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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor
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