HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2012-03-20 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 20, 2012
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 6:06 p.m.
Mayor Morton presiding.
Council Members Castro, Rodriguez, Santillan -Bess, and Morton were present.
Council Member Alatorre was absent.
Also present were City Manager Haley, City Attorney Galante, City Clerk Quinonez and
City Treasurer Hernandez.
City Clerk Quinonez announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance
with the Brown Act.
Item #6. PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS
Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
Sheriff Captain Gooden presented a plaque to the City Council on
behalf of the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs.
Sheriff Captain Joseph M. Gooden — Update on Law Enforcement
Issues
Sheriff Captain Gooden stated that he liked the city council start time
change because he would be available to attend the meetings at the
new time. He reported an across the board 14% decrease in crime in
the City. He reported on two murders and stated that they were
anomalies and did not have to happen. He stressed the importance of
not trying to intervene or stop a crime from happening. He advised the
public to be a good witness to a crime instead of a victim of a crime.
He stated that three out of the four homicides that occurred in Lynwood
this year could have been avoided. He stated that the Sheriff's
Department is going out into the community and advising residents to
be witnesses instead of victims. He stated that his biggest concerns
are property crimes and crimes of opportunity and the COPS team will
work to continue the current success in these areas. Lieutenant
Chavez reported on the Department's positive reinforcement program
where deputies would be giving out free Home Town Buffet kids meal
vouchers to the community.
CicLAvia "Car Free" Walk /Bike Ride
Aaron Paley introduced the CicLAvia concept to the Council and stated
that several south east la cities such as Huntington Park and South
Gate are working together to try to create a CicLAvia route for next
year. He invited everyone to attend the next CicLAvia event in Los
Angeles on April 15 He left postcards and flyers with the City Clerk.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code
Section 53232.3 (D))
Mayor Morton reported attending the Greater Lynwood Chamber of
Commerce Grand Opening and asked City Treasurer Hernandez to
speak about the event. City Treasurer Hernandez thanked the Council
for being a part of the event and stated that the Chamber is looking
forward to growing. He also announced that the first official meeting
would take place on April 24
Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
CITY OF LYNWOOD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
LYNWOODREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6:29 p.m.
LYNWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY 6:32 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Margaret Araujo stated that she was planning on commented on Item #17, but since it
was pulled, instead she wanted to thank the Council and staff and everyone who
showed their support for the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shelly Krinitt commented on the use of her warehouse properties in feature films and
television. She asked the Council for their support in lowering the permit fees to a level
comparable to other cities. She provided informational items to the City Clerk.
Frank P. Calderon recommended that the City Council install a security surveillance
system in the Senior Center. He provided a copy of his comments to the City Clerk.
Pearline Calderon stated that she supported Mr. Calderon's suggestion to install
surveillance cameras in the Senior Center in order to improve public safety. She
provided a copy of her comments to the City Clerk.
Irene Garcia stated that the pocket park on 108 and Santa Fe is welcomed though
overdue. She stated that she had a bad trolley ride experience and she asked the
Council to look into the matter.
Joaquin Mesinas commented on Item #15 - CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT
EXTENSION FOR AAE, INC. DBA INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS. He asked
Council to look for another company that could provide the same service. He also
commented on Item #17 - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACT EXTENSION. He
stated that the Council had pulled the item for the second time and this was raising a
red flag. He recommended that the Council go out for an RFP for the trash contract.
Suzette Vega stated that she was the vice president of a student organization at
California State University Dominguez Hills. She commented on her student
organization and asked the Council to waive the room rental fee for Bateman Hall.
Rod White commented on the proposed water rate increase by Park Water Company.
He asked for the Council's support to stop the extreme water rate increase.
Mayor Morton asked the City Manager to meet with Mr. White to find out what the City
could do to help.
Paulette Bradley thanked the Council for hiring the new graffiti cleanup crew. She said
that she no longer has to report graffiti to Ramon. She also thanked everyone who
supported the Mardi Gras event.
Antonio Munguia stated that he supported Mr. White and asked the City to do so as
well. He also commended the graffiti cleanup crew.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item #8. PROPERTY NUISANCE ABATEMENT - 11634 LOUISE AVENUE (APN #
6188- 005 -010)
City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding the property nuisance
abatement on 11634 Louise Avenue (APN# 6188- 005 -010).
It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to
open the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Santillan -Beas, seconded by Council Member
Rodriguez, to close the public hearing and approve the staff recommendation to adopt
the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.054 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11634 LOUISE AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CA,
AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6188, PAGE 005, PARCEL NO.
010 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Castro, to
approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Item #9. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Regular Meeting — February 21, 2012
Item #10. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.055 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS
THEREFORE
Item #11. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- CONTRACT FOR BUILDING PLAN -
CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Item #12. City Manager Roger Haley pulled Item #12 — CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY
SHEILA HARDING
City Manager Roger Haley stated that the item needed to be pulled for further staff
investigation.
Item #13. Council Member Santillan -Bess pulled Item #13 — LYNWOOD TROLLEY
BUS SERVICE CONTRACT
Council Member Santillan -Beas asked if sixty days would be sufficient time to return to
Council with a recommendation. She also recommended that staff ride undercover on
the Trolley to make sure they are operating properly.
Public Works staff member Paul Nguyen stated that it would be sufficient time.
After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Member Santillan -Beas, seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez, to approve the staff recommendation to adopt the
attached resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.056 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 90 -DAY CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR
THE LYNWOOD TROLLEY BUS SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MV
TRANSPORTATION
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Item #14. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING — GRANT PROPOSAL AND
DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.057 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Item #15. CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR AAE, INC.
DBA INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.058 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3, WITH AAE, INC., (DBA INFRASTRUCTURE
ENGINEERS), PROVIDING A CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION AT A COST NOT -TO-
EXCEED $50,000; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT
Item #16. PROPOSED FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH BULLETIN
DISPLAYS
NEW /OLD BUSINESS
Item #17. City Manager Roger Haley pulled Item #17 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTRACT EXTENSION
Mayor Morton announced that this item was pulled from the agenda for further review.
Item #18. CERTIFICATION, REVIEW, AND GRANTING OF UTILITY USERS' TAX
EXEMPTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012
It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to
approve the staff recommendation to adopt the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.059 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE CERTIFIED LIST OF UTILITY USERS' TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY 1, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012, AND GRANTING
EXEMPTIONS TO THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE CERTIFIED LISTS
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Item #19. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DIAL -A -RIDE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Director of Community Services and Parks and Recreation Perry Brents introduced the
item regarding the approval of the Request for Proposal for Dial -A -Ride Transportation
Services.
It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to
approve the staff recommendation to adopt the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012.060 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DIAL -A -RIDE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND DIRECT STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS
FROM QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Item #20. REVIEW OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
City Clerk Maria Quinonez introduced the item regarding the review of Board and
Commission members.
Council Member Castro nominated Evelia Hernandez to the Community Development
Block Grant Board, Arthur Martinez Jr. to the Public Safety/Traffic & Parking
Commission, Paulette Bradley to the Personnel Board, and Kenneth West to the
Planning Commission.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Item #21. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION
City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding the Graffiti Abatement
Contract Extension.
It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Castro, to
approve option one and direct staff to extend the current weekend graffiti abatement
contract for seven years for an amount not -to- exceed $46,800 annually for the first two
years and a five percent CPI cap thereafter.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Item #22. APPROVING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITY OF INGLEWOOD TO PROVIDE
PARKING CITATION AND COLLECTION SERVICES
City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding approving a one year
extension to the agreement between the City and the City of Inglewood to provide
parking citation and collection services.
After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by
Council Member Castro, to direct staff to do further research regarding the contract
cancellation and bring it back to the next council meeting.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, AND
MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Santillan -Beas thanked the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce
as well as staff involved with the event for doing a great job and heading into the right
direction. She commented on the water rates and expressed her hope that the City
could help fight the rate increases. She commented on the graffiti cleanup company
and stated that she was glad that residents are noticing their great work. She asked for
statistics on the amount of work the graffiti company completes compared to City staff.
Lastly, she commented on the trash contract and stated that she preferred going out to
RFP and including a weekly bulky item pickup around the City.
Council Member Rodriguez congratulated the Chamber of Commerce and stated that
he is now a member. He reminded everyone to attend the city council meetings held on
the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
Council Member Castro commented on the Lynwood N' Perspective. She suggested a
partnership with the new Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce to showcase local
businesses. She said she liked the new newsletter format where important council
decisions were summarized. Lastly, she apologized for missing the new Greater
Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening.
Mayor Morton thanked everyone for attending the meeting and submitting their input to
make Lynwood a better place. He stated that the Council's interest is in the people of
Lynwood. He commented on the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Grand
Opening. He thanked the Sheriff's Department for the plaque. He requested that a
Lynwood Families City Parks Bill of Rights be included in the next City Council agenda.
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 Successor Agency agenda.
The Council recessed to closed session at 7:33 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
City Attorney Fred Galante stated that the Council met in closed session and with
respect to the following matters:
Item #23. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session
pursuant to Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (subdivision
(a) of section 54956.9:)
1. Name of Case: County of Los Angeles vs. Bulletin Displays, and
Cross - Complaint City of Lynwood vs. County of Los
Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC448153
The City Council held a discussion, by motion of Council Member Rodriguez,
seconded by Council Member Castro, with the motion being approved by a 4 -0
vote with Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre being absent, the Council directed the City
Attorney's Office to pursue entering into a confidential joint defense agreement
with Bulletin Displays whereby Bulletin Displays would assign its interest in the
case to the city and further limit the city's exposure to any liability subject to a
confidential joint defense agreement.
B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant
to Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 6173- 002 -906
Negotiator: Roger L. Haley, City Manager; Fred Galante, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: M&A Gabaee and City of Lynwood as Successor to LRA
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Council Member Santillan -Beas abstained and left the closed session room. The
City Council and Lynwood Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment
Agency provided direction and no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by
Mayor Morton, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 8:09
p.m.
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