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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1982-05-18 - CC{: k. REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 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 Thompson in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Thompson answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez, City Attorney McEwen and City Clerk Hooper. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1982, be approved as written. Introductions Ms. Marina Estrada was introduced as the council minutes secretary. Mayor Thompson introduced Maria Robles, Rio Hondo Community College. He had been asked to visit, and had answered questions for the students. The Mayor also introduced Mr. Joe Battle, Lynwood Unified School District Board member. SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING -The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public 11521 Duncan hearing on weed abatement proceedings at 11521 Duncan Avenue and 3117 Louiseand 3117 Louise Street. The City Attorney reported that all required notices had been given and the public hearing was opened. Mrs. Zak, 12425 S. Cookacre, Lynwood, described the open fields near her home with weeds, dust and bugs. She complained of the Sandy Apartments and discussed a number of other prob- lems in her area. Ms. Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores Boulevard, wondered if using a herbicide had been compared to using manual labor to pull the weeds. She understands we are using Roundup. She suggested that young people in the community could do the work, but also was concerned about the protective clothing the men would wear. The City Engineer stated that no study had been made; however, the State Department of Agriculture has informed the City that Roundup is considered a very safe herbicide. Ms. Maria Robles, 3152 Norton Avenue, thought pulling the weeds could cause physical problems to those doing the work. The Mayor again inquired if anyone else vrished to speak for or in oppo- sition o the proposed abatement. There was no response, and the public hearing was closed. RES NO. 82-75-1 RESOLUTION NO. 82-75-1 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON DRY WEEDS OBJECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY CERTAIN PARCELS ENGINEER TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. NEW BUSINESS RES No. 82-76 RESOLUTION NO. 82-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ABATE DRY AND TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN DRYING WEEDS THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Lt. Mike Soderberg was introduced by the City Manager. F,. `q Fire Chief Lathrope explained the amended Joint Fire Communi- cations Agreement which will add the City of Compton, and save Lynwood approximately $5,000 per year. The Agreement will be in effect through 1987. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council authorize Mayor to enter into an agreement with the City of Downey to provide dispatching for fire and other emergencies for the City of Lynwood. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: None Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Staff reviewed the nature of the consultant services to be provided by Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., which would have to also be approved by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. The City Attorney highly recommended the firm and explained that marketing data to support certain uses of the land will be used to propose the highest and best use. The first $15,000 of the contract will be paid by a State grant; the remaining amount up to $5,000 to be paid by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. JOINT FIRE COMM AGREEMEN CONSULTING SE Keyser Marsto RESOLUTION NO. 82-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD RE5 NO. 82-77 CITY COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON Enter Agmt wi ASSOCIATES, INC. " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Keyser Marsto Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Thompson Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None City Manager stated staff is requesting Council support Request SB 1477 which will reduce the proposed impact on subventions council suppc to the City. Councilman Morris recommended a resolution be sent re sB 1477 to the Assemblywoman Waters and anyone connected with finances in Sacramento. Persontnel Manager Chapek informed Council she has letters of endorsement already prepared. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, to direct staff to prepare communications of endorsement for SB 1477, and transmit to appropriate members of the Legislature. RESOLUTION NO. 82-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES N0. 82-7~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE CLASSI- Employee FICATION AND POSITION PLAN." was presented. It was moved Class Plan by Councilman Morris, .seconded by Councilman Green, and carried that the resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 82-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES N0. 82-7~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. 5-18-82 It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None Recommendations for the fiscal year 1982-83 Landscape Main- Landscape tenance District were given by .the City Manager. He stated Maintenance he would like to emphasize that Council is not being asked Recommendatic to increase rates. 3 RES No. 82-80 RESOLUTION NO. 82-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Landscape COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED Maintenance PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION District 22565 ET, SEQ., AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 1982, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 81-A (LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENENCE DISTRICT)." was presented. RES No. 82-81 RESOLUTION NO. 82-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY APPROVING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S ENGINEER'S REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS REPORT INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972," AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.,): DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EX- PENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PRO- TESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, to adopt both of the above resolutions and set the public hearing for June 15, 1982. No increase in Lynwood Lighting Assessment District No. 81-A recommendations Assessments were presented by staff and Mayor Thompson stated there would be no increase in assessment. RES No. 82-82 RESOLUTION NO. 82-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Lighting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED Assessment PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION District 22565 ET SEQ; AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 1982, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 81-A (LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)". was presented. RES NO. 82-83 RESOLUTION NO. 82-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 5ET PUBLIC COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HEARING ORDER THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN LIGHTING DIST. SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ) DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS' AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATION AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, to adopt both of the above resolutions and set the public hearing for June 15, 1982. TRAFFIC SIGNAL On Jana 19, 1982, Council- authorized Mayor to execute a AGREEMENT service agreement with the State for the testing of traffic WITH STATE signal controller equipment for the Hazard Elimination Safety Project. Staff has now received approval from the State. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green to award this project to Steiny & Co., based on its low bid of $912,000, and authorize the Mayor to execute the revised service agreement with the State. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 82-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No. 82-8 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING TO FRANK A. MORGAN EASEMENT AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS PURPOSES ONTO PROPERTY FRANK A. MOR LOCATED AT THE COMMON ADDRESS OF 11810 ESTHER STREET IN GAN at 11810 THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Esther St. Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council authorize Mayor to execute the easement deed and adopt the resolution. "^"` The Los Angeles County Road Department proposes to re- surface the existing pavement on Alameda Street from 103rd to Imperial Highway upon establishment of that portion of Alameda to be part of the County System of Highways. RESOLUTION NO. 82-85 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No. 82-~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO Establish ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF ALAMEDA STREET WITHIN SAID portion of CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF Amameda St LOS ANGELES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman within City Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. City Engineer Williams explained that 86% of allowable construction costs will be paid by Federal Aid Urban funds and 14% through the City's gas tax allotment for the Imperial Highway improvements from Bullis Road to Wright Road. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that a contract be awarded to the apparent low bidder, All American Asphalt, based on its low bid of $333,734.57. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen ~, Noes: None i Absent: None CITY CLERK S AGENDA Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson ORDINANCE NO. 1165 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD NO. 116 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570, Reclassifyir THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY RE-CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTIES to HMD Zone TO H M D (HOSPITAL-MEDICAL-DENTAL) ZONE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1166 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD No. 116E COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 22-89 Bingo Games OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO BINGO GAMES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the ordinance be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: Councilman Green Absent: None r-- ORDINANCE NO. 1167 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD No. 116. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING THAT AN INDUSTRIAL Industrial DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS NEEDED AND SHALL FUNCTION IN THE Dev Authorit CITY OF LYNWOOD. " was presented. formation ORDINANCE NO. 1168 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD No. 116E OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 17-2 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL Lic Collect CODE WITH RESPECT TO LICENSE COLLECTING SUPERVISION. " was Supervisor presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the foregoing ordinances be read by title only and adopted. °~ FIREWORK STAND APPLICATIONS Applications for firework stands were presented as follows: a. Boy Scout Troop #84 - 11984 Santa Fe Avenue b. Lynwood Baseball Assn. - 3384 E. Century Boulevard c. American Legion Post #85 - Imperial Highway and Santa Fe Avenue d. Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity - 3581 Century Boulevard e. Ounce of Hope - S/W Corner of Cortland and Atlantic f. Save Our Children Assn. - Magnolia Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard g. Sheriff's Athletic League - 10700 Long Beach Boulevard h. Sheriff's Athletic League - 4050 E. Imperial Highway i. Boy Scout Troop #245 - 3831 E. Century Boulevard j. Rotary Club - S/W Corner Pluma and Long Beach Boulevard k. Lynwood Little League - Century and Imperial Highway 1. Lynwood Pop Warner - Century and Imperial Highway Firework stand Councilman Rowe discussed the $100 fee used for fire inspec- inspections tion. Fire Chief Lathrope informed Council that stands are inspected twice a day, seven days per week. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the foregoing applications be approved. st. Paul's A request from St. Paul's Lutheran School PTA Board to sponsor carnival a carnival Saturday, May, 29, 1982 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 5-29-82 was presented. People of God A request from People of God Baptist Church to conduct a Bldg Fund fund raising project for the building fund to be held June 10-13, 1982, was presented. R. E. smith An application for special permit from Raymond E. Smith for Deaf education sale of deaf education system cards from May 18, 1982 to August 18, 1982, was presented. system cards C. Barlia An application for a special permit from Charles Barlia sell flowers to sell flowers on May 31, 1982, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the foregoing applications be approved. P & R Terms City Clerk Hooper announced that the terms of three Park Expiring and Recreation Commissioners were expiring. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe to nomi- nate Sister Janet Corcoran, Julio Mendoza, and Oscar Robinson. The motion was carried. Mayor requested further nominations and there being none, the nominations were closed. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Levy taxes for The City Attorney noted that on May 10, the California Supreme employee benefitCOUrt had decided unanimously in favor of cities who have pre- Proposition 13 voter approval indebtedness, to levy taxes for employees' pension. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS contact sac Councilman Byork felt it was important to get in touch with re taxes officials in Sacramento by May 24, regarding the Vehicle in Lieu and Cigarette Taxes, and recommended the meeting be adjourned in memory of our first mayor, Mr. Van Nation. 202 senior Councilman Green suggested reconsidering the 202 Senior citizens Citizen Housing Project and instructed staff to look at aid other funds available to assist the senior citizens of Lynwood. Councilman Morris concurred with Mr. Green's , request, and uggested t-he Mayor authorize staff to further study the project. Councilman Rowe suggested the area next to the Natatorium be considered. The Mayor stated the population of Lynwood has reached 50,716 which will be used by the State for financing planning in the coming year. Lynwood's share of the 1/2°s sales tax by Proposition A was justified, and City should receive ts_share by July 1, 1982. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia, stated vehicles and materials ~; were removed from his yard. To solve this problem, he stated the vehicles and other items would have to be re- turned as they were and where they were. He said his property was locked with a city lock. The City Attorney stated this was the first time Council had been apprised of the lock being on the property, and why had it taken ten months to bring it to Council's attention. Mr. Miller said Mr. Stiles was aware of the lock. The City Manager stated the lock would be removed. Mr. Miller again asked if the City would like to return property to him at this time. The City Attorney responded that first of all the cars were removed from the property because they were declared to be a nuisance, and to put them back would recreate the nuisance. Mr. Miller is free to pick up his automobiles and place them some place -- any place where he'd like that would not create another nuisance, but otherwise we would be back to the same situation of abating the same nuisance at his expense. The City has bent over backwards to cooperate with Mr. Miller to release his vehicles, and he is free to put them wherever he wants within limits. Mr. Miller stated if this meant the City is not willing to be a part of replacing the vehicles as to how they were, and where they were. The City Attorney said that would be his advice to Council, ~` but the decision belongs to the City Council. The City's recent correspondence states where the City stands on this matter. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, Lynwood, recommended that any excess vehicles and those in damaged condition not be allowed as they devaluate other properties in the neighborhood. Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, spoke about two articles in the Los Angeles Times, and a trucking magazine which dealt with a law passed in New York City pertaining to trucks with hazardous gas and other chemicals. She wonders if Lynwood can act without Los Angeles County authorization. If We. did, it would show other cities within California that Lynwood is taking steps to protect the public. Fire Chief Lathrope informed Ms. Honorof that staff is looking into this issue. Councilman Byork described this as a "regional" issue. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 p.m. LYNWOOD POPULA TION 50,716 G. Miller re property store in City yard W. Cunningham Excess vehicle on property I. Honorof re hazardous gas The City Attorney stated that at the executive session vALLIERE vs. ~..,. Council authorized a workers' compensation compromise CITY woRxExs ~ ~ and release settlement not to exceed $15,000 in the coMP CASE Valliere vs. City of Lynwood case. It was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None CITY CLERK The City Attorney stated that Council authorize fringe BENEFITS benefits for the City Clerk on the same basis as ex- empt members of the Management Group, but reaffirmed the position was excluded from the Management Group for purposes of negotiating salary and benefits. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Thompson Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None SPEC REV SHARING It was announced there would be a special meeting on MEETING 5-28-82 May 28, 1982, on revenue sharing funds at 2:00 p.m. TABLE OF oRGANI- The City Manager presented a Table of Organization as ZATION AND of May 6, and the proposed budget. He stated that PROPOSED BUDGET workshop sessions will be held by Council on the budget. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT IN It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman MEMORY of vAN Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to NATION June 1, 1982, in memory of Mr. Van Nation, first mayor of Lynwood, whose funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lynwood. ~' ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk City of Lynwood APPROVED JUNE 1, 1982 ~ OUIS A. THOMPSON, Mayor City of Lynwood