Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
June 21, 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 6:05 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
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF City Manager Hernandez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer PRESENT: Camacho, 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)). • Employee of the Quarter.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• Lynwood Successor Agency
• Lynwood Housing Agency
• Lynwood Utility Agency
• Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council Member Flores to recess to the Lynwood Successor Agency at 6:25 p.m. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
1 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 Flores to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:55 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 Utility Authority at 6:56 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 6:59 pm.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
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 7:01 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Soto to open Public Hearing. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to close Public Hearing. 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
08. ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED SECOND YEAR (OR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23) BUDGET OF THE APPROVED BIENNIAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND 2022-23 BUDGET
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Solache to approve Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. 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. 2022.094; RESOLUTION NO. 2022.095; RESOLUTION NO. 2022.096
3 ENTITLED: 1. 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; 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE UPDATED APPROVED MASTER FEE SCHDULE OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23; 3. 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
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache requested item 14 be pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member Flores requested items 18, 19, 21 be pulled for separate consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve the balance of the consent calendar. 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
09. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.097
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED JUNE 21, 2022
10. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved Meeting Minutes for Lynwood City Council 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
4 11. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
12. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT — MAY 2022
Received and Filed FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT — MAY 2022
13. ANNUAL RETIREMENT FUND TAX LEVY CERTIFICATION
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.098
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 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova to correct the appointment to City Selection Committee and approve the Mayor as Delegate and Council Member Santana as the Alternate Delegate. 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: Mayor Casanova as Delegate and Council Member Santana as the Alternate Delegate - CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
15. ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW — FIREWORKS DISPLAY
SERVICES CONTRACT
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.099 AND A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EXPOSHOWS, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EXPOSHOWS, INC. FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW EVENTS IN 2022, 2023 AND 2024 5 16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH EL PORTAL A TU BIENESTAR Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.100 AND A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EL PORTAL A TU
BIENESTAR
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 FAVADE GRANT PROGRAM
17. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.101 AND A FOURTH
AMENDMENT WITH PHOENIX GROUP
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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 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. 2022.102
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
6 19. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT NATATORIUM
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.103
ENTITLED: 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 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
20. FY 2022-23 LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY, AND SETTING
THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.104 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022.105
ENTITLED: 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 AND 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
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. 2022.106 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022.107
ENTITLED: 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 LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.108
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 MUNICPALEMPLOYEES (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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.109
8 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
24. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA OPPOSING INITIATIVE 19-0029A 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. 2022.110
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
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, 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. 2022.111
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
9 26. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR MASSAGE THERAPY
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova to deny staffs recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
Denied Special Massage Therapy Permit
27. AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS TO
REFINANCE OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY TO THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, 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. 2022.112
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
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, 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
10 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.113
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
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. 2022.114
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 2021-22
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Solache, 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. 2022.115 AND A CONTRACT TO DOUG MARTIN CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.
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 11 OF $283,877 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED MEASURE M BONDS (FUND 2357) TO
THE PROJECT
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores requested to reiterate the deadline for ARPA spending and stated the City does not want to lose a penny on any funding available.
City Manager Hernandez indicated all funds must be programmed by calendar year December 2024 and specified that Lynwood was ,one of the first cities to actually adopt a formal ARPA budget with programs funding till 2023 and commented that 2024 would really be a rededication of funds year and disclosed that the City is on pace to take advantage of those funds.
Council Member Flores professed the commitment to allocate spending of funds rather that losing any funding revenue.
City Manager Hernandez confirmed that technically the approved operative budget expends every dollar and clarified that the only catch is that as the deadline gets closer the limited funds at that point which are identified expenditures will be used as per direction provided at the time the deadline expires. He also remarked that the ARPA budget is a living document and based on the information received from our Federal Lobbyist and others there is indication that because ARPA Dollars Program is across the entire Nation an extension of the expiration date may be under consideration.
Council Member Flores acknowledged delivery of the City's blue trash cans and indicated that is important for the City to post instructions on their social media and website to assist our residents in utilizing this new feature of trash handling and eliminate any confusion.
City Manager Hernandez responded in confirming that the City now has the blue recyclables trash containers that allow for traditional recyclables and noted that the City will also start the organic waste collection services to be implemented for reduced food waste in landfills. He indicated that we have partnered with our trash hauler Waste Resources to post on the City's social media platform and City website information related to the statewide effort requiring all cities in California, including Lynwood, to reduce organic material waste from homes and businesses that will soon be required to sort organic waste separately from other trash. He said a video presentation will be produced and posted to provide instruction to separate out organic waste from the rest of our trash, the same way we do with recyclable materials.
Council Member Flores indicated that he has received calls from residents regarding tree removal and their expressed concern about the process for tree replacement.
He inquired about the City's tree trimming activity as to tree removal/replacement along with the tree trimming schedule. City Manager Hernandez responded that there is an established tree trimming schedule, however staff is operating under a catchup mode involving two (2) years of tree trimming activity. Staff acknowledged 12 a partnership with Tree People to replace any trees that has been removed and specified their project to plant one thousand (1,000) trees in the City of Lynwood during the planting season. Mayor Pro Tem Solache requested City staff to continue watering the newly planted trees.
In closing remarks Council Member Flores encouraged the community to participate in the City's Summer programs managed by our Recreation Department and he thanked staff for the budget review presentation by acknowledging the fact of bringing a deficient budget into a surplus budget as a huge achievement making way for the City to be on track with budget planning.
Council Member Santana highlighted the Arts, Books and Culture ABC Festival held Saturday, June 11 at the Lynwood Library as an outstanding cultural and good fun event. She indicated that Library staff expressed support for future festivals and specifically look forward to continuing as a co -host to this cultural and enjoyable event for our community on an annual basis.
Council Member Santana thanked City Council for the Pride Flag raising ceremony and proclaiming the month of June as Pride Month and noted that the Council made the activity a priority. She also mentioned the Juneteenth celebration that took place on the City Hall front lawn for the community and wanted to thank the Citizens Committee for Cultural Awareness by acknowledging their lead in making the event possible. She described it as a comeback event for many more Juneteenth celebrations to take place and noted that it was the first time to raise the Juneteenth Flag at City Hall.
Council Member Santana commended the Parks Security Staff and Sheriff's Staff appropriate action taken in searching for a suspect that ran into a very busy park with games taking place all over the fields. She noted that the security staff was able to isolate the suspect and escort the individual in a prudent manner out of the park area thus keeping everyone in the immediate area safe. She also thanked City staff for the report on the City's budget and stated that it is good to know staff is on top of things as we do not want to be audited on the tasks we are required to perform.
Council Member Santana requested a presentation regarding the six -million -dollar grant received from the Department of Toxic Substances Control and what the money is going to mean for our community.
Council Member Soto complemented all the events organized the last few weeks and expressed her excitement to be part of those events especially the Juneteenth celebration. She stated that she hopes to have more similar celebrations to unite all the cultures we have in this beautiful City. She also mentioned the importance of one of the items approved today stating that safety is a priority with the Council and noted that the installation of a traffic signal at Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue is a quality of life safety issue that she whole heartily supported.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache confirmed that the annual Fourth of July Celebration is one the most attended event for the community and highlighted the importance of 13 working with the sheriff's station staff to manage illegal fireworks and ensure that people are following the law and keeping our community safe. He also expressed his concurrence with Council Member Santana comments on the grant money received from the Department of Toxic Substances Control and noted the responsibility to keep the community informed as the process develops and will be a huge milestone for the community as the cleanup begins in specific areas in the City.
Mayor Casanova addressed the Guatemala County Fair coming up on June 25 and 26 and stated he looked forward to attending the event, but was concerned that all outstanding issues had been finalized. He also mentioned his appreciation that the Fourth of July Celebration will be held on July 3rd and thanked staff for putting up the signs regarding illegal fireworks.
City Manager Hernandez indicated that the Lynwood's Suppression Team is on alert to deal with illegal fireworks and that there will be citation activities along with confiscation of materials as an objective to stop the illegal activities and the Team will use both methods. He noted that the Suppression Team will monitor other evening hour activities during the summer months.
Council Member Santana inquired about the dates for selling safe and sane fireworks and noted the stands have been constructed.
City Clerk Quinonez stated that the of sailing safe and sane fireworks will be July 1St thru the 4th which is Friday thru Monday.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager highlighted the Fourth of July Celebration details noting the event will be held on the Sunday, July 3rd and the event will start at 2 p.m.at Lynwood City Park and will feature food trucks, live entertainment, bounce houses, lawn games and vendors.
Shanell Shipe, assistant to the City Manager announced that the Urban Bike Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held on this weekend on Saturday, June 25th at 9:30 am and that the location will be Fernwood Avenue and Muriel Drive. She stated that invitations were extended to members of the Lynwood City Council, the Lynwood School Board, and the Mr. and Miss Lynwood Ambassador Court, the LA County Fire Department staff, Sheriffs Department staff have been invited to attend along with Lynwood residents.
City Manager recognized of all of the City's personnel including the City Clerk's staff, City Treasurer's staff, Fire Chief and Firefighter staff, Sheriff's Department staff and noted that many Firefighter personnel and Sheriff's Department personnel joined City staff at the Employees' Appreciation Luncheon that was held last week. 14 ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting, in memory of Hector Preciado, former Firebaugh High School principal, at 7:54 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Maria Quirionez, ' ity Clerk
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
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