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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2001-11-19 - CC_sp f �� LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2001 , � The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis ' Road on the above date at 9:10 a:m. � Mayor Richards presiding. I Councilmen Byrd, Rea, Reyes, Sanchez and Richards answered the joint rofl call � . ` for all agencies. Also present were City Manager Davis, City Attorney Thever, Office Assistant Munoz, and City Treasurer Pygatt. - ; Office Assistant Munoz announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ' (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Mark Kudler – 7699 Pine Street - stated that there are changes on the Bulletin � Display Agreement that never had any amendments added to it. The Business • and Profession Code is being violated, these are very serious issues. Also stated ' that when Council or any one issues any changes to any agreement it should be darified. , � CLOSED SESSION : i - , item #8: CLOSED SESSION ' i . _, City Attorney Thever stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: A. Public Employment B. Bulletin Display, LLC. C. Bulletin Displays, LLC. " ' , D. Bulletin Displays, LLC. E. Threat to Public Services or Facil�ties F. Lynwood Unified School District It was moved by Councilman Byrd, s��unded by Councilman Reyes and carried to recess to a Joint Closed Ses�;;, at 9:25 a.m.. Council reconvened at'jQ_25 a.m. , City AttomA;y stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and on Item: A. Ivo reportable action . • B. 08584 - services of the law to represent the City and ali the �� defendants in the case title Bulletin Displays. �' '� C. No reportable action -��, D. No reportable action " " E: . No reportable action ' F. No reportable action ., f , . ' �4.� PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Item #4: AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, TN� MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE AND THE RECLASSIFICATION/UPGRADES OF IDENTIFIED POSITIONS Councilman Reyes stated he would like to make the hourly employees full time. It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and carried to adopt Resolution: ' � RESOLUTION NO. 2001.146 ENTITLED• J A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDWG THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED INCUMBENTS AND AN APpROPRIATED INCREASE FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2001- 2002 ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCII,MEN BYRD, REA, REYES, SANCHEZ, RICHARDS NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE � Item #5: PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR FOUR-YEAR TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT Councilman Reyes stated he does not agree with the four year Tree Trimming Contract. Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez stated that the Council should have the tree frimming � i done for the whole City instead of only partial parts of the City, believes it would '"`" s�tisfied the City and the residents. � It was movea 4Y Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Richards to start the tree trimming in Area i�;o. 3. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILk"4EN BYRD, SANCHEZ, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILN�EN REA, REYES ABSTAIN: NONE Item #6: AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE ��REEMENTS fOR REGENCY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC. � It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro ; em Sanchez and carried to adopt Resolution: RESOLUTION NQ�. 2001.1466 ENTITLED• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF LYNWOOD, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENTS'FOI� REGENCY � OUTDOORS ADVERTISWG,iNC. ' � � ` Councilman Reyes stated that the 105 Freeway is calied a Landscape Freeway � which prohibits billboards. Believes that if 4his is a fact then the City Council should not vote on this Item. � �� Mark Kudler – stated that by approving the Plan Amendment and Zone Change . the Council is �making an illegal move. Stated Assistant City Attorney Glen ; Calsada mislead the Planning Commission and also questioned the City Council � if they were going to allow these Billboards to come in to the City without a State Business License. Itwas moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to c(ose Public Hearing. � , ` It was rnoved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez to adopt the Resolution waive reading and introduce Ordinance for first reading and - certify this mitigated negative declaration. � ° _ ORDINANCE fIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2001- 2002 WITH RESPECT TO EXCESS CALTRANS PARCELS LOCATED ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH SIDE OF `THE I-105 (CENTURY) FREEWAY BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER . OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND FERNWOOD AVENUE, RUNNING�EAST TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND FERNWOOD AVENUE. THE ZONING DESIGNATION WOULD BE AMENDED FROM "NO ZONING" TO C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL). RESOLUTION FIRST WAIVE READING: A; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, - APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2001- 2002 WITH � RESPECT TO EXCESS CALTRANS PARCELS LOCATED ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 1-105 (CENTURY) FREEWAY, BEGINNING' AT THE SOUTHEAST GORNER OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND . FERNWOOD AVENUE, RUNNING EAST TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND FERNWOOD AVENUE. THE LYNWOOD GENERAL �+ PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION WOULD BE AMENDED . FROM � ' � TRANSPORTATION TO COMMERCIAL. . ' Councilrnan Reyes stated he is concern about the Billboards, would really like to know if this procedure is legai, stated he cannot support staffs recommendation , at this tirne. ` Councilman Rea stated he agrees with Councilman Reyes and he is also against the Plan Amendment and Zone Ghange: City Attorney Thever stated he has investigated the Plan Amendment and Zone Change and we do stand on legal ground. . , Assistant City Attorney Calsada explained to the Council that we are not ' requesting a rezoning change, this is a no Zone. . Mayor Richards questioned the Assistant City Attorney in regards to the Planning 4 Commission was it mislead. �� Assistant City Attorney Calsada stated that the planning Commission was not ,—� mislead in any way, and also stated that the posting of the Agendas are posted in there designated areas. l_,� ' . : ' ROLL CALL: - �. AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, SANGHEZ, RICHARDS NOES: COUNCILMEN REA, REYES ABSTAIN: NONE . . . � �� Item #11: SUSPENStON / REVOCATION OF TWO (2) BUSINESS LICENSE FOR EL FARALLON � It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to open. Public Hearing. Mayor Richards stated he would like to continue this Public Hearing Item to December 11, 2001 for further discussion. City Clerk Hooper read a number of letters in favo� of the suspension revocation � I of the Business License. . I a Michael Montgomery stated he would like for the City Council to continue thi§ Item. Lorna Hawkins stated the residents are tired of the loud noise from EI Farallon, believes the city should work with this business so they can come up with some anderstanding. Reverend Joe Mendez stated he is against the EI Farallon Restaurant, believes the Council should revoke the license. Lorain Reed stated she virouid like the staff to identified the Agenda Ifems in more detail. Gerardo Gonzales is against the Farallon Restaurant; stated there is to.rriuch loud music and the business owners are selling alcohol to minors. John Grave is against the Farallon Restaurant, stated it has caused to many• problems in the City and for the residents also. ' ' - i Helen Luster is against the Farallon Restaurant, stated to the Council that it has i� � gotten worse, this Restaurant should have never been built in a residential area � Ted Namey stated to the Council that the residents a�e just blaming the Farallon Restaurant for everything. , - It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to close Public Hearing. Mayor Richards stated he believes that some of the kids are jusf using the cruising as an entertainment, and are causing problems for the City. Michael Montgomery stated that it is true about the cruising happening in the parking lot of EI Farallon Restaurant, but inside the Restaurant we have not'had any problems. • Ted Namey stated they are trying very hard to control the cruising and parking violation issues. ' • Mayor Richards stated these issues have to be taken care of as soon as possible; there has been too much debate over the same issues. � _ � Ted Namey stated that Mc Emilio Franco is trying very hard to accommodate I � everyone he is also willing to hire a couple of sheriffs to heip control the cruising and parking issues. It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Reyes to continue this Item for further discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez stated he believes we have enough proof to close the Farallon Restaurant, and to also put some of the employees in jail for selling " � � � � � � � �� alcohol to minors. The Council should stop debating and make a decision today. " The Farallon Restaurant has brought drugs and prostitution to our Community. I will not support the continuation of this Item. Mayor Richards stated it is only fair for the City Council to give the representatives of EI Farallon Restaurant and residents a chance to express their � concerns and opinions. � Councilman Rea stated the City Council should have never allowed this kind of { 1 problems into our City. � i � ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM SANCHEZ A�STAIN: NONE COUNCIL ORALS Councilman Rea stated it has been an honor to serve the City of Lynwood for - over 12 years. I am grateful"with my staff and with the Council Members. -. Councilman Byrd stated it has been a pleasure to serve with Councilman Rea, and admires Councilman Sanchez because he stands to what he believes. . Councilman Reyes wishes the Community a Happy Thanksgiving. � Mayo� Richards stated it is amazing how much we have accomplished by sticking together as Council Members. We have been loyal and dedicated to our work and,our Community. I also admire and respect Councilman Sanchez and Councilman Rea. � � ADJOURNMENT I Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and carned to ad�ourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. ' ✓ ,�� , Pa[� Richards, II, Mayor �� , �� Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk, 1 � �