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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 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, Wells, Henning answered the roll
call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez, City Attorney Dave McEwen.
It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson Approve
Wells, and carried that the minutes of the following meetings Minutes
be approved as written.
Regular Meeting - October 7, 1986
Special Meeting - October 13, 1986
Mayor Henning and Council Members presented Senator Ralph Dills Ralph
a plaque on behalf of the City of Lynwood. Senator Dills thanked Dills
Mayor Henning and Council for the plaque and stated information Plaque
would be forth coming in regards to the new high school.
Mayor Henning presented a Commendation to Virginia Robbins in Commend.
appreciation for the hours of service as a planning Commissioner Virginia
for the City of Lynwood. Robbins
Resolution No. 86-110 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. No.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING RESIDENTS TO VOTE AGAINST 86-110
PROPOSITION 61 ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 1986 BALLOT", was presented.
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
,,._, Byork, that the foregoing presentations be approved and the
resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
A~'E~MEMBERS BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Bette Hatcher, Southern California Edison Company representative, Commend
presented Council with a Commendation from the Edison Company, from
5CE
Council recessed to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:35 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:48 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.
Councilperson Byork inquired about Item No. 19, Traffic Enforce- Traffic
ment Computer System and questioned if this was an on-going Enforce
training program. Assistant to the City Manager, Fraser, stated Compute
.-.. the company would train all employees at one time. System
Councilperson Wells inquired about Item No. 11, Street Improve- "Street
'~ ments Projects (SB-300) FY 1986-87 and questioned if 1) Norton Improve
Avenue from Santa Fe Avenue to Drury Land, 2) Los Flores Boulevard Prject
from Atlantic Avenue to 400 feet north of Elmwood, 4) Alley west
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Street of Atlantic Avenue from Century Boulevard and Sanborn Avenue and
Improve- 5) Alley north of Century Boulevard from the first alley west
ment of Atlantic Avenue to Harris Avenue are to be completed first.
Project Staff replied "YES" and Virginia Avenue from Santa Fe and Peach
Street will be re-evaluated later due to extensive damage to
curb and gutters and will be completed in the near future.
Mayor Henning requested Item No. 16, Destruction of Records.
The following action was taken:
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-127 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ---
86-127 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING IT'S INTENTION TO
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AS TO WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING
MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY", was presented,
Permit City Council approved the issuance of a permit to geophysical
to services, Inc., for the purpose of conducting a geophysical
Geophys- survey in the city contingent on the City Attorney's recommen-
ical dations, 1) submittal of insurance, bonds and certificates prior
Services to the permit issuance, was presented.
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-128 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
86-128 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE FOLLOWING FUND
TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(SB-300) FY 1986-87", was presented.
Tree City Council approved the specifications for the Tree Maintenance
Maint. Project and authorize advertising for bids, was presented.
Purchase City Council authorized staff to obtain informal bids for the
Trucks purchase of two compact pick-up trucks, was presented.
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-129 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
86-129 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS, APPROVING "'""
THE EXECUTION OF THE SALES AGREEMENT: AND AUTHORIZING A DOWN
PAYMENT OF $3,330 FOR DESIGNATED SURPLUS PROPERTIES AND PAYMENT
OF THE REMAINING BALANCE OF $29,970 WHEN DUE", was presented.
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-130 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
86-130 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 86-87
BUDGET AND AN APPROPRTATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS", was presented.
Student That Council authorize staff to organize a student government
Govern. day along as outlined and utilize funds in the community pro-
Day motion budget, was presented.
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-132 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
86-132 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS AND
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE FY 1986-87 BUDGET IN ORDER TO
IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY CRIME RESISTANCE PROGRAM", was presented..
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-133 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
86-133 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FY 86-87 BUDGET AND ADDING
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO THE APPROVED CAPITAL OUTLAY LIST, AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
PROCEDURES AND AWARD THE BID FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM TO CODE 4
SYSTEMS DESIGNS", was presented.
Res. No. Resolution No. 86-134 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
86-134 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 1986/87 COMMUNITY PROMOTION BUDGET", was presented.
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Resolution No. 86-135 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ALLOWING THE DEMAND AND No.
ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR", was presented. 86-135
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Byork, that the foregoing items be approved and the resolutions
be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYE- MEMBERS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
Mayor Henning requested Item No. 16, Destruction of Records and Dest.
questioned if this included payroll records and time sheets. of
Acting Accounting Manager Dahl stated only the duplicate payroll Record
records.
After Council discussion:
Resolution No. 86-131 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS", No.
was presented. 86-131
It was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Mayor Henning,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYE MEMBERS BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Ordinance No. 1280 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ord.
''~~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED "REPORT OF No.
REAL PROPERTY RECORDS" TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND DELETING 1280
CHAPTER 27 1/2, SECTIONS 27 1/2-46, 27 1/2-47, 1/2-48 THEREFROM",
was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson
Morris, that the Ordinance be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Hooper explained Marco A. Contreras, retail sales of Car
Mobile Electronics has requested a special permit to hold a car Sterec
stereo competition. Mark Jenning, legal counsel for Marco Compe-
Contreras stated he has organized the competition and explained tition
how the competition works. Stated he would adhere to all council Mobile
rules and regulations. After council discussion: It was moved Elect.
by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson Morris, to
approve the special permit to Mr. Contreras for a car stereo
competition.
.•-~ ROLL CALL
AYES: MEMBERS
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
City Clerk Hooper stated appointment is in order for the three Vacancy
vacancies on the traffic and parking commission. Nominated were Traffic
Victoria Simpson,. Darrell Gilbert, Lowell Smith, Ronald Wright. ~ Park.
Comm.
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ROLL CALL OF COUNCILPERSONS:
COUNCILPERSON BYORK, GILBERT, SMITH, WRIGHT
COUNCILPERSON MORRIS, GILBERT, SMITH, WRIGHT
COUNCILPERSON WELLS, SIMPSON, SMITH, WRIGHT
MAYOR HENNING, SIMPSON, SMITH, WRIGHT
L. Smith Lowell Smith and Ronald Wright were appointed to the traffic
~, Ron and parking commission. There is still one vacancy on the
Wright traffic and parking commission. Appointment at the next regular
Park. .council meeting.
Comm.
Lee City Clerk announced nominations are open for the one vacancy
Sampson on the Planning Commission. Councilperson Byork, nominated
Plann. David Willis and Councilperson Wells nominated Lee Sampson.
It was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Mayor Henning,
Comm. and carried, to closed nominations.
Appointment at the next regular council meeting.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Res. City Manager Gomez stated council has adopted Resolution No. 86-118
No. in regards to fund transfers and appropriations f_or various capital
86-118 improvements projects and it was reported unappropriated fund
balance, Proposition A fund it needs corrected to read delete
"Proposition A Fund" and add gas tax 2107 fund.
After Council discussion:
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Byork, to approve the deletion and add new wording.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Res. Resolution No. 86-136 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND
86-136 GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULES TO INCLUDE THE REVISED
POSITIONS OF BUILDING INSPECTOR AND SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR",
was presented.
It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by Councilperson Morris,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
1~YES: MEMBERS BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Manager Gomez requested a closed session after the council
and public oral communications.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Mayor Henning stated he had an item which concerns him in regards
Handy to Mr. Handy, a firefighter in Huston, Texas, who applied for
Fire a job as a firefighter in this community. He placed Number 26
Dept. on the list, and this list was cut off at Number 25. Mr Handy
believes he has been discriminated against, and I feel so too,
because we do not have any blacks on our fire department.
(NOTE: Verbatum of orals on file in the City Clerk's office).
Mr. Handy presented a copy of his fire department training and
emergency medical training.
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Councilperson Morris stated with respect to Mr. Handy and his Mr. Handy
abilities and capabilities, the city does have proper process Fire Dept.
and proper procedures for persons seeking employment in our city.
It is my opinion that Mr. Handy's appearance should be before
the Personnel Commission, Personnel Board and not before council.
Mayor Henning stated Mr. Handy is here because I asked him to
come because I felt that the city had a problem and a problem
which we need to deal with as a City Council if we find out that
we have a problem of such magnitude that it is discriminating
against any of our citizens in this community, we have the
responsibility of coming forward as a City Council and as of
the elected body to insure this doesn't happen throughout our
community. He feels council should review our fire department
totally to see why we have this type of thing going on, and I
think that we should use some outside consultants if necessary.
City Attorney Dave McEwen stated council is getting into an
area involving personal qualifications that might be more
appropriately discussed in closed session. Mr. Handy can attend
the closed session, but I think that there are some areas in
that beyond the single case that we are talking now it could
have far reaching ramifications legally for the city, and there
are some procedural things that are dealing with the overall
process that could in fact lead to fairly substantial liability
or exposure to liability that I think should not be discussed
publicly.
After further council discussion......(Verbatum on file in
City Clerk's office).
It was moved by Mayor Henning, seconded by Councilperson Wells,
to hire Mr. Handy on .our Lynwood Fire Department.
ROLL CALL:
CO~NCILPERS4~- BYORI~ -' ABSTAIN
.-~ ~OUI~CILPERSON MORRIS- ABSTAIN:~~
COUNCILPERSON WELLS - YES
MAYOR HENNING ~ - YES
City Clerk stated there were two abstentions and two yes votes.
Motion fails.
Councilperson Byork stated Mr. Handy should appear before the
Personnel Commission.
Councilperson Morris stated at the last council meeting there
was a motion passed to investigate this matter. Mayor Henning
stated the motion put a hiring freeze on the fire department.
Councilperson Morris stated an investigation was also asked for
Councilperson Wells stated is anyone following through with the
investigation. City Manager Gomez stated yes, the staff is
working on this matter. Councilperson Wells stated she feels
a third party should investigate the situation.
Felicia Essex, a personal friend of Mr. Handy's stated she was
hearing two different sides and wanted clarification.
City Manager Gomez stated staff is comparing the grades to see
,._.. how they were graded and that information will be given to
council for further direction.
After further council discussion:
Invest.
Hiring
Policy
Fire
Dept .
It was moved by Councilperson Wells, seconded by Mayor Henning,
to have a third party come in to investigate the procedures for
the screening for the fire department.
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After further council discussion:
Hiring City Attorney McEwen clarified the motion as follows: For
Policy staff to seek statements of qualifications from third party
Fire consultants independent outside of city and to bring a recommen-
Dept. dation or a list of those consultants with their qualifications
to council at the next meeting at which time council will select
the consultant and that the review of the recruiting process
that is used by the City of Lynwood, specifically the fire
department.
Maker of motion, Maker of the second agreed with the City
Attorney.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, HENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Cal Councilperson Wells inquired if any work had been received from
Trans Gal Trans in regards to cleaning the freeway corridor. City
clean.... Manager Gomez stated he had been in contact with Cal Trans but
freeway nothing has been done so far. Stated she would like to develop
corridor some kind of critique for hanging banners across the street,
proporities to city, Chamber of Commerce and some non-profit
organizations. Councilperson Morris stated the city has an
ordinance and perhaps staff could review and suggest changes.
Staff was instructed to give each Councilperson a copy of the
ordinance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Hiring Norm Ortner, 2435 S. Reservoir, Pomona, Lynwood Firefighter,
Policy stated he was here representing the Board of Directors of
Fire the Fire Fighters Association and that the group is not against
Dept. an investigation of the allegations of discrimination. Also
there are and were three preparation classes that were open
to all candidates for the written test that were offered free
of charge and all the material contained in the written test
was covered extensively. Also the interview board did consist
of two fire department captains, one being black and one being
white which I feel reflects an interest in having a represen-
tation of minorities as far as an interview goes. (A Verbatum
in on file).
Juan Gonzales, 3911 Cortland, invited the Mayor and Councilpersons
to a "Lynwood Get Together" October 25, 1986, 1:00 to 5:00
at 4314 Lavania.
Fire Khay Salahuddin, 4307 Lugo states she is an employee of the
Dept. Lynwood Fire Department and there is a process of three different
Test events, a written, an oral and an agility test, and would be
interested in what the scores were on the other two parts of
that examination. Stated Lynwood has had black firefighters who
have left due to more benefits in the larger cities than in
Lynwood. Questioned the Mayor in regards to his employment for
the Department of Unemployment and why more applications of
young black men did not come out of his department. Questioned
if the city is hiring consultants to study the hiring process
perhaps the complete hiring process for the city could be reviewed.
Trash Joe Smith, 12731 Waldorf, questioned if something could be done
Haulers in regards to the trash haulers misuse of citizens trash cans.
Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, stated
were responsible for cleaning up
he had concerns about the stereo
passed and about the banners, yo
to this matter and I really feel
changing ordinance.
he wished to thank those who
Long Beach and Palm. Stated
special permit which council
u have an ordinance which speaks
uncomfortable when council keeps
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Hiring Lee Sampson, 12106 2nd Avenue, stated he had concerns about the
Practic.discrimination in the hiring practices and the present personnel
Fire person, if she is qualified to do the job and will personally
Dept. get involved in the investigation of discrimination and recruiting
process in the City of Lynwood.
Craig Ibnez, 4208 Stevely, Lakewood, stated he is a Lynwood
Firefighter and presently President of the Lynwood Firefighters
Association, and feels the city did not discriminate. The
Lynwood Fire Department has a female and not many fire depart-
„ ments hire females. Our Fire Department wants the best fire-
: ~ fighters that the city can get.
William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, stated he has lived in
Racial Lynwood for 38 years and is hurt when the Mayor, this evening,
Issues referred to the whites as low class. It bothers me to hear
these kinds of discussions. We should have the evidence before
making any decisions and having these kinds of discussions,
instead of racial discussions.
Ron Wright, 11634 Virginia, stated he did not like what is going
on here, especially with the white and black issue. Mayor
Henning is getting awfully racial when he lets the black people
talk and when I asked to talk, I'm white, I was told No. Isn't
that being racial?
Council recessed to closed session at 9:35 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
City Attorney McEwen stated council met in closed session to
discuss personnel matters. The following action was taken:
Hiring
Practice
Fire
Dept.
Racial
Issues
Authority to grant extension of a leave of absence with respect Harris
to Mr. James Jones and council authorized negotiation settle- vs.
ment offer of the case in the name of Erma Harris. City
No further business:
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Byork and carried, to adjourn to November 4, 1986.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City ler
City of Lynwood
APPROV J uary 6, 1987
ROBERT HENNING, or
City of Lynwood