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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1989-05-02 - CCa REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1989 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Wells in the chair. Councilmembers Heine, Henning, Morris, Richards, Wells, answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez, Assistant City Attorney Jaramillo, 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 Morris, seconded by Councilmember Henning to approve the following minutes of previous meetings as written: Special Meeting March 27, 1989 Regular Meeting April 4, 1989 ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to approve proclamation "Municipal Clerk's Week", May 7-13, 1 989. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henni~ Richards to approve commendations: Dance Theatre of Harlem; and approve Arthur Mitchell with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. commenda ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor Wells congratulated Ernesto Rodas, sixth grade student at M/WeZZs Wilson Elementary School, as winner of the Math Decathalon congratu. sponsored by the Masonic Lodge. Students Dave Litsinger, on behalf of Masonic Lodge, presented trophy D. Litsi~ and made comments on Ernesto's accomplishments. School Board comments members Joe Battle and Willard Hahn Reed and Principal of Wilson Elementary School came forward. Councilmember Richards congratulated Rev. Carl Stewart on his C/Richarc educational program at Emmanuel Temple Church. Rev. C. a zvar t „~. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m. SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to conduct a public PubZ2c hE hearing on appeal of Yi Chin Su on Conditional Use Permit Case CUP #8 fc No. 8 for beer and wine sales at a mini market. beer ~ tv~ It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to open the public hearing. 24~. Archer Rod Archer, 3540 Wilshire, representative for Mr. Yi, spoke pre. for on the facts of the case and the reason for Mr. Yi coming ~. Yi requ before Council to solve the problem as it now stands. Stated ~ted approhis client is requesting approval of the CUP and gave back- xve back- ground information leading up to Mr. Yi surrenduring his pound. Alcoholic Beverage license. Fry spokRobert Fry, 12501 Alpine, spoke in opposition to the issuing a opposit of a CUP in order for alcohol to be sold at the location. Hearing no further response, ..~ Richards It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember ',ose hear. Henning to close the public hearing. Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember ~tzon to Heine to uphold the Planning Commission decision to deny a any-CUP CUP to sell beer and wine at 10400 Long Beach Boulevard. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 'Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember ~tion to Richards to table item 11, Adoption of emergency ordinance con- zbZe item cerning the sale of alcoholic beverages. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Richards It was moved b~ Co~~*ncilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember ~tion to Heine to .table item 22, New Flood Plain Maps, for an indefinate ..,,,~ zbZe item length of time. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Fry re: Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, questioned if the amount on item 14, ;em 14 andLandscape maintenance district; and item 15, Lighting Assessment xndseape District, would remain the same or be increased. Danker Shirley Danker, discussed item 16, Ratification of LRA action ;em 16 & authorizing Agency Chairperson to execute the implementation ~A action agreement to the OPA between the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency J. Oh and James Oh. Stated delivery activity at the Frontier Market was disturbing to the tenants in the apartments nearby. Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember ~tion to Richards to continue the matter of Ratification of LRA action ~ntinue authorizing Agency Chairperson to execute the implementation , xtter of agreement to the owner participation agreement between the ~••~. ~t of LRA LRA and James Oh, to the meeting of May 16, 1989. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar were acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda unless members of the Council or staff request specific items removed for separate action. ~' 2 4 2 Councilmember Morris requested one item removed from the Warrant C/Morris ..Run, number 2322, photographer services by Bill Thomas. Stated requestE Bill Thomas had not purchased City Business License for the year 1 item z Would like item pulled off warrant run until a business license moved f~ Chas been obtained. z~arrent Bi Z Z The Councilmember Henning stated there was no need to pull the item no bus off as the work had already been done. After discussion, '~ Councilmember Richards suggested approval subject to the appro- priate license. The following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 89-74 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 8~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE CENTURY BOULEVARD RECONSTRUC-74 accE TION PROJECT NO. 5-5011 (FY 1988-89)." was presented. Centuri RESOLUTION NO. 89-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 8: OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE LONG 75 app BEACH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (5-5084)." was presented. contras amend: RESOLUTION NO. 89-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 8: OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT 76 apps TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 et. seq., Calif x AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 4, 1989, RELATING TO ASSESS Hight MENT DISTRICT NO. 89-A (LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT)." Code Lc was presented. ScapeMi RESOLUTION NO. 89-77 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res 89• OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT ON THE LANI~pprov SCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE Eng.re~ LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE Landsec ,~.~ LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED (COMMENCING WITH Main d'. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.,): DESCRIBING cribin< THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITTED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS distri~ AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING to be ~ PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCALefzttes YEAR 1989-90: AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. Res 89- RESOLUTION NO. 89-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 7$ _rs: OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO approv CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET. SEQ., AS port Cs ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 2, 1988, RELATING TO ASSESS- Street MENT DISTRICT NO. 89-A, (LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)." Highwa; was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 8, OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE FOR- 79 des MATION OF A LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN .SAID CITY PURSUAN'I~ntent~ TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", AS AMENDED, ZZght21 {COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET. SEQ.).~,.~saes, DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITTED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAYcommen~ THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR with s' HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATION AND LEVY OF ASSES-gets "~"' MENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE Highu~a; OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. , OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR PLANNING 8Q ai CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH KDG DEVELOPMENT INC." was presented. ove coy amend. p Zan c~ u Zu tan ~ 2 as. 89-81 RESOLUTION NOI. 89-81 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI ;eZar inteyQF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC induct HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A VIOLATION IS BEING MAINTAINED ON tibZic hear CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 10229 1/2 LONG BEACH evocation BOULEVARD WHICH WILL REQUIRE A REVOCATION OF THE CITY BUSINESS. ;ty bus.: LICENSE NO. 6669." was presented. ~ approve Council approve the extension of contract agreement with Moreland ctension ofand Associates for two more years for auditing services. :s. 89-82 RESOLUTION NO. 89-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~RRENTS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ~ ORDERING WARRANTS THEREFOR." was presented. iHenning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember f ~tion to Heine to approve the foregoing resolutions and items. prove items ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS: 's. 89-93 RESOLUTION NO. 89-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~prov incr OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE TREE TRIMMING gee trim CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA WESTERN ARBORISTS." was presented. zZ West. °borists It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE iRichards It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember ""'" ~heduZe a Henning to schedule a special meeting to discuss item 1989-90 ~eciaZ mt Community Development Block Grant Funding. Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember ~tion req- Richards to continue item, City of Lynwood requesting additional ~d. Zaw en law enforcement services within the city, for 30 days. ~rce sere. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: ;rsonneZ City Clerk Hooper announced the term of Personnel Board member yard term Nancy Gilpen was expiring. Nominations were in order. cp. Councilmember Heine nominated Sharon Yergon. Councilmember Henning nominated Nancy Gilpen. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to close nominations. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS ~~, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 1/Gomez re :City Manager Gomez stated nominations for the Women's Commission ~mination would be held at the next regular meeting. omen's Comm, ~d. 1322 ORDINANCE NO. 1322 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wend Chap OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE OFFICIAL ZONING 5 Offic2aZORDINANCE, OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO REGULATING ~ning Free FREESTANDING SIGNS CITY WIDE." was presented for second reading. igns city ide 2 ~: J It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richa~ Henning to adopt the ordinance. motion adop t Oi ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 1323 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOOrd. 13~ AMENDING SECTION 2-a OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO amend. D ~,.,,, MEETING TIME FOR RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION." was presented Code re. for second reading. mtg timE Parks & it was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember ereatio~ Henning to adopt the ordinance. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember C/Morris Richards to review and approve the eleven fireworks stands for motion 1989, review work s tc ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Mayor 4Jells allowed School Board member Joe Battle to come and speak. forward J. Batt re : reds area pry Joe Battle spoke on item number 4, Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, area A Challenge by Lynwood Unified School District to Amendment No. 6 Zawsuit, of Redevelopment Plan for Project Area "A". Stated the School aginst. District would adopt a resolution to dismiss the lawsuit against the Redevelopment Agency. Councilmember Henning discussed the School Board working toghether for the betterment of the city. Councilmember Richards spoke on the meetings that by the School Board and the City Council in order of the problems cleared up. end City Council C/Henni; z~orking gether were held C/ Rich to get some mts heZ~ so Zve p. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember C/Hene Richards to recess to Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. Motion Council reconvened at 9:47 p.m. Assistant City Attorney Jaramillo stated on Closed Session item, Asst. C/. Pending labor negotiations with Lynwood City Employees Associa- Zabor n tion, no action. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Bill Thomas, spoke on matter of his obtaining business license B. Thom had been taken care of. '"" Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, spoke on the fine job being done in R. Fry: cleaning up graffiti and feels the costs should be passed along graffit to the parents. r City Manager Gomez spoke on alley east of Atlantic being cleaned C/Manag up and how nice it looks . Mary Hicks, 3931 Agnes, spoke regarding the street name change M. Hick and citizens not being notified. re: str renamin ~~ 24 Danker re: Shirley Danker, spoke on graffiti and stated the Sheriff's ~affiti & shDepartment not doing anything about those doing the writing. jiffs Davis re: Nathaniel Davis, 11301 California, spoke regarding parking irking on on California Avenue.- Stated the city had posted staggered xZif. ave. hours of no parking but this is not the solution to the aed solution problem. Needs no parking on either side of the street. /Wells told Mayor Wells instructed Mr. Davis to meet with the City Manager. ~. Davis to yet w/ C/M COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: /Richards re:Councilmember Richards spoke on Mr. Fry's input at the meetings and stated he was happy to see the new faces coming forward at the Council meetings and getting involved. Heine re: Councilmember Heine spoke concerns about Dial a Ride buses and the need for an additional bus as there is always one out of circulation. Discussed the bus stop on Long Beach Blvd in front of the Peerless Stationary Store. Stated there is no parking available and it would be hard to rent out the facilities along this area. Morris re: Councilmember Morris spoke on the paving of Fernwood and how nice it looks. ~WeZZs re: Mayor Wells spoke on gang and drug problems in the city and the different programs and ways to keep the kids out of trouble. ~~journed There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Richards to adjourn. MaYOR APPROVED City Clerk