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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1998-01-06 - CC �� LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 6, 1998 , 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 Rea presiding. ' Councilmember Byrd, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez, and Rea answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attomey Leal, City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt. . � � , City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Ack Councilmember Richards offered an Invocation and stated that if Council does not want ' � this on the Agenda, then a vote should be taken in open forum. � Mayor Rea discussed the separatiorn between Church and State and as Mayor, has the right to remove the Invocation from the Agenda. Councilmember Richards stated every person irrespective of faith is invited to. attend Council meetings, and-feels the tradition should continue to be carried out. The presentation Por Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez was continued to the next regular scheduled meeting � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Robert Henning spoke in opposition to the time change of the Agency meetings without Henni ng , propernotification. Also requested proper decorum in the Council Chambers. Spoke in Agency opposition to the City Tree program, and the appointment of offices by the Mayor, and Time Change �'�� , stated the �tree trimming contract.should be left as it is. � � � - Jim Green questioned specific warrants, and requested copies of invoices in order to J.Green compare pricing discounts. Also stated he would lil:e to see a fu1T report from Closed Warrants Session. Ricky Ivy spoke on behalf of California Western Arborists, and requested Council R.Ivy . evaluate these issues with respect to the legal repercussions. Also discussed the Contract ' rescinding of the contract amendment and certain consequences that have arisen. Amendmenf , Lawrence Marquez signed up for a public hearing item. _ L.Marquez � Irene Garcia 2737 E. lllth St., questioned the"Fire Dispatch Fees from the City of I.Garcia� � Downey, and stated she is in favor of the fence revision to help the control of dogs. Dispatch, Questioned certain warrants. � Warrants ` Mayor Rea directed staff to contacY Frank Andrews of the Los Angeles County Animal Mayor Rea Control regardir.g seivice. � � ' � . ,. Femand� Pedrosa 1250� Bullis Road discussed the tree' trimming contract and legal F. Pedrosa � implications that must be considered. Also stated he feels the ci.y can put together a Tree Trimmi ,� j better tree trimming program in-house: , � PUBLI(' ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � Catherine Deloris Jones, 5155 Walnut Ave. discussed concerns with a residence on Pope C.Jones Street conducting a seniar housing care center called "Sea Breeze Manor" in a residential "Sea Breaze , neighbodiood. Stated complaints with poli4ical signs that are still hanging, and also Manor° - thanked the Council for renaming Lynwood Park. . . , ' , _ � " I � , . Dymally Former Congressman Mervyn Dymally discussed his name being taken off the Park, and rk Renamfi�ng his opposition to comments made regazding his involvement with tenorism: Also discussed his involvement with the Latino Community, Legislation, Government and Education. � Mengia Antonio Mengia 3370 Tenaya, discussed concerns with the intersection at Long Beach od For Less Blvd., traveling nortt�bound and tuming left at Food For Less: Otero Ray Otero 11310 Ernestine discussed concerns with Mana's Restaurant, and problems na' s caused to residents by the location. Also stated he does not agree with the fact that the � staurant Tree of Life kids are cleaning the parking lot at that location the day after special events �� are held. , Green James Green discussed a government official under a dictatorial regime, and stated he ctatori al does not support anyone that supports what is opposed. gime Green Caffie Green 3958 Louise Street, spoke regarding the name change of the pazk, and rk Renami ng requested clarification and understanding on the reason for the change. Cunningham William Cunningham discussed his previous experience with former Congressman Dymally Dymaily. nni ng Robert Henning stated as a homeowner and taxpayer in this community, he supports the rk Renaming former congressman, and feels the name should' be put back at the park. Suggested the new Council listen and learn. Marquez Lawrence Marquez 11148 Harris Ave., discussed the change of name at the park; and me Change ciarified that the name was not changed with the name of another individual, but rather back to the name of our. city. This is not a race issue. . yor Rea Mayor Rea directed the City Manager to forward a copy of the tape that contains issues I pe w/name opposing terrarism, and the name chazige of the park back to Lynwood City Park. "-' ange Garc i a lrene Garcia spoke in opposition to Mana's Restaurant. Pedroza Fernando Pedroza 12505 Bullis Road discussed problems on Fernwood Ave., east of ,rnwood Ave . Bullis Road, and large puddles of water left by the recent rain. Brown Mel Brown.5229 Beechwood Ave., discussed the tension in-the air, apologized to former Dymally Congressman Dymally, and stated if the new Council continues to look in the past, there can be no future for the city. I Godoy Maggie Godoy 3603 Walnut Ave., discussed problems on Fernwood Ave., between :anding Bullis Road and Ernestine with standing water. Also stated complaints with double I ter parked cazs on Walnut between Fir and Bullis Road. Lara Joseph Lara discussed accusations of civil rights violations. �pki ns Rev. Hopkins 5238 Park St., paid respects to former Congressman Dymally. Stated that �mally currenUy the youth in our city are being destroyed, and there are ver;� serious issues that � � ,- need to be addressed that are more important. � ! � y�i DeLaTorre Jose de la Tone 3962 Walnut Ave., discussed the previous name change of the city park, �me Change and a Representative of the Government of Sudan. .' Dyamal ly Mervyn Dymally discussed his trip to Sudan with former President Carter, to establish offices to fight terrorism. 2 Councilmember Richards stated there had been a vote to change the name of the park by Ri chards the City Council, and repeated his concerns on the need to deal with issues with more Name. Change - sensitivity. � �_ William Cunningham stated thepark renaming is not a racial issue. - W. Cunni�ngham Irene Garcia questioned whether or not an administrator could fill out an application for I.Garcia � the needy, and discussed her disapproval of the conduct atthe meeting of December 16th. Resident, discussed an incident which had occurred on December 12, 1197 on Atlantic �� Ave. Alex Landeros questioned how much longer it is going to take to complete the A.Landeros . improvements on Atlantic Avenue, between Fernwood and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Atl anti c Ave Also discussed problems with dumping in the alley between Louise Avenue and Improvements Cortland. , � Maria Santillan 2700 E. 108th Street, stated the recycling center on Fernwood does not M.Santi l lan work for the residents on the east side of the city. Also .stated complaints with Animal Recycl i ng Control and their lack of effectiveness. Recommended additional fees on summer Day Center, Anirr . Control,Sumrr Camp for individuals that live outside of Lynwood, and suggested report cards reflecting Day Camp the conduct of kids be considered prior to enrollment. James Green questioned Bingo and Lotteria licenses for establishments in the city. • J. Green . Rod White 4608 Carlin Ave., stated he is disappointed in the removal of the Invocation R.White from the Agenda, and informed Council of recommendations from his block watch For Graffiti commendations far the graffiti workers. Workers I.Garcia Irene Garcia questioned water meter increases. - Hearing no further discussion it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Richards and carried to recess to the:Lynwood Information, Inc. at 8:52 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:54'p.m. It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to approve the following minutes: . �� a) Regular Meeting, December 16, 1997 � . b) Mid-year Budget Review, December 17, 1997 c) Mid-year Budget Review, December 18, 1997 - � d) Mid-year Budget Review, December 22; 1997 provided they include a verbatim of all action• items. City Attorney Leal stated the closed �session report from the Regular Meeting of . December 16, is inaccurate, and should read that no closed session was convened. " Mayor Rea and Mayor Pro-Tem Reyes, stated there is no need for a verbatim. Rea-, Reyes � ' � � Councilmember Richards stated he is entitled to a verbatim. Ri chards ROLL CALL: AYES: . COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA ABSENT: NONE It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to approve the . afarementioned minutes with the,amendment by the City Attorney. 3 I � ° � � i I • I i chards Councilmember Richards stated the minutes do not accurately reflect the action taken at i nutes the meetings which are listed, and can only be considered accurate if done by verbatim: ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE � , PUBLIC HEARINGS i ayor Rea Mayor Rea introduced the first item, Rescinding the Ordinances Imposing a Moratorium i I oratori um on the Establishment or Expansion of Automotive Uses. `_� It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and carried to open the public hearing. .Marquez Lawrence Marquez stated he is happy to see the Council becoming more business ouncil friendly. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved'by.Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Oouncilmember Byrd and carried to close the public h'earing. YY'd Councilmember Byrd discussed existing ordinances passed by Council prohibiting the utomoti ve establishment of auto related uses. Also stated Long Beach Blvd. is inundated with this rdi nances use and it does not enhance the quality of life. eyes Councilmember Reyes stated upon elimination of the moratorium new uses that come oratorium into the city should implement proper standards and procedures. Capable staff can require compliance of all regulations. It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: I st Reading WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF —" oratorium LYNWOOD RESCINDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1460; AS AMENDED utomotive By p�INANCE NO. 1463, WHICH IMPOSED A MORATORIUM ON THE ses ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE USES WITHIN ALL LAND USE ZONES OF THE CITY". i chards Councilmember Richards asked staff to recap the basis for the original moratorium. . Chi cots Director of Community Development Chicots explained the 6asis' was to prevent the over reventi on concentration of this type of use, and to eliminate the blight caused to the city. i chards Councilmember Richards stated irrespective of the business, it was the determination of 0o Many the Council that there are far too many auto related uses in the city. Also. stated uto Related considering the proliferation of uses, how is the cu'rrent level chazacterized, and what ses i n The � be the impact if an individual requested this type of use on a site which is �' � ty ' incom atible. Also p questioned whether or not existing uses have complied with standards set forth. � a or Rea Mayor Rea stated the removal of the moratorium �will y enable staff, along with the i oratori um Planning Commission to carry out policy regulating auto related uses. �I ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE ea Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 97- oning Ord. O5, Amending Chapter 25-16.25 Reversing Vending Machines and Small Collection Facilities and Chapter 25-16.26 Large Collection and Processing Facilities. 4 It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to open the public hearing. ,�,: James Green made recommendations to include instructions in English and Spanish. J.Green Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Reyes and carried to close the public hearing. ' Councilmember Richards questioned the wording in section 3 and recommendedRichards � amending the wording to specify "in no event shall not be within 100 feet of residential Amendment i areas". It was then-moved 6y Councilmember Reyes, seconded `by Councilmember Sanchez to: WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: '°AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF lst Reading LYNWOOD AIVIENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CAAPTER 25 OF THE Recycl i ng . LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO R�QUIREMENTS FOR Fac i 1 i ti es RECYCLING FACILTTIES". with amendments. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE „ Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Vacation of the First Alley North of Agnes Avenue Mayor Rea � Between First streeY�and the First Alley West of Atlantic Avenue. � A11 ey Vacati o It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd, and carried � to open the public hearing. , �� Mayor Rea recommended bringing the item back at the next regular scheduled meeting. �Mayor Rea CONSENT CALENDAR All matters lisYed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for sepaiate action. Mayor Rea requested item #13, Emergency Engine Repair for Snoxkel, Fire Engine 311. Mayor Rea Councilmember Richards requested item #14-Arterial Facade Improvement Project FYRichards . . 1997-98, Purchase of Material, Supplies and Services Through Informal Bids, item #15- Items 14, 15 . Emergency Street Repairs State Street at Virginia and Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., at �8� I9,20 and Carson Drive, item #18-City. Tree, item #19, Extending the Term of Cable Franchise � Agreement, item #20-Amendment to the Classification Plan and General Salary Schedule, and item #21-Assignment of Office Space in City Hall North. i It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to . adopt - , (�, RESOLUTION NO.. 98-1 ENTTTLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES #98-1 � COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. Easement �,_� 52143, E\ND ACCEPTING ALL EASEMENTS OFFERED FOR DEDICATIONDedication I FOR PURLIC PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP 52243". � i � RESOLUTION NO. 98-3 ENTITLED: `�A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYRES # 98-3 ' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEP.TING THE SLURRY SEALSIurry Seal j PROJECT, PROJECT 5-5198, AS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE". Compl ete ± RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION � OF THE CITYRES # 98-4 ! COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE REPAYMENTRepayment ! 5 I OF THE GENERAL FUND BY THE WATER FUND AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATIONS". ES # 98-2 RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 ENTTTLED: '�A RESOLIITION OF THE -CITY arrants - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE � ABSENT: NONE i Item #13. � It was moved by Ivlayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember Reyes to adopt: ES # 98-5 RESOLUTION NO. 98-5 ENTITLED: `A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY mergency COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY lle Engine REPAIRS OF THE FIRE ENGINE 311, SNORKEL UNIT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER" ' pending an inquiry on a"fee for service" from Los Angeles County. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ' ABSENT: NONE Item #14. Councilman Richards requested a staff report. /Works Murga Director of Public Works Murga offered an overview of the beautification project along � I eautification Long Beach Blvd., and the I-105 Freeway, as well as Atlantic Avenue. Discussed the � ro j ect painting,'sign changing, and sign removal. -�-�' It was then moved by Councilmember Richards; seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: Il i i ES # 98-6 RESOLUTION NO. 98-b ENTTTLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY I acade COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO I mprovement pURCHASE NEEDED MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES THROUGH roject AN INFORMAL BID PROCESS FOR THE ARTERIAL' FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #15. ' It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: ES # 98-7 RESOLUTION NO. 98-7 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY mergency COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE EMERGENCY avement pAVEMENT REPAIRS ON STATE STREET AT VIRGINIA AVENUE, THE '� epairs, EMERGENCY PARKWAY AND SEWER LINE/IRRIGATION LINE REPAIRS I arkway and ewer Line/ ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. AT CARSON DR. AND AUTHORIZE `- rrigation THE CITY MANAGER OR H1S DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY i ne Repa i rs FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS" ROLL CALL: AYES: COUIVCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 6 / Item #18. Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not the city would be uprooting existing Ri chards treesin order to plant the new trees. Also recommended a display of the tree in the City Trees . Halllobby. � ' It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to � . adopt: ' RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES # 98-8 ' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE CANARY Canary � ISLAND P1NE AS THE OFFICIAL CITY TREE, AUTHORIZING THE TREE I s 1 and Pi ne As Official PLANTING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY City Tree �"' MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER". ROLL CALL: AY�S: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES; RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE . Item #19 Councilmember Richards discussed the Pac-Belt technology that does not require cable, Richards and questioned whether or not staff had looked into the impact this may have on a cable Pac-Bel 1 franchise. Also recommended staff prepare a workshop on current technology, in order to " � bring the City �up to� date on these issues. � It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to � , �- � � adopt: �_ • RESOLUTION NO. 98-9 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RES # 98-9 LYNWOOD EXTENDING THE TERM OF A FRANCHISE WITH AMERICAN Extending CABLESYSTEMS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. PENDING COMPLETION OF Term of ��, NEGOTIATIONS FOR A'FRANCHISE RENEWAL". Cabl esystems ROLL CALL: , AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #20. . . Councilmember Richards discussed the recent budget review sessions and Fiscal analysis Ri chards reports,recently held, and questioned the addition of a position while confronting these Budget ", decisions. Recommended holding off on this item, pending decisions on existing Session positioris, or possibly designating existing staff to deal with these issues. It was moved by Councilmember Richards seconded by Councilmember Byrd to pull the ' ' item and bring it back at Che next regular scheduled meeting with a complete_�budget _ analysis. , ROLL CALL: • AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS I � i NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA , I ABSENT: NONE r ,� It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: RESOLUTION � NO. 98-10 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES �# 98-10 � COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION Gen. EmployE PLAN AND GENERAL EMPLOYEES SALARY SCHEDULE". Sal ary Schec � Councilmember Richards guestioned the infent of the council in .contemplating the Ri chards position. i 7 � .Gonzales City Manager Gonzales stated the purpose of the position is to create a liaison for i a i s i on community and residents priorities. ichards Councilmember Richazds questioned how the position would differ from• members of taff staff that currently attend various meetings, and how one person would be able to address all of the concerns. Also discussed saving money if we could deploy existing staff. .Gonzales City Manager Gonzales stated the funding for the position would come through a Law unding EnforcementGrant. , ichards Councilmember Richards recommended engaging current staff for the position and i' vertime - utilizing the grant money for the necessary overtime. ayor Rea Mayor Rea stated the position would reflect the participation of the Council and City Hall arti ci pati on by resolving matters satisfactorily, in dealing with community based organizations. yrd Councilmember Byrd stated the city currently has a complaint desk to deal with these issues. ichards Councilmember Richards again questioned how this would differ from sending a current e-depl oy member of our management staff, or if we already have staff that is handling these duties, xisting couldn't we re-deploy existing staf£ Directed the City Manager to examine whether ar taff not there is an individual existing employee to carry out these duties. .Gonzales City Manager Gonzales stated with over fifty Blockwatch Groups, `and'the potential to lockwatch increase these numbers in the near future, it would be overburdening to existing staff, to roups deal with the issues, in addition to there current duties: • ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA � i , NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS 'I ABSENT: NONE � � Item #21. ichards Councilmember Richards questioned what is 6eing contemplated with this item, since . Hal l North Council has already maintained their offices in City Hall North for over a year. .Gonzales City Manager Gonzales stated it is fairly standard, that when policy making bodies . Hal l North change, office space may be changed in order to better adjust. �i� i chards Councilmember Richards questioned the time frame that the floor plan was drafted. It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to � eview and �VIEW AND APPROVE THE FLOOR PLAN AND ASSIGN TO THE MAYOR I I pprove THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO ASSIGN THE FIVE COUNCIL loor Plan AND MAYORS OFFICE & THAT THE�OFFICE INDICATED ON THE FLOOR ayors Office pLAN BE THE MAYORS OFFICE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA +' ', NOES: COUNCILMEMB�R BYRD, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ---= DISCUSSION ITEMS ayor Rea Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Possible Revisions to Fence Ordinance Relahng to ence Ord. � Permitted Fences in the Front Yard Setback of R-1 (Single�Family Residential) Property. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to direct ' staff to bring the ordinance back during a public hearing scheduled to come before the 8 _• Planning Commission with a design concept that would be in good taste, appealing and would beautify the community. , - Mayor Rea recommended the ordinance include a policy that regulating the construction Mayor Rea of fences. City Manager Gonzales suggested the staff report and modifications include provisions F.GonzaTes for a uniform design, consistent with the surrounding fencing. • Fence � Councilmember Richards stated proper fencing is necessary for property owners with Richards ; f , dogs, however, will not agree on chain link, and feels standards need to be set and in Fence '` " place for a comprehensive plan. . ROLL CALL: . AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA - NOES: NONE , ABSENT: NONE ` Nlayor Rea introduced the next item, Employee Recognition Award_Program. Mayor Rea ; Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not Council would be adopting the Richards attached resolution, and if sq eould we include the rer.ommendations as Exhibit "A", and Add recommem have we had the opportunity to involve the Bargaining Units with regard to the ations to Resolution Anniversary Day off. Director of Human Resources stated the .Anniversary Day off was merely a Hum.Resource recommendation. Council would make the end decision and at that time she would Annv. Day of confer with the Bargaining Units. � F Councilmember Reyes recommended a dinner for the employee and his or her family Reyes � with the Mayor as one of the prizes. Pri zes i It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: � RESOLUTION � NO. 98-11 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES 98-11 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOODADOPTING THE ESTABLISHMENT Emplayee OF AN EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD PROGRAM". Recogni ti on with amendments for quarterly awards, and an annual award to be issued from the quarterly winners, eliminating option #4, and including an option #5, stating if there are any disagreements with the bargaining units that the item be brought back. ROLL CALL: ' AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRb, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE .' Mayor Rea introduced.the next item, Four Year Tree Trimming Contract. Mayor Rea Councilmember Richards questioned if option 2 were selected, when would the action Richards take place. ' � j I ' City Manager Gonzales stated thirty days. �. F. Gonzal es .,�-t . � City Attorney Leal sYated Council can, in accordance with the current contract cancel CLA-Leal with a thirty day notice. , Couneilmember Richards questioned the logic, should Couneil accept option,2, and how Richards would staff be prepared to take ovex within thirty days. Also questioned whether or not Opti on 2 staff performed a fiscal analysis, and stated he will not allow the City Attorney to interfere with his rightto entertain discussion. - 9 ,. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to approve: OPTION 3. Cancel the remaining four-year tree trimming contract and 6ring tree trimming in-house, and if the city finds that this is not feasible, send the item out for bid. , • Ri chards Councilmember Richazds questioned how this item came before the Council. F.Gonzales City Manager Gonzales stated the primary motivation was discussed during the recent Mid-Year mid-year budget review hearings, and Council had requested modifying the existing '' Budget � , � � �! I contract. � , Mayor Rea Mayor Rea stated he had requested the tree trimming contract be brought back with options. Reyes Councilmember Reyes stated the intent is to try to eliminate contracts in order to cut costs for residents. Richards Councilmember Richards stated he feels this action has to do with this particular Contractors contractor and political viewpoints, stated he feels this action is a violation of the Rights contractors rights and questioned why staff did not include an option to continue the existing contract. � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE There was no vote cast bv Councilmember Byrd or Councilmember Richards Mayor Rea called for a recess at 10:55 p.m. i j • Council reconvened at 11:08 p.m. ' ; �; Mayor Rea Mayor Rea introduced the next item, City Wide Pot Hole Repair Project Funds Appropriation. � ' It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to adopt: Option 2 OPTION 2. RESOLUTION NOr 98-12 ENTITLED: �°A RESOLUTION OF THE Ci tywide CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CITYWIDE Potholes pOTHOLES REPAIRS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS". ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD ABSENT: Ri chards Councilmember Richazds questioned whether or not a 4/5 vote is necessary to make this type of fund transfer. � -, C/A-Ceal City Attorney Leal stated it is not. � Ri cahrds Councilmember Richards requested an explanation on why a 4/5 vote is not required, and L 4/5 vote stated it is a violation of his rights for the question to go unanswered. ' It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to reconsider the item for deliberation. lo ROLL CALL: (on sub'stitute mofioni AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA ABSENT: NONE Councilmember Richards requested the minutes reflect his protest and lack of right toRichards speak. , �. ROLL CALL: (continued from ori2inal� motion) � AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA' � NOES: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE - � Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Vacancy/Planning Commission. Mayor Rea City Clerk Hooper stated currently there is one vacancy, and one of the applicants is not a C!C-Hnoper. � resident of the city. � ' � •. It was moved by Mayor R'ea, seconded by Councilmember, Reyes to nominate: - ., HECTOR ABARCA, WILLARD H. REED, JAM�S MORTON, DONALD DOVE, Nominations SYLVIA RAMIREZ, RAMON RODRIGUEZ, AND JAMINA BARNES, AND ' DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGERS OFFICE TO SEND LETTERS THANKING - THE REMAINING COMMISSIONERS FOR THEIR SERVICE. City Attorney Leal recommended a combined motion, first, removing the existing C/A-Leal Commission to secondly providing for the nomination of the new members. Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not the existing Commissioners have a Ri chards right to attend the meeting and state their opposition to the reorganization. Commi ss,i oneri . � - Rights _{ � City Clerk Hooper stated the Council has the authority to replace any Commissioner at C/C-Hooper � ��•` any given time. - ' ' Councilmember Richards questioned 'under tonight's noticed .Agenda how- would a Richards Commissions know what is being considered, and recommended Council call a Special Commissions Meeting, properly post the recommendations from Council, and take action at that time. Knowl edge of - Councils � Agenda After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember Reyes and carried to continue this item to a Special Meeting to be held on Thursday January 8, 1998 at 12:00 p.m. � Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Mayoral Appointment of Delegates and Alternates Mayor Rea ' 'to Various Municipal Organizations and Committees. Delegates � It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember� Sanchez to approve the attached list and direct staff as to the changes. - ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA �''I NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE � �,� f . COUNCIL. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Conncilman Sanchez discussed members that want to advance, and feels that the Council Sanchez will not always agree and the impacY this would have on the commnnity. Stated if Personal personal issues are involved, these matters should be dealt with in Closed Session. Also Issues shoul stated he hopes Council can reach �an agreement and move forward. In reference to the be deal t i n Closed name change of the Park, during his campaigning, various complaints were heard from Session, the community, one of which was the renaming of the park. The name change is not Park about color, but rather what the community wants. Fighting among each other will get Renami ng �� � ]1 them nowhere. Regarding the amendment to the Classification Pian, feels this is a necessary position. Richards Councilmember Richards stated Council should act on a level of fairness and allow the Fairness in current Commissioners the opportunity to speak on their behal£ The law requires that Commissioners list the actions that will be taken, and questioned the City Clerk's policy for Pol i cy for . posting vacancies. Also stated concerns that 1Vlembers of the Council are not being given Posting Vacancies, the opportunity to deliberate. Discussed actions of unfairness to vendors, staff and Giving Councilbusiness owners, and the decision to remove the Invocation from the Agenda. Also Time to discussed the denial of his request for a verbatim, and concerns with the blatant violation I i Denialrofe� of administrative decisions. Stated the Council should cease from interfering with � Verbatim, administrative decisions, and should nof act in violation of the Municipal Code. "� Questi oned Questioned the City Attorney looking into new forms of gaming, and stated if the City is C/A i nto investigating this type of activity, where are we at this point. Gaming Byrd Councilmember Byrd stated he feels we are not moving forward, we are moving back, Mayor at the and that the Mayor serves at the discretion of the Council. Also discussed Di screti on of misconceptions with regard to former Congressman Mervyn Dymally. Council Reyes Councilmember Reyes discussed the opposition to the Commission reoiganization, and Reorganizatiorthe nomination and appointment process, and discussed individuals that' had not nominations & submitted applications and appointments that had been made by acclamation. Also appointment discussed the public address system at Bateman Hall. Submitted an open invitation to each member of Council to work together on all issues, and stop the unnecessary arguing. Mayor Rea Mayor Rea questioned� a specific warrant, and bank-card statements with questionable Warrant, late charges and late charges on his own card which has no balance. Also questioned Bank-card, recent bank-card charges from a former Member of CounciL Directed staff to bring back late charge, the HUD fundin at the next re ular scheduled meetin for exam le Enfre reneur LEED, Pot g g g� P p Hole Repairs, Development Academy, LEED, Law Enforcemerit Block Grant, and Facade ;� Mr. Chatman, Improvements. Discussed staff's recommendation on the Pot Hole Repairs, and directed I11 egal car staff to work with Precision Brake on conerns submitted by Mr. Chatman. Also directed "-"' sal es staff to investigate the illegal car sales in the parking lot adjacent to the LaRioja Market. LaR es�tagate � Informed resident of a pilot progra to be introduced at the Council Meeting of January 20, Market of translation headphones for spanish speaking residents. CLOSED SESSION It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to recess to Closed Session at 12:13 p.m. ' C/A-Leal City Attorney Leal stated the City Council would meet in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing: 1.) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation's a) City of South Gate; et al. v. City of Los Angeles, eto. et al. LASC Case #BC129447 b) City of Lynwood v. Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority LASC Case #s BSO42221 BSO42612 & BSO43392 c) City of Lynwood, etc. v. Federal Highway Administration; et al. � � �� � � USDC-Central Case #96-7493 #96-7493 GHK (RNBx) ' � d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation '�-'' Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Paul Richards v. City of Compton Etc., et aL LASC Case #BC178273 e)' Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Negotiator: Gail L. Black Einployee Organization: All Bargaining Units fl ADDEIVDUM I�O. 1. Public Employment 12 (Pttrsuant to Section 54957) � Title: City Attorney. Council reconvened at a.m. > City Attorney Leal stated council had met in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing C/A-Leal the aforementioned matters with regard to Labor Negotiations, no reportable action was publ ic taken. With regard to Public Employment for the City Attorney the Attomey has EmpToyment, provided the Council with a service contract, which is currenUy under consideration, to Richards VS.� {'"1 be continued at the next meeting. With regard to pending litig'ation, the Agency Attomey Compton, � k Kane, 4 i Thever will provide a status, and finally with regard to Existing Litigation f�r Paul galmer &- '' Richards v. City of compton, there was a three to one vote, Councilmember Richards Berkman abstained and Councilmember Byrd voting no,-to instruct the Agency Counsel Thever to � , contact the Law Office of Kane Balmer & Berkman to seek reimbursement of all fees expended. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember - Sancliez and carried to adjourn to a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 8, 1998 for the purpose of considering matters pertaining to the Planning. Commission and the City � Attorneys Agreement. ' � �� MAYOR.�,RMANDO REA � ��Cotit��.'L.. ; , CITY CLERK ANDREA L.� � � 1 € i f � �� � . l3 � �� ��� LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, JANLTARY 6. 1998 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Session in the Cify Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Rea presiding. . Councilmember Byrd, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez, and Rea answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Leal, City Clerk Hooper and . City Treasurer Pygatt. , �� . City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The xooper ' Brown Act. Couricilmember Richards offered an Invocation and stated that if Council does not want Richards . this on the Agenda, then a vote should be taken in open forum. � Mayor Rea discussed the separation between Church� and State and as Mayor, has the Rea . right to remove the Invocation from the Agenda. ' Councilmember Richards stated every person irrespective of faith is invited to attend �chards. Council meetings, and feels the tradition should continue to be carried out. The presentation for Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez was continued to the next regular L. Sanchez scheduled meeting PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Robert Henning spoke in opposition to the time change of the Agency meetings without proper notification. Also requested proper decorum in the Council Chambers. Spoke in opposition to the City Tree program, and the appointment of offices by the Mayor, and j"� stated the tree trimming contract should be left as it is. � 1 °. ' Jim G"reen questioned specific warrants, and requested copies of invoices in order to J.Green compare pricing discounts. Also stated he would like to see a full report from Closed Warrants, ' Session. pricing discounts • Ricky Ivy spoke on behalf of California Westerm Arborists, and requested Council R,Ivy , evaluate these issues with respect to the legal repercussions. Also discus`sed the �lifornia rescinding of the contract amendment and certain consequences that have arisen. Western Arborists � Lawrence Marquez signed up for a public hearing item. L,Marquez Irene Garcia 2737 E. lllth St., questioned the Fire Dispatch Fees from the City of i•Garcia Downey, and stated she is in favor of the fence revision to help the control of dogs. Questioned certain warrants. Fire dispatch fees Mayor Rea directed staff to contact Frank Andrews of the Los Angeles County AnimalRea Control iegarding service. Fernando Pedrosa 12505 Bullis Road discussed the tree trimming contract and legal F.Pedrosa ,' , v' �, implications that must be considered. Also stated he feels the city can put together a ,�- _ � better tree trimming program in-house. �� PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Catherine Deloris Jones, 5155 Walnut Ave. discussed concerns with a residence on Pope C.JOnes Street conducting a senior housing care center called "Sea Breeze Manor° in a residential Sea B�eeze ' neighborhood. Stated complaints with political signs that are 'still hanging, and also Manor thanked the Council for renaming Lynwood Park. ' ° I � �3� M. nymally Former Congressman Mervyn Dymally discussed his name being taken off the'Park, and Name being his opposition to comments made regardipg his involvemeni with terrorism. ' Also taken otf discussed his involvement with the Latino Community, I,egislation, Government and Park Education. A. Menj ia Antonio Mengia 3370 Tenaya discussed concerns with ttte intersection at Long Beach Blvd.,traveling northbound and turning left at Food For Less. R. otero Ray Otero 11310 Ernestine discussed concerns with Mana's Restautant-, and problems caused to residents by the location. Also stated he does not agree with the fact that the i Tree of Life kids are cleaning the parking lot at that location the day after special events � are held. J. Green James Green discussed a government official under a dictatorial regune, and stated he does not support anyone that supports what is opposed. C.Grpen Caffie Green 3958 Louise Street, spoke regarding the name change of the park, and requested clarification and understanding on the reason for the change. . C�aningham William Cunningham discussed his previous experience with former Congressman Dymally. • . Henning Robert Henning stated as a homeowner and taxpayer in this community,,he supports the former congressman, and feels the name should be put back at the park. Suggested the new Council listen and learn. L. tharquez Lawrence Marquez 11148 Harris Ave., discussed the change of name at the park, and , clarified that the name was not changed with the name of another individual,� bur rather back to the name of our city. This is not a race issue. Rea � , Mayor Rea directed the City Manager to forward a copy of the tape ffiat contains issues i opposing terrorism, and the name change of the park back to Lynwood Ciry Park. I. Garcia lrene Garcia spoke in opposition to Mana's Restaurant. F. Pedroza Fernando Pedroza 12505 Bullis Road discussed protilems on Fernwood Ave., east of Bullis Road, and large puddles of water left by the recent rain. �1. srown Mel Brown 5229 Beechwood Ave., discussed the tension in the air, apologized:to former Congressman Dymally, and stated if the new Council continues to look in the past; there can be no future for the city. K. Godoy Maggie Godoy 3603 Walnut Ave., discussed problems on Fernwood Ave.,.between Bullis Road and Ernestine with standing water. Also stated complaints with double parked cars on Walnut between Fir and Bullis Road. J. Lara Joseph Lara discussed accusations of civil rights violations. I I I 3opkins Rev. Hopkins 5238 Park St., paid respects to former Congressman Dymally. Stated that �uth in our currently the youth in our ciry are being destroyed, and there are very serious issues that ' ' ity need to be addressed that are more important. �� . De La Torre Jose de la Torre 3962 Walnut Ave., discussed the previous name change of the city park, ` and a Representative of the Government of Sudan. �• D�"°allY Mervyn Dymally discussed his trip to Sudan with former President Carter, to establish offices to fight terrorism. ��� , It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to open the public hearing. - , James Green made recommendations to include instructions in English and Spanish. J. Green . Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Reyes and carried to close the public hearing. • Councilmember Richards questioned the wording in section . 3, and recommended �chards amending the wocding to specify "in no event shall not be within 100 feet of residential � � areas". � � � � .k F It was then moved by Counciimember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECYCLING FACILITIES". . � with amendments. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Vacation of the First Alley North of Agnes Avenue Rea Between First street and the First Alley West of Atlantic Avenue. lt was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd, and carried to open the public hearing. � i l Mayor Rea recommended bringing the item back at the next regular scheduled meeting. Rea 4 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one Motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. � Mayor Rea requested item #13, Emergency Engine Repair for Snorkel, Fire Engine 311. Rea Councilmember Richards requested item #14-Arterial Facade Improvement Project FY 1997-98, Purchase of Material, Supplies and Services Through Informal Bids, item N15- �. Emergency Street Repairs State Street at Virginia and Martin Luther King Ji., Blvd., at ' Carson Drive, item lt18-City Tree, item #19, Extending the Term of Cab1e .Franchise Agreement, item �i20-Amendment to the Classification Plan and General Salary ' Schedule, and item #21-Assignment of Office Space in City Hall North. • It wa's then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to adopt: , RESOLUTION NO. 98-1 ENTTTLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.98=1 �� COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 52143, AND ACCEPTING ALL EASEMENTS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION approving FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP 52143". �act map - no. 52143 RESOLUTION NO. 98-3 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY xes. 98-3 COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE SLURRY SEAL acceptong PROJECT, PROJECT 5-5198, AS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE". �e slurry seal project RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYRes COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE REPAYMENT The repayme � `�' � of the qeneralOF THE GENERAL FLJND BY THE WATER FIJND AND AUTHORIZING THE fiand CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS`-' "' �' • TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATIONS". 'ss. 98-2 RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CI�`Fl pproving the COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE`_� emands and DEMAIVDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". arrants . - � herefore ROLL CALL: AYES: COLiNCILMAN BYRD, REyES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE , ' I ABSENT: NONE I �- Item #13. � It was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember Reyes to adopt es 98-5 ' I2ESOLUTION NO. 98-5 ENTITLED: `A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �rgency repair COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY �' f fire engine � REPAIRS OF THE FIRE ENGINE 311, SNORKEL UNIT, AND AUTHORIZING TI-IE CITY MANGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND ' APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER" � pending an inquiry on a°'fee for service" from Los Angeles County. ROLL CALL: AYES: COLINCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ' Item #14. Councilman Richards requested a staff report. �g Director of Public Works Murga offered an overview of the beautification project along eautification Long Beach Blvd., and the I-105 Freeway, as well as Atlantic Avenue. Discussed the 4� roject along painting, sign changing, and sign removal. png Beach Blvd �� -105 Freeway It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: es. 98-6 RESOLUTION NO. 98-6 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY uthorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO taff to purcl ��RCHASE NEEDED MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES THROUGH eeded materia�AsN INFORMAL BID PROCESS FOR THE ARTERIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". • ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #15. ' • It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt; xes. 98-7 RESOLUTION NO. 98-7 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY proving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE EMERGENCY vement repair � , AVEMENT REpAIRS ON STATE STREET AT VIRGINIA AVENIT�, THE j 1 State'street EMERGENCY PARKWAY AND SEWER LINE/IRRIGATION LINE REPAIRS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. AT CARSON DR. AND AUTHORIZE � THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND APPROPRIATIONS ANI1 TRANSFERS" ROLL CALL: , AYES:. . COUNCILMAN BYRD, REyES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE •' ABSENT: NONE . ��� Councilmember Richards stated there' had been a vote to change the name of the park by �chards . the City Council, and repeated his concerns on the need to deal with issues with more sensitiviry. , William Cunningham stated the park renaming is not a racial issue.w. cunningham Irene Garcia questioned whether or not an administrator could fill out an application for I. Garcia the needy, and discussed her disapproval ofthe conduct atthe meeting of December 16th. .'� ' Resident, discussed an incident which had occurred on December 12, 1197 on Atlantic Resident r . Ave. Alex Landeros questioned how much ]onger it is going to take to complete the A' �deros • improvements on Atlantic Avenue, between Fernwood and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. dumping in Also discussed problems with dumping in the alley between Louise Avenue andthe alley • Cortland. � � � � � � Maria Santillan 2700 E. 108th Street, stated the recycling center on Fernwood does not M. Santilla work for the residents on the east side of the city. Also stated complaints with Animal recycling , . Control and their lack of effectiveness. Recommended additionaP fees on summer Daycenter - Camp for individuals that live outside"of Lynwood, and suggested report cards reflectingin Fernwood the conduct of kids be considered prior to enrollment. ` James Green questioned Bingo and.Lotteria licenses for establishments in the city. J.Green � Rod White 4608 Carlin Ave., stated he is disappointed in the removal of the Invocation R. white from the Agenda, and informed Council of recommendations from his block watch for block watct commendations for the graffiti workers. Irene Garcia questioned water meter increases. I- �cia µ`^ �� Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Richards and carried to recess to the Lynwood Information, Inc. at 8:52 ' p.m. � _ Council reconvened at 8:54 p.m. � It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd fo approve the following minutes: • a) Regular Meeting, December 16, -1997 � ' b) Mid-year Budget Review, December 17, 1997 -c) Mid-year Budget Review, December 18, 1997 d) Mid-year Budget Review, December 22, 1997 provided they include a verbatim of all action items. , City Attorney Leal stated the closed session report from the ' Regular Meeting of Lael December 16, is inaccurate, and should read that no closed session was convened. Mayor Rea and Mayor Pro-Tem Reyes, stated there is no need for a verbatim. �i Councilmembet Richards stated he is entitled to a verbatim. � �� � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS . " NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA ABSENT: NONE � It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to approve the aforementioned minutes with the amendment by the City Attorney. , ��� Richards Councilmember Richards stated the minutes do not accurately reflect the action taken at • the meetings which are listed, and can only be considered accurate if done by verbatim. ROLL' CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS � Mayor Rea introduced the first item, Rescinding the Ordinances Imposing a Moratorium � on the Establishment or Expansion of Automotive Uses. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and carried to open the public hearing. . �. Marquez Lawrence Marquez stated he is happy to see [he Council becoming more business friendly. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to close the public hearing. 3Yrd Councilmember Byrd discussed existing ordinances passed by Council prohibiting the auto related establishment of auto related uses. Also stated Long Beach Blvd. is inundated with ises use and it does not enhance the quality of life. �eyes Councilmember Reyes stated upon elimination of the moratorium new uses that come Limination into the city should implement proper standards and procedures. Capable' staff can �f the require compliance of all regulations. �ratorium I_ � It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to: WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF I LYNWOOD. RESCINDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1460, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1463, WHICH IMPOSED A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE USES WITHIN ALL LAND USE ZONES OF THE CITY". Richardzs Councilmember Richards asked staff to recap the basis for the original moratorium. �icotos Director of Community Development Chicots explained the basis was fo preven[ the over concentration of this type of use, and to eliminate the blight caused to the city. Richards Councilmember Richards stated ircespective of the business, it was the determination of uses inithed the Council that there are far too many auto related uses in the city. Also stated cit.-y considering the proliferation of uses, how is the current level characterized, and what would be the impact if an individual requested this type of use on a site which is incompatible. Also questioned whether or not existing uses have complied with standards setforth. Rea Mayor Rea stated the removal of the moratorium will enable staff, along with the Planning Commission to carry out policy regulating auto related uses. � � � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Rea Mayor Rea introduced the next item, �Proposed Zoning Oidinance Amendment ZOA 97- O5, Amending Chapter 25-16.25 Reversing Vending Machines and Small Coliection Facilities and Chapter 25-16.26 Large Collection and Processing Facilities. . �39 Item #f 18. � Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not'the city would be uprooting existing �chards „ treesin order to plant the new trees. Also recommended a display of the tree in the City � Hall lobby.� . ' �.�� • � , It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. .98-8 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION 'OF THE CITY designating COiJNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE CANARY the canary 'i ISLAND PINE AS THE OFFICIAL CITY TREE, AUTHORIZING THE TREE island pine � � PLANTING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ALJTHORIZING THE CITY as the . MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND official cit APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER". tree ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RYCHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE � Item #�19 Councilmember Richards discussed the Pac-Bell technology that does not require cable, Richards � and questioned whether or not staff had looked into the impact this may have on.a cablepac-Bell franchise. Also recommended staff prepare a workshop on current technology, in order tctechnology bring the City up to date on these issues. It was then moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-9 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF Res. 98-9 LYNWOOD EXTENDING THE TERM OF A FRANCAISE WITH AMERICAN e��ding �f � CABLESYSTEMS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. PENDING COMPLETION OFthe term of ` . NEGOTIATIONS FOR A FRANCHISE RENEWAL". ` a franchise { with American ROLL CALL: . cablesystems AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT:. NONE Item #i20. ' Councilmember Richards discussed the recent budget review sessions and fiscal analysis xichards reports recently held, and questioned the addition of a position while confronting these budget reui decisions. Recommended holding off on this item, pending decisions on existing sessions and fiscal positions, or possibly designating existing staff to deal with these issues. analysis It was moved by Councilmember Richards seconded by Councilmember Byrd to pull the item and bring. it back ar the next regular schedufled meeting with a complete budget analysis. ' " ROLL CALL: . AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS i�'I NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA ABSENT: NONE i ' It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt:: RESOLUTION NO. 98-10 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION' OF THE CITY Res 98-10 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION amending tt PLAN AND GENERAL EMPLOYEES SALARY SCHEDLTLE". classific. -ion plan and Councilmember Richards questioned the intent of the council in contemplaf�:ig °�,�c salary position. schedule � ��� conzales City Manager Gonzales stated the purpose of the position is to create a` liaison for community and residents priorities. 1�ichards Councilmember Richards questioned how the position would differ from members of staff that cunently attend various meetings, and how one person would be able to address all of the concerns. Also discussed saving money if we could deploy existing,staff. conzales Ciry Manager Gonzales stated the funding for the position would come through a Law Enforcement Grant. • � � —� ichards Councilmember Richards recommended en ging current staff for the � utilizing the grant money for the necessary ov�ertime, position and � R � Mayor Rea stated the position would reflect the participation of the Council and City Hall by resolving matters satisfactorily, in dealing with communiry based organizations. 3yrd Councilmember Byrd stated the city currently has a c$mplaint desk to deal with these issues. 2ichards Councilmember Richards again questioned how this would differ from sending a current member of our management staff, or if we already have staff that is handling these duties, couldn't we re-deploy existing staff. Directed the City Manager to examine whether or not there is an,individual existing employee to carry out these duties. conzales City Manager Gonzales stated with over fifty Blockwatch Groups, and the potential to B1o increase these numbers in the near future, it �ould be overburdening to existing staff, to 'soups deal with the issues, in addition to there current duties. ROLL CALL• � AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA i NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS � ABSENT: NONE '� Item tf21. Richards Councilmember Richards questioned what is being contemplated wifh this item, since Council has already maintained their offices in City Hall North for over a year. .�onzales City Manager Gonzales stated it is fairly standard, that when policy making bodies change, office space may be changed in order to better adjust. tichards Councilmember Richards questioned the time frame that the floor plan was drafred. It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to REVIEW AND APPROVE TI�E FLOOR PLAN AND ASSIGN TO THE MAYOR THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO ASSIGN THE FIVE COUNCIL AND MAYORS OFFICE & THAT THE OFFICE INDICATED ON THE FLOOR PLAN BE THE MAYORS OFFICE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCI3EZ, REA � � NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS 1 NOES: NONE ...� DISCUSSION TTEMS I Rea Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Possible Revisions to Fence Ordinance Relating to :nce or dinanc�ermitted Fences in the Front Yard Setback of R-1 (Single Family Residential) Property. It was moved by Counciimember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to direct staff to brin th g e ordmance back during a public hearing scheduled to come before the � � .�. Planning Commission with a design concept that would be in good taste, appealing and would beautify the community. Mayor Rea recommended the ordinance include a policy that regulating the construction of fences. City Manager Gonzales suggested the staff report and modifications include provisions Gonzales , for a uniform design, consistent with the sucrounding fencing. } !' Councilmember Richards stated proper fencing is necessary for property owners with Richards � �� dogs, however, will not agree on chain link, and feels standards need to be set and in , l. ,.I P�ace for a comprehensive plan. ROLL CALL: , AYES: COiJNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SAIVCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE t ABSENT: NONE . Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Employee Recognition Award Program. Rea � Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not Council would be adopting the ��ards . attached resolution, and if so, could we include the recommendations as Exhibit "A", and have we had the opportuniry to involve the Bargaining Units with regard to the Anniversary Day off. Director of Human Resources stated fhe Anniversary Day off was merely a Director recommendation. Council would make the end decision and at that time she would of htunan resources confer with the Bargaining Units. i� Councilmember Reyes recommended a dinner for the employee and his or her family Reyes � wi[h the Mayor as one of the prizes. (� � � It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 98-ll ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 98-11 COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE ESTABLISHMENT establishmei OF AN EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD PROGRAM". of an with amendments for quarterly awards, and an annual award to be issued from th�nployee of quarterly winners, eliminating option #4, and including an option /f5, stating if there �e month , are any disagreements with the bargaining units that the item be brought back. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, ffiCAARDS, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ` , Mayor Rea introduced the next item Four Year Tree 'Crimming Contract. Rea Councilmember Richards questioned if option 2 were selected, when would the action RichaF take place. I I Ciry Manager Gonzales stated thirty days. �nzales a City Attorney I,eal stated Council can, in accordance with the current contract cancel �el. with a thirty day notice. Councilmember Richards questioned the logic,.should Council accept option 2, and how �chards would staff be prepared to take over within thirty days. Also ques[ioned whether or not opton 2 staff performed a fiscal analysis, and stated he will not allow the City Attorney to interfere with his right to entertain discussion. f � b �� It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to approve: OPTION 3. Cancel the remaining four-year tree trimming contraM and bring tree trimming in-house, and if the city finds that this is not feasible, send the item out for bid. i�ichards Councilmember Richards questianed how this item cazne before the Council. Gonzales City Manager Gonzales stated the primary motivation was discussed during the recent mid-year budget review hearings, and Council had requested modifying the existing i� contract. t.,.� Rea Mayor Rea stated he had requested the tree trimming contract be brought back with options. Reyes Councilmember Reyes stated the intent is to try to eliminate contracts in order to cut costs for residents. Richards Councilmember Richards stated he feels this action has to do with this paiticular contractor and politicai viewpoints, stated he feels this action is a violation of the contractors rights and questioned why staff did not include an option to continue the existing contract. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE There was no vote cast b Councilmember B rd or Councilmember Richards. Mayor Rea called for a recess at 10:55 p.m. � ^ � Council reconvened at 11:08 p.m. ' I �J Mayor Rea introduced the next item, City Wide Pot Hole Repair Project Funds Appropriation. It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez to adopt: Res. 98-12 OPTION 2. RESOLUTION NO. 98-12 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION'OF THE Potholes CITY COLJNCIL OE THE GITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CITYWIDE -epairs POTHOLES REPAIRS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER �roject OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS". ROLL CALL: AYES: � NOES: CO�UNCILMEMBER BYRD ABSENT: Richards Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not a 4/5 vote is necessary to make this type of fund transfer. Geal City Attorney Leal stated it is not. � � ....� ichards Councilmember Richards requested an explanation on why a 4/5 vote is not required, and stated it is a violation of his rights for the question to go unanswered. `�'�`� It was then moved by Councilmermber Richards, seconded by Councilmember Byrd to reconsider the item for deliberation. I � � �'ec) , ROLL CALL: (on substitute motion) . AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS NOES: . COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA ABSENT: NONE ' Councilmember Richards requested the minutes refdect �his protest and lack of right to Ftichards speak. . ROLL CALL: (continued from original motion) j�j AYES: COUNCILMEMBER REYES, SANCHEZ, REA , I J NOES: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDS ABSENT: NONE Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Vacancy/Planning Commission. Rea City Clerk Hooper stated currently there is one yacancy, and one of the appiicants is not a Hooper resident of the city. . � It was moved by Mayor, Rea, seconded by Councilmember Reyes to nominate: HECTOR ABARCA, WILLARD H. REED, JAMES MORTON, DONALD DOVE, � SYLVIA RAMIREZ, RAMON RODRIGLJEZ, AND JAMINA BARNES, AND DIRECTED THE CITY MAIVAGERS OFFICE TO SEND LETTERS THANKING THE REIVIAINING COMMISSIONERS FOR THEIR SERVICE. Gity Attorney L,eal recommended a combined motion, first, removing the existing?Qal ° Commission to secondly providing for the nomination of the new members. Councilmember Richards questioned whether or not the existing Commissioners have a�chards right to attend the meeting and state their opposition to the reorganization. . � � I� � City Clerk Hooper stated the Council has the authoiiry to replace any Commissioner at xooper �- � any given time. � Councilmember . Richards questioned under tonight's noticed Agenda how would a Richards Commissions know what is being considered, and recommended Council call a Special Meeting, properly post the recommendations from Council, and take action at that time. After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember Reyes and carried to continue this item to a Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 12:00 p.m. � Mayor Rea introduced the next item, Mayoral Appointment of Delegates and Alternates � to Various Municipal Organizations and Committees. � It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez [o approve the attached list and direct staff as to the changes: ROLL CALL: • AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA - � NOES: ' NONE ABSENT: �NONE COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Sanchez discussed members that want to: advance, and feels that the Council sanchez , will not always agree and the impact this would have on the community. Stated if personal issues are involved, these matters should.be dealt with in Closed Session. Also stated he hopes Council can reach an agreement and move forward. In reference to the . name change of the Park, during his campaigning, various complaints were heard from the community, one of which was the renaming of the park. The name cfiange is not . about color, but rather what the community wants. Fighting among each other will get � 2�`� them nowhere. Regarding the amendment to the Classification Plan feels this is a necessary position. , tichards Councilmember Richards stated Council should act on a level of faimess and aliow the current Commissioners the opportunity to speak on their behalf. The law requires that Council list the actions that will be taken, and ques[ioned the City Clerk's `policy for posting vacancies. Also stated concerns that Members of the Council are not being given the opportunity to deliberate. Discussed actions of unfaimess to vendors, staff and business owners, and the decision to remove the Invocation from the Agenda.. Also discussed the denial of his request for a verbatun, and concerns with the bla[ant violation �^� of administrative decisions. Stated the Council should cease from interfering with '� administrative decisions, and should not act in violation of the Municipal Code. �"'� Questioned the City Attorney looking into new forms of gaming, and stated if the City is investiga[ing this type of activity, where axe we at this point. B � d Councilmember Byrd stated he feels we are not moving forward, we" are moving back, and that the Mayor serves at the discretion of the Council. Also discussed misconceptions with regard to former Congressman Mervyn Dymally. teyes Councilmember Reyes discussed the opposition to the Commission reorganization, and the nomination and appointment process, and discussed individuals that had not submitted applications and appointments that had been made by acclamation. Also discussed the public address system at Bateman Hall. Submitted an open invitation to each member of Council to work together on all issues, and stop the unnecessary arguing. tea Mayor Rea questioned a specific warrant, and bank-card statements with questionable aarr ant late charges and late charges on his own card which has no balance. Also questioned >ank statement bank-card charges from a former Member of Council. Directed staff to� bring back the HUD funding at the next regular scheduled meeting, for ezample , Entrepreneur Development Academy, LEED, Law Enforcement Block Grant, and Facade '��'� Improvements. Discussed staffs recommendation on the Po[ Hole Repairs, and directed �� staff to work with Precision Brake on conerns submitted by Mr. Chatrnan: Also directed staff to investigate the illegal car sales in the parking lot adjacent to the LaRioja Market. Informed resident of a pilot progra to be introduced at the Council.Meeting of January 20, of translation headphones for spanish speaking residents. CLOSED SESSION It was then moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Byrd and carried to recess to Closed Session at 12:13 p.m. City Attorney Leal stated the Ciry Council would meet in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing: 1.) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation's a) City of South Gate, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, etc. et al. LASC Case �fBC129447 b) City of Lynwood v. Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority LASC Case #s BSO42221 BSO42612 & BSO43392 c) City of Lynwood, etc. v. Federal Highway Administration; et al. � I USDGCentral Case #96-7493 N96-7493 GHK (RNBx) � d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation � Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Paul Richards v. City of Compton Etc., et al. LASC Case #�BC178273 e) Conference with Labor Negotiator _ Agency Negotiator: Gail L. Black Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units � ADDENDUM NO. 1: Public Employment ��� (Pursuant to Section 54957) � Title: City �Attotney. � � � Council reconvened at a.m. City Attorney Leal s[ated council had met in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Leal the aforementioned' matters with regard to Labor Negotiations, no reportable action was labor taken. With regard to Public Employment for the Cit y Attorney, the Attorney has negotiatio ' provided the Council with a service contract, which is currently under consideration, to -ns �i be continued at the next meeting. With regard to pending litigation, the Agency Attorney � I Thever will provide a status, and finally with regard to Existing Litigation for Paul '' Richards v. City of compton, there was a three to one vote, Councilmember Richards abstained and Councilmember Byrd voting no, to instruct the Agency Counsel Thever to contact the Law Office of Kane Balmer & Berkman to seek reimbursement of all fees expended. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Rea, seconded by Councilmember � Sanchez and carried to adjourn to a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 8, 1998 for the : ' purpose of considering matters pertaining to the Planning Commission and the City Attorneys Agreement. � �^ r � � ,i� �..��, V�� • MAYOR ARMANDO REA � .�� � CITY CLERK ANDREA L. HO PER � 3 . a� . . � ' � . � \