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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2002-10-01 - CC � �.ie�Q LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL , �� � REGULAR MEETING , � OCTOBER 1, 2002 _ � The Ciry Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting in the Council ' Chambers, 1 1330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:15 p.m. Mayor Reyes presiding. � � �- � Councilman Byrd,'Pedroza, Richards, Rodriguez and Reyes answered the joint roll call ' for all agencies � _ Also present were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney Montgomery, City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt City Clerk Andrea Hooper announced that the agenda had been duly posted in , accordance with the Brown Act ' � Item #6: � PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: � � � ' , • Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Presentation . • Presentation by the LA County Fire Department Therinal Imager Equipment ' PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � .' . . (Regarding Agenda Items Only) ' '� I�rene Garcia — Item #17-18 — Stated that she is opposed to the Matricula Consular. Would � � also �like to have the Council put more Parking Meters xhrough out the City not just in � � �some street areas. Woutd also like to have the Counci�l give the�opportunity�to other � ro�vingse�vices here in the City. • � �� Per reviewing the Council tape Sa] Alatorre - Stated that he is in favor o'f Item #17 the � � Matricular Consular explained the purpose and the use of the Matricular Consular would � like for Council to reconsider adopting the Matricular Consular Resolutioa ' � Bruce Yingling — Iteri� #] 7-18'— Spoke against tl�e Matricula Consular, 6elieves it would cause 'a lot of problems for the community. And he would also like to have a specific towing company to provide the City service. �` Mike Wood — Item #18 — Explained to the City Council that he has been trying to get his � � Towing Company an agreement wiith the City and the Sheriffs Department for the past � � fve y�ears would like for Counci�l to explained to him the ieason he has not been given � the opportunity. ' �� Sylvia' Herron — Item #17-18-20 �— Spoke against [he Matriclua Consular, believes it � would become a problem for the City. Would also like for the Council to � give the �� � oppornmity foi otl�er towing companies to provide service for the City. Also sYated that it � appears Ms. Helen Anderson was the only one to fill out the application correctly. � Matt I�elaney — Item #l8 —�xplained to the City Council thaT not all of the towing � �� companies here in �L ynwood are paying their fair share to the City for their services, but '�� only Win's Towing Company has been in business here in the City-since 1977 and has � � alway's paid the City's fair share. � � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNTCATIONS Frank Calderon — Stated�that he would like for the �City Council to prov.ide more parking spaces for the residents. �' _ Maria Santillan — Stated the City has given the Market Place millions of dollars and it � � � � stilP looks ��like a��swap meet and� it�is�embarrassing for tlie community,.wouLd like for � `�-� . � Council to consider bringing in new name brand department stores to the City. Also stated that there are to many potholes by the 105 Freeway and would like for Council to take care of issues. , Claudia Acuna — Explained to the Council her concerns about the issues relating ,to her property she stated that she is having a built in fence and an entrance door, but before she had the architecture come in and start building she first came to the City and spoke to Senior Building Inspector Craig Bragg and Deputy Director of Planning Division Grant Taylor to confirm if it was o.k. for her to start building her fehce and entrance door they booth said it was o.k. And now she has been receiving citations from Code Enforcement � and had to also stop h'er workers, believes it is unfair to her when she is obeying the City's regulations. � Pearlin Calderon = Stated that she does not undecstand why the City Council complains that the City has no money, when yet they �are still having social events and traveling out of town for a couple of days, but yet the City still has no money. Gail Haynes — Explained to the Council that it is not fair that the residents of this community have to pay from their taxes for the legal services of an ex �Councilman. �� Jack Keen — Stated Chat it was about time that some of the part time employees are giving the opportunity to become full time employees. Gloria Uribe — Stated that she would like for the Council to approve the Matricula Consular. Irene Garcia — Stated that she would appreciate if the Council would get the City's potholes fixed. � Lorna Hawkins — Also agrees with Ms. Garcia in regards to the City's potholes. • Adolph Lopez — Would like for the Council to direcY staff to put up speed limit signs through out the City. And would also like for staff to put up a City population sign at the � entrance of the City.� '�` Paulette Bradl'ey — Explained to the Council that she would like to see a bookstore here in � the City for the community. And would also like for Council to plant more tree's. Knort Renal — Stated that the Council needs to take action there is to many prostitution and drugs here in the City. � Irene� Garcia — Thanked the Council for havin,g staff trim ,the trees, and would also like for the Council to send out staff to clean the bus benches: • Pat Carr — Supports the Matricula Consular. Kent Swifr — Understands that� the law allows elected positions to petition for the�City Attorneys to defend them but I will not give my tax money for the legal services of an ex Councilmember. � Rod White — Spoke in regards to the trash service it has improved the graffiti departsnent is doing a good job. We also need the Sheriffs car back in the budget for loud parties. _ Would also like for the Council to ]ook into the street sweeping services it is not improving. Irene Garcia — Stated she would not give her tax money for Mr. Sanchez legal problems. � Frank Calderon — Stated he does not understand why the Council states that there is no money in the budget but yet the Council still has money far trips to Talpa Mexico. Maribel Vasquez — Explained to the Council that the parking meters are becoming a problem woutd like for the City Council to reconsider removing the parking meters. . . .. : , . ' ..�'P�,�j . � Cazmen Conduti — Stated that the City's money and the taxpayers money should not be � spent to defend an ex Councilman. Also stated that there are a lot of good things � happening herein the�City. � � - Item #8: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES ' [t was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to approve the following minutes: � • Regular Meeting, September 3, 2002 , • Special Meeting, September 4, 2002 ' • Regular Meeting, September 17, 2002 , PUBLIC HEARING � ' - �[tem #9: � ZONING ORDiNANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-02: REGULP.TING � ' � � � TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE It was moved by Mayor Pro tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to open Public Hearing. � � � Tom Zap — Stated that the City.'s alleys are an eye sore for the community. Some of the City's trees need trimming, also spoke in favor of the canopies if they are kept �in good condition the residents should be allowed to keep them in their homes. Pat Carr — Spoke against the canopies believes there are tacky for the City and the �� Community. ' � It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to � close Public Hearing. � �� � It was moved by Mayor pro tem Pedroza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to waive reading and introduce Ordinance first reading: , FIRST READING ORDINANCE ENTITLED: _ AN �ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER ZS OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY � � �. � REGULATING TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL � ZONES. . ROLL`CALL: �� � AYES:. � COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, R'ICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, , �- REYES � NOES: NONE . ASSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE � �� Item #10: ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-04 �� It �vas moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and � carried to open Public Hearing. � �, Hearing no response. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and carried to close Public Hearing. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to waive � reading and introduce Ordinance first reading: ���� � FIRST 12EADING ORDINANCE ENTITLED• A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-04, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM G2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE�-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3220 MARTIN LUTHER KING: JR. BOULEVARD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 6191-011-008, TRACT 2794, LOT 19, CTTY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES; NONE � .-.- ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #11: WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM — FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to open Public Hearing. Hearing no response. It was moved by Councilmari Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd �and carried to close Public Hearing. � It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2002.138 EIVTITLED: • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR� OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CCRTAW PARCELS OF LAND IN'THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. � � � � `—" ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODI2IGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR . All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will 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. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez to adopt Resolutions Item #12: ACCEPTANCE OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PROJECT NO. OS-5256, AS BEING COMPLETE � RESOLUTION NO. 2002. 139 ENTITLEI)• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO: 5- 5256, AS BEING COMPLETE. � �� � ��,, � I'tem #13: , DESIGNATION OF MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS � RESOLUTION NO. 2002.140 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS IN THE � � � CITY AS MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS. � ' [tem #14: ACCEPTANCE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF 1'HE LI'NWOOD � i SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 02-4446 ' � , RESOLUTION NO. 2002.141 ENTITLED: � _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE LYNWOOD � '. ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LYNWOOD SEWER SYSTEM . PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2-4446, AS BEING COMPLETE. ; Item #15: INFORMAL BIDDING FOR EXTENDING THE SEWER MAIN LINE f ' AND APPURTENANT WORK ON OLANDA STREET BETWEEN STONEACRE AVENUE AND COOKACRE AVENUE, PROJECT NO. � 5-5229 , , s;~;.�:,.. - � � RESOLIITION NO. 2002.142 ENTITL�ED: . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD - AUTHORIZING THE TNFORMAL � BIDDING PROCESS FOR EXTENDING THE SEWER MAIN LINE AND APPURTENANT WORK ON OLANDA STREET BETWEEN STONEACRE AVENUE AND COOKACRE AVENUE, PROJECT NO. 5-5229. � � Item #16: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER � " � � , -• , ' RESOLUTION NO. 2002.143 ENTITLED: � � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH�E CITY OF LYNWOOD, � � � CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AN�D �� � . WARRANTS THEREFORE. ' ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, IiICHARD$, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE ' ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE � � � DISCUSSION ITEM � Item #17: ACCEPTANCE OF THE MATRICULA CONSULAR AS FORM OF ' � IDENTIFICATION - , , � � T�o request that �the Lynwood City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Matricula � � Consular ldentification Card as a form of identification and to establish policy guidelines. "� ,i It was moved by Mayor pro tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez and � � • carried to adopt Resolution for six months and accept additional wording: . �._= �, � RESOLUTION NO.'2002.144 ENTITLED: �� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU�NCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MATRICULA CONSULAR AS A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FOR PERSONS TRANSACTING CITY � � �BUSINESS� AND AU,THORIZING THE CTTY MANAGER TO �STABLISH POLICY GUIDELINES. � �' ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RICHARDS, R011RIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE ASSTAIN: COUNCILMAN BYRD � ` � ABSENT: NONE ' Iterri:#18: CITY REFERRAL TOWING SERVICES Section 7-23 of the City of Lynwood Municipal Code set froth criteria, requirements and procedures relative to the issuance of permits for the city referra] towing services. The City Council may consider amending the City Code to authorize exclusive contract award foc this service�. City Clerk Hooper explained to the City Counci] the procedures of the Towing Services. Councilman Richards stated he would like to bring back for further discussion. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd to continue this Item for further discussion. Item #19: LYNWOOD NATiJRE PARK In January 2002, the State Resource Agency awarded a grant to the City in the amount of $152,000 for the construction of the Lynwood Nature Park. Subsequently, the City proceeded to purchase the necessary Caltrans excess land for the park site. I4em� #20: ONE (1) VACANCY— COMMUNITY AFFAIRS • __ _ _ _. _ _� --A—_ _ _- T �� ' CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2003 Item #8: MINLITES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS � City Clerk Hooper stated that Councilman Reyes had`indicated that the�e were some errors on the Minutes of October 1�` and 7'", 2002, and afrer listening to the tapes, it was found that there were some rypographical ercors on October 1 Roll Call penaining to Joyce Edner's nomination, and Sal Alatorre supports Matricula Consulaz, and they were corcected. At the previo�s meeting of October 7`" Councilman Reyes stated $375,000 per hour for attomeys and stated he made a mistake, and it should be $375.00 per hour. City Attomey Montgomery stated that the Minutes could be amended and should reflect the corrections. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pedroza to approvethe following minutes with corrections: Regular Meeting, October 1, 2002 Special Meeting; October 7, 2002 Regulaz Meeting, December 3, 2003 Edner C[TY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Councilmv� Byrd — Stated he would �like for the Council to do something about the residential pazking it is outrageous there are to many cars and not enough parking area� would like to work out a restricted parking zone. Councilman Rodriguez — Commended the graffiti department it is doing a very good job to help clean up the. City. There is to many drug and prostitution activities going on Atlantic Avenue �would. like far the Sheriffs Department and� the City to work together to help solve this �problem it is making The City look very bad, would also like to have the Methodist Church monitored by the Sheriffs Department there are to many drug dealers hanging around that area. Commended the alleys also. �. � �� . , � i; � ! � i Councilman Richards — Wowld l�ike to have the Council provide a Poliee party car from� the� Sheriffs Department for the loud parties. Also requested a copy of the RFP information in regards to the �refuse service. We also need the copy of the proposed � � � � � z 36� � budget so.Council can review. Would also like to have a public parking workshop to help �� soh�e [he parking issues. � Mayor Pro TemPedroza —.Would like for staff to change the population sign needs to be � updated, also wants.for staff to put up a welcome City sign when entering the City. The Counci] needs to direct staff to provide more speed bumps for the residential streets. Is also very happy with the City's projects: , ,,,, �� Mayor Reyes — Stated he is very happy with the Parking Meters there is just one problem � .«• � the time limit is only thirty minutes would like to extend more time for about an hour. , .� Would like for staff to have the stop signs put up higher because our signs are to low and that is why they are being vandalized. I would also Iike to announce that Victor Granados _ who is just nine yeazs old has bee� diagnosed with leukemia and would ]ike to IeL the r � � � corr�munity know that there will be a Donor Registration Drive on October 27, 2002 at St Emydius Church and also on November 10, 2002 at St. Philip Neri Church would like to see the community give support. CLOSED SESSION Item #21: CLOSED SESSION ITENIS: A. � Conference with Labor Negotiator B. 1. City of Lynwood v. Waste Management '. 2. Miguel Figueroa v. City of Lynwood C. EI Farallon Restaurant v. Ricardo Sanchez It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and carried to recess to Closed Session at ]0:05 p.m. °. Counci{ reconvened at 1 1:20 p.m ��- '� City Attorney Montgomery stated that Council met on the aforementioned matters and � � stated on: A. Labor Negotiator - No reportable action a B. 1. City of Lynwood v: Waste Management - Seek a delay and search for � substitute Counsel must guarantee $650,000.00 with contingency 2. Miguel Figueroa v. City of Lynwood - Final Approval of Settlement of . $4,500.00 C. EL Farallon Restaurant v. Ricardo Sanchez - Denied cove�age ADJOURNMENT '' It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and carried to � � adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at ] 1:00 p.m. � � i `-- � i '' , . -�Gs7�'a , � (iY'li.e�.�r�. ,� , �'✓��QO�[� Arturo Reyes, Ma r Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk .