Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
April 19, 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 6:17 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, AND MAYOR
PRO TEM SOLACHE
ABSENT: MAYOR CASANOVA—ARRIVED LATE
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 Santana.
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)). • Investment Program Presentation
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency • Lynwood Housing Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Agency
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Santana to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
1 ROLLCALL:
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 Flores to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:47 pm. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Solache Member Flores, seconded by Member Flores to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:49 pm.
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
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:51 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
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 Santana requested item 13 be pulled for separate consideration. 2 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve the balance of the consent calendar and to receive and file. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLLCALL:
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. 2022.064
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED APRIL 19, 2022 FOR FY 2021-2022
09. CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
10. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
11. INVESTMENT POLICY CERTIFICATION
Received and Filed INVESTMENT POLICY CERTIFICATION
12. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT— JANUARY 2022 & FEBRUARY 2022 Received and Filed FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT— JANUARY 2022 AND FEBRUARY 2022
13. APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL FACADE GRANT PROGRAM AND ARPA
APPROPRIATION FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve staffs recommendations with noted conditions. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
3 ROLLCALL:
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 Casanova, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to rescind previous motion and open item for continued discussion. Motion carried by 5- 0 vote.
ROLLCALL:
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 Santana, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve staff recommendation and add a cap to funding at $750,000 and up to $12,000 per business. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.065
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING A COMMERCIAL FAQADE GRANT PROGRAM AND THE APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 IN ARPA FUNDING FOR PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
14. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT THE NATATORIUM Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.066
ENTITLED- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
FINDING THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION, BY
WAY OF A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF ITS MEMBERS, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACTCODE SECTION 22050(c)(1) WITH RESPECT TO THE EMERGENCY
RENOVATIONS AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT THE NATATORIUM
4 15. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT WELL NO. 19
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.067
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
FINDING THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION, BY
WAY OF A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF ITS MEMBERS, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050(c)(1) WITH RESPECT TO THE EMERGENCY RENOVATIONS AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT WELL NO. 19
16. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE ALEXANDER AVENUE, LOUISE STREET, POPE
AVENUE, PENDLETON AVENUE, SEMINOLE AVENUE, AND SHIRLEY AVENUE STREET, WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.088
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.068
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ACCEPTING THE ALEXANDER AVENUE, LOUISE STREET, POPE AVENUE,
PENDLETON AVENUE, SEMINOLE AVENUE, AND SHIRLEY AVENUE STREET, WATER, AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.088 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
17. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE LYNWOOD ROAD, OLIVE STREET, MCMILLAN
STREET, COOKACRE AVENUE AND RAYBORN STREET, STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.090
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.069
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ACCEPTING LYNWOOD ROAD, OLIVE STREET, MCMILLAN STREET,
COOKACRE AVENUE AND RAYBORN STREET, STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.090 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
18. 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 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 5 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.070
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD 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
19. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO REPAIR EXISTING SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM
OR AQUIRE NEW CAMERA SYSTEM THAT FEEDS TO CENTURY STATION 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.
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. 2022.071
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A NEW
SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM COVERING MAJOR STREET
INTERSECTIONS THAT FEEDS TO CENTURY STATION AND CITY HALL
20. INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW— DATE CHANGE AND FIREWORKS
DISPLAY SERVICES CONTRACT
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. 2022.072, RESOLUTION NO. 2022.073 and A Professional Services Agreement with
ExpoShows, Inc.
6 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING ITS ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW EVENT TO BE SCHEDULED ON JULY 3 OF EACH YEAR. OR A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EXPOSHOWS, INC. FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW EVENT
21. APPROVAL OF NON-PROFIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE
FIREWORKS
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Soto 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 FOUR (4) QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE
SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
22. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT APPROPRIATION FOR REPAIRS AT CITY OWNED FIRE STATIONS 147 & 148
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 and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.074
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPROPRATION FROM ARPA FUND (FUND 1055) IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,000 FOR THE REPAIRS AT FIRE STATION 147 AND FIRE STATION 148
23. CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SPEED HUMP
INSTALLATION POLICY GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Soto 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. 2022.075
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION POLICY
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores requested an update on the City's time capsule closing and City Manager Hernandez indicated that the time capsule is ready but was waiting on the Mayor's final approval of the plaque and stated the location to be utilized is the designated spot approved by Council and described a three-foot base with a former street median entrance sign that will light up "Lynwood" would be positioned on top of the base. He stated that the thought process for completion would not be this weekend but rather the weekend after and noted that if there were any additional items the Council would like to be included in the time capsule that the items should be submitted to staff in City Manager's office. In addition, he mentioned staff is currently scheduling a date with the contractor and if any council member would like to be present for the activity those details would be provided.
Council Member Flores extended congratulations to Budding Artists LA based in Lynwood in that the 63rd Assembly District distinguished the group as the "2022 California Non-Profit" recipient which was announced by Assembly Member Anthony Rendon. In addition, he gave "Kudos" to all of the staff members that contributed to establishing the Farmers Market and for their efforts to organize the City's Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Council Member Santana praised Parks and Community Services along with Public Works staff for recent amazing events. She indicated that the Farmers Market and Easter Festival provided the community with much needed local activities and noted that under the great leadership of City Manager Hernandez embraced the Council's request to enlarge the City's community events. She mentioned that remarkable elements such as jumpers, food trucks, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and pony rides were included features. She stated that the activities created very elated residents that contributes to a huge difference in the community. 8 Council Member Santana recognized Community Development staff's endeavor to establish clean-up efforts regarding the business corridor within the outskirts of the community and noted that staff is addressing parking issues and code violations that directly impact the quality of life for adjacent residents to the businesses. She conveyed gratitude to her colleagues for approval of the Commercial Facade Program as an opportunity for the City to invest in small businesses, assist with any Covid slump and encourage potential growth in the community. She also acknowledged appreciation of their approval for the speed humps policy as direction to calm traffic throughout the City including residential areas. In conclusion, Council Member Santana thanked Fire Captain Pat Sprengel for his attendance at tonight's City Council meeting.
Council Member Soto thanked staff for the wonderful events organized for the community. She emphasized the mental health program established for the community and stated that classes have begun for families and residents. She indicated that she will be following the success of the program closely.
Mayor Pro Tern Solache had no further comments.
Mayor Casanova had no further comments, but thanked Council Member Santana for her comprehensive comments this evening.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez addressed Council Member Soto's comments regarding the mental health workshops and noted that the program started last week and will run for fifteen (15) weeks 10 am to 12 noon with a different topic each week. He indicated that if the program is successful it may be extended to our Senior Center participants.
Director Flores declared that this Saturday Earth Day is being celebrated at Lara Linear Park Community Garden. He stated that it is a free event for the community and will begin at 9 am to 12 noon and will feature a nature walk, a garden planting including a garden planting class, arts and crafts for the kids, music, refreshments and a tree give away by Tree People.
Director Flores was also excited to announce that starting May 2"d the in-dining program will restart at the Lynwood Senior Community Center and that staff is actively contacting register senior members of the program to inform them that we are resuming in-person dining services.
Director Flores indicated that staff met with representatives from Senator Feinstein's office to conduct an overview of a proposal submitted to her office for Congressional discretionary funds to support various projects in our community, namely the Mega Playground Project at the North end of Lynwood City Park and as well as the Skate Park Project at Burke-Ham Park and stated anticipation to receive positive word on both projects by the end of May.
9 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 8:00 p.m.
Maria Quihonez, C y Clerk Jo ayor
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