LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 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
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF
PRESENT: City Manager Hernandez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer 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)
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• Lynwood Successor Agency
• Lynwood Housing Authority
1 • Lynwood Utility Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to recess to the Lynwood Successor Agency at 6:33 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 Vice Chair Solache, seconded by Commissioner Soto to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:35 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 Mayor Pro Tern Solache to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:36 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 Member Soto, seconded by Vice President Solache to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:38 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
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 addressed the District Attorney, County Supervisor&the Sheriff's department. He stated that they are currently entangled in a war of words and it's really affecting all communities. His hope is that they can all realize that they need to come together and make big decisions. He then asked for staff to revisit the idea of switching over to electric lawnmowers. He mentioned the importance of switching and would like for this to be possible someday. Lastly, he encouraged non-profits to reach out to him to find ways to fundraise.
Council Member Santana thanked the mayor for hosting the annual clergy breakfast. She then commented on the vigil that was held at the skate park, for a young man from the community. She asked staff to look into putting up bigger signs with the rules, adjusting the hours and possibly changing the age limit for the skate park.
Council Member Soto stated that usually during this month, the special needs events are celebrated but unfortunately due to COVID-19, this year they won't be able to be celebrated during the month.
Mayor Pro Tern Solache commented on the importance of having multiple opportunities for the youth in the community to make sure they are more involved. He would like more programs available and to be promoted.
Mayor Casanova thanked Council Member Flores for his comments regarding the District Attorney, County Supervisor & Sheriff's department. He also thanked staff for bringing back the summer camp for kids. He finished by thanking everyone for the dialogue and staff for putting together a great agenda.
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.
Council Member Flores requested items 9, 15 and 16 be pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member Santana requested items 12 and 13 be pulled for separate consideration.
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. 2022.025
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPROVE THE WARRANT REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2022.
09. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
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 PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
4 ENTITLED: Meeting Minutes for the Lynwood City Council June 29, 2021 Special Meeting; July 6, 2021 Regular Closed Session Meeting; July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting; July 20, 2021 Regular Closed Session Meeting; July 20, 2021 Regular Meeting; August 3, 2021 Special Meeting; August 3, 2021 Regular Meeting, August 17, 2021 and Regular Closed Session Meeting; August 17, 2021 Regular Meeting; September 7, 2021; Regular Meeting, September 27, 2021 and Special Closed Session Meeting
10. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT ENTITLED: TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
11. APPROVING THE STALE DATED CHECKS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.026
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF STALE DATED
CHECKS, AND TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS TO THE
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE ACCOUNT
12. SB998 WATER SERVICES POLICY
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, 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. 2022.027
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A POLICY FOR THE
DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SB 998
13. CITY MANAGER'S MONTHLY TASK ORDER REPORT
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve the item. Motion carried by unanimous consent. 5 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Received and Filed CITY MANAGER'S MONTHLY TASK ORDER
14. RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.028 And General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
15. APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS — 2022 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova, 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 THE SALE OF SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS — 2022
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING ITS CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE
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
6 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.029
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING ITS CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE
TO INCLUDE THE SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT BUILDING
OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION
17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744, MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE
DISPOSAL REDUCTION
Approved and Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1744
ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 9-7 "MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION" TO
THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
18. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE SWA AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.030 AND 4th
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH SWA
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SWA IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,500
19. APPROVAL OF SPONSOR AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION
CORP FOR THE FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.031 AND
CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS
SPONSOR AGREEMENT
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
SPONSOR AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS TO WORK ON THE FERNWOOD AVANUE PARK PROJECT (4011.68.037) PROVIDING 480 LABOR HOURS AT A RATE OF $24 PER HOUR
20. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALREYCLE GRANTS
FOR WHICH CITY OF LYNWOOD IS ELIGIBLE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.032
7 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR
WHICH (NAME OF APPLICANT) IS ELIGIBLE
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
21. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CIVICPLUS TO REDESIGN THE CITY'S WEBSITE
AND PROVIDE HOSTING SERVICES
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, 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. 2022.033 AND CIVICPLUS
CONTRACT
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CIVICPLUS TO REDESIGN THE
CITY'S WEBSITE AND PROVIDE HOSTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE CONTRACT
22. ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DODGERS DREAMTEAM YOUTH
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND GRANT FUNDING
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. 2022.034 AND LOS
ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION
AGREEMENT
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING 8 AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION FOR THE 2022
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez informed every one of the COVID-19 testing that will be taking place by the skate park from 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. He then gave an update on the current mask mandate.
Public Works Director Thornton indicated that they have been actively working with Edison to potentially add more car charging stations around the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 8:04 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
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