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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM1987-11-17 - CC4 5 ~. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1987 r-- 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. Councilmember Byork, Henning, Morris, We11s, Richards answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez .and City Attorney H. Barbosa. City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted accord- ing to The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris that the minutes of November 3, 1987 meeting be approved as written. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNTNG, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Morris requested that in the future, the minutes have Morris a caption at the margin identifying the item for easier reference, caption It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Henning Wells that the proclamation for the Marine Corps Recognition Week Procl. and the commendations for Helen Rice Frederick, Morris Jones, .and Marine Katie Murff Trotter be approved. Corps ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNTNG, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris and carried, to recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNTNG, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m. P1TRT,T C nRAT, CnMMTTNI CATI ONS James Roberson, 15353 Wettington, Van Nuys, spoke regarding the J. Rob- item on the rescission of an agreement between himself and the City.erson Stated he was not informed that this information was going to be Agrmt. on the Agenda tonight. All he wants to do is to fulfill the contract beta Also stated he has tried to contact the Mayor, the City Manager, and himsel the City Attorney and has been unable to reach them. Requested to and be present during the closed session to discuss this item in order City. to present his side of the issue. City Attorney Barbosa stated that this case has the potential for Barbosa litigation and should be discussed during a closed session per The Closed Brown Act.- Session Mayor Richards stated that it will be discussed during a closed Ri2chara session and staff may ask Mr. Roberson questions if he is available. Closed Mr. Roberson requested that he be able to present his side publicly. Session Mayor Richards replied that he :could do so at the end of the closed session. Hearing no fuxther response, Mayor Richards closed the Public Oral Communications. 45~ j~Vells It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Parking for Henning to open the public hearing for item no. 10, Parking for MiniMallls Mini-malls. Problem Director of Community Development Mas stated that there has been a problem with parking. Henning Councilmember Henning asked if the parking in mini-malls should General be addressed in the General Plan. Mr. Mas stated that this is Plan something that should be addressed at this time so as to prevent Mas-Now problems later on. Hennin g "' Councilmember Henning asked what effect this would have on the Mall on mall on Long Beach if it had been in effect at that time Mr I LB . . Mas replied that the effect would have been very little. Imp/Atl Councilmember Henning also asked what effect it would have had . on the mini-mall at Imperial and Atlantic. Mr. Mas replied that they would have had to reduce shop space by 8-10o in square feet. Ord. Mini ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Malls OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE CALCULATIONS USED TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR THE DEVELOP- MENT OF SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS (MINT-MALLS) UNDER 15 FT 000 SQ " , . . was presented for first reading. Morris It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember adopt Byork to waive reading and introduce Ordinance. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING 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 members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Byork Councilmember Byork requested item no. 17, I-105 Ramps for Ramps for Alameda and Imperial Highway Grade Separation. Alameda/Imp. Henning Councilmember Henning requested item no. 12 and 15, Trolley Bus Trolley ~ Services Agreement and Los Angeles County Emergency Ambulance Ambulance Transportation Program. Program The following action was taken: Res.87-164 RESOLUTION N0. 87-164 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Award cont. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD A6ITARDING A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO LAKEWOOD Lakewood CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,898.50, FOR THE REPAIR OF Const. Co. FRACAR STREET." was presented. Res.87-165 RESOLUTION N0. 87-165 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Fund Trans. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING FUND TRANSFER FOR THE SIDEWALK Sdwk. Recon REQONSTRUCTION PROJECT (5-5081)." was presented. Res.87-166 RESOLUTION N0. 87-166 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Informal OF THE CITY OF LYNI"TOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE THROUGH AN INFORMAL ,,r,,,, bid-Air BID FOR A TRAILER-MOUNTED AIR COMPRESSOR." was presented. Compressor Settlement Authority: The development of a claims settlement Settlemt. Policy t at allows the City Manager to settle minor claims, was Auth. CM presented, and it was recommended that there be an adoption of settle a settlement authority in the amount of $5,000 or less for the minor claim~ity Manager. Res.87-167 ~ SOLUTION N0. 87-167 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Agrmt. w/ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNER Narvaez (NARVAEZ) FOR ABATEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS." was presented. Res.87-168 RESOLUTION N0. 87-168 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Plans re- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING PLANS TO REMODEL CITY HALL ANNEX model AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MODULAR WORK STATIONS." was presented. Annex 453 RESOLUTION N0. 87-169 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES." was presented. RESOLUTION N0. 87-170 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. THE CITY COUNCIL Res.8716 ARCHITECTURAL Agrmt.fo Arch. Se THE CITY COUNCIL Res.87-17 DEMANDS AND Ordering Warrants It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Morris Byork that the foregoing items be approved and the resolutions adopt ,... be adopted. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RI CHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS: Councilmember Henning requested item no. 12, Trolley Bus Services Agreement. The Services Agreement for the Trolley Bus System will expire by the end of November, 1987. The contractor has requested a 50 increase of service fee and one year extension of the contract. Councilmember Henning stated that he sees no justification for a 5% increase. There have been no gas increases, etc. Henning Trolley Bus Agrm Expires 5 o incrs Henning opposed Councilmember Morris stated that he feels that due to business Morris costs, cost of living increases, and so forth, that the 5o increase for. is justified. Also would like to consider extending the bus route Extend to other areas so that the entire City is serviced. Bus Rte Mr. Joseph Y. Wang, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated J. Wang ~''"" that during negotiations, the Contractor provided cost adjustments Cost as some costs did go up over .the past year, including salary, mainten- Adjtn ante, etc. He feels that the company has provided good service to RideY the city and as a result ridership has increased to 20,000 passengers incr~ per month. Mayor Richards stated that he feels the company has done an excellent Richa7 job, but asked what our alternatives would be if we did not extend Other the contract for another year. Mr. Wang replied that we would have alterr to advertise for bids again. tives. Councilmember Henning requested that staff provide him with informa- Hennir tion on the cost increases and asked how much a 5o increase would More infc actually be in terms of dollars. on costs, After further Council discussion, It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning to extend the contract with Commuter Bus Lines with a 5o increase in the service fee, with the condition that staff pro- vide Councilmember Henning=copies of the cost increases. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS "'~"' NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Henning requested item no. 15, Los Angeles County Emergency Ambulance Transportation Program.. Wells adop t Extend contrac' Henning Ambu 1 an Program Based on recommendations from the Independent Cities Association and the Los Angeles Chapter of California Fire Chiefs Associations, Letter a letter should be drafted informing the Los Angeles County Depart- informi: ment of Health Services that the City intends to continue its contract tof with Adams Ambulance Company for emergency medical transportation. cont d Although the city is not willing to enter into the proposed franchising con agreement, it is willing to negotiate the issue to resolve the matter t'`~/Ada: ~~~. in a fashion which provides benefit to both parties. Richards Mayor Richards asked to what extent the Fire Department handles Medical emergency medical transportation. Chief Fred Ripley replied that Transport the Fire Department does not have transporting equipment, so only Fire Dept. in rare instances. Henning Councilmember Henning inquired as to whether this is something Vote Council needs to vote on. City Attorney Barbosa replied that Policy it was, as it is a policy determination and staff needs to be Determi- directed by Council as to action taken. nation. After further Council discussion, Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Letter Morris to direct City Attorney to draft a letter to Los Angeles .continue County Department of Health Services that the City intends to contr. w/ continue its contract with Adams Ambulance Company. Adams ROLL CALL: AYE COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE '..~„~ Byork Councilmember Byork requested item no. 17, I-105 Ramps for Alameda Alameda/ and Imperial Highway Grade Separation. Imperial The Sheriff's Justice Center which is proposed on the West side Justice of Alameda immediately South of the I-105 Freeway is in the design Cntr. in stage with the architect. The City of Lynwood's response to the design EIR is the staff suggestion that the land be set aside for ultimately stage. constructing a set of on/off ramps for the Alameda Freeway. In addition, the Alameda Corridor Task Force has determined that the Brid e at Imperial Highway/Alameda crossing should have a grade separation. g Staff agrees that there whould be a bridge for Imperial to be separ- Imperial ated from the railroad tracks. A determination must be made by ,,,~ the City whether these projects are feasible, Staff will make a short presentation, no report is forthcoming. Morris Councilmember Morris spoke regarding the off ramps at Atlantic 91 Frwy. and Alameda which were eliminated. Stated that the 91 Freeway had Ramps put no off ramp at Downey Avenue when it was built, but it was put in in when later when there was a need for it. He _f eels that CalTrans is needed. responsible to pay and build them. Wells Councilmember Wells asked if the on and off ramp situation would Ramps de- delay the freeway project. City Manager Gomez stated that it will lay frwy. delay the Justice Center somewhat. Byork Councilmember Byork requested that staff discuss with CalTrans the Talk to possibility of having the off ramps and discuss the problem of moving CalTrans Imperial, having it over or under freeway, number of trains along re: ramps Alameda, disuss all these matters so as to avoid heavy traffic and delays when the trains are coming through. Suggested that staff Invite to invite CalTrans to speak to Council as to where they are in the Council project now. CITY CLERKS AGENDA: Com. Affr. At Council's meeting of November 3, 1987, it was announced for Comm. 3 information only, that the terms of A. Ann Fields, Lucille Walker, ""'"' Terms and David Litsinger would expire in December. Nominations are now Expire. open for the three (3) vacancies to the Community Affairs Commission. Nominate. Appointment at Council's regular meeting of December 1, 1987. Morris Councilmember Morris moved to nominate A. Ann Fields, Lucille Walker, nominated and David Litsinger. Fields, Walker, Councilmember Wells asked if_the City Cler had received a letter from Litsinger. David Litsinger yet. City Clerk Hooper replied that she had received verbal communication, but no letter yet. ~ ~_ tD It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Henning and carried to close nominations. City Clerk Hooper announced for information only, that Arthur Lewis HCDA and Mary Sherman Jones have missed three consecutive meetings of the Board HCDA Board. Also Louis Heine must resign since he was elected to 3 Vac. City Council. Nominations at Council's regular meeting of Dec. 1, 1987, and appointment at regular meeting of December 15, 1987. City Clerk Hooper also announced for information only, the resigna- Plannin tion of Mr. Robert Reed of the Planning Commission,, effective Comm. '"""" Jan. 1, 1988. Nominations at Council's regular meeting of Dec. 1, 1 Vacan 1987, and appointment at regular meeting of December 15, 1987. Seat It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Morris to recess to closed session at 8:22 O.m. Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Closed Byork to direct the City Attorney to take steps to resolve the Session matter of a rescission of an agreement with James Roberson for Agrmt. w/ Marketing Consulting Services. Roberson. ROLL CALL: A E COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RI CHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Henning Wells to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Rose Hopkins and Leave of give staff authorization to establish a policy for issuance of Absence unpaid leave of absences to be done administratively in emergency R. Hopkin situation. ,.,,.. ROLL CALL AYES: COUNCTLMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Manager Gomez reported that Council reviewed list sent to Personnel Commission with regards to the eligible candidates for the position of Fire Chief/Director of Public Safety selection and-City Manager accepted certified list from Personnel Commision and return December 1st far appointment. PUB LI C ORAL COMMUNI CATIONS Gomez Fire Chie Appt. Dec. 1 Mayor Richards stated in regards to the agreement with James Richards Roberson that the City Attorney will resolve the matter. Resolve Robersc agreement. Mr. James Roberson, 15353 Weddington, Van Nuys, inquired as to what J. Rod was discussed in closed session, asked to discuss this publicly. erson Discuss public] City Attorney Barbosa stated that he will contact Mr. Roberson Barbo~ to discuss the matter. will contact h~ Mr. James Roberson stated that he has a pxoblem with that. City Attorney Barbosa advised Council not to discuss the matter AdvisE °'"" since legal action will be taken against Mr. Roberson. Mr. Roberson Counc~ asked what kind of legal action is being taken against him. City not tc Attorney Barbosa stated that the grounds are included in the package discus _. to rescind the agreement. Legal action is being taken due to a Legal breach of the contract. action Mr. Roberson stated that he has tried to execute the agreement. Mayor Richards stated City Attorney H. Barbosa will set a meeting to discuss this matter with Mr. Roberson. Tried. Set mi `,1~ e~) A. Carter Anthony Carter, 3831 Walnut, spoke regarding his efforts to get Jobs - out of gang activities, but cannot find jobs. Looking for some Training kind of guidance and asked if the City has any kind of training Programs programs he could utilize. Gomez City Manager Gomez stated by January, 1988, the city would have JTPA Prog. the JTPA Program going and there are a number of other programs going to help youth in training for jobs in the workplace. C. Green Caffie Green, 3958 Louise St., spoke regarding setting up a AIDS conference for young people to educate them about AIDS and high blood pressure. Her organization has drawn up a proposal for King Drew Medical Center. AIDS is a real problem and she hopes the city is amenable to a conference and will get involved. Hearing no further response, Mayor Richards closed the Public Orals. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Richards Mayor Richards spoke regarding jobs for the young people of Lynwood Jobs for and feels that the city should look at all aspects of the unemploy- young ment situation. Also spoke regarding ATDS and sai d that it is be- people. coming more of a problem as time goes on. We must start dealing with it and make efforts to protect the community. It fa lls on AIDS local municipalities to educate the community. Byork Councilmember Byork stated that even though he will be attending Thanks to the next meeting, he would like to state that he has enjoyed Council, working with the City Council, City Manager, and staff who work Sheriff's so hard. Also would like to th ank the Sheriff's Department Commiss- Fire Department, Commissioners, the , community and the audience Toners. for giving him the opportunity of s erving this community for so many years. Henning Councilmember Henning stated that he feels the city should do Jobs something about the youths looking for work., .CalTrans has a lot of property that needs cleaning up. Asked City Manager CalTrans Gomez how much it would cost to start such a program. City property Manager replied that he would have some basic information at needs to the meeting of December 1, 1987. Councilmember ~~enning also be cleaned spoke about the LSC Building at the corner of Lynwood Road and up• Lindbergh and feels it should be torn down. LSC Bldg. Morris Councilmember Morris spoke regarding the graffiti program. Recalls Graffiti that someone had come to Council and said they could do it for less Prog, money. Would like that company to submit something on paper. Asked City Manager Gomez to contact them. Also spoke about a Publicity publicity program and feels the Mayor should be given the authority program. to represent it. Would like a written policy to be sumitted within the next month. Richards Mayor Richards commended Councilmember Byork and stated that he commended has represented the city well and become a virtual expert in Byork transportation. Stated he has earned his respect and admiration. It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Hennin~d carried ~to adjourn to December 1, 1987. `.~ a r APPROVED Clty Cler