LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 18, 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 6:02 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
ABSENT: NONE
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 Council Member Flores.
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)
1 07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• Lynwood Successor Agency
• Lynwood Housing Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to recess to the Lynwood Successor Agency at 6:21 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 Soto, seconded by Vice Chair Solache to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:23 pm. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE CHAIR
SOLACHE AND CHAIR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Santana to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:25 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
2 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) NONE
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 started by letting the community know that the street racing issue is very important to them and they are working on a solution. He then asked for clarification regarding the homeless count event and the staff required for it. He wanted to make sure everyone knows the purpose and importance of the event.
He finished by reminded the community to stay safe and continue getting COVID- 19 tested.
Council Member Santana thanked Council Member Soto for all of her work in bringing more COVID-19 testing to the community. She then commented on the COVID-19 pop-up sites that have shown up all over the community and stated that they have contacted the County to regulate these sites. She would like to ensure that they are legitimate sites and not taking advantage of the residents. She then asked staff for a time estimate for the completion of HAM Park, since it has been almost a year since the project started. Lastly, she requested for the neighborhood cleanups that were approved in December, to start as she feels that they are important to the community.
Council Member Soto reiterated the importance of solving the burnout issue in the community. She also commented on the importance of having more COVID-19 testing in the community. She finished by asking everyone to continue to be safe.
Mayor Pro Tern Solache did not have any further comments.
Mayor Casanova also commented on the burnout issue. He stated that due to this issue, there was a fatal accident. He was very disappointed by the lack of resources from the Sheriff's department to potentially prevent this accident. He then just reminded everyone to stay safe with the new COVID-19 variant. 3 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto 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. 2022.006
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED JANUARY 18, 2022 FOR FY 2021-2022
09. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT POLICY
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.007
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
10. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and filed TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT ENTITLED: TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
11. AMENDMENT TO 2021 PARADE PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.008
4 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PAGEANRTY PARADES ADJUSTING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $70,000 TO $71,600 AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE DECEMBER 15, 2021 SANTA'S NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS PROGRAM
12. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.009
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: 1) INCLUDE ALVADA STREET, SAN
CARLOS AVENUE, SAN JUAN AVENUE, SAN LUIS AVENUE, SAN VICENTE
AVENUE AND THORSON AVENUE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.103); PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.104), AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.105); 2) INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR PRIORITY 2 STREETS (CIP NO. 4011.68.104) IN THE AMOUNT OF $334,332 USING THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT FUNDING; 3) CORRECT THE EXPENDITURE LINE
ITEM ERROR FOR THE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND LOUISE STREET PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.038); 4) ADDING A NEW PROJECT ENTITLED WELL 11 ASSESSMENT AND DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND 5) ADDING A NEW PROJET
ENTITLED CITY PARK MEGA PLAYGROUND PROJECT
13. AUTHORIZATION OF THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF
INTEREST WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO-COST IT DIGITAL DIVIDE
WI-FI SOLUTION PILOT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.010
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF
INTEREST WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO-COST IT DIGITAL DIVIDE
WI-FI SOLUTION PILOT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOULTION PROCLAIMING A LOCAL
EMERGENCY, RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM, FINDING THAT THE PROCLAIMED
STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ABILITY TO MEET 5 SAFELY IN PERSON, AND DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WILL COTINUE TO MEET REMOTELY IN ADHERENECE WITH AB 361 IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.011
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY,
RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY
GOVERNOR NEWSOM, FINDING THAT THE PROCLAIMED STATE OF
EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ABILITY TO MEET SAFELY IN
PERSON, AND DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WILL CONTINUE TO MEET REMOTELY IN ADHERENCE WITH AB 361 IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
15. CITY NEWSLETTER (LNP) BI-MONTHLY FORMAT TO DIGITAL FORMAT Tabled by staff.
16. 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT APPROVAL
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, 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
MOTION: Council rescinded their previous votes. 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
6 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to open the public hearing. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova to close the public hearing. 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 Council Member Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache 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. 2022.012
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF LYNWOOD'S 2021-2029 DRAFT
HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR ITS FINAL REVIEW
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL AND FERNWOOD
AVENUE PARK PROJECT
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve the item. Motion carried by unanimous consent. 7 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. 2022.013
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT $371,056 FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL (4011.68.046 AND 4011.68.084) AND TO WILLDAN
ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $377,488 (4011.68.037)
18. ADOPTION OF A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (FY2021-22 TO FY2025-26)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova 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. 2022.014
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
19. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve the item. Motion carried by unanimous consent. 8 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 Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to reconsider the previously adopted committees and changing some of the ADHOC Committees. 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 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
ENTITLED: MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
20. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND
ANNUAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL
APPOINTMENT LIST
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve and continue all previously appointed commissioners.
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 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ENTITLED: REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS AND ANNUAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
LOCAL APPOINTMENT
9 21. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
Community Director Yonai provided an update on the COVID-19 testing pop-up sites. He stated that neither the city nor the county have a track and trace of these sites. They will be administering a program and try to get all of the licensing and information for the sites to establish legitimacy.
Public Works Director Thornton provided an update on the HAM Park project. He informed Council that they have had issues with the contractor since the beginning, causing the delays.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting, at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
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