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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1987
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 Richards in the chair.
Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Henning, Wells and Richards answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez, and City Attorney Yeager.
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Byork that the minutes of the following meetings be approved
with corrections:
Regular
Regular
Special
Regular
Adjourned Regular
Regular
Adjourned Regular
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
October 21, 1986
November 4, 1986
November 6, 1986
November 18, 1986
November 24, 1986
December 2, 1986
December 8,.1986
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons .Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Clerk Hooper stated the agenda was posted in the manner Agenda
prescrl~aed by the Brown Aet. After discussion of posting agenda, posting
~.,.,, it was moved by Councilperson Henning, seconded by Councilperson
Morris to post agenda in the two fire stations and City Council
Chamber lobby.
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ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Henning, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilperson Henning requested after Council reconvened from
the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Lynwood Information, Inc.
meeting and before consent calendar there could be a time for
public orals regarding Council items. After Council discussion,
it was moved by Councilperson Henning, seconded by Councilperson
Wells for staff to bring back a procedure in regards to this
matter.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Byork to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Lynwood
Information, Inc.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Mayor Richards stated there were no public hearings.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted
upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the
agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items
prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request
specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
Councilperson Morris requested Item #9, Rate Increase and Contract
Agreement request by Western Waste Industries.
Councilperson Henning requested Item #10, Amendment to Consulting
Engineering Agreement for the Water System Modification Project,
Item #11 Slurry Seal Project - Various Streets (FY 1986-87)
Project No. 5-5077, and Item #12 Commercial Rehabilitation Rebates.
Councilperson Byork requested Item #15 Firefighter Recruitment
Analysis.
Mayor Richards requested Item #13 Appropriation of Funds for
Cal Trans Excess Property Acquisition, and Item #14 Award of
Bid - Athletic Uniform for Sheriff's Athletic League.
After Council discussion the following action was taken:
Res. No. Resolution No. 87-3 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
87-3 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ALLOWING THE DEMAND AND
ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR", was presented.
It was moved by Councilperson Henning, seconded by Councilperson
Byork that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Henning, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Western Mayor Richards read a resolution concerning Western Waste rate
Waste increase and contract amendment. Bill goodike of Western Waste
Contract made a presentation in regards to rate increase and contract
agreement.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded
by Councilperson Morris to introduce resolution and adopt with
corrections.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Noes: Councilpersons
Absent: None
Morris, Richards
Byork, Henning, Wells
Motion failed.
Western After further discussion, it was moved by Councilperson Henning,
Waste seconded by Councilperson Morris to bring back the rate increase
Agree- and contract agreement request by Western Waste Industries at a
ment special meeting Monday, January 12, 1987 at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bid Councilperson Henning requested Item #10 - Amendment to consulting
Process engineering agreement for the water system modification project
and stated he wanted an explanation as to why after Council
approves a contract the consultants request additional money.
It should be included in the original bid if not rebid the project.
City Attorney Yeager explained the bid process and contract.
After Council discussion, Councilperson Wells called for the
question. Mayor Richards stated that question has been called
for to adopt staff recommendation.
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JOINT SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1986
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The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a joint meeting
with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road on the above date at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Richards in the chair.
Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Henning, Wells, Richards answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney Yeager.
The City Attorney stated that the Review and Acceptance of the LRA
Annual Report of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency including an Annual
audit of funds as well as the State Controller's Report is both report
a City Council item and a Redevelopment Item and should show
technically that it is the first item accepted. The only action
required is that it be reviewed and accepted so that staff may
forward it to the State Controller.
Councilperson Byork moved, seconded by Councilperson Morris that
the motion be accepted as both Agency and Council.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Members Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney Yeager stated that the next item is briefing of the srown
Brown Act Amendments. (Briefing of Brown Act Amendment by City Act
Attorney in City Clerk's office). Brief.
Councilperson Morris moved, seconded by Councilperson Wells that
recommendation of the Brown Act including declaration of time and
place for City Clerk, be approved.
Mayor Richards stated that question has been called for and
requested roll call.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Members Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
There was no further business.
Councilperson Henning, moved, seconded by Councilperson Morris to
adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting to be held Tuesday,
January 6, 1987.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Members Byork, Henning,
Noes: None
Absent: None
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M~;rris, Wells, Richards
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City~Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED ruary 3, 1987
UL RICHARD Mayor
City of Lynwood
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ROLL CALL:
yes: Gvunci.lpersons Morris, Richards
Noes: Councilpersons Byork, Wells, Henning
Absent: None
Motion failed. Mayor Richards moved a substitute motion,- seconded
by Councilperson Henning to bring back to next meeting January 12,
1987 for further discussion.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes:- Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, We11s, Richards.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 87-1 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE FOLLOWING FUND TRANSFERS No.
AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - VARIOUS STREETS, 87-1
FY 1986-87", was presented.
It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Mayor Richards
to adopt the resolution.
Councilperson Henning requested Item No. 11 - Slurry Seal Project
Various Streets (FY 1986-87), Project No. 5-5077 and inquired
about the additional funds needed. Director of Public Works,
Joe Wang explained the request.
After Council discussion:
Roll call on motion:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION REGULATIONS
~''"' MANUAL TO MODIFY PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMERCIAL
REHABILITATION REBATE PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD", was presented.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilperson Byork,
seconded by Councilperson Morris to adopt the resolution.
After further Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor Richards,
seconded by Councilperson Henning to amend the motion to hold a
special meeting (workshop) on January Zl, 1987 at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Richards requested Item No. 13 - Appropriation of Funds
for Cal Trans Excess Property Acquisition for explanation.
Assistant City Manager, Don Fraser explained.
After Council discussion:
Resolution No. 87-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. Nc
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE FY 86-87 87-2
BUDGET IN ORDER TO REFLECT THE PURCHASE OF EXCESS CAL TRANS
PROPERTY FOR PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT", was presented.
~ It was moved by Councilperson Byork, seconded by Councilperson
Wells to adopt the resolution.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilperson Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was recommended that City Council accept the informal bids Sheriff'
of Conlin Bros. Sporting Goods in the amount of $7,283.76 and Athletic
W. A. Goodman and Son Sporting Goods in the amount of $9,528.54 Leaser
for the purchase of athletic uniforms for the Sheriff's Athletic Equip.
Bids
League.
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Accept It was moved by Councilperson Henning, seconded by Councilperson
Conlin Morris that the City Council accept the informal bids from Conlin
Bros. Bros. and W. A. Goodman and Son Sporting Goods.
Bids
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Cooper- Councilperson Byork requested Item No. 15 - Firefighters Recruit-
ative ment Analysis and stated he felt this kind of money could be
Personnelput to other uses. Moved to lift this investigation. Motion
Services died for lack of a second. Councilperson Henning disagreed with
Councilperson Byork concerns. Mayor Richards introduced a
proposal for hiring minorities for Council's review. After
further Council discussion, it was moved by Councilperson Henning,
seconded by Councilperson Wells that Council accept the proposal
submitted by Cooperative Personnel Services and authorized the
Mayor to sign a purchase order agreement.
Mayor Richards moved a substitute motion that the proposal that
has been passed out be submitted back to staff to be placed
on the next regularly scheduled agenda for consideration in lieu
of staff recommendation.
City Attorney stated motion on floor should be considered unless
there is an amended motion.
Ma or Richards motion died for lack of a second.
ROLL CALL:
yes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
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Absent: None
It was movea by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilperson Morris
to consider the proposal at the special meeting of January 12,
1987.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Noes: None
Absent: None
Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Motion carries.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
CommunityCity Clerk Hooper stated at Council's meeting of December 16, 1986
Affairs the term of Yolanda Bays on the Community Affairs Commission will
Comm. expire in January 1987.
Councilperson Henning nominated Yolanda Bays.
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Byork to close nominations.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
Yolanda It was moved by Councilperson Henning, seconded by Councilperson
Bays Byork to appoint Yolanda Bays to the Community Affairs Commission.
Appointed
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
sEAACA city Clerk Hooper presented to Council the proposed contract for
Contract animal license canvassing from Mid Valley Manpower Consortium and
License the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).
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After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilperson Byork,
seconded by Councilperson Wells to authorize execution of
agreement.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager stated the request for closed session would not
be needed.
City Attorney Yeager explained briefly the Brown Act to the
audience.
City Manager explained that Resolution No. 86-97 deals with city Amend
policy relative to travel and meetings. One of these policies 1tes. No,
is "no overnite accoximodations within a 75 mile radius of the 86-97
city". City Attorney Yeager stated that the motion is to approve motel
a resolution amendment to Resolution No. 86-97 to delete any accomm-
probation on overnight accommodation within a 75 mile radius odatior
and to add reimbursement mileage driving to and from events which
might be within 75 miles.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded
by Councilperson Henning to approve the foregoing motion.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Morris, Henning, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson Byork
PUBLIC ORALS
Mayor Richards stated in keeping with the Brown Act, Council
will set a 3 minute time limit on public orals.
Bob Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue states that he goes along with
posting of agenda notice in front of City Hall. He disapproved
of posting at the fire station because the fire station is not
equipped to take care of cars for us to go see the posting. In
favor of the Council review of the hiring practices of the city.
3 minute
limit oz
Public
Orals
Agenda
Posting
Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine stated he likes the 3 minutes given to
each person in public orals. Would like that to apply to Council
also. Stated that in 1979 there was a fire recruitment program
that he would like to see in affect again. Stated that he had
adopted Danny Vanzile who went through this training program and
turned out to be a fine man. He commended Fire Chief Lathrope
and the Lynvaood Fire Department.
Art Flores, 2711 E. 112th Street stated he is a senior citizen Rubbist
and would like to see the senior citizens of Lynwood get a break Fees
in rubbish fees since his family only produce 2 cans of trash
a week but has to pay the same fee as large families who produce
more trash.
Alex Bramlett, 11635 Louise stated he wanted to commend the
Fire Department for a job well done when his home almost burned
down New Years Eve. Congratulated Mayor Richards on being
elected to City Council.
Jim Morton, 10112 Long Beach Boulevard stated that New Years
Eve celebration in past years included honking car horns, but
this year shotguns were going off. Last week someone put a
bullet hole in his .car. Asked Oouncil to do something about
this. Stated that CityCouncil of Anaheim passed that there
is no smoking in the Council Chambers and asked that we do the
same.
City Attorney Yeager stated there is a state statute that prohibits
the discharge of firearms within city limits.
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Fire Caffey Green, 3958 Louise stated she is happy that Council did
Dept. make a decision in the Consulting firm regarding the Fire
airing Department hiring policy, and asked if it is possible for citizens
Policy to get a copy of the Brown Act.
City's Ron Wright, 11634 Virginia Avenue stated that some people in
Business the city are doing business without a city business license.
License States that there should be a resolution adopted that every person
doing business in the city should have a business license.
rubbish William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish stated he was thinking more in
Fees terms of 50¢ override for rubbish fees, but how can this bypass
Proposition 13.
Agenda Alex Bramlett, 11365 Louise stated that he likes seeing the
Posting agenda posted on the City Hall doors, because it is easy to read.
He likes going to the Fire Department and thinks agenda should
be posted there too. Offered his apologies to each Councilmember
for his past remarks and asked that everyone in Lynwood work
together to make Lynwood again the "All American City".
COUNCIL COMMENTS
racial Councilperson Henning stated that there has been a misunderstanding
Issues- about discrimination of the Fire Department. What I'm saying
Fire is that there are no blacks on the Lynwood Fire Department that
Dept. he thinks the Fire Department is doing a good job, but does have
a problem with race relations and would like to see a black fire-
man or a hispanic.
There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilperson
Henning, seconded by Councilperson Wells to adjourn to the next
regular meeting, January 20, 1987.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilpersons Morris, Henning, Wells, Richards
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson Byork
ANDREA L. HO PER, City Cler
City of Lynwood
APPROVED February 3, 1987
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PAUL/ RI CHARDS , Mayor
City of Lynwood