-ynwood City Council Regular Meetin
July 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 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 6:03 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, MUÑOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Lee, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quinonez, Community Development Interim Director Morrell, 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 Sheriff's Explorers.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Caydene 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 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 6:57 p.m. Motion carried by the following 5/0 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-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 6:33 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Martha Maravilla and Caroline Wadlington addressed City Council regarding item
8.01. Sandra, Harut Solorzano, Ana Mendez, and Alfredo Zanchez, addressed City Council regarding items 9.07, 10.02, and 10.03. Yanncisy Palmerin from the office of Senator Gonzalez addressed City Council regarding item 10.02.Stephanie Tapia Onate provided written comment regarding item 10.03. Juan Munguia provided written comment regarding item 9:7.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carolina Olague, Nancy Rojo, Ana Mendez, and Patricia Carr addressed City Council. Christian Gonzalez provided written comment.
Public Hearing
08.01. 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 close the public hearing. Motion passed by consensus.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve the item with an amended delinquent list removing 3 senior accounts and accounts of owner's that have spoken with City staff as of July 15, Accounts removed from the list will not be paid by the City. Motion carried by following 4/1 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA, MAYOR
PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted with RESOLUTION NO. 2025.079
Noted Amendments.
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 FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026.
08.02. CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF TORRANCE PIPELINE COMPLANY, LLC, PIPELINE FRANCHISE; INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR FIRST
READING ESTABLISHING THE FRANCHISE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to open the public hearing. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to close the public hearing. Motion passed by the following 5/0 ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MUÑOZ-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 approve the item. Motion passed by the following 4/1 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AVILA-MOORE, CUELLAR, MAYOR PRO TEM
CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ-GUEVARA
ABSENT: NONE
SUBSEQUENT MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Avila-Moore, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to approve the item with a 5 year contract. 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
Ordinance First Reading, RESOLUTION NO 2025.080 AND
Resolution Approved and ORDINANCE NO. 1786
Adopted
ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO TORRANCE
PIPELINE COMPANY TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC WAYS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING A GRANT OF NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE;
PROVIDING FOR AMOUNT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT BY FRANCHISEE
FOR THE PRIVILEGE GRANTED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERM OF THE
NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE
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 9.5 was pulled by Council Member Avila-Moore.
Item 9.7 was pulled by Council Member Munoz-Guevara
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve the balance of the consent calendar. 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
09.01. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.081
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated July 15,2025 for FY 2024-2025.
09.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes & July 1, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes
09.03. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE ROOF RESTORATION AND
REPLACEMENT AT LYNWOOD CITY HALL, LYNWOOD COMMUNITY
CENTER, AND LYNWOOD SENIOR CENTER (CIP PROJECT NOS.
4011.68.033, 4011.68.132 & 4011.68.133)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.082
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE ROOF RESTORATION AND REPLACEMENT AT
LYNWOOD CITY HALL, LYNWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER AND LYNWOOD SENIOR CENTER (PROJECT NOS. 4011.68.033, 4011.68.132 & 4011.68.133 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.
09.04. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE LYNWOOD CITY PARK BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT CIP NO. 3533.68.148
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.083
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE LYNWOOD CITY PARK BASEBALL FIELD
LIGHTING PROJECT CIP NO. 3533.68.148 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.
09.05. APPROVING THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL FOR "SPACE
RENOVATION AT SANBORN AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE
PROJECT. - CIP NO. 4011.68.118
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. 2025.084
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL FOR THE SPACE
RENOVATION AT SANBORN AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE PROJECT. - CIP NO. 4011.68.118
09.06. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
UPDATING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN TO CORRECT AN OMISSION BY READDING THE "FINANCIAL ANALYST"
CLASSIFICATION, INCLUDING THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.085
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
AND UPDATING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN TO CORRECT AN OMISSION BY READDING THE "FINANCIAL ANALYST"
CLASSIFICATION, INCLUDING THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE
09.07. ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 627 AND SENATE BILL 805 - IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND IDENTIFICATION, AND TAKE
RELATES ACTIONS
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz-Guevara, seconded by Council Member Avila-Moore 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. 2025.086
ENTITLED: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 627 AND SENATE
RELATE ACTION ENFORCEMENT AND IDENTIFICATION, AND TAKE
New/Old Business
10.01. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Avila-Moore, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to approve Council Member Avila-Moore's appointment of Guadalupe Rodriguez to the CDBG Board and Griselda Rosales to the Citizen Oversight Committee. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve Mayor Pro Tem Camacho's removal of Erika Rojas Parada from the Public Safety/Traffic & Parking Commission and appointment o1 Jorge Cassanova Jr. 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
PUBLIC CITIZEN
COUNCIL SAFETY/TRAFFIC PERSONNEL PLANNING OVERSIGHT
CDBG BOARD & PARKING BOARD COMMISSION
MEMBER COMMITTEE
COMMISSION
Rosemillie
Mayor Soto Hilario Esparza Janeth Garcia Lopez Trinity Cotrell Joe Battle Mayor Pro Tem
Camacho Emannuel Jorge Casanova Barbara Jose Luis Pina Julian Madrid Battle Del Real Calleros
Council
Member Guadalupe Emilliano Arrellano Bruno Naulls Mishuan Griselda Rosales Avila-Moore Rodriguez Sr. Watkins
Council
Member Jonathan Swift Ruben Ventura Jacqueline Mauricio James Bishop Cuellar Alvarez Nunez
Council
Member Cynthia Perez Rowland Becerra Linda Ruby Rivera Jackie Munoz-Guevara George Espinoza-Chavez
10.02. DISCUSSION ON THE CREATION OF A CITY OF LYNWOOD JUSTICE FUND
AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE
JUSTICE FUND
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to approve the item with the original appropriation of $50,000, a communication campaign, and for funds only to be used by Lynwood Residents. 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
10.03. A PROPOSAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO INITIATE THE FORMATION OF A
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA) WITH GATEWAY CITIES TO MONITOR
AND LITIGATE UNLAWFUL FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
ACTIONS
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho 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. 2025.087
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO INITIATE THE
FORMATION OF A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA) WITH GATEWAY
CITIES TO MONITOR AND LITIGATE UNLAWFUL FEDERAL IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
10.04. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMERICAN PLUS, INC. FOR EMERGENCY MOLD
REMEDIATION AT THE LYNWOOD NORTH CITY HALL, AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBSEQUENT
AGREEMENTS FOR RE-BUILD REPAIRS (CIP PROJECT NO. 1035.68.176) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the consent calendar. 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. 2025.088 AND CONTRACT TO AMERICAN PLUS, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN PLUS, INC. FOR THE EMERGENCY MOLD REMEDIATION AT THE NORTH CITY HALL; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBSEQUENT
AGREEMENTS FOR RE-BUILDING REPAIRS UP TO AN AMOUNT OF
$200,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Munoz-Guevara to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Rio Seto
Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk Rita Soto, Mayor
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