Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
September 20, 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 and City Clerk Quinonez
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriff's Explorers.
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)).
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• 2022 Best of the Region Finalist - La Pasta
• City Video(s)
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
1 • City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency • Lynwood Housing Authority
• Lynwood Utility Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Authority
City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency:
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to recess to the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:39 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 Flores, seconded by Vice Chair Solache to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:41 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
COMMISSIONERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE CHAIR
SOLACHE AND CHAIR CASANOVA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Lynwood Utility Authority:
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Solache, seconded by Member Santana to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE PRESIDENT
SOLACHE AND PRESIDENT CASANOVA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Authority:
MOTION: It was moved by Member Santana, seconded by Member Soto to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:45 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE PRESIDENT
SOLACHE AND PRESIDENT CASANOVA
NONE
NONE
NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Member Santana, seconded by Member Soto to adjourn the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:47 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE PRESIDENT
SOLACHE AND PRESIDENT CASANOVA
NONE
NONE
NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:47 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Andrea Huerta spoke in regards to agenda item #23. They briefly introduced the company and provided some information on their goals for the city.
Miguel Vargas spoke in regards to agenda item #24. He briefly spoke about the project involving an empty lot in the community and what will be done with it.
Joe Martinez spoke in regards to agenda item #12. He gave a brief background on the partnership between HUB Cities and the city.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Erick Medal submitted a written comment regarding his concern with the sheriff's department.
Irvin Valdovinos spoke about an environmental and safety concern related to the construction of a new gas station on Imperial Highway.
Nancy spoke about updates to the closed park.
Maria Viera spoke about concerns with trash pickup around the city.
Joaquin Mesinas spoke about the issue with furniture thrown out in the street around the community.
Ramon Rodriguez spoke about the trash issue within the community.
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 pulled items 12, 13 and 14 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
08. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.255
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED AUGUST 30, 2022 for FY 2022-2023
09. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved
Meeting minutes for August 2, 2022 Closed
Session Meeting,
August 2, 2022 City Council Meeting,
August 16, 2022 Closed Session Meeting and
August 16, 2022 City Council Meeting
10. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and Filed Investment Report for the month ending August 4 31, 2022
11. RESOLUTION FIXING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT (PEMHCA)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.256
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR
EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL
AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
12. LYNWOOD ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN APPROPRIATION
FOR HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.257
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LYNWOOD
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN AND ALLOCATE THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO PROVIDE HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM FINANCIAL
SUPPORT AS A MEMBER AGENCY
13. AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TWO TRAILER MOUNTED POLE
CAMERAS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
5 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.258 and SECURITY
SERVICES AGREEMENT
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN AGREEMENT
WITH ECAM SECURE TO PURCHASE TWO TRAILER MOUNTED POLE
CAMERAS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND AUTHORIZE THE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,000 FROM DEDICATED ARPA FUNDS TO 1011.65.290.66015
14. APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADVISORS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED
ADVISORY AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND ONGOING PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.259 and FIRST
AMENDMENT TO TIERRA WEST ADVISORS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, IN A FORM SATISFACTORY
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AN AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADVISORS TO
PROVIDE CONTINUED ADVISORY AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND
ONGOING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
15. AWARD AND APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
MKN & ASSOCIATES FOR THE RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER STATION DESIGN (CIP 4011.67.056) FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $599,692.00 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.260 and A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
MKN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE RESERVOIR
AND BOOSTER STATION DESIGN
6 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AWARDING A PROFSSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO MKN &
ASSOCIATES FOR THE RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER STATION DESIGN (CIP 4011.67.056) FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $599,692.00.
16. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MUNIENVIRONMENTAL TO PROVIDE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.261 and AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AND MUNIENVIRONMENTAL TO
PROVIDE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND MUNIENVIRONMENTAL TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
ANNUALLY
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE
LYNWOOD CITY PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.262 and AGREEMENT
WITH CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC. TO
PROVIDE DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $947,101 FOR THE LYNWOOD CITY PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT (CIP NO.4011.68.112) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL SERVICES UP TO 10 PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE
18. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT THE NATATORIUM Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.263
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
7 19. TERMINATING AN EMERGENCY ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN FOR REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 19
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.264
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD TERMINATING AN EMERGENCY ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN ON THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF WELL NO.19 PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050
20. 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. 2022.265
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
Subsequent Need Item
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 835.09
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova to add subsequent need item to the agenda.
Motion died due to a lack of second.
New/Old Business
21. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE CITY'S PURCHASING AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES AND ADOPTING
A REVISED CONTRACTING & PURCHASING POLICY
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve staff's recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
8 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted and
First reading of Ordinances
ORDINANCE NO. 1753 and
ORDINANCE NO. 1754 and
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.266
ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SUBSECTION 6-3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE" and "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SUBSECTION 6-6 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE" and A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A REVISED CONTRACTING & PURCHASING POLICY
22. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - TACO AND MICHELADA FEST MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve the item with the condition that all requirements must be completed and submitted to staff by September 29, 2022 by close of business. 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.267
ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE USE OF LYNWOOD CITY PARK FOR A TACO
AND MICHELADA FEST PRODUCED BY MIRANDA ENTERTAINMENT &
DILIGENCIAS CORP. TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 22 AND 23, 2022
23. CONSIDERATION OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
CITY'S PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Casanova, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve staffs recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
9 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.268 and AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AND GOOD GUARD SECURITY,
INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND GOOD GUARD SECURITY, INC. TO PROVIDE • SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S PARKS AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES
24. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH TREE PEOPLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EMPTY LOT AT SANBORN AVE. AND CALIFORNIA AVE.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
TREE PEOPLE
25. APPROVAL OF EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM -LOCAL AND HIGHWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FUNDS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana 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
10 ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.269 and EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM -
LOCAL AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM FUNDS
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM -LOCAL AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FUNDS; AND
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF HIP REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $327,645.36 AND STPL BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $806,853.60 TO THE PRIORITY 2 STREET (CIP NO. 4011.68.104); AND APPROVING THE REDUCTION OF SB1 APPROPRIATION BY $162,498.96 FROM THE PRIORITY 2 STREET
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores reminded every to register to vote.
Council Member Santana asked staff to look into adding an agenda item or policy in the next couple of months to look into Senate Bill 972 regarding food vendors. She thanked staff for the great job they did with the Fiestas Patrias event. She finished by wishing Mayor Pro Tem Solache a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Soto did not have any further comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache acknowledged and welcomed the new Fire Department Acting Assistant Chief, James Sullivan.
Mayor Casanova reported on a meeting he had with residents, community liaisons and baseball coaches, regarding some of the park facilities. He stated that the City Manager and himself walked throughout the park and saw the various concerns. He stated that they will be addressing the issues as soon as possible.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez addressed Council Member Santana's question about meeting with CalTrans about containers. He stated he will be providing an update soon.
Recreation & Community Services Director Flores, invited the public out on Saturday, to the "Touch a Truck" event from 9 am to 12 pm and the skating event from 12 pm to 5 pm.
11 Public Work Director Lee gave an update on the burnout issue and what is being done to address the issue. He informed City Council that the intersections at Atlantic and Walnut, Atlantic and Fernwood and Josephine and Harris have been painted to help avoid the issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to adjourn the Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
aria Quinonez, ity Clerk
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