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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1985-09-17 - CC46 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 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 poll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez and Assistant City Attorney Huebsch. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of: P,egular Meeting August 20, 1985 Adjourned Regular Meeting August 21, 1985 be approved as written. RES No. 85-120 RESOLUTION NO. 85-120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Telephone Rates COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA URGING- THE-LEGIS- LATURE AND THE. GOVERNOR. OF'~ THE ST7~TE OF CALIFORNIA TO-TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO CONTROL TELEPHONE RAILS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Thompson and carried to adopt the resolution. RES No. 85-121 RESOLUTION NO. 85-121 entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING St. Francis THE DESIGNATION OF ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER AS A LEVEL II Level II Trauma TRAUMA CENTER. " Center It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Mayor Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. COMMENDATION Mayor Pro tem Henning read a commendation for Mr, Ronald Bailey sgt. Bailey of the Sheriff's Department. It was moved by Mayor Byork, sheriff's seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the commenda- tion be approved. It was moved, seconded and carried to recess to~the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:45 p.m, Council reconvened at 7:51 p.m, SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct a Min Lot size public hearing on the amendment to zoning ordnance with Motor vehicles respect to minimum lot size for certain motor vehicles. less than 1200#s This is a zoning ordinance amendment to reduce the minimum lot size from 6,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. for motor vehicles weighing less than 1,200 pounds. The P4ayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. There was none, and the public hearing was closed. After Council discussion, '1st READING AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNI- CIPAL CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, N7ITH RESPECT TO THE MINIMUM LOT AREA FOR MOTOR VEHICLES [~7EIGHING LESS THAN 1,200 POUNDS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Morris, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first reading and approve the findings of approval on data Sheet No. 3. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None 47 The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct a PusLlc HEARIT public hearing on the appeal of decision of the Lynwood 11561 virgini Planning Commission approving a Conditional Use Permit and tentative parcel map for ten (10) apartment units at 11561 Virginia Avenue. This is an appeal of the Planning Commission decision by Councilman E. L. Morris, approving a CUP and a tentative parcel map for ten (10) unit apart- ment development in the R-2 zone. The City Manager explained the project .is in the west side of the block on Virginia between Cortland and Walnut, addressed at 11561 Virginia Avenue. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the appeal. Mr. C. Nielson, 11520 Virginia, came forward in opposition to the project. He thought the environmental report was inaccurate, and that 2-3 families will be moving into each apartment in order to be able to pay the rent; stated there are sheriff's constantly patroling the area now. Mr. J. James, 5131 Cortland, was in opposition to the project. He felt that five or six people will move into each unit, which would add 50 more people to the area. He explained the neighborhood has problems from noise, lack of parking and is afraid to let his child walk to school. Mr. B. Hisey, 11534 Louise, came forward as the developer in favor of the proposed project. He stated he lives in the same neighborhood and problems in that area are all over the City. He felt his development would enhance the property and the area. Councilman Rowe inquired as to how the property was zoned ~'""' when the nursery was there. Director of Community Develop- ment Importuna stated the property was zoned R-2 previously. Mr. J. Lucas, 11638 Louise, stated he was in favor and thought it was a fire hazard when the nursery was there and now feels it would be better utilized as an apartment building. Mr. L. Joy, 11512 Virginia, stated when he first moved into the area it was quiet. He did not think the City should be giving away the alley on the north end. He was opposed to the project, and would like to see smaller units developed there instead. Mr. Hisey responded that if the alley were not vacated, a hammerhead turn around would have to be in- stalled, which he felt would be worse in attracting crime. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Morris felt that new housing is needed in Lynwood, and a project such as this would not increase crime or cause problems in the area, therefore, he was in favor of the development. Councilman Henning inquired how many apartments were in the °'"' area presently.. Mr. Ken Mullens of the Planning Department explained that the area is currently predominantly single-family, ~ however, there are some duplexes and triplexes. Councilman Henning thought that consideration should be given to people who already live on that street and they should have some input as to what goes on in the area. Councilman Thompson felt the project would enhance the neigh- borhood and did not think the City could avoid building apart- ments near single-family residences especially since there is not much undeveloped property in Lynwood. He did not feel the people who are going to live there should be adversly judged before they move in. He stated it would be no different to have 2-3 families living together in single-family homes. LEA Councilman Rowe was concerned that 2-3 families would live in each apartment. The Mayor felt the City needs to get moving, and this seems like a good project. After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission to approve this project. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None Morris, Thompson, Byork Henning, Rowe 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 Henning requested Item No. 12, Tree Maintenance project (FY 1985-8G), and Item No. 14, RTD Bus Pass buydown. Councilman Rowe requested Item No. 14, RTD Bus Pass buydown. The following action was taken: storm Drain City Council accept storm drain construction project, Atlantic Project Avenue and Century Boulevard, Project No. 5-5011 as being completed in accordance with the contract documents, was presented. RES NO. 85-122 RESOLUTION NO. 85-122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY LA Solid Waste COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONCURRING WITH THE MARCH Mgmt Plan 1984 UPDATE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGE- MENT PLAN, NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT.".was presented. It was moved. by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the store drain construction project be accepted and the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Tree Maint. Councilman Henning requested Item No. 12, Tree Maintenance Bids project (FY 1985-86) for further information. Director of Public Works Wang explained that two of the three bids were based on the wrong prevailing wage. He felt that in the City's interest, an application should be made to the State for a lower prevailing wage and readvertising should be done .for bids at the lower rate. Mr. L. Jones, President of United Pacific Corporation the third bidder who did bid properly according to the rules, came forward and stated he did not feel the City's response that "there was an oversight by the City" was fair to his Company. Director of Public Works Wang explained that using the lower prevailing wages would save the City approximately $50,000. He explained that United Pacific Corporation's bid was much higher than what staff had estimated it to be. It was discussed that upon cancellation by this bidder, the bond for $10,000 will be forfeited and the next lowest bidder shall automatically be chosen. After further Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, to award the bid to the lowest bidder, Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. 49 ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION N0. 85-123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RE5 NO. 85-123 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING TWO THOUSAND Approp for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ( $2 , 100 ) FROM THE GENERAL FUND UN- Computer Desks APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING and Chairs COMPUTER DESKS AND CHAIRS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman 1~Ios~ris, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Councilmen Henning and Rowe requested Item No. 14, RTD Bus C. Henning Pass buydown. Stated that RTD should do something about regarding bus lowering their prices and providing better service to out- Pass buydown lying communities such as Lynwood, and questioned if fares could be bought with Proposition "A" funds. The City Manager agreed in the affirmative. Assistant to the City Manager Fraser stated that identification cards and vouchers will be issued in the City Clerk's office. Bus passes will be purchased at the same markets that currently have them. Upon receipt of the voucher, the City will issue a reimburse- ment check. After further Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, to direct staff to administer an RTD bus pass buydown program and authorize the Mayor to execute contractural agreement ,r-~ for the selling of discount passes. . ' ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Council authorize the extension of the ambulance contract Extension of with Adams Ambulance Service, Inc., for an indefinite period Ambulance with a 90 day cancellation clause, was presented. service RESOLUTION NO. 85-124 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO. 85-124 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands 9-17 DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ambulance contract be extended, and the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Nods:. None Absent: None CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman SOLICITATION Henning, and carried, to approve the charitable solicitation united way request from United Way, Inc. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The City Manager requested a closed session be held after Council and Public Oral Communications regarding litigation and personnel matters. 50 COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS commendation Councilman Thom son commended the P youth who have been painting out graffiti. Ribbon cutting Mayor Byork was pleased with the improvements on Imperial ceremony Highway and thought a ribbon cutting ceremony might be in order. The City Manager stated he would report back on this. The Mayor was also concerned with commercial parking. Councilman Rowe asked Captain Popovich if crimes were down. The Captain reported that all categories of crime are down. PUBLIC ORAL CO1~'T~IUNICATIONS F. Navatril Ms. F. Navatril, 3686 Cedar, asked if the Sheriff's Depart- 2-Hr. Parking ment is going to enforce the two-hour parking limit on her street; was advised to report to Code Enforcement regarding the neighbor's cement blocks. D. Willis Mr. D. Willis, 3800 Lugo, was concerned with the City's Ambulance fee ambulance company fee structure. Stated he had paid $400 to be taken to St. Francis from Cedar Avenue. Councilman Henning requested an investigation. The City Manager stated he would bring back a report. Questioned the political signs on posts and trees. The City Clerk informed him that Code Enforcement is taking down all signs on City owned property. It was moved, seconded, and carried to recess to a closed session at 9:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m. The City Attorney stated Council met in closed session to discuss a status report concerning litigation in the Garcia matter which has been settled. The second matter regarding settlement authority is established, and it could be prejudicial to the City's interest to identify the name of the claimant at this time and refrained from so doing. Discussion on Council had a preliminary discussion regarding the position Accounting Mg. of Accounting Manager. It has been City policy to have open Position recruitment, and to do that would require a 4/5th vote by Council to implement the policy. Discussion was held on authorization for pay for Acting Accounting Supervisor. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Henning, to open recruitment for Accounting Manager and approve pay for Acting Accounting Supervisor. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None There was no further business, and man Morris, seconded by Councilman adjourn to October 1, 1985. ANDREA L. HOOPER, City C erk City of Lynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 15, 1985 ~//~ ~~~~ ~~~2 JOH D. BYORK, Mayor City of Lynwood it was moved by Council- Henning, and carried, to t