HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2011-10-18 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 18, 2011
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting in the Council
Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 5:05 p.m.
Mayor Castro presiding.
Council Members Flores, Rodriguez, Santillan -Beas, Morton and Castro were present.
Also present were City Manager Haley, City Attorney Galante, City Clerk Quinonez and
City Treasurer Alatorre.
City Clerk Quinonez announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance
with the Brown Act.
Item #6. PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS
Sheriff Captain James Hellmold — Update on Law Enforcement Issues
Lieutenant Chavez reported that there was a theft of a water meter in
front of a residence. He stated that community members reported the
license number of the suspects and police now have the suspects in
custody. He encouraged community involvement to deter and help
stop crime. He also reported that people in one home on the 3600
block of Virginia Street were accosted at gun point last week and all
suspects are currently in custody. He stated that the Department is
also working with the City Code Enforcement Officers. He reported
that Reserve Forces Bureau will conduct anti - cruising and prostitution
sweeps, free of charge to the City. He reported that for the last two
weeks the Department has sent patrols to Ham Park and Lynwood
Park. He advised community members to stay alert, try to walk in pairs
and to not use both ear buds in order to avoid being a target for crime.
Lastly, Lieutenant Chavez announced that Captain Hellmold was
promoted to Commander and he introduced the new Captain, Joseph
Gooden. Captain Gooden thanked the Council for their support and
stated that he was eager to see the City's partnership with the Sheriffs
Department grow.
City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov.
Code Section 53232.3(D))
Mayor Pro Tern Morton stated that there have been 30 cases of West
Nile Virus and two people have died. He stated that he attended the
celebration at the grand opening of the new Martin Luther King Jr.
Hospital and he commended Supervisor Mark Ridley- Thomas for a
great job in starting the hospital up again. He stated that the League of
California Cities has decided to form committees to produce report
cards on State Officials to rate whether they are voting for the
community or for special interests. He stated that he is on that
committee and very proud to be on it.
Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:16 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Rabai Parrott commented on Item #17 — LYNWOOD AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY
COUNCIL — REQUEST FOR USE OF BATEMAN HALL. She asked for the Council's
support of the Lynwood African American Advisory Council's request.
Harry Gibbens commented on Item #12 — AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2011 -12. He stated that he did not understand
Exhibit B and asked for clarification. Mayor Castro asked the City Manager to make
sure Mr. Gibbens received an explanation from staff.
Natalia Reynoso stated that she was a senior at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
and asked for the Council's financial support to help her join the USA Softball Team in
Germany. She provided an information packet to the City Clerk.
The City Clerk read a letter from Lorene Reed regarding Item #17 — LYNWOOD
AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY COUNCIL — REQUEST FOR USE OF BATEMAN
HALL. Ms. Reed asked the Council not to support the request.
The City Clerk read a letter from Jeanne Mims regarding Item #17 — LYNWOOD
AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY COUNCIL — REQUEST FOR USE OF BATEMAN
HALL. Ms. Mims asked the Council not to support the request.
Mayor Castro stated that the Lynwood African American Advisory Council is the group
that has been working within the school district.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Paulette Bradley asked Council for their support of Item #17 — LYNWOOD AFRICAN
AMERICAN ADVISORY COUNCIL — REQUEST FOR USE OF BATEMAN HALL
Lorena Genovez asked the Council for their help with two parking tickets she has gotten
outside of her daughters school. She also asked that the City request that the schools
provide space for parents to pick up their children safely. Mayor Castro clarified that the
City does not have jurisdiction over the schools and if parents conduct a petition, they
should address it to the school district. She also asked a parking enforcement officer to
work with Ms. Genovez in regards to the citation process.
Tracy Kellog made a comment in response to the letters read by the City Clerk and in
support of the Lynwood African American Advisory Council. She stated that the
Lynwood African American Advisory Council has done a lot of work for students in the
City.
Dorothy Pruitt stated that the Lynwood African American Advisory Council was looking
for community partnership in order to help Lynwood kids.
Bianca Hildreth asked the Council for their support in letting police officers know that
they also have to abide by traffic laws. She stated that she was almost killed by a police
officer who ran a stop sign.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Castro, to approve
the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports.
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
MORTON AND CASTRO
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
FLORES, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS,
Item #8. Mayor Pro Tern Morton pulled Item #8 — MINUTES OF PREVIOUS
MEETINGS:
Regular Meeting — October 4, 2011
Mayor Pro Tern Morton stated that his council oral statement on the minutes of
October 4, 2011 had two errors. He asked that the words "pick up" be inserted in
the first sentence and that the words "the bands" be changed to "divans ".
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Morton, seconded by Council Member Flores,
to make the two corrections to the October 4, 2011 minutes.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN-BEAS,
MORTON AND CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #9. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.228 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS
THEREFORE
Item #10. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (FORMERLY LRA)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.229 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS
THEREFORE
Item #11. City Attorney Fred Galante pulled Item #11 — ADOPTION OF
SPECIFICATIONS AND WORKING DETAILS FOR THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.988
RELOCATION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. BLVD. AND FERNWOOD AVENUE
City Attorney Fred Galante stated that the resolution included in the agenda packet had
a misprint. He stated that the streets are listed as Martin Luther King and Fernwood but
instead it should read as Martin Luther King and Alameda. He stated that the rest of the
agenda item is accurate.
Mayor Castro said that the change would be noted and the item would be passed by the
consent calendar vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.230 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ADOPTING
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND WORKING DETAILS FOR THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.988; RELOCATION OF
THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. AND FERNWOOD
AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SOLICIT
BIDS THROUGH THE INFORMAL BID PROCESS
Item #12. Council Member Santillan pulled item #12 — AMENDMENT TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2011 -12
Council Member Santillan asked Public Works Director Dan Ojeda what the cost listed
in the agenda item included and when the project would go out to bid. Mr. Ojeda
responded that it was a total project cost including design, construction, and inspection
and he was not sure when the bid would go out but would respond by green memo.
It was moved Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Flores, to
approve the item.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.231 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2011 -12
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS,
MORTON AND CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #13. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD FOR FOUR POCKET PARKS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; PROJECT NO. 4011.67.867
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.232 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING
A CONTRACT TO ARC - ACCUCON CONSTRUCTION INC. AS THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,533.06 FOR THE FOUR POCKET
PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; PROJECT NUMBER 4011.67.867 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Item #14. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING
CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING PROJECT RELATED SOIL
CONTAMINATION FOR THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.233 ENTITLED:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN COX, CASTLE, NICHOLSON, LLP AND THE LYNWOOD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING
PROJECT RELATED TO SOIL CONTAMINATION NOT TO EXCEED $240,000
Item #15. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
TRANSFERRING BACK PROPERTY TO THE LYNWOOD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.234 ENTITLED:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND
THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING QUIT CLAIMS
TRANSFERRING BACK PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO THE
LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NEW /OLD BUSINESS
Item #16. REVIEW OF FY 12 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET, ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE FY 11 AND FY 12 BUDGETS
Assistant City Manager Robert Torrez introduced the item regarding the review of the
FY 12 first quarter budget and adjustments to the FY 11 and FY 12 budgets.
Mayor Castro requested that staff go after State funds for shovel ready projects.
It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to
approve staff recommendation.
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
MORTON AND CASTRO
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
FLORES, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS,
RESOLUTION NO. 2011.235 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND HEREBY AMENDING THE CITY'S
ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2010 -2011 OPERATING BUDGET AND ADOPTED FISCAL
YEAR 2011 -2012 OPERATING BUDGET
Item #17. LYNWOOD AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY COUNCIL — REQUEST
FOR USE OF BATEMAN HALL
Director of Recreation and Community Services Perry Brents introduced the item
regarding the Lynwood African American Advisory Council request for use of Bateman
Hall.
After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez to approve
the rental of Bateman Hall with the condition that the group purchase their own
refreshments.
After discussion by the Council, Council Member Rodriguez withdrew his motion and
the Council decided it would be most appropriate for the Lynwood African American
Advisory Council to go through the school district for this request.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He asked
everyone to let their neighbors and friends know about what happened in the council
meeting and to encourage them to attend the meetings themselves.
Council Member Rodriguez reminded everyone that city council meetings are held
every first and third Tuesday of the month and stated that it is a pleasure to serve the
residents.
Council Member Santillan -Beas asked everyone to continue attending council meetings
because regular attendance is important.
Mayor Pro Tern Morton thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He encouraged
residents to attend Block Watch meetings every fourth Tuesday of the month. He
mentioned that while at the League of California Cities meeting he met a Beverly Hills
Council Member who stated that even his city has the same problems as all other cities
are facing.
Mayor Castro thanked everyone for attending the meeting and for staying involved. She
stated that she understands the need for bureaucracy and the need to learn how to
maneuver through it. She asked for the residents' participation and communication with
the Council.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante announced that the Council would recess to discuss
two closed session items on the City Council agenda and one closed session
item on the Lynwood Redevelopment agenda.
The Council recessed to closed session at 6:25 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:02 p.m.
City Attorney Fred Galante stated that the Council met in closed session and with
respect to the following matters:
Item #18. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session
pursuant to Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiators: HR Director Alfredo J. Lopez, III
Employee Organization: Lynwood Employees' Association
Management Bargaining Group
Held a discussion, provided direction and no reportable action was taken.
B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) for Section 54956.9:
One case — Code Enforcement Officer
Provided direction and no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Castro, seconded by Council
Member Rodriguez, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at
7:06 p.m.
Aide Castro, Mayor
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk