LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 4, 2022
01. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Lynwood met in the Council Chambers, 11350 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 or Web conference via ZOOM - To participate via Zoom or by telephone: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215- 8782 Meeting ID: 835 2029 8238 on the above date at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm.
Mayor Casanova presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quinonez announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
03. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
STAFF
PRESENT: City Manager Hernandez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasure Camacho and City Clerk Quinonez.
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tern Solache.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by City Clerk Quinonez.
06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
• City Video(s)
• Miss & Mister Lynwood Ambassador Court
• Recognition of Lynwood Jr. Knights
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• Lynwood Successor Agency
• Lynwood Housing Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Authority
1 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to recess to the Lynwood Successor Agency at 6:29 pm. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Santana, seconded by Vice Chair Solache to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:31 pm. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE CHAIRE
SOLACHE AND CHAIR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Member Santana, seconded by Vice President Solache to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6.32 pm. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE PRESIDENT
SOLACHE AND PRESIDENT CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
(Complete audio of public comment can be requested with the City Clerk's office) (Due to COVID-19 pandemic public comments can also be made by email or voicemail and will be read into the record by the City Clerk) NONE
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Complete audio of public comment can be requested with the City Clerk's office) (Due to COVID-19 pandemic public comments can also be made by email or voicemail and will be read into the record by the City Clerk) Paulette Bradley spoke regarding parking issues within the community. 2 CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
(The complete audio of the City Council oral and written communication is available upon request at the City Clerk's office)
Council Member Flores stated that he would like Commissions to report to Council meetings in order to provide status of their current activity and relay pertinent updates to City Council. He then added that a "Go Request" is available to all residents to report their concerns within the community. Additionally, he requested a report to show how successful the "Go Request" application is working.
Council Member Santana indicated attendance at an excellent meeting with the Department of Toxic Substances Control in which their staff presented different ways to apply for grants and provide assistance in cleanup efforts of contaminated properties within the City. Additionally, she acknowledged the new LA County Supervisor, Janice Hahn and stated that she is looking forward to working with her.
In closing her statement Council Member Santana wished everyone a Happy New Year and a great 2022.
Council Member Soto wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked staff for continuing to work hard for the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Solache noted his concerns regarding the street burnouts with staff and the Sheriff's Department and highlighted that this irresponsibility is damaging all of the hard work being done to improve the streets. He expressed that he fears the possibility that it may hurt an innocent bystander one day. Mayor Pro Tern Solache also mentioned that COVID-19 cases are rising, and he hopes that the City will be able to provide more COVID-19 related services to the community.
Mayor Casanova requested that Code Enforcement display more attentiveness to the quality of life issues within the City and he requested that Public Works staff be directed to repaint the lines on Fernwood and Atlantic that have been ruined by the burnouts. He concluded by wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
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.
Council Member Flores requested item 9 and item 10 be pulled for separate consideration. Council Member Santana requested item 14 be pulled for separate consideration.
3 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
08. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.001
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 22, 2021
09. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve the item. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Received and Filed TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
ENTITLED: TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
10. TREASURER'S SPECIAL INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST -NOVEMBER 2021
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve the item. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4 Received and Filed TREASURER'S SPECIAL INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST-NOVEMBER 2021
ENTITLED: TREASURER'S SPECIAL INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2021
11. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 2021
Received and Filed FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 2021 ENTITLED: FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 2021
12. DECLARATION OF EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.002
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DECLARING CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND FERNWOOD AVENUE (APN Numbers 6169-001-905 and 6169-001-900), ALSO
KNOWN AS THE LYNWOOD TRIANGLE, SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE
SUPRLUS LAND ACT
13. 2022 HOMELESS COUNT COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
Approved 2022 HOMELESS COUNT COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
ENTITLED: 2022 HOMELESS COUNT COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
14. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADIVORS TO
PROVIDE INTERIM SERVICES FOR THE VACANT DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POSITION
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve the item. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.003 and Tierra West Advisors Agreement
5 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, IN A FORM
SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AN AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA
WEST ADVISORS TO PROVIDE INTERIM SERVICES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POSITION
15. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN TO PROVIDE INTERIM
SERVICES FOR THE VACANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE POSITION
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.004 and Willdan Agreement ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, IN A FORM
SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN
TO PROVIDE INTERIM SERVICES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
POSITION
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
16. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO REDESIGN CITY'S WEBSITE AND
CONSIDERATION OF A DOMAIN NAME CHANGE
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve the item. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.005
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO REDESIGN THE CITY'S WEBSITE SELECTING THE MOST
QUALIFIED VENDOR UPON COMPLETION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AND MAKE CHANGES TO THE CITY'S DOMAIN NAME AS APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
6 17. APPROPRIATION FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT RATE
STUDY FOR CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve the item. Council Member Soto then withdrew her second and motion died due to lack of second.
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It was motioned by Council Member Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova to table the item indefinitely. Motion carried by 3-2 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES, MAYOR PRO TEM SOLACHE AND
MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS SANTANA AND SOTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item Tabled
18. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to continued item to next scheduled meeting. Motion carried by 5-0 vote
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item Continued to Next Scheduled Meeting
19. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez stated that staff is working on acquiring COVID-19 testing providers to be at the City six (6) days out of the week and noted that the testing will on site with at least three (3) groups located in different areas of the City. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting, in honor of Council Member Santana's grandmother, Hermila Santana, at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
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