licenses and get some
progress along the Atlantic Avenue Corridor.
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ROLL CALL
a AYES: ~COUNCII~~ERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar were acted upon by
one Motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda unless
memebers of staff or Council requested specific items removed for
separate action.
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Councilmember Richards requested item 15-Lynwood Lighting
Assessment District No. 92-A; and item 16-Lynwood Landscape
Assessment District No. 92-A.
Councilmember Rea requested item 17-City of Lynwood Safety Policy
and Procedure Manual/Senate Bill No. 198; item 18-Joint Powers
!"" Agreement for Dispatch .Center; and item 23-Warrant Register.
The following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-84 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL res 92-84
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THB EASEMENTS FOR STRBET easement
DEDICATION ON A PORTION OF LOTS 1241 AND 1242 OF TRACT NO. 3335 for stree
IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATB OF dedicatio
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 36, PAGE 42, INCLUSIVE OF
DAPS, IN THB OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY." WAS
PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-85 $N'PITLED: °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE EASEMENTS FOR STREET res 92-85
DEDICATION ON A PORTION OF LOTS 483 AND 484 OF TRACT NO. 2551 IN easement
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA for stree
`~ PER NAP RECORDED IN BOOK 25, PAGES 78 TO 80 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, dedicatio
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. WAS
PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-86 ENTITLED: *A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL res 92-86
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTIN n THE BULLIS ROAD STRBET LIGHTING s t . 1 i g h t i
PROJECT NO. 5-5131, AS COMPLETE. y-AS p~SgNpgD.
project
.-- City Council receive and file Investment Policy Statement
outlining the types of investments the city should wake and the
goals and strategies of its investment program.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-90 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL res 92-90
~' OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY L.A. Count
COORDINATED PARATRANSIT PLAN." WAS PRESENTED.
cpoordinated
RESOLUTION NO. 92-91 ENTITLED; *A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL transit pl.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE res 92-91
NASSURANCES AND UNDERSTANDINGS REGARDING RECEIPT AND USE OF receiptan~
PROPOSITION C FUNDS." WAS PRESENTED. use of
RESOLUTION NO. 92-92 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILroposfunds
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATIG THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER,res 92-92
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND/OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II TOreimbursemei
SERVE AS AGENTS FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD IN APPLYING FOR of cost i n~
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED DURING CIVIL UNREST. w WAS rred during
PRESENTED.
civil unre~
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to adopt the rsolutions and approve the items.
ROLL CALL.
r,.,,, AYES: COUNCILKgyBER,,c BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Richards requested item 15-Lynwood Lighting
Assessment District No. 92-A, and stated it appears city was
using a pay as you go method to fund capital improvements.
Discussed breakdown of various costs associated with Assessment
Revenues and questioned which projects were proposed.
Public Works Director Murga spoke on the proposed areas that were
addressed in the report.
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Councilmember Richards spoke on achieving maybe a minor cost
reduction or saving in the lighting assessment and maybe a small
reduction in the landscape assessment. Stated the costs increase
every year and the residents must wait until the city gets around
to them. Questioned taking $300,000 instead of $370,000 and
~""" either use ICLFA Pool or something called Private Placement.
Private Placement Certificates of Participation or Bond Issue Private
would allow city to complete all projects in a single year andPacement
thereby reduce the total annual need. Stated if all neededCertificat
monies were taken from ICLFA, smaller amount would be repaid each
year. Spoke on the State not giving cities any more money and
the pay as you go method not working.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by CouncilmemberC Richards
Byrd to pass on the $70, 000 a year savings to the community and $70,000
reduce CIP Project amount and the $300,000 be utilized as a sort for Commur
of debt service for the Lease Finance program or for Private
Placement Bond Issue which would give about $3,000,000 to
complete all projects plus have resources for other needed
improvements in the community.
Discussion followed on Bond Funding possibilities and CIP
projects.
Interim City Manager Gonzales stated there was currently in place
the documents for Bond Financing as discussed at the Budget
Workshops.
Councilmember Rea questioned the number of CIP projects that need
~--- to be completed and the total cost.
Public Works Director Murga stated the costs o~ere approximately
$5,000,000 for commercial and residential.
After further discussion,
ROLL CALL-
AYES: COIINCILERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELi,S, HEINE
NOES: NON$
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILIrIEI~IBER REA
Councilmember Richards requested item 26-Lynwood Landscape Item 16
Assessment District No. 92-A and stated this was similar Lynwood
situation as the Lighting Assessment District and sees same Landscape
possibilities.
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it was moved by Councilmember Richards alternative A to reduce
park maintenance from $676,000 to $626,000.
Councilmember Richards questioned the amount of sidewalk repairs
left.
Public Works Director Murga stated approximately, $3,000,000.
Councilmember Wells stated she was concerned about the light tree
trimming. Would rather see the sidewalk improvements instead of sidewalk
the light tree trimming because of the amount of money necessary repairs
to complete the repairs.
After discussion,
It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember
Richards, staff conduct a study and report back to Council.
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DOLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCII,MEl~IBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEiNE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCII,MEl~ER REA
Councilmember Richards requested staff also look into any
~' opportunity for a reduction in costs to the public, it would be
meaningful .
Councilmember Wells requested a breakdown on the figure$ for park
maintenance when the item comes back to Council.
Councilmember Rea requested item i7-City of Lynwood Safety PolicyItem 17-
and Procedure Manual/Senate Bill No. 198, and questioned whySafety Pol
staff had failed to implement a written Safety Policy andNo. 198
Procedure Manual that had gone into effect July 1, 1991.
Human Resources Director Black stated the city had a Safety
Manual that was in compliance, and what was done was to make it
more comprehensive.
Councilmember Rea questioned if there were any other Federal or
State policies the city was behind in preparation.
Was informed there were none.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-89 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL res 92-8~
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE CITY' S SAFETY POLICY AND written
PROCEDURE MANIIAL THEREBY ESTABLISHING A WRITTEN INJURY AND injury ar
ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (SB198 ) IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. ° WAS i 11 Hess
!'~" PRESENTED . p rev e n t i c
program
It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd
to adopt the resolution.
ROLL CALL'
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Rea requested item 18-Joint Powers Agreement far Ite
Dispatch Center and questioned what type of guarantee does the18-Joint
city have that Downey dispatch would provide Lynwood residentsPowers
and businesses with a guaranteed response pursuant to Mutual AidAgreement
Area E Agreement.
Fire Chief Wallace stated basically there were two separate
agreements. Stated tonight's agreement was a Dispatch Agreement
for radio operators and the Chief of that jurisdiction would be additiona
the one to decide if there was a need to send additional engines. engines
This agreement doesn't have anything to do with requests for
additional engines and is not associated with the Area E
Agreement.
r.-. It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd
to authorize the Mayor to execute and sign agreement for a Joint
Powers Dispatch Center.
ROLL CALL
AYES: •COUNCILMEI~~ERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOBS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Rea requested item 23-Warrant Run and questioned J i tem 23
C Hydrablasting having a license. Requested something in writing Warrant
from the City Manager as to whether or not they were licensed in
order to respond to the concerned citizens.
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Public Works Director Murga stated J C Hydroblasting did have a J C
license with the city and didn't need one for the County. Stated Hydrobla<.
they do work for other cities and they had given the lowest price
for the past two years.
r RESOLUTION NO. 92-93 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILres 92-93
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEI~iANDS AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." WAS PRESENTED. wary.
It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd
to adopt the resolution.
RO~~L CALL'
AYES: •COUNCILI~lEMBERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
It was announced appointment was in order for the one vacancy on Housing
the Housing and Community Development Advisory Berard. Roll call
was carried over from last meeting.
COUNCILMElU3ER BYRD - Laura Byrd
COUNCILMEMBER REA - Pat Carr
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS - Laura Byrd
COUNCII,MSMBER WELLS - Laura Byrd
COUNCILME!lBER HEINE - Laura Byrd
Laura Byrd appointed to the Housing and Community Development
''-' Advisory Board.
It was announced appointment was in order for two vacancies
created due to excess absences of Davanna Wells and Maylene
Hardin.
It was moved by Mayor Heine, seconded by Councilmember Richards
to reappoint Davanna Wells to the Youth Commission and City Clerk
to contact Maylene Hardin to see if she was still interested in
serving on the Yout Commission.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COIIAiCII1~~ER BYRD, RICHARDS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL~IDER REA, WELLS
Human Resources Director Black stated she was requesting Council
direction on recruitment for City Manager and Director of
Community Development. Stated the two options were before
Council.
Councilmember Wells stated she would like to go with Option 2 - recruitmE
Conduct the recruitment through the mailing of job announcements through
~-- to over 250 agencies, advertising in local newspapers as well as mail
the Los Angeles Times and Independent Press Telegram for City
Manager and Director of Community Development.
Councilmember Rea stated instructions had already been given
through the City Manager's Office two meetings ago on this item.
Questioned why it had taken so long to get to this point.
Mayor Heine stated he disagreed as there were no instructions
given at that time. There were no decisions made as to how this
would go. This was the first time that it had come before the
Council and it needs to be looked into and would like to see it
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stay within city's own ranks here and go to an interview. Would
like to see present Acting City Manager go before a screening
board and be a part of this program.
~,,, Councilmember Rea stated then the action should be rescinded for
the appointment of City Manager and carry on with the appointment
of the Interim City Manager to office of City Manager and move to
go with the search for Community Development Director.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells to go with Option 2 for City
Manager and Community Development Director.
Mayor Heine spoke on the costs involved in the recruitment.
Assistant City Attorney Barnes .suggested separate motions for
each position.
Councilmember Richards stated the recruitment issue should be
dealt with in Closed Session.
it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember
Richards to discuss the matter in Closed Session.
Councilmember Rea stated this Stem was listed under discussion
item before the public.
Assistant City Attorney Barnes stated he would to check into
whether this was an appropriate matter for Closed Session. If
discussion was to hire a certain person then maybe Closed
'~"' Session would be in order.
ROLL CALL - TO HEAR ITEM IN CLOSED SESSION:
AYES: COUNCILKEI~ERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Acting City Manager Gonzales strated the draft ordinance before
Council was consistent with an action taken by Council on June 2,
1992, whereas, creation of Law Enfarcement Board was approved.
In addition, enclosed is Public Safety Commission Ordinance
drafted by Councilmember Rea.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to adopt the ordinance Law Enforcement Review Board, on an
emergency measure to have the matter on the books immediately.
ORDINANCE NO. 1378 ENTITLED: °AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ord no.137
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 2-20 THROUGH 2-20.6 TO THE creation c
LYNWOOD NUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A LAW a 1 aw enfc
ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD." WAS PRESENTED. review boarc
Councilmember Rea stated this ordinance did not qualify as an
,- emergency as there was nothing of an emergency situation going.
Also stated the ordinance was illegal and did not meet guideline
of Legislature, Congress and State of California. Stated there
are no powers or duties with this board as Public Safety
Commission would have. Stated working with the Sheriff's
Department should not be a divided issue between them and the
citizens.
Councilmember Richards stated if Councilmember Rea wished to
bring up the Public Safety Commission as a separate matter maybe
Council could do so, although feels it would be improper, even
though he was not assigned to Lynwood Station.
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After discussion,
ROLL CALL'
AYES: -COUNCIId~1EI+IBER BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
!~ ABSENT: COUNCILMEI~ER REA
Mayor Heine spoke on the Sheriff's Department providing security
for the Car Show.
Councilmember Richards stated he would like to see the Car Show
go forward without the $25,000.
Mayor Heine stated the Chamber felt security was one of the most
important issues of the Car Show.
Councilmember Wells questioned if funding had been set aside
before the city granted the $25,000.
City Clerk Hooper stated the Chamber had set aside some monies.
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After discussion,
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to eliminate the $25,000 and the city take up the issue of
security.
ROLL CALI
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
r"" NOES : NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEI~BER REA
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PUBLIC ORAL COMNIJNICATION~
Leroy Guillory stated he was very disappointed with theL.GUILLORY
appointment of Laura Byrd to the Housing and Community
Development Advisory Board as she did not live in the City of
Lynwood.
Rev. Floyd complimented the Council on their actions tonight. REV.FLOYD
Ernestine Mathews, 3568 Brenton, spoke on problem she had with E.MATHEWS
the Housing Authority and asked Council to use some funding to
clean up the area in which she lives. Spoke on street sweeping
problems due to numerous cars being parked on the street.
Caffie Green spoke on problems she had with Public Works C.GREEN
Department in getting draining problem taken care of.
Amador Villanueva, 3310 Alma, spoke regarding problems he is A.VILLANU
having on his street with drive-by shootings and gang and drug
activity.
Ophelia Villanueva stated her mother was Captain of the Block O.VILLANUE
,,... Watch on her street and needed help with gang and drug activity.
Jerrell Hunter spoke on nepotism and there being no funds for J.HUNTER
jobs for the citizens.
Troy Williams 3739 Lugo, spoke on the poor job situation. Feels T. WILLIAM
the Police Review Board is a good idea and feels everyone should
try and understand each other.
Robert Henning spoke on J C Hydroblasting. Also spoke on The R.HENNING
Brown Act relative to the three minute time limit; also spoke on
the James Oh Project.
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Karen Hayes spoke on Lynwood Lighting and Landscape District and 1 i ghti ng
questioned how much would be saved by each tax payer. Questioned landscap
Council regarding city monies and funding. district
Finance Director Earnest discussed the General fund and the Payroll
Payroll System for the city. Systems
Robert Downs spoke on savings on the Car Show and requested
Council take that money and provide jobs for the youth in the car show
community. Stated he was proud of the Council and their actions
tonight.
Benjamin Miranda spoke on Councilmember Rea being able to have
someone investigated by the District Attorney. Stated the Review
Board was a good idea.
COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN CO1[MIJNICATIONS
Councilmember Byrd spoke on the young man who spoke on gang
activity and also the family that lost the father through a drive
by shooting on last Thursday.
Councilmember Wells requested emergency preparedness program be
brought back for Council approval. Also spoke on payments being
made to owners of properties near the James Oh project. Also
spoke on Villanueva family that was having problems in the
neighborhood and the need for something to be done to help them.
Also questioned process city uses on complaints. Also spoke on
the meetings with the young people in the community to help bring
up their self esteem.
Councilmember Richards spoke on the meetings having a great
amount of debate. Also spoke on the monies being taken by the
State from cities.
Mayor Heine spoke on working with the youth in the community.
Also spoke on the issuing of parking citations by Lynwood Parking
Enforcement Officers.
Councilmember Richards spoke on item in newspaper regarding
relief for the victims of the riot.
Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session.
Mayor Heine reconvened the meeting.
Assistant City Attorney Barnes stated Council met in Closed
Session to discuss personnel matter.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to direct staff to receive proposals and resumes from
research firms to conduct evaluations of qualified applicants for
position of City Manager authorizing Option 2 with $10,000.
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AYES: .COUNCILI~IE1rIBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL~ER REA
There was no
CITY CLERK
iness and the meeting was adjourned.
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