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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1987-01-06 - CCz82 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. k 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. 283 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. 281 JOINT SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1986 r 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 ~'~s ~ ~~~~1~~ M~;rris, Wells, Richards ANDREA L. HOOPER, City~Clerk City of Lynwood APPROVED ruary 3, 1987 UL RICHARD Mayor City of Lynwood 2g4 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. 285 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 Q , 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). 2~~ r 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. 287 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 ~.--~ PAUL/ RI CHARDS , Mayor City of Lynwood