Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
February 18, 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 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 6:02 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.
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriffs Explorers.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Eric Quiles from Potter House Church.
06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
• City Videos.
• Proclamations.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to recess tothe _Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:31 p.m.
Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Cuellar, seconded by Commissioner Munoz -Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:32 p.m.
Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
VICE CHAIR CAMACHO AND CHAIR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Utility Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Member Cuellar, seconded by Member Munoz -Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:34 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA, VICE
PRESIDENT CAMACHO AND PRESIDENT SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:36 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individals addressed City Council: Ms. Marlin, Ms. Evelyn, Ms. Jacqueline Alvarez, Mr. Rene Coronel, Ms. Maria Viera, and Ms. Nancy. Mr. Eric Medal provided written -comment.
Public Hearing
08.01. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to open the Public Hearing. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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, MUNOZ-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 the item with amendments. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted With RESOLUTION NO. 2025.011
Noted Amendments
ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM.
Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Council Member Avila -Moore pulled items 9.1, 9.9, and 9.10 for discussion.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara pulled item 9.4 for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to balance the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
09.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.012
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated February 18, 2025 for FY 2024-2025.
09.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved
January 21st , 2025 Regular Meeting Action Minutes
and February 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed
Session Regular Meeting Action
09.03. ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 48 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 49 - IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PROHIBITIONS ON SCHOOL
SITES, AND TAKE RELATED ACTIONS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.013
ENTITLED: 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
09.04. APPROVAL OF 2025 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR PLAZA MEXICO MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted With RESOLUTION NO. 2025.014
Noted Amendments
ENTITLED: 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
09.05. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR THE ANNUAL STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT FY 25 PROJECT (CIP
PROJECT NO. 2351. 68.146)
Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2025015 -AND CONTRACTWITH
CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING
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.
09.06. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL LIGHTING PROJECT CIP No.
2350-2351-9056.68.149
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.016 AND
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMTEK
CONSTRUCTION
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
09.07. 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. 212112357123521905319056.68.141
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2025.017 AND
AGREEMENT WITH EXP U.S.
SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
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.
09.08. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE
ARCHITECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S LIST OF
ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONSULTANTS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION 2025.018 AND
Professional Services Agreement with
Infrastructure Architects
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.
09.09. APPOINT TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC AS CONTRACT CITY ENGINEER MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.019
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD TO APPOINT TRANSTECH ENGINEERS AS CONTRACT CITY
ENGINEER
09.10. 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
Continued to Next Meeting
New/Old Business
10.01. CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR'S REMOVAL OF HIGH -RISK DESIGNATION FROM CITY.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar -to -approve -the -item, -Motion -ca rx-ied-by -the-following-5/0-vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Received and Filed Local High Risk Program Report (Report 2024-801) from the California State Auditor
10.02. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE LYNWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.121)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.020
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.
10.03. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Soto, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camcho to approve Council Member Cuellar's appointment of Jonathan Swift as CDBG Board member and James Bishop as Citizen Oversight Committee Commissioner.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUN0Z-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
COUNCIL
MEMBER
CDBG BOARD
PUBLIC
SAFETYlTRAFFIC
& 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
Jonathan Swift
Ruben Ventura
Jacqueline
Alvarez
Mauricio
Nunez
James Bishop
Council
Member
Munoz -Guevara
Cynthia Perez
Rowland Becerra
Linda
George
Ruby Rivera
Jackie
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:28 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting in memory of Paquita La Del Barrio.
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Maria Quinonez, ' ity Clerk
Rita Soto, Mayor