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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1991-07-16 - CCg~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 1991 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 Henning in the chair. Councilmembers Heine, Rea, Richards, Wells, Henning answered the roll call. Also present were Administrative Assistant to City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Barbosa, and City Clerk Hooper. City Clerk .announced the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried to approve the following commendations: Nicole Scott Carence Johnson Amber Serrano Dina Franks Winona Carter Tiffany Richardson Lavada E. DeSalles Alfonso Dave Bob Parker Geneva Robinson Dorothy Goodrich Robert E. Toye It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Wells and carried to adjourn to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. Council was reconvened at 7:50 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Bob Damener, representative from Allee, spoke on item 20-Contract Award Recommendation for. Community/Transit Center. Stated his company had submitted bid on this project and spoke of the irregularities in the Neko Construction bid package. Stated his company was the next low bidder and had followed all of the regulations as stated in the bid package. SCHEDULED MATTERS: B.Damener allee contra Mayor Henning announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing Ptib~..-Hear on Weed Abatement Program for FY 1991-92. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to open the public hearing. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Hearing no response, It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Wells Close Pub. to close the public hearing. Hear ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 91-103 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPONG OBJECTION Res. 91 -~ 03 AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 9 ~~ )r di nanc a ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 25-16.6(e), AND SECTION 25-16.7 OF THE LYNWOOD ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AND TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE NON RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS OF THE CITY." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to waive reading and introduce the ordinance for first reading. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING 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 members of staff or Council request specific items removed for separate action. ~ommunity/ Item #20 - Contract Award Reccommendation for Community/Transit Center, transit centerwas pulled from the agenda by staff. Five year Councilmember Rea pulled item 14 - County of Los Angeles, Department of speed zone Public Works, Five Year Speed Zone Study. study-. ~- Wat er write Mayor Henning pulled item 18 - Write-Off of Uncollectible Water Accounts. off The following action was taken: Res 91-1 04 RESOLUTION N0. 91-104 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND INT HE CITY OF LYNWOOD'.'. was presented. Res 91 -10 E RESOLUTION N0. 91-106 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY OF A PORTION OF TRACT N0. 2 OF PARTITION OF A PORTION OF THE HOME TRACT OF ANTONIO MARIO LUGO AND MARIO GERMAN LUGO BEING A PORTION OF RANCHO SAN ANTONIO OSSCAR TOWER IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA." was presented. res. 91- 10 7 RESOLUTION N0. 91-107 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM." was presented. Res 9~ - 108 RESOLUTION N0. 91-108 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE LONG BEACH FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUED FAIR HOURSING SERVICES TO LYNWOOD RESIDENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 (JULY 1, 1991 -JUNE 30, 1992)." was presented. Res 91-10 9 RESOLUTION N0. 91-109 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPPOSING WATER COMPANY SURCHARGES FOR THE REDUCED WATER CONSUMPTION." was presented. Res 91 -11 3 RESOLUTION N0. 91-113 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AWARD OF X37,380 CONTRACT TO MARTINEZ ARCHITECTS, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR LYNWOOD'S NEW COMMUNITY/TRANSIT CENTER." was presented. Res 91- 11 0 RESOLUTION N0. 91-110 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. Res. 91- 11 Oa RESOLUTION N0. 91-110A entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. 6' ~' It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to Approval of all adopt the resolutions. res. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 91-105 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Res. 91-I 05 CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE THE FIVE YEAR SPEED ZONE STUDY." was presented. I Councilmember Rea requested item 14-County of Los Angeles Department of C /R ea Five Public Works, Five Year Speed Zone Study, and questioned which streets year speed were to be speed studied and were the streets outside residential area zone study above 25 mph. Public Works Director Murga stated all street that were posted and some of those that were not posted would be studied. Councilmember Rea questioned the traffic fines being forwarded to cities any further or would they now be taken away. Public Works Director Murga stated the matter was being researched and information would be forwarded to Council. It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE C/Rea Pub. wrks Di Murga Mayor Henning requested item 18-Write-off of Uncollectibel Water Accounts, M.Henning and questioned if there was something that could be done to prevent this water writ e type of thing from happening. Questioned City Attorney as to the possibility off s of putting a lien on the property. Director Finance Earnest discussed businesses being sold and the new D it f inanc e owners not being responsible for bill of the previous owners. Discussed Earnestwat er legal costs involved in taking accounts to Small Claims Court. write off s City Attorney Barbosa discussed lengthy process involved in putting lien C /Att Barbos on property as a number of months would have passed before it would be Water writ e discovered there was a delinquent bill. Also spoke on State statutes off s pertaining to cutting off water. Mayor Henning requested information in writing, from the City Attorney. M/ Henning Matter to be brought back to Council at the next meeting with more informationWater wr i offs INFORMATION ONLY: Discussion was held on changing the Chamber of Commerce's Budget Schedule: Chamber budg It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells to schedule coordinate he Chamber of Commerce's Budget with the City's fiscal year budget shcedule. ROLL CALL- _ ~ AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT:. NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS: City recommending removal of the League of California Cities fall conference League of from the City and County of San Francisco: Californi Councilmember Richards stated he did not see what San Francisco had done to Cities Q ~~ . League oaf calif .deserve the sanctions that are being put on them. Feels they have Cities the right to decide not to support the war if they so desire. Mayor Henning stated the Council had stated that if anyone wished to go, they would have to go on their own, and not at the expense of the city. After further discussion, Res. 91 -111 RESOLUTION N0, 91-111 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING REMOVAL OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES FALL CONFERENCE FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA." was presented. Approval of r es It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL- .AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, HENNING NOES: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE . Tree Trimming Contract Revision: Res. 91-11 2 RESOLUTION N0..91-112 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE FOUR YEAR TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT SPECIFYING THE TREE TRIMMING MONTHS AND APPROVING ~~pNGE ORDER." Mayor Henning discussed beautification trim rather than a full trim. Stated an excellent job had been done all around the city by the contractor. C /Rea tree trim Councilmember Rea spoke on amendment to contract and stated there had contract been no vote taken to approve light tree trimming and added costs to the amended contract. M/Henning Mayor Henning stated he was in favor of doing business with the residents of the city. C/Wells Councilmember Wells stated there was funding available for the amendment to the contract. After discussion, Mot ion It was moved by Councilmember Wells to approve alternative D- at a cost of $660,715. After discussion, Motion It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve Alternative B-at a total cost of $1,093,391,. and adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL- COUNCILMEMBER"HEINE - Alternative B COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS - Alternative B COUNCILMEMBER REA - Alternative D COUNCILMEMBER WELLS Alternative B MAYOR HENNING - Alternative B CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: Ordinance ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT OF OFFENSIVE MATTER IN PUBLIC PLACES." was presented. It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to waive reading and introduce the ordinance for first reading. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~~ g y I CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: It was announced nominatons were open for the three vacancies on the p 1 ann ing Planning Commission. comma. vacancy Councilmember Heine nominated Errick Lee. Nomination was seconded by C /Hero e Councilmember Rea. nominated F. Le Mayor Henning nominated Roy Pryor and Elizabeth Dixon. Councilmembe Richards nominated Roy Pryor, Elizabeth Dixon, and David Willis. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE: COUNCILMEMBER REA: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS COUNCILMEMBER WELLS: MAYOR HENNING: LEE, PRYOR, DIXON LEE,"DIXON, WILLIS PRYOR, DIXON, WILLIS DIXON, LEE, PRYOR DIXON, LEE, PRYOR Errick Lee, Roy Pryor and Elizabeth Eixon were appointed to the Planning Commission. M/Henning C/Richards Appointments It was announced nominations were open for the two vacancies on the Community Vac aney Development Block Grant Advisory Board. Cdbg It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards and App©i ntmen carried, to reappoint Ana Ventura and D. Joyce Edner to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to C/ Heine Motion approve the Special Permit request from M & D Management to hold to approve spec carnival on August 9, 10, 11, 1991. p ern3it M&D ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING i NOES: NONE a ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Rea requested Closed Session with City Council Members only. Councilmember Heine questioned if there was a problem with putting Public Oral ~ /Hero e Communications prior to Closed Session on the agenda. Mayor Henning stated in the future, Closed Session would be the last item on n'!/Rennin the agenda. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Christopher Loustelean;"5275 Niland,`spoke on`parking'~ticket he had received. CLou ste lean Errick Lee thanked Council for appointing him to the Planning Commission. E. Lee Was instructed to talk to Captain Cueva at the Sheriff's Station.,. City Council was adjourned to Closed Session. Closed Session The meeting was reconvened by Playor Henning. It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded.. 6y Councilmember Wells to settle Motion r..,. claim Adams vs. City of Lynwood. ROLL CALL• ` AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE COUNCIL-ORAL-AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Councilmember Rea requested staff look into the possibility of having C/ Rea pain the children of Lynwood paint a mural on the wall of the Natatorium. mural Stated the matter to go before the Parks and Recreation Commission to work out all of the details. ~ 1n0 There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adjourn. ir~~ Mayor APPROVED City Clerk ""'