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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-09-02 - CCa .!r ,. REGULAR MEETI~QG SEPTEMBER ~, 1980 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date, at 7:45 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS: It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of August 19, 1980 and the Regular meeting of August 19, 1980 be approved as written. S/E Obedi• The Mayor read a resolution commending tine Southeast ence Club Obedience Club of Lynwood for its outstanding contribution &cop~s and service to the City. Dirs. Betty Sanceri was present ed Re- to accept the resolution on behalf of the Southeast Obedience solution Club. to Betty Sanceri The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public Public hearing on Urban Development Action Grant application to Hearing o~ the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Mayor Urban De- inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against velopment the Grant application. As there was no response, the Mayor Action declared the hearing closed. Council directed that the Grant record sizow that the public hearing was duly advertised applica•- and duly conducted and there was no additional public input presented at the Council hearing. It was moved by Council- tion man Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Staff be authorized to submit the Urban Development Grant application. NEW BUSINESS The City Manager recommended that hearing on October 7, 1980 on the Community Development Block Grant moved by Councilman Thompson, sea Morris, and carried, that Council commendation. Council conduct a public City's seventh-year application. It was ended by Councilman concur with the re- Public Hearing date set 7th-year Comrnmity Develop. Blk. Gran- The City Manager recommended that Council renew contract with Jerome Knight for Housing and Community Development Act Implementation Plan services for $2,140 per month. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the re- commendation. The City Manager recomu~nended that Council approve a loan for $110,000 to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency to en- able the Agency to establish debt, maintain sufficient operating revenue for the Alameda Project Area and secure the maximum return in the form of interest, and presented RESOLUTION No. SO-91 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYrIG7O0D ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY ALAMEDA PROJECT AD"iINISTRATIL'E FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS A LOAN TO THE LYN~lOOD REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY." The City Attorney recommended that Section 4(a} of the resolution be amended to read: "Simple interest on said sum shall accrue at the rate of 10° per annum, or such higher rate as may be permitted by law not to exceed Contract: Jerome Knight RES. 80-9: establish- ing Rede- velopmex~.t Agency Alameda Project Adm. Fund t.' the rate earned by the City from the investment of its own funds, from the date of this resolution until such time as said sum is repaid to the City of Lynwood." Councilman Rowe inquired about the repayment date of the loan. The City Attorney stated he will prepare a note which includes the repayment date. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted as amended. The City Treasurer requested a recess to discuss the proposed loan with the City Attorney. The City Treasurer stated that in view of a recent decision, he is concerned about the propriety of using $100,000 of the loan for invest- ment purposes. The City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Community Redevelopment law, the City is allowed to make a loan to the Redevelopment Agency for the furtherence of redevelopment activities. Councilman Rowe recommended that the loan be secured. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. RES. 80-92 RESOLUTION No. 80-92 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY authorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION appropriation OF FUNDS TO THE 80-81 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT PROJECTS of funds to WHICH HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN APPROVED BY COUNCIL." was pre- Budget for sented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Grant projects. Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. RES. 80-93 The City Manager recommended that Council approve addition 'amending of job classification for Park Maintenance Worker to Employee annual Classification Plan and presented RESOLUTION No. 80-93 entitled: ..Operating "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Budget adding 1980-81." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by .Park Mainte- Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the nance Worker recommendation . RES. 80-94 The City Manager recommended that Council approve amendment .amending the to the salary resolution to provide for the classification of 1980-81 Salary Park Maintenance Worker to add Leadman pay for the position Resolution to and to authorize an hourly rate of $5 per hour. RESOLUTION ;provide $5 per No. 80-94 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF hour for Park THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE 1980-81 SALARY RESOLUTION." Maint. Worker was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. RES. 80-95 The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hearing on adopting hoes- the Housing Element to the General Plan. The City Manager in m l t reported that the Housing Element and related Environmental g e e en of Gen'1. Impact Report have been reviewed by the Housing and Community Plan Development Advisory Board, the Planning Commission, and Block Watch Captains. RESOLUTION No. 80-95 entitled: "A RESOLU- 1i~ Hear- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A E ntsang ~ HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AS AMENDED IN ACCORDANCE . l WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING ELEMENT GUIDELINES." was presented. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the Housing Element to the General Plan. Councilman Byork commented on the importance of the Housing Element, stating that the document sets the City's policy for the present and the future. There being no others wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, and seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION No. 80-96 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~, g0-96 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." Demands was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager recommended that Council authorize the De- partment of Community Development to use $10,000 of Housing and Community Development funds to establish a Landlord/ Tenant Counseling Service to (1) mediate landlord/tenant disputes; (2) answer questions from both landlords and tenants regarding their duties and responsibilities under the law; (3) act as a "clearinghouse" for all housing related problems regarding landlord/tenant law, Section 8 Rental Assistance, HCDA Housing Rehabilitation Programs, and other programs as enacted; (4) provide timely updates to City Council on all legislative issues affecting housing; (5) develop a program with Lynwood High School to offer lectures on landlord/tenant law. Councilman Morris stated there has been a need for a service of this kind for some time. It was moved by Council- man Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Landlord/ Council concur with the recommendation. Tenant Coup- . seling Serv- In response to Councilman Byork's inquiry as to what authority the Landlord/Tenant Counselor will have, the City Manager ice by HCD stated that the Counselor_ will serve in an advisory capacity established only. C .Hernandez Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, commended Council for tends Lane establishing a Landlord/Tenant Counseling Service. lord/Tenant Counseling Claude Law, 3866 Walnut Avenue, inquired if there are guide- lines for the position. Councilman Morris stated that the Claude Law rE function of the Counselor will be to mediate. Mr. Law stated guidelines that the program lacks authority and recommended that Council for Counselor develop guidelines, or adopt an ordinance in order to provide control. The City Manager recommended that bid award for Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Installation be made to Cote Mark, Inc., in the amount of $182,943.25. The City Manager reported that an additional $80,793 will be required for the project and r_e- RES. 80-97 commended that Council adopt RESOLUTION No. 80-97 entitled: Therm- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO~i7NCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD plastic AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE project THERMOPLASTIC PROJECT." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager recommended that RESOLUTION No. 80-98 entitled: ~,,,_ "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 LOCAL AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5250, FOR LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL BICYCLE GRANT PP.OGRAM PROJECTS AND APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS TO ~• 80-98 ` THE 1980-81 BUDGET." for Project Bikes be adopted. It was Bicycle moved by Councilman rZorris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Grant and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Program } , '~ Special permit requests granted to Leukemia Society Intl. Society for Krishna Consciousness Lynwood Ex- change Club Tandem Se- curity Int'1., Inc. (Debra M. Bridge) (Private Patrol Service) Councilman Byork re: delinquent water bills; requests Sheriff in- vestigate drag racing ROUTINE ITEMS: A request from Leukemia Society of America for permission to solicit funds from October 1-31, 1980 was presented. A request from International Society for Krishna Conscious- ness for permission to solicit funds from September 15 to October 15, 1980 was presented. A request from the Lynwood Exchange Club for permission to conduct a white elephant sale on September 6, 1980 at the parking lot of Home Bank was presented. An application from Debra M. Bridge, Tandem Security Inter- national, Inc., for special permit to operate a private patrol service was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Byork expressed concern about the 1,367 delinquent water bills reported in the Newsletter. Councilman Byork requested the Sheriff to investigate drag racing in the City streets. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Rev. Argelander questions Intl. Reverend Frank Argelander, 11217 Harris Avenue, addressed Society for Council to uestion a q pproval of application from International Krishna permit Society for Krishna Consciousness to solicit funds. B.Sanceri in- Mrs. Betty Sanceri addressed Council to inquire about enforce- quires re: ment of the overnight parking ordinance; and to ask. if it is overnite park- permissible for cars to park on the curb. The Mayor advised ing & cars that Code Enforcement will look into the problem. parking on curb Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed Council to inquire why the front door of City Hall has been locked; to state that A. Legg there is inadequate parking in the City Hall parking lot on various Council meeting nights; to comment that there are no walkways inquiries to City Hall from the West parking area; and to comment on a water leak. The City Manager advised that the front door has been locked for security reasons. The Mayor suggested that a reserve officer be posted at the front door during Council meetings. Mr. Legg requested that something be done about removal of a tree from his property. The City Manager advised that Mr. Mattoon will investigate the matter. Mr. Legg questioned the expenditure of $10,000 for a Landlord/ Tenant Counselor who will work 16 hours per week. J.Feryanitz .public apology Mrs. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed Council to Mayor to extend a public apology to the Mayor for her manner of questioning at a previous meeting. C.Herhandez i Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, addressed Council to .var ous comments suggest that Item 19 of the Agenda be deleted and to recommend , that safe driving signs indicating school is in session be posted. .Hazel Von's Hazel Von, 5400 Fertile Street, addressed Council to request 'request that additional benches be provided at the Community Center for senior citizens using Dial-A-Ride vans. S. Sotelo Mrs. Suzanne Sotelo, 5401 Pelleur Avenue, commended Council 'commends for abatement of nuisance at 5407 Pelleur Avenue. In response '.Council for to Mrs. Sotelo's inquiry as to whether the area between the .nuisance houses will be cleaned, the Assistant City Manager stated that ;abatement the City will return to finish the job. ~ ; ~;" Mrs. Camille Whitley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed Council on the following matters: to request that two days be designated each year at budget time to enable citizens to express their opinion regarding proposed budget; to request that members of the staff be introduced to the audience on those nights when Council meetings are adjourned early; to inquire what recourse there is to prevent littering of alleys; to inquire whom to call to report traffic hazards; to request that the areas between Sanborn and Beechwood Avenues and Duncan and Pope Avenues be cleaned. With respect to the latter, Councilman Byork stated he is familiar with the problem and recommended that a code enforcement officer speak with the persons involved. Mrs. Whitley recommended that Council consider including mopeds in the Bicycle Safety Program. Mrs. Whitely stated there is a lack of parking space for those attending Council meetings and recommended that City cars be parked in another parking area on nights of Council meetings. Mrs. Whitley complained about inadequate light- ing of the City Hall parking lots. C. Whitley's comrents to Council Dr. Milton O. Zucker addressed Council to state that he has had no response to complaints regarding an active prosti- tution ring at the Rest Well Motel which is across the street from his property at Wisconsin Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. The Mayor advised that the complaint has been referred to the Sheriff's Department. Captain Ripley stated that the Vice Bureau has an on-going program working the Rest Well Motel and that continuous arrests have been made. Dr. Zucker stated that the situation is dangerous and described a recent altercation at that location. Dr. Zucker requested that something be done about a boarded up house contiguous to his property at 3591 Imperial Highway. Bob Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council to ask what the City plans to do with surplus funds in the 1980-81 ~---, Budget. The City Manager stated that $300,000 has been set aside as a reserve for unfinished projects, emergencies and hazards. Mr. Downs inquired who makes the determination regarding the amount of money kept in reserve and who determines what an adequate reserve is. He requested Council to consider returning some of the excess monies to residents. Mr. Downs requested more information regard- ing the City's financial position. He stated he feels the City is changing, is not relating to the people, and ex- pressed concern about unsafe streets, lack of code enforce- ment, and lack of information. Mr. Downs complained about Sheriff's cars on Carlin Avenue. He requested Council to consider installing a median on Carlin Avenue. Dr. Zucker's complaints to Council Bob Downs' complaints to Cotmcil It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to September 16, 1980, 7:0.0 p.m. L RENE COFFEY, C Y LERK APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 ..--~ ' ___..._ EUGENE R. GREEN, N-.A'YOR ~. 1~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Thompson, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. L ENE COFFEY, CI C RK CITY OF LYWNOOD APPROVED OCTOBER 7, 1980 EUGENE R. REE , YOR CITY OF LYNWOOD """,-~ ~~~~ ,~, ,~~-~ ~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green an- swered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of matters of potential litigation. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. L ENE COFFEY, CLERK C T OF LYNWOOD APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 ~~...~/ . P, ~ ".. .. ~ s w.. -- EUGENE R. GREEN, YOR CITY OF LYNWOOD '"