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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1981-03-17 - CC~.- t~ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 19 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilman Byork, Morris, Thompson,Rowe'and"Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS Camp Fire The Mayor proclaimed March 15 to March 21, 1981 as "Camp Fire Birthday Week." Commendation The Mayor presented a Resolution of Commendation to Mr. and Mrs. to the StecksWilliam Steck on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Minutes It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, approved and carried, that minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1981 be approved as corrected. Public The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public hearing hearing on proposed ordinance for increased residential density. Pianning Com.The City Manager reported on action by the Planning Commision report by C.Mtaken pursuant to public hearing. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING Section 4.04 SECTION 4.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD amendment REGARDING MAXIMUM DENSITY OF DWELLING UNITS." was presented first reading:for first reading with recommendation that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. The Mayor inquired if any- one present wished to speak for or against the proposed ord- inance. There was no response and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Councleman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Council- man Rowe stated that he is not in favor of the proposed plan on the basis that it would apply to all R-2 and R-3 Zones without regard to land uses. He recommended that Council consider long range planning and the possible designation of a Residential High Density Zone (RHD) to insure certain con- City Att. trols. The City Attorney advised that an unanimous vote is unanimous required to read by title only and introduce and that, therefore, vote necess. two separate motions are required. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None The City Attorney read the ordinance in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green Noes Councilman Rowe Absent: None The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public hearing on proposed change of zone from P-1 (auto- mobile Parking) to C-2A (Medium Commercial) at 12416 Long Beach Boulevard. The City Manager reviewed action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing. An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570 BY CHANG- ING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM P-1 (AUTOMOBILE PARKING) TO C 2A ( MEDIUM COMMERCIAL TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL MOTEL UNITS," was presented for first reading. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed zone change. ~,.,''. Public hearing zone from P-1 C-2A, Amend. to 570 first reading Mr. Mohan Patel, representing the owner of the property, Patel in favo spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. Dr. Charles L. Floyd inquired about the possibility of levying a bed tax and was advised by the City Attorney thatTax inquiry b a tax measure would have to be voted on by the people. The Dr. Floyd Mayor again inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. There was no response and the hearing was closed. It was Ordinance to moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork.read by title and carried that the ordinance be read by title only and carried introduced. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct Public hearin public hearing on proposed zone change from C-2 (Light zone from C-2 Commercial) and R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 & R-1 to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) at 4516 Arlington Avenue and 12720 Atlantic Avenue. The City Manager reviewed action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.570 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) AND R-1 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY) TO R-3 (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY) ON LOT 30 OF THE EASTERLY 62 FEET OF LOT 31, TRACT 7098, 4616 ARLINGTON AVENUE/12730 ATLANTIC AVENUE, LYNWOOD," was presented for first reading. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed zone change. Dr. Charles Floyd re- commended that on each high density project brought before Council, the School Board be requested to make an in-depth study of the impact on the local school. Councilman Thompson stated that the ordinance requires that the Planning Commission and Council approve high density projects and that, therefore, the School District would be aware of each project. It was moved and seconded that the ord- inance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 81-31 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC ~""`~ CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS OF LESS THAN 40 FEET IN WIDTH," was ` presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,that the resolution be adopted. No.570 Ord amend. rea first time Dr. Floyd- School Bd. be informe Council & School Bd. must appro Res. No.81- 31 adopted The City Manager recommended that Council approve Policy Policy Statement entitled "Nominations and Appointments"_to Statement City Commissions and direct that the Policy Statements approved be included in Council Policy Manual. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. ,n, ~~ , No.81-32 RESOLUTION NO. 81-32 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Nuisance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO Public Hear. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY", was pre- sented. No.81-33 RESOLUTION NO. 81-33 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Nuisance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION Pub. Hear. TO CONDUCT A P'OBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED. ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY," was presented. No.81-34 RESOLUTION NO. 81-34 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Nuisance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION Pub. Hear. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY," was presented. No.81-35 RESOLUTION N0.81-35 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Nuisance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO Pub. Hear. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY," was presented. No.81-36 RESOLUTION NO. 81-36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Nuisance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION Pub. Hear. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY," was presented. Resolutions It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman adopted Thompson, and carried, that the foregoing resolutions be adopted. Peripheral The City Manager reported on a memorandum received by Canal Councilman Thompson regarding the imp~rrtance of having ~! Peripheral Canal issue on the June, 1981 ballot. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council authorize staff to prepare letters of support to legislators. Clerical The City Manager recommended that Council authorize a position at classified clerical position at 2G salary range for Gen- 2G salary eral Services Department. 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 Assessment The City Manager reported on a staff recommendation to District establish one assessment district for street lighting and landscape maintenance under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 in order to facilitate prepax'ation of assessment data on mag tape as required by the Auditor Controller for FY 1981-82. The City Manager recommended agreement that Council approve an agreement with Kenneth K. Mullen. with Mullen Consulting Engineers, Inc. for assessment services and and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING 81-37 THE APPROPRIATION OF EIGHT THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-1981 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 81-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY No.81-38 ,,,,,, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Warrants DEMANDS PRESENTED BY ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR", was adopted presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 81-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY No.81-39 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO Cal. Energy THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION UNDER THE STREET LIGHT CON- Comm. VERSION LOAN PROGRAM," was presented. It was moved by adopted Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carri- ed, that the resolution be adopted. The City Manager reported that the Title II D CETA Program Title IID will be eliminated effective April 15, 1981 and recommended phase out that Council authorize an appropriation for funding the School Crossing G. Crossing Guard Program for the remainder of the fiscal year. RESOLUTION N0. 81-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY !+~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.80-66, THE SALARY RESOLUTION," was presented. It was moved by Council-No.81-40 man Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council amending concur with the recommendation. No.80-66 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 81-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY No.81-41 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION City Funds OF SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($6,500) FOR THE PURPOSE OF Guard Serv. PROVIDING CROSSING GUARD SERVICE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 1980-finish '80- 81 FISCAL YEAR", was presented. It was moved by Councilman '81-adopted Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green r'"' Noes: None { Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried that C.M. to hav Council request the City Manager to perform an audit of CETA's prop property used by Lynwood Services Corporation that reverts erty audite~ back to the City or County at the close of operations on April 15, 1981. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION N0.81-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ^'"1 e No.81-42 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER THE Loan DEFERRED PAYMENT REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM FROM THE STATE Program OF CB,LIFORNIA," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. ROUTINE ITEMS Application from William Lomas, Winn Float Company, for re- Winn Float rental of Cal-Trans property at 3227 Fernwood Avenue was presented. Benito Application for Special Permit from Benito Michel to conduct Michel a secondhand battery reconditioning business at 11034-~ Atlantic Avenue was presented. Ord.1121 ORDINANCE N0.1121 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Repeal OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF Overnight CHAPTER 19 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO ALL-NIGHT Parking Ord.PARKING", was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved. INFORMATION ITEMS Remodeling The City Manager presented for Council approval, proposed Plans for floor plans for remodeling of City Hall and City Hall Annex. City Hall Councilman Rowe stated he is opposed to remodeling at this & Annex time on the basis of economy. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council approve the plans and authorize the City Manager to proceed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None Census The City Manager reported on a proposal received from a con- add on sulting firm to provide a certified additional count of report 2,000 population for the purpose of achieving a population count of 50,~O~O~p, thus enabling the City to become eligible for additional grant funds. The proposed fee is $10,000; half of which is payable in advance and the remainder when a final audit is approved at the additional 2,000 count. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, to direct staff to prepare a contract further outlining the proposal. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None Audit The City Manager presented the mid-year audit report for Report Council's information. He stated that one of the aucli~©r's concerns was the $110,000 loaned to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency for the Alameda Project and advised that the money has been invested. Councilman Rowe objected to the change in the mailing procedure as heretofore audit reports were mailed directly to each Councilman. The City Manager stated that the auditors suggested discussion during a public meeting to facilitate corrections. Councilman Thompson stated he is in favor of discussion of audits during a public meeting. Councilman Rowe reiterated his objection LL A.~~ to the change in the mailing procedure but would, however, welcome discussion of audit reports in public meetings, and would recommend that audit reports be published. Council- man Thompson took exception to Councilman Rowe's remarks to City Manager, and reaffirmed his support of the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the mid-year audit report be accepted. The City Manager presented revised agreement with William "" Hamilton and Associates for management training courses with the recommendation that Council approve a Situational Leadership Course at a cost of $842 to be held at Cal Poly, Pomona, on April 24 and 25. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None Leadership Course The City Manager presented an agreement with TRW, Inc. for Credit Check credit checking services in connection with the Rehabilita- re Rehab. tion Program. It was moved by Councilman Byork, and second- Program ed, that the agreement be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Noes: Absent: COUNCIL OR Councilman success of Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green None None ~1L COMMUNICATIONS Morris commended the Chamber of Commerce on the Circus Vargas. Councilman Morris recommended that the City be represented at a reapportionment meeting to be held on March 20. Councilman Byork commented favorably on Circus Vargas. Councilman Byork requested Council consensus regarding the Sanitation County Sanitation District proposal to levy an assessment District on every house in the City. The Mayor recommended that the assessment Sanitation District be invited to hold another meeting in Lynwood for information purposes. Councilman Thompson commented on the seriousness of the problem and recommended that alternatives be explored. Councilman Thompson reaffirmed his confidence in and support of the City Manager. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Lynwood as follows: to state ,._. the City Manager is not qualified for the position since he is not a college graduate; to question the City Manager's annual salary of $44,000 plus benefits on the ground that he lacks the necessary educational qualifications; to advise that a survey of six cities revealed that the City Manager's salary is not in line with those paid by other cities; to complain that the City's legal printing which is paid for by the tax- payers is placed in a newspaper that failed to address the fact that a recall had been filed and by whom it was filed and on these grounds, to state that the City's legal print- ing should go out to bid; to state that the Black community objects to the inflamatory and irresponsible remarks made by R. Downs .cp~nplaints re admin. '. ~' t:'he City Manager, which remarks caused the recall to be in- iated; to state that a member of the business community at a Lynwood Services Corporation meeting went on record to state that the City Manager had not dealt in good faith; to state that the public is concerned with the attitude and be- havior of City adminsitration; to complain about lack of Council response to questions asked at the January 6 meet- ing regarding the reasons for the resignation of the Housing and Community Development Director; to state that there is community support for the recall; to state that some members of the audience at a recent Council meeting were concerned because of the presence of the Sheriff; to ask Mayor Green about statements made on two occasions to Mr. Corder regard- ing the recall; to state that there is documentation that Mayor Green and Mr. Weaver intimidated a businessman on Atlantic Avenue; to state that there is discontent and un- rest in the community. Sibley to Sondara Sibley, 2028 Gertrude Drive, addressed Council to Council request information relative to the City Manager's educa- tional background and prior experience. Sotelo Suzanne Sotelo, 5401 Pelleur, addressed Council to commend commend Council for action taken to abate nuisance in the neighbor- Council hood. Mrs. Sotelo inquired about mistreatment of the City Manager by Councilman Rowe and stated that as a born-again Christian, she is opposed to his remarks. Richman for Dave M. Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed Council to recount state he would be in favor of a census recount. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of a matter of litigation. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Morris, Seconded and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to April 7, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. ENE COFFEY City Clerk, City of Lyn od APPROVED APRIL 7, 1981 k.. j Eugene R. Green Mayor, City of Lynwood