Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting
August 5, 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 6:43 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, Deputy City Attorney Almazan, City Treasurer Delgadillo, City Clerk Quinonez, Community Development Interim Director Morrell, Human Resources Director Matson, Public Works Director Montalvo, Recreation Director Flores and Technology Director Han.
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Cuellar.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Eric Belles from Potter House 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 Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:08 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 Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 7:10 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 Public Financing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Camacho, seconded by Member Munoz -Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 7:10 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 7:12 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
City Clerk Maria Quinonez addressed City Council regarding items 9.1 and 9.2. Liz Battle, Crystal Hernandez, and Ramon Mejia addressed City Council regarding item
9.1. IS RECEIVED IN THE PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING, THE NEW
ASSESSMENT RATES SHALL SUPERSEDE PRIOR APPROVED
ASSESSMENTS UPON CERTIFICATION OF BALLOT RESULTS AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING.
09.02. LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, FY 2025/ 2026
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to open the public hearing. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to close the public hearing. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Cuellar to approve the item. Motion carried by the 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2025.091
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT INCLUDING
PROPOSED INCREASED ASSESSMENTS, CONFIRMING THE DISTRICT
DIAGRAM AND CURRENT ASSESSMENTS, ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FOR
THE LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE
LEVIED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND STATING THAT IF NO
MAJORITY PROTEST IS RECEIVED IN THE PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING,
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Francisco Palencia, Malo Moreno, Lorenzo Garcia, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Joaquin Mesinas, and Luciano addressed City Council regarding non -agenda items. Eric Medal provided written comment to City Council.
Public Hearing
09.01. LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, FY 2025/2026 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to open the public hearing. 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
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Avila -Moore to close the public hearing. Motion carried by the following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CUELLAR, MUI IOZ-GUEVARA MAYOR PRO
TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cuellar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve the item. Motion carried by the following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CUELLAR, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER AVILA-MOORE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.090
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT INCLUDING
PROPOSED INCREASED ASSESSMENTS, CONFIRMING THE DISTRICT
DIAGRAM AND CURRENT ASSESSMENTS, ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FOR
THE LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE LEVIED BY THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND STATING THAT IF NO MAJORITY PROTEST
THE NEW ASSESSMENT RATES SHALL SUPERSEDE PRIOR APPROVED
ASSESSMENTS UPON CERTIFICATION OF BALLOT RESULTS AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING.
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.
Council Member Avila -Moore pulled item 8.1 for discussion.
MOTION: 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 Council Member Munoz -Guevara, 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, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
MAYOR PRO TEM CAMACHO AND MAYOR SOTO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2025.089
ENTITLED: City of Lynwood warrant register dated August 5, 2025 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
08.02. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed
Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes
08.03. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Camacho, seconded by Council Member Avila -Moore to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Maria Quinonez, C '' Clerk
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Rita Soto, Mayor