Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
October 18, 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 6:00 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, City Clerk Quinonez, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director Matson, Public Works Director Lee, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
05. INVOCATION
City Clerk Quinonez offered the invocation.
06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
• Special Needs Group Recognition
• City Video(s)
1 07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency • Lynwood Housing 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 Santana to recess to the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:28 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 Commissioner Soto to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:29 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 Public Financing Authority:
MOTION: It was moved by Member Soto, seconded by Vice President Solache to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:31 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
2 MOTION: It was moved by Member Santana, seconded by Vice President Solache to adjourn the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:33 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 6:33 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rosalba Borquez and Maria Quinonez spoke about a concern with the bike trail behind their homes.
Erika May and Hugo Garcia spoke about an ongoing issue with the El Segundo Park.
Carmen Sanchez spoke about an issue with tree roots around her house.
Irma Castillo spoke about the parking issue around her home. She then presented Mayor Pro Tem Solache a document, which she stated was given to her, indicating to vote for Lorraine Moore, Juan Munoz and no on Measure TR.
Alex spoke about his concern with the planning commission meetings and the importance of community involvement.
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 Casanova pulled items 13 and 16 for separate consideration.
Council Member Flores pulled item 14 for separate consideration.
Council Member Santana pulled items 17 and 18 for consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana 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 REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.276
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 18, 2022 for FY 2022-2023
09. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received & Filed Investment Report for the month ending September 30, 2022
10. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT
Received and Filed First quarter financial status report
11. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES IN
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.277 and AGREEMENT
WITH MUNITEMPS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY
STAFFING SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUNITEMPS TO PROVIDE
TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE UNASSIGNED GENERAL FUND
12. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR MEASURE A GRANT FUNDING
FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.278
4 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR
MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
13. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDL FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
SERVICES
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache to approve the items with the following amendments: 1 -year contract not to exceed $75,000. 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. 2022.279 and
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HDL FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
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 HDL FOR BUSINESS
LICENSE SERVICES
14. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTUARIAL CONSULTING SERVICES 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.280 and AGREEMENT
WITH FOSTER & FOSTER CONSULTING
ACTUARIES, INC.
5 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FOSTER & FOSTER CONSULTING ACTUARIES, INC. TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL ACTUARIAL CONSULTING SERVICES
15. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES — FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.281 and SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MV
CHENG & ASSOCIATES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY STAFFING
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
16. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR CIP PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2A) FY 2022-2023
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova, 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. 2022.282
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, Inc. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE Amount OF $1,148,725.80 FOR THE CIP PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2A) FY 2022-2023 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
17. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH AMN MANAGEMENT INC. TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL STAFF
AUGMENTATION/ACTING CITY ENGINEER SERVICES
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Casanova, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache to approve staff's recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote. 6 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. 2022.283 and AN
EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH AMN
MANAGEMENT, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TERMS AND AN EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH AMN MANAGEMENT, INC. FORA PROPOSED RATE OF $155 PER HOUR FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH AN OPTIONAL ONE YEAR
EXTENSION FOR A NOT EXCEED FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($4,340.00) PER WEEK AND SHALL NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM
COMPENSATION OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS $225,680 PER FISCAL YEAR
18. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WATERWORKS
TECHNOLOGY CONTINUING TO PROVIDE INTERIM MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DIVISIONS 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:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.284 and AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT OF THE WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $451,100 PER FISCAL YEAR FOR A ONE YEAR TERM; APPROVING WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY TO WORK ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR 7 EMERGENCY SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED 25 PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $94,387 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED SEWER FUNDS
New/Old Business
19. CONSIDERATION OF A SPEED HUMP PILOT PROGRAM
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Mayor Casanova to table item to the next meeting. 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
Item tabled
20. ',LYNWOOD DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT SERVICES
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache to approve staff's recommendation. 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. 2022.285 and CONTRACT
BETWEEN FIESTA TAXI, INC AND THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN FIESTA TAXI, INC, AND THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores asked the city manager to follow-up with HOPICS and plan a meeting to see what can be done about the homeless issue throughout the community. He then stated that he is very happy with the management team that is 8 now in place and he would like them to work together to see how to bring in supportive staff. He finished his comments by wishing Mayor Casanova a belated happy birthday.
Council Member Santana had some questions for staff regarding delays in projects.
She would like to know who determines the lead-time and who is monitoring it to make sure that it is not continuously extended.
Director of Public Works Lee stated that there are many issues with logistics. He stated that deliveries are taking longer because manufacturing times are longer.
Council Member. Santana then stated that she is glad to see that the Sheriff's Department and CalTrans are working with the city in assisting the unhoused individuals with resources. She then commented on the parking issue on Agnes. She is hoping the city can find some additional funding to be able to provide parking for the residents. She then commented on the El Segundo Park. She stated that they have been looking into options to improve the park. She then stated that many trees around the community are causing damage and are being removed. She requested that this information be on the next LNP. She finished her comments by wishing Mayor Casanova a happy birthday.
Council Member Soto commented on the homeless situation. She would like to know what happened with the funds that were allocated for HOPICS to assist with the homeless situation. She also commented on the situation with the bike trail project.
She would like the city manager to work with CalTrans to find a .solution for the residents. She also mentioned that they are trying to find a solution for the issue at El Segundo Park and the parking issue on Agnes.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache stated that despite any comments being made, he knows that his colleagues are ethical and he is proud to serve alongside them. He then commented on the issue with the issue at El Segundo Park. He stated that they are doing their part to try to address the issue and make the park safe for residents to use.
He then commented on the need for staff in different departments and the possibility of bringing back an Assistant City Manager to help the City Manager. He stated that they are working hard to try to address all of the issues that are being brought up to them. He ended his comment by wishing Mayor Casanova a happy birthday.
Mayor Casanova commended everyone who shared their concerns and issues throughout the city. He stated that they appreciate those things being brought to their attention so they can start addressing the issues. He assured everyone that they are looking for solutions for the issue at the park. He then stated that the homeless issue should be addressed immediately. He asked staff to go out there and stay on top of the issue. He also commented on the issue with the bike trail. He mentioned that they
will continue to work with CalTrans to try to address and find a solution for the issue.
He then reported on a successful cleaning event they had in the Mark Twain area. He mentioned that there were a few residents that attended and assisted.
He also mentioned that at Mark Twain Elementary, they did a community garden cleanup with Council Member Soto, her staff and about 30 of her students. Lastly, he commented on the successful Mayor Senior Cleanup event they had. They cleaned up the front of the house and helped the resident with some issues around the house.
He finished by thanking everyone for the birthday acknowledgements.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez started by wishing Mayor Casanova a happy birthday. He then addressed the issue at El Segundo Park. He mentioned that they met with a developer to potentially develop the 2 parks.
Community Development Director Linares stated that residents can contact the Code Enforcement Department regarding the homeless encampments, and they will go out and address the issue. He also commented regarding the parking issue on Agnes.
He stated that he would continue to work with the Public Works Department and the City Manager to address this issue.
Public Work Director Lee stated that they are now caught up on the street median maintenance that needed to be done.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Casanova to adjourn the Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Jorge Casantova, Mayoro
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