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LYNWOOD CITY COLTNCIL. FEBRUARY 16.1999
The CiTy Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regulaz Session in the Ciry Hall,
11330 Bu11is Road, on the above date at 6:15 p.m.
• Mayor Sanchez presiding.
Councilman Byrd, Rea, Reyes, Richazds and Sanchez answered the roll call.
Also present were Interim City Manager Davis, City Attorney Thever, City Clerk Hooper
� and Department Heads.
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I City C1erk Hooper announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with The
1 Brown Act. .
- Presentations and Proclamations were awazded to Former Commissioner and Long time .
, Lynwood Resident William Cunningham, Lincoln, Elementary School Principal 011ie
King, Black History Month, Thomas Albert Campbeli, and Captain Arthw Herrera
OuYgoing Captain of the Century Sheriff Station.
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PUBLIC ORALS
.. - Mayor Sanchez then reordered the Agenda in order to open public orals. Sanchez
public orals
Jack Keane stated Truevine needs Council's support through CDBG funding. Keane
' ' CDBC funding
Chris Bailey of the Women's Commission Against Alcohol and Drug Dependenc Ba i � ey
requested Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting outdoor billboazd advertising of alcoho�omen s comm=
andtobacco.
Christina Placentia, CWCADD requesYed Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting outdoor P1 acenti a
billboard advertising of alcohol, and tobacco. CwCADDD
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I i Johanna Frank, Project Impact supported the removal of billboazds advertising the sale of
.�;_,� alcohol and tobacco, . Bilfl�a��ds oi
tabbacco &
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Zenayda Duran stated afrer comments that she made at the February 2 meeting, she has �• Duran
received threatening phone calls, is being foliowed, has a Sheriff car parked outside o �hre�t}ining �
her home, and this evening received a note telling her not to attend this evenings Council cidents
Meeting. Stated she wants to inform the individuals that aze doing this that she is not . �
intimid�ted, she is angry.
Gonzalc� Duran stated CounciI is a group that should be united and working as one, an� G_ Duran
ity Council
,. that when the are not united, they aze dividing the community.
Mayor Sanchez directed the CiTy Manager and City Attomey to investigate the Sanchez
, allegations made by Ms. Duran. invistegate
allegations
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Patricia Maztinez, representative for Gloria Santos requested Council conduct a ful�ull investic
, investigation on the shooting death of Julio Castillo. � -tion on the
death of Ju].S
Lilliana Martinez. representative of the Julio Castillo Committee, requested Counc��
conduct an investigation the Sheriffs Department. '. Julio Castil]
�I Committee
� Araceli stated she was with Julio Castillo on the night he was shot, and at no time was he Aracel i
� � endangering her. Julio Castil]
Murder
" Bill Neal, Teacher from Wilson Elemen discussed the standoffbetween Julio Castill Neal
�TY �uestioned
and the Sheriff's Department, discussed other incidents involving Lynwood Sheriffs an�hooting and
_ questionable shootings. Stated'this entire incident requires an investigation. action taken
Steve Zavala denounced police genocide of Hispanic Youth. Spoke in opposition t aemands �inve�
assassination of Lynwood Youth and demands that Council investigate the matter. Alsoion
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stated he holds the Ciry Council responsible since they aze the ones that enter into the
contract with the Sheriffs Departrnent.
11 aTorre SalAla Torre 3185 Oakwood Avenue, welcomed Councilman Rea'back to Lynivood, and
uncil men Rea requested Council call for a review committee. Stated Councilman Reyes needs to stop
waiving fees at Bateman Hall, and he was informed of another event this past Sunday
which was supported b�y;the "King of Waivers". �
4arquez Lawrence Mazquez 11'148 Harris stated it is hard to tell who the bad guys aze anymore,
bbacco issue and with regard to the tobacco issue, is not in favor of individuals that legislate on their �-
own behalf without thinking of who they're hurting. Stated tobacco is a legal substance. � i
Also discussed the long list of needed repairs, and hopes that Council can make
something materialize witkiout affecting the taxpayer.
iawkins Loma Hawkins 3580 I;ouise Street discussed a news a er article the revious week
w Enforcement P P P
ant Money which addressed Law Enforcement Grant Money, and stated she demands reimbursement
of her grant moneys. Stated had it not been for the assistance she has received from the
School Boaid, she would be in an even worse situation, Requested Council consider
reimbursement and inter`est for Drive-By-Agony.
a.: Sanchez . Gloria Santos, mother,.of Julio Castillo, wants to see.ifthere is a way to work with our
lio Castillo's children and find ways to take the weapons away, before our kids get hurt. There are
ther ways to discipline our•children through jails, and not through man's justice. .
iooper City Clerk Hooper read aloud the following letter:
, To Whorte It May �Concem: My name is Juan Figueroa. I have heard many allegations
and accusations about the recall of our Mayor Ricazdo Sanchez. But I have not heard
about the secret meetings that Mr. Sanchez was invited to attend in which they tried to
bribe him. Persons §uch as Mr. Francisco Leal, Arturo Reyes, Armando Rea; Senator
Richard Polanco, Mark Kuddler and others whom at tliis time I can not recall their
names. For your infortnation one time that I was riding along with Mr. Sanchez in his '"�
car. He recsived a call to his pages which he answered from his car phone. I was very i �
surp�ised to hear that the person on the other line was Mr. Mark Kuddler. He saidYhat �
his father had invested his entire life savings into the REA REYES SANCHEZ JONES
campaign. Mr. Sanchez told him that he knew nothing about that because, because he
, had never received any money. He then asked Mr. Kuddler if atany time he had'handed
� him.any money or, given him a check? Mark then told Mr. Sanchez "You -------- me "'
Sanchez., if you'want war, I'll give you,war!" I have been close to Mr. Sanchez and I
have seen and heard.many other conversation such as this one. Another occasion was
when Francisco L"ean invited Mayor Sanchez to the B Bicycle Club. .There he stated that
he personally wrote and submitted the recall petition. He wanted to apologize for that
now because the recall was not intended for him, but for Paul Richards. He also wanted
to apologize for auttiorizing the sign outside city hall when Mayot Sanchez went fo
Puerto Rico. He went on to say that Armando Rea had asked him for the disk where the
recall was written,so that he may change the format and use it against him. While ] was
. having a drink which Mr. Leal had,treated me to, I continued to listen to the propositions
that Mc Leal made to Mr. Sanchez. Mr. Leal then offered to buy my dinner, I believe it
` was so that I would have something else to do besides listen in on their conversation.
One of the statements�that I remember clearly of that night, is when`he told Mr. Sanchez
that he would be once again ciry attorney of Lynwood in approximately 9 months. 1 also
remember that Mr. Sanchez once went with Mr. Leal to another me.;ting where the
removal of Mr. Faustin Gonzales and Mr. Francisco Leal was discussed. 7 forgot to
mention that in the comersations at the Bicycle Club, Mr. Leal would ask Mr. Sanchez { �
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. to give him his job back. Also at the end of the meeting, he warned MR. Sancfiez to take � j
care of himself 6ecause they were very strong and powerful people. I also recall �' .
attending a meeting that Mr. Leal conducted along with senator Richard Polanco in
which Mayor Armando Rea and Mayor Pro-Tem Ariuro Reyes were present. At this
meeting they bribed�Mc Sanchez by telling him that if he did not give back Mr. LeaPs
job and Faustin,Gonzalez' job he was going to havea lot of problems. These
conversations went on for hours because Mr. Sanchez would not be bought by these
. persons. I would like to mention that these conversations were in spanish. I have heard
on several occasion the violations of the Brown Act. How is that Armando Rea and
Senator Richard Polanco being involved in the political arena for so many years did not
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' know that they were violating the law? And what about Mr. Francisco Leal who has to Hooper
- advise about these laws? Does he also ignore the Brown Act? 1 demand that each of the
' signatures of the recall be investigated, because of the tactics used and also because of
. the people who are imolved physically, mentally and monetarily in this recall effort
against Mayor Ricardo Sanchez. I also demand that a thorough investigation of what are
the interest of some organization and politicians such as Carl Washington, Margaret
,` Araujjo, Rachel Chavez, Arturo Reyes, Armando Rea, and our famous Senator Richard
Polanco. NOTE: the meeting that senator Polanco attended with the other officials has
been recorded on videotape and I have those tapes in my possession. If anything were to
happen to my family or any of my property, the before mentioned people, I hold
�-"� responsible to the highest degiee possible. Sincerely, Juan Figueroa - 3130 Norton Ave.,
; � Lynwood CA
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION � .
, It was moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Reyes and cazried to
approve the following minutesi
a) Regular Meeting, February 2, 1999
PUBLIC HEARINGS '
, Mayor Sanchez introduced the first item Proposed Vacation of a Portion of the Northerly Sanchez
End of Grant Street. "
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It was moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried to
open the public hearing. . �
Hearing no discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman
. Richazds and carried t� close the public hearing. `
It was then moved by �ouncilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Reyes to adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 99.17 ENTITLED: °°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Reso. 99.1
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LI'NWOOD ORDERING THE VACATION AND Ordering t
ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, A PORTION OF THE Vacation o
i I NORTHERLY END OF GRANT STREET AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 921, IN Abandonmen
�� THE CITY OF LI'NWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF For Public
Purposes
CALIFORNIA, MAP BO(JK 18, PAGES 106-107, RESPECTIVELY, OF MAPS IN
THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER".
•, � ROLL CALL: �
AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ
NOES: NONE
• ABSENT: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
All- matter listed under the Consent Calendaz will be acted upon by one Motion affirming
the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no sepazate discussion on these
items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be
removed from the Consent Calendaz for separate action.,
. Councilrnan Reyes requested item #11, Design Consultant Selection for Ham Pazk Teen
Center Rehab Project Contract Awazd', item #12, Design Consultant Selection for City
_� Hall Annex Rehab Project Contract, item #13, Contract with Los Angeles County
� i Sheriffls Department Citywide House Number Painting Project, item #14, City Wide
4 Tree Clearance Trimming, item #15, Comprehensive Public Outreach Program, and item
� "� , #21, Lynwood Shines.
, Councilman Richazds requested item #16, Proposed Use of the FY 1998 Local LawF�� 998 r Loc,
Enforcement Block Grants, and item #17, App;opriation of Supplemental Law� g�force'
Enforcement Services Funds Allocated by AB 3229 (BRULTE) ,for Front Line Lawment Block '
Enforcement Services. Grants
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Councilman Rea requested item #13, Contract with Los Angeles County, Sheriff's
A e�ounty Sherr��partment Citywide'House Number Painting Project, item #16, Proposed Use of the FY
`pt• 1998 Local lawEnforcement Block Grazits; and item #17, Appropriation of Supplemental
Law Enforcement Sen�ices Funds Aliocated by AB 3229 (BRULTE) for Front Line. Law
Enforcement Services:
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Reso. #99.18 It was then moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt:
Approving �SOLUTION NOI; �99.18 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Submittal of COiJNCIL OF THE'�CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE'SUBMITTAL OF
C}aims for CLAIMS FOR THE„ CITY'S FY 1998-99 ALLOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN
Allocation of FUNDS (SB-821) FOR THE SIDEWALK RECQNSTRUCTION PROJECT I� il
Fu�ndstrian CITI'WIDE". � � � ,
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Reso. #99.19 RESOLUTION NO.� �99.19 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF TAE CITY
Approving a COLTNCIL OF THEfCITY OF LI'NWOOD APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL
Substantial CHANGE TO THE� �CITY'S STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR
Change to the FISCAL YEAR 1997=98"
Gity Street
Reconstruction Project � '
RESOLUTION NO: ,�99.20 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE * CITY
Reso. #99.20 COiJNCIL OF THEiCITY OF LI'NWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
Approving the THE PITNEY BOWES MAILING CENTER 2000 THROUGH A 5 PAYMENT
Purchase of pURCHASE PLAN"; i
Pitnes Bowes
Mailing Center 'r�
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RESOLUTION NO. 99.21 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
Reso. #99.21 LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF EIGHT THOUSAND
Appropriating DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO
$8,000 from ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL Fi1NDS FOR THE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH .
Gen. Fund to ,
Contract w/ TELECOMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION".
Telecommunication Mgmt Co. ,� ' � -
Resa. # 99.22 �SOLUTION NO,{':99.22 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION "OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE"CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE i� i.
Warrant Run , , I
DEMANDS AND WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE", i
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ROLL CALL: � ' �
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AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ
NOES: NONE' � ' '
ABSENT: NONE ! . ;
Item #11. Desien Corisultant Selection for Ham Park Teen Cenfer Rehab Project
Contract Award. ' � " �
Counciiman Reyes questioned staff as to where the rest of the proposals aze, and because
�e�st�i�s�ed staff there is only one attackied�does not feel this is a complete report. Moved to continue this
item to the next meeting pending more information.
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� Councilman Rea questioned where aze the Request forProposals. �
�qu��t for Prposal ,; ,; } .
r�$��,r Director of Public Works Wang discussed the procedure to select consultants. Stated
Public originally staff received `seven proposals and after serious review, scheduled meetings
�rks with four oF the appli'cants and the Interview Board, which consisted' of representatives
from Public Works, Community Development and Recreation. Detailed presentations �
and negotiations were{ held with regazd to the scope of service, °and based on the end
result, the firm selected is the one listed on the agenda: ' �
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Councilman Reyes stated he would like to be allowed to see the other proposals, and
Reyes would like to be given the'opportunity to select from at least twa
' >uld like to see ' ; i
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,� posaols Councilman Byrd recommended Councilman Reyes could sit in on further interviews,
�co�nended howevei he should have more faith in staff.
�uncilman Reyes .
Sanchez Mayor Sanchez questioned how soon before we see the concept design.
iestioned how soon �
�fore concept
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It was then moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Rea to adopt: ,
RESOLUTION NO. 99.23 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYReso. #99.2.
` COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TOAwarding
_ PICKARD ARCHITECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,SOO.00 FOR THE DESIGNContract to
OF HAM PARK TEEN CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT, PROJECTP�ckard Arc
NUMBER 5-5205, FISCAL YEAR 1998-99, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYORFor Ham Par
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT". Teen Center
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AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ
E NOES: NONE •
ABSENT: NONE .
• Item #12. DesiQn Consultant Selectionfor Citv Hall Annex Rehdb Proiect -
__ Councilman Reyes discussed°the necessary repairs to the Annex Building, however; has Reyes
staff taken into account City Hall North. And discussed previous plans to move, the
administrative offices to City Hall North, and questioned had these plans been dismissed.
Director of Public Works Wang stated different options had been considered which never .Wang-
happened, and at this time staff is seeking to move forwazd, and what we need to put in
place is a master plan.
Councilman Reyes questioned the single consultant and proposal. Would like'to see the Reyes
other proposals as weiL
Reso. #99.2�
It was then moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Counciiman Byrd to adopt: Awardi ng a
RESOLUTION NO. 99.24 ENTITLED: °'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYContract to
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TOClerkin &
CLERKING & CLERKIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,300.00 FOR THE DESIGNCIerkin for
OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX REHABILITATION PROJECT, PROJECTAnnex Rehab
�I NUIYIBER 5-5189, FISCAL YEAR 1998-99, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT".
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMA.N BYRD, REA, REYES, RICAARDS, SANCHEZ
NOES: NONE
' ABSENT: NONE '
Item #13. Contract with Los AnQeles Countv Sheri(('s Denartment Citywide House
Number PaintinQ Proiect
Councilman Reyes questioned whether or .not the city has considered involving the Reyes
community and the Blockwatch Clubs to participate in this type of activity. •
Interim.City Manager Davis discussed the small fee that the Sheriffs Explorers would be Davi s
chazging the city, and how this service will help the city's explorer program to raise funds �
for uniforms and necessary equipment. , •
• It wasthen moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Richazds to adopt: Reso. 99.25
RESOLUTION ' NO. 99.25 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYAPProving a
j� COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LI'NWOOD APPROVING THE CITI'WIDECitb House
Num er.Pain'
r � j AOUSE NUMBER PAINTING PROJECT IMPLEMENTED UNDER THEing Project
SHERIFF'S EXPLORERS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
, MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS
APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER". .
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICAARDS, SANCHEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN REA
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Item #14. Citv Wide Tree Clearance Trrmming
Re es Councilman Reyes discussed current litigation with this company. Questioned whether
iscu�ssed litigat�.Ch9�t is'wise to negotiate with them at this time. '
The er ` City Attomey Thever stated the impending litigation involves an incident of a different
:atec� unpendingnature. There is nothing�improper.
itigation . ,
aest�%ned cost Councilman Reyes furth questioned the cost, and the time frame 6eing proposed, and .
whether or not this is possible. Stated he does not feel this company will be able to fulfill -
the agreement, and would like a legal opinion from the litigation attomeys. I �'
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Rea Councilman Rea questioned how the Public Works Director substantiates tkie different
aestioned Publimeeds for tree trimming. '
�rks Director '
Re es Councilman Reyes questioned how many. contractors were interviewed, .how, many
aestioned how Proposals are being suBmitted, and whether or.not the city is bidding against itself.
�ny contractors , .
=_�@ainterviewedCouncilman Rea questioned whether or not this proposal is fair and reasonable.
iestioned proposal
Wang Director of Public Vl�crks Wang infortned the Council,that the purpose of placing this
irector of Pub13�m on the Agenda is 6ecause there is no money in the budget for this item. �
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Richards Councilman Richazds qnestioned whether or not the Council had authorized the Public
iestioned ` �Vorks Director and the' City Manager to take whatever steps azenecessary for emergency
�ther council' tree service
�d authorized
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i�pt�gr and,C.MInterim City ManagertDavis stated the contractor will also be removing a number of
slked about unstable trees and working towazds improving the overall environment:
�ntractors ,�
Reyes ' Councilman Reyes questioned when the CiTy Manager will receive the report from �{
zestioned city Special Counsel on existing litigation. . i l
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Reso. #99.26 It was then moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt:
Awarding the �SOLUTION NO.� 99.26 ENTITLED: °�A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Citywide Tree COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING THE CITYWIDE TREE
Trimming
Contract CLEARANCE TRIMMING CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA WESTERN
ARBORISTS, INC.,, �AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHOffiZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FUNDS APPROPRIATION AND
TRANSFER". ' `
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with an amendmenY 'to inwrporate by reference, the language submitted in
November, for previou's services, and separating them from any other contracts held
be t6e contractor. i � - -
Reyes " � Councilman Reyes stated he agrees that the city does need trimming, however,-does not
,ated he agrees agree with the process�jand cannot agree with this item until he receives a proper answer
iat the city do� legal counsel.
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ROLL CALL: ' �
AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ ��
NOES: COUNCILMAN REYES �
ABSENT: NONE,� i ; ,
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN REA
Item #1 S ComDrehensive Public Outreach Pro�ram
Reyes Councilman Reyes stated he has questions regazding the Ambassadors Program. Stated
ibassadors Progr��r cities have programs funded by the business communities which aze set up to help
themselves. Recommended the Chamber may be able to fund a program similaz to this.
Also stated the city implemented a simitar program in 1997, and he never saw any results
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from +:nis program. Stated the city should be able.to utilize Blockwatch programs and
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oth��r city services and if not, needs to see completed packages that will be circulated.
, Ic �i✓as then moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Byrd to approve:
7'�IE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT LYNWOOD „AMBASSADORS
PROGRAM. �'
ROLL CALL: : •
. AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ
� Nt7ES: COUNCILMAN REYES
� �: ABSENT: NONE �
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN REA .
, Ite_m_ #16 Proposed Use of the FY 1998 Local Law Enforc,ement BlockGrants. •
Mayor Sanchez stated any further discussion on this item will be continued pending thedicuss:hon
presence of all five Members of the Councii: continue
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Item #21. Lvnwood Shines. on presenc
Interim City Manager Davis stated this item is a complete and comprehensive clean-upof �r�cil
_ program for the City and every Thursday will be "Lynwood Shines" day in the ciTy. lynwood sh
Director of Public Works Wang offered a description of the intent of this program, which Wang
' will include street sweeping, pole signs, curb numbers, graffiti, tree trimming, potholes,Director c
broken curbs and sidewalks. public wor
Ic was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd to:
RECEIVE AND FILE THIS REPORT.
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Councilman Reyes questioned whether or not Redevelopment Agency moneys could be Reyes
!""' Redevelopn
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AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCAEZ
' NOES: NONE
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I,�m #16. ProDOSed use ofFY 1998 Local Law Enforcement Block-Grants
,lr�m #17. Appronriation ofSupplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds Allocated bv�
. A&+ 3229 (BRULTE) for Front Line Law Enforcement Services -
Councilman Rea excused himself from these two items pending an Attomey Generalsex cused hi
R�sling. � from 1 ST t
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It was then moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded by Councilman Reyes and carried
' to continue the two items. �
Councilman Rea left at 9:45 p.m. �
DISCUSSION ITEMS �
� City Clerk Hooper announced that the next item, Commissions, is missing attendance�� �
�- I I reports, and recommended continuing this item. � i �
-" � Ma or Sanchez stated these items could ossibl be continued at a s ecial meetin for the
Y P Y P g Sanchez
, following week, along with other -issues. Directed staff to bring this item back at a�� 1 �
Special Meeting, itsn=_oaald �
stat�l at a
Councilman Richards stated the creation of the Public Safety Commission is the subject��h�
of a recent report and may need to be voided, and possibly replaced with the�� ��t
reinstatement of the Law Enforcement Review Boazd. ��'-O �
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Mayor Sanchez stated he would like this information brought back along a�ith any
additional information, reseazch and records for one yeaz.
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Councilman Reyes left at 1035 p.m.
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COUNCIL ORALS , ' �
���� Councilman Byrd stated Council should be more concerned about the entiie city.
';��,� �� need to report,dumping and graffiti, and everyone needs to �eat people the way
��, you want them to treat you. Discussed ttie conferences with Jesse Jackson held today at '�.
Roosevelt Elementary;and Lynwood High School. Stated residents need to be concerned !�
about each other, be the best that they can be, and reminded everyone that February is �
Black History Month. '--�
����ts Councilman Richazds discussed comments from the community on the recent death of a
an the amnmity young man in Lynwood: Discussed the difference between a murder and a killing, and
the need for the healing�in the community, and the need to teach our c3.ildren about the
risks and dangers of guns. Also discussed the rights of individuals, however, our kids aze
no match for billboard �and advertising, and he has sentiments on both sides. Introduced
Compton College BoazdRepresentative Kent Swift. . �.
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Mayor Sanchez stated Lynwood is finally on the move after being stuck for about.a year,
��� � and is happy to see projects moving forward. Residents need to startbeing more posir(ve
and less negative. . Discussed the Presentations that were shown to Councii today on
projects that Council and staff are trying to bring to Lynwood and individuals that are
"' posing questions which are holding back projects and/or stalling them: We need to i:�iake
our City Shine. Discussed the importance of alley clean�up, and we must all work -
together and report dumpirig and graffiti. Also discussed a resident that is being haxassed
by a Commissioner and tiis admiration of this person for coming forward and saying
"enough is enough". Al'so discussed a Council ers
on that s ent
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P p $3 on one .weekend
for two famil�es feelslthi
, s was a give-a-way. Stated Lynwood is moving in thr right �
direction. ' I;
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Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by
Councilman Richazds and carried to adjoum at 11:00
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