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Home My Public Portal AboutM 2003-08-19 - CC �`-��f _ LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL ' REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2003 � ' The City �Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 1 1330 Bullis Road on the above date at 620 p.m. Mayor Pedroza presiding. � �,— Coimcilman Byrd, Reyes, Richards, Rodriguez and Pedroza answered the roll call. ; Also present were City Manager Hempe, City Attorney Casso, City Clerk Hooper and _ Ciry�TreasurerPygatt. ' � � � City Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with � the Brown Act. � � PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: • • Guatemala Week – Prodamation • Recreation & Community SerJices Department Staff– Plaques • Winchell's Donuts – Plaque • Melanie Andrews – Plaque • Girls Basketball Team – Trophies and Plaques ' • Lynwood Boxing Team – Trophies and Plaques • Sandra Morales – Plaque • Acknowledgment of transferred Sheriffs Deputies – Plaques It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Councilman Richards to discuss the Lynwood Boxing Team as a Subsequent Need Item. . � ROLL CALL: , -; AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ' ABSTAIN: NONE � � � ABSENT: NONE � � � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Subsequent Need Item Only) Sylvia Henon – Supports the Lynwood Boxing Team and would like for Council to provide a center, for these young kids to practice and this would also help keep kids out of trouble. Adolph Lopez – Supports the Lynwood Boxing Team. • Irene Garcia – Supports the Lynwood Boxing Team. [t was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pedroza to approve $5,000.00 to help fund the Lynwood Boxing Team. ' _._, ROLL CALL: :4YES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REy�S, RICHARAS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTATN: NONE ABSENT: NONE _ ___ _ . . � �. � : r,�3� PUBLI�C ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding A�enda Items Only) Irene Garcia — Item #24 commented that she is very satisfied with the Awazd of Contract to Hart Crowser, Item #28 and is also very satisfied with the Graffiti �crew and the new Ordinance. � � � � � � Sal Alatorre — Item #20 stafed that he does not agree with the Lynwood Utiliry Authority Aeency, woald prefer to use this money for Che seni�r's center and also�questioned on the � consultant that was to be hired to help.take care of the Water Utility issues. Sylvia Herron — Item #24 questioned on the Underground Storage Tank would. like for _._. :� Council to provide more information. Item #28 is very happy with the Graffiti crew. Item �31 does not agree wi�th esYablishing a�new Sister City stated that the City has one already and we do not need another�S�ster CiCy it is a waste of money. Lorene Reed — Item #29 requested a special permit for her Block Watch Party to close a � portion of Harris Avenue between Josephine Street and Agnes Avenue. Sal Alattore — Item #25 explained that Council should provide more park and public facility security services. � ' ' � � � Pat Carr — Item #20 stated that she is against the Lynwood Utility Authority Agency believes it is a waste of the faxpayer's'money. � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Tuan Avina — Complained to the Council in regards to the City's alleys being trashed, and that the Council should take' care of this issue before it gets out off hand. � �; �� Rob White — Thanked the ; Mayor for attending the Traffic and Parking Meeting. Complained on the City's website it needs to be updated it is too backed up. . � Larry McQuaide — Spoke in regards to the Waste Resource Contract stated he would like ' to present a new proposal to� the Council, Sylvia Herron — Questioned on the fee that is being waived for Maria Santillan in regards ' to her using Room 2 aC the �Bateman Hall Center for one of her banquets. Stated thaF��she recalls Council stating that t were no more fees being waived for the use of the facility. � � Albert Jimenez — Announced �to the Council the Ciry's affairs for the upcoming month. i Pearline Calderon —_Explained to Council the incident that occur on Friday August 15`h between her and the City Clerk in regards to her entering the conference room to have something to eat, stat�ed that she had enCered the conference room to have a bagel, when the City Clerk entered and',demanded her to leave'the conference room stating that she was not allowed in the room �that the food was foc the Council membexs and that no� one was allowed in the con�ference room and that she needed to leave� icnmediately, when �this argument was going back and forth Mrs. Calderon cut her finger when she was trying to cut the bagel, and had to rushito the hospital for stitches. � I Maria Santillan — Clarified to�Ms. Sylvia Herron that she would not be using tl�e Bateman Hall room for her Banquet and that there are no fees being waived. � Irene Garcia — SCated that the�City employees should be paid more and be changed to full __. time employees. � ! � � Jack Kean — Supports the Lynwood Boxing Team. � Lorene Reed — Stated that sHe does not understand why this incident happened between � the City Clerk and Pearline �alderon, stated that maybe there was a misunderstanding. � ' i , _ � , � � . �� _ Frank Calderon — Stated that the City should honor the Mayor for his outstanding job, and parCicipation with the community. ' Sal Alattore —'Supports Mrs. Pearline Calderon; stated that she is a very known senior for her outstanding participation with the community, and that she does not deserve this kind ' ' of treatment from anyone, the food is provided to everyone from the residents tax money. Sylvia Ortiz - Stated that she does not agree with Ms. Maria Santillan's flyer, explained that what she would like to see is her credentials and the changes that she would like to `�'; make to better the City of Lynwood, not just her picture and the Virgen De Guadalupe's � picture. Pat Shields — Stated that she is happy that the City is providing moxe Child Care Centers for the residents of Lynwood, and also stated that she personally knows Mrs. Hooper feels that the incident that occuned with Mrs. Calderon and Mrs. Hooper was just a , misunderstanding. � � . Rob White — Stated that he is very concerned with the incident that happened on Friday : and would like for this issue to be taken care o£ � � � Mayor Pedroza — Explained to everyone that the food that is provided to the Council is also for everyone, and that from know on the food would be put in a room that everyone would have access to it, and there would be no more misunderstandings. � Ciry Clerk Hooper — Apologized to Mrs. Pearline Calderon and explained that there is a � policy in regards to the use of the conference room and that she is only abiding by the �� rules and regulations of the City Council, only Council sets the policy. Mrs. Hooper also � lefr the Diaz to again� apologize and give Mrs. Calileron a hug. � Hany Gibbens — Stated that he would for Council to change the food in the lobby, and to -- � not provide any more junk food. , Item #8: � MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: It was moved by Councilman Richards, second by Councilman Byrd to approve the following minutes. • Regular Meeting; July 1, 2003 � • Special Meeting, July 14, 2003 • Regular Meeting, July 15, 2003 ROLL. CALL: , AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, `F20DRIGUEZ PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE � ASSENT: NONE Item #9: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: � �� • Nuestras Fiestas Patrias — On September 12�-14, the City of Lynwood wil�l be � �_� �� holding� the Nuestras Fiestas Patrias celebration. Staff will provide a brief '� . presentation on the programming'scheduled far this event. ' ; � Director of Recreatio❑ & Community Services Jim Givens — Presented a�brief presentation ofNuestras Fiestas Patrias to the Council: �_� PUBLIC HEARINGS Item #10: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-2002 LI'NWOOD GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND F1NAL ENVIRONMENTAL , REPORT, � � ' _ _ _� �� To have the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider approval of the Lynwood General'Plan Update and certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, second by Gouncilman Reyes and carried to , open the public hearing. . � Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, sewnd by � Councilirian Byrd and carried to close the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Richards, second by Mayor Pedroza to continue this Item for the next regular scheduled meeting in September. __ ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, . RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #ll: LEASE AGREEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM The purpose of this item is to have.the City Counci] conduct a public hearing on the proposed lease of the City's Municipal Watex and Sewer System to the Lynwood Utility Authority, a newly to be formedjoint powers authority. It was moved by Councilman Byrd, second by Councilman Richards to open public hearing. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to close public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Richards, second Councilman Reyes to adopt the following Resolution. —' RESOLUTION NO. 2003.154 ENTITLED• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. ROLL CALL: � � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REyES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ' ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. ' Councilman Reyes pulled Item #13 for further discussion. �. Councilman Byrd pulled Item #20 for further discussion. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pedroza to receive and file and adopt the following Ordinance and Resolutions. �:� Item #12: LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES � � ACCESS AWARD HONOREE: VICTOR CABALLERO, FIESTA TAXI On June 21, 2003. the City of Lynwood nominatad Victar Caballero of Administrative Services Co-Operative for the Los Angeles County, 12�' Annual Commission on _ Disabilities Access Award. On July 28, 2003 staff received notification that Mr. Caballeron had been selected to receive the awazd. ^ Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this item. Item #14: SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FY 2003-2004 . For FY 2003-2004, the City of Lynwood will receive $34,953 of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds. These funds are apportioned to municipalities based on population for the construction of pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, ' wheelchair ramps, ect. . RESOLUTION NO. 2003.156 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING $34,953 OF TDA ARTICLE 3 FUNDS FOR THE SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FY 2003-2004. Item #15: ACCEPTANCE OF WOODLAWN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5249, AS BEING COMPLETE � On February 4, 2003 the City Council awarded a contract to Ranco Corporation for the Woodlawn Avenue Improvement Project, Project No. 5-5249. All construction work on the project has been completed. The project is ready for acceptance. RESOLUTION NO. 2003157 ENTITLED: � r A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE WOODLAWN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-5249, AS BEING COMPLETE. Item #16: ACCEPTING OF WALNUT AVENUE, SANBORN AVENUE AND ORCHARD AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5- 5261, AS BEING COMPLETE On December 17, 2002 the City Council awazded a contract to Bannaoun Engineers ' Constructors, for the Walnut Avenue, Sanborn Avenue and Orchazd Avenue Improvement Project, Project No. 5-5261. All construction work on the project has been completed. The project is ready for acceptance. RESOLUTION'NO. 2003.158 ENTTTLED: � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE WALNUT AVENUE; SANBORN AVENUE AND ORCHARD I AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO.�5-5261, AS BEING COMPLETE. Item #17: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 1535 ENTITLED: � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ! ' AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM. • Item #18: VACATION OF CHESTER STREET ' Staff has received a request from M&D Properties to vacate the remaining portion of � Chester Street, This street vacation is necessary to allow the developer to complete the , i '; . i`. �;'� site development. Staff has determined that the subject portion of street is not needed for public access and circulation purposes and those utility easements will be maintained for , all necessary utilities. RESOLiJTION NO. 2003.159 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 CHESTER STREET IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. Item #19: LEGISLATNE ADVOCACY SERVICES The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with a report on the Legislative -- -� Advocacy Services that were provided to the City related to outstanding Cal Trans issues . and funding for Big Picture Projects by Earnest Governmental Relations in conjunction with Senator Polanco. Staff recommends for the City Council to receive and file this report. Item #21: APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 2003.161 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. Item #22: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NBCE, INC. Based on their proposal, qualification and experience NBCE, Inc. will provide professional services for design of State Street Circle Park Project No. 5-5258. RESOLUTION N0. 2003.162 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING NBCE, INC. CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,300.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF ROSE PARK, PROJECT NO. 5-5258 FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004, �� AND AUTHORTZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENTS. Item #23: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NBCE, INC. Based on their proposal, qualifications and experience NBCE, Inc. will provide professional services for design of State Street Circle Pazk Project No. 5-5258. RESOLUTION NO. 2003.163 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L'YNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NBCE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF$16,500,00 FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING AND SURVEY SERVICES FOR LYNWOOD MEADOWS PARK PROJECT NO. 5-5289 FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Item #24: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HART CROWSER Based on their proposal, qualification and experience Hart Crowser will provide professional services for Under Ground Storage Tank Project, Project No. 5-5209. RESOLUTION NO. 2003164 ENTITLED: —. I A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LXNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROPRIATED AND TRANSFER $120,000.00 OF UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND TO TAE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PR03ECT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH HART CROWSER FOR THE AMOUNT OF $98,931:00. ' k . �'�� ROLL CALL: - AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #13 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2003-2004 �"� - Sections 39560-39587 of the Govemment Code allow for procedure to abate weeds and �' flammable material from properties and then assess said properties for costs incurred. Tt was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Councilman Byrd to adopt the following Resolution. - , RESOLUTION NO. 2003.155 ENTITLED: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE , Ttem #20: LYNWOOD UTILITY AUTHORITY The purpose of this item is to have the City Council approve and authorize staff to take the necessary steps to create the Lynwood Utility Authority. The purpose for creating the i Authority is to provide oversight of the water and sewer system operation and to provide i a structure for financing certain public improvements such as the senior center, street • improvements, and water system improvements through a joint powers agreement. • , � It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pedroza to adopt the following. Resolution. TtESOLUTION NO. 2003.160 ENTTTLED: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE LYNWOOD UTILITY AUTHORITY AND TAHING G'ERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. ' , ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA • ' NOES: NONE , ABSTAIN: NONE . ' ABSENT: NONE • ' DISCUSSION ITEMS " Item #25: PROPOSAL FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM PARK AND PUBLIC FACILITY„ � SECURITY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ' City staff has received a proposal from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department to . • provide security services for our parks and public facilities. It was moved by CounciIman Richards, second by Councilman Reyes to continue this Item for the next regular scheduled meeting in September. ; ��5 � 1' .. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, � REYES; RICAARDS, RODRIGL3EZ,. PEDROZA� NOES: NONE I ABSTAIN: NONE ; ABSENT: NONE ;� Item #26: LI'NWOOD HIGH SCHOOL LADY KNIGHTS RECOGNITION At the regular City Council �of Tuesday May 6, 2003 the City Council approved a � contribution in the amount of $4,000.00 towazds the conduction of the Awazds Program � for the GirPs Basketball Team held in June 2003. -- i� At a recent.subsequent meeiing,staff was directed to bring back recommendations fora more permanent recognitiori of these accomplishments. 'I It was moved by Councilman Richazds, second by Mayor Pedroza to authorize staff to prepaze a Bronze Plaque h�onoring the Lynwood High School Lady Knights team. . ROLL CALL: i �� AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA' NOES: NONE ; ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE , Item #27: REQUESTI ,FOR USAGE OF THE YOUTH CENTER FOR A CHILDCARE PROGRAM �, The Childcaze Program at Iv1azk Twain Elementary School cannot return in September 2003 due to the fact that the space currently used for childcaze services would be needed for classrooms. , ; It was moved by Councilman Richazds, second by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez to approve the usage of the Youth Center for a Childcare Program. ROLL CALL: � AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ PEDROZA' ' NOES: NONE � - � ABSTAIN: NONE ; i ABSENT: NONE � � „ �; • � Item #28: GRAFFITI ORDINANCE • ;; The purpose of this item isjto have the City Council consider amending Chapter 3-14 of the Lynwood Municipal Code relating to graffiti to impose sanctions for graffiti vandalism in an effort to deter graffiti in the City of Lynwood. ` . ORDINANCE FIRST READING ENTITLED• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RERLACING SECTION 3-14 (GRAFFITI 12EMOVAL) TO CHAPTER 3-(PUBLIC SAFETY REGULATIONS) AND ADDING SECTION 3-14 (GRAFFITI)�TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GRAFFITI ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. � ROLL CALL: ,, i AYES: COUNCILIVIEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA' I NOES: NONE ;+ I ABSTAIN: NONE �, , ABSENT: NONE �C',��, Item #29: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: CLOSURE OF HARRIS AVENUE BETWEEN JOSEPHINE STREET AND AGNES AVENUE Staff has received an application for a special permit from Lorene Reed of 11805 Harris Avenue to close a portion of Harris Avenue and Josephine Street and Agnes Avenue. The purpose of the street closure is to organize a block party. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Councilman Byrd to approve the street � closure of Harris Avenue between Josephine Street and Agnes Avenue. ROLL CALL: y AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE - Item #30: NEIGHSORHOOD COiJNCILS The purpose of this item is to have the City Council review information relative to the formation of Neighborhood Councils and provide staff with further direction in order to proceed with implementation. - It was moved by Councilman Richazds, second by Mayor Pedroza and carried to continue this Item for the next regular scheduled meeting in September. Item #3L• ESTABLISHING A NEW SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP The City of Aguascalientes, Mexico would like to establish a sister city relationship with the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Reyes, second by Mayor Pedroza to approve the Establishment of a new Sister City relationship with the City of Aguascalientes. ' ROLL CALL: ; AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE , ABSENT: NONE CLOSED SESSION . City Attorney James Casso stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed � in Joint Closed Session pursuant to Section 54957.8: , Item #32: CLOSEb SESSION ITEMS A. Vega v. City of Lynwood ' B. Well #21 Wright Road & Josephine Street: City of Lynwood & Cal Trans , C. Bulletin Displays �' D. One (1) Case � I It was moved by Councilman Richards, second by Councilman Byrd and carried to recess to Joint Close Session at 1025 p.m. Council reconvened at P2:25 a.m. � � City Attorney James Casso stated that the Council met on the aforementioned matters and stated on: i � ; .. ' _ _... _ , :�;�+r�y ' ,. � � A. Noxeportabie action , B. ' No reportable action C. No reportable action D. No reportable action ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it � was moved by Councilman Richazds, seconded ,by Councilman Byrd and carried to adjourn the Regulaz Council Meeting at 12:40 a.m. c� > ,�� , , .------�� o Pedroza, Mayor ��t' �� G �- '�1 ' J�-�'��j � Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk