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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1992-08-18 - CC~~ The City Council of the City ofLynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Buliis Road, on the above date at 7:35 P.M. Mayor Heine in the chair. !^-~ Councilmembers Rea, Richards, Wells, Heine answered the roil call. Councilmember Byrd was absent. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to excuse Councilmember Byrds absence. Also present was Interim City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Barnes 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 Richards, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve the following minutes: Special Workshop of July 18, 1992 Special Workshop of July 20, 1992 Special Workshop of July 22, 1992 Special Workshop of July 29, 1992 Mayor Walter Tucker of Compton was introduced, and spoke briefly w. Tucks to Council and the audience. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, cert. of seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to approve theAppre. following commendations and certificates of appreciation: Detective Elizabeth Smith Detective Paul Dehauer Councilmember Wells initiated discussion on the tragedy that wells occured in the city, and asked for a reward of some sort to be reward, set up. Also suggested renaming Constitution Park to Gladys Grant rename Park. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to take this as a subsequent item ROLi, CALK AYES : REA, RICHARDS , IiSI,I,S , REINS FOSS: NONE ABSENT: BYRD It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea that the City of Lynwood set up a $10,000. reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Gladys Grant 1 ~o ~~ ROLT• CALL AYES: RBA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINB NOBS: NONE ABSENT: BYRD Gladys Grant~t was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Park Councilmember Wells to rename Constitution Park to The Gladys Grant Park. ROLL CAT_i• AYES: REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: BYRD After further discussion. Councilmember Richards recognized former Compton City .Councilmember Floyd James. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 8:10. The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Heine at 8:18. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells at this time to open the Public Hearing on item #18. >?~~L•IC HEARING CUP #111 Mayor Heine opened the Public Hearing on item #18. "AN APPEAL TO on sal a THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE DENIAL OF A REQUBST FOR A beer at CONDITIONAL USS PERMIT (CUP) 111 TO ESTABLISH AN ON SALE BEER AND 3840 MLK ~~ PERMIT FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 3840 E. MARTIN LUTHER RING, JR. BLVD. IN THE C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL ZONE). J. Hunter Derrell Hunter spoke regarding the negative effect of the business, and whether or not the surrounding resident had been involved in the decision making. Councilmember Rea stated agenda item did not reflect previous request from staff to continue item. Also spoke on residents previous opposition Mr. Blumenfeld, Interim Director of Community Development stated this was the original report submitted by staff and that was why the item did not reflect continuances or any of the resident comments Mayor Heine stated item needed to be continued due to stipulations. Mr. Blumenfeld questioned owners desire to open a dance floor. Again stated community input needed to be considered. 2 ~~ r-- ~-- Mr. Richards spoke on other restaurants not located in Lynwood that serve beer & wine Mayor Heine spoke on Community Growth. Bill Thomas 12532 Waldorf spoke in favor of the restaurant. Also B. Thomas stated council needed to make decisions, that is what they are restaura there .for. Roberto Monterosas, owner of the restaurant stated he never askedR. Monterc to open a night club, all he wanted was a nice restaurant. Donna Borders, 11375 Hulme Ave. , spoke in favor of theD. Borden restaurant. stated she was glad to see someone there and not have restaura the building vacant. Mr. Botash, owner of the building stated if the city did not wantMr. Botasl the restaurant, to make up their minds and let him know. Thedidn't longer it takes cauncil to make a decision, the more money it is restauran costing. Derrell Hunter stated the city needed to hear the comments from J . Hunter the residents Hearing no further response, it was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to close the Public Hearing. ROLL CALL AYES: RSA, RICAARDS, WELIwS, REINS NOBS: NONE ABSENT: BYRD It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by0verrule Councilmember Wells to overrule the Planning Commissions CUP#111 decision and grant CUP X111 Conditional Use Permit. with stipulated conditions. After further discussion, ROLL CALL AYES: RICHARDS, i~3I~,S, AEINE NOES: REA ABSENT: BYRD Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a publicHeine hearing on the Weed Abatement Program. vied Prop It was moored by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, 3 12 It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL AYES : RICHARDS, WET•T S, ~I~r NOES: REA ABSENT: BYRD RES 92-133 RESOLUTION NO. 92-133 "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LANDS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve the resolution. ROLL CALL AYES: REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: BYRD Heine Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a Public Recyle, Hearing On "THB PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND Hazardous RECYCLING ELENEI~IT AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT." and Waste "THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLANATION CONCERNING THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEl~iT . It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to open the Public Hearing. L. Herrera Louise Herrera 11163 Santa Fe Ave., spoke in favor of the recycling program. Hearing no further response, it was moved by Councilman Richards, ,seconded by Councilwoman Wells to close the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the resolutions. RES 92-137 RESOLUTION NO.#92-137 A RESOLUTION OF THS CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECL~iRATION CONCERNING THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELffiyElfT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOIIS WASTE RLEMENT l2ev. Floyd Rev. Floyd stated he felt this action was unfair because the report had not been made available to the public. Spoke on costs involved. dells Councilmember Wells informed Mr. Floyd the information was available in the City Clerks Office. 4 Y3 $OLL CALL AYES: REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: BYRD Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a Public Hearing on the Draft Housing Element Revision and EIR Addendum. Interim City Manager Gonzales stated staff had requested this item be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Rea seconded by Councilmember Wells ~^ to continue item ROLL CALL AYES: RBA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: BYRD CONSENT CALENDER All matters listed under the consent calender were acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda unless members of council or staff request specific items removed for separate action RESOLUTION NO. 92-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 92-138 CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT JOB AS Res-from COMPLETE . c i ty council RESOLUTION NO. 92-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 92-139 CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPIYIENT TO HS SURPLUS AND Res-from DIRECTING THE SALE THEREOF . city council RESOLUTION N0.92-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 92-136 CITY OF LYlifii00D REQUESTING THE ALLOCATION A PAYIKSNT OF THE COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS, FY 1988-89. ~..' '; ;RESOLUTION N0.92-135 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN 92-135 riMEriDl~NT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC Sl~LOYEES • RETIRE1~iT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LY1~I~i00D. RESOLUTION NO. 92-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 92-140 CITY OF LY1~11~OOD, CALIFORNIA, AIS,OWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS TAffi2EFOR. RESOLUTION NO. 92-140A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 92-140A CITY OF LYIiWOOD, CALIFORNIA ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DSNANDS AND WARRANTS THSRBFOR. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve all items 5 ~." i 14 RQLL CALL AYES: RBA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: BYRD ~blic Orals Bill Thomas Bill Thomas, 12525 Waldorf Dr. spoke on a Market located on Atlantic and Carlin and asked Council if anything could be done about the unhealthy condition Benjamin Benjamin Miranda, Lynwood resident questioned council as to the Miranda number of lynwood residents that were being employed by the EDA EDA employ Also questioned documents and a check made payable to the E.D.A. for $200, 000 and the signature of the Mayor instead of the City Treasurer. Rev. Floyd Rev. Floyd spoke on the initiative he had submitted for a Card Casino. Also asked for Council's input. C. Adams Crystal Adams spoke on a problem she was having with a building on Atlantic. Also spoke on traffic problems. J . Hunter Derrell Hunter, Lynwood resident spoke on controverseys in the city. Also spoke about the opinious of the residents needing to be considered. Hearing no further discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to close public orals. COUNCIL ORALS & WRITTEN COMM[TNICATION I.O.U.s Councilmember Richards spoke on the hardships of the state workers that were recieving I.O.U.'s. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by councilmember Wells to ;initiate a feasibility program to accept I.O.U.'s for Lynwood Residents from State. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to initiate a fesibility program to enable the city to accept State of California I.O.U's for city resident. ROLL CALL AYES: RBA, RICHARDS, WEI,IS, HEINE NOES: NONB ABSENT: BYRD Richards Councilmember Richards brought up discussion on Block Party Blk. Prty Applications. Councilmember Wells spoke on becoming more active in the We Tip dells Program. Commended Parks & Recreation on the T-Ball & Girls 6 1 Basketball Banquet. Councilmember Rea spoke on Public Works on repaires to potholes Rea in the streets. repair on streets Mayor Heine asked for a motion to approve Block Parties. It was so moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve Block Parties ROT.T. CALL AYES: RSA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEWS NOES: NONE ~'^ ABSENT : BYRD Mayor Heine spoke on Band issue. and how the California Budget Heine affects our city. Also spoke on H.R.il Enterprise Zone Business Budget Tax Incentive List, and stated lynwood was not on the list to recieve monies and how lynwood needs representatives in Washington to lobby for them. It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to bring the item back. ~T_T. [~1T~T. AYBS: RSA, RICHARDS, WEI.IS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: HYRD After further discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to allocate $3,000. a month for 3 months,($9,000. maximum) There was no further discussion and it was moved by Councilmember Rea seconded by Councilmember Wells to adjourn at 10:25. OU J. H MAYOR ANDREA L. HOOPS CITY CL K ., 7 f