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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1987-07-21 - CC401 REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 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. Councilmembers Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards answered the roll call. Also present were City. Manager Gomez, City Attorney K. Yeager. Due to the absence of City Clerk Hooper, Thelma Fong, Court Reporter took minutes. Gomez City Manager Gomez announced the Agenda was duly posted according Brown to The Brown Act. Act RESOLUTION N0. 87-112 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ADOPT AND URGE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY 87-112 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIRECTORS black OF MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS mental OF THE 1986-87 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRAND JURY CONCERNING BLACK health MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND SERVICES." was presented. needs It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconed by Councilmember Morris that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor Richards announced that before Council reeesses to the Mayor= Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, Council will call for Oral Communi- oral cations at this time, and each speaker will be allowed three minutescomm. f_or Oral Communications to comply with the terms of The Brown Act. Stated we have an organization presentation and we will relax the standard for the representative of the Stopps Organization to address this body. William Wright, 4201 Elmwood, spoke in regards to the Lynwood Ad- Wright ventist Academy becoming a }~istor~cal landmark and described a brief 7th background of the Academy. Day Ad. become Denise Florence, 1929 Higherbogatar, Rowland Heights, spoke on her landmaY experiences at Lynwood Adventist Academy and some history in regards to the Academy. Florenc 7th Day Dr. James Kyle, 3171 Sepulveda, stated he was an alumnus of Lynwood Ad of Lynwood Academy from 1969 and spoke in favor of the Academy becom- ing a historical landmark. Kyle it favor Olga Lyman, 3141 Pasadena Avenue, Long Beach, stated she was an alumnus of Lynwood Academy and spoke on the history of the Lynwood Lyman ~ Adventist Academy. favor Chelsey Broaden, 1363 E. Bennett St., Compton, stated she was Broader currently Student Body President at the Lynwood Adventist Academy in favc and spoke in favor of it being a historical landmark. Lacey Westbrook Lynwood resident, stated he felt that the city is Westb'rot making a big mistake by taking the Academy for a new high school in favor and hopes the Council will consider making it a historical land- mark. Kent Swift, 11110 Harris, stated he had come previously to Council Swift to discuss the Lynwood Adventist Academy becoming a historical in favor landmark. Spike about the achievements the Academy had made and supported it as a historical landmark. 402 Dnnfavor Joe Dent, 11105 Pine, stated he was an alumnus of Lynwood landmark Adventist Academy and spoke in favor of the historical land- mark. Mayor - Mayor Richards explained the need to dialogue betwee the city questioned and schools and questioned staff in regards to the creation staff re of a historical landmark. landmark City Manager Gomez stated staff has done the basic research Gomez in terms of what the steps it must follow under State and basic Federal Law from every state to create a historic site or research monument, what criteria must be met to create such a monument. landmark After Council discussion, Morris It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember bring back Wells to direct staff to bring back a report on this particular report on matter and scope of making the Lynwood Adventist Academy a landmark historical landmark. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor- Mayor Richards inquired if we prevail in making this a historical landmark landmark, what significance would that have for the Academy. how will it affect Academy Mr. Wright stated it was out belief and understanding that this Wright - would serve as a very effective block or a possible block or re condemminginterference or at the very least, a delay in the ability of land for the School Board in proceeding with its intentions of condemning. pubkic our land an taking our propoerty to build a public high school. school Mr. James Meredith, 1250 E. Meddlebrook Road, Altadena, Assistant Meredith to Charles Darten, President of 9~'uthern California Conference his job of Seventh Day Adventist, stated what his job is and the concerns about the Lynwood Adventist Academy and stated they have a committee ready to meet with the City, School Board, Community and Church representatives on this matter. No further discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Byork to close Public Oral Communications. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, PTELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Council reconvened after the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting. 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. Morris Councilmember Morris requested item now 9, Service Delivery """'"" requested #g Area Application. Service deli~ayyor Richards requested item no. 11, Purchase of Copy Machines Mayor #11 The following action was taken: RESOLUTION N0. 87-113 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.87-113 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- street im- CENTURY BOULEVARD FROM ABBOTT ROAD TO ATLANTIC AVENUE." was provement presented. _. 403 RESOLUTION N0. 87-115 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOUD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS 87-115 UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLAND ACT OF 1986 FOR THE FOLLOWING PxOJECT(S): CO-GENERATION SYSTEM AT NATATORIUM, $75,000." was presented. natatorit RESOLUTION N0. 87-117 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERg7_117 ING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. demands F ordering It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember warrants Wells that the foregoing resolutions be adopted. .--* Henning ROLL CALL: adopt AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 87-114 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD Res.87-1: CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE. THE .FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR JOINT Hub Citi~ PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITIES COMMONLY KNOWN AS "HUB CITIES" AREA TO FORM A SERVICE DELIVERY AREA UNDER THE FEDERAL JOB TRAINING PARTNER- SHIP ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Morris Henning that the resolution be adopted. adopt Councilmember Morris requested item no. 9, Service Delivery Area Application and stated Council should perhaps appoint a representa- tive to attend these meetings and look after them on behalf of the City and the City Council. Stated that perhaps the Assistant City Manager, Don Fraser would be a good representative for this program. City Manager Gomez stated the person that had been doing the research on this was Mr. Robinson. Councilmember Morris stated he would include in his motion to adopt the resolution and appoint Mr. Doug Robinson as the representative. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION N0. 87-116 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.87- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF TWO COPIERS 116 AND APPROPRIATING THE°NECESSARY FUNDS." was presented. Copier It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning that the resolution be adopted. Wells adopt Mayor Richards requested item no. 11, Purchase of Copy Machines and inquired if we were approached by these companies directly or had we had the chance to consort with Brokerage Firms, and what about the availability of service. Assistant City Manager D. Fraser stated staff approached these Fraser three firms for the copy machine bids and Kodak is running a program re bid whereby they are consolidating all of the Local Governments that are interested in buying Kodak machines and selling them for major dis- counts. They've had very few problems with them and excellent service response on time. Mayor Richards asked for roll call: ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Attorney Yeager stated item no. 13, Proposals for the City Attorney Services, is eligible for consideration in closed session under The Brown Act, under section 54957 as personnel items. If it is your pleasure, you may choose to adjourn to a closed session to consider this. Yeager #13- closed session Brown A~ 404 After Council discussion, Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember We11s Wells that each Councilmember select a firm or firms they would City Attys like to review at a Special meeting to review the City Attorney's proposals Proposals and Council will set that date at the next regular Council meeting. ROLL CALL: A E COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT : NONE '"'"~""" Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember accept low Wells that the City Council accept the low bidder, Coded Systems, bidder for Code amendment and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Wells Wells that Council extend the leave of absence for Beverly Bass extend the 90 days. leave for B everly Bass ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Wells Councilmember Wells stated she has some picture whe would like to share with the other Council members in regards to the trash t facility at Thrifty's. Stated she has been complaining for some ,,,~ s Thrifty time and would like to see if staff would look at our public -fine nuisance ordinance no. 902 and 918 and put some teeth into this ordinance. Would like to see if Council could at least change the fine amount from $500. to whatever is reasonable, maybe $1,000 to $1,500, whatever it takes for some people to understand that the city will not allow people in the City of Lynwood to come here, buy places, let them sit, let the places deterioate, and let trash stay on the property for months without cleaning it up. Wells- It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning Henning that staff come back with something that would give a nuisance ordinance little more teeth to the public nuisance ordinance. Atty. City Attorney stated this wasn't a notice according to The Brown advises Act and thinks it's appropriate that staff receive the complaint come back and come back with an appropriate report. with approp report After further discussion, City Manager Gomez stated staff will have Gomez a report at Council's next regular meeting and possibly by the staff will middle of August have an ordinance. have report next meeting Councilmember Henning stated he had received a comp~,aint from a Henning Lynwood resident in regards to a landlord who increased the deposit recd comp. that was put down three years ago for the property when it was ...~ re deposit rented. Stated the City needs to start protecting our elderly citizens in the community, senior citizens against landlords. If a person has been there over a certain amount of years, then the landlord should not be taking them for more money on the security deposit. Thinks the landlord should have to pay the renter interest on the money they are holding. After further Council discussion, Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember staff Wells that staff start working on an ordinance regulating landlords start work.security deposits. on ordinance regulating landlords 4 ~V~ ROLL CALL:. AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Councilmember stated he is again bringing up the 50~ fee for Sr. cit_ Senior citizens to ride the Dial-a-Ride, thinks it should be free, tens frf Dial-A- Ride It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Wells that the Dial-a-Ride fee of .50~ be eleminated. secondec .-, ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning inquired as to a progress report in regards Henning to boarded up businesses and Winns Tow Service. boarded up bus i~ City Attorney Yeager stated Council would have a full report at theess next regular Council meeting. Yeager Councilmember Morris inquired in regards to the situation of licensing the various push-cart, ice-cream trucks that are selling on the Morris streets of our community. Stated the city should either get them selling operating like they're supposed to operate - licensed and have themwithout pay the proper fees or shrug our shoulders. license City Manager Gomez stated we will speak to that in ordinance 902, Gomez and 918, the public nuisance ordinance. Public nuisanc Mayor Richards inquired if the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 3, ord. of the Lynwood Municipal Code had been changed with respect to bidding procedures. Mayor inquire City Attorney Yeager stated the amendment had been considered that re prov .--.~ would conform them in size, in dollar amounts to current State law,#3-Ch.3 but another respect had not been modified. Mayor Richards inquired about section 2-62 exceptions, improvision Mayor- of this division, the Council not return a motion for the decision no bid. of income. Item no. 2.58 acquisition goods for less than $500. procedu Shall be effective in the manner selected by the Purchasing Offi- cer for any provisions of ;this division to the contrary not with- standing no bidding procedures of any kind whatsoever shall be applicable to such persons so directed, item no. 2.59 more than $500 but less than $3,500 except as otherwise provides in section 2.62 purchases of supplies, equipment services in the amount. Mayor Richards inquired of the City Attorney if these procedures are consistent with the laws of this state. City Attorney Yeager stated yes theyare and they are more stringent than current State law. Yeager yes ,~ouncilmember Henning stated he didn't know what this was in reference to and stated the City Manager was the Purchasing Officer. Mayor Richards introduced the new Area Manager for Southern Califor- nia Edison, Mr. Gregory Woodson, and stated he'd been helpful in the opening of the Crime Prevention Information Center and had been ~-~- an active coach in the area. Greg Woodson Mr. Woodson stated he had Department coaching kids, City Management team and been active with the Lynwood Sheriffs and is looking forward to working with the City Council. active Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, thanked Council for listening to Adventist Group and stated he had '.concerns about the last meeting and hoped in the future the Council meetings could to be done in an orderly manner. cooachi the Lynwood kid Council continue Fry- thankec Counci] for listen- ing 406 Mayor Richards stated it may have been noticed that on the Agenda Mayor- he had originally reserved a place to talk about Council conduct re council and procedures. Council has to have respect and maintain some conduct type of minimum decorum as representatives of the citizens and likewise, the residents of this community and persons attending this Council meeting, should also maintain that type of demeanor. Resident Lorraine Reed, 11730 Thorson, stated she has been calling City re claim Hall since April in regards to the procedure in filing a claim with City against the City for building a water well and a 7 foot wall Hall beside her house. Mayor Richards directed staff to look into the new addition of Mayor - this issue of Mrs. Reed. advised staff to look into this Caffie Green, 3958 Louise, stated she was pleased to know that resident so many of the Councilmembers are connected with the love the pleased Seventh Day Adventist and is pleased to see Council can have a with conductsane meeting. resident Don Poole, 1880 Josie, Long Beach, stated he wanted to compli- Mental ment the City Council on behalf of the Mental Health Service Health Area Five Advisory Committee for being the first incorporated City in this County to take official action in regards to the services for mental health. resident William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, stated he understands there surplus is some surplus funds that could be directed for alley clean up, funds to streets and etc. Perhaps Council could at another meeting put clean up that on the table for discussion. alleys Joe Smith 12733 Waldorf, spoke regarding loud parties, drinking, resident dancing in our city. Fights are going on at these parties and if re nuisance a decision isn't made, it's going to start killings next. resident Patricia Carr, 3842 LeSage, spoke regarding the .50¢ fee for fee for senior citizens to ride the Dial-a-Ride bus. Stated she drove senior the senior citizens bus for six months and people who ride the citizens bus are people that are afraid to walk in the community, would on bus stay in their homes and not get out, the Dial-a-Ride give them the opportunity to get out.To have this service free would be a big help to senior citizens. EMERGENCY MATTER: Gomez City Manager Gomez state d the City had a request from Shell Oil Shell Oil to allow them to drill o n the sidewalk along the World Savings to allow parking lot, on the Sout h side of Imperial, East of Long Beach. drilling Has spoken with the City Attorney who feels that on an emergency basis, Council can take action if they so wish. The Shell station at the Northwest corner of that intersection had some leakage. Yeager City Attorney Yeager sta ted the correct procedure, if you wish to gave correc .~liscuss this matter, is to first vote by super majority, that the procedure need to take action and discuss this matter came up after the 72 hour deadline, which I think had been .established, but the nature of the problem is still not clear to staff. But it is severe and constitutes a health hazard, but in or der to even go into it, Council needs t o first vote to go into this and it requires a 3/4 vote. Morris- It was moved by Councilmember M orris, seconded by Councilmember Brown Ant Wells and carried, to entertain a motion because this falls within -emergency an emergency within the scope of The Brown Act to simply talk about this matter. After further discussion, Morris- It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember to tell Wells that staff be instructed to tell Shell, no, you can't drop Shell no Your facilities in the public right of way at this time, demonstrate either an engineering necessity or an eminent health hazard and Council will consider it. 44~ ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Mayor Richards to adjourn to August 4, 1987. ~~ ____--> Mayor APPROVED OCTOBER 20, 1987 Councilperson Henning stated if 'there is any questions regarding the misuse of funds for photography service, the matter should go before the District Attorney for investigation.