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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
TO BE HELD ON
June 21, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS RD. 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
Duly Posted on 6/18/2022 By MQ
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
Jose Luis Solache, Mayor Pro Tem
Oscar Flores, Council Member
Marisela Santana, Council Member
Rita Soto, Council Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INVOCATION
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Update on Law Enforcement Issues
City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
Employee of the Quarter
City Video(s)
7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
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Lynwood Successor Agency
Lynwood Housing Authority
Lynwood Utility Authority
Lynwood Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
THIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE
AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO SUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT COUNCIL MAY REFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).)
PUBLIC HEARING
8. ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED SECOND YEAR (OR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23) BUDGET OF THE APPROVED BIENNIAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND 2022-23 BUDGET
Comments:
The City’s budget is an important policy document. It serves as an annual financial plan, identifying the spending priorities for the organization. The budget is used to balance available resources with community needs, as determined by the City Council. It also serves as a tool for communicating the City’s financial strategies and for ensuring accountability.
The City switched from annual to biennial budget preparation in fiscal year 2019-20 to better forecast the City’s financial conditions. This budget that staff is presenting is the updated second year of the approved biennial Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget. This budget shows the updated operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year begins on July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, 2023 for Council’s consideration.
Staff has taken Council approved budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2022-23, made modifications, and incorporated them into the full Updated FY 2022-23 Budget (City, Successor Agency, Lynwood Utility Authority, Appropriations Limit, and Master Fee Schedule), for formal adoption. (FIN)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council and Successor Agency open a public hearing, receive a presentation on the updated second year (or Fiscal Year 2022-23) of the approved biennial Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget, receive public comments, close the public hearing, and each adopt the respective attached resolutions entitled:
·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE UPDATED APPROVED BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE UPDATED APPROVED BUDGET OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE
UPDATED
APPROVED MASTER FEE SCHDULE OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE City Council Regular Meeting - Page 2 of 788
XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
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 TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.
9. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Comments:
City of Lynwood warrant register dated June 21, 2022 for FY 2021-2022. (FIN)
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City of the City of Lynwood approve the warrant register dated June 21, 2022 for FY 2021-2022.
10. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Comments:
Approving previous meeting minutes for Lynwood City Council: (CC)
January 4, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
January 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
February 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
February 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
March 1, 2022 Regular Closed Session
March 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
March 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Lynwood City Council approve the following minutes:
January 4, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
January 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
February 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
February 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
March 1, 2022 Regular Closed Session
March 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
March 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
11. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Comments:
The purpose of this item is to have the Honorable Mayor and the Lynwood City Council review the Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Report as required by State Statutes. (CT)
Recommendation:
The following is the Investment Report for the month ending May 31, 2022. This report is provided to ensure the City Council is informed of the Department’s investment activities. The report satisfies the recommended reporting requirements of the City of Lynwood, which addresses the City Council’s request for monthly financial information.
It is recommended that the City Council for the City of Lynwood receive and file the attached Monthly Investment Report.
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12. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT – MAY 2022
Comments:
The Finance & Administration Department has prepared the attached monthly financial status report for the General Fund for the City of Lynwood. It is the objective of the Department to prepare a monthly status report on a monthly basis. (FIN)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
13. ANNUAL RETIREMENT FUND TAX LEVY CERTIFICATION
Comments:
On April 16, 1946, the City of Lynwood’s residents approved and adopted a property levy tax (Retirement Tax). The City’s retirement tax was approved by voters to support City employees’ and former public safety employees’ retirement costs and contributions to the City’s State- administered retirement system (CalPERS). On October 13, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-177, approving a settlement in the matter of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. City of Lynwood. One of the conditions of the settlement was to fix the rate of the tax related to the Retirement Fund at $0.125 per $100 of assessed valuation. (FIN)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE RETIREMENT FUND”.
14. CORRECTION OF MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE Comments:
Member of the City Council serve on various municipal organizations that require representation of government officers. This participation allows the City to receive beneficial information and resources. Previously, the Mayor has made appointments to these organizations, with approval and ratification of members of the Council Members. As a result of the City Council's recent organization, the Mayor and Council will review and update the list of appointments accordingly (CC)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council review and correct the current appointed delegate and alternate for the City Selection Committee. The Rules and Regulations of the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee, Article III - Membership, Section 1. The memberhip of this City Slection Committee shall consist of the Mayor of each city within Los Angeles County.
15. ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW – FIREWORKS DISPLAY
SERVICES CONTRACT
Comments:
The Lynwood City Council adopted Resolution #2022.073 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. Staff is now presenting the final contract for approval by the City Council. (REC)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the accompanying resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EXPOSHOWS, INC. FOR City Council Regular Meeting - Page 4 of 788
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY’S ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW EVENTS IN 2022, 2023 AND 2024 .”
16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH EL PORTAL A TU BIENESTAR Comments:
Staff requests City Council authorize the execution of Professional Service Agreement with El Portal a Tu Bienestar to provide promotional services for the city's approved Commercial Facade Grant Program. (CD)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the following resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EL PORTAL A TU BIENESTAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM”.
17. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION
Comments:
The City Council will consider a Fourth Amendment to a Parking and Administrative Citation Processing Services Agreement with Phoenix Group Information Systems to provide parking and administrative citation processing services for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. (CD)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING A
FOURTH AMENDMENT WITH PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO
PROVIDE PARKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.”
18. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT WELL NO. 19
Comments:
The City Council delegated to the City Manager or his or her designee the authority to order any action specified under California Public Contract Code Section 22050(a)(1) pursuant to Section 22050(b).
On April 5, 2022, the City Council found
that there is a need for emergency action on
Well No. 19.
Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(2) requires the City Council to review the emergency action at every regularly scheduled Council Meeting to determine by four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the action. (PW)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution 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 REHABILITATION ON WELL NO. 19.”
19. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT THE NATATORIUM Comments:
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action specified under California Public Contract Code Section 22050(a)(1) pursuant to Section 22050(b).
On April 5, 2022, the City Council found
that there is a need for emergency action at the
Natatorium.
Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(2) requires the City Council to review the emergency action at every regularly scheduled Council Meeting to determine by four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the action. (PW)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution 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 THE NATATORIUM.”
20. FY 2022-23 LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY, AND SETTING THE
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Comments:
The Lynwood Landscape Maintenance District was first established in 1978 under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. Staff requests for the City Council to adopt the attached resolutions accepting the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to order the levy and collection of annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
and fixing the time and
place for hearing protests and objections as
July 19, 2022
. (PW)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions entitled:
1)
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ.,
AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
JUNE 21, 2022
, RELATING TO THE
LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.”
2)
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023
WITHIN THE
LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
(COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND
OBJECTIONS AS
JULY 19, 2022
.”
21. FY2022-23 LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY, AND SETTING THE
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Comments:
The Lynwood Lighting Assessment District was formed in 1981 under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Staff requests for the City Council to adopt the attached resolutions accepting the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to order the levy and collection of annual assessment for
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
and fixing the time and place for
hearing protests and objections as
July 19, 2022
. (PW)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the
City Council adopt the attached resolutions entitled:
1)
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22565 ET SEQ., AS City Council Regular Meeting - Page 6 of 788
ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
JUNE 21, 2022
, RELATING TO THE
LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.”
2)
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WITHIN THE LYNWOOD
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ.) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS AS
JULY 19, 2022
.”
22. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
AND UPDATING THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG) AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (LEA)/AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1920 Comments:
In late 2021, the City completed negotiations with both The Lynwood Employees' Management Group (LEMG) and The Lynwood Employees' Association (LEA)/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1920 and agreed to a three-percent (3%) Cost of Living Adjustment to take effect on July 1, 2022. (HR)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING AND UPDATING
THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG) AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION (LEA)/AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1920"
23. 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 Comments:
Beginning in March 2020, Governor Newsom issued a series of Executive Orders aimed at containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Among these were several Executive Orders N-25- 20, N-29-20, N-35-20 (collectively, the Brown Act Orders) that waived requirements in the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of city councilmembers, staff, or the public at local agency meetings.
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill AB 361 (Rivas, 2021), which allows cities to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under modified Brown Act requirements that are similar, but not identical to the rules and procedures established by the Brown Act Orders. (CA)
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt a City Council Resolution 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 City Council Regular Meeting - Page 7 of 788
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
24. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA OPPOSING INITIATIVE 19-0029A Comments:
Opposition of California initiative 19-0029 would amend the Constitution — authorizing roulette and games played with dice (such as craps) solely at tribal casino. (CM)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA OPPOSING INITIATIVE 19-0029A"
25. PURCHASE OF NEW HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FOR THE CITY
Comments:
New holiday decorations are needed for the City to enhance the look of the community for the holiday season. Two companies provided samples and pricing for new décor to be placed along MLK Blvd. and Atlantic Ave., as well as four different intersections throughout the City. Staff would like to move forward with the purchase of the custom built, lighted decorations in preparation of the holiday season. (CM)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE
OF NEW HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FOR THE CITY AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE OF $102,226 TO COVER THE COST."
26. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR MASSAGE THERAPY
Comments:
The City Council will consider the approval of a Special Permit for the operation of a massage therapy business located at 10930 Long Beach Blvd, Unit 7. (CD)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1 .
Approve a Special Massage Therapy Permit for the operation of a massage therapy business at 10930 Long Beach Blvd, Unit 7, contingent upon the attached conditions shown in Attachment B.
2 .
Approve a Special Massage Technician Permit for Wenrong Zhang (CAMTC #89798) prospective owner of the massage therapy establishment and Jihua Lu (CAMTC #44533) contingent upon the attached conditions shown in Attachment C.
27. AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS TO
REFINANCE OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Comments:
The City Council previously directed staff to evaluate the potential financial benefits of refinancing the City of Lynwood's (“City”) Unfunded Accrued Liability (“UAL”) with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”). Based on previous analyses, Council approved on May 17 the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to refinance the UAL. However, the municipal City Council Regular Meeting - Page 8 of 788
bond market is experiencing high levels of volatility and it is uncertain at this time when the City can hold the bond sale. In the meantime, Staff recommends the City Council approve the resolution and related Indenture of Trust so that the City might have another option, which is to issue Pension Obligation Bonds. Staff will also continue to work with its financial consultants to closely monitor the market in the coming months. (FIN)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adoption of the attached Resolution No. ______ entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS TO REFINANCE
OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM”.
28. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND RUTH AVENUE
Comments:
Engineering staff prepared a traffic signal warrant analysis study for the intersection of Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue. Based on the study, Willdan Engineering recommends the installation of a new traffic signal at that location. (PW)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “
A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE
APPROPRATION FROM ARPA FUND (FUND 1055) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,001,350
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND RUTH AVENUE
.”
29. ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 FUNDED BY SB1:
THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Comments:
On April 28, 2017 the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1 (Beall, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017), which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 2034(a)(1), prior to receiving Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds from the State Controller in a fiscal year, a city or county must submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of projects proposed to be funded with RMRA funds pursuant to an adopted resolution by the city council or board of supervisors at a regular public meeting. The project list is due to the CTC by July 1, 2021.
Based on a January
2022 estimate, the City is projected to receive
$1,592,891
in RMRA funds in FY23.
(PW)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022-23 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
30. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL TO DOUG MARTIN CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PHASE 1) PROJECT FY 2021- 2022.
Comments:
The City of Lynwood will undergo a citywide slurry seal program. The item before the City Council will kick off Phase 1 of this four-phase program. Slurry seal projects are an important part of the city’s pavement management program. The treatment provides a new wearing surface of the road and protects it from sun and water damage. A slurry seal is a maintenance treatment that prolongs the life of asphalt at a fraction of the cost of full pavement (structural) repair. (PW)
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DOUG MARTIN CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,136.46 FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PHASE 1) PROJECT FY 2021-2022; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $283,877 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED MEASURE M BONDS (FUND 2357) TO THE PROJECT.” .
31. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
32. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 5, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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Agenda Item # 8.
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
June 21, 2022
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Harry Wong, Director of Finance and Administration
SUBJECT:
ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED SECOND YEAR (OR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23) BUDGET OF THE APPROVED BIENNIAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND 2022-23 BUDGET
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council and Successor Agency open a public hearing, receive a presentation on the updated second year (or Fiscal Year 2022-23) of the approved biennial Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget, receive public comments, close the public hearing, and each adopt the respective attached resolutions entitled:
·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE UPDATED APPROVED BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LYNWOOD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE UPDATED APPROVED BUDGET OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE
UPDATED
APPROVED MASTER FEE SCHDULE OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Background:
The City’s budget is an important policy document. It serves as an annual financial plan, identifying the spending priorities for the organization. The budget is used to balance available resources with community needs, as determined by the City Council. It also serves as a tool for communicating the City’s financial strategies and for ensuring accountability.
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The City switched from annual to biennial budget preparation in fiscal year 2019-20 to better forecast the City’s financial conditions. This budget that staff is presenting is the updated second year of the approved biennial Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget. This budget shows the updated operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year begins on July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, 2023 for Council’s consideration.
Staff has taken Council approved budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2022-23, made modifications, and incorporated them into the full Updated FY 2022-23 Budget (City, Successor Agency, Lynwood Utility Authority, Appropriations Limit, and Master Fee Schedule), for formal adoption.
Budget Development
Per the Lynwood Municipal Code, the City Manager is responsible for the development of a proposed/updated budget for consideration by the City Council. The budget development process begins with a mid-year update of the current year budget and the General Fund revenue forecast, which establishes a general framework to develop budget guidelines for the upcoming fiscal year.
The primary goals in developing the operating budget have been to ensure public safety, improve the City’s deteriorating infrastructure, and maintain core services to residents and businesses while ensuring fiscal conservancy. The City’s budget was developed utilizing Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB). ZBB is an approach to budgeting in which each budgeted year’s activities are evaluated in a self-contained fashion, with little or no weight given to the precedents of past years. ZBB is contrasted to incremental budgeting, in which the budget justification is focused on the difference between the current year and the proposed budget year.
In addition to using a ZBB approach to budgeting, the following fiscal policies have been developed by the City Manager to provide each department a consistent and strategic approach in preparing the City’s Proposed Biennial Operating Budget (and updating the second year of the City’s Approved Biennial Operating Budget).