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Home My Public Portal About08-01-2006LIIThis Agenda contains a brief genera/description of each item to be considered. Copies of the Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are ava#able for public inspection. A person who has a question concerning any of the agenda items may call the City Manager at (310) 603-0220, ext. 200. Procedures for Addressinq the Council IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS, WE ASK THAT ALL PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL FILL OUT A FORM PROVIDED AT THE DOOR, AND TO TURN IT IN TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. FAILURE TO FILL OUT SUCH A FORM WILL PROHIBIT YOU FROM ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL IN THE ABSENCE OF THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL. ~, AGENDA ITEMS ON FILE FOR CONSIDERATION I1; I~, ~ I;, i ~ I~ D AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITYOF LYNW00D THE LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC. CITY ~! Fpv~ n~-iCE TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2006 5:00 P.M. JUL 2 ? 2006 COUNCIL CHAMBERS ,~M I)M 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 ?jsigl1011111 lZi J31. lSi6 ~ L ETICIA V AS Q UEZ x3 __ ~]j_.~~~_~ CHAIRPERSON FE~NANDO PEDRO;~A ~ REVEREND ALFREDDIE JOHNSON, JR. VICE-CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR LOUIS BYRD DIRECTOR MARIA TERESA SANTILLAN DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER N. ENRIQUE MARTINEZ CITY CLERK ANDREA L. HOOPER CITY ATTORNEY J. ARNOLDO BELTRAN CITY TREASURER IRIS PYGATT OPENING CEREMONIES 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS Louis Byrd Reverend Alfreddie Johnson, Jr. Fernando Pedroza Maria T. Santillan Leticia Vasquez 3. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY SECRETARY 4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO SUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT IT IS ALL RIGHT FOR COUNCIL TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).) CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Agency or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Regular Meeting - June 20, 2006 Regular Meeting - July 5, 2006 DISCUSSIONITEMS REPORT - INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION SUMMER SEMINAR Comments: On July 13-16, 2006, the Independent Cities Association (ICA) held its Summer Seminar in San Diego. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Board of Directors of Lynwood Information Inc. that attended the seminar provide a detailed report to the community. ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 15, 2006 AT 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM, CITY HALL, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY: August 1,2006 Lynwood Information Inc. Chairman and Directors N. Enrique Martinez, City Ma~,ager Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerl~l~ Albert Espinoza, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: Lynwood Information Inc. Minutes Recommendation: Staff recommends the Lynwood Information Inc. approve following minutes: Regular Meeting, June 20, 2006 Regular Meeting, July 5, 2006 Background: N/A Fiscal Impact: N/A Coordinated With: N/A AGENDA ITEM LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 2006 The Lynwood Information, Inc. of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting in the Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 5:14 p.m. Chairman Vasquez presiding. Directors Byrd, Johnson, Pedroza, Santillan, and Vasquez answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Martinez, City Attorney Beltran, and Secretary Hooper. City Treasurer Pygatt was absent. Secretary Hooper announced that the Agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS · Graffiti Tracker, Inc. It was moved by Council Member Pedroza, seconded by Council Member Santillan to allocate $9,000 for this program. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: DIRECTOR BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NONE NONE NONE Parent U-Turn - Emma Street gave a presentation on the Parent U- Turn program. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson commented that the City received a letter from the L.A. County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk indicating that there were not enough valid signatures collected to recall Mayor Leticia Vasquez. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE PUBLIC HEARING Item #5 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET FOR THE LYNWOOD INFORMATION INCORPORATION Marianna Marysheva, Director of Finance, presented the Lynwood Information Inc. 2006-2007 proposed budget. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.010 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD INFORMATION, INC. ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE LYNWOOD INFORMATION, INC. Note: Updated copies of City Council Resolutions and Attachment "A" are available in the City Clerks Office. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: DIRECTOR BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NONE NONE NONE CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Agency or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Byrd, to approve the resolution. Item 116 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2006.011 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC. OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: DIRECTOR BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NONE NONE NONE ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Director Pedroza, seconded by Vice Chairman Johnson, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood Information Inc, meeting at 5:39 p.m. Leticia Vasquez, Chairman Andrea L. Hooper, Secretary LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC. REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2006 The Lynwood Information, Inc. of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting in the Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 5:20 p.m. Chairman Vasquez presiding. Directors Byrd, Johnson, Pedroza, Santillan, and Vasquez answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Martinez, City Attorney Beltran, and Secretary Hooper. City Treasurer Pygatt was absent. Secretary Hooper announced that the Agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item #4 PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS · Wall of Sports Legends Plaque - presented to Council by Shawn Powell Furillo · National Recreation & Parks Month Proclamation - presented to Oscar Flores · Lorene Reed - Awards presented to Lorene Reed in recognition for her dedicated service to the community. · Keith McGowan - Recognition to Keith McGowan for overcoming adversity and becoming Valedictorian of his class. · Westmed/McCormick Ambulance Service PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Frank P. Calderon clarified a misrepresentation made by a member of this Agency pertaining to the Rally Behind the Resident Award. Irene Garcia commented on item #7 - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RE: COMPENSATION LIMIT. She believes that the Directors compensation pay should be similar to that of surrounding cities. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Agency or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Director Santillan pulled item #6 - QUARTERLY SPECIAL EVENTS -AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER, 2006 It was moved by Director Byrd, seconded by Director Pedroza, to approve the minutes. Item #5 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: · Regular Meeting - June 6, 2006 ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: DIRECTORBYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, ANDVASQUEZ NONE NONE NONE Item #6 QUARTERLY SPECIAL EVENTS - AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER, 2006 Director Santillan pulled this item for discussion. She requested staff to include TV Azteca event on the quarterly special events report. After discussion, it was moved by Director Santillan, seconded by Director Byrd, to include TV Azteca event on the quarterly special events report and receive and file the report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: DIRECTORBYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, ANDVASQUEZ NONE NONE NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL REQUESTR Item #7 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RE: COMPENSATION LIMIT City Attorney Beltran introduced this item regarding scheduling meetings and compensation limits. After discussion, it was moved by Vice Chairman Johnson, seconded by Director Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.012 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC. AMENDING RESOLUTIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF MEETINGS FOR WHICH COMPENSATION MAY BE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: DIRECTORBYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, ANDVASQUEZ NONE NONE NONE ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Vice Chairman Johnson, seconded by Director Byrd, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood Information Inc, meeting at 6:11 p.m. Leticia Vasquez, Chairman Andrea L. Hooper, Secretary AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: Recommendation: August 1, 2006 Honorable Chairperson & Directors of Lynwood Information Incorporated N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager Autra C. Adams, Interim Dir. of Rec./Asst. to the Cty Delania Whitaker, Administrative Analyst ~ Report--Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar Staff recommends that the Board of Directors of Lynwood Information Inc. that attended the seminar provide a detailed report to the community. Background: On July 13-16, 2006, the Independent Cities Association (ICA) held its Summer Seminar in San Diego. Discussion & Analysis: The purpose of the seminar was to provide information on issues that are commonly shared by cities in the association. The topics included in the seminar program were: · Anatomy of a Crisis · Eminent Domain · In the Spotlight: Government Ethics in the 21st Century · AB 1234 Compliance: Council Ethics Certification · The Power of the Public: The Partnership Between Talk Radio and the Modern Listener · Housing in the Southland: What Can Be Done? · The Pros and Cons of Filming in your City · Leadership in a Time of Change: Spotlight on San Diego Fiscal Impact: The action recommended in this report does not have a fiscal impact on the City. Coordinated With: N/A AGENDA ITEM SEMINAR SCHEDULE THURSDAY- JULY 13, 2006 8:00 AM 3:00 PM 5:00 TO 6:00 PM Golf Tournament - Rancho Bernardo Gorf Course (Staffed By Jim Gilbert) (Hosted By Parking Concepts, Inc.) Early Registration - Andalucias Hosted Reception - Courtyard Adjacent To Santiago Ballroom Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres Golf Tournament Prizes And Trophies Awarded At 5:30 PM (Prizes And Trophies Hosted By Consolidated Disposal Service) 7:00 AM 7:00 TO 8:00 AM 8:00 TO 8:15 AM 8:15 TO 9:00 AM 9:00 tO 10:30 AM 10:30 TO 11:45 AM 12:00 TO 12:45 PM 12:45 TO 1:30 PM FRIDAY -JULY 14, 2006 Registration - Andalucias Continental Breakfast - Santiago Courtyard (Hosted By Richards, Watson & Gershon) Welcome - Santiago Ballroom: Honorable Frank Venti, Councilman, City of Monterey Park; President, Independent Cities Association; Seminar Chair Keynote Presentation: Speaker: Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President Of The United States Of America (Portrayed By Clay Jenkinson) Morning Topic #1: "ANATOMY OF A CRISIS:" Speakers: Honorable Doo Knabe, Supervisor, 4th District Brad Ritter, APR, Brad Ritter Communications Morning Topic #2: "EMINENT DOMAIN" Speakers: Jim Brulte, Former State Senator Daniel Carrigg, Legislative Director, League of California Cities Luncheon - Bernardo Ballroom (Co-Hosted By Rehrig Pacific Company And Waste Management) Luncheon Topic: "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GOVERNMENT ETHICS IN THE 21~ CENTURY Speaker: Representative From The Criminal Justice Division, United States Attorney's Office, Central District Of California -1- 2:00 TO 4:00 PM 6:00 TO 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Afternoon Topic - Santiago Ballroom: "AB 1234 COMPLIANCE: COUNCIL ETHICS CERTIFICATION" Speakers: Donald M. Davis, Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Sarah Gorman, Associate, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Joseph Montes, Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Board Of Directors' Reception - Bernardo Lawn Attire - Casual Dress Refreshments, Hors d'oeuvres & Entertainment (Co-Hosted By Clear Channel Outdoor And Redflex Traffic Systems) Dinner- Bernardo Ballroom (Co-Hosted By Marsh Risk & Insurance Services And Southern California Edison) General Membership Meeting - Election Of Officers And Members Of The Board Of Directors Dance Band - "City Beat" (Hosted By American Medical Response) 7:30 TO 8:15 AM 8:15 TO 9:00 AM 9:00 TO 10:30 AM 10:30 TO 11:45 AM 12:00 TO 12:45 PM SATURDAY-JULY 15,2006 Continental Breakfast - Santiago Courtyard (Co-Hosted By The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California And The Willdan Group Of Companies) Keynote Presentation -Santiago Ballroom: "THE POWER OF THE PUBLIC: THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TALK RADIO AND THE MODERN LISTENER" Speaker: Dennis Prager, Radio Talk Show Host Morning Topic #1: "HOUSING iN THE SOUTHLAND: WHAT CAN BE DONE?" Speakers: Cathy Creswell. Deputy Director, California Department Of Housing & Community Development Holly Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer, Building Industry Association, Greater Los Angeles/Vent ura Chapter Ryan Lehman, Executive Director, Livable Places Morning Topic #2: "THE PROS AND CONS OF FILMING IN YOUR CITY" Speakers: Joseph R. Cerrell, Chairman, Cerrell Associates, inc. Mike Kelly, Deputy Director, California Film Commission Bruce Moe, Finance Director, City Of Manhattan Beach Luncheon - Bernardo Ballroom (Hosted By BP America, Inc.) -2- 12:45 TO 1:30 PM 6:00 TO 7:00 PM 7:00 TO 10:00 PM Luncheon Topic: "LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF CHANGE: SPOTLIGHT ON SAN DIEGO" Speaker: Honorable Jerry Saoders, Mayor, City Of San Diego Reception - Bernardo Patio (Co-Hosted By Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. And Southland Transit, Inc.) Seminar Banquet - Bernardo Ballroom (Co-Hosted By ABD Insurance And Financial Services And Southern California Gas Company) Attire - Semi-Formal Entertainment - Roman Holiday Italian Music Ensemble (Hosted By White O'Connor Curry, LLP) 8:00 TO 10:00 AM SUNDAY -JULY 16, 2006 Brunch - Bernardo Ballroom (Hosted By Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP) Educational Sessions Hosted By Oliver, Sandifer, Murphy & Lee Speakers And Program Are Subject To Change -3-