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Home My Public Portal AboutM2007-02-20-CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 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 5:20 p.m. Mayor Byrd presiding. ~-, (~ Council Members Pedroza, Santiflan, Vasquez, and Byrd were present. Council ~' Member Johnson arrived at 6:05 p.m. Also present were Assistant City Manager-Finance Arnoldussen, 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Irene Garcia commented on item #12 - REQUEST APPROVAL OF $75,000 IN HOME PARTNERSHIP FUNDS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (HFH) TO DEVELOP A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING UNIT AT 3927 LOUISE STREET. She said that there is need for affordable housing in the City. On item #15 - PROHIBITION OF OVERNIGHT PARKING FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M., she said that there should be no parking. On item #16 - LYNWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP FEES, membership fees should be optional. ~ Rod White commented on item # 15 PROHIBITION OF OVERNIGHT PARKING FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M. He is against any parking restrictions in the City. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING Item #7 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO: 2007-02 CRUISING ORDINANCE Grant Taylor introduced the municipal code amendment regarding cruising ordinance. It was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, and carried to open the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Byrd, and carried to close the public hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to waive reading and introduce the ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE FIRST READING ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SUBSECTION 7-14.4 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIRAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND I ADOPTING A NEW SUBSECTION 7-14.4 FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE ~ CITY'S EXISTING CRUISING PROHIBITIONS AND DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL STREETS ON WHICH CRUISING IS PROHIBITED. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk Hooper read the Ordinance by title only. 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. Mayor Byrd pulled item #10 - AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ACTIVE NETWORK - RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza pulled item #11 - SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SHELL SUPER DOLLAR WISE Council Member Vasquez pulled item #13 - QUITCLAIM DEED FROM CITY OF LYNWOOD TO PLACO INVESTMENTS, LLC AND QUITCLAIM DEED FROM PLACO INVESTMENTS, LLC TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD (WATER WELL NO. 6 SITE) It was moved by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to approve the minutes, receive & file staff reports, and adopt the Resolutions. Item #8 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Regular Meeting - February 6, 2007 Item #9 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2007.021 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. Item #12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF $75,000 IN HOME PARTNERSHIP FUNDS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (HFH) TO DEVELOP A SINGLE- FAMILY HOUSING UNIT AT 3927 LOUISE STREET RESOLUTION NO. 2007.022 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOQD APPROVING A$75,000 LOAN TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (HFH) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THREE BEDROOM UNIT AT 3927 LOUISE STREET. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #10 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ACTIVE NETWQRK - RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE This item was pulled by~Mayor Byrd. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007.023 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNW4QD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH ACTIVE NETWORK TO PROVIDE RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. ROLL CALL' AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #11 SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SHELL SUPER DOLLAR WISE This item was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem I'edroza. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007.024 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROViNG THE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SHEtL SUPER DOLLAR WISE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR ALL CITY VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCiL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #13 QUITCLAIM DEED FROM CITY OF LYNWOOD TO PLACO INVESTMENTS, LLC AND QUITCLAIM DEED FROM PLACO 1NVESTMENTS, LLC TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD (WATER WELL NO. 6 SITE) This item was pulled by Council Member Vasquez. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt the Resolutions. ~! I RESOLUTION NO. 2007.025 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE ACCEFTANCE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND CONSENTING TO THE RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED. RESOLUTION NO. 2007A26 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE REMISING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND CONSENTING TO THE RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #14 PROPOSED POSITION/PERSCONNEL INCREASE OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION J.D. Whitaker, Parking Control Officer, introduced this item regarding proposed position/personnel increase at in the enforcement division. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007.027 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE EXPANSION OF THE PARKING ENFORCEMENT DIViSiON BY ACQUIRING ONE FULL-TIME AND T1N0 PART-TIME OFFICERS. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #15 PROHIBITION OF OVERNIGHT PARKING FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M. J.D. Whitaker, Parking Control Officer, introduced this item regarding proposed prohibition of overnight parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Council Member Santillan, to send this item to the Traffic & Parking Commission for their review. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: Item #16 COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NONE NONE NONE LYNWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP FEES This item was continued to the next meeting. Item #17 COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza reported that he would submit a list of commissioner's nominees to the City Clerk in a week. The Youth Commission is reduced to 11 members. Each Council Member will nominate 2 commissioners and the Mayor will nominate 3, It was moved by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Mayor Byrd, to ratify this list of nominees, who will serve their respective commissions beginning March 2007. Lvnwood Women's Margaret Araujo - Byrd Sylvia Herron - Pedroza Mary Sue Lewis - Johnson Ethel Pacheco - Santillan Dorothy Palmer Jones - Vasquez Personnel Barbara Battle - Vasquez Maria Quinonez -- Santillan Paulette Bradley - Byrd Arselia Villanueva - Pedroza Robert Robinson - Johnson Traffic Irene Garcia - Vasquez Pearline Cafderon - Byrd Alex Landeros - Johnson Joaquin Mesinas - Santillan ~ i I~ Parks & Recreation Bette Espeseth - Byrd Julio Mendoza - Johnson Lorene Reed - Vasquez Daniel Salazar - Santillan Public Safetv ~ Frank Calderon - Vasquez I ' ~ j Dion Cornelious - Santillan l Rod White - Johnson Planninq Lourdes Ramirez - Vasquez Kenneth West - Santillan Rita Patel - Byrd Bill Younger - Johnson William Araujo - Term ends December 2007 (Mayor entitled 2 extra nominations) Juan Enciso - Term ends December 2007 (Mayor entitled 2 extra nominations) CDBG Patricia Carr - Byrd Sylvia Ortiz - Santillan Martha Saldana - Vasquez Joe Battle - Johnson Communitv Affairs Joyce Edner - Byrd Margie Harper - Vasquez Carlos Malapaz - Santillan ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY CDUNCIL REQUESTS Item #18 REQUEST FROM U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS TO CONTROL THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Council Member Vasquez introduced this item regarding global warming. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007.028 ENTITLED: ,~, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING '' ITS SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS CLIMATE i~ PROTECTION AGREEMENT SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS TO CONTROL THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #19 APPROVAL FOR A CITY VOLUNTEER INTERN TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE Peter Perez, Intern for the Council, introduced this item. Council Member Vasquez commented that Peter is currently doing research for the Council. Lorry Hempe reported that the funds to pay for this item will be paid from the general fund. Council Member Johnson commented that he was going to fund raise $500 to pay for this item. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to approve the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007.029 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TO SPONSOR PETER PEREZ, A CITY VOLUNTEER INTERN, AS A DELEGATE TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON DC. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE - COUNCIL ORALS Council Member Johnson reported that he met with Sheriff's department Captain Steven Roller. They discussed a host of issueS incfuding drug and crime issues CLOSED SESSION ltem #20 With respect to every item of business ta be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8: A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATQRS 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 54957.6: ~J GONFERENCE W1TH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency negotiator: Alfredo J. Lopez, III Employee Organization: Lynwood Employees' Association C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAURELEASE Title: City Manager D. 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: Two (2) Cases E. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed sessian pursuant to Section 54956.95: LIABILITY CLAIMS 1. Claimant: Universal Field Services Agency claimed against: City of Lynwood 2. Claimant: Candida Canales Agency claimed against: City of Lynwood It was moved by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and carried to recess to ctosed session at 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:45 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. This item was not discussed. B C E 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: Alfredo J. Lopez, III Employee Organization: Lynwood Employees' Association Council Members reached consensus (5-0) and provided further instructions to staff regarding the possible disposition of the matter. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/DISCIPI.IIVE/ DISMISSAURELEASE City Attorney stated the fallowing: Council Member Santillan left before any action ar discussion concernin~ that item. On that item, the remaining 4 Council Members reached consensus and provided further instructions regarding that s~ecific action. Title: City Manager 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: Two (1) Cases Case (1) This item was not discussed. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.95: LIABILITY CLAIMS 1. Claimant: Universal Field Services Agency claimed against: City of Lynwood Council Members reached consensus (5-0} to reject the claim. 2. Claimant: Candida Canales Agency claimed against: City of Lynwood Council Members reached consensus (5-0) to reject the claim. ,-- ~J Upon returning from closed session, it was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to reconsider item #17 and remove Jim Morton and include Juan Enciso to the Planning Commission. City Attorney Beltran stated that it was permissible for the Mayor to change his vote since he was on the prevailing side. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS PEDROZA, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: JOHNSON, SANTILLAN ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, and carried to adjourn the cegular Lynwood City Council meeting at 10~50 p.m. uis Byrd, Mayo FERNANDO PEDROZA, MAYOR PRO-TEM ~~ Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk ~ ~