Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
April 15, 2025
Action Meeting Minutes
01. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Lynwood met in the Council Chambers, 11350 Builis 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 (Iaserfiche.com).
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Soto presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quinonez, announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
03. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Lee, City Attorney Almazan, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quinonez, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director Matson, Public Works Interim Director Ansari, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriffs Explorers.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by City Clerk Quinonez.
06. PRESENTATIONS/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 Munoz -Guevara to recess to the Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER 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 Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:37 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Utility Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Camacho, seconded by Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:39 p.m. Motion carried by the following 510 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
VICE PRESIDENT CAMACHO AND PRESIDENT SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:40 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 6:42 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Maria Viera, Ana Barraza, Cesar Espinoza, and Maria Espinoza addressed Council.
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.
Items 8.4 and 8.5 were pulled by Council Member Avila -Moore or discussion.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following 510 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
08.09. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.031
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated April 15, 2025 for FY 2024-2025.
08.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved April 1, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed
Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes
08.03. REQUEST TO CANCEL MAY 20, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Approved
08.04. ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 670, ASSEMBLY BILL 851, ASSEMBLY BILL 65, SENATE BILL 92, SENATE BILL 350, SENATE BILL 495, SENATE BILL 573, SENATE BILL 48, SENATE BILL 98, ASSEMBLY BILL 49, ASSEMBLY BILL 421 AND OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 79, AND
TAKE RELATED ACTIONS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to approve the item with amendment striking Bill 573.
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. 2025.032
Noted Amendments
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 670, ASSEMBLY BILL 851, ASSEMBLY BILL 65, SENATE BILL 92, SENATE BILL 350, SENATE BILL 495, SENATE BILL 48, SENATE BILL 98, ASSEMBLY BILL 49, ASSEMBLY BILL 421 AND OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 79.
08.05. FY2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to receive and file the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. 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
Received and Filed FY2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
08.06. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE APPARATUS BAY CONCRETE FLOOR
AND GATE AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE STATION 147 CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.119
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.033
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE APPARATUS BAY CONCRETE FLOOR AND
GATE AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE STATION 147 CIP PROJECT NO. 4011.68.119 AS COMPLETE; AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE AND THE RELEASE OF THE 5% RETENTION 35 DAYS AFTER THE ACCEPTANCE.
08.07. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ &
COMPANY LLP -- PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2025.034 AND FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP PROFESSIONAL
AUDITING SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
08.08. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - CIRCO CABALLERO WITH LOCATION OF 3000 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, FOR DATES APRIL 17, THROUGH MAY 19, 2025
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.035
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE CIRCUS HERMANOS CABALLERO EVENT FOR APRIL 17, • 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
08.09. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF ROAD RIGHTS OF WAYS AND PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE NORTHGATE MARKET PROJECT
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.036
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE AND DEDICATION OF ROAD
RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTHEAST CORNER
OF LONG BEACH BLVD AND LOUISE STREET IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
New/Old Business
09.01. APPROVAL OF NON-PROFIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE SALE OF SAFE AND
SANE FIREWORKS
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
09.02. ACCEPTANCE OF 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM YOUTH BASEBALL/
SOFTBALL GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
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. 2025.037 AND
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES
DODGERS FOUNDATION
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION FOR THE 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM LYNWOOD YOUTH BASEBALL &
SOFTBALL PROGRAM.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:34 p.m., it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
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