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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1989-07-05 - CCt 2'~ 4 REGULAR MEETING JULY 5 1989 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 7:30p. m. Mayor Wells in the chair. Councilmembers Heine, Henning, Morris, Richards, Wells, answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez, 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 Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to approve minutes of May 16, 1989. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSDENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by CouncilmemberC/Richards Henning to approve proclamation Alej andra Salmeron, student, proclamatic Lynwood Hight. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards to approve commendation for Leroy Guillory. motion ROLL CALL: .,. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p•m C/Henning Motion -; Council reconvened at 7:48 p.m. SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to hearing on Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 1989/90 Budget. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded Henning to open the public hearing. Hilda Zavalza, requested that funding be allot city water tower lot. conduct a public M/Wells City of Lynwood's Pub•hear. on budget by Councilmember C/Heine Motion :ed for cleanup of H.Zavalza spol~ water tow.lot Jesse Velk, 3955 Virginia, spoke on funding to fix sidewalks. Caffie Green, 3958 Louise, spoke on funding for Aids and Hyper- tension. There was no further response and it was moved by CouncilmemberC/Morris Morris, seconded by Councilmember Richards to close the public motion hearing. After Council discussion, ~~5 Zes.89-119 RESOLUTION NO. 89-119 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL per. 8 cap.OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL ~npro. bud. IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989/90." was presented. 1989/90 /Richards It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember notion Heine to adopt the resolution and amend the budget to reflect $5,000 to Aids and Hypertension. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS 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 the Council or staff requested specific items be removed for separate action. C/Heine Councilmember Heine requested item 16-Promotional Advertising Itm 16 Agreement . C/Richards Councilmember Richards requested item 21-Worker's Compensation Itm 21,itm1.8Contract Renewal; item 18-Amendment to Classification Plan and itm 14 Management Salary Schedule; item 14-Imperial Highway Screen/ Beautification Wall Project (FY 1989-90) Division of Project. C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested item 12-Acceptance of Reim- itm 12 its bursement to the City of Lynwood from Los Angeles County 13 Sanitation District; item 13-Acceptance of Long beach Boulevard Improvement Project (Lynwood Road to Orchard Avenue - Phase I). M/Wells itm Mayor Wells requested item 17-Substance Abuse Policy. ill The following action was taken: ~es. 89-122 RESOLUTION NO. 89-122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 4Joint powers OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE agreement JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING THERETO." was -:_ presented. Maintenance Authorize staff to renew the maintenance agreement with Mytel ;'agree. w/ Communications, Inc., for regular scheduled inspection and Enytel comm. replacement program of the City's telephone equipment. service agreeAuthorize staff to renew the service agreement with St. Francis ~a/st.francis Medical Center for physical examinations required by the city. Res. 89-124 RESOLUTION NO. 89-124 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL demands & OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS warrants DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. w/Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember notion Richards to adopt the foregoing resolutions and approve the foregoing items. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS !C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested item 12-Acceptance of reimburse- Itm 1~ LA. ment to the City of Lynwood from Los Angeles County Sanitation Sanitation District, and questioned what the $8, 286.00 was for. 'l'ub.`Vrks Public Works Director Wang explained the County project when they 'DirT~'an~ were laying the sewer lines they did not replace the pavement 'County Fro,j. markers. Decided it would be easier for the city to replace them and the County has reimbursed the city for that amount. ~C 2~`6~ Res. $9-12C~ESOLUTION NO. 89-1 20 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.89-1. County san F THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING A REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE LOS Coun, san dist. d~ ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR REPLACING DAMAGED PAVEMENT dist. dar p~~rement MARKERS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO COMPLETE THE WORK THROUGH AN pavement INFORMAL BID PROCESS." was presented. C/Henn~_x~ It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Hennin~ ri~~:.r~; ~;; Richards to adopt the resolution. Motion ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning requested item 13-Acceptance of Long Beach Boulevard Improvement Project (Lynwood Road to Orchard Avenue - Phase I), and questioned statements in the body of the resolution. Public Works Director Wang explained the entire project and the reasons for the statements. After discusssion, C/Hennir~ Itm 13 Long beac project Pub.wrks dir.wang RESOLUTION NO. 89-121 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 89-1 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE~LONG BEACH BOULEVARD IMPROVE-~ng beach MENT PROJECT (LYNWOOD ROAD TO ORCHARD AVENUE - PHASE I)." was project presented. phase I It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richards Henning to adopt the resolution with changes as follows: Motion 3rd WHEREAS, the final construction cost is $1,160,213.15; and ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS ,!^~- NOES : NONE 'i ABSENT: NONE F Councilmember Heine requested item 16-Promotional Advertising C/Heine Agreement, and recommended that the contract be divided between itm 16 the two newspapers based on the fact that both newspapers can advertising serve the city, agreement Councilmember Henning stated the Press is only going to give C/Henning information out to the city. Feels advertisement should go out Advertis- to each household in the city. Stated the contract had been ment changed as requested. After further Council discussion, RESOLUTION NO. 89-123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE Res.. 89-1;23 LYNWOOD PRESS FOR CERTAIN PUBLISHING SERVICES." was presented. Lyn press It was moved by Coucilmember Hennin agreement g, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards to adopt the resolution. Motion Councilmember Richards stated he wouldn't like to see the advertisment divided up. Requested the City Attorney cleat up some of the language in the contract so that it is clear in item A, paragraph 4. Stated the newsletter should be sent out every month. Councilmember Heine stated the concerns were the estimate of $50,000.00. Feels both newspapers have the right to share in the funding. Mayor Wells stated she has not seen a proposal from the Lynwood Journal and the had been asked to do so. After further discussion, C/Richards Clean up contract Lyn press C/Heine Funds for Newspapers M/Wells Proposal from Lyn. Journal ~~~~ ROLL CALL- AYES: COUCILMEMBERS HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, MORRIS ABSENT: NONE C/Richards Councilmember Richards stated he would like to see the legals Promotional remain with the Journal and the promotional advertisement go to advertisment the Press. M/Wells itm. Mayor Wells requested item 17-Substance Abuse Policy and asked 17 substance for more information on the item. abuse policy HR Dir. HerioHuman Resources Director Heriot discussed Federal requirements subtance polias to the substance policy. Stated it is up to the Council to set the standards. After discussion, C/Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember motion Heine to adopt a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Policy for the city. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS DISCUSSION ITEMS: 'CD Dir.Mas Community Development Director Mas stated the purpose of this item, Tentative parsentative Parcel Map for 1 1 400-1 1 41 6 California Avenue, was to get cel map the legal opinion of the City Attorney in regards to waiver of fees for permit. Stated the cost is $160.00. C/att Barbosa City Attorney Barbosa stated the difference in the fees is not !litigation worth the possibility of litigation. After further discussion, C/Richards It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Motion Henning to waive the fees for discretionary permit approval as requested by applicant. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE /Manager Gom.City Manager Gomez questioned if the original map was approved and Virgin. map recorded. Pub, Wks, dir Public Works Director Wang stated it was recorded as a separate Mang separate item . C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested the item be brought back at the itm to be at next meeting. next meeting /Manager Gom City Manager Gomez discussed item-Bus Stop relocation request (Long Bus Stop Beach Boulevard and Sanborn Avenue ) and stated the businesses ,,,.,,~ relocation along that area are complaining as there is not enough parking ,s request space for their customers . After further discussion, C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested the item be brought back to the tm to be at next regular scheduled meeting. ::text meeting CITY CLERK' S AGENDA: Jrdinance 1327ORDINANCE NO. 1327 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL i'outh commis OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION." was presented for second reading. r- It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Henning to adopt the ordinance. Motion _ , _- -- ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES.: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk announced nominations were open for one vacancy on Personnel Commission. Councilmember Richards nominated George Lewis. Councilmember Morris nominated Sharon Yeargen. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richards Henning to close the nominations. Appointment at meeting of Motion July 18, 1989. City Clerk announced appointment was in order for the one vacancy CC Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. At Council's regular parks ~ rec meeting June 20, 1989, Councilmember Heine nominated George Martini comm. After roll call, George Martini was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. City. Clerk announced appointment was in order for the one vacancy CC vacancy on the Planning Commission. At Council's regular meeting June 20, Plan. corrIIn 1989, Councilmember Henning nominated Donald Dove. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Heine to reappoint Donald Dove to the Planning Commission. motion CC vacancy Person. con City Clerk announced appointment was in order for the one vacancy CC vacancy on the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. At house. ~ ~"'-" Council's regular meeting June 20, 1989, Councilmember Henning community nominated Trina Reeves. ~~,d i It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards to reappoint Trina Reeves to the Housing and Community Motion Development Advisory Board. City Clerk announced appointment was in order for the three CC Vacancies vacancies on the Cable TV Advisory Board. At Council's regular Cable tv meeting June 20, 1989, Councilmember nominated Mary 4~right, board Ann Fields, and Ada McZeal. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Heine to appoint Ada McZeal, and reappoint Ann Fields and motion Mary Wright to the Cable TV Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards to approve Special Permit request from One Nation Motion Christian Church to hold a car wash. Councilmember questioned when Code Enforcement would be giving out tickets. Community Development Director Mas stated a report would be comingCD Dir Mas °' to the Council in the very near future. report in It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember C/Morreis Henning to approve request from the Chamber of Commerce to close motion the South side of Bullis Rd and Martin King Jr. Blvd for the Custom and Hot Rod Show. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Rev. C. C. Coleman, spoke on truck drivers coming down State Street and the need for larger signs that the drivers will be able to read. 2 `~ 9 M/Wells Mayor Wells requested Public Works look into the matter. Rev. Colemen Rev. Coleman also spoke on the work that was completed on Long Phase 1 of Beach Blvd and was questioning if that was only phase 1 that Long beach blwas completed. C. Green Geet Cynthia Green-Geeter, 3850 Virginia, questioned if the city had Edd advisory a representative for the EDD Advisory Board. board C/Henning Councilmember Henning stated it is EAG and the City of Lynwood EAG not invol is not involved. ed C. Green Geet Cynthia Green-Geeter also spoke on the Lynwood Journal and an article that appeared in the newspaper. Feels the city should think twice about whether they should deal with the newspaper. M.Kirkpatrick Melanie Kirkpatrick Harris, CCL, 4375 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, spoke against #B, spoke on article that appeared in the Lynwood Journal speaking councilm~mber against City Council Members. ** Letter read into minutes. C/Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember motion Richards to recess to Closed Session at 9:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Closed Session Items: Item 33a - Employee Negotiations - no action needed at this time. Item 33b - County Negotiations - no action needed at this time. COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: C/Richards Councilmember Richards spoke on the Long Beach Blvd project and '!:Long beach bl the need to bet the gravel and glass cleaned up. Spoke on the project Supreme Court and some of the actions that have been taken. Would like resolution on the city's stand on some of the issues that have been acted upon as some of the are offensive. `.C/Heine spoke Councilmember Heine spoke on the Corridor and stated he was !'on corridor appointed to the Corridor Task Force. Requested Lorain Oten be ':task force appointed as the alternate to the ICLFA. 'C/Heine It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember `motion Morris to appoint Loraine Oten as alternate to the ICLFA. Resolution to be prepared. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS C/Heine sopkeCouncilmember Heine spoke on recycling program and the need for a Recycling Program to be established in the city. Feels there should be a program for Councilperson and business people and citizens at large involved City in the program. Moved to form a committee. C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested more information before making More Info a total decision as some of these programs end up costing needed. the city money. C/Morris Councilmember Morris spoke on the need for such a program in the Need for suchcity. Seconded motion of Councilmember Heine. a program ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~0 Councilmember Heine asked the City Attorney to look into an ordinanceC/Heine regarding scavengers in the city that go through the residents ord' an trash. Also thanked everyone that sent cards to his wife who is People w~fio ~ in the hospital. in trash car Councilmember Henning stated that on the Organization Chart, every-C/Henning one is part of the Alameda Corridor. alameda cox City Manager Gomez stated Councilmember Heine was to stay on the C/Manager Gon Alameda Corridor and Councilmember Richards was to be the voting Alameda corm delegate. Councilmember Henning representative to committee on Task Force onC/Henning gangs . task force Lorraine Oten alternate representative to ICLFA. Councilmember L. Oten Heine is representative to ICLFA. C%Heime ICLFA Human Resources Director Heriot delegate to ICRMA. ~ DIR. Heriot ICRMA Councilmember Heine representative to Alameda Corridor Task Force.C/Heine tas force It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards that the above committees be approved. motion Rf1T.T. C'AT.T. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NONE NONE HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS Councilmember Henning questioned the condition of the gymnasium C/Henning as to the floors, the lighting, and telephones. gymnasium Parks and Recreation Director Mattoon stated it is part of the PAR Dir. rehabilitation program. Mattoon Councilmember Morris spoke on the State Street situation with theC/Morris spo] big trucks coming through. state st.sit Councilmember Richards questioned when the medians would be coming/Richards out on Long Beach Boulevard. Long beach bl. Public Works Director Wang stated the medians are a low priority P~• wrks '. on the list of things that have to be done. dir.Wang ~. medians. Mayor Wells stated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of M/Wells Jim Finch who passed away recently. adjournment of meeting It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards to adjourn . motion Mayor APPROVED 1. •.•-. ~~ City Clerk ** Letter on file in City Clerk's Office