Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
November 7, 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 6:03 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, MUNOZ-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.
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 Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to recess to the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:16 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
1. Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:19 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
Lynwood Public Financing Agency
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Agency at 6:20 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 6:23 p.m.
Public Hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho 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 Council Member Camacho to close 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
08.01. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL CUSTOMERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 HROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028
After much discussion, City Manager Hernandez recommended the Public Hearing be continued to a future meeting for staff to address Council Member's concerns.
Mayor Flores recessed the meeting to a five (5) minute break for staff to determine an appropriate date.
Meeting reconvened at 7:33 p.m. and City Manager Hernandez indicated that the Council January 16, 2024 meeting would be appropriate.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to continue the Public Hearing to January 16, 2024 Council Meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Soto seconded the motion. Motion carried by 4/1 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA, MAYOR
PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER SOLACHE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Continued to January 16, 2024 Meeting
ORDINANCES
09.01. APPROVAL OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member Camacho to table the item.
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to approve the item and seconded by Mayor Flores. Motion carried by 3/2 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO
AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO AND SOLACHE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Ordinance First Reading Ordinance No. 1759 Introduction and First Reading ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
3 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member Camacho to approve 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
10.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.129
ENTITLED: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lynwood to approve the warrant register dated November 07, 2023 for FY 2023-2024
10.02. STALE DATED CHECKS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.130
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF STALE DATED CHECKS AND TRANSFER
OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE ACCOUNT
10.03. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved June 06, 2023 Regular Meeting Action Minutes and June 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Action Minutes
10.04. CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed CITY CLERK'S QUARTERLY REPORT
10.05. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 Received and Filed FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
10.06. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
10.07. APPROVAL FOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE LYNWOOD CITYWIDE MONUMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.117)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.131
4 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE LYNWOOD CITYWIDE MONUMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.117)
10.08. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK PROJECT (4011.68.037) FROM 2019 LEASE REVENUE BONDS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.132
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 TO THE FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK PROJECT FROM 2019 LEASE REVENUE BONDS
10.09. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION 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. 2023.133
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $260,000 FROM 2017 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (FUND 9053) TO THE PROJECT 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)
10.10. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION 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. 2023.134
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $290,000 FROM 2017 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (FUND 9053) TO THE PROJECT 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)
10.11. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TERMS AND AN EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MUNITEMPS INC. TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000
FROM THE UNASSIGNED GENERAL FUND
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.135 AND First Amendment to MuniTemps Staffing Agreement
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TERMS AND AN EXTENSION TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MUNITEMPS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FROM THE UNASSIGNED
GENERAL FUND
10.12 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
LEA)/AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1920, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2027
5 Approved and Adopted RSOLUTION NO. 2023.136 AND MOU with Side Letter Agreements (Exhibits A -D) between the City of Lynwood
and LEA/AFSCME Local 1920 bargaining unit. (HR)
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND SIDE LETTER
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION (LEA)/AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1920, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2027
10.13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 — 2027
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.137 AND MOU WITH SIDE LETTER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE
LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG)
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 — 2027
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND SIDE LETTER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 — 2027
10.14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING AND
UPDATING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN UPON APPROVAL OF
THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEE'S MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG), AND THE
LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (LEA)/AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1920, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.138 AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDINGS (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEE'S MANAGEMENT
GROUP (LEMG)
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING AND UPDATING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN UPON
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS (MOU) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEE'S MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG),
AND THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (LEA)/AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1920, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
10.15. APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.139 AND SECOND AND
RESTATED EMPLOYEMMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR CITY MANAGER
6 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER New/Old Business
11.01. ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUND AND APPROVING A
CORRESPONDING APPROPRIATION TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A
PUBLIC BENEFIT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to approve staffs recommendation with the change to increase the amount to $10,000 per Council Member, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to approve the amended item.
After further Council discussion, a subsequent motion was made.
Subsequent Motion: It was moved by Council Member Solache to approve staffs recommendation with a revised change to the amount of $5,000 per Council Member, seconded by Mayor Flores to approve the amended item. Motion carried by 3/2 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, SOLACHE, AND MAYOR FLORES NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA AND MAYOR PRO TEM
SOTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.140
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUND AND AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000 PER COUNCIL MEMBER
11.02. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAMBOLL, INC. TRIANGLE SITE — DTSC-ECRG GRANTS
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache and seconded by Council Member Camacho to approve 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.141 AND FIRST AMENDMENT
TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RAMBOLL, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE 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
7 ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting in memory of Maria Socorro Milian, Evelyn Adams and Cyndi Montanez 8:05 p.m.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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8 Oscar Flores, M yor