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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2006-12-19-CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 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 5:14 p.m. Mayor Byrd presiding. Council Members Johnson, Pedroza, Santillan, Vasquez, and Byrd were present. Also present were City Manager Martinez, City Attorney Beltran, 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 commented on item #13 -SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT A YARD SALE. She disagrees with this item. On item #14 -CITY HALL PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5297, she commented that this project should have been done a long time ago. On item #18 -RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DECLARATION OF DECEMBER 26, 2006 AND JANUARY 2, 2007 AS CITY HOLIDAYS, she stated that employees should not get days off for the holidays. Amanda Perez commented on item #13 -SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT A YARD SALE. She said A.D.E.L.A.N.T.E. provides services to City residents. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Irene Garcia commented on the need to add more parks to the City. She also commented on the street sweeping signage. Paulette Bradley commented that a 3 story parking structure can be implemented at Plaza Mexcio. Jack Kean commented that he is against the re-call. He also commented that Century Station Sgt. Hardy is good for the City. Virginia Sandoval commented that A.D.E.L.A.N.T.E. provides services to City residents. Pearline Calderon commented on the trash pick up days. She wished all City employees and residents a Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanza. Rebecca Wells is dismayed that the Council would make comments regarding closed session items. She also spoke against granting employees December 26 and January 2, days off for the holidays. Tony Martinez commented he is against the Lynwood Promenade project. 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 Johnson pulled item #9 -REQUEST TO RE-ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR RECREATION CONSULTANT SERVICES. Council Member Johnson pulled item #13 -SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT A YARD SALE It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Mayor Byrd, to approve the minutes, receive & file staff reports, and adopt the resolutions. Item #7 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: • Regular Meeting -November 21, 2006 • Regular Meeting -December 5, 2006 • Special Meeting -December 11, 2006 Item #8 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2006.224 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. Item #10 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SECURE THE CITY'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES RESOLUTION NO. 2006.225 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA SECURITY INC., TO PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. Item #11 CONTRACT AWARD BASEBALL BALLFIELD LIGHTS PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5354 RESOLUTION NO. 2006.226 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ELECTRO CONSTRUCTION CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,036 FOR THE BASEBALL BALLFIELD LIGHTS PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5354; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT. Item #12 ACCEPTANCE OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL PROJECT HAM PARK REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 05-5295 RESOLUTION NO. 2006.227 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 05-5295 AS COMPLETE. Item #15 LYNWOOD TROLLEY BUS SERVICE CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 2006.228 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 90-DAY CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE TROLLEY BUS SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LYNWOOD TROLLEY COMPANY. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BYRD, JOHNSON, SANTILLAN, AND VASQUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: PEDROZA Item #9 REQUEST TO RE-ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR RECREATION CONSULTANT SERVICES Council Member Johnson pulled this item for discussion. After discussion, It was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to extend the recreation consultant contract to June 2007. The council will decide on releasing the RFP in June 2007. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.229 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH THE RECREATION CONSULTANT FOR SIX MONTHS. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: JOHNSON,PEDROZA Item #13 SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT A YARD SALE This item was pulled by Council Member Johnson. Grant Taylor introduced this item regarding special permit to conduct a yard sale. He said there was no need for the applicant to resubmit this item. It was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to approve the special permit for 30 days - once a week yard sale at 12304 Oak Street. The applicant needs to submit to the Development Services department a 501 C, or business license, and let the Developmental Service department know the days they will have the yard sale. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: PEDROZA Item #14 CITY HALL PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 05-5297 Council Member Vasquez requested staff to monitor change orders so that the City can stay within budget. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.230 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WILDAN FOR INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT ITS PROPOSED HOURLY RATE, NOT TO EXCEED $75,400 IN TOTAL, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: PEDROZA DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #16 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS Grant Taylor introduced the design review board appointments. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Mayor Bird, to bring back this item with list of qualified applicants. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: PEDROZA, SANTILLAN Item #17 AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SPECIAL EVENT FEES Grant Taylor introduced the amendment of the master fee schedule to incorporate municipal enforcement officer special event fees. It was moved by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to authorize staff to schedule a public hearing to amend the master fee schedule to incorporate special event enforcement fees by request of private entities within the City. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: PEDROZA, SANTILLAN Item #18 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DECLARATION OF DECEMBER 26, 2006 AS CITY HOLIDAYS Council Member Johnson commented that if the Council votes to give City employees days off for the holidays it would boost moral. Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza is opposed to giving employees any days off for the holidays He would like to use City holidays as a bargaining tool. Council Member Vasquez commented that City employees have worked hard this year and she feels they deserve days off for the holidays. . Council Member Santillan also believes that employees have worked hard this year and that they deserve days off for the holidays. Mayor Byrd believes that employees should get at least one day off for the holidays. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Council Member Santillan, to declare December 26, 2006 as City Holiday. RESOLUTION NO. 2006.231 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATIVE TO THE OBSERVANCE OF DECEMBER 26, 2006 AS A HOLIDAY IN THE CITY CALENDAR. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD ,"~, NOES: PEDROZA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: JOHNSON CLOSED SESSION Item #19 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8: 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: Three (3) Cases (One Case -Universal Field Services) It was moved by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, and carried to recess to closed session at 7:25 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:47 p.m. City Attorney Beltran stated that the 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 benefits and compensation for potential loss of goodwill to parties legally entitled thereto. Status report was provided. No action was taken. 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: Three (3) Cases (One Case -Universal Field Services) Case (1) Status report was provided. No action was taken. Case (2) Universal Field Services Case -Status report was provided. No action was taken. Case (3) Council Members reached consensus and provided further instructions to staff regarding the possible disposition of the _ matter. ; ~. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by ' Mayor Byrd, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 9:55 p.m. pf ~, Louis Byrd, May r Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk