HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2007-11-30-CC_SpLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a special meeting in the Council
Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 5:20 p.m.
Mayor Santillan presiding.
Council Members Martinez, Morton, Rodriguez, and Santillan were present.
Council Member Flores was absent.
Also present were City Manager Haley, Interim City Attorney Salinas and City Treasurer
Pygatt.
City Clerk Hooper was absent
City Clerk's Staff, Serrano 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 #7 -REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: POPE AVENUE
CHRISTMAS POSADA -She was against having the posada on December 21 because
it would require overtime for City employees. Item #8 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY CLERK COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36517 -She stated that the duties of the dog license
supervisor were performed by the Business License Department not the City Clerk.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joaquin Macinas was impressed with the amount of money saved by the City Council.
He encouraged the City Council to work as a team for the best interests for the
community.
Lorene Reed was disturbed by an article that she saw in a local newspaper referring to
the dismissal of the City Manager and the City Attorney. She does not want that to
occur.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item #7 REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: POPE AVENUE -CHRISTMAS
~, POSADA
Debora Jackson introduced this item by stating that the residents on Pope Avenue were
requesting a street closure for December 21, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
It was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Council Member Morton to choose
option (2) - to approve the street closure for this Christmas Posada with a waiver of
permit fees.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MARTiNEZ, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND
SANTI LLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FLORES
Item #8 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY
CLERK COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 36517
Alfredo Lopez, the director of Human Resources, introduced this item. He proposed
the removal of the added responsibilities for the City Clerk, which included duties such
as Business License Manager, Public Information Officer and Dog License Supervisor
and to restore the business model to a more traditional City Clerk position.
After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Santillan to amend the resolution by reducing
the base pay of the City Clerk from $1,600.00 to $1,000.00 per month, and seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007.187 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
IMPLEMENTING THE CITY CLERK COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36517
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MARTINEZ, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND
SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FLORES
Item #9 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY
TREASURER COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 36517
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Alfredo Lopez, the Director of Human Resources, introduced this item. He proposed
the elimination of the responsibilities of Cash Management Supervisor from the City
Treasurer which would produce a significant cost savings to the City.
The City Treasurer gave a description of her responsibilities.
After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to amend the resolution by
reducing the base pay of the City Treasurer from $1,600.00 to $1,000.00 per month,
and seconded by Mayor Santillan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007.188 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
IMPLEMENTING THE CITY TREASURER COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36517.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MARTINEZ, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND
SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FLORES
COUNCIL ORALS
Council Member Morton thanked the community for attending the Council Meeting. He
stated, "The community is the eyes and ears of the community."
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez thanked the community for attending the Council Meeting.
He contrasted the current Council Members with former Council Members. He feels
very comfortable with the present Council Members and he enjoys the team work that is
demonstrated by the Current Council Members. He is very impressed with the interim
City Attorney, Salinas and City Manager, Haley.
Council Member Morton stated that we have the best City Manager and the City
Attorney in the state and that they work very well.
Mayor Santillan stated national retail tenants will come to the City of Lynwood such as
Target.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, seconded
by Council Member Morton, and carried to adjourn the special Lynwood City Council
meeting at 5:50 p.m.
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Maria Santillan, Mayor
ANDREA L. HOOPER
Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk