Lynwood City Council
February 18, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK

3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Copies of the Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. Any person who has a question concerning any of the agenda items may call the City Manager at (310) 603-0220, ext. 200.

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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting

TO BE HELD ON
February 18, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS ROAD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 Duly Posted on 2/13/25 By MQ
6:00 PM

Rita Soto, Mayor
Gabriela Camacho, Mayor Pro Tem
Lorraine Avila Moore, Council Member
Luis Gerardo Cuellar, Council Member
Juan Munoz-Guevara, Council Member
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6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:

8. PUBLIC HEARING

8.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE CITY’S PLAN UNDER THE

PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM
Update on Law Enforcement Issues
Update from LA County Fire Department
City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).

February Hometown Star
Lynwood Successor Agency
Lynwood Housing Authority
Lynwood Utility Authority
Lynwood Public Financing Authority

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

(Regarding Agenda Items Only)

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

THIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE

COUNCIL ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO

SUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT COUNCIL MAY

REFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).)

Comments:

In November 2022, the City’s 5-Year PLHA Plan was amended to utilize the funds to better meet the needs of the City in anticipation of applying for its 2020 and 2021 allocations. The NOFA for the PLHA program was reopened on October 15, 2024, for approximately $320 million for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 allocations. As such, the City is now preparing to submit its second application package to request its 2021, 2022, and 2023 allocations of funds. Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public input and provide direction to staff on the Amended PLHA Plan and adopt a resolution authorizing the application and amending the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program. (CD)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public input and provide direction to Staff on the Amended PLHA Plan; and adopt the attached resolution entitled “RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING

THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT City Council Regular Meeting 2

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

9.1 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER

9.2 PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

9.3 ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 48 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 49 -

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PROHIBITIONS ON SCHOOL SITES, AND TAKE

RELATED ACTIONS
LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM.”

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 TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.

Comments:

City of Lynwood warrant register dated February 18, 2025 for FY 2024-2025. (FIN) Recommendation:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve the warrant register dated February 18, 2025 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Comments:

The purpose of this item is to have the Lynwood City Council review and approve the City Council meeting action minutes.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the Lynwood City Council approve the following meeting action minutes:

January 21st , 2025 Regular Meeting Action Minutes
February 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes

Comments:

Senate Bill 48 (SB 48), introduced by California Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez, aims to protect immigrant families and ensure that public schools remain safe, secure, and supportive learning environments for all students. The legislation would prohibit school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools from permitting federal immigration enforcement activities on school campuses without a judicial warrant.

In
addition,
Assembly Bill 49 (AB 49), introduced by California Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, is similar to SB 48. However, AB 49 additionally addresses day care centers City Council Regular Meeting 3

9.4 APPROVAL OF 2025 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR PLAZA MEXICO

9.5 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR THE ANNUAL STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT FY 25 PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 2351.68.146)
by enacting the similar provisions limiting access to student and family information in a similar manner as public schools.
(CM)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council to:

1 .

Adopt resolution in support of Senate Bill 48 (Gonzalez) Immigration Enforcement:

Schoolsites: Prohibitions on Access, Sharing Information, and Law Enforcement Collaboration
and Assembly Bill 49 (
Muratsuchi)
:

Schoolsites and Day Care
Centers: Entry Requirements: Immigration Enforcement
; and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support to the authors of SB 48 and AB 49.

Comments:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Special Event Application for Plaza Mexico for the operation at 3100 East Imperial Highway from March 2025 through December 2025, contingent upon the payment of all required fees. (CD)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Special Event Application for Plaza Mexico for the operation at 3100 East Imperial Highway from March 2025 through December 2025, contingent upon the payment of all required fees.

Comments:

Staff conducted an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) for the Annual Street Name Sign Replacement FY 25 project (Project). On December 4, 2024, staff sent an invitation to three (3) qualified contractors to submit proposals for the Project. On December 23, 2024, staff received two (2) proposals to install sixteen (16) new LED street name signs.

Staff recommend that the City Council award a contract to California Street Lighting in the amount of $28,800.00. (PW)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A City Council Regular Meeting 4

9.6 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL LIGHTING PROJECT CIP No. 2350-2351- 9056.68.149

9.7 APPROVE EXP U.S. SERVICES (EXP) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT,

INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE PROJECT FY 24-25 CIP PROJECT NO.
2121|2357|2352|9053|9056.68.141

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A

CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR THE ANNUAL STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT FY 25 PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 2351.68.146);

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT.”

Comments:

On February 4, 2025, the proposal opening for the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Lighting Project took place. After careful evaluation of the proposals, considering factors such as quality, experience, and approach, staff determined that Amtek Construction’s proposal is the best fit for the project. Staff recommends that the City Council award a contract to Amtek Construction for the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Lighting Project, CIP No. 2350|2351|9056.68.149. (PW)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING a

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL LIGHTING PROJECT CIP No. 2350-2351-9056.68.149;

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT”

Comments:

As part of the Slurry Seal Improvements and Thorson Avenue Alley Drainage Project for FY 24-25, staff require the support of a Construction Manager and Inspector. Proposals were solicited from the list of On-Call consultants, and EXP U.S. Services (EXP) submitted a proposal for services. Staff recommends moving forward with EXP’s proposal to ensure the project progresses on schedule and in a timely manner. Staff is recommending to City Council to move forward with EXP’s proposal in order to continue with the project in a timely manner. (PW)
Recommendation:

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9.8 AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE

ARCHITECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S LIST OF ON-CALL

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONSULTANTS

9.9 APPOINT TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC AS CONTRACT CITY ENGINEER

9.10 APPROVE

DMC ENGINEERING

INC
,
TO

PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR FY25

WATER & SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM AND REHABILIATION OF LYNWOOD’S WELLS 8 & 11.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING EXP U.S. SERVICES (EXP) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION

SERVICES FOR THE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE PROJECT FY 24-25, CIP PROJECT NO. 2121-2357-2352-9053- 9056.68.141, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $66,180.

Comments:

The City of Lynwood has a pre-approved list of on-call consultants who provide services in general engineering, traffic, utilities, and architectural design. On December 19, 2023, staff recommended to City Council to award Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company, with an on-call professional General Engineering Services agreement. On February 20, 2024, a first amendment was approved to the Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company’s agreement for on-call professional Architectural Services. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Infrastructure Architects for inclusion in the City of Lynwood's list of on-call professional service consultants.”

Comments:

AMN Management’s City Engineer contract expired on December 31, 2024. In order to ensure the continuity and efficiency of engineering services, staff recommends to appoint Transtech Engineers as Contract City Engineer. (PW)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPOINT TRANSTECH ENGINEERS AS CONTRACT CITY ENGINEER”
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10. NEW/OLD BUSINESS

10.1 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR'S REMOVAL OF HIGH-RISK DESIGNATION FROM CITY.

10.2 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121)

Comments:

Staff requested DMc Engineering, as part of the Annual On-Call Services contract, to provide support services for the implementation of the City’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvement program and provide assistance during the rehabilitation of the City’s Wells 8 & 11. (PW)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING

DMC ENGINEERING

INC
,

PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE
FY 25 WATER & SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM AND REHABILIATION OF LYNWOOD’S WELLS 8 & 11 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEEED AMOUNT OF $90,000.00.”

Comments:

On December 4, 2018, the State Auditor issued a report to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee entitled, "Local High Risk-City of Lynwood; Poor Management Has Contributed to Its Financial Instability and Led Its Failure to Comply with State Law". On September 23, 2021, another report was issued entitled, "City of Lynwood: Despite Taking Some Action to Improve Its Management Practices, the City Continue to Risk Financial Instability and Violations of State Law". As of December 2024, the City has received a positive re-audit outcome and has had its high-risk designation removed. (FIN) Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Local High Risk Program Report (Report 2024-801) from the California State Auditor.

Comments:

On July 16, 2024, the City of Lynwood awarded a construction contract to Deark E&C Inc. for the Lynwood Park Tennis Court Resurfacing project, CIP Project No. 4011.68.121.

The project has been completed and is now ready for acceptance by the City Council. (PW)
Recommendation:

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10.3 REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST

11. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

12. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121 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.”

Comments:

Review of Board and Commission Members & Annual Boards and Commissions Local Appointment List. (CC)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council review the list of Board and Commission members. In accordance with the rules outlined below, the City Council may make any adjustments to these Boards and Commissions, as it deems appropriate.

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 4, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Gabriel Linares, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:

PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE CITY’S PLAN

UNDER THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)

PROGRAM
Agenda Item # 8.1.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public input and provide direction to Staff on the Amended PLHA Plan; and adopt the attached resolution entitled “RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE

APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM.”
Background:

On February 26, 2020, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced the first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. Funding for this program is provided pursuant to Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which established a permanent source of funding intended to increase the affordable housing stock in California. The PLHA program is intended to create a permanent source of funding available to eligible local governments in California for housing-related projects and programs to address unmet housing needs in their local communities; increase supply of housing for households at or below 60% of area median income; increase assistance to affordable owner-occupied workforce housing; assist persons experiencing or at- risk of homelessness; facilitate housing affordability; and promote projects and programs to meet regional housing need allocations.

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Under the PLHA program, funding is provided through formula grants to entitlement jurisdictions over a five-year funding period (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023), as well as through a competitive grant program to non-entitlement jurisdictions. Grant allocations amounts are based on the formula prescribed under federal law for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City of Lynwood was eligible to apply for a total estimated 5-year allocation amount of $3,788,322.

Funds allocated to eligible applicants must be used to carry out one or more of the following eligible activities:

1 .

The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies. 2 .

The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 150 percent of AMI in high- cost areas.
3 .

Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds. 4 .

Matching portions of funds available through the low- and moderate-income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176. 5 .

Capitalized Reserves for Services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing.
6 .

Assisting persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing.
7 .

Accessibility modifications in lower-income owner-occupied housing. 8 .

Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments. 9 .

Homeownership opportunities, including down payment assistance. 10 .

Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more affordable housing projects, or matching funds invested by a county in an affordable housing development project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the project.

In order to receive PLHA funds, the City is required to submit an application package inclusive of a 5-Year PLHA Allocation Activity Plan (PLHA Plan) detailing the manner in which allocated funds will be used; a description of the way the local government will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for households at or below 60 percent of AMI ; a description of how the Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the City's Housing Element; and evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the City Council and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content.

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In response to the original NOFA, the City submitted an application on July 27, 2020 for its 2019 allocation of $631,387. For this application, the City prepared a 5-Year PLHA Plan which reflected the City would use its grant funds to assist persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The City has since been awarded the allocation by HCD, executed a Standard Agreement with HCD, requested the allocation of funds, and initiated a rental assistance program in 2024 to assist households earning up to 30% AMI in accordance with the PLHA Guidelines.

In November 2022, the City’s 5-Year PLHA Plan was amended to utilize the funds to better meet the needs of the City in anticipation of applying for its 2020 and 2021 allocations. The amended PLHA Plan wanted to use the funds to carry out one or more of the following activities: under Activity 2, the provision of pre-approved ADU building and structural plans to income qualifying households; under Activity 7, mobility and accessibility modification installations to aid aging and disabled persons; under Activity 8, acquire and rehabilitate vacant and out-of-repair homes; and under Activity 9, acquire and rehab properties for the development and maintenance of income-restricted affordable housing units.

Although the amended PLHA Plan was brought to City Council, it was not prepared correctly and was missing critical information including allocation percentages. As such, the City’s amended 5-Year PLHA Plan was never approved by HCD and remains unchanged from its original format. Additionally, the City was unable to meet the deadline to apply for its 2020 allocation due to an out of compliance Housing Element.

Discussion and Analysis:

The NOFA for the PLHA program was reopened on October 15, 2024, for approximately $320 million for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 allocations. As such, the City is now preparing to submit its second application package to request its 2021, 2022, and 2023 allocations of funds. As part of application requirements, a resolution must be approved by the local jurisdiction’s governing body authorizing submission of the application and acceptance of program funds.

In addition, the City wants to correctly amend its 5-Year PLHA Plan and offer the opportunity for review and comment by the public and City Council. Staff is proposing to reallocate the funds to:

1 .

Activity 2: Provide grants up to $40,000 for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing for households earning up to 150% AMI
2 .

Activity 2: Hire an architect consultant to develop pre-approved plans of ADUs which will be made available to income-qualified residents to use to construct an ADU City Council City Council Regular Meeting 11
3 .

Activity 2: Rehabilitate affordable rental and/or ownership housing for households earning up to 150% AMI
4 .

Activity 3: Contribute funds into the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust Fund 5 .

Activity 7: Provide grants up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications for households earning up to 80% AMI. Modifications may include
handicap ramps, egress windows and
framing, and other interior upgrades that promote mobility and accessibility for seniors and disabled persons.
6 .

Activity 9: Provide loans up to $75,000 for homebuyer down payment assistance for households earning up to 150% AMI
7 .

Activity 6: Provide rental assistance to persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness earning up to 30% AMI

Below is a breakdown of how the grant funds will be divided amongst activities.

Funding Year
1 (2019)
2 (2020)
3 (2021)
4 (2022)
5 (2023)
Type of Activity
Rental
Assistance
N/A
Rehab of Owner-
Occupied
Housing
Rehab of Owner-
Occupied
Housing
Rehab of Owner-
Occupied
Housing
Income Level
Served
Up to 30%
AMI
N/A
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Amount of
Funds Allocated
for Each Activity
$631,387
N/A
$200,000
$80,000
$80,000
Estimated # of
Households
Served
26 N/A
5 2
2 Funding Year
3 (2021)
4 (2022)
5 (2023)
Type of Activity
ADU
Predevelopment
ADU
Predevelopment
ADU
Predevelopment
Income Level Served
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Amount of Funds Allocated
for Each Activity
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
Estimated # of Households
Served
1 1
1 Funding Year
3 (2021)
4 (2022)
5 (2023)
Type of Activity
Rehab of Rental/
Ownership
Housing
Rehab of Rental/
Ownership Housing
Rehab of Rental/
Ownership
Housing
Income Level Served
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Amount of Funds Allocated
for Each Activity
$184,969
$88,783
$2,375
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Estimated # of Households
Served
1 1
1 Funding Year
3 (2021)
4 (2022)
5 (2023)
Type of Activity
Regional Housing
Trust Fund
Regional Housing
Trust Fund
Regional Housing
Trust Fund
Income Level Served
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Amount of Funds
Allocated for Each
Activity
$65,000
$32,500
$32,500
Estimated # of
Households Served
1 1
1 Funding Year
3 (2021)
4 (2022)
5 (2023)
Type of Activity
Accessibility
Modifications
Accessibility
Modifications
Accessibility
Modifications
Income Level Served
Up to 80% AMI
Up to 80% AMI
Up to 80% AMI
Amount of Funds
Allocated for Each
Activity
$280,000
$140,000
$100,000
Estimated # of
Households Served
14 7
5 Funding Year
3 (2021)
4 (2022)
5 (2023)
Type of Activity
Homebuyer
Assistance
Homebuyer
Assistance
Homebuyer
Assistance
Income Level Served
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Up to 150% AMI
Amount of Funds
Allocated for Each
Activity
$300,000
$150,000
$150,000
Estimated # of
Households Served
4 2
2 As part of the amendment process, the City must allow the public an adequate opportunity to review and comment on the 5-Year PLHA Plan to be submitted with the application. This plan details the manner in which allocated funds will be used on eligible activities. To meet this requirement, a public notice was published in the Lynwood Press Wave on February 8, 2025 allowing for a 10-day public review and comment period of the 5-Year PLHA Plan. As of City Council City Council Regular Meeting 13
2024 PLHA 5-Year Plan Amendment - 2.5.2025.pdf
Resolution - PLHA_App__Plan.docx
writing of this report, no comments have been received.

Any comments received after the
publication of this report will be delivered to the City Council and made available to the City Council and the public at the Public Hearing on February 18, 2025.

The City’s grant writing consultant, Avant-Garde, in coordination with City staff assisted with revising the 5-Year PLHA Plan and is currently preparing the PLHA application to be submitted by February 28, 2025. Avant-Garde will prepare and submit all required attachments to HCD on behalf of the City.

Fiscal Impact:

HCD awarded the City of Lynwood 2021, 2022, and 2023 formula allocations that will increase the FY 2025-2026 budget by $2,036,127 for projects specific to the grant.

The PLHA Program
does not require any matching funds and allows five percent (5%) of the allocation to be used for administrative costs.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney’s Office
Department of Finance and Administration
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 14
Allocation Years New & Streamlined
Submission Deadline
5-Year Plan Amendment
Submission Deadline
Year 1 (2019) n/a n/a
Year 2 (2020) n/a n/a
Year 3 (2021) 02/28/2025 06/30/2025
Year 4 (2022) 02/28/2026 06/30/2026
Year 5 (2023) 02/28/2027 06/30/2027
Website: Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Tomiquia Moss, Secretary
Department of Housing and Community Development
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Program Design and Implementation, PLHA Program
651 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Email: [email protected]
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Formula
Allocation
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) October 15, 2024
2024 Application for 5-Year Plan Amendment
State of California
Gavin Newsom, Governor
15 End of Document
16 Disclosure of Application (California Public Records Act Statutes of 1968 Chapter 1473): Information provided in the application will become a public record available for review by the public, pursuant to the California Public Records Act Statutes of 1968 Chapter 1473. As such, any materials provided will be disclosable to any person making a request under this Act. The Department cautions Applicants to use discretion in providing information not specifically requested, including but not limited to, bank accounts, personal phone numbers and home addresses. By providing this information to the Department, the Applicant is waiving any claim of confidentiality and consents to the disclosure of submitted material upon request."
X Reuse Plan Program Income Reuse Plan describing how repaid loans or accrued interest will be used for eligible activities in Section 301.

X Executed Application Provide a copy of the signed application. Signature can be typed into the Excel workbook, PDF with Docusigned signature or PDF with wet ink signature in blue ink preferred.

X Applicant Delegation
Agreement Legally binding agreement between Delegating and Administering Local Governments. Not Applicable
X Plan Adoption Reso
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content.

PLHA webpage for Plan Adoption Resolution Document , located under our Forms tab.

X
Application and Adopting the
PLHA Plan (2021-2023
Allocations) Reso
Pursuant to section 302(c)(4) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan for 2021-2023 allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant certifies compliance with all public notice, comment, and hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

X App1 TIN
Provide a signed Gov't TIN Form
Threshold
Requireme Electronic File Name Document Description Included? General Instructions (Additional instructions and guidance are given throughout the Formula Allocation Application in "red" text and in cell comments.

Guideline references are made with "§" and the corresponding guideline section number. "Yellow" cells are for Sponsor input. Failure to provide the required attachments and documentation may disqualify your application from consideration. An Applicant must submit a complete application and other documents consistent with the deadlines stated in this NOFA. Applications submitted in response to this NOFA must meet the threshold requirements set forth in this section and in PLHA Guidelines Section 302.

Required attachments are indicated in "orange" throughout the Streamline Application. Failure to provide the required attachments and documentation may disqualify your application from consideration. Electronically attached files must use the naming convention in the PLHA Application. For Example: "App1 Tin" or "Reuse Plan".

Threshold items are indicated in "blue" cells.
"Red" shaded cells indicate the Sponsor has failed to meet a requirement of the program. Cells in the worksheet shaded in "red" indicate that the Applicant has failed to meet the minimum required.

Sponsor must complete the following worksheets in the PLHA Formula Allocation Application.

Formula Allocation Application
Urban County
Checklist
Applications must be on the Department’s forms and cannot be altered or modified by the Applicant. Excel forms must be in Excel format and 'save as' .xls or .xlsx.

Do not 'save as' .xlsm or .pdf format. For application errors please fill out the Application Support worksheet and email the entire workbook to Application Support for application errors at [email protected].

Instructions Rev. 10/28/24
When opening this file, a yellow banner at the top may appear with a button that says "Enable Content". It is essential that you click this box so that the macros are enabled. Enabling macros is necessary for full worksheet functionality. Macros do not work with Microsoft's Excel version for Apple Mac.

Applications must be submitted electronically to the Department’s HCD Portal Sign In website. To receive an award of CY 2021 funds, applicants are required to submit an application and demonstrate a fully compliant Housing Element and submittal of the applicable Annual Progress Report(s) no later than February 28, 2025. All CY 2021 funds must be awarded by June 30, 2025 or they will revert to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund per statute.

This NOFA will remain open to eligible applicants through June 30, 2027.

PLHA Page 3 Instructions & Checklist 17
§301(a)(3) Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds. Yes §301(a)(4) Matching portions of funds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176. No
§301(a)(5) Capitalized Reserves for services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing. No §301(a) Eligible activities are limited to the following: Select below:
§301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to Extremely low-,Very low-, Low-, or Moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies. No §301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of AMI, or 150 percent of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days.

Yes
§301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance. Yes §301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At-risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid re-housing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing.

No
§301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing. Yes §301(a)(8) Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments. No File Name: Gov TIN Provide a signed Gov't TIN Form Uploaded to HCD? File Name: Applicant Delegation
Agreement
Legally binding agreement between Delegating and Administering Local Governments (sample provided—just click on icon in row 19, column AH) Uploaded to HCD? N/A File Name:

Application and/or Adopting the
PLHA Plan (2020-2023
Allocations) Reso
Pursuant to section 302(c)(4) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan for 2020- 2023 allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant certifies compliance with all public notice, comment, and hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

Yes Uploaded to
HCD?
Zip Code: 90262
§300(d) Is Applicant delegated by another Local government to administer on its behalf its formula allocation of program funds? No §300(d) If Applicant answered "Yes" above, has the Applicant attached the legally binding agreement required by §300(c) and (d)?
A sample agreement can be
found by double clicking on
the icon to the right
N/A
Address: 11330 Bullis Road City: Lynwood State: CA
Zip Code: 90262
Contact Name: Gabriel Linares Title: Community Development Director Contact Email: [email protected] Contact Phone: (310) 603-0220 Address: 11330 Bullis Road City: Lynwood State: CA
County: Los Angeles
Auth Rep Name: Julian Lee Title: Interim City Manager Auth Rep. Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 603-0220 City: Lynwood State: CA Zip: 90262
Yes
Instructions: If the Local Government Recipient of the PLHA Formula Allocation delegated its PLHA formula allocation to a Local Housing Trust Fund or to another Local Government, the Applicant (for which information is required below) is the Local Housing Trust Fund or administering Local Government. The PLHA award will be made to the Applicant (upon meeting threshold requirements) and the Applicant is responsible for meeting all program requirements throughout the term of the Standard Agreement.

The 302(c)(4) Plan template worksheet requires first choosing one or more of the Eligible Activities listed below. If "Yes" is clicked, the 302(c)(4) Plan worksheet opens a series of questions about what precise activities are planned. Some specific activities, such as providing downpayment assistance to lower-income households for acquisition of an affordable home, could be included under either Activity 2 or 9. Please only choose one of those Activities; don't list the downpayment assistance under both Activities. Please note that 40% of each allocation you are requesting to amend with this application MUST be allocated to an activity that supports Homeownership in accordance with the NOFA. Ownership activities are 2,3,4,7,8,9 (activities 2,3,4, & 8 will only count as ownership if the funds will go towards ownership sub activities as opposed to rental housing sub activities including ADU's) If the PLHA funds are used for the same Activity but for different Area Median Income (AMI) level, select the highest AMI level the Activity will serve (you can always go lower than what is listed but you may not serve higher than what is listed without completing a plan amendment in the future).

For each year (2021-2023), allocations must equal 100% annually including the allowable administrative costs of up to 5%. §300 Eligible Applicants
§300(a) and (b) Eligible Applicants for the Entitlement and Non-Entitlement formula component described in Section §100(b)(1) and (2) are limited to the metropolitan cities and urban counties allocated a grant for the federal fiscal year 2017 pursuant to the federal CDBG formula specified in 42 USC, Section §5306 and Non- entitlement local governments.

Applicant: City of Lynwood
Address: 11330 Bullis Road
2023 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount: n/a 2022 Allowable Local Admin (5%): n/a Admin requested? Yes §301 Eligible Activities
PLHA Formula - Amendment for years 2021, 2022, 2023 Rev. 10/28/24 Eligible Applicant Type: Entitlement
Local Government Recipient of PLHA Formula Allocation: Lynwood 2022 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount: n/a 2021 Allowable Local Admin (5%): n/a Admin requested? Yes 2021 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount: n/a 2020 Allowable Local Admin (5%): n/a Admin requested? Docum ent
PLHA Page 4 Formula Allocation Application
18 §301(a)(10) Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more affordable housing Projects, or matching funds invested by a county in an affordable housing development Project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the Project. The county fiscal incentives shall be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing Project. Matching funds investments by both the county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest deferred loan to the affordable housing Project.

No
PLHA Page 5 Formula Allocation Application
19 RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE

APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT

LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM
A necessary quorum and majority of the City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby consents to, adopts, and ratifies the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $320 million under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq. (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2)); and
WHEREAS, the State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) dated October 15, 2024 under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is an eligible Local government who has applied for program funds to administer one or more eligible activities, or a Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund to whom an eligible Local government delegated its PLHA formula allocation; and
WHEREAS, the Department may approve funding allocations for PLHA Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, NOFA, Program requirements, the Standard Agreement and other contracts between the Department and PLHA grant recipients; and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the formula allocation, the City of Lynwood is required to develop a Five-Year PLHA Plan describing how the City will allocate funds among the eligible activities; how investments will prioritize households with incomes at 60% and below of the area median income (AMI); and how the Five-Year PLHA Plan is consistent with the City’s Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the City of Lynwood’s amended Five-Year PLHA Plan was made available for public review and comment from February 6, 2025 through February 18, 2025, on the City’s website; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the City Council for the City of Lynwood conducted a duly advertised public hearing on the adoption of the City’s amended Five- Year PLHA Plan, at which time evidence, both oral and written, including a staff report were presented and received, and comments were heard from all interested parties appearing in the matter.
20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL HEREBY:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and determines that all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. If the City of Lynwood receives a grant of PLHA funds from the Department pursuant to the above referenced PLHA NOFA, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds in a manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and laws, including without limitation all rules and laws regarding the PLHA Program, as well as any and all contracts the City of Lynwood may have with the Department.

Section 3. The City of Lynwood is hereby authorized and directed to receive a PLHA grant, in an amount not to exceed the five-year estimate of the PLHA formula allocations, as stated in Appendix B of the current NOFA ($3,788,322) in accordance with all applicable rules and laws.

Section 4. The City of Lynwood hereby agrees to use the PLHA funds for eligible activities as approved by the Department and in accordance with all Program requirements, Guidelines, other rules and laws, as well as in a manner consistent and in compliance with the StandardAgreement and other contracts between the Applicant and the Department.

Section 5. Pursuant to Sections 302(c)(4) and 302(c)(5) of the Guidelines, the City of Lynwood’s PLHA Plan Amendment for the 2021-2023 Allocations is attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, and the City of Lynwood hereby adopts this PLHA Plan Amendment and certifies compliance with all public notice, public comments, and public hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

Section 6. Pursuant to the City of Lynwood’s certification in this resolution, the PLHA funds will be expended only for eligible Activities and consistent with all program requirements.

Section 7. The City of Lynwood certifies that, if funds are used for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of for-sale housing projects or units within for-sale housing projects, the City shall record a deed restriction against the property that will ensure compliance with one of the requirements stated in Guidelines Section 302(c)(6)(A), (B), and (C).

Section 8. The City of Lynwood certifies that, if funds are used for the development of an Affordable Rental Housing Development, the Local government shall make PLHA assistance in the form of a low-interest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, and such loan shall be evidenced through a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust and a Regulatory Agreement shall restrict occupancy and rents in accordance with a Local government-approved underwriting of the Project for a term of at least 55 years. 21 Section 9. The City of Lynwood shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard Agreement, the PLHA Program Guidelines and any other applicable SB 2 Guidelines published by the Department.

Section 10. The City Manager, or his/her designee, is authorized to execute the PLHA Program Applications, the PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, aswell as any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to Lynwood, as the Department may deem appropriate.

Section 11. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 12. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and hereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez Julian Lee
City Clerk Interim City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Gabriel Linares, Director
City Attorney Community Development
22 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Lynwood City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the 18th day of February, 2025, and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

______________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF THE ATTESTING OFFICER
The undersigned, Attesting Officer of the City of Lynwood, does hereby attest and certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed, or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Attesting Officer
23 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Harry Wong, Director of Finance & Administration
Mohammad Islam, Accounting Technician
SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Warrant Run-2-18-2025-CC.pdf
2-18-2025-CC - WARRANT
RESOLUTION TEMPLATE-2025.pdf
Agenda Item # 9.1.

Recommendation:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve the warrant register dated February 18, 2025 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Background:

N/A
Discussion and Analysis:

N/A
Fiscal Impact:

FY 2024-2025
Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 24
apCkHist Void Check Listing Page: 1
02/10/2025 10:37AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Void Check# Date Vendor ClearNoid Date Invoice Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total 211613 08/20/2024 014311 ANGELICA RAMIREZ 01/29/2025 STALE DATED-213144 03/12/2024 400.00 400.00 211855 09/17/2024 014347 JENNIFER WALTER 01/29/2025 WRONG VENDOR-212676 03/07/2024 200.00 01/29/2025 003094-0143 08/14/2024 200.00 400.00
212871 01/21/2025 014494 YOSELIN CORDERO 01/29/2025 WRONG ADDRESS-213143 05/07/2022 850.00 01/29/2025 6732 05/01/2022 625.00
01/29/2025 6730 04/30/2022 250.00
01/29/2025 6731 04/30/2022 250.00 1,975.00
212894 01/21/2025 014468 ELIZABETH GUZMAN 01/30/2025 WRONG ADDRESS-213145 11/25/2024 1,200.00 1,200.00 213078 02/04/2025 010754 OBA/ AMERICAN WATER 02/04/2025 WRONG INV NUM-213146 01/09/2025 231.00 02/04/2025 AND 213147 01/09/2025 217.25
02/04/2025 2424 01/09/2025 94.50
02/04/2025 2429 01/09/2025 77.00
02/04/2025 2422 01/09/2025 52.25
02/04/2025 2419 01/09/2025 30.25
02/04/2025 2427 01/09/2025 24.75
02/04/2025 2421 01/09/2025 24.75
02/04/2025 2428 01/09/2025 24.75 776.50
apbank Total: 4,751.50
5 checks in this report Total Checks: 4,751.50
Page:1
25 vchlist Electronic Financial Transaction List Page: 2 01/30/2025 3:22:45PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 2107 12/3/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben166405 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 774.97 Total : 774.97
2108 12/3/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben166407 DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 4,595.68 Total: 4,595.68
2115 12/5/2024 010069 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Ben166421 DEF COMP - NATIONWIDE: 10,127.25 Total: 10,127.25
2116 12/3/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben166732 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 96.67 Total: 96.67
2117 12/3/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben166734 DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 192.36 Total: 192.36
2120 12/3/2024 013090 PERS Ben166740 PERS: PAYMENT 1,016.79 Total: 1,016.79
2123 12/5/2024 010069 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Ben166746 DEF COMP - NATIONWIDE: 500.00 Total: 500.00
2125 12/3/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben166762 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 688.36 Total: 688.36
2126 12/3/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben166764 DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 4,707.26 Total: 4,707.26
2129 12/3/2024 013090 PERS Ben166770 PERS: PAYMENT 70,871.78 Total: 70,871.78
2132 12/4/2024 013091 PERS 457 Ben166776 DEF COMP- PERS 457: PAYMENT 10,560.95 Total: 10,560.95
2133 12/5/2024 010069 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Ben166778 DEF COMP- NATIONWIDE: 10,705.15 Total: 10,705.15
2134 12/17/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben167097 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 681.45 Page: 2
26 vchlist Electronic Financial Transaction List Page: 3 01/30/2025 3:22:45PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 2134 12/17/2024 001224 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY (Continued) Total: 681.45 2135 12/17/2024 012556 KEENAN &ASSOCIATES Ben167099 DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 4,618.05 Total: 4,618.05
2136 12/12/2024 005794 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Ben167101 SOCIAL SECURITY: PAYMENT 47,723.24 Total: 47,723.24
2137 12/18/2024 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE Ben167103 BLUE SHIELD ACCESS+: PAYMENT 67,735.86 Total: 67,735.86
2138 12/18/2024 013090 PERS Ben167105 PERS:PAYMENT 71,119.25 Total: 71,119.25
2139 12/12/2024 001357 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Ben167107 STATE DISABILITY INS.: PAYMENT 16,778.71 Total: 16,778.71
2140 12/17/2024 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, Ben167109 VISION: PAYMENT 492.34 Total: 492.34
2141 12/19/2024 013091 PERS 457 Ben167111 DEF COMP- PERS 457: PAYMENT 7,255.32 Total: 7,255.32
2142 12/18/2024 010069 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Ben167113 DEF COMP - NATIONWIDE: 10,717.28 Total: 10,717.28
2143 12/17/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben167545 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 110.48 Total: 110.48
2144 12/17/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben167547 DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 192.36 Total: 192.36
2145 12/26/2024 005794 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Ben167549 SOCIAL SECURITY: PAYMENT 632.58 Total: 632.58
2146 12/18/2024 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE Ben167551 PERS PLATINUM - MONTHLY: 2,190.25 Total: 2,190.25
2148 12/17/2024 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, Ben167555 VISION: PAYMENT 41 .95 Page: 3
27 vchlist
01/30/2025
Bank code:

Voucher
2148
2149
2151
2152
2153
2154
2156
2157
2161
2170
2178
1006166
1006167
1006168
3:22:45PM
Electronic Financial Transaction List
City of Lynwood
apbank
Date Vendor Invoice PO#
12/17/2024 013473 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST (Continued) 12/26/2024 013091 PERS 457 Ben167557
12/17/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben167573
12/17/2024 012556 KEENAN &ASSOCIATES Ben167575
12/26/2024 005794 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Ben167577
12/18/2024 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE Ben167579
12/26/2024 001357 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Ben167583 12/17/2024 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, Ben167585 12/20/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben167725
12/20/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben167779
12/20/2024 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben167809
12/11/2024 000372 FIRE DEPARTMENT, LOS ANGELES C0012687 01-001825 12/2/2024 013121 AUL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST C/O, 013121-123124 12/20/2024 013121 AUL HEAL TH BENEFIT TRUST C/O, 013121-013125 Page: 4
Description/Account Amount
Total: 41.95
DEF COMP- PERS 457: PAYMENT 2,880.92
Total: 2,880.92
AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 768.07
Total: 768.07
DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 4,684.89
Total: 4,684.89
SOCIAL SECURITY: PAYMENT 83,616.74
Total: 83,616.74
BLUE SHIELD ACCESS+: PAYMENT 68,487.24
Total: 68,487.24
STATE DISABILITY INS.: PAYMENT 31,625.47
Total: 31,625.47
VISION: PAYMENT 523.71
Total: 523.71
DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 4,731.67
Total: 4,731.67
DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 144.27
Total: 144.27
DELTA DENT AL: PAYMENT 4,759.62
Total: 4,759.62
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES-JAN 774,636.60
Total: 774,636.60
RETIREE MEDICAL PREMIUM 70,234.00
Total: 70,234.00
RETIREE MEDICAL PREMIUM 79,283.06
Page: 4
28 vchlist
01/30/2025
Bank code:

Voucher
1006168
1006169
1006170
1006171
1006172
1006173
3:22:45PM
apbank
Date Vendor
Electronic Financial Transaction List
City of Lynwood
Invoice PO#
12/20/2024 013121 013121 AUL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST C/O, (Continued) 12/17/2024 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN,
12/18/2024 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE
12/3/2024 011076 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES
12/17/2024 011076 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES
12/20/2024 011076 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES
013473-123124
100000017773762
100000017773763
011076-113024
011076-123124
011076-013125
Page: 5
Description/Account Amount
Total: 79,283.06
CICCS -VISION- EYE MED PREMIUM 952.20
Total: 952.20
RETIREE HEAL TH PREMIUM-PERS 20,122.85
RETIREE HEAL TH PREMIUM- NON 346.12
Total: 20,468.97
KEENAN DENTAL- RETIREE 7,650.07
Total: 7,650.07
KEENAN DENTAL-RETIREE 7,650.07
Total: 7,650.07
KEENAN DENTAL RETIREE 7,726.66
Total: 7,726.66
Page: 5
29 vchlist
02/05/2025
Bank code:

Voucher
3:12:26PM
apbank
Date Vendor
Electronic Financial Transaction List
City of Lynwood
Invoice PO#
1006174 12/3/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 001224-113024 1006175
1006176
12/3/2024 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
12/17/2024 013090 PERS
47 Vouchers for bank code :
47 Vouchers in this report
apbank
001224-12312024
100000017760130
Page: 6
Description/Account Amount
RETIREE PREMIUM -STANDARD 803.00
Total: 803.00
RETIREE PREMIUM-STANDARD 803.00
Total: 803.00
REPLACEMENT BENEFIT 1,130.02
Total: 1,130.02
Bank total: 1,518,686.59
Total vouchers : 1,518,686.59
Page: 6
30 vchlist Prepaid -Check List Page: 7
01/30/2025 10:02:27AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213143 1/29/2025 014494 CORDERO, YOSELIN 6730 REFUND-CITATION 250.00 6731 REFUND-CITATION 250.00
6732 REFUND-CITATION 625.00
6734 REFUND-CITATION 850.00
Total: 1,975.00
213144 1/29/2025 014311 RAMIREZ, ANGELICA 002893-0070 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT- EVENT 400.00 Total: 400.00
213145 1/30/2025 014468 GUZMAN, ELIZABETH 014468-MISSL YN-24 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY EXPENSE 1,200.00 Total: 1,200.00
213146 1/30/2025 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, DBA/ AMERICAN 2409 06-010192 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 231.00 2419 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30.25
2421 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24.75
2422 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 52.25
2426 11-002339 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 217.25
2427 03-000456 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24.75
2428 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24.75
2429 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 77.00
Total: 682.00
213147 1/30/2025 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, DBA/ AMERICAN 2425 01-001832 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 94.50 Total: 94.50
Page: 7
31 vchlist Prepaid-Check List Page: 8
02/03/2025 3:40:47PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213148 2/3/2025 013121 AUL HEAL TH BENEFIT TRUST C/O, 0267654 FEES FOR SERVICES 1,617.00 MAR0000021352 FEES FOR SERVICES 840.00
Total: 2,457.00
213149 2/3/2025 003372 CITY OF LYNWOOD 20-18220-04-121824 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 382.46 22-05640-01-123124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 976.98
32-17500-05-083124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 3,586.69
52-25300-04-110124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1,335.44
53-12570-00-112724 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 268.05
63-18600-06-082624 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 789.64
81-53660-05-083124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 899.84
Total: 8,239.10
213150 2/3/2025 013751 CUELLAR, LUIS GERARDO 013751-022325 PER DIEM- INDEPENDENT CITIES 230.00 Total: 230.00
213151 2/3/2025 014520 ESPINOZA, MAXIMO L 014520-012725 FEES FOR SERVICES 750.00 Total: 750.00
213152 2/3/2025 013321 HERNANDEZ, ERNIE 2024-008 01-001847 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,400.00 2024-009 01-001847 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,400.00 Total: 4,800.00
213153 2/3/2025 014026 IBE DIGITAL 589157636 12-000479 PRINTING SERVICE EXPENSE 1,291.56 Total: 1,291.56
213154 2/3/2025 011188 INSURANCE COMPANY , THE LINCOLN 4790061162 STD AND LTD PREMIUM 4,897.16 Total: 4,897.16
213155 2/3/2025 013945 LEE, JULIAN 013945-010825-1 REIMBURSEMENT-TAXI SERVICES 249.17 Total: 249.17
213156 2/3/2025 000486 LIBERTY UTILITIES 200006753970-080724 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 189.30 Total: 189.30
213157 2/3/2025 008097 LRJ CONSTRUCTION , INC. 611 11-002381 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 45,000.00 Page: 8
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213157 2/3/2025 008097 008097 LRJ CONSTRUCTION, INC. (Continued} Total: 45,000.00 213158 2/3/2025 007308 MEEDER PUBLIC FUNDS 55 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,000.00 Total: 3,000.00
213159 2/3/2025 010206 QUALITY PRINTING SERVICES 27529 FEES FOR SERVICES 2,034.32 Total: 2,034.32
213160 2/3/2025 000163 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 700017560276-011125 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 329.91 700390508102-081624 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 3,590.12
700476236803-121624 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 226.58
700478732733-121024 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 604.10
700501847126-081624 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 2,569.75
700516441481 -122424 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 315.60
700738766996-121824 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1,243.92
700744584471-011525 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 456.51
700814686270-091024 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 800.13
700824026259 -010925 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 374.26
700857326561-011025 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1,329.38
700872884250-121624 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1,974.44
Total: 13,814.70
213161 2/3/2025 001211 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 00252-24-0001193 FEES FOR SERVICES 1,875.00 Total: 1,875.00
213162 2/3/2025 000164 THE GAS CO. 02110111024-122024 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 40.78 03080112000-011725 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 72.52
05597577674-011725 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 323.83
08630095001-112124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 97.39
09050092148-102224 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 2,661 .12
10634713035-012125 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 172.58
11870130017-121824 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 113.51
12290134316-012125 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 203.76
13130130019-121824 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 784.77
16520112737-011725 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1,325.62
Total: 5,795.88
213163 2/3/2025 012489 TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES 13206 01-001865 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,116.96 Page: 9
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213163 2/3/2025 012489 TRI PEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES (Continued) 13403 01-001865 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,247.00
13619 01-001865 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 745.15
Total: 4,109.11
213164 2/3/2025 001302 U.S. BANK 001302-011525-A BANKCARD CHARGES 10,185.97 001302-011525-B BANKCARD CHARGES 3,778.10
001302-011525-C BANKCARD CHARGES 1,512.71
001302-011525-D BANKCARD CHARGES -1,359.24
001302-011525-E BANKCARD CHARGES 985.34
001302-011525-F BANKCARD CHARGES 817.48
Total: 15,920.36
213165 2/3/2025 008657 WASTE RESOURCES, INC. 033924-090124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 613.18 033983-010125 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 173.00
035909-010125 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 62.96
036004-090124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 620.24
038150-010125 UTILITY ASSIST ANGE 243.11
041625-010125 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 77.47
042223-010125 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 189.19
080612-090124 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 125.98
Total: 2,105.13
213166 2/3/2025 013288 SPECTRUM 188407201011425 INTERNET SERVICES 179.98 Total: 179.98
213167 2/3/2025 013288 SPECTRUM 188407001011425 INTERNET SERVICES 106.27 Total: 106.27
213168 2/3/2025 007551 AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36 Ben167707 ASSOCIATION DUES: PAYMENT 2,245.74 Ben167793 ASSOCIATION DUES: PAYMENT 2,236.12
Total: 4,481.86
213169 2/3/2025 013747 AMERIFLEX Ben167715 HEALTH FSA PRE-TAX: PAYMENT 452.09 Ben167801 HEALTH FSA PRE-TAX: PAYMENT 452.09
Total: 904.18
213170 2/3/2025 013463 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATES, LLC Ben167711 MGMT. ASSOCIATION DUES: 261.00 Page: 10
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Voucher
213170
213171
213172
3:40:47PM
apbank
Date Vendor
2/3/2025 013463 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATES, LLC
2/3/2025 013730 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT,
2/3/2025 010048 LEGAL SHIELD
30 Vouchers for bank code : apbank
Prepaid-Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
(Continued)
Ben167797
Ben167709
Ben167795
Ben167713
Ben167799
Page: 11
PO# Description/Account Amount
MGMT. ASSOCIATION DUES: 261.00
Total: 522.00
ACCIDENT PRETAX: PAYMENT 2,248.33
ACCIDENT PRETAX: PAYMENT 2,130.93
Total: 4,379.26
LEGAL SHIELD: PAYMENT 49.84
LEGAL SHIELD: PAYMENT 49.84
Total: 99.68
Bank total: 131,782.52
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213173 2/18/2025 007303 A-1 CARPET CARE. 27407 06-010221 FEES FOR SERVICES 450.00 Total: 450.00
213174 2/18/2025 000743 ADMINISTRATIVE SVCS. CO-OP 241210 08-005294 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,690.04 Total: 12,690.04
213175 2/18/2025 013931 AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING E0336505 FEES FOR SERVICES 218.23 E0338399 FEES FOR SERVICES 218.23
Total: 436.46
213176 2/18/2025 007439 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SVCS, INC. 98332 11-002333 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15,418.45 Total: 15,418.45
213177 2/18/2025 013497 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC IS758772 FEES FOR SERVICES 58.00 Total: 58.00
213178 2/18/2025 013738 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 14GK-RH7O-H76H SUPPLIES EXPENSE 544.80 19J9-TFCR-QYMV SUPPLIES EXPENSE 102.31
1 CXG-HFC4-NYVT SUPPLIES EXPENSE 659.52
1 NPN-4KW7-P7M 1 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 39.68
Total: 1,346.31
213179 2/18/2025 002452 AMERICAN LANGUAGE SVCS. 85310 01-001850 FEES FOR SERVICES 373.90 Total: 373.90
213180 2/18/2025 003312 AMERICAN RENTALS 575460 06-010189 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 699.75 Total: 699.75
213181 2/18/2025 014512 ARIAS, YOLANDA 633129528 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 69.00 Total: 69.00
213182 2/18/2025 003993 ASCAP 500639578-2025 FEES FOR SERVICES 890.00 Total: 890.00
213183 2/18/2025 010487 AUTOZONE WEST, INC. 05446621638 06-010254 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 178.05 Total: 178.05
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213184 2/18/2025 004285 AVANT GARDE, INC. 11185 11-002353 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,882.25 Total: 22,882.25
213185 2/18/2025 004285 AVANT GARDE, INC. 11186 11-002384 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,807.50 Total: 10,807.50
213186 2/18/2025 004285 AVANT GARDE, INC. 10560 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 273.00 10700 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 182.00
10812 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 364.00
10930 11-002384 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,542.50
11068 11-002384 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,037.50
11173 06-009554 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 450.00
11175 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,750.00
11176 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,377.00
11177 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,200.00
11178 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00
11179 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00
11180 06-010305 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 610.00
11181 06-010340 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,710.00
11182 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,332.00
11183 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,593.00
11184 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00
11187 11-002356 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,075.00
Total: 33,846.00
213187 2/18/2025 014513 AYALA, YULISSA 002527-0043 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-C&D 7,710.00 Total: 7,710.00
213188 2/18/2025 000115 BAUTISTA, JUAN ANTONIO 004089-013125 08-005320 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 662.40 Total: 662.40
213189 2/18/2025 001046 BAVCO 314229 06-010353 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 1,896.30 Total: 1,896.30
213190 2/18/2025 014524 BELTRAN, WENDY 003239-0013 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 100.00 Total: 100.00
213191 2/18/2025 004986 BIOMETRICS4ALL, INC COLYN0127 FEES FOR SERVICES 1.50 Page: 13
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213191 2/18/2025 004986 004986 BIOMETRICS4ALL, INC (Continued) Total: 1.50 213192 2/18/2025 000300 BUBBS HARDWARE 299 06-010224 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 28.55 300 06-010224 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 27.74
Total: 56.29
213193 2/18/2025 006014 CA BLDG.STANDARDS COMMISSION 006014-123124 FEES FOR SERVICES 499.00 Total: 499.00
213194 2/18/2025 007782 CAMACHO, GABRIELA 007782-022825 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA AND AUTO 500.00 Total: 500.00
213195 2/18/2025 001552 CARRILLO, ROSALIA 002318-012225 REIMBURSEMENT- FOR ITEMS 120.69 Total : 120.69
213196 2/18/2025 014516 CASTRO, AIDE 003321-0103 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 100.00 003321-0104 REFUND- SECURITY SERVICE 528.00
Total: 628.00
213197 2/18/2025 002319 CINDY'S JUMPERS 91527 08-005296 EQUIPMENT RENTALS 655.00 Total: 655.00
213198 2/18/2025 001168 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 8407238807 08-005282 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 69.72 Total : 69.72
213199 2/18/2025 000702 CINTAS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT 8407211423 05-001988 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 870.98 Total: 870.98
213200 2/18/2025 004168 CINTAS FIRE PROTECTION 5250425808 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 178.91 Total: 178.91
213201 2/18/2025 014451 COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY.NA 2395744 FEES FOR SERVICES 1,500.00 Total: 1,500.00
213202 2/18/2025 012021 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERS 85541223 05-001995 FEES FOR SERVICES 97.00 85681649 05-001995 FEES FOR SERVICES 479.00
85752183 05-001995 FEES FOR SERVICES 140.00
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213202 2/18/2025 012021 012021 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERS (Continued) Total: 716.00 213203 2/18/2025 014223 CONSTRUCTION INC, CALIFORNIA STAR 2094 11-002375 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,400.00 2095 11-002375 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,700.00
Total: 39,100.00
213204 2/18/2025 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, DBA/ AMERICAN 2423 05-001991 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27.00 2424 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 46.75
2448 06-010192 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 66.00
2450 01-001832 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 81.00
2451 02-002683 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 41.25
2452 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 234.21
2453 08-005283 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24.75
Total: 520.96
213205 2/18/2025 014521 CORP, KITTRICH 1430891 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 66.15 Total: 66.15
213206 2/18/2025 010638 COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LA 010638-DEC24 FEES FOR SERVICES 13,273.75 Total: 13,273.75
213207 2/18/2025 007223 COX, CASTLE & NICHOLSON LLP 602968 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 480.00 Total: 480.00
213208 2/18/2025 001792 CSMFO 200027083 FEES FOR SERVICES 75.00 Total: 75.00
213209 2/18/2025 000138 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION B3881319 11-002341 FEES FOR SERVICES 1,020.76 Total: 1,020.76
213210 2/18/2025 003159 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 003159-123124 FEES FOR SERVICES 1,733.67 Total: 1,733.67
213211 2/18/2025 003352 DEPT. OF JUSTICE CTRL SERVICES 786112 FEES FOR SERVICES 64.00 Total: 64.00
213212 2/18/2025 004089 ELDER, BRUCE A. 004089-013125 08-005309 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 651.20 Page: 15
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213212 2/18/2025 004089 004089 ELDER, BRUCE A. (Continued) Total: 651.20 213213 2/18/2025 012135 ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS,INC, 1940060483 11-002376 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,286.39 1940060567 11-002376 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 75,243.96 1940062892 11-002376 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 31,089.24 1940062966 11-002376 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,906,229.72 1940067301 11-002378 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,875.90 Total: 2,045,725.21
213214 2/18/2025 009633 EVENT STEP AND REPEAT 20096 FEES FOR SERVICES 209.20 Total: 209.20
213215 2/18/2025 001087 FANTASY FLOWERS AND GIFTS 052855 08-005285 EVENT SERVICE FEE 187.43 Total: 187.43
213216 2/18/2025 001393 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 5094613 06-010227 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 234.21 5100861 06-010227 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 295.12
Total: 529.33
213217 2/18/2025 013503 FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, PITNEY 3107017362 FEES FOR SERVICES 865.07 Total: 865.07
213218 2/18/2025 000003 FIRST CHOICE SERVICES 861331 01-001835 OFFICE EXPENSE 323.12 Total: 323.12
213219 2/18/2025 013694 GLOBAL URBAN STRATEGIES, INC 840 11-002334 FEES FOR SERVICES 275.00 Total: 275.00
213220 2/18/2025 014090 GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS,INC 6517 06-010117 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27,733.11 Total: 27,733.11
213221 2/18/2025 000993 GRM INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 0520624 05-001989 FEES FOR SERVICES 19.64 Total: 19.64
213222 2/18/2025 009832 HARDING, ELIZABETH B. 009832-013125 08-005321 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 170.00 Total: 170.00
213223 2/18/2025 012031 HARMONY PROJECT 012031-Quarter 2 11-002351 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,800.80 Page: 16
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213223 2/18/2025 012031 012031 HARMONY PROJECT (Continued) Total: 2,800.80 213224 2/18/2025 003338 HILLYARD-LOS ANGELES 605724599 06-010197 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 182.79 605724601 06-010197 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 514.76
605724602 06-010197 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 186.37
Total: 883.92
213225 2/18/2025 009193 J & S STRIPPING COMPANY, INC. 12464 06-010345 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,878.00 Total: 10,878.00
213226 2/18/2025 008254 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 125021 08-005331 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY EXPENSE 161.96 127109 08-005331 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY EXPENSE 1,240.00
Total: 1,401.96
213227 2/18/2025 001269 JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES LYN1MS412411 06-010278 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,314.50 Total: 1,314.50
213228 2/18/2025 014523 JOHNSON, CAROL 03273-0029 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 100.00 Total: 100.00
213229 2/18/2025 013434 KILEY & ASSOCIATES,LLC 41 01-001845 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,000.00 Total: 5,000.00
213230 2/18/2025 000001 KING FENCE, INC 52551 06-010233 RENTAL EXPENSE 65.50 Total: 65.50
213231 2/18/2025 003331 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 251847TZ 01 -001830 LA COUNTY SHERIFF 17,945.63 Total: 17,945.63
213232 2/18/2025 000866 LEAD TECH ENVIRONMENTAL 16689 11-002344 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,020.00 Total: 1,020.00
213233 2/18/2025 013119 LERVS CONSTRUCTION 11202024 06-010349 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,234.00 Total: 9,234.00
213234 2/18/2025 014518 LOPEZ, ALICIA 003332-0081 REFUND-SECURITY SERVICE 396.00 003332-0082 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 100.00
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213234 2/18/2025 014518 014518 LOPEZ, ALICIA (Continued) Total: 496.00 213235 2/18/2025 014505 LOPEZ, MISAEL 002942-0044 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT- C & D 6,040.00 Total: 6,040.00
213236 2/18/2025 009041 LOYA, RUUD AND ROMO, ATKINSON, 737545 05-001986 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 370.00 Total: 370.00
213237 2/18/2025 013395 M&C CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC 3296 06-010302 FENCING AT NATATORIUM 1,800.00 3326 06-010302 FENCING AT NATATORIUM 1,800.00
Total: 3,600.00
213238 2/18/2025 002761 MARCO POWER EQUIPMENT 41212562 06-010234 SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, MACHINERY 147.20 Total : 147.20
213239 2/18/2025 014496 MENDOZA, ISIDRO 003301-0034 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT- PW 1,500.00 Total : 1,500.00
213240 2/18/2025 013504 MINER, LTD 7310012255 06-010220 REPAIRS AND MAINT EXPENSE 1,328.81 Total: 1,328.81
213241 2/18/2025 005256 MONJARAS & WISMEYER GROUP.INC. 27259 05-001990 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,300.00 Total: 1,300.00
213242 2/18/2025 014342 MUEVETE CON ACADEMIA FE 014342-013125 08-005308 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,464.00 Total: 1,464.00
213243 2/18/2025 012270 MUNIENVIRONMENTAL, LLC 25-001 06-010297 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,570.00 Total: 18,570.00
213244 2/18/2025 013721 MUNOZ-GUEVARA, JUAN 013721-022825 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA AND AUTO 500.00 Total: 500.00
213245 2/18/2025 009647 MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1/31/2025 02-002691 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICE 28,965.00 Total: 28,965.00
213246 2/18/2025 014526 NAGASAKI, JEFFREY T. 25-1656 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,000.00 Total: 4,000.00
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213247 2/18/2025 000475 NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS. 34452 06-010200 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 52,239.75 Total: 52,239.75
213248 2/18/2025 000475 NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS. 34452-1 11-002336 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,804.42 34559 06-010201 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,246.89
Total: 31,051.31
213249 2/18/2025 011922 NORTH STAR LAND CARE 1601-864 06-010204 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,760.00 1601-889 06-010204 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,920.00 1601-911 06-010204 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,440.00 1601-938 06-010343 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,240.00 1601-940 06-010204 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 8,640.00 Total: 27,000.00
213250 2/18/2025 000078 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,LLC 404079074001 02-002688 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 67.88 404364802001 06-010205 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 93.92 405580157001 02-002688 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 87.17 405580157005 02-002688 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 13.11 406921611001 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 586.06 406923692001 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 123.71 406923703001 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 88.41 407572654001 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 421.64 407572654002 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 780.67 407574139001 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 23.47 407574140001 08-005286 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 285.98 408882541001 01-001837 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 114.22 408887860001 01-001837 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 17.30 408887861001 01-001837 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES 25.08 Total: 2,728.62
213251 2/18/2025 001214 OF PUBLIC WORKS, COUNTY OF L.A. RE-PW-25011303065 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES 1,911.51 RE-PW-25011303230 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES 10,070.05
RE-PW-25011303243 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES 3,877.53
RE-PW-25011303300 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES 2,378.52
RE-PW-25011303663 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES 862.80
RE-PW-25011303664 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES 1,606.88
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213251 2/18/2025 001214 001214 OF PUBLIC WORKS, COUNTY OF L.A. (Continued) Total: 20,707.29 213252 2/18/2025 014117 ONWARD ENGINEERING 8030 06-010327 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,320.50 Total: 19,320.50
213253 2/18/2025 012395 OPELOUSAS, OCTAVIA 003138-0139 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 100.00 003240-0121 REFUND- SECURITY SERVICE 888.00
Total: 988.00
213254 2/18/2025 012548 PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA INVM0019408 06-010269 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 109,031.04 Total: 109,031.04
213255 2/18/2025 008307 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYS 1220241204 11-002337 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,087.26 122024204 11-002337 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,190.91 122024902 11-002337 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 521.46
Total: 7,799.63
213256 2/18/2025 009298 PRINTING MUL Tl SERVICES, GALAVIZ'S 600 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 27.56 Total: 27.56
213257 2/18/2025 006281 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY, IN000137147 08-005304 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,417.22 IN000137148 08-005304 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 16,698.16 IN000137149 08-005304 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 17,806.25 Total: 46,921.63
213258 2/18/2025 005177 RJN INVESTIGATIONS,INC 146147 05-001998 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,966.68 146601 05-001998 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 551 .00
Total : 7,517.68
213259 2/18/2025 010757 SALAZAR RIVERO, YUNUEE 010757-0206 FEES FOR SERVICES 250.00 Total: 250.00
213260 2/18/2025 014384 SINGLETON, EDWARD 014384-013125 08-005322 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 196.00 Total: 196.00
213261 2/18/2025 008956 SPCALA 202501 11-002348 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32,269.04 Total: 32,269.04
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213262 2/18/2025 009040 STOTZ EQUIPMENT W37720 06-010244 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2,421.36 Total: 2,421.36
213263 2/18/2025 007558 SUBSTANCES CONTROL, DEPARTMENT 24SM3072 11-002377 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,292.83 24SM3186 11-002379 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 446.69
Total: 22,739.52
213264 2/18/2025 002938 TAJ OFFICE SUPPLY 06071.2 OFFICE SUPPLIES 680.24 06101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 328.55
06122 OFFICE SUPPLIES 271.10
Total: 1,279.89
213265 2/18/2025 013215 THE HOME DEPOT PRO SUPPLY WORK 847720950 06-010210 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,983.88 Total: 3,983.88
213266 2/18/2025 013215 THE HOME DEPOT PRO SUPPLY WORK 846339570 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 219.17 846559920 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 338.80
846572832 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 1,274.72
846594828 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 21 .79
847030186 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 186.32
847532199 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 1,046.05
847754694 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 228.47
848004818 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 53.78
848005468 06-010188 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 309.43
Total: 3,678.53
213267 2/18/2025 004179 TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, LLC LY-0125 11-002382 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,160.00 LY-1124 11-002382 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,840.00 LY-1224 11-002382 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 13,760.00 LY-1224C 11-002366 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,692.50 Total: 52,452.50
213268 2/18/2025 012294 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. 20251260 06-010347 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,672.00 20251260-1 06-010318 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,060.00 20251260-2 06-010090 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,640.00 20251261 06-010279 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 184.00
20251262 06-010090 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 456.00
Page: 21
45 vchlist Check List Page: 22
02/10/2025 10:20:57AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount 213268 2/18/2025 012294 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. (Continued) 20251263 06-010090 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,912.00 20251264 06-010318 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,290.00 20251265 06-010279 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,210.00 20251266 06-010347 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,050.00 20251267 06-010090 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,148.00 20251268 06-010347 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,128.50 20251269 06-010347 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,040.00 Total: 69,790.50
213269 2/18/2025 010066 TRI-WEST MECHANICAL, INC. 12633 06-010274 HVAC & MAINTENANCE REPAIRS 2,980.00 12634 06-010274 HVAC & MAINTENANCE REPAIRS 545.00
12635 06-010274 HVAC & MAINTENANCE REPAIRS 545.00
Total: 4,070.00
213270 2/18/2025 003001 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 045-499025 12-000480 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,318.54 Total: 2,318.54
213271 2/18/2025 007742 ULINE, INC. 187183735 06-010247 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 330.72 188185041 08-005293 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 2,493.96
188505433 06-010247 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 259.60
188590268 06-010247 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 254.30
Total: 3,338.58
213272 2/18/2025 000166 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 120250432 06-010184 FEES FOR SERVICES 167.25 24-252488 06-010184 FEES FOR SERVICES 85.06
Total: 252.31
213273 2/18/2025 009742 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 219029050 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 76.01 219029051 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 79.06
2190293565 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 79.78 2190293566 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 78.51 2190293567 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 158.28 2190293568 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 117.78 2190293569 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 125.92 2190297052 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 181.93 2190297053 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 117.78 Page: 22
46 vchlist Check List Page: 23
02/10/2025 10:20:57AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 213273 2/18/2025 009742 UNIFIRST CORPORATION (Continued) 2190297054 06-010212 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 125.92 Total: 1,140.97
213274 2/18/2025 014061 VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS INC 5869752002 11-002383 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,000.00 5869752258 11-002383 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,318.80 5869752731 11-002383 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 887.61 5869753203 11-002383 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,883.14 5869756409 11-002383 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,469.25 Total: 9,558.80
213275 2/18/2025 002912 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES,INC 5724078 06-010185 OPERATING SUPPLIES 674.73 5724079 06-010185 OPERATING SUPPLIES 1,383.20
5724907 06-010185 OPERATING SUPPLIES 337.37
5724909 06-010185 OPERATING SUPPLIES 371.10
5724910 06-010185 OPERATING SUPPLIES 910.89
Total: 3,677.29
213276 2/18/2025 014517 WATERS, KANDACE 003255-0044 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 200.00 003301-0037 REFUND- NO SERVICE PROVIDED 259.00
Total: 459.00
213277 2/18/2025 000040 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 83006118 06-010249 SUPPLIES 1,038.73 Total: 1,038.73
213278 2/18/2025 000477 WEBSTER'S BEE REMOVAL SERVICES 3365 06-010250 FEES FOR SERVICES 285.00 Total: 285.00
213279 2/18/2025 000601 WESTERLY METER SERVICE CO. 17690 FEES FOR SERVICES 2,000.00 17776 FEES FOR SERVICES 40.00
Total: 2,040.00
213280 2/18/2025 011941 ZIONS BANK DIVISION 12785 ANNUAL ADMIN FEE 1,750.00 12786 ANNUAL ADMIN FEE 1,750.00
Total: 3,500.00
108 Vouchers for bank code: apbank Bank total: 2,914,331.87 Page: 23
47 vchlist
02/10/2025 10:20:57AM
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
108 Vouchers in this report
Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
Page: 24
PO# Description/ Account Amount
-------
Total vouchers: 2,914,331.87
Page: 24
48 RESOLUTION NO. 2025.xxx

Warrant Registers Dated 02-18-2025

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto, Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________
Maria Quiňonez, Julian Lee,
City Clerk Interim City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

________
Noel Tapia, Harry Wong,
City Attorney Director of Finance and Administration

49 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CUELLAR, AVILA-MOORE, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

_____________________ Date: _______________________
Maria Quiňonez,
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2025.xxx on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

__________________________ Date: _________________________ Maria Quiňonez,
City Clerk

50 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
China Oseguera, Assistant to the City Clerk
SUBJECT:

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Agenda Item # 9.2.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the Lynwood City Council approve the following meeting action minutes:

January 21st , 2025 Regular Meeting Action Minutes
February 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes
Background:

N/A
Discussion and Analysis:

N/A
Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Coordinated With:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 51
CC - 1.21.25 - CITY COUNCIL REG. MTG. MINUTES - submitted feb18 - co.pdf
CC - 2.04.25 - CLOSED SESSION REG. MTG. MINUTES - submitted Feb 18 - co.pdf
CC - 2.04.25 - CITY COUNCIL REG. MTG. MINUTES - submitted feb 18 - co.pdf City Council City Council Regular Meeting 52
Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
January 21, 2025
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 6:00p.m.

An audio recording of this meeting is available on the City's Web Portal: Audio (laserfiche.com).

Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m.

Mayor Soto presiding.

02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quiňonez, 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, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:

Interim City Manager Lee, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quiňonez, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director Matson, Interim Public Works Director Ansari, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.

04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriff’s Explorers.

05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Minister Brenda Kemp from Greater Emmanuel Temple.

06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
• City Videos.
• Proclamations.

53 07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:

City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency The City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting was opened concurrently with the City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Lynwood and the Lynwood Housing Authority Meeting.

MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Succ essor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority
The Lynwood Housing Authority meeting was opened concurrently with t he City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Lynwood and the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting.

MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 7:15 p.m.

Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Cesar Morales, Ms. Maria Viera, and Mr. Raul Valdovinos addressed council. Mr. Eric Medal provided written communication.

54 Public Hearing

08.01.PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC INPUT ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS CONCERNING THE FIVE- YEAR 2025- 2029

CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS, AND THE ANA LYSIS OF

IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE

MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to open the public hearing. Motion carried by th e following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to close the public hearing. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Council r eceived and Filed Five-Year Consolidated P lan, and Analysis of Impediment for later review and direction.

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.

The City of Lynwood City Council Consent Calendar was concurrently approved with the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar and the Lynwood Housing Authority Consent Calendar.

55 MOTION: It w as moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

09.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted Resolution Number 2025.001
ENTITLED: APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER

09.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved November 20, 2024 Special Meeting and Special Closed Session Meeting Action Minutes; November 26, 2024 Special Meeting Adjourned Action Minutes; December 17, 2024 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes

09.03. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT

THE INTERSEC TION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND RUTH AVENUE FY 2023-2024 PROJ
ECT NO. 4011.68.115
Approved and Adopted Resolution Number 2025.002

ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND RUTH AVENUE FY 2023-2024 PROJECT NO. 4011.68.115 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

09.04.AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT

FOR THE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE PROJECT FY 24- 25 CIP PROJECT NO.
2121|2357|2352|9053|9056.68.141
Approved and Adopted Resolution Number 2025.003 and CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT

56 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN

ASPHALT FOR THE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON
AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE PROJECT FY 24-25 CIP PROJECT NO. 2121|2357|2352|9053|9056.68.141; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE

THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE

AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT

09.05. JOINT PUBLIC MEETING OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND LYNWOOD

HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL CONSIDERATION OF A FOURTH

AMENDMENT TO A N EXISTING AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION

AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

Approved Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement (Lynwood Family Apartments)

ENTITLED: JOINT PUBLIC MEETING OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND

LYNWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL CONSIDERATION OF A

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AN EXIS TING AMENDED AND RESTATED

DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

New/Old Business

10.01. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted Resolution Number 2025.004 and THIRD

AMENDMENT TO THE SECURITY SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL

SECURITY CONSULTANTS

57 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE, IN A

FORM SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE THIRD AMENDMENT

TO THE SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL

SECURITY CONSULTANTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE SECURITY SERVICES FOR UP TO NINE (9) ADDITIONAL MONTHS

10.02. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST MOTION: It w as moved by Mayor Soto, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve Council Member Munoz-Guevara’s appointment of Commissioner Cynthia Perez to the CDBG Board. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve Council Member Cuellar ’s appointment of Commissioners Jacqueline Alvarez to the Personnel Board, Ruben Ventura to the Public Safety/Traffic and Parking Commission , and Mauricio Nunez to t he Planning Commission . Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve Council Member Avila-Moore’s appointment of Commissioners Griselda Rosales to the CDBG Board, Emiliano Arellano to the Public Safety/Traffic and Parking Commission , Bruno Naulls Sr. to the Personnel Board, Mishaun Watkins to the Planning Commission and Guadalupe Rodriguez to the Citizen Oversight Committee. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

58 ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Camacho’s appointment of Commissioners Emmanuel Madrid to the CDBG Board and Jose Luis Pina to the Planning Commission were approved by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve Mayor Soto’s appointment of Commissioner Joe Battle to the Citizen Oversight Committee. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

COUNCIL

MEMBER CDBG BOARD
PUBLIC

SAFETY/TRAFFIC
& PARKING

COMMISSION

PERSONNEL
BOARD

PLANNING

COMMISSION

CITIZEN

OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE
Mayor Soto Hilario Esparza Janeth Garcia
Rosemillie
Lopez Trinity Cotrell Joe Battle
Mayor Pro Tem
Camacho Emannuel Madrid N/A VACANT Jose Luis Pina N/A
Council
Member
Avila-Moore Griselda Rosales Emilliano Arrellano
Bruno Naulls
Sr.

Mishuan
Watkins
Guadalupe
Rodriguez
Council
Member
Cuellar VACANT Ruben Ventura
Jacqueline
Alvarez
Mauricio
Nunez VACANT
Council
Member
Munoz-Guevara Cynthia Perez N/A N/A VACANT N/A
59 ADJOURNMENT
At 8:35 p.m ., it was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council, the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency , and Lynwood Housing Authority meetings in memory of loved ones that have been affected by the wildfires.

_____________________________ ______________________________ Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk Rita Soto, Mayor

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60 Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting Closed Session
February 4, 2025
Action Meeting Minutes

01. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting Closed Session of the City of Lynwood met in the Council Chambers, 11350 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 on the above date at 5 :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 5:00 p.m.

Mayor Soto presiding.

02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
Assistant to the City Clerk Oseguera 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, Assistant to the City Clerk Oseguera, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director Matson, Public Works Interim Director Ansari, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
Closed Session
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Soto to recess to closed session at 5:02 p.m.

,
61 04. CLOSED SESSION-CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS AND

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT

A.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Alameda Triangle
Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6169-002-912 and 6169-001-900
City Negotiator: Interim City Manager Julian Lee & City Attorney Noel Tapia Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT
The City Attorney reported on the following item out of closed session:. with all five (5) members of the City Council being present staff made a presentation, council provided direction, and there was no reportable action.

The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT
At 6:11 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.

_____________________________ __________________________ Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk Rita Soto, Mayor

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62 Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
February 4, 2025
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 6:00p.m.

An audio recording of this meeting is available on the City's Web Portal: Audio (laserfiche.com).

Meeting called to order at 6:12 p.m.

Mayor Soto presiding.

02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quiňonez, 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, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:

Interim City Manager Lee, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quiňonez, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director Matson, Public Works Oversight Ansari, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.

04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriff’s Explorers.

05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Reverend Rubio.

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:

63 City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Succ essor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:48 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Camacho, seconded by Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:51 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

VICE CHAIR PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:53 p.m.

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE

64 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Charles Grant addressed City Council. Mr. Fernando Ramirez and Mr. Eric Medal submitted written communication.

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 Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-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. 2025.005

ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated February 4,2025 for FY 2024-2025

08.02. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT

08.03. CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS

FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE

DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.006

ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING

THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS

FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.

08.04.PROJECT ACCEPTAN CE FOR THE HAM PARK OUTDOOR FITNESS STATION RENOVATION PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.122) Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION 2025.007

65 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE HAM PARK OUTDOOR FITNESS STATION
RENOVATION PROJECT CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.122 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.

08.05. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO

SOLICIT FOR BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PIPING AND SITE

IMPROVEMENTS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.008

ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION O F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING

THE ADVERTISEMENT OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF PIPING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR WELL 8. (CIP NO. 4011.68.067)

08.06. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO U. S NATIONAL CORP. DBA

JIMENEZ PAINTING COMPANY FOR THE NATATORIUM PAINT PROJECT, (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.113)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.009 AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO U. S NATIONAL CORP. DBA JIMENEZ

PAINTING COMPANY

ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD a CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO U. S NATIONAL CORP. DBA

JIMENEZ PAINTING COMPANY FOR THE NATATORIUM PAINT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.113).

New/Old Business

09.01. CONSIDER SELECTION OF CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE RENEWABLE DEFAULT

ENERGY PRODUCT RATE
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Mayor Soto to approve the item and Clean Power Default Rate . Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
66 SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It w as moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Avila- Moore to approve the item and Green Power Default Rate. Motion failed due to lack of majority by the following vote:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUÑOZ-GUEVARA
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO

AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

Approved CLEAN POWER DEFAULT RATE

09.02. CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE DIRECTOR DUTIES AND APPOINTMENT MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Soto, seconded by Council Member Avila-Moore to appoint Council Member Munoz -Guevara as Clean Power Alliance Director with Mayor Pro Tem Camacho and Interim City Manager Lee to serve as alternate directors. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Council Member Munoz-Guevara appointed as Clean Power Alliance Director and Mayor Pro Tem Camacho and Interim City Manager Lee appointed as alternate directors.

09.03. CONSIDER THE POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF LIVESTREAMING FOR

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Avila-Moore to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:

ROLL CALL:

67 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

09.04. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION AND PROPOSITION 218 SERVICES FOR

THE LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT

DISTRICTS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem 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, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION 2025.010 AND ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION AND PROPOSITION 218

CONTRACT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD AWARDING A ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION AND
PROPOSITION 218 CONTRACT TO ANALYZE BOTH LANDSCAPE AND

LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS TO WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

09.05. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON CONTINUING WITH THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE CITY’S NEXT PROVIDER OF SECURITY

PATROL SERVICES TO THE CITY'S PARKS AND FACILITIES
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve Option 1: “Staff to return to the City Council an expanded short list of the top ten original firms interviewed” . Moti on carried by fol lowing 5/0 vote:

ROLL CALL:

68 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Option 1:” Staff to return to the City Council an expanded short list of the top ten original firms interviewed” approved by Council.

09.06. 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 Council Member Avila-Moore to approve Council Member Munoz-Guevara’s reappointment of commissioners Rowland Becerra to the Public Safety/Traffic and Parking Commission, Linda George to the Personnel Board, and Jackie Espinoza- Chavez to the Cit izen Oversight Committee. As well as his appointment of C ommissioner Ruby Rivera to the Planning Commission. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Avila -Moore to approve Mayor Pro Tem Camacho’s reappointment of Commissioners Erika Rojas Parada to the Public Safety/Traffic and Parking Commission, Julian Del Real- Calleros and appointment of Barbara Battle to the Personnel Board. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,

MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

69 COUNCIL
MEMBER

CDBG BOARD
PUBLIC

SAFETY/TRAFFIC
& PARKING

COMMISSION

PERSONNEL
BOARD

PLANNING

COMMISSION

CITIZEN

OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE

Mayor Soto

Hilario Esparza

Janeth Garcia
Rosemillie
Lopez

Trinity Cotrell

Joe Battle
Mayor Pro Tem
Camacho

Emannuel Madrid

Erika Rojas
Parada

Barbara
Battle

Jose Luis Pina

Julian
Del Real Calleros
Council
Member
Avila-Moore

Griselda Rosales

Emilliano Arrellano

Bruno Naulls
Sr.

Mishuan
Watkins

Guadalupe
Rodriguez
Council
Member
Cuellar

VACANT

Ruben Ventura

Jacqueline
Alvarez

Mauricio
Nunez

VACANT
Council
Member
Munoz-Guevara

Cynthia Perez

Rowland Becerra

Linda
George

Ruby Rivera

Jackie
Espinoza-Chavez

ADJOURNMENT
At 8:39 p.m., it was moved by Mayor Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
_____________________________ ______________________________ Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk Rita Soto, Mayor
/co
70 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Shanell Shipe, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:

ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 48 AND
ASSEMBLY BILL 49 - IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PROHIBITIONS

ON SCHOOL SITES, AND TAKE RELATED ACTIONS
Agenda Item # 9.3.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council to:

1 .

Adopt resolution in support of Senate Bill 48 (Gonzalez) Immigration Enforcement:

Schoolsites: Prohibitions on Access, Sharing Information, and Law Enforcement Collaboration
and Assembly Bill 49 (
Muratsuchi)
:

Schoolsites and Day Care Centers:

Entry Requirements: Immigration Enforcement
; and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support to the authors of SB 48 and AB 49.

Background:

Senate Bill 48 (SB 48), introduced by California Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez, aims to protect immigrant families and ensure that public schools remain safe, secure, and supportive learning environments for all students. The legislation would prohibit school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools from permitting federal immigration enforcement activities on school campuses without a judicial warrant. It would also prohibit local law enforcement agencies from collaborating with immigration authorities on enforcement actions near schools.

Assembly Bill 49 (AB 49), introduced by California Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, is similar to SB 48. However, AB 49 additionally addresses day care centers by enacting the similar provisions limiting access to student and family information in a similar manner as public City Council City Council Regular Meeting 71
schools.

Given the City of Lynwood’s commitment to the welfare of immigrant communities, supporting these pieces of legislation align with the City’s values and priorities.

Discussion and Analysis:

California’s public schools are home to a diverse population of students, with nearly half belonging to immigrant families. However, increased immigration enforcement actions in and around schools have disrupted learning environments, exacerbated absenteeism, and created a climate of fear. Existing laws, including the California Values Act, provide some protections but do not fully address immigration enforcement on or near school campuses. Protecting school environments from immigration enforcement activities is essential to ensuring student success and upholding the constitutional guarantee of safe and secure campuses for all.

Senate Bill 48 addresses this issue by: 1) prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal officials from accessing school campuses without a judicial warrant; 2) preventing the disclosure of education records or personal information about students, their families, or school staff to immigration authorities without proper authorization; 3) restricting California law enforcement from assisting immigration authorities with enforcement actions within a one-mile radius of any school; and 4) mitigating the financial and educational harm caused by immigration enforcement, particularly in immigrant communities.

Assembly Bill 49 addresses this issue by: 1) prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal officials from accessing a schoolsite for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a valid judicial warrant, and receiving approval from the superintendent of the school district, the superintendent of the county office of education, or the principal of the charter school, or their designee.; 2) prohibiting employees of a day care center from allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal officials, except as required by state or federal law or as required to administer a state or federally supported childcare program, to enter the site of the day care center for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, a valid judicial warrant, and receiving approval from the director of the day care center or their designee. being and affirms a statewide commitment to protect immigrant students and their families from undue stress and harm; ensure compliance with state mandates guaranteeing the right to education for all children; and safeguard school funding tied to student attendance.

By adopting a resolution in support of SB 48 and AB 48, and communicating this support to the author of the bills, the City will reaffirm its commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of immigration status, can learn in a safe and supportive environment and demonstrate solidarity with immigrant families.

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Resolution - Send Support Letters for SB 48 and AB 49.doc Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 73
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 48: IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT: SCHOOLSITES: PROHIBITIONS ON ACCESS, SHARING

INFORMATION, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLABORATION AND
ASSEMBLY BILL 49: SCHOOLSITES AND DAY CARE CENTERS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, the California Constitution provides all pupils and school personnel, regardless of immigration status, the inalienable right to attend campuses that are safe, secure, and peaceful; and
WHEREAS, immigrant families are facing increased threats of deportation; and immigration policy proposals of the current federal administration have caused a sense of uncertainly and fear among the City of Lynwood’s community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is comprised of approximately forty (40) percent foreign-born residents; and
WHEREAS, a report by the California Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights found that an increase in families’ fear of deportation has a “chilling effect on education for undocumented children and children of undocumented parents,” resulting in decreased school attendance and school funding, which is intended to support all pupils; and WHEREAS, studies have also shown strong associations between increased immigration enforcement and increased absenteeism for children from immigrant families. This research also demonstrated that deportation threats have many effects on the academic success of pupils from immigrant families, including difficulties with concentration in school, lower achievement in mathematics, repeated grade levels, and an increase in dropout rates in some areas where intense immigration enforcement action takes place; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood commits to providing a safe environment and affirms that all children have a right to free public education regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, and a right to be in a public school learning environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, violence, or intimidation based on these bases; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 48 (SB 48) and Assembly Bill 49 (AB 49) help foster trust between schools and our community; and
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WHEREAS, Senate Bill 48 (SB 48), seeks to protect California pupils and ensure that guarantees in the law providing pupils with an education regardless of their immigration status are followed by implementation of the following:
 Prohibiting local educational agencies and their personnel from granting an ICE officer, or other federal official engaging in immigration related investigation or enforcement, permission to access a school campus without a judicial warrant; and
 Requiring a local educational agency and its personnel, to the extent possible, to have the denial of permission for access witnessed and documented; and
 Prohibiting a local educational agency and its personnel from disclosing or providing, in writing, verbally, or in any other manner, the education records of or any information about a pupil, pupil’s family and household, school employee, or teacher to an ICE officer, or any other federal official engaging in immigration related investigation or enforcement, without a judicial warrant and regarding a pupil’s educational records or personal information, without the written consent of the pupil’s parent or legal guardian; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 49 (AB 49), introduced by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, seeks to protect California pupils and ensure that guarantees in the law providing pupils with an education regardless of their immigration status are followed by implementation of the following:
• Prohibiting school officials and employees of a local educational agency from allowing an officer or employee of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enter a school site for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, a valid judicial warrant and receiving approval from the superintendent of the school district; and • Requiring the local educational agency to, if the officer or employee of ICE meets those requirements, limit access to facilities where pupils are not present; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is in full support of legislative efforts to pass SB 48 and AB 49, and is committed to do everything in its power to effectuate the proposed legal standards and protection to protect our communities and families.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution. 75 3
Section 2. The Council calls on the State Legislature and the Governor to support, pass, and enact SB 48 and AB 49.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lynwood directs the City Manager, designee, and/or City staff to take all legally supported measures to further the goals of SB 48, including developing and/or updating City Policies to help effectuate the legal standards and protections outlined in SB 48.

Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support to the authors of SB 48 and AB 49.

Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective upon final approval.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025. _________________________
Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________ _________________________ Maria Quinonez Julian Lee, Interim City Manager City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Noel Tapia
City Attorney
76 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Gabriel Linares, Director Community Development

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF 2025 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR PLAZA MEXICO
Agenda Item # 9.4.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Special Event Application for Plaza Mexico for the operation at 3100 East Imperial Highway from March 2025 through December 2025, contingent upon the payment of all required fees.

Background:

The City has received a Special Event Application from the Upcoming Events for Plaza Mexico at 3100 East Imperial Highway beginning March 2025 through December 2025. This event will include a variety of entertainment/celebration's, which include food, sponsors, musicians and Mariachi.

According to Chapter 4 “Licensing and Business Regulations” of the Lynwood Municipal Code, there are a number of activities that require a “Special Event Permit” from the City Council before approval of the Special Event Application. There will be variety of events held at the Plaza Mexico this year as follows:

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TeletonUSA March 22, 2025 Good Friday Celebration April 18,2025 Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 Children's Day April 27, 2025 Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3, 2025 Mother’s Day May 10, 2025 Summer Dance Night Series June 6, 2025 Father’s Day Event June 15, 2025 Summer Dance Night June 21, 2025 Summer Dance Nights July 11, 2025 Los Moles de Frida: July 26, 2025 Back to School Event August 2, 2025 Fiestas Patrias September 15, 2025 Dia De Los Muertos November 2, 2025

Turkey Giveaway November 25, 2025 Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe December 11, 2025 Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe December 12, 2025

Discussion and Analysis:

The City Council has the right to approve or deny a Special Event. If a Special Event is approved, the City Council has the right to impose reasonable restrictions or limitations to preserve public peace, safety/welfare, or which will tend to protect the life and property of others.

In reviewing the Special Event Application submitted by Plaza Mexico all required documentation was provided to staff, which is described below. In addition, the application was circulated and approved by all relevant departments.

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Plaza Mexico Event Schedule 2025.pdf
Resolution - Plaza Mexico Yearly Special Events.docx
Detailed description of the event (booths and parking site) Detailed site plan identifying locations of tent, booths and parking Written permission from the property owner
Fire Department clearance
Sheriff Department clearance
Insurance policy
Applicable building permits (generator and stage)
Business License related fees
Bond

Pursuant to the Master Fee Schedule for Plaza Mexico will be required to pay a number of event fees, which are described below and total $6732.00 approximately.

Filling Flat Fee: ($30 per day 17 days total) $510.00
License Fee: ($200 per day 17 days total) $3,400.00
Fire Clearance Fee: ($85 per day 17 days total) $1,445.00 Building Permit Flat Fee: $1377.00

Prior to final approval of the Special Event Application, further coordination with other agencies will be completed and the City’s Building Inspector will inspect the facilities for compliance with all required building permits.

Fiscal Impact:

The total estimated revenue created by the proposed event is approximately $6,732 .00.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 79
80 81
RESOLUTION NO.-------

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING
THE PLAZA MEXICO EVENTS FOR MARCH 2025 – DECEMBER 2025
WHEREAS, a request has been made by Plaza Mexico to operate a variety of events located at the 3100 East Imperial Highway and Assessor's Parcel Number 6171- 001-037; and
WHEREAS, the purpose is to provide entertainment to the residents of Lynwood.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.

Section 2. The City Council approves the following special events to allow Plaza Mexico to operate from March 2025 through December 2025:

TeletonUSA March 22, 2025
Friday Celebration April 18,2025
Easter Sunday April 20, 2025
Children's Day April 27, 2025
Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3, 2025
Mother’s Day May 10, 2025
Summer Dance Night Series June 6, 2025
Father’s Day Event June 15, 2025
Summer Dance Night June 21, 2025
Summer Dance Nights July 11, 2025
Los Moles de Frida: July 26, 2025
Back to School Event August 2, 2025
Fiestas Patrias September 15, 2025
Dia De Los Muertos November 2, 2025
Turkey Giveaway November 25, 2025
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe December 11, 2025
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe December 12, 2025
Section 3. The City Council further finds that all City and County laws and regulations must be obeyed and complied with during all activities of the event including but not limited to the following:
82 a) The applicant shall have in place, and shall provide to all of its appropriate agents and employees, an emergency evacuation plan to be reviewed and approved for the event by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
b) All exterior areas, and the like shall be subject to permit application and inspection by the Building Division prior to commencement of the event. All tents and temporary structures shall comply with Chapter 24 of the 2019 International Fire Code. Code requirements for separation of tents and other structures shall be observed.
c) All temporary power hook-ups or connections shall be approved by the Building Division prior to commencement of the event.
d) The applicant shall have a sufficient number of restrooms/portable toilet facilities, in locations that comply with barrier free requirements. All portable toilet facilities shall be regularly cleaned, and shall remain in a sanitary condition throughout the entire event, with additional cleanings required depending on attendance at the event. Temporary water supplies shall be in accordance with Los Angeles County Health Department standards. e) Emergency access to all areas of the property shall be maintained throughout the entire event.
f) The applicant shall secure from the Building Division the appropriate occupant load for the facility, including the temporary tent and/or seating areas. Such occupancy load shall not be exceeded during the event. g) The Applicant shall post "No Event Parking" signs along the entire length of 3100 East Imperial Highway. Said signs shall be posted in locations as determined by the City's Public Safety Manager for the events.

Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
83 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025. ________________________________
Rita Soto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AT TO CONTENT
_______________________________ ________________________________ Noel Tapia, City Attorney Julian Lee, Interim City Manager 84 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held in the City Hall of said City on the _______ day of __________, 2025, and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.

Dated this _______ day of ___________, 2025.
85 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR THE ANNUAL STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT FY 25 PROJECT (CIP
PROJECT NO. 2351.68.146)
Agenda Item # 9.5.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A

CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR THE ANNUAL STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT FY 25 PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 2351.68.146); AUTHORIZING THE

MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT.”
Background:

As part of the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program, the City budgeted for the Annual Street Name Sign Replacement Project. Staff evaluated the location of the new street name signs to be installed; the new LED signs have been purchased from Walters Wholesale Electric Co. To install the signs, staff created an Informal Requests for Proposals to send contractors. On December 4, 2024, the City sent the IRFP invitation to three qualified contractors.

Discussion and Analysis:

On December 23, 2024, staff received two (2) proposals from PTM General Engineering and City Council City Council Regular Meeting 86
California Street Lighting, the third contractor, Bravo Sign and Design, declined to submit a proposal.

Proposal
Proposal Amount

1. California Street Lighting
$28,800

2. PTM General Engineering
$32,400

The scope of work includes installing new LED signs across various locations, including but not limited to, connecting new lines to existing SCE pedestals, removing and replacing existing street name signs with LED street name signs, confirming signs are installed and powered on in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

The street name signs to be replaced are at the following locations:

Street Names/Intersection
Number of
Signs to be
replaced
Long Beach Boulevard
Tweedy Boulevard
2 Long Beach Boulevard
Martin Luther King Jr.

Boulevard
4 Long Beach Boulevard
Carlin Avenue
2 Martin Luther King Jr.

Boulevard
Norton Avenue
5 Imperial Highway
Bullis Road
3 Staff reviewed the proposals and feel confident about the proposed scope of work and pricing from California Street Lighting. In addition, as required in the IRFP, the contractor has a valid license and insurance and will comply with all safety and environmental standards. The contractor provided a detailed work plan, schedule, and cost estimate for the proposal. The contractor has a valid DIR number and will comply with the prevailing wage requirements.

It is estimated that the project will take thirty (30) calendar days to complete the work set forth in the proposal. Staff will circulate the contract documents, set up a preconstruction meeting, and schedule the work to commence.

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2-18-25 Annual Street Sign Replace Award (Reso)- MB V01 pt.docx Estimate_995_from_California_Street_Lighting.pdf

The table below shows the estimated construction cost:

Description
Amount
Construction Cost
$28,800.00
Contingency (18%)
$5,200.00
Labor Compliance and other (15%)
$4,320.00
Project Management (14%)
$4,030.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost
$
42,350.00

The table below shows the approved project budget:

Annual Street Name Sign Replacement - FY25 Project
PROPOSITION "C"
FUND (2351)
$110,000
FY 24-25 Approved Budget
$110,000
Fiscal Impact:

The Project has an approved FY 24-25 Budget of $110,000 from Proposition “C” funds. No additional appropriation is needed.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
Department of Finance and Administration
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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1 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR
THE ANNUAL STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT FY 25 PROJECT
(CIP PROJECT NO. 2351.68.146); AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO

THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2024, staff sent an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) to three (3) qualified contractors to submit proposals for the Annual Street Name Sign Replacement FY 25 project; and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2024, staff received two (2) proposals from PTM General Engineering and California Street Lighting; and WHEREAS, staff reviewed the proposal and feel confident with the proposed scope of work and pricing and recommends that City Council award a contract to California Street Lighting in the amount of $28,800; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the project will take thirty (30) calendar days to complete the work set forth in the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the project includes replacement of sixteen (16) street name signs which includes but is not limited to, connecting new lines to existing SCE pedestals, removing and replacing existing street name signs with LED street name signs, confirming signs are installed and powered on in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated project cost is $42,350.00; and WHEREAS, the project has a FY 24-25 adopted budget of $110,000 and no additional appropriation is needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Lynwood authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City of Lynwood and California Street Lighting in a form approved by the City Attorney in the amount of $28,800.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lynwood authorizes the City Manager 89 2
under LMC 6-3.14(d) to exceed the specific dollar amounts or percentage limitations under LMC 6-3.15(a) and authorizes the City Manager to approve consultant, vendor agreements, modifications, change orders, or agreement amendments related to the Project up to the available Project Budget.

Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy ofResolution No. XXX.XXXon file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
92 California Street Lighting
3200 E. Guasti Road, Suite 100,
Ontario, CA 91761
+1 7608877775
[email protected]
Estimate

ADDRESS
Art Mendez
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Rd
Lynwood, CA 90262 US
ESTIMATE # 995
DATE 12/05/2024
EXPIRATION DATE 06/05/2025

JOB LOCATION
Lynwood

ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT
Jobsite - Intersections
a) Long Beach and Tweedy
b) Long Beach Blvd and MLK JR blvd
c) Long Beach Blvd and Carlin ave
d) MLK Jr Blvd and Norton ave
e) Imperial Hwy and Bullis Rd
Bucket truck
Electrician
Laborer
Traffic control
Sales
Install 10 LED street signs 22"X72" , 6
LED signs 22" X 96"
16 1,800.00 28,800.00

No Permits included
If engineer stamped traffic control required add $1500 per plan.

Traffic control per watch manual
TOTAL $28,800.00
Accepted By Accepted Date
93 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK CONSTRUCTION
FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL LIGHTING PROJECT CIP No. 2350-2351-9056.68.149
Agenda Item # 9.6.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING a

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL LIGHTING PROJECT CIP No. 2350-2351-9056.68.149; AUTHORIZING THE

MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT”
Background:

On May 2, 2023, the Lynwood City Council accepted the completion of the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Project As part of the City of Lynwood’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, this all- new bike trail was proposed, designed, and constructed to enhance community mobility and connectivity.

The project included the installation of a hot-mix asphalt (HMA) bike path, curb and gutters, curb ramps, retaining walls, concrete swales, box culverts, chain link fences, permeable pavers, removable bollards, gates, landscaping, signage, drinking fountains, safety lighting, traffic signs, striping, and monuments along Caltrans excess land adjacent to the I-105 Freeway and Fernwood Avenue, from Birch Street to Wright Road.

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Since the completion and opening of the project, the City has experienced issues with the theft of wiring, a county-wide concern, which has affected the Urban Bike Trail. As a result, the safety lighting system on the trail has no wiring in place. The City needs to have functioning safety lighting on the Urban Bike Trail to provide a safe and secure environment for the community. To address these challenges, staff has developed the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Lighting Project.

The scope of work includes the following improvements:

Reinstallation of all wiring for the existing lights along the Urban Bike Trail.

Removal and replacement of damaged or broken pull boxes.

Burial of all existing and new pull boxes.

Creation of accurate as-built drawings for the new wiring and buried pull box locations.

Design and construction of a wiring system aimed at preventing future theft and vandalism.

Testing and inspection of the new wiring system to ensure compatibility with existing light poles.

Discussion and Analysis:

On January 8, 2025, the Request for Bid Proposal was advertised on the City’s website (PlanetBids). The proposal opening took place on the PlanetBids Platform on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.

The following two (2) proposals were received:

Bidder
Fee

1. AMTEK CONSTRUCTION
$207,333.00

2. MINAKO AMERICA CORPORATION
$577,000.00

An analysis of the proposals was conducted, including a review of licenses, references, and required documents. Amtek Construction’s proposal aligns with the City’s needs for this project. Staff recommends that the City Council award the project to Amtek Construction in the amount of $207,333.00.

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The awarded contractor shall submit a preliminary schedule outlining the number of calendar days required to complete the project. The contractor must begin work within ten (10) calendar days of the date specified in the Notice to Proceed from the City and complete all work as outlined in the contract documents from that date. Once authorized, staff will distribute the contract documents, arrange a pre-construction meeting, and schedule the commencement of work.

Project Budget
:

The table below is the proposed cost for this project:

Description
Amount
Construction Cost
$207,333.00
Contingency (15%)
$31,200.00
Project Management, Labor Compliance, and
other cost (10%)
$20,700.00
Construction Management/Inspection (10%)
$20,767.00
Total Estimated Cost
$280,000.00

Fiscal Impact:

The table below shows the approved overall project budget:

Funding Source
Amount
(9056) 2020 Lease Revenue
Bonds
$100,000.00
(2350) Measure M
$100,000.00
(2351) Proposition “C” Fund
$500,000.00
Total
$700,000.00

The project has an approved FY 24-25 budget of $700,000.00 and no additional appropriation City Council City Council Regular Meeting 96
AMTEK CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL.pdf
Urban_Bike_Trail_Lighting__-_Award__Reso__-_JL.docx
is required.

Coordinated With:

City Manager’s Office
City Attorney's Office
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:

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1 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX.XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK

CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL LIGHTING
PROJECT CIP NO. 2350|2351|9056.68.149; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO

THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the Request for Bid Proposal was advertised on the City’s website (PlanetBids) for the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Lighting Project CIP NO 2350|2351|9056.68.149; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the reinstallation of all wiring for the existing lights along the Urban Bike Trail, the removal and replacement of damaged or broken pull boxes, burying all existing and new pull boxes create accurate as-built drawings for the new wiring and buried pull boxes, design of a new wiring system and, testing of the new wiring system; and
WHEREAS, the proposal opening took place on the PlanetBids Platform on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2:00 P.M: and
WHEREAS, two (2) proposals were received; and
WHEREAS, an analysis of the proposals was conducted, including a review of licenses, references, and required documents and staff determined that Amtek Construction meets all necessary qualifications; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council award the project to Amtek Construction in the amount of $207,333.00; and
WHEREAS, the proposed cost for the project, including construction cost, 15% contingency, project management, labor compliance, and construction management and inspection is $280,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the project has an approved FY 24-25 budget of $700,000 of the following funds: 2020 Lease Revenue Bonds, Measure M, Proposition “C” Funds and no additional appropriation is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference. 137
2 Section 2 . The City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City of Lynwood and Amtek Construction in a form approved by the City Attorney in the amount of $207,333.00.

Section 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager under LMC 6-3.14(d) to exceed the specific dollar amounts or percentage limitations under LMC 6-3.15 and authorizes the City Manager to approve consultant, vendor agreements, modifications, change orders, or agreement amendments related to the Project up to the available Project Budget.

Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

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3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, California, this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manager
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I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy ofResolution No. XXX.XXXon file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

APPROVE EXP U.S. SERVICES (EXP) FOR CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SLURRY SEAL

IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE
PROJECT FY 24-25 CIP PROJECT NO.
2121|2357|2352|9053|9056.68.141
Agenda Item # 9.7.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING EXP U.S. SERVICES (EXP) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION

SERVICES FOR THE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE PROJECT FY 24-25, CIP PROJECT NO. 2121-2357-2352-9053-9056.68.141, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $66,180.

Background:

On January 21, 2025, The City Council awarded a contract to All American Asphalt for the Slurry Seal Improvements and Thorson Avenue Alley Drainage Project for Fiscal Year (FY) 24-25 – Project No. 2121-2357-2352-9053-9056.68.141 .

The work to be performed consists of street resurfacing, and partial replacement of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, driveways approaches, and curb ramps, traffic signing, and striping improvements at the following locations:

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Segment
From
To
Abbott Road
Martin Luther King Jr
Boulevard
San Juan Avenue
Abbott Road
Alexander Avenue
Hunt Avenue
Abbott Road
Standard Avenue
Sampson Avenue
Abbott Road
San Juan Avenue
San Miguel Avenue
Abbott Road
Sampson Avenue
Pine Avenue
Abbott Road
Pine Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Abbott Road
San Miguel Avenue
Otis Street
Abbott Road
Otis Street
Alexander Avenue
Abbott Road
Atlantic Avenue
City Limit
Louise Avenue
EOP
Lavinia Avenue
Louise Avenue
Lavinia Avenue
Clark Street
Atlantic Avenue
Josephine Street
Agnes Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Agnes Avenue
Lavinia Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Lavinia Avenue
Carlin Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Carlin Avenue
Arlington Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Arlington Avenue
City Limit

In addition, this project will include the construction of a new stormwater drainage system located along the Thorson Avenue Alley between Carlin Avenue and Orchard Street.

Discussion and Analysis:

The City of Lynwood has established contracts for on-call professional engineering services to streamline the procurement process for consultant services as needed. The use of on-call engineering consultants is important for effective management of capital improvement projects, providing support for the city’s infrastructure needs, and offering specialized technical assistance for grants and/or emergency situations.

Staff issued a request for Construction Management and Inspection Services by soliciting proposals from the City’s pre-approved list of on-call consultants. After reviewing the proposals, staff have determined that EXP, with a proposal fee of $66,180, is the best fit for the Construction Management and Inspection services required for this project.

The tables provided below outline the estimated construction budget and approved funding information. EXP’s proposed cost aligns with the project budget. Costs for services have been City Council City Council Regular Meeting 142
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Description
Amount
Construction Cost
$691,681.00
Contingency (10%)
$70,000.00
Project Management, Labor Compliance, and
other cost (10%)
$66,180.00
Construction Management/Inspection (10%)
$72,139.00
Total Estimated Cost
$900,000.00

The project has an approved FY 24-25 budget of $900,000.00 of the following funds for this project:

Funding Source
Amount
(9056) 2020 Lease Revenue
Bonds
$312,537.11
(2121) SB1
$187,462.89
(2357) Measure M Bonds
$9,029.51
(2352) Measure R
$200,000.00
(9053) 2017 Lease Revenue
Bonds
$190,970.49
Total
$900,000.00

Staff recommends the award to approve EXP’s proposal to move forward with providing CM/CI services for the Slurry Seal FY 24-25 Project. This recommendation is based on their responsive proposal and their current capacity to effectively handle the workload.

Fiscal Impact:

The project has an approved FY 24-25 budget of $900,000.00. No additional appropriation is needed.

Coordinated With:

City Attorney’s Office
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 143
2-18-25 CMCI Slurry Seal FY25
- Award (Reso)- MB V01 pt.docx
City of Lynwood Slurry Seal FY 25 CM and CI Scope of Services.docx Lynwood cost proposal.xlsx
City Manager’s Office
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 144
1 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX.XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING EXP U.S. SERVICES (EXP) FOR CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SLURRY SEAL

IMPROVEMENTS AND THORSON AVENUE ALLEY DRAINAGE
PROJECT FY 24-25, CIP PROJECT NOS.
2121|2357|2352|9053|9056.68.141, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $66,180 AS PART OF THEIR ON-CALL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, The City Council awarded a contract to All American Asphalt for the Slurry Seal Improvements and Thorson Avenue Alley Drainage Project for FY 24-25– Project Numbers 2121|2357|2352|9053|9056.68.141; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes slurry seal, crack sealing, striping, including pavement cold milling and overlay at various locations throughout the City and the construction of a new concrete drainage system located on Thorson Avenue Alley; and WHEREAS, staff issued a request for Construction Management and Inspection Services by soliciting proposals from the City’s pre-approved list of on-call consultants; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals, staff has determined that EXP, with a proposal fee of $66,180, is the best fit for the Construction Management and Inspection services required for this project; and
WHEREAS, EXP’s proposed cost aligns with the project budget and costs for services have been included; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approving EXP’s proposal for providing CM/CI services for the Slurry Seal FY 24-25 Project; and
WHEREAS, the project has an approved FY 24-25 budget of $900,000 of the following funds: 2020 Lease Revenue Bonds, SB1, Measure M Bonds, Measure R, 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds and no additional appropriation is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Lynwood approves the proposal provided by EXP for an amount of $66,180.
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2 Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

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3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, California, this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manager
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy ofResolution No. XXX.XXXon file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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330 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 950, Glendale, California 91203 818.903.2954 December 31, 2024
Re: Cost Proposal for Construc?on Inspec?on/management for the Slurry Seal Project Dear Jorge, Mir,
EXP U.S. Services (EXP) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide construc?on management/ inspec?on services for the Slurry Seal Improvement FY 25 Project.

Pre-Construc? on Services:

1. Review of project documents including plans, specifica?ons, agreements, record drawings, permits, es?mates, contract price schedule, and contractor's construc?on schedule.

2. Scheduling and par?cipa?ng in pre-construc?on mee?ng, preparing the mee?ng agenda, and preparing mee?ng minutes.

Services during Construc?on:

1. Establishing and maintaining a project filing system to include project documenta?on, submi? als, and approvals for the construc?on phase of the project.

2. Coordina?on with the City, and Contractor and ensuring that appropriate agencies/stakeholders are no?fied and present as required throughout the construc?on phase of the project.

3. Providing construc?on inspec?on/management services and ensuring that the contractor complies with the contract requirements; coordina?ng requests for informa?on (RFI), submi? als, and cer?ficates of compliance; reviewing schedules, progress payment requests, change order requests for addi?onal ?me and/or compensa?on, and making recommenda?ons for change orders.

Review and coordina?on of submi? als will include:
 Respond to contractor RFI's (requests for informa?on)  Informa?onal submi? als including cer? ficates of compliance

4. Providing inspec?on services and monitoring slurry seal placement and traffic control.

5. Monitoring project schedule

6. Reviewing progress reports

7. Reviewing progress payment requests
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8. Post-Construc?on Services - review and coordinate any warranty work/disputes Looking forward to star?ng these services.

Best Regards,
Abdollah Ansari
Vice President, Client Services
Area Manager, Los Angeles County
818.903.2954
[email protected]
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CM 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
CI 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
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Hours Rate
4 4 36 $225.00 $8,100.00
40 32 352 $165.00 $58,080.00
Budget Proposal $66,180.00
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO

INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD'S LIST OF ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

CONSULTANTS
Agenda Item # 9.8.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Infrastructure Architects for inclusion in the City of Lynwood's list of on-call professional service consultants.” Background:

On January 15, 2025, Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company contacted the City to request the architectural services of their Professional Services Agreement with the City, which identified Infrastructure Architects, Inc. (IA) as the subcontractor, be separated from the Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company on-call professional services agreement. (PW) Discussion and Analysis:

On January 15, 2025, Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company contacted the City to request the architectural services of their Professional Services Agreement with the City, which identified Infrastructure Architects, Inc. (IA) as the subcontractor, be separated from the Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company on-call professional services agreement.

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Staff reviewed the request and determined there will be no issue making the change.

Furthermore, the separation will result in cost savings by eliminating the prime contractor’s overhead markup.

Fiscal Impact:

The consultant will be compensated based on their fee proposal on a per project basis, contingent upon project award. No additional funding is required at this time.

Coordinated With:

City Manager’s Office
City Attorney’s Office
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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1 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX.XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO

INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD'S LIST OF ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

CONSULTANTS
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood has a pre-approved list of on-call consultants who provide services in general engineering, traffic, utilities, and architectural design; and WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, staff recommended to City Council to award Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company, with an on-call professional General Engineering Services agreement; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, a first amendment was approved to the Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company’s agreement for on-call professional Architectural Services; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2025, Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company contacted the City to request the architectural services of their Professional Services Agreement with the City, which identified Infrastructure Architects, Inc. (IA) as the subcontractor, be separated from the Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company on- call professional services agreement; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the request and determined there will be no issue making the change and the separation will result in cost savings by eliminating the prime contractor’s overhead markup.; and
WHEREAS, the contract and role will start immediately after approval with an expiration date of June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the consultant will be compensated based on their fee proposal on a per project basis, contingent upon project award. No additional funding is required at this time.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council approves a professional services agreement for on- call services between the City of Lynwood and Infrastructure Architects, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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2 Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lynwood authorizes the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement for on-call services between the City of Lynwood and Infrastructure Architects, Inc.

Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the city of Lynwood.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

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3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, California, this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manager
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4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy ofResolution No. XXX.XXXon file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
158

AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

APPOINT TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC AS CONTRACT CITY

ENGINEER
Agenda Item # 9.9.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO APPOINT TRANSTECH ENGINEERS AS CONTRACT CITY ENGINEER”
Background:

Following the resignation of the former City Manager in 2024, the Public Works Director, Julian Lee, was appointed as the Interim City Manager on July 16, 2024, to ensure the continued smooth operation of the City. In response to this transition, Ahmad Ansari from Transtech Engineers was selected to oversee the Public Works Department.

The City Engineer position was previously held under a contract with AMN Management, Inc which expired on December 31, 2024. Staff recommends appointing Transtech Engineers as Contract City Engineer at no additional cost to the City. To maintain consistent leadership and expertise in overseeing the City’s engineering functions the position will be assigned to Ahmad Ansari.

Discussion and Analysis:

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 159
The City Engineer holds a critical role in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of Capital Improvement projects, including roads, utilities, and parks. This includes managing construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety standards, while monitoring the quality of work and materials used. The City Engineer also provides technical expertise and ensures that all projects meet local, state, and federal regulations. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), managing project budgets, coordinating with various city departments, and advising the City Council and stakeholders. The City Engineer serves as a liaison with contractors and vendors, ensuring smooth communication and the resolution of issues. Additionally, the role involves obtaining necessary permits, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The City Engineer plays a vital role in strategic long-term infrastructure planning, incorporating sustainability practices, and overseeing infrastructure inspections and maintenance. In the event of emergencies, the engineer is responsible for coordinating response efforts and assisting in disaster preparedness planning.

Lastly, the City Engineer manages contracts and monitors the performance of contractors to ensure project specifications and timelines are met, all of which are essential for maintaining the city's infrastructure, ensuring public safety, and supporting long-term growth and sustainability.

Mr. Ahmad Ansari’s extensive experience and proven success in managing public works projects and budgets make him the ideal candidate for this role. Given the ongoing nature of critical projects, there is an immediate need for continued leadership. In overseeing Public Works, Mr. Ansari has demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication in advancing the city's public works initiatives, staying within budget, and successfully implementing the City’s CIP program. With his strong engineering background and expertise in public works, staff are confident in his ability to effectively serve as both Public Works and City Engineering.

The contract and role will start immediately after approval with an expiration date of June 30, 2026.

Transtech Engineers, Inc. are on the City's On-Call list of consultants. City Engineering services can be contracted and utilized under the current On-Call engineering services agreement.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of the position is within the current public works CIP program and operations budget.

No additional appropriation is needed at this time.

Coordinated With:

City Manager’s Office
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 160
Resolution - Appointment of Transtech Engineers as City Engineer.docx City Attorney’s Office
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 161
1 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX.XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTTING TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC. AS CONTRACT CITY

ENGINEER SERVICES
WHEREAS, following the resignation of the former City Manager in 2024, the Public Works Director, Julian Lee, was appointed as the Interim City Manager on July 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer position was previously held under a contract with AMN Management, Inc which expired on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, staff recommends appointing Transtech Engineers Inc. as contract City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, Transtech Engineers Inc.’s appointment as City Engineer shall be effective immediately after approval by the City Council with an expiration date of June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Transtech Engineers, Inc. are on the City's On-Call list of consultants and the City Engineering services can be contracted and utilized under the existing On-Call engineering services agreement.

WHEREAS, the cost of the position is within the current public works CIP program and operations budget. No additional appropriation is needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council appoints Transtech Engineers Inc. as contract City Engineer.

Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

Signatures on next page
162
2 163
3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, California, this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manager
164
4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the18th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy ofResolution No. XXX.XXXon file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
165

AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

APPROVE

DMC ENGINEERING

INC
,
TO

PROVIDE SUPPORT

SERVICES
FOR FY25 WATER & SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM AND REHABILIATION OF LYNWOOD’S
WELLS 8 & 11.

Agenda Item # 9.10.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING DMC

ENGINEERING

INC
,
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FY 25

WATER & SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM AND REHABILIATION OF LYNWOOD’S WELLS 8 & 11 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEEED AMOUNT OF $90,000.00.”
Background:

On June 20, 2023, the City Council adopted the City’s Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2025, which includes funding of over $16M for Water and Sewer related projects that addresses the City’s infrastructure needs over this planning horizon.

On December 5, 2023, the City awarded DMc Engineering Inc. a contract for On-Call Professional Engineering Services, on an as-needed basis to the City of Lynwood’s Public Works Department. These services are an essential part in maintaining the City’s workflow for day-to-day operations and CIP planning, coordination, and construction related to the City’s water and sewer system.

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 166
1338-07 - FY 25 Water CIP Support Services Proposal (R).pdf 1338-08 - FY 25 Sewer CIP Support Services Proposal (R).pdf 1338-09 - FY 25 Well 8 & 11 Support Services Proposal(R).pdf Resolution - DMC Engineering On-Call_Support_Services.docx

Discussion and Analysis:

DMc Engineering Inc. (DMc) has decades of experience in managing a variety of public improvement projects. Moreover, DMc’s specific expertise in underground utilities such as water and sewer facilities will be of value as most street improvement projects will encounter aged or aging underground infrastructure.

Staff recommends that City Council approve DMc's proposal to provide support services for
the implementation of the City’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvement program and provide assistance during the rehabilitation of the City’s Wells 8 and 11 for an amount not to exceed $90,000.

The firm has shown that they have the necessary experience, scope of work, and schedule that best meet the City’s requirements.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds for this work are available in the FY 24-25 adopted budget, Water/Enterprise Fund. No additional appropriation is needed.

Coordinated With:

City Manager’s Office
City Attorney’s Office
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 167

18 Technology Drive, Suite 100 | Irvine, CA 92618 -2309 Telephone: (949) 753 -9393

DMc ENGINEERING
CIVIL ▪ SURVEYING ▪ PLANNING ▪ CONSTRUCTION

October 31, 2024 JN 1338-07
Task Order 4 (R)

Mr. Ahmad R. Ansari
Interim Director of Public Works
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
SUBJECT: TASK ORDER 4 – FY 25 – Water Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Support Services
Dear Mr. Ansari:

In accordance with the City’s request and our subsequent discussions, DMc Engineering is pleased to provide this proposal for support services for the FY 25 Water Capital Improvement Project (CIP) under our Annual On- Call Utility Engineering Services Contract.

We appreciate the opportunity to continue working with you and the City of Lynwood on this project. These services are part of the on- going utility engineering services, so your expediting the signing of this Task Order would be appreciated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,
DMc Engineering City of Lynwood

Derek J. McGregor, PE, PLS, QSP, QSD Ahmad R. Ansari,
Principal Interim Director of Public Works

Date

168

2 JN 1338-07
TASK ORDER 4 (R)

SCOPE OF WORK
FY 25 – WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)

SUPPORT SERVICES

Client (City of Lynwood) and Consultant (DMc Engineering) for mutual consideration herein set forth, agree as follows:

Consultant agrees to perform the following services:

FY 25 – Water Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Support Services

1. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the design, plan review, and bidding process for the Ham Park – New Reservoir and Pump Station Project. This will also include coordination of the CEQA documentation and submittal of the project to DDW for funding under the State Drinking Water Revolving Fund.

2. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project including material procurement, working with Aqua Metric on installation of the Flex -Net Network, installation of water meters with SmartPoints and integration of the AMI data with the City’s Billing system software.

3. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the scope of work, consultant selection, and design for the FY 26 Water Main Replacement Project.

4. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the final design, review ing specifications and cost estimates, and advertising for bids for the Long Beach Blvd Water Meter and Water Main Abandonment Project.

5. DMc Engineering will attend Bi-Weekly meetings at the Public Works Department CIP review meetings.

169

3 PROJECT FEE SCHEDULE PM
$200 FEE

1. Assist and coordinate the design, plan review, and bidding process for the Ham Park – New Reservoir and Pump Station Project.

Lynwood Project No. 4011.67.056
25 5,000.00$

2. Assist and coordinate the AMI Project including ordering materials, and working with Aqua Metric on installation.

Lynwood Project No. 4011.67.070
25 5,000.00$

3. Assist and coordinate the scope of work, selection of consultant and design for FY 26 Water Main Replacement Project.

Lynwood Project No. 6302.68.151
25 5,000.00$

4. Assist and coordinate with the final design, review of specifications and cost estimate and advertising for bids for the Long Beach Blvd Water Meter and Water Main Abandonment Project, Lynwood Project No. 4011.68.065 & 4011.68.099
50 10,000.00$

5. Attendance at Bi-Weekly Public Works Department CIP review meetings. (10 Meetings) 25 5,000.00$
Reimbursement -$
Total Project Fee 150 30,000.00$
City of Lynwood
TASK ORDER 4 – FY 25 – Water CIP Support Services
JN 1338-07
TASK ORDER 4 (R)

FEE SCHEDULE
FY 25 – WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)

SUPPORT SERVICES

Client agrees to compensate consultant for the services as noted below:

Consultant shall perform the services outlined in the Scope of Work in accordance with the Fee Schedule below plus the cost for reproductions, computer plotting, copying and messenger services. Consultant shall invoice client on a monthly basis.

170

4 JN 1338-07
TASK ORDER 4 (R)

CONDITIONS AND/OR EXCLUSIONS
FY 25 – WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)

SUPPORT SERVICES

This proposal is based on receipt of the following items and conditions:

1. Receipt of Authorization to Proceed and signed Task Order Services that are specifically *excluded from this proposal , but could be provided as additional services, are as follows:

1. Services not identified in the Scope of Work

2. Attendance at meetings with governing agencies such as DDW, WRD and RWQCB.

3. Attendance and presentation at City Council Meetings.

4. Any Exhibits or drawings as part of presentations or communications with governing agencies.

* Exclusions are not limited to the above

171

5 DMc Engineering
Civil ▪ Surveying ▪ Planning ▪ Construction

DMc Engineering
Hourly Rate Schedule
(Based on 2023 On-Call Utility Engineering Services Agreement) OFFICE PERSONNEL Cost/Hour
Principal (PR)………………………………………………………………..…..… $ 240.00
Project Manager (PM) ………………………………………. ….……………….. $ 200.00 Construction Manager (CM) ……………..………… …. ……. ….………………. $ 180.00 Project Engineer (PE) ………………………………..………. ………………….. $ 170.00 Project Surveyor (PS) ……………………………………………..…..…………. $ 160.00 Senior Engineer (SE) ……...…………………………………………….……….. $ 140.00 Associate Engineer (AE) …………………………..……………….……………. $ 120.00 Administration (ADMIN) .…………………………. ………. …………………….. $ 100.00

FIELD SURVEY Cost/Hour
Field Survey (FS) …………………………. ………………. …………………….. $ 230.00 GPS Survey (GPS) ………………………. …………………. ……….………….. $ 250.00

NOTE: Reproductions, computer plotting, copying, messenger services and other direct expenses will be billed per our reimbursement fee schedule. No additional charges for mileage, supplies or telephone expenses will be included.

172

18 Technology Drive, Suite 100 | Irvine, CA 92618 -2309 Telephone: (949) 753 -9393

DMc ENGINEERING
CIVIL ▪ SURVEYING ▪ PLANNING ▪ CONSTRUCTION

October 31, 2024 JN 1338-08
TASK ORDER 5 (R)

Mr. Ahmad R. Ansari
Interim Director of Public Works
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
SUBJECT: TASK ORDER 5 – FY 25 – Sewer Capital Improvement P roject (CIP) Support Services
Dear Mr. Ansari:

In accordance with the City’s request and our subsequent discussions, DMc Engineering is pleased to provide this proposal for support services for the FY 25 Sewer Capital Improvement Project (CIP) under our Annual On- Call Utility Engineering Services Contract.

We appreciate the opportunity to continue working with you and the City of Lynwood on this project. These services are part of the on- going utility engineering services, so your expediting the signing of this Task Order would be appreciated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,
DMc Engineering City of Lynwood

Derek J. McGregor, PE, PLS, QSP, QSD Ahmad R. Ansari,
Principal Interim Director of Public Works

Date

173

2 JN 1338-08
TASK ORDER 5 (R)

SCOPE OF WORK
FY 25 – SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)

SUPPORT SERVICES

Client (City of Lynwood) and Consultant (DMc Engineering) for mutual consideration herein set forth, agree as follows:

Consultant agrees to perform the following services:

FY 25 – Sewer Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Support Services

1. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the design, plan review, and bidding process for the FY 25 Sewer System Improvement Project – New Sewer Main on Drury Lane.

2. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the scope of work, consultant selection, and design for the FY 26 - Sewer Improvement Design Project.

3. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the FY 25 Sewer Manhole Assessment Study , including Request for Quote, coordinating with the consultant and working with field crews.

4. DMc Engineering will attend Bi-Weekly meetings at the Public Works Department CIP review meetings.

174

3 PROJECT FEE SCHEDULE PM
$200 FEE

1. Assist and coordinate design, plan review, and bidding process for FY 25 Sewer Improvement Project – New Sewer Main on Drury Lane.

Lynwood Project No.6302.68.154 & 6305.68.154
45 9,000.00$

2. Assist and coordinate scope of work, selection of consultant and design for the FY 26 - Sewer Improvement Project - Design.

Lynwood Project No. 6302.68.155
40 8,000.00$

3. Assist and coordinate FY 25 Sewer Manhole Assessment Study including Request for Quote, coordination with consultant & field crews.

Lynwood Project No.6302.68.156
40 8,000.00$

4. Attendance at Bi-Weekly Public Works Department CIP review meetings. (10 Meetings) 25 5,000.00$
Reimbursement -$
Total Project Fee 150 30,000.00$
City of Lynwood
TASK ORDER 5 – FY 25 – Sewer CIP Support Services
JN 1338-08
TASK ORDER 5 (R)

FEE SCHEDULE
FY 25 – SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)

SUPPORT SERVICES

Client agrees to compensate consultant for the services as noted below:

Consultant shall perform the services outlined in the Scope of Work in accordance with the Fee Schedule below plus the cost for reproductions, computer plotting, copying and messenger services. Consultant shall invoice client on a monthly basis.

175

4 JN 1338-08
TASK ORDER 5 (R)

CONDITIONS AND/OR EXCLUSIONS
FY 25 – SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)

SUPPORT SERVICES

This proposal is based on receipt of the following items and conditions:

1. Receipt of Authorization to Proceed and signed Task Order Services that are specifically *excluded from this proposal , but could be provided as additional services, are as follows:

1. Services not identified in the Scope of Work

2. Attendance at meetings with governing agencies such as DDW, Los Angeles County Sanitation District and RWQCB.

3. Attendance and presentation at City Council Meetings.

4. Any Exhibits or drawings as part of presentations or communications with governing agencies

* Exclusions are not limited to the above

176

5 DMc Engineering
Civil ▪ Surveying ▪ Planning ▪ Construction

DMc Engineering
Hourly Rate Schedule
(Based on 2023 On-Call Utility Engineering Services Agreement) OFFICE PERSONNEL Cost/Hour
Principal (PR)………………………………………………………………..…..… $ 240.00
Project Manager (PM) ………………………………………. ….……………….. $ 200.00 Construction Manager (CM) ……………..………… …. ……. ….………………. $ 180.00 Project Engineer (PE) ………………………………..………. ………………….. $ 170.00 Project Surveyor (PS) ……………………………………………..…..…………. $ 160.00 Senior Engineer (SE) ……...…………………………………………….……….. $ 140.00 Associate Engineer (AE) …………………………..……………….……………. $ 120.00 Administration (ADMIN) .…………………………. ………. …………………….. $ 100.00

FIELD SURVEY Cost/Hour
Field Survey (FS) …………………………. ………………. …………………….. $ 230.00 GPS Survey (GPS) ………………………. …………………. ……….………….. $ 250.00

NOTE: Reproductions, computer plotting, copying, messenger services and other direct expenses will be billed per our reimbursement fee schedule. No additional charges for mileage, supplies or telephone expenses will be included.

177

18 Technology Drive, Suite 100 | Irvine, CA 92618 -2309 Telephone: (949) 753 -9393

DMc ENGINEERING
CIVIL ▪ SURVEYING ▪ PLANNING ▪ CONSTRUCTION

October 31, 2024 JN 1338-09
Task Order 6 (R)

Mr. Ahmad R. Ansari
Interim Director of Public Works
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
SUBJECT: TASK ORDER 6 – FY 25 – Well 8 & Well 11 Rehabilitation Support Services
Dear Mr. Ansari:

In accordance with the City’s request and our subsequent discussions, DMc Engineering is pleased to provide this proposal for support services for the FY 25 Well 8 & Well 11 Rehabilitation Project under our Annual On-Call Utility Engineering Services Contract.

We appreciate the opportunity to continue working with you and the City of Lynwood on this project. These services are part of the on- going utility engineering services, so your expediting the signing of this Task Order would be appreciated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,
DMc Engineering City of Lynwood

Derek J. McGregor, PE, PLS, QSP, QSD Ahmad R. Ansari,
Principal Interim Director of Public Works

Date

178
2 JN 1338-09
TASK ORDER 6 (R)

SCOPE OF WORK
FY 25 – WELL 8 & WELL 11 REHABILITATION

SUPPORT SERVICES

Client (City of Lynwood) and Consultant (DMc Engineering) for mutual consideration herein set forth, agree as follows:

Consultant agrees to perform the following services:

FY 25 – Well 8 & Well 11 Rehabilitation Support Services

1. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating the design between City and Civiltec Engineering, provide plan review s of submittals , and oversee the design process for the Well 8 P iping and Site Improvement Project and Well 11 Rehabilitation and Improvement Project.

2. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating with Water Replenishment District (WRD), the State Water Resources Control Board (DDW), and the Public Works Department.

3. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating SCADA upgrades for both Well 8 and Well 11 with XIO Water Systems.

4. DMc Engineering will assist in coordinating for closing out Well #8 Emergency Electrical Generator project.

5. DMc Engineering will assist and coordinate the bidding process, review ing contractor bids, and preparing the City Council staff report for project award.

6. DMc Engineering will assist and coordinate during construction including pre- construction meetings, shop drawing coordination, field meeting and public outreach.

7. DMc Engineering will attend meetings with Civiltec, Public Works Department and other agencies. (10 Meetings total).

179
3 PROJECT FEE SCHEDULE PM
$200 FEE

1. Assist and coordinate the design between City and Civiltec Engineering, provide plan review of submittals, and coordination of the design process for Well 8 and Well 11
50 10,000.00$

2. Assist and coordinate with Water Replenishment District (WRD), State Water Resources Control Board (DDW), and Public Works Department. 10 2,000.00$

3. Assist and coordinate SCADA upgrades for both Well 8 & Well 11 with XIO Water Systems 10 2,000.00$

4. Assist and coordinate closing out Well #8 Emergency Electrical Generator project 25 5,000.00$

5. Assist and coordinate during the bidding process, review of bids from contractors, and prepare the City Council staff report for awarding project.
15 3,000.00$

6. Assist and coordinate during construction including pre-construction meetings, shop drawing coordination, field meeting and public outreach 15 3,000.00$

7. Attendance at meetings with Civiltec, Public Works Department and other agencies. (10 Meetings) 25 5,000.00$
Reimbursement -$
Total Project Fee 150 30,000.00$
City of Lynwood
TASK ORDER 6 – FY 25 – Well 8 & Well 11 Support Services JN 1338-09
Task Order 6 (R)

FEE SCHEDULE
FY 25 – WELL 8 & WELL 11 REHABILITATION

SUPPORT SERVICES

Client agrees to compensate consultant for the services as noted below:

Consultant shall perform the services outlined in the Scope of Work in accordance with the Fee Schedule below plus the cost for reproductions, computer plotting, copying and messenger services. Consultant shall invoice client on a monthly basis.

180
4 JN 1338-09
Task Order 6 (R)

CONDITIONS AND/OR EXCLUSIONS
FY 25 – WELL 8 AND WELL 11 REHABILITATION

SUPPORT SERVICES

This proposal is based on receipt of the following items and conditions:

1. Receipt of Authorization to Proceed and signed Task Order Services that are specifically *excluded from this proposal , but could be provided as additional services, are as follows:

1. Services not identified in the Scope of Work

2. Coordination of the existing on-site Emergency Electrical Generator with AQMD or SCE and starting up of generator for testing.

3. Attendance and presentation at City Council Meetings.

4. Any Exhibits or drawings as part of presentations or communications with governing agencies

* Exclusions are not limited to the above

181
5 DMc Engineering
Civil ▪ Surveying ▪ Planning ▪ Construction

DMc Engineering
Hourly Rate Schedule
(Based on 2023 On-Call Utility Engineering Services Agreement) OFFICE PERSONNEL Cost/Hour
Principal (PR)………………………………………………………………..…..… $ 240.00
Project Manager (PM) ………………………………………. ….……………….. $ 200.00 Construction Manager (CM) ……………..………… …. ……. ….………………. $ 180.00 Project Engineer (PE) ………………………………..………. ………………….. $ 170.00 Project Surveyor (PS) ……………………………………………..…..…………. $ 160.00 Senior Engineer (SE) ……...…………………………………………….……….. $ 140.00 Associate Engineer (AE) …………………………..……………….……………. $ 120.00 Administration (ADMIN) .…………………………. ………. …………………….. $ 100.00

FIELD SURVEY Cost/Hour
Field Survey (FS) …………………………. ………………. …………………….. $ 230.00 GPS Survey (GPS) ………………………. …………………. ……….………….. $ 250.00

NOTE: Reproductions, computer plotting, copying, messenger services and other direct expenses will be billed per our reimbursement fee schedule. No additional charges for mileage, supplies or telephone expenses will be included.

182
RESOLUTION NO.__________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING DMC ENGINEERING INC’S, PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FY 25 WATER & SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM AND REHABILIATION OF LYNWOOD’S WELLS 8 & 11 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEEED AMOUNT OF $90,000.00.

WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the City Council adopted the City’s Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-2025 which included the combined Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2024-25 and total approved funding of over $16 million for Water and Sewer related projects; and
WHEREAS, on December 05, 2023, the City Council approved selected consultants for On-Call Professional Engineering Services including DMc Engineering to provide Utility Engineering Support Services to the City of Lynwood’s Public Works Department; and.

WHEREAS, these services are an essential part in maintaining the City’s workflow for day-to-day operations and CIP planning, coordination, and construction related to the City’s water and sewer system and reports to the Director of Public Works to coordinate efforts and receive direction; and
WHEREAS, DMc Engineering has an On-Call Water Utility Engineering services contract with the City and has the expertise to provide the City the necessary professional services and assistance on various water and sewer projects; and WHEREAS, the cost for DMc Engineering to provide those services is $90,000; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the FY 24-25 adopted budget, Water/Enterprise Fund; and
WHEREAS, no additional appropriation is needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporates said recitals fully into this resolution as substantive findings.

Section 2. That the City Council approves the proposal provided by DMc Engineering in an amount not to exceed $90,000.

Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and hereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
183
2 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025. ______________________________
Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
María Quiñónez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
__________________________ ______________________________ Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manage
184
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________
Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. ____________ on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 4th day of February 2025 _______________________________
Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk
185

AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Harry Wong, Director of Finance & Administration
Delania G. Whitaker, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:

CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR'S REMOVAL OF HIGH-RISK
DESIGNATION FROM CITY.

Agenda Item # 10.1.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Local High Risk Program Report (Report 2024-801) from the California State Auditor.

Background:

On December 4, 2018, the State Auditor's issued a report to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee entitled, "Local High Risk-City of Lynwood; Poor Management Has Contributed to Its Financial Instability and Led Its Failure to Comply with State Law". On September 23, 2021, another report was issued entitled, "City of Lynwood: Despite Taking Some Action to Improve Its Management Practices, the City Continue to Risk Financial Instability and Violations of State Law". As of December 2024, the City has received a positive re-audit outcome and has had its high-risk designation removed.

Discussion and Analysis:

Since the City’s high-risk designation, staff has worked attentively to address the California State Auditors concerns. Below is an overview of the issues noted by the California State Auditor.

The high-risk issues identified in the December 2018 State Auditor’s Report are listed below:

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Inadequate Financial Management Hinders Lynwood Financial Stability 1 .

Ongoing budget deficits and uncertain financial future
2 .

Inadequate budgeting practices
3 .

Questionable salary increases

Violations of State Law, Weak Oversight, and Policy Breaches Make Lynwood Susceptible to Fraud and Waste
4 .

Violation of state laws in the use of water and sewer funds 5 .

Poor contract administration
6 .

Inadequate controls over its financial operations

Ineffective Organizational Management Diminishes Lynwood’s Ability to Provide Public Services
7 .

Lack of strategic plan
8 .

Inability to effectively measure staffing needs
9 .

Significant turnover in key positions and no plan for identifying future leadership

In September 2021, the State revisited the City’s progress and identified the following as either partially addressed, fully addressed or pending:

Inadequate Financial Management Hinders Lynwood’s Financial Stability 1 .

Ongoing budget deficits and uncertain financial future – Partially Addressed
2 .

Inadequate budgeting practices –
Partially Addressed
3 .

Questionable salary increases –
Partially Addressed

Violations of State Law, Weak Oversight, and Policy Breaches Make Lynwood Susceptible to Fraud and Waste
4 .

Violation of state laws in the use of water and sewer funds – Partially Addressed
5 .

Poor contract administration –
Partially Addressed
6 .

Inadequate controls over its financial operations –
Fully Addressed

Ineffective Organizational Management Diminishes Lynwood’s Ability to Provide Public Services
7 .

Lack of strategic plan –
Partially Addressed
8 .

Inability to effectively measure staffing needs –
Pending
9 .

Significant turnover in key positions and no plan for identifying future leadership - Partially Addressed
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Between 2022 and 2024, City has made the following corrective actions in response to the state audit findings:

Exercised tight budget control to mitigate budget deficits Created a 5-Year General Fund Forecast and a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Timely adopted budgets 3 years in a row between fiscal years 2022-2024 Adopted a Management, Budget & Reserve policy
Increased the City’s reserve per State Auditor’s recommended level Revised and adopted a Salary-Setting policy
Issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) and selected an experienced third party to prepare a Cost Allocation Plan to properly allocate City’s general administration costs to all City funds, including the Water and Sewer funds
Created internal service funds within the budget to properly allocate direct and indirect costs to all City funds, including the Water and Sewer funds Updated the Lynwood Municipal Codes regarding Purchasing. Also, created a Contracting and Purchasing policy
Besides the annual budget and mid-year budget, created a quarterly financial status report of Quarter(Q)1 and Q3 for Council’s review
Contracted with an outside expert/consultant to help City conduct a “Goal Setting Meeting” with all members of the City Council and Department Heads to formulate short- term and long-term goals for the City (working towards forming a strategic plan) Revised and adopted a Succession Plan and created a Leadership Academy by way of the Succession Plan, which has held several trainings for both Department Heads and identified future managers/leaders among City staff

City staff has remained steadfast and have exercised the above efforts to ensure the areas of issue were addressed and met the standards of the State Auditor. In addition, staff has also diligently met with the State Auditor throughout the past three years to update the State Auditor with the City’s status. As a result, the State Auditor determined that the City has made significant progress with addressing risks areas. On December 19, 2024, the California State Auditor issued a report indicating the City has made significant progress with addressing its risks areas and the State Auditor is removing its high-risk designation. Please note, the City is working toward completely addressing the area pertaining to ineffective organizational management: Lack of strategic plan, inability to effectively measure staffing needs, and significant turnover in key positions.

Fiscal Impact:

The action recommended in this report does not have a fiscal impact on the City.

Coordinated With:

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City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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Local High Risk Program
The State Auditor Is Removing Its High-Risk Designation From Four Cities and Retaining the Designation for Three Others December 2024
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Follow-Up
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621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200 | Sacramento, CA 95814 | 916.445.0255 | 916.327.0019 fax | www.auditor.ca.gov Mike Tilden Chief Deputy
Grant Parks State Auditor
December 19, 2024
Audit 2024-801
The Governor of California
President pro Tempore of the Senate
Speaker of the Assembly
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders:

This audit report updates the status of the cities of Blythe, El Cerrito, Lindsay, Lynwood, Montebello, San Gabriel, and West Covina as high‑risk entities as part of our office’s high‑risk local government agency audit program. Our prior audits of these cities identified areas of high‑risk related to the cities’ financial conditions, financial stability, and oversight of city contracts, among other issues. For this statutory audit, we reviewed the extent to which each city has addressed recommendations from prior audits, assessed trends in the cities’ financial conditions, and determined whether we should continue to designate any of these cities as high‑risk local government agencies.

This report concludes that the cities of Blythe, El Cerrito, Lynwood, and San Gabriel have taken satisfactory corrective action and addressed key deficiencies identified in our prior reports. Therefore, we are removing their high‑risk designation. In accordance with the laws relating to the local high‑risk program, we may subsequently reevaluate the high‑risk designations of the cities of Blythe, El Cerrito, Lynwood, and San Gabriel if situations change and these cities appear to be at risk of not being able to meet their financial obligations or provide efficient and effective services to the public, among other concerns.

Although the cities of Lindsay, Montebello, and West Covina have taken steps to improve their overall financial health, we are not removing the high‑risk designation from those cities at this time. We will continue to monitor the cities and the actions they take to address the areas of high risk we have identified. When the cities’ actions result in sufficient progress toward resolving or mitigating such risks, we will remove their high‑risk designation.

Respectfully submitted,

GRANT PARKS
California State Auditor
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Prior Relevant Reports Issued by the California State Auditor Blythe
March 2021, City of Blythe: Inadequate Planning and Other Ineffective Management Practices Hinder Its Ability to Provide Needed Services to Its Residents, Report 2020-802 El Cerrito
March 2021, City of El Cerrito: Excessive Spending and Insufficient Efforts to Address Its Perilous Financial Condition Jeopardize the City's Ongoing Fiscal Viability, Report 2020-803 Lindsay
August 2021, City of Lindsay: It Must Take Substantial Action to Address Its Financial Problems and Its Inadequate Management Practices, Report 2020-804
Lynwood
December 2018, City of Lynwood: Poor Management Has Contributed to Its Financial Instability and Led to Its Failure to Comply With State Law, Report 2018-803
September 2021, City of Lynwood: Despite Taking Some Action to Improve Its Management Practices, the City Continues to Risk Financial Instability and Violations of State Law, Report 2021-808 Montebello
December 2018, City of Montebello: Its Structural Deficit and Poor Operational Processes Threaten the City's Financial Stability and Delivery of Public Services, Report 2018-802 October 2021, City of Montebello: Although It Is Making Positive Changes, It Remains at High Risk Because of Recent Declines in Its Financial Condition, Report 2021-807 San Gabriel
April 2021, City of San Gabriel: Its Ongoing Deficit Is Inhibiting Its Financial Recovery, Report 2020-805 West Covina
December 2020, City of West Covina: Its Deteriorating Financial Situation Threatens Its Fiscal Stability and Its Ability to Provide City Services, Report 2020-806
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Contents
Introduction 1
Audit Results
The City of El Cerrito Has Taken Corrective Action to Address Its Risk Areas, and the State Auditor Is Removing Its High-Risk Designation 5 The City of Lynwood Has Made Significant Progress in Addressing Its Risk Areas, and the State Auditor Is Removing Its High-Risk Designation 11 The City of San Gabriel Has Made Substantial Progress in Rebuilding Its Reserves and Addressing Other Risks, and the State Auditor Is Removing Its High-Risk Designation 19
The City of Blythe Has Addressed Challenges Related to Its Long-Term Financial Stability, and the State Auditor Is Removing Its High-Risk Designation 29
The City of Lindsay’s Negative Reserve Level and Deficits in Key Enterprise Funds Are Factors Resulting in Its Continued Designation as a High-Risk Entity 39
The City of Montebello Has Not Kept Its Costs Below Its Revenue and Thus Remains a High-Risk Entity 47
The City of West Covina Remains a High-Risk Entity Because Its Approach to Addressing Its Reserve Level Increases Its Risk for Future Financial Instability 55
Appendix
Scope and Methodology 63
Responses to the Audit
City of El Cerrito 65
City of Lindsay 67
City of Montebello 69
California State Auditor’s Comments on the Response From the City of Montebello 77
City of West Covina 79

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Selected Abbreviations Used in This Report
ACFR Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
ARPA American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
GFOA Government Finance Officers Association
OPEB Other Post-Employment Benefits
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Introduction
The California State Auditor’s High‑Risk Local Government Agency Audit Program State law authorizes the California State Auditor (State Auditor) to establish a local high‑risk program to assess, audit, and ultimately issue reports about local government agencies that we designate as high risk for potential waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement, or that we identify have major challenges associated with their economy, efficiency, or effectiveness. State law requires that all audits we conduct as part of this program initially be approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.

If we designate an agency as high risk, that agency must submit to us a corrective action plan that addresses the conditions that caused us to make the designation. In this report, we refer to those conditions as high‑risk areas. An agency’s corrective action plan is due no later than 60 days after the publication of an audit that concluded the agency was high risk, and agencies must then submit periodic updates on the status of that plan every six months thereafter.

We remove the high risk designation when an agency has taken satisfactory corrective action. To assess local agencies’ progress in addressing their high‑risk areas, we may conduct assessments of the agency’s progress at six‑month intervals that correspond with the corrective action plan updates that the local agencies provide. Also, state law requires that we issue an audit report on high‑risk local government entities every three years, unless we have removed them from the high‑risk program. For this audit, we reviewed the
seven cities listed in the text box to determine the extent to which each city has addressed prior audit recommendations, assess trends in the city’s financial condition, and determine whether we should continue to identify any of these cities as high‑risk local government agencies.

Overall this audit concludes that the cities of Blythe, El Cerrito, Lynwood, and San Gabriel have taken
satisfactory corrective action and addressed key deficiencies we identified in our prior reports. Therefore, we are
removing their high‑risk designation. In accordance
with the laws relating to the local high‑risk program, we may subsequently reevaluate whether Blythe, El Cerrito, Lynwood, or San Gabriel should be identified as high risk if situations change and these cities appear to be at risk of not being able to meet their financial obligations or provide efficient and effective services to the public, among other concerns. Although Lindsay, Montebello, and West Covina have taken steps to improve their overall financial health, we are not removing the high‑risk designation from those cities at this time. Throughout this report, we have made additional recommendations to those cities whenever the circumstances of their risk areas meant that our previous recommended corrective actions were no longer Cities Included in This
2024 Local High‑Risk Follow‑Up
• Blythe (Riverside County)
• El Cerrito (Contra Costa County)
• Lindsay (Tulare County)
• Lynwood (Los Angeles County)
• Montebello (Los Angeles County)
• San Gabriel (Los Angeles County)
• West Covina (Los Angeles County)
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relevant or sufficient. In cases when our existing recommendations from previous audits continue to be applicable to these cities’ circumstances, we do not make any new recommendations.

General Areas of Importance to This Local High‑Risk Audit Although this audit addresses the specific risks pertaining to seven cities, several topic areas are applicable to more than one city. We present background information about each of these areas below.

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
In response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) appropriated federal funds to help provide state, local, and tribal governments with the resources needed to mitigate the fiscal effects. As Table 1 shows, each of the seven cities we reviewed as part of this audit received such funding, which we refer to as ARPA funding. Federal guidance on the regulations that govern ARPA funding prohibits recipients from using ARPA funding for debt service or to replenish financial reserves. However, the regulations permit recipients to claim a standard allowance of up to $10 million in ARPA funding as replacement for lost revenue. In effect, by claiming the lost revenue allowance, recipients could spend their ARPA funding on a wide range of activities and choose to save the revenue that they would have otherwise spent on those activities. To avoid reverting ARPA funding back to the federal government, recipients must spend the entirety of their ARPA funding by December 31, 2026.

Table 1
Total ARPA Funds Awarded to the Seven Cities We Audited

CITY TOTAL ARPA FUNDS AWARDED
Blythe $4,700,000
El Cerrito 6,100,000
Lindsay 3,200,000
Lynwood 24,400,000
Montebello 16,800,000
San Gabriel 9,500,000
West Covina 19,600,000
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Proposition 218
Proposition 218—a constitutional amendment adopted by the voters in 1996 to limit the ability of local governments to impose taxes, assessments, charges, and fees based on property ownership—prohibits the use of revenue from fees and charges for any purpose other than that for which the fee or charge was imposed. It also establishes that revenue from the fees and charges may not exceed the costs of providing such services. Proposition 218 helps ensure that the proposed levy amount is proportionate to the cost of the related governmental activity and prohibits local governments from using fee revenue on unrelated expenses.

Guidance on Reserves for General Purpose Governments
According to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), it is essential that governments maintain adequate levels of general fund balances to mitigate current and future risks such as revenue shortfalls and unanticipated expenditures.

As a best practice, the GFOA recommends that governments, regardless of size, maintain an unrestricted budgetary fund balance in their general fund of no less than two months of regular general fund operating revenues or regular general fund operating expenditures. We use the term unrestricted when discussing funding over which the government has discretion (i.e., no constraint) over how the funds can be spent. For the purpose of our report, we refer to unrestricted general fund balances as general fund reserves.

Other Post‑Employment Benefits
City governments can provide compensation packages to employees who have completed their active service. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board defines Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB) as retirement health benefits provided separately from or through a pension plan, as well as other benefits such as life insurance or long‑term care benefits as long as the city provided those benefits separately from a pension plan. OPEB benefits may include medical, dental, vision, hearing, and other health‑related benefits paid subsequent to the termination of employment. According to the GFOA, OPEB and defined benefit pension plans can represent a significant challenge in terms of their funding and long‑term stability. To ensure that these benefits are sustainable over the long term, the GFOA recommends governments evaluate key items specifically related to OPEB, including the structure of benefits offered.
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Agencies’ Proposed Corrective Action
Lindsay and West Covina acknowledged our current assessment of their progress in addressing their respective risk areas. Montebello generally concurred with our recommendations for addressing the risk areas that we determined were not fully addressed, but the city disputed some of our statements and conclusions about those areas. Although none of these cities submitted a corrective action plan as part of its response, we look forward to receiving the plans by February 2025. 4 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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The City of El Cerrito Has Taken Corrective
Action to Address Its Risk Areas, and
the State Auditor Is Removing Its
High‑Risk Designation
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN MARCH 2021
STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
EL CERRITO’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
El Cerrito’s Failure to Manage Its Spending Resulted in Depletion of Its General Fund 1 Continual diminishing of financial reserves through overspending Fully Addressed 2 Ineffective budget development and monitoring practices Fully Addressed Without a More Coordinated Effort, El Cerrito’s Financial Condition Will Continue to Deteriorate 3 Lack of formal financial recovery plan Fully Addressed 4 Insufficient reductions in ongoing costs Partially Addressed 5 Missed opportunities to increase revenue Fully Addressed * In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in addressing each of the risk areas in the table.

We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Continual Diminishing of Financial Reserves Through Overspending Status: We conclude that El Cerrito’s recent fiscal performance and increased general fund reserves demonstrate that it has fully addressed this risk area.

In our March 2021 audit, we reported El Cerrito was at high risk of being unable to meet its financial obligations. In the fiscal years preceding that audit, the city had consistently spent more than its general fund revenue and was relying on short‑term loans to cover its financial obligations. However, in recent years, El Cerrito has made a concerted effort to control its finances and has stabilized the condition of its general fund. Further, in our March 2023 assessment, we reported that because of its improved financial position, the city discontinued its practice of short‑term loan borrowing in fiscal year 2022–23. El Cerrito’s adopted budgets for fiscal years 2023–24 through 2025–26 assume that the city will meet its debt obligations in those years without the use of short‑term loans.
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Figure 1 shows that from fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, the city’s general fund revenues exceeded its expenditures, which assisted the city in growing its general fund reserves to $23 million by the end of fiscal year 2022–23, which is an amount equal to about half of its general fund expenditures for that year. This amount surpasses the minimum of two months of unrestricted reserves the GFOA advises governments to maintain. According to the city’s fourth quarter budget update for fiscal year 2023–24, El Cerrito expects its revenue to nearly cover its expenditures, with the shortfall being about $186,000. This amount represents less than 1 percent of the city’s expected total expenditures for that fiscal year. According to its projections for future fiscal years, which extend as far as fiscal year 2028–29, the city expects that it may occasionally need to rely on its reserves starting in fiscal year 2026–27. However, the amount it expects to need in its reserves is proportionately small—less than 2 percent of the budgeted expenditures.

Finally, the city also benefited in recent years from its receipt of about $6.1 million in ARPA funding. As of March 2024, the city reported having spent all of this funding and having used it for a variety of general government purposes, such as the provision of public safety services and on administrative facilities.

Figure 1
The City of El Cerrito’s General Fund Expenditures Have Been Consistently Less Than Its Revenue in Recent Years
2022–232021–222020–21
Fiscal Year
0 10
20 30
40 50
$60
In Millions
$44.0
$50.8
$40.8
$50.3
$37.8
$46.4
General Fund ExpendituresGeneral Fund Revenue
Source: El Cerrito’s ACFRs.

Note: We calculated revenue by combining the revenue and transfers into the general fund in each fiscal year. We calculated expenditures by combining the expenditures and transfers out of the general fund in each fiscal year. The city did not have any material amounts of other financing sources or uses flowing in or out of its general fund in these three fiscal years. 6 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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The city has several strategies planned that could help it minimize reliance on its general fund reserves. For example, according to its biennial budget for fiscal years 2024–25 and 2025–26, the city intends to develop a citywide cost allocation plan and comprehensive fee study. Doing so will better ensure that the city is distributing costs across its funds in the most appropriate way, potentially lessening the burden on its general fund, and that it maximizes cost recovery from the service fees it charges. The city intends to follow those studies with a service delivery study to ensure that it delivers services in the best and most efficient ways. The city estimates that it will complete the cost allocation plan in December 2024 and the fee study in February 2025. The city’s budget states its intent to complete the service delivery study sometime in fiscal year 2025–26. El Cerrito’s city manager stated that the city will use the data collected from these studies to make informed and sustainable decisions during the next two fiscal years that will improve the city’s ability to balance its future budgets and mitigate reliance on general fund reserves.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Ineffective Budget Development and Monitoring Practices Status: In March 2022, we concluded that El Cerrito had fully addressed this risk area by improving its budget process and monitoring departmental spending.

In our March 2022 assessment, we reported that El Cerrito improved its budgeting processes to provide meaningful information for making fiscally sound decisions. The city improved its quarterly budget updates to the city council by providing revenue and expenditure amounts by department and comparing those amounts to both its budget and prior‑year expenditures. This additional level of detail can assist city council members in identifying when a particular department may be overspending.

The city has also improved the information presented in its adopted budgets. Its fiscal year 2021–22 budget included a five‑year forecast with a comparison to the prior four‑year period. Finally, its adopted fiscal years 2024–25 and 2025–26 biennial budget includes a forecast through fiscal year 2028–29 and a comparison of the prior two fiscal years.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Lack of Formal Financial Recovery Plan
Status: In September 2022, we concluded that El Cerrito had fully addressed this risk area by issuing its Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan.

In our September 2022 assessment, we noted that El Cerrito issued its Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan in August 2022 and concluded that the city addressed this risk area. The city organized the plan by the actions it planned to take, and it identified a lead staff member, a target date of completion, and an annual fiscal 7 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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impact for nearly all of the actions. Further, the city divided the plan into actions the city council had approved in August 2020, such as the elimination of the assistant to the city manager position; actions the city identified that it could still take; and actions based on recommendations from our 2021 audit. The plan provides a number of objectives for the city to improve its financial condition and information that will allow the city council and the public to hold the city accountable.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #4
Insufficient Reductions in Ongoing Costs
Status: We conclude that El Cerrito has partially addressed this risk area by making an effort to reduce personnel costs and completing a citywide salary study.

Nonetheless, the city will need to be attentive to costs in the future because the recent salary study could generate pressure to increase personnel costs.

Through a variety of methods, El Cerrito has controlled its spending and has kept the growth of its expenditures below the growth of its revenue. Since fiscal year 2019–20, general fund revenue has grown 27 percent, and expenditures have grown only 10 percent. By freezing salaries, eliminating positions, and instituting controls for departmental spending, the city has limited ongoing costs. For example, the city did not implement cost‑of‑living increases for its management and confidential employees in fiscal years 2020–21 and 2021–22. In addition, in fiscal year 2021–22, the city eliminated seven positions in its police department, some of which had become vacant because of retirements and resignations. By fiscal year 2022–23, the city had decreased the police department’s personnel costs by 3.4 percent from their fiscal year 2020–21 levels. However, the city reported that the actions it took to reduce the budget and staffing had a detrimental impact on the department, which the city asserts experienced high vacancies in 2022. According to its fiscal year 2022–23 budget, in fiscal year 2021–22 the city employed individuals in 28 of 37 authorized sworn positions. To address the police union’s concerns, the city agreed to adjustments in salary ranges and pay differentials according to educational experience. As a result, although costs declined in fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, the city budgeted to increase the police department’s personnel costs by 18 percent in fiscal year 2023–24.

To sustain its financial health, the city will need to carefully approach any future compensation increases. In response to our 2021 audit, the city commissioned a salary study. In February 2024, the city received the results of that study, which identified that the city compensated some of its positions—including some public safety positions—at less than the market median when compared to similar positions at 18 other entities. The study found that, overall, the city’s base salaries were approximately 8 percent less than the market median. Further, the city’s total compensation, which includes salary and benefits, was about 2 percent less than the market median. Although the study did not explicitly recommend that the city raise compensation for its employees, it did provide suggested approaches the city could 8 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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take to adjust its compensation. In March 2024, the city reported to our office that it plans to implement the study’s recommendations over time, and as resources allow, through bargaining and other phased adjustments, and it expects that doing so will assist the city in recruiting, motivating, and retaining competent staff, including its public safety staff.

The city’s fiscal years 2024–25 and 2025–26 biennial budget notes that the city was engaged in negotiations with several bargaining groups at the time it developed the budget. Therefore, the city may need to amend its budget if the negotiated compensation amounts exceed its budgeted costs. According to the adopted budget, the city plans to increase personnel costs by 6.4 percent in fiscal year 2024–25 and by 5 percent in fiscal year 2025–26. Overall, El Cerrito’s personnel costs represented 73 percent of the city’s budgeted general fund expenditures for fiscal year 2024–25.

However, despite the upcoming challenge the city faces in determining how much to compensate its employees, the city has appeared to have maintained fiscal discipline in the past few years, which indicates that it is committed to overall fiscal health when deciding such matters. Finally, the city may also find that the cost allocation plan, fee study, and service delivery study that we mention earlier present it the opportunity to save additional amounts in its ongoing expenditures, which the city could then use to balance any increases in personnel expenditures.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Missed Opportunities to Increase Revenue
Status: In September 2023, we concluded that the city had fully addressed this risk area by completing a cost recovery analysis for its recreational services.

In our September 2023 assessment, we concluded that the city addressed this risk area. In particular, we noted that El Cerrito continued to subsidize its senior services with budgeted revenue for fiscal year 2023–24 covering 80 percent of the cost of those services—about $88,000 according to the city’s budget documents. In its 2023 update to our office, the city reported that full cost recovery would not provide services at an acceptable cost that contributes to the quality of life of all people in El Cerrito. Because the city has made a policy decision to subsidize these costs and the amount of the subsidy is relatively small, we considered the risk area addressed. 9 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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The City of Lynwood Has Made Significant
Progress in Addressing Its Risk Areas,
and the State Auditor Is Removing Its
High‑Risk Designation
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN DECEMBER 2018 AND SEPTEMBER 2021 STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
LYNWOOD’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
Inadequate Financial Management Hinders Lynwood’s Fiscal Stability 1 Ongoing budget deficits and uncertain financial future Fully Addressed 2 Inadequate budgeting practices Fully Addressed
3 Questionable salary increases Fully Addressed
Violations of State Law, Weak Oversight, and Policy Breaches Make Lynwood Susceptible to Fraud and Waste 4 Violations of state law regarding the use of water and sewer funds Fully Addressed 5 Poor contract administration Fully Addressed
6 Inadequate controls over its financial operations Fully Addressed Ineffective Organizational Management Diminishes Lynwood’s Ability to Provide Public Services 7 Lack of strategic plan Partially Addressed
8 Inability to effectively measure staffing needs Pending 9 Significant turnover in key positions and no plan for identifying future leadership Partially Addressed
* In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in addressing each of the risk areas in the table.

We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Pending: The city has not taken substantial action to address the risk area and, at the time of this audit, the conditions that created high risk for the city continue to exist.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Ongoing Budget Deficits and Uncertain Financial Future
Status: We conclude that Lynwood’s fiscal improvement and increased general fund balance demonstrate that it has fully addressed this risk area.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we determined that Lynwood did not always keep its general fund reserves at recommended levels, and we recommended that the city revise its reserve policy to align with GFOA best practices to facilitate ongoing financial stability and guard against short‑term revenue shortfalls.
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Since that audit, the city has increased its general fund reserves and has maintained its expenditures below revenues. Figure 2 shows that the city’s revenue has increased over a three fiscal year period. By the end of fiscal year 2022–23, the city’s general fund reserves had grown to $47.5 million—more than its revenue for that year and substantially surpassing the minimum of two months of unrestricted reserves the GFOA advises governments to maintain. A significant factor in the advances that the city made in its general fund reserves was the city’s receipt of a total of $24.4 million in ARPA funding across fiscal years 2021–22 and 2022–23. The city was able to use this funding in place of its regular general fund revenue, thus allowing it to retain that regular revenue to be available for other needs.

Figure 2
The City of Lynwood Kept General Fund Expenditures Below Revenue for Three Straight Fiscal Years 2022–232021–222020–21
Fiscal Year
0 10
20 30
40 $50
In Millions
$29.5
$45.3
$30.0
$47.9
$36.1
$41.3
General Fund ExpendituresGeneral Fund Revenue
Source: Lynwood’s ACFRs.

Note: We calculated revenue by combining the revenue and transfers into the general fund in each fiscal year. This figure does not include other financing sources flowing into the general fund in the amount of $2 million in fiscal year 2021–22 that resulted from a one-time sale of assets. We calculated expenditures by combining the expenditures and transfers out of the general fund in each fiscal year.

In addition, in October 2024, Lynwood adopted a reserve policy that aligns with GFOA guidance. Because of the city’s recent history of keeping spending below revenues and its improved general fund reserves, we determined that the city has mitigated this risk area.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Inadequate Budgeting Practices
Status: We conclude that Lynwood has fully addressed this risk area regarding its budgeting practices by adopting meaningful practices and formalizing those practices as required actions in its policies.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we raised concerns that Lynwood’s budgeting process posed a risk to the city because it was incomplete and not done in a timely manner. As a result, we recommended that the city meet the specified timeframes in its budget calendar in future budget cycles. The city council’s recent actions show that Lynwood is now adopting budgets on time. The city council approved the city’s biennial budget for fiscal years 2023–24 and 2024–25 before the start of that period, which is the only full budget the city prepared since the conclusion of our last audit. The city council also approved the mid‑cycle update to that budget before the start of fiscal year 2024–25.

We also determined in our September 2021 audit that the city should follow its existing policy and provide quarterly reports to its city council that compare budgeted to actual general fund revenue and expenditures. Further, we recommended that the city align its policy on quarterly reporting with GFOA best practices for budget monitoring. For example, the city’s policy should require the city’s staff to present an analysis of the reasons for budget deviations. For fiscal year 2023–24, the city provided the city council with quarterly reports, each of which presented the budgeted general fund revenue and expenditures to actual general fund revenue and expenditures and explained the variances between these amounts. The city adopted a policy in October 2024 that formalized the expectation that it continue its practice of providing quarterly reports to the city council.

Finally, our 2021 audit noted that the city had not adopted a policy to produce multi‑year projections of its revenues and expenditures. Subsequently, the city included a multi‑year projection of its general fund revenues and expenditures as part of its biennial budget for fiscal years 2023–24 and 2024–25. The city also formalized its practice of creating multi‑year projections in its October 2024 policy update.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Questionable Salary Increases
Status: We conclude that Lynwood has fully addressed this risk area by assessing its compensation against other cities and presenting reasons for proposed increases to its city council.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we reported that Lynwood was not complying with its salary‑setting policy. Specifically, in the three cases we reviewed, Lynwood did not maintain documentation showing it had compared its proposed salaries to those in benchmark cities. In two of these cases it did not present the justification for the proposed salaries to the city council.
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During this audit, we found that the city was comparing salaries for certain city positions to those of other cities and that it presented justification for a set of proposed salaries to its city council. We reviewed the city’s 2023 salary survey, which evaluated salaries for 13 city positions, comparing the salaries for those positions to the salaries for similar positions when they existed at 10 nearby cities. The city's director of human resources and risk management explained that the city conducted the salary survey during its negotiations with the bargaining unit that represented the employees in those positions. At the conclusion of negotiations, the city presented to the city council the proposed salaries for those positions and explained that the salaries resulted from the agreement the city had reached with the bargaining unit.

Because Lynwood is documenting its salary‑setting analysis and has shared its rationale for raising salaries with the city council, there exists better assurance that it is setting competitive and reasonable salaries in a transparent manner.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #4
Violations of State Law Regarding the Use of Water and Sewer Funds Status: We conclude that Lynwood has fully addressed this risk area through the elimination of lease payments from its utility authority and the use of a cost allocation plan that identifies water and sewer costs.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we identified risks associated with the city making inappropriate transfers to its general fund through a lease arrangement it established for its water and sewer infrastructure. Specifically, we noted that in fiscal year 2019–20 the city established a $1 million lease payment to its general fund from the utility funds, an amount for which the city could not provide justification.

Consequently, we recommended that the city dissolve the Lynwood Utility Authority (utility authority), the entity with which it made the lease arrangement, and discontinue making any lease payments. In response, Lynwood declined to dissolve the utility authority and stated that the utility authority has issued revenue bonds. We agree that the city’s concerns about dissolution are valid, insofar as the dissolution of the utility authority could potentially represent a breach of contract with the bond holders. Further, we noted that the city has planned to stop making the lease payments to the general fund. The city’s fiscal year 2024–25 budget shows no plans to transfer the $1 million lease payment to the general fund. Accordingly, we consider this element of the area of risk resolved.

The city recently addressed a concern regarding reimbursement for overhead costs from its water and sewer funds to its general fund. In our September 2021 report, we noted that the city had not approved updated cost allocation plans that it could have used to support the amount it transferred from its water and sewer funds to its general fund for overhead charges. We concluded that the city was at risk for either over‑ or under‑reimbursing the general fund. In April 2024, the city received the results of another cost allocation study, which identifies the city’s overhead costs that the general fund may recover from the water and sewer funds. The city incorporated 14 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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those adjusted overhead costs into its revised fiscal year 2024–25 budget. These adjustments resulted in an overall reduction in payments of approximately $80,000 from the water fund and an increase in payments of about $69,000 from the sewer fund.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Poor Contract Administration
Status: We conclude that Lynwood’s steps to strengthen its contract administration demonstrate that it has fully addressed this risk area.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we found that Lynwood had not addressed a recommendation we had made in the 2018 audit that it amend its municipal code to require the city council to provide adequate written justification when bypassing competitive bidding through a supermajority vote and to define when such an action is appropriate. We also observed that the city had exempted contracts for garbage collection from competitive bidding, which we found jeopardized the city’s ability to obtain the best value for its residents and community. In October 2022, the city council approved updates to the sections of its municipal code addressing procurement procedures. The municipal code no longer includes provisions for the city council to use a supermajority vote to exempt a purchase from competitive bidding requirements or exemption from competitive bidding for garbage collection contracts. Further, unless the purchase is a type preapproved in the city’s municipal code for sole source procurement, the city’s procurement policy requires it to use a competitive sourcing process whenever a product or service is available from more than one source and is valued at more than $5,000. In August 2023, the city provided training to its staff on its updated requirements for contracting and purchasing. The training addressed the municipal code sections the city amended in October 2022 and amendments to its contracting and purchasing policy.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #6
Inadequate Controls Over Its Financial Operations
Status: In a previous audit, we concluded the city fully addressed external audit findings regarding control weaknesses in its financial operations.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we determined that the city had fully addressed this risk area and addressed an external auditor’s findings regarding controls over its financial operations.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #7
Lack of Strategic Plan
Status: We conclude that Lynwood has partially addressed its risk related to strategic planning.

Although the city engaged a consultant to help it to develop strategic priorities, that work did not include the development of specific strategies and outcomes to accompany the strategic priorities. Instead, the consultant’s report indicated that the city’s executive management team would meet later to identify those elements of a strategic plan. The city’s director of human resources and risk management confirmed that the city has not developed a full strategic plan, and he indicated that the city would work beginning in 2025 to select a vendor to assist it in developing a strategic plan.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #8
Inability to Effectively Measure Staffing Needs
Status: We conclude that Lynwood has not addressed its risk related to its inability to effectively measure staffing needs.

In our September 2021 follow‑up audit, we found that the city could not effectively determine whether its staffing levels were sufficient and appropriate to efficiently address the city’s priorities for the services that it provides. We identified that, according to the GFOA, strategic planning establishes logical connections between spending and an entity’s goals and that the focus of strategic planning should be on aligning resources to bridge the gap between present conditions and the envisioned future. Therefore, strategic planning is a critical element to a city’s ability to identify the appropriate staff levels it needs to achieve its goals. Accordingly, it will be important for the city to reassess its staffing after it develops a strategic plan. The city’s director of human resources and risk management stated that the city will work to align its staffing to achieve its goals within the strategic plan the city plans to develop, but any changes in staffing levels or the allocation of staff will be subject to the city’s budget constraints and availability of funding.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #9
Significant Turnover in Key Positions and No Plan for Identifying Future Leadership Status: We conclude that Lynwood has partially addressed its risk related to significant turnover in key positions and a lack of a plan for identifying future leaders.

In April 2022, in response to our previous audits of the city, the Lynwood city council adopted the city’s succession plan, which has the purpose of identifying and developing internal staff with the potential to fill the city’s key leadership positions.

Among other actions, the plan calls for regular and recurring gap analyses to identify projected openings in positions that require certain skill sets, leadership and professional training opportunities, and job shadowing to provide opportunities for aspiring employees to develop an understanding of the positions into which they wish to advance.

Lynwood has begun implementing its plan. The city provided us with its September 2024 gap analysis identifying the city positions that face the greatest risk of employee retirements, and the director of human resources and risk management indicated that the city would amend its succession plan policy to include provisions for conducting the gap analysis annually. He also described his plan to coordinate with the city manager to develop a policy that would require department managers to document the processes they use to make key decisions to provide continuity among leadership, and he anticipated the city would complete that policy by the end of March 2025. In our September 2021 audit, we found that the city had implemented a leadership academy, and the human resources director described leadership training sessions from 2023 that the city was providing to designated staff members as part of that academy. However, he also confirmed that the city has not yet started its job shadowing program. As the city continues to plan for retirements from key positions, it should implement the remaining elements of its succession plan, such as the job shadowing program, as well as the policy changes described by the director of human resources and risk management.
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The City of San Gabriel Has Made
Substantial Progress in Rebuilding Its
Reserves and Addressing Other Risks,
and the State Auditor Is Removing Its
High‑Risk Designation
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN APRIL 2021
STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
SAN GABRIEL’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
San Gabriel’s Poor Financial Management Has Eroded Its Financial Condition 1 Declining financial health Partially Addressed
2 Unfavorable loan agreements Fully Addressed
3 Incomplete financial projections Fully Addressed
San Gabriel Needs to Consider Additional Expenditure Reductions and Revenue Increases 4 Rising employee retirement costs Partially Addressed
5 Operational losses from the Mission Playhouse Fully Addressed 6 Incomplete cost recovery Fully Addressed
Gaps in San Gabriel’s Management Controls Increase the Risk of Inefficiency and Waste 7 Lack of competitive bidding Fully Addressed
8 Inadequate contract management Fully Addressed
* In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in addressing each of the risk areas in the table.

We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Declining Financial Health
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has partially addressed this risk area by building its general fund reserves and operating at a net surplus in its general fund each year.

In our April 2021 audit, we found that the city’s general fund reserves decreased steadily from fiscal years 2014–15 through 2017–18 because of three primary reasons: a public works loan that restricted the availability of general fund cash due to a collateral requirement, insufficient oversight by the city council, and a lack of transparency by former city management. At the lowest point, the city’s general fund reserves decreased to a deficit of $9.9 million in fiscal year 2017–18.
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As a part of this audit, we found San Gabriel’s general fund reserves have recovered largely because of increases in the city’s tax revenue as well as one‑time infusions of funding. At the end of fiscal year 2022–23, the city’s general fund reserves were about $15.8 million—equaling three and a half months of its expenditures for that year. Assisting the city in reaching that level of reserves has been Measure SG, a new sales tax measure that went into effect in July 2020 and that has helped to increase tax revenue to the city from $22 million in fiscal year 2019–20 to $35 million in fiscal year 2022–23. The city also paid off the outstanding balance of its public works loan, which freed more than $5.8 million in funds to be available as unrestricted. Finally, the city used ARPA funds as lost revenue to pay for general government services. The city received a total of $9.5 million in ARPA funds during fiscal years 2020–21 and 2021–22, which allowed it to set aside some of its general fund revenue into reserves.

Although the city has in part relied on one‑time events to rebuild its reserves, it also maintained a cumulative surplus of more than $15 million in its general fund over a three‑year period of fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23. Figure 3 shows the city’s general fund revenue and expenditures for those fiscal years, inclusive of the annual transfers that the city made into the general fund. San Gabriel has historically relied on a special property tax to help pay the retirement costs of city employees (retirement tax), which San Gabriel voters originally approved in 1948. The city maintains the revenue from that tax in its retirement fund. Because this tax supports the city’s ongoing retirement costs, we considered it functionally equivalent to general fund operating revenue.

San Gabriel has made significant progress in addressing its general fund reserves, but it should continue to build its reserve. The city’s reserve amount as of the end of fiscal year 2022–23 was equivalent to about three and a half months’ worth of that year’s general fund expenditures. Although this amount surpasses the GFOA guidance about minimum reserve levels, the GFOA also advises governments to set their reserve levels at amounts that are appropriate for their unique circumstances. Given that San Gabriel must still address challenges in meeting its OPEB obligations—which we describe more about later—the city would be in a better position if it increased the reserves that it sets aside for potential future financial challenges.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Unfavorable Loan Agreements
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has fully addressed this risk area by paying the outstanding balance of its public works loan and not entering into additional loan agreements.

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Figure 3
The City of San Gabriel’s Expenditures Have Been Below Its General Fund Revenue in Three Recent Fiscal Years
2022–232021–222020–21
Fiscal Year
0 10
20 30
40 50
$60
In Millions
$53.4$53.6
$46.8
$57.2
$40.7
$48.0
General Fund ExpendituresGeneral Fund Revenue
Source: San Gabriel’s ACFRs.

Note: We calculated revenue by combining the revenue and other financing sources into the general fund in each fiscal year.

We calculated expenditures by combining the expenditures and transfers out of the general fund in each fiscal year. pledge an amount of funds equal to the borrowed amount as collateral. Our April 2021 audit report found that the city council and the city’s management team at the time did not adequately evaluate the financial impact of the loan. We recommended that the city develop a plan to renegotiate or refinance the public works loan. In fiscal year 2022–23, San Gabriel paid off the loan’s remaining balance of nearly $6 million, freeing up the general fund money that the bank used as collateral.

San Gabriel has also implemented our recommendation to create a policy that requires city staff to present options and considerations to its city council when entering into debt, including an analysis of alternative methods of financing and the impact on city finances. The city updated its debt management policy per our recommendation in January 2023. Further, other than two lease purchase agreements for the acquisition of public safety equipment totaling $1.4 million, the finance director asserts that the city has not taken on any new loans or debt since we issued our last audit. Before entering into these agreements, city management presented different financing options to the city council and described each option’s potential impact on the city’s finances. For example, in April 2022, city management presented to the city council options for purchasing or leasing two fire apparatuses for the 21 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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fire department. The city council authorized staff to purchase one apparatus, but only if the terms would be the same as the terms offered for the two apparatuses.

Providing these types of analyses allows the city council and city management to make informed decisions and strengthens the city council’s oversight on city finances. San Gabriel has shown improvement in this area, sufficiently addressing the associated risk.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Incomplete Financial Projections
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has fully addressed this risk area by producing financial projections that provide a reasonable basis for financial planning for major categories of revenue and expenses.

In our April 2021 audit, we found that the city did not consider key factors such as collateral for the public works loan, the impact of the pandemic, nor potential salary increases when developing its five‑year financial projection. We noted that the GFOA considers it a budgeting best practice to analyze major revenue sources to identify forecasting assumptions and determine whether potential trends are likely to continue. To ensure that San Gabriel had relevant information for making decisions, we recommended the city update its financial projections to include in‑depth analysis of key revenue sources and future costs.

To assess the accuracy of San Gabriel’s more recent forecasts, we compared its financial projections for fiscal years 2022–23 and 2023–24 that the city made in its 2021–22 budget to the information about actual financial performance for those years found in the city’s ACFR and budget documents. In general, the city developed conservative projections of its revenue. The largest revenue category for the city is its tax revenue, which was more than 80 percent of the city’s annual revenue in fiscal year 2022–23. For both fiscal years we reviewed, the city’s projection under estimated what its tax revenue would be by more than 10 percent. This underprojection meant that during its budgetary deliberations, the city expected to have less revenue than it would ultimately have at its disposal. We acknowledge that conservative projections of revenue are less problematic than overprojections, which could cause a city to unknowingly plan to spend beyond its capacity.

The city has generally been more accurate when projecting its expenditures. After adjusting for a one‑time debt payment the city made in fiscal year 2022–23, the total expenditures the city made in fiscal years 2022–23 and 2023–24 were both within 10 percent of the forecasted amounts. Personnel costs are close to 75 percent of the city’s general fund expenditures, and the city projected these costs within 5 percent in each of the two fiscal years we reviewed, which is a relatively close margin. 22 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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Although San Gabriel’s forecasts have at times been different than its actual financial performance, we found that its projections for fiscal years 2022–23 and 2023–24 were generally close to the city’s actual financial performance and therefore they were reasonable estimations for financial planning purposes. Accordingly, we consider this risk area fully addressed.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #4
Rising Employee Retirement Costs
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has partially addressed this risk area by contributing to its OPEB trust and reducing post‑employment medical benefits for new employees.

In our April 2021 audit, we estimated that the retirement tax revenue would not be sufficient to cover pension costs from fiscal year 2020–21 through 2024–25.

However, in fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23 (the most recently completed ACFR at the time of our audit) the city has covered all but less than 2 percent of its pension costs using the retirement tax revenue it collected in those years, along with the available amounts it has retained as a balance in the associated fund. In other words, the city has not needed to use general fund revenue in any substantive manner to pay for its pension costs.

Although the city may not always be able to pay for its pension obligations through its retirement tax alone, we are not as concerned about the city’s overall ability to pay these pension obligations. The city’s projections show that it will need to use general fund money to cover about $230,000 of its pension obligations in fiscal year 2025–26 and intermittently use general fund money in subsequent fiscal years as well. The city’s finance director explained that the city’s projections assume zero vacant positions to represent the upper threshold of the potential costs it could face. In the event that the retirement tax does not generate enough revenue to cover pension costs, he stated that the city will likely borrow from the general fund and repay the borrowed amount using retirement tax revenues generated in the following years. The city’s projections show that in each year where the city expects to borrow from the general fund to pay for pension obligations, the retirement tax will generate enough revenue in the subsequent years to repay the general fund within two years.

In addition, our April 2021 audit report found that the city had been paying less than the amount needed to fully fund the costs of its OPEB benefits, increasing its total net obligation for OPEB. We noted that the city’s unfunded OPEB liability nearly doubled in only two years, in part because the city had stopped prefunding these costs. As of the June 2023 reporting date, the city’s net OPEB funding ratio was 13 percent, with more than $44 million in unfunded liability. 23 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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San Gabriel has taken some steps to address its OPEB liability. At the time of our April 2021 audit, San Gabriel did not require its employees to contribute to their OPEB costs, and we recommended that the city negotiate with its unions to require employees to contribute. According to the finance director, the city’s primary focus has been on removing the lifetime medical benefit for future employees rather than negotiating with employees to contribute to the OPEB liability. The city negotiated with its unions to change post‑employment medical benefits for employees hired after January 2023 to the Public Employees’ Medical Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) statutory minimum level of benefits. In order to calculate the savings resulting from eliminating the lifetime medical benefit and assigning new employees to the PEMHCA plan, the finance director stated that the city would need to contract the services of an actuarial firm. Although the magnitude of the benefit the city will eventually realize from this change is not clear, the step the city has taken will have positive effects on its overall retirement obligations at some time in the future.

In addition, the city contributed to its OPEB trust for the first time in five years. The city’s OPEB trust provides a way for the city to prefund its OPEB obligation and reduce its overall OPEB liability. In June 2024, the city contributed $250,000 to the OPEB trust, bringing the trust’s cumulative value to nearly $8.3 million. Also, the city has budgeted another $250,000 payment towards the trust in fiscal year 2024–25 and included contributions in this amount each year in its five‑year forecast through fiscal year 2029–30. Although these are positive steps towards addressing the city’s OPEB liabilities, the annual contribution amount is very small compared to the city’s overall liability for OPEB. Even an annual contribution of double the amount the city is planning on making would increase the city’s OPEB funding ratio by only 1 percent when using the outstanding liability of $44 million we describe above. Therefore, based on the actions it has taken and the sizeable OPEB liability the city still incurs, we consider the city to have partially addressed this risk area.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Operational Losses From the Mission Playhouse
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has fully addressed this risk area by reducing the general fund subsidies it provides.

Our April 2021 audit report noted concerns regarding the Mission Playhouse’s significant and consistent operating deficits that required the city to provide funding for it to remain solvent. The city subsidizes the operations of its Mission Playhouse—a community center that hosts various events, such as theater and music performances, and public meetings. According to the city’s ACFRs, for fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, the playhouse continued to operate at a deficit and relied on general fund transfers. The finance director confirmed that the city council is committed to providing the Mission Playhouse services to the public and that it views the theater as a vital arts and entertainment service for the community. The finance director highlighted that the city has more recently decreased the amounts 24 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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it transfers from its general fund. In fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, the city transferred slightly more than $1 million to the Mission Playhouse—an average of $350,000 each year. This average represents a significant reduction in transfers, namely half the amount we reported in our April 2021 audit, thus indicating that the city has made efforts to reduce its costs.

In addition, the city has made efforts to improve costs and operations at the Mission Playhouse. For example, the city eliminated the Mission Playhouse director position from its fiscal year 2021–22 budget and assigned oversight of the playhouse to the community services director. The playhouse’s budgeted expenses decreased 22 percent that fiscal year. Further, the playhouse obtained a new ticketing system that the city asserts better serves its needs, results in lower ticket fees, and offers a more user‑friendly interface for staff compared to its previous system.

In light of the significant decrease in the amount of the general fund subsidy, the efficiency gains, and the public benefit that the Mission Playhouse provides, we consider the city to have fully addressed this risk area.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #6
Incomplete Cost Recovery
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has fully addressed this risk area by updating its service fees annually.

In our April 2021 audit, we noted that the city had not evaluated whether the fees it charged for services aligned with the full cost of those services. In addition, we identified that the city had not adjusted a majority of its fees since 2016, and some had not changed since 2002. Consequently, the city had not ensured that it collected the commensurate amount of revenue that could have helped relieve the financial burden on the city’s general fund. To ensure that the fees it charged for services align with their costs, we recommended that San Gabriel implement policies and procedures requiring it to reevaluate the cost of its fee‑funded services at least every three years.

The city has increased its service fees and plans to increase those fees annually as adjusted to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles Metro area. The city’s March 2021 fee study determined that the city’s fiscal year 2020–21 fee revenue recovered only 42.5 percent of the city’s service costs, causing the city to lose nearly $6.6 million in subsidies. In the two fiscal years following the study, San Gabriel’s revenue from its charges for services averaged $4 million—an increase of 64 percent compared to the revenue the city generated in fiscal year 2020–21. In addition, from fiscal years 2021–22 through 2024–25, the city council passed annual resolutions that require the city to conduct comprehensive fee reviews at least once every five years to ensure that it is adequately recovering the cost of providing services. The finance 25 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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director stated that the city intends to complete another fee study in fiscal year 2025–26.

Because it has raised its fees to collect revenue more commensurate with its costs and plans to take similar action in the future, we consider this risk area addressed.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #7
Lack of Competitive Bidding
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has fully addressed this risk area by updating its contract bidding policy, and we no longer have concerns about its waste collection agreement.

In our April 2021 audit, we recommended that San Gabriel strengthen its purchasing policies to competitively bid services at least every three years or to document a justification for services that require a longer contract duration. In June 2023, the city updated its contract management administrative procedures, which are intended to strengthen the city’s purchasing policies and help to ensure that the city is receiving the best value on all contracted goods and services. The updated procedures direct city staff to rebid contracts for most services every three to five years, a variation from the three‑year interval we recommended. The finance director explained that with the exception of its waste collection contract, the city’s contracts have durations of three years and allow for two one‑year extensions. The finance director further explained that the city’s reasoning for allowing contracts with terms as long as five years before being rebid, is that the process to procure services takes a significant amount of administrative time and effort—sometimes taking up to a year to complete—and that the market for services does not change significantly in a period of three years. Because San Gabriel’s updated procedures direct staff to present service contracts to the city council at least every five years and to rebid contracts at this same frequency, we conclude that the city has ensured that it will regularly use the competitive bidding process.1
In addition, we conclude that the city’s waste collection contract no longer presents an immediate risk to the city. In our prior report, we noted concern that San Gabriel had not verified whether its waste collection contract provided the best value to its residents and recommended the city renegotiate with its waste collection company to revise the terms of the agreement. However, in 2023 the city conducted a survey of the residential waste hauler rates of four nearby cities, which showed that San Gabriel’s rates were the median rates among all of the cities. Further, according to the contract agreement with the waste collection vendor, any increases to waste collection rates that exceed the increase in the CPI would require the approval of the city council, which means that the city has a control in place to manage the rates its residents pay.
1 The policy makes an exception for the city’s waste collection contract, which has a 25-year period and automatically extends another year on an annual basis.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #8
Inadequate Contract Management
Status: We conclude that San Gabriel has fully addressed this risk area by developing a centralized system to track current contracts and implementing purchase order controls.

Our April 2021 audit found that San Gabriel did not have a centralized system for monitoring its contracts, which compromised its ability to prevent departments from overspending the amount of their contractual service budgets. We further noted that, because of its insufficient contract tracking system, the city could not track the total costs associated with each of its contracts over multiple years, and city management could not determine total citywide annual contract costs. In June 2023, the city implemented contract management administrative procedures that established a centralized contract depository and strengthened the city’s purchasing controls. The procedures require departments to submit contracts approved by the city council to the city clerk, who is supposed to maintain and regularly update a centralized spreadsheet to track the contract vendor, responsible department, and the contract expiration date. We obtained a copy of this spreadsheet and verified that recently approved contracts were included on the spreadsheet. In addition, the city’s contract management procedures include purchase order controls that require the finance department to verify that the contract is valid, properly authorized, and that funds are available in the current budget before payments under contracts are allowed.

Because of the improvements described above, we conclude that the city has addressed this risk area.
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The City of Blythe Has Addressed
Challenges Related to Its Long‑Term
Financial Stability, and the State Auditor
Is Removing Its High‑Risk Designation
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN MARCH 2021
STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
BLYTHE’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
Blythe’s Financial Stability Remains Uncertain Even With Recent Improvements 1 Low financial reserves Fully Addressed
2 Need for additional sources of revenue Fully Addressed 3 Lack of a long-term plan Pending
Blythe Must Address Deficits in Its Enterprise Funds as Well as Unmet Safety and Infrastructure Needs 4 Enterprise fund deficits Partially Addressed
5 Unpaid golf course loan Fully Addressed
6 Need for public safety resources Fully Addressed
7 Unaddressed vacant buildings Fully Addressed
The City Needs More Effective Management Practices to Improve Its Financial Stability and Its Ability to Provide Services to Residents
8 Utility rates and service fees insufficient to cover costs Fully Addressed 9 Poor oversight of city contracts Partially Addressed
10 Lack of a permanent city manager Pending
* In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in each of the risk areas in the table. We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Pending: The city has not taken substantial action to address the risk area and, at the time of this audit, the conditions that created high risk for the city continue to exist.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Low Financial Reserves
Status: We conclude that Blythe’s increased general fund reserve demonstrates that it has fully addressed this risk area.

In our March 2021 audit, we determined that Blythe’s general fund reserve at the end of fiscal year 2019–20 was $804,000, which was only a little more than one month’s worth of operating funds. At the end of fiscal year 2022–23, Blythe had a general fund reserve of $8.3 million, 29 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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an increase of more than $7 million. This amount was equivalent to more than seven months of annual expenditures, which exceeded both the three months of expenditures that the city’s reserve policy states the city will maintain and the GFOA best practice of at least two months.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Need for Additional Sources of Revenue
Status: We reported in March 2022 that Blythe had fully addressed this risk area.

After that determination, the State decided to close Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. The economic impact of the closure will likely mean that Blythe would benefit from finding additional revenue, but the city has taken steps to address that need.

In 2022 Blythe contracted with a vendor to research economic development opportunities in the city and recruit retail businesses. In addition, in March 2022, we reported the city’s assertion that it had engaged with stakeholders in a formal economic development effort. These actions led us to conclude that the city had fully addressed this risk area. Subsequent to that conclusion, in December 2022, the State announced its plan to close the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, which is located in Blythe. Originally planned to close in March 2025, the prison officially closed in November 2024.

The city commissioned a June 2023 study of the economic and fiscal impact of the prison closure, which estimates that the full effect of the closure on the city’s general fund revenue will be a reduction of $1.9 million, or about 12 percent, annually.

The study also found that the prison supported 13 percent of the total jobs held by Blythe residents and 22 percent of the city’s total wages. The study determined that the prison closure will raise the unemployment rate, considerably reduce average household incomes, and put pressure on local business, which will experience losses of both sales and profits. Figure 4 shows that the city’s general fund revenue exceeded expenditures during fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, indicating that the city can absorb some loss in revenue. Nonetheless, the actual effect of the prison closure remains unknown, and the city will need to be careful to avoid relying on other funding to sustain operations at their present levels.

A recent study by a consultant hired by Riverside County, where Blythe is located, could provide the city with a roadmap for economic development and thereby a path towards financial sustainability in the wake of the prison closure. In early 2024, this consultant presented an overview of the results of an economic development study of the Blythe region. The study included several action steps that could stimulate economic growth in the area, such as making infrastructure investments and encouraging and attracting private investment in the area. For example, the study suggested attracting tourism and capitalizing on Blythe’s location along a regional highway system, the I‑10 corridor, by investing in charging infrastructure for 30 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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Figure 4
The City of Blythe’s General Fund Revenue Has Consistently Exceeded Its Expenditures 2022–232021–222020–21
Fiscal Year
0 2
4 8
10 6
12 14
16 $18
In Millions
$13.8
$16.4
$13.0
$16.2
$10.9
$12.7
General Fund ExpendituresGeneral Fund Revenue
Source: Blythe’s ACFRs.

Note: We calculated revenue by combining the revenue and transfers into the general fund in each fiscal year. We calculated expenditures by combining the expenditures and transfers out of the general fund in each fiscal year. The city did not have other financing sources or uses flowing in or out of its general fund in these three fiscal years. electric vehicles. The study also recommended pursuing grant opportunities to help fund this type of infrastructure, and Blythe has already sought such grants. The city received a federal grant award of $19.6 million for the development of a publicly accessible, multi‑class, electric vehicle charging facility. The interim city manager believes that renewable energy, along with tourism and distribution centers will be key in Blythe’s recovery from the prison closure. According to the interim city manager, Riverside County will organize a work group of stakeholders at the start of 2025 to implement the economic development study’s action items. She stated that the city hopes to have these investments made in the community over the next three to five years, assuming that funding is available.

Finally, the city will also benefit from the remaining ARPA funding it has yet to spend.

The city received a cumulative total of $4.7 million in ARPA funding and, according to the city’s reporting to the federal government, the city had about $3 million of that funding still left to spend on general government activities as of the end of March 2024. The funding will be available to the city until December 2026, when federal regulations require the city to return any obligated but unspent funds. 31 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Lack of a Long‑Term Plan
Status: We conclude that Blythe has not addressed this risk area because the city has not yet developed a long‑term strategic plan.

In our March 2021 audit, we recommended that the city develop a five‑year strategic plan to ensure that Blythe was adequately prepared to address long‑term financial, budgetary, and operational challenges. As part of that audit, we observed that a strategic plan would provide a framework for Blythe city officials to consider the city’s numerous competing priorities when allocating any additional revenue it received.

Consequently, we reviewed whether the city had addressed this recommendation. The interim city manager explained that the city has not done so because it has devoted resources to other priorities, such as opposing the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison closure. Moving forward, she stated that city staff will ask the city council to approve funding for a strategic plan as part of Blythe’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget. The interim city manager estimated adoption of a strategic plan by early 2026 if the city council approves the funding.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #4
Enterprise Fund Deficits
Status: We conclude that Blythe has partially addressed this risk area because the city’s enterprise funds no longer owe significant amounts to other city funds.

Although the city’s enterprise funds continue to have negative unrestricted net positions, the city’s recent rate increases reduce the risk that the water fund will strain the city’s general fund.

In our March 2021 audit, we reported that Blythe had subsidized its solid waste, golf course, and lighting district enterprise funds with other city funds. We reported that the city recorded these enterprise fund subsidies as loans that cumulatively amounted to more than $1.5 million. During this audit, we reviewed the city’s fiscal year 2022–23 ACFR and found that the city’s enterprise funds subsequently owe minimal amounts to other city funds, which resolves the condition that we found in our original audit. Specifically, the golf course and lighting district funds did not owe any amounts to other funds, and the solid waste enterprise fund owed only $101,000 to the general fund.

Although the city’s enterprise funds no longer incur those significant obligations, the enterprise funds continue to be a risk area for the city. The independent auditor’s reports for the ACFRs from fiscal years 2019–20 through 2022–23 have each noted significant doubt about the city’s ability to continue as a going concern— which means the city is at risk of not being able to continue meeting its financial obligations. Each of these auditor opinions notes that the negative unrestricted net 32 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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position of the city’s enterprise funds is one of the reasons for the significant doubt.

At the close of fiscal year 2022–23, the unrestricted net position of the water, solid waste, and golf course funds were all negative, as they have been for the last few fiscal years, as Table 2 shows. A fund’s unrestricted net position represents the resources a government entity can use at its discretion to address a variety of costs, such as unexpected revenue shortfalls or infrastructure needs. Therefore, a fund with a negative unrestricted net position is less able to address those costs on its own and is at greater risk of needing assistance from other sources, such as a city’s general fund.

Table 2
The Unrestricted Net Position of Three Enterprise Funds at Blythe Has Remained Negative Over Four Fiscal Years

TOTAL UNRESTRICTED NET POSITION (ENDING BALANCE)

FISCAL YEAR WATER FUND SOLID WASTE FUND GOLF COURSE FUND 2019–20 $(1,728,000) $(624,000) $(2,300,000)
2020–21 (1,568,000) (586,000) (1,280,000)
2021–22 (1,883,000) (602,000) (26)
2022–23 (1,500,000) (337,000) (27)
Source: Blythe’s ACFRs.

Although it is significant that the independent auditor reported substantial doubt about the city’s ability to continue as a going concern, Blythe is on a path toward better financial health in its enterprise funds. The city’s finance director believes that the city will be able to address in the near future the independent auditor’s concerns about the enterprise funds. In February 2023 the city council approved water rate increases that began in March 2023 and are scheduled to continue through January 2027. For example, at the time the council approved the rate increase, a single‑family home paid about $2.20 per 1,000 gallons of water, but that rate will increase to about $4 in January 2027. As Table 2 shows, the water fund had the largest unrestricted net position deficit among the city’s enterprise funds as of the close of fiscal year 2022–23. The city’s finance director expects that the independent auditor will continue to express doubt about the city’s ability to continue as a going concern because of unresolved deficit balances for the city’s fiscal year 2023–24 ACFR, which has yet to be issued. Nevertheless, the overall increases in rate revenue over the next few years will help offset a potentially worsening position. 33 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Unpaid Golf Course Loan
Status: In May 2021, we concluded that Blythe had fully addressed this risk area by paying off its golf course loan.

In our March 2021 audit, we found that the city owed more than $1 million for a loan that its former redevelopment agency had made to the city’s golf course fund.

We recommended that the city adopt a payment schedule to pay down the loan. We reported in our May 2021 follow‑up assessment that Blythe had paid the remaining balance of its golf course loan to the redevelopment agency’s successor, which fully addressed this risk area.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #6
Need for Public Safety Resources
Status: In September 2022, we concluded that Blythe had fully addressed this risk area by obtaining consulting services for its police department and by developing a plan to replace its fire vehicles.

In our March 2021 audit, we recommended that the city apply for consulting services from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to better assess its police department’s efficiency and effectiveness. POST accepted the city’s application for an organizational study in September 2021 and subsequently completed the study in November 2022. The interim city manager explained that the Blythe police department has implemented many changes in response to the POST study. For example, the city updated its public safety communication system, which now provides direct communication between the Riverside County system and the city to improve communications and coordination in case of multi‑jurisdictional incidents. In addition, the city developed a schedule for replacing its three oldest fire vehicles by the end of 2025. In the nearly four years since our March 2021 audit, the city has purchased one fire engine, one rescue truck, and two pickup trucks. The fire engine and rescue truck replaced two of the three oldest vehicles. 34 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #7
Unaddressed Vacant Buildings
Status: In September 2022, we concluded that Blythe had fully addressed this risk area by removing abated properties.

In our September 2022 follow‑up assessment, we concluded that the city had addressed this risk area, and we noted that addressing vacant buildings would be a long‑term effort. In addition, we reported that the city had identified properties that might be eligible for receivership—a legal designation that would allow the city to take control of certain aspects of the properties and bring buildings on that property up to code instead of demolishing them.

During this audit, we found that the city continues its efforts to address the risks associated with its vacancy rate. In May 2023 and February 2024, the city completed the removal of abated properties damaged by fires. Regarding the properties the city had previously identified for receivership, the interim city manager indicated that the city must address ongoing legal issues before proceeding with any further steps.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #8
Utility Rates and Service Fees Insufficient to Cover Costs Status: In March 2022, we concluded that Blythe had fully addressed this risk area by establishing a policy to annually review and update its service user fees.

In our March 2022 follow‑up assessment, we reported that the city had fully addressed this risk area. In January 2022, the city established a policy that allowed it to annually review and update its user fees and required Blythe to perform a rate study every five years. The city commissioned a consulting firm to perform a water and sewer rate study. The study analyzed the revenue sources and costs of the city’s utility system and proposed rate adjustments for full cost recovery. In February 2023, following a public hearing, the Blythe city council approved the water and sewer rate increases that the study proposed.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #9
Poor Oversight of City Contracts
Status: We conclude that the city has partially addressed this risk area by creating and using a contract tracking spreadsheet to better monitor its contracts.

However, the city still has not implemented procedures for closing out its expired contracts, and it has not updated its financial management software.

In our March 2021 audit, we found that Blythe’s financial system did not link contract‑related payments to their corresponding contracts, hindering the city’s ability to ensure that those payments are appropriate. The city relied on a manual process to issue contract payments, and that process did not always ensure prompt payment. We concluded that without a method to ensure that it can properly manage its contractual obligations, Blythe risked paying wasteful and avoidable late fees.

Further, we found that the city did not have a way to determine which contracts were valid and active. We noted that without a reliable method of identifying and tracking contracts, the city risked making payments on expired contracts and missing opportunities to renegotiate contract terms or budget appropriately for multiyear expenditures. To ensure that it can properly manage its contracts, we recommended that Blythe develop a contract tracking system that would include the ability to identify contract amounts, durations, and any relevant special terms. We also recommended that the city develop procedures to close out expired contracts and clearly identify in its financial system the contract authority for a contract‑related purchase. As we note in our March 2021 audit, effective contract management practices at the end of a contract include reallocating unused funds and documenting information regarding the contractor’s performance to ensure that the city does not enter into another contract with an entity that performed poorly and that the city does not make payments on an expired contract.

In our September 2022 assessment of the city’s progress, we reported that the city had partially addressed this risk area. Our assessment reported that the city developed a contract tracking spreadsheet that identified the total contract amounts, contract dates and durations, and relevant special contract terms. The contract tracking spreadsheet procedures specify that the director of finance or a designee shall review and update the spreadsheet at least monthly. However, our assessment also found that the city had not implemented procedures to close out its expired contracts. We reported the city’s assertion that its current financial system did not have the ability to monitor contracts in the way we recommended. Subsequently, in January 2023, the interim city manager stated that the city planned to ensure that when it purchased new financial management software that the software would include a contract management module.

During this audit, we confirmed that the city continues to use the contract tracking spreadsheet to log the contract amounts, dates and durations, and special terms.

Relevant to our other recommendation, the interim city manager reaffirmed that the city plans to procure a new financial management system once its existing system is no longer supported, which she expects will occur after 2026. She also confirmed 36 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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that the city still has not developed procedures for closing out expired contracts.

Therefore, the city should continue with its plan to procure a software solution that would allow it to monitor contracts and also develop procedures that would better guard it against the potential negative effects of not properly closing out a contract.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #10
Lack of a Permanent City Manager
Status: We conclude that Blythe has not addressed this risk area because the city has not yet hired a permanent city manager.

In our March 2021 audit, we recommended that the city begin the process for hiring a permanent city manager. At the time, the interim city manager had been in the role since July 2017 after the previous city manager resigned. Further, we found that in addition to performing the duties of the city manager, she was responsible for the role of the city clerk and for several other important positions within the city. We concluded that hiring a permanent city manager would not only remove some of the work burden from the current interim city manager, but doing so would also allow Blythe to more effectively plan its next steps for improving its financial stability and its ability to continue providing service to residents in the long term.

Blythe has yet to hire a permanent city manager, instead relying on the same interim city manager to fulfill the position that she had been responsible for during our 2021 audit. In addition, she still maintains her elected position as the city clerk. The interim city manager stated that the city council may revisit the subject of hiring a permanent city manager after the November 2024 election. However, she also noted that the city does not have a formal timeline for when the hiring process will begin. 37 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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The City of Lindsay’s Negative Reserve
Level and Deficits in Key Enterprise Funds
Are Factors Resulting in Its Continued
Designation as a High‑Risk Entity
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN AUGUST 2021
STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
LINDSAY’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
Lindsay’s Actions Raise Doubt About the Financial Stability of Its General Fund 1 Inadequate revenue led to illegal transfers to the general fund Pending 2 Potentially improper contributions to the city’s streets maintenance efforts Partially Addressed 3 Insufficient planning for federal assistance funds Fully Addressed Lindsay Must Increase Its Efforts to Address Deficits in Its Enterprise Funds 4 Inadequate enterprise fund balances Partially Addressed 5 Service fees did not cover costs Partially Addressed
Lindsay Must Improve Its Management Practices to Effectively Plan for Its Financial and Operational Needs 6 No long-range financial planning Partially Addressed
7 No formal strategies to address its rising employee retirement costs Pending 8 Lack of planning for public safety training and equipment needs Fully Addressed * In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in each of the risk areas in the table. We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Pending: The city has not taken substantial action to address the risk area and, at the time of this audit, the conditions that created high risk for the city continue to exist.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Inadequate Revenue Led to Illegal Transfers to the General Fund Status: We conclude that Lindsay has not addressed this risk area. Although the city has implemented a plan to eventually repay transfers to its general fund, the city has depleted its general fund, leaving Lindsay poorly situated to handle unexpected economic conditions.

In our August 2021 audit, we found that the city forgave $6.3 million in loans made by several funds, including its water and sewer funds, to its general fund—an action that violated state law and exposed the city to litigation. Specifically, we observed that state law, as amended by Proposition 218, restricts cities from using revenue derived from property related fees 39 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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and charges to pay for general government operations, and the city’s forgiveness effectively converted those restricted funds into general funds, violating state law. We recommended that the city develop and implement a plan to repay fully these funds.

During this audit, we found that Lindsay’s city council reinstated the loans, and approved an interest free repayment plan in February 2022. The plan calls for annual payments of up to $136,000. Further, the plan describes that the city will first reimburse $1.8 million to the water fund and $2.1 million to the sewer fund, which the city anticipates will take until fiscal years 2049–50 and 2054–55 respectively.

The city then plans to reimburse the other affected funds including the street improvement fund. The city began its repayments in fiscal year 2022–23, and it anticipates completing full repayment to all funds in fiscal year 2090–91, a period that does not violate state law.

As Figure 5 shows, the city spent less than its general fund revenue in fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23. Although the city’s revenue is sufficient to cover expenditures, its negative general fund reserves of $1.4 million as of the end of fiscal year 2022–23 will hinder its ability to react to current and future financial risks.

Fiscal year 2022–23 was the second fiscal year in a row in which the city ended the year with negative general fund reserves. The GFOA recommends that government entities maintain at a minimum two months of unrestricted reserves to mitigate current and future risks, such as revenue shortfalls and unanticipated expenditures.

Consequently, the city will have to identify additional sources of revenue or reduce its expenditures to ensure its financial stability. To help identify potential revenue sources, the city’s financial plan, which we describe in more detail below, has strategies Lindsay should continue to pursue to derive more revenue through economic development and to ensure that its enterprise funds do not require general fund subsidies.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Potentially Improper Contributions to the City’s Streets Maintenance Efforts Status: We conclude that Lindsay has partially addressed this risk area by conducting a cost study identifying the impact of water and sewer damage to roadway conditions.

In our August 2021 audit, we noted that the city charges its utilities for the cost of street repair and maintenance that result from damage by those utilities. For example, the utility’s water lines run underneath city streets and may cause damage through leaks or projects to replace or repair the water lines. However, we found that the city did not know the true annual cost of the damage its water, sewer, and refuse utilities caused to its roadways. Therefore, we concluded that the city violated Proposition 218 when it transferred nearly $900,000 annually from those utilities’ funds to the city’s general fund to pay for that roadway damage because it could not demonstrate how it knew that was the appropriate amount to transfer. The city 40 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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Figure 5
The City of Lindsay’s General Fund Revenues Were Higher Than Its Expenditures in Three Recent Fiscal Years
2022–232021–222020–21
Fiscal Year
0 2
4 8
10 6
12 $14
In Millions
$13.7$14.0
$9.2
$10.4
$5.9
$7.3
General Fund ExpendituresGeneral Fund Revenue
Source: Lindsay’s ACFRs.

Note: We calculated revenue by combining the revenue and other financing sources into the general fund each fiscal year with the exception of $900,000 in one-time proceeds from the disposal of capital assets in fiscal year 2022–23. We calculated expenditures by combining the expenditures and transfers out of the general fund in each fiscal year. received the results of a cost study in June 2022 that determined the cost of roadway damage that the city could attribute to the utilities to be a collective $688,000 annually. The consultant’s report noted that the estimated cost of the damage was conservative, because it included only certain types of damage caused by the utilities.

Lindsay’s director of finance stated that the city has not updated the amount it transfers from the utility funds since it received the cost study in 2022. The director started in her position with the city in 2024 and did not know why the city had not yet adjusted the transfer amounts. The director of finance anticipates that the city will revise the transfer amounts in January 2025. She further asserted that the city would review the transfer amounts every five years. Until it adjusts the amount it transfers for street repairs, the city continues to expose itself to liability under Proposition 218.

Recommendation to Address This Risk Area:

The city should update the amount that it transfers to the general fund to reflect the amount supported by its cost study.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Insufficient Planning for Federal Assistance Funds
Status: We conclude that Lindsay has fully addressed this risk area by developing a plan for spending its federal funds.

In our August 2021 audit, we raised concerns that Lindsay had not yet specifically planned how it would spend ARPA funding, and we recommended that the city develop a plan for effectively using those funds. As we describe in the Introduction, the city received $3.2 million in ARPA funds. In April 2022, Lindsay’s city council approved a spending plan for the ARPA funds. That plan largely reserved the city’s ARPA funds for future projects that the city would determine at a later date.

However, in the April 2022 spending plan, the city indicated that it planned to spend funding on downtown beautification, economic development, and two fire department personnel. According to federal regulations, these are allowable uses of ARPA funds. As of March 2024, the city reported having spent $1.3 million of its ARPA award.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #4
Inadequate Enterprise Fund Balances
Status: We conclude that Lindsay has partially addressed this risk area by developing a plan to build and maintain its fund balances, but risks remain for its water fund.

In our August 2021 audit, we noted that Lindsay’s annual deficits and loan forgiveness had led to concerning deficit balances in two of the city’s enterprise funds—the water and sewer funds. We recommended that the city develop and implement a plan to build and maintain these balances.

In June 2022, the city adopted a fiscal sustainability and financial improvement plan for the water and sewer funds that included provisions for outlining infrastructure replacement schedules, projecting cash flows and fiscal forecasts, and establishing contingency reserve policies for the water and sewer funds. Further, because the city reinstated the loans we describe under High‑Risk Area #1, the unrestricted net position of the water fund is no longer negative. Nonetheless, the net position of the water fund depends significantly on the repayment of approximately $1.8 million as of the end of fiscal year 2022–23, which the city does not expect to fully repay until fiscal year 2049–50.

A more direct measurement of the financial health of the city’s enterprise funds is whether they can sustain themselves or require subsidies. As Table 3 shows, the city’s water fund has incurred operating deficits in fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, and the sewer fund has been self‑sustaining. The city approved water rate increases 42 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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in October 2024, and those increases will go into effect over the next four to five years, with the first of the increases to take effect in January 2025. Establishing appropriate rates will assist the city in effectively operating its water utility.

Table 3
The City of Lindsay’s Water Fund Operates at a Loss, but Its Sewer Fund Is Self Sustaining

WATER FUND SEWER FUND

FISCAL YEAR NET OPERATING

INCOME (LOSS)

GENERAL FUND

TRANSFERS IN

NET OPERATING
INCOME

GENERAL FUND

TRANSFERS IN
2020–21 $(233,000) — $353,000 —
2021–22 (252,000) $99,000 382,000 —
2022–23 (569,000) 897,000 262,000 —
Source: Lindsay’s ACFRs.

Note: All amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Service Fees Did Not Cover Costs
Status: We conclude that Lindsay has partially addressed this risk area. It developed a fee study and improved its accounting system, but it must address other weaknesses in its cash receipt processing.

In our August 2021 audit, we raised concerns that because it did not periodically review and update its fees and rates, Lindsay had not ensured that it collected sufficient revenue to cover the costs of services it provided. Further, we noted that limitations in its accounting system made the city unable to identify the precise amount of revenue it collects from some of its fees and rates. Although the city addressed the issues we identified in our prior report, we identified other issues during this audit that raise concerns.

In December 2022, the city council adopted a new citywide fee schedule to set city fees at the same level as the full cost the city incurred to support the various activities for which it charged user fees, such as issuing plumbing or electrical permits. The city council also approved an amendment to the fee schedule in July 2024. City staff proposed that amendment to increase certain fees they had either listed incorrectly or had left out of the schedule of fee increases the city approved in December 2022.

We also confirmed that the city’s accounting system has the capacity to track the revenue it collects from the fees it charges and that the city has established revenue accounts in that system for many of its fees.
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However, as part of this audit, we identified other factors related to the city’s fees and rates that demonstrate that this area remains a risk to Lindsay. The city’s external auditor identified internal control weaknesses in its fiscal year 2022–23 audit.

Specifically, for one city department’s fees, a single individual handled deposits of fee revenue and did so without preparing proper supporting documentation. Deposits that do not include supporting documentation leave a city at risk of misappropriation of funds. Further, city staff did not reconcile cash receipts from two departments to the city’s general ledger, which leaves Lindsay susceptible to the potential for misappropriation of fee revenue. Without proper controls over its cash receipt processes, the city cannot ensure that it is correctly collecting and recording its actual fee revenues, and it increases its risk that it does not handle collected cash properly. The city’s director of finance stated that the city plans to centralize the fee collection process to better control fee collection and to better assure the city that its staff appropriately handle all fee revenue.

Recommendation to Address This Risk Area:

The city should adopt appropriate controls to address the internal control weaknesses regarding fee revenue its external auditor noted.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #6
No Long‑Range Financial Planning
Status: We conclude that Lindsay has partially addressed this risk area. It has developed a financial improvement plan, but it has not kept up with the financial forecasting requirements of that plan.

In our August 2021 audit, we raised concerns that, although Lindsay had taken some steps to improve its financial position in the short term, the city had no clear plan for its long‑term financial decision‑making. We noted that the GFOA recommended that all governments regularly engage in long‑term financial planning as part of their overall strategic planning efforts, and that long‑term financial planning should include key elements, such as revenue and expenditure forecasts, strategies for achieving and maintaining financial stability, and a process for periodically reviewing and updating that plan. In this audit, we determined that Lindsay has partially addressed this risk area. In February 2022, the city council approved a Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Administration Improvement Plan (financial improvement plan). The financial improvement plan established that the city would create annual five‑year long‑range fiscal forecasts, identify challenges to the city’s continued financial health, and take steps to reduce expenditures or increase revenues when the city is projecting a deficit. The financial improvement plan also included an initial five‑year forecast of the condition of the city’s general fund. 44 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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Because the financial improvement plan calls for the city to perform the five‑year long‑range fiscal forecast annually, we expected at the time of our audit that the city would have already conducted two additional forecasts beyond the initial version included in the February 2022 financial improvement plan. However, the director of finance confirmed that the city has not performed any updates to its long‑range financial forecast. She said that the city intends to include updated forecasts in future city budgets. As we describe earlier, at the end of fiscal year 2022–23, Lindsay had negative general fund reserves. The city would likely benefit from following through with its long‑range financial forecasting so that it can better anticipate its revenue and expenditures and take steps as necessary to improve its poor financial condition.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #7
No Formal Strategies to Address Its Rising Employee Retirement Costs Status: We conclude that Lindsay has not addressed this risk area. The city still needs to develop and implement strategies to reduce its retiree health benefit costs.

In our August 2021 audit, we raised concerns that Lindsay had not prefunded its OPEB liabilities as the GFOA recommends. Lindsay’s OPEB benefits include continuing medical, dental, and vision coverage to its qualified retired employees.

Further, we stated that the lack of prefunding had caused the city’s OPEB liabilities to increase by 36 percent from fiscal years 2017–18 through 2019–20. In addition, we noted that the city’s pension costs could place a financial burden on the city unless it took substantial action.

The city’s financial improvement plan includes a commitment to fully fund the costs of the city’s retirement plans and hold annual discussions of the city’s progress in funding its pension program. Related to OPEB, Lindsay’s ACFRs show an overall decline in its OPEB liability, from nearly $2 million at the end of fiscal year 2021–22 to $1.4 million at the end of fiscal year 2022–23. However, a significant factor in this decline were changes in the assumptions the city made to estimate the OPEB liability, rather than any change in the city’s approach to funding OPEB. Similar to the condition at the time of our original audit, the city had not prefunded its OPEB in fiscal year 2022–23.

The director of finance explained that the city would develop a plan by June 2025 to help reduce its OPEB liabilities. She noted that she would work with the city manager to look into the city’s options to reduce its OPEB costs. Among the options the city would consider will be establishing an OPEB trust to prefund its OPEB liabilities and negotiating with the unions in preparation for the next bargaining agreement to consider requiring current employees to begin contributing to the future costs of their retirement health care benefits, among other strategies. As we described in our August 2021 audit report, if the city does not require its employees to begin contributing to their OPEB, Lindsay will likely have to make higher contributions from its general fund, displacing other spending priorities. 45 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #8
Lack of Planning for Public Safety Training and Equipment Needs Status: We conclude that Lindsay has fully addressed this risk area. It has evaluated the effectiveness of its combined police and fire department, ensured that its firefighters have appropriate training, and adopted a fleet management and replacement policy covering its police and fire vehicles.

In our August 2021 audit, we raised concerns that Lindsay did not appear to be committed to the public safety approach it used at the time—a combined fire and police department—and that it needed to evaluate whether that approach was still an appropriate model for providing services to its community. We further identified concerns related to the city’s public safety training, noting that although Lindsay generally hired trained police officers and then provided them with training in firefighting, the city had not ensured that two officers had received firefighting training.

Finally, we noted that the age of Lindsay’s police and fire vehicles could affect the safety of Lindsay’s residents should those vehicles break down while responding to an emergency.

Lindsay evaluated the effectiveness of using combined police and fire functions, and in February 2022 presented a reorganization proposal to the city council. In March 2022, the city began its reorganization to create a single public safety department operated with separate functions for both police and fire. The city calculated the fiscal impact of the personnel elements of this change to be between $88,000 and $112,000 in additional costs annually. To support these additional costs, the city expected to use ARPA funds to pay for the first year’s costs and use general fund monies to pay for costs in the second and following years. The city indicated that it would seek grant funding as it became available. The city further requires annual mandatory training for its firefighters, and it has established checklists to show that its firefighters and volunteers have met their annual training requirements. The city also established tracking documents that it can use to track whether its staff have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to their assigned duties. Accordingly, we find that the city addressed our recommendation regarding its public safety approach and training.

In addition, the city adopted a fleet management and replacement policy in November 2021, which establishes, among other things, guidelines for replacing all city vehicles. The city included factors for consideration such as the vehicle’s age and mileage, its reliability and useful life, and the cost of maintenance and repairs. We note that Lindsay is currently monitoring the status of its public safety vehicles. For example, in its September 2024 annual fleet management and replacement evaluation, the city identified eight vehicles in its fleet that qualify for priority replacement and another two that qualify for replacement as the city’s budget allows. The director of finance stated that the city no longer needs two of the vehicles identified as priority replacements and plans to replace two others during fiscal year 2024–25. She explained further that the city’s chief of public safety had identified which two vehicles from the eight listed as priority replacements are in the greatest need of immediate replacement. The director of finance said that, beginning in fiscal year 2025–26, the city plans to replace three additional vehicles and begin budgeting to replace other vehicles as needed in the future. 46 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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The City of Montebello Has Not Kept
Its Costs Below Its Revenue and Thus
Remains a High‑Risk Entity
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN OCTOBER 2021
STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
MONTEBELLO’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
Despite Progress in Some Areas, Montebello’s Financial Stability Remains Uncertain 1 Declining financial situation Pending
Montebello Continues to Make Questionable Decisions Related to Its Hotels 2 Did not provide analysis of hotel performance Fully Addressed 3 Did not include an important financial decision on the council agenda Fully Addressed 4 Did not adopt a policy to timely pay hotel management fees Fully Addressed Montebello Has Not Fully Resolved Problems With Its Procurement Process 5 Did not follow competitive bidding process Partially Addressed 6 Did not follow petty cash and credit card policies Fully Addressed 7 Made gifts of public funds Partially Addressed
* In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in each of the risk areas in the table. We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Pending: The city has not taken substantial action to address the risk area and, at the time of this audit, the conditions that created high risk for the city continue to exist.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Declining Financial Situation
Status: We conclude that Montebello has not yet addressed this risk area because the city has continued deficit spending in its general fund.

In our December 2018 audit, we found that the city struggled to generate sufficient recurring revenue to meet its expenditures. Our October 2021 follow‑up audit found that the city’s finances improved slightly following our 2018 audit, but they declined dramatically in fiscal year 2019–20, in part because of the economic repercussions of the COVID‑19 pandemic. We reported that Montebello’s lower revenue and higher expenditures depleted its general fund reserves, thereby limiting its ability to respond to further revenue declines or expenditure growth while still maintaining services.
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In the years since our follow‑up audit, the city has built its general fund reserves through one‑time infusions of funding. According to the city’s fiscal year 2022–23 ACFR, Montebello had amassed a general fund reserve of $25.3 million by the end of that fiscal year, an amount that could cover nearly four months of that year’s expenditures. The city’s general fund reserves grew significantly between fiscal years 2021–22 and 2022–23—increasing by nearly $15 million. The increase in the city’s general fund reserves primarily resulted from selling its water system to the San Gabriel Valley Water Company for $16.2 million in February 2023, as we recommended it consider in our original audit. However, this condition is similar to the findings from our December 2018 audit of Montebello, which concluded that the city relied on one‑time revenue to preserve and grow its general fund reserves.

Although the city has made progress in building its general fund reserves, it will not be in a sustainable financial position unless it is able to avoid consistent deficits in its general fund.

Montebello has generally been unable to maintain general fund expenditures below the amount of its revenues. As Figure 6 shows, for fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, there were two years in which the city’s expenditures and transfers out of its general fund exceeded general fund revenue and transfers into the fund.

The surpluses and deficits during this period ranged from a $7 million surplus in fiscal year 2021–22 to a $7.6 million deficit in fiscal year 2020–21, and the cumulative deficit in the general fund was $4.4 million. The director of finance shared with us that some of the expenditures in the city’s general fund during this period were expenditures of bond revenue from bonds that the city’s former redevelopment agency had issued. According to the director of finance, the city made the decision to record revenue from these bonds in the general fund before his tenure as director of finance. He believed that these expenditures—cumulatively $2.5 million during that period—were not reflective of the city’s true ongoing costs in the general fund because they were one‑time expenditures for restricted purposes. We reviewed the information the director of finance provided about these expenditures and found that, even after excluding those expenditures, the city still experienced deficits during two of the three fiscal years we reviewed and incurred an overall cumulative deficit.

In other words, although accounting for these expenditures reduces the magnitude of the city’s deficits, our overall concern remains that the city has not kept general fund expenditures below its revenues.

Further, according to the projections in the city’s fiscal year 2024–25 budget, Montebello anticipates that beginning in fiscal year 2025–26, it will enter a three‑year period of budget deficits of more than $1 million annually in its general fund. The director of finance stated that the city will use these projections to adjust current fiscal year expenditures, pursue opportunities to expand the city’s sales tax base, and review the organization as a whole in order to identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancements. However, he also shared his belief that the city would eventually realize more revenue than these forecasts assumed. Specifically, he highlighted that the budget states that the city’s forecast does not include significant changes to sales tax revenue, which the city expects will occur in fiscal year 2024–25.

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Figure 6
The City of Montebello’s General Fund Expenditures Have Generally Been Higher Than Its Revenue in Two of Three Recent Fiscal Years
2022–232021–222020–21
Fiscal Year
0 20
40 60
10 30
50 70
80 $90
In Millions
$80.2
$76.4
$63.5
$70.5
$67.3
$59.7
General Fund ExpendituresGeneral Fund Revenue
Source: Montebello’s ACFRs.

Note: We calculated revenue by combining the revenue and transfers into the general fund in each fiscal year. This figure does not include other financing sources flowing into the general fund in the amount of $5.8 million in fiscal year 2020–21, $44,000 in 2021–22, and $1.3 million in 2022–23 that were related to the issuance of debt and the sale of assets. In addition, for fiscal year 2022–23, we excluded the $16.3 million transfer into the general fund because this was a one-time transfer that resulted from the city closing the water fund after the sale of the city’s water system. We calculated expenditures by combining the expenditures and transfers out of the general fund in each fiscal year. when the city developed the forecast. He explained that, in part, the forecast includes a conservative estimate of sales tax revenue, noting that the city did not have enough data from a recently opened entertainment venue at the time to more accurately project the growth of its sales tax revenue in future years. Nonetheless, Montebello has consistently overspent its general fund revenue and must show sustained progress in controlling costs to fully address this risk area.

Recommendation to Address This Risk Area:

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HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Did Not Provide Analysis of Hotel Performance
Status: We conclude that Montebello has fully addressed this risk area by providing detailed financial updates about hotel operations to the city council.

In our October 2021 audit, we describe that Montebello owns two hotels—the Hilton Garden Inn and the Home2Suites Hotel—both of which are operated by a third‑party we refer to as the hotel operator. Our 2021 follow‑up audit found that since our December 2018 audit, city staff presented a financial analysis of only one of these two hotels to the city council, and it did so just once in nearly three years. Without detailed financial information—which could include the hotels’ total revenue, expenses, and the amount due to pay for related debt—the city council has only limited ability to make informed financial decisions to protect the city’s interests. We determined that the city council is at risk of not detecting underperformance, errors, or misstatements in the hotels’ finances and that it cannot protect Montebello’s interests when it considers matters related to its contracts for hotel operations. In our May 2022 follow‑up assessment, we noted that staff were still presenting incomplete and inconsistent financial information to the city council.

Montebello has now provided more consistent and complete financial presentations to the city council. For example, in its first quarter budget report during fiscal year 2022–23, city staff presented that quarter’s revenue and expenses for both hotels and compared them with the actual revenue and expenses from the first quarter of each of the previous three fiscal years. We saw similar levels of detail in subsequent updates to the city council. These details provide transparency for hotel operations and allow the city council to more readily identify underperformance. Because the city has regularly provided detailed reports on hotel operations to the city council, Montebello has fully addressed this risk area.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Did Not Include an Important Financial Decision on the Council Agenda Status: In May 2022, we concluded that Montebello had fully addressed this risk area by implementing our recommendation to include all matters of fiscal policy on its public city council meeting agendas.

Our October 2021 follow‑up audit found that the city council approved a loan of up to $3.4 million from its general fund for hotel renovations without properly including the issue on a council agenda. We recommended that the city council ensure that it includes all matters of fiscal policy on its council meeting agenda as state law requires. In May 2022, we reported that the city implemented our recommendation, and city council meeting agendas we reviewed during this audit show that the city has included matters of fiscal policy on council agendas. 50 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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Did Not Adopt a Policy to Timely Pay Hotel Management Fees Status: We conclude that Montebello has fully addressed this risk area because it has adopted a policy to pay its hotel fees on time and has recently paid those fees on time.

In our December 2018 audit, we found that because Montebello did not pay its hotel management fees, the city had accrued $2 million in interest costs by the end of fiscal year 2016–17. In our October 2021 follow‑up audit, we determined that the city was working to pay off its remaining management fee obligations, but Montebello had not developed policies to ensure prompt payment.

Following our October 2021 audit, the city created a policy related to timely payment of its hotel management fees. Further, trial balance reports from the city’s financial system as of June 2024 show that the city had no accrued unpaid interest for either hotel. According to a spreadsheet the city uses to track the payments it owes, only one payment remained outstanding as of June 2024 in the amount of $384,000.

According to the director of finance, the city will pay this amount when the hotel’s revenue account has sufficient funding. In recent years, the city has paid the fees for this hotel several months late without accruing interest. Further, the city has improved the timeliness of its payments since our original audit and follow‑up audit in 2021. Therefore, we consider this risk area fully addressed.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Did Not Follow Competitive Bidding Process
Status: We conclude that Montebello has partially addressed this risk area by updating its municipal code to require city council approval for exceptions to the competitive bidding process, but the city can do more to improve its safeguards for procurement.

In our December 2018 audit, we found that Montebello had not sought competitive bids for certain contracts and that a former city manager had approved a contract that exceeded her approval authority. Further, our October 2021 follow‑up audit found that the city was not following requirements for contracting for services and would have benefited from increased city council oversight of its procurement activity. For example, we determined that Montebello violated its municipal code by not soliciting formal bids for a large professional services contract related to its golf course. To ensure that it obtains the best value when procuring services, we recommended that Montebello create a policy requiring staff to document when a valid exception—as described in the city’s municipal code—exists to the procurement process and report the rationale for using the exception to the city council in a public meeting.
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In January 2023, the city updated its municipal code, which addressed this risk by requiring city staff submit to the city council for approval a written justification for any exception to the procurement process. We reviewed examples of these notifications in two city council meeting minutes and found that the city staff had presented their rationale for using an exception when the city contracted for services outside of the standard process. In both instances, the city council authorized the exceptions.

However, Montebello has not adopted a policy addressing contracts without a maximum value. In both our 2018 and 2021 audits, we noted that Montebello needed a policy that addressed agreements without maximum values. We noted instances in both audits in which the city had entered into agreements with no maximum value, which provide fewer safeguards against overspending than contracts that include not‑to‑exceed values. In 2021 we recommended that the city establish a policy that requires contracts to include a maximum value when feasible and the city council to review and approve any agreement that binds the city financially and that does not include a maximum value. In March 2024, the city informed us that it had not implemented this recommendation, and the city’s director of finance confirmed during this audit that the city has still not adopted such a policy. He indicated that his preference would be for the city to amend its municipal code to address this issue.

Finally, because of our findings in 2018 related to the city not consistently using competitive bidding processes to ensure that it received the best value for services, we recommended that the city provide annual training on procurement requirements for all staff involved in the procurement process. In 2021 we found that the city had not provided the procurement training as we recommended.

Since our October 2021 follow‑up audit, the city has conducted procurement training and has taken steps to improve its training program. In February 2023, the city developed a policy for procurement training but, according to the city’s director of finance, the city manager never approved the policy. The city’s director of finance explained that the city manager at the time was on leave and the assistant city manager assumed his duties. The director of finance stated that because of this transition at the city manager level, the acting city manager never officially approved the policy. Montebello’s current city manager approved the policy in October 2024.

The policy describes the minimum topics covered in the training, such as the municipal code language and policies and procedures governing purchasing and procurement. The policy specifies the job classifications required to attend at least one training annually, and it requires the city to conduct three training events per year.

Before the recent approval of this training policy, the city had provided procurement training to its staff, but it could not present evidence showing that it ensured that all employees involved in procurement attended the training events. As it implements the new policy, it will be important for Montebello to track compliance with the policy. The city tracks attendance at training events by scanning and saving the paper sign‑in sheets, but it does not enter the attendance information into any electronic tracking system or searchable document. Although the sign‑in sheets provide records of who attended the training events, they do not allow the city to easily determine 52 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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whether the necessary employees attended at least one training during a 12‑month period, challenging the city’s ability to monitor compliance with the new policy’s requirements. The director of finance indicated that he is open to implementing an electronic tracking system to make it easier to determine who did or did not attend training events.

Recommendation to Address This Risk Area:

To help ensure that city staff are properly trained in competitive bidding processes and other procurement activity, the city should monitor adherence to the new procurement training policy.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #6
Did Not Follow Petty Cash and Credit Card Policies
Status: In May 2022, we concluded that Montebello had fully addressed this risk area by generally eliminating the use of petty cash, issuing credit cards to individual employees instead of departments, and strengthening its purchasing controls.

In our May 2022 assessment, we reported that the city had fully addressed this risk area by implementing all of our recommendations regarding its use of credit cards and petty cash. Our December 2018 audit found that Montebello’s poor control over its petty cash and its lack of credit card policies increased the risk of fraud and abuse. Although the city implemented petty cash and credit card policies after that audit, our 2021 follow‑up audit determined that Montebello’s staff members had not consistently followed them. In our May 2022 assessment, we noted that the city stated that it had eliminated all petty cash drawers with the exception of a single drawer overseen by its finance department. In addition, the city eliminated departmental credit cards and instead issues credit cards to individual employees.

Montebello set individual transaction limits for each cardholder. The city also established a credit card policy that prohibits splitting a purchase into multiple transactions to circumvent the transaction limits and requires city manager approval for transactions that exceed the approved transaction limits. The result of implementing our recommendations is that the city has strengthened its purchasing controls and reduced the risk of abuse and fraud.
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #7
Made Gifts of Public Funds
Status: We conclude that Montebello has partially addressed this risk area by updating its municipal code to prohibit gifts of public funds, but the city has not ensured that its employees receive ethics training that addresses the prohibitions on gifts of public funds.

Our October 2021 follow‑up audit found that Montebello’s senior management circumvented the city’s credit card policies when it used multiple transactions to purchase gift cards and mugs to show its appreciation of its employees during the holiday season—purchases that we considered to have constituted gifts of public funds. To help prevent such occurrences in the future, we recommended that the city revise its municipal code to prohibit the purchases of employee gifts with public funds. In February 2022, the city revised its municipal code accordingly. We also recommended that the city obtain for the city council and all employees with purchasing authority periodic legal and ethics training regarding the appropriate use of public funds and the prohibition on such funds to make gifts. The city manager stated that the city has not yet required legal and ethics training, but he intends to hire an independent entity to conduct the training. Further, he noted that he will implement a formal requirement that all staff complete their ethics training every two years and a process to monitor their completion.
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The City of West Covina Remains a
High‑Risk Entity Because Its Approach to
Addressing Its Reserve Level Increases Its
Risk for Future Financial Instability
RISK AREAS AS REPORTED IN DECEMBER 2020
STATE AUDITOR’S CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF
WEST COVINA’S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THE RISK AREA*
West Covina’s Ineffective Fiscal Management Threatens Its Ability to Meet Its Financial Obligations and to Provide City Services 1 Continual diminishing of reserves Partially Addressed 2 Questionable use of city resources Partially Addressed 3 Financial decisions based on insufficient analyses Fully Addressed 4 Lack of formal financial recovery plan Fully Addressed West Covina’s Weak Enforcement of Its Procurement Policy Increases the Risk of Waste and Fraud 5 Inadequate management of purchase cards Fully Addressed 6 Lack of oversight to ensure that contracts provide best value Partially Addressed * In accordance with state law, we used our professional judgment to assess the city’s progress in each of the risk areas in the table. We determined whether the steps the city took and the overall conditions relevant to each risk area meant that the city fully or partially addressed the risk areas, or whether substantial action relevant to the risk area was still pending. We explain the statuses identified in this table in more detail below.

Fully addressed: The city has taken sufficient action to address the risk area when we consider its effort in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

Partially addressed: The city has taken positive action to address the risk area, but its effort is incomplete when we consider it in combination with the related conditions at the time of this audit.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #1
Continual Diminishing of Reserves
Status: We conclude that West Covina has partially addressed this risk area. Although the city’s general fund revenue is higher than its operational expenditures, the city has chosen to maintain the minimum recommended reserve level, which introduces higher risk it will not be able to address future financial needs.

In our December 2020 audit, we reported that West Covina had diminished its general fund reserve by operating with a structural deficit, a condition in which operating expenditures exceeded revenue. We reported that the city’s general fund reserves had declined, leaving the city vulnerable to unexpected expenditures or reductions in anticipated revenue, which jeopardized the city’s ability to meet its financial obligations without reducing services.

Since our original audit in December 2020, West Covina has grown its general fund reserves from $12.6 million in fiscal year 2019–20 to $17.7 million as of the end of fiscal year 2022–23, which equals roughly two and a half months of general fund expenditures. The GFOA 55 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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recommends that government entities maintain unrestricted fund balances in their general funds of no less than two months of reserves. West Covina’s general fund reserves were above that minimum standard at the end of fiscal year 2022–23.

In addition, the city no longer operates with a structural deficit. Instead, the city’s general fund revenue exceeds its operating expenditures. Figure 7 shows the city’s revenue, which includes the transfers the city made into its general fund, as well as operating expenditures and transfers the city made out of the general fund from fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23. Because the amount the city transfers out of its general fund causes the funding flowing out of the general fund to exceed the funding flowing in, we inquired further with the city about how it was managing its resources.

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The City of West Covina Has Maintained Its Operating Expenditures Below Its Operating Revenue 2022–232021–222020–21
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The city explained that it is managing the general fund according to its reserve policy, which states that the city will maintain a reserve of no less than 17 percent of its annual operating expenditures, equating to a two‑month threshold. In fiscal years 2020–21 through 2022–23, because the city’s general fund reserves were above the two‑month threshold, the city made certain transfers out of its general fund.

During those years, the city calculated the level of general fund reserves its policy required it to maintain and transferred most of the remaining difference in general fund revenue to other city funds. These other funds include a fund related to the city’s OPEB costs and another fund accounting for capital projects. These transfers were discretionary as the city’s policy on reserves allows the city council to override them. Although the city also made other transfers that were not discretionary, its general fund reserves would have grown by the end of fiscal year 2022–23 if the city had not made the discretionary transfers.

The city’s approach to managing its general fund reserves is riskier than if it focused on building a higher reserve amount. Although the city’s reserve policy aligns with the GFOA’s fund balance guidelines, the GFOA also identifies that a government’s particular situation may require a reserve balance significantly in excess of this recommended minimum level. West Covina’s pension related debt may represent such a situation. The city’s net pension liability and pension‑related debt equaled nearly 200 percent of government‑wide revenue for fiscal year 2022–23. When a city’s pension obligations and debt reach levels that equal such high percentages of its overall revenue, the city is at high risk for obligations and debt payments supplanting other priorities or goals that the city needs to or wants to accomplish. The city’s pension debt represents a significant risk to the stability of the city’s general fund, which should prompt West Covina to consider establishing a general fund reserve target at a level above its current policy to better mitigate this risk.

Recommendation to Address This Risk Area:

West Covina should establish a general fund reserve level higher than its current 17 percent goal that is sufficient to mitigate current and future risks, including its pension‑related debt.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #2
Questionable Use of City Resources
Status: We conclude that West Covina has partially addressed this risk area.

The city has not renegotiated its labor agreements with its employee unions as we recommended, but it has updated its fee schedule.

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decisions the city had made to fund its employees’ health benefits at rates well above the average for state and local governments. West Covina paid 95 percent of its employees’ healthcare premiums, compared to the 86 percent and 75 percent rates, on average, that state and local governments in the region paid for employee‑only and family plans respectively. As of fiscal year 2022–23, the city’s contribution rates to employee health benefits remained at 95 percent, demonstrating that the city is still incurring unusually high costs for healthcare. The finance director stated that the city has not yet renegotiated its agreements with its employee unions to alter how much it contributes to health benefits. The finance director also stated that West Covina is in the process of renegotiating those agreements and that the city hopes to complete its negotiations before the end of December 2024.

In December 2020, we also expressed concern about the fact that the city had not raised service fees to levels that would fully cover the city’s costs to provide services such as building permits and inspections. West Covina has now addressed that concern. The city’s August 2023 cost of service study calculated the full cost of city services and identified new fees for services the city had been providing without charging a fee. In December 2023, the city adopted an updated fee schedule with the amount the city planned to charge for specific services.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #3
Financial Decisions Based on Insufficient Analyses
Status: We conclude that West Covina has fully addressed this risk area. The city has improved its processes for providing financial information to its city council and has developed long‑range financial forecasts.

In our December 2020 audit, we noted that West Covina did not always provide complete information to the city council when it requested approval for budgetary or organizational changes. For example, we noted an instance in which the city council approved salary increases for firefighters based on the city fire chief’s assertion that the increases would save money in the long term, but the fire chief did not present a documented analysis to support this assertion. We also raised concerns that West Covina lacked a process for developing financial projections of its planned expenditures and anticipated revenue for the following years.

West Covina has taken steps to ensure that it considers the financial impact of its decisions. The city has developed a financial evaluation template that provides a guide for evaluating both the short and long‑term impacts of major revenue and expenditure decisions, and it has incorporated the template into its city council proposals for agenda actions. Further, West Covina has begun to regularly produce long‑range financial forecasts. For each of its last three budgets, the city has produced a corresponding long‑range financial forecast. The forecasts include projected general fund revenues and expenditures, and they identify assumptions the city used for projecting growth in its revenues and expenditures. 58 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #4
Lack of Formal Financial Recovery Plan
Status: In January 2022, we determined that West Covina had fully addressed this risk area by developing and implementing a financial recovery plan.

In our December 2020 audit, we concluded that West Covina had not developed a comprehensive financial recovery plan to improve its long‑term financial health.

In January 2022, we determined that West Covina had fully addressed this risk area. West Covina developed a financial recovery plan that included corrective action objectives, steps to achieve those objectives, expected completion dates for those steps, the lead and support staff responsible for accomplishing each of the steps, and the status of its progress toward accomplishing its objectives. The city’s finance director has submitted updates of this plan to the city’s audit committee— the members of which are a combination of city representatives and members of the general public—ensuring that the city is able to track its progress and be held accountable to its objectives by the public.

HIGH‑RISK AREA #5
Inadequate Management of Purchase Cards
Status: We conclude that West Covina has fully addressed this risk area by strengthening its purchase card policy.

In our December 2020 audit, we found that West Covina had inadequately managed components of its purchase card policy. In particular, we determined that the city did not have sufficient documentation showing that managers had authorized temporary increases to the amount that individuals were allowed to charge in a single purchase card transaction. We raised concerns that the lack of documentation could be indicative of systemic issues that, if left unaddressed, could result in increased risk of excessive expenditures or potential fraud.

The city’s July 2022 purchasing manual includes provisions covering employees’ use of purchase cards, including the process for requesting single‑transaction limit increases. We reviewed examples of completed single‑transaction limit increase requests, which document the individual’s current transaction limit and the temporary transaction increase amount. The examples document the duration for the temporary increase and the reason for the request. Because of its recent implementation of policies and practices, the city has addressed this risk area. 59 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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HIGH‑RISK AREA #6
Lack of Oversight to Ensure That Contracts Provide Best Value Status: We conclude that West Covina has partially addressed this risk area. The city has addressed some but not all of our concerns regarding its contracting practices.

In our December 2020 audit, we found that West Covina had violated its competitive bidding requirements by contracting with a consulting firm because of a recommendation from the human resources director rather than comparing bids. We also raised concerns about repeated amendments the city had made to a waste collection contract. That contract provided to the city annual recurring payments of $300,000 from the waste collection company. It also included terms that we determined may not be in the best interest of the city or its residents, such as the contract’s built‑in extensions that annually reset the period of the agreement to 25 years. To address this risk area, we recommended that the city adopt policies clarifying when contract amendments are appropriate, adopt a policy requiring the city to document its rationale for contract periods longer than five years, and negotiate with the waste collection vendor for more favorable terms.

In response to our recommendations, the city has established policies clarifying the appropriate use of contract amendments. In particular, West Covina’s June 2022 update to its ordinances identifies circumstances under which the city manager may amend purchase orders or contracts. However, according to its finance director, West Covina has not amended its contracting policies to include a requirement that city management document reasons for entering into any contract or extension with a duration in excess of five years. The finance director stated that, by July 2025, the city will develop such a policy. Finally, the finance director stated that West Covina has not taken steps to address issues we identified related to the questionable terms in the waste collection contract. She indicated that the city’s commercial and residential rates under the contract were in line with rates from surrounding cities, as the city noted in a February 2022 staff report to the city council, and that it was in the city’s best interest to keep the terms of the contract in order to maintain the annual recurring payments that the city receives from its waste collection provider. City staff presented a similar analysis to the city council again in May 2023 as part of ongoing negotiations with its waste collection vendor about a contract amendment. In light of its regular comparison to the waste collection rates paid by surrounding cities, we are no longer concerned about this element of this risk area. 60 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR
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We conducted this audit in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and under the authority vested in the California State Auditor by Government Code section 8543 et seq. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions based on the audit objectives. We believe that the evidence obtained provides a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions based on our audit objectives.

Respectfully submitted,

GRANT PARKS
California State Auditor
December 19, 2024
Staff: Bob Harris, Audit Principal
Ralph M. Flynn, Senior Auditor
Richard Power, MBA, MPP
Savanna Rowe
Legal Counsel: Richard B. Weisberg
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Appendix
Scope and Methodology
Government Code section 8546.10(e) requires that the California State Auditor issue a report on high‑risk local government entities every three years, unless we have removed them from the high‑risk program. For this audit, we reviewed the cities of Blythe, El Cerrito, Lindsay, Lynwood, Montebello, San Gabriel, and West Covina. Our prior audits of these cities identified areas of high risk related to the cities’ financial condition, financial stability, and oversight of city contracts, among other issues. The table lists the resulting audit objective and related procedures that address these high‑risk areas. Unless otherwise stated in the table or elsewhere in the report, statements and conclusions about items selected for review should not be projected to the population.

Audit Objective and the Methods Used to Address It

AUDIT OBJECTIVE METHOD
1 Evaluate the cities of Blythe,
El Cerrito, Lindsay, Lynwood,
Montebello, San Gabriel, and
West Covina to determine the extent
to which each city has addressed
prior audit recommendations,
assess trends in the city’s financial
condition, and determine whether
we should continue to designate
any of these cities as high-risk local
government agencies.
• Evaluated each city’s progress toward addressing the risk areas we identified in our prior audits and the recommendations associated with those risk areas. The analysis of the cities’ efforts to address these risk areas and recommendations included a review of the specific documentation relevant to each risk area and recommendation. These steps included a review of city policies and procedures, tracking spreadsheets, budgets and financial information, contracts and contract management practices, among other information and documents as we describe in more specific detail throughout this report.
• Interviewed city officials and staff to inquire about specific actions taken to address the risk areas and recommendations. To the extent possible, substantiated assertions by analyzing the documentation and information referenced above. • Reviewed the cities’ audited financial statements to determine and assess trends in their financial conditions, including their general fund balances, revenues and expenditures, and, when relevant, other major fund balances. At the time of our audit, the most recently available audited financial statements for each city were for fiscal year 2022–23.
• Determined whether the cities had taken satisfactory corrective action in addressing their areas of high risk and concluded whether we should remove their high-risk designation. We drew our conclusions about each city’s high-risk status from our assessment of the unique circumstances at each city and the relative importance of the high-risk areas that we identified during previous audits. We did not make our determinations based on a formula or standard number of high-risk areas that the cities needed to have demonstrated progress in addressing.

Source: Audit workpapers.
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org 1 November 2 2, 2024

Grant Parks
California State Auditor
621 Capitol Mall, STE 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear State Auditor Parks:

The City of El Cerrito has reviewed the Draft Audit Report for Audit 2024 -801, which is a follow-up to the original Audit Report 2020- 803 issued to the City in March 2021. The City is pleased that the California State Auditor’s office is removing the City of El Cerrito from the Local High Risk Program.

As your report stated, the City has made significant progress in addressing the identified risk areas, and we are committed to ensuring that the City continues to maintain fiscal discipline to sustain our financial health, particularly in the area of ongoing costs. We are resolved to continue to right-size the budget and consider additional strategies to ensure our long -term sustainability, including conducting a cost allocation and fee study a nd a service delivery study as indicated in the Audit Report . Engaging these studies will allow the City to objectively look at operational protocols and streamline processes while ensuring that services are equitable and costs are effectively recovered , and confirm that thes e risk areas remain addressed.

The City is extremely proud of our accomplishments that have addressed the i dentified risk areas and beyond. The remarkable turnaround in the City’s financial position, c ompletion of all the recommendations in the report , and removal from the Local High Risk Program in just three years is the result of a great deal of hard work on the part of the City Council, City staff, and community. We want to thank the State Auditor team and appreciate the opportunity that the audit and the Local High Risk Program presented the City to enhance and improve our policies and procedures and address our structural financial issues, which has ensured the City’s fiscal sustainability and provides a bright future for El Cerrito .

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

Respectfully,

Karen E. Pinkos, ICMA-CM
City Manager
City of El Cerrito

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Comments
CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR’S COMMENTS ON THE RESPONSE FROM

THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO
To provide clarity and perspective, we are commenting on Montebello’s response to our audit. The numbers below correspond to the numbers we have placed in the margin of its response.

Montebello misstates the number of risk areas that we determined it has fully or partially addressed. As page 47 shows, we determined that the city fully addressed four high‑risk areas, partially addressed two other high‑risk areas, and the city's progress in addressing another risk area is pending.

The city’s response cites various factors, such as increases in sales tax and property tax revenue, occurring during a period that audited financial statements were not available at the time we conducted our audit. We look forward to reviewing information from these financial statements, when available, that Montebello can use to demonstrate its progress in addressing its risk areas.

The city’s response refers to criteria that is not relevant to our audit's findings. Our analysis of the city’s reserve was primarily accomplished by considering two factors:
the relative size of the reserve and the means by which the city built its reserve.

Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 54 does not establish criteria for assessing either of these factors. Further, the city incorrectly states that our report appears to penalize the city for the way it grew its reserves. On page 48, we report our concern that the city primarily relied on one‑time revenue to grow its general fund reserves. That condition is similar to the condition we found during our 2018 audit. Relying on one‑time revenue to build or maintain a general fund reserve is an unsustainable approach. As we state on page 48, the city will not be in a sustainable financial position unless it is able to avoid consistent deficits in its general fund. Moreover, we disagree with Montebello’s characterization of how we describe the sale of its water system. On page 48, we recognize the positive impact that the sale had on the city’s general fund reserves by reporting that the city’s reserve grew by nearly $15 million between fiscal years 2021–22 and 2022–23, an increase we attribute to the sale of the water system and describe as significant.

During our audit, Montebello brought these expenditures to our attention, as well as other expenditures the city stated were one‑time in nature, and we determined that it would be inappropriate to exclude them from our analysis. All of these costs pertained to city operations and should be accounted for as general fund expenditures that impacted the city’s financial position. The city’s description of its experience with these types of expenditures underscores why it is important for Montebello to maintain a sustainably healthy level of general fund reserves to mitigate current and future financial risks.
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We stand by our assessment of Montebello’s progress in addressing High‑Risk Area #1.

The comments we made above, specifically comments 3 and 4, explain our position on the city’s objections to our review of its general fund reserves and general fund expenditures. Furthermore, we acknowledge on page 47 that our 2021 audit of the city reported that the pandemic affected revenues and expenditures of the city’s general fund in the fiscal years addressed by that audit. Therefore, our assessment of the city’s progress in addressing its financial condition is accurate.

We stand by the conclusion we reported in October 2021. As that audit report states, we believe that purchases the city made to provide gift cards and mugs to its employees constituted a gift of public funds. Although the city disputed our conclusion and stated that these purchases were not violations of the law, no evidence the city presented convinced us that we were incorrect in our conclusion.

Montebello inaccurately characterizes our office’s involvement and role in its effort to implement a recommendation from the 2021 audit. First, the city implies that our office was not forthcoming with information about the type of training we recommended the city obtain. To the contrary, our recommendation specifically contained this information. That recommendation states that “To ensure the city does not make gifts of public funds, the city should … obtain for the City Council and all employees authorized to make expenditures with city funds bi‑annual legal and ethics training from an entity that is independent from and not affiliated with the city or the city council, such as from the Attorney General’s Office or the District Attorney’s Office, regarding the appropriate use of public funds and the prohibition on using public funds to make private gifts.”
Secondly, Montebello implies that after the 2021 audit, we did not provide it with direction about specific legal and ethics training that the Attorney General’s Office or District Attorney’s Office could offer to the city. To be clear, our recommendation never precluded the city from obtaining training from another source that it deemed to be independent. Moreover, we believe it would be inappropriate for our office to choose a specific training course for the city. The audit standards we are required by state law to follow specify the need to avoid management participation threats, such as the preparation of an audited entity's corrective action plan. Consequently, we believe it is not our role to make decisions about the selection of training for city staff.

Finally, Montebello mischaracterizes that it was eventually able to move forward with implementing this recommendation only after we amended the phrasing of the recommendation. Although page 54 presents a summarized version of the recommendation that we made in our 2021 report, the recommendation remained unchanged. The city was always at liberty to procure ethics training from any independent source it felt was appropriate.
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Ahmad Ansari, Public Works Oversight
SUBJECT:

PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT
RESURFACING PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121)
Agenda Item # 10.2.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121 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.” Background:

As part of the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Program, the City had allocated funds for Tennis Court Renovations and the installation of a storage facility at Lynwood Park. After some budget adjustments, Staff decided to prioritize the repairs of the tennis courts, recognizing it as an urgent need. The tennis courts were in severe disrepair, and staff needed to address the issues before the conditions worsened.

On April 24, 2024, staff uploaded a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the City website (PlanetBids) for the Lynwood Park Tennis Court Resurfacing project. A mandatory site meeting was held on May 13, 2024 at 9:00 am.

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On May 27, 2024, the bid opening took place and Deark E&C Inc. was the only firm to submit a proposal for the project in the amount of $675,900.00.

Discussion and Analysis:

On July 16, 2024, the City awarded the contract to Deark E&C Inc. in the amount of $675,900.00. A Notice to Proceed was issued, marking the start of construction on September 2, 2024. Throughout the project, three (3) change orders were issued.

Scope of Work:

The scope of work included removal and replacement of existing concrete on the tennis courts, installation of acrylic sport resurfacing bleachers, nets and posts and replacement of the board for the handball court.

Approved Budget:

The original contract amount with Deark E&C Inc. was $675,900.00. During construction, staff made several field adjustments to address the repair of light post footings around the tennis courts, the installation of a pickleball court, and the addition of aggregate bases at the tennis courts, which were not present prior to the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project. These changes resulted in three (3) contract change orders totaling $85,603.18, which was within the approved 15% contingency amount of $101,400.00. The revised contract amount is now $761,503.18.

Additionally, $7,810.00 was used for labor compliance tasks performed by Avant Garde Inc.

Staff time, construction support, and project management costs totaled $30,675.00.

The overall cost of the project came to $799,988.18, which was below the approved budget of $800,000.00.

Original Contract Amount
$675,900.00
Three (3) Change Orders
$85,603.18
Labor Compliance
$7,810.00
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City of Lynwood CCO - Lynwood Park Tennis Courts (1-3) signed.pdf Project Management and other
costs
$30,675.00
Total Cost of Project
$799,988.18

The project is now ready for acceptance by the City Council. Once accepted, staff will record the Notice of Completion at the County Recorder’s Office. Retention will be released 35 days following the project’s acceptance.

Fiscal Impact:

The Project had an adopted FY 24-25 Budget of $800,000.00 from 2020 Lease Revenue Bond funds.

No additional funds were appropriated.

Coordinated With:

City Manager’s Office
City Attorney's
Office
Department of
Recreation and Community Services
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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1 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

ACCEPTING THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
PROJECT CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121 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.

WHEREAS, April 24, 2024, staff uploaded a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the City website(PlanetBids) for the Lynwood Park Tennis Court Resurfacing project CIP No 4011.68.121; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2024, the bid opening took place and Deark E&C Inc. was the only firm to submit a proposal for the project in the amount of $675,900.00; and WHEREAS, July 16, 2024, the City awarded the contract to Deark E&C Inc. in the amount of $675,900.00; and
WHEREAS, the work performed included removal and replacement of existing concrete on the tennis courts, installation of acrylic sport resurfacing bleachers, nets and posts and replacement of the board for the handball court; and WHEREAS, the construction on the Project started on September 2, 2024; and WHEREAS, there were three (3) contract change orders totaling $85,603.18, which was within the approved 15% contingency amount of $101,400.00; and WHEREAS, the contract change orders addressed the repair of light post footings around the tennis courts, the installation of a pickleball court, and the addition of aggregate bases at the tennis courts, which were not present prior to the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project; and
WHEREAS, the total construction cost including project management and labor compliance is $799,988.18; and
WHEREAS, the total construction budget was $800,000.00; and WHEREAS, no additional appropriation was needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference. 278
2 Section 2. That the City Council accepts the Lynwood Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project, CIP Project No. 4011.68.121 as complete in accordance with contract documents.

Section 3. The City Council authorizes the Director of Public Works or his designee to process the recordation and filing of the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.

Section 4. The City Council authorizes the release of the 5% retention 35 days after acceptance.

Section 5. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

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3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025.

Rita Soto
Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Julian Lee
City Attorney Interim City Manager
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4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. XXX on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of February 2025.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

February 18, 2025
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Julian Lee, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
China Oseguera, Assistant to the City Clerk
SUBJECT:

REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS &

ANNUAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL

APPOINTMENT LIST
Agenda Item # 10.3.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council review the list of Board and Commission members. In accordance with the rules outlined below, the City Council may make any adjustments to these Boards and Commissions, as it deems appropriate.

Background:

At its February 4, 2025 City Council meeting, the members recommended this item to be brought back for continued review and further appointment recommendations.

Discussion and Analysis:

Lynwood Municipal Code Subsection 2-12.4 Specifies the Appointment And Term Of Members:

1. Candidates for appointment to subsidiary public bodies shall be nominated by a council member and confirmed by a vote of the council. The appointed and confirmed candidates shall serve on the subsidiary public bodies to which they have been appointed until the earlier of:

2. A replacement is presented to the council for confirmation by the appointing council member;

3. The appointing council member’s term in office has ended; or

4. The resignation of an appointee.

5. Members of subsidiary public bodies shall hold office until their successors are appointed, qualified and take office.

6. Any and all provisions of this code relating to terms of office for members of subsidiary City Council City Council Regular Meeting 285
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02.10.25.pdf
public bodies are hereby repealed and shall be governed by the provisions of this section. (Ord. #1584, §1)
LMC Subsection 2-12.1 (a)(2) states: “The city council may remove any member of any commission, board, or committee referred to in subsection 2-12.1a1 of this section at any time and without cause; provided, however, that any action of the city council to remove a member of the personnel board from office prior to the expiration of his term shall not be effective unless approved by at least four (4) councilmen.”
Fiscal Impact:

The compensation for serving on a commission is a stipend of $50 paid per meeting attended.

Coordinated With:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 286

BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS LIST THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025

In compliance with the requirement of the Maddy Act, pursuant to Government Code Section 54972, the following is a list of the City of Lynwood’s Boards and Commission members whose term s run through December 31, 2025. The qualifications necessary to be appointed to a Board or Commission include being a resident of the City of Lynwood and at least 18 years of age. Appointment dates are shown following each name.

CDBG BOARD PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC
& PARKING COMMISSION

PERSONNEL BOARD PLANNING

COMMISSION

CITIZEN OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE
Meets the 1st Wednesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in
designated location on an as
needed basis.

Director: Gabriel Linares
Staff: Suzanne Trejo
Meets the 4th Thursday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. in designated
location on an as needed basis’
Interim Director:Ahmad Ansari
Staff: Misael Tolentino
Meets the 3rd Thursday of
each month at 5:00 p.m. in
designated location.

Director: Patrick Matson
Staff: Yolanda Delgadillo
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in
designated location
Director: Gabriel Linares
Staff: Anel Zarate
Meets the 4th Wednesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in
designated location.

Director: Gabriel Linares
Staff: Suzanne Trejo

HILARIO ESPARZA
Re-Appointment Date:
12/17/2024
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by: Mayor Soto

JANETH GARCIA
Appointment Date: 12/17/2024
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by: Mayor Soto

ROSEMILLIE LOPEZ
Re-Appointment Date:
12/17/2024
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by: Mayor Soto

TRINITY COTRELL
Appointment Date:12/17/2024
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by: Mayor Soto

JOE BATTLE
Appointment Date:01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by: Mayor Soto

EMMANUEL MADRID
Appointment Date:01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Mayor Pro Tem Camacho

ERIKA ROJAS PARADA
Re-Appointment Date:
02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Mayor Pro Tem Camacho

BARBARA BATTLE
Appointment Date:02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Mayor Pro Tem Camacho

JOSE LUIS PINA
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Mayor Pro Tem Camacho

JULIAN DEL REAL-

CALLEROS
Re-Appointment Date:
02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Mayor Pro Tem Camacho

GRISELDA ROSALES
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Avila-Moore

EMILLIANO ARRELLANO
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Avila-Moore
BRUNO NAULLS SR.

Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Avila-Moore

MISHAUN WATKINS
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Avila-Moore

GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Avila-Moore
VACANT
Appointment Date:

Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Cuellar

RUBEN VENTURA
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Cuellar

JACQUELINE ALVAREZ
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Cuellar

MAURICO NUNEZ
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Cuellar
VACANT
Appointment Date:

Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Cuellar

CYNTHIA PEREZ
Appointment Date: 01/21/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Munoz-
Guevara

ROWLAND BECERRA
Re-Appointment Date:
02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Munoz-
Guevara

LINDA GEORGE
Re-Appointment Date:
02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Munoz-
Guevara

RUBY RIVERA
Appointment
Date:02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Munoz-
Guevara

JACKIE ESPINOZA-
CHAVEZ
Re-Appointment Date:
02/04/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:

Council Member Munoz-
Guevara
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