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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2012-07-03 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 3, 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 6:09 p.m. Mayor Morton presiding. Council Members Castro, Rodriguez, Santillan -Beas, Alatorre and Morton were present. 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 • Firebaugh High School CIF Baseball Champions The Council congratulated the team on their hard work and accomplishment. • Gates Millennium Scholars The Council recognized the Gates Millennium Scholars with certificates of recognition. • Questbridge National College Match Scholars The Council recognized the Questbridge National College Match Scholars with certificates of recognition. • Certificate of Recognition from State Controller John Chiang for City's Participation in the 2012 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) SCO Program The Council received a certificate of recognition for the City's participation in the 2012 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance SCO Program. • Recognition of Military Service Banner Program Director of Community Services Perry Brents commended the Sheriff's Department, the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce and Lynwood residents for donating the first nine banners to military members in the City of Lynwood. The Council recognized the active and veteran military service workers. • Sheriff Captain Joseph M. Gooden — Update on Law Enforcement Issues Lieutenant Chavez reported that crime in the City is still declining. He reported that there is an ongoing investigation into a gang related shooting that took place on June 25 He reported that the Sheriff's Department suspended the party patrol car over four months ago but due to the large number of calls regarding parties, they are looking for solutions to bring back the party car. He asked residents to report any homeless encampments because the Sheriffs Department is working with homeless prevention programs. He stated that the United Peace Officers Against Crime camp will be taking place in August and said he would provide the Council with flyers for that event. Council Member Santillan -Beas suggested having Director of Public Relations Deborah Jackson send out letters to loud party repeat offenders. Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre thanked the Lieutenant for his service to the City. Mayor Morton commented on arrests made in South Gate regarding illegal fireworks. He commended -the Department's -work on homelessness. He stated that the Council and the City Manager gave their badges back to the Lieutenant. City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3(D)) Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre attended the Gateway Cities Council of Governments in 'Paramount. He commented on the job opportunities from the proposed 710 expansion project. Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: CITY OF LYNWOOD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6:57 p.m. LYNWOOD PARKING AUTHORITY 6:58 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Irene Garcia commented on Item #10 — CHEVRON. -PURCHASE ORDER. She suggested that employees use 10 speed bikes to save money. Antonio Munguia commented on Item #12 — NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. — STREET CLOSURE (BULLIS ROAD TO HULME AVENUE). In his capacity as Block Watch President, he invited the Council to attend National Night Out and he asked for the Council's support to close Bullis and MILK for National Night Out. Daniel Arguello commented on Item #17 — SELECTION OF BUILDING INSPECTION AND STRUCTURAL PLAN -CHECK SERVICING FIRM(S). He asked that the item be pulled from the agenda and that the Council review each'RFP that was submitted. Sid Masavi commented on Item #17 — SELECTION_OF BUILDING INSPECTION AND STRUCTURAL PLAN -CHECK SERVICING FIRM(S). He stated that he was honored to be considered for the contract and he made himself available for any questions from the Council. Ana Amagui commented on Item #18 — LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT. She introduced herself as Eva Plaza's assistant, commented on the issues between Victor Caballero and German Amador and stated that she was available to answer any questions. Victor Caballero commented on Item #18 — LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT. He asked the Council to extend the Fiesta Taxi contract. He also commented on the services he has provided to the City. Neil Evans commented on Item #18 — LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT. He introduced himself as Victor Caballero's attorney. He commented on the dispute between Mr. Caballero and Mr. Amador. He suggested that the best way to end the dispute was to award the contract to Mr. Caballero and his company All Trans. Eva Plaza commented on Item #18 — LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT. She commented on Neil Evans and Victor Caballero and the lawsuit between Mr. Caballero and Mr. Amador. She asked the Council not to extend the contract to All Trans Enterprises DBA Futura Taxi. Marco Soto commented on Item #18 — LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT. He introduced himself as a representative for Fiesta Taxi. He commented on his work experience with German Amador and asked the Council to award the contract to Mr. Amador and Futura Taxi. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Agra Munoz commented on the cancelled fireworks show at Lynwood Park. She expressed her disappointment with the cancellation. Antonio Munguia commented on the need for seating accommodations for the sign language interpreters. Irene Garcia commented on the CUP awarded to the Lynwood auto body shop, on the tobacco issue, on the need for public safety officer check points to alleviate traffic . congestion and she asked for cleaner streets on the west side of the City. Vicky Candelaria commented on the Lynwood Application and stated that it is not working properly. She also stated that she was not able to get a response from the Parking Enforcement Division in a timely fashion. She stated that staff does not treat all vehicles fairly. Mayor Morton asked the City Manager to look into this. Paulette •Bradley commented on loud parties and discussed a loud party on -her street. She stated that something needed to be done about the loud parties in Lynwood. Mayor Morton asked the City Manager to have someone contact Ms. Bradley. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Morton moved Item #11 to the New /Old Business portion of the agenda and renamed it as Item #20. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Castro, to approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports. Council Member Castro asked the Mayor to change newly created Item #20 to 'Item #16b so that it could be discussed before Item #17. Mayor Morton agreed ,to' change Item #11 to Item #16b. under the New /Old Business portion of the agenda. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE .Item #8. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2012.133 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE Item #9. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION RAPID RE- HOUSING (HPRP) ACCOUNT RESOLUTION NO. 2012.134 ENTITLED: • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING • TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION RAPID REHOUSING (HPRP) ACCOUNT Item #10. CHEVRON PURCHASE ORDER RESOLUTION NO. 2012.135 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE . CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION AND A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,843 TO CHEVRON (G &M OIL) FOR FUEL FOR THE CITY FLEET FOR REMAINDER OF FY 12 AND CLARIFYING THE PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNTS FOR FY 13 -15 Item #11. Mayor Morton pulled Item #11 and moved it to Item #16b. — ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING STAFF It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre to pull Item 16b and bring it back with the proposition of the elimination of the Civil Engineering Associate, Civil Engineering. Associate Design, Civil Engineering Associate Construction, Civil Engineering Associate Plan- Check, Civil Engineering Associate Technician. After discussion regarding requests for bids and requests for proposals, Council Member Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre requested that the City Manager and City Attorney create a resolution to review RFPs in the City Clerk's Office. After further discussion, the roll call was taken. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #12. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. — STREET CLOSURE (BULLIS ROAD TO HULME AVENUE) RESOLUTION NO. 2012.136 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE STREET CLOSURE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. (BULLIS ROAD TO HULME AVENUE) FOR THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS /CITY ENGINEER TO CLOSE THE STREET FOR THIS EVENT Item #13. ' REQUEST TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR SENIOR CONGREGATE AND HOME — DELIVERED MEALS SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. 2012.137 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AS APPROVED TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY TO QUALIFIED VENDORS TO PROVIDE MEAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Item #14. Mayor Pro Tem Alatorre pulled Item #14 — MEMORANDUM' OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF LYNWOOD, LYNWOOD PARKING AUTHORITY AND M &A GABAEE It was moved by Mayor Morton, seconded by Council member Castro, to combine this item with Item #4 on the Lynwood Parking Authority Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Alatorre asked about the deposit mentioned in the staff report. After clarification from the City Attorney, it was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alatorre, to approve the staff recommendation and approve the following resolution. ' RESOLUTION NO. 2012.138 ENTITLED: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND LYNWOOD - PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND LYNWOOD PARKING AUTHORITY AND M &A GABAEE AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, - ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER SANTILLAN -SEAS ABSENT: NONE Item #15. AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY.GRANT SEEKING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . RESOLUTION NO. 2012.139 ENTITLED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING' THE - AGREEMENT BETWEEN VFL PLANNING CONSULTANTS, INC. (VFL) AND THE .CITY OF LYNWOOD (CITY) FOR EMERGENCY GRANT SERVICES RENDERED AND THE - APPROPRIATION OF $11,700 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE NEW /OLD BUSINESS Item #16. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES' City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding the League of California Cities Conference designation of voting delegates and alternates. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council'MemberCastro, to appoint Mayor Morton as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Alatorre as alternate. RESOLUTION NO. 2012.140 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DELEGATE AND AN ALTERNATE TO VOTE ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES POLICY AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #16b. ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING STAFF Council Member Castro stated her concerns regarding the positions in the Public Works Department. It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre to pull Item #16b and bring it back with the consideration of the elimination of the Civil Engineering Associate, Civil Engineering Associate Design, Civil Engineering Associate Construction, Civil Engineering Associate Plan- Check, Civil Engineering Associate Technician. Council Member Rodriguez requested that the City Manager and City Attorney draft a resolution to have RFPs be opened and reviewed in the City Clerk's Office. After further Discussion by Council, the Mayor asked for the roll call. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #17. SELECTION OF BUILDING INSPECTION AND STRUCTURAL PLAN - CHECK SERVICING FIRM(S) Director of Development Services Jonathan Colin introduced the item regarding the selection of building inspection and structural plan check servicing firms. Council Member Castro asked staff to make sure that in the future, all RFPs are included in the staff report instead of just the top candidates. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to select JAS and Infrastructure Engineers. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, 'SANTILLAN= BEAS', - ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #18. LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT Director of Community Services and Parks and Recreation Perry Bients introduced the . item regarding the Lynwood Dial -A -Ride contract. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan -Beas, seconded by Council' Member Rodriguez, to award the contract to FuturaTaxi /German Amador. It was subsequently moved by Council Member Castro seconded by Mayor,Morton to award the contract to Futura Taxi /German Amador and that all legal matters be.handled between Mr. Caballero and Mr. Amador and not brought to the, City Council, or City Council Meetings. City Attorney Fred Galante clarified that the Council wishes to award the contract to the principal German Amador and not to any company affiliated to the other vendor. Council Member Santillan -Beas amended Council Member Castro's motion to award a two year contract to German Amador. Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre seconded the amendment. After discussion, Council Member Castro withdrew her subsequent motion. and stated that the item should be brought back to the next council meeting with clarification. It was subsequently moved by Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre to award the contract as. presented to All Transportation Enterprises Futura Taxi and have the City Attorney iron out the details. City Attorney Fred Galante asked for clarification to make sure there is no competing interest in the entity that the Council is awarding the contract to. After discussion, Council Member Castro repeated her motion to award the contract to Futura Taxi as German Amador and add a clause that he will not ; sue or involve the City in his lawsuit in any way shape or form. Council Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. City Attorney Fred Galante stated that he would include an indemnification clause into the contract. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #19. BUSINESS LICENSE DIVISION TRANSFER TO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Clerk Maria Quinonez introduced the item regarding the Business License Division transfer to the City Clerk's Office. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez to approve staff recommendation with option #10 to move a Code Enforcement Officer into the Business License Division. Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre restated the motion to approve the staff recommendation with option #10 and that the City Clerk would be given a list of three Code Enforcement Officer names to choose the one to move into the Business License Division. Council Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Council Member Castro clarified that a new Code Enforcement Officer would not be hired, that Business License staff will remain in the Annex, that no extra pay will be approved, that a cross trained Code Enforcement Officer will move to the Business License Division, that the City Clerk will manage the Division, and that the City Council will review the progress in six months. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM City Attorney Fred Galante stated that there was a subsequent need item for a special permit request that came to the City's attention after the posting of the agenda. It was moved by Council Member Santillan -Beas, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to add the item to the City Council agenda. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN -BEAS, ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #20. SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST— CIRCUS Director of Development Services Jonathan Colin introduced the item regarding the circus special permit request. He stated that the Ramos 'Brothers Circus is: asking fora waiver of fees in return for a donation of $10,000 for the Lynwood Christmas Parade. 'It was moved Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Morton, to approve the special permit request with the waiver of fees in the amount of $4,070. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN`- BEAS,; ALATORRE AND MORTON NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Castro commented on the cancellation of the Fourth of July event: She gave dog owners some tips to keep their dogs safe during,the holiday and she wished everyone a happy Fourth of July. Mayor Pro Tern Alatorre commented on the canceilatiomof the Fourth of July event. He wished everyone a happy Fourth of July, encouraged everyone to celebrate individually and commented on his dog. Mayor Morton commented on the Council's commitment, to work together and:to do the best they can. He commented on the cancellation of the Fourth °;of, July event. He commented on ways to save money, including use of Jed 1ighting.,.He thariked everyone - for attending the meeting. CLOSED SESSION NONE ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council= meeting at 9:55 p.m. 6 0 Mor L.L.2f. /w�. ®� /� i / .. 0 • - -