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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18. 1986
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 Henning in the chair.
Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells and Henning
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney
Yeager.
It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson
Wells, and carried to approve the following minutes as written:
Regular Meeting December 17, 1985
Adjourned Regular Meeting December 30, 1985
Regular Meeting January 7, 1986
Special Meeting January 10, 1986
Adjourned Regular Meeting January 13, 1986
Adjourned Regular Meeting January 15, 1986
The Mayor stated Rev. Stewart would address the Council.
Rev. Stewart stated he was concerned regarding the use of
Bateman Hall by his church. He received regulations from
Director of Recreation and Parks Mattoon pertaining to use
of Bateman Hall by "churches and secular organizations."
Rev. Stewart stated he had been led to believe by the Council
that they would be able to use the facilities until July.
Stated Rev. Corbin, President of the Ministerial Association,
had sent a letter in his behalf. He noted that there were
other secular organizations such as senior citizens and singles
clubs meeting at Bateman Hall. He asked for an extension
until July 30, 1986. The Mayor stated that he too had been
mislead because when Rev. Stewart asked him, he did not know
there were regulations regarding use of Bateman Hall by
churches. Rev. Stewart stated the school district did not
have enough parking, and the Seventh Day Adventists did not
have anything available.
The :City Manager and Director Mattoon indicated that the
wording of the regulations actually refers to "churches and
nonsecular." The City Manager explained that one reason
they cannot allow the use of Bateman Hall is because it costs
$140,000 per year to maintain.
Councilperson Morris disagreed with Rev. Stewart's statement
that Council is against churches. He recommended the Pastor
meet with staff and work something out. Councilperson Byork
suggested they meet in the basement of their new church.
Councilperson Wells thought the Seventh Day Adventist School
and other elementary schools were available. Councilperson
Thompson agreed that the church should discuss the issue
with staff. Councilperson Byork thaught Rev. Stewart should
come back when his current agreement expires in March and
ask for an extension at that time'. After Council discussion,
it was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Mayor Hen-
ning, that an extension be granted to July 31, 1986, and the
contract for payment of the facility be negotiated with staff.
Councilperson Thompson thought the actual cost to maintain
the facility be determined and charge accordingly. After
further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded
by Councilperson Morris, that the motion be amended to allow
the extension to July 31, 1986, without renegotiation of
terms.
Rev . Stewart
Use of Batemar.
Hall for churc
services
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ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells,
Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Henning recessed Council for five minutes.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Henning read a proclamation for Circus Vargas
Circus Vargas and presented it to Mr. Brian Graham from Circus Vargas.
Council recessed to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
meeting at 8:18 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:21 p.m.
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.
Staff stated that Item No. 12, Public Works Yard security,
the action would be only to adopt the resolution and award
a purchase order contract to Sonitrol of Long Beach, Inc.,
for $2,000.
Staff stated that on Item No. 13, Tree Maintenance Project
(FY 1985-86), item was being withdrawn for more informa-
tion.
Mayor Henning requested Item No. 10, Annual Review and
Report on the General Plan. The following action was
taken:
RES No. 86-13 RESOLUTION N0. 86-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Agmt Security COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CITY'S AGREE-
Pac Bank -Rehab MENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK FOR ITS RESIDENTIAL
Loan Program REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM." was presented.
RES N0. 86-14 RESOLUTION N0. 86-14 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Revising Rehab COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REVISING THE CITY'S RE-
regulations HABILITATION REGULATIONS PROGRAM MANUAL FOR THE RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAMS." was presented.
RES N0. 86-15 RESOLUTION N0. 86-15 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approp Security COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIA-
Patrol Public TION OF THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,800) FOR
Works Yard THE INSTALLATION OF THE LEASE OF A SECURITY SY STEM FOR
THE GARAGE BUILDING, AND PATROL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD."
was presented.
AWARD P/0 City Council award a purchase order contract to Sonitrol
Sonitrol of Long Beach, Inc., for $2,000.
Agenda Item No. 13 was withdrawn.
1st Reading An ordinance entitled:
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
and 1134 WHICH GRANTED
TELEVISION FRANCHISE."
and authorize Mayor to
agreement and acceptan
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1253, 1149
AND ESTABLISHED TERMS FOR A CABLE
was presented for first reading,
sign the third revised franchise
:.e of terms and conditions.
RES No. 86-16 RESOLUTION N0. 86-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands 2-18-86 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS AND AUTHORIZING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was
presented.
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It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Council-
person Thompson, that the foregoing resolutions be adopted,
the purchase order and agreement be approved, and waive
reading and introduce ordinance for first reading.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Henning requested Item No. 10, Annual Review and
Report on General Plan be explained. Acting Director of
Community Development Mas stated the report covered the
activities of the previous year and was approved by the
Planning Commission on February 11, 1986. He stated the
General Plan is mandated by law to be updated every five
years. The traffic and circulation element is obsolete
due to the Century Freeway. The City Manager stated the
last major revision was to the housing element. Director
Mas explained the General Plan had been amended on an as-
needed basis. The Mayor questioned the revision of the
entire General Plan; he thought it was overdue. After
discussion, it was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by
Councilperson Thompson, that the City Council review and
file the annual report on the Lynwood General Plan.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
ORDINANCE N0. 1273 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CTTY ORD N0. 1273
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE Site Plan Revi~
OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE, PERTAINING TO SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) ZONE."
was presented.
It was moved by Councilperson Thompson, seconded by Council-
person Morris, that the ordinance be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
yes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk described the history of the vendor's ordinance xistory of
indicating that certain vendors could not obtain the insurance Vendor's
required, and are therefore requesting refunds on their ordinance
business licenses. The vendors were advised to have a copy
of their health certificate, business license and insurance
in their vehicles. Councilperson Thompson suggested the
license and sticker be returned before a refund is made.
The City Attorney stated they should be charged 2/12th of
the normal amount for time used, or if they do not come in
for their refund, more would be charged. After discussion,
it was moved by Councilperson Thompson, seconded by Council-
person Byork, that the vendors be given a prorated refund
and that the stickers be removed.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
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J. WISEMAN appt The City Clerk announced that nominations were open for
HCDA Board the one vacancy on the Housing and Community Development
Advisory Board. Councilperson Wells nominated Josie
Wiseman at the last regular Council meeting, and at that
time,nominations were continued. It was moved by Mayor
Henning, seconded by Councilperson Wells, and carried,
to close nominations. It was moved by Councilperson Wells,
seconded by Mayor Henning to cast a unanimous vote for
Josie Wiseman.
M. MADDEN appt The City Clerk announced that nominations were open for
Community Affairs the one vacancy on the Community Affairs Commission.
commission This item was also held over from the last regular Council
meeting. Councilperson Byork nominated Marion Madden.
Councilperson Wells nominated Alice Wi11s. It was moved
by Councilperson Thompson, seconded by Councilperson
Morris to close nominations. The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote.
Councilperson Byork Marion Madden
Councilperson Morris Marion Madden
Councilperson Thompson Marion Madden
Councilperson Wells Alice Wills
Mayor Henning Alice Wills
Marion Madden was appointed to the one vacancy on the
Community Affairs Commission.
Salvation Army It was moved by Councilperson Thompson, seconded by
Walk-A-Thou Councilperson Byork, and carried, to approve the
May 3, 1986 special permit request from the Salvation Army Walk-A-Thon
on May 3, 1986.
Council recessed to closed session at 8:45 p.m. The
City Attorney stated there would be a closed session for
the Council and Redevelopment Agency regarding LRA vs.
Phillips, City personnel matters, and one litigation
item to discuss settlement on the Gaines case.
Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
The City Attorney stated Council and the Agency met in
a closed session pursuant to Government Code 54959 and
54957.
Settlement Acting as the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, gave staff
City vs Phillips settlement authority in the case of the Lynwood Redevelop-
ment Agency vs. Phillips.
Gaines vs city Acting as Council, it was moved by Councilperson Byork,
seconded by Councilperson Thompson to approve settlement
in the case of Gaines vs. City of Lynwood in the amount
of $526.33.
Leave of Absence Acting as Council, the Council granted one-month leave
Angela Hawes of absence to Angela Hawes.
VICENTE MAS It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by Councilperson """"~
appointed Wells and carried by a unanimous vote, out of the review
Dir of Comm panel that had been considered in this competitive process,
Development the position of Director of Community Development was
jointly awarded by the Council and Manager to Mr. Vicente
Mas .
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Congratulations Councilperson Wells congratulated Mr. Mas on his new
v. Mas appointment.
Flooding Councilperson Byork reported that he had approached the
problems Board of Supervisors regarding flooding problems in the
City. They checked the flood maps, and stated that when
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the Long Beach Freeway is moved, they will be able to do
the engineering to take care of the problem.
Councilperson Morris congratulated Mr. Mas on his new appoint- Congratul
ment and felt he will be a great asset to the City. tions v. Ma
Mayor Henning congratulated Mr. Mas on his new position.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
I
The City Attorney introduced a resolution and the facts and
findings regarding Vaz and Lane, Inc. After Council discus-
sion,
RESOLUTION N0. 86-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PERTAINING TO VAZ ~ LANE,
INC. dba LITTLE ANNIE WANNIE'S APPEAL." was presented.
It was moved by Councilperson Thompson, seconded by
Councilperson Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
RES No. 86-1
Vaz & Lane
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Manager stated the Lynwood Sheriff's Department is
requesting the City's participation in obtaining a grant
for a Traffic Safety Program that must be processed through
the City. It will assist in the monitoring of traffic
violations, and will supply additional hardware and software
for the safety programs. Staff needs permission to allow
the processing of the funds through our Accounting Depart-
ment.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilperson
Morris, seconded by Councilperson Wells, that Council accept
the Traffic Safety Project and grant permission to process
the funds through the Accounting Department.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Manager stated that the Young People of Lynwood
occupy a building owned by Western Gear Foundation, and a
portion of the property is being underutilized; therefore,
they are requesting the City demolish the building for
them. After Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor
Henning, seconded by Councilperson Byork, to use City funds
to demolish the building.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
""~" Absent: None
Sheriff's
request re
grant
Demolish
Building
The City Manager indicated that for the yearly fund raising St. Francis
function for St. Francis Medical Center, it has been requested Fund
that the City buy a full-page advertisement in the amount of Raising
$400. After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilperson
Byork, seconded by Councilperson Morris, that the request be
granted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
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STAFF RETREAT The City Manager stated regarding the staff retreat,
cost of $3,500, some details have changed and will
report back to Council After Council discussion, it
was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Council-
person Thompson, to approve the staff retreat in the
sum of $3,500.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells,
Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Clean up Area Councilperson Byork thought something should be done about
the conditions across from Zody's at the northwest corner
of Atlantic and Cornish. Mr. Gomez suggested having
the Young People of Lynwood clean the area two days
each week rather than just one.
Public Works Director Wang was asked about the trash can
project, and he informed Council that the contractor is
being investigated by the Internal Revenue Service. Staff
is waiting to see what they are going to do, and if they
do not deliver within 30 days, the contract will have to
be canceled.
Council recessed to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at
9:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:32 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. H. Rohr Mr. H. Rohr, 11349 Louise, spoke regarding the flooding
problem. Wished to know if someone could manually open
the gates to the river. Director Wang stated that the
Flood Control handles these problems, but he will check
into it. Mayor Henning requested he also be given the
name of the person to contact in case of an emergency.
M. Hampson Ms. M. Hampson, 3335 Louise, questioned the shopping
center; also buses not having enough seating room.
A. Bramlett Mr. A. Bramlett, 11365 Louise, asked why the General Plan
was not revised. The City Manager explained that the
requirement is to review the General Plan and revise
as necessary. Director Mas informed him that he may
discuss this matter with the Community Development De-
partment. In response to Mr. Bramlett, the City Manager
stated copies of the code were available in the City
Clerk's office, City Manager's office and County Library.
Mr.Bramlett asked about the suggestion that one-and-a-half
-dimes more policemen are needed due to the current pop-
ulation of 51,000 people. Councilperson Morris stated
that nothing definite has been decided at the present time.
Also, he wondered how the impact reports can always be
considered negative.
Director Mas responded that an environmental analysis "~~"`
is performed by his department on each project, and a new
format has been developed to obtain better responses
from the school district. A Site-Plan Review Committee
consisting of members from all City Departments all
participate.
Mr. Bramlett stated he understood the City is going to
have paramedics and was voted down twice. Mayor Henning
responded that the City now has a contract with Adams
Ambulance for paramedic services at no cost to the City.
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Mr. R. Downs, 3929 Carlin, stated he objected to the $3,500 R. Downs
being spent for a staff retreat with taxpayers money. Also Staff Retrea
questioned to what Rules of Order does the Council work under.
The City Attorney stated that Council uses Robert's Rules of
Order and other procedures that have been developed over the
years. Mr. Downs also stated that at another meeting a
contractor had been allowed to speak during a closed meeting,
and now he was not. The City Attorney referred him to the
due process clause.
Mr. C. Glenn, 3533 Carlin, was concerned with the rock houses C. Glenn
in the City. He stated the house next door at 3527 Carlin Rock houses
was transacting business and questioned if they had a license.
He stated. he would sign an affidavit, and planning to tape
what is going on to show the City. Stated repairs are needed
between Bullis and Long Beach Boulevard. Asked what funds
would be used to demolish the Young People of Lynwood building.
The City Manager referred to AB 1693.
Mr. C. Beales, 11358 Duncan, asked if there will be a public C.' Beales
hearing on the General Plan revision. Also wanted to know Apartments
if anything could be done to slow down the influx of apart-
ments since more residentials applications are being submitted
than commercial applications.
The City Attorney explained that when when General Plan revisions
come to City Council, public hearings are held which are always
published in the newspaper.
There was no further business, and it was moved by Council-
person Byork, seconded by Councilperson Morris, and carried,
to adjourn to February 20, 1986.
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ANDREA L. HO P R, City C er
City of Lynwood
APPROVED APRIL 1, 1986
R BE H N N Mayo
City of Lynwood