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Home My Public Portal AboutM2006-09-19-CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 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 5:15 p.m. Mayor Vasquez presiding. Council Members Byrd, Johnson, Pedroza, Santillan, and Vasquez were present. Also present were City Manager Martinez, City Attorney Medina, City Clerk Hooper, and City Treasurer Pygatt. City Clerk Hooper announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Irene Garcia spoke on item #14 -CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ABSG CONSULTING, INC. WATER SYSTEM BIOTERRORISM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT. She also spoke on item #24 -ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NFL STADIUM PROPOSAL. She has concerns on how many residents will be displaced (from their homes) if a stadium is built in the City of Lynwood. Ralph Valenzuela spoke on #15 -ACCEPTANCE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE (MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD TO ABBOTT ROAD) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5308 AND 05-5309. He also spoke on item #16 -AWARD OF STATE STREET (LYNWOOD RD. TO IMPERIAL HWY.) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5258, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL 5250 (007) He said Bannaoun Engineers-Contractors has not paid prevailing wages for those projects. Sylvia Ortiz commented on item #24 -ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NFL STADIUM PROPOSAL. She believes that bringing an NFL Stadium in the City of Lynwood is a complete joke. To propose to get rid of Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School to make room for an NFL Stadium is not good. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alex Landeros thanked the Council for the donations to the Aguascalientes events. Paulette Bradley suggested that the City paint the curbs in red and make the streets one way to alleviate the congestion. Maria Guadalupe Vasquez commented that it appears one of her neighbors is selling drugs and commented on other nuisances. Jack Keen commented that he would like the Council to build a `granny & the babies' park on the Southeast side of the City. ` Sylvia Ortiz is concerned why the Council Members are getting paid to attend City ~~Y..a- sponsored events. Irene Garcia requested trolley shelters. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson -commented he is getting tired of people spreading lies and disrespecting the Council. PUBLIC HEARING Item #7 APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS ALLOCATED BY SB 823 (POOCHIGIAN) FOR FRONT LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN LYNWOOD It was moved by Council Member Byrd, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, and carried to open the public hearing. Being there were no public comments, it was moved by Council Member Byrd, seconded by Council Member Santillan, and carried to close the public hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.170 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE 2006 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS BY SB 823 (POOCHIGIAN) FOR FRONT LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN LYNWOOD. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: 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 Council or staff request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Council Member Santillan pulled item #15 - ACCEPTANCE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE (MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD TO ABBOTT ROAD) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5308 AND 05-5309. Council Member Santillan pulled item #16 -AWARD OF STATE STREET (LYNWOOD RD. TO IMPERIAL HWY.) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5258, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL 5250 (007) It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to approve the minutes, receive & file staff reports, and adopt the Resolutions. Item #8 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Regular Meeting -September 5, 2006 Item #9 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2006.171 ENTITLED: _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ~ t; CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE, FY 05-06. ~~,~- Item #10 SUPPORT OF PROPOSITIONS ON NOVEMBER 2006 BALLOT RESOLUTION NO. 2006.172 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING PROPOSITIONS 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E AND PROPOSITION 84 ON THE NOVEMBER 2006 BALLOT. Item #11 REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2006.173 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES OR OBLIGATIONS AT FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. Item #12 AMEND CONTRACT WITH RICHARD HAMLIN ASSOCIATES RESOLUTION NO. 2006.174 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL $3,529 FUNDING FOR A TOTAL OF $18,529 TO COMPLETE CONSULTING SERVICES TO DRAFT A COMPREHENSIVE BILLBOARD ORDINANCE. Item #13 APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 61862 RESOLUTION NO. 2006.175 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 61862 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE BOND AGREEMENT. Item #14 CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ABSG CONSULTING, INC. WATER SYSTEM BIOTERRORISM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2006.176 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT TO ABSG CONSULTING, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,168 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE WATER SYSTEM BIOTERRORISM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND THE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE EXISTING EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT. Item #17 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR BOND ARBITRAGE SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2006.177 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR BOND ARBITRAGE REBATE ANALYSIS SERVICES. Item #18 CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES FOR QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES:.CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION RESOLUTION NO. 2006.178 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LAW OFFICES OF DAPEER, ROSENBLIT & LITVAK, LLP TO PROVIDE CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT. Item #19 SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST - ST. EMYDIUS PARISH FESTIVAL ~! Staff recommends that the City Council approve this request with the following -,._„y- conditions: 1. The applicant must meet the City of Lynwood permit requirements. 2. The applicant agrees to comply with any requirements set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's, Fire and Health Department. 3. The applicant agrees to keep the noise levels within those prescribed by the Lynwood Municipal Code. Item #20 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-02 - 11805 -11809 ATLANTIC AVENUE ORDINANCE NO. 1586 ENTITLED: AN ORDLNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-02; CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) TO C-2A (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11805 - 11809 ATLANTIC AVENUE, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6189-018-051, CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND Item #15 ACCEPTANCE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE (MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD TO ABBOTT ROAD) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5308 AND 05-5309 Council Member Santillan pulled this item for discussion. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.179 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE ATLANTIC AVENUE (MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TO ABBOTT ROAD) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5308 AND 05-5309, AS BEING COMPLETE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #16 AWARD OF STATE STREET (LYNWOOD RD. TO IMPERIAL HWY.) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5258, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL 5250 (007) Council Member Santillan pulled this item for discussion. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Byrd, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.180 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BANNAOUN ENGINEERS-CONSTRUCTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $574,300 FOR THE STATE STREET (LYNWOOD RD. TO IMPERIAL HWY.) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5258, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL 5250 (007), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE I ~ DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #21 REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR FRATERNIDAD SINALOENSE TO HOST CULTURAL/RECREATIONAL EVENT ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2006 It was moved by Council Member Byrd, seconded by Council Member Santillan, to adopt option 1: Approve request for Sunday, October 1, 2006 with no City subsidy. The applicant is ~- required to pay permit fees, City staff and private security costs, meet applicable requirements imposed by City Departments, the Sheriff, Fire and Health Departments and to enter into a private entity contract with the Sheriff's Department to pay approximately $5,000 relating to the Sheriff's staff overtime. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND Item #22 COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS City Clerk Hooper introduced this item regarding appointments to Council Commissions and Boards. The Council made nominations to the various commissions. This item is coming back to the Council for a vote on October 3, 2006. DISCUSSION ITEMS -CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS Item #23 REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM PARENTS INTERESTED IN EDUCATION, INC. (PIE) FOR A COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT Daniel Miller introduced this item regarding request for funding from parents interested in education. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Byrd, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to approve the request and direct the City Manager to look for funding. Item #24 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NFL STADIUM PROPOSAL Laura Alderete introduced this item regarding acknowledgement of NFL Stadium proposal. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Byrd, seconded by Council Member Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.181 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL, ACKNOWLEDGING INTEREST IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED PROGRAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF IMPERIAL PARTNERS AND DEBARTOLO DEVELOPMENT FOR AN NFL STADIUM IN LYNWOOD. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ (~ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ~. ~;~ ABSENT: NONE SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM SENIOR CENTER WATER FOUNTAIN It was moved by Council Member Pedroza, seconded by Council Member Byrd, to add the subsequent need item to the agenda and determine that: 1) This agenda item came to the attention of the Council after the agenda was posted. 2) This agenda item requires immediate action. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD AND PEDROZA NOES: SANTILLAN AND VASQUEZ ABSTAIN: JOHNSON This item failed. ~; Item #24A ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER FUNDRAISER It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Byrd, to add the subsequent need item to the agenda and determined that: 1) This agenda item came to the attention of the Council after the agenda was posted. 2) This agenda item requires immediate action. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.182 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER FUNDRAISER ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Santillan requested that Council consider having parking enforcement officers work in the evenings so they can give out citations to parking violators. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson reported he received calls from the community encouraging him to move forward with the NFL Stadium plans. CLOSED SESSION Item #25 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8: 'i 1 A. 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. 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: One (1) Case C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Manager It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and carried to recess to Closed Session at 7:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:24 p.m. City Attorney Beltran stated that Council met on the aforementioned matters and with respect to the following: A. 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 J""''; benefits and compensation for potential loss of ! goodwill to parties legally entitled thereto. . ~ -- ~' The Council reached consensus (5-0) and provided further instructions to staff regarding the possible disposition of the matter. 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: .One (1) Case This item was not discussed. C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Manager No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Pedroza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and .carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 8:27 p.m., in memory of Vera Reed. Letic asquez, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk Y-' \,