Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
May 6, 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 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Soto presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quiñonez, 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 Pastor Eric Quiles of the Potter's House Church Los Angeles.
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 Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER 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 Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:41 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-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 Munoz-Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Utility Authority at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,
VICE PRESIDENT CAMACHO AND PRESIDENT 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 6:44 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA, VICE
PRESIDENT CAMACHO AND PRESIDENT SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:47 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Sylvia Ortiz discussed items 8.9 and 9.3. Marline Esquivel discussed items 9.1 and
9.2 Emiliano Arellano discuess item 9.2.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sylvia Ortiz, Dorothy Compton, Sandra McLeod, Greg Langworthy, and Cesar Morales addressed City 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 8.1 and 8.3 were pulled by Council Member Avila-Moore for 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 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 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 NO. 2025.038
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated May 6,2025 for Fiscal year 2024-2025.
08.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved April 15, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed
Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes
08.03. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
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
Received and Filed Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report
08.04. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
WITHIN THE CITY'S BOUNDARIES
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.039 AND
AGREEMENT WITH THE GATEWAY CITIES
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD TO APPROVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK ON THE CITY'S RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO ADMINISTER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING APPROVING
FINALIZED PLANS AND ANY OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
08.05. APPROVAL OF A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.040 AND JOINT USE
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY,
CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD.
ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, A CORPORATION, AND THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL LAW CITY, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
08.06. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PRIORITY 1 - FY 24/25 PROJECT (CIP NO. 2101|21212357 23529056.68.142)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.041 AND CONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PRIORITY 1 - FY 24/25 PROJECT (CIP NO. 2101|2121|2357|2352|9056.68.142); AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT.
08.07. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CINTAS
CORPORATION FOR RENTAL AND CLEANING OF UNIFORMS AND
RELATED PRODUCTS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION 2025.042 AND ROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CINTAS
CORPORATION
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
CINTAS CORPORATION FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND CLEANING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,825 PER YEAR, FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE
YEAR PERIODS
08.08. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND
UPDATING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.043
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING
AND UPDATING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
08.09. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPOINTING JULIAN
LEE AS CITY MANAGER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.044
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPOINTING JULIAN LEE AS CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING AN
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JULIAN LEE FOR THE
POSITION OF CITY MANAGER
New/Old Business
09.01. TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 3/2 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO
AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUÑOZ-GUEVARA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Avila-Moore to approve the item with an amendment to divest fossil fuels. Motion failed by the following 2/3 vote:
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUÑOZ-GUEVARA
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO
AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.045
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE CITIES ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
09.02. EARMARK OIL & GAS INVESTMENT INCOME FOR EV STATIONS City Manager Lee suggested continuing to the next City Council Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 3/2 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO
AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUÑOZ-GUEVARA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO.2025.046
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, APPROVING TO EARMARK OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT INCOME FOR ELECTRONIC VEHICLE STATIONS.
09.03. APPROVAL OF HYDROSEEDING TURF PROJECT AT LYNWOOD CITY PARK
SOCCER FIELDS
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 NO. 2025.047 AND CONTRACT
WITH PROFESSIONAL TURF SPECIALTIES,
INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL TURF
SPECIALTIES, INC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOCCER FIELDS AT
LYNWOOD CITY PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
09.04. SELECTION OF CONTRACTOR FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve Southwest Patrol as the designated security guard services provider. Motion carried by the following 3/2 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO
AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE AND MUÑOZ-GUEVARA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Avila-Moore, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to approve Inter-con Security Systems Inc. as the designated security guard services provider. Motion failed by the following 2/3 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
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, designed security guard services provider. Motion failed by da folling 213 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 and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 048 AND AGREEMENT
WITH THE DESIGNATED SECURITY GUARD
SERVICES PROVIDER: SOUTHWEST
PATROL.
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 SECURITY GUARD SERVICES PROVIDER:
SOUTHWEST PATROL.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:55 p.m., it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Rita Soto, Mayor
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