HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2005-03-15-CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 15, 2005
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 5:15 p.m.
Mayor Rodriguez presiding.
Councilman Byrd, Pedroza, Santillan, Vasquez, and Rodriguez answered the roll call.
~'~ Also present were Interim City Manager Wang, 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: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
• Proclamations for Business License Staff Members
Arturo Solorzano, David Speazs, Jonathan Colin
• Kenjutsuryu Karate Federation Mr. Margarito Espinoza presented
each Councilmember with a framed Certificate of Appreciation for
their contribution.
• Cinco De Mayo Event Proposal was given by Ruben Gil
• Johnson Controls presentations was given by Roberto Hernandez
Item #7: COUNCIL RECESS TO:
LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC.
LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
i
~ ~ PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Irene Garcia -Spoke on Item 11, in support of the fireworks Ordinance to ban all
fireworks.
Rod White -Spoke on Item 11, in support of the Fireworks Ordinance to ban all
fireworks.
Sonia Gonzales -Spoke on item 11, is against the Fireworks Ordinance to ban all
fireworks.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Sageret -spoke against banning all Safe and Sane Fireworks.
Irene Garcia -stated that the City Clerk is not following proper procedures regarding the
Municipal Code Rules of Decorum for the City Council meeting that took place on
March 1, 2001 and is publicly reprimanding her. Also, Mr. Landeros told her that no
matter what she did about banning the fireworks that he would still get it.
Zelda Hutcherson -Spoke on behalf of the Public Safety Commission they have had
' many citizens complaints regarding fireworks. The Safety Commission has agreed
unanimously to recommend the complete abolishment of fireworks except for those that
are put on by the City in the park.
Roman Salazar -stated that he is asking for help from Council to use one of the fields for
his team to practice on. The team has received many invitations to tournaments around
the State. Also, he wrote a letter to the district but has not heard anything. He is asking
for help.
Keith Jackson -stated that he is the pastor of the Lynwood Worship Assembly God
Church spoke against the banning of fireworks.
George Jr.- spoke against the banning of fireworks
Felix Munson -stated there is no control in the City and once in office Council helps the
businesses and forgets about the families that put them there.
Hamlet Tavaning -stated he represents EDO Developments and had been in the
community for the past 10 years. He owns a business at 11400 Alameda and Imperial. He ~J
has tried several times to contact Mr. Morales. He has shown other people from the City
his project regazding the forty homes plus a retail area and they liked it. He was going to
use his own money and not the three million from the City. He was never given the
opportunity to present because Mr. Morales would not talk to him or even see him. He is
asking the Council to look at his plans and to consider them. He wants to bid for the
property and wants the City Council to recognize it. Also, stated that Steve Cooley office
is investigating this and so is the U.S Attorney.
Julio Gonzalez -Spoke against the banning of Fireworks
Jerry Wallace -Former Fire Chief of Lynwood spoke against the banning of Fireworks.
Alex Landeros -Spoke against the banning of Fireworks.
Paulette Bradley -Spoke in favor of banning Fireworks.
Lorene Reed -Thanked Councilman Pedroza for putting the Senior Citizens Center
committee together and letting the seniors have input on the project. Objects to the New
City Managers salary when the Vice -Presidents of the United States doesn't make that
much.
John Kelly -Stated that he is Vice -President of Public Affairs for TNT Fireworks and
is against the banning of the Fireworks.
Peazline Calderon -Thanked Councilman Pedroza for the Senior Center.
PUBLIC HEARING
Item #8: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to approve the
following Minutes.
• January 25, 2005 -Special Meeting
• February 1, 2005 - Regulaz Meeting
• February 5, 2005 -Special Meeting
• February 15, 2005 - Regulaz Meeting
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ
AND RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
Item #9: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS NO. 2004-02 UPDATE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 25-7 ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to re-advertise the public heazing for
a future date once further modifications have been made to the proposed ordinance.
It was moved by general consent
Item #10: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2005-02 ESTABLISHING
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS
It was moved by Councilman Byrd seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Santillan to open the
Public Hearing.
Frank Calderon -Spoke against the Public Heazing because many of the residents do not
know about this.
Rod White -Spoke against the Public Hearing and wants a town Hall Meeting regazding
this issue where all the residents can voice their opinions.
Mary Davis -stated that she is getting parking tickets for pazking in front of her house.
When she comes to City Hall to talk to someone about the parking tickets they aze met
with rudeness or they are ignored. Would like Council to help her with matter.
Berry Thomson -Spoke in favor of the parking permits and would help the Council in
any way possible in getting this started.
Peazline Calderon -Spoke against the Public Hearing and feels that this item should be
held in a town meeting setting.
It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Santillan to close
the Public Hearing.
Councilman Pedroza stated that he feels there should be a Town Hall Meeting, and is
asking the Council to consider it.
Councilman Byrd stated that he has seen two Ordinances in the past 10 yeazs and neither
of them indicated anything about a volunteer Ordinance. In his opinion he feels the
volunteer Ordinance will not work. He supports the idea of a Town Hall Meeting.
Councilwoman Vasquez stated that the homes azound Lynwood Middle School do not
have driveways and the teachers take up all the pazking. The residents cannot park in
front in their homes. Feels that the pazking permits aze a positive solution.
Director of Development Services Grant Taylor stated that Parking Control Manager
Whitaker has a brief power point presentation
Pazking Control Manager Whitaker gave a brief presentation on parking control and
explained the pazking permit process and the revenue it will generate for the City.
It was moved by Councilwoman Vasquez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Santillan to
approve the First Reading of an Ordinance and have a public hearing and individualize
districts regazding parking permits so Council can make special exceptions to each
neighborhood depending on the need.
First reading by title only.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED:
"A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ADDING SECTION 7-26 TO CHAPTER 7 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKNNG
DISTRICTS
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #11: PROPOSED ORDINANCE BANNING THE POSESSION, SALE, USE
AND DISCHARGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS IN THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD
Capt. Hampton stated that the L.A. County Fire Departments position is the same as last
yeaz and that is they do not support fireworks of any type.
It was moved by Councilwoman Vasquez seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Santillan to
approve the continuous sale of the Safe and Sane Fireworks with the banning of
Whistling Willies and Piccolo Petes with a sure chazge of 2%.
ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED:
"AN ODINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
REPEALING SECTION 12-2 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 12-2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
BANNING POSSESSION, SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKDS IN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD EXCEPT UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES
INVOLVING SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Rodriguez called fora 5 minute recess at 9:50 p.m.
Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m.
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 sepazate discussion on
these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items
be removed from the Consent Calendaz for separate action.
It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Santillan to receive and
file and adopt the following Resolution and Ordinance.
Item #12: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS
RESOLUTION N0.2005.035 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND
WARRANTS THEREFORE.
Item #13: ACCEPTANCE OF THE SCHOOL CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT
IN-PAVEMENT FLASHING LIGHTS INSTALLATION PROJECT NO.
5-5275, AS COMPLETE
RESOLUTION N0.2005.036 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ACCEPTING THE SCHOOL CROSSWALKS IMPROVEMENT IN-PAVEMENT
FLASHING LIGHTS INSTALLATION, PROJECT NO. 5-5275, FY 2003-2004, AS
BEING COMPLETE."
Item #15: PROPOSED REDUCTION ELIMINATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2005. 037 ENTITLED:
``A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND URGING CONGRESS TO RESTORE ITS FUNDING.
Item #16: ACCEPTANCE OF WALNUT AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, PROJECT NO. OS-5299. ALL CONSTRUCTION WORK ON
THE PROJECT HAD BEEN COMPLETED. THE PROJECT IS READY
FOR ACCEPTANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005.038 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE
WALNUT AVE. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. OS-5249,
OS-5299, AS BEING COMPLETE."
Item #17: ACCEPTANCE OF CARLIN AVE. STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, PROJECT NO. OS-5254, AS COMPLETE
RESOLUTION N0.2005.039 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ACCEPTING THE CARLIN AVE, STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. OS-525, AS BEING COMPLETE."
Item #18: ACCEPTANCE OF LYNWOOD ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, PROJECT NO.OS-5283, AS COMPLETE
RESOLUTION N0.2005.040 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYWNOOD
ACCEPTING THE LYNWOOD RD. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. OS-5283, AS BEING COMPLETE"
Item #19: CONTRACT AWARD LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
PROJECT NUMBER OS-5297
RESOLUTION N0.2005.034 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WANG MILESTONE CONSTRUCTION INC.,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,173,000.00 FOR THE LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN
CENTER, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER OS-5297, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT."
Item #20: CERTIFICATION AND REVIEW OF UTILITY USER'S TAX
EXEMPTIONS
RESOLUTION N0.2005.041ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYWNOOD
APPROVING THE CERTIFIED LIST OF UTILITY USER'S TAX EXEMPTION
FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2004 THOUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004"
ROLL CAI
AYES:
~' NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
.L:
COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
Item #21: UTILITY USER'S TAX AUDIT REPORT
The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with a summary of the total
revenue received from the various utility companies for the Utility User's Tax imposed
on Utility services. The summary report is for calendaz yeaz ending December 31, 2004.
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Utility User's Tax Audit
report.
Item #22: INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF CITY CORPORATE YARD
RESOLUTION N0.2005.042 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURCHASE NEEDED MATERIALS, SUPPLIES
AND SERVICES THROUGH AN INFORMAL BID PROCESS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF AT THE CITY CORPORATE YARD AND
AUTHORIZES THE USE OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT"
Item #23: CITY OF LYNWOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2005. 043 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONTINUING THE "CITY OF LYNWOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM"
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
APPROPRIATE AND TRANSFER NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM"
Item #25: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-02 UPDATE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 25, ZONING CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1563 ENTITLED:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN
AMENDED ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND APPROVING THE ACCOMPANYING INITIAL
STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION".
Item #28: POTENTIAL CHANGES TO SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. 2005. 044 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE-
Item #14: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS
Mayor Pro - Tem Santillan questioned why some of the commissioners checks are in the
amount of $100.00 dollazs and they aze the CDBG and the Traffic and Pazking
commission.
Deputy Director of Finance Christy Valencia stated that the commissioners are being paid
for two meetings and not one.
RESOLUTION N0.2005. 046 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ~J
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND
WARRANTS THEREFORE.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #24: DEDICATION OF BATEMAN HALL PATIO:
Mayor Pro -Tem Santillan questioned if the City has done any other dedications for
employees in the past or in the history of Lynwood?
Director of Recreation & Community Services Jim Given responded in memory of
Jim Cole they have a plaque and a picture of him in the lobby of the pool area.
Suggests doing the same for Elizabeth Dixon to have a plaque for her in the patio azea.
Councilwoman Vasquez stated that she asked for this to be put on the agenda because
Ms. Dixon has made significant contributions to the City of Lynwood and she is well
deserving of this honor.
Mayor Pro -Tem Santillan stated she agrees but there are a lot of other employees that
have put in many, many years and have gone that extra mile and we should keep that
option open for them as well.
It was moved by Mayor Pro- Tem Santillan, seconded by Councilman Byrd to approve a
bronze plaque in honor of Ms. Elizabeth Dixon for the Patio Area of Bateman Hall.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #26: PROJECT APPROVAL FUNDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE REPENS
FICUS (CREEPING FIG) PLANTING PILOT PROGRAM.
Councilwoman Vasquez questioned the original budget for this project.
Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer Yadollah Fazhadi responded that it
was a one time project and the amount that was allocated for it was $50,000.00 dollars.
Councilwoman Vasquez stated that she received a complaint from a resident stating that
the plant never grew. She wants to make sure that if the City is going to spend $30,000.00
dollars on plants that they are going to grow and if that means that the City is going to
have to pay more then they will have to pay more for a better type of plant that is going to
grow.
It was moved by Councilwoman Vasquez, seconded by Councilmen Pedroza to approve
The appropriation of funds for the Repens Ficus (Creeping Fig) planting pilot program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005.047 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOD
APPROVING THE REPENS FICUS (CREEPING FIG) PLANTING PILOT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE FUNDS FROM THE
~ LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEEDED
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES THROUGH AN INFORMAL BID
PROCESS FOR THE REPENS FICUS (CREEPING FIG) PLANTING PILOT
PROGRAM"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #27: UNIVERSAL MASS MEDIA CENTER, INC. SETTLEMENT
Councilwoman Vasquez asked the City Attorney if the recommendation being made is
the best option that the City c.an exercise at this time on this particular case?
City Attorney Beltran stated that this agreement is much more productive and would have
a beneficial result for the residents of this City and that the documents that are crafted
provide for the dismissal of the claim that was made and to pay no more than what would
have been paid originally. UMM will have an obligation to deliver 1,000 copies of each
of the two publications plus acamera-ready disk so if the City desires to print more the
City can do so.
It was moved by Councilwoman Vasquez seconded by Councilman Pedroza to approve
the following resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2005.048 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF CLAIMS BY
UNIVERSAL MASS MEDIA CENTER, INC. AND FUTHRER AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT AS PART OF THE
SETTLEMENT"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #29: CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Councilwoman Vasquez stated that she knew that there is a committee established to
review this agreement and is wondering if this is the committee's recommendation.
City Attorney Beltran stated that he was not privy to the discussion that took place in
Closed Session regarding the terms and conditions. However it was conveyed to him by
staff member Gail Black and also the Executive Recruiter and in addition to that, he sat
down with the Mayor and confirmed a number of the components of the agreement.
Councilwoman Vasquez stated that she thinks that this agreement is way to excessive
given the City budget constraints and the issue that the City has and feels it is not the best
way to go. She does welcome the new City Manager and was impressed with the answers
he gave her when she was questioning him.
It was moved by Councilwoman Vasquez seconded by Mayor Pro - Tem Santillan to
adopt the following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005. 049 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE RETENTION OF SERVICES OF
A CITY MANAGER"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: COUNCILWOMAN VASQUEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISCUSION ITMES
Item #30: LYNWOOD NATURE PARK
Interim City Manager Wang introduced the item and asked Director of Environmental
Services/ City Engineer F'azhadi to explain further.
Director of Environmental Services/ City Engineer Fazhadi responded that staff provided
two options for the Council to consider and would like direction from Council on how to
proceed.
Councilwoman Vasquez stated that there organizations out there that will incur some of
the cost.
Mayor Rodriguez stated that he would need more information and does not feel
comfortable on making a decision without all the information.
Councilman Pedroza stated that he is in agreement with Mayor Rodriguez and feels that
they needs to know what the City of South Gate intends to do.
It was moved by Mayor Rodriguez seconded by Councilman Pedroza to continue this
item on Lynwood Nature Pazk.
ROLL CAI
r- AYES:
~ NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
.L:
COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NONE
NONE
COUNCILWOMAN VASQUEZ
Item #31: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: ROYAL - "T" TRACK CLUB
FUNDRAISER
It was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Santillan, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to approve
the request based upon the following conditions.
1. The proponent must agree to meet the City of Lynwood permit requirements.
2. The proponent must agree to meet al requirements set forth by the Fire Department.
3. The proponent must agree to meet all requirements set forth by the sheriff Department
4. The proponent must agree to keep the noise levels within those prescribed by the
Lynwood Municipal Code.
It was moved by Councilman Pedroza seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Santillan to approve
the request for special permit with conditions and wave the fees.
ROLL CAI
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
,L:
COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
Item #32: LYNWOOD NESLETTER - CONTRACT FOR PRODUCTION,
PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION
It was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Santillan, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to approve
the Contract only and to hold off on the publication details and layout until next weeks
Special Meeting.
RESOLUTION N0.2005.045 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND
GUERRA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION,
PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A CITY PUBLICATION"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CLOSED SESSION
Item #3: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed inclosed session pursuant to
Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/ EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to
Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Agency Negotiator: Gail L. Black
Employee Organization: Lynwood Employees' Association
Lynwood Management Bazgaining Group
C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to
Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Kathryn Jones v. City of Lynwood
LASC Case No. TC017881
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:
ONE (I) CASE
It was moved by Councilmen Pedroza seconded by Mayor Rodriguez to recess to
Closed Session at 11:30 p.m.
Council reconvened at 12:55 a.m.
City Attorney Beltran stated that Council met on the aforementioned matters and
stated on:
Item #3: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/ EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
This matter was not taken up in Closed Session
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Agency Negotiator: Gail L. Black
Employee Organization: Lynwood Employees' Association
Lynwood Management Bargaining Group
A report was given by Agency Negotiator, Council did provide further instruction
regarding this matter. The instructions where given to the Labor Negotiator on a
divided vote with Councilman Byrd and Councilwoman Vasquez with the no vote.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Kathryn Jones v. City of Lynwood
LASC Case No. TC017881
Council was provided with a status report following mediation that was provided
last week. After discussion Council reached a consensuses with Councilman Byrd
with no vote. With a 4 to 1 vote Council approved the settlement provisions for this
matter.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9:
ONE (1) CASE
On this matter without objections Council concurred with recommendation
regarding this matter. Further instruction was provided to the City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by
Councilman Byrd and carried to adjourn the Regulaz Council Meeting at 1:00 a.m.
amon Rodrig z, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk