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Home My Public Portal AboutM2006-07-05-CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2006 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 5:16 p.m. Mayor Vasquez presiding. Council Members Byrd, Johnson, Pedroza, Santillan, and Vasquez answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Martinez, City Attorney Beltran, and City Clerk Hooper. City Treasurer Pygatt was absent City Clerk Hooper announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. ' PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Irene Garcia spoke on item #7 -MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS. She clarified a previous statement that she meant sand blasters pertaining to cleaning graffiti. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sylvia Ortiz commented she does not support an increase in travel funds for the Council Members. She also commented on the following: trash, water, and parking fees increases; Council Members should only get paid for meetings they attend; and Council has not reached out to the community regarding the recent murders in the City Paulette Bradley commented on the following: posting of trolley schedule; repairing alleys schedule; seniors pool hours schedule. Rod White commented on the water rate increases by Park Water Company and City of Lynwood. He does not support the City's proposed water fee increase schedule. Pearline Calderon commented on the following: water rate increases, City Council pay, and cruising problems. 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 Council or staff request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. City Manager pulled item #13 -AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF DISBURSEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 PURSUANT TO THE HOME PROGRAM GUIDELINES. It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to approve the minutes, adopt the Resolutions, and receive & file staff. reports. Item #7 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: • Regular Meeting -June 6, 2006 Item #8 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS RESOLUTION NO. 2006.117 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.1-17A ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. Item #9 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST RESOLUTION NO. 2006.118 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE LONG BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,086.29 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT. Item #10 AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LYNWOOD MANAGEMENT BARGAINING GROUP RESOLUTION NO. 2006.119 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN .THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD MANAGEMENT BARGAINING GROUP ARTICLE V. SALARIES/WAGES. Item #11 SELECTION OF AN AUTOMATED DIGITAL MAILING MACHINE RESOLUTION NO. 2006.120 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PITNEY BOWES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW AUTOMATED DIGITAL MAILING MACHINE. Item #12 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ROUTE STUDY OF THE LYNWOOD TROLLEY BUS SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. 2006.121 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ,RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ROUTE STUDY FOR THE LYNWOOD TROLLEY BUS SYSTEM. item #14 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2006-07 RESOLUTION NO. 2006.122 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007. Item #15 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006.01 ORDINANCE NO. 1583 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-01 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON } 1 ROLL CALL: PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3235-3241 FLOWER STREET FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT). AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #13 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF DISBURSEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 PURSUANT TO THE HOME PROGRAM GUIDELINES This item was pulled by the City Manager Martinez. Bill Rawlings, Director of Redevelopment, introduced this item regarding authorization of the City Manager or his designee to approve disbursements not to exceed $75,000. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to approve the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.123. ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, PURSUANT TO THE HOME PROGRAM GUIDELINES. ROLL CALL: AYES:. COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND. VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #16 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE -COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE City Clerk Hooper reported on the second reading of ordinance regarding commissioners. Direction was given to the City Clerk to send out letters to all i _ ! Commissioners asking them to re-apply. This item is come back on the first meeting in September. The Marketing & Grants Department is to prepare a press release regarding openings of City Commissioners positions. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Byrd, seconded by member Santillan, to adopt the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1584 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUBSECTIONS 2-12.2 THROUGH 2-12.6 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING UNIFORM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS -CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS Item #17 CHANGES AND CLARIFICATION OF TRAINING, CONFERENCE AND MEETING POLICY AND FUNDING LIMITS CONCERNING ACTIVITIES THERE UNDER City Attorney Beltran introduced this item regarding changes and clarification of training, conferences and meeting policy and funding limits. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.124 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA . CLARIFYING FUNDING LIMITS FOR EXPENSES UNDER THE CITY'S TRAINING, CONFERENCE AND MEETING POLICY (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-017) AS THE SAME APPLY TO MEETINGS AND EVENTS AND DISTINGUISHING CONFERENCES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AS NON-REMUNERATED FUNCTIONS ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS. BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA NOES: SANTILLAN AND VASQUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #18 ANNUAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESS Autra Adams, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced the annual City Council meeting .recess. The Council agreed that there will be no meeting on July 18, 2006. The Council agreed to refer this item to a committee. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Pedroza commented he heard about a Supreme Court ruling that City's and Redevelopment Agencies can no longer take private properties for redevelopment purposes. He said this ruling will hurt the City of Lynwood. Council Member Byrd commented on the successful 4t" of July celebration he attended Mayor Pro Tem Johnson commented on the successful 4t" of July celebration he attended with Council Member Byrd. CLOSED SESSION Item #19 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957: A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT 1. Assistant City Manager -Finance B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: Six (6) Cases C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Properties: See listing of properties by Address and Assessor Parcel Numbers in Attachment "A" to this agenda. City Negotiator: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director and Universal Field Services, Inc. Negotiating: See listing of properties and property owners ("Seller" or "Seller's") in Attachment "A" to this agenda. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment -Seeking authority to make offer to Seller's for acquisition of property and, where appropriate, value of immovable fixtures and equipment, provision of appropriate relocation benefits and compensation for potential loss of goodwill to parties legally entitled thereto. D. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956:9: CONFERENCE WITH .LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (subdivision (a) of section 54956.9:) 1. Name of Case: Bulletin. Displays v. City of Lynwood Case No. BC340572 E. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 5.4957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Sandra Rocha Employee Organization: Lynwood Management Employee Association Lynwood Employees' Association It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, and carried to recess to Closed Session at 7:47 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:27 p.m. City Attorney Beltran stated that Council met on the aforementioned matters and with respect to the following: A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT 1. Assistant City Manager -Finance The Council reached consensus (4-0-1, Johnson absent) and provided further instructions to staff regarding the beginning of the recruitment process. B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: Six (6) Cases City Attorney Beltran reported that 5 out 6 anticipated litigation items were discussed. The Council reached consensus (3-0-2, Pedroza and Johnson absent) and provided further instructions to staff. C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Properties: See listing of properties by Address and Assessor Parcel Numbers in Attachment "A" to this agenda. City Negotiator: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director and Universal Field Services, Inc. Negotiating: See listing of properties and property owners ("Seller" or "Seller's") in Attachment "A" to this agenda. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment -Seeking authority to make offer to Seller's for acquisition of property and, where appropriate, value of immovable fixtures and equipment, provision of appropriate relocation benefits and compensation for potential loss of goodwill to parties legally entitled thereto. The Council reached consensus (3-0-2, Pedroza and Johnson absent) and provided further instructions to staff regarding the possible disposition of the matter. D. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (subdivision (a) of section 54956.9:) 1. Name of Case: Bulletin Displays v. City of Lynwood Case No. BC340572 No action taken. E. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Sandra Rocha Employee Organization: Lynwood Management Employee Association Lynwood Employees' Association No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was .moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Byrd, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 9:29 p.m. 'cia Vasquez, Mayo Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk ~J LYNWOOD CITY COUNCI''L REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2006 The City Council of the City of Lynwood at its regular meeting of July 5, 2006, by general consent approved the recess of their July 18, 2006 meeting. The next.regular Council meeting will be held on August 1, 2006. _. -- _ o~ icia Vasquez, Mayor _. Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk