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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1983-09-20 - CCa .,, REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 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. PF20CLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation for "Constitution Week 1983." constitution It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, Week 1983 and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public Amusement hearing on Amusement Arcades and Coin-Operating Amusement Arcades Devices. On September 21, 1983, the City Council adopted an Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 1179 prohibiting further instal- lation of amusement arcades or video machines in the City pending completion of a study and report by the Community Development Department pertaining to regulations for future installation of such game machines in the City. Ordinance No. 1179 was extended because the Planning Division had not completed its study.. Since the regulating of video games is a licensing as well as a zoning function, the proposed ordi- nance provides procedures for license application review (e.g. requiring a police investigation .and fees are proposed as a per machine charge in addition to the annual license fee.) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or in opposition to the proposed ordinance. There was no response and the public hearing was closed. 1st READING AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Amusement THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO Arcades REGULATING THE USE AND LOCATION OF AMUSEMENT MACHINES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, to waive reading and introduce for first, reading. ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: None lst READING AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF VIDEO MACHINES THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE BUSINESS LICENSE LAW PERTAINING TO FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED VIDEO GAME MACHINES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, to waive reading and introduce for first reading. ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that time had arrived to conduct publ i c 3439 century hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission decision. The Planning Commission revoked a Conditional Use Permit for failure to comply with a condition of approval at their August 9, 1983, meeting. The permit allowed the operation of an automotive repair business at 3439 Century Boulevard. The applicant had complied with the specific condition provision of required off-street parking. The Planning Commission had a revoked the Conditional Use Permit, but the proponent proceeded to bring his property into compliance. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or in opposition to the proposed resolution. .There was no response and the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. 83-119 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 83-11 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERTURNING THE DECISION ON Revoke Ct1P THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVOKE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 3439 Century FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUSINESS AT 3439 CENTURY BOULEVARD, LYNWOOD." was. presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor stated that all matters listed under the Consent Calendar would be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There is no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items to be withdrawn for separate action. RESOLUTION N0. 83-120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No. 83-1 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . GIVING CERTAIN APPROVALS AND support xome AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS REQ UIRED IN SUPPORT OF A HOME security for SECURITY PROJECT FOR SENIOR CIT IZENS." was presented. sr. Citizens COUNCIL approve the amendment t o the memorandum of contract between the City and Contractor dated September 22, 7983, subject to such changes as are approved by the city Attorney and authorize the Mayor to exec ute said amendment. '~"" RESOLUTION N0. 83-121 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No s3-lz COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A vehicle Leas VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT. BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE City and LRP LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." was presented. Council approve and direct the Development Department staff uses of to investigate the two uses for the Abbott House,. was pre- Abbott xouse sented. Council approve the plans and specifications for the reconstruc- Approval tion of San Luis Avenue and authorize advertising for bids, Plans san was presented. Luis Avenue Council approve to terminate Agreement No. 300-95 with Suzuki TERMINATION Landscaping Enterprise, Inc., and award the tree maintenance Suzuki Agent project (1983-84) contract to United Pacific, Inc., and author- ize the Mayor to execute .t he agreement, was presented. Council award a purchase order contract to Superior Trans Med DIAL-A=vAN for the furnishing and delivering of a Dial-A-Van for $23,958.24,Purchase was presented. Council award a purchase order contract to Western Petroleum AWARD P/o as specified in their Bid Proposal Q-83-2 subject to quarterly WESTERN PETF ,,,..,., review by staff of prices and service, was presented. Service i Council accept the resurfacing. of the six tennis courts at COMPLETION Lynwood City Park project as being complete i n accordance RESURFACING with the contract documents, was presented. TENNIS COURZ RESOLUTION N0. 83-122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 83-12 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. 9-20-83 It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the foregoing items and resolutions be approved and adopted. r•,.1 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA UNITED WAY Council approve a request from United Way, Inc., for exempt solicitation permi t to sol i ci t for thei r annual fund raising for a period of three months. oRD. No. 83-12o70RDINANCE N0. 83-1207 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFF-STREET COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PARKING PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING WITHIN THE CITY." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, to approve the request and adopt the ordinance. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The City Manager requested an executive session to be held after Council and Oral Communications. UPDATE oN The City Manager stated there is no action needed, but that CODE ENFORCE- he and Mr. Mayer woul d 1 i ke to update Counci 1 on the Code MENT PROGRAM Enforcement program. They said many good results have come about from their efforts. LETTER Public Works Director Williams told Council of a letter Metro water received from the Metropolitan Water District regarding in- Dist.-increases creases i n water as of January, 1 984. Staff wi 11 be reporting back to Council regarding this matter. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS c. Green Councilman Green questioned Mr. Steele on his beautification Mr. Steele efforts around City Hall, and Mr. Steele stated that donations Beautification of rose trees woul d be acceptabl a and he woul d plant them on ~`"` the grounds. ', Lynwood Day The Mayor announced that September 22, 1983, is Lynwood Day at the Fair at the Fair, and hoped many citizens could attend. Director 9-22-83 Lake of the Chamber of Commerce stated a bus would be leaving Bateman Hall•at 10:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Also a very successful milking contest was held between city officials and chamber directors to promote the fair. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I. xonorof I. Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, would like Council to consider Agenda items using a card for questions from .the audience regarding items that appear on the Consent Agenda for example bidding. She mentioned her radio program on KPFK. w. Cunningham W. Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, presented pictures of rubbish Rubbish problem along bus 1 i nes on Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway and questioned whether young people of Lynwood could be con- tacted to pick up, and also dump the bins in the park two or three times per week. D. Richman D. Richman, 11106 Benwel l , questioned bonding the tree maint- ....~- Tree Maint. enance contract. The attorney stated this is a month to month Contract type of work and cannot be bonded J. Lucas J. Lucas, 11638 Louise, stated junk card along Check and Junked cars Wright Road were being moved into a building at Cortland and Wright Road. The Mayor stated this would be checked out. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, to recess at 8:55 p.m. Meeting was re- convened at 9:35 p.m. and the following action was taken in the executive session. -~ ; ~_ } RESOLUTION N0. 83-123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 83-123 COUNCLL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF service of LOS ANGELES AS ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS PURSUANT TO Process REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 5149." Authorize payment of claim to Clarence Cheney in the amount of $1,054.15. Authorize Carl Warren Company to attempt a settlement of SETTLEMENT the Bowen claim in the amount set forth in its report. CLAIM - Bowen It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to October 4, 1983. ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Jerk City of Lynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1983 w ~-- ~` ~: LOUIS A. THOMPSON, ayor,, City of Lynwood