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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1987-12-01 - CC~ 4~5~ REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 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. Councilmember Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney H. Barbosa. RESOLUTION N0. 87-171 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICTPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 3, 1987, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the resolution declaring the results of the November 3, election and recount. ROLL CALL: AYE~~OUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor Richards administered the Oath of Office and issued Certificate (3ath c of Election to City Clerk, Andrea Hooper. ofc. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Certifi- Oath c cate of Election to Councilmember Louis J. Heine and Councilmember ofc. Robert Henning. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Certifi-Oath o~ cate of Election to City Treasurer Mary Wright. ofc. Mayor Richards presented plague to Councilmember Byork thanking him plague for his many years of dedicated service on the City Council. Mr. Byor3 Councilmember Byork made statements and introduced his family. Councilmember ~b rris made remarks thanking Councilmember Byork _f or all his help. Families of all newly elected and re-elected officials were introduced. The City Clerk announced nominations for the Office of Mayor was in order . Nomina for Councilmember Henning nominated Councilmember Wells. Councilmember Mayor Morris nominated Councilmember Richards. Councilmember 1^7ells nomina- ted Councilmember Heine. Councilmember Henning withdrew his nomina- tion of Councilmember Wells. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris to close nominations. RnT,T, CAT,T,: Councilmember Heine voted for Councilmember Richards. ~-- Councilmember Henning voted for Councilmember Heine Councilmember Morris voted for Councilmember Richards Councilmember Wells voted for Councilmember Heine Councilmember Richards voted for Councilmember Richards Councilmember Richards was re-appointed Mayor. The City Clerk announced nominations were in order for Mayor Pro Tempore. P.Richarc reappoint Mayor Councilmember Morris nominated Councilmember Heine. Mayor Richards Nomina nominated Councilmember Wells. Councilmember Wells declined the for nomination . Mayor P/Tc Councilmember Heine was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore. L.Heine appt' d Mayor Pro Tem 45S p. Hearing nuisance at -~ 4043 Beechwood The City Clerk announced the Agenda had been posted according to The Brown Act. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to approve minutes of November 17, 1987. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember ~' Wells to approve Commendations for Rev. C. C. Coleman and Ken McJimsey. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Morris and carried, to adjourn to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 8:02 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Richards announced the time had arrived to conduct a public hearing on determination of existence of a public nuisance at 4043 Beechwood. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Wells to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to close public hearing. After Council discussion, '"""" Res. No: RESOLUTION N0. 87-172 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-172 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 4043 BEECHWOOD AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt resolution. ROLL CALL: A E COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, 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 members of the Council or staff requested specific items removed for separate action. Councilmember Morris requested item no. 14, Chamber of Commerce Yearly Budget, Calendar Year 1988. The following action was taken: ._.._ Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-173 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE i CITY COUNCIL 87-173 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE NEW SIDEWALK ' AND WHEELCHAIR RAMP PROJECT SCHEDULE FY 1987-88." was presented. Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 87-174 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 87-174 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A THREE YEAR CONTRACT TO L ~ N UNIFORM SUPPLY TO PROVIDE UNIFORM SERVICES." was presented. ~4~~ appv'1 Approve request for leave of absence for medical reasons for leave of Beverly Bass. absence B. Bass RESOLUTION N0. 87-176 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND 87-176 ORDERING WARRANTS THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember-Henning, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt resolutions and approve foregoing items. ,,,.,, ROLL CALL AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Morris requested item no. 14, Chamber of Commerce Yearly Budget, Calendar Year 1988 for more information and clarification.. After discussion and clarification from Jim Mc- Jimsey, President of the Chamber, RESOLUTION N0. 87-175 entitled: '"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res # OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING $65,000 TO THE LYNWOOD CHAMBER 87-175 OF COMMERCE FROM THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT A GENERAL CIVIC PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM." was presented. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Henning to adopt the resolution. ROLL CALL: YA-ES- COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CITY CLERKS AGENDA: '~ ORDINANCE N0. 1297 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ord # OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25, THE OFFICIAL ZONING 1297 ORDINANCE, OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE CALCULATIONS USED TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES RE- QUIRED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHALL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS (MINI- MALLS) UNDER 15,000 SQ. FT." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Heine to adopt the ordinance. ROLL CALL: AYE COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING ABSENT: NONE app't The City Clerk stated at the meeting of November 17, 1987, Com Affai Councilmember Morris nominated A. Ann Fields, David Litsinger, A.A. Fiel and Lucille Walker to fill the three (3) vacancies on the D. Litsin Community Affairs Commission. Appointment is in order. L.Walker It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Henning that the foregoing persons be appointed to the Community Affairs Commission. ~ ROLL CALL: YES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The City Clerk stated nominations were now in order for the one (1) vacancy on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Heine nominated Mr. Alberto Penalber. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, A. Penalbe seconded by Councilmember Heine to close nominations. Ap~ioint- nominated ment at Councils regular meeting of January 5, 1988. planning Comm ~. ~' nom HCDA The City Clerk stated nominations were nsw in order for the M.Araujo" three (3) vacancies on the Housing and Community Development C.G.Ge:eter Advisory Board. Councilmember Wells nominated Margaret Araujo, C. Law Cynthia Green-Geeter, and Claud Law. It was moved by Mayor Richards, seconded by Councilmember Henning to close nominations. Appointment at Coun:.il's regular meeting of January 5, 1988. Traf/Park The City Clerk announced the Traffic and Parking Commission Commission is requesting a time change from 7:30 p.r!m. to 6:00 p.m. which time change can be done by minute order or amendment to ordinance no. 968. It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember "' Wells to approve the change with an amendment to the ordinance. ROLL CALL: A E~COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RI CHARDS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE app't It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember G. Wallace ~Ieine to appoint Gerald Wallace as Fire Chief/Director of Public F/Chief-Dir Safety. Pub Safety ROLL CALL: A'S-ES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSEr1T : NONE Mr. Gerald Wallce came forward and thanked Council and introduced Firefighter the four Firefighter Trainees: Herb Johnson, Calvin Pickett; trainees Ed Allen, and Gregg Dunlop. Herb Johnson, spokesman for trainees, thanked Council for their support of the training program and presented invitations to graduation ceremonies. to Councilmembers. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: W. Price Warren Price, 3815 Agnes, spoke regarding the increases on his ^'~ water bill water bill. D. Garcia Daniel Garcia, 10733 San Jose, spoke regarding gang activities gang activ in the city. Stated he is involved in a program called JOY which helps with job training for young people. N.Gardner Novell Gardner, 11626 Vieta, spoke regarding the increases on her water bill water bill and requested an explanation of the charges. Mayor Mayor Richards requested that staff research the matter and bring req info a report back to Council. Also requested that an information sheet re fees regarding fees on water bill be compiled and given to residents. F.Madison Frances Madison, 11620 Vieta requested an explanation of her water water bill bill increases. C.Green Caffie Green, 3958 Louise, spoke regarding her water bill. water bill C.Law Claud Law, 3866 Walnut, spoke regarding the rate increases on rate incr ~ water bill. Questioned the public hearings held on this matter. pub hear Leroy Guillroy, 3605 E. Fernwood, congratulated Mr. Byork, and L.Guillroy thanked him for his years of service. Also commented on the Mayor mayor ~ mayor and Mayor Pro Tem nominations. "'"~ pro tem nomina L.Freeman Lois Freeman, 3832 Palm, stated she is interested in serving on water incr one of the commissions, and questioned the increases on her water :+ bill. L.Pierson Loretta Pierson, 3607 Agnes, requested copy of explanation of fees water bill on water bill. R. Chase Randy Chase, 9536-J California Ave., South Gate, spoke regarding skating the city building a skating rink. rink 461 Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, spoke regarding members of the City R. Fry Council and thanked Mr. Byork for his years of service. various COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Richards congratulated Mr. Byork on his many years of service to the city and spoke about the increases on the water bill, and the AIDS crisis. ~ - Councilmember Heine thanked everyone for the opportunity to serveC/Heine on the City Council. thanks f"° everyone There was no further business and it was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember Morris to adjourn to December 28, 1987. Mayor APPROVED JANUARY 5, 1988 ~, City Clerk .-- i t ,.a L