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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2004-06-15-CC LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 2004 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regulaz Meeting in the Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Byrd presiding. Councilman Pedroza, Rodriguez, Santillan, Vasquez, and Byrd answered roll call. Also present were City Manager Hempe, 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. Item #6: PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS • Citizen Athlete of the Month Awazd for John Ventura • Director Olga E, Gonzales, Central Basin Board of Directors PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regazding Agenda Items Only) Irene Gazcia -Spoke on Item #15 stated that why was the Safety Seat Belt not enforced and why is there a need for a grant. Item #20 stated that whoever is in towing should have a contract not only a Resolution and it should be exclusive only to the City of Lynwood. Item #21 stated that Council should only authorize the City to pay for the registration fee, the City is in crisis right now. Also complained on the mini motorcycles stated that Council needs to take action before someone gets hurt. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kerna Robles -Complained that Pazking Enforcement has been giving her tickets for pazking in her driveway, would like for Council to help her. Ana Maria Vasquez -Thanked Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez for supporting her with the Lynwood Track and Field Students. Sal Alatorre -Stated he is against the Landscape and Lighting Assessment, Council should have taken caze of this from their budget first and not take advantage of the taxpayers. Patrocina Areola -Complained that Pazking Enforcement is not enforcing the twenty (20) minute parking, there are times when the cazs are pazked over two hours and I need those parking spaces for my business clients, she would like for Council to put up a sign stating that the parking space is only for twenty (20) minutes if it exceeds the time frame the vehicle will be towed away at owners expense. Jack Kean -Stated that he is very happy with the Mural Program, would like for Council or staff to set up the Bike Patrol Officers professionally. Peazline Calderon -Stated that she disagrees with the Landscape and Lighting Assessment increase, stated that if Council wants to do anything for the community start looking at the Engineers that make a lot of money and maybe decrease their pay. Ide Castro -Stated she also disagrees with the increase of the Landscape and Lighting Assessment tax payers money, the City of Lynwood has the highest increase for tax payers and it is not fair, maybe what Council needs to do is make sure that Management is performing their job correctly. Paulette Bradley -Complained on her neighbor trashing the alley and having the music loud until I had to call the sheriffs station, what is the City going to do about all this. Diana Joe -Stated that for the past few months Code Enforcement has asked me to not display the swimming pools outside my business, and since then my business has dropped a lot, I would like for Council to allow me to make business I pay taxes. Item #8: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS NONE ~' PRESENTATION ITEM Item #9: 1-710 MAJOR CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE Commissioner Rodney White is the Chairman of the Lynwood Tier One Citizen Advisory Committee and he represents the City of Lynwood attending all tier two advisory committee meetings. Commissioner Rodney White - Presented a brief presentation to Council in regards to the I-710 Major Corridor Study Update. Councilman Pedroza -Stated he would like to have Mr. Guerra comment on the Sister City Los Angeles Bakery. Mr. Guerra -Stated that they are now in the process of completing the Sister City Committee, explained that they need the support of the Councilmembers to have a stronger Sister City Committee stated that they need at least five members to help each other with the Sister City Committee, the most important thing here is that we have the participation of the community. PUBLIC HEARING ( I~ Item #10: ZONE CHANGE NO.2004-01 ASSESSOR PARCEL NO.6173-006-900 The purpose of this item is for the City Council to conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) to PRD (Planned Residential Development). The subject is a vacant parcel located on the northwest corner of Fernwood Avenue and Birch Street where the developer proposes to construct four (4) detached single-family residences. It was moved by Councilwoman Santillan, second by Councilman Pedroza to open the public hearing. Special Assistant/Development Services Grant Taylor - Presented a brief update to the Council in regards to the Zone Change. Hearing no response. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, second by Councilman Pedroza to close the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, second by Councilwoman Santillan to introduce the ordinance for first reading by title only. ' City Clerk Hooper introduced Ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE FIRST READING ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2004-O1 CHANGING THE ZONING • DESIGNATION FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT FOUR (4) DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FERNWOOD AVENUE AND BIRCH STREET, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6173-006-900, CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #11: SPECIAL PERMIT- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 11120 ATLANTIC AVENUE (EL FARO RESTAURANT) The purpose of this item is for the City Council to consider a request for a special permit by Jose Gazcia to conduct live entertainment including stand-up comedy and kazaoke at the El Faro Restaurant located at 11120 Atlantic Avenue in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zone. Special Assistant/Development Services Grant Taylor - Presented a brief update to Council in regazds to the Special Permit request from El Faro Restaurant. It was moved by Councilwoman Santillan, second by Councilman Pedroza to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLUTION N0.2004.100 ENTITLED: ~--, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF I_ LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-15 (CUP 99-15) _ IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE, IN A BONOFIDE RESTAURANT, AT 11120 S. ATLANTIC AVENUE, CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, IN THE C-3 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ ABSENT: NONE Item #12: REQUEST FROM GREATER NEW BEGINNING M.B.C. Greater New Beginning M.B.C. is requesting a permit to conduct a festival on church property Saturday -Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2004. The purpose of the event is to help raise funds to conduct fellowship outreach programs with other churches. It was moved by Councilwoman Santillan, second by Councilman Pedroza to approve the Special Permit with the conditions set forth by staff. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDORZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendaz will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no sepazate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for sepazate action. Councilwoman Santillan -Pulled Item #13 for further discussion. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, second by Councilman Rodriguez to adopt the following Resolutions. Item #14: PROPOSITION A EXCESS FUNDS The City has received notice of its allocation of Proposition A Excess Funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Pazk and Open Space District. These funds may be used for pazk, recreation and open space improvements. To receive these funds the city must apply for the funds. RESOLUTION NO. 2004.101 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PROPOSITION A EXCESS GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PROGRAM FOR LYNWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND CONDUCT ALL NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT. Item #15: OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT MINI GRANT The purpose of this item is to inform the City Council of a grant received from the Office of Traffic Safety and to have the funds appropriated into the budget. The City of } -, Lynwood received an awazd in the amount of $42,948. This grant was awazded after the J+~I adoption of the Fiscal Yeaz 2003-2005 biennial budget, therefore the funds need to be appropriated into both revenue and expenditure accounts. RESOLUTION NO. 2004.102 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT MINI GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,948. Item #16: JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT The purpose of this item is to inform the City Council of the City's eligibility for the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant and to seek authorization for continued partnership with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for the implementation of this program. The City of Lynwood is eligible to receive an allocation of $16, 667. RESOLUTION NO. 2004.103 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN THE NVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT AND AUTHORIZING TAE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE WAIVER OF DIRECT SUBGRANT AWARD FROM UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Item #17: WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2004.104 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #13: CONTRACT AWARD SCHOOL CROSSWALKS IMPROVEMENT IN- PAVEMENT FLASHING LIGHTS INSTALLATION, PROJECT NO. 5- 5275 The bid opening for the School Crosswalks Improvement In-Pavement Flashing Lights Installation, Project No. 5-5275, was held in the office of the City Clerk on June 3, 2004. C.T.& F Inc. was the apparent lowest bidder. Staff recommends awazding the contract to this contractor. Councilwoman Santillan -Questioned Public Works/Engineer Manager Paul Nguyen if in this project Banning Street and Santa Fe Street, flashing lights aze part of the project. Public Works/Engineer Manager Paul Nguyen -Stated that they aze part of the project. It was moved by Councilwoman Santillan, second by Councilman Pedroza to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLUTION N0.2004.105 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO C.T. & F INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF 5312,249 FOR THE SCHOOL CROSSWALKS IMPROVEMENT IN-PAVEMENT FLASHING LIGHTS INSTALLATION, PROJECT NO. 5-5275, FY 2003-2004, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. ROLL CAl AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ,L: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NONE NONE NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #18: FEE WAIVER POLICY FOR USE OF CITY OWNED FACILITIES At its meeting on May 18, 2004, the City Council directed staff to crafr a formal Fee Waiver Policy for the use of City -owned facilities. Therefore, based on the advice of the city Attorney, a review of the policies of other cities, as well as current budget considerations, staff proposes three possible policies for Council consideration. The policies include (1) No granting of fee waivers (2) Fee waivers only granted by the Pazks and Recreation Commission for qualifying events sponsored and conducted by Lynwood Resident Nonprofit Groups (3) Fee waivers only granted by the Pazks and Recreation Commission for qualifying events sponsored and conducted by Lynwood Resident Nonprofit Groups with provision for City Council appeal. Councilman Pedroza - Stated he agrees with eliminating the fee waivers or recommending it only to Parks and Recreation and let them decide who qualifies for a fee waiver and who does not qualify. Councilwoman Santillan -Explained that there were not any rules or guidelines in regards to the fee waivers being granted, a lot of money has been lost, is in favor of not granting any fee waivers. Councilman Rodriguez -Stated he also agrees with eliminating the fee waivers. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez -Stated that the City is in a financial budget, and Council needs to make the right decisions to help our budget crisis, agrees with eliminating the fee waivers. Mayor Byrd -Explained that he disagrees with not granting the fee waivers, believes that there are organizations that need fee waivers granting, and also there are families that cannot afford the City's high prices. It was moved by Councilwoman Santillan, second by Councilman Pedroza to adopt Policy (1) No granting of fee waivers. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN VASQUEZ NOES: MAYOR BYRD ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN AND Item #19: ELECTRONIC MEDIA ALLOWANCE The purpose of this item is to have the City Council consider adopting the attached resolution providing a monthly electronic media allowance to cover expenses that the city currently pays for Council Members that will also result in a net savings to the City. City Manager Hempe -Briefly explained the Item to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez -Stated that she believes $450.00 dollars is excessive for the Electronic Media Allowance, believes staff should do an analysis and bring the item back to Council. - Councilman Pedroza -Commented that staff did a great job on breaking down the prices, believes that maybe Council should lower the Electronic Media Allowance to $400.00 dollazs, but anything below this amount would not be enough to cover the expenses. Councilwoman Santillan -Agrees with the amount limit. Councilman Rodriguez -Stated that Council should pay their own bills, also agrees with lowering the amount from $450.00 to $400.00. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, second by Councilman Pedroza to adopt the following Resolution not to exceed $400.00. RESOLUTION N0.2004.106 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA ALLOWANCE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE _ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE I ~ Item #20: ANALYSIS OF TOWING ORDINANCES AND FRANCHISE LLL«<lll CONTRACTS The purpose of this item is to analyze the examples and summaries of the towing ordinances and towing franchise contracts provided to Council at the previous meeting and to make recommendations as to which provisions may be most beneficial For Council to incorporate in the City's new towing ordinance and towing provider contracts. ,\ City Manager Hempe -Briefly explained the Item to Council. City Attorney Beltran -Stated that at the last Council meeting Council requested that a recommendation be made to present the five different models that could be establish by looking at the operations of different municipality the direction was that the information that, was presented be simplified in a format. The recommendation from staff is arrangement A, if Council concurs with the arrangement then direction is provided for the City Attorney and staff to begin to put together an Ordinance that incorporates all those elements to be brought back for Councils consideration. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, second by Councilman Rodriguez to adopt arrangement A. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #21: LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ATTENDANCE AT NACW CONVENTION The purpose of this item is to have the Lynwood City Council discuss the allocation of funds to enable all members of the Lynwood Woman's Commission to attend and represents the City at the 2004 Annual Convention of the National Association of Commissions for Woman (NACW) to be held this yeaz at Pasadena, California. City Manager Hempe -Stated that staff informed her that the Woman's Commission is also requesting aone-night stay. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, second by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez to approve the Lynwood Woman's Commission request for attendance at NACW Convention also including aone-night stay. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CLOSED SESSION Item #22: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, City Attorney Beltran stated, with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Joint Close Session Pursuant to Section 54957.6: A. Conference with Labor Negotiator -Lynwood Employees Association B. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation One (1) Case C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator -Louise Street and Gertrude Drive City Attomey Beltran -Explained to Council that the Close Session Items have been already addressed at the 4:30 p.m. Special Meeting, so there will be no Council Close Session Items discussed, because there is no further action required on this items. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pedroza, second by Councilman Rodriguez and carried to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 10:30 p.m. Louis Byrd, Ma or Ci~~~LE.e.~L ~" ~ • f~/~~ Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk -.