Cynthia Stafford, Interim Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING AND UPDATING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Agenda Item # 9.2.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City of Lynwood City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled "
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING AND UPDATING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS".
Executive Summary:
The City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, pursuant to the Municipal Code, provides the City Council of the City of Lynwood the authority to amend the Classification and Compensation Schedule by Resolution. In addition, in accordance with the Public Employer Retirement Law (PERL), any changes to employee compensation must be publicly adopted by the governing body. (HR)
Background:
The City has a need from time to time to make adjustments to the Classification and City Council City Council Regular Meeting 325
Compensation Schedule, to add, delete and modify positions to meet the changing needs of the organization. The City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, pursuant to the Municipal Code, provides the City Council of the City of Lynwood the authority to amend the Classification and Compensation schedule by Resolution. In addition, in accordance with the Public Employer Retirement Law (PERL), any changes to employee compensation must be publicly adopted by the governing body.
A new City Manager was appointed by the City Council effective January 7, 2026, and the Classification and Compensation Schedule was not amended at that time.
Further, the prior City Manager approved a 5% Merit increase for the Director of Information Technology and the Director of Recreation and Community Services. These increases must be approved by the City Council, by way of the Classification and Compensation Schedule, before they can be effective.
Discussion and Analysis:
The City Council of the City of Lynwood has adopted an Employee Classification and Compensation Plan and on occasion amends the plan as staffing needs evolve.
Effective January 6, 2026, amend the City's Classification and Compensation Schedule to update the City Manager's salary:
Ex/AW
City Manager
Annual Salary
$315,000.00
Monthly Salary
$26,250.00
Effective March 1, 2026, amend the City's Classification and Compensation Schedule to update the Director of Information Technology and the Director of Recreation of Communication salaries:
Ex/AW
Director of Information
Technology
Annual Salary
$201,989.41
Monthly Salary
$16,832.45
Ex/AW
Director of Recreation
and Community
Services
$206,989.41
Monthly Salary
$17,249.12
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact for this item as the items were approved in prior council action, and the City Manager's salary change impact was incorporated to the FY25–26 mid-year budget adjustment.
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 326
Class and Compensation Schedule 2.17.26.pdf
Resolution - Updating_Salary_Schedule__2.17.26.docx
Coordinated With:
Department of Finance and Administration
City Attorney's Office
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 327
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Biweekly and Monthly Salaries & MOU-Related Pay
Adopted on February 17, 2026 (Reso No. 2026.XXX); Effective January 6, 2026 and March 1, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS
UNIT JOB TITLE MONTHLY
E Councilmember 975.00 $
E City Clerk 1,000.00 $
E City Treasurer 1,000.00 $
CITY MANAGEMENT: At-Will Contract Employees. Effective 1/6/2026
JOB TITLE
Ex/AW City Manager Annual Salary 315,000.00 $
Monthly Salary 26,250.00$
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: Executive Management At-Will Employees (Under Reso No. 2021.105)
JOB TITLE STEP A B C D E
Ex/AW Director of Community Development Annual Salary 176,684.17$ 185,518.39$ 194,794.31$ 204,534.03$ 214,760.74$ Monthly Salary 14,723.68$ 15,459.87$ 16,232.86$ 17,044.51$ 17,896.73$ Ex/AW Director of Finance Annual Salary 165,215.02 $ 173,475.77$ 182,149.57$ 191,257.05$ 200,819.91$ Monthly Salary 13,767.91$ 14,456.32$ 15,179.13$ 15,938.09$ 16,735.00$ Ex/AW Director of HR & Risk Management Annual Salary 165,215.02$ 173,475.77$ 182,149.57$ 191,257.05$ 200,819.91$ Monthly Salary 13,767.91$ 14,456.32$ 15,179.13$ 15,938.09$ 16,735.00$ Ex/AW Director of Public Works Annual Salary 176,684.17$ 185,518.39$ 194,794.31$ 204,534.03$ 214,760.74$ Monthly Salary 14,723.68$ 15,459.87$ 16,232.86$ 17,044.51$ 17,896.73$ Ex/AW Annual Salary165,215.02$ 173,475.77$ 182,149.57$ 191,257.05$ 200,819.91$ Monthly Salary 13,767.91$ 14,456.32$ 15,179.13$ 15,938.09$ 16,735.00$ Ex/AW Director of Technology Services Annual Salary 158,264.11$ 166,177.32$ 174,486.20$ 183,210.52$ 192,371.05$ Monthly Salary 13,188.68$ 13,848.11$ 14,540.51$ 15,267.55$ 16,030.92$
JOB TITLE
Ex/AW Annual Salary 206,563.66 $
Monthly Salary 17,213.64$
Ex/AW Director of Technology Services Annual Salary 201,989.41$ Director of Recreation & Community Services
Director of Recreation & Community Services
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS: Executive Management At-Will Contract Employees (Pre-Date Reso No. 2021.105).
Effective 3/1/26
328
Monthly Salary 16,832.45$
MANAGEMENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
M. Accounting/Auditing Supervisor M-54 3,274.51 $ 3,435.13$ 3,644.61$ 3,845.06$ 4,056.54$ 7,094.76$ 7,442.79$ 7,896.65$ 8,330.97$ 8,789.17$ M. Accountant M-55 3,308.89 $ 3,471.20$ 3,682.88$ 3,885.44$ 4,099.13$ 7,169.27$ 7,520.94$ 7,979.57$ 8,418.44$ 8,881.46$ M. Administrative Analyst II M-50 3,001.44 $ 3,151.52$ 3,309.09$ 3,474.55$ 3,648.27$ 6,503.13$ 6,828.28$ 7,169.70$ 7,528.18$ 7,904.59$ M Administrative Analyst III M-56 3,497.73 $ 3,674.03$ 3,855.23$ 4,054.06$ 4,259.76$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,352.99$ 8,783.80$ 9,229.48$ Exempt Assistant to the City Manager M-65 4,327.42 $ 4,517.74$ 4,717.58$ 4,927.41$ 5,147.73$ 9,376.07$ 9,788.44$ 10,221.43$ 10,676.06$ 11,153.43$ M Billing & Collections Supervisor M-54 3,274.51 $ 3,435.13$ 3,644.61$ 3,845.06$ 4,056.54$ 7,094.76$ 7,442.79$ 7,896.65$ 8,330.97$ 8,789.17$ M Building Official M-70 5,187.53 $ 5,450.80$ 5,723.36$ 6,009.25$ 6,308.75$ 11,239.64$ 11,810.06$ 12,400.61$ 13,020.04$ 13,668.96$ M Associate Engineer M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ M Deputy Dir. of Admin. Services M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ M Deputy Dir. of Public Works M-71 6,188.59 $ 6,374.24$ 6,565.47$ 6,762.43$ 6,965.31$ 13,408.61$ 13,810.86$ 14,225.18$ 14,651.94$ 15,091.50$ M Deputy Dir. of Rec and Comm Services M-70 5,187.53$ 5,450.80$ 5,723.36$ 6,009.25$ 6,308.75$ 11,239.64$ 11,810.06$ 12,400.61$ 13,020.04$ 13,668.96$ M Electrical Maintenance Supervisor M-45 2,671.04 $ 2,804.26$ 2,945.31$ 3,095.17$ 3,249.91$ 5,787.26$ 6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.20$ 7,041.48$ M Deputy City Clerk M-52 3,171.55 $ 3,329.24$ 3,497.73$ 3,674.03$ 3,855.22$ 6,871.68$ 7,213.35$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,352.98$ M. Deputy City Treasurer M-52 3,171.55 $ 3,329.24$ 3,497.73$ 3,674.03$ 3,855.22$ 6,871.68$ 7,213.35$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,352.98$ M. Financial Analyst M-52 3,171.55 $ 3,329.24$ 3,497.73$ 3,674.03$ 3,855.22$ 329
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
6,871.68$ 7,213.35$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,352.98$ M/Conf. Human Resources & Risk Analyst M-52 3,171.55$ 3,329.24$ 3,497.73$ 3,674.03$ 3,855.22$ 6,871.68$ 7,213.35$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,352.98$ M Planning Associate M-56 3,497.73 $ 3,674.03$ 3,855.23$ 4,054.06$ 4,259.76$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,353.00$ 8,783.80$ 9,229.48$ M Planning Manager M-69 4,926.51 $ 5,209.79$ 5,509.35$ 5,826.14$ 6,161.14$ 10,674.11$ 11,287.87$ 11,936.92$ 12,623.30$ 13,349.14$ M Principal Accountant M-65 4,327.42 $ 4,517.74$ 4,717.58$ 4,927.41$ 5,147.73$ 9,376.07$ 9,788.44$ 10,221.43$ 10,676.06$ 11,153.43$ M Principal Planner M-67 4,587.88 $ 4,724.55$ 4,964.63$ 5,213.33$ 5,527.77$ 9,940.42$ 10,236.54$ 10,756.70$ 11,295.54$ 11,976.83$ M Public Safety Manager M-65 4,327.42 $ 4,517.74$ 4,717.58$ 4,927.41$ 5,147.73$ 9,376.07$ 9,788.44$ 10,221.43$ 10,676.06$ 11,153.43$ M Public Works Operations Manager M-69 4,926.51$ 5,209.79$ 5,509.35$ 5,826.14$ 6,161.14$ 10,674.11$ 11,287.87$ 11,936.92$ 12,623.30$ 13,349.14$ M Public Works Operations Supervisor M-56 3,497.73$ 3,674.03$ 3,855.23$ 4,054.06$ 4,259.76$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,353.00$ 8,783.80$ 9,229.48$ M Public Works Special Projects Mgr M-71 6,188.59$ 6,374.24$ 6,565.47$ 6,762.43$ 6,965.31$ 13,408.61$ 13,810.86$ 14,225.18$ 14,651.94$ 15,091.50$ M Recreation Facility & Program Supervisor M-50 3,001.44$ 3,151.52$ 3,309.09$ 3,474.55$ 3,648.27$ 6,503.13$ 6,828.28$ 7,169.70$ 7,528.18$ 7,904.59$ M Recreation Superintendent II M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ M Senior Accountant M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ M Senior Financial Analyst M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ M/Conf. Senior Human Resources & Risk Analyst M-65 4,327.42$ 4,517.74$ 4,717.58$ 4,927.41$ 5,147.73$ 9,376.07$ 9,788.44$ 10,221.43$ 10,676.06$ 11,153.43$ M/Conf. Senior Management Analyst M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ 330
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
M Senior Planner M-65 4,327.42 $ 4,517.74$ 4,717.58$ 4,927.41$ 5,147.73$ 9,376.07$ 9,788.44$ 10,221.43$ 10,676.06$ 11,153.43$ M Senior Project Manager M-61 3,806.48 $ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ M Senior Public Works Manager M-56 3,497.73 $ 3,674.03$ 3,855.23$ 4,054.06$ 4,259.76$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,353.00$ 8,783.80$ 9,229.48$ M System Analyst M-56 3,497.73 $ 3,674.03$ 3,855.23$ 4,054.06$ 4,259.76$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,353.00$ 8,783.80$ 9,229.48$ M Water Operations Supervisor M-56 3,497.73 $ 3,674.03$ 3,855.23$ 4,054.06$ 4,259.76$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,353.00$ 8,783.80$ 9,229.48$ CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES - Leads & General Staff - - - - -
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
G Account Clerk G-31 1,908.72 $ 2,004.25$ 2,104.72$ 2,209.10$ 2,319.42$ 4,135.56$ 4,342.55$ 4,560.22$ 4,786.38$ 5,025.41$ G Accounting Technician G-38 2,250.47 $ 2,362.99$ 2,481.14$ 2,605.20$ 2,735.45$ 4,876.02$ 5,119.81$ 5,375.81$ 5,644.60$ 5,926.81$ G Administrative Assistant G-41 2,435.64 $ 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.57$ 5,277.21$ 5,541.81$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.73$ G Assistant Administrative Analyst G-43 2,557.76 $ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.56$ 3,112.27$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.72$ 6,743.24$ G Assistant to the City Clerk G-38 2,250.47 $ 2,362.99$ 2,481.14$ 2,605.20$ 2,735.45$ 4,876.02$ 5,119.81$ 5,375.81$ 5,644.60$ 5,926.81$ G Assistant Engineer G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ 6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G Building Inspector G-55 3,171.55 $ 3,329.24$ 3,497.73$ 3,674.03$ 3,855.22$ 6,871.68$ 7,213.36$ 7,578.41$ 7,960.40$ 8,352.98$ G Building Maintenance Lead Worker G-43 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.56$ 3,112.27$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.72$ 6,743.24$ G Building Maintenance Worker G-38 2,250.47 $ 2,362.99$ 2,481.14$ 2,605.20$ 2,735.45$ 331
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
4,876.02$ 5,119.81$ 5,375.81$ 5,644.60$ 5,926.81$ G Business License Officer G-36 2,155.91 $ 2,263.28$ 2,376.53$ 2,495.70$ 2,620.80$ 4,671.14$ 4,903.77$ 5,149.14$ 5,407.35$ 5,678.39$ G Business License Technician G-38 2,250.47 $ 2,362.99$ 2,481.14$ 2,605.20$ 2,735.45$ 4,876.02$ 5,119.81$ 5,375.81$ 5,644.60$ 5,926.81$ G City Clerk Technician G-29 1,818.10 $ 1,908.72$ 2,004.25$ 2,104.72$ 2,209.10$ 3,939.22$ 4,135.55$ 4,342.55$ 4,560.22$ 4,786.38$ G Communications Specialist G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ 6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G Custodian G-29 1,818.10 $ 1,908.72$ 2,004.25$ 2,104.72$ 2,209.10$ 3,939.22$ 4,135.55$ 4,342.55$ 4,560.22$ 4,786.38$ G Electrical Maintenance Worker G-42 2,486.86 $ 2,629.85$ 2,781.07$ 2,940.98$ 3,110.09$ 5,388.19$ 5,698.00$ 6,025.64$ 6,372.12$ 6,738.52$ G Executive Assistant to G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ Community Development 6,075.89 $ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G Executive Assistant G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ 6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G/Conf. Human Resources & Risk Technician G-38 2,250.47$ 2,362.99$ 2,481.14$ 2,605.20$ 2,735.45$ 4,876.02$ 5,119.81$ 5,375.81$ 5,644.60$ 5,926.81$ G/Conf. Human Resources & Risk Specialist G-45 2,712.64$ 2,847.92$ 2,991.18$ 3,143.37$ 3,300.53$ 5,877.38$ 6,170.49$ 6,480.88$ 6,810.64$ 7,151.15$ G Garage/Fleet Coordinator G-34 2,053.36 $ 2,156.02$ 2,263.82$ 2,377.01$ 2,495.87$ 4,448.94$ 4,671.39$ 4,904.95$ 5,150.20$ 5,407.72$ G Information System Assistant G-37 2,209.10 $ 2,319.42$ 2,435.63$ 2,557.74$ 2,685.79$ 4,786.38$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.78$ 5,819.21$ G Information System Technician G-41 2,435.64 $ 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.57$ 5,277.21$ 5,541.81$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.73$ G Laborer G-24 1,608.32 $ 1,689.09$ 1,773.78$ 1,862.44$ 1,955.99$ 3,484.70$ 3,659.71$ 3,843.19$ 4,035.29$ 4,237.99$ G Lead Custodian G-37 2,209.10 $ 2,319.42$ 2,435.63$ 2,557.74$ 2,685.79$ 4,786.38$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.78$ 5,819.21$ 332
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
G Lead Public Safety Officer G-54 2,983.90 $ 3,132.71$ 3,290.30$ 3,457.71$ 3,630.58$ 6,465.12$ 6,787.54$ 7,128.97$ 7,491.70$ 7,866.27$ G Maintenance Worker G-37 2,209.10 $ 2,319.42$ 2,435.63$ 2,557.74$ 2,685.79$ 4,786.38$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.78$ 5,819.21$ G Media Specialist G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ 6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G Office Assistant I G-12 1,199.59 $ 1,259.67$ 1,322.71$ 1,388.69$ 1,458.63$ 2,599.11$ 2,729.28$ 2,865.87$ 3,008.83$ 3,160.36$ G Office Assistant II G-24 1,608.32 $ 1,689.09$ 1,773.78$ 1,862.44$ 1,955.99$ 3,484.70$ 3,659.71$ 3,843.19$ 4,035.29$ 4,237.99$ G Park Maintenance Lead Worker G-43 2,557.76 $ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.56$ 3,112.27$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.72$ 6,743.24$ G/Conf. Payroll Specialist G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ 6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G Permit Technician G-39 2,319.42 $ 2,435.63$ 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ G Public Safety Officer G-45 2,712.64 $ 2,847.92$ 2,991.18$ 3,143.37$ 3,300.53$ 5,877.38$ 6,170.49$ 6,480.88$ 6,810.64$ 7,151.15$ G Public Works Operations Coordinator G-34 2,053.36$ 2,156.02$ 2,263.82$ 2,377.01$ 2,495.87$ 4,448.94$ 4,671.39$ 4,904.95$ 5,150.20$ 5,407.72$ G Public Works Inspector G-57 3,230.33 $ 3,391.85$ 3,561.44$ 3,739.51$ 3,926.49$ 6,999.04$ 7,349.00$ 7,716.45$ 8,102.27$ 8,507.39$ G Public Works Technician G-38 2,250.47 $ 2,362.99$ 2,481.14$ 2,605.20$ 2,735.45$ 4,876.02$ 5,119.81$ 5,375.81$ 5,644.60$ 5,926.81$ G Recreation Coordinator G-39 2,319.42 $ 2,435.63$ 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ G Recreation Specialist G-23 1,569.91 $ 1,648.71$ 1,731.43$ 1,818.09$ 1,908.72$ 3,401.46$ 3,572.20$ 3,751.43$ 3,939.20$ 4,135.56$ G Right -Of-Way Maintenance Lead Worker G-43 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.56$ 3,112.27$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.72$ 6,743.24$ G Senior Accounting Technician G-46 2,804.26 $ 2,945.31$ 3,095.16$ 3,249.91$ 3,410.57$ 333
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
6,075.89$ 6,381.50$ 6,706.19$ 7,041.47$ 7,389.56$ G Senior Administrative Assistant G-44 2,620.79 $ 2,778.50$ 2,889.65$ 3,036.41$ 3,189.06$ 5,678.38$ 6,020.07$ 6,260.92$ 6,578.89$ 6,909.63$ G Sr. Building Inspector/Asst. Building Official G-61 3,806.48$ 3,996.81$ 4,196.65$ 4,406.48$ 4,626.80$ 8,247.38$ 8,659.76$ 9,092.75$ 9,547.38$ 10,024.74$ G Senior Information Systems Technician G-44 2,620.79$ 2,778.50$ 2,889.65$ 3,036.41$ 3,189.06$ 5,678.38$ 6,020.07$ 6,260.92$ 6,578.89$ 6,909.63$ G Senior Lifeguard G-23 1,569.91 $ 1,648.71$ 1,731.43$ 1,818.09$ 1,908.72$ 3,401.46$ 3,572.20$ 3,751.43$ 3,939.20$ 4,135.56$ G Senior Street Maintenance Worker G-39 2,319.42$ 2,435.63$ 2,557.76$ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ G Street Maintenance Lead Worker G-43 2,557.76 $ 2,685.78$ 2,819.72$ 2,961.56$ 3,112.27$ 5,541.80$ 5,819.19$ 6,109.40$ 6,416.72$ 6,743.24$ G Street Maintenance Worker G-37 2,209.10 $ 2,319.42$ 2,435.63$ 2,557.74$ 2,685.79$ 4,786.38$ 5,025.41$ 5,277.20$ 5,541.78$ 5,819.21$ G Water Compliance Specialist G-45 2,712.64 $ 2,847.92$ 2,991.18$ 3,143.37$ 3,300.53$ 5,877.38$ 6,170.49$ 6,480.88$ 6,810.64$ 7,151.15$ G Water Quality Specialist G-44 2,620.79 $ 2,778.50$ 2,889.65$ 3,036.41$ 3,189.06$ 5,678.38$ 6,020.07$ 6,260.92$ 6,578.89$ 6,909.63$ G Water Service/Wastewater Lead Worker G-58 3,364.62$ 3,523.85$ 3,692.46$ 3,871.59$ 4,056.57$ 7,290.00$ 7,635.00$ 8,000.32$ 8,388.45$ 8,789.24$ G Water Service/Wastewater Worker I G-40 2,419.66$ 2,535.87$ 2,658.00$ 2,786.02$ 2,919.97$ 5,242.60$ 5,494.39$ 5,759.00$ 6,036.38$ 6,326.59$ G Water Service/Wastewater Worker II G-45 2,712.64$ 2,847.92$ 2,991.18$ 3,143.37$ 3,300.53$ 5,877.38$ 6,170.49$ 6,480.88$ 6,810.64$ 7,151.15$ G Water Service/Wastewater Worker III G-47 2,902.52$ 3,047.27$ 3,200.56$ 3,363.41$ 3,531.57$ 6,288.80$ 6,602.43$ 6,934.54$ 7,287.38$ 7,651.74$ HOURLY NON-CIVIL SERVICE - Part-Time, Temporary & Seasonal Staff
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E G Information Systems Technician H-38A 30.48 $ 31.71$ 33.00$ 34.36$ 35.77$ 334
UNIT JOB TITLE BAND STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Biweekly
Montly
G Water Service/Wastewater Worker I H-39B 30.24 $ 31.76$ 33.34$ 35.02$ 36.76$ G Public Safety Officer H-39 27.13 $ 28.48$ 29.91$ 31.40$ 32.97$ G Maintenance Worker H-43 22.09 $ 23.20$ 24.36$ 25.57$ 26.85$ G Senior Lifeguard H-8B 19.69 $ 20.67$ 21.65$ 22.74$ 23.82$ G Recreation Leader III H-13 19.69 $ 21.65$ 23.82$ N/A N/A G Office Assistant II H-36B 19.10 $ 20.05$ 21.06$ 22.11$ 23.21$ G Lifeguard H-8 17.93 $ 18.83$ 19.72$ 20.71$ 21.70$ G Recreation Leader II H-14 17.93 $ 19.72$ 21.70$ N/A N/A G Recreation Leader I H-6 17.56 $ 19.32$ 21.25$ N/A N/A G Laborer (PW) H-15 17.44 $ 18.31$ 19.22$ 20.18$ 21.19$ G Laborer (Recreation Facilites) H-15 17.44 $ 18.31$ 19.22$ 20.18$ 21.19$ G Administrative Intern H-15 17.44 $ 18.31$ 19.22$ 20.18$ 21.19$
MONTHLY ELECTRONIC MEDIA ALLOWANCES
Department Directors 125.00 $
Division Managers 90.00 $
Field & Other Personnel 60.00 $
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RESOLUTION NO. [XX]
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is a General Law City under California law and is governed by an elected City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has adopted an Employee Classification and Position Schedule and on occasion amends the plan as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has previously adopted a Classification and Compensation Schedule for all employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood appointed Suja Lowenthal to the position of City Manager effective January 6, 2026 , requiring an amendment to the City’s Classification and Compensation Schedule (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager approved a five-percent (5%) Merit increase for the Director of Information Technology and the Dir ector of Recreation and Community Services effective March 1, 2026, requiring an amendment to the City’s Classification and Compensation Schedule (Exhibit A).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Amend the Employees Classifi cation and Compensation Schedule (Exhibit A) to update the salaries for the affected employees to take effect on January 6, 2026, and March 1, 2026, respectively.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adopti on of this City Council Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17the day of February, 2026
Gabriella Camacho
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Noel Tapia Cynthia Stafford
CITY ATTORNEY INTERIM DIR. OF HUMAN
RESOURCES
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
February 17, 2026
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Ahmad Ansari, P.E. Contract City Engineer
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY
OF SOUTH GATE FOR TWEEDY BOULEVARD STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
Agenda Item # 9.3.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND SOUTH
GATE FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG TWEEDY BOULEVARD WITH EQUITABLE COST SHARE; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MOU AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE GAS TAX FUNDS FOR THE CITY’S SHARE OF NON-PARTICIAPTING IMPROVEMENT COST"
Executive Summary:
The City of South Gate has received an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant to fund street improvements along Tweedy Boulevard from Alameda Street to Dearborn Avenue and from Dorothy Avenue to the Los Angeles River Bicycle Trail. A portion of the project area is within the City of Lynwood. The MOU with the City of South Gate will ensure a collaborative effort between the cities to improve Tweedy Boulevard. By entering into this agreement, Lynwood ensures that improvements within its jurisdiction are constructed to appropriate standards while sharing costs equitably based on jurisdictional responsibility. (PW) City Council City Council Regular Meeting 338
Background:
The City of South Gate has received an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant to fund street improvements along Tweedy Boulevard from Alameda Street to Dearborn Avenue and from Dorothy Avenue to the Los Angeles River Bicycle Trail. A portion of Tweedy Boulevard in the project area—specifically the section west of Long Beach Boulevard and east of State Street—falls within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Lynwood.
As the jurisdiction responsible for maintaining streets within its boundaries, Lynwood has an interest in ensuring that improvements to this section of Tweedy Boulevard are constructed to appropriate standards and that the City fulfills its maintenance obligations for these improvements.
Discussion and Analysis:
The proposed street improvements will enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity along Tweedy Boulevard, benefiting residents and visitors of both South Gate and Lynwood. South Gate will serve as the lead agency responsible for project design, construction management, and oversight.
Due to ATP Grant restrictions, certain project improvements are ineligible for grant reimbursement and are classified as "non-participating improvements." Under the terms of the proposed MOU South Gate will be responsible for designing and constructing all project improvements, including those within Lynwood's jurisdiction. Lynwood will reimburse South Gate for its proportionate share of design and construction costs related to non-participating improvements. Each city will bear 100 percent of the cost of non-participating improvements located within its respective jurisdiction. Design, construction management, and inspection services costs allocated to Lynwood will be based on non-participating improvements constructed within Lynwood's jurisdiction, with estimated costs detailed in Exhibit B of the MOU.
The City of Lynwood will utilize Gas Tax funds to reimburse South Gate for Lynwood's share of non-participating improvement costs. This project was not included in the Fiscal Year 2025– 26 budget, and a budget amendment is required to allocate the necessary funds.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated cost to the City of Lynwood for its share of non-participating improvements, including design, construction management, and inspection services, is $447,846 as outlined in Exhibit B of the MOU. These costs will be funded through Gas Tax funds (2101).
A budget amendment is required to allocate funds for this project, as it was not included in the adopted FY 2025–26 budget.
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Revised Tweedy
MOU.pdf
South Gate MOU Tweedy Improvement (Resolution).doc
Coordinated With:
City Manager’s Office
City Attorney
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 340
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE
And
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
for Traffic Signal Improvements and Street Improvements on Tweedy Boulevard
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into by and between the City of South Gate, a California municipal corporation ("South Gate"), and the City of Lynwood, a California municipal corporation ("Lynwood"), with reference to the following facts:
-R -E -C ! -T -A -L S
The City of South Gate has obtained an Active Transportation Program Grant (ATP) from the State of California or Federal government for complete street improvements on Tweedy Boulevard from Alameda Street to Dearborn Avenue and from Dorothy Avenue to Los Angeles River Bicycle Trail; this project is known as Tweedy Boulevard Complete Streets Project (the "Project", as more particularly defined in Section 1 below), Phase II.
Phase II of the Project will enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and motorist safety, implement traffic calming measures, and address deferred maintenance in the project area. Improvements include road rehabilitation, high-visibility crosswalk enhancements, comer bulb-outs at intersections, parklets, traffic signal modifications for pedestrian safety, ADA ramp improvements, landscaping, installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at three intersections and signing and striping. The Project will also include bike racks, bus shelters, trash receptacles, shade trees to encourage walking and bicycling.
A section of Tweedy Boulevard in the project area between one hundred-sixty five feet (165') west of Long Beach Boulevard and one hundred-sixty feet (160') east of State Street is within the corporate boundaries of the City of Lynwood and Lynwood is responsible for maintaining those portions of the street located within its jurisdiction.
D. Due to grant restrictions, some of the proposed Project improvements are ineligible for grant reimbursement and are therefore considered non-participating improvements.
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E. South Gate shall be responsible for designing and constiucting the Project improvements, and Lynwood shall pay its proportionate share of the design and construction costs of non-participating improvements, all subject to the terms of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
Now, therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, South Gate and Lynwood hereby agree as follows:
1. Description of Project. The "Project", as that term is used in this MOU, consists of the design and construction of improvements to Tweedy Boulevard from Alameda Street to Dearborn Avenue and from Dorothy Avenue to Los Angeles River Bicycle Trail as depicted in the project plans and specifications which are attached as Exhibit A.
2. Allocation of Performance and Payment Responsibfflties. South Gate shall be responsible for the design and construction of the Project. Lynwood shall reimburse South Gate for that portion of the design, construction management, construction inspection and construction costs attributable to the non-participating project elements on the portion of Tweedy Boulevard within the project limits and located within the Lynwood city limits, and South Gate shall bear the remainder of those costs. As the method of allocating costs, South Gate and Lynwood shall each be responsible for one hundred percent of the cost of the non-participating improvements within their respective jurisdictions. The design, construction management and inspections services costs shall be based on non-participating improvements to be constructed in Lynwood with the estimated costs shown on Exhibit B. The construction costs allocated to each City shall be based on actual costs based on the bid and final construction costs.
3. Proiect Plans and Specifications. The Project will be built in accordance with plans and specifications that have been prepared by South Gate. Lynwood shall have the right to approve those aspects of said plans and specifications which pertain to those portions of the Project located within the Lynwood city limits.
4. Construction Contract. Construction of the Project will be perfomed by a general contractor ("Contractor") selected by South Gate through public bidding pursuant to the requirements of California law. The contract for the construction of the Project ("Construction Contract") shall be awarded to the Contractor who is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by South Gate. The Construction Contract shall be entered into by and between the Contractor and South Gate. Although Lynwood will not be a party to the Construction Contract, the Construction Contract shall contain provisions for the benefit of Lynwood set forth in Sections
4. 1 and 4.2 below:
4.1 Insurance. To the extent that the Construction Contract requires South Gate to be named as an additional insured on policies of insurance carried by Contractor, the Construction Contract shall also require Lynwood to be named as an additional insured on those policies.
4.2 Construction Management and Inspection Services. Construction Management and Inspection Services shall be performed by a professional engineering services consultant that specializes in construction management and inspection ("Construction Management 2 MOU betyveen South Gate and Lynwood
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Consultant") selected by a selection panel that includes South Gate and Lynwood. The contract for the Construction Management Consultant ("Construction Management Contract") shall be awarded to the consultant based on qualifications and a negotiated fee. The Construction Management Contract shall be entered into by and between the Construction Management Consultant and South Gate. The Construction Management Contract, however, shall allow Lynwood, at Lynwood's sole cost and expense, to select and appoint its own inspector to observe andinspectanyProjectworklocatedinsidetheLynwoodcitylimits. Intheeventofadisagreement between Lynwood's inspector and Construction Management Consultant regarding the acceptability of any item of work performed by Contractor or its subcontractors within the Lynwood city limits, the decision of Construction Management Consultant shall be controlling.
5. Proiect Schedule. South Gate shall determine the commencement and completion dates of the Project. South Gate shall cooperate with Lynwood regarding the timing of Project work to be performed on the portion of the project within the Lynwood city limits, in order to minimize inconvenience to Lynwood without delaying the overall performance and completion of the Project or increasing its overall cost. South Gate began design work on Phase II of the Project in April of 2024 and expects completion of the project plans by March 2026. It is anticipated that the Construction Contract will be awarded in the summer of 2026, and construction will be completed by late summer 2026; however, these dates are estimates only and may change.
6. Waiver of Permit Fees. Lynwood and South Gate each agrees that any permits issued by it to the Contractor in connection with the Project shall be issued free of charge.
7. Reimbursement Schedule. Lynwood shall pay its portion of the Project's design costs to South Gate not later than (a) three days before the date on which payment is due from South Gate to the designer. Lynwood shall pay its proportionate share of progress payments and the final payment owing to the Contractor not later than three days before payment of those amounts are due to the Contractor from South Gate.
8. Cancellation of Proiect. Notwithstanding Section 4 above, South Gate reserves the right to reject all bids received in connection with the Project and either re-bid the Project, modify the Project, or cancel the Project.
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 . Any notices required to be given pursuant to the terms hereof shall be in writing and shall be either (a) personally delivered, (b) deposited in the United States express mail or first class mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (c) delivered by overnight courier service, or (d) delivered by e-mail transmission. All such notices shall be deemed delivered upon actual receipt, or upon the first attempt at delivery pursuant to the methods specified in clauses (a), (b) or (c) above if the intended recipient refuses to accept delivery. All such notices shall be delivered to the following addresses, or to such other address as the receiving party may from time to time specify by written notice to the other party. Each party agrees that the attorney for such party shall have the authority to deliver notices on such party's behalf to the other party hereto.
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To South Gate:
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, California 90280
Attn: Arturo Cervantes,
Assistant City Manager and
Director of Public Works
TelephoneNo.: (323) 563-9512
E-mail: [email protected]
To Lynwood:
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, California 90262
Attn: Maria Quirionez
City Clerk
TelephoneNo.: (310) 603-0220 ext. 214
E-mail: [email protected]
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice)
to:
Craig D. Hardwick, Esq.
Frost Brown Todd 1 MacArthur Place, Suite
200
Santa Ana, California 92707
TelephoneNo.: (714) 852-6800
E-mail: [email protected]
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice)
to:
Noel Tapia
Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin
13181 Crossroads Parkway N., Suite 400 -
West Tower
City of Industry, California 91746
Telephone No.: (562) 699-5500
Fax No.: (562) 692-2244
E-mail: [email protected]
9.2 City Council Approval of MOU and Exhibits. This MOU shall become effective only upon the last of the dates when the parties' respective City Councils have approved this MOU and the MOU has been signed by the parties' representatives. Even after this MOU has become effective, neither Exhibit A nor Exhibit B hereof shall be effective until the Exhibit in question has been approved by the parties' respective City Councils.
9.3 Incorporation of Recitals. All of the recitals set forth in this MOU, and each of the Exhibits attached to this MOU, are by this reference incorporated in and made a part of this MOU as though fully set forth herein.
9.4 Attorneys' Fees. If either party brings suit against the other with respect to this MOU, then all costs and expenses, including without limitation actual professional fees and costs such as appraisers' accountants' experts', and attomeys' fees and costs, incurred by the prevailing party (whether that party prevails by final judgment or out-of-court settlement) shall be paid by the losing party. The losing party's obligation shall be deemed to have accrued on the date of the commencement of such actions (but shall include all related fees and expenses incurred prior to such commencement) and shall be enforceable whether or not the action is prosecuted to judgment.
As used herein, the term "attorneys' fees and costs" shall include, without limitation, attorneys' fees, arbitrators' fees, witness fees, court and arbitration costs, and expenses incuned in connection with any (a) bankruptcy litigation, (b) contempt proceedings, (c) debtor and third-party examinations, (d) discovery, (e) garnishrnent and levy proceedings, (f) pre-judgment and post- judgment motions, and (g) trial preparation and presentation. As used herein, the term "prevailing party" shall include, without limitation, (h) any party against whom a cause of action, complaint, cross-complaint, counter-claim, cross-claim or third-party complaint is voluntarily dismissed, with or without prejudice, where that party has paid no consideration for the dismissal or where the dismissing party did not obtain the relief it sought, (i) a party who dismisses an action in exchange 4 MOU between South Gate and Lynwood
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for sums allegedly due, (j) the party who receives performance from the other party for an alleged breach of contract or a desired remedy where the performance is substantially equal to the relief sought in an action, (k) the party who receives any award for relief through arbitration, or (1) the party determined to be the prevailing party by a court of law.
9.5 Construction. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised (or has had an opportunity to review and revise) this MOU and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this MOU or any amendments hereto.
9.6 Governing Law. This MOU shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with, and shall be governed and enforced in all respects according to, the laws of the State of California. All claims relating to or arising out of this MOU, or the breach thereof, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise, shall likewise be governed by the laws of the State of California. No effect shall be given to any choice of law or conflict of law provision, principal or rule (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California.
9.7 Consent to Jurisdiction and Service of Process. All judicial proceedings brought against any party hereto arising out of or relating to this MOU shall be brought in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and by execution and delivery of this MOU each party accepts for itself and in connection with its properties, generally and unconditionally, the exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts (both personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction), waives any defense of forum non conveniens and irrevocablyagrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby in connection with this MOU. Each party hereby agrees that service of all process in any such proceeding in any such court may be made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to any other party at its address provided herein, such service being hereby acknowledged by each party to be sufficient for personal jurisdiction in any action against said party in any such court and to be otherwise effective and binding service in every respect. Nothing herein shall affect the right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
9.8 Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. In addition, this MOU may contain more than one counterpart of the signature page and may be executed by the affixing of the signatures of each of the parties to any one of such counterpart signature pages; all of such counterpart signature pages shall read as though one and they shall have the same force and effect as though all of the signers had signed a single signature page.
9.9 Digital Signatures. Signatures to this MOU transmitted by facsimile (fax) or in the form of a digital image - including without limitation PDF, JPEG and/or GIF files, or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. Federal ESIGN Act of 2000 (15 USC § 7001 et seq.) or California's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Cal. Civil Code FS3 1633.1 et seq.) - shall bevalid and effective to bind the party so signing; each party agrees to promptly deliver an execution original of this MOU with its actual signature to each other party, but a failure to do so shall not affect the enforceability of this MOU, it being expressly agreed that each party to this MOU shall 5 MOUbetweerx South Gate andLynwood
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be bound by its own facsimile, scanned or other electronic signature and shall acceptthe telecopied or scanned signature of each other party to this MOU.
9.10 Entire Agreement. This MOU contains the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all other written or oral understanding. There are no representations, agreements, arrangements, or understandings, oral or written, between or among the parties relating to the subject matter of this MOU that are not fully expressed in this MOU or its exhibits.
9. 11 Amendments. No alteration of or amendment to this MOU shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
9.12 . AnycaptionsorheadingstotheSectionsandsubsectionsinthisMOUaresolely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this MOU, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of validity of this MOU or any provision hereof, and in no way define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of this MOU or any provisions thereof.
9.13 Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this MOU shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this MOU shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable term or provision had never been contained herein.
9.14 Further Assurances. Each party shall cooperate with the other and shall execute such other documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this MOU.
9.15 No Waiver. Any waiver, consent or approval by either party of any breach, default or event of default of any provision, condition or covenant of this MOU must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in writing. No waiver of any breach, default or event of default shall be deemed a waiver of any later breach, default or event of default of the same or any other provision of this MOU. A failure or delay on the part of either party in exercising any power, right or privilege under this MOU shall not operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude any further exercise thereof.
9.16 Rights and Remedies. No right or remedy conferred by any of the specific provisions of this MOU is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy given hereunder or hereafter existing at law or in equity. The exercise of any one or more rights or the election of any one or more remedies by any party shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise other available rights or pursue other available remedies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is entered into between South Gate and Lynwood and shall be effective as of the date set forth in Section 9.2 above. [Signatures appear on the followirxg page}
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GGSouth Gate"
the City of South Gate,
a California municipal corporation
BY:
Jashua Barron, Mayor
Attest:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Raul Salinas, City Attorney
AS13772.0860872 4900-0420-3132v2
GGLynwood"
The City of Lynwood,
a California municipal corporation
B7:
Gabriela Camacho, Mayor
Attest:
Maria Quifionez, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Noel Tapia, City Attorney
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1 RESOLUTION._____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND SOUTH GATE FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG TWEEDY
BOULEVARD WITH EQUITABLE COST SHARE; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE MOU AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE GAS TAX FUNDS FOR THE CITY’S SHARE OF NON -PARTICIAPTING
IMPROVEMENT COST
WHEREAS, The City of South Gate has received an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant to fund street improve ments along Tweedy Boulevard from Alameda Street to Dearborn Avenue and from Dorothy Avenue to the Los Angeles River Bicycle Trail; and
WHEREAS, a portion of Tweedy Boulevard in the project area —specifically the section west of Long Beach Boulevard and ea st of State Street —falls within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Lynwood and
WHEREAS, the proposed street improvements will enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity along Tweedy Boulevard, benefiting residents and visitors of both South Gate and Lynwood; and
WHEREAS, the MOU with the City of South Gate will ensure a collaborative effort between the cities; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the MOU, South Gate will be responsible for designing and constructing all project improvements, i ncluding those within Lynwood's jurisdiction and Lynwood will reimburse South Gate for its proportionate share of design and construction costs related to non-participating improvements.; and
WHEREAS, Lynwood’s cost for its share of improvements is $447,846; and
WHEREAS, A budget amendment is required to allocate funds for this project, as it was not included in the adopted FY 2025-26 budget.; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation from Fund 2021 – Gas Tax Funds is needed to cover anticipated expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.
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2 Section 2. The City Council approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lynwood and South Gate.
Section 3. The City Council approves the appropriation of Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $447,846.
Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 2026.
______________________________
Gabriela Camacho
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
María Quiñónez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
__________________________ ______________________________ Noel Tapia Suja Lowenthal
City Attorney City Manager
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned , City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of February 2026, and passed by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereb y certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. ____________ on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 17th day of February 2026.
________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
February 17, 2026
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Ahmad Ansari, P.E. Contract City Engineer
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTH STAR LAND CARE FOR TREE
TRIMMING, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Agenda Item # 9.4.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH STAR LAND CARE FOR TREE TRIMMING, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES” Executive Summary:
Staff recommends approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with North Star Land Care for tree trimming, maintenance, and inspection services from July 1, 2025, through November 8, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,078,000. Following the expiration of the previous agreement on October 15, 2023, North Star Land Care continued providing essential tree maintenance services on a month-to-month basis to ensure uninterrupted public safety services critical for fire prevention and risk management. In November 2025, City Council approved an agreement with North Star Land Care for a one year term from November 8, 2025 to November 8, 2026 for a not to exceed amount of $800,000. The proposed amendment would change the term and compensation amount, to a retroactive start date of July 1, 2025. The compensation would cover outstanding invoices totaling approximately $278,000 for services already rendered from July 1, 2025, through November 8, 2025, while allocating $800,000 for ongoing services through the contract term.
The agreement and amendment are authorized under the emergency exception to the competitive RFP process pursuant to Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3.12(a)(1), as any disruption in tree maintenance would create immediate safety hazards and potential liability City Council City Council Regular Meeting 351
for the City. (PW)
Background:
On July 16, 2019, the City Council awarded a three-year agreement to North Star Land Care for tree trimming, maintenance, and inspection services. On May 3, 2022, the First Amendment to the agreement was approved to increase the annual compensation from a not- to-exceed amount of $600,000 to a not-to-exceed amount of $850,000 for additional services related to capital improvement projects, as well as the addition of grids to trim. On December 20, 2022, the Second Amendment to the agreement was approved to extend the agreement one additional year, terminating on October 15, 2023.
Following the expiration of the extended agreement on October 15, 2023, North Star Land Care continued providing tree maintenance services on a month-to-month basis to ensure continuity of this essential public safety function. Tree trimming and maintenance are critical for risk management and fire prevention purposes and cannot be paused without creating potential safety hazards or liability exposure for the City.
Staff acknowledged that services continued beyond the formal agreement term due to operational necessity and recommended formalizing a new one-year professional services agreement to align with the City's purchasing policies and ensure continued compliance moving forward. City Council approved the agreement at the November 4, 2025 City Council meeting.
Discussion and Analysis:
The City is divided into 12 grids for tree trimming purposes. Each year North Star Land Care trims trees in the grids on a rotational basis. They also respond to emergency and special tree trimming requests or removals.
Tree maintenance is an essential, ongoing public safety service. The previous month-to-month contract structure ensured there was no lapse in services while the City continued to evaluate long-term maintenance needs, budget priorities, and potential updates to service specifications. Because unmaintained trees can create safety hazards, including falling limbs, blocked visibility, and increased fire risk, continuous maintenance is necessary to protect public property and reduce the City's liability exposure. The agreement and amendment provides the City uninterrupted, essential services that support the City's risk management objectives and ensures compliance with City policy.
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3.7(b)(3) provides that the procurement of professional services in excess of $200,000 shall be awarded by a competitive RFP process. However, the City's procurement ordinance includes a list of exceptions to the competitive RFP process.
One such exception applies for emergencies where there is an urgent need for services to maintain the public's safety. (LMC 6-3.12(a)(1).) An RFP process would lead to the disruption of a valuable public safety service.
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Resolution_-_NorthStar_Agreement First Amendment.docx
First Amendment - draft.pdf
The proposed amendment to the professional services agreement with North Star Land Care includes a retroactive start date of July 1, 2025, to formalize services already provided during the transition period following the expiration of the previous agreement. The proposed not-to- exceed amount of $1,078,000 represents an increase from the previous term compensation of $800,000. This increase is necessary to cover outstanding invoices for services rendered from July 1, 2025, through November 8, 2025, during the period when services continued on a month-to-month basis without a formal agreement in place.
Staff recognizes that the retroactive adjustment reflects an internal administrative oversight, and steps are being taken to strengthen internal controls to ensure this does not occur again.
Fiscal Impact:
The FY 25–26 and FY 26–27 adopted budgets include Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Funds for this work.
Coordinated With:
City Manager’s Office
City Attorney
Department of Finance and Administration Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 353
1 RESOLUTION._____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH NORTH STAR LAND CARE FOR TREE TRIMMING,
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2019, the City Council approved an agreement with North Star Landcare for tree trimming, maintenance and inspections services; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the First Amendment to the agreement was approved to increase the annual compensation from a not -to-exceed amount of $600,000 to a not-to-exceed amount of $850,000 for additional services related to capital improvement projects, as well as the addition of grids to trim
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, the Second Amendment to the agreement was approved extending the agreement an additional year, expiring on October 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, given the public safety considerations with the maintenance of trees, a lapse in tree service could cause public safety risks, the City has continued to work with North Star Land Care for tree trimming and maintenance services on a month to month basis; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2025, a new agreement for a one-year term was approved; and
WHEREAS, a retroactive start date of July 1, 2025, would formalize services already provided during the transition period following the expiration of the previous agreement; and
WHEREAS, the not-to-exceed amount of $1, 078,000 represents an increase from the pre vious term compensation amount of $8 00,000 and is necessary to cover outstanding invoices for services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the City’s purchasing policy has an exception for emergencies and urgent need of services which allows the City to enter into an agreement without going out for competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the emergency exception to competitive bidding applies to the award of th e professional services agreement and amendment to ensure that valuable tree trimming, maintenance, and inspection services are not interrupted and the promotion of public safety by reducing fire risk and the protection of the City’s infrastructure continues; and
WHEREAS, the FY 25/26 and 26/27 adopted budgets include Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Funds for this work; and
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2 WHEREAS, no additional appropriation is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Council approves the First Amendment to the professional services agreement and authorizes the Mayor to execute the amendment with North Star Land Care for a term from July 1, 2025 to November 8, 2026 in the amount of $1,078,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Section 3. Authorizes the Mayor to execute th is Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 2026
________________________________
Gabriela Camacho, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________ ________________________________ Noel Tapia, City Attorney Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of February 2026, and passed by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. ____________ on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 17th day of February, 2026.
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Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF LYNWOOD AND NORTH STAR LAND CARE
This First Amendment (the “First Amendment”) is entered into this 3rd day of March, 2026 by and between the City of Lynwood (“City”) and North Star Land Care,. (“Consultant”), (collectively the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood and Consultant, entered into an Agreement, dated November 8, 2025 (“Agreement”) , which Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for tree trimming, maintenance, inspection and median maintenance services; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the City Council approved amendment no. 1 to the Agreement to retroactively set start date to July 1, 2025 and increase the term compensation to $1,078,000.
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. Term of Agreement. The term of the Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2025 and shall remain and continue in effect until November 8, 2026.
2. Compensation: Total payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement amendment shall not exceed One Million Seventy- Eight Thousand dollars ($1,078,000).
3. Full Force and Effect . The parties agree that, except as specifically provided in this First Amendment, the terms of the Agreement, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Signatures on next page
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this first amendment as of the dates listed below.
CITY OF LYNWOOD: CONSULTANT
North Star Land Care
BY: BY:
Gabriela Camacho Name
Mayor Title
Date: Date:
ATTEST:
By: ____________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ____________________________
Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Date:
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
February 17, 2026
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS &
ANNUAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL
APPOINTMENT LIST
Agenda Item # 9.5.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council review the list of Board and Commission members. In accordance with the rules outlined below, the City Council may make any adjustments to these Boards and Commissions, as it deems appropriate.
Executive Summary:
Review of Board and Commission Members – Annual Boards and Commissions Local Appointments List (CC)
Background:
At the meeting held on January 6, 2026, the City Council reappointed the current Commissioners and Board Members
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and no changes were made at that time. The terms of
the reappointed Commissioners and Board Members will expire on December 31, 2026.
There is currently one vacancy on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board, which is to be filled by Councilmember Rita Soto. This appointment will also expire on City Council City Council Regular Meeting 359
Commission Appointment List - 02.03.26 City Council Meeting UPDATED 1.28.26.docx December 31, 2026.
The qualifications required for appointment to a City Board or Commission include residency within the City of Lynwood and being at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Discussion and Analysis:
Lynwood Municipal Code Subsection 2-12.4 Specifies the Appointment And Term Of Members: 1. Candidates for appointment to subsidiary public bodies shall be nominated by a council member and confirmed by a vote of the council. The appointed and confirmed candidates shall serve on the subsidiary public bodies to which they have been appointed until the earlier of:2. A replacement is presented to the council for confirmation by the appointing council member; 3. The appointing council member’s term in office has ended; or 4. The resignation of an appointee. 5. Members of subsidiary public bodies shall hold office until their successors are appointed, qualified and take office. 6. Any and all provisions of this code relating to terms of office for members of subsidiary public bodies are hereby repealed and shall be governed by the provisions of this section. (Ord. #1584, §1) LMC Subsection 2-12.1 (a)(2) states: “The city council may remove any member of any commission, board, or committee referred to in subsection 2-12.1a1 of this section at any time and without cause; provided, however, that any action of the city council to remove a member of the personnel board from office prior to the expiration of his term shall not be effective unless approved by at least four (4) councilmen.”
Fiscal Impact:
The compensation for serving on a commission is a stipend of $50 paid per meeting attended.
Coordinated With:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS LIST THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
In compliance with the requirement of the Maddy Act, pursuant to Government Code Section 54972, the following is a list of the City of Lynwood’s Boards and Commission members whose term s run through December 31, 2025. The qualifications necessary to be appointed to a Board or Commission include being a resident of the City of Lynwood and at least 18 years of age. Appointment dates are shown following each name.
CDBG BOARD PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC
& PARKING COMMISSION
PERSONNEL BOARD PLANNING
COMMISSION
CITIZEN OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
Meets the 1st Wednesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in
designated location on an as
needed basis.
Interim Director:
Wayne Morrell
Staff: Suzanne Trejo
Meets the 4th Thursday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. in designated
location on an as needed basis.
Interim Director:
Ahmad Ansari
Staff: Misael Tolentino
Meets the 3rd Thursday of
each month at 5:00 p.m. in
designated location.
Director: Patrick Matson
Staff: Yolanda Delgadillo
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in
designated location
Interim Director:
Wayne Morrell
Staff: Anel Zarate
Meets the 4 th Wednesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in
designated location.
Interim Director:
Wayne Morrell
Staff: Brittany Leslie
EMMANUEL MADRID
Re-Appointment
Date:01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Camacho
JORGE CASSANOVA JR.
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Camacho
BARBARA BATTLE
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Appointed by:
Mayor Camacho
JOSE LUIS PINA
Re-Appointment
Date:01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Camacho
JULIAN DEL REAL-
CALLEROS
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Camacho
GUADLAUPE RODRIGUEZ
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Pro Tem Avila-Moore
EMILLIANO ARRELLANO
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Pro Tem Avila-Moore
BRUNO NAULLS SR.
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Pro Tem Avila-Moore
MISHAUN WATKINS
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Pro Tem Avila-Moore
GRISELDA ROSALES
Re-Appointme01/06/2026nt
Date: 07/15/2025
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Mayor Pro Tem Avila-Moore
JONATHAN SWIFT
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Council Member Cuellar
RUBEN VENTURA
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Council Member Cuellar
JACQUELINE ALVAREZ
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Council Member Cuellar
MAURICO NUNEZ
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Council Member Cuellar
JAMES BISHOP
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by:
Council Member Cuellar
CYNTHIA PEREZ
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Munoz- Guevara
ROWLAND BECERRA
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Munoz- Guevara
LINDA GEORGE
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Munoz- Guevara
RUBY RIVERA
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Munoz- Guevara
JACKIE ESPINOZA-CHAVEZ
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council Member
Munoz- Guevara
VACANT
Appointment Date: 2/03/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Soto
JANETH GARCIA
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Soto
ROSEMILLIE LOPEZ
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Soto
TRINITY COTRELL
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Soto
JOE BATTLE
Re-Appointment Date:
01/06/2026
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Appointed by: Council
Member Soto
Updated :1/28/2026
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