Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
August 15, 2023
Action Minutes
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. An audio recording of this meeting is available on the City's Web Portal: Audio (laserfiche.com).
Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Flores 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 CAMACHO, MUIVOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF City Manager Hernandez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Cuellar, PRESENT: City Clerk Quinonez
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriffs Explorers with Kayin Bautista, Karate Club.
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)).
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:10 pm. Motion carried by 5/0 vote. 1 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member Camacho to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:12 p.m. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:14 p.m.
Public Hearing
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro tem Soto to open the public hearing. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to continue the public hearing to November 6, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
Motion carried by 5/0 vote
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
08.1. PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL CUSTOMERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro tem Soto to continue the public hearing to November 6, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting to allow notice to be re -sent and printed in Spanish. Motion carried by 5/0 vote ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item Continued to November 6, 2023 Meeting
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 Flores requested Agenda Item Number 09.4 be pulled for separate consideration and Council Member Munoz -Guevara requested Agenda Item Number 09.5 be pulled for separate consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member Camacho to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
09.1. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.087
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED AUGUST 18, 2023 for FY 2023-2024
09.2. AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE
UPGRADE OF A FULL-TIME RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER TO A
FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR POSITION
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.088
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET 3 FOR THE UPGRADE OF A FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER TO A FULL-
TIME PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR POSITION
09.3. APPROVING THE VENDOR PROCUREMENT LIST AND CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS
VENDORS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.089
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS VENDOR PROCUREMENT LIST AND VENDOR
CONTRACTS, WITH INDIVIDUAL EXPENDITURE LIMITS
09.4. REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS FOR LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS AND STORAGE FACILITY (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121 and 4011.68.129)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro tem Soto to approve the item. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.090
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS FOR THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS AND STORAGE FACILITY (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121 and 4011.68.129)
09.5. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADVISORS
TO PROVIDE AS NEEDED CONTINUED ADVISORY AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
AND ONGOING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member MUNOZ-GUEVARA to approve the item. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.091 AND SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TIERRA WEST ADVISORS
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST
ADVISORS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED ADVISORY AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
AND ONGOING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
4 09.6. APROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO EDGESOFT PERMIT SOFTWARE CONTRACT Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.092 AND FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
EDGESOFT, INC.
ENTITLED: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lynwood Authorizing the first amendment to the Professional service agreement with Edgesoft, Inc. for a permit management solution
09.7. CROSSING GUARD SERVICES CONTRACT
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.093 AND AN AGREEMENT WITH
ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE CROSSING GUARD SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD
09.8. ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LOS ANGELES (SPCALA)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.094 AND AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
ANIMALS LOS ANGELES (SPCALA)
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LOS ANGELES (SPCALA) TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $294,000 New/Old Business
10.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $45,000 IN ARPA FUNDING TO PURCHASE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AND LESS LETHAL WEAPONS FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT CENTURY STATION
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho and seconded by Council Member Solache to approve the item. Motion failed by 2/3 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Not Approved
COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO AND SOLACHE
COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO
AND MAYOR FLORES
NONE
NONE
5 10.2. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DESIGN BUILD SERVICES FOR THE LYNWOOD PARK - MEGA PLAYGROUND PHASE 1 Staff recommends to continue the item to next City Council meeting.
Continued to Next Meeting
10.3. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CIP PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PHASE 2B (CIP 4011.68.123) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Soto and seconded by Council Member Solache to approve the item. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NONE
NONE
NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.095
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR CIP PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2B (CIP 4011.68.123)
10.4. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ANNUAL BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to approve Council Member Camacho appointment of Jannette Guadalupe Garcia to CDBG Board. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Approved
COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NONE
NONE
NONE
Jannette Guadalupe Garcia Appointed to CDBG Board by Council Member Camacho
10.5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TORRES SANITATION SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR FY 2023 PROJECT - PROJECT - PROJECT NUMBERS 4011.68.095 AND 4011.68.096
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho and seconded by Council Member Solache to approve the item. Motion carried by 5/0 vote. 6 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.096 AND A CONTRACT TO
TORRES SANITATION SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARD
OF CONTRACT TO TORRES SANITATION SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR FY 2023 PROJECT — PROJECT NUMBERS 4011.68.095 AND 4011.68.096; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
10.6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
CORRIDOR CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FROM STATE STREET TO WRIGHT ROAD FY 2023-2024, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.106 AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM ARPA FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,490,497 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho and seconded by Council Member Solache to approve the item. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA SOLACHE,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.097 AND A CONTRACT TO ALL
AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE IMPERIAL HGHWAY
CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARD
OF CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FY 2023-2024 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.106; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,490,497 FROM ARPA FUND
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:46 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member Camacho to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
Maria Q u�rionez Ci y Clerk
7 Oscar Flores,