HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2018-02-06 – CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2018
Item #1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting in the Council
Chambers, 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA on the above date at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Solache and Kid Mayor Batun 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 AND
MAYOR SOLACHE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ
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 provided a report to the City Council and staff on their progress in
pursing and closing illegal marijuana dispensaries.
Council Member Alatorre thanked Lieutenant Holguin for their diligence and hard work.
Council Member Castro also thanked the Lieutenant for their work and requested the
department continue to ensure public safety was addressed.
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Mayor Solache shared his concerns regarding speeding in residential zones and
requested the sheriff's increase patrol to discourage offenders.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended
(Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
CITY OF LYNWOOD AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Alatorre, seconded by Council Member
Santillan-Beas to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santillan-Beas, seconded by Council
Member Alatorre to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:37 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
The City Council reconvened to the special City Council meeting at 6:41 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Irene Garcia commented on agenda Items No.'s 21 and 27.
Kateri Gutierrez spoke in favor of Item No. 26.
Melissa Bahmanpour spoke in support of Item No. 26.
Maria Viera expressed concerns relating to Item No. 25.
Joaquin Mesinas spoke in favor of Item No. 24 and requested City Council continue the
same practice with regards to street sweeping parking, item No. 27 .
Julian Del Real Calleros requested item No. 27 remain unmodified and spoke in support
of Item No. 28.
Blanca Alvarado stated she was in favor of any decision the City Council made relating
to Item No. 27 so long as the law wan enforced by staff.
Jorge Casanova requested no changes be made pertaining to Item No. 27.
Ana Maria Barraza requested the City Council resolve the street sweeping matter.
Lorraine Reed requested the city enforce signage regulations.
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Joanne Kelly expressed her concerns regarding agenda Item No. 27.
NON-AGNEDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Denise Alfaro expressed the importance of voting.
William Whitman spoke on issues relating to vehicles colliding with his water meter.
Paulette Bradley commended staff for addressing a clean up item quickly and shared
her concerns regarding an illegal vending truck.
Maria Viera spoke on street sweeping issues and requested Public Safety Traffic/
Parking commission limit the amount of blue curb permits.
Ivonne Ortiz spoke in opposition to garage conversions.
City Clerk Quinonez read a letter into the record from a resident commending certain
staff for a job well-done.
CITY COUNCIL ORALS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
Item #8.. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTIONS REGARDING STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND
ANTICIPATION NOTES ("BANS"):
This Item was taken in conjunction with Item No. 5 of the Regular Lynwood Public
Financing Authority agenda.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santillan-Beas, seconded by Council
Member Castro to open the public hearing. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
There were no comments on the public hearing item.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Santillan-Beas to close the public hearing. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santillan-Beas, seconded by Council
Member Alatorre to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 011 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ROADS IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No.'s 21, 22, 23 and 26 was pulled from the consent calendar for separate
consideration as requested by Council Members Alatorre, Castro and Santillan-Beas.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Alatorre to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
Item #9. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Special Closed Session Meeting — January 16, 2018
Special Meeting — January 16, 2018
Item #10. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 012 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 QUARTERLY REPORT
Report was received and filed.
Item #12. MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR 1-710 DRAFT RDEIR/SDEIS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 013 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE REVIEW OF THE 1-710 RECIRCULATED
DRAFT RDEIR/SDEIS WITH BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Item #13. ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF
APPROPRIATION FOR BEECHWOOD AVENUE, LOUISE STREET,
AND NEVADA AVENUE STREET AND WATER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.013
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 014 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ADOPTING
THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BEECHWOOD AVENUE, LOUISE
STREET, AND NEVADA AVENUE STREET AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. 4011.67.013; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED CDBG, WATER AND MEASURE R FUNDS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR
THIS STREET AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 4011.67.013)
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Item #14. RECEIVE AND FILE THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(CITYWIDE) 2017-2022
Report was received and filed.
Item #15. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO REPLACE THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION SAMPLE STATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018.-015 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO REPLACE THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION SAMPLE STATIONS
Item #16. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS REQUESTED FOR PURCHASE OF A
VALVE MAINTENANCE TRUCK
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 016 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS REQUESTED FOR PURCHASE OF A VALVE
MAINTENANCE TRUCK
Item #17. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD STAFF TO ICRMA
GOVERNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 017 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING
A REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE AND SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES
RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA)
Item #18. AWARD OF BID FOR SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 018 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE TO
NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES, INC.
Item #19. PARTICIPATE IN THE MSRC LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP
. PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 019 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AB 2766 SUBVENTION FUNDS AS A MATCH TO
MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC)
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE ZENITH MOTOR VEHICLES FOR A
TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, BY PIGGYBACKING THE CO-
OPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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AND THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) CONTRACT NO. 120716 -
ZEN
Item #20. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR INFRASTUCTURE ENGINEERS FOR LONG BEACH
BOULEVARD, PHASE 1, PROJECT NO. 401.67.993
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 020 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, AMENDING
EXISTING CONTRACT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $253,507.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LONG BEACH BOULEVARD STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.993, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUND APPROPRIATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Item #21. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS FOR LONG
BEACH BOULEVARD, PHASE 2, PROJECT NO, 4011.67.997 (PULLED)
Discussion was held amongst the City Council on their dissatisfaction with the Long
Beach Phase 1 and 2 projects.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santillan-Beas, seconded by Council
Member Castro to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by the following
vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS AND MAYOR
SOLACHE
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HERNANDEZ
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 021 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, AMENDING
THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $283,385.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE LONG BEACH BOULEVARD PHASE 2,
PROJECT (CIP. 67.997)
Item #22. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT REQUIRED
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS FOR THE ATLANTIC AVENUE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT (PULLED)
Council Member Alatorre inquired the reasons why this project required an
environmental test.
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City Manager Martinez stated that environmental testing for housing was squired to
ensure future residents have a good quality of life.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Alatorre to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Item #23. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS — CALENDAR YEAR 2018
ADJUSTMENTS (PULLED)
Council Member Castro clarified the process of the change and spoke in agreement of
the benefits due to the savings and benefits.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Santillan-Beas to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 022 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING
CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BENEFITS PLAN FOR FULLTIME EMPLOYEES FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2018 .
Item #24. REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 023 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER STATION STUDY
Item #25. CONSIDERATION FOR LEASE OF AN OFFSITE COLLECTION
FACILITY
This item was pulled off the agenda as requested by City Manager Martinez and was
not considered by the City Council.
Item #26. AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, MANAGEMENT AND
GENERAL EMPLOYEES' SALARY SCHEDULES AND AUTHORIZING
THE RECLASSIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED INCUMENTS (PULLED)
Council Member Santillan-Beas inquired about the process for reclassifications and
asked whether additional positions would be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
Human Resources Director Cynthia Stafford explained the reclassification process to
the City Council.
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Council Member Alatorre inquired why the pay grades were not shown for the general
employee.
Assistant City Manager Ometeotl stated the general employee was being reclassified to
a different title, whereas, the management employee was keeping his/her title and
receiving a pay increase.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Santillan-Beas to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 024 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN . AND. THE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL
EMPLOYEES' SALARY SCHEDULES
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
Item #27. STREET SWEEPING PARKING ENFORCEMENT POLICY
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Santillan-Bes to approve option #2 with caveats.
SUBSITUDE MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, motion died via a lack
of a second.
SUBSITUDE MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council
Member Alatorre to approve option #1 and direct staff to conduct research for further
consideration at a later City Council meeting. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Option 1 — Fully enforce the period of no parking identified on the signage, and issue
citations for illegally parked cars.
Item #28. AGREEMENT WITH COLLECTIVE AVENUE COFFE FOR USE OF THE
AVALOS COMMUNITY CENTER CONCESSION AREA
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Alatorre, seconded by Council Member
Santillan-Beas to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 025 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COLLECTIVE AVENUE
COFFEE, LLC FOR USE OF THE AVALOS COMMUNITY CENTER'S CONCESSIONS
ROOM AT BURKE-HAM PARK LOCATED AT 11832 ATLANTIC AVENUE AS A
COFFEE SHOP AND COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE
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Item #29. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE
LONG BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT: PHASE 1, PROJECT NO.
4011.67.993; PHASE 2 PROJECT NO. 4011.67.997
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Alatorre, seconded by Council Member
Castro to receive and file the report. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Item #30. APPROVE CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH AAP ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by Council Member
Alatorre to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018. 026 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVE
THE CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH AAP ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION,
INC., FOR A NOT TO EXCEED COST OF $45,000
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Castro, seconded by
Council Member Santillan-Beas to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at
8:17 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
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