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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1991-08-20 - CC~ 105 gyp'.. r REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20', 199T The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 1133'0 Bullis Road on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Henning in the chair. Councilmembers Heine, Rea, Richards, Welts, Henning, answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Heriot, Associate City Attorney Doug Barnes, and City Clerk Hooper. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells- and carried, to approve the following minutes: Special Meeting July 22', 1991 Regular Meeting August 6, 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve the following commendations: a. Dr. Shirley Liddell b. David Willis', Planning Commissioner (term Jan 1987 to July 1991] c. Ron Roberson d. Lynwood All Stars Pee Wee Championship Baseball ~."' 6 Certificates were presented to each Pee Wee Championship participant. Council congratulated the coach and each young man on their accomplishments. Mayor Henning congratulated Ron Robeson on his accomplishments in cable television and his appointment to work on Channel ~ television. Was presented p'lacque by City Council. Ron thanked Council for their support and help during his time here in the city of Lynwood. ROLL CALL:' AYES: COUNCILMEMB'ERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 1 ~-- 3+• 1 ~ ~, '_ Captain Bert Cueva introd'uced' Community Relations staff headed by Sergeant Don Slauson who made remarks on the programs and the many services that are offered at the Sheriff's Athletic League. Also introduced other staff members Qeputy Carmen Cagucchi and Deputy Diane Walker who were present in the audience and gave remarks pertaining to some of their duties. Those Deputies not present who work with the Athletic League are: Deputy Ernie Ortega and Deputy Roland Jeffs. Council was recessed to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 8:00 p.m. Council was reconvened by Mayor Henning. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Hearing no response, public oral communications was closed. SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Henning announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being- maintained at 5512 Olanda Street. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells to open the public hearing. ROLL CALL AYES: COUNCILMSl~ERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Hearing no response, It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Rea to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE . RESOLUTION NO'. 9I-124 ENTITLED: *A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWf)OD DECI~iI2ING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT. A PUBLIC- HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINEt7 ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.* WAS PRESENTED. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCII,~ffi~N3ERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT:' NONE 2 ~ 1(x' Mayor Henning announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing to ascertain if a nuisance is being maintained at 11320 Atlantic:Avenue. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Heine to open the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIhl~SBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, i~iELLS, KENNING NOES: NONE /~""` ABSENT: NONE Hearing no response, It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to close the public. hearing. ROLL CALL: , AYES: COUNCILMEl~ERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOESr NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 91-I25 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT'Sf OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT' A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN ~1HETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINEI? ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." WAS PRESENTED'. It was moved by Councilrnember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILNEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE -Item #14-Notice of intent to conduct a public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained at parcel 6194, na known address in the city, was pulled from agenda. 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 requested specific items removed for separate action. Councilmember Heine requested item 16-Atlantic Avenue Median Islands-Project No. 5-5137, and item I7-Bullis Road Improvement Project-Project No. 5-5138, for discussion on the alternatives for the two projects. 3 r-~ 1 ~ ~. Councilmember Richards requested item 21-Lynwood Trolley Blue Line Interface. Counc'lmember Wells requested item 23-Bateman Hall Catering Agreement. The following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 91-127 ENTITLED: °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF-.THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE ATLANTIC AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE II PROJECT NO. 5-5103." WAS PRESENTED. RESOLUTION NO. 91-130 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE CONPLETION OF WELL NO. 8 REHABILITATION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5128 BY 1990-91." WAS PRESENTED. RESOLUTION NO. 91-131 ENTITLED: °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASII~NT FOR STREET DEDICATION ON A PORTION OF LOT' S2 OF TRACT' N0. 2794, IN THE CITY OF LYNi~TOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER NAP RECORDED IN BOOR 28, PAGE 6, INCLUSIVE OF NAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.° WAS PRESENTED. RESOLUTION NO. 91-132 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASII~ENT FOR STREET DEDICATION ON PORTIONS OF LOT 60 AND'61 OF TRACT NO. 10634 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER NAP RECORDED IN BOOR 165, PAGES 40 TO 42, INCLUSIVE OF NAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.° WAS PRESENTED. RESOLUTION NO. 91-134 ENTITLED: °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE ADNITTANCE OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON TO' NENBERSHIP IN THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISR NANAGENENT AUTHORITY.° WAS PRESENTED. RESOLUTION NO. 91-135 ENTITLED: °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD~APPROVING THE DENANDS AND ORDERING WA~P,RANTS DR1~iWN THEREFOR." WAS PRESENTED. It was moved by Cauncilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt the resolutions. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCII,NF1~lBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT:` NONE 4 cos Councilmember Heine requested item 26-Atlantic Avenue Median Islands Project No. 5-513'T and discussed the two alternatives recommended by staff and funding for the project. After discussion, RESOLUTION NO. 92-128 ENTITLED: '"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOO~D AUTHORItiING STAFF T(? PHASE THE ATLANTIC AVENUE MEDIAN ISLANDS PROJECT USING DIFFERENT FUNDING SOURCES AND BIDDING PROCEDURES. PROJECT 5-5137.' WAS PRESENTED. ~"`' It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the resolution and approve Alternative 2. Councilmember Rea questioned if a lesser price could be anticipated with formal bidding. Assistant Public Works Director Oskoui discussed breaking project into phases and going- with informal bidding having produced reasonable prices in the past. Councilmember Rea stated he would prefer seeing the project go out for formal bidding in order to get a better price. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCII~ERS HEINE, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REA ABSENT:' NONE Councilmember Heine requested item 27-Bullis Road Improvements Project-Project No. 5-5238 and discussed phases I and II and questioned if there would be any problem with 208 Funds being divided into two separate projects. Director Community Development Karefa-Johnson stated there would ~..,., not be a problem. Councilmember Wells stated she would like to pull the item as she ` had concerns about design concept for front of City Hall. Mayor Henning stated the project would not- include the front of City Hall. Discussion followed on the area of reconstruction overlay and what process would be used. RESOLUTION NO. 91-229 ENTITLED: '~A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORISING STAFF TO' PHASE THE BULLIS ROAD IMPROVEI~i~I'I'S PROJECT USING DIFFERENT FUNDING SOURCES AND BIDDING PROCEDURES PROJECT 5-5138." WAS PRESENTED. 5 ~~~ It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve Alternative 2 and adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Richards requested item 21-Lynwood Trolley Blue Line Interface, and stated he had found the answer to his question. RESOLUTION NO. 91-133 ENTITLED:- °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUTER BUS LINE FOR THE LYNWOOD FIXED TROLLEY BUS SYSTEM FOR A FOURTH LYNWOOD TROLLEY AND TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE- CITY OF LYNWOOD." WAS PRESENTED. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt- the resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Wells requested item 23-Bateman Hail Catering Agreement and discussed city going with Alternative B, reverting back to prior system of allowing groups to provide their own catering needs. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve Alternative B, City reverting back to prior system of allowing groups to provide their own catering needs and staff compiling a list of approved caterers. ROLL CALL: AYES:- COUNCILMSI~ERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Heriot discussed possibility of instituting an in- house Public Safety/Community Relations program. After discuss-ion of the item, It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by Councilmember Wells to remove item from calendar-for a period of six months to see how 6 r ~ ~ ~i tyre Sheriffs conduct community relations work- and bring the item back for discussion at that time. ROLL CALL: AYES:' COUNCII,MEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT:- NONE RESOLUTION NO. 91-136 ENTITLE©: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO EXECUTE THE CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR PUBLISHING SERVICES BETWEEN THE LYNWOOD PRESS OF THE WAVE PUBLICATION INC. AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD."` WAS PRESENTED. It was moved b Ma or Hennn y y g, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the resolution approving contract with Wave Newspaper. Councilmember Heine spoke of each home receiving the newspaper and monitoring to make sure that- each home does receive the newspaper. Councilmember Rea questioned why bidding was not done on publishing per computer inch line. Was informed the Lynwood Pres°s Wave is the adjudicated newspaper for the city. Councilmember Rea questioned costs paid by other cities for publishing services. City Manager Heriot stated he could research the information. Discussion followed on more Lynwood articles appearing in the newspaper and the city being allowed to publish any items they wish. Councilmember Richards discussed agreement allowing for- city to publish more than just legal notices. r, ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCII1~fE1~~ERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NODE- ABSENT: NONE City Manager Heriot discussed the options available to tyre city in regards to animal control services. It was moved- by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve Option 2-To pursue a contract with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control on animal control services, thereby replacing the present service with SEAACA and allow the 7 1'lg County to administer the dog licensing program, thereby discontinuing- the in-house licensing program, and to pursue the monies that would be owed to the city if the present animal facility were to be sold. Mayor Henning questioned increase in fees with SEAACA and if the city had been notified of increase. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIhNE1~ERS REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT; NONE ABSTAIN: COLTNCILMElyBER HEINE City Manager Heriot discussed In-House Parking Enforcement and the analysis- of the overall program. RESOLUTION NO. 91-137 ENTITLED: "'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY` OF LYNWOOD REPLACING THE PRESENT PARKING CONTROL SERVICES BEING PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPAR7.'I~ENT WITH IN-HOUSE SERVICES.° WAS PRESENTED. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the resolution. Councilmember questioned who would manage the Parking Controlperson. Was informed City Manager would oversee the program. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEl~BERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT:- NONE City Manager Heriot discussed Office Assistant II position in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Henning requested the item held over until evaluation of the item for animal control services had been settled. It was agreed by General Consent to bring the item back. City Manager Heriot discussed temporary parking arrangements during the construction of the Community/Transit Center. Councilmember Heine discussed the costs involved in installing fence at the bowling alley for parking. 8 E1,I~ City Manager Heriot stated Option 4-Senior Meals would be relocated to Bateman Hall and the seniors utilize the parking lot at the Natatorium and a shuttle service would have to be set up to pick up seniors at the parking lot, deliver them to Bateman Hall and return them to the parking lot. Security-Guard would be needed at parking lot to assure safety for the seniors and their vehicles. Stated costs had been reduced to $7,500 as the city would utilize the Dial-a-Ride van for transportation. It was moved by Counciimember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Heine to approve Option 4, and not to exceed the amount of f""` $7, 500 . ! ROLL CALL: 4 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Manager Heriot discussed Council's request to bring City Attorney's contract for consider-anon and also alternatives. Mayor Henning stated he would like to review the matter at a special meeting as there was a lot of money being spent on legal fees. City Manager to canvass Councilmembers to set date for special meeting to discuss City Attorney's contract. Councilmember Richards acknowledged the presence of baseball stare Lennie Randall in the audience. Stated he was attempting to get the eommunity involved in farming a semi-pro league. Lennie Randall made remarks regarding formation of league. CITY CLERK'S AG~IDA: r,. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember ~ Richards and carried to approve the following Charit-able Solicitation requests: .~ a. Sunago Christian Fellowship Fragment House b. United Children's Fund c. Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger (FICAH) It was announced two Youth Commissioners were resigning their positions on the Youth Commission (Kenneth Singleton and Sylvia Ramirez). Counc°ilmember Wells nominated Brenda Contreras. Councilmember Rea questioned the- other applicants who had submitted applications. 9 ~~~~`~ City Clerk announced she had received an application from Joe Araujo. It was moved by Cotiincilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to close nominations. Mayor Henning questioned if Mr. Araujo had already been on the Youth Commission and removed for failure to attend meetings. Parks and Recreation Director Mattoon stated he could not verify his removal for lack of attendance, but Mr. Araujo was a former commissioner. Discussion followed on two other names that were received from applicants wishing to serve on the Youth Commission. ROLL CALL: APPOINTING BRENDA CONTRERAS AYES: COUNCILl~~l~IBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor Henning requested City Manager and City Clerk Agenda taken off the agenda in the future. Everything to be listed under City Council Agenda. Loretta Kanetvidals, Compton College representative, thanked Council fore their attendance at the cap and gown recognition ceremonies held at Bateman Hall. Introduced associates who worked with the program. City Council spoke on the success of the program and the ceremonies. Melanie K. Harris presented summons to City Clerk and Cauncilmember Rea. Spoke on City Attorney being removed from his seat. Also spoke on the city policy and it's function. Ana Ventura, 3557 1/2 Magnolia, spoke on having investigation of tax dollars spent, and accountability of City Clerk's time away from office. Alfreddie Johnson, 3855 Louise, commended city staff on recent expo that was held in the city. Leroy Guillory spoke on recall and signatures being obtained. Council was recessed to Closed Session. Council was reconvened by Mayor Henning. 10 11.51 Mayor Henning stated no action was taken in Closed Session. COUNCIL DRAT, AND' WRIT'PEN COl~1K[JNICATIONS: Discussion was held on the Rapid Publishing Contract. Council discussed clarification of past action on the services and publications to be done by Rapid Publication. After discussion, It was moved and seconded to hear the tape and bring information back to either a special meeting or regular meeting. ROLL CALL:' t AYES: COUNCILNENBERS HEINE, WELLS, HENNING NOES :' COUNCII~~fBERS REA, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE There was- no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to adjourn. Mayor APPROVED City Clerk- lI r-• r