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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2004-01-20 - CC LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 2004 �_ 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 6:14 p:m. „ Mayor Byrd presiding. • Councilman Pedroza, Rodriguez, Santillan, Vasquez, and Byrd answered the roll call. �� Also present were City Manager Hempe, City Attorney Beltran, and City Clerk Hooper, � City Treasurer Pygatt. � ` � � � City Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act. , Mayor Byrd opened Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, Lynwood Information, Inc., Lynwood Public Finance ,Authority at 6:14 p.m. City Clerk Hooper took separate roll call for each agency. - Item 6#: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS • Citizen.Athlete of the Month-Jeff Jenkins - presented by Shawn . Powell-Furillo � � Shawn Powell-Furillo recomme�ded that City Council work together witl� the Lynwood Unified SchoolDistiict for the betterment of the � , community. Stated he would like to see a Mayor and Teacher Apple • Award honoring all teachers of the LUSD. • Eleanor Winfrey, Lynwood Resident for 36 years �� • Sgt. Bil�lie Michelle Araujo, L.U.S.D Campus Safety.Officer , • Mayor Emeritus Fernando Pedroza — 2002/2003 Outstanding Mayor Award — Councilman Pedroza thanked everyone for their collaboration , during his term as Mayor. , . City Nlanager Hempe announced that there would be a special reception in honor of our � Sister-City Aguascalientes Delegation to be held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Also she � �.� � �� mentioned 'that City Council should consider nominating nominees to serve in the Ad- � �� Hoc Committee. Mayor Byrd introduced Hector Chacon, Candidate running for the 50�' District in the � March 2004 Election. • , � Hector Chacon, Member of the Montebello Board of Education — Gave brief introduction � � about himself. �Currently a candidate in the March 2004 Election and is seeking support � from the community of Lynwood , � Sylvia Ortiz, 3204 I:ouise St. — Spoke on behalf of the Ruiz Family and�stated that Oscaz Ruiz was shot and killed in Lynwood and asked that City Council sponsor a �eward to find the suspect who killed him. , � Sonia Ruiz Rodriguez, Sister to Oscar Ruiz (deceased) — Shared memories of Oscar and • , asked that City Council help with the reward money to find the suspect that kil�led her . brother. Martha Ochoa; 3201 Louise — Cousin to Oscaz (deceased) — Spoke on behalf of the Ruiz � Family and stated that Lynwood is not safe anymore as there is too much crime and � violence going-on on daily basis. Mayor Byrd stated�.he would like to have a joint summit in the City�of Lynwood that � involves the collaboration bf the Ministerial Alliances, LUSD Administrators, St. Francis, Hospital, Project Impact, Drive-By-Agony, SherifPs Department and Gang Task Force to take action on crime and violence. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez commented that she contacted and spoke with the Director of Stop the Violence and Increase the Peace Foundation from the City of,Inglewood to help with the issue of crime and violence in our city. Also she directed Lt. Tellez to work with , the Ruiz Family regarding the rewazd matter. 2003 Year-End Video Presentation – Former Mavor Fernando Pedroza The following city projects/improvements were accomplished under the direction of former Mayor Pedroza. • City of Lynwood 2-Year Budget — • Negotiated new trash services with Consolidated Disposal Service • Vine Program • Public Safety - hired additional Sheriff's • Loud Party Car, Hire Sheriff's to patrol Lynwood Park • Business Watch Program • Long Beach Boulevard Street Improvement, Imperial Hwy. Street`Improvement • Rose Pazk on Flower Street • Lynwood Meadows Park • Negotiated with LUSD on $35 million Ham Park Replacement • Childcare Progams, new Senior Citizen Center • Plaza Mexico Projects – Hometown, Gallo Giro, Libreria Martinez, etc. • Long Beach/Pluma, Atlantic Crossings, Winchells, Imperial Hwy. Dona Maria Laundromat, Atlantic and Carlin Housing Development • Fernwood/Alameda Housing Development • Youth Job Corps, City Livability Award, CUSP (Cities United for Science Project) • City Cultural Diversity Award (National Black Caucus) Councilman Pedroza thanked his fellow council members,for all their support in the yeaz 2002-2003. Item #7: Mayor recessed to Lynwood Redevelopment, Lynwood Information Inc, Lynwood Public Finance Authority at 7:00 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Pedroza. Council reconvened at 8:07 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) Paulette Bradley, 3992 E. PIatt – Complimented former Mayor Pedroza for the 2002-2003 year end video presentation. Item #16 (Special Perinit – Fortune Teller) Opposes fortuneteller permit. Item #17 (Shared Use Proposal – National Guard Armory) opposes this item due to parking and traffic problems. Mark Kudler, Bulletin Displays, 7699 9` St., Buena Park, Item #19A.1 and #19C – Provided City Council with documents pertaining to his Closed Session Items. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lazazo Sanchez, HP Video Productions, Independent Consultant — Provided City Council, Y with brochures of his work performance and video accompliskiments during his service to the City. Also stated his contract will expire in April and would like for City Council to reconsider to extend his contract. Councilman Rodriguez questioned whether the City has allocated funds for Mr. Sanchez's contract. Johonna Howard, Public Relation Officer — Explained that Mr. Sanchez's contract and funding was approved by City Council on May, 2003. Councilman Rodriguez requested that staff provide him a copy of Mr. Sanchez's contract. . Councilwoman Santillan questioned whether Mr. Sanchez's contract would be placed on the agenda before it's expired. She also directed City Manager Hempe to place Mr. Sanchez contract on the agenda for further discussiom. � Patricia Shields, Childcare Consultant — Complimented former Mayor Pedroza for his ' 2002-2003 year end video presentation. Item #18 (Substantial Change'Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2003-2004) discussed that the City�is facing many � � � � problems with the� cliildcare centers that are not licensed. Also she opposes that the childcare responsibilities be given to the Recreatio❑ Department and asked ihat City • Council reconsider to approve Dominoes Leazning Academy item. 4 Carmelita Marshall, Director of Dominoes Learning Academy — Explained that Dominoes Academy provides education and childcare services to Lynwood residents. She asked that City Council reconsider to approve the Dominoes Learning Academy � item. � � . � Irene Garcia, 2737 E. 111`� St. — Spoke about housing issues and suggested working with � � � Habitat - Item #10 (Request for Public Hearing Date to Amend Parking Citatiori � Fines/Bail Amounts) spoke against the item, Item #16 (Special Permit: Fortune Teller 31001 Imperial Hwy.) opposes this item, Complained about trolley stops not having bench shelters, Item #19 (Conference; Training, and Meeting Policy) spoke_against the item. Councilman Pedtoza instructed the City Manager to conduct a survey throughout the city ' regarding how many trolley stops have bench shelters. . '� Yolanda Demoine, 4309 Brewster — Item #18 (Substantial Change Conso(idated Annual � �; Action Plan for Fiscal Year�2003-2004) Spoke in favor of the item and asked that City Council approve the funding for pominoes Learning Academy. . Blanca Sanchez, 4117 Agnes Avenue — Item #18 (Substantial Change Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2003-2004) stated she volunteers at the Dominoes Leaming Academy and is very pleased to have her children in this program. She asked that City Council approve the funding for pominoes. " � • Sylvia Herron, 3576 Beechwood - Item #18 (Substantial Change Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2003-2004) Spoke as C.D.B.G. Commi'ssioner and stated that when Ms. Shields gave the childcare presentation at the C.D.B. G. Commission that there was no voting or discussion about fhe Afterschool program. '� Jack Keane, Spoke �in favor of Sheriff's substation and stated he is willing to sponsor a� � ' mural wall in Lynwood. Ramon Salazar, 3530 Mutford .— Complained about the Recreation Department � sponsoring a Martin�Luther King Soccer Tournament and his team was not allowed to " - participate in the tournament. ' .. Councilman Pedroza recommends that the Recreation Department allow Mr. Salazar's team�to participate in the soccer program. • � � � , Ben Wallace, Lynwood Employees Association Representative — Addressed many concems about the city employees being unhappy with their job, pay salary and working � conditions. Discussed that the City is not obeying Civil Service rules and Labor Laws, and employees are not getting fair Yreatment when it comes to hiring them. Stated that ` the City does not bargain in good faith. Councilman Pedroza commented that he had no acknowledge that the city employees were so unhappy with their jobs. City Manager Hempe explained that the City of,Lynwood has two bargaining units, which are General Employees and Management Employees. Explained.that the General Employees contract will expire in July and negotiations will commence in February. Councilmembers addressed many concerns regazding the employee's salary and working conditions and stated they are willing to work with the employees bargaining unit. Lorene Reed, 11805 Harris Avenue – Spoke in favor of city employees and stated 4hey need better pay salary. Commended Councilman Pedroza for his outstanding work — performance during the yeaz of 2002-2003: Spoke in favor of Dominoes Learning . Academy and needing affordable housing for low-income residents. , Irene Gazcia, 2737 E. 111` St. – Commended Councilmember Rodriguez and Santillan for their stand in wanting to correct the wrong on money wise. Maria Garcia, 3947 Tweedy Blvd. – Expressed concerns with city employees being unhappy on your jobs. She encouraged Council to renewal Lorry Hempe's contract so. she may continue with the City's progress. Paulette Bradley, 3992 E. Platt Avenue –� Complained that people are dumping trash on the alley. Item #8: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS It was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Councilman Pedroza and carried to approve the following Minutes: • Continued Regular Meeting of December 2" to December 3` • Special Meeting, December 3, 2003 •' Special Meeting, December 15, 2003 � __ PUBLIC HEARING Item #9 APPEAL N0.,2003-04 4237-4241 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ITwas moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by Councilman Rodriguez and carried to open the public hearing. Ken West,10981 Pine Avenue, Lynwood – Presented City Council with petition, of 17 ' signatures, Opposes five-foot rear yard setback and opposes two-story homes. Pauline Taylor, 10932 Pine Avenue - Spoke in opposition of zone change to two-story residences. Stated she is.concerned with invasion of privacy, safefy and traffic issues. Special Assistant/Development Services Grant Taylor – Stated the project is to construct nine (9) detached single-family residences, two-stories in height, with attached two-car garages. The applicant is reguesting a Variance to reduce the rear yard setback for two (2) residences and reduce the minimum lot area for four (4) residences. The subject property totals 38,541 square feet and is located on the north side of Imperial Highway between Pine Avenue and Jackson Avenue in the�R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone. Stated that at the Planning Commission Meeting, public testimony identified a number of areas concern to include but not be limited to privacy, zone change, property taxes, -- property values, traffic, parking, emergency vehicle access, traffic signal; building covenant,;density. Mr. Taylor stated he recommends,to approve theproject, but if the City Council elects to deny the project, attached is a Resolution to deny Zone Change 2003-05, that would , make the other zoning entitlements moot. City Attorney Beltran suggested that City Council' allow public testimony 6efore any questions are asked. � . Miguel Sanchez, PBS Associates, 7340 Florence Avenue, Downey, CA — Spoke in support of the project, stated that he is a Planner and has reviewed the City's plans, which meets all city's zoning guidelines. , Daniel Chavez, 8913 %z San Gabriel Avenue — Applicant to the housing development and � informed the City Council that the project would increase the property value of , surrounding properties. Property taxes would not increase due to the project. He asked that City Council reconsider approving this request. Ramon Chavez, 10009 Orange, South Gate — Applicant to the housing development, ' spoke in support and stated this is the third time in requesting this permit and asked'that ' City Council reconsider approving his request. Rigoberto Chavez, 8927 San Gabriel, South Gate — Spoke in.support of the project. ' Stated the housing project would make the surrounding area more beautify. Rene Morales, 11803 Long Beach Boulevard — Spoke in support of the project. Fernando Aldame, 10939 San Capistrano, Spoke in favor of the project and supports it: Robert Williams, Truck Driver — Spoke on behalf of the project and supports it. Alfred Lemus, 10941 Pine Avenue - Spoke in opposition stating property values will not increase and privacy will be impacted. Martina & Carlos Ochoa, Spoke in support of the project. Josefina Asuncion, Spoke in support of the project. Luis,Sanchez, Spoke in-support of the project. Mr. Perez, 4229 Imperial Hwy. — Spoke in support of the project. ° Aurelio Benitez, 12889 Azusa Avenue, Dowriey — Spoke in support of the project. Carmen Avalos, Stated she is not against the project but opposes the two-story residences in a one-story neighborhood due to privacy. Abel Moreno, 4235 Imperial Hwy. — Spoke in support of the project. Juan Ramos, 1769 46` $t., Los Angeles, CA 90001 — Spoke in support of the project. Ronald Fobbs, 4228 Pendleton Avenue — Spoke in opposifion to two story residences in a. one-story neighborhood. � Miguel Morales, 8921 Gardenview — Spoke in support of the project. Andres Hemandez, 5915 Muller, Spoke in support of the project. Eduazdo Rocha, 10929 Jackson'- Spoke in support of the project, but questioned whether ' Property taxes would increase due to the project. " Constantino Hernandez, 3990 Josephine — Spoke in support of the projec4. Patricia Carr, 1092T Pine — Spoke in opposition of the project. She informed the City Council that Mr. & Ms. Cortez at 10921 Pine and Mr. Miller at 10942 Jackson opposes the project due to privacy and confinement to their hoine. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by Councilwoman Santillan and carried to close the public heazing. Councilman Pedroza stated he visited the property and noticed that there is traffic and parking concerns and suggested the proposed project remains as single homes. Councilwoman Santillan stated she supports this type of project but suggests that the proposed project remains as single homes. � Councilman Rodriguez stated he supports the project, as Lynwood needs developments that will improve the appearance of the community. It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez.to approve Option #1 (Construct nine (9) detached residences, two-stories in height). Motion dies lacking a second. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez stated she is concerned with the proposed project and opposes it. Mayor Byrd stated he is concerned with traffiasafety issues on Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by Councilwoman Santillan to adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004.008 DENY: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2003-05, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RE$IDENTIAL) TO PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT NINE (9) DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4237 — 4241 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, FURTAER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 6192-023-024 & 025 TRACT 5103, PORTION OF LOT 10, CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA" ROLL CALL: . AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, BYRD NOES: COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR All matters, listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon one motion affirining 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 Byrd pulled Item #14 for further discussion. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, sewnded by, Councilman Rodriguez to receive; file, and adopt the following resolutions. Item #10: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO .AMEND PARKING � CITATION FINES/BAIL AMOUNTS Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to schedule a public hearing for. : the amendment of pazking citations ball amounts. , ,. - Item #ll: AWARD OF REHABILITATION OF WELL N0.9 PROJECT � RESOLUTION NO. 2004.009 ENTITLED: � "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF WELL N0.9 PROJECT TO GENERAL PUMP COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT" _ Item #12: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORRIS-PEPKE : RESOLUTION NO. 2004.010 ENTTTLED: ' "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT OT NORRIS-REPKE IN THE AMOUNT OF � � $45,722.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF STOCKWELL DR., CARSON DR., LILITA � � � ' AVE. AND LESAGE AVE. IMPROVFMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. OS-5282 FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004, AND AUTHORIZING TI-IE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT" Item #13: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NBCE, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 2004.011 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NBCE, INC. IN AMOUNT OF' �56,900.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF PLATT AVE., JOSEPHINE ST., MULFORD - DR. IMPOVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. OS-5282 FISCAL YEAR 2003- 2004, ABn AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEIVIENT". ' Item #15: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS � RESOLUTION NO. 2004.012 ENTITLED: � . -"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING'THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS � THEREFORE" ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ,BYRD NOESc . NONE � ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Item #14: QUARTERLY CONTRACT.CHANGE ORDER REPORT � Mayor Byrd stated that he is still concerned with the change orders being brought every time asking for additional funding. � � � Councilman Pedroza recommended that the'City Manager bring back the ordinance for CounciPs consideration. Yadi Farhadi, Director of Environmental Services/Engineer —�Explained that the contract change orders was issued for the Orchard Ave., Walnut Ave., and Sanborn Ave. - Improvement Project. One (I) change order was issued for the Woodlawn Ave. Improvement Project and due to budget limitations they need additional funding. City Manager Hempe stated that staff would set down with City Council before processing any contract change orders and would also bring back the ordinance for . CounciPs consideration. � Afrer further discussion, Councilmembers continued to address many concerns about the bid opening process, advertising the project design on Online, Contractors using local subcontractors, and the change order reports. Director Fazdahi responded to City Council questions. It was moved by Mayor Byrd, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to receive and file the quarterly contract change order report for the period of August 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ,BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE — ABSTAIN: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #16: SPECIAL PERMIT- FORTt1NE TELLER 3101 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LTNIT "D" Councilman Pedroza stated the Fortune Teller business is not the type of business that is needed in Lynwood. - It was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to Deny the Special Permit–,Fortune Teller 3101 Imperial Highway. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, , VASQUEZ,BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ' Item #17: SHARED USE PROPOSAL- NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY i � Grant Taylor, Special AssistanUDevelopment Service – Gave brief presentation regarding a proposal from the National Guard to enter into a shared use agreement with the City of Lynwood. The National Guard requests not more than twenty-two (22); parking stalls aE• City Hall or the Transit Center, Fridays through Sundays and offers use of the Armory Building to the City of Lynwood Mondays through Fridays and some weekends. No monetary exchanges are proposed. Jim Given, Director of Recreation & Community Services – Explained that the Transit Center parking availability would not affected the seniors meals since the usage of the National Guard Armory will be on weekends and after hours. The City of Lynwood has an opportunity to.utilize a multi-purpose facility for the lost Ham Park recreation activities, a boxing Faciliry, and other City related events/activities.� � � National Guard Facilities Director Colonel Carl Williams – Gave brief presentation.and detail information about the programs that the National Guard Armory is used, for, . Stated that the National Guazd Armory is requesting to use the Bateman Hall and Transit Center pazking lot for various events. The City would have to supervise their events, provide. janitorial services and provide needed supplies to include restrooms supplies. After further discussion, Councilmembers addressed concerns with liability insurance, -- loitering after the party, and security issues. Councilman Pedroza stated that the Recreation Depar[ment would benefit from sharing the National Guard Armory building by having other programs ihere. City Manager Hempe informed the City Council that staff would bring back an agreement for approval.. By general consent, it was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to bring back an agreement for City Council approval. Item #18: SUBSTANTIP:L GHANGE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION ' PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003- 2004 , Annette Potts, Deputy Director of Administrative Services that on May 3, 2003, the CDBG Commission's recommendations were submitted to City Council. City Council reviewed all proposals and decided to fund the Dominoes Academy in the amount of ;� $20,000. The program became part of the City's fiscal year 2003-2004 Consolidated Action Plan, and was approved by HUD, effective July 1, 2003. The program's move to the Teen Center faciliry has caused a problem with the program's eligibility deterniination. The Teen Center is not a State licensed childcare faci�lity. Therefore, the � � Dominoes Learning Acaderrfy cannot receive CDBH funds for childcare at the new �� � location. Dominoes' administrative staff has requested� that funds previously allocated ` for childcare subsides, be reallocated towards a Parent Education Program, which may be � an eligible use within the Teen Center facility. Dominoes' request to change its location and scope of services constitute a Substantial Change to the cunent year's Consolidated Plan. ' After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rodriguez, seconded by Councilman Pedroza to approve Option #1 (Approve an allocation in the amount of ' $20,000 to allow Dominoes Leaming to provide Parent Education at the new location), . � and to provide a parent education program as well as an Anti-drug prevention program. Patricia Shields, Childcare Consultant �— Explained that the Parent Eduoation would be part of the First-5 L.A. Childcare programs where parents would be taught on how to be a � parent while educating�themselves. ROLL CALL: .— AYES: COUNCII;MEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, � � � VASQUEZ,BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE �� � Item# 19: CONFERENCE, TRAINING, AND MEETING POLICY City Manager Hempe stated that at the last regular meeting, she presented a drafr policy for conference, training and meeting attendance for Council' consideration. Since that time, staff has met with City Council Members to receive their input. Councilwoman Santillan has submitted a drafr policy for Council's consideration. Councilman Pedroza stated he has reviewed Councilwoman Santillan's draft policy and believes that she addresses very strong points that must be addressed. I Councilwoman Santillan addressed the issue of the mileage reimbursement (within a 5 � � Mile Radius), $100.00 stipend, and the $500.00 Car Allowance. � � Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez stated that they should still get per diems for attending the meetings. _ ° Councilman Pedroza asked the City Attorney to define the difference between Per Diems, Stipend, and Subsistence Rate. � City Attorney Beltran responded to Mr. Pedroza's question regarding per diems, stipend, and subsistence rate. i _ Councilman Pedroza stated that far the record, it is impossible to make the same salary from 2001 to now, because salary changes have been made. After further di'scussion, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez stated that City Council has directed the City Attorney to work a policy that is reasonable and to bring it back for City Council approval. City Manager Hempe informed the City Council that Closed Session Items would , take a two-hour discussion. It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by Councilwoman Santillan to recess all Closed Session Items to Wednesday at b:00 p.m. City Clerk Hooper advised the City Manager that no new items_can be added to the .. Agenda. City Clerk Hooper asked that the City Attorney clarify the motion, just made by the Councilmembers. City Attorney Beltran stated that they couldn't recess the meeting in accordance to the Brown Act, but suggested to re-notice the Closed Session Items as a Special meeting for Monday, January 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Councilman Rodriguez — Requested that city staff follow up on a complaint about the tree roots lifring up the sidewalk. Complained about the alleys not being deaned: Councilman Pedroza — Suggested that the two liquor stores located at the comer.of Lavinia Avenue be put on the Vine Program to prevent graffiti. Also sends condolescences to the Family of Dalida Espinoza for the passing away,of her son, Daniel'. Councilwoman Santillan — Christmas Decoration need to be removed, questioned housing deyelopment at corner of Thorson Ave. and Muriel Dr., requested. an update on the color chart review for residential homes, requested number of citations'for patrol car, requested increasing the down payment on the Home Buyer Program, needs to know whether the City will have 4` of July Firework booths, also requested' that all campaign signs be removed. ' City Clerk Hooper gave an update about the Fireworks and campaign•ordinances stated that these two items would be brought back for City Council consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez — Pleased to introduce numerous projects such as Sheriff's Substation, After school Programs, Neighborhood Forums. Also stated the National Girls and Women in Sports and the Girls Basketball Team need to be recognized. Mayor Byrd — Stated he talked with Rev. Hawkins about utilizing the computer lab for the kids. Requesting to have a Summit in the springtime. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Byrd requested that L.R.A., L.I.I., and L.P.F.A. Closed Session Items be jointly discussed with City Council Closed Session Items. � �� Item #19: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS � � A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed�in closed � session pursuantto Section 54956.8: . 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS .__ , (Section 54956.8) Properties: Beechwood Avenue- near the intersection of Fernwood Avenue Imperial Highway- 40' EasY of Little Alameda Street Little Alameda Street-Approx. 538' West of Westec Way Little Alameda Street-Approx. 30' West of Westec Way ' South Side of 105 Freeway-Approx. 471' East of Westec '. • W Long Beach Boulevard & Lynwood Road Long Beach Boulevazd.& Platt Avenue Mona Blvd.- South Line of 105 Freeway - North of Imperial Hwy & 150' East of Mona- Line of 105 � Freeway ', Imperial Highway & watts Avenue � Imperial Highway & Alameda Street West Side of 710 Freeway between 105 Freeway & , . Imperial Hwy � � Imperial Highway, 600'� East� of Little Alameda �� Approximately 971' East of West Beechwood Avenue and Fernwood (North linw of ]OS Freeway) Atlantic Avenue and Fernwood Avenue (North linw of 105 Freeway) , Atlantic Avenue and Femwood Avenue (South Linw of � 105 Freeway) State Street and Femwood Avenue (North Line of 105 Freeway) Approximately 500'- 700' West of Alameda Street (Souoth � line�of 105 Freeway) � � 500'of Mona Blvd. Within (South line of 105 Freeway) City Negotiator: City Council, City Attorney, City Staff Negotiation: Bulletin Displays -0MG- Regency , Under Negotiation: Price and Terms � 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property : Replacement Park – On the East Side of Atlantic Avenue " From 1-105 Freeway to mid-block between Lavinia , Avenue and Clark Street and from AtlanticAvenue ' ` ' Frontage to Virginia Avenue. On the West Side of Atlantic , Avenue between Agnes Street on the north and Lavinia Avenue on the south from Atlantic Avenue Front age to the alley � �� City Negotiator: City Council, City Attorney, City Staff Negotiating Parties: Lynwood Unified School District – Various Property Owners Under Negotiation: Price and Terms B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed ' session pursuant to section 54956.9: � � CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL–ANTICIPATED — LITIGATION � � ' TWO (2) CASES � - � : ' C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LI7'IGATION (subdivision (a) of section 54956.9:) � � � . S 1. Name of Case: Regency Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Lynwood Case No. BC285256 * City Attorney Beltran see response •on January 6 2004 Counci 1 Mi nute� under Closed Session Items. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Pedroza, seconded by Councilwoman Santillan and carried to adjourn the Regular LRA Meeting at 12:00 a.m. in Memory of Danny Espinoza, and —"' only continue Closed Session Items to the Special Meeting of Monday, Januazy 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. <=�S �� r���,e�" � " ,�� Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk