Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
December 17, 2024
Action Meeting 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:OOp.m.
An audio recording of this meeting is available on the City's Web Portal: Audio (laserfiche.com).
Meeting called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Soto 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 AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Lee, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quinonez, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director Matson, Public Works Interim Director Ansari, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.
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/PROCLAMAT1ONS
• 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 Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:08 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Utility Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:14 p.m. Motion carried by the following 510 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
VICE PRESIDENT CAMACHO AND PRESIDENT SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Agency
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Camacho, seconded by Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Agency at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
VICE PRESIDENT CAMACHO AND PRESIDENT SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:18 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Mr. Sergio Serrano addressed council regarding item 9.2.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Eric Medal submitted a written public comment.
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 pulled item numbers 08.10 and 08.11 for separate consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
08.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.148
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated December 17, 2024 for FY 2024-2025
08.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved
November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting and Closed
Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes and
December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Action Minutes
08.03. SCHEDULING CANCELATION OF FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The next Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting will take place January 21, 2025.
08.04. CERTIFICATION, REVIEW, AND GRANTING OF UTILITY USER'S TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.149
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CERTIFIED LIST OF UTILITY USER'S TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND GRANTING EXEMPTIONS TO THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE CERTIFIED LISTS.
08.05. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (WELL NO.8) CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.67.901 Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.150
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (WELL NO.8) CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.67.901 AS COMPLETE; AUTHORIZING THE FILING OFTHE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE AND THE
RELEASE OF THE 5% RETENTION 35 DAYS AFTER THE ACCEPTANCE.
08.06. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR FY 2024 CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.134
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.151
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT Project for FY 2024 CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.134 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.
08.07. REJECTION OF BID FOR THE WATER DIVISION OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 PROJECT CIP NO. 4011.67.928
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.152
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD REJECTING THE BID FOR THE WATER DIVISION OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 PROJECT CIP NO. 4011.67.928.
08.08. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE AGNES STRIPING PROJECT, FY 2024-2025 (CIP PROJECT NO. 235012352.68.145)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.153
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING a CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE AGNES STRIPING PROJECT, FY 2024-2025 (CIP PROJECT NO. 2350J2352.68.145).
08.09. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FY 2024-2025 (CIP PROJECT NOS. 21211 2251.68.1 43 & 4011.68.130)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.154 AND CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH GENTRY GENERAL
ENGINEERING, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING a CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FY 2024-2025 (CIP PROJECT NOS. 212112251.68.145 & 4011.68.130)
08.10. APPROVAL OF CONTINGENCY INCREASE FOR THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
CORRIDOR CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FROM STATE STREET TO WRIGHT ROAD FY 2023-2024, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.106
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.155
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONTINGENCY INCREASE FOR THE IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY CORRIDOR CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FROM STATE STREET TO WRIGHT ROAD FY 2023-2024, PROJECT NO. 4011.68.106
08.11. APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR CONTINUING TO PROVIDE INTERIM
MANAGEMENT OF THE WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MOTION: Council Member Munoz -Guevara motioned to approve agreement for a 3 month period.
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Camacho motioned to approve the item as presented. Motion carried by the following majority 3/2 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND
MAYOR SOTO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2024.156 AND SIXTH
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
ENTITLED: ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT OF
THE WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE AGREEMENT.
08.12. APPROVAL TO VACATE A PORTION OF FERNWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN
ALAMEDA STREET AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2024.157
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
FERNWOOD AVENUE FROM 795 FEET SOUTHEAST OF ALAMEDA STREET
TO IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ADOPTED
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND ORDERING THE
VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF FERNWOOD AVENUE.
New/Old Business
09.01. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25 MID -YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO.2024.158
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECEIVING AND FILING THE FY 2024-25 MID -YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW, APPROVING THE FY 2024-25 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET HERETO ATTACHED AS SCHEDULE A.
09.02. SELECTION AND APPROVAL OF SECURITY SERVICES PROVIDER FOR
THE CITY'S PARKS AND FACILITIES
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Council Member Avila -Moore to table the item. Item not voted on due to discussion and subsequent motions.
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: Mayor Soto motioned to continue the item at the Lynwood City Council February 4t'' Regular meeting without a stop at the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL'CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: Council Member Munoz -Guevara motioned to continue the item at the Lynwood City Council February 41h Regular meeting with a stop at the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Council Member.
Avila -Moore. Motion fails due to lack of majority.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO
AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEM CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 4TH 2025 MEETING
09.03. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LYNWOOD DIAL -A -TAXI AGREEMENT MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 4/1 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSE: COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2024.159 AND SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE LYNWOOD
DIAL -A -TAXI CONTRACT WITH FIESTA TAXI
COOPERATIVE, INC
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LYNWOOD
DIAL -A -TAXI CONTRACT WITH FIESTA TAXI COOPERATIVE, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 18, 2025, FOR A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000 .
09.04. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the following appointments:
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
APPOINTED DELEGATE
APPOINTED
ALTERNATE
1 CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION
Council Member Cuellar
Council Member
Avila -Moore
2 CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Mayor Soto
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
3 COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #1
Mayor Soto
Council Member
Avila -Moore
4 GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT (SELAC)
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
5 GREATER LA VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT
Mayor Soto
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho
6 HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM
Mayor Soto
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho
7 INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION
Council Member
Avila -Moore
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho
8 INDEPENDENT CITIES FINANCE
AUHTORITY
Mayor Soto
Council Member Cuellar
9 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Mayor Soto
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
10 LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho
11 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
Council Member Cuellar
12 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT (SCAG)
Mayor Soto
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
13 WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
OF SOUTHERN CALIFALIFORNIA
Council Member
Munoz -Guevara
Council Member
Avila -Moore
Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
09.05. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Mayor Soto to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AV1LA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUIVOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Council Approved Mayor Soto Re -Appointment of Mr. Hilario Esparza as CDBG Board Commissioner and Ms. Rosemillie Lopez Personnel Board Member.
Mayor Soto Appointment of Ms. Janeth Garcia as Public Safety/Traffic Commissioner and Ms. Trinity Cotrell as Planning Commisioner.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:29 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Rita Soto, Mayor
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