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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1990-10-02 - CC4'7.~ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 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 Pro Tem Richards in the chair. Councilmembers Heine, Rea, Wells, Richards answered the roll call. Mayor Henning was absent. ~.--. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to excuse Mayor Henning. 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 Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Mayor Pro Tem Richards acknowledged citizens of German heritage who were present in the audience. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea and carried, to approve commendation for Nigerian AssociationComm. for NA~ of Southern California. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to recess to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:45 p.m. Council was reconvened at 7:52 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: John Haynes, 4251 Carlin, spoke on item 23-Installation of Flashing J.Haynes c Amber/Red Pedestrian Signal Light on the 3500 Block of Martin ped. acc. Luther King Blvd. Discussed accident where senior citizens was injured and complimented the Fire Department on fine job done in treating the injured pedestrian at the scene. Requested Council do something to help the senior citizens who cross at this loca- tion. Marilyn Senier, Administrator at Lynwood Villa, discussed accident M.Senier c involving resident of Lynwood Villa. Requested Council do some- ~nst. x wa thing to stop tragedies of this sort from happening by repainting t?^f. sig and striping of the crosswalk and installation of flashing yellow lights that would turn red when button is pressed. Lynn Dudenhoeffer, Lynwood resident, spoke of accident involving L.Dudenhoe senior citizen and the need for Council to make some adjustments ped. acc. ,,.., to insure seniors safety. Discussed condition of citizen who was Cnc1s. nee injured , for adj . It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember C.Rea mov. Heine to adopt the installation of the flashing amber/red for inst. pedestrian signal light and instruct City Manager and staff to si Pprwr bring back paperwork for the necessary funding and the correct & ~und. fo area for installation, inst. Councilmember 6dells requested maker of motion to include immediate C. We1~ls.r painting of the two crosswalks and possibility of reduced automobil~nc. imm. speed in front of the plaza. walk. 4 `~ ~ Councilmember Heine stated the crosswalk in front of the flower-C.Heine shop across from St. Francis also needed to be repainted. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING ~,CC~~ am William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, spoke of efforts of the Traffic ~olvu-ig ing and Parking Commission to solve pedestrian crossing problems at prob. & fur. the location. Would like to see the item come back to the Traffic study and Parking Commisssion for further study, 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 specific items removed for separate action. Councilmember Rea requested item 9 - Thorson Avenue Project. The following action was taken: ZES 90-165 RESOLUTION NO. 90-165 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION OF WATER WELL dater Well #5 REFURBISHMENT. " was presented. #5 Refurb. ZES 90-166 RESOLUTION NO. 90-166 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL aids for XMasOF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO OBTAIN INFORMAL BIDS dec. PROD- FOR THE CHRISTMAS DECORATION PROJECT 5-5110." was presented. ~-5110 pres. RESOLUTION NO. 90-167 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ZES 90-167 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC Juis. on proPHEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (11400 California and 3516 Mulford)." was presented. ZES 90-168 RESOLUTION NO. 90-168 entitled: "~i.°.R~SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Juis. on propOF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (11410 California )." was presented. ZES 90-169 RESOLUTION NO. 90-169 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL vuis on prop 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 (11416 California)." was presented. ZES 90-170 RESOLUTION NO. 90-170 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Vuis. on pro OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC ~iEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (Lot in rear of 11416 California)." was presented. EZES 90-171 RESOLUTION NO. 90-171 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ate,. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the foregoing resolutions. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE,REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Councilmember Rea requested item 9 - Thorson Avenue and stated the C. Rea req. monies being requested could be better utilized to repave streets mon. to be that are in need of repair. better util. c 4 ~ ~3 Councilmember Heine stated this area of Thorson Avenue had become a dumping ground for old furniture and trash. Council discussion followed on the alternative analysis for Thorson Avenue improvements. After discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Rea, seconded by Councilmember Heine to approve alternative "G" - continue to clean up the area on a .~. weekly basis and staff report back to Council in three to six months. ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING CITY CLERK'S AGENDA: Second reading of Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Sidewalk COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 13-10.1 AND 13-10.4excav. OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK EXCAVATIONS." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the ordinance. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING It was announced nominations were open for the two terms expiring on the Traffic and Parking Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember "'- Rea to nominate Ron Wright. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to nominate Joe Battle. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Heine to close nominations. Appointment at Council's next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve Special Permit request for carnival for three days, October 2F~, 27, 28, 1990 only. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Heine to hear two walk-on items. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS .•- NOES : NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Rea to approve Bike-a-Thon request from True Vine. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING 4 `~ 4 Discussion followed on request to sell beer at grand opening of Marketplace on October 6 and 7, 1990. Councilmember Heine stated he was opposed to the selling of beer with the number of people who would be present and the problems that might arise. Councilmember Rea discussed the area of beer sales being fenced off from the rest of the parking lot. Councilmember Wells spoke in .opposition to the selling of beer at the location and during grand opening days. David Fuentes, applicant. for beer sales, discussed how the sales would be handled and the function of his youth organization. Council discussion followed. After discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Rea to approve request to sell beer on M & D property during grand opening. Motion died for lack of a second. .Heine Re: It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember =,eg. on Reg Rea to rescind resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Gov. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION ON REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPOSING THAT CITIES AT THE LOCAL REGIONAL LEVEL." was presented. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING City Manager Gomez stated a new resolution had been drafted with structure changes. After discussion, des 90-164 RESOLUTION NO. 90-164 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Leg. on Reg. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION ON ~ovn. REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPOSING THAT CITIES ORGANIZE THE NECESSARY AGENCIES AT THE LOCAL REGIONAL LEVEL." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Heine, seconded by Councilmember Rea to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL- - AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Ede: L~ARC Mayor Pro Tem Richards spoke of the many comments being made about Lynwood regarding law enforcement operations. Discussed city ~n law enf. not having an intermediate group to receive complaints from the complaints public with regards to law enforcement and believes there is a need for such an advisory committee. Proposed the creation of a Law Enforcement Advisory and Review Commission to receive complaints] and conduct hearings and information workshops and seminars and make recommendations,with regards to law enforcement, to Council for the purpose of making improvements in law enforcement in the .~. city. Stated the commission would consist of five members appointed by each Councilmember. All details would be worked out by staff as to the date and time of the meetings. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Richards, seconded by Councilmember Rea to establish a Law Enforcement Advisory and Review Commission. Councilmember Heine discussed the problems that may occur with a commission of this type. Doesn't feel he could vote in favor of it. ` ~ 6 m Mayor Pro Tem Richards discussed informal process that is now inMay. Richards force and no structural system allowing for on-going input and on law enforce examination of law enforcement in the city. Councilmember Wells discussed citizens having any problems with the Sheriffs Deparment could come to Council and resolve the problems. Feels commissioners would feel they have the authorityC. Wells on to go out and give the Sheriff Department a hard time. Feels thelaw enf. relt city should try and keep a good working relationship with the Sheriff department. •.- Councilmember Richards stated he was only setting the perimeters ' as follows: 1) To receive input or information. 2) To conduct hearings and information workshops relavent to law enforcement. Councilmember Rea stated there was a need for a fact finding ~. Rea on law er process regarding complaints . relationship Councilmember Wells stated there would have to be some very strict guidelines set for the commissioners and the understanding they en~.Wrel~s~i~ip~ are only a listening body. Mayor Pro Tem Richards amended motion to add two members of Council work with staff in finalizing the draft of perimeters for the MPT Richards on ordinance establishing the commission. comm. for Law Enf After further discussion, ROLL CALL- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Mayor Pro Tem Richards discussed success of first All City Planning Conference held last year. Would like to see plans for second MPT Richards or conference underway . All City Plan. Conf. Councilmember Heine questioned what had been done with the ideas and information that was submitted at last conference. Human Resources Director Heriot spoke on the results of the lasts Heriot on conference and stated a number of the ideas had been put into results of cor effect. Feels the conference would be a valuable asset for employees. ROLL CALL• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS, NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Mayor Pro Tem Richards discussed the need for a Project Safe MPT Richards on Streets for the children of the city to help them have a safe Oper. Safe Str. j Halloween and to make them aware of the dangers in the streets and Halloween teach them how to protect themselves. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by 'Councilmember Rea to hold Project Safe streets at Bateman Hall. ~..., ROLL CALL: ~ AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, REA, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING Councilmember Rea spoke on the accident that involved an elderly _ pedestrian in front of Lynwood Villa. Also spoke of number of CM Rea on pe< auto accidents that happen where alcohol consumption is involvedacc. ~ Swimm. Discussed children being taught to swim for their own safety and lessons protection and the fine program offered at the Natatorium. r ~ "7 Councilmember Heine spoke on the meeting held by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the City Council putting 'M Heine on resolution on the agenda approving the commission as managers of Traffic Congestion Management Program. Stated city would receive ~ACTCM. And revenues from gas tax. Also spoke on Sheriff Deputies giving 'ublic rela. out Christmas candy stockings to the children and helping to with Sheriff Promote better Public Relations between young people and the Sheriff's Department. Discussed meeting held every first Friday of the month for Senior Citizens over at Community Center. Councilmember Wells spoke on Sheriff's Athletic League in Lynwood ,~ ~M Wells on being model program for State. Also spoke of program called 'i Community Pride that would have Deputies on bicycles patroling ! 1 sheriffs the areas . pct . °~ PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ~. Ferri on Maria Ferri, Lynwood School District, discussed no smoking ordinance amok. Ord. ~ in the city. Also spoke of numerous families who are living in School Overcr.garages causing overcrowding in the schools. George Martini, 10760 Alexander, spoke of Code Enforcement not ~. Martini on responding to the many complaints that have been submitted. :ode Enf . Eric Lee, Youth Commission Chairman, spoke on remarks made by ~. Lee on Councilmember Rea regarding the need to know how to swim and 3chol. lessons he had taken at the Natatorium. Also spoke on funding received from recycling being used for scholarships for youth in the community. Crystal Adams, 4322 Josephine, spoke on German Day Celebration. Bill Cunningham, spoke on speed limits where accident involving senior citizen. Meeting was recessed to Closed Session at 10:00 p.m. Council was reconvened at 10:40 p.m. City Attorney Barbosa stated Council met in Closed Session to discuss items, no need for action at this time. There was no further business and it was moved to adjourn. Mayor APPROVED City Clerk