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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2010-02-16 - CCLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 16, 2010 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting in Bateman Hall, Room 2, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, on the above date at 5:10 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 Captain James Hellmold asked the public to alert the Sheriff's Department if they see any suspicious activities going on. He stated that the Sheriff's department will also hold parents accountable if they are contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He stated that they would be starting another leadership class in March and any interested kids should contact the Sheriff's station. • City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3(D)) Mayor Pro Tem Castro reported on her attendance at the America I Am Exhibition. She stated, "This event, we started planning this event with the Senior Council, specifically Ms. Paulette Bradley, approximately in September, if I can recall properly,, unfortunately in . the past years we had not celebrated Black History Month like we have done in prior years because of financial and economic reasons. So I wanted to make sure that this year we would celebrate it even if it was in a very humble manner and what a better way to celebrate it than by learning and educating ourselves about it. I had the pleasure of being invited by Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas' Office to attend the actual opening of the exhibit and got the opportunity to tour the event by Tavis Smiley himself who is the producer of the Exhibition. In that opportunity they also asked me if I could take a group of students so that they could be a part of a press conference and I took, I believe it was six students from the Barack O'bama Charter School to accompany me .and they gave us a tour and they gave us the whole VIP treatment but from that is where the idea came about in working with Ms. Bradley. We said, okay, let's get creative, how are we gonna get the funds to do this? 1 know that we have Prop A funds for transportation but there are so many other events that seniors want to go to so I said let me see if I could find somebody to sponsor the transportation and Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas' Office generously provided the transportation free of charge. So therefore the only thing that the seniors ended up having to pay was eight dollars for their entry fee. The receipt of the entree fee can be obtained through a public information request for anybody who would like to see that it was paid and the tickets were purchased at the box office. And also the seniors were invited to a breakfast that was put together by your Parks and Recreation staff and Senior staff. I don't know exactly how Perry did it but Mr. Brents is the one who took care of it. The Exhibition was very emotional, very educational. For me, it was very impressive to see a little receipt of someone that had to pay money to vote. I didn't know that we had to pay to vote. So it was a learning experience for me and it's sad that now that it's free for us to vote, we really don't exercise our opportunity. So I wanted to share that information with you. I definitely hope that you guys take the opportunity to go and celebrate Black History Month by attending this, what I consider a beautiful exhibition of the America I Am. Thank you". Item #7. COUNCIL RECESS TO: LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 5:21 p.m. LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:22 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Iterns Only) Paulette Bradley commented on Item #26 - SENIOR CITIZEN CODE OF CONDUCT. She stated that she had a great time at the `America I Am' exhibit and the seniors were very pleased. She thanked Council for moving quickly on Item #26. She asked for more detail in the code. Harry Gibbens asked for clarification on the definition of "City of Lynwood residents". He stated that it seems as though the City is interested in buying homes, and he asked how it is possible that the City can afford to do so. He stated that residents need to know about proposed development in the City. Lorene Reed commented on Item #26 - SENIOR CITIZEN CODE OF CONDUCT. She stated that this code has come four years too late. She stated that she has been #ormented by seniors in the Senior Center, as well as throughout the City. She asked that the code be broadened to include every City building. She stated that she had a great time at the `America I Am' exhibit. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pearline Calderon thanked Mayor Pro Tem for the `America I Am' excursion. She stated, "For the record, I am greatly concerned about what happened to me at the Senior Center on Friday the twelfth, 2010. It is troublesome to hear a member of the Senior Advisory Council, Mrs. Reed, I'm calling the name gain, using profanity as she ordered me out of the senior center calling me a bitch, okay, out of my name. They were not up in my face when she was in my face saying that. I have no reason to lie, okay? None of them were there. Anyhow, her action is a violation of the City Code of Ethics. I apologize for being so blunt to the seniors. They are drawing the seniors into her mess as they were not involved. I call your attention as this is not the first time that she has verbally abused me. This bullying 'has been ongoing over the years and is getting progressively worse. I fear that she will escalate this to physical violence. Should this happen, everyone involved will be held responsible. Again I'm asking for your intervention. Thank you and I don't have any reason to lie about what happened. She has her little group that does all of this for her. Frank P. Calderon stated that anytime his wife or him have anything to say, they say it out in the open and they do not have anything to hide. Maria Landeros asked Council for their support in keeping Alma Latina at the Youth Center so that they could continue providing the service for Lynwood kids. Dalinda Guerrero stated that she is a mother of one of the students in the Youth Center and she is in support of Alma Latina holding dance classes at the Youth Center. Guadalupe Mercado stated that she is a mother of one of the students in the dance group and she is in support of Alma Latina holding dance classes at the Youth Center. Harry Gibbens suggested that the City build a bridge that connects over the avenue at Ham Park. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports. AYES: COUNCl1L MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #8. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Regular Meeting - December 15, 2009 Special Meeting - December 22, 2009 Item #9. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2010.0032 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVWG THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE Item #10. LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, FY 2010-2011 RESOLUTION NO. 2010.033 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT REGARDING THE LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AS REQUIRED BY THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (PART TWO OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HiGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 Item #11. LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, FY 2010-2011 RESOLUTION NO. 2010.034 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT REGARDING THE LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AS REQUIRED BY THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (PART TWO OF DIVISLON 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA), FOR FISCAL YEAR 20010 -2011 Item #12. City Manager Roger Haley Pulled Item #12 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJ'ECT, LONG BEACH BOULEVARD (PHASE I) PROJECT NO. 4011.67.993 City Manager Roger Haley asked to table this item by stating that there was a late protest letter from a contractor and he would like time to do some research and then bring the item back to the first meeting in March. Item #13. Mayor Pro Tem Castro Pulled Item #13 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STOCKWELL DRIVE, BENWELL DRIVE, CARSON DRIVE, LILITA STREET AND LE SAGE STREET, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.893 After discussion by Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to include the wording "not to exceed" in Items #13 and #15. RESOLUTION NO. 2010.036 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY AS THE APPARENT LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $434,100 FOR THE STOCKWELL DRIVE, BENWELL DRIVE, CARSON DRIVE, LILITA STREET AND LE SAGE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 4011.67.893, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~ Item #14. ADOPT AND ADVERTISE LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.8$7 RESOLUTION NO. 2010.037 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE PLANS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND WORKING DETAILS FOR THE LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.887 AND AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS Item #15. Mayor Pro Tem Castro Pulled Item #15 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FY 2009-2010 After discussion by Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Mayor Santillan, to include the wording "not to exceed" in Items #13 and #15. RESOLUTION NO. 2010.038 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DMC ENGINEERING INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,524.56 FOR THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT FY 2009-2010; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGRE'EMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN. NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #16. APPROVAL OF PROJECTS AND FUNDS APPROPRIATION FOR PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED WITH THE ADDITIONAL AMERiCAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA - 2) RESOLUTION NO. 2010.039 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE 'IMPLEMENTATION OF STREET PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED WITH THE ADDITIONAL AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS; DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO AWARD AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CONTRACT FOR RELATED PROJECTS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZI'NG THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FIJNDS APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER FOR THE DESIGN OF THESE PROJ ECTS Item #17. TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 2010.040 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Item #18. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY LUISA PRADO AND THE LAW OFFICES OF PATRICK C. OBIOHA Council approved for the City to pre-pay the claim of Luisa Prado against the City of Lynwood in the amoun# of $9,822.04 and to seek reimbursement from California Western Arborists (CWA), Inc. Item #19. City Attorney Fred Galante pulled Item #19 - SECONDING READING OF ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3-20 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING A MOTOR VEHICLE A NUISANCE SUBJECT TO SEIZURE AND IMPOU'NDM'ENT WH'EN THE VEHICLE IS 1NVOLVED IN THE COMMISSION OF ON'E OR MORE CRIMES RELATED TO ILLEGAL DUMPING City Attorney Fred Galante stated that during the first reading of this ordinance, Council asked the City Attorney's Office to propose changes to the ordinance that would make it more stringent. The City Attorney proposed having the person seeking the release of the vehicle to sign an affidavit confirming that they will not release the vehicle to the perpetrator of the crime any time during the impoundment period. If they do release the vehicle they would be fined $500. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded' by Council Member Rodriguez, to move approve staff recommendation with the City Attorney's changes. ORDINANCE N0.1626 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3-20 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING A MOTOR VEHICLE A NUISANCE SUBJECT TO SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE COMMISSION OF ONE OR MORE CRIMES RELATED TO ILLEGAL DUMPING AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ~ ABSENT: NONE ~ Item #20. City Attorney Fred Galante pulled Item #20 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3-30 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING A MOTOR VEHICLE A NUISANCE SUBJECT TO SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE COMMISSION OF ONE OR MORE CRIMES RELATED TO PROSTITUTION City Attorney Fred Galante stated that during the first reading of this ordinance, Council asked the'City Attorney's Office to propose changes to the ordinance that would make it more stringent. The City Attorney proposed having the person seeking the release of the vehicle to sign an affidavit confirming that they will not release the vehicle to the perpetrator of the crime any time during the impoundment period. If they do release the vehicle they would be fined $500. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Member Morton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to move approve staff recommendation with the City Attorney's changes. ° ORDINANCE N0.1627 EN~ITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3-30 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING A MOTOR VEHICLE A NUISANCE SUBJECT TO SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT WHEN THE VEHfCLE IS INVOLVED IN THE COMMISSION OF ONE OR MORE CRIMES RELATED TO PROSTITUTION AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES~ NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT~ NONE Item #21. REPORT - INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION SEMINAR Receive and file. NEW/OLD BUSINESS item #22. ANNEX AND CIVIC CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Assistant City Manager Robert Torrez introduced the item regarding Annex and Civic Center Capital Improvements. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Mayor Santillan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to approve staff recommendation and for the City to seek to maximize local hiring. RESOLUTION NO. 2010.041 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ANNEX, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PARKING AND RELATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FROM REGIONAL CALIFORNIA BDND UNDERWRITING FIRMS AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #23. FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Mid- Year Budget Review. Assistant City Manager Robert Torrez gave a presentation about the Fiscal Year 2009- 10 Mid-Year Budget Review. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Council Member Fiores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, to receive and file the FY 2009-10 (FY 10) Mid-Year Budget Review. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANI"ILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #24. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES OF 2010 City Manager Roger Haley introduced the item regarding Legislative Priorities of 2010. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to approve staff recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2010.042 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES OF 2010 AYES: COUNCI'L MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAfN: NONE - ABSENT: NONE Item #25. YOUTH CENTER - CONSIDERATION OF FACILITY USE REQUESTS Director of Recreation and' Community Services Perry Brent introduced the item regarding the Youth Center - Consideration of Facility Use Requests. It was moved by Mayor Santillan to give Alma Latina continued use of the facility on Monday from 5:30-8:30pm, Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm, Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm, and allow Mia productions to use it Friday afternoon and to cut the use fee to $10 an hour. Mayor Pro Tem Castro made a subsequent motion, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to give Alma Latina continued use of the facility Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30' pm, Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm, and Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm with a fee cut of $10 an hour, to allow Mia Production to use the facility on Friday afternoons with no fee, and to allow Antonio De Carlo to apply for use of the facility at the regular rate of $25 an hour. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS~ MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES ABSENT: NONE Item #26. SENIOR CITIZEN CODE OF CONDUCT Director of Recreation and Community Services Perry Brent introduced the item regarding the Senior Citizen Code of Conduct. Council provided the City Attorney and the Director of Recreation and Community Services with input and directed staff to come back with a proposed Code of Conduct for approval in March 2010. This action was approved by general consent. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Council Member Flores thanked everyone for attending the meeting and wished everyone a safe drive home. Mayor Pro Tem Castro stated that though a lot of complaining isn't positive, if someone has a complaint, they should address it. She stated that she would like the City to hire the services of the ASPCA instead of Animal Control because Animat Control is not doing what they are supposed to do and the ASPCA might bring the City savings in the long run. She asked staff to look into finding a local auto repair shop to exclusively do business with. Lastly, she asked the City Manager to look in#o the possibility of Google coming to Lynwood with the fiber optic technology. Council Member Morton thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He stated that instead of fighting, residents should be making life better for fihemselves and for others. He stated that Council is there to serve the people and if anyone needs help, they are available to meet by appointment. ' Council Member Rodriguez asked Deborah Jackson to look into the Graffiti on Atlanfiic Avenue. He asked if there was a curfew on ice cream trucks and asked staff to look into sending ice cream trucks a letter reminding them of the curfew. He thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Mayor Santillan asked staff about the possibility of sending out code enforcement officers to monitor the ice cream trucks, and then revoke licenses of those trucks that are not abid'ing by the laws. She warned residents about the fraud alert regarding irnposters posing as code enforcement officers. She warned residents to never let anyone in their home unless they have received a letter or have spoken with the City before hand. She thanked the finro deputies for doing a great job, especially with the sweeps of prostitutes. She thanked everyone for attending the meeting, and apologized for getting loud, ~but explained that she believes staff, commissioners and volunteecs are doing a great job, yet there is more important work that staff could be attending to. Lastly, she asked for a minute of silence for the City Treasurer's recently deceased mother, Domitilla Aguilar. CLOSED SESSION IVONE ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Santillan, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 7:39 p.m. in memory of Domitilla Aguilar. ~-~~ ~ Maria Santillan, Mayor ._...- ~ Maria Quinonez, City Clerk