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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1987-05-19 - CC365 REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1987 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Richards in the chair. Councilmembers Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards andswered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney K. Yeager. City (clerk Hooper stated the agenda was posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Henning that the minutes of the following meetings be approved as written: Regular Meeting April 21, 1987 Special Meeting April 30, 1987 ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Proclamations: Morris that the proclamations for "Correct Posture Month" and "Correct Postur "Hire a Veteran Week" be approved. "Hire a Veteran" ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ,.., ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, questioned item number 11, Lighting R. Fry: Assessment, and the increase from o.64¢ to 0.94¢. Spoke in Lighting lnc. opposition to the increase due to many citizens of Lynwood being senior citizens. SCHET)iTT,ETI MATTERS The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public Pub Hearing: hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applicationCDBG applicatio: for the 1987-88 year. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished ,~... to speak in favor of or in opposition to the resolution. Community Development Director V. Mas explained the program and the city is required to submit a statement of objectives and projected use of funds as part of the 1987-88 CDBG application. The statement must be approved by City Council after consideration of citizen input obtained at a public hearing. Hearing no response, it was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Morris to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: E COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 3s6 Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-63 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-63 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 1987-88 PROGRAM YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork, that the resolution be adopted and submit the grant appli- cation to HUD. ROLL CALL': AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS 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 member of the Council or staff request specific items removed for separate action. Mayor Richards ordered the following items be included into the Consent Calendar: Item number 26 - Summer Food Service Program Item number 27 - Basic Crime Prevention Grant Item number 28 - Bid Solicitation-Sheriffs Department Item number 38 - Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Prosecutor Services Nuis Abate City Manager Gomez requested item number 18, Nuisance Abatement, 4029 Walnut 4029 Walnut Avenue pulled due to landlord has cleaned up property. cleaned up Councilmember Henning requested the following items pulled for discussion: Item number 11 - Lynwood Lighting Assessment District Item number 12 - Lynwood Landscape Maintenance District Item number 15 - Approval of Commercial Rehabilitation Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank Item number 16 - Request for Proposals for General Plan Revision Item number 23 - Resolution Amending MOU with City Manager Allowing Military Buyback Councilmember Wblls requested item number 22, Renewal of Agreement- Workers Compensation Administrator. The following action was taken: Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-64 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER OF THE CENTURY BOULEVARD CRACK SEALING PROJECT." was presented. Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-69 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87_69 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PARCEL MAP AND TRACT MAP CHECKING SERVICES." was presented. Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87_70 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." was presented. approv'1 That the City Council review the report and approve by Minute anti-graff Order the establishment of a City wide graffiti removal program program to be operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation and funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program was presented. VV i RESOLUTION N0. 87-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE FOLLOWING FUND TRANSFERS AND 87-74 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AT BATEMAN HALL." was presented. That Council direct staff to proceed with the organization of the Comm Affairs forum hosted by the Community Affairs Commission, (Dinner Show), Dinner show was presented. RESOLUTION N0. 87-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT 87-75 •~ SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE ADJUSTMENT OF WATER BILLING SUPER- VISOR FROM 2M TO 4M." was presented. RESOLUTION N0. 87-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND 87-77 ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. Mayor ordered item number 25, Request for Relief of Compliance with Interim Ordinance No. 1285, Mr. Yoav Botach, subject to Closed Session. Council authorize staff to establish this program (Summer Food Summer Food Service Program) contigent on receipt of the USDA Grant, was program presented. Basic Crime Prevention Grant, Council directed staff to seek other Crime Prev methods of funding to avoid impact on the General Fund, was present- funding ed. Sheriffs Department, Council authorize solicitation of bids Soccer Uniforms and award bid to the low odder for Baseball was presented. for 5olicitatio~ Uniforms, bids soccer unif Council authorize staff to .issue a request for proposal (RFP) to obtain annual City Prosecutor Services from July 1, 1987 through June 10, RFP '"'~'' 1988, was presented. City Prosec It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork sews that the foregoing items be approved and the resolutions be adopted. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 87-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO 87-65 CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ, AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 7, 1987, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 87-A (LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)." was presented. RESOLUTION N0. 87-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Res~No. THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE FORMATION 87-66 OF A LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972) AS AMENDED, COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET. SEQ.): DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITTED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATION AND LEVY OF ASSESMENTS FOR THE '"'~ FISCAL YEAR 1987-88: AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Morris that the resolutions be adopted. Councilmember Henning requested Item number 11, Lynwood Lighting C/Henning: Assessment District, and stated due to the increase in the MSI Lighting study ~tltsdh includes some lighting increase, this" is not fair to assess inc increase anymore to the citizens. 3~8~ J.Wang: Public Works Director J. Wang explained the costs and that the MSI rpt district should be self-sufficient and based on the MSI report, staff is recommending that the assessment rate be set at a rate that will make the Street Lighting Assessment District self- sufficient. After further Council discussion, Mayor called for the roll call. ROLL CALL: AYE-COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: NONE BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS HENNING, WELLS Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-67 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ, AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 7, 1987, RELATING TO ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT N0. 87-A (LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT)." was presented. Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-68 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER REPORT ON THE LANDS- CAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.) DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITTED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 AND FTXING THE TIME~AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT, (LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD)." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork, that the resolutions be adopted. Councilmember Henning requested item number 12, Lynwood Lands- cape Maintenance District, and stated his objections were the same as the Lighting Assessment District and that Public Works Director J. Wang had explained the Landscape District along with the Lighting Assessment District. After further Council discussion, Mayor Richards asked for roll call. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: NONE BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS HENNING, WELLS Res No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-71 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO EXECUTE AN INTEREST SUBSIDY AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK TO PROVIDE LOW-INTEREST LOANS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REHABILITATION." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork that the resolution be adopted. C/Henning: Councilmember Henning requested item number 15, Approval of Commer- -- Commerc Rehabcial Rehabilitation Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank program and questioned if other banks in the area other than Bank of Ameri- ca and Security .Pacific were contacted. Community Development Director V. Mas stated RFP's were sent out and only three banks responded. Bank of America, Security Paci- fic, and Home Bank who indicated they were not interested. The program will operate through the Downey Branch which specializes in the type of commercial rehabilitation loan program the city wishes to operate. 3~9 After further Council discussion, Mayor Richards asked for roll call. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. OF THE CITY OF FOR CONSULTING FUNDS FOR THE OF THE GENERAL was presented. 87-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT 87-72 PLANNING SERVICES AND AN APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL PREPARATION OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE REVISION PLAN AND PREPARATION OF TWO NEW ELEMENTS TO THE PLAN." It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork that the resolution be adopted. Councilmember Henning requested item number 16, Request for C/Henning: Proposals for General Plan Revision and questioned who is the consul sere consultant and the need for a consultant to prepare an RFP for the General Plan revision. Community Development Director V. Mas stated there is no consultant at this time and due to the amount of work needed to prepare the RFP's, the city needs to obtain the services of a qualified con- sultant. After further Council discussion, Mayor Richards asked for roll call. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~•--~ It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Amend to Morris that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Amend-.Flemming Asp ment Number 3 to the Service Agreement between the City of Lynwood agent and Fleming Associates. Councilmember tilTells requested item number 22, Renewal of Agreement- Workers Compensation Administrator (Fleming and Associates) and stated due to Fleming and Associates aking for an increase, perhaps it would be advisable for RFP's in regards to Workers Compensation. After Council discussion, Councilmembers Byork, and Morris, withdrew staff tc the motion and Council agreed to have staff bring back an RFP for bring Workers Compensation. RFP on Work Cor RESOLUTION N0. 87-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF 87_76 UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY MANAGER." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Morris that the resolution be adopted. Councilmember Henning requested item number 23, Resolution Amending C/Manage: MOU with City Manger allowing Military Buyback and questioned why MOU/Mili- ,,..,. is Council again opening up and extending a contract that expires buyback in June, 1987. Feels Council should be negotiating a new MOU and/or Contract with the City Manager. It was moved by Councilmember Morris with City Manager for a period of one for lack of a second. Mayor Richards asked for roll call on tion. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS ABSENT: NONE that Council extend MOU/Contract (1) year from June. Motion died original motion adopting resolu- RICHARDS 3'7 0 Ord No. ORDINANCE N0. 1291 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1291 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 33 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE COST COMPARISON SYSTEM." was presented for second reading. duly posted After Council discussion, Mayor Richards asked City Clerk Hooper to read the Ordinance into the minutes and stated it should be noticed that the Ordinance was duly posted. It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Morris that the ordinance be adopted. ,,..,,,~ ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS ABSENT: NONE CITY CLERKS AGENDA: - City Clerk Hooper stated at Councils regular meeting of May 5, 1987, the three (3) terms of Rev. Coleman, William Cunningham, Randy Nominations Williams, Cable TV Advisory Board, would expire in June. Nomina- Rev Coleman tions are now in order. W. Cunninghar~ouncilmember B ork nominated Rev. Coleman William Cunnin ham R. Williams and Randy Williams. ~ g Rev Gibbs CABLE TV Councilmember Henning nominated Rev. Gibbs. It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Morris that the nominations be closed. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMBMER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Appointments at Councils regular meeting of June 2, 1987. City Clerk Hooper stated at Councils regular meeting of May 5, 1987, the three terms of Donald Dove, Barbara Fitts, and Rev. John Hopkins Housing and Community Development Board, would expire in June. Nominations are now in order. Nominations Councilmember Morris nominated Donald Dove, Louis Heine, and Rev. D. Dove John Hopkins . L. Heine Rev Hopkins Councilmember Henning nominated Rev. Leonard Gibbs. Rev Gibbs HCDA Board It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning that the nominations be closed. ROLL CALL: A E COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Appointments at Councils regular meeting of June 2, 1987. City Clerk Hooper stated at Councils regular meeting of May 5, 1987, '""'" the one term of Robert Markovic, Parks and Recreation Commission, Nomination wi 11 expire in June . Nominations are in order . R. Markovic Park/Rec Councilmember Henning nominated Robert Markovic. Corrnnission It was moored by Councilmember Byork, seconded by Councilmember Wells that the nominations be closed. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE V ` x Appointment at Councils regular meeting of June 2,.1987. CLOSED SESSION: It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Wells to recess to closed session at 8:40 p.m. City Atto~~''ney stated Closed Session Council will consider pursuant closed to /overfiment Code Section 54956.9B pending litigation of John Bayles/session Marlene Troxel vs City of Lynwood, Dorothea Murray vs City of Lynwood, Mr. Botash and Personnel matters relative to the position of Fire Chief. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m. City Manager stated Council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters, four (4) items were discussed. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember settlement: Wells to authorize settlement in the claim of Dorothea Murray vs D. Murray City of Lynwood. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning to instruct staff to open recruitment for the position of Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief serve as acting Fire Chief during the interim. ~--- ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Pending litigation John Bayles/Marlene Troxel vs City of Lynwood, and Mr. Botash, no action taken. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: open recruit; Fire Chief; Asst Fire Chief act as Chief Mrs. Veta Banks, 3336 Agnes, wanted clarification on Prop. "A" V. Banks money, stated some things have been addressed (Long Beach Boulevard++prop A" upgrading, trolleys, and etc.), but now it has been mentioned using ~~ some of the money to upgrade Recreation Center. Questioned if this will jeopardize the other programs. City Manager stated upgrading Long Beach Boulevard will be done with some of the Bond Issue money, using Prop. "A" money to upgrade the Recreation Center must be reviewed by Los Angeles County Trans- portation Commission before used. This will not jeopardize other programs in the city. Jerry Jordan, 5164 Alvada, stated there is a problem on Alvada with J. Jordan ,.•- the sale of drugs and the Sheriffs Department not seeming to be drug prob doing anything and questioned if Council could help. Mayor Richards. stated perhaps a Block Watch program-for the neigh- Mayor: hors could be started and directed the City Manager to meet with Block Wat ' Sgt. Fly to discuss these problems. Bill Thomas, 12532 Walforf, stated recently Lynwood held a clean- B,Thomas: up day and some of the citizens missed out due to not being noti- clean up fied in his area. Stated he had concerns in regards to increases day in Lighting and Landscaping Assessment on the property taxes. 3~7 2 R. Fry: Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, spoke regarding the overcrowding in schools our schools and streets. A. Raush: Al Raush, 3935 LeSage, spoke regarding the increases generated MSI rpt by the adoption of the MSI report. Questioned if Council was going to go wit h all of the recommendations made by the report. Mayor: Mayor Richards stated there will be some adjustments to the adj to rpt recommendations made by the MSI report. Assistant City Manager Fraser stated some of the items on the MSI report have not been finalized. These will come back to Counci 1 at a later date . '""" COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: C/Wells: Councilmember Wells spoke regarding the Marmac property. and the Marmac prp Firefighters list. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning to certify the Firefighters list. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Motion failed. There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Morris to adjourn to June 2, 1987. ROLL CALL: AYE COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~-°~ ayor _.z APPROVED JUNE 16, .1987 ~~h1ti ,fit. ~~a.e.c/