Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
November 15, 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 and City Clerk Quinonez
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriffs 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)).
• City Video(s)
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency • Lynwood Housing Authority
1 • Lynwood Utility Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Authority
City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency:
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache to recess to the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:12 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 Soto, seconded by Commissioner Santana to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:13 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 Member Santana, seconded by Vice President Solache to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:15 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 6:16 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
President Casanova adjourned the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:18 p.m.
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:18 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rosalba Casataneda spoke in regards to an issue with her patio roof.
Marlyn Huizar spoke in regards to adding stop signs on Martin Luther King and Hulme Ave.
Erick Medal submitted two written comments. The first comment was regarding the sheriffs department. The second comment was regarding electric chargers and CPI.
Elisa Huerta spoke in regards to the Lynwood Natatorium.
Public Hearing
08. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND -EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FY 2021-22
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to open the public hearing. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NONE
3 ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana to close the 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
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to receive and file. 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
Received and Filed FY 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
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.
Staff pulled item 12 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
09. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.291
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2022 for FY 2022-2023
10. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved
Meeting minutes for September 20, 2022 Regular
Closed Session Meeting and
September 20, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
11. PURCHASE OF SENSUS SMALL WATER METERS FROM AQUA -METRICS FOR
THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.292 AND A SOLE
SOURCE AGREEMENT LETTER WITH AQUA -
METRIC SALES CORPORATION
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AWARDING A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT TO AQUA -METRIC
SALES CORPORATION TO PROVIDE THE SMALL WATER METERS FOR THE
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT FOR A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,532,294.34
12. LYNWOOD BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE TRI-ANNUAL CODE ADOPTION MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Council Member Flores 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 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1755 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022.293
ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, ENERGY, 5 HISTORICAL BUILDING, AND EXISTING BUILDING CODES, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND THE 2021
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE,
TOGETHER WITH APPENDICES, AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND PENALTIES, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MAKING
EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE IN ORDINANCE NO. 1755 ARE REASONABLY
NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
13. RESOLUTION FIXING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT (PEMHCA)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.294
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
14. APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CITY
ATTORNEY SERVICES WITH ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.295 AND FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CITY
ATTORNEY SERVICES WITH ALVAREZ-
GLASMAN & COLVIN
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CITY
ATTORNEY SERVICES WITH ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN ADUSTING THE
RATE SCHEDULE
15. 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. 2022.296
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
16. REQUEST TO UPGRADE ATLANTIC AVENUE STREET LIGHTS TO CREATE
COHESIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.297 AND AN
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STREET
LIGHTING TO UPGRADE 88 STREET LIGHTS
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STREET
LIGHTING TO UPGRADE 88 STREET LIGHTS ON ATLANTIC AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $147,880.00
New/Old Business
17. LYNWOOD TEEN CLEAN PROGRAM
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve staffs 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. 2022.298 AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM TO PROVIDE
YOUTH HIRING PROGRAM
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HUB
CITIES CONSORTIUM TO PROVIDE YOUTH HIRING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
AND SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S KEEP LYNWOOD CLEAN — TEEN CLEAN PROGRAM
7 18. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE SAN CARLOS AVE., SAN JUAN AVE., SAN LUIS AVE., SAN VICENTE AVE., THORSON AVE., AND ALVADA ST. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT NO. 4011.68.103).
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Soto to approve staffs 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. 2022.299
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE SAN CARLOS AVE., SAN JUAN AVE., SAN LUIS AVE., SAN VICENTE AVE., THORSON AVE., AND ALVADA ST. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT NO:4011.68.103) 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
19. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT — SALVI FEST
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve staffs recommendation. Motion carried by 3 yes and 2 no votes.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
COUNCIL MEMBER SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM SOLACHE AND
MAYOR CASANOVA
COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES AND SANTANA
NONE
NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.300
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING SALVI FEST SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR NOVEMBER 19 AND 20, 2022
20. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PHASE 1) PROJECT FY 2021-2022, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.124.
8 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Santana 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. 2022.301
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PHASE 1) PROJECT FY 2021-2022, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.124, 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
21. APPROVAL OF RETAIL CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member Flores to approve the documents and provide the City Attorney discretion to prove as to form. Motion carried by 4 yes and 1 no vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION,
PROCEDURE, ZONING VERIFICATION AND
DOJ LIVESCAN APPLICATION
ENTITLED: 1. The Commercial Retail Cannabis Business Permit Application form for the Attached Ordinance entitled "THE LYNWOOD CANNABIS RETAIL SALES REGULATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY ORDINANCE". 2. Application Procedure to Operate a Retail Cannabis Business in Lynwood packet for the Attached Ordinance entitled "THE LYNWOOD CANNABIS RETAIL SALES REGULATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY ORDINANCE". 3. Zoning Code Verification Certificate for Commercial Retail Cannabis Business for the Attached Ordinance entitled "THE LYNWOOD CANNABIS RETAIL SALES REGULATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY ORDINANCE". 4. Department of Justice Live Scan Application Form for the Attached Ordinance entitled "THE 9 LYNWOOD CANNABIS RETAIL SALES REGULATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY ORDINANCE".
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores asked that the City Manager have the Public Works and Recreation Director meet to devise a plan to address the issue with the fields. He also requested for the City Manager to meet with the Public Works Director and make sure all key staff gets certified in multiple landscaping related fields, to ensure that everyone is well educated to be able to sustain any improvements made on the fields. He then mentioned that he noticed that the lights on the soccer fields need a lot of work and need to be improved. He finished by giving kudos to everyone who has been working hard to fix the streets and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Santana started by reminding the community of the Crisis Awareness Workshop happening at Firebaugh High School. She then asked staff to look into the possibilities of updating the municipal code regarding parking. She also asked staff to put together a letter for Supervisor Janice Hahn's Office, regarding assistance for the Lynwood swim team. She finished by thanking staff for putting together the Veteran's Day event and for putting up all of the Christmas decorations throughout the city.
Council Member Soto spoke about the issue with parking throughout the city and asked staff to look into a possible solution. She then mentioned that there will be one more mental health class held in November. She finished by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache started by announcing the Mr. & Miss Lynwood scholarship competition and invited everyone who would like to participate. He then acknowledged the comment that was made regarding the stop sign on Martin Luther King. He agrees that the issue needs to be addressed. Next, he thanked everyone who took the time to vote during the November election. He congratulated his colleague Marisela Santana on being reelected and City Treasurer Gabriela Camacho on being elected to be part of the City Council. He then thanked and congratulated Mayor Casanova for his year as Mayor. Lastly, he asked staff to start the process of filling the City Treasurer vacancy. He hopes to get many qualified and positive candidates apply for the position.
Mayor Casanova started by thanking staff for putting up all of the Christmas decorations. He then stated that he met with some residents and he received some feedback about the fields and he would like staff to maintain the fields and parks more often. He also mentioned that the lights at the fields are not fully functioning so he would like his colleagues to look into funding to fix this issue. He then addressed the issue with being short staffed in the code enforcement department. He would like for more staff to be hired and trained so that they can be proactive properly 10 assess any situation they encounter. He then acknowledged the comment that was made about the stop sign on Martin Luther King and Beechwood. He agrees that it's a dangerous intersection and something needs to be done. He also mentioned that those corners are also missing ADA ramps and would like for staff to look into that.
He also asked staff to provide an update on a crosswalk that was approved in front of the hospital, a while back. City Manager Hernandez stated that he would do his research and provide an update on the status. He finished by congratulating his colleagues on running a clean and hard fought campaign. He stated he is looking forward to the work they will be doing.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez started by stating that he appreciates that City Council works as a team even though they all have individual perspectives. He thanked Mayor Casanova for the time they worked together and he looks forward to continuing to work with his colleagues on the work that he started. He went on to address a few items. He stated that they plan on providing the city council and the community with a Christmas gift in the form of bringing a large scale renovation of Lynwood Park. He stated that they would be going to council within the next month so that they can provide direction. He then mentioned that staff will have to do a traffic study and see what the outcome will be, to be able to address the issue on Martin Luther King and Beechwood. He then mentioned that they changed the maintenance of some of the ball fields but it is not enough. They are considering changing from weekly to daily, as people are going in at night and defacing those areas. He then commented on the code enforcement issue. He stated that they are working on staffing the department to address the issues within the community.
Public Works Director Lee provided an update on the pool. He stated that they are upgrading the electrical panel to make sure that it is up to code. He mentioned that the deck and the flooring will also be redone. They also would like the contractor to evaluate the drainage of the swimming pool. They are also going to replace the front door, the concrete in the back patio and the fencing around it. He stated that they are trying to expedite it so it can be open to the public as soon as possible.
City Manager Hernandez clarified that the drainage was not in the original scope of work, but when they emptied the pool and started digging, it added more delays. Next, they will bring this back to council for direction on further improvements. The goal is to fix it during the winter so that the public can use it during the summer. 11 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 7:44 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
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