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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1989-11-07 - CC~' ~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 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 Coc,ilmember Approval of mi Morris to approve the minutes of previous meeting f~'`r~~'.•~'egular Meeting October 17, 1989. ' ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL BERS HEINE, ,HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - ' ~~~:~~"w It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve Commendation for Councilman E. L. Morris on his retirement from the Council. crx3ation Councilman Morris spoke on his many years serving on the Council words from and total commitment to the citizens of Lynwood. Also spoke E.L. Morris on how much he had enjoyed serving on the Council and thanked everyone for their cooperation. C"~ ROLL CALL AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Coctenendatior Heine to approve Commendation for Carolyn Pryor on Retirement after 36 years of service with the Lynwood Unified School District. ROLL CALL' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Commendation for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fry 50th Wedding Anniversar~ommendation was held over to the next meeting. Mayor Wells introduced Frederick Wi11is,Supervising Investigator for Gang the District Attorney's Office, and Steve Sauder, Head of the ComptonFolicy Branch, District Attorney Office, who discussed gang policy in the Discussic Courts. Defined the policy of suspected gang members being involved in a crime and the efforts to give harsher punishment as a deterent to gang involvement. Also discussed increased bail and denial of O.R. release to gang members . ;.,~..} Councilmember Henning spoke on the Elected Officials Gang Summit thatGang is held on a monthly basis and requested attendance and support from summit the District Attorney Officials.. discussic Councilmember Heine discussed graffiti and requested Court's support graffiti of the ordinance, ordinancE Councilmember Morris requested District Attorney Officials attend Gang Summit meetings. ~' 3~: ...recess It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:57 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:02 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: R. Fry Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, spoke on item regarding increase for Lynwood Firefighters. Is in favor of increase. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: '.Ordinance#13 ORDINANCE NO. 13 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ""'"'` OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1-8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO PENALTIES." was presented ~; for second reading. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt the ordinance. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Henning to approve the following appointments: Lucilla Arvallo appointed to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Edward Pacheco appointed to the Traffic and Parking Commission. Allison Wills, Yvette Matlock, Jennifer McZeal, Frankie Murphy, Miguel Lara, Michelle Zavala were appointed to the Youth Commission. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Henning to approve Special Permit request for Christmas Tree Lot. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Wells announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing on Annual Appropriation Limit. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to close the public hearing. >.`~'~~ `^'RESOLUTION NO. 89-199 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THE TOTAL ANNUAL APPROPRIATION SUBJECT TO LIMITATION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90." was presented. 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 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 items removed for specific action. Councilmember Henning requested item 25 - Salary Adjustment - Firefighters Association. Mayor Wells requested item 15 - Fund Appropriation for Dial-a-Ride Vans: Requested wording be added: The two Councilmembers on the Public Works Committee select the style of the vans. The following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 89-200 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIA- TING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIAL-A-RIDE VANS. was presented with the added wording the two Councilmembers on the Public Works Committee select the style of the vans. RESOLUTION NO. 89-201 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CITY PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE APPROVED WORK AND TO INCLUDE THE REROOFING OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING." was presented. .-- RESOLUTION NO. 89-202 entitled: "A RESOLUTION 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. 89-203 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 89-204 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ASSESSING THE COST OF ABATEMENT OF 12138 LOUISE AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 6188-015-008)." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-205 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 89-206 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO TIE SEVEN (7) PARCELS TOGETHER AT 11004 ATLANTIC AVE." was presented. .--~ RESOLUTION NO. 89-207 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE - CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECRUITMENT OF AN ADDI- TIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE POSITION AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION BUDGET." was presented. City Council approve renewal of existing lease agreement between City and Lynwood Unified School District For the Use of City property for the School District Junior High Opportunity classes. ~ ~ ~~ RESOLUTION NO. 89-208 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ARTICLE V OF THE COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IN EFFECT BETEWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT GROUP." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-209 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CURRENT SALARY SCHEDULE REGARDING SPECIAL COMPENSATION FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY A DEPARTMENT MANAGER TO ACT IN THE ROLE OF DEPUTY/.ASSISTANT." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 89-210 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." WAS PRESENTED. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve the foregoing items and adopt the resolutions. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBRS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning requested item 25 - Salary Adjustment - Firefighters Association, and requested the item be pulled. Councilmember Heine stated he would like to see the item approved as it had been promised to the Firefighters during negotiations and had been approved by staff. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve the item. Councilmember Morris stated the vote was unanimous during negotiations . .... Councilmember Henning stated no promises were made to anyone, and feels the budget should be looked at more closely as the city is hiring a new Code Enforcement Officer. Councilmember Richards discussed the Firefighters doing a good job. Spoke of the need to hold the item over in order to take a look at the matter in greater detail in order to better help the Fire Department. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning substitute motion to hold this matter over for further consideration. After further Council discussion, ROLL CALL: SUBSTITUTE; MOTION: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HENNING, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, MORRIS ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to recess to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m. City Attorney Barbosa stated Council met in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters: Request for Leave of Absence from Employee: Management recommends denial of request. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to deny request for Leave of Absence from employee. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Attorney stated clarification of action taken under item 24- Salary Adjustment - Employee Management Group. Discussion and request that Council take action specifying the salary adjust- ment between the City Manager and the Chief of the Fire Department of 10$. It was .moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve specification of salary adjustment between City Manager and Chief of Fire Department of 10~. ,*- ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNINE, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Betty Pepper, 3170 Lynwood Road, spoke on the Cargil factory and their request to the AQMD for a permit to burn waste materials. Councilmember Henning discussed his attendance of the first meeting, tour of the facility and the AQMD stating the burning was safe. Councilmember Heine spoke on the tests that were done and statements that were given as the facility being safe. Councilmember Richards spoke on the need to keep residents of the city working at the plant but feels another look should be taken on the matter as citizens have complained of the foul odor still coming from the factory. Stated the city needs to get involved in this project. Joe Loya, 11511 Peach St, spoke on the Cargil plant and stated residents do not want the factory in the area. ~"" Ella Wood, representative of Lynwood Families Against Toxic Waste, spoke on the odor that comes from Cargil all day and every day. Stated they are manufacturing paint products. After further discussion, It was agreed unanimously to have the Cargil matter on the Council agenda of November 21, 1989. Joe Loya, spoke on gate that was damaged during Sheriff Depart- ment apprehension of persons involved in stealing of car. Questioned proceedure for getting property fixed. City Attorney informed citizen as to correct proceedure to follow. COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Councilmember Richards spoke on the Cargil item and requested an EIR report be prepared on the matter. Also spoke on the Fire- Fighter item salary adjustment; the City magazine put out by the Journal. Stated he would like to see quarterly issues of the magazine. Councilmember Heine spoke on the cost of waste disposal and the increases in the rates that will come in the near future. ~-- Councilmember Henning spoke on the duties of the HCDA Board and the new title and duties, as the Loan Review Committee. Requested that they meet twice a month instead of once a month. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Richards to change the name of the Housing .and Community Development Advisory Board to Block Grant Program Advisory Board and to have included in their duties the Loan Review Committee status. Board to meet twice a month. Councilmember Morris requested recommendations from staff on this item and hold matter over for two weeks. Also requested something in writing as to the duties before a decision was made. 3 City Manager Gomez stated Community Development Director Mas had been working on the matter and had come up with a cheme that would work. After discussion: ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning discussed candidates running for office be verified registered voters in the city. City Clerk discussed future procedures as written statements pertaining to candidates being qualified to run for office. City Attorney Barbosa spoke on the violations committed by anyone who runs for office and is not a registered voter. Councilmember Henning spoke on the Lynwood Journal and the untruths that had bee printed about him. Thanked Councilmember Morris for his many years on the City Council. There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris to adjourn. Mayor APPROVED r:/ - ~ ity Clerk