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LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20, 2003
The City Counci] of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting in the Council
Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:15 p.m.
Mayor Pedroza presiding.
Councilman Byrd, Reyes, Richards, Rodriguez and Pedroza answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Hempe, City Attorney Casso, 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:
1.) Lynwood Chamber of Commerce - Mr. & Ms. Lynwood thanked
City Council for supporting the Lynwood Scholarship Competition.
2.) Lynwood Guys and Dolls, a senior citizen volunteer group, presented
a$1,000 check to the City as its donation toward the purchase of a new
piano for the proposed Senior Center. Ernestine Austin, President of the
Guys and Dolls stated they would like the check to be put in a Certificate .
� Deposit until it's time to buy the piano for the new senior center. i
The commitment of the seniors has prompted community ]eaders,
businesses, churches and organizations to make donations as follows:
� Councilman Byrd $1,000, Councilman Richards $1,000, Councilman
Reyes $500, Councilman Rodriguez $1,000, Mayor Pedroza $1,000,
President of American Remedial, Mark Patton $1,000, Manny Perez $200, ,
Al Kilts $200.00, Margaret & William Araujo $500, Chamber Director
Errick Lee $500, Ray Patel $500, Rev. Hopkins $500, and LULAC
organization pledged to make a donation.
3.) Citizen of the Month Presentation by the Sports Ambassador -
Shawn Powell-Furillo, NFL Alumni and Operation Touchdown
Sports & EnteRainment, Inc. presented Ramika Bennett as the Citizen
Athlete of the Month. She has been recognized for her outstanding
scholastic achievement and her sports performance as a member of this
year's Girls High School Basketball National Championship team, the
Lynwood High School Lady Knights. �
Announcements: 1) Congresswoman Linda Sanchez Reception - May 28, 2003 from
6:OOp.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Bateman Hall
• 2) Latino Advisory Committee - May 21, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. -
1 1:00 a.m., at Bateman Hall ,
Item #7: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Hempe reported staff would provide City Council with a presentation on !
the Traffic Circle off State Street at Flower Street.
Traffic Circle - Director of Environmental Services Yadi Farhadi explained that the
proposed plan is to redesigned and make construction improvements to the land within
the traffic circle. The proposed neighborhood pazk will include the installation of
pedestrian crosswalks, wheel chair ramps, ADA improvements, ]andscape, hard scape,
lighting, pedestrian pathways, stamp concrete and water fountains.
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City Manager Hempe stated the first workshop would be held on June 10, 2003 to receive
input from residents concerning the design of the pazk, especially those living neaz the
area of the proposed site:
Council members commended City Manager Hempe and Director of Environmental
Services Yadi Farhadi for a great job on this project.
Item #8: Mayor Pedroza recessed to Lynwood Redevelopment, Lynwood
Information, Inc. and Lyttwood Public Finance Authority at 6:55 p.m. It was moved by
Counciiman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried.
Council reconvened at _7:27 p.m. '�'�
City Manager Hempe requested that City Council consider discussion on a Subsequent
Need Item as Used Oil and Household Hazazdous Waste Material Grants Fiscal Year
2003-04. �
It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Richazds to hear the
subsequent Need Item.
ROLL CALL: i
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE �
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City Attorney Casso stated� that Council must place this item on the Consent Calendar as
Item #20A. It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd, and
carried. ' I
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Irene Garcia, 2737 E. 11 lth Street -(Item #17 Special Permit No. 2003-02) Questioned if
the Massage Therapy applicant has obtained a certificate from the American Medical
Board. �
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Rodney White, 4608 Carliri - Spoke on Item #13-Park Water Increase Rate and stated
that he is concemed that Park Water rates are extremely high and asked City Council for
support and assistance to attend the Public Utilities Commission meeting in San
Francisco as he has attended the P.U.C. Board meeting in 1997.
Mayor Pedroza directed City Manager to inform City Council as to when the PUC
meeting will be held in San�Francisco, as he would like to attend the PUC meeting.
Adolph Lopez, 11431 Plum Street - Stated he is a strong supporter of Mr. White to attend
the PUC meeting and feels that residents will be affected with the increase of Park Water
rates.
Manny Perez, 3387 Alma = Supports Mr. White in his efforts to attend the PUC meeting
in San Francisco. Also suggested that Park Water eamings and lost revenues be audit by �
PUC. �
i Margaret Araujo, 3621 Cedaz Avenue - Asked City Council to approve Item #12 (A
Substantial Change to the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Consolidated Annual Action Plan).
Item #13 (Park Water) Commented that while representing Paramount, the City was able
to provide City water to their residents, and suggested staff looks into how this was done.
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Item #14 (Summer Food Program) Stated the summer food program is a good program
for children and is asking Council to approve this item. Item #16 (Blue Line) stated she
has been having problems with the trolleys and the City doesn't need additional shuttles.
Also stated the trolleys are not maintained clean. Item #17 (Special Permit - Massage
Therapy) Concerned that massage therapies don't have proper certification and asked
Council to ]ook into this. 'Item #18 (Park and Public�Facility Security) She believes that
this is a good idea as there are too many gang problems in the City and is asking for
, approval. Item #23 (Women's Commission) Stated that all commissions should be able
to take opportunity to attend conferences and asked that they also have the same
� opportunity to travel. .
Tony Garrett, Security at Lynwood City Park - Spoke in opposition of this item. Stated
that all security guards working at Lynwood Park do an outstanding job in supervising
and monitoring the park, as they put their great efforts in keeping the park safe. Also
asked City Council to reconsider this item.
Jose Higuera, 3697 Lugo Avenue - Gave Grant Taylor a letter and copies. of the letter to
all council members regarding the approval of the Recycling Center at Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard, and is requesting that City Council reconsider not having this
recycling center at this location due to the fact that this will create unwanted rodents,
roaches and etc. Feels that Lynwood already has too many recycling centers.
Mayor Pedroza questioned the exact location of this recyding center. Mc Higuera stated
that the recycling center is located at the southeast corner of California arid Martin Luther �
King, Jc Boulevard. ,
Mayor Pedroza questioned Mr. Taylor as who approved the recycling center. Mr. Taylor
explained that the recycling facility requires approval of the site plan review at staff level. �
Mr. Taylor explained the recycling facility requirements and procedures. Mayor Pedroza
stated that according to city codes the recycling centers don't have to have City Council �
'"—" ' or Planning Commission approval which he feels that this a problem. Mr. Taylor stated
that City Counci] might consider amending the ordinance, if it is Council's decision. �
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez commented that there is a recycling center at Imperial Hwy.
and Elmwood where people leave trash behind and it is worst during trash day.
Mr. Higuera compiained about the recycling center at El Fazallon and stated the odor
coming from site is bad. �
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Frank Calderon, 4010 Josephine Street — Read a]etter regarding eminent domain. ;
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Maria Lopez, ] 1431 Plum Street - Stated that the Women's Commission will be attending '
the Women's National Conference and is asking City Council for support to approve the
conference. ,
Item #9: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
City Attomey Casso reported that the Minutes contained some typographical errors and
requested corrections be made. Also read into the record the typographical enors.
It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Councifman Byrd to approve the
following Minutes with corrections.
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ROLL CALL: �
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA '
NOES: NONE ,
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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PUBLIC HEARING
Item #10: APPEAL NO. 2003-01 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-02)
3800 - 3840�Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard '
It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez and canied
to open the public hearing. '
Irene Garcia, 2737 E. ] l lth Street - Spoke in opposition of this project and stated she
doesn't want liquor to be sold.
Pearline Calderon, 4010 Josephine Street - Stated that they met with the Developer and �
feels that this meeting was a waste of time as they only discussed issues pertaining to the
Developer. Feels that outsiders should not come to tell them what to do and built, as she
would like to have a center where the next generation will be able to enjoy. Urges City
Council not approve this project and to build a Senior Center at this site. She presented
City Council with pictures of proposed Senior Center at the Bowling Alley.
Alice Brown, I 1308 Emestine Avenue - Stated she lives across from the Bowling Alley
site and has seen many projects come to this particular site which all created many
problems. Stated that the previous nightclub at this location wanted to sell alcohol but
she took the case to court and fought it.
Paulette Bradley, 3992 Platt Avenue - Introduced herself as a newly, committee member
of the Senior Center Advisory. Stated she would like a Senior Center at the Bowling
Alley as other cities have beautiful senior centers for their seniors.
Sa] Alatorze, 3185 Oakwood - Asked that City Council support the seniors to make their
dream comes true by having a new Senior Center. Commended city staff for having the
Agenda organized. Stated that it is not a good idea to have a recycling center around
heavy commercial areas. � '
City Attomey Casso stated that Mr. Alatone's comments should be relative to Appeal —
2003-D1, as it is a public hearing.
Sal Alatone addressed that other seniors are not aware of what services is available to
them.
Manny Perez, 3387 Alma - Stated that he has been involved with the senior's group for
many years and they have visited other senior citizen's centers in other cities. Stated that
he was led to believe that the City has eminent domain powers over the bowling alley,
which later learn at the meeting with the Developer and the senior committee that the
bowling alley is available but it will cost the city money. Also stated that at the meeting
he made a motion that City Council investigates the feasibility of having the senior center
at the corner of Bullis Road and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, even if they don't get
all the area, but at least, to have some parking spaces available. Stated this location is the
ideal site for the senior center.
Donald Dove, 11356 Emestine Avenue - Stated he is concemed that the lot has been
vacant for years and the current building now is collapsing and deteriorating. Stated he
wouid like to see a senior center, if possible, but if not Council should consider looking
into other developments, and supports the new proposed project.
Adolph Lopez, 11431 Plum Street - Spoke in opposition of this item. Stated that the
bowling alley site is a good site for the new senior center which is conveniently closed to �
i City Hall complex, library and hospital. Suggested the Developer look into other
potential locations for the ptiarmacy site. Also invited City Council to attend the GED
Graduation at Compton College.
Emestine Austin, 11140 S. Hanis - Stated that she has concerns with youngsters car
racing on this street. ,
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Verna Culp, Lynwood resident for 33 years - Spoke in opposition of this'project and
supports the new senior center at the bowling alley from corner to corner. Also thanked
Mayor Pedroza For supporting and visiting all other senior centers in different cities.
Margaret Araujo, 3621 Cedar Avenue - Thanked Mayor Pedroza for creating the Senior
Advisory Committee and suggested that all council members work diligently to build the
new senior center.
— For the record - City Attomey Casso stated that Irene Garcia has addressed City Council
for the second time.
Irene Garcia, 2737 E. 1 1 lth Street - Suggested distributing literature in Spanish and
English regarding any information about the senior center. Also asked that the public be
informed as to when they will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the new senior
center.
Lorene Reed, 11805 Harris - Stated that she attended several meeting where Developer
has persuaded the Planning Commission to approve this project, but the commission has
denied the application. Thanks Councilman Richards for continuing the item from the
last meeting and allowing the Developer and city staff to meet to discuss their concerns.
Also stated that they dodt want another pharmacy and feels that the Developer has lefr
the site with a lot of trash. �
Patricia Can, 3842 LeSage - Spoke in opposition of this project and stated they don't
want another pharmacy at this location. ,
Marvin Jarmon, 9171 Wilshire - Developer - Thanked the City for the time spent in this
project. Explained the project proposes the development of a new drug store with a drive
through a pharmacy window, converting the vacant bowling alley into a medical office ,
building. Also asked City Council to approve this project so they may continue with the
" renovation of the building. ��
Mayor Pedroza inquired as how much money has spent in this proposed project. Mr. �
Jarmon responded to the Mayor's question. �
Fra�ilc Calderon, 4010 Josephine Street - Spoke in opposition of proposed project at 3800-
3840 Martin Luther King, Jr. Bou]evard, expressed concerns with 18-wheeler making
deliveries and creating traffic. '
Sylvia Herron, 3576 Beechwood Avenue - Stafed she attended the meeting with �
Developer and that Mr. Jarmon never offered the whole building, but only offered 7,000
to 9,000 sq. fr. of the bowling alley. Stated they need the entire corner of Bullis Road and
Emestine Avenue for the senior center. �
It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez and carried �
to close the public hearing.
Mayor Pedroza stated he is proud of the seniors for taking leadership and visiting other
� senior's centers, and be]ieves the bowling alley is a good site for the new senior center.
Also personally committed to look into the possibility to purchase the property.
Councilman Reyes stated the senior citizens deserve a new senior center but they should �
_ build the new center in another location.
It was moved by Councilman Reyes to approve staffs recommendation. Motion died '
lacking a second.
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Councilman Richards stated that he was elected to do his homework; study and provide
critical review. Stated ttiat he doesn't like the Developer's site plan because it doesn't
provide creativity and imagination, that the firm is custom to providing. Spoke about
Park Water and stated thaTthe City has been providing a rebate to park water users and
defers the utility usei s taic as in relation to water, and the City has been doing this for
years. He would like staff and city attorney to review and investigate this. Stated he
believes it is a cost recenYly bome out of the water fund and if that's true, they might have
the immediate ability to recapture hundreds and thousands of dollars, which he suggested
to use as the first installment of the senior center. Also commented that when they
condemn a property it is very time consuming.
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After further discussion, itiwas �moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by
Councilman Byrd to continue this item until the next regular scheduled meeting and
come back with a new site�plan that incorporates a court yard and open space for
collatera] use purposes, and would like staff to generate a list of possible uses, not as a
substitute for the senior citizen center, and then to look at the prospects of using the
money that would take to,acquire the site forjump starting and review initial fund for the
senior center.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez stated they need to work together and meet again with the
Developer and find some solutions to this matter.
Councilman Byrd comme Ited that they have been trying to work with the property owner
of the bowling alley for thie last 12 years and nothing has been done at this site.
Councilman Reyes stated ii is difficult to bring businesses to Lynwood and the senior
citizens deserve the best, as he believes this is not a suitable site for a senior center.
Stated he supports Councilman Richards motion.
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City Attomey Casso asked if Councilman Richards would consider adding as part of his
motion the continuation of The Public Hearing. Councilman Richards accepted to include
this in his motion. �
ROLL CALL: � �
AYES: COUNCIL'MEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE �
ABSENT: NONE
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� CONSENT CALENDAR
AI] matters listed under the'Consent Calendar will be acted upon by 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 items be removed
from the Consent Calendar� for separate action.
Councilman Reyes pulled ifem #13 & 20 for further discussion.
Councilman Richards pulled Item #'s 16, 17, 18 & 19 for further discussion.
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It was moved Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to receive, file,
and adopt the following Resolutions.
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Item #11: ZONE CHANGE NO. 2003-01 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PEACH J
� . STREET A1VD REDWOOD AVENUE (APN 6171-013-050)
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ORDINANCE NO. 1532
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. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2003-01, THEREBY CHANGING THE
" ZONING FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PRD
(PLANNED RESIDENTTAL DEVELOPMENT), ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF PEACH STREET, NORTA OF FLOWER STREET, SOUTH
OF THE 1-105 (CENTURl� FREEWAY; FURTHER DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6171-013-050, TRACT 2551, LOTS 558, 559, 560
AND 563, CITY OF LYNWOOD
^, Item #12: A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.088 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE TO FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN"
Item #14: SUMMER FOOD SERVICE AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.089 ENTITLED•
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO '
PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM" �
Item #15: AWARD OF CONTRACT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. OS-5263 FIRST ST.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.090 ENTITLED•
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RANCO CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $66,135.00 FOR THE FIRST ST. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT ;
NUMBER OS-5263, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT" ,
ROLL CALL: �
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND �
PEDROZA ,
NOES: NONE �
ABSTAIN: NONE
, ABSENT: NONE �
Item #13: PROPOSED INCREASE IN RATES FOR PARK WATER
CUSTOMERS
Councilman Reyes stated that the City has been subsidizing the Utility User's Tax for �
years. • '
It was moved by Councilman Reyes to support Mr. Rod White in his efforts to attend the I
public hearings in Sacramento. Mayor Pedroza requested to amend the motion by adding �
that Mr. White be part of the City's team that will be going to San Francisco, seconded by �
^ Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez.
� For the record - Councilman Richards requested adding to the motion that the City
specifically opposed the increase of water rates and asked staff to prepare a resolution '
regarding this matter. Councilman Reyes accepted to amend his motion.
Mayor Pedroza stated he also opposed the proposed increase in rates for park water i
customers.
Councilman Byrd commented that water rates were raised in 1994 or 1995 and a study �
was conducted that the City needed to spend 19 million dollars but nothing was done.
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Mayor Pedroza requested staff bring back a report on this matter.
ROLL CALL: �
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZ:4
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE � ,
ABSENT: NONE
Item #16: AMENDNIENT TO THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR THE BLUE
LINE SHUTTLE BUS
Councilman Richards stated he is concemed with Commissioner Araujo's comments, as
she has addressed many concems that staff may need to look into. He feels that there,
should be more effective ways to collect monies from the shuttles, as staff has
no way of determining what is being collected on daily basis. He instructed staff to
review the process of collecting monies and include these provisions on the contract, and
come back with recommendations on how effectively to audit this process and to
determine what amount is being collected to propedy determine measures of subsidy.
Mayor Pedroza stated he would like additional routes added to the trolley system and
directed staff to bring back recommendations on how to add new routes in Lynwood.
City Manager Hempe stated staff at this time is recommending that City Council approve
the extension of the Blue I,ine Shuttle Bus contract, but certainly can bring back
recommendations of additional trolley routes.
Paul Nguyen reported staff receives daily log sheets from Commuter Bus Lines which
provide the total fares collected throughout the day and aze kept as part of the record.
Councilman Richards stated Commuter Bus Lines has a great integrity, but they should
have a better collection box system that must be incorporate to the agreement. Also
questioned the current fee charge to ride the trolleys. —
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez questioned the average count of passengers that ride the
Trolleys. Mr. Nguyen reported that an average of 800-riders/per day ride the fixed
routes, and 300-riders/per day ride the Blue Line Shuttle Bus, not including small
children.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by
Councilman Reyes to approve the Resolution, with provisions that staff incorporates a fee
or fare verification system and an Audit system in connection with this contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.091 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT
AGREEMENT WITH COMMUTER BUS LINES RELATIVE TO THE
LYNWOOD BLUE LINE SAUTTLE BUS, AND AUTAORIZING THE MAYOR
`I'O EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA
i NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE —'
ABSENT: NONE
Item #17: SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 2003-02
11330 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD
Councilman Richards stated he pulled this item for a sepazate vote.
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It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to approve
the special permit.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN REYES AND RODRIGUEZ
NOES: COUNCILMEN BYRD AND RICHARDS
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMAN PEDROZA
ABSENT: NONE
City Attorney Casso clarified this matter fails. �
Item #18: PARK AND PUBLIC FACILITY SECURITY SERVICES
Councilman Richards stated he needs more time to review the issues brought up tonight
by the public and requested to continue this item until next regular scheduled meeting.
City Attomey Casso reminded City Council that there might be a deadline for this item.
City Manager Hempe stated that they were hopi�g to start in July but there is really no
urgency on this item.
Item #19: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
It was moved by Councilman Richards to adopt the resolution, with the exception of
WR#116024 and 116025 in amounts of$34,551.57 and $11,058.50, seconded by
Councilman Byrd.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez asked the City Manager if these warrant register numbers �
inquired by Councilman Richards were they already been paid to the individual '
mentioned before. City Manager Hempe responded that "yes" they have already been j
paid.
It was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to adopt the �
resolution, with the exception of WR #1161 15. City Manager Hempe reported this
warrant register number has already been processed as a prepaid check.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.092 ENTITLED: '
"ALLOWING AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY
OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING
WARRANTS THEREFORE." `
ROLL CALL ON SUBSTITUTE MOTION•
AYES: COUNCILMEN REYES AND RODRIGUEZ
NOES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, AND PEDROZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE '
Motion failed.
ROLL CALL ON ORIGINAL MOTION:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BY1tD, RICHARDS, AND PEDROZA
NOES: COUNCILMAN REYES AND RODRIGUEZ �
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motio� passed. � �
Item #20: PENDING RECALL OF PAUL H. RICHARDS, II
Mayor Pedroza asked the City Attorney if City Council may discuss this issue since it is a
receive and File item. City Attorney Casso stated that City Council might discuss this
item
but there is no need under the Elections Code for the Council to take any action, other
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than already been advised by the City Clerk on this matter.
Councilman Reyes stated he pulled this item to have it place as a Discussion Item, but the
City Clerk has already certified the certificate at to the sufficiency of the petition. It was
moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to receive and file
this information.
Item #20A: USED OIL AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL
GRANTS FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
It was moved by Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Byrd to adopt the
Resolution. �
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.093 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR ALL
AVAILABLE GRANTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA OIL RECYCLING
ENHANCEMENT ACT AND ALL AVAILABLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE GRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2003-2009"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item #21: TRASH CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND AB 939 COMPLIANCE
UPDATES —
City Manager Hempe stated staff has forwarded all proposals to City Council and has met
with Consolidated Disposal to negotiate the service contract. Council also expressed
interest in receiving copy of the original proposals used in staffs evaluation from the four
contractors for its members' independent review.
It was moved by Mayor Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Richards to receive and file
staffs report on the contract riegotiation with Consolidated Disposal Service for the solid
waste disposal services and the status of the AB 939 compliance work plans.
[tem #22: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CIRCUS VARGAS TO BE
CONDUCTED ON JUNE 16, 17, AND 18, 2003
Jim Given, Director of Recreation & Community Services - Lynwood Chamber of
Commerce is requesting to conduct Circus Vargas as a co-sponsor with the City of
Lynwood at the John D. Ham Park facility Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, June
18, 2003. Explained that proceeds from Circus Vargas would be split equally between
the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lynwood. The Circus will donate either
$1,000.00 per day or I 5% of the circus ticket sales collected on performances.
It was moved by Mayor Pedroza to go with option #2 (Approve the co-sponsorship �
request to conduct Circus Vargas as a co-sponsor with the Lynwood Chamber of
� Commerce at John D. Ham Park, 11555 Wright Road). Motion died lacking a second.
Councilman Richards stated Yie has concems with the treatment of the animals and would
like the participation of Willy' Gammi and that there is no animal abuse.
Councilman Reyes questioned the role of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Given stated
the Chamber of Commerce assist with the coordination and facilitation of the circus to y ���
Lynwood, as well as participating with the advertisement along with Circus Vargas and
the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez questioned who handles the monies collected. Mr. Given
stated Circus Vargas handles all monies collected and then tums in the City's portion to
� the Recreation Department.
,.—. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pedroza to go with
� Option 2(Approve the co-sponsorship request to conduct Circus Vargas as a co-sponsor
' with the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce at John D. Ham Park, 11555 Wright Road)
and to include the anima] abuse peace act.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #23: LI'NWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION TRAVEL REQUEST
It was moved by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Richards to approve the
trave] of LWC chair and two commissioners to attend the 2003 Annual Convention of the
National Association of Commissions for Women (NAC�. Mayor Pedroza added to
the motion that all other commissions have the same opportunity to participate.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND
PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE �
ABSENT: NONE
CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATION �
NONE
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Casso stated, with respect to every item of business to be discussed in joint
Closed Session Pursuant to Section 54956.8:
Item #24: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuantto Section54956.8)
Property: 12150 Alameda Street
City Negotiator: City Council, Staff, City Attorney
Negotiating: City of Lynwood, Processes by Martin
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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B. CONFERENCE WPI'H LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
� LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
I. Name of Case: Cox PCS Assets vs. City of Lynwood;
Case No. SACV 02-06-GLT (Anx)
C. THREAT TO PUBLIC S�RVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: Captain Lopez, Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department
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It was moved by Mayor Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried to recess
to Closed Session at 10:19 p.m.
Counci] reconvened at 11:25 p.m. ,
Mayor Pedroza dedicated fhe meeting in memory of Traffic & Parking Commissioner
Pedro Jimenez, who was a dedicated citizen of the community of Lynwood.
City Attomey Casso stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and stated on:
Item #24: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS V
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuantto Section54956.8)
Property: 12150 Alameda Street
City Negotiator: City Council, Staff, City Attomey
Negotiating; City of Lynwood, Processes by Martin
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Council gaye direction to staff - No Final Action
3-2 vote (two dissenting votes were Councilman Reyes and Rodriguez)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
1. Name of Case: Cox PCS Assets vs. City of Lynwood;
Case No. SACV 02-06-GLT (Anx)
5-0 vote - Council gave authorization to legal counsel to settle the
Lawsuit with PlaintifPs dismissing it without prejudice a waiver of
cost and fees. _._.
C. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: Captain Lopez, Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department
No Reportable Action.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, i't was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez seconded by
Councilman Byrd and canied to adjoum the Regular Council Meeting at I 130 p.m., in
Memory of Traffic & Parking Commissioner Pedro Jimenez.
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Femando Pedroza, Mayo Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk ,