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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 2003-05-20 - CC �. 3 � 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. 3�` �� 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 � I 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 ' � (Regarding Agenda Items Only) — 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. � �� PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � i (All Agencies) 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. � � $' 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. � I Frank Calderon, 4010 Josephine Street — Read a]etter regarding eminent domain. ; , 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. ' •3 Regular Meeting, April 1, 2003 ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND PEDROZA ' NOES: NONE , ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE i �-�� � 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. , ,.��� 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. ��� 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. i J 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. , i 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. I 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 � � 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. I It was moved Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to receive, file, and adopt the following Resolutions. il . Item #11: ZONE CHANGE NO. 2003-01 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PEACH J � . STREET A1VD REDWOOD AVENUE (APN 6171-013-050) I SECOND READING: � ORDINANCE NO. 1532 .� � � . 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. i I � �� � � 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. ' I , .� 4 4 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 1-�� 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 � 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 � 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 I A �\ � i�. 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. � 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. ��r�2 . . � � ��,���, �� �-D�rLP�� Femando Pedroza, Mayo Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk ,