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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1989-09-05 - CCE 3 -~~:: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 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;30 p.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 Heine, seconded by Councilmemberapprov'1 of aug Henning to approve minutes of Regular Meeting August 15, 1989, 15, 1989 min. as written. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Proclamations for Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP) Participants of the Year Awards were read for: a. Robert Jaramillo b. Neicko White c. Maria Llamas Councilmember Henning presented proclamation to Wendy Hernandez, participant in the Summer Youth Employment Training Program. "" RESOLUTION NO. 89-159 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL res 89-159 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS ,. ALLOCATED FROM THE ALAMEDA PROJECT AREA "A" (AS AMENDED)FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT AREAS (AS AMENDED)." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember approv'1 of Heine to adopt the resolution. res 89-159 ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember recess Richards to recess to Lynwood Information Inc. at 7:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Rev. Floy~spoke on the Cable Television item; and item 26-Discussion Rev. of actions relative to property located at 11017 Louise Avenue. Floyd "~ Requested the units remain senior citizen housing. SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to conduct a public M/Wells per. hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained at hearing 3351 Elizabeth Avenue. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember approv'1 of Henning to open the public hearing. open of pub. hearing rki i ~% '~' C/Attorney City Attorney Barbosa recommended hearing a report from the Community Barbosa Development Department. Can Deve DirCommunity Development Director Mas discussed there being three Mas fires fires at the location in the past year and the property being not at locatianonly a nuisance, but a health and safety problem. Stated there 3 times was a new owner of property. City Attorney Barbosa stated there was no way to get in touch with the new owners and there was a need to act immediately on the property. Hearing no further response, C/motioa~ It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to close the public hearing. Res89-160 RESOLUTION NO. 89-160 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 3351 ELIZABETH AVENUE AND DIRECTING ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. C/Heine It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember :Motion Heine to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Public Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to conduct a public `.hearing hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained at 11521 Duncan Avenue. C/Henning it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember 'motion Richards to open the public hearing. 'D.Kirk David Kirk, owner of property, discussed problems he has had with property and transient living there who refuses to leave. City Attorney Barbosa questioned Mr. Kirk regarding notices from the city. Explained purpose of public hearing. Questioned Mr. Kirk regarding the city boarding up the property and lien being placed against the property. Mr. Kirk requested the city board up the property and leave it open enough for him to get in. City Attorney explianed what would happen if the house was boarded up and reopened. Recommended allowing Mr. Kirk seven to ten days to clean up the property due to his disability. After discussion, C/Richards It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to close the public hearing. Res 89-161 RESOLUTION NO. 89-161 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 11521 DUNCAN AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~~ w~~ Councilmember Henning requested discussion on item - zoning ordinance amendment case no. 3 off-premises freeway oriented signs city wide (ZOA #3), as he had asked for a fee or charge on this-item. Zoning ~. After discussion, Discussion It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards and carried, to continue this item until a fee is included. ,,,,,,,, Community Development Director Mas stated staff was working on a list of recommendations on the fees and would come to Council ~ the first meeting in October. Councilmember Henning stated staff should look into requesting a business license and to charge a monthly fee. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar were acted upon by one motion affirming the action unless members of staff or Council requested items removed for separate action. Councilmember Henning requested Improvement Project Phase IIA; funds to pay Western Waste. item 15 - Long Beach Boulevard and item 20 - Appropriation of The following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 89-162 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILRes gg_162 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES ON REDWOOD AVENUE {PROJECT 3156 REDWOOD AVENUE,CASE NO. SPR9)." ~`" was presented. f"~r~ RESOLUTION NO. 89-163 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res 89-16: OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION ~1."r,~~, r""' OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8." was presented. y,~, ~, RESOLUTION NO. 89-164 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res 89-16~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THAT PORTION OF ENTERPRISE PLACE, AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP 14927 IN PARCEL MAP BOOK 168, PAGE 12 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-165 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res89-165 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON ~'~`~~~~ CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-166 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL R,~ 89_166 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INFORMATION ONLY _ FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC (IPA) FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING CITY ~~' ~~~~ LINK SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT FOR THOSE SERVICES." was presented. City Council authorize staff to continue the month to month relation- ship with Carl Warren through September 1989 and bring back a recommendation as to a vendor at the September 19, 1989 meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 89-167 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res 89-167 !"" OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS -~~,,^~,r;~ DRAWN THEREFOR. was presented. - E '. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve the foregoing item and adopt the resolutions. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning requested item 1 5 - Long Beach Boulevard Long Beach Improvement Project Phase IIA and stated there was a need for a Improvement workshop and some picutre to show what the area is to look like.Project 3 `` After discussion, It was unanimously agreed to set up a workshop meeting on this item. Funds for Councilmember Henning requested item 20 - Appropriation of funds western wasteto cover June billing for Western Waste Industires and discussed the information given not justifying the amount of money being requested. After discussion, item was pulled for more information until the meeting of September 19, 1989. DISCUSSION ITEMS: .Alameda Councilmember Richards discussed the Alameda Corridor Joint Powers Corridor Authority and the accomplishments made so far. City Manager Gomez stated the cities of Bell and Maywood may be joining the authority. :Cable tv Councilmember Henning discussed Cable Television coverage of +discussion City Council/Lynwood Redevelopment meetings and stated he was concerned about citizens being informed as to what is going on in the city but feels that other civic function should be televised. After discussion, Item to be brought back at a later date. ADHOC ~~. City Manager Gomez stated the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Race .;;meeting Relations Committee had been scheduled for September 13, 1989. ::discussion It was unanimously agreed to have the following as Committee members: Clergy - 5 members Citizens at Large - i0--.members Youth - 5 members Businesses - 5 members City Staff - 5 members Councilmembers selected Committee members as follows: CLERGY: Councilmember Heine: Rev. Jesse Tuuao Councilmember Henning; Floyd Councilmember Richards: Mike Shepherd " C. C. Coleman " Phil Cokes CITIZENS AT LARGE: Mayor Wells: Councilmember Morris: ~~ ~~ Councilmember Richards: ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Councilmember Henning: ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Councilmember Heine: ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ CITY EMPLOYEES: Mayor Wells: Melanie Kirkpatrick Harris J. C. Green Bernice Gordon William Cunningham Edward Pacheco George Thomas Paul Solanki Raul Jimenez Bob Matthews Janice Smith Linda Gordon Jamal Mushin Margaret Arauj o Ann Fields Dave Litsinger Irving Chang Marilyn Cabaret YOUTH : Margarita Salinas Councilmember Heine: Cubert Robinson, Lourdes Castro Councilmember Henning: Wendy Hernandez 3~ ,.. Staff was instructed to get the names of city employees and youth that would be interested in serving on the committee. Councilmember Richards discussed actions relative to property City property located at 11017 Louise Avenue and questioned if a CUP was ever11017 T~ouise recorded against the property. Councilmember Henning questioned the status of the property and requested item brought back with more information. Community Development Director Mas discussed matter never being ""' recorded and final inspection not being done. Stated staff had to confer with City Attorney before a final decision could be made. Mayor Wells questioned if present owner have Certificate of Occupancy. Community Development Director Mas stated there was no Certificate of Occupancy and the owner of the building had been notified. After further discussion, Item to be brought back with recommendations as to legal action that may be taken. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: ORDINANCE NO. 1330 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ordi 1330 AMENDING SECTION 25.33 BY ADDING (6) ABODE OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ON-PREMISES FREESTANDING SIGNS." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to adopt the ordinance. .-~ ROLL CALL- .. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk announced appointment was in order for the one vacancyssion on the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. At Counc}.l s last meeting Councilmember Henning nominated Blanca Llamas. vacancies It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to appoint Blanca Llamas to the one vacancy on the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. ROLL CALL• AYES: •COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSDENT: NONE Councilmember Henning stated Victoria Simpson would be moving from the city and therefore would be resigning from the Traffic and Parking Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember closed session Richards to adjourn to Closed Session at 9:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:27 p.m. City Attorney Barbosa stated Council met in Closed Session to F]nployee negotion: discuss Employee Negotiations: Briefing from negotiating team, no action. ~, PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: W. Mitchell Willie Mitchell, 11610 Monrovia, spoke on the Cargil Hazardous Waste site. Discussed number of citizens not being notified of the public hearings held on this matter. Would like for Council to schedule hearings on this matter. ..public hearinCouncilmember Henning explained that it was the Government that discussion scheduled the public hearings and not the city. 'M.Araujo Margaret Araujo, 3621 Cedar, spoke on the property located on Long Beach Boulevard and Cedar and trash that is being dumped there. Also spoke on the International Fair that was held over the holiday weekend. Also spoke on the NAACP ACTSO program and the fact that students that were not black being denied the opportunity to apply for grants. B. Cunningham Bill Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, spoke on home improvements. Also spoke of problems in the area of Alph Beta with people. stopping citizens and begging for money. J. Mushin Jamal Mushin, spoke of the need for crosswalk repainting for the safety of those crossing streets. Spoke on lights being out at Elmwood and Atlantic. 'D. Willis David Willis, 3800 Lugo, spoke on poor street sweeping on Fernwood. Also spoke on the problems caused by the street sweeper not coming at the time so stated on the street signs. M.Harris Melanie Kirkpatric Harris, 4375 E. Martin Luther King Blvd, #B, spoke on the ethnic makeup of the city and is offended by the reasons for a race relations committee. Feels any problems should be handled by Coordinating Council. Also spoke on Rapid Publishing being given funds. Also spoke on City Clerk's position in regards to candidates, questioned candidate on Sheriffs Department having access to confidential information, and questioned if the Fire Department had been told who to vote for in the election. COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Upgrading Councilmember Henning spoke on the upgrading of Bateman Hall, 'Bsteman hall new flage in the city, sidewalks that need to be repaired, lights in the Parks and Recreation area. Also spoke regarding honoring the Explorer Scouts with a luncheon and proclamation. spray paint Councilmember Heine spoke regarding letter being sent to sold to minor businesses that sell cans of spray paint to minors as the city has an ordinance that prohibits this. International Councilmember Richards spoke on the International Unity Fair unity fair that was held. Also spoke on the Marmac property. Stated the city needs something on the books regarding single family homes that are housing more than one family. Also spoke on the Race Relations Committee and the need to solve some of the city's problems. Mayor Wells spoke on the International Unity Fair that was held. Requested a statement showing what was taken in and what was spent. Also spoke on the street sweeping company and if there were any problems, the company should be notified as they are trying to do a good job. ::adjourn There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded~~by~ C ncilmember Richards to adjourn. ~9C./. Mayor . APPROVED 4L.. pS ~ City Clerk