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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1989-08-01 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 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 7:30 p.m. Mayor Wells in the chair. Councilmembers Heine,. Henning, Richards, Wells, answered the roll call. Councilmember Morris absent. Also present were City Manager Gomez, Assistant City Attorney Jaramillo, 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 Henning to excuse Councilmember Morris. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Henning to approve the following minutes of previous meetings motion as written: Joint School Bo May 15, 1989 Special Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting Regular Meeting and/C June June June July ity Council Meeting 14, 1989 19, 1989 20, 1989 5, 1989 ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards and carried, to approve proclamation "Music Center of Motion Los Angeles County 25th Anniversary." It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richards Henning to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:37 p.m.motion Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Mrs. Henry spoke on item 20 - Notice of intent to conduct a public Mrs.Henry hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained at itm 20 3351 Elizabeth and spoke of problems that have happened because of the house. Feels the house should be torn down as it had been burned. Councilmember Heine questioned the condition of the house. Fire Chief Wallace stated it was in repairable condition. Mr. Hull, owner of McDonalds, spoke on item 29 - Consideration of Mr.Hull amending City of Lynwood existing sign ordinance relating to itm 29 ^" on-premises freestanding signs and requested Council consider sign ordi allowing them to erect sign at location. Councilmember Richards questioned if a temporary permit could be C/Richards issued to allow Mr. Hull to °erect Opole sign. pole sign Assistant City Attorney Jaramillo stated staff, City Attorney, Asst. C/Att and applicant could meet and confer to see what could be worked Jaramillo. out. The Planning Commission would make the final decision. meet &confer ~r ~~ fr ~, tedev, man Redevelopment Manager Johnson stated the ordinance could be iohnson amended within six weeks. emend ordin :/RichardsCouncilmember Richards requested a special permit for McDonalds Rcdonalds for a term of approximately three months. hermit /Manager City Manager suggested letting the City Attorney look into the Let att. matter. Look into it Councilmember Heine questioned the cost of a temporary sign. Mr. Hull discussed the costs involved in erecting sign. Planning Commissioner Haynes discussed factors taken into con- sideration in approving pole signs on Long Beach Boulevard. SCHEDULED MATTERS: M/Wells Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to conduct a public pub, hear hearing on single audit report for the fiscal year ending single and June 30, 1988. report C/Richardslt was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Motion Henning to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, C/Richardslt was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember '.motion Henning to close the public hearing. /Richardslt was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember emotion Henning to receive and file the Single Audit Report prepared by Moreland and Associates. unr. r~nr.r.• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS ~/Wells Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to conduct a public pub. hear hearing on Adoption of Fiscal Year 89/90 Lynwood Redevelopment inn.budget Agency Annual Budget. for lra j~6~ichardsIt was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember ion Henning to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, 'C/Richard~t was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember `,motion Henning to close the public hearing. ~Zes. lra "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS budget ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 ANNUAL BUDGET." was presented. /HEnning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember motion Heine to adopt the resolution. ROL CALL• AYES: .COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS """ CONSENT CALENDAR: All matter listed under the Consent Calendar were acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda unless members of Council or staff requested specific items removed for separate action. C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested item 14 - Traffic signal installa- itm 14 tion project, intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and itm 18 Duncan Avenue; item 18 - Engineering Study for Well No. 20; item itm 24 24 - Consideration of City promotional/Advertising and legal notice services. ~ 2 ~ e9~ Councilmember Heine requested item 23 - Policy relative to Cater- ing services for local organizations. C/Heine itm 23 The following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 89-134 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, 134 tre AREA 4 (FY1988-89)." was presented. mainten RESOLUTION NO. 89-135 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING ALL EASEMENTS FOR DEDICATION FOR 135 ded PUBLIC PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP NO. 18573." was presented. ication pub pur RESOLUTION NO. 89-136 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 89 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING ALL EASEMENTS FOR DEDICATION FO}~~36 PUBLIC PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP NO. 19843." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-137 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 89 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO OBTAIN INFORMAL BIDS 137 inf. FOR THE CHRISTMAS DECORATION PROJECT 5-5110." was presented. rural big RESOLUTION NO. 89-139 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 89~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS 139 surd AND DIRECTING THE SALE THEREOF." was presented. equipme~ RESOLUTION NO. 89-140 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL res.89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A 140 inter PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED to condt ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." was presented. pub heap RESOLUTION NO. 89-141 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC intent t HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON conduct CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." was presented. pub hear „_. RESOLUTION NO. 89-142 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CANON 142 con- e, HUMAN SERVICES TO ADVANCE THE OPERATING AGENCY THE AMOUNT OF ONE tract ... THOUSAND DOLLARS." was presented. amendment RESOLUTION NO. 89-143 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECU-143 leas TION OF CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS, APPROVING THE FORM AND financin AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE AND AN OFFICIAL BID FORM IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION RELAT- ING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-144 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE T0144 alter- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE nate rep. AUTHORITY." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-145 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.89- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS 145 dema DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. nds & warrants It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richar~ .,- Henning to approve the foregoing items and adopt the resolutions. motion ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS Councilmember Henning requested item 14 - Traffic signal installa-C/Henninc tion project - intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard itm 14 and Duncan Avenue and questioned the safety of children going to traffic school and the nearby park. signal Public Works Director Wang discussed the workings of the signal Pub.wrks dig light and stated a Crossing Guard is available during school time Wang cross Ma or Wells guard Y questioned the childrens safety on weekends when no M/Wells Crossing Guard would be available. no.~xoss guard on WEEK F-n/DS ~':.~ ~ .{ /Henning Councilmember Henning questioned the speeds when the signal would signal always be green. Questioned if it had been taken into considera- tion there was a park located down the street. T&P Comm Traffic and Parking Commissioner Cunningham discussed the Cunningham traffic signal and stated this location was a high speed intersection traffic Feels the traffic signal would give the traffic a continuous flow. -signal Stated the park had not been considered. After discussion, Staff/ itm Staff was instructed to return item to Council for more next meet-information. ing C/Henning Councilmember Henning stated the left turn light at Martin Luther signal at King Jr. Blvd and Imperial Highway should be changed to allow MKL bl. more than two cars to go through. change /Henning Councilmember Henning requested item 18 - Engineering Study for -itm 18 Well No. 20 and questioned if any Lynwood residents had been hired well no.20for the project. Pub wrks Public Works Director Wang discussed consultants were doing only dir wang a study at this time. Stated after study, if consultants are doing a contracted with the city, they would be required to hire residents study only of the city. C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested wording removed in resolution res. con=-,giving contract to engineers. tract After discussion, Res. 89- RESOLUTION NO. 89-138 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL '138 well 20 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE- engineering MENT WITH JAMES M. MONTGOMERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO CONDUCT study AN ENGINEERING STUDY FOR WELL NO. 20." was presented. C/Richards It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember motion Heine to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS C/Heine itmCouncilmember Heine requested item 23 - Policy relative to Catering 23 catering Services for Local Organizations and stated he pulled the item services as there were still some figures to come in on this item. Parks ~ Rec. parks and Recreation Director Mattoon stated there were more dir matoon figures to come in from Adolph's Catering. Would have information Adolphs catein Councilmembers boxes as soon as it is received. ring No action on this item. C/Henning Councilmember Henning requested item 24 - Consideration of City itm 24 legalpromotional/Advertising and Legal Notice Services and stated he notice serv.was concerned about this newpaper as they had printed unfavorable article on Mayor and doesn't feel comfortable with them until they can show they can provide better news worthy items on some- thing positive in the community. Is not in favor. C/Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember motion Richards to continue this item. DISCUSSION ITEMS: C/Manager City Manager Gomez discussed item 28 - Fiscal Year 89/90 Budget gomez itm 28personnel Adjustment and stated the purpose was to get a more budget experienced Office Assistant in the City Manager's Office. C/Richards Councilmember Richards questioned if there was qualified candidates qualified among existing staff and if the prospects looked good. candidates E 2 ~- . Human Resources Director Heriot discussed the promotional ~ Dir. Heriot recruitment now being looked into. promotional recruit After discussion, RESOLUTION NO. 89-146 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res,89-146 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1989/90 BUDGET budget ADJUSTING THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR salary sch OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE." was dule presented. ,._. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richards Heine to adopt the resolution. motion ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember C/Richards Henning to have the Planning Commission review the existing motion ordinance relating to on-premises freestanding signs. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: ORDINANCE NO. 1328 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF~'din. 1328 THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-2 OF THE curfew for LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CURFEW FOR MINORS." was minors presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/HEnning "'-' Richards to adopt the ordinance. motion ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS ORDINANCE NO. 1329 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordin.1329 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE LYN-amend chap WOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES." was presented 21 for second reading. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember C/Henning Richards to adopt the ordinance. motion ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS City Clerk announced for information one vacancy on the Housing CC vacancy on and Community Development Advisory Board. HBcomrn develop It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by CouncilmemberC/Henning Heine to approve Charitable Solicitation request from St. Philip motion Neri. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS Mayor Wells questioned the type of banks or coin-holders the organi M/Wells zation Family Solutions would be using as it was not clear on the Charitable Solicitation request form. 2g 2 After discussion, C/Richardslt was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Motion Heine to continue this item for more information. C/Richardslt was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Mayor Wells motion to have staff get more details and work out the request on Special Permit for Charter Party Carrier. C/Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember motion Richards to recess to Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:35 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: Leave of absence Leave of absence: It was moved by Councilmember Henning, C/Henning motion seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve Leave of Absence request from Marta Solano. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS Ass.C/Att Assistant City Attorney Jaramillo stated item - Employee Negotia- Jaramillo tions, no action. negotiations Ass.C/Att Assistant City Attorney Jaramillo stated item - County Negotiations, Jaramillo Council directed Councilmember Richards to continue negotiations Negotiations with the County of Los Angeles . Res. 89-147 RESOLUTION NO. 89-147 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Memo of Unde~F THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING standing w/ BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND lra and COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRO TEM TO ..m county of La EXECUTE. " was presented. C/Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember motion Richards to adopt the resolution and direct Councilmember Richards to continue negotiations with the County of Los Angeles. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: E.Sullivan Eileen Sullivan, representative City Employees Union, spoke on C/Employees employee negotiations and the pay increases and insurance union premiums . ',A.Barrios Art Barrios, spoke on city contracting out work from the garage. ** Melanie Kirkpatrick Harris, 4375 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., spoke on jobs being eleminated in the city that shouldn't be.Spoke on Budget and the need for more concern for employees in the city. Nancy Underwood, 3516 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., spoke on services her company offers. Underwood Mrs. Underwood instructed to meet with the Human Resources Director, Mr. Heriot. Councilmember Henning requested item be brought back at a later date. ~ 2~, .. Crystal Adams, 4322 Josephine, spoke on activity in empty building C.Adams that is unsafe. Stated the building needs to be boarded up, empty bull Rev. Floyd, 3696 Cedar gave Council copies of informational ing. bulletin. Rev. Floyd City Manager Gomez spoke on the misinformation given regarding the C/Manager budget. Gomez COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: ^~ Councilmember Richards spoke on disaster preparedness and the need C/Richard for a plan. Also spoke on the All City Employees Conference the Disaster good ideas that were brought out. Also spoke on Gang Summit. Preparedne Also spoke on Ad Hoc Committee for race relations that had not been activated. Councilmember Heine spoke on Recycling Committee. Requested two C/Heine volunteers from the public and two from the businesses in the city volunteers Councilmember Henning requested information on televising the C/Henning Council meetings. televising meetings Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Ford stated a report Adminstrat would be coming forth within the next week. Ass. repor There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember C/Henning Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adjourn, motion Mayor APPROVED r-- ity Clerk **Copy of statement available in City Clerk's Office