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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2009-07-21 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 21, 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 5:05 p.m. Mayor Santillan presiding. Council Members Flores, Morton, Rodriguez, Castro 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 Lieutenant Mike Rosson stated that crime in the City is down, implementation of the City gang loitering ordinance is going well, Captain Hellmold is out due to knee surgery and the sting operation conducted the week prior went very well. A proclamation in memory of Adolfo Medina was presented to Natalia Medina. Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 5:17 p.m. LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:19 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Irene Garcia commented on Item #20 -AUTHORIZATION TO PARTNER WITH HUMAN POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC AND LEGAL AID SOCIETY TO SEEK SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 TO ELIMINATE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, Item #26 -WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE WATER ACCOUNTS, Item #28 -ITEM CONTINUANCE - ESTABLISHING POLICY REQUIRING CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR ALL CITY OF LYNWOOD BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS and Item #29 - CDS REQUEST TO CHANGE WASTE DISPOSAL PICK UP SCHEDULE. Ms. Garcia stated, "With regards to 20, this is a suggestion. Can we not buy containers, remodel them, put in some windows, doors, insulate them, place air conditioners, etc., hook up electricity and place them with monies allocated such as grants. Two containers would be ideal. The containers are not that expensive. And no termites as they are metal and could also be painted nicely. I would be glad to have something like that if I were homeless and I might just be. 26, uh, number 26, the years 2002, 2003, and 2004, the statutes of limitations have expired, there's no other choice. It goes back to failing to act in a timely manner. Number 28, regarding policy for criminal history checks, please add block watch as well as some of your city employees and have random drug checks as well. All this is for health, public health safety of our residents and the environment. With regards to number 29, uh, requesting from the trash pick up, from 5 days to 2, that is 60% less service, are they going to refund 60% back to the city? That's my question. Thank you very much". Salvador Alatorre commented on item #29 -CDS REQUEST TO CHANGE WASTE DISPOSAL PICK UP SCHEDULE. Mr. Alatorre stated that he has had bad experiences with the CDS company and furthermore, a, reduction in work days would not eliminate the pollution levels because more trucks would be on the street anyway. Mr. Alatorre also stated his concern that CDS might overload their trucks and consequently break the law and deteriorate city streets. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Irene Garcia stated, "This is a suggestion regarding water conservation that we are in dire need of. The suggestion is Monday, Wednesday, Friday, the odd number addresses water before 6:00 a.m. and or after 9:00 p.m. only. Even number residences water only on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday before 6:00 a.m. and or after 9:00 p.m. This is in order so that the plants, grass, etc., benefit from the watering. Watering after 6:OOa.m would evaporate and not be of benefit, it would be a waste of water. Driveways, etc. are to be swept, not hosed down. Notice to be an insert in our water or trash billing in English and in Spanish. If possible get a signature of the tenant, homeowner, whomever is occupying said residence. This would generate much needed revenue for those that violate that. Thank you. And I'd like to know if we have citations issued because I see far too many people without regard or respect using cell phones, makeup, uh, while they're driving and that is uh, public safety and health issue because it endangers other people. They hold back traffic, they weave in and out and they're not using the no hands free: I would like for next council meeting if we could have a report as to how many because there is too too many everywhere. Thank you". Natalia Medina stated that in reference to Item#25 -PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER RENAMING YVONNE BURKE -JOHN D. HAM PARK TO ADOLFO MEDINA MEMORIAL PARK, her family did not request the' proposed action. Ms. Medina further commented on Adolfo Medina's hard work, passion and dedication to the City of Lynwood. Ms. Medina gave Council her blessing to name the park after Adolfo Medina because as she stated. he worked hard for it and deserved it. Jen Acateres commented. on Item #25 -PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER RENAMING YVONNE BURKE -JOHN D. HAM PARK TO ADOLFO MEDINA MEMORIAL PARK, on behalf of her son and friends. Ms. Acateres stated that Adolfo Medina had a lot of love for the City of Lynwood and furthermore she was in favor of naming the park after him. .Paulette Bradley commented on Item #29 - CDS REQUEST TO CHANGE WASTE DISPOSAL PICK UP SCHEDULE. Ms. Bradley stated that the City needs seven days instead of two days for trash pickup. Ms. Bradley stated that she was in favor naming the park after Adolfo Medina and she felt that the petition to name the park after Mr. Medina showed Council what the public wants. PUBLIC HEARING Item #8. PROPERTY NUISANCE ABATEMENT - 3148 CARLIN AVENUE Roger Haley, City Manager, introduced the item regarding the property nuisance abatement at 3148 Carlin Avenue. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to open the public hearing. 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 Mayor Santillan, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.131 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 3148 CARLIN AVENUE, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6176, PAGE 002, PARCEL NO. 006 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE , Item #9. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF PLATT AVENUE BETWEEN MURIEL DRIVE AND WOODLAWN AVENUE Roger Haley, City Manager, introduced the item regarding the vacation of first alley north of Platt Avenue between Muriel Drive and Woodlawn Avenue. It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to open the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to close the public hearing. After discussion from Council Members, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Council Member Flores, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.132 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING AND ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF PLATT AVENUE BETWEEN MURIEL DRIVE AND WOODLAWN AVENUE AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #10. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE STREET VACATION OF SUMMERDALE STREET BETWEEN MCMILLAN STREET AND SOUTH CITY BOUNDARY LINE Roger Haley, City Manager, introduced the item regarding the street vacation of Summerdale Street between McMillan Street and South City Boundary Line. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to open the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member .Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to close the public hearing and move staff's recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.133 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING AND ORDERING THE VACATION OF SUMMERDALE STREET BETWEEN MCMILLAN STREET AND SOUTH CITY BOUNDARY LINE AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #11. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF ALAMEDA STREET BETWEEN 111T" STREET AND NORTON AVENUE Roger Haley, City Manager, introduced the item regarding the vacation of the first alley east of Alameda Street between 111th Street and Norton Avenue. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Morton, to open the public hearing. Irene Garcia stated, "I have a question regarding the vacation of the first alley east of Alameda between 111th and Norton. I noticed that you have businesses the first one on the south corner of aameda and 111th you have um, auto body painting. I've had numerous complaints because it operates 24/7. I would like to see if anyone could provide the hours of operation. There is odor of paint. There's a lot of vehicles. I know they had closed that alley years ago, many years ago, I think late 70's and is it gonna be opened up again or closed? Because it is closed and only those people that have those businesses have access and have cars, they have all kinds of storage materials in there. They've already been using it for years. And if I could get feedback as to that corner business, their hours,of operation because many residents have complained regarding the odors of like paint and chemicals that they use. They can't sleep during these hot months. They can't leave their windows open all those odors come in. Thank you". It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to close the public hearing and move staff's recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.134 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING AND ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF ALAMEDA STREET BETWEEN 111T" STREET AND NORTON AVENUE AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #12. CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) Dan Ojeda, Director of Public Works, introduced the item regarding certification of the City of Lynwood Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to open the public hearing. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to close the public hearing and move staff recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.135 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE WATER RESOURCE CONTROL BOARDS AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #13. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Regular Meeting -May 6, 2009 Regular Meeting -May 19, 2009 Item #14. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2009.136 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE Item #15. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY'S HUD CONSOLIDATED 5-YEAR PLAN (CONPLAN) AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS (AI) TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE City Council authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposal. Item #16. ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE EASEMENT OFFER OF DEDICATION AT 11132 WRIGHT ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 2009.137 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE EASEMENT OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR STREET PURPOSES AT 11132 WRIGHT ROAD Item #17. COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT KIMLEY HORN INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2009.138 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Item #18. Mayor Santillan pulled Item #18 -AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES REGARDING 5525 CLARK STREET AND 3076 REDWOOD STREET After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.139 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES IN A FORM SUBJECT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S APPROVAL TO REDUCE THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE HOMES LOCATED AT 3076 REDWOOD AND 5525 CLARK; REDUCE THE SILENT SECOND; AND CREATE A PROFIT PARTICIPATION IN THE EQUITY IN THE CASE OF A DEFAULT AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #19. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 3 PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITH DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF GARAGE CONVERSIONS ORDINANCE NO. 1616 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 3 PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITH DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF GARAGE CONVERSIONS Item #20. City Manager Roger Haley pulled Item #20 -AUTHORIZATION TO PARTNER WITH HUMAN POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC AND LEGAL AID SOCIETY TO SEEK SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 TO ELIMINATE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Lorry Hempe, Assistant City Manager, stated that the item was pulled to clarify the following: $597,066.00 instead of $600,000 would be requested in federal funds to assist 56 instead of 67 families. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.140 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH HUMAN POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC AND LEGAL AID SOCIETY TO SEEK SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 TO ELIMINATE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES Item #21. Mayor Pro Tem Castro pulled Item #21 - .EXTENSION OF HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.141 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF LYNWOOD AND HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR AND DISPENSING THE BIDDING REQUIREMENT AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES Item #22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH AT&T TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PHONE AND DATA LINE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA-NEGOTIATED CONTRACT CALNET 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2009.142 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH AT&T TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PHONE AND DATA LINE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA-NEGOTIATED CONTRACT CALNET 2 Item #23. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2009 -MARTIN L. KING BOULEVARD - BULLIS ROAD HULME AVENUE-STREET CLOSURE City Council approved the street closure for National Night Out 2009. Item #24. CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JUAN RAMIREZ, JD FOR INTERPRETATION SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2009.143 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND JUAN E. RAMIREZ, JD, FOR INTERPRETATION SERVICES NEW/OLD BUSINESS Item #25. PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER RENAMING YVONNE BURKE -JOHN D. HAM PARK TO ADOLFO MEDINA MEMORIAL PARK It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Flores, to rescind prior action by council to name the park "Yvonne Burke -John D. Ham Park". AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Mayor Santillan to rename the "Yvonne Burke -John D. Ham Park" to "Adolfo Medina Memorial Park". There was a substitute motion by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to rename the park the "John Ham Park -Yvonne Burke Park" and name the soccer field at Lynwood Park after Adolfo Medina. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO AND SANTILLAN ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to rescind Council Member Morton's vote in favor of the motion to name the.park "John Ham Park -Yvonne Burke Park" and name the soccer field at Lynwood Park after Adolfo Medina. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN` NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Council Member Morton, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to name Meadows Park "Adolfo Medina Memorial Park". AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #26. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE WATER ACCOUNTS Robert Torrez, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item regarding write off of uncollectible water accounts. After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.144 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,251.28 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #27. TENAYA AVENUE STREET PARKING (SOUTH SIDE) BETWEEN LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND MARIPOSA LANE Dan Ojeda, Director of Public Works, introduced the item regarding Tenaya Avenue street parking (south side) between Long Beach Boulevard and Mariposa Lane. After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to approve staff recommendation. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #28. ITEM CONTINUANCE - ESTABLISHING POLICY REQUIRING CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR ALL CITY OF LYNWOOD BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Roger Haley, City Manager, introduced the item continuance -establishing policy requiring criminal history checks for all City of Lynwood Boards, Commission and Committee members. After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to adopt the policy and to provide for the reimbursement, in an amount designated by the Human Resources Department, to commissioners who pay for background checks. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #29. CDS REQUEST TO CHANGE WASTE DISPOSAL PICK UP SCHEDULE Roger Haley, City Manager, introduced the item regarding the CDS request to change waste disposal pick up schedule. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to table this item to the next meeting. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM Item #29-A. Southeast College Conference Scholarship Brunch Fred Galante, City Attorney, introduced this item regarding the Southeast College Conference Scholarship Brunch. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Council Member' Rodriguez, to add the item to the agenda. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Morton, to approve the request to use Bateman Hall for the Southeast College Conference Scholarship Brunch. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MORTON RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES ABSENT: NONE CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Flores thanked everyone for attending and reminded them to always share the information with their neighbors and encourage others to attend as well. Council Member Morton thanked everyone for attending. Mr. Morton said. that Meadows Park is one of the most beautiful parks around and it is the best park to dedicate to Adolfo Medina. Mr. Morton apologized for getting a little hot during the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Castro commented on the water rate increase from the water district and the need for residents to get educated and challenge in the increase. Mayor Pro Tem Castro suggested that the City look into implementing a water conservation program like the one that the city of Los Angeles has. Mayor Pro Tem Castro apologized for her emotional outburst during the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Castro stated that she would like for staff to speak up about the signage issue for the renaming of the park. Mayor Santillan announced the Art in Public Places unveiling this Friday at 12:30 at the Senior Center. Mayor Santillan stated that the budget was approved and that the state will be taking money away from local municipalities and redevelopment funds. Mayor Santillan announced a press conference Wednesday, July 22"d at 2:OOpm at the Hall of Administration for anyone who wants to express their disapproval of the budget that was passed. Perry Brents, Director of Recreation and Community Services, presented a trophy to City Manager Roger Haley for winning the City Manager Division of the 4~h of July Dance Off competition. CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores and carried to recess to closed session at 7:32p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m. City Attorney Fred Galante stated that the Council met in closed session and with respect to the following matters: Item #30. 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: City of Lynwood, et al v. Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, et al Case No. TC022178 No reportable action was taken. B. 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 Cases No reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council .Member Flores; seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, and carried to adjourn the regular .Lynwood City Council meeting in memory of Mrs. Shirley Byrd at 8:06 p.m. ~~~~ Cti Maria Santillan, Mayor Maria Quinonez, City Clerk