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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2002-10-15 - CC ��Q LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2002 � The� Ciry Council of the CiYy of Lynwood met in a'Regular Meeting in, the Council � Chambers 1 1330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:10 p.m. : : Mayor Reyes presiding. r� Councilman Byrd, Pedroza, Richards, Rodciguez and Reyes answered the joint roll call t for all agencies. Al'so prese�Y were City Manager Gonzales, City Attorney 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: • Council presented a Proclamation for the Lead Poisoning Awareness ` • Lieutenant Ruth Nelson — The Vice Bureau presented plaques to the deputies Mayor Reyes — Explained to the Council members and staff Yhe he would like to fake a , specific matter into Close Session before discussing the Agendas.' ' i� � City Attorney Montgomery stated with, respect to every item of business to be discussed � in Closed Session Pursuant to Section 54957.6: C. Conference with Labor Negotiator � . It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and ' carried to recess to Close Session at 6:20 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:50 p.m. City Attorney Montgomery Stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and stated on: � ° C. No reportable action PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNIGATIONS , (Regarding Agenda Items Only) . Sylvia Herron — Item #15-19-23-24 and 25 — Stated on Item 15` that she hopes Council ,, followsthe correct procedures, because there is not enough money for the Truck Scale.. On Item 19` there is a warrant number for Travelodge would like to know who stayed there.'�On IYem 23 I think it is a waste of money trying to paint the Water Towers. On �� '-. � Item 24`� I believe we have� no need of a Deputy. And on Item 25`� believes Council� , should not waive the fees, I believe we have given Mr. Chay too much of our money. � � � � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � � � � � � Ben Waliace — Explained to the Council that the City's'emp(oyees are still waiting for ' �� them to meet and confirm with them in regards to all the change�s �that would be made in �� the Budget. We� would like for you to meet with the Association to let us know what is going on, we have family's to support. ' Jack Kean — Stated he would like for the Council to check the Water Wells there is so much pollution, the. Council needs to take care of the this issue before the wells are ! . contaminated. ! f � �� Lorna Hawkins — Stated that she is very happy that Council took care of the potholes on Long Beach Boulevard. Also I am concern on the gasoline in the water something has to be done before it is contaminated. Sylvia Herron — Stated that she is disgusted with last nights meeting the way the Budget Meeting went, I felt that the Mayor was trying to sneak extra items into the meeting when they were never posted on the Agenda, believes the Mayor is violating the Brown Act. Would also like to have a copy of last nights meeting tapes. And I have not yet ceceived any answer in regards to Deputy City Attorney Sylva, why is she getting paid to just sit in the meetings believes it is a waste of the tax payers money. MiHer Reynolds — Item #21 — Would like to receive more information in regards to ° Patricia Shields consulting contract, believes it is too much money I personally have a problem with extending her consulting contract. Stated he is also concerned about the WaTer We1L � � � � Patricia Robinson — Stated she supports the Child Care Center bhe City needs to pnovide the residents with more Child Care Centers. Maria — Stated she is here to ask the Council to reconsider not closing the Child Care Center located at Mark Twain Elementary School. Antonio Bayoso — Stated he is here to support the Child Care Center, he has two young daughters in the Child Caze and they are very happy. Gloria Uribe — Explained that the Talpa Events and trips were funded by businesses or Car Washes. Maria Santillan — Stated that there is too much prostitution on Atlantic Avenue and Beechwood Avenue: And also thanked the Council for fixing the potholes on Long Beach Boulevard. CONSENT CALENDAR Al] matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. City Clerk Hooper — Explained that Item #15 is a discussion Item. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to adopt the following Resolutions and Ordinances: Item #9: SECOND READING — ZONE GHANGE NO. 2002-2002 ORDINANCE NO. 1525 ENTITLED• APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-2004, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM G2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3320 MARTIN LUTHER KING 3R. BOULEVARD FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 6191-001-008, TRACT 2794, LOT 19, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. r Item #10: SECOND READING — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-2002 , � ORDINANCE NO. 1526 ENTITLED• AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY REGULATING TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. _ � � ��i Item #11: PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTIOIV NO. 2002.145 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT. ^ Item #12: VACATION OF ALMA AVENUE BETWEEN SAN LUIS AVENUE AND SAN MIGUEL AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 2002.146 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THAT PORTION OF ALMA AVENUE BETWEEN SAN LUIS AVENU� AND SAN MIGUEL AVENUE. Item #13: AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO CONSULTANT FIRMS FOR DESIGN OF CDBG S"CREGT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FY 2002-2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2002.147 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DMR TEAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,600.00, FOR THE DESIGN OF WRIGHT ROAD (JOSEPHINE STREET TO SOUTH � CITY LIMIT) LINDBERGH AVENUE (LYNWOOD ROAD TO JOSEPHINE � STREET) CEDAR AVENUE, (LONG BEACH BOULEVARD TO ALPINE AVENUE) AND OAKWOOD AVENUE (BELLINGER STREET TO S'I'ATE ' STREET) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER OS-5261, ' FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. — RESOLUTION NO. 2002148 FNTITLED: � � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD � AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NBCE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF 566,450.00, � FOR THE DESIGN� OF 4 STREET (LAVINIA AVENUE TO CUL-DE-DAC) ERNESTINE AVENUE (AGNES STREET TO CUL-DE-DAC) AGNES STREET 13ULLIS ROAD TO ATLANTIC AVENUE AND JOSEPH[NE STREET (BULLIS ROAD TO ATLANTIC AVENUE) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, " PROJECT NUMBER OS-5261, FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2002.149 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD � A�VARDING A CONTI2ACT TO NORRIS-REPKE IN THE AMOUNT OF , ��6,050.00, FOR THE llESIGN OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE (LONG BEACH TO BULLIS ROAD) EUCLID AVENUE (LONG BEACH TO BULLIS ROAD) BURTON AVENUE (ALPINE TO BULLIS ROAD) AND SCHOOL STREET (BURTON TO LYNWOOD AVENUE) STR�ET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER OS-5261, FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TH� AGREEMENT. Itcm #14:. REQUES"I' FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARKING STUDIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITYWIDE ' , RESOLUTION NO. 2002.150 GNTI'CLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHOWZING STAFF TO SEND OUT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PARKING STUllIES AT VARIOUS LOCATION CITYWIDE. Item #16: AWARD OF CONTRACT S"CREET IMPROVEMEN"I' PROJECT, PROJECT NO. OS-5253 & 5-5261 SAN JOSE STREET, (MLK TO NORTON) CARLIN AVENUE (SANTA FE TO LONG BEACI-I) AND . PLATT AVENUG _BIRCH TO BULLIS) �� RESOLUTION NO. 2002.151 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BENS ASPHALT INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $568,615.00 FOR THE SAN JOSE STREET, CARLING AVENUE AND PLATT AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROTECT NUMBER OS-5253 AND OS- 5261 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Item #17: VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFER TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION NO. 2002.152 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED `" BAILMENT AGREEMENT WTTH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO TRANSFER THE TITLE OF THE COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE. Item #18: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES HOMETOWN SECURITY MEDIA CAMPAIGN RESOLUTION NO. 2002.153 EN'II'ITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING CONGRESS AND THE . PRESIDENT TO PASS - HOMELAND SECURITY LEGISLATION AND AUTHORIZE FEDERAL FUNDS TO CITIES AND TOWIVS. Item #19: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2002154 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTiON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, �„ ' REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #15: CONSTRUCTION OF CITY-OWNED TRUCK SCALE In its special meeting of October 7, 2002, the City Council directed staff to analyze the feasibility of constructing and operating a city-owned truck scale. Staff has prepared a report analyzing the construction cost and potential revenue to the City generated from the use of the truck scale by the public. Councilman Richards — Stated to the Councilmembers that he would like to have an. opportunity to review this Item further, as he is not ready to make any decisions. Lieutenant Tellez — Presented to the Council a brief report analyzing the construction cost and potential revenue of the use of the truck scale. Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza — Stated he would like to have staff address the issue of the over weight trucks. ..— Mayor Reyes — Stated that he would like to move forwazd with this issue. Councilman Richards — Moved to hold a workshop presentation in regards to the. Construction of City-Wide Truck Scale. Councilman Byrd — Second the motion. � �� Approved by general consent. Item #20: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERiY1IT TO CONDUCT CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS AT S"C. EMYDNS CHURCH, AND SUPERIOR � WAREHOUSE To request that the City Council review the request from the Knights of Columbus to conduct charitable solicitations and approve a request for a special permit, It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez to approve • the special permit. Approved by general consent. Item #21: REQUEST FOR CONSULTING SERVICES: DAY CARE CONSULTING PATRICIA SHIELDS The City of Lynwood en[ered into an agreement with Patricia Shields to provide consultant services in relation to Child Care needs and services in the City of Lynwood. The term of the agreement was October 1,2001 through September 30,2002. Ms. Shields received remuneration in the amount of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per � i month for the term of her original contract. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Richards to approve the extension of Ms. Shields contract for two years. � ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE — ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE � Item #22: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT — RAINBOW FESTIVAL ST. PHILIP NERI SCHOOL St. Philip Neri Schoo] is requesting permission to conduct a Rainbow Festival October ' 25 and 27,2002 in the parking lot of the school. ]t �i�as moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez to approve the special permit. Approved by general consent Item #23: WA"CER TOWERS PA[NTING I Staff received direction at a previous City Council Meeting to look into having the Water Towers painted with a patriotic theme. Preliminary estimates indicare that the cost to paint each tower with a three-color logo ' ranges from approximately $27,000 to $60,000. This estimates varies based upon the type _.. of paint used, the complexity of the logo design and the portion of the tank painted (the entire tank or just the top portion above the balcony). � It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to I approve the Water Towers Painting. Councilman Richards — Stated he supports the Water Towers Paintings, believes it is a good idea. Mayor Reyes — Explained to the Council that they could also accept funds from sponsors. � � I 1 J �l Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza — Stated he would like to have staff make sure the City cameras are on twenty fours hours a day, believes this would help stop graffiti on the Water Towers. Mayor Reyes — Directed the City Manager to start looking for sponsors. Councilman Richards — Stated he would like to see more designs for the Water Towers. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE -- ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #24: CONSIDERATION OF A COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY Councilman Richards — Stated he would like to move to continue this Item until the Workshop is presented to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza second the motion. Approved by general consent. Item #25: REQUEST FOR PERMIT WANER Request from M&D Properties for waiver of Permit Fees for Improvements to the Water Line work on Fernwood Street. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza to approve and waived for the Permit Fees. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES I NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Manager Gonzales — Stated there is a Subsequent Need Item: Special Permit for a Zacatecas Fund Raiser Event to help raise funds for the September 1 I� tragedy. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Richards to approve to hear the Subsequent Need Item. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: IVONE ' ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza fo approve the Special Permit with providing them with the fifteen booths. — ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ��, CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Councilman Byrd – Stated that his dream is that all the Councilmen could get along. Also stated he would like to have staff provide the City Hall with a security officer during business hours. Councilman Richards–No comments. _ Councilman Rodriguez – Commended the City staff, and the graffiti crew. Would also like for staff and the Sheriffs Department to take care of the Ciry's prostitution, it is � �� getting out of hand. Mayor Pro "Cem Pedroza – Stated that staff needs to look into getting the West side of Lynwood fixed it has been neglected. Explained that State Street is going to be fixed and is happy with staffs work. Mayor Reyes – Explained to the audience that the Parking Meters are going to be extended to two hours in about two weeks. CLOSED SESSION Ciry Attomey Montgomery stated, with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Joint Close Session Pursuant to Section 54956.9: ' Item #26: CLOSE SESSION ITEMS � A. Lee Duncan and California Western Arborist v. City of Lynwood B. Allied Government Services (AGS) v. City of Lynwood � C. Conference with Labor Negotiator —, Deputy City Attorney Sylva stated that there is a Subsequent Need Item that needs to be added to Joint Close Session: Case No. TC 01-3503 Waste Management v. City of Lynwood. ' E. Subsequent Need Item: Waste Management v. City of Lynwood [t was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Byrd to approve the Subsequent Need Item. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, REYES NOES: NONE ABS1'AIN: NONE � ABSENT: NONE It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pedroza and carried to recess to Joint Close Session at 8:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m. •-- City Attorney Montgomery stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and stated ' on: � A. No reporeable action B. No repoRable action C. Previously handled and reported on. Deputy Ciry Attorney Sylva stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and stated on: . � i �5�� E. Subsequent Need Item: On a four one vote Council voted to seek independent specia] counciT and have him appear at the hearing on the 17` . ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 10:10 p.m. � _-' � � Arturo Reyes, Ma �� ,��- Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk I