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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1998-11-17 - CC � �1: 9� LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 17 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 6:00 p.m Mayor Rea presiding. � r ' ' � ' Councilman Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Rea answered the roll call. � Also present were Interim City Manager Davis, City Attomey Braude, City Clerk Hooper, City Treasurer Pygatt and Department Heads. •--- . ,+ City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The Brown Act.' , ` Mayor Rea introduced the need for subsequent items, Emergency Roof Repairs�at Fire Station I & IL � ' ' It was inoved 6y Councilman Richazds, seconded by'Counciiman Reyes to consider the . item. � ROLL CALL: `. AYES; COUNCILMAN REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ; REA -. , NOES: NONE • ABSENT: COUNCILMAN BYRD ` Mayor Rea introduced the next item, from the Business License Division, a Special' - Rea _ Request for Film Permit at the Super Value Mazket at 9990 Long Beach Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Sanchez to consider the Ri chard: . item. . � r , „ _ . � ' ROLL CALL: ' �-� AYES: COUNCILMAN REYES, RICHARDS, S.4NCHEZ; REA � ° NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN BYRD It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richazds and carried to - recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:15 p.m. . " Council reconvened at 6:37 p.m. _ . _ . ' . It was moved by Councilman Richazds seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to � exct�se Councilman Byrd. PUBLIC ORAL - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY. - ' William Lewis 2708 E. 110th Street spoke in support of the item relating to grant Lewis applications for Anti-Graffiti Prevention Programs, commended Deborah Jackson, who is the contact person in Facilities Maintenance for graffiti removal and submitted pamphlets for recommended surveillance equipment. • ;�} ' Jim Green spoke in support of the Senior Citizen Grant. Green ' I PUBLIC ORALS ' � Armando Moreno discussed a citation he had received for outside merchandise. Stated he feels this ticket is unfair, and discussed other businesses in the city that are not in Moreno compliance with outside advertising displays. Also discussed graffiti problems at this location and other businesses that aze experiencing the same problems. ' , Claudia. Figueroa thanked Councilman Richazds for nominatin her to the Youth Figuero� Commission. ,' g.,. 1.9.�'' �; , reen Jim Green discussed property tax issues and recommended Council enforce taxes on taco trucks, video games, and pay phones. Also suggested a 1% tax increase on Cable TV. Rosa Espinosa, Business Owner; discussed a citation she had recently received for spinosa outside advertisement, stated she feels this is unfair, and the limitations aze hurting her business. Feels the city should concentrate on the more important issues 'such as prostitution and graffiti. i � eckay Dorothy Peckay, 3716 Pa1m�Ave., discussed her concerns with the cecent crime spree in her area, and concems with poor Sheriff services. r unningham William Cunningham discussed problems with privately and independently owned pay �-�-� phones. laciel Allan Maciel 3242 Cazlin Ave., discussed recent activity with CDBG funds, the cancellation of public improvement projects, and reallocation to the Natatorium. Feels Councils priorities aze off, and discussed additional reallocation of funds for Afterschool Programs, Senior Citizens, Crossing Guazds, Natatorium, extended hours and United Families of Lynwood. Feels the streets aze in great need of repair and wants Council to focus on this. ,laTorre Sal AlaTorre, 3185 Oakwood Ave., discussed concerns with issues and promises that were made regarding public safety, cutting crime, and street improvements and feels the city is currently at a stall. Commended the curtent ongoing efforts for Cential America, and spoke in opposition to other individuais that are disrupting ihe peace in.the city. �`' Stated there are more important issues than gathering gossip. Also stated he wants the Sheriff Department to do more for the city. Femando Pedroza 12505 Bullis Road, discussed Lynwood government and the individual 'edroza �d constitutional rights of everyone to have their own beliefs: Stated he is tired of i corruption, fighting, and bickering. Also questioned recent salary increases for ' employees. ��.! Gloria Gonzales 10766 San Jose Ave., discussed complaints with the American.Motor �onzales Inn on Long Beach Blvd., and questioned when the demolition would begin. Also discussed the recent shootings on Long Beach Blvd. & Norton Ave. Requested Council help with the sports field lighting for the soccer players, and a(so discussed the,need for pazk security. le 1 a Torre Jose de la Tone 3962 Walnut Ave., discussed a recent newspaper article and made comments regazding repaving speed bumps, and street closures by Council, and stated he feels these aze acts of corruption. . �l aTorre Sal a la Torre discussed citizens rights, and everyone has the prerogative to exercise those rights. Also discussed the importance and right to privacy Frank Calderon 2040 Josephine St., discussed his concems with home owners insurance :alderon and FEMA rulings. Read aloud from a letter that he sent to the local newspapers in opposition to this ruling. areen Jim Green discussed the upcoming anniversary of former President Kennedy. ' Recommended Council begin to commemorate individuals such as Roosevelt, Truman, I <—'� Churchill, Patton and Montgomery, . ; , . , lones Dale Jones, Chairperson for the Public Safety Commission commended Councils efforts to rectify the traffic and pedestrian problems on Imperial Hwy, Mario, Gutierrez, Flower Street discussed an elderly lady that is in need of assistance and autierrez recent efforts by resiclents to help her with an overgrown tree. Also discussed the reasoning behind the Recall effort. z � E.''� RP � Mr. Hicks 11342•Hulme Ave., questioned whether or not push carts aze legal in the city. Hi cks . n Lawrence Marquez 11148 Hazris, discussed the need for a nice sit-down restaurant in Marquez ' Lynwood, and wants to see something more than another fast� food restaurant. • Also ' discussed concems with comments made that grant money for the streets is being " � reallocated. Stated Council needs to maintain our main City Hall facility as well. . Commended the Veterans Day Celebration. � `Tl ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ' � It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried to � approve the following minutes a) :Regular Meeting, Novembei 3•, 1998 " � PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried to - accept and present a Proclamation to Larry & Nancy Grant on their SOth Wedding Anniversary. " • � � � CONSENT CALENDAR � , ° AIY matters listed� under 'the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one Motion ' affirniing 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 requesf specific " items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Councilman Sanchez requested item #13, Purchase of Four Light Duty Pick-Up Trucks. � It was then moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Rea to adopt: THE TWO AFOREMENTIONED SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS, THOSE �� BEING: . f} RESOLUTION NO. 98-206 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Reso. # `, ;. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE EMERGENCY 98 " ROOE' REPAIRS AT FIRE STATIONS 1 AND 2 BY CERTIFIED ROOFING Approvi ng Emergency APPLICATORS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE Roof Repair CONTRACT WITH THIS FIRM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATION " � AND TRANSFER". • ' � AND ' � � SPECIAL REQUEST FOR FILM PERMIT AT THE SUPER VALUE MARKET LOCATED AT 9990 LONG BEACH BLVD. � . s: . , RESOLUTION NO. 98-196 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Reso. # COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING BUDGET FOR 98=196 THE PROJECT AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LOFY ENGINEERING, Awarding IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,825.00 FOR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND Contract tc STORAGE TANKS AND AUTHORIZIN(: THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TAE Lofy Eng. J AGREEMENT". , I ' RESOLUTION NO. 98-197 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Reso. # I �=^ � 98-197 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF Authori zi nc PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR 'Dir: of PW� BULLIS ROAD IMPROVEMENT ' PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 5-5138, To Execute FISCAL 1998-99". ' Agreement `. w/ Caltran� " RESOLUTION NO. 98-198 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO Reso. # SARES REGIS GROUP, FOR OFF-SITE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE". 9g_igg Granting ai Easement t� ' Sares Regi� , 3 Group � �9t3� � J Reso. # RESOLUTION NO.� 98-199 ENTITLED: °�A RESOLUTION OF THE' CITY 98 COUNCIL OF THE QITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION Approvi ng the �, OR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK Application � Grant for AND OPEN , SPACE DISTRICT SENIOR CENTERS & RECREATION Senior Citizen FACILITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT.PROGRAM FOR LYNWOOD SENIOR Center Project CENTERPROJECT'.'.I Reso. # �SOLUTION NO.� 98-200 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITX 98-200 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE LYNWOOD CTTY 4ccepting the PARK BUILDING IIVIPROVEMENT, PROJECT-NO. 5-5173, AS 'BEING Lynwood City COMPLETE". ; i Park Proj, as �� Complete FAMILY X-MAS CELEBRATION HEALTH FAIR FROM DECEMBER 4, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 5,1998. �eso. # 98-201 RESOLUTION NO.; 98-201 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF .THE CITY �larrant Run COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". 2eso. # RESOLUTION NO. � 98-202 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY a8-202 COUNCIL OF THEI CTTY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AN UPDATED adopti ng an CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES $Y REFERENCE Jpdated ConfTictTHE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR �f Interest t ;ode POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 98-32". teso. #98-203 �SOLUTION NO.'.98-203 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY lpproving an COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION appl i cati on- FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL �PARK ,rant from _ACRP AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GRAFFITI PREVENTION SHRUBBERY AND '' GRAFFITI-ETCHEDIGLASS REPLACEMENT PROJECT". � ; � 11 teso. #98-204 RESOLUTION •NO. :98-204 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Ipproving ; COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION ippl i cati on- FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK "ree Planting AND OPEN SPACE� DISTRICT URBAN TREE PLANTING COMPETITIVE 'noject GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE TREE-PLANTING PROJECT". ;eso. #98-205 �SOLUTION NO. �98-205 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �warding contrac�OUNCIL OF THE �CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT .TO :o Damon Const.-DAMON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $196;500.00, os F1 ores FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BLVD., NORTON AVE. �treet Improv. AND VIRGINIA AVE�, PROJECT NUMBER St5168 &-5199, FISCAL YEAR . 1998-99, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO , EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT". ' � RECEIVE AND FILE,TREASURER'S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT. �� ;r ROLL CALL: � � , AYES: COUNCI� MAN REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, REA t f NOES: NONE j � AB5ENT: COUNCILMAN BYRD t Item #13. Purchase ofFo�ur LiQht Dutv Pick-Un Trucks anchez Counci]man Sanchez diScussed his concems with the cost of the vehicles and the.lack of suppoi information as relates to specifications for the vehicle. It was then moved�by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Sanchez and carried to bring the item back at the meeting of November 23, 1998, with supporting , documents. 4 I . � �� ,� COUNCIL ORALS � I ' Rea Mayor Rea discussed!concerns from business owners at tonighYs meeting and directed the Community Development Director to meet with Code Enforcement to address this section of the Municipal Code and that of storefront signs, and banners. Also discussed the reallocation of CDB,G funds, crime problems and crime prevention. Invited' everyone to attend this years Ch'ristmas Patade on Aecember 11, 1998, and announced that the Grand Mazshall would be Sheriff-Elect Lee Baca. I� Ri chards Councilman Richazds commended the beautiful Veterans Day Program, and,the extended efforts by Council, staff and the residents towazds the Central America Relie£ Also "� discussed problems among Council that need to be worked out, and Ihe need to deal with i � important issues such a"s crime reduction and street repair improvements. �� Councilman Sanchez discussed the Central America crises and thanked everyone that had . ' Sanchez p�icipated in the relief efforts and conuibuted their time towazds this positive effort to help others. Discussed the recent shootings on Norton Avenue, and stated Council needs to take a more aggressive look into these crime issues and how to solve these problems, as well as the graffiti problems in the city. Reyes Councilman Reyes discussed the serious health probiems in Central America, and the need for the City to put an Emergency Prepazedness Program in place. Directed the City Manager to place an item on the next Agenda, in order to better prepaze ihe community in case of emergency. Discussed complaints with Code Enforcement, and stated Council needs to encourage small businesses. Stated the City needs a bona-fide sit-down family restaurant, and also discussed crime within the city, and the possible need to incorporate assistance from Los Angeles Police Department for the crime element on the North end ofthe city. Directed staffto brin back a status o g n the Home Dollazs, Vest az Pro'ect and � the Long Beach Blvd. proposals. Richards Councilman Richards suggested the possible implementation of a pilot program for small �� businesses for outside merchandising during the holiday season. �� W CLOSEDSESSION It was moved by Counciiman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to recess to closed session at 8:40 p.m. for the purpose of conducting: a) Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Negotiator: Gail L. Black Employee Organization: All Bazgaining Units b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Number of cases: 1) Media One Communications Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. - Braude City Attorney Braude stated Council had met in closed session in order to discuss the aforementioned matters. No reportable action was taken. Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sanchez, seconded by Councilman Richazds and carried to adjoum in memory of Eugenia WiHiams at 9:10 p.m. to a Special Meeting on November 23, 1998. �`� I I '� MA A ANDO REA � .�� . CITY CLERK ANDREA L. H O� 5