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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2002-03-05 - CC . . . � . . . . ' � � , � ��f . LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL � 'REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 2002 . The City Council.of the City of Lynwood' met in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamliers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:10 p.m. Mayor Reyes presiding. � CouncilmanByrd, Pedroza; Richards, Rodriguez, and Reyes answered the joint roll call ' ~ � for all agencies. � , � � Also present were City Manager Gonzales, Interim City Attomey Montgomery, City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt. ' City Clerk Andrea Hooper announced that the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item #6: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: � A) A Proclamation was presented for Women's History Month B) World Literacy Crusade presented a plaque to the Councilmembers PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Jose Escobar, Owner of La Rumba Restaurant #17 — Stated that the purpose of the ' restaurant would create more jobs for Lynwood residents and is asking that Council members grant him permission to hosC live entertainment at his restaurant. Stated that the ' _ City has accused him of violating some of the City's rules and regulations, which he has -� ~ ; tried to abide by them. Also explained to the Council that he has not violated any rules or I regulations and has all his licenses up-to-date. � , PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sylvia Henon, 3597 Beechwood ' , Stated that Secretary of State Bill Jones held a Press Conference on February 2g` regarding South Gate City Clerk being stripped from her election duties. California Election Law is crystal cleared and states, "the City Clerk may not function as an Election Official only at her own Recall, but may function iri all aspecYs as the proper , Election Official. Also stated' that Council made a mistake By taking "the Elections duties • from City Clerk Andrea Hooper and would like Council to reconsider this. Item #9: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: ` It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pto Tem Pedroza to � approve the following minutes. • Special Meeting, December 13, 2001 ' • Regular Meeting; December 18 2001 • ' Special meeting, January24, 2002 � , 'f�`' • Specia] Meeting, January 31, 2002 � ' � . • Regular Meeting, February 5, 2002 ' • Regular Meeting, February 19, 2002 • Special Meeting February 21, 2002 � ,� � ROLL CALL: � '` AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA, REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN RICHARDS • ABSENT: NONE 5�1 PUBLIC HEARING Item #10: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-01 A request to amend the Lynwood Municipal Code to permit clubs, dance halls, nightclubs, rental halls and other places of public assembly within the CB (Controlled Business) zone. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to open Public Hearing. Heazing no further discussion it was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor , I ; Pro Tem Pedroza and carried to close Public Hearing. `–' It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez to waive reading and introduce the Ordinance for first reading. ORDINANCE FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICTP-AL CODE, BY PERMITTING CLUBS, DANCE HALLS, NIGHTCLUBS, RENTAL HALLS, AND OTHER PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY WITHIN THE CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) , ZONE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. ROLL CALL: • AYES: COUNCILMEN RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA, REYES NOES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, RICHARDS ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR � All matters listed under the Consent Calendaz will be acted upon by one motion affirming !? the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar far sepazate action. Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza pulled Item #13 for further discussion. Mayor Reyes continued Item #16 for the next Regular Council Meefing. . It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez to adopt Resolution's and receive and file the following: Item #11: AMENDMENT TO �CONTRACTUAL� SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAPPER, ROSENBLIT AND LITVAK, LLP RESOLUTION NO. 2002.026 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION pF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH.DAPEER, ROSENBLIT, AND LITVAK, LLP FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. "°, Item #12: ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR — SPEED STUDY . � ORDINANCE FIRST READING: AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7-10 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEEA ! � ; � ��,� Item #14: LOS ' ANGELES REGIONAL CRIME INFORMATION SYSTEM (LARCIS) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING , RESOLUTION NO. 2002.028 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND THE CONTRACT CTTIES. {,� � Item #15: WARRANT REGISTER ` I I RESOLUTION NO. 2002.029 ENTITLED: . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ". ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. ' Item #16: INVESTMENT POLICY It was moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to continue this Item for the next Regular Council Meeting. ' - ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN -BYRD, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA;, ' REYES NOES: NONE � ABSTAIN: NONE . ABSENT: NONE � Item #13: ACCEPTING OF WATER MAINLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS, PROJECT NO. 5-5180 AND 5-5225 AND TERMINATION OF'THE i ---, YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM I ' i It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ped'roza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez to extend ' the Youth Training Program one month and to start negotiating with the contractors for the project. RESOLUTION NO. 2002.027 ENTITLED: . A RESOLUTION OF THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOb ACCEPTING THE WATER MAINLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS, PROJECT NO. 5-5180 AND 5-5225, AS BEING COMPLETE AND - COMMENDING THE YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA, REYES . NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE • � ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS � ��—'� Item #17: SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST: DANCE HALL AND LIVE , ENTERTAINMENT, 3539 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. ' It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to deny the special permit request. ' ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA, REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS 060' ABSENT: NONE Item #18: UPDATE ON THE HAM PARK REHABILITATION PROJECT AND PROPOSED NEW SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER � Councilman Richards stated he would like to find a betterlocation for the Senior Citizens Center, and to consider the old Bowling Alley site. Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza stated he agrees with Councilman Richards, and would like to , take the Bowling Alley into consideration for the Senior Citizens Center. T J Mayor Reyes stated by general cbnsent this Item is to be continued for further discussion. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Councilman Byrd stated he attended Agnes school and the guest speaker was Christopher Nance trying to encourage students to read and believes that having a reading program would benefit the children. Councilman Richazds stated that he is very happy with the Bullis Road Improvement Project and the Natatorium Project, and believes that Council should have a Grand Opening for the Clock Tower. Councilman Rodriguez stated he also agrees with the Grand Opening for the Bullis Road Improvement Project and would also like to start using cameras to investigate the illegal dumping that is being made in:the City alleys and the illegal graffiti also. Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza explained that the City's pazks need to be more secured for the children. And wouid also like to have the Chamber of Commerce located here in the City i Hall, he also questioned staff in regazds to the closing of the alleys because the alleys are � just being use for dumping sites. Mayor Reyes stated he would like for staff to clean up some of City's properties to help progress Lynwood. CLOSED SESSION CiTy attomey Montgomery stated'with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Joint Closed Session Pursuant to Section 54956.9: Item #19: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: A. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release City Attorney Montgomery reported to the Council that there is a Subsequent Need Item: Diaz v. Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to hear the Subsequent Need Item in Closed Session. ' B. Subsequent Need Item: Diaz v. Lynwood � � . . . .� �� ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN , BYRD, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA, REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ' • It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and ._ carried to recess to Closed Session at 8:20 p.m. �.. �,� � Council reconvened at 9`.00 p.tin. � � _- City Attorney Montgomery stated the Council met on the, aforementioned matters and stated on: A. Council has ratified the severance agreement that the City Manager . � has negotiated with Mr. Gary Chicots the former Community Development Director, and Council has also authorized the CiTy Manager to 8esignate an Interim'acting Community Development Director. ' B: Subsequent Need Item: No Reportable Action ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. - � �� ` ' i Arturo Reyes, Mayor �.� ,�' ��- Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk '. � � ��