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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1987-06-02 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, T987 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. Councilmembers Byork, Henning, Mb;rris, Wells, Richards answered the roll call. ~-- Also present were City Manager Gomez and Assistant City Attorney C. Brady. City Attorney Yeager arrived at 7:55 p.m. City Clerk Hooper stated the Agenda was posted in accordance with The Brown Act. It was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Morris that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 1987, the Special Joint Meeting with the Lynwood Unified School District of May 13, 1987 be returned at the next Regular Council meeting after clarification. ROLL CALL: A1~E~:-~OUNCILMEMBER BYORK, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS Mayor Richards presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Ron Lathrope on his retirement after 27 years with the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Fire Chief Byork, to approve the proclamation. Council congratulated Mr. retirement Lathrope on his retirement and thanked him for his many years of service to the City of Lynwood. '~'~ ROLL CALL: . AYE COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and the Lynwood Information Inc., at 7:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m. SCHEDULED MATTERS: Mayor Richards announced the time had arrived to conduct a public pub Hear: hearing on the Lynwood Lighting Assessment District. Light Asses It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Byork to open the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE '"~~ Public Works/City Engineer Joe Wang stated as recommended by the J. Wang: MSI report, the estimated cost of providing 75o city wide lighting est costs for the next fiscal year is $682,850.00. Since a surplus of $128,430.00 is projected this year, the revenue required for FY 1986-87 is $554,420.00. The recommended assessment based on the above required revenue will result in an increase from 0.64/F.F. to_0.94/F.F. for residential and from $1.14/F.F. TO $1.66/F.F. for commercial. The cost of an average 50' residential lot would be $15.00 up from this year. Mayor Richards inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor or or in opposition to the resolution. 3'7 4 D. Richman: Dave Richman, 11106 "B" Benwell, stated the increase i~ too oppos'd high and is not in favor of the increase. R. Fry: Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, stated the increase proposed is too much oppos'd and does not consider the people on fixed incomes. Dave Richman, 11106 "B" Benwell, stated the proposed increases will amount to over 300% from 1976. Hearing no further response, it was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: A E~ S: - COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RI CHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Res. No. RESOLUTION 87-78 OF THE CI T' LEVYING OF ASSESSMENT presented. N0. 87-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~' OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTING AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EXISTING LYNWOOD LIGHTING DISTRICT N0. 87-A FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88." was It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork that the resolution be adopted and approve the recommenda- tions of staff to set the assessment rate for the Lighting Assess- ment District at $0.94 per foot of front footage for residential property and at $1.66 per foot of front footage for commercial property. After Council discussion: ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS Mayor: Mayor Richards stated perhaps Council should look into other options, other opt perhaps a greater increase in commercial lighting. Feels the need to look at all programs. After further Council discussion: Mayor Richards moved, substitute motion that Council direct staff Mayor: bring back an analysis at the earliest regular meeting with a analysis range of alternatives and options in regards t o the lighting of alt assessment. C/Manager City Manager inquired if staff could limit the spectrum of other sub- alternatives to a zero funding where you would not raise it until sidizing staff shows where the impact would be on your other subsidized programs or at 50o tha t has been proposed. After further discussion: City Attorney Yeager stated Council had closed the public hearing cont pub and could choose to continue this public hearing to the next Council hear meeting or choose to leave this public hearing closed in which case the question would be, can you at that point undo the action taken tonight. I suspect you can, Council could implement a fee increase now, then reduce it at Councils next meeting on a reconsideration motion, neither the lighting assessment or the landscaping maintenance laws go to that, only that Council must hold a public hearing but in a context of a reconsideration. I think it would be permissable. After Council discussion: 3'~ 5 It was moved by Mayor Richards, .seconded by Councilmember Morris a substitute motion approving staff recommendations for the lighting substi assessment district at $0.94 per foot of front footage for residen- motion tial property and at $1.66 per foot of front footage for commercial property and adopt resolution, and direct staff to bring back at the next regular Council meeting an analysis with a range of alternatives and options available to Council. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS ABSENT: NONE Mayor Richards announced the time had arrived to conduct a public pub hear: hearing on the Lynwood Landscape Maintenance District. landscape maint It was moved by Councilmember Morris to open the public hearing. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Richards inquired if the Chair could declare the public hearing open . City Attorney Yeager stated if it~is Councils pleasure to have this matter reconsidered afresh at the next regular Council meeting, Council could seek a motion to continue the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Mayor Richards to open the public hearing. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor Richards inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor ,._. of or in opposition to the resolution. Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, stated the increases ed what type of landscaping citizens are being Dave Richman, 11106"B" Benwell, stated has no his home and is opposed to the increases which mately a 50o increase over 1980. are unfair and question- charged for. R. Fry: incr unfair trees in front of amount to approxi- D• Richman oppos d Joe Smith, 12733 Waldorf, stated if the city is-going to charge J. Smith: citizens an increase as proposed, they should get more service for oppos'd the money. Frances Navratil, 3686 Louise, stated she feels the citizens should F. Navra- have a voice in something like the proposed fee changes. til: morE citizen Caffie Green, 3958 Louise, stated she is opposed to the increases input in the fees a nd requested that her sprinkler system be repaired. C. Green: Tony Randall, 3641 109th S t., stated he has trees in front of his oppos'd property that have caused a lot of plumbing problems and are T. Randall: cracking the sidewalks. I s opposed to the increases. trees Hearing: no further response, it was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: ~S: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 87-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTING AND. ORDERING THE 87-79 LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE EXISTING LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88." was presented. It was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Morris, 3~6 to adopt the resolution and approve staff recommendation to set the assessment rate for the landscape Maintenance District at $1.24 per foot of front footage and direct staff to bring back at the next regular Council meeting an analysis with a range of alternatives and options available to Council. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR: BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS HENNING, WELLS 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. Mayor Richards requested item number 13, Purchase of Excess Caltrans Property for Parkland Development. Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE 87-80 DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-81 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERS REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1986-87 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. appv'1 adver The City Council approve the plans J. Ham Lights John D. Ham Field Lighting Project bids, was presented. Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-83 entitled: "A 87-83 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." and specifics aions for the and authorize advertising for RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL VD ALLOWING THE DEMAND AND was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning that the foregoing items be approved and resolutions be adopted. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 87-82 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." was presented. ',approv,l It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember agmnt and Wells that the resolution be adopted, approve the execution of the ''down paymnt sales agreement and authorize a down payment of $3,250.00 for the property and payment of the balance of $29,250.00 when due. Mayor Richards requested item number 13, Purchase of excess Caltrans property for Parkland Development and inquired as to how much land there is to acquire, who maintains the property and if the city doesn't purchase land who acquires the land. Community Development Director V. Mas stated there are four and one half acres, 3-4 sites and Parks and Recreation, Landscaping assess- ment District maintains them and if the City is not interested Caltrans would retain the land. After further Council discussion: --*, Mayor Richards called for roll call on the original motion. ~ ~~ ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Manager stated the ABCO Abatement matter is for Councils City ManageY information and that staff has been monitoring the late evening noise at and early morning activities at the ABCO loading docks on Pendle- ~~ ton Street and has found infractions of the noise ordinance and Code Enforcement personnel are proceeding with the abatement. Mayor Richards stated the item in regards to the City Attorney's letter is proper for Closed Session. City Manager Gomez stated Captain Popovich of the Lynwood Sheriffs Station requested that item number 18, Sheriffs request for support of Justice Center, be removed from the Agenda. Councilmember Henning stated he would like to see an off-ramp Discussion from I-105 freeway at Alameda Street. off-ramp I-105 Councilmember Morris stated Council should take into considera- tion the fact that if an off-ramp is requested at Alameda, it will delay the progress and completion of the freeway by approxi- " mately two years. Council should wait until a later date. Mayor Richards questioned staff i~ the city would have to pay for construction of an off-ramp at Alameda and if so, how " much. City Manager Gomez stated the city would have to pay and it would T+ cost in the area of six million dollars. CITY CLERKS AGENDA: RESOLUTION N0. 87-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res No. '"-' OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY CRIME g7-84 RESISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 87-85 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. No. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ENCOURAG:TNGi. THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO 87_85 CONTINUE WITH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT CONTRACT SERVICES AFTER JULY 1, 1987." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: ~~-COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: NONE BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS HENNING, WELLS '"'~'~ City Clerk Hooper .stated at Councils meeting of May 19, 1987, Councilmember Henning nominated the reappointment of Robert Markovic Parks and Recreation Commission. Nominations were moved, seconded ~• Marko and closed. Appointment is in order. vic reapp' Parks ~ Re It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Wells to cast a unanimous vote for the reappointment of Robert Markovic, Parks and Recreation Commission. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 3'7 8 City Clerk Hooper stated at Councils meeting of May 19, 1987 Councilmember Morris nominated Rev. C. C. Coleman, William Cunning- ham, and Randy Williams. Councilmember Henning nominated Rev. Leonard Gibbs for the Community Access Advisory Board. Nominations were moved, seconded, and closed. Appointment is in order. ROLL CALL: C UNCILMEMBER BYORK: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING: COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS: COUNCILMEMBER WELLS: Rev. C. C. Coleman, Randy Williams Abstain Rev. C. C. Coleman, Randy Williams Rev. C. C. Coleman, Rev. Leonard Gibbs William Cunningham, William Cunningham, William Cunningham, MAYOR RICHARDS: Rev. C. C. Coleman, William Cunningham, Randy Williams Rev. Coleman W. Cunningham Rev. C. C. Coleman, William Cunningham, Randy Williams were R. Williams reappointed to the Community Access Advisory Board (Cable TV) reappt'd CABLE TV City Clerk Hooper stated at Councils meeting of May 19, 1987, the following were nominated for the three (3) vacancies on the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board: Councilmember Morris nominated Donald Dove, Louis Heine, and Rev. John Hopkins. Councilmember Henning nominated Rev. Leonard Gibbs. Nominations were moved, seconded and closed. Appointment is in order. City Clerk Hooper announced a letter had been received from Donald Dove requesting his name be removed from nominations. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK: Louis Heine, Rev. John Hopkins, Rev.. Leonard Gibbs COUNCILMEMBER HENNING: Louis Heine, Rev. John Hopkins, Rev. Leonard Gibbs COUNCILMEMBER MORRIS: Louis Heine, Rev. John Hopkins, Rev. Leonard Gibbs COUNCILMEMBER WELLS: Louis Heine, Rev. John Hopkins, Rev. Leonard Gibbs MAYOR RICHARDS: Rev. Leonard Gibbs, Louis Heine, Rev. John Hopkins L. Heine Louis Heine, Rev. John Hopkins, R~:?r. Leonard Gibbs were Rev. Hopkins appointed to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Rev. Gibbs appt'd City Clerk announced for information only, the terms of Darrell HCDA Gilbert and William Pryor, Planning Commission will expire in July. Letter has been received from Darrell Gilbert thanking Council for the experience serving on the Planning Commission but does not wish to be renominated. PUBLIC ORALS: D. Richman: Dave Richman 11106 "B" Benwell, spoke on the proposed Justice Justice ctr Center and off-ramp at Alameda. ~ offramp Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, spoke regarding the off-ramp at R. Fry: Alameda and stated the citizens of Compton and South Gate would offramp benefit more so than the citizens of Lynwood. Mayor Richards stated the off-ramp at Alameda might be good for Mayor: the industrial area as trucks could use Alameda off-ramp instead offramp of Long Beach Blvd. A. Rausch Al Rausch, 3935 LeSage, spoke regarding the MSI report and MSI rpt graffiti. t 379 COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Councilmember Wells spoke regarding the Firefighter Training Program C/Wells: and questioned why Rio Hondo College instead of Compton College was F/FightE used for the training program. program Acting Fire Chief Ripley stated Compton College offers courses in Fire Science but not the courses needed for certification in the firefighter program. Councilmember Wells also stated businesses on Long Beach Blvd are trash baggy putting trash on the streets in plastic trash bags which looks on Lng Bc} bad and trash gets scattered all over the streets. Public Works/City Engineer stated it is a requirement that contain- requirE err must be used in order to prevent trash being opened and scattered contain over the streets. City Manager Gomez stated a notice could be placed in the water bill reminding them of the trash container requirements. Councilmember Byork stated he will bring the matter of "Superconductor" train for the I-105 Corridor back at a later meeting. Councilmember Henning questioned the status of the Firefighter list. City Attorney Yeager stated he will bring a report to Council on the status of proceedings so far. Councilmember Morris spoke regarding ordinance number 1271, our C/Morris: Peddlers ordinance, and the effectiveness of the ordinance. Feels peddlers some changes need to be made as the ordinance is not getting the ordinance results it should. Councilmember Henning stated Council should give the Sheriffs Depart- ment the opportunity to try and get some results from enforcing the ordinance. Councilmember Morris requested a report from staff in approximately two weeks. City Clerk Hooper read-letter from Sheriffs Department regarding the enforcement of the peddlers ordinance. Councilmember Henning stated he would like to have a report from the Sheriffs Department in order to do something to make the ordinance effective. There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Byork to adjourn to June 16, 1987. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE r "? M YOR APPROVED JUNE 16, 1987 CITY CLERK