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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1999-06-15 - CC � j n�� - �� ' LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 15,1999 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 pm. � ' Mayor Sanchez presiding. Councilman Byrd, Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez answered roll call. ' , Also present were Interim City Manager Davis; City Attorney Thever, City Clerk ' :�, Hooper, City Treasurer Pygatt. �i t � � � j City Clerk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The ' Brown Act. PRESENTATIONSIPROCLAMATIONS a) Citizen of the Month b) 4th of July c) Introduction of 1999-2000 Mr. & Nliss Lynwood d) Thanked 1998-1999 Mr. & Miss Lynwood " �. It was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Byrd and.carried to approve the Presentations/Proclamations. _ Councilman Byrd introduced Senior Senator Mr. Scott of California Seniar Legislature . . who represents Los Angeles Area - Seniors. Mr. Scott requesfed Council to work with him regarding Senior issues in the City. , �--� Mayor Sanchez stated Items # 9, 10, 1] and 15'are Public Hearings. �' �� :� _ It was moved by Councilman� Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to . recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, Lynwood Information Inc.; Lynwood Public Finance Authority at 6:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m. ' PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY NONE � '' PURLIC ORALS Jack Kean stated if Council doesn't have money to bring hourly in to the family perhaps, ,7,�7 he could volunteer time and teach the street people how to do sidewalk repair, so that the QTiSII� City does not have to have outside contractors. � � • Sal ALaTorre spoke on safety issues in the City and School, he mentioned the murders of S•�� the two High School Students and the fights atthe High School with no security guards. HI� ��' Jim Green did not want to comment on the fatal accident at one of the elementary schools J_� --�--, because he does not have all tfie facts. But perhaps speed bumps could be installed at� �N�S ��! � each school to help prevent such problems. � � � � � � Mr. Lee coach/teacher of Lynwood High, representing class of 2001/Basketball stated he N�2.I� would like Council to consider approval far their Firewarks Stands. r�� ; Rev. John Hopkins noted last Sunday was the baccalaureate Service far the graduates. g He stated it was'poarly attended by students, School Board and City Dignitaries. �trnrz�rmFa� SE1Z�7I� ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION . . It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried to bring back minutes with corrections to: � � lo�� a) Regular Meeting, June 1, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING Item # 9 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 99-01): An Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance Adding A Sectiori Concerning Limitations on Billboard Advertising. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to open the public hearing. . . K •� Kris Bailey spoke in favor of the Ordinance. � j , �`'s•g�ID Ms. Shefield spoke in favor of the Ordinance. —� J•Ei�II`R'N Joanne Freeman spoke in fa'vor of the Ordinance. L.t��S Lawrence Marques spoke against the Ordinance. !m�s Councilman Reyes stated he has concerns about the 1stAmendment,Rights, regarding to �st• A"m`YI"�NI' Alcohol and Tabacco advertisement. He would like this item to continue. It was moved by Councilman Reyes to continue, � Motion died for lack of alsecond. �� It was moved by Counci�lman Richards, seconded by Councilman Rea to waive reading andintroduce Ordinance: ' � INTRODUCE AND WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN � g ORDINANCE OF THE 'CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF t�¢I�, THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING A SECTION PROHIBITING -, �� BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT OF TABACCO AND ALCOHOL PRODUCTS � IN THE CITY". . � , I { ROLL CALL: � ' � AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ NOES: COUNCILMAN REYES ABSENT: NONE � l� gN] # 10 Item # I D Public Hearing Regarding The Substantial Change In The Use of Home � pi�c�i Program Funds To Implement Af�ordable Housing Programs. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to open the public hearing. � �i Hearing no response. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes to close the public hearing. ;� i: It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt: �S 99•$2 RESOLUTION NO. 99.82 ENTITLED: °'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF :� LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE USE� OF HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR - THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS". � i r � I j ROLL CALL: � � ` AYES: COUNCILMAN.BYRD, REA, REYES; RICHARDS, SANCHEZ NOES: NONE 'I ABSENT: NONE ;: �. , '�I # 11 Item #11 Lynwood Landscape Mainlenance Assessment District. F�H:APE It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to �"�`R' open public hearing. � � I i I 2 " { , ,�,��. '. Hearing no response, it was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to close public hearing. ' • It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt Item 1& 2 with the Resolution: - RESOLUTION NO. 99.83 ENTTTLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �• 1! 99.83 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE LEVY OF � ANNUAL' ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EXISTING LYNWOOA LANDSCAPE D � 1 � �—, MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000". ' i ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ NOES: NONE � ABSENT: NONE Item # 1 S Lynwood Lighting Assessment District FY 1999-2000. I'IlM # 15 , It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to �� open the public hearing. � , � " Hearing no response. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman � Reyes and carried to close public hearing. It was moved by councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt Items 1& 2 ` with the Resolution: „ RESOLUTION NO. 99.86 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION � OF THE CITY RES. # 99.86 . • COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE LEVY OF �� ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EXISTING LYNWOOD LIGHTING �� , ASSESSIVIENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000". � r`- . , � � -. .. . . . . 1 ROLL CALL: ' AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ , -NOES: NONE � ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR " All Matter listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming . the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for sepazate action. � Councilmember Rea pulled Item # 21 Fireworks Stands Applications for 1999. �#� Councilmember Reyes pulled item # 18 Parking and Business Improvements District, �#' 18-19 Item # 19 Blockwatch Party July 4, 1999, Item # 20 Blockwatch Party July 4, 1999. , i'gM � 20 - It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richards to adopt: Item # 12 Quarterly Project Change Order Report. �M # 12 amrzn��rv ' . For February 1, 1999 to Apri130, 1999. RECEIVE AND FILE �, 1 ^ �I Item # 13 Street I�acations - Portion ofApricot Street and Beechwood Ave. RESOLUTION NO. 99.84 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �• # 99.84 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ��' �'• VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF �� A �" APRICOT STREET AND BEECHWOOD AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD". �� Item.# 1�4 Urban Tree Planting Competitive. � RESOLUTION NO. 99.85 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �' # 99 ' $ ' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO p �� EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR THE URBAN TREE PLANTING ' . . � � � .. 3 - 0�9' � ; ; COMPETTTIVE GRANT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND � OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE ,CITY MANAGER OR HIS� DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER". �, Item # 16,The Intersectitin�of Cedar Avenue and Longvale Avenue as Designated "Three- YVaJ'-Stop �� 1 ; � � I� t�s. # 99.87 RESOLUTION NO. 99.87 ENTITLED: °°A RE$OLUTION OF THE CITY � COUNCIL OF THE CLTY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 67-9 �"'�`�'`' DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTION AS "STOP" INTERSECTION". 1 il t Item # 17 Authorization To Enter Into A Home Program Participation Agreement.and A, � Rehabilitation Loan Agre� ment With A Designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). � �• #�•� RESOLUTION NO. 99.88 ENTITLED: °°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �� TT �OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A HOME PROGRAM �� PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND A REHABILITATION , LOAN �[w�1 CCiY � AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE SOUTHEAST L�^� � LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMUNTTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION L.A. QLNIY (SELAGCDC) FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12033 SOUTH ATLANTIC BLVD. AND TO MAKE THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATION OF HOME FUNDS". �tem #22 Election 1999 , t2E5. # 99.91 RESOLUTION NO. 99.91 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 'T�`��T�''�' A COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF �L SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO. CONSOLIDATE A ��' GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999, FrFrrrrnr / w g��p�, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE, DrsrniCr PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE". � � ; [tE.S. # 99.92 RESOLUTION NO. 99.92 ENTITLED: �°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY i �u3J. 2,1999 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF �' � THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD.ON � TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1999 FOR THE ELECTION OF 'CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES". y . PIIM # 23 Item #23 Blockwatch Block Party - July 24, 1999. �� P�' ALEXANDER AVENUE BLOCKWATCH PARTY It was moved by Councilmember Reyes, seconded by Councilmember Richards to adopt: �which was on the addendum) R6. # 99.89 �SOLUTION NO. 99.89 ENTITLED: �°A RESOLUTION . OF THE CITY g COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROViNG THE i� DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE". ,� � � t20LL CALL: � I AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ NOES: NONE �' . ABSENT: NONE � • 'I s �, I'�NI # 18 �tem # 18 Parking and Business Improvement District (P.B.I.D.) p�� & Council Reyes requested the Parking and Business Improvements District be contipued HCSII�SS due to the fact Council has�not seen their city budget for 1999-2000 workshops have been �' held to discuss the issues regarding budget. Councilman Rea requested a breakdown of �''`�Q' how the Chamber plans to use the money and past history as to how public money is used � 4 . . " 1.y 'mn'7 y;. ' . .. . . , # . ,:: �. ' �'` 4 � ... , . �Y� � . After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Rea to ' ' continue this item. After further discussion a substitute motion was moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Bqrd to adopt Resolution with corrections: RESOLUTION NO. 99.93 ENTITLED: 40 A RESOLUTION OF THE' CITY RES. #99-9 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO BUSINESS A LEVY A CHARGE (ASSESSMENT) AGAINST BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN PARKING " THE LYNWOOD PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR IMPROVEMEN � � FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000". , � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ • NOES: _ COUNCILMAN REYES ABSENT: NONE � Errick Lee, Executive Chamber of Commerce spoke regazding money budget to the E. LEE Chamber expires June 30, 1999. CHAhiBER � . BUD6ET Councilmember Rea stated a public heazing has to be held regazding levy of assessment REA-LEVY 0 , and Council should consider allocating this money to City purposes not Chamber budget. ASSESSMENT Councilmember Richards stated a workshop should be held regarding the Business and RICHARDS Improvement District allocation. Chamber may need to look at other funding options not WORKSHOP from Business and Improve District. IMPROVEMEN ALLOCATION � Councilmember Reyes stated Council has not seen a City budget and feels this is a little REYES - to early to authorize funding without adoption of budget. ADAPTION BUDGET �, By General Consent Council agreed to heaz this item at City's Budget meetings. t � „ Item # 19 Blockwatch Block Parry - July 4, 1999. � Councilmember Reyes stated due to the City's July 4th program and lack of staff to help ITEM #19 Blockwatch parties July 4, 1999.. BLOGKWATCH � • ` • PARTY Item # 20 Block Watch Parry - July 4, 199A Councilmember Reyes stated due to the City's July 4th program and lack of staff to help ITEM #20 Blockwatch parties July 4, 1999 BLOCKWATCH " PARTY � After discussion, it was by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to approve for City barracades only - Staff will be unavailable. Item # 21 Fireworks Stands Applications for 1999. _ Councilmember Rea requested this item and questioned the change of day and hours. ITEM #21 FIREWORKS - City Clerk Hooper replied there is no need to amend Ordinance due to this is for a trial � basis only. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilmember Reyes i >:Sp to approve all 18 stands. • � . � � After discussion Mayor Sanchez suggested the following stands 1) Lynwood Untied Methodist Mens 2) Lynwood High School Athletic Department (3 stands combined in 1) 3) Greater New Beginning Baptist Church 4) One Nation Under God 5) True Vine 6) Lynwood Youth Sheriffs League 7) American Legion ., 5 ' �7 .! , �.� �� ; ; � 8) Lynwood Foster Parents 9) Lynwoo3 Worship Center 10) Lynwood Van and Truck 11) Teen Ch�allenge , 12) Lynwood Knights of Columbus 2568 13) Young People of Lynwood 14) Lynwood Rotary . , It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd a substitute motion to approve the above fireworks stands and approve the.revised days July 1- July , 4, 1999 and hours 10i00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. �,.,. � i �� ROLL CALL: ' � AYES: COUNGILMAN BYRD, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ NOES: COUNG'ILMAN REA, REYES ABSENT: NONE i I� ITEM #24 DISCUSSION ITEMS COMMISSION Item # 24 CDBG Commission - Nominations NOMINATIONS , City Clerk Hooper announced nominations are now open to fill one (1) vacancy on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Boazd. It was moved by Coun�ilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Sanchez to nominate Juan Bright. ' i �. Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Sanchez declared nominations closed. It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Sanchez to appoint Juan Bright to the Community DevelopmentBlock Grant Advisory Boazd. ROLL CALL: � l AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ ` ' NOES: NONE � ABSENT: NONE � ITEM #25 Item # 25 Yacancy - CommunityAffairs Commission. COMMUNITY City Clerk Hooper announced there is one (1) vacancy on the Community Affairs AFfAIRS ` Commission. Nominatjons at Council's regular meeting ofJuly 6, 1999. It was moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to RECEIVE AND FILE� � CLOSED SESSION ' ' ITEM #25 Item # 25 A) With respect to every item of Business to be discussed in closed se`ssion CONCURRENCE' pursuant to Section 5497:6: CONCURRENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR WITH LABOR Agency Negotiator: Gail L. Black Employee Organization: All Bazgaining Units NEGOTIATOR B) Conference wit}i Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdrvision (b) of Section 54956.9.• Number of Cases: 1(one) case. �' � t THEVER City Attorney Thever aruiounced that Council would recess to a joint closed session with j j CLOSED SESSION Redevelopment Agency for the aforementioned matters at 8:40 p.m. I, Council reconvened at 9�:27 p.m. THEVER City Attorney Thever anriounced that Council met in a joint,closed session with Lynwood 25A & 256 Redevelopment Agency� to discuss the aforementioned matters. In regazds to 25A - No , L. R.A. reportable action was taken and 25B - Was to remove and replace anotfier tree. � COUNCIL ORALS I � I 6 � t � �� NONE Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded' by . Councilman Reyes and carried to adjourn in memory of Jessica Zavala, Olivia Munguia � and Irene Davis mother of Dorothy Richards. ' . ' � ;__,, �" • ' I i MAYO RI ARDO SANCHEZ , I • . �S�`�'� �� J��--y�t..e.r� CITY CLERK ANDREA L. HOOPER � , �; : � . j ��{ ' , . � 7