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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1990-02-06 - CCt, {~ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1990 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 Henning in the chair. Councilmembers Heine, Rea, Richards, Wells Henning, answered the roll call. ~ Also present were Administrative Assistant City Manager Forde, City Attorney Barbosa, and City Clerk Hooper. I City Clerk announced the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to approve the following minutes of previous meetings: Special Meeting December 22, 1989 Regular Meeting December 19, 1989 Regular Meeting January 2, 1990 Regular Meeting January 16, 1990 Special Joint Meeting January 11, 1990 ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Proclamati Wells to approve proclamation "Self-Esteem and Responsibility & Month and plaques presented to Larry Grant, President and Founder Plaques Annual Martin Luther King Kingdom Day Parade; Don Poole who was instrumental in establishing Lynwood as "service delivery area" to provide jobs and training opportunities to residents; Gregg Woodson, Southern California Edison representative. ' It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to recess to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Louis Ross, commercial property owner, spoke on item 22 - Review L. Ross of City Council's Modifications to the proposed Land Use Policy Proposed Land Use Map . Policy Mai SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Henning announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment case no. 5 CEQA monitoring Pub hear program. ~A m~mi Interim Community Development Director Karefa-Johnson discussed the program and stated the program had been mandated by the State of California Office of Planning and Research. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, r-- It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL-' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING t ti, ~ *':: ~ ~ 1st reading: ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ~ CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE OFFICIAL ZONING Nbnitoring ORDINANCE OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 25-32.4 CREATING A CEQA MONITORING PROGRAM FOR DISCRETIONARY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Wells to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first reading. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING Pub hearing: Mayor Henning announced the time had arrived to conduct a ext morator public hearing on request to extend the moratorium for free- freestanding standing signs including billboards. signs It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to open the public hearing. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Hearing no response, it was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Rea to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING Ord 1337 ORDINANCE NO. 1337 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD EXTENDING, AS AN URGENCY MEASURE, THE MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF FREESTANDING SIGNS." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the ordinance. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING 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 the Council or staff requested specific items removed for separate action. The following action was taken: Res.90-14 RESOLUTION NO. 90-14 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES ON LONG BEACH BOULEVARD (PROJECT: 12211 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD)." was presented. Res.90-15 RESOLUTION NO. 90-15 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION FOR ENGINEERING DIVISION." was presented. f~~ ~ RESOLUTION NO. 90-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.gO-16 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO CONDUCT AN INFORMAL BIDDING FOR THE FIRE STATION REPAIRS PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING $47,000 FOR THE PROJECT." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 90-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.90-17 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE THROUGH INFORMAL BIDS OF A STORAGE CONTAINER UNIT AND PORTABLE WATER TANK/PUMP DIVISION." was presented. "'- RESOLUTION NO. 90-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.90-18 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ONE ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/PRO_ JECT MANAGER POSITION IN THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO MONITOR AND COORDINATE CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF THIS POSITION." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 90-19 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.90-1~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPOINT SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY." was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 90-20 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.90-2( OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve the items and adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS: Administrative Assistant to City Manager Forde stated Council had Tm~~-'~al .~ directed staff to prepare three alternative options to the Hicjt~nHy Imperial Highway Lanscape Beautification Project. -;fics~irn p~ Parks Superintendent presented drawings of preliminary layouts. Stated drawing A would cover the entire area of fences along properties on Imperial Highway with Bougainvillea and in some wide area, pine trees and flowering plum trees. Total cost of project estimated at $36,000. Stated Plan B is basically the same but there would be no plum trees and pine trees would be staggered. Stated Plan C would have a solid row of Oleanders with some pine trees, no sod and the base being redwood mulch. Councilmember Wells questioned why plum trees were left out of Plan B. Parks Superintendent stated partially because of limited space. Councilmember Rea questioned if the Bouganvillea would be supported by redwood. Parks Superintendent stated he was proposing using regular galvanized fencing. ,.,_, Councilmember Heine descussed approval of a wall project over two years ago and now another project was being put together without the consent of all the Councilmembers. Stated he was ', totally against the project. Mayor Henning stated the city wall would only allow kids to cussed the numerous projects The $100,000 cost of the wall in the city. Feels the Parks decent proposal. C/Heine: Wall Project is trying to beautify itself and a put graffiti all over it. Dis- that need to be done in the city. could fund a number of projects Superintendent has presented a '~F.~ y 3' After discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Mayor Henning to approve Plan A. Councilmember Rea stated he was in favor of Plan A. City is currently fighting a graffiti problem and a wall would only cause more vandalism problems. Feels there were other concerns and needs that far exceed the need to spend a large amount of money on a wall. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS REA, WELLS, HENNING NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE ABSENT NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS Discussion Review of City Council's modifications to the proposed Land Use proposed Policy Map: land use policy map Councilmember Richards questioned if presentation made earlier by Mr. Ross referred to an extended portion along the Long Beach thoroughfare as commercial. Mr. Louis Ross responded to questions. Mayor Henning stated if a proposal was received, the General Plan could always be amended. Councilmember Wells questioned if the properties designated as public facilities near schools could not be done. City Attorney Barbosa stated Council had the right to make those indications in the General Plan and to be careful with the drafting that the city doesn't appear to be taking. property. Generally, the description can be characterized and indicate the specific use for the property. Louis Ross, property owner, stated the School District had purchased property from Caltrans. Mayor Henning stated Lindbergh Park was not extended to Alpine Avenue as Council had requested and questioned why. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to make necessary modifications and direct staff to prepare the final map and initiate the EIR process. Councilmember Heine questioned if Council would be coming back to discuss request from Mr. Ross. Was informed they would not. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING Discussion: Mayor Henning questioned staff regarding request from School Sp,~ ~p~y District for S.A.N.E. Deputy and was contract in order. Administrative Assistant to City Manager Forde stated matter was being handled in City Manager's Office. Letter had been received from School District regarding this matter. Councilmember Wells discussed agreement being a prepayment arrangement with the School District. City Attorney Barbosa stated since there was no prepared document before them, the item should be brought back. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Mayor Henning to prepare and return an agreement between City and District for S.A.N.E. Deputy. '~ ~ ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: Councilmember Heine discussed AARP Older Workers Benefit Protection Act and the possibility of employers taking away health, life and . .- disability insurance and other benefits per Supreme Court AAA Older Decision. Requested letter be sent in support of AARP and their s Ba~fit efforts to prevent this from happening. Councilmember Wells suggested sending letter to our Senators also. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to support AARP in protecting "The Older Worker's Benefit Protection Act" and to send letter to U. S. Senators. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 1st reading CITY OF LYNWOOD CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 3-18 TO THE LYNWOOD O~ re sale MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALE TO MINORS" was presented. ~ minors It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Heine to waive reading and introduce ordinance. ROLL CALL• AYES,: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING -- NOES : NONE ABSENT: NONE It was announced for information only, the terms of Community Terms expir: Development Block Grant Advisory Board and Commission members Ca[m Develo: Margaret Araujo, Patricia Carr, and Claude Law, would expire. Block Grant Nominations first meeting in March. Adv Board It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember App~e Heine to approve application for St. Emydius Church Annual St. Emydius Parish Festival. Festival ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Approval of Rea to approve the following Charitable Solicitations: Charitable a. St. Philip Neri Church Solicitation b. Rio Hondo Council of Camp Fire Requests c. Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council .- ROLL CALL' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk announced Community Affairs Commissioner Marion Madden Death o had passed away the previous Sunday. M. Madd • 3~ ~R PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: D.Kelly: Darlene Mont Wards proposed numerous with CCL into two store. Kelly, Montgomery Wards Liquidation Center, discussed the project for that location being a swap meet. Stated citizens were opposed to this project and had met representatives. Discussed new owners having moved offices and posting signs inside and outside the Councilmember Richards questioned how anything could be moved in when an appeal of the project had been filed with the Planning Commission. Stated there is no CUP. Mayor Henning stated the problems would have to be worked out between Montgomery Wards and the new owners. Councilmember Richards spoke on staff looking into matter and making sure things go as they had been proposed in the presentation to City Council. D. Shultz: Doug Shultz, owner Lynwood Villa, thanked Councilmember Rea and lic problem City Council for their help in solving licensing problems they had encountered. Also stated they have rooms available for senior citizen activities. Hearing no further response, It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Richards to close public oral communications. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HENNING NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: C/Heine: Councilmember Heine discussed having the Sheriff's Department Street doing a survey of the street crossing near Vasilios as there crossing have been a number of serious accidents with pedestrians near Vasi~ir~s crossing. Feels there is a need for a warning or flashing yellow light at the crosswalk. Mayor Henning stated a survey had been done in the past and the findings indicated it would be dangerous to put a light at that location as it would give those crossing a false sense of security since there is a traffic light a short distance back. C/Heine: Councilmember Heine discussed room at Bateman Hall being named Batent~~ll in memory of late Councilmember Byork. man rimed in h~rrLate Councilmember Rea spoke on Malathion Spraying and the need for C/B~c alternatives to fighting the medfly infestation. Also dis- cussed problems Fire Department encountered with oxygen C~a: equipment. Stated an updated oxygen tank compressor needed to Nbla~titn be purchased, either portable or mounted. Requested staff look ~y~g; into costs and report back to Council. ~1 t~r~ ~,~, Fire Chief Wallace stated Santa Fe Springs oxygen unit is always available to the city. Apparently the Captain did not feel """" there was a need to contact Santa Fe Springs for oxygen unit. Stated oxygen compressors cost approximately $35,000. Would look into matter. i Cf~: Councilmember Rea spoke on Earthquake Prepardness and the need F~rri-},r,~la~ for Council to be aware of needs at Fire Houses if such a ~ disaster should occur. ~~~' ~"` ~ i Councilmember Richards spoke on Malathion Spraying and careful monitoring as the city had been sprayed a number of times. Also spoke on area code spliting proposed for Lynwood. Dis- cussed meeting with Attorney General regarding merger of Alpha Beta and Lucky Markets. Questioned commitment of reinvestment into the community. Feels citizens should express their concerns on this matter. Spoke on Disaster Preparedness and the possibility of forming a Disaster Preparedness Commission of those citizens with resources that would be helpful in such a disaster. ~~. N~lafhi~n ~X~J+ ttao area aoc~s; .-. Councilmember Wells discussed cars parked every weekend in the Alpha Beta parking lot with "For Sale" signs. Requested Sheriff's Department look into matter. Also discussed Teen Center having pool table removed because it was not economically feasible to have it there. Parks and Recreation Director Mattoon stated staff was presently looking into getting another pool table. Councilmember wells requested information come back to Council on purchase of pool table. Mayor Henning thanked Councilmembers for spearheading a number of projects in the city. Complimented Stan Grayer on his performance with the anti-graffiti program. Thanked staff for the positive information returned to Council on a number of projects. There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adjourn the meeting in memory of Commissioner Marion Madden. ~-- Mayor APPROVED City Clerk ' Gtn]~11s: cars padaad in fang car ~rit'h f~ saLe sign; di 9aLSSed ~ n~ara]_ pool table ~: