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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2013-11-19 - CC LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 19, 2013 Item #1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting in the Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA on the above date at 6:04 p.m. Mayor Pro-tern Rodriguez presiding. Item #2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK City Clerk Quinonez announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item #3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Staff present: Interim City Manager Warne, City Attorney Galante, City Clerk Quinonez and City Treasurer Hernandez. Item #4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCIL MEMBER CASTRO Item #5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Robert Robinson. Item #6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS • GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Interim City Manager recognized Finance Director Amanda Roberson and her staff for earning the Achievement for Excellence Award in Financial Reporting. • Recognition of Robert A. Blackwood Council Member Castro awarded Robert Blackwood a plaque in recognition for his services as Interim Director of Human Resources. Mayor-Pro Tern Rodriguez thanked Mr. Blackwood for his services. Robert Blackwood thanked staff and stated that it was a pleasure working for the City of Lynwood. • Sheriff Captain Joseph M. Gooden — Update on Law Enforcement Issues Sheriff Captain Joseph M. Gooden stated that the Sheriffs Department is preparing for the holiday season. He provided crime statistics and stated that crimes had decreased in the City with the exception of automobile theft. Captain Gooden provided the City Council with flyers to remind residents to lock their vehicles. He reported zero crimes this past week and congratulated the City for their outstanding work. Also, a march will take place on Thursday in an effort to prevent prostitution. Lastly, he mentioned there would be a DUI checkpoint this Friday on Long Beach Blvd. Mayor-Pro Tern Rodriguez thanked Sheriff Captain Joseph M. Gooden and his deputies for their outstanding work. Council Member Santillan-Beas asked if Long Beach Blvd was in need of good lighting. She asked Captain Gooden to discuss possible solutions to reduce prostitution in the City with staff. Captain Gooden agreed to discuss prostitution issues with staff. Council Member Santillan-Beas asked if the Sheriffs Department commended the person for reporting the little boy who was lost. Furthermore, Council Member Santillan-Beas also asked Captain Gooden to coordinate with Interim City Manager Richard Warne to provide a type of recognition to the person who found the lost boy. Captain Gooden agreed to contact Interim City Manager Richard Warne to make proper arrangements. • City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3(D)) Council Member Morton reported on attending a Vector Control meeting. Mayor Pro-Tern Rodriguez requested that supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas provide information on the march. Supervisor Ridley Thomas' representative Brenda Roberson was in attendance to provide information. Brenda Roberson excused the absence of the Mark Reedley Thomas and commended the City of Lynwood for their effort to combat sex trafficking. She stated that young girls, as young as 12 are walking the streets of long beach blvd. She provided flyers to invite City Council to a rally/march in efforts to prevent sex trafficking. Council Member Castro stated that the supervisor is very great and supportive; however, she stated that the event was not coordinated with the City of Lynwood. Council Member Castro requested coordination between Linda and City staff for future events. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez congratulated Santillan-Beas, Edwin Hernandez and • Jose Luis Solache for winning the general municipal election and welcomed them to the City Council. He reminded Council to work for the people not for themselves. Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez, to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Meeting at 6:35 p.m. COUNCIL RECESS TO: THE LYNWOOD UTILITY AUTHORITY It was moved by Council Member Santillan-Beas, seconded by Council Member Castro, to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:38 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened 6:40 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Harry Gibbens signed up to speak on item #23 of the City council agenda. He expressed his concerns regarding the City's proposal to authorize City staff to provide animal control services and recommended to keep the current contract with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. Irene Garcia signed up to speak on #23 and #24 of the City council agenda. She stated that the trees from other cities were very great except for Lynwood. She stated that there were too many claims for damages and tree maintenance was reflective of the claims. She voiced a concern regarding the trash haulers lids. Ms. Garcia also stated that the trash cans made the City look ghetto. She asked when the residents would receive another trash can. Maria Duenas signed upao speak on item #20 of the City council agenda. She requested a small stage for the Posadas. • NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Harry Gibbens stated that there were many pot holes on Duncan and (Louise Streets and would like to know when they would repair the street:' He received a letter from public works stating that they would fix the streets, but he has not seen any improvements. He mentioned attending-anfexhibit foW the deft. Lucy Avalos thanked city employees in orange shirts for beautify the City'and stated they deserved partial credit for earning the City an award. She asked on behalf of the families of the employees that council,take them into consideration. The City. Clerk asked a letter to the 'interpreter to(read-a letter°preparetPby,'her into the record in both English and Spanish. It expressed concerns regarding the move of the City Clerk's office to the City Manager's office. Annette Johnson commented on the new waste haulers. ..She--stated that the trash cans, in various areas throughout the City had not been picked up'.( She does not think it is appropriate for trash haulers to,pick up trash at°eight o'clock at night. Joaquin Mesinas commented on the communication between staff and council. He stated visiting the City Clerk's office on November 6th to :request;public information, but could not obtain the records he needed because the City Clerk's office was moving: He also commented on the 'move,from the City Clerk's;office to the City Manager's office. Loraine Reed thanked Council Member Rodriguez and Council 'Member Morton for their services. She stated that she truly appreciated the work that they^have done. She also recognized Amanda Roberson 'for doing'a great job in finance. She stated that the City Clerk's office was accessible and change was goodi Irene Garcia stated that she agreed with Mr. Mesinas' comment. PUBLIC.HEARINGS Item #8 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY- OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH NEW AND REVISED FEES CHARGED FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Interim City Manager introduced the item: . He stated that at the November`5, 2013 meeting Council made a decision to assume the responsibilities.for animal control services. Parking Control had been performing the duties, of the animal control services because a LA county's services have.been dissatisfactory;: Mr: Warne stated that we needed to,address the fees and discuss the..animal control • After further discussion, Council Member. Castro made a motion to approve staff's recommendation, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Rodriguez. RESOLUTION NO. 2013.146 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH NEW AND REVISED FEES CHARGED FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Castro pulled items #11, 12, 13, 14, 21 and 24. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez pulled item #20 Council Member Santillan-Beas asked if item #24 could be combined with item #11, 12, 13, and 14 for discussion City Attorney Galante stated that the items could be combined. It was moved by Council Member Castro, to approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports seconded by Council Member Santillan-Beas. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item #9.. MINTUES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Regular Meeting - May 21, 2013 Special Meeting - May 28, 2013 Regular Meeting — June 18, 2013 Regular Meeting — July 2, 2013 Special Meeting - November 5, 2013 Staffs recommendation approved. Item #10. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER ordinance for City Council's consideration.: He welcomed :public-comment and guidance from the Council Members. Council Member Castro made a motion to open the public hearing; seconded by Council. Member Santillan-Beas. Council Member Castro made a motion'to close the public hearing; seconded.by Mayor Pro-Tern Rodriguez. Council Member Santillan-Beas asked staff if the fees p'resenfed were the current rates for the community. . Interim City Manager, Richard Warne, stated that the fees previously adopted by the City Council are indicated by the Resolution and have not.been changed since 2010. Council Member Santillan-Beas had an inquiry regarding the registration-fee for fierce, dangerous or vicious animals. The Resolution'states-that these fees are not applicable to dogs, but a pit-bull for example, were dangerous animals in her opinion. She suggested raising registration fees'for'vicious, animals. Council . Member Santillan-Beas also stated that there were many dogsuin the City and that residents were not responsible pet owners. • Interim City Manager Richard Warne affirmed that those fees -noted on the Resolution, were only relevant if an animal was designated a"s fierce, dangerous or vicious animals and that a particular breed of dog would not be categorized as fierce, dangerous or vicious unless that animal was designated as.such Council Member Santillan-Beas asked if fees would be altered,by the weight of the dog Interim City Manager Richard Warne stated that the Council could establish the . rates as they deemed appropriate, but mentioned that an animal control officer would not be able to accurately estimate the weight of the dog by '`solely physically looking at it. Council Member Castro stated that as a former dog trainer her'worst cases were the Chihuahuas and her worst fighters. Council Member Castro offered her dog training .services for, free to provide; awareness. She stated that she would like to implement a one hour required lesson for pet owners. City Attorney Fred Galante advised Council to further discuss, this topic when they considered the Ordinance in item #23. RESOLUTION NO. 2013.147 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE Staff's recommendation approved. Item#11. Council Member Castro pulled item #11 for separate consideration - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY MARTIN CASTRO Council Member Castro made a motion to approve the claims subjected to verification, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item #12. Council Member Castro Pulled item #12 for separate consideration - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY ANTONIO SORIA Council Member Castro made a motion to approve the claims subjected to • verification, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item # 13. Council Member Castro Pulled item #13 for separate consideration - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY REGINA SIMPSON Council Member Castro made a motion to approve the claims subjected to verification, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez. • AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item#14. Council Member Castro pulled item #14 for separate consideration - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY HUMBERTO ASCENCIO Council Member Castro made a motion to approve the claims subjected to verification, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MO RTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE • ABSTAIN: . NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item #15. APPOINTMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY(ICRMA) RESOLUTION NO 2013.148 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION " OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD; CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DELEGATE, ALTERNATIVE ,DELEGATE AND. SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE TO SERVE AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT 'CITIES',RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA) Staff's recommendation,approved. ` Item #16. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A TWO-YEAR MEMORANDUM' OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG) • RESOLUTION NO. 2013.149 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF .THE'-CITY: OF LYNWOOD- ADOPTING A . COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM' OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES MANAGEMENT Staffs recommendation approved. • Item #17. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE BULLIS ROAD • WATER 'MAIN- IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT•NO. 4011.67.925 • - . • ., RESOLUTION NO. 2013.150 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY' OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE BULLIS ROAD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO 4011,67.925, AS BEING COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING.THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Staffs recommendation approved. - • Item #18. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MAGNOLIA HOLLYWOOD BUILD A THON - SPECIAL EVENT WASTE HAULER ASSISTANCE REQUEST Staff's recommendation approved. Item #19. THE LYNWOOD COMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE RESOLUTION NO. 2013.151 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE BULLIS ROAD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, • PROJECT NO. 4011.67.925, AS BEING COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Staff's recommendation approved. Item #20. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez pulled item #20 for separate consideration - BLOCK WATCH CAPTAIN REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: PHILLIPS STREET — STREET CLOSURE FOR CHRISTMAS POSADA RESOLUTION NO. 2013.152 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A STREET CLOSURE FOR PHILLIPS STREET BLOCK WATCH AND WAIVING PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $490.00 Council Member Castro asked if the fees would be waived. City Attorney Galante stated that the fees would be waived. The Director of Recreation Perry Brents, stated that they did not have lighting but they would provide a stage. • Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez made a motion to waive the fees and provide the block watch a stage, seconded by Council Member Santillan-Beas. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item #21. Council Member Castro pulled item #21 for separate consideration - REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR RICARDO LARA TO CO- SPONSOR A BRUNCH IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Council Member Castro requested to allow Senator Ricardo Lara to use Bateman hall for the event. Council Member Castro made a motion to approve the use of Bateman Hall°-for Senator Lara's event, seconded by Council Member Santillan-Beas. AYES:COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAST '.MORTON; AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE NEW/OLD,BUSINESS Item #22: REQUEST BY THE CITY OF TENAMAXTLAN, JALISCO, MEXICO AND CEDEMUN TO ESTABLISH A CULTURAL EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . Council Member Castro stated that a town in. Jalisco Mexico wants to partner up with the City of Lynwood to view various ways to purchase equipment for street repairs. The City would not be fiscally impacted. Council Member Castro made a motion to approve item #22,: seconded by Council Mayor Pre-Tem Rodriguez. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, 'MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE Item #23 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF LYNWOOD REPEALING CHAPTER 8 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING SECTIONS 8-1.1 THROUGH 84.52 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL Interim City Manager introduced the item and requested input from council:_ Council Member Castro stated that the city should provide informative material for pet owners. Council Member Castro stressed the importance to have,dogs on a leash. City Attorney Galante asked if council wanted informative, reading material for dog owners incorporated in the ordinance. City Attorney Galante advised council to set guidelines for pet owners and incorporate those guidelines in the ordinance. Staff was instructed to bring the item back with appropriate changes. Item #24 REPORT ON CITY-WIDE TREE TRIMMING PROJECT AND DISCUSSION AND CITY COUNCIL GUIDANCE ON CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM.TREE BRANCHES (NO STAFF REPORT) Council Member Castro stated that they should not turn down the claims and rejected them'if the city is responsible. Staff did not consider the consultant's • recommendation to cut the trees on a yearly basis in order to save money. Council Member Castro added that trees needed to be trimmed on a yearly basis to avoid potential dilemmas in the future. Interim City Manager Richard Warne apologized for not having a staff report prepared for the meeting due to the shortage of time and referred to Public Works Director, Emilio Murga, for a report and any further questions regarding this item. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez stated that they have been denying the items and he did not find it fair to the residents to deny their claims. He stated that when a branch falls from the tree and it is not in their control, he does not find it fair to turn them down. He added that if the city continues to deny the claims, it gives residents the opportunity to inflate estimates for insurances. He suggested placing a limit to the claim like $1500.00 and meeting them in the middle. Council Member Castro stated that all situations are different and would not like to place a limit, but rather negotiate the claims. Council Member Santillan-Beas stated that the city .denied claims from the residents and believes it creates a problem. She mentioned that the trees had not been cut in the past 18 months. She recommended setting guide lines for claims and stated that the council agrees that they have a problem. In addition, she provided an alternative solution to the claims. She asked if it would be possible to fix the damages instead of monetarily compensating constituents. City Attorney affirmed it was legal to confirm whether or not a claim was accurate and truthful. He stated that the City could receive various estimates and choose the most beneficial approximation. In addition, Attorney Galante suggested various options to address future claims. He recommended adding a clause to the Ordinance that reads "subjected to verification/proof of the actual damage." Interim City Manager Richard Warne stated that in previous Cities he had the authority as the City Manager, to resolve claims and added he would be happy to the take care of future claims if that is the direction of Council. He also stated! that City Council would not see another claim on an,agenda again: . Council Member Castro requested staff to resolve the current claims,on the , agenda subjected to the validity of the claims. Council Member Castro`stated that she would like for staff to follow the recommendation of the arborists to prevent future property damages and added that the City needed to go back to the original manner in which the trees were being maintained :She asked'staff to remove the consultants from the contract because she does not think a consultant should tell an arborist how to do his job.: Council Member•Castro questioned the consultant's role in the contract. Interim City Manager Richard Warne recalled the contracts previous amount: He inquired whether the numbers had recently.changed.; The Director of Public.Works, Emilio Murga, stated that the City was paying two hundred thousand dollars a year for the next five years;.therefore, it was a one million dollar contract. He added that the trees were to be trimmed once every three years. Council Member. Castro noted that the contract had'been changed and did not appear to have the same terms and conditions as the original contract. . ; Emilio Murga stated that the contract he was referring to was the one approved ' by Council. The previous arborists were trimming trees every.four years; thus, the City is currently trimming trees sooner with this contract than the previous one In regards to the arborists, the consultant was hired:at fifteen thousand dollars on an hourly basis and advised the City as to how the trees should,be trimmed. Mr. Murga stated that they did not want to solely rely 'on'`•the contractor's opinion due to the fact, that they have a vested :interest in doing more work than is deemed necessary. The consultant advised Mr-Murga toonly trim trees with broken or rotting branches;;otherwise, trimming trees when;awas not needed, would allow the trees to thrive and return to its original form''more rapidly. He provided the status of previous and future tree maintenance in the City. Council Member Castro requested clarification from the Vendor.from TLC She mentioned recalling a different amount than the amount mentioned'by Mr. Murga. The director of marketing and public relations for TLC, Adrian Frotelo, Stated that after assessing the trees in Lynwood, he noticed that maintenance for the trees had been neglected by the previous contractor. At the time, TLC recommended doing what was best for the City's arbors. 'Mr. Frotelo stated that TLC addressed' the issues they found necessary in the first two years.: After the second year, the City told the company to trim trees on a;two year cycle, due to constraints:of;the City's financial situation; with an understanding that their companjr would-return addressing previous issues in 2013-2014 fiscal year. Mr. Frotelo recommended addressing every tree independently according to the trees' needs. Council Member Castro requested staff to coordinate with TLC in efforts to resolve future incidents. Adrian Frotelo stated that TLC provided a report, free of charge, in the best interest of the City. He guaranteed their work and reassured council that their company abides by the nation's standards. Council Member Castro directed the representative and staff to address these issues and provide a solution. She asked TLC's representative whether the company indemnifies the City if the City did not follow their recommendation. Adrian Frotelo reiterated that the recommendations they make are in the best interest of the City. Mr. Frotelo mentioned that they kept record of all the trees trimmed by their company and if the City needed those records to be used in court, TLC would provide them. In addition, Mr. Frotelo stated TLC would assume the responsibility if the City followed TLC's recommendation and was taken to court. Council Member Castro made a motion to approve the claims for damages subjected to verification and directed staff to bring the item back with guidelines, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: MAYOR ALATORRE CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Morton thanked the public for coming. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez thanked the community for allowing him to serve in the city Council. Additionally, he thanked staff. He stated that everyone has been wonderful . CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Fred Galante announced that the Council would recess to discuss • closed session items on the City Council agenda. Council Member Santillan-Beas made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez to recess to closed session at 7:35 p.m. City Council reconvened at 8:35 p.m:, c, .. Item #25 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS a , A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Aleshire & Wynderi'Attorney Cohn Tanner Employee Organization: LEA/AFSCME'Local 1920 , Council Member Santillan-Beas made,a motion seconded by Council ' ' . Member Castro to approve staffs recommendations. .This' motionrpassed " with a 3/5 vote, Council Member Morton Abstained':and MayorAlatorre was ` absent. B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION' Name of Case: Water Replenishment District. of So. Calif. v. All ,Persons Interested in the Matter of the Validity of Water Replenishment District Of So. ` Calif. Reso. No 11-901 Case No BC464772 (Related to Case No BS128136). No reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by ` Council,•Member Castro, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriguez, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 8:37 p.m. - j � I ' Salva•orAlatorre, Mayor Maria`Quinonez,, `ity Clerk 'or