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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2000-09-05 - CC . � 145 LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING � • SEPTEMBER 5, 2000. , The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session at 11330 Buliis Road on the above date at 6:25 p.m. _ . Mayor Byrd presiding. Councilmen Rea,. Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. . �� Also present were City Manager Davis, City Attomey Thever, City Clerk Hooper �� and City Treasurer Pygatt. City Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. ` " SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM It was moved by Councilman Sanchez, seconded by Councilman Rea to hear the subsequent need item: School Valet Proqram ROLL CALL: AYES: ' COUNCILMEN REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE , School Valet Proqram . Lt. Herek of the Century Sheriffs Station introduced a new back to schooi type program and asked for Council's support. The "Student Valet" drop off program - was p'resented to Council with a slide show presentation on how other cities have utilized staff, parents and students to make the program successful. This program � � ' i is being suggested to address traffic and safety.concerns throughout the school ' 1, district. � It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Byrd and carried to receive and file the information. Item #6: Presentations/Proclamations ' ❖ Miss Fiesta Patrias •:� National Night Out Recognition Awards , •3 Introduction of Soccer team going to Talpa It was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to approve the presentations and prociamations. Item #7: Announcements •3 Miss Fiesta Patrias Pageant — September 9th . •;• Lynwood Street Fair - September 21-24th , •S Parade of Countries — September 30 ltem #8: Council Recess I � It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Byrd and carried to ' recess to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, Lynwood Information Inc.,. and '." � Lynwood Public Finance Authority at 7:15 p.m. � Council'reconvened at 7:40 p.m. . � SEPTEMBER5.2000C � . � � 1 . . � 1.46 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Bill Steck — 11703 Long Beach Blvd. ;' Discussed the graffiti problem in his neighborhood and a prior incident where he � was summoned to court to testify on a graffiti related case. Stated bail should be set higher for graffiti offenders, and Council has to do something about these � offenders. . � Councilman Reyes discussed parenYs responsibility and the need to enforce laws making parents accountable to their children's offenses. � Councilman 'Rea discussed the city's anti-graffiti program and the rising costs associated with graffiti removal. Discussed the Anti-Graffiti Bills enacted a few years ago, and laws that have been enacted'since. : Presentation Arturo Snyder,Primestar Mr. Snyder presented Council and the residents with a brief update of the project � he is currently working on at Long Beach Blvd. and the I-105 freeway. Discussed _ stage one of the project, which will include a coffee shop, video store, grocery market as well as other tenants. Stated that the project is on track and tenants would like to open prior to the Christmas holiday season. Discussed issues with - the gas station in the project area, and environmental remediation. � . Benny Heggins — 10910 Fracar Came to address Council once again on the issue of the"City's removal of the second driveway on his property. Mr. Heggins discussed other homes in the � community that also have two (2) driveways that lead to nowhere. Presented � Council with a list of forty two (42) homes in Lynwood with two driveways. Wants { his driveway back. Feels he has been singled out. � Lorraine Reed — Harris Avenue Stated that what Mr. Heggins is asking from Council is an answer as to whether or not he can have his driveway back. City Manager Davis stated he would meet with staff on the matter and set up ' another meeting with Mr. Heggins to try to come to some resolution. Councilman Richards asked that we expedite the review�process of the Ordinance relating to driveways. . Councilman Rea discussed the modernization of the City and CIP programs. � Mayo� Byrd stated the City shouid either remove ali of the illegal driveways in the city or leave them all. � _ Item #9: IVlinutes of Previous Meetinqs: �� it was moved by Councilman Reyes and seconded by Mayor Byrd and carried to _� ° approve the following minutes, with correction on the August 21, 2000 meeting: •3 Special Meeting July 25, 2000 �•3 Adjourned Meeting August 2, 2000 ❖ Regular Meeting ' August 15, 2000 ❖ Special Meeting . August 16, 2000 ❖ Special Meeting August 17, 2000 , •: Special Meeting August 21, 2000 - � - � SEPTEMBER52000C � � `� _ , ` Z . �.1 �'�' . � . PUBLIC HEARINGS Item #10: Conqestion Manaqement Proqram FY 2000-2001 It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried to open the public hearing. � � Wearing no response, . it was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by , � Councilman Richards and carried to close the public hearing. � �- It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Richards to adopt: �� RESOLUTION NO. 2000.147 ENTITLED: � "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE ' CITY TO BE W CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTWG THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089" ROLL' CALL: , AYES: COUNCILMAN REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD � NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ' Item #11: Parkinq and Business lmprovement Districf (P.8 I D) It was moved by Councilman Reyes and seconded by Councilman Richards and carried to open the public hearing. Hearing no response, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by - Councilman Richards and carried to close the public hearing. �' It was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Councilman Richards to adopfi , k. ; x RESOLUTION NO. 2000.148 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE LEVY OF A CHARGE (ASSESSMENT) AGAINST BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE LYNWOOD PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT � AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001" RESOLUTION NO. 2000.149 ENTITLED: � "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MODIFYING THE REPORT OF THE. ADVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR � 2000-2001 IN CONNEGTION WITH THE LYNWOOD PARKINGAND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT" ROLL CALL: ' AYES: COUNCILMEN REA, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ BYRD NOES: COUNCILMAN REYES – Chamber informafion was outdated ABSENT: NONE - �—� � , �. � . � � . . SEPTEM8ER52000C � * � . � . 3 . s ' .i, `� � � CONSENT CALENDAR All matters iisted on the Consent Calendar wilt 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. Councilman Rea questioned the street.and driveway access in regards to Item #12, T�act Map #52982, Joe Wang and Gary Chicots answered that the ��—, development meets the requirements. � . t -� It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Rea to adopt the following: : Item #12: Approval of Tract Map No. 52982 RESOLUTION NO. 2000.150 ' - , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 52982" ltem #13: Quaderlv Chanqe Order Report (Mav 1 2000 — Julv 31 2000) • Council receive and file the attached report approving staff's quarterly contract - change order report for the period of May 1, 2000 through July 31, 2000. Item #14: FY 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Proqram RESOLUTION NO. 2000.151 ENTITLED: � �=; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ; � AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF ' l' JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) FOR A FY 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT . . BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; 2) AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, PAYMENT • REQUESTS, AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS HERETO FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECURING- GRANT FU,NDS AND TO IMPLEMENT AND � CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THE APPLICATION; 3) TO - ' APPROPRIATE $3Q128 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND OR , ' OTHER SOURCES TO PROVIDE THE CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT; AND 4) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ORGANIZE THE ADVISORY BOARD" Item #15: Los Anqeles County Fire Code Adoption . ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMEIDING SECTION 12-1 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO , iNCORPORATE BY REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOS ANGELES ' �, COUNTY FIRE CODE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION X OF THE AGREEMENT , } FOR SERVICE$ BY AND BETWEEN THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE E.- ` RROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" ` Council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance for first reading. � SEPTEMBER5.2000C � �� I 4 : � 14g • Item #16r Warrant Reqister - RESOLUTION NO: 2000.152 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU,NCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMAND AND WARRANTS ` THEREFORE" . � ROLL CALL: _ AYES: COUNCILMEN REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD i ; NOES: NONE . ABSENT: NONE � ' COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNCATIONS Councilman Rea Discussed the start date for the transfer of the Fire Department to the. County. . Discussed safe school and a second request for an Ordinance for "no parking" in front of Wilson Elementary School from 7a.m. to 4 p.m. except for loading and unloading of children. Requested an Impound Ordinance pertaining to "for sale° ; vehicles on the street. Asked Public Works to install,new signage at Spruce Street and Lynwood Road. Discussed the repair of tynwood Road and truck prohibition on Long Beach Blvd. Asked about a letter from the Compton Fire Department pertaining to the status of Fire Department apparatus. ' Councilman Richards Discussed recent city events and activities. Thanked sponsor of art show. Discussed concert series and perforrnance with Patrice Rushen and Ndugu Chancelor. Noche de Verano event was great. Stated we need to preserve our � community. Complimented staff on doing a great job. Thanked everyone for the } cards, prayers and calls regarding his mom. Councilman Reves Stated ciaims filed against the City should be brought before the City Councii. Stated Council needs to know the circumstances. Discussed automobile "red tagged" twice on Martin L King Blvd. (west of Virginia) that has still not been removed. Coancilman Sanchez Discussed automobile parked at Norton and Long Beach Bivd. that was in an ' accident over six (6) weeks ago, that Sheriff's pushed into a lot and left it there. Wants it removed ASAP. Discussed school beginning today and that it was nice ' to see the kids going back to schooL Discussed City events including the great outfits people were wearing at the Noche de Verano, and the recent Art Show. Discussed the artists from Mexico and EI Salvador that participated in the showing and theirSpecial Guest Ambassador from-El Salvador. Discussed the various arts �� and crafts that were on display at the show. Invited everyone to attend the Miss . Fiesta Patrias this weekend. A big screen television will be set up outside for those who are unable to get inside. Mavor Byrd . i Stated the City had an outstanding Art Show Friday night. Discussed the left turn �.' ".' problem at Long Beach Blvd. and Sanborn Avenue. Councilman Reyes suggest the possibility Sanbom designated as a one-way street. Discussed the horrible . car accident he was invoived in over the Labor Day holiday. Stated he was trapped in his vehicle for over 45 minutes, and was Medi-Vac transported to the „ hospital. . � SEPTEMBER52000C� � � ' � . 5 a � j5� CLOSED SESSION Item #17.� Closed Session ltems With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9' A) Conference with Legal, Counsei: Existing Litigation; Case: City of Lynwood ex. ' �_: rel. Louis Ippolito vs. Waste Management B) Conference with Legal CounseL p'. Existing Litigation; Case: 'Reliance v. Standard Pacific C) Conference with Legal � CounseL Existing Litigation; Case: Dixon v. City of Lynwood. Jt was moved by Councilman Sanchez, seconded by Councilman Richards and � ' carried to recess to a joint closed session with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 8:50 p.m. � Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. . City Attorney Thever stated Council met in a joint closed session on the aforementioned matters and stated.` Item 17A & 17C — no reportable action. Item 17B — Council gave instructions to staff for settlement. � ADJOURNMENT , Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by ` Councilman Reyes and carried to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. # i � � Louis 8yrd, Mayor t � ��a-��'� o�i � �� , Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk �� SEPTEMBER52000C � � � � - i i . � I i�l .. . . . . , _ ' , '. � � i I . .. � � - � 6 . 1 I _ �