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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1982-04-20 - CCyr° REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1982 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, and Byork ,r^ answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney Yeager. Councilman Morris asked the City Manager to act as Secretary in the reorganization of Council. Mayor Byork nominated Mayor Pro Tem Thompson. The motion was seconded by Council- man Morris. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Mayor Pro Tem Thompson as Mayor. Council re- organization New Mayor L. Thompson Mayor Thompson requested nominations for the office of Mayor New Mayor Pro Tem. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and pro-tem carried, that Councilman Morris be nominated. It was moved Morris by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Councilman Morris as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Thompson extended congratulatory remarks to former Mayor Byork for the fine service performed by him on behalf of the City. He expressed his feelings with .respect to his new post, and will carry on working and continuing to grow. All other councilmen expressed their appreciation to former Mayor. Former Mayor Byork also expressed his thanks for his tenure of office. Mayor Pro Tem Morris announced that the office of the City Clerk became vacant effective April 19, 1982, and stressed the importance of filling the vacancy and appoint someone to act in the capacity of City Clerk. He nominated Andrea Hooper to be appointed the City Clerk effective May 3, 1982. Mayor asked for further nominations. It was moved that nominations close. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Thompson Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None Ms. Andrea Hooper was in the audience and thanked Council for the appointment. Council adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened. Staff was directed to draft an ordinance re- garding the City License Supervisor pertaining to the job and the job description at a salary of $900 per month, and report back to Council no later than the next regular meeting of May 4, 1982. City Manager stated that the minutes of April 6, 1982, Page 4, reflected Resolution No. 82-55 as adopted. This was erroneous as the item was continued to May 22, 1982, at which time Director of Community Development Read will give a report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the deletion in the minutes of April 6, 1982, be made. It was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that minutes be approved as corrected. Ex-Mayor Byork congratula- tions City Clerk Office VacaY' Eff. 4-19-82 Appointment New City Clk Job Descrip- tion - City Lic Supervsr Res. 82-55 not adopted per minutes ,~~~ "Public school The Mayor proclaimed the Week of April 26-30, 1982, as week" Apr 26-30 "Public Schools Week." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the procla- mation be authorized. Mr. Harry Johnston received the proclamation for the Free and Accepted Masons of California. Presentation Ms. Carmen Hernandez, a 31 year Lynwood resident, made a C. Hernandez presentation to Council. Ms. Hernandez just returned from Washington, D.C. where she visited the State Capitol. Senator Dymally presented Ms.Hernandez with two United States Flags together with proclamations and certificates, that had flown over the Capitol to bring back; one for the City and the other for the School District. SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct ZONING - AUTO- public hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance with respect MOTIVE USES t0 automotive uses. 1st READING The City Manager reported on action of the Planning Com- Ordinance mission taken pursuant to public hearing. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. There was no response and the public hearing was closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, WITH RESPECT TO AUTOMOTIVE USES IN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACT- URING ZONES." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public REAL ESTATE sIGNS hearing amending the Municipal Code, Section 3.32 with respect to real estate signs. The City Manager reported a simple change to the ordinance by limiting the signs to 6 feet above ground. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. There was no response and the public hearing was 1st Reading closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY .Ordinance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.32 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE HEIGHT OF REAL ESTATE SIGNS." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public sITE PLAN REVIEW hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 570 modifying site plan review policy and procedure. The City Manager stated that the proposed amendment would clarify the purpose of the Site Plan Review process. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or'in opposition to the proposed amendment. There was no response and the public 1st Reading hearing was closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE :Ordinance OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570., THE ZONING ORDINANCE, REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None A public hearing regarding zone change on certain property Cancelled located at 11837 State Street, was cancelled. The proposedpub Hearing zone change was sent back to the Planning Commission for 11837 state further review. Councilman Rowe inquired when the legal _ notice was advertised, and he received clarification on the printing dates. NEW BUSINESS The City Manager explained that the City is attempting to enforce parked and abandoned vehicles on private property. Presently, the Sheriff's Department has no authority to remove these cars. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 19-144 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None City Manager requested Council to forego hearing on Item 12, ~i Bingo Games, as he feels more study needs to be done, and requested public hearing be continued to meeting of May 4, - 1982. Enforcement parked and abandoned vehicles 1st Reading Ordinance Continue Pub Hearing Bingo Games Mayor stated that Section 65303 of the California Government. Code permits municipalities to adopt a Park and Recreation Element as part of its General Plan. City Manager requested Director of Recreation and Parks Snavely to give a brief RES No. summary of the item. By adopting the Park and Recreation 82-60 Element, the City will qualify for additional grants. The Parks & Mayor inquired if changes could be made and update document. Recreation Mr. Snavely responded in the affirmative. RESOLUTION NO. 82-60 part entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Gen'1 Plan LYNWOOD ADOPTING A PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 82-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. No 82-6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR Grant Fund r-•. GRANT FUNDS UNDER .TIE ROBERTI-Z' BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND Roberti-Z RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented. It was moved by Council- berg F man Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None } RES. No 82-62 RESOLUTION NO. 82-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICA- ROBERTI-Z BERG „ TION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN- PROGRAM SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RES, N0, 82-63 RESOLUTION NO. 82-63 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY BUILDING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AMEND RESOLUTION 81-164 RELATED PERMITS AND 82-42 MODIFYING FEES FOR CERTAIN BUILDING RELATED PERMITS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None AGMT Mullen & Assoc On October 6, 1981, Council authorized the Mayor to execute Ball Park an agreement with Mullen and Associates, Inc. , for the prep- Relighting aration of plans, specifications and estimates for the City park Ball Diamond Relighting Project. City Engineer Williams requested Council to authorize advertising for bids. This project will be funded from the General Fund. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Council authorize Mayor to execute the agreement. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RES. NO 82-64 RESOLUTION NO. 82-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Landscape COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF Maint. District PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF SAID CITY AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE "LANDSCAPE AND I.,IGHTING ACT OF 1972" (PART TWO OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None Res No 82-65 RESOLUTION NO 82-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Lighting Assess COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ment District PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF SAID CITY AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE "LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" (PART TWO OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None f y { f The City Manager reported that the City of Lynwood does not have enough pumping rights to supply the demand. The City must either lease additional rights or purchase water. In securing a lease from Candlewood Country Club, the City will save approximately $1,960. Mayor stated that we use a great supply of water and appreciates the Engineering Department acquiring this available water at a savings to the City. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None Lease Agmt pumping Righ Candlewood Country Club RESOLUTION NO. 82-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 82-66 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented.4-20-82 It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson None None OLD BUSINESS Accounting Manager Fikelcommented on the minutes of June 23, Rev Funds 1981, and clarified the use of Revenue Funds in the Fire use - Fire Department. She asked that salaries be interpreted to in- Department elude benefits, and the City Attorney Yeager agreed. Council concurred with the recommendation. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA An item pertaining to liability claims by Carl Warren Co., contract was carried forward from the last meeting. City Manager and c. Warren former City Clerk had met with Carl Warren and were in agree- Liab Ins. ment that it was not necessary to change at the present time. We will request Council to go out for bid if the need arises, but presently, we will retain the same contract except for new dates. There is very little litigation in liability claims. City Manager requested Council to authorize Mayor to execute the. contract after review. It was moved and seconded that the contract be accepted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None The Mayor introduced City of Downey Councilman James Quinn Councilmar and his wife. Mr. Quinn has worked with Jorgensen Steel for Quinn 42 years and will retire on May 15, 1982. Downey COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Morris again congratulated Councilman Byork for congratula- his tenure as Mayor, and wished him well in the coming year. tion tenue Also wished new City Clerk Hooper a good tenure of office. J.D. Byork MAYOR THOMPSON congratulated as new Mayor Jorgensen Steel fence C. Green congratulates New Mayor Councilman Byork congratulated Mayor Thompson for becoming Mayor for the first time. Councilman Byork stated that the fence at Jorgensen Steel has been knocked down 26 times in the past ten years, and each time costs approximately $1,500 to repair. There must be a solution to the problem, and should be handled immediately with the assistance of the Sheriff's, Mayor, City Manager and Engineering Department. Councilman Byork questioned the burned out home on Barlow. City Manager responded that an abatement had been made, and the owner will rehabilitate the structure. Councilman Green congratulated Councilman Byork for an outstanding year, one of the best years we have ever seen, and also acknowledged Mayor Thompson. No plaque to Councilman Rowe commented on plaques, commendations, etc. , retiring City well awarded to City employees and community members, but Clerk the last day of the City Clerk's employment -- no thanks -- none of the Councilmen wished her farewell. He felt it was a shame. Mayor expresses Mayor Thompson stated he will do the best he can for Lynwood concerns and join with all the people in the community to work together. He has lived in the City for 36 years, and hopes he can do something in return for all the good things that have happened in those years. He also expressed his concern for senior citizens. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS G. Miller G. Miller, 3540 Virginia Street, commented on a letter re- returned items ceived March 29, regarding the return of his vehicles and personal property. He wants to be of assistance in resolving the matter as soon as possible. The City Manager expressed regrets for the delay in getting the matter taken care of as there was no money allocated in the abatement process. The money is now available. B. Hopkins B. Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, commented on "Ground Zero Ground Zero Week" which would ban nuclear weapons. The Board of Super- week visors adopted a resolution supporting this cause. She suggested that the City also adopt a resolution in this regard. z Honorof I• Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, joined Ms. Hopkins in her concern various regarding "Ground Zero Week," and suggested that Council honor Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, who made the motion to adopt resolution at the Board of Supervisor's meeting. Ms. Honorof invited citizens to listen to her program on KPFK on April 27, 90.7 FM, regarding hazardous spills. Many of these are transported on Imperial Highway daily. Major control must be taken. More inspections should be made, and .hopes Council can take action pertaining to these hazardous materials. Fire chief Fire Chief Lathrope said he observed traffic on the Long Beach hazardous spills Freeway for a half hour, and counted 27 trucks containing hazardous materials. He stated that 700 new chemicals are made every year. R. Downs R. Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, referred to the professionalism various in the handling of the meeting by the new Mayor. He stated that he was in opposition to the City Park Relighting Project in view of the fact that the election had been cancelled; commented on an article that appeared in the Herald American regarding out-of-town travel by Councilmen and method of purchasing tickets. Mayor Thompson commented regarding ticket purchases by Purchase of Councilmen. It-would depend on situation and circumstance own tickets at the time of purchase. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the meeting be adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting on April 22, 1982, at 2:00 p.m. ertha M. Hu s, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED May 4, 1982 Louis A. Thompson, May