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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2009-02-03 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2009 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 Santillan presiding. Council Members Castro, Flores, Morton, Rodriguez, and ~., Santillan were present. , Also present were City Manager Haley, City Attorney Galante, City Clerk Quinonez and City Treasurer Alatorre. City Clerk Quinonez announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item #6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS • Sheriff Captain James Hellmold - Update on Law Enforcement Issues . Redflex Traffic Systems - PowerPoint presentation by Michael Negrette . Mydocspot Laserfiche Run Smarter Award - PowerPoint presentation by Daniei Baker . Black History Month Proclamation - Proclamation received by Annette Johnson Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY - 5:54 p.m. LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 5:57 p.m. '"" PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Alex Landeros commented on item #18 - REVIEW OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEMBERS. He made recommendations on the selection of commissioners to the city commissions and the number of commissioners on the Planning Commission. Irene Garcia commented on item #12 - CONSULTING ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS AND CONTRACT AWARD. She stated that no change orders should be made to the agreement between the consulting firms and the city. She stated that the consultants have done this work before and should know what the costs will be. Irene Garcia commented on item #13 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN. She asked why Fred Galante, the City Attorney could not provide these services for the city. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lorene Reed commented on item #18 - REVIEW OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEMBERS. She made comments about city commissions meeting quarterly instead of ~ monthly. Suggested that that the Senior Advisory Council be made an executive board i and include seven to eight members. Lucio Villegas commented about problems he is having with his neighbor due to the neighbor's pitbulls. Alex Landeros congratulated City Clerk for the outstanding work she is doing. James Chatman commented on code enforcement issues with business owners in the city. Suggested that city council meet with the business owners. Rosaura Carrillo made comments about her sister's property and about the city's requirements to obtain permits and city fees to improve residential properties. COUNCIL ORALS Mayor Pro Tem Castro commented on the following: business roundtable meetings, the open house being hosted on February 5'h by Development Services, code enforcement issues, banners outside of businesses, and the quality of life in Lynwood. She apologized for not attending the Sheriff's event. ,~-~ ; Council Member Rodriguez commented on the following: Sheriff's enforcement at city ~ parks, the Sheriff's event, banners outside of businesses, the downfall of businesses due to the economic situation, and parking issues for businesses. Council Member Morton commented on the Sheriff's event and on the new lieutenant assigned to Lynwood. Council Member Flores commented on the following: current economic situation affecting everyone, and on code enforcement issues. He thanked the public for coming to the meeting, reminded public that council is here to serve them, congratulated staff for the Mydoc Spot Award, and congratulated the Sheriff for bringing down crime rate in Lynwood. Mayor Santillan commented on the following: code enforcement violations, permits for banners, crime rate in Lynwood, and economic situation. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item #8 PROPERTY NUISANCE ABATEMENT - 12140 CORNISH AVENUE It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Morton to open ~ the public hearing. ~ City Manager Haley, introduced the item regarding property nuisance abatement at 12140 Cornish Avenue. It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to close the public hearing. After discussion from Council Members, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.017 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 12140 CORNISH AVENUE, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6174, PAGE 023, PARCEL NO. 028 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE "~' ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #9 PROPERTY NUISANCE ABATEMENT-4307 CARLIN AVENUE It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez to open the public hearing. City Manager Haley, introduced the item regarding property nuisance abatement at 4307 Carlin Avenue. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Flores, to close the public hearing. After discussion from, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.018 ENTITLED: ,~. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD i DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4307 AVENUE, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6186, PAGE 011, PARCEL NO. 083 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #10 PROPERTY NUISANCE ABATEMENT - 5165 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Flores to open the public hearing. City Manager Roger Haley, introduced the item on property nuisance abatement at 5165 Los Flores. It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to close the ~° public hearing. ~ After discussion from Council Members, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.019 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5165 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6194, PAGE 004, PARCEL NO. 024 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE . ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member ~ Morton, to approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports. Item #12 Mayor Santillan pulled item #12 - CONSULTING ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS AND CONTRACT AWARD Dan Ojeda, Director of Public Works introduced and discussed item #12 Consulting Engineering Project Management services selection of consulting firms and contract award. After discussion it was moved by Mayor Santillan, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro to approve the resolution with the following amendment: Solicit the services of the top two firms: • AAE Incorporated • Onward Engineering Council Member Flores also asked that no change orders made to the agreement between the consulting firms and the city. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.022 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ON-CALL SERVICE LIST OF QUALIFIED ENGINEERING CONSULTING FIRMS FOR PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/INSPECTION SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE CONTRACT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS WITH THESE FIRMS. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #15 Mayor Santillan pulled item #15 - REQUEST FOR COURT ORDERED PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION TO STRUMWASSER AND WOOCHER, LLP, FOR ATTORNEYS FEES IN L.A. COUNTY CASE NO. BS 109686 - CASTRO ET AL VS. CITY OF LYNWOOD ET AL Fred Galante, City Attorney, introduced and discussed item #15 Request for court ordered payment authorization to Stumwasser and Woocher, LLP, for attorneys fees in L. A. County Case No. BS 109686 - Castro et al. vs. City of Lynwood et al. After discussion it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Council Member Flores to authorize payment for court ordered attorneys' fees in the amount of $212,432.83, directly to Strumwasser and Woocher, LLP. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: CASTRO ABSENT: NONE Item #11 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2009.020 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. Item #13 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN RESOLUTION NO. 2009.021 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES BETWEEN KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AND LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Item #14 TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY ~ i ; ~ ~ ~ ! ~ RESOLUTION NO. 2009.015 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY. ~ AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE NEW/OLD BUSINESS Item #16 2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES City Manager Haley introduced and discussed the item regarding 2009 Legislative Priorities. After discussion from Council Members, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Morton, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.023 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2009. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item # 17 APPROVAL OF STATE RELOCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS Fred Galante, City Attorney, introduced the item regarding approval of State relocation rules and regulations. After discussion by Council Members, Mayor Pro Tem Castro made a motion, seconded by Member Morton to combine and adopt the resolutions of item #2 of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency agenda and item #17 of the Lynwood City Council agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.016 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALI FORN IARELOCATIONASSISTANCELAW. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 2009.016 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA RELOCATION ASSISTANCE LAW. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #18 REVIEW OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS After discussion from Council Members, it was moved by Councii Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Morton, to appoint Sonia lsabel Gonzalez to the Youth Commission due to a vacancy. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, and carried to recess to closed session at 7:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:06 p.m. City Attorney Galante stated that the Council met in respect to the following matters: Item #19 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. 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:) 1. Name of Case: Bennie L. Robinson v. City of Lynwood Claim No. 08-04-50B - Case No. BC684862 No reportable action taken. B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager No reportable action taken. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 9:08 p.m. `"'/~~,c~ G~<:.~E.`'~-~~ Maria Santillan, Mayor ~ i Maria Quinonez, City Clerk ~ ~ i , ~1