HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1985-06-04 - CCREGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1985
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 Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork ...
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney
Yeager.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Henning, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 2, 1985, and the special meeting of May 15,
1985, be approved as written with corrections.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Byork read a proclamation for National Flag Day,
Natl Flag Day June 14, 1985. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the proclamation be
approved.
COMMENDATION The Mayor read a commendation for Zoe Marshall. It was
zoe Marshall moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the commendation be approved.
The Mayor read a Thank You letter from the Quota Club
regarding the proclamation for Shatter Silence Week.
Mayor Byork then announced that the, Lynwood Redevelopment
Agency would convene for a joint publ,~i.c hearing with
Council on the Disposition and Development Agreement. "'
PUBLIC HEARING Director of Community Development Importuna briefed Council
Joint Meeting on the Disposition and Development Agreement including scope
D & D Agmt and schedule of performance. The public hearing was opened
and the Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or in
opposition to the resolution. The following persons spoke.
(See Lynwood Redevelopment Agency minutes of June 4, 1985),
Mr. H. Phillips, Mr. R. Kelly, Mr. B. Galloway, Ms. I. Honorof,
Mr. R. Engle and General Counsel Heubsch. There being no
one else to speak, the public. hearing was closed. After
Council discussion,
RES No. 85-61 RESOLUTION NO. 85-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approv Sale of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE SALE OF LAND
Land BY THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND
Long Beach & Imp LONG BEACH ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 11122 AND 11136 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD, AND
3301 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA "A".
was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: Councilman Henning
Absent: None
It was moved, seconded and carried, that Council recess to
the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:12 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
zoNE CHANGE hearing on Application for Zone Change, General Plan Amend-
ment. Director of Community Development Importuna presented
a report on the zone change application, and circulated a
photograph of the proposed apartment unit development as it
is expected to appear. The Mayor inquired if anyone present
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wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
resolution.
Mr. W. Spencer, 222 E. Glenarm Street, Pasadena, spoke
in favor of the project and felt it would be an asset to
the community.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hear-
^- ing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE LAND USE ELE-
MENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SAID
RESOLUTION, FROM COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
AND DESIGNATED AS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-1." was
presented.
RES NO 85-62
Coml to Multi-
Family
AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1st Reading
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL Ordinancd
CODE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROP-
ERTIES FROM CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL)." was presented for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the resolution be adopted and include
~, B, and C, waive reading, and introduce the above ordi-
nance for first reading.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Henning
The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public PUBLIC
hearing on Lynwood Lighting Assessment District. The Mayor HEARING
inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or Lighting
in opposition to the resolution. There was none, and the Assessment
public hearing was. closed. After Council discussion, District
RESOLUTION NO. 85-63 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 85-63
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING THE PROTESTING Lighting
AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE Assessment
EXISTING LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 85-A,
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Henning
The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a PUSLIc
public hearing on Weed Abatement Program for fiscal year HEARING
1985-86. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak weed
for or in opposition to the resolution. There was none and Abatement
the public hearing was closed. After Council discussion,
the City Attorney indicated that a report supporting the
findings in the resolution was on file in the City Clerk's
office.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON RES No 85-69
OBJECTION AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY Drying Weed
ENGINEER TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT
EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD."
was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
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ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Henning
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a
Landscape Maint public hearing on Lynwood Landscape Maintenance District.
District The Mayor inquired if an one
favor of or in opposition to phesresolutioa.toTherekwas
none, and the public hearing was closed. After Council
discussion,
RES No 85-65 RESOLUTION NO. 85-65 entitled : "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
LANDSCAPE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTING AND
ASSESSMENT DIST AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
EXISTING LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1985-86." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
Genl Rev sharing hearing on the General Revenue Sharing. The Mayor inquired
if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the resolution. Staff explained it was recommended that
Council take the public's comments for consideration in
formulating the final budget for fiscal year 1985-86. There
was no one wishing to speak, so the public hearing was
closed. No action was required.
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.
Councilman Rowe requested Item No. 18, Resolution appropriat-
ing funds for Lynwood students competing in track and field
in West Germany. The following action was taken:
st. Francis/city That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to
contract for execute a contract between St. Francis Medical Center and'
physical exams the City of Lynwood for the City' s pre-placement and periodic
physical examination program, was presented.
CONTINUATION That the City Council approve the continuation of in-house
In-house sweep- street sweeping operations, and authorize the purchase of a
ing new street sweeper, was presented.
AGREEMENT PYRO- That Council approve the proposal and authorize the Mayor
SPECTACULAR FoR to enter into the agreement with Pyro-Spectacular for the
4th of July provisions of Fireworks Display in the Lynwood City k'ark,
July 4, 1985, was presented.
That Council approve the IBM typewriter purchase as a Capital
Outlay item, was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the foregoing contracts and purchases be approved.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Regarding Councilman Rowe's explanation on Item No. 18, LYNWOOD HI
Lynwood students competing in Track and Field in West Track. & Field
Germany. Questioned whether this was an annual event, and students
suggested that the City sponsor the event on an annual basis.
He was told this is an international annual event. Council-
man Henning stated that if Lynwood students place 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd in track and field events, then the City should
get involved. The Mayor felt it should be reviewed on a
year-to-year basis. The Attorney recommended adding a
section to the resolution as to the desire of Council to
continue this support in the future. After discussion,
RESOLUTION NO. 85-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO 85-66
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION Approp
OF TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000) FROM THE GENERAL FUND $12,000 for
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LYNWOOD STUDENTS above
IN COMPETING IN TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS IN COLOGNE, WEST
GERMANY." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the resolution be adopted per City Attorney's
suggestion.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council approval to solicit proposals based upon specifica- specs from
tions which have been developed by staff and the Warner WARNER GROU
Group, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO 85-67
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES Local Agency
~ LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT Formation Co:
CODE SECTION 54774.3, TO RECONSIDER ITS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
DETERMINATION OF APRIL 11, 1973." was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MAKING APPLICATION TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FOR REORGANIZATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS
"ANNEXATION NO. 3(A)" TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD (DETACHMENT
FROM CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND FIRESTONE
DISPOSAL DISTRICT?;,' was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-69 entitled: "JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ACCEPTING
NF~OTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY. TAX REVENUES RESULTING
FROM ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD --
ANNEXATION No. 3 (A)) DETACHMENT FROM CONSOLIDATED FIRE
PROTECTION DT9.TRICT AND FIRESTONE GARBAGE DISPOSAL
DISTRICT.)" was presented.
RES NO 85-68
ANNEXATION
NO. 3
RES NO 85-69
Joint Res
Bd of Sup
Annex No. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 85-70 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO 85-7C
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DIRECTOR Levying Asse
tr~•, OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING Drying Weed
LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY
~ AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1984-85 FISCAL YEAR." was pre-
' sented.
That Council approve Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase
of Uniform Service and. advertising for bids, was presented.
That Council adopt Amendment No. 3 to the service agree- AMENDMENT #=
ment between the City of Lynwood and Cal-Surance Associ- cal-surance
ates, was presented. Agreement
RES No 85-71 RESOLUTION NO. 85-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Coop Agmt Housing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A COOPERATION
Authority - AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Section 8 FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUED SERVICES THROUGH TFiE
SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented.
RES NO 85-72 RESOLUTION NO. 85-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands ~COUNCI OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE 1
June 4, 1985 DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented, f
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman ti_
Morris, that the foregoing items be approved and the resolu-
tions be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning,. Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
None None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
1st Reading AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FILING
Filing Fee for FEE FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES OF SAID CITY." was
Candidates presented for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Henning, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first
reading.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk requested a special meeting be held on this
ordinance for a second reading as candidates will be taking
out papers July 15, 1985. The City Manager suggested it
be considered with the budget workshops.
NOMINATION The City Clerk stated that at the regular meeting of ,
P & R COMM May 21, 1985, Councilman Henning nominated George Martini
G Martini to the one (1) vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Reappointed Nominations were moved, seconded and closed. It was moved
by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Morris and
carried, to reappoint George Martin. to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
REAPPOINTMENTS The City Clerk stated that at the regular meeting of May 21,
HCDA Board 1985, Councilman Morris nominated Donald Dove, Barbara Fitts,
Donald Dove, and Rev. John Hopkins to the three (3) vacancies of the
Barbara Fitt Housing and Community Advisory Board. Nominations were moved,
Rev J. Hopkins seconded and carried. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Henning, and carried to reappoint
Donald Dove, Barbara Fitts and Rev. John Hopkins to the
Housing and Community Advisory Board.
VACANCIES The City Clerk stated nominations were open for the two (2)
Planning Comm vacancies on the Planning Commission. Councilman Thompson
Nominations nominated Donald Dove; Councilman Morris nominated Robert
Reid, and Councilman Rowe nominated George Higgins. It
was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried to close nominations. Appointment will be made
at the regular meeting of June 18, 1985.
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It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman SOLICITATION
Henning, and carried, to approve the request for charitable LA Special
solicitations from the Southeast Los Angeles Special Olympics
Olympics.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried to approve the request for charitable
solicitations from the Lynwood Exchange Club.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The City Manager presented each councilman the proposed aUDGET woRx-
budget for fiscal year 1985-86, and suggested budget work- sET UP
shops be set up. It was agreed the first workshop would
be held June 11, 1985 at 5:00 p.m.
The City Manager requested a closed session be held after
Council Public and Oral Communications.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Thompson stated he thought the discussions c. Thompson
held were very meaningful and served a real purpose. Good discussio
Councilman Morris stated he wished to compliment the Public C. .Morris
Works Department on the fine job of resurfacing Lynwood Compliments
streets. P/w Dept
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. I. Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, referenced a Los Angeles I. Honorof
Times article that City of Signal Hill is banning fireworks Fireworks
She doesn't feel Lynwood should sell fireworks. The City
Attorney and Fire Chief gave their opinions. She also
talked about the noise ordinance.
Mr. A. Morales, 2901 Los Flores, was in favor of banning A..Morales
fireworks . Fireworks
Ms. C. Rivera, Highland Park, also referred to the noise ~- Rivera
level. Noise level
Council recessed to closed session at 10:07 p.m. Reconvened
at 10:25 p.m.
The City Attorney stated Council met in a closed session to
discuss personnel matters and directed staff to meet and
confer with the employee's group relative to obtaining
health insurance carrier.
There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilman
Rowe, seconded by Councilman Henning, and carried, to adjourn
to June 11, 1985 at 5:00 p.m.
Or .
ANDREA L. HOOPER, Cit Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 2, 1985
0 D. BYORK, M or
Ci of Lynwood