Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
August 2, 2022
01. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Lynwood met in the Council Chamber, 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
Assistant to the City Clerk Pineda 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 and City Treasurer PRESENT: Camacho
ABSENT: City Clerk Quinonez
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Santana.
05. INVOCATION
A moment of silence was held as the invocation.
06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)). • City Videos.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency • Lynwood Housing Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Agency
1 Lynwood Successor Agency:
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:11 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority :
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Santana, seconded by Commissioner Soto to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:12 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Authority:
MOTION: It was moved by Member Santana, seconded by Vice President Solache to recess, to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:14 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE CHAIR SOLACHE AND CHAIR
CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Member Flores, seconded by Vice President Solache to adjourn the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:16 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE PRESIDENT SOLACHE AND
PRESIDENT CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:16 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mary Alaniz submitted a written comment regarding issues with speed bumps, crosswalks, Senior Center, healthcare worker wages and tree roots.
Fares Chalabi spoke about a parking citation.
Gabriel Montoya and Mayra Castaneda spoke about healthcare worker wages.
Deborah Terrell Trimble spoke about a quality of life issue and the sewer treatments.
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 item 15 be pulled for separate consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve and receive and file 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
08. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.237
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED AUGUST 2, 2022 for FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023
09. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved Meeting Minutes for City Council June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting, July 5, 2022 Regular Meeting, July 11, 2022 Special 3 Meeting
ENTITLED: Meeting Minutes for Lynwood City Council June 21, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, July 5, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, July 11, 2022 Special City Council
10. CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
ENTITLED: CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
11. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT — JUNE 2022
Received and Filed FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT — JUNE 2022
ENTITLED: FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT — JUNE 2022
12. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
ENTITLED: TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
13. AMENDING SCHEDULED CANCELATION OF FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Approved
ENTITLED: City Council approved canceling and declaring dark the first meeting in September and the first meeting in January of City Council meetings perpetuity.
14. SECOND AMENDMENT TO TOWING AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH MR. C'S TOWING OF SOUTH GATE, INC.
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.238 AND SECOND
AMENDMENT TO TOWING AND FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT WITH MR. C'S TOWING OF SOUTH
GATE, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER TOWING AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH MR. C'S TOWING SOUTH GATE, INC.
15. LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem 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
4 ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.239
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SHIFT OF $801,000 IN PROP C FUNDS FROM THE URBAN GREENING PROJECT (4011.68.046) TO THE BIKE TRAIL EXTENSION (4011.68.084) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN URBAN GREENING (CIP NO. 4011.68.046) AND BIKE TRAIL EXTENSION (CIP NO. 4011.68.084) AS NEEDED TO ENSURE
ACCOUNTING OF EXPENDITURES TO THE CORRECT PROJECT SITE AND TO KEEP
PACE WITH THE PROJECT SCHEDULE
16. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ALLOCATE PROPOSITION C 40%
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.240 and Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Memorandum of
Understanding to Allocate Proposition C 40% Discretionary Funds
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ALLOCATE PROPOSITION C 40% DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
17. AWARD OF A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL TO PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT FOR FY 2022-2023 (CIP 4011.68.042) FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $130,330.00
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.241 AND A DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND
APPROVAL TO PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL
ENGINEERING, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AWARDING A DESIGN PROFSSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT FOR FY 2022-2023 (CIP 4011.68.042) FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $130,330.00
18. AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL TO VALUED ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.242 AND A PROFSSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VALUED ENGINEERING,
INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A PROFSSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO VALUED ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR THE DESIGN OF SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR FY 2022-2023 (CIP 4011.68.041) FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $136,000.00
5 19. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT THE NATATORIUM Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.243
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. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT WELL NO. 19
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.244
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
21. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE GO GREEN PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.67.856) Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.245
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING GO GREEN PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4011.67.856 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; AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A PRE -INVOICE
AND PRE -PAYMENT TO MEET THE DEADLINE ON RETENTION RELEASE BY THE
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
New/Old Business
22. CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF EITHER A NEW BACK-TO-BACK OR V -SHAPED DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT 11104-11106 WRIGHT ROAD, LYNWOOD ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6194-029-006
Requested by staff to continue item to next scheduled meeting
23. CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER READING,
AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF EITHER A NEW BACK-TO-BACK OR V -SHAPED DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT 11350 WRIGHT ROAD, LYNWOOD ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6194-031-007
6 Requested by staff to continue item to next scheduled meeting
24. CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-2001-1 OF CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER 25 (USES BY ZONING DISTRICT); AND CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY
TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 35 TO CHAPTER 4 LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS OF THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CANNABIS RETAILERS AND ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 34 OF CHAPTER 4 LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache to approve staffs 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1750 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1751 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 25-200-1 OF CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER 25 (USES BY ZONING
DISTICT) AND AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 35 TO CHAPTER 4 LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS OF
THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION
OF CANNABIS RETAILERS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 34 OF CHAPTER 4 LICENSING AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
25. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL TO SEQUEL CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR THE
STONEACRE AVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN CARLIN AVE AND MCMILLAN ST FY 2022-2023 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.111
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
7 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.246 AND A CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTOR, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTOR, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $579,508.00 FOR THE STONEACRE AVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN CARLIN AVE AND MCMILLAN ST FY 2022-2023 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.111
26. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PHASE 2) PROJECT FY 2022-2023
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve staffs 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. 2022.247 AND A CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,931.10 FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PHASE 2) PROJECT FY 2022-2023; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $389,924.21 [KA1] FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED MEASURE M BONDS (FUND 2357) TO THE PROJECT
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores requested a tour of the Natatorium and Well -19 for updates.
Council Member Santana did not have any further comments.
Council Member Soto did not have any further comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache highlighted National Night Out and thanked staff for putting together a great event.
8 Mayor Casanova highlighted the Mega Pop -Up Event that was held over the weekend.
He was happy to see a lot of people come out and enjoy the entertainment and vendors. He then stated that he received a couple of messages regarding the heater at the pool and asked for an update.
City Manager Hernandez stated that the heater went out and there were some emergency repairs done.
Mayor Casanova then addressed the public comment regarding the sewer maintenance. City Manager Hernandez stated that the City treats the sewer every 2 years and the last treatment was done about 2 months ago. He also mentioned that he will consult with the water division to see if they should be doing treatments more often.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez highlighted the National Night Out event. He also mentioned that they will be unveiling the monument to the centennial time capsule prior to heading to the event.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting, at 6:57 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
aria Quinonez, Ci " Clerk
Jorge C•1-anova, Mayor