Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
March 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 above date at 6:00 p.m. An audio recording of this meeting is available on the City's Web Portal: Audio (laserfiche.com).
Meeting called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Soto presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quinonez, announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
03. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUIVOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Lee, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quinonez, Community Development Director Linares, 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 Pastor Kadeen Monk of Lynwood United Methodist 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 Soto to recess to the Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:28 p.m. Motion carried by the following 3/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND
MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, AND MUNOZ-GUEVARA
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried by the following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO
TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NONE
NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
Lynwood Utility Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Camacho, seconded by Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:31 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
Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:32 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 6:34 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Scott Neeley, Sylvia Ortiz, Joe Pimentel, Joaquin Mesinas, Victor Caballeros, Marco Soto, Maria Viera, Evangelina Cruz, Linda Gerorge, Martina Rodriguez, and Ms. Bradley addressed City council regarding item 9.1.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dalia Amazon, Lupita Vazquez, Armando Velasquez, and Ingrid Sagastume addressed City Council. Mr. Eric Medal provided written comment.
Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Item 8.1 was pulled by Council Member Avila -Moore 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
08.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Council Member to approve 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.024
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated March 18, 2025 for FY 2024-202
08.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved March 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed
Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes
08.03. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT FOR BIDS FOR LONG BEACH BOULEVARD WATER METER
UPGRADE AND WATER MAIN ABANDONMENT PROJECT NOS. 4011.68.065 & 4011.68.099.
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.025
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR BIDS FOR LONG BEACH BOULEVARD
WATER METER UPGRADE AND WATER MAIN ABANDONMENT PROJECT
NOS. 4011.68.065 & 4011.68.099
08.04. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR Annual Street Improvements - PRIORITY 1 — FY 24/25 PROJECT (CIP NO. 210112121123571235219056.68.142)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.026
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
THE ADVERTISEMENT OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PRIORITY 1 - FY 24/25 PROJECT (CIP NO. 210112121123571235219056.68.142)
New/Old Business
09.01. CITY OF LYNWOOD TROLLEY PROPOSALS CONSIDERATION AND AWARD
OF CONTRACT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item with Express Transportation as the designated transportation provider. Motion died due to lack of second.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Avila -Moore, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to approve the item with Parking Company of America as the designated transportation. 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. 2025.027 AND
AGREEMENT WITH THE DESIGNATED
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER: PCAM
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE WITH THE DESIGNATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER
09.02. APPROVE DMC ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FY25
WATER & SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM AND REHABILIATION OF LYNWOOD'S WELLS 8 & 11.
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, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.028 AND
AGREEMENT WITH DMC ENGINEERING INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING DMC ENGINEERING INC, 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 -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $90,000.00
09.03. THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE UPDATED TRUCK ROUTE
REPORT AND INTRODUCING FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7-17.1
"ESTABLISHMENT AND DEISGNATION OF TRUCK TRAFFIC ROUTES" OF CHAPTER TITLE 7-17 "RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF STREETS BY
OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZE VEHICLES" OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Camacho to approve the item with recommendations from staff and the Public Safety/ Traffic & Parking Commissionwith a time restriction. 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
Ordinance First Reading ORDINANCE NO. 1785
ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7-17.1 "ESTABLISHMENT AND DEISGNATION OF TRUCK TRAFFIC ROUTES" OF CHAPTER TITLE 7-17 "RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF STREETS BY OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZE VEHICLES" OF THE LYNWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:49 p.m., it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
Maria Quinonez, Cit Ierk
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Rita Soto, Mayor