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.
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Louis Byrd, May r Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk