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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1983-06-07 - CCray ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1983 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at 9:30 a.m. Mayor Thompson in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, and Thompson answered the '"" roll call. Councilman Green was absent. Also present were City Manager Gomez, Administrative Anal st Y Fraser, and City Clerk Hooper. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Councilman Green be excused. The Mayor stated the purpose of this meeting was for pre- liminary budget review. Director of Public Works Williams presented his preliminary budget (p. 82-112) beginning with General Fund activities. The City Manager stated that Proposition "A" Funds will now be under Public Works De- partment; also, the proposed budget for the Garage. City Manager will monitor the Building Maintenance. Public Works Director Williams stated a secretary, auto allowance for Director,.and general improvements in City Hall, were additions to Public Works- budget. Capital Outlays were also discussed with additions of a portable radio in the electric car, and a Bio-Pak 60P Respirator. Estimated revenues and proposed-budgets for Street Maintenance, Traffic Signals, and Street Lighting were reviewed with no proposed changes from the Manager's recommendations. PRELIMINAR BUDGET REVIEW Public Wks r-- Council reviewed the Recreation and Parks preliminary budget Recreati~ beginning with page 143-165. The Director discussed expendi - ana Park; tures for Administration, Recreation, Bateman Hall and the Natatorium. The Manager's recommendations were deemed generally acceptable with the addition of the Dial-A-Ride extended to weekends. There was considerable discussion on the Park Maintenance budget, but was accepted as submitted. Discussion was held on Council's benefits. It was moved by council Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, Benefits to approve by resolution that Council be included in the Dental and Dependent Coverage, and raise Life Insurance to $10,000. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, to adjourn to the regular meeting of June 7, 1983 at 7:30 o.m. Q'/ ANDREA L. HOOFER, City C erk City of Lynwood APPROVED: July 19, 1983 ~~ ~ ~~ LOUIS A. THOMPSON, Mayo City of Lynwood 4 ~`~ ~_ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1983 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Thompson in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, and Thompson answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney McEwen. PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation for "Honor America." It was "Honor America'moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC The Mayor announced the time had arrivedto conduct a public HEARING hearing on General Revenue Sharing. The City Manager stated the meeting was being held to obtain input from the citizens General on how funds should be spent. The estimated fund balance Revenue Sharingdt June 30, 1983 Shoul d be $164, 723. Revenues for fiscal 1983-84 should be $370,000, making a total of $534,723. The new revenues are a conservative estimate as Congress has not yet renewed the Revenue Sharing Program. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter. There was no response and the public hearing was closed. No action was required by Council at this meeting. PUBLIC xEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a publ i c ,,~ Landscape , „ hearing on Landscape Maintenance District of the City of Maint. Dist. Lynwood for 1983-84. The City Manager explained i n order to '~, raise revenue the assessment rate needs to be raised. This rate would be 83 cents per foot of front footage or a 33 cent increase. If this assessment is not made, the District will ~ not have enough funds to support the level of service that is considered acceptable by the property owners. The District's operations will again be subsidized by the General Fund which are discretionary, but monies raised by the Landscape Maint- enance Assessment District can be used only for the operation of that District. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter. !DlscussloN Mr. J. Lucas, 11638 Louise, inquired as to the use of the money. ,oN ABOVE The Mayor stated the money is used to maintain the parks, trees, parkways, sidewalks and curbs and is being discussed in the budget. Mr. A. Rahh, 11259 Colyar, presented a proposal using some of the funds from the landscape assessment to provide jobs for the youth in the community. Councilman Rowe stated he under- stood the need for jobs, but tree trimming and landscaping required experienced people with expensive equipment. Ms. F. Navatil, 3686 Cedar, stated she did not understand the ..., assessment.. The Mayor stated that as long as there is maint- enance on City facilities such as parks, medians, etc., there will always be an assessment. Ms. I. Garcia, 2737 E. 111th Street, questioned if the City is exempt from maintenance fees. The City Manager stated that the City does not assess its own property. Mr. G. Miller, 3540 1lirginia, commented on pavement failures due to the way cities handle landscaping projects. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTIUN NU. 83-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTING AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EXIST- ING LYNWUOD LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-~4." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Mayor Thompson, that the revised Engineer's report and resolution be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, to .amend the motion by increasing Landscaping Maintenance by only l0 cents per front footage. Vote on the amendment was as follows: ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Thompson Absent: None Vote on the original motion to adopt Engineer's Report and resolution was as follows: ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Thompson Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe Absent: None RES NO. 83-64 Levying Annua Landscape Maint. Dist. The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing on Lynwood. Lighting Assessment District for 1983-84. Staff recommended that the Lighting Assessment rates be decreased next year. This would result in a decrease from $.81 per foot of',front footaae:to-$.473 per foot of front footage for residential and from .$1.47 per foot of front footage to $.859 per foot of front footage for commercial. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter. There was no response and the. public hearing was closed. Councilman Morris stated there would be a savings because of the increase in the Landscaping District. RESOLUTION N0. 83-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTING AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOK THE EXIST- ING LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 83-A FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson .Noes: None Absent: None The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing on proposed zone change. The Mayor stated Council had adopted an amendment to the General Plan on April 5, 1983. One of the areas redesignated was the first layer of properties on the north side of Imperial.Highway, between Bellinger Avenue and State Street. This area was formerly designated "single-family residential", and was redesignated to "commercial". In order to achieve zoning consistency with the General Plan and consistency with the existing land use, staff is recommending that certain properties be re-zoned to more appropriate zoning classi- fications. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor or or in opposition to the matter. PUBLIC HEARING Lighting Assessmer RES NO. 83-65 Lighting Assessmen District PUBLIC HEARING Zone Chan ;~ DISCUSSION ON Ms . I . Garcia, 2737 E . 11 1 th Street, i nqui red i f there PROPOSED ZONE would be an increase in taxes in rezoning single family cxANGE residence to a commercial zone. City Attorney stated taxes would change only if property was sold or improved. Ms. I. Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, inquired on the reason for the zone change. City Manager stated there were properties being used other than for single-family residences. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. 1st READING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ZONING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ZONLNG ORDINANCE BY CHANGING CLASSIFICATION THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first reading. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed for separate action. Councilman Rowe requested Item No. 10, Proposed Agreement for Planning and Engineering Services with Willdan Associates for Proposition "A" funds. Council then acted as follows: WILLDAN & Councilman Rowe inquired the need for a consultant, and what ASSOCIATES can they tell us re these funds for .bus stops and pads. Prop "A° Councilman .Morris stated the City will receive approximately Transportation $360,000 i n funds for transportati on improvements, and plans Improvement need to be .submitted to the Los Angeles County Transportation ,Program Comm fission. The City Manager stated consultants can prepare design and working drawings for bus stops and pads for the LACTC as staff does not have time to do so. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, to direct the Mayor to execute the agreement with Willdan Associates for planning and engineering services in support of the City's Proposition "A" Transportation Improvement Programs.. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RES No. 83-66 RESOLUTION N0. 83-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD SHELTER VENTURECITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ''~ section 202 SHELTER VENTURE CURPURATION FOK PRELIMINARY HOUSING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A NUN-PROFIT PROJECT UNDER SECTION 202, AND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY HOUSING CONSULTANT SER- VICES FOR A NON-PROFIT PROJECT UNDER SECTION 202." was presented. RES NO. 83-67 RESOLUTIUN NU. 83-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 70 WEED ABATEMENT Ak3ATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS UN CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. App specs Counci 1 approve the sped fi cati ons for the resurfacing of the G TENNIS couRTS si x tenni s courts at Lynwood City Park and authorize advertising for bids, was presented. 1~ Council approve the specifications and authorize advertis- ing for bids for tree trimming project was presented. A RESOLUTION entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1st reading OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RULE II HA]3rASSMENT OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE A PROVISION UN HARASSMENT.".was presented for first reading. RESOLUTION N0. 83-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES Na. 83-6 C" COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF Transfer of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS Funds ($37,629) FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND TO GAS TAX FUND." was presented. RESOLUTION N0. 83-69 entitled: "A RESOLUTIUN OF THE CITY rES No. 83-6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWUOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN .THEREFOR." was 6-7-83 presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the foregoing resolutions, service agreement, amendment to contract for preliminary housing consultant services for a non-profit project under Section 20Z, and authorizing advertising for bids, be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman coNT~cT "~"'~ Rowe, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with sEAACA Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None- Absent: None ORDINANCE N0. 1202 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY orD. Na. 120 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE Allowing ZUNING ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ALLOWING MOTELS Motels in HOTELS IN THE MEDLUM COMMERCIAL {C-2A) AND HEAVY. COMMERCIAL com'1 zone (C-3} ZONES, WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." ORDINANCE N0. 1203 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING orD. No. 120. CHAPTER. 19 OF THE CODE OF-THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AUTHORIZE Removal of AN OWNER UR PERSON IN LAWFUL POSSESSION OF ANY PRIVATE vehicle ~n PROPERTY TO CAUSE THE REMOVAL OF A VEHICLE PARKED ON SUCH Private pr. PROPERTY." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the foregoing ordinances be adopted. INFORMATION ONLY The following commissions/boards shall have terms expiring coMMlsslot i n the near future . Council can make nominations at the TERM ExPI7 regular council meeting of-June 17, 1983, and final appoint- TIONs ments at its regular meeting of July 5, 1983. Commissioners whose terms are expiring are as follows: June Parks and Recreation Commission Robert Markovic July Planning Commission Chris Hodge William Pryor Virginia Robbins June H C D A Board Julio Mendoza Donald Dove Alfred Walker ~~ CONSORTIUM City Manager stated staff had received a call from the Jobs Partner- City of Compton regarding joining a consortium of cities ship Train Act for the Jobs Partnershi p Training Act which goes i nto effect in October. Council authorized staff to proceed with the consortium. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS G. Miller G. Miller, 3540 Virginia, questioned Council about return- vehicles i ng hi s vehicles to hi s yard. The City Attorney reminded Council the matter was in litigation and an answer would be inappropriate at the present time. M. Slaughter M. Slaughter, 3546 Olanda, stated there were a number of dogs Dogs and lic. next door, and what could be done to license them. the Mayor told her to call SEAACA. I. Honorof I. Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, stated Council promised last SEAACA and year there would be a change in the method of disposing of La Puente Dump animals at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. Councilman Morris stated the legislature approved disposition by injection. Invited Council to listen to her radio program on La Puente Dump on June 13, 1983. A. Rahn - A. Rahh, 11259 Colyer, invited Council to a picnic on June 19, Picnic being sponsored by BACPAC and the Concerned Citizens of Lynwood. I. Garcia I. Garcia, 2737 E. 111th, stated SEAACA was very uncooperative SEAACA in being called after 9.:00 p.m. for a dog fi ght. D. Litsinger D. Litsinger, 3300 Cortland, reported the consultant for the HUD 202 project xuD 202 Prog met with the Ad Hoc Committee to look at the City Park site and lot behind T~~rifty; consultant will only submit these sites for HUD's approval. J. Stuart J. Stuart, 5164 Alvada, requested Council to investigate a Swat team invading his home because of an incident regarding a stabbing in front of his home. The Captain of the Sheriff's Department will look into the incident. F. Navatril F. Navatil, 3686 Cedar, inquired about the property at Cedar Cedar property. and Long Beach Boulevard. Fire Chief stated he had been in touch with the insurance company and the attorney to clear it. c. Lucas C. Lucas, 11638 Louise, complained about the gang activity Gang activity at a pool hal 1 at Hrewster and Atlantic. The Mayor sai d i t would be checked. The City Attorney stated there was a matter of litigation for Council and the Redevelopment Agency and perhaps both matters could be handled in an executive session. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, to recess. Council recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 10:27 p.m. SETTLEMENT It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman EARLS vs city Green to authorize settlement of Earl s vs. City of Lynwood claim in the amount of $3,500. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Hyork, Green, Morris, Thompson Noes: None Absent: Councilman Rowe It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, to adjourn to June 8, 1983, at 10:00 a.m. ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk City of Lynwood APPROVED: July 19, 1983 A /~ ~ i ,7 I~ , a r City of Lynwood