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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2009-09-01 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 1, 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 5:08 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 • Update on Law Enforcement Issues -Captain Hellmold stated that his thoughts and prayers are with the Fire Department and Deputies fighting the Los Angeles fire. He announced a ten week leadership course available for Lynwood youth. He lastly reported on a robbery take over in Lynwood that was caught on surveillance cameras last week. He stated that the surveillance footage was critical in catching the criminals and will become critical in preventing future crimes. He showed clips of the video and thanked Council and the City Manager for their support in the fight against crime. Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:17 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Lorene Reed commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that she would like to yield her time to the Senior Center Representative Paulette Bradley. She also stated that Mr. Percy Brown was unable to attend the meeting and asked Council to approve his request. Paulette Bradley commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that she is very pleased with the service that Fiesta Taxi provides. She also stated that the age limit should. be changed to 62. Pearline Calderon commented on Item #20 -CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that the baby boomers are here and wants to know why Council is rolling back the age. She asked Council to consider extending the taxi service to drop off and pick up at the Long Beach veteran's hospital. She stated that veterans are very much in need of the taxi service. Irene Garcia commented on Item #13 -CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY IVAN MIRANDA, Item #14 -CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 YVONNE BURKE -JOHN D. HAM PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.945 Item #15 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FROM ALAMEDA STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD) PROJECT NO. 4011.67.967. She stated, "With regards to Item 13, Mr. Ivan Miranda filed a claim. This goes back to the lack of service rendered but they did collect for tree trimming, uh, with the new contractor that we have, I hope that you give them ample time and with the branches that will continue to do damage to vehicles that they are exempt and that you collect from Western Arborists instead of passing the buck from them to Western Arborists the one to you. Uh, and with regards to 14, you haven't been listening, I requested no more change orders. None whatsoever. This is tax payer money, ill used. Um, that's uh,15 as well, no more change orders. If this goes through when they are going to uh, improve the, uh, when are they going to get all these curbs that have been uprooted and repaired due to the tree, uh, roots? Thank you". Selma Lusan commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that Fiesta Taxi gives great service. She stated that many people were turned away for the taxi coupons and she wants Council to provide more tickets to residents so that they could get to their doctor appointments. Willy McGill commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that she depends on the taxi service because it takes too long to get anywhere on the bus. She further stated that the City needed to provide more coupons and she was willing to pay more in order to go out farther. She stated that she almost did not receive any coupons this month because the line was so long. Antonio Munguia commented on Item #21 -REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: PINE AVENUE -STREET CLOSURE. He asked for Council's support, on behalf of Mr. Percy Brown. He also commented on Item #19 -CONSIDERATION OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES. He stated that he is very concerned about park security and about the community. He asked for a security camera to be installed in Lynwood Park. Gary Martin commented on Item #19 - CONSIDERATION OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES. He stated that he is the president of California Protection Services and his company has served the City of Lynwood for the last 18 years. He stated that the park has been drug, gang and violence free. Lastly, he stated that one of his officers just received a commendation from Mayor Pro Tem Castro for his excellent service. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Marsha Peters commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that Fiesta Taxi company has helped her and her aunt get around and she is upset about not getting coupons for the service this morning. Additionally, she stated that she would like Council to fix her street, Norton and Los Flores, because it is full of pot holes. Eric Macias commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. He stated that his experience with the Fiesta Taxi Company has been positive and he asked Council to renew their contract. Martina Nicholson commented on Item #20 -CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that she admired the service by the Lynwood Breeze and Fiesta Taxi. She stated that she does not have a car and her social security payment is not enough so she depends on the coupons provided by the City. Daniel Gonzales commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. He stated that he used to drive for the Futura Taxi company and that they used to have a lot of issues with their insurance. He also stated that his company has a large operation with a lot of families to support. Raymond Morales commented on Item #16 -RESCISSION OF CONTRACT AWARD TRAFFIC SIGNALS (LED) RETROFIT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.882. He stated that he was representing Chris Morales Inc. and asked for the item to be tabled to the net meeting because.the decision to rescind the contract was premature. Carmen Barajas commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that the taxi service is an indispensible because of the ramp that the taxis have for disabled customers. Helen Lustig commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that the taxi service is everything to her because it is always there when she needs it. Ronald A. Chavez commented on Item #20 -CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. He stated that he was the attorney representing Fiesta Taxi and he expressed his concern for the community's health. He stated that if Futura was awarded the contract, Council would be putting the health of the community at risk. Angelica Mora commented on Item #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIAL-A- RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER. She stated that she has been disabled for 16 years and Fiesta Taxi has been of great service to her. She stated that she would like the contract to be awarded to Fiesta Taxi because the drivers are responsible, quick, reliable and treat the community well. Pearline Calderon stated that it is time for the City to get a bus that offers door to door service to seniors. She also stated that she provided Council with a complaint about being addressed in a derogatory manner on August 28~n Frank P. Calderon stated that he did not intend to speak at this meeting but due to the large crowd of seniors and disabled people in attendance, he wanted to remind Council that the Council Chambers is not ADA compliant and they need to do something about it. Scott Williams stated that he was there representing Diversified Transportations. He stated that his company provided an excellent proposal for Dial-A-Ride services and if he had known that the City wanted to contract Taxi services, then his company would have put in a bid for that. He stated that the RFP requirements were. too vague. Joaquin Becinas stated that Futura Taxi should win the bid because Futura is a local business and they would provide jobs to the community. He asked Council to make the right decision for the community. Adriana Hernandez stated that she was representing Futura Taxi. She stated that Futura Taxi has been in business for 10 years and its employees are active members of the community. She also stated that Futura Taxi put in the lowest bid. Irene Garcia stated, "I would like to continue with Item 17, with regards to low income housing, the developer at one point in time mentioned that they would accept 33 percent and anyone that spends more than 25 percent of their gross income will be out on the street and we will have more empty houses because they do not qualify. Number 18, you will spend more money trying to recuperate for those citation fees. You just need to bite the bullet because you spend more money than what the tickets are worth trying to recoup. Thank you." Miguel Contreras stated that he is a driver for Fiesta Taxi and that he is happy to serve Lynwood. He stated that he owns his own taxi, he likes the system in Lynwood and he would like the opportunity to continue to serve the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item #8. FIRST READING -ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2009-01 - HEDGE ORDINANCE Director of Development Services, Jonathan Colin, introduced the item regarding the Zoning Ordinance Amendment. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to open the public hearing. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Flores, to close the public hearing. After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Flores, to move staff recommendation. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2009-01; REGULATING FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #9. FIRST READING - REPLACING SECTION 14-11 (WATER CONSERVATION) Director of Public Works, Dan Ojeda, introduced the item regarding the first reading replacing Section 14-11 (Water Conservation). It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Morton, to open the public hearing. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Flores, to close the public hearing. After discussion by City Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Morton, to approve staff recommendation. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPLACING SECTION 14-11 (WATER CONSERVATION), OF CHAPTER 14, OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #10. CALTRANS MASTER AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS Director of Public Works, Dan Ojeda, introduced the item regarding the Caltrans master agreement and supplement agreements. It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to open the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to close the public hearing and approve staffs recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.165 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY- FEDERAL MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5250R AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, 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 #11. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Regular Meeting -August 4, 2009 Regular Meeting -August 18, 2009 Item #12. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2009.166 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE Item #13. Council Member Rodriguez pulled Item #13 -CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY IVAN MIRANDA Council Member Rodriguez asked if staff had advised the resident about the procedure in this claim and who to contact? Human Resources Director and Supervisor to Risk Management, Alfredo Lopez stated that in the past Council has tendered the claim to the contractor, and a couple of times, Council has pre-paid the amount to the claimants and then sought reimbursement from the contractor. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to have staff negotiate with the contractor directly and to pre-pay the item. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Attorney Fred Galante asked Council if the motion included authorizing staff to negotiate with the claimant due to the range of damages. Council confirmed they are authorizing staff to negotiate with the claimant. Item #14. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 YVONNE BURKE -JOHN D. HAM PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.945 RESOLUTION NO. 2009.167 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,542.80 FOR THE YVONNE BURKE -JOHN D. HAM PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTRACT WITH PIMA CORPORATION, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.945 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER Item #15. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FROM ALAMEDA STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD) PROJECT NO. 4011.67.967 RESOLUTION NO. 2009.168 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REJECTING THE NON-RESPONSIVE BID FROM ORTIZ ASPHALT PAVING, INC.; AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $953,965 (UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE "B") FOR THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FROM ALAMEDA STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD), PROJECT NO. 4011.67.967 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Item #16. Mayor Santillan pulled Item #16 -RESCISSION OF CONTRACT AWARD TRAFFIC SIGNALS (LED) RETROFIT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.882 Mayor Santillan stated that she pulled this item because there was a speaker talking against the item during public oral communications. City Attorney Fred Galante stated that he came to an agreement with Christopher R. Morales, Inc.'s attorney so that both parties benefit from the rescission of the contract. Mayor Santillan made a motion to approve staffs recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Castro stated that she is opposed to rescission because though a new agreement would bring potential cost savings to the City, the cost of the new RFP would cancel out any savings incurred. Mayor Pro Tem Castro made a motion to reject staff recommendation and to provide Chris Morales Inc. two weeks to provide whatever they need to provide to comply with the contract. Council Member Rodriguez asked Director of Public Works Dan Ojeda to provide Council with more information. CIP Division Manager, Paul Win stated that after the contract was awarded to Metro Parking, the City Council rescinded the contract on May 19 and awarded it to Christopher Morales Inc. He stated that the problem is that Christopher Morales Inc. wants to substitute materials specified on the contract, yet they did not follow the proper procedure for substitution of materials required on the bid. Mayor Pro Tem Castro asked for an explanation from Christopher Morales, Inc. Raymond Morales stated that he agreed with the City Attorney and that it would be to the benefit to the City and to the Contractor. He stated that he is fine with the rescission as long as it is per the discussion of the City Attorney and his company's attorney. City Attorney Fred Galante stated that the understanding that was reached was for each party to waive all claims against each other, and he further stated that this would be advantageous to the City because they could then secure lower bids. Mayor Pro Tem Castro seconded Mayor Santillan's motion to move staff recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.169 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RESCINDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED) RETROFIT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 4011.67.882, AWARDED TO CHRISTOPHER R. MORALES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,371 AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THIS PROJECT AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #17. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS FROM THE ALAMEDA PROJECT AREA IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED PARK PLACE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2009.170 ENTITLED: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS FOR THE ALAMEDA PROJECT AREA FOR A PROJECT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE ALAMEDA PROJECT AREA NEW/OLD BUSINESS Item #18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 6-8 "FEE FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PENALTY PAYMENTS" TO RECOVER PARKING VIOLATION RELATED COLLECTION COSTS City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding the consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code to add a new Section 6- 8 "Fee for Collection of Delinquent Penalty Payments" to recover parking violation relation collection costs. Parking Manager, J.D. Whitaker, stated that the City currently has a $1.2 million backlog of unpaid citations. He introduced the City of Inglewood's Head of Citation Management Services who stated that they would take whatever means necessary to collect the debts for unpaid citations. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro to approve staff's recommendation. After further discussion by Council, Council Member Morton seconded Mayor Pro Tem Castro's motion to approve staffs recommendation. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 6-8 "FEE FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PENALTY PAYMENTS" TO RECOVER ITS PARKING VIOLATION RELATED COLLECTION COSTS AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #19. CONSIDERATION OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Director of Recreation and Community Services, Perry Brents, introduced the item regarding consideration of security guard services for the City's parks and public facilities. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro to approve staffs recommendation. Council Member Flores asked why staff chose an unarmed contract. Perry Brents stated, up until now the City has been very lucky but that the issue of liability is a great concern. Mayor Pro Tem Castro amended her motion to include the armed services. Council Member Flores seconded the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 2009.171 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND PROFESSIONAL SECURITY CONSULTANTS (PSC) TO PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ; CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #20. CONSIDERATION OF ADIAL-A-RIDE/DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE PROVIDER Director of Recreation and Community Services, Perry Brents, introduced the item regarding consideration of aDial-A-Ride/Demand Response service provider. Mayor Pro Tem Castro asked staff to look into providing a local shuttle for seniors and ~ disabled residents, using the City's Prop A funds. Mayor Santillan stated that Council does not want to cut services for seniors and that is why they are considering different options. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Member Flores to approve a two year contract with Administrative Services Cooperative, Incorporated (DBA) Fiesta Taxi. Council_Member Rodriguez made a subsequent motion to approve a two year contract with Futura Taxi. Mayor Santillan seconded Council Member Rodriguez's motion. Mayor Pro Tem Castro seconded Council Member Flores's motion. The vote on the subsequent motion was: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ AND SANTILLAN NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, CASTRO ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE The subsequent motion failed due to a lack of majority vote. After further discussion by Council, the original motion by Council Member Flores was clarified to include a contract with Fiesta Taxi for two years with a one year extension, flexible satellites and age limit of 62. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON AND CASTRO NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ AND SANTILLAN ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 2009.172 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH FIESTA TAXI COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATED RESOLUTION NO. 2009.173 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ADMINISTRATIVE INCORPORATED (DBA) FIESTA TAXI TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR ENDING NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1.2009 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CURRENT MONTH-TO-MONTH SERVICES COOPERATIVE, FOR THE PROVISION OF CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED Item #21. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: PINE AVENUE - STREET CLOSURE City Manager, Roger Haley, introduced the item regarding the request for a special permit for Pine Avenue Street closure. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Flores, to move staff recommendation with the fee waiver. After discussion by Council, Mayor Santillan made a subsequent motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, to move staffs recommendation with the fee waiver and request Mr. Brown to move the date away from the new park grand opening. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 2009.174 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR PINE STREET AND WAIVING THE PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $538 Item #22. OPENING OF YVONNE BURKE-JOHN D. HAM PARK Director of Recreation and Community Services, Perry Brents, introduced the item regarding the opening of the Yvonne-Burke-John D. Ham Park. Council directed staff to allow dogs on leashes at the park and to include signage with bags for residents to clean up after their dog's feces. Council Member Flores asked staff about designating a certain area of the park as a dog park. After discussion from Council, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro to approve staff's recommendation. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Flores thanked everyone for allowing Council to serve the community. He asked everyone to go home and talk to their friends and family about what they heard in the meeting. Lastly, he stated his decisions are based on the will of the people. Mayor Pro Tem Castro stated that sometimes it is difficult to do the will of the people. She stated that most of the people who came to the meeting to discuss Item #20 regarding the Dial-A-Ride contract, were concerned with the taxi service ending. She stated that she did not agree with the vague language of the RFP or the biased scoring system and that staff put Council in a difficult position. She stated that if she hears concerns from seniors, she will bring the item back. Council Member Morton stated that Council is there to serve the community and he appreciates everyone's attendance. He stated he likes to help local businesses yet at the same time, does not agree that they should change something that is not broken. He thanked everyone for providing Council with the privilege to serve. I Mayor Santillan stated that if she really-believes in what she is doing, then she does not change her~mind~later. r,'SheTStated-that seniors will continue to get taxi ride coupons and the only change to the service will be the change in age to 62 and the addition of more satellites. She asked staff to provide her information regarding what Lynwood uses their Prop-A funds on. Lastly, she encouraged everyone to go to the grand opening of the new park. CLOSED SESSION Lorraine Reed asked Council why they were evaluating City Manager Roger Haley if they just recently evaluated him. Mayor Santillan stated that Mr. Haley's last evaluation was late and that is why it seems like he is being evaluated frequently. She stated that this evaluation is for his second year in office. Percy Brown stated that if it isn't broken, then don't fix it. It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez and carried to recess to closed session at 7:13 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:12 p.m. City Attorney Fred Galante stated that the Council met in closed session and with respect to the following matters: Item #23. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager Council continued closed session discussion of the public employee performance evaluation and provided direction for consideration and approval of an amendment to the City Manager's contract at the next City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Morton, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 8:12 p.m. Cz ~~ ~~-~ Maria Santillan, Mayor i Maria Quinonez, City Clerk