Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
October 4, 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 Quirionez, 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
ABSENT: NONE
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)). • City Videos.
• Proclamations.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• 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 Santana to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency.
1 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 6:31 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke regarding non -agenda items:
Mr. Juan Munoz
Mr. Jorge Diaz
Mr. Ramirez
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.
City Attorney Tapia requested that item number eleven (11) be pulled for separate consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve the balance of the consent calendar. The motion passed with a 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2 08. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.270
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 4, 2022
09. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.271 AND AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE PUN GROUP, LLP TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PUN
GROUP, LLP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
10. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH,RAMBOLL, INC. TRIANGLE SITE — DTSC-ECRG GRANTS
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.272 AND A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAMBOLL FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAMBOLL
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SERVICES REQUIRED TO PROCEED
WITH PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT(S) AND COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT AT A LOCATION COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ALAMEDA
TRIANGLE FUNDED BY THE DTSC-ECRG GRANTS
11. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83509.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache to approve final tract map No. 83509 and Resolution. The motion passed with a 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. 2022.273
3 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 83509
12. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
FOR HSIP CYCLE 9 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ATLANTIC AVE AND CARLIN AVE. FY 2022-2023 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.075 FEDERAL ID: HSIP-5250 (029)
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.274 AND A CONTRACT TO
PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 4011.68.075
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVCIES, INC.
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $474,047.00 FOR HSIP CYCLE 9 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ATLANTIC AVE AND CARLIN AVE. FY 2022-2023 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.075 FEDERAL ID: HSIP-5250 (029); AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND APPROVING AND APPROPRIATION OF $145,413 FROM MEASURE M (FUND 2350) TO THE PROJECT
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
FOR HSIP CYCLE 9 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND ATLANTIC AVE. FY 2022-2023 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.073 FEDERAL ID: HSIP-5250 (031)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.275 AND CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. PROJECT
NO. 4011.68.073
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $429,029.00 FOR HSIP CYCLE 9 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL HWY AND ATLANTIC AVE. FY 2022-2023 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.073 FEDERAL ID: HSIP-5250 (031); AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING AN
APPROPRIATIOAN OF $168,735 FROM MEASURE M (FUND 2350) TO THE
PROJECT
New/Old Business
14. CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND ADOPT THE
ORDINANCES AMENDING THE CITY'S PURCHASING AND PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to approve item. Motion carried by following 5/0 vote:
4 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. 1753 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1754 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE NO. 1753 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SUBSECTION 6-3 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ORDINANCE NO. 1754 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SUBSECTION 6-6 OF THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
15. REVEAL OF CITY'S REDESIGNED WEBSITE ON NEW DOMAIN USING WWW.LYNWOODCA.GOV
Received and Filed REVEAL OF CITY'S REDESIGNED WEBSITE ON NEW DOMAIN USING WWW.LYNWOODCA.GOV
16. CONSIDERATION OF THE KEEP LYNWOOD CLEAN PROGRAM
Received and Filed CONSIDERATION OF THE KEEP LYNWOOD CLEAN
PROGRAM
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores indicated that he observed an incident in another city involving some young adults that graffiti city property in which he called the police department.
He stated that the police showed up and revealed they could not do anything because there was no permanent damage done to the building. He requested staff to investigate with our City's law enforcement officers to confirm if this may be true or not for the City of Lynwood and provide follow up on this concern.
Council Member Flores also requested staff to look at the condition of a street located on Beachwood between Alberta and Harris as he has noticed that almost daily it is consistent to have large chunks of asphalt broken up on the road. He acknowledged that public works has been doing a good job as far as sealing it temporarily, but it continues to break-up in very large chunks and is dangerous.
In conclusion, his final comment was regarding the alleged dirty campaigning and he highly recommended proof before making criminal accusations. He said it would make everyone's life easier if such remarks could actually be proven instead making a blind accusation.
5 Council Member Santana made a comment regarding agenda item number ten (10) "TRIANGLE SITE — DTSC-ECRG GRANTS" as positive government. She expressed excitement in that the City received a grant from the Department of Toxic Substances Control to help with clean up the Alameda Triangle and to be able to get a hold on the contamination that has been overpowering the property for such a long time. She extended appreciation to staff for their work to achieve this goal.
Council Member Santana requested that staff to look at all of our street signs throughout the city as there are many faded street signs that need replaced including several from MLK and Alameda to Sanborn to Wright Road.
She offered thanks to staff for the youth skate event that was held at the skate park a few weeks ago. She noted that it was a nice event collaborated with a podcast team and a group of kids and young adults from the City who call themselves "Little Brown Boys". She indicated it was a really it was nice to see kids of all ages of all races just encouraging each other and being in a positive environment.
Council Member Santana's last comment was to make sure that the new speed hump policy and applications are part of the new City website. She acknowledged earlier events were a great success and mentioned the Halloween event coming up as one of the other larger events that we have here in the City.
Mayor Casanova made a follow-up comment to Council Member Santana's agenda item ten (10) comments to request an update on the development going on in the Alameda Triangle to the Council at the next meeting. He indicated that it would be greatly appreciated that the bathrooms to remain open in the parks as we do have an active baseball program, so we need to make sure that those bathrooms are open for the kids and families that attend these games
Mayor Casanova stated he was aware that our skate park has become a gang recruitment space. He acknowledged his love and appreciation of the skate park, but said that it just seems to be a hub for this type of activity and if this issue keeps growing, we will need to collaborate with the Sheriff's Department gang unit at some point. He acknowledged it is our space; we are responsible for it and must address this issue.
He concluded on a positive note that there was a great turnout for the youth skate event with all these kids coming to participating and just be excited. He observed the podcast folks out there along with Lynwood business owners and community members participating with giving away gifts to the kids doing tricks for the best trick. He stated that it is so powerful to see our community members not only talk the talk, but also actually walked the walk and step up for our kids to made a difference. He mentioned that one of the barbershops, it was Presidential Barbershop out there promoting and encouraging these kids.
Council Member Santana made a final comment to thank the School Board Vice President Gudiel R. Crosthwaite for his attendance tonight and noted that she observed some students outside of Lynwood High School bending the stop sign poles. She stated 6 she rolled down his car window and told them to leave the pole alone and of course, they got scared, she indicated that she sending pictures to the school district.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
Director Flores highlighted a couple of key community programs for the next week that will be of special interest to our residents. He noted that next Friday, October 14 is the deadline for Miss and Mr. Lynwood applications. He indicated that there is not a public information session for Wednesday, October 12 at six p.m. at the Lynwood Community Center. He also said that on Friday, October 14, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan would be hosting her annual job fair. He voiced that he was glad she decided to return to Lynwood to present these multiple job opportunities for her congressional district and the residents of Lynwood. He stated that event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bateman Hall.
In conclusion, Director Flores stated that on Saturday, October 15 the Adopt -a -Senior and Community Cleanup Program will be headquartered at the Mark Twain Elementary School neighborhood location and invited the public to come out and volunteer on that morning 8 AM to 11 AM. He noted that information on any of these or other exciting upcoming City programs may be available at the Lynwood Community Center or reach out to us for more details on social media at Lynwood Parks.
Public Works Director Lee announced that Lorry Hempe is retiring after 32 years of service to the City and noted that the department will host a retirement celebration on October 12, 2022 at 12 pm. He extended an invitation to everyone to join in congratulating Lorry.
City Attorney Tapia responded to Council Member Flores concern regarding graffiti and quoted Code Section 594 that explicitly includes graffiti. He noted that there are layers of what type of criminal activity to be considered whether misdemeanor or felony founded on the amount of property damage and based on their record, having ever been convicted of vandalism in the past. He confirmed that the City of Lynwood has a graffiti ordinance that outlines what the City can do. He indicated that one of the chapters in our graffiti ordinance references penal code 594 and it states that the City could go after and recover any cost that incurs in criminal proceedings against the responsible party.
Community Development Director Linares presented a slide presentation regarding agenda item number ten (10) Alameda Triangle site on Imperial and Fernwood. He noted that the environmental studies and services required to proceed with proposed affordable housing project(s) and commercial development have moved forward one- step closer by approving a P. S. A. to continue some work to develop the remedial action work plan. He indicated that the remedial response plan for the site which is a little bit over five acres can be actually cleaned up to have the studies developed so that we can move forward and apply for additional grant to totally clean the site and have it ready and prepared for development.
7 City Manager Hernandez expressed his appreciation for the city council's leadership and commitment to his management team. He recognized the excitement generated by folks that are committed to make change and create innovation, as it is not easy to make changes and take lumps of grief from 51% of one side of the issue. He thanked the council for their leadership.
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 8:11 p.m.
Maria Quinonez, City Cle Jorge Casan a, Mayoe4'l
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