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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1992-11-03 - CCREGULAR MEETING. NOVEMBER 3, 1992 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Rd. on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Heine in the chair. Councilmembers Byrd, Rea, Richards, Wells, Heine answered the roll call. Also present were Deputy City Attorney Barnes, City Manager Adams, City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt. The City Clerk stated the agenda was duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve the minutes of the following meetings: a) Special Meeting, October 17, 1992 b) Regular Meeting, October 20, 1992 c) Special Meeting, October 23, 1992 A brief presentation was given by Diane Welch Vines, Ph.D., R.N., and Barbara Thorpe, St. Francis Medical Center relative to the "Targeting Healthy Communities" project. It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adjourn to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened at 7:52. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Benjamin Miranda spoke in opposition to item #19, The City Miranda Hearing on the Kolts Commission Report. Questioned what services Kolts the Sheriffs were being paid for and questioned the compositionCommissio ~"" of the report. Spoke in opposition to Sheriffs parking on the Sheriffs sidewalks. Stated one of the Sheriffs had taken his license number today during a press conference and used it on a false traffic report. Hearing no further response. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a Public Heine Hearing on Item #10, Annual Appropriation Limit for F.Y. 92-93. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to open the Public Hearing. Hearing no response, it was moved and carried to close the Public Hearing. 1 It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve: RES.92-164 RESOLUTION N0. 92-164 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Appropriati~OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATION limit LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 PURSUANT TO THE ARTICLE RIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION". ROLL CALL AYES: BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to open the Public Hearing relative to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 18: Relative to Family Day Care Centers. P.Carr Patricia Carr 3842, LeSage, spoke in opposition to the Family Day Family Care Centers. Stated she had some concerns relative to the Day Care distance, maximum number of children and fees. Hearing no further response, it was moved and carried to close the Public Hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to continue the Public Hearing to the next regular .scheduled meeting of November 17, 1992. 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. Richards Councilmember Richards requested item #13, Elementary School Pulled # 13 Traffic Safety Education Program. Wells Councilmember Wells requested item #14, Household Hazardous Waste Pu 11 ed # 14 Round-up . It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to approve the following items: RES 92-165 RESOLUTION NO. 92-165 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Pedestrian COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR Faci 1 i ties PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FUNDS UNDER ARTT.CLE 3 OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA ARTICLE 3 OF SB 821)". RES 92-166 RESOLUTION NO 92-166 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Joe's OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ERTENSION OF THE STREET Sweeping SWEEPING CONTRACT WITH JOE'S SWEEPING COMPANY TO DECEMBER 31, 1993". 2 RESOLUTION NO. 92-167 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF .THE CITY RES 92-16 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND warrants APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE". ROLL CALL AYES: BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not monies had been Richards received. Would like to see these small grants taken over the monies term of one year. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt: RESOLUTION NO 92-168 ENTITLES: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RES92-168 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN SCh0o1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE Traffic OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY". ROLL CALL AYES: BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ASSENT: NONE Councilmember Wells spoke regarding item #14 on the Household Wells Hazardous Waste Round-up. Stated she was concerned with the cost Waste versus the participating residents. Councilmember Rea specifically asked to formally participate in Rea the Household Hazardous Waste Round-up. Suggested maybe getting Waste the businesses in the City involved and setting up an incentive Round-u~ program, awarding residents for participation. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt the following: ~. RESOLUTION NO. 92-169 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES92-li COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FORMALLY second REQUEST THE USE OF THE REMAINING GRANT FUNDS TO CONDUCT A SECOND househo ` HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT AND AUTHORIZE THE hazardou. MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AGREEMENT AS NECESSARY TO USE THE waste FUNDS". ROLL CALL AYES: BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ASSENT: NONE ' DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Hooper announced there was a vacancy on the Youth Hooper Commission. Therefore, nominations are in order. Youth 3 Wells Councilmember Wells questioned whether or not there had been any Parks& applications. Since there were none, Councilmember Wells Recreation requested applications be given to the Youth Council and Parks and Recreation in order to recruit applicants. Nominations were held over until the next regular scheduled meeting. Item #18 Professional Services for RecNet Project - Childress & Associates, Inc. was introduced. Richards Councilmember Richards stated that this item had been on hold for Community some time, and now with the Community Center complete, he felt it Center was now time to act on the situation. He referred the item to the City Manager and asked that an amount of not more than six thousand dollars be implemented on this project. Heine Mayor Heine asked if the money was necessary since the City Techniciansalready had a staff of technicians. Rea Councilmember Rea stated he felt the item to be turned over to Reveiw, the City Manager for review and preparation and an analysis. PreperationStated he felt we should utilize the services that were currently & analysis available. Wells Councilmember Wells stated she would also like to have the City report Manager review the report and come back with his recommendation. back Richards Councilmember Richards stated once the implementation was started Technical there had to be something to draw from. Stated staff was already expertise tapped out and this project was going to require technical expertise. Rea Councilmember Rea stated he wanted clarification on the contract Clarificati~~om the City Manager. Stated everyone was eager for the project to begin, however he still felt it needed to be reviewed by the City Manager. Richards Councilmember Richards stated something needed to be in place, so that when everyone is ready, they can move on it. Wells Councilmember Wells questioned whether or not the City Manager Vote at could have the proposals back before the next regular scheduled next day. Stated she would rather vote on it at that time and was not meeting willing to commit to any amount of money at this time. Heine Mayor Heine stated he would like to see other proposals come in Proposals from someone within the surrounding area. Richards Councilmember Richards stated he felt the City needed to Childress establish a relationship with Childress and Assoc. in order to compile an acceptable agreement. 4 Councilmember Rea requested a breakdown and spreadsheet or the Rea Stec-Net program for Parks and Recreation. Park&Rec. Mayor Heine instructed the City Manager to review the Heine responsibilities of the program, the evaluation of the program Evaluatic and the cost of the program and bring the information back at the brought next meeting. back Councilmember Richards made substitute motion stated if Council Richards wanted an agreement to come back they needed to make it clear Substitu what type of arrangement they want. He recommends Childress and motion, Associates. Stated Council needed to start the process, so that bring ~^ when information comes back, the City can go forward at that back, time. Therefore, his substitute motion was to direct the City Children. ` Manager to meet with Mr. Childress and work out the perimeters of Associat~ a professional service agreement relative to the implementation of Rec-Net. City Clerk Hooper stated there was no motion on the floor, Hooper therefore Councilmember Richards could not make an amendment to no motio the motion. It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve the motion. City Clerk Hooper asked Councilmember Richards to repeat the Hooper motion as he wanted it to read. repeat Councilmember Richards stated that Council direct the City Richards Manager to work with Mr. Childress for the purpose of developing Direct a professional services agreement for Rec-Net and professional C/Manage services for the City of Lynwood. Mayor Heine stated he did .not want a contract to come back until Heine the Council received a statement on the last proposal submitted no by Mr. Childress. Stated he felt the costs were ridiculous. contract Councilmember Rea stated he still wanted the City Manager to Rea review the proposals and have the opportunity to decide whether C/Manage or not to accept Childress or go with another firm like RTD or Review LATCD for instance. After further discussion, Mayor Heine asked to amend the motion on the floor to include other agencies besides Childress, within the confines of the Los Angeles area, seconded by Councilmember Rea. ROLL CALL (ON THE AMENDMENT ) AYES: REA, HEINE NOES: BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS ABSENT: NONE 5 r--~ Richards Councilmember Richards stated he would like to amend his original Amend motion to meet with Mr. Childress, but, enter discuss the motion prospects of interfacing with other agencies in databases that can be available to the City of Lynwood. After further discussion, Councilmember Richards added to his amendment that no travel expenses be included in any agreement. Richards Councilmember Richards then repeated his amendments to be: a) any agreement that is brought back not involve out of state travel accommodations. b) that the service agreement involve the interface with resources within the county that can be made available to the City of Lynwood with little or no cost. Hooper City Clerk Hooper stated that Councilmember Richards original $6,000.00 motion was not to exceed $6,000.00. Council stated the motion did not receive a second. Rea Councilperson Rea asked the City Clerk to repeat the entire motion. Hooper City Clerk Hooper stated the motion was to authorize the City C/Manager Manager to meet with Mr. Childress for a proposal for Rec/Net Meet Mr. also to check with other companies for database, and no travel Childress expenses be included. Heine Mayor Heine questioned databases, and requested turning the item Databases over to the City Manager. ROLL CALL AYES: BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: REA, HEINE ABSENT: NONE After receiving clarification from the City Attorney, City Clerk Hooper stated that the motion had passed. Heine Mayor Heine introduced Item #19, City Hearing on the Kolts Commission Commission Report . Richards Councilmember Richards discusses the Kolts Report section on the Kolts City of Lynwood. Stated the report was devastating and would Report like to conduct a hearing with Council and the Law Enforcement Review Board in this regard. Also would like to invite the Sheriffs to be present. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to conduct the hearing. Heine Mayor Heine stated he did not want this to be conducted as an Investi gati~nvestigation. 6 After further discussion, ROLL CALL AYES: BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE r~- I r- i PUBLIC ORAL COHII~IUN I CAT I ON Lauroi Guillory commented on City sheets. Also spoke in opposition to Orals. Stated if the public was not not constantly be on attack. disturbance at the High School. Clerk snatching the Sign-In L.Guillo~ the new guidelines on Public Oppositic treated so badly, they would New Also spoke regarding the GuidelinE Rev. Alfreddie Johnson 4737 Carlin Ave., invited Council to A.Johnsoi attend a Gospel Music Showcase Benefit on Friday, December 11 at Gospel 7:00 p.m. Stated the fundraiser was in connection with Parent Music training and literacy courses. Commended Council on the new Showcase Community Transit Center. Also questioned the weight room that Transit was supposed to have been there and how good it was for the Center youth. ~~ William Cunningham spoke regarding residential areas being turned Cunningh~ into junkyards. Stated we need to enforce our ordinances. Junkyard' Commented on stolen, stripped and abandoned vehicles. Also Traffic regarding traffic violations on automobiles with broken or violation damaged headlights. Derrell Hunter questioned back-up material on items #18 and #19. J.Hunter Asked to see the Childress proposal as well as the KoltsKolts Commission report. Benjamin Miranda questioned the Star News, a Sheriffs Newsletter Miranda printed in April, 1992, recruiting Deputies to go to South Africa Star to study under the South African Police Department. Spoke on News racism inside and outside the department. Bill Thomas, 12532 Waldorf Dr., concerns on why Mr. Hunter is B.Thomas constantly complaining about not being able to obtain parking information. Also spoke regarding Parking Enforcement Citations. Enforce Derrell Hunter spoke regarding following the chain of command in J.Hunter order to obtain Public Information. Also spoke in favor of Rebuild Rebuild Lynwood. Daniel Garcia, San Jose Ave. , stated he was back once again to D.Garcia ask Council for help in regards to the drug activities and gang Gangs & loitering on his street. Stated there had been no change since Drugs the last time he had come and asked for help. COUNCIL ORALS Councilmember Rea asked the City Manager and City Attorney to Rea investigate the activity on San Jose Avenue, and take any action Investic necessary for abatement. ~. Byrd Councilmember Byrd spoke on the funeral of Jake Jacobs, award News Radio winning journalist from KNX-Newsradio and asked if staff would prepare a Commendation for his family. Wells Councilmember Wells asked staff to look into a residence on San Cars Remov~Iiguel avenue. Stated she wants the parked cars removed. Richards Councilmember Richards spoke regarding the disturbance at the Di sturbancdiigh School and stated racial peace and harmony be a priority in High Schoolthe City. Also stated to Mr. hunter that he would be provided with a copy of the Kolts Commission report. Heine Mayor Heine spoke regarding comments made regarding his High involvement with the incident at the High School. Also stated School, Mr. Patel had received a certificate of reward for the Travel odge Travelodge . Wells Councilmember Wells stated she also felt the media was High Schoolresponsible for the eruption at the High School. It was moved by Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adjourn to closed session at 9:45. Council reconvened at 10:20. Mayor Heine recalled the meeting to order. Barnes Deputy City Attorney Barnes stated Council had met in closed session and no action was necessary. Richards Councilmember Richards requested accommodations be made available Accommodatto include the City Treasurer to have a seat with the Department Heads at the head of Council Chambers. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells and carried to adjourn. /s/ Louis Heine MAYOR CITY CLERK _L1~~`~~~'~~ ,