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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1982-08-03 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 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. Councilman Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Thompson answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney McEwen. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1982, be approved as written. SCHEDULED MATTERS The Mayor announced that a scheduled public hearing on Cancel propose a proposed bed tax had been cancelled, and the hearing bed tax will be readvertised in the future if the hearing is to be held. The Mayor announced that the. time had arrived to conduct PUBLIC HEARING public hearing on the proposed Emergency Medical Service PARAMEDICS (Paramedics), which was a continuation from the July 20, 1982, Special Meeting. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Paramedic Ordinance. Mr. John Lucas, 11638 Louise, reported that he had taken J. Lucas re ""~" a survey of surrounding marketplaces and out of approxi- survey and mately 300 people he had spoken to, 9 out of 10 were opposition against the paramedic tax levy. Ms. Betty Peper, 3170 Lynwood Road, questioned the Paramedic salaried position for the Paramedic Coordinator. Accord- position of ing to her survey of surrounding cities (Compton, Downey, coordinator Hawthorne, etc.), the proposed salary was much too high. She said she was in favor of paramedic services, but the service should be available more economically than presently being proposed. The City Manager informed Ms. Peper that the proposed paramedic proposal included all paramedic personnel benefit packages. Ms. Peper will be given a financial breakdown on the paramedic proposal cost. Ms. Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores Boulevard, reported that Paramedic she was in favor of the paramedic principle, but the budget request budgetary requests being made to support the program were out of line. However, she reported that if the paramedic election were placed on the ballot with the previously unheld municipal election, she would support the program, but still work toward making some financial changes in the overall paramedic program. Mr. Dave Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, felt that the Para- D. Richman medic program could be financed by other means other than Financing of a special tax levied against the citizens of Lynwood. Paramedics Also some private ambulance service probably could provide the services for much less than the proposed program request. Mr. Sidney Smith, 11228 Pine Street, reported that paramedics s. smite is a good thing, but the citizens should not have to pay an supporting additional tax to support the program. He indicated that Paramedic his vote would be against the special tax, but not against Program paramedics. F~ ~ w, xolitz Mr. William Kolitz, 11324 Long Beach Boulevard, reported supporting that he had been a businessman in the City of Lynwood Paramedic for over 27 years and it was a shame that such a City did services not have a paramedic program. It was unfortunate that such services were not being provided before Proposition 13, as other cities had arranged. Presently, cities' revenues are low and costs are high; but vital services must be provided to the citizenry for the betterment of all the people who live and work in Lynwood. s. Hopkins Ms. Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, reported that she Poor planning was not against paramedics, but thought it was poor plan- before Prop 13 Wing on the part of the City to not get such services before Proposition 13. Also, if the City can pay for the paramedic service without levying a tax, she would be behind it completely; because at the present time, the people of Lynwood are overtaxed. G. Duarty Mr. Gerald Duarty, Adams Ambulance Service, reported that Assist Fire paramedic service for the City of Lynwood is overdue and Dept. in they are more than willing to assist the fire department Paramedic Prog in any way they possibly can. The Mayor then closed the public hearing and returned the discussion back to Council. The City Attorney subsequently reported that the manner in. which the proposed paramedic ordinance is written, the City does have the option to seek bids for private paramedic services; because the ordinance states that the City will utilize these special tax dollars for paramedic whether they are being provided by the Fire Department or private services. The City can use all the proposed monies or a portion of them, depending on the cost of the services chosen. RES No. 82-118 RESOLUTION NO. 118 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CONDUCT OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING SPECIAL ELECTION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1982." was presented. It was moved by Councilman 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. 82-119 RESOLUTION NO. 119 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LEVYING OF A OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING SPECIAL TAx NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE FOR PARAMEDICS HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1982, FOR THE SUB- MISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICES." was presented. It was moved by Council- man 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. 82-120 RESOLUTION NO. 120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY FILING WRITTEN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ARGUMENTS CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY MEASURE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. i~ ~ J~ ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 121 entitled:. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. No. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING 82-121 FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES REBUTTAL SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." was presented. It was ARGUMENTS 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 RESOLUTION NO. 122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1982, WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1982." 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 RES. NO. 82-122 CONSOLIDATE ELEC WITH GENERAL ELEC The Mayor announced that the next public hearing was an PUBLIC HEAR- amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding development ING standards in the R-3 Zone. The Mayor inquired if anyone 1st Reading ?'"' present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to Dev standar< the proposed ordinance. There was no response, and the R-3 zone _ public hearing was closed. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 25-4.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGARDING REAR YARD SETBACK AND LANDSCAPED OPEN-SPACE RE- QUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY'S R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT." It was moved by Councilman Rowe, 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 CONSENT CALENDAR (AGENDA) The Mayor reported that agenda Items No. 8 through No. 12 could be voted upon as a group unless it was the wish of Council to pull any of the items for further discussion. Items No. 9 and No. 10 were pulled and discussed individ- ually. The Council then voted as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPRO- 82-123 PRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82. " was presented. APPROP LIMIT It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman 1981-82 Morris that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RES NO. RESOLUTION NO. 124 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 82-124 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPRO- APPROP LIMIT pRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83. " was presented. 1982-83 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 RES No. RESOLUTION NO. 125 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 82-125 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT ENTER AGMT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BCL ASSOCIATES, INC." was BCL Assoc. presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Mayor Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RES No. RESOLUTION NO. 126 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 82-126 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION RECONDITIONING OF $100, 000 FROM THE WATER FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECONDI- WATER WELLS TIONING THE WATER WELLS." was presented. It wa s 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 CITY LIABILITY The City of Lynwood incurred a liability on May 12, 1982, Damage to caused by a City vehicle on the hood of a parked vehicle. vehicle A settlement of $95.90 will repair the damage caused and release the City from any further liability in the matter. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the City's liability be met as written. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson Noes: None Absent: None RES NO. RESOLUTION NO. 127 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 82_127 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. 8_3_82 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 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA ORD NO. 1176 ORDINANCE NO. 1176 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CHANGING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE zoNING NO. 570, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN cLASSIF PROPERTY ON PLUMA STREET AND NORTON AVENUE. it was moved Pluma & Norton by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be adopted. ~~: Appointments to the seven-member HCDA Board whose members included William Cunningham, Donald Dove, Lawrence Dunn, Julio Mendoza, Virginia Robbins, Alfred Walker, and Betty Peper were presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the HCDA Board appointments be approved. APPTS. TO S r . , HCDA BOAF Councilman Morris nominated, seconded by Councilman Byork, A. HOOFER that Andrea Hooper be appointed as the new member to the APPOINTED Tc ~.-. Board of Directors of the Lynwood Information, Inc. It LYN INFORMA- was the consensus of the Council that her nomination be TION, INC. approved. Mayor Thompson closed the nomination and a vote was called. Councilman Rowe voiced the only dissenting vote . INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The City Manager reported that there were no informational items to be considered. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager informed Councilman Byork that the public c. Byork disposal cans which he had inquired about had been distri- Disposal car buted throughout the City. The total number of cans was nineteen. Also, the City Manager informed Councilman Byork that the issue regarding Adley Street was that the City had only leased the air rights to the builder, Mr. Rollins, but the street shall remain property of the City. Councilman Rowe moved that the municipal election be held c. Rowe in conjunction with the paramedic elections on November 2, Re Election "^` 1982. Councilman Rowe's recommendation died for lack of a second. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia Avenue, reported to Council G. Miller some problems he was encountering regarding the storage of Auto storagE his automobiles. Mayor Thompson instructed the City Manager to get together with the City Attorney and Mr. Miller and resolve the problem. Ms. Ethel Dudley, 4029 Abbott Road, complained about the E. Dudley bus stop in front of her home which appears to never be in Bus stop not use, and also the street sweeping problems. The Mayor in use informed Ms. Dudley that the situations would be investi- gated by staff. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 17, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. ~-~- ~ ~, ANDREA L. HOOFER, CITY C ERK City of Lynwood APPROVED AUGUST 17, 1982 ~ZZ~ ~ 'LOUIS A. THOMPSON, MA R City of Lynwood