Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
July 1, 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, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Lee, City Attorney Tapia, Deputy City Treasurer Harding, City Clerk Quinonez, 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 Kid Mayor Erik Campos.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Brenda Kemp of 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.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
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 6:36 p.m. Motion carried by the following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:37 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Sylvia Ortiz addressed City Council regarding items 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, and 10.1. Elsa Chagolla, Joaquin Mesinas, Eugene Jackson, Mark Flores, and Sam Vazquez addressed City Council regarding item 8.1.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sylvia Ortiz, Irene Garcia, Maria Viera, Carolina Olague, Rita Shale, Ana Mendez, and Cesar Morales addressed City Council. Ian Jameson, Edwin Jacinto, and Irene Garcia provided written comment to Council.
Public Hearing
08.01. PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FIVE-YEAR 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(HOME) FUNDS
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to open the public hearing. Motion passed by consensus.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER 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 Avila -Moore to close the public hearing. Motion carried by the following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM
CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NONE
NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to approve the item with noted amendments. The following funds will be allocated: $47,200 to the City of Lynwood Recreation and community Services department After School Program, $31,534.95 to the City of Lynwood Senior Program, $10,500 to the City of Lynwood Recreation Sports Program, $20,000 to the Lynwood Athletics Community Services, $10,000 to the Lynwood Sports Association Marlin Swim Program, $15,000 to the Harmony Project, and $7,700 to Hopics. Motion passed by consensus.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
AND MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted With RESOLUTION NO. 2025.074
Noted Amendments
ENTITLED: Resolution adopting The Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025- 2029, The Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for Fiscal Year 2025-2029, and The Citizen Participation Plan
08.02. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT REFUSE CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AGAINST SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS (UP TO THREE UNITS)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to open the public hearing. Motion passed 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to close the public hearing. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz -Guevara to continue the item to the next regular City Council meeting. Motion passed 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
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to reopen the public hearing. Motion passed 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
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO
LEVY AND COLLECT DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS AGAINST SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS (UP TO THREE UNITS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE BILLS FROM WASTE RESOURCES, INC. (WRI) AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE SAME TIME
AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES FOR FISCALYEAR
2025-2026
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 Munoz -Guevara to approve the consent calendar. Motion passed 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
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.075
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated July 1,2025 for FY 2024-2025.
09.02. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SUB ZERO MECHANICAL, INC. FOR THE
LYNWOOD SENIOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP
PROJECT NO. 9056.68.178)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025. 076 AND CONTRACT
TO SUB ZERO MECHANICAL
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SUB ZERO MECHANICAL. FOR THE
SENIOR CENTER HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 9056.68.178); AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT.
09.03. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.077 AND FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
AVANT GARDE
ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT THE AGREEMENT WITH
AVANT GARDE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
09.04. APPROVING THE VENDOR PROCUREMENT LIST AND CONTRACTS WITH
VARIOUS VENDORS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2025.078 AND VENDOR
PROCUREMENT LIST AND VENDOR
CONTRACTS,WITHINDIVIDUAL
EXPENDITURE LIMITS
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS VENDOR PROCUREMENT LIST
AND VENDOR CONTRACTS, WITH INDIVIDUAL EXPENDITURE LIMITS
New/Old Business
10.01. LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS -
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to receive and file the report. Motion approved by consensus.
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
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:09 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to adjourn the Regular Lynwood City Council Meeting.
Maria Quirionez, y Clerk
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Rita Soto, Mayor
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