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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1985-10-15 - CC60 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 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 Thompson, and carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1985, and special meeting of September 26, 1985 be approved as written. PROCLAMATION Mayor Byork read a proclamation for "Alzheimer's Disease Public .Alzheimer's Awareness Month." It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded Disease by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be approved. Mayor Byork recessed Council to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:36 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m. SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public xousing Assist- hearing on the Housing Assistance Plan. Diane Oggolini, Consultant ance Plan with Daniel Cartehena ~ Associates, explained that this docu- ment fulfills a requirement of HUD for a 3-year Housing Assistance Plan which assesses the needs of the City as to *~ low and moderate income housing needs. The three year goals have been established taking into consideration the amount ;' of staff available in the City. She explained that 330 of the goals are expected to be met each year. This document. is used as a tool of monitoring the City's ability to meet its needs of other rehabilitation and new housing. The plan also addresses the needs of other categories of people in the City such as elderly and handicapped. HUD expects the City to reach its rehabilitation goals through outreach efforts. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the resolution. Mr. W. Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, questioned if this program would be .city-wideor just in sections. It was stated the program would be effective city-wide. Mr. A. Bramlett, 11635 Louise, stated this program has been effective in other cities and he is in favor of it. Community Development Director Importuna explained that the City is now working with HUD rather than through the county due to the increase in population to over 50,000. There was no further business and the public hearing was closed. After Council discussion, xES No. 85-130 RESOLUTION N0. 85-130 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 3 Yr HAP COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE A THREE YEAR HAP '' CBGG Program FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985-88, COVERING OCTOBER 1, 1985 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1988, WITH ITS ANNUAL GOAL, AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) REQUIREMENT AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Y 61. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None 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. 10, Contract Approval for Recreation Classes, and No. 11, Payment of Bills, Warrant Register dated October 15, 1985. The following action was taken: RESOLUTION N0. 85-131 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY xES No. 85-131 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ASSESSING THE COST OF ABATE- Abatement MENT AT 12102 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 12102 zB slvd N0. 6175 017-020). was presented. It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes:. Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Henning questioned Item No. 10, Contract Approval ~--, for Recreation Classes and thought department heads should be able to approve items as small as this. The City Manager suggested maintenance contracts also be approved by depart- ment heads. The City Attorney was requested to bring back an ordinance which would allow items under $500 to be administratively approved by the department heads and City Manager. After Council discussion, it was moved by Council- man Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Mayor be authorized to sign all class instructor contracts as they occur for the remainder of fiscal year 1985-86. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Henning requested Item No. 11, Payment of Bills, and questioned what were the fees for to George Gray Photo- graphy and is he a Lynwood resident. Assistant to the City Manager Fraser explained that the payment for photo processing was for the Newsletter and other public relations functions, and did not know if he was a Lynwood resident. Councilman Henning stated he felt that in the future, local photographers should be used. After Council discussion, RESOLUTION N0. 85-132 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES rro. 85-132 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ALLOWING THE Demands 10-15-~ DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Mayor Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: des: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None 62 URGENCY oRD The City Manager stated there was an additional item which was a draft urgency ordinance to impose a moratorium for 45 days on new construction in the R-2 and R-3 Zones. The purpose of this moratorium was to allow staff time to hold a study session regarding apartments in multi-family zones. The City Attorney read new language to be included in the ordinance "of multiple family residential structures." He suggested Council waive reading and introduce by title only, and approve the draft findings in Section 4. oRD No. 1259 ORDINANCE N0. 1259 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Prohibiting newCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT const. R-2 or OF ANY NEW USE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE R-2 OR R-3 ZONES R-3 Zones FOR WHICH A BUILDING PERMIT HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED, PENDING COMPLETION OF STUDY AND REPORT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION PERTAINING TO THE PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES IN THE R-2 AND R-3 ZONES, INCLUDING CONDOPdINIUM CONVERSION, AND SF,TTING FORTH FACTS CONSTITUTING SAME AS AN URGENCY ORDI- NANCE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the ordinance be adopted. NOTICES To It was announced that staff will be providing separate cuP Individ- notices to each individual that has recently obtained a uals conditional use permit to build apartments in the multi- family residential zones. The Mayor and City Manager dis- cussed having a city-wide meeting in order to receive public input on this issue. Mr. L. Sampson wanted clarification on what the public meeting would cover. It was agreed to hold the meeting in January, 1986. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byorlc Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Henning, declaring the urgency of the ordinance and approving the findings in the ordinance. Councilman Henning announced that he was appealing any conditional use permit the Planning Commission had approved for apartments. The City Attorney stated the moratorium will operate when the building permit is taken out. The ordinance will not stop Planning Department review and consideration at the staff level, or Planning Commission review. Director Tmportuna thought the Planning Commission should only review applica- tions which require a zone change. The City Manager suggested the Planning Commission could approve or deny the conditional use permit with ultimate approval by the City Council. The Mayor asked for a roll call. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: None CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork c. Morris Councilman Morris requested that the ordinance for second Re 2nd Read reading regarding amending the Lynwood Municipal Code by ord re off- providing city wide regulations of establishments selling site Selling alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption be returned to Alcoholic the Planning Commission for reconsideration of certain portions Beverages of the ordinance, such as distance between establishments that sell liquor, and whether mini-markets should be allowed. Councilman Henning thought some of the mini-market service stations look very attractive. The City Manager suggested 63 Council hold a workshop to outline those items they wish the Planning Commission to review. He thought the sugges- tions should be specific. Mayor Byork stated he felt staff understood Council's directions. It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Thompson to return the item back to the Planning Commission for further study and review. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None The City Clerk stated nominations were open for the one (1) vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Henning nominated Josie Wiseman; Mayor Byork nominated Eloise Evans. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Byork, and carried, that the nominations be closed. Appoint- ment will be made at the regular meeting of November 5, 1985. VACANCY P & R COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman CHAR SOLICITI- Rowe, and carried, to approve. the charitable solicitation TATION ST. EMS request from St. Emydius October 18 to November 4, 1985. Dlus cxuRCx The City Clerk stated there was an additional item from Truevien Bap- Truevine Missionary Baptist Church. Tt was moved by tist church Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, to approve the charitable solicitation from Truevine Missionary Church for a Bike-a-thon on October 17, 1985. Councilman Henning abstained. The City Manager requested a closed session be held after Council Public and Oral Communications. After Council discussion on Item No. 16, Recruitment, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, to direct open recruitment for the Community Development Director vacancy. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None Morris, Thompson, Byork Henning, Rowe The City. Attorney stated that it requires a 4/5th vote to pass, and explained that outside recruitment refers to recruitment outside of current City employees, and not to outside of the City of Lynwood. The motion failed. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Henning wished to state again that he wished to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to develop apartments on Louise Avenue. The Mayor acknowledged his request. He also questioned the audit report deficiency items such as the purchasing system and fixed assets records. The City Manager explained that the new accounting person will handle those items, and further explained that improvements have been made in the audit report every year since he has .been City Manager. C. Henning Appeal re Apts on Louise Av Councilman Thompson noted that the purpose of the audit is to point out areas the City needs to look at and is never expected to be 1000 perfect. 64 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS L. Sampson Mr. L. Sampson, 12106 Second Avenue, suggested that the Zoning City Council meet with the Planning Commission to discuss Designations the zoning designations for the City. He was concerned with P-1 and CB-1 properties where homes may burn down and could not be rebuilt without zone changes. z. Honorof Ms. I. Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, wanted to thank Council Alzheimer for adopting the proclamation for Alzheimer's Disease Disease and stated all aluminum products are conducive to the disease. L. Epperly Mr.L. Epperly, 11332 Louise, thought the Planning Commission Re Environ- had made decisions on certain issues that come before them. mental Reports Also he wondered why it is not required that answers be received on environmental impact reports. He asked how it can be determined there is no environmental impact when they have not received answers back from the school district, Sheriff's Department and other agencies. H. Rohr Mr. H. Rohr, 11265 Louise, referred to 11361 and 11363 Louise Louise Apts and stated he did not like the way the approval of the apart- ments was handled. He stated the alley shown on the map was a dedicated street. A. Bramlett Mr. A. Bramlett, 11265 Louise, wanted to know what happens Louise Apts when an item is appealed. He was informed that after public notice, another public hearing would be held by the City Council. He felt the Planning Commission should be concerned when there are 227 signatures against a project, and that staff should be more careful when preparing environmental impact studies. He further wondered why expanding the 300 feet notification process had not been discussed. c. Henning Councilman Henning felt that if the people do not want Apts apartments in their residential area, and the Planning Commission approves them anyway, the commissioners are not doing the i r j ob . c.Beales Mr. C. Beales, 11353 Duncan, asked if the move-ons are Move-ons included in the moratorium. The City Attorney explained that they have a vested right to go forward if they have already obtained a building permit. The City Manager noted that the move-on currently giving the City problems, has been given a 30-day notice to proceed with construction and so far they have been fined $1,800. If they do not proceed, they will be fined again. The Mayor recessed Council for a closed session at 9:15 p.m. for personnel matters and litigation in the school district EIR. Council reconvened at 9:35 p.m. The City Attorney stated Council met in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and litigation items. The following action was taken: It was moved by Mayor Byork, seconded by Councilman Henning, to authorize staff to pursue settlement of the Luna Z"porker's Compensation claim. Motion was carried unanimously. There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Henning, and carried, to adjourn to November 5, 1985. APPROVED NOVEMBER 19, 1985 Ci~Ey of Lynwood