Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
April 2, 2024
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 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 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Solache and Kid Mayor Olivia Montoya presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quifionez, announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance With the Brown Act.
03. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, FLORES, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR SOLACHE
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Hernandez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Cuellar, 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
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriffs Explorers Color Guard.
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.
• Kid Mayor April 2024.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:32 p.m. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, FLORES, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:33 p.m.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individual(s) addressed City Council: Mr. Abraham Sandoval, Mr. Ernesto Gomez Field Representative for Congresswoman Nannette Barragan, Mr. Joaquin Mesinas, and Mr. Erick Medal presented a written comment, additionally Ms. Irene Garcia of West Side of Lynwood Community presented a petition.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
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.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara requested consideration of item number 08.05 for separate action.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Camacho, seconded, by Mayor Pro Tem Soto to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, FLORES, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
08.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.030
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER DATED APRIL 02, 2024
08.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved Action Minutes for City Council March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
08.03. NAMING OF GRAND MEETING ROOM AT HENNING YOUTH CENTER Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.031
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE OFFICAL NAMING OF THE GRAND ASSEMBLY ROOM WITHIN
THE HENNING YOUTH CENTER IN HONOR OF KYEISHA JACKSON
08.04. APPROVE CIVILTEC ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE REHABILATION DESIGN AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS OF WELL 11, CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.108.
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.032
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING CIVILTEC ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION DESIGN AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR WELL 11, CIP PROJECT 4011.68.108, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $261,065
08.05. AUTHORITY TO PARTNER WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND
APPROVE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE PARTNERSHIP
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Camacho to approve staff recommendation with no travel until budget is reviewed.
Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, FLORES, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR SOLACHE.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.033
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY TO PARTNER WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AND APPROVE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE PARTNERSHIP
New/Old Business
09.01. UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara seconded by Council Member Camacho to approve a maximum individual grant of $3,000 cap and authorize the Finance Committee's approval of any maximum individual grant up to $5,000 cap for any application received effective April 3, 2024. Motion carried by 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, FLORES, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR SOLACHE.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.034
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AMOUNT FROM A $1,000 TO $5,000 MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL GRANT
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:36 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Soto to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting in memory of Kaitlyn Ball, a recent graduate from Lynwood's Firebaugh High School who lost her life in Stockton.
Maria a uifionez, City
Luis Solache; Mayor
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