HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2010-02-23 - CC_spLYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
February 23, 2010
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a special meeting in Bateman Hall,
Room 2, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, on the above date at 5:14 p.m.
Mayor Santillan presiding.
Council Members Morton, Rodriguez, Castro and Santillan were present.
Council Member Flores was absent.
Also present were City Manager Haley, City Clerk Quinonez and City Treasurer
Alatorre.
City Attorney Galante was absent.
City Clerk Quinonez announced that the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance
with the Brown Act.
Item #6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
JAMZ Cheer & Dance National Championship Winners
The Lynwood Athletics Community Services Cheer Squad
competed at JAMZ Cheer and Dance National Championship
event in Las Vegas, Nevada and won third place. Mayor Pro
Tem Castro asked for a moment of silence for one of the
members of the dance team who was recently in a car accident.
Ms. Claire Clark stated that this was the first competition for the
girls and everyone is very proud of them for trying to represent
the City in a positive way. She thanked the parents, City
Council, and City Officials. The president of the Lynwood
Athletics Community Services stated that everyone is proud of
the girls for what they have accomplished. He stated that after
ten years of dancing, this was the first time the team travelled to
a competition. He stated that the goal is to turn the boys and
girls of the community into upstanding residents. He thanked the
parents, the City Council and the City Officials. The girls then
performed a cheer for the audience.
Student Ervin Duque, Jr., Certificate of Recognition
Student Ervin Duque, Jr. was given a Certificate of Recognition
and a gift basket for his letter to Council Member Flores
regarding why people do not stop at the intersection of
Josephine St. and School St., and what the possible solutions
may be. Ervin presented his findings to the City Council and
audience. His mother thanked God and Ervin's teacher and
asked for Council's support in fixing the problem.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov.
Code Section 53232.3(D))
Mayor Pro Tem Castro stated that she attended the National
Association for Latino Elected Officials Health Leadership
Program Training. She stated that she brought back a lot of
recommendations to the City Manager and should have more
details soon. She further stated that the NALEO Education Fund
paid for her registration to attend.
• New City Website
Jamel Goodloe presented the new City website and announced
that it would launch by the end of the month.
PUBLIC ORALCOMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Harold Essex congratulated Council on a great job. He stated that the residents of
Cedar Ave. take a lot of pride in their street. He asked for Council's support in stopping
the loud, late night parties on that street because the residents are really scared.
Arlizelle Guess-Laster asked Council for their support in controlling the speeding
problem on Cedar Ave., implementing a one side parking policy on Cedar Ave., and for
help in stopping people from parking and blocking other people's driveways.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Castro, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez, to
approve the consent calendar and receive and file staff reports.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND
SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES
Item #7. SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST - CIRCUS
Director of Development Services Jonathan Colin, announced a change to the special
permit application. He state that the applicant asked to move the date from 3/55-3/15 to
2/26-3/8.
It was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Morton, to
approve the application, with the stated date change.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO AND
SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Morton stated that Paramount has narrow streets like Lynwood's and
he suggested that staff look into ParamounYs solutions. He stated that he attended a
meeting with Alan Lowenthal and other council members. He stated that they
discussed SB 6X8, regarding the revocation of city gas tax money by the state. He also
announced that he attended a workshop at Lynda Sanchez's Office for people who are
searching for jobs. He thanked everyone for attending the special meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Castro announced that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new
business in Lynwood, Patron's Lounge, was successful and she was proud to support
local business. She thanked everyone for attending the special meeting.
Mayor Santillan reminded everyone about the Habitat for Humanity event on Saturday.
She thanked the residents for making Council aware of the party problem on Cedar
Ave. She stated that the Code Enforcement division sends out letters to residences
who have continuous disruptive parties and that should solve the problem, but in case it
does not, then the City will talk to the Sheriff's Department.
Council Member Morton added that the Senior citizens honored Black History Month on
Sunday and the event was a good event.
Mayor Santillan thanked the seniors who helped in planning that successful event.
CLOSED SESSION
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Castro, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council
meeting at 5:53 p.m.
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Maria Santillan, Mayor
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Maria Quinonez, i Clerk