Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
April 5, 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 6:01 p.m.
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 Treasurer Camacho, City Clerk Quinonez
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Soto.
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 Videos.
• Proclamations.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
1 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:54 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Erick Medal submitted a written comment regarding issues with law enforcement.
Joaquin Mesinas commented on Measure R.
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 Flores to approve the consent calendar and receive and file. 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. 2022.055
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED APRIL 5, 2020
09. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting and Regular Closed Session
2 ENTITLED: Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting and November 16, 2021 Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING
A SUCCESSION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUDITOR OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA'S AUDIT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.056
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ADOPTING A SUCCESSION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUDITOR OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S AUDIT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
11. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-22 MID-YEAR PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.057
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE FY 2021-22 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO AMEND THE FY 2021-22 ADOPTED BUDGET HEREO ATTACHED AS SCHEDULE A
12. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES — FINANCE &ADMINISTRATION
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.058 AND FIRST AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH
MV CHENG &ASSOCIATES
13. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK ON THE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (4011.68.069) TO INCLUDE THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.059
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (4011.68.069) TO
INCLUDE THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD
14. ADOPTION OF THE CITYWIDE SPEED ZONE SURVEY AND SPEED LIMIT STUDY (ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.060
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ADOPTING THE CITYWIDE SPEED ZONE SURVEY AND SPEED LIMIT STUDY 3 15. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE CDBG AGNES AVENUE STREET, WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.087
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.061
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ACCEPTING THE CDBG AGNES AVENUE STREET, WATER, AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.087 AS COMPLETE;
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE AND THE RELEASE OF THE 5% RETENTION 35 DAYS AFTER THE ACCEPTANCE
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
16. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND RUTH AVENUE Continued Continue to next meeting
17. INITIAL REVIEW OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION AT WELL NO. 19 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve staff's recommendations. 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.062
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE UPON
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR CITY
ENGINEER THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER ANY ACTION SPECIFIED UNDER CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050(a)(1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 22050(b) AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $440,694 FROM THE 2020 LUA ENTERPRISE REVENUE BOND (6305) TO THE WELL 19
EMERGENCY REHABILITATION PROJECT
18. INITIAL REVIEW OF AN EMERGENCY ACTIONS AT THE NATATORIUM AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 1, 2022
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve staff's recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote. 4 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. 2022.063
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE UPON
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR CITY
ENGINEER THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER ANY ACTION SPECIFIED UNDER CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE 22050 SECTION (a)(1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 22050(b) AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION FROM 2019 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (FUND 9055) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 AND FROM THE SPECIFIED GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 TO THE NATATORIUM
RENOVATIONS AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS PROJECT
19. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF A BOND UNDERWRITING FIRM AUTHORIZE
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE PROCESS TO REFINANCE THE CITY'S
PENSION DEBT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to approve staff's recommendations. 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
Approved Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC as the City's Bond Underwriter ENTITLED: Authorization from City Council to work with the Cabrera and to proceed with developing a bond transaction. City Council is not currently authorizing the issuance of any securities or obligating the City to incur any expenses at this point. If authorized to proceed tonight, an action item to authorize the issuance of bonds to refinance the Pension Debt and various transaction documents will be brought back to the City Council for its consideration in the near future.
20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO
ESTABLISH CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve staff's recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote. 5 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Ordinance First Reading ORDINANCE NO. 1745 - FIRST READING ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-1.9
ESTABLISHING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
21. REVISIONS AND INCORPORATION OF BEST PRACTICES TO THE CODE OF
ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD IN ORDER TO AFFIRM STABILITY AND
GOOD GOVERNANCE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve staff's recommendations. 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
Ordinance First Reading ORDINANCE NO. 1746 - FIRST READING ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 2-1.7 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
22. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS LOCAL
APPOINTMENT LIST
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve staff's recommendations. 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
6 Approved COUNCIL MEMBER SOTO APPOINTED CHRISTOPHER
ACOSTA TO CDBG AND MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTED
ROBERT GOMEZ TO PLANNING COMMISSION
ENTITLED: BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS LOCAL
APPOINTMENT LIST
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores shared that he received a video from Mr. James Bishop regarding the Lynwood Athletics Community Services Program which reflected how their program is expanding. He expressed that he would like to have them present the video at the next Council meeting to showcase their progress to the Community.
Council Member Santana expressed the importance of the speed zone survey that was approved. She then requested that staff make sure that there is enough funding for COVID-19 vaccines and testing, in case that funding from the Federal Government stops. She finished by stating that she is excited to kick off the "Be Kind" campaign.
Council Member Soto acknowledged Autism Awareness activity. She then asked City Manager Hernandez to provide an update on the mental health classes that will be available to the Community.
Mayor Pro Tern Solache did not have any further comments.
Mayor Casanova thanked staff for putting together an outstanding agenda materials for the Council meeting.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez indicated that City Council dedicated emergency COVID-19 money for the next 2 years, so that in the event that the County cuts off testing, there will be funds to bring testing to the community.
Director Flores indicated that they have been preparing six independent applications requesting congressional directed spending funds for Fiscal Year 2023, to help renovate the Lynwood City Park and Mega Playground as well as the Skate Park and enhancements of Burke-Ham Park. He then informed the public of the Baseball Opening Day event and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk Jo yor
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