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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2003-06-17 - CC d �`� ♦ ��,:. ° LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL RE�ULAR MEETING NNE 17, 2003 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:20 p.m. __ Mayor Pedroza presiding. + Councilman Byrd, Reyes, Rodriguez and Pedroza answered the roll call. Councilman Richards was absent. Also present were City Manager Hempe, City Attorney Casso, City Clerk Hooper and Ciry Treasurer Pygatt. City Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Item #6: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS• • Dorothy Siddell — Retirement • Juneteenth Proclamation & Acknowledgement of Committee • Epilepsy Foundation • Acknowledgement of LUSD Students � • Citizens Student Athlete of the Month Item #7: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT i City Manager Hempe — Explained to the Council that on Saturday, June 7, during the 71 s ` , Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the City of Lynwood received two ' awards: Lynwood received an Award for Distinction for the 2003 Lead-Safe for the Kid's � Sake Grant Program in the amount of $100,000 for a proposed outreach program for lead safety. The City also received an Honorable mention designation in the City Livability . Awards Program for the 2003 Black History Month Celebration "All About Jazz". ; PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Adolph Lopez — Item #26 — Stated that he is in support of building the City Park for the community, we are in very need for more pazks for our children. Also wanted to clarify � the mistake of the word "ruff' on the minutes it should state "rough". : � Sylvia Herron — Item #22 — Questioned on the City's Warrant Register in regards to St. ' Francis Hospital stated that why does it say that they were paid $2,192.48 dollars according to the CDBG they should only be paid for $1,258.59 dollazs a month. � PUBLIC ORALS COMMUNICATIONS ' Albert Jimenez — Announced the programs and events that will be held for this month, with the American Youth Soccer. . Councilman Richards arrived at 7:10 p.m. Ramon Salazar — Explained to the Council that he has.come before the Members previous times to try to get some kind of help in regazds to providing him with a soccer field for his children to practice, stated that he is very upset because he feels that the Council is not doing anything to help him. Lionso Guzman — Stated to the Council that the community is in great need of their help, for parks, organizations and events. C~ Y r�� yi. Sal Alatorre — Stated that Council needs to reinforce the duties of Campaign Contributions apparently there are some candidates that are campaigning before the time. Jeremiah Jackson — Commented on the Plaza Mexico, stated the Council is catering to only one nationality. Does, not agree with the construction of Plaza Mexico believes the Council should have constructed something more useful for the young community as in job opportunities. Pat Carr — Announced to the Council the events that the Block Watch Commission will be hosting and would like for the Mayor and the Council to attend their events. Lorna Hawkins — Explained to the Council that there are to many gangs here in Lynwood the Council needs to take care of this issues as soon as possible. Adolph Lopez — Explained to Council that the City is in great need of crosswalks especially in the residential azeas. Miguel Ochoa and Francisco Villa— Presented an invitation to the Council for the St. Emydius Church Annual Festival that will be hosted at Plaza Mexico. Rob White — Commented on the City's Graffiti Crew on how satisfied he is with the work they have done. Announced the Pazk Water issues and stated he would like for the Council to attend the Public Hearing that will be held in the City of Norwalk. Mayor Pedroza — Closed the Council Public Orals and opened all other Agencies. Rob White — Stated that he would like to speak on Item #27. City Attomey James Casso.— Explained to the Council that they would have to reopen the Council Public Orals for Mr. Rob White to be abte to discuss Item #27. It was moved by Councilman Richazds, second by Councilman Byrd and carried to reopen Council Public Ocals. __ Rob White — Item #27 — Questioned on the Water Utility would like to know if the City has a private company that�,will run the Water Utility. Stated that he is also in support of banning the Fireworks. Item #9: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, second by Mayor Pedroza to approve the following minutes. ` • Special Meeting, Apri19, 2003 • Regular Meeting, May 6, 2003 ' ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA� NOES: NONE ' ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE PRESENTATIONITEM � , Item #10: PRESENTATION OF LTNDERGROiJND UTILITY CONVERSION FOR PLAZA MEXICO PROJECT City Manager Hempe — Stated that in its meeting of June 4, 2003, the Lynwood City Council designated the poi of Long Beach Boulevazd between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevazd and Josephine Street as the Lynwood Downtown azea where the underground of utilities effort will be concentrated. � ► �.�� ,�; . i :t Plaza Mexico's Development consultant will be makiog a presentation on the developers ,�` plan for the underground of utilities on this development site. It was moved by Councilman Richards, second by Mayor Pedroza to receive and file Plaza Mexico's Development consultanYs presentation o❑ the conversion of overhead underground utilities for this project and to also include Fernwood Avenue, Court Street and Stafe Street. ^ Mr. Bradford — Presented the Underground Utility Conversion for Plaza Mexico Project. Toni Smeard"uck — Representative of Edison gave a brief presentation to the Council. Councilman Reyes — Stated he would like to make an amended motion to wait until out City Attomey goes over all the legal documents regarding the underground issues. Amended motion died for a lack of a second. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, PEDROZA NOES: COUNCILMEN REYES, RODRIGUEZ - ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS Item #11: PROPOSAL TO LEASE AGENCY PROPERTY To conduct a joint Public Heazing to seek authorization for the rental of Agency property located at the northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Femwood Avenue from June 28 through July 4, 2003. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez and carried to open public hearing. Heazing no further response, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Councilman , Byrd and carried to close public hearing. i It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Councilman Byrd to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.103 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE RENTAL OF AN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND FERNWOOD AVENUE TO THE APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH FOR THE SALE OF "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS FROM NNE 28, 2003 THROUGH JULY 4, 2003. ROLL CALL: ' AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE � ABSTAIN: NONE i ABSENT: NONE � CONSENT CALENDAR All 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 specific items be � removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Mayor Pedroza — Pulled Item #21 s � ',.��, Plaza Mexico's Development consultant wi(1 be making a presentation on the developers plan for the underground of utilities on this development site. It was moved by Councilman Richazds, second by Mayor Pedroza to receive and file Plaza Mexico's Development consultant's presentation on the conversion of overhead underground utilities for fhis project and to also include Fernwood Avenue, Court Street and State Street. Mr. Bradford — Presented the' Underground Utility Conversion for Plaza Mexico Project. Toni Smeazduck — Representative of Edison gave a brief presentation to the Council. I � Councilman Reyes — Stated he would like to make an amended motion to wait until out City Attorney goes over all tlie legal documents regarding the underground issues. Amended motion died for a lack of a second. ROLL CALL: ; AYES: COUNCII:MEN BYRD, RICHARDS, PEDROZA NOES: COUNCILMEN REYES, RODRIGUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS Item #11: PROPOSAL TO LEASE AGENCY PROPERTY To conduct a joint Public Hearing to seek authorization for the rental of Agency proper[y located at the northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Fernwood Avenue from June 28 through July 4, 2003. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez and carried to open public hearing. , Hearing no further response, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, second,by Councilman Byrd and carried to close public heazing. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Councilman Byrd to adopt the following Resolution. ' � RESOLUTION NO. 2003'.103 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE RENTAL OF AN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND FERNWOOD AVENUE TO THE APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH FOR THE � SALE OF "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS FROM JUNE 28, 2003 THROUGH JiJLY 4, 2003. � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, , REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE 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 sepazate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for sepazate action. Mayor Pedroza — Pulled Item'#21 � � ��9 �� : Councilman Richards –Pulled Item #16 Councilman Reyes – Pulled Item #12 Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez – Pulled Item #22 to only abstain from the motion. Councilman Byrd – Pulled Item #15 •--- It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pedroza to receive and file and adopt the following Resolutions and Ordinances. � Item #13: AWARD OF CONTRACT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5264 MURIEL DRIVE The bid opening for the Muriel Drive Improvement Project was held in the office of the City Clerk on Wednesday May 28, 2003. Bannaoun Engineers – Constructors was the appazent lowest bidder. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.105 ENTITLED: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY,OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BANNAOUN ENGINEERS-CONSTRUCTORS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,400.00 FOR THE MURIEL DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 5-5264, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Item #14: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORRIS-REPKE Based on their proposal, qualification and experience Norris-Repke will provide professional services for design of Walnut Avenue Improvement Project, Project No. 5- '— 5249. . RESOLUTION NO. 2003.106 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD � AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NORRIS-REPKE IN THE AMOUNT OF i $18,476.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF WALNUT AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 5-5249 FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Item #17: ORDINANCE SECOND READING-SECOND LJNITS DENSITY ORDINANCE NO. 1534 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF� LYNWOOD AMENDING .CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY PERMITTING MINISTERIAL APPROVAL OF SECOND UNITS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND AMENDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Item #18: ORDINANCE SECOND READING-ZONE CHANGE ORDINANCE NO. 1535 ENTITLED: _ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CAANGE NO. 2003-2002, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) TO C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL), ON � PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3365 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD, , FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6208-017-008, TRACT 5772, LOT 95, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. { �� Item #19: PURCHASE OF STUMP GRINDER THROUGH INFORMAL BIDS To permit city maintenance crews to effectively remove tree stumps and root prune the purchase of a Stump Cutter is recommended. The Stump Cutter can be purchased more economically and expedit�ously through an informal bid process. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.108 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURCHASE A STUMP CUTTER THROUGH AN INFORMAL BID PROCESS. Item #20: SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ` FOR BUILDING DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN Staff received 14 Submitted of Qualifications for azchitectural services for building and landscape design. The top qualified firms were invited for interviews and 6 firms were selected to provide services to the City for building design and landscape design. Item #22: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2003110 ENTITLED: A RE$OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. Item #23: LI'NWOOD LIGHTNING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FY 2003'2004 This report recommends, th�at the City Council approve the attached Engineer's Report for the Lynwood Lightning' Maintenance Assessment District and adopt the resolution's of intention, which sets this matter for a public heazing. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.111 ENTITLED: - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA � STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ. AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 15, 2002, RELATING TO LYNWOOD LIGHTNING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.112 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 WITHIN LYNWOOD LIGHTNING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTNING ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND ffiGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS. G Item #24: LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT` FY 2003-2004 i This report recommends that the City Council approve the attached Engineer's Report for the Lynwood Landscape Nlaintenance Assessment District and adopt a resolution of intention, which sets this matter for a public hearing. ---• RESOLUTION NO. 2003113 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF fiHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TIIE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ. AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 15, 2003, RELATING TO LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. � _ �i` �`�°� � � � �' " RESOLUTION NO. 2003.114 ENTITLED• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 WITHIN LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTNING ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, ' (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 225000 ET SEQ.) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS. Item #25: PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY GRANT FLJNDS FY 2000-2001 Staff has received notification from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) that the City of Lynwood would receive $15,558 of Proposition A Discretionary Grand Funds for its participation in the collection and report of transit data to the National Transit Database during FY 2000-2001. MTA is requesting the City to execute a . Memorandum of Understanding for the receipt of these funds, which requires the Mayors signature. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.115 ENTITLED• � . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD " AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN ` TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS FOR FY 2000-ZOOI. Item #26: STREET AND ALLEY VACATION A PORTION OF ESTHER STREET AND THE CONTIGUOUS ALLEY �' In its meeting of Febtuary 4, 2003; the City Council approved the construction of the ; Esther Park to be located across Esther Street between Bellinger Street and State Street. . In order to provide the necessary land area o the park, a portion of the southerly end of Esther Street and the contiguous alley need to be vacated. Staff has determined that the su6ject portion of street and alley aze not needed for public access and circulation , purposes and that utility easements will be maintained for all necessary utilities. RESOLUTION NO. 2003116 ENTITLED• � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ' DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC � PURPOSES A PORTION OF ESTHER STREET AND THE CONTIGUOUS ALLEY IN TAE CITY OF LYNWOOD. • � ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ° _ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ' Item #12: SELECTION OF FIRM TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING � SERVICES The purpose of this item is to have the Lynwood City Council approve xhe selection of an audit firm to perform annual City audits and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the selected firm. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the selection of Moss, Levy & Hartzheim as the City's auditors and authorize the City Managei to execute an agreement with the firm. Councilman Reyes — Stated that since the City is in such a budget he would like to hire another Audit Firm that would provide the service the City needs but at a better price. � �. __ . _ _ �. i - c� , I ,,� �°�,'� ; � � � ; Councilman Richazds —,Stated that he has no,problem with Moss, Levy & Hartzheim Audit Firm providing their:business for the City. ' It was moved by Mayor: Pedroza, second by Couucilman Byid to adopt the follo,wing Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.104 ENTITLED: � A RESOLUTION OF �THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES BEGINNTNG WITH FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003 TO THE FIRM MOSS, LEVY & HARTZHEIM. ' �'" I ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: COUNCILMAN REYES ABSTAIN: NONE � ABSENT: NONE , Item #15: QUARTERLY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER REPORT Staff has reviewed all Capital Improvement Projects and has identified four (4) Contract Change Orders, which were issued during the period from February l, 2003 through April 30, 2003. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file staffs contract change order report for the�period of February 1, 2003 through Apri130, 2003. � � Councilman Byrd — Explained that he does not understand why staff fias to do a change order, stated that he does � i t agree with making change orders. It was moved by Mayor 4Pedroza, second by Councilman Byrd to receive and file this information. � � �� Item #16: PARKING� & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT �. i The Pazkirig & Business I� provement District Advisory Boazd meYon May 21, 2003 to discuss their 2003-2004i Fiscal Yeaz Budget. The Boazd made the following recommendations: j� i� i 1) That $47,500 of the estimated total of $120,000 be used to pay a.portion of the current existmg contract with the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce. �i 2) , That the balance of funds estimated to be in 3he amount of $72,500 be used to provide community events or. related activities that will promote business in the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Richazds, second by Mayor Pedroza to adopt the foliowing Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.107 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS IN�TENTION TO LEVY A CHARGE (ASSESMENT) AGAINST BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE LYNWOOD PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPRO.VEMENT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILIVIEN BYRD, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA �" NOES: NONE ; � ABSTAIN: NONE '; • ABSENT: COUNCILMAN REYES ; . �': � ► .l'�'� Item #21: TELECOMMiJNICATIONS SERVICES-INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE As a result of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, telecommunications companies pledge to make investments in the infrastructure and local communities. Staff has received a request from SBC Pacific Bell for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution that will encourage policies for telecommunication companies to make the investments in infrastructure and local communities as originally intended. � Mayor Pedroza — Presented a representative from SBC. " Chrysie Adams — SBC representative, presented to Council a brief presentation on the _ SBC background. � . It was moved by Mayor Pedroza, second by Councilman Richards to adopt the following Resolution. . RESOLUTION NO. 2003109 ENTITLED: , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ENDORSING POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA, INVESTMENT IN � � LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND _ INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ROLL CALL: - . AYESc COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA ' NOES:� NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE • DISCUSSION ITEMS ' Item #27: FEASIBILITY OF A LYNWOOD UTILITY AUTHORITY AND � SELECTION OF FINANCING TEAM � The purpose of this item is to have the Mayor and City Council: 1) Review the Financial Analysis for a Utility AuthoriYy Revenue Bond: 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing official actions for reviewing the feasibility of � a Utility Authority, leasing the water system to the Lynwood Utility Authority, approving financing team to assist staff in forming the joint powers authority and the issuance of revenue bonds. ' It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to adopt the . following ; Resolution. RESOLUTION NO.-2003.117 ENTITLED: �' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LI'NWOOD AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS TO LEASE ITS WATER SYSTEM TO A ' JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO BE FORMED AND APPROVING THE � FINANCING TEAM MEMBERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA � NOES; NONE -� , ABSTAIN: : NONE � ABSENT: NONE �� Item #28: PROPOSAL FROM LJNNERSAL MASS MEDIA CENTER, INC: City Manager Hempe — Requested that the Lynwood City CounciP review the proposal submitted by Universal 1Vlass Media Center, Inc..and after.which provide direction to staff. � � , �. i - ... Idan Crosby — President of Universal Mass Media Center, Inc. presented a presentation and a proposal to the Council. Councilman Reyes — Stated he would like to hear the Legal opinion regazding this proposal. City Attorney Casso = Ezplained that there is restrictions as to what kind of information � can go on those unsolicitating mass mailing, stated that if Council wishes to proceed with the proposal then it would'be in the Councils best interest to review a full analyses of what is being proposed and�have the firm conduct a detail review. Mayor Pedroza — Stated that he believes this newspaper is going to provide , the information that the community is looking for. .. Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez - Stated that he believes the proposal price is too high. Maria Garcia — Vice Presidenf of Universal Mass Media Center, Inc. explained lhat ihe ta�c payers of this community should have the right to decide whether they need the newspaper or not. Councilman Richards — Stated that he applauds Mr. Ivan Crosby for his outstanding presentation, and believes. that this newspaper will provide the information . the community needs. ' Councilman Reyes — Stated that he does not understand why the City always has to pay for everything, explained that he understands that the City can help with some funds but not pay for the whole project. i .__, Maria Gazcia — Explained that there has been situations where the Citizens of Lynwood have came to them to tell them that the City is not providing the information they need. Stated that they are also meeting with the L.U,S.D. City Attomey Casso — Explained to Council that he would like to have the opportunity to more fully examine the J intensions of the proposal and insure compliance witfi the Political Reform Act particulaz with the regulations to insure that no member of this body nor the City itself participate in any violation. „ i' . It was move by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to receive and file this information and continue it for further examination. � Mayor Pedroza — Stated �fie would like to make a substitute motion to go with staffs recommendation Option �#,3: The Lynwood City Council directs staff to meet with UMMCI for the purpose of negotiating a lower cost for the proposed newspaper, and if no consenting can be determine to completely disregazd the proposal: And to allocate $50,000.00 to print a first issue to show the public what is this all about. �• � It was second by Councilman Richazds. ; SUBSTITUTE ROLL CALL: � -- AYES: � COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, PEDROZA NOES: COUNCILMEN REYES, RODRIGUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE � ' ABSENT: NONE f ' i � 'I � � � _ �, _ , Item #29: ONE (1) VACANCY — TR?,FFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION City Clerk Hooper — Announced that due to the passing away of Commissioner Pedro Jimenez, there is currently one (1) vacancy in the Traffic and Pazking Commission that must be filled. Councilman Reyes.— Explained that normallythe Council does not entertain a motion to ` � appoint an employee to a commission. _ City Clerk Hooper — Explained that she would have to look into the Commissioners Manual, City Attorney Casso — Explained that he would also have to look into that to confirm whether you can appoint an employee to a commission or not. , Mayor Pedroza — Stated that he would like to continue this Item for further discussion. � Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez — Second the motion. „ Item #30: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: STREET CLOSURE ON CORTLAND AVENUE City Manager Hempe — Stated that staff has received an application for special permit from Mr.. Peter Starr to close a portion of Cortland Avenue from Muriel Drive to Ernestine Avenue. The purpose of the street closure is to conduct a block party to , celebrate the Fourth of July. Councilman Reyes — Stated that for the safe of the community he disagrees with the . closure of the street, and motions to deny the street closure permit. , Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez — Second the motion. •--- ROLL CALL: • ' AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHA�.RIDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE � ' ABSENT: NONE � Item #31: GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION , City Clerk Hooper — Announced that on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 there will be an election in the City of Lynwood for two (2) members of the City Council, a City Clerk, - and a City Treasurer. - It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to adopt the following Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 2003118 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING FOR AN GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, ^ FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICES AS REQUIRED BY THE � PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.119 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS. ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD THAT DATE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF . THE ELECTIONS CODE. , F �.. �� , � I ROLL CALL: � � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, . PEDROZA NOES: NbNE E ABSTAIN: NONE i ; � ABSENT: NONE � Councilman Reyes - Que�tioned the City Clerk on the opening date of the nominations. City Clerk Hooper - Anri� unced that the opening date for the nominations would be July 14, 2003. '' -. Item #32: RECALL FRAUD INVESTIGATION Based on a preliminary showing of possible fraud and malfeasance associated with the impending recall effort against Councilman Paul H. Richazds, II, LA County $uperior Court granted an order allowing the City Attomey, along with the Secretary of State to review recall petitions and investigate related issues. Ciry Attomey Casso - Explained to the Council that what is occurring here is a Resolution that would request the CounTy Registraz Voters to conduct the Election that it is set for September 23, 2003, in order for the Registraz Voters to conduct an Election in the City the Council needs to ask the Boazd of Supervisors to provide the specifics requested services through the County Registraz, if that is not done then there are two different options that can occur the, City Clerk may have to conduct the Special Election herself within her office without the assistants.of the County Registraz Office, or what could occur is the Secretary of State would come in and say that it is evidence that Lynwood is not able to conduct a Special Election so then we aze going to take over the Election and we are going to conduct it. Re uestin the q g, Registraz Voters-to conduct this Election it is more of a ministerial act then it is saying that the Council we believe this Election should go forwazd or we believe thi� Election has inegulazities or ;other problems that may exist with this Election or may exist in this process. • Mayor Pedroza - Stated that at this moment I do not recommend setting the Election date until we find out what the outcome is and what is the Secretary of States Legal opinion. Tt was moved by Counciiman Byrd, second by Mayor Pedroza to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2003120 ENTITLED• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING AND APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTER OF VOTERS IN THE LYNWOOD RECALL FRAUD INVESTIGATION. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, PEDROZA NOES: COUNCILMEN REYES, RODRIGUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #33: SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION According to the City Clerk's report, pursuant to Section 11241 of the California -�' Elections Code, a Special Municipal Election has been ordered to be held in the. City of Lynwood, Califomia September 23, 2003. A resolution has been prepaced and submitted by the City Clerk for City Council consideration and adoption. It was moved by Councilman Byrd,.second by Mayor Pedroza to continue this Item: - Councilman Reyes made a substitute motion to move forwazd with the Item. „ , , : � �` � °7 ,� Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez second the motion. Council recess for five minutes at 11:45 p.m. " Council reconvened at 11:50 p.m. ORIGINAL ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, PEDROZA . _ NOES: COUNCILMEN REYES, RODRIGUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: . NONE ' SUBSTITUTE ROLL CALL: AYES: � COUNCILMEN REYES, RODRIGUEZ NOES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, RICHARDS, PEDROZA ABSTAIN: NONE °ABSENT: NONE ADDENDUM Item #1: . PROPOSED BILLBOARD SIGNS ALONG THE I-105 FREEWAY AND I-710 FREEWAY City Manager Hempe — Announced that at the June 4, 2003 City Council Meeting, this ", proposal was presented to the City Council and the City Manager was directed to fiu�tl�er " analyze this proposal. ' ' At this time staff is requesting the City CounciT to consider concept approval so that staff , may proceed with the Environmental Review process: �' It was moved by Mayor Pedroza, second by Councilman Richards to accept the concept approval so that staff may proce8d with the.Environmental Review process. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, . PEDROZA � � NOES: 'NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ` ABSENT: NONE Item #2: STATUS OF WASTE HAULER CONTRACT/NEGOTIATIONS . City Manager Hempe — Stated that staff would provide the City Council with an� update relative to the status of Waste Hauler negotiations with Consolidated Disposal and also an analysis of other proposals submitted. The City Council may also wish to consider an interim service provider until final contract negotiations have been completed. It was moved by Councilman Richards, second by Mayor Pedroza and carried to continue this Item " CLOSED SESSION � Item #34: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: _ City Attorney James Casso stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Joint Close Session pursuant to Section 54956.8: A) Liability Claim/Workers Compensation: Richards Flores B) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Ham Park ' i G) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: Gregory . Woods and Kanicha Williams vs. City of Lynwood ' D) Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: One Case �tr �� Item #3: ADDENDUM CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: A) Bulletin Displays ' � ' � B) 1: Jackson v. City of Lynwood 2: Thomas v. City of Lynwood It was move by Councilman, Richazds, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez and carried recessto Close Session at 12:00 p.m. � � " ;� � Council reconvened at 1:15 a.m: � City Attomey Casso stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and stated on: CLOSE SESSION ITEMS: • A) Richar Council approved settlement for Workers Compensation. B) Harri Pazk; No reportable action C) Gregory Woods & Kanicha Williams: Council approved settlement. D) Anticipated Litigation: No reportable action i ADDENDUM CLOSE SESSION ITEMS: � A) Bulletin Displays: Continued B) 1: Jackson v. City of Lynwood: No reportable action 2: Thomas v. City of Lynwood: No reportable action � ' ADJOURNMENT . Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, second by Mayor Pedroza and carried to adjoum the Regular Council Ivleeting at 120 a:m. �_, � 2 G% �� '. ' , emando Pedroza, Mayor : ,' ��-��-- �� -�-,�-� � Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk • � I ; � �' ., ,. � , . , � � . �( . � �,� � � .� � . � i - � ,( �