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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2018-01-16 – CC SPLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES January 16, 2018 Item #1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a .special meeting in the Council Chambers, 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA on the above date at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Solache presiding. Item #2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK City Clerk Quinonez announced the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item #3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASTRO, ' SANTILLAN-BEAS MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ AND MAYOR SOLACHE STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Martinez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Camacho and City Clerk Quinonez Item #4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriff's Explorers. Item #5. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by City Clerk Quinonez. Item #6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Solache acknowledged representatives from Assembly Member Anthony Rendon, Congresswomen Nanette Barragan, and State Senator Ricardo Lara. • Sheriff Captain Carter — Update on Law Enforcement Issues Lieutenant Holguin thanked the City Council for their invitation to the Clergy Breakfast. Lieutenant Holguin reported on his visit to Lincoln Elementary where general law enforcement question were addressed and announced the upcoming open enrollment to the community academy. Gabriela Sids provided an overview to the City Council on a few accomplishments from Nanette Barragan's Office. Lynwood City Council Special Meeting Minutes—January 16, 2018 Adrian Landan from Assembly Member Anthony Rendon's office announced upcoming events. Tania Martin provided reports to the City Council on behalf of Senator Ricardo Lara. • City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)). Council Member Alatorre reported on meeting with the Council of Governments and the 1-710 committee since his reappointment. He requested the City Clerk ensure the various organizations are officially notified for voting purposes. Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Alatorre to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:14 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent. CITY OF LYNWOOD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Santillan-Beas to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:16 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent. The City Council reconvened to the special City Council meeting at 6:20 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Erin Pearl representative from AFSME wished the City Council a Happy New Year in their new Council Chambers and spoke on the desire to employ a new HR Director in relation to Item No. 12. Ivon Gonzalez spoke on street sweeping concerns. Paulette Bradley spoke on. the effectiveness of staff in addressing a concern near her home. Anna Maria Barraza spoke on parking issues. Commissioner Julian del Real Calleros expressed concerns pertaining to the intersection of Carlin Avenue and Atlantic. 2 Lynwood City Council Special Meeting Minutes—January 16, 2018 Maria Viera stated commented on the promises candidates make during their campaigns and reminded the City Council to work for the community. Ilu Johnson wished the City Council a Happy New Year and commented on city improvements. CITY COUNCIL ORALS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Alatorre expressed his concerns relating to state funding not reaching small businesses and requested his comments be delivered to Senator Lara's office in order to address the issues. Council Member Castro requested City Manager provide a list of all projects for all departments with a specific funding allocation and their current status. Council Member Castro also requested staff present an item on the February 6 meeting to address street sweeping parking and to locate the ordinance/resolution that pertains to the spirit of the law. Council Member Castro recommended officers drive in front of the street sweeper rather than behind to avoid damage to the vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez also spoke on the street sweeping parking issue as well as the lack of parking near businesses. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez stated that patrons become discouraged to shop in the City of Lynwood when there is no parking available. Mayor Solache stated all options would be considered at the next City Council meeting including the reduction of cost for street sweeping citations. The Mayor announced that the Long Beach Boulevard was moving forward and thanked the Public Works staff during the rainy days. Mayor Solache encouraged residents to join the weight loss challenge commencing this Saturday. City Clerk Quinonez provided the City Council with a report of staff research pertaining to the spirit of the law. The City Council stated that the spirit of the law was an administrative action enforced by the previous City Manager and parking enforcement should be able to locate that policy. The Mayor requested a cost estimate to replace signage be included in the upcoming staff report. PUBLIC HEARING Item #8. EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1706 IMPOSING A CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL/NON-MEDICINAURECREATIONAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIS DISPENDARIES City Attorney Tapia introduced the item. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Castro to open the public hearing. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Lynwood City Council Special Meeting Minutes—January 16, 2018 Maria Viera inquired why the extension of the moratorium expired in 10 months. Brenda Rivera question why this .ordinance was effective for 10 months and the reasoning for limiting the time of enforcement. MOTION: It was moved by Council member Castro, seconded by Council Member Alatorre to close the public hearing. The motion was approved by unanimous consent. City Attorney Tapia sated that the government code only allows the city to extend the moratorium for ten months and fifteen days. Mayor Solache inquired whether a permanent ordinance was possible. City Attorney Tapia stated that the City could adopt a permanent ordinance revising current ruled on this matter; however, if the moratorium was extended, it would place a freeze on activity allowing the City additional time to consider a solution. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez inquired whether previous moratoriums have been approved relating to this item. City Attorney Tapia stated that an ordinance is in place to prohibit medicinal dispensaries in the city. Council Member Castro requested City Attorney Tapia search an approved ordinance addressing recreational dispensaries. Further discussion was held amongst staff and City Council regarding this topic. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Solache, seconded by Council Member Alatorre to approve staffs recommendation. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAN-BEAS MAYOR SOLACHE NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER CASTRO AND MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 1706 ENTITLED: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND EXTENDING CITYWID MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF COMMERCIAUNON- MEDICINAL/RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIS DIEPENSAIRES Motion failed via a lack of a 4/5t"'s vote. 4 Lynwood City Council Special Meeting Minutes—January 16, 2018 CONSENT CALENDAR Item No.12 was pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration as requested by Council Member Castro. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Alatorre to approve the balance of the consent calendar. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ AND MAYOR SOLACHE NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #9. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Special Closed Session Meeting — December 5, 2017 Special Meeting — December 5, 2017 Item #10. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 008 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE Item #11. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT Report was received and filed. Item #12. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (pulled) Council Member Castro expressed concerns to hire prior to a midyear budget review, a possible reorganization, and personnel issues. Council Member Alatorre spoke in favor of hiring an HR director. Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Jose Ometeotl addressed the City Councils concerns and introduced the candidate to answer any questions. Cynthia Stafford provided a brief description of her employment history and expertise. 5 Lynwood City Council Special Meeting Minutes—January 16, 2018 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santillan-Beas, seconded by Council Member Alatorre approve staff's recommendation. SUBSITUTE MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez to table the item. Council Member Castro withdrew the substitute motion. The following roll call vote is to approve staffs recommendation (initial motion): ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ AND MAYOR SOLACHE NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 009 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AGREEEMENT WITH CYNTHIA STAFFORD FOR THE POSITION DIRECTOR OR HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT NEW/OLD BUSINESS Item #13. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D) REPORT: MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION(S) LEADING TO THE ADOPTION OR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.1706; MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF COMMERCIAUNON- MEDICINAL/RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIS DISPENSARIES City Attorney Tapia recommended City Council receive and file the report. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Alatorre, seconded by Council Member Santillan-Beas to approve staff's recommendation. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ AND MAYOR SOLACHE NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Report was received and field. Item #14. CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT M Lynwood City Council Special Meeting Minutes—January 16, 2018 Council Member Castro appointed Ms. Paulette A. Bradley to the Citizen Oversight Committee and mentioned Ms. Bradley's input was necessary to address senior citizens' concerns. This item was approved by unanimous consent. Item #15. REQUEST FOR USE OF BATEMAN HALL AND AN EVENT PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ANNUAL -BLACK HISTORY MONTH GOSPEL BRUNCH BY THE OFFICE OF STATE SENATOR LARA MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member Santillan-Beas to approve staff's recommendation. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS 'ALATORRE, CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEGS MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ AND MAYOR SOLACHE NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 010 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE USE OF BATEMAN HALL AUDITORIUM AND ROOM #1 AND WAIVING THE RENTAL FEES IN THE AMOUNT. OF $1,158 AND ALLOCATING $5,000 IN FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2018 GOSPEL BRUNCH EVENT ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 7:43 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Jose