Agenda — Lynwood City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 1 of 4)

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK

3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION
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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting

TO BE HELD ON
June 16, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS ROAD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 OR WEB STREAM FOR VIEWING ONLY VIA ZOOM - MEETING ID: 864 5472 5492
Duly Posted On 6/13/26 By MQ
6:00 PM

Gabriela Camacho, Mayor
Lorraine Avila Moore, Mayor Pro Tem
Luis Gerardo Cuellar, Council Member
Juan Munoz-Guevara, Council Member
Rita Soto, Council Member
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6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:

8. CONSENT CALENDAR

8.1 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER

8.2 AMENDMENT TO WARRANT RUN APPROVAL PROCESS
Update on Law Enforcement Issues
Employee Retirement Recognition
Recognition for Lynwood FC Extra
Pride Month Proclamation
Lynwood Housing Authority

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

(Regarding Agenda Items Only)

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

THIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE

COUNCIL ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO

SUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT COUNCIL MAY

REFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).)

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 TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.

Executive Summary:

Request for approval of the warrant register dated June 16, 2026 for FY 2025–26. (FIN)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the warrant register dated June 16, 2026 for FY 2025–26. Staff certifies the accuracy of the demands.

Executive Summary:

The current payment process requires City Council approval before payments can be issued, which can result in significant delays. These delays make it more difficult for small businesses to work with the City and discourage qualified vendors who may otherwise offer competitive pricing.

8.3 A REOSLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC, TO CONTINUE

PROVIDING FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD
detailed warrant register identifying all payments issued for review and acknowledgment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, ensuring continued transparency and oversight. (FIN)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an amendment to the City’s payment process policy. The revised process would maintain appropriate internal controls and financial oversight through the existing administrative review and approval procedures while also strengthening the City's ability to attract and retain the most qualified vendors and contractors.

Executive Summary:

Since 2021, Kiley & Associates, LLC has provided federal legislative advocacy services to the City of Lynwood, assisting the City in identifying federal funding opportunities, developing legislative priorities, and strengthening relationships with members of Congress and federal agencies. Through these efforts, the firm has supported the City's pursuit of federal resources and advocacy on issues impacting local government operations and community development.

September 5, 2023, Council approved an amendment with Kiley & Associates to continue providing services authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement ending June 30, 2026.

Staff requests City Council approve a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC to continue providing federal legislative advocacy services through June 30, 2028. The firm possesses extensive experience representing local governments before Congress and federal agencies and maintains a strategic presence in Washington, D.C., allowing direct access to federal policymakers and decision-makers.

The proposed amendment will ensure continuity of services and continued representation of the City's interests at the federal level, particularly as federal infrastructure, transportation, housing, public safety, and economic development funding opportunities continue to become available. (CM)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1 .

Approve a resolution approving a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC, for continued federal legislative advocacy services
(Attachment 1)
; and
2 .

Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment entering into a two- City Council Regular Meeting 3

8.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH SL ENVIRONMENTAL

8.5 APPROVAL OF PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) POLICIES

AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHAB & ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM.
year agreement through June 30, 2028 on behalf of the City of Lynwood in a form approved by the City Attorney
(Attachment 2)
.

Executive Summary:

The City of Lynwood has detected contaminants of concern, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 1,4-dioxane, in certain of its drinking water supply wells. Staff recommends engaging SL Environmental Law Group, a San Francisco-based law firm specializing in groundwater contamination cost-recovery litigation on behalf of municipalities and water systems, to investigate the source of the contamination and evaluate the City’s options for recovering associated costs from responsible parties. Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving a legal services agreement with SL Environmental, in a form approved by the City Attorney, on a contingency fee basis. (CM)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution (
Attachment 2
) approving a legal services agreement with SL
Environmental (
Attachment 1
); and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and the resolution, with the City Clerk attesting on behalf of the City.

Executive Summary:

The PLHA program is intended to create a permanent source of funding available for eligible local governments in California to support housing-related projects and programs that address unmet housing needs within their local communities. Staff recommends the City Council approve policies and procedures to provide grants of up to $40,000 for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied households and grants of up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications. In addition, staff recommends approval of loans of up to $75,000 for homebuyer down payment assistance for eligible households. (CD) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:

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8.6 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) STATISTICAL REPORT—APRIL 2026

8.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

DESIGNATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS AN

EXEMPT, AT-WILL MANAGEMENT POSITION AND EXCLUDING THE POSITION FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-6(g) OF THE

LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
1 .

Approve PLHA policies and procedures for the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Guidelines (
Attachment 1
);
2 .

Approve PLHA policies and procedures for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program Guidelines (
Attachment 2
); and
3 .

Adopt a resolution (
Attachment 3
) approving policies and procedures for the First
Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program and Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program using the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds.

Executive Summary:

The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with a monthly overview of fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), and ambulance transport activity occurring within the City of Lynwood. This reporting framework was established to provide the City Council with consistent operational data regarding emergency response services delivered under the City's contract with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Monthly reporting supports transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision making by providing insight into emergency service demand, response trends, and patient transport activity. The information presented in this report reflects emergency response activity during April 2026 and allows the City Council to monitor service levels and identify emerging trends affecting public safety within the City of Lynwood. (CD) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the April 2026 Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Statistical Report provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Executive Summary:

The proposed designation
(Attachment 1)
recognizes the high level of administrative
responsibility, fiscal oversight, policy implementation, and confidential management functions assigned to the Deputy Director of Finance. Designating the position as exempt would align it with other executive and senior management classifications and provide the City Manager with greater flexibility in recruiting, retaining, and managing key leadership City Council Regular Meeting 5

8.8 ACCRETION OF THE SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION FROM THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION GENERAL BARGAINING UNIT TO THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ MANAGEMENT

GROUP BARGAINING UNIT

8.9 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING FOR THE INSTALLATION

OF MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING PURSUANT TO THE HARBOR personnel. (HR)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
designating the
position of Deputy Director of Finance as an exempt, at-will management position, and excluding the position from the classified service pursuant to Section 18-6(g) of the Lynwood Municipal Code.

Executive Summary:

Following a review of the of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official classification's assigned duties and responsibilities, staff determined that the position performs supervisory and management-level functions more appropriately aligned with the City's management employee group.

The position exercises independent judgment in administering building inspection and code enforcement activities, directs the work of staff, participates in personnel-related matters, assists in policy development, and serves in a leadership role within the Community Development Department.

The accretion would align the classification with similarly situated management positions throughout the organization, maintain consistency within the City's bargaining unit structure, and reflect the position's current level of authority and accountability. The City has completed its meet-and-confer obligations under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), and both bargaining units have agreed to the proposed change. (HR) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment 2)
and approve side
letters
(Attachments 1 and 3)
between the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Employees’
Association (LEA), and the Lynwood Employees’ Management Group (LEMG), accreting the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official from the LEA General Bargaining Unit to the LEMG Bargaining Unit, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the side letters on behalf of the City.

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TOXIC POLLUTANTS TMDL

8.10 EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PURCHASES FROM THE PUBLIC

WORKS VENDOR PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS LIST

Executive Summary:

In September 2018, the City Council approved an agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority. The purpose of the agreement was to share costs with other cities and agencies for installing and monitoring the monitoring stations pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load. The current agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2026. Staff recommends approval of a new five-year agreement with a term ending June 30, 2031. (PW)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
approving a five-year agreement
(Attachment
2)
between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority and the City of Lynwood for cost sharing relating to the monitoring stations pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL; and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

Executive Summary:

Under a longstanding practice, the City Council has periodically adopted resolutions approving a Public Works Vendor Procurement and Contracts List (Attachment 3)
and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve purchase orders from the listed vendors within individual expenditure limits established by the City Council, exceeding the City Manager’s standard $50,000 purchasing authority under the Lynwood Municipal Code. The City Council most recently approved this authority through a resolution (Attachment 4)
that expires June 30, 2026. In reviewing this practice, the City Manager and the City Attorney’s Office found that it may not align with the requirements of the California Public Contract Code governing how local agencies acquire goods and services. Rather than bring forward another iteration of the vendor list under the existing practice, staff recommends a six-month extension of the current authority, through December 31, 2026, to avoid disruption to essential operations and maintenance purchases while staff develops an updated procurement policy and procedure. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
extending, through December 31, 2026, the City
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8.11 AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS CITY CONTRACTS EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE

AGREEMENTS

8.12 APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH

MUNIENVIRONMENTAL TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Manager’s authority to approve purchase orders from vendors on the Public Works Vendor Procurement and Contracts List
(Attachment 3)
within the individual
expenditure limits previously approved by the City Council (Attachment 4)
; and
2 .

Directing staff to return to the City Council with an updated procurement policy and procedure for materials and services purchases up to $200,000, consistent with the California Public Contract Code, before the extended authority expires.

Executive Summary:

Several on-call professional services agreements are scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026. These agreements provide critical engineering, traffic engineering, utility engineering, and architectural services that support the City’s daily operations and implementation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

Due to timing constraints associated with upcoming procurement activities and the need to review and update certain contracting and purchasing policies, staff recommends a twelve-month extension of the existing agreements through June 30, 2027. Approval of the proposed amendments would ensure continuity of professional services, maintain project delivery schedules, and provide uninterrupted support for ongoing City operations and infrastructure projects.

The proposed extensions do not increase the existing contract compensation limits and may be terminated by the City at any time, with or without cause, upon providing written notice in accordance with the terms of each agreement. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (
Attachment 1
) approving
amendments to extend the terms of several on-call professional services agreements through June 30, 2027.

Executive Summary:

The City has worked with MuniEnvironmental since 2022 to support compliance with state solid waste reduction and recycling mandates, including SB 1383. The current agreement with MuniEnvironmental is set to expire on June 30, 2026.

Due to timing constraints associated with upcoming procurement activities and the need City Council Regular Meeting 8

9. NEW/OLD BUSINESS

9.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING

THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
to review and update certain contracting and purchasing policies, staff recommends a twelve-month extension of the existing agreement through June 30, 2027. Approval of the proposed amendment would ensure continuity of professional services and provide uninterrupted support of City compliance responsibilities. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
approving a second amendment to the
agreement with MuniEnvironmental
(Attachment 2)
to continue providing solid
waste management technical support services, extending the term through June 30, 2027; and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.

Executive Summary:

As part of the City's ongoing efforts to maintain an effective organizational structure, support operational needs, and implement negotiated labor agreements, staff recommends several amendments to the Classification and Compensation Schedule.

The proposed changes include the creation of two new finance classifications to strengthen financial oversight and succession planning, title changes within the Community Development Department to better reflect the duties currently performed by Public Safety personnel, the accretion of a management-level building inspection classification into the appropriate bargaining unit, and implementation of the negotiated five percent COLA effective July 1, 2026.

These actions would improve organizational alignment, enhance operational efficiency, ensure classifications accurately reflect assigned responsibilities, and maintain compliance with negotiated labor agreements. (HR)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (
Attachment 2
) amending the City's
Classification and Compensation Schedule to:
1 .

Reclassify the Public Safety Officer series to the Code Compliance Officer series; 2 .

Add the new classifications of Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Director of Finance as approved in the FY 2026–27 budget; 3 .

Accrete the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official from the Lynwood Employees’ Association bargaining unit to the Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting 9

9.2 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 3, SUBSECTION 3-38 TO

THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

ORDINANCE ADDRESSING MEDICAL DEBT THROUGH DATA COLLECTION AND

TO AUTHORIZE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

TO COLLECT HOSPITAL DEBT COLLECTION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DATA

WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

9.3 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DIAL-A-RIDE CONTRACT WITH FIESTA TAXI COOPERATIVE, INC.

Employees’ Management Group bargaining unit; and
Implement the negotiated five
percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2026.

Executive Summary:

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce an ordinance adopting the Los Angeles County ordinance addressing medical debt through data collection, which would authorize
the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to collect standardized debt collection and financial assistance data from acute care hospitals operating within the city, including St. Francis Medical Center.

Adoption would carry no fiscal impact to the City, as
the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health administers and enforces the reporting requirements.
(CM)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends

City Council introduce
, waive

first reading,
and adopt
an ordinance
(
Attachment 1
)
adding
Chapter 3
,
Subsection 3-38
to the Lynwood Municipal Code that
adopts the Los Angeles County ordinance addressing medical debt through data collection.

Executive Summary:

The current Dial-A-Ride (DAR) contract with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. is set to expire on June 30, 2026. The existing agreement lacks sufficient funding to cover projected service costs through that date, and staff requires additional time to complete a comprehensive, RFP-based procurement analysis needed to recommend a new DAR services contract.

Because the City Council is not scheduled to meet in July 2026, the earliest opportunity to present staff recommendation for a new contract award is August 2026. To prevent any interruption in this essential transportation lifeline, staff recommends approval of a fourth amendment increasing the contract amount by $85,973 and extending the term through September 30, 2026. Although the City’s Contracting and Purchasing Policy and Procedures generally limit agreements to three amendments, the policy permits a fourth amendment to address an urgent operational need and ensure continuity of essential public services. Funding is available from existing Proposition A Transportation Fund appropriations ($22,973 from FY 2025–26 and $63,000 from the adopted FY 2026–27 budget), and no additional appropriation is required. (REC) City Council Regular Meeting 10

9.4 ACCEPT A LOW OR NO EMISSION GRANT AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF AB 2766

FUNDS FOR LOCAL COST SHARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT

9.5 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) WATER METER INSTALLATION PROJECT TO DB UTILITY FOR $934,292.00, CIP NO. 4011.68.093.& 4011.68.135.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 2)
approving a fourth amendment to the existing
Dial-A-Ride (DAR) contract with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. (Attachment 1)
,
increasing the contract amount by $85,973 and extending the term through September 30, 2026; and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

Executive Summary:

The City of Lynwood was awarded $1,047,709 under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year 2025 Low or No Emission Grant Program (“Low-No Program”) for the acquisition of low- and zero-emission transit vehicles and related infrastructure improvements. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will serve as the pass-through entity for administration of the federal funds.

As a condition of the award, the City is required to provide a local cost share contribution in the amount of $184,616. AB 2766 Subvention Funds have been identified as the source for this match. Staff requests that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the grant award and authorizing the use of AB 2766 funds as the local match. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
accepting a Low or No
Emission grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $1,047,709 and authorizing the use of AB 2766 Subvention Funds, in the amount of $184,616, for the required local cost share associated with the grant.

Executive Summary:

The City has been working since 2022 on a program to replace the City’s existing water meters with new smart water meters and smart points as part of the overall AMI Meter Replacement project. The new smart water meters will be able to electronically send daily water usage data through the Flex-Net Network to the Water Billing Department for bi- monthly water bills. The new smart meters will also be able to detect large water use and City Council Regular Meeting 11

9.6 FY 2026–27 LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY, AND SETTING THE

DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
on-site water leaks and report them to customers before they receive a large water bill.

The project includes replacing 9,200 existing water meters, ranging from ¾-inch to 6-inch, with new smart water meters and smart points that will connect to the Flex-Net Network.

The City’s existing 3-inch to 6-inch water meters (56 meters total) have already been upgraded to smart meters and are connected to the Flex-Net Network. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 3)
awarding a contract to DB Utility, in the amount
of $934,292, for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meter Installation Project, CIP No. 4011.68.093 and 4011.68.135; and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

Executive Summary:

The Lynwood Landscape Assessment District was first established in 1978 under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The District provides essential services such as maintenance of landscape areas, including trees, citywide. The cost to maintain the District continues to outpace the revenues collected through the levy. Assessment rates cannot be increased without a ballot protest process. There is no proposed assessment rate increase; the assessment rate would remain the same at $1.90 per front foot for both residentially zoned and commercially zoned properties. Staff requests the City Council adopt the attached resolutions accepting the Engineer’s Report, declaring the City Council’s intention to order the levy and collection of annual assessments for FY 2026– 27, and setting the time and place for hearing protests and objections as August 4, 2026. (PW)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
approving the Engineer’s Report prepared
pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 22565 et seq., as directed by the City Council on June 16, 2026, relating to the Lynwood Landscape Assessment District; and
2 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 4)
declaring its intention to order the levy and
collection of annual assessments for FY 2026–27 within the Lynwood Landscape Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.), and setting the time and place for hearing protests and objections as August 4, 2026.

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9.7 FY 2026–27 LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND SETTING THE DATE

OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

10. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

11. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS

Executive Summary:

The Lynwood Lighting Assessment District was first established in 1978 under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The District provides essential services such as citywide lighting. The proposed budget for the Street Lighting Division was kept flat to keep ongoing operations within incoming revenues. Although the City is doing its part to implement projects to conserve energy and reduce costs, other costs related to labor, materials, and capital improvement needs would continue to increase and may outpace revenues in the future.

There are no proposed assessment rate increases; the assessment rates would remain the same at $1.62 per front foot for residentially zoned properties and $3.01 per front foot for commercially zoned properties. Staff requests the City Council adopt the attached resolutions accepting the Engineer’s Report, declaring the City Council’s intention to order the levy and collection of annual assessments for FY 2026–27, and setting the time and place for hearing protests and objections as August 4, 2026. (PW) Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 4)
approving the Engineer’s Report prepared
pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 22565 et seq., as directed by the City Council on June 16, 2026, relating to the Lynwood Lighting Assessment District; and
2 .

Adopt a resolution
(
Attachment 3
)
declaring its intention to order the levy and
collection of annual assessments for FY 2026–27 within the Lynwood Lighting Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.), and setting the time and place for hearing protests and objections as August 4, 2026.

City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Carol Molina, Interim Director of Finance & Administration Mohammad Islam, Accounting Technician
SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Agenda Item # 8.1.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the warrant register dated June 16, 2026 for FY
2025–26. Staff certifies the accuracy of the demands.

Executive Summary:

Request for approval of the warrant register dated June 16, 2026 for FY 2025–26. (FIN)
Background:

Discussion and Analysis:

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

Coordinated With:

City Manager
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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WARRANT RUN
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06-16-2026-CITY__COUNCIL__WARRANT__RESOLUTION__TEMPLATE-2026.docx City Council City Council Regular Meeting 15
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06/08/2026 3:17PM
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Void Check# Date Vendor
301845
302775
303314
10/21/2025 014061 VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS
02/02/2026 014938 ANGELINE IBARRA
04/07/2026 014980 BERNARD TOLLIVER
3 checks in this report
Void Check Listing
City of Lynwood
ClearNoid Date Invoice
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05/27/2026 REISSUED-303841
05/27/2026 5869794055
05/27/2026 REISSUED-303840
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09/16/2025 500.00 500.00
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Total Checks: 3,524.15
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2556 4/3/2026 013091 PERS 457 Ben178242 DEF COMP- PERS 457: PAYMENT 6,581.20 Total: 6,581.20
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2562 4/3/2026 013090 PERS Ben178514 PERS: PAYMENT 69,260.30 Total: 69,260.30
2563 4/3/2026 001357 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Ben178516 STATE DISABILITY INS.: PAYMENT 15,259.44 Total: 15,259.44
2564 4/15/2026 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, Ben178518 VISION: PAYMENT 444.44 Total: 444.44
2565 4/1/2026 013091 PERS 457 Ben178520 DEF COMP- PERS 457: PAYMENT 6,602.60 Total: 6,602.60
2566 4/7/2026 010069 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Ben178522 DEF COMP - NATIONWIDE: 7,848.72 Total: 7,848.72
2567 4/14/2026 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben178848 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 593.10 Page: 2
17 vchlist Electronic Financial Transaction List Page: 3 06/01/2026 9:59:31AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount -
2567 4/14/2026 001224 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY (Continued) Total: 593.10 2568 4/14/2026 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben178850 DELTA DENTAL: PAYMENT 3,846.87 Total: 3,846.87
2569 4/16/2026 005794 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Ben178852 SOCIAL SECURITY: PAYMENT 48,094.18 Total: 48,094.18
2570 4/21/2026 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE Ben178854 BLUE SHIELD ACCESS+: PAYMENT 59,064.57 Total: 59,064.57
2571 4/21/2026 013090 PERS Ben178856 PERS:PAYMENT 69,970.30 Total: 69,970.30
2572 4/16/2026 001357 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Ben178858 STATE DISABILITY INS.: PAYMENT 14,112.82 Total: 14,112.82
2573 4/15/2026 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, Ben178860 VISION: PAYMENT 404.80 Total: 404.80
2574 4/29/2026 013091 PERS 457 Ben178862 DEF COMP - PERS 457: PAYMENT 6,525.47 Total: 6,525.47
2575 4/22/2026 010069 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Ben178864 DEF COMP - NATIONWIDE: 11,743.75 Total: 11 ,743.75
2576 4/14/2026 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben179180 AD&D STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 96.67 Total: 96.67
2577 4/14/2026 012556 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES Ben179182 DEL TA DENTAL: PAYMENT 305.92 Total: 305.92
2578 4/30/2026 005794 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Ben179184 SOCIAL SECURITY: PAYMENT 589.80 Total: 589.80
2579 4/21/2026 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE Ben179186 PERS PLATINUM - MONTHLY: 2,400.86 Total : 2,400.86
2582 4/15/2026 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, Ben179192 VISION: PAYMENT 40.44 Page: 3
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06/01/2026
Bank code:

Voucher
2582
2585
2588
9:59:31AM
c-ap01
Date Vendor
Electronic Financial Transaction List
City of Lynwood
Invoice PO#
4/15/2026 013473 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST (Continued) 4/30/2026 005794 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Ben179202
4/14/2026 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Ben179208
Page: 4
Description/Account Amount
Total: 40.44
SOCIAL SECURITY: PAYMENT 52,653.97
Total: 52,653.97
STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE: 6.03
Total: 6.03
Page: 4
19 vchlist Electronic Financial Transaction List Page: 5 06/01/2026 10:08:39AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 1006339 4/14/2026 011076 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 011076-043026 DENTAL PREMIUM -RETIREE 7,679 .07 Total: 7,679.07
1006342 4/21/2026 013090 PERS 100000018273635 REPLACEMENT BENEFIT 676.62 Total: 676.62
1006343 4/15/2026 013473 CONTROLLING INSURANCE COST IN, 013473-043026 RETIREES VISION PREMIUM-APRIL 930 .12 Total: 930.12
1006344 4/14/2026 001224 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 001224-043026 RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE-APRIL 803.49 Total: 803.49
1006345 4/21/2026 013121 AUL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST C/O, 013121-053126 RETIREE MEDICAL PREMIUM 85,697.96 Total: 85,697.96
1006346 4/10/2026 000372 FIRE DEPARTMENT, LOS ANGELES C0014121 01-001884 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES-MAY 796,548.41 Total: 796,548.41
1006347 4/21/2026 013073 CALPERS INSURANCE 100000018276576 HEAL TH PREMIUM RETIREE-PERS 21,736 .24 100000018276579 ADMIN FEE-NON PERS-ACTIVE 0.78
Total: 21,737.02
Page: 5
20 vchlist
05/26/2026
Bank code:

Voucher
6:00:49PM
c-ap01
Date Vendor
1006341 4/28/2026 013107 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A
36 Vouchers for bank code :
36 Vouchers in this report
c-ap01
Electronic Financial Transaction List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
013107-033126-A
013107-033126-B
013107-033126-C
013107-033126-D
013107-033126-E
013107-033126-F
013107-033126-G
PO#
-------
Description/Account

BANKCARD CHARGES

BANKCARD CHARGES
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers:

Page: 6
Amount
8,474.53
394.69
1,223.98
2,530.18
827.46
5,178.16
1,897.04
20,526.04
1,495,777.03
1,495,777.03
Page: 6
21 vchlist Prepaid-Check List Page: 7
05/26/2026 4:11:41PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount -- 303822 5/26/2026 014671 AMCAL PARK PLACE FUND LP 6-2110 11-002556 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 897.43 Total: 897.43
303823 5/26/2026 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, OBA/ AMERICAN 2545 03-000459 WATER SERVICE 33.00 2822 03-000459 WATER SERVICE 33.00
Total: 66.00
303824 5/26/2026 014912 DON VICENTE PROPERTIES LLC 6-A 11-002557 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 1,600.72 Total: 1,600.72
303825 5/26/2026 014892 GARCIA OCHOA, RODOLFO 6 11-002547 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 1,618.48 Total: 1,618.48
303826 5/26/2026 015095 HAYSSEN, NANCY 828 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 1,900.00 Total: 1,900.00
303827 5/26/2026 014026 IBE DIGITAL 492512 PRINTING SERVICES 1,226.16 Total: 1,226.16
303828 5/26/2026 013689 LEON MEDINA, ESPERANZA 0039532 PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE 900.00 Total: 900.00
303829 5/26/2026 014789 LYNWOOD FAMILY APARTMENT, LP 4-307 11-002563 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 921.84 5-307 11-002563 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 921.84
6-307 11-002563 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 921 .84
6-404 11-002548 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 1,238.00
Total: 4,003.52
303830 5/26/2026 014888 MEZA, LIDIA 6 11-002549 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 1,405.75 Total: 1,405.75
303831 5/26/2026 014469 MOORE, LORRAINE 014469-050726 RIMBURSEMENT-DONATIONS 301.17 Total: 301.17
303832 5/26/2026 014530 PROTESTA, NITA 6-B-3237 11-002558 PLHA RENTAL ASSITANCE 353.25 Total: 353.25
Page: 7
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05/26/2026 4:11:41PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount -- 303833 5/26/2026 013288 SPECTRUM 262671001050126 INTERNENT SERVICES 163.03 Total: 163.03
303834 5/26/2026 014944 STAFFORD HR CONSUL TING, LLC 023-004 05-002020 HR CONSUL TING SERVICES 13,550.00 Total: 13,550.00
303835 5/26/2026 014889 SWH 2017-1 BORROWER LP 5 11-002550 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2,000.00 6 11-002550 PLHA RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2,000.00
Total: 4,000.00
303836 5/26/2026 005282 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Ben179396 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD: PAYMENT 125.00 Total: 125.00
303837 5/26/2026 013096 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Ben179398 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT: 113.99 Total: 113.99
Page: 8
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05/27/2026 10:46:36AM
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor
303838 5/26/2026 000163 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
303839 5/26/2026 000164 THE GAS CO.

Prepaid-Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
000163-051526
000164-052126
Page: 9
PO# Description/Account Amount
-------
LIGHT & POWER SERVICE 36,036.31
Total: 36,036.31
GAS SERVICES 556.04
Total : 556.04
Page: 9
24 vchlist
05/27/2026
Bank code:

Voucher
303840
303841
1:15:42PM
c-ap01
Date Vendor
5/27/2026 014938 !BARRA, ANGELINE
5/27/2026 014061 VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS INC
Prepaid-Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
014938-091625
5869792791
5869794055
Page: 10
PO# Description/Account Amount
KID MAYOR SCHOLARSHIP 500.00
Total: 500.00
11-002465 ANIMAL EMERGENCY VET 2,367.95
11-002465 ANIMAL EMERGENCY VET 456.20
Total: 2,824.15
Page: 10
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06/02/2026 1:22:39PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303842 6/1/2026 009633 EVENT STEP AND REPEAT 22026 PRINTED BANNERS 577.29 22044 PRINTED BANNERS 230.48
Total: 807.77
303843 6/1/2026 014026 IBE DIGITAL 597225367 PRINTING SERVICES-LEASE 1,297.45 Total: 1,297.45
303844 6/1/2026 014469 MOORE, LORRAINE 014469-050726-1 REIMBURSEMENT-MILEAGE 178.35 014469-051526 REIMBURSEMENT-DONATION 55.38
Total: 233.73
303845 6/1/2026 005855 PETTY CASH - CITY TREASURER 005855-052126 DINNER FOR CITY COUNCIL 155.85 Total: 155.85
303846 6/1/2026 007205 SANCHEZ AWARDS 2922 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 22.15 2930 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 83.06
Total: 105.21
303847 6/1/2026 012692 SOTO, RITA 012692-050826-1 REIMBURSEMENT-MILEAGE 2026 178.35 012692-051726-1 REIMBURSEMENT-MILEAGE CCCA 191.40
Total: 369.75
303848 6/1/2026 013288 SPECTRUM 188407901051426 INTERNET SERVICES 219.99 Total: 219.99
303849 6/1/2026 013288 SPECTRUM 188407201051426 INTERNET SERVICES 179.99 Total: 179.99
303850 6/1/2026 013288 SPECTRUM 188407001051426 INTERNET SERVICES 142.36 Total: 142.36
303851 6/1/2026 006399 AT&T 000025185477 TELEPHONE SERVICES 782.26 000025186690 TELEPHONE SERVICES 183.64
000025218827 TELEPHONE SERVICES 30.49
Total: 996.39
303852 6/1/2026 006399 AT&T 333404869-050826 INTERNET SERVICES 240.75 Page: 11
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06/02/2026 1:22:39PM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303852 6/1/2026 006399 006399 AT&T (Continued) Total: 240.75 303853 6/1/2026 007551 AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36 Ben179647 ASSOCIATION DUES: PAYMENT 2,373.16 Total: 2,373.16
303854 6/1/2026 013747 AMERIFLEX Ben179653 HEALTH FSA PRE-TAX: PAYMENT 308.34 Total: 308.34
303855 6/1/2026 013463 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATES, LLC Ben179651 MGMT. ASSOCIATION DUES: 232.00 Total: 232.00
303856 6/1/2026 005282 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Ben179657 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD: PAYMENT 125.00 Total: 125.00
303857 6/1/2026 013730 INSURANCE COMPANY, COLONIAL LIFE Ben179649 ACCIDENT PRETAX: PAYMENT 1,588.18 Total: 1,588.18
303858 6/1/2026 010048 LEGAL SHIELD Ben179655 LEGAL SHIELD: PAYMENT 49.84 Total: 49.84
303859 6/1/2026 007551 AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36 Ben179386 ASSOCIATION DUES: PAYMENT 2,354.88 Total: 2,354.88
303860 6/1/2026 013747 AMERIFLEX Ben179392 HEALTH FSA PRE-TAX: PAYMENT 308.34 Total: 308.34
303861 6/1/2026 013463 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATES, LLC Ben179390 MGMT. ASSOCIATION DUES: 232.00 Total: 232.00
303862 6/1/2026 013730 INSURANCE COMPANY, COLONIAL LIFE Ben179388 ACCIDENT PRETAX: PAYMENT 1,588.18 Total: 1,588.18
303863 6/1/2026 010048 LEGAL SHIELD Ben179394 LEGAL SHIELD: PAYMENT 49.84 Total: 49.84
Page: 12
27 vchlist
06/03/2026
Bank code:

Voucher
303864
303865
303866
303867
303868
4:07:09PM
c-ap01
Date Vendor
6/3/2026 015096 ALIGHTPROMMOS,
6/3/2026 013550 EAGLE PORTABLES SANITATION LLC
6/3/2026 015097 LEVEL UP RETAIL SERVICES
6/3/2026 007606 LOPEZ, JUAN
6/3/2026 015098 TERRELL WAYNE HAMMONO,
47 Vouchers for bank code : c-ap01
47 Vouchers in this report
Prepaid-Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
1351931
18135
1495
080
001
Page: 13
PO# Description/Account Amount
EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 4,996.15
Total: 4,996.15
EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 963.85
Total: 963.85
06-010617 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 9,750.00
Total: 9,750.00
08-005412 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 2,000.00
Total: 2,000.00
08-005458 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 4,500.00
Total: 4,500.00
Bank total: 108,310
Total vouchers : 108,310
Page: 13
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06/08/2026 11:55:11AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/ Account Amount --
303869 6/16/2026 013931 AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING E0371337 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 237.69 Total: 237.69
303870 6/16/2026 010746 ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN 2026-02-21720-CD 01-001901 LEGAL SERVICES 5,505.50 2026-02-21722-PER 01-001901 LEGAL SERVICES 4,001.50
2026-02-21722-SA 01-001901 LEGAL SERVICES 53.00
2026-02-21723-COMM 01-001901 LEGAL SERVICES 2,199.50
2026-02-21724-CLEAN 01-001901 LEGAL SERVICES 2,809.00
Total: 14,568.50
303871 6/16/2026 013738 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 1 CHG-DQKT-L VFT OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 176.59 1 DL4-6H4H-6LLF OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 1,306.83
1 H99-P9CV-L66L OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 91.14
1 J9J-VCKT-V613 OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 512.76
1 LQH-JWPJ-9T6K OFFICE SUPPLIES 48.91
1 NWK-XGXH-GM43 OFFICE SUPPLIES 9.96
1 Y73-4X4X-FKL9 OFFICE SUPPLIES 36.54
Total: 2,182.73
303872 6/16/2026 002452 AMERICAN LANGUAGE SVCS. 93773 01-001879 SPANISH TRANSLATION SERVICES 400.20 Total: 400.20
303873 6/16/2026 004285 AVANT GARDE, INC. 13100 11-002514 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 36,532.50 13169 06-010359 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,290.00
13169-1 06-010087 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,091.25
13169-2 06-010392 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 960.00
13169-3 06-010599 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 522.00
13169-4 06-010340 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 405.00
13170 11-002356 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,250.00
Total: 47,050.75
303874 6/16/2026 004986 BIOMETRICS4ALL, INC COLYN0144 LIVE SCAN RELAY FEE 71.50 Total: 71.50
303875 6/16/2026 014129 CABALLERO, KATIA ZUBIETA 0000-812 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 290.00 Total: 290.00
Page: 14
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0610812026 11:55:11AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount --
303876 6/16/2026 013105 CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING 1584 06-010547 REPAIRS AND MAINT EXPENSE 1,500.00 Total: 1,500.00
303877 6/16/2026 015086 CARILLO, DIANA 003960-0021 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-YOUTH 100.00 Total : 100.00
303878 6/16/2026 015104 CARRANZA, JASMIN 003528-0061 REFUNDABLE 5,000.00 003528-0062 REFUNDABLE 1,000.00
Total: 6,000.00
303879 6/16/2026 015088 CASTILLO, LATWILA 003933-0116 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-AVALOS 100.00 Total: 100.00
303880 6/16/2026 001168 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 4265335777 06-010572 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 197.77 4265335819 06-010572 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 420.49
4269203908 06-010572 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 176.22
4269203911 06-010572 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 415.78
4269957781 06-010572 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 415.78
4269957845 06-010572 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 181.17
Total: 1,807.21
303881 6/16/2026 001168 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 8408342619 08-005388 FIRST AID CABINET 148.84 Total: 148.84
303882 6/16/2026 000702 CINTAS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT 8408364920 05-002001 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 874.93 Total: 874.93
303883 6/16/2026 013775 COMMERCE CASINO 20620 SENIOR BALL 958.12 Total: 958.12
303884 6/16/2026 012021 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERS 90883261 05-002010 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 867.00 90970364 05-002010 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 1,125.00
91057160 05-002010 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 1,787.00
Total: 3,779.00
303885 6/16/2026 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, OBA/ AMERICAN 2884 02-002715 WATER SERVICE 24.75 2885 08-005390 WATER SERVICE 61.08
2887 03-000459 WATER SERVICE 41.25
Page: 15
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06/08/2026 11:55:11AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303885 6/16/2026 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, DBA/ AMERICAN (Continued) 2889 01-001881 WATER SERVICE 121.50
2890 05-002002 WATER SERVICE 13.50
2902 03-000459 WATER SERVICE 41 .25
2905 02-002708 WATER SERVICE 44.71
2905-1 02-002715 WATER SERVICE 21 .29
2906 05-002002 WATER SERVICE 13.50
2909 02-002715 WATER SERVICE 66.00
Total: 448.83
303886 6/16/2026 000315 COST RECOVERY SYSTEMS 2026-19 02-002723 ANNUAL STATE MANDATE CLAIM 7,750.00 Total: 7,750.00
303887 6/16/2026 004967 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN1586236 PUBLIC HEAL TH ANNUAL PERMIT 346.00 Total: 346.00
303888 6/16/2026 014467 DELGADILLO, LILIANA 014467-063026 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA AND AUTO 500.00 Total: 500.00
303889 6/16/2026 003352 DEPT. OF JUSTICE CTRL SERVICES 042068 FEES FOR SERVICES 377.00 Total: 377.00
303890 6/16/2026 004089 ELDER, BRUCE A. 004089-063026 08-005403 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,038.40 Total: 1,038.40
303891 6/16/2026 001087 FANTASY FLOWERS AND GIFTS 297879 08-005411 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 69.77 297892 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 121.83
Total: 191.60
303892 6/16/2026 014602 FEHR & PEERS 195986 06-010390 PLANNING AND ENGINEERING 5,906.25 Total: 5,906.25
303893 6/16/2026 013779 FELIX, JOSE 003263-0058 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 3,900.00 Total: 3,900.00
303894 6/16/2026 013503 FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, PITNEY 3107860244 POSTAGE METER 867.65 Total: 867.65
Page: 16
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06/08/2026 11:55:11AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# DescriptionlAccount Amount 303895 6/16/2026 009082 FLOYD, LATASIA 009082-053126 08-005394 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 280.00 Total: 280.00
303896 6/16/2026 009298 GALAVIZ PRINTING 927 01-001926 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 44.30 930 01-001926 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 27.69
949 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 55.38
950 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 48.73
Total: 176.10
303897 6/16/2026 015106 GARCIA, ASHLEY 90658495 PROGRAM REFUND 50.00 Total: 50.00
303898 6/16/2026 001510 GRAINGER, INC. 9924917629 11-002498 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 264.32 9924917637 11-002498 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 226.61
Total: 490.93
303899 6/16/2026 009832 HARDING, ELIZABETH B. 009832-053126 08-005432 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 170.00 Total : 170.00
303900 6/16/2026 003338 HILLYARD-LOS ANGELES 90145050 08-005440 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 354.40 90151181 08-005440 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 1,235.10
Total: 1,589.50
303901 6/16/2026 000844 J & G GRAPHICS 05659 02-002738 SUPPLIES EXPENSE 1,273.63 Total: 1,273.63
303902 6/16/2026 015092 KINNEY, ANDERNE 003879-0010 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-BATEMAN 100.00 Total: 100.00
303903 6/16/2026 003331 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 262624AY 01-001890 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 10,594.34 262653AY 01-001890 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 16,573.86
Total: 27,168.20
303904 6/16/2026 006146 LOPEZ, ROSEMILLIE 006146-052126 COMMISSIONR'S STIPEND 50.00 Total : 50.00
303905 6/16/2026 002761 MARCO POWER EQUIPMENT 41212837 06-010496 SUPPLIES, REPAIRS, MACHINERY 106.55 Page: 17
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06/08/2026 11:55:11AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303905 6/16/2026 002761 002761 MARCO POWER EQUIPMENT (Continued) Total: 106.55 303906 6/16/2026 015091 MARIN PEREZ, JUAN MANUEL 003869-0031 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-BATEMAN 400.00 Total: 400.00
303907 6/16/2026 006541 MARTINEZ, RIGOBERTO 003917-0014 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT- BATEMAN 480.00 Total: 480.00
303908 6/16/2026 014653 MIDNIGHT RAIN LLC 003622-0041 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 6,000.00 Total: 6,000.00
303909 6/16/2026 005256 MONJARAS & WISMEYER GROUP,INC. 30370 05-002006 EMPLOYEE WORK ACCOMODATION 480.00 Total: 480.00
303910 6/16/2026 015076 MOTANEZ, JUAN C 100123523 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 190.00 655133157 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 99.00
Total : 289.00
303911 6/16/2026 012270 MUNIENVIRONMENTAL, LLC 26-015 06-010570 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,941.25 26-020 06-010570 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,005.00
26-023 06-010570 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,311.25
Total: 50,257.50
303912 6/16/2026 009647 MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES, INC. 5/31/2026 02-002706 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 34,101.25 Total: 34,101.25
303913 6/16/2026 002592 NAULLS SR, BRUNO M 002592-052126 COMMISSIONR'S STIPEND 50.00 Total: 50.00
303914 6/16/2026 000078 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,LLC 467129363001 OFFICE SUPPLIES 435.87 467234450001 OFFICE SUPPLIES 5.30
467234456001 OFFICE SUPPLIES 38.50
467985936001 02-002719 OFFICE SUPPLIES 176.87
468617712001 02-002719 OFFICE SUPPLIES 239.56
468913073001 02-002719 OFFICE SUPPLIES 40.69
468913074001 02-002719 OFFICE SUPPLIES 15.26
469283351001 05-002019 OFFICE SUPPLIES 182.94
469283559001 05-002019 OFFICE SUPPLIES 50.47
Page: 18
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06/08/2026 11:55:11AM City of Lynwood
Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303914 6/16/2026 000078 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,LLC (Continued) 470006690001 02-002709 OFFICE SUPPLIES 68.38
470416805001 08-005402 OFFICE SUPPLIES 278.85
470416919001 08-005402 OFFICE SUPPLIES 118.37
470416920001 08-005402 OFFICE SUPPLIES 132.34
Total: 1,783.40
303915 6/16/2026 009167 PACIFIC EH & S SERVICES, INC 26-1023A 06-010602 2026 CERS SITE INSPECTIONS 4,949.00 Total: 4,949.00
303916 6/16/2026 015084 PARTNER, ALICIA 003963-0050 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-AVALOS 200.00 Total: 200.00
303917 6/16/2026 004854 PETTY CASH- FINANCE 004854-012226 PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT 31.52 004854-042226 PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT 77.86
004854-050726 PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT 105.00
004854-052126 PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT 60.90
Total: 275.28
303918 6/16/2026 015118 QUALITL Y MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, 003903-0033 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-BATEMAN 200.00 Total: 200.00
303919 6/16/2026 001364 ROMERO, DIANA 001 364-051426 REIMBURSEMENT-STAFF TRAINING 149.80 001364-052826 REIMBURSEMENT-GIRL SCOUTS 428.14
Total: 577.94
303920 6/16/2026 011760 RS BUS LINE INC. 159004 TRANSPORTATION FOR TRIP 804.40 Total: 804.40
303921 6/16/2026 014955 RUIZ, ANA 003384-0031 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-BATEMAN 263.00 Total: 263.00
303922 6/16/2026 010757 SALAZAR RIVERO, YUNUEE 010757-51626 BARTENDER SERVICE- SENIOR 425.00 Total: 425.00
303923 6/16/2026 007205 SANCHEZ AWARDS 2874 08-005435 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 2,254.78 2931 05-002018 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 94.13
2941 05-002018 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 94.13
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Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303923 6/16/2026 007205 007205 SANCHEZ AWARDS (Continued) Total: 2,443.04 303924 6/16/2026 013372 SECTRAN SECURITY INC 26050627 02-002714 FY 2025-26 ARMORED TRUCK 645.50 Total: 645.50
303925 6/16/2026 014119 SKY SHADE 2-715 REPLACEMENT OF SHADES 1,656.00 Total: 1,656.00
303926 6/16/2026 015113 SOTO, JENNIFER 100123765 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 193.00 Total: 193.00
303927 6/16/2026 015110 SOTO, NANCY 522126800 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 124.00 Total: 124.00
303928 6/16/2026 000383 STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE FTB-00008767 2025 OFFSETS PROGRAM 1,097.98 Total: 1,097.98
303929 6/16/2026 015085 SYLVIA, LAURA JEAN 003937-0049 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-BATEMAN 200.00 004014-003 7 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT- BATEMAN 200.00
Total: 400.00
303930 6/16/2026 002938 TAJ OFFICE SUPPLY 08081 05-002009 OFFICE SUPPLIES 221.46 08083 05-002009 OFFICE SUPPLIES 318.92
Total: 540.38
303931 6/16/2026 004179 TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, LLC LY-0326C 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,426.25 LY-0426 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,440.00
L Y-ECRG-0126A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,747.50 L Y-ECRG-0226A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,062.50 L Y-ECRG-0625A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,421.25 LY-ECRG-0625AB 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,887.50 L Y-ECRG-0725A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,185.00 L Y-ECRG-0725AB 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,805.00 LY-ECRG-0825A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,447.50 LY-ECRG-0825AB 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,640.00 LY-ECRG-0925A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,920.00 L Y-ECRG-0925AB 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,862.30 LY-ECRG-1025A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,642.50 --
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Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 303931 6/16/2026 004179 TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, LLC (Continued) L Y-ECRG-1125A 11-002573 PROF & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,867.50 Total: 65,354.80
303932 6/16/2026 015111 TRAN, NATALIE 555132504 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 270.00 555133076 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 209.00
655128846 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 160.00
Total: 639.00
303933 6/16/2026 007734 USA BLUE BOOK INV01051957 06-010532 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 820.53 Total: 820.53
303934 6/16/2026 014061 VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS INC 5869817724 11-002569 ANIMAL EMERGENCY VET 476.40 5869817725 11-002569 ANIMAL EMERGENCY VET 476.40
Total: 952.80
303935 6/16/2026 015112 VILLEGAS, RICHY 677128653 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 241.00 700128679 REFUND-PARKING CITATION 245.00
Total: 486.00
303936 6/16/2026 002912 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES.INC 5794763 06-010614 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 830.29 5794765 06-010614 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 338.90
5794766 06-010614 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 338.90
5796022 06-010614 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 847.24
5796023 06-010614 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 338.90
5796024 06-010614 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 338.90
Total: 3,033.13
303937 6/16/2026 007609 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-65233 ARBITRAGE-2019B LPFA LEASE 1,250.00 010-65614 ANNUAL CONTINUING DISCLOSURE 9,740.00
010-65661 ARBITRAGE-2012 TRIP 1,250.00
010-65668 ARBITRAGE-2019A MEASURE M 1,250.00
010-65669 ARBITRAGE-2019B MEASURER 1,250.00
Total: 14,740.00
303938 6/16/2026 008846 YANEZ, JACQUELINE 008846-51626 EVENT SERVICE EXPENSE 375.00 Total: 375.00
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Bank code: c-ap01
Voucher Date Vendor
303939 6/16/2026 011941 ZIONS BANK DIVISION
71 Vouchers for bank code : c-ap01
Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
13864
PO#
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Description/Account

ANNUAL ADMIN FEE-LYNWOOD
Total :

Bank total:

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Amount
1,750.00
1,750.00
329,637.04
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37 RESOLUTION NO. 2026.xxx

Warrant Registers Dated 06–16–2026

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026.

Gabriela Camacho, Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________
Maria Quiňonez Suja Lowenthal
City Clerk City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

________
Noel Tapia Carol Molina
City Attorney Interim Director of Finance & Administration

38 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quinonez, 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 meeting held on the 16th day of June, 2026.

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS CUELLAR, SOTO, MUṄOZ-GUEVARA, MAYOR PRO

TEM AVILA MOORE, AND MAYOR CAMACHO

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

_____________________ Date: _______________________
Maria Quiňonez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quinonez, 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. 2026.xxx on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 16th day of June, 2026.

__________________________ Date: _________________________ Maria Quiňonez
City Clerk

39 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Carol Molina, Interim Director of Finance & Administration Miguel Cervantes, Billing & Collections Supervisor
SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT TO WARRANT RUN APPROVAL PROCESS
Agenda Item # 8.2.

Recommendation:

Executive Summary:

Streamlining this process would support local businesses, reduce costs, and improve the City's operational efficiency. The proposed change would allow staff to process and issue warrant payments in accordance with established administrative approval procedures, internal controls, and best practices. Finance staff would then provide the City Council a detailed warrant register identifying all payments issued for review and acknowledgment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, ensuring continued transparency and oversight. (FIN)
Background:

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 40
The City's current payment process requires City Council approval before payments can be issued, which can result in significant delays in paying for goods received and services rendered. These delays can make it more difficult for small businesses to work with the City, discourage vendors from doing business with the City, and limit opportunities to obtain competitive pricing. Extended periods between regularly scheduled City Council meetings further exacerbate payment delays, increasing the risk of late payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Streamlining the payment process would support local businesses, enhance the City's ability to attract and retain qualified vendors, reduce or eliminate late payment fees, and improve overall operational efficiency. The proposed change would allow staff to process and issue warrant payments following established administrative approval procedures and internal controls. Finance staff would then present the City Council a detailed warrant register identifying all payments issued for review and acknowledgment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, ensuring continued transparency and oversight.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date
Description
June 15, 2021
Council adopted a resolution amending the check signing policy related to procedures for issuing prepaid checks.

Discussion and Analysis:

The proposed payment process aligns with industry best practices, maintains strong internal controls and appropriate segregation of duties, and improves operational efficiency. Under the revised process:

Authorized department personnel would continue to review and approve all invoices and payment requests.

Finance staff would continue to verify budget availability, account coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with City policies, procedures, and applicable industry standards.

Authorized management personnel would continue to approve warrant runs prior to issuance.

Check-signing authority and banking controls would remain unchanged.

Finance staff would provide the City Council a comprehensive warrant register identifying all payments issued since the previous report on a regular basis to ensure transparency and facilitate oversight.

Councilmembers would retain the ability to inquire about any payment and request additional supporting documentation as needed.

This approach reflects best practices utilized by many public agencies, while also ensuring administrative controls govern payment issuance and City Council maintains oversight through the review of completed warrant registers at every regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

The revised process strengthens administrative efficiency while preserving accountability, transparency, and fiscal oversight.

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 41

1. Check Signing and Disbursement of Funds Policy -Finance.docx

2. Resolution 2021.074.pdf

3. Resolution - Warrant Policy.doc
Fiscal Impact:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The proposed update to the payment process would improve administrative efficiency, ensure the timely payment of the City’s financial obligations, and align payment practices with current industry standards and best practices.

Coordinated With:

City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 42
AMENDMENT No. 4

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CITY OF LYNWOOD

CHECK SIGNING AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS

PURPOSE:

POLICY PROCEDURES:

The issuance of checks by the City or its related agencies shall be approved and signed authorized pursuant to the following procedures:

1. Authorization:

a. Required Signatures: In accordance with Resolution 2005.204, all instruments of payment of the City and its component units must have two signatures, with at least one of the signatures being handwritten (manual). Any two of the following officers of the City are designated by title under Resolution No. 2005.204 to sign instruments of payment with a handwritten (manual) signature or a facsimile signature (provided that at least one signature is handwritten).

i. City Treasurer
ii. Deputy City Treasurer
iii. Mayor
iv. City Manager

The Treasurer's o f f i c e shall provide all authorized signatures to all applicable banking institutions within 48 hours (excluding non-working days) of its receipt of any updates to the authorized signatures.

b. Expenditure Authorization. All e x p e n d i t u r e s to be p a i d s h a l l be authorized in accordance with the provisions of the Lynwood Municipal Code. (See L . M . C . Section 6 -3.7.) The depar tm ent i n i t i a t i n g t h e request shall be responsible for obtaining the required authorization for any expenditure that is the subject of a check request.

c. Required Authorization and Documentation. All requests for payment shall be submitted to the Finance Department by either (1) using the Check Request Form attached hereto as Exhibit A and supported by appropriate d o c u m e n t a t i o n, or (2) affixing t h e Appr oval S t a m p, t he form of which shall be conform to the stamp shown below, upon each original invoice (or if an original is unavailable, a copy marked by the vendor as a replacement original) or purchase order from a vendor, receipts, travel/media reimbursement form, or other applicable documentation confirming the r e q u i s i t i o n or expenditure of reimbursable costs. Each department submitting a check request is responsible f or verification of invoices for payment, including , but not limited to comparing 43 2
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q u a n t i t i e s b i l l e d on the invoice w i t h quantities listed on a purchase order, contract or other applicable document as well as quantities actually delivered; comparing prices , discounts and terms with those specified on the purchase order, contract or other applicable document; and verifying clerical accuracy of the invoice.

Form of Approval Stamp:

Date: __________________ P.O.# ___________________
Account #_______________________________________
Payment Amount: ________________________________
Authorized Signer: ________________________________
Name, Title, Department

d. Persons Authorized to Request Checks. Any check request and documentation required by Section 1.c above shall be submitted by the applicable department head or, in his/her absence, the designee specifically a u t h o r i z e d by t h e d e p a r t m e n t head. Such a u t h o r i z e d person must sign and print his/her name in the appropriate location on the Approval Stamp or Check Request Form, verifying that the service or goods at issue have been r eceived , as set forth in Section 1 . c above.

The department head shall be responsible for updating his/her authorized designee with the Finance Department on forms approved and maintained by the Finance Department , with a copy provided to the Treasurer's o f f i c e .

e. Time to Correct C h e c k Req u est E r r o r s. The department h e a d or designee shall correct any error or deficiency identified by the Finance Department or Treasur er ’s office w i t h i n 48 h o ur s ( excluding non- working days), unless the Finance Department or Treasurer's o f f i c e ’ s request is not supported by the requirements of this Policy, in which case, the City Manager shall place the matter on the next City Council agenda for consideration.

2. Finance Department Duties.

a. Verification of Check R e q u e s t. The Finance D e p a r t m e n t s h a l l be solely responsible for ensuring that: (1) the Approval Stamp is affixed, with the department head or designee's signature, to the applicable supporting documentation or that the Check Request Form is properly filled out and sufficient supporting documentation provided, and (2) and that t he a m o u n t r e q u e s t e d has been a p p r o p r i a t e d in the r e l e v a n t budget. Upon confirmation of these requirements, the Finance Department shall initial the Approval Stamp or Check Request Form at the appropriate place and issue the appropriate check for execution by the Treasurer's Department per Section 3 below.

b. Addressing Problems with Check Request. If the submittal for a check request has missing or what appears to be incorrect information, the Finance 44 3
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Department personnel shall use their judgment in handling the problem in accordance with the following:

i. If there is a minor problem, such as an incomplete or misspelled name and address, invoice number, purchase order number or account number discrepancy , they may communicate s a m e to the initiating department to expedite resolution of the problem.

ii. If the required approvals h a v e not been obtained , t h e check request submittal should be returned to the initiating department with an explanation of the problem and proposed
c o r r e c t i v e action.

iii. If budgeted funds are unavailable and the request for budget appropriation has not been completed, the Finance Department’s response will be based on the approvals required for the particular e x p e n d i t u r e in accordance w i t h Section 1 . b above and the Lynwood Municipal Code.

The Finance Department personnel w i l l attempt to resolve t he problems in a timely m a n n e r so that t h e p a y m e n t r e q u e s t is not delayed and /or lat e penalty or interest f e e s do not accrue f or late payment.

3. Treasurer's Office Duties.

a. Disbursement of Monies. Provided the check request complies with the above r e q u i r e m e n t s, t h e Treasurer’s office shall sign the check, disburse monies accordingly, and deliver such signed check to the Finance Department for delivery to the payee. The Treasurer may withhold signing a check for the same reasons and pursuant to the same procedures set forth under Section 5 below.

b. Time to Approve Checks. All checks shall be rejected or approved by the Treasurer’s office within 72 h o u r s (excluding non-working days ) of its r e c e i p t of the c h e c k request submittal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the City Manager determine that withholding a check for the 72-hour period would present a detriment to the City or its related agencies, the City Manager, may place the matter on the next City Council agenda for consideration.

4. Special Payment/Verification Procedures.

a. Invoices from Law Firms. Each billing entry describing legal services performed must be verified and initialed by the responsible department, stamped w i t h t h e A p p r o v a l S t a m p f o r e a c h separate invoice and signed according to this Policy.
b. Payroll. Direct deposit payroll shall be processed by the Finance Department. Handwritten paychecks shall require the signature of two City 45 4
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officials per Section 1.a. The payroll specialist shall provide to the Treasurer's office t h e d i r e c t d e p o s i t r e p o r t to e n s u r e the p a y r o l l account is funded to meet payroll. The Treasurer's office, with the approval of the City Manager, shall have the authority to audit a payroll check to an employee on the payroll roster for which the Treasurer's office does not have verification of the employee’s status as a bona fide em p lo yee of the City . This p r o v i s i o n shall not a u t h o r i z e t h e duplication of any portion of the employee’s p e r s o n n e l f i l e or any document that reveals the employee's personal information or invade his/her privacy.

c. Prepaid Checks. All departments must plan ahead to ensure invoices are approved and submitted in time to be included on the regular warrant register.

Prior to completing request for prepay, any of the following criteria must be met before requesting approval:
i. Emergency needs for supplies and/or services.
ii. Vital services essential to City operations and non -payment may result in breakdown in service.
iii. Supply or service is needed to complete an activity or project. Non- payment may result in work stoppage or idle time for c ertain City employees.
iv. To avoid late fees (i.e. debt service, credit cards, utilities, etc.).

Prepays that can wait until the next warrant run will be held in the finance department.
v. Payment is needed for vendor to continue work. Non-payment may result in vendor not meeting payroll, which may then result in work stoppage.

Departmental staff will obtain Department Head or Supervisors signature on all back -up documents (i.e. purchase order, invoices, etc.). Staff will complete prepay request form and obtain appropriate signatures:
i. Requesting Department
ii. City Manager
iii. Finance Department

Department will submit all documents regarding th e prepay request to Finance Department and allow the Department at least three (3) days to prepare warrant and obtain appropriate signatures. Prepays that do not meet the above criteria will be processed for the next warrant run.

In emergency circumstances where t h e p a y m e n t a m o u n t i s under $ 1 5 , 0 0 0 a n d t h e check cannot wait until the next warrant run, the initiating department shall p rovide a detailed explanation and justification of why the payment cannot wait until the next warrant run process in order to protect the interests of the City or related agencies.

In circumstances where the payment amount is over $15,000 and the check cannot wait until the next warrant run, the initiating department shall provide a detailed explanation and justification of why the payment cannot wait until the next warrant run. If the City Treasurer and the City Manager approve 46 5
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such request, t he check shall be issued in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.b above, provided the item appear on the warrant run for the next available Council meeting. If the request for prepaid is not approved, prepaid shall be held in the Treasurer’s office pending council’s approval

Invoices totaling over $15,000 to one vendor shall not be split or separated into several checks in order to circumvent the prepaid amount. In such circumstances, the request for payments shall be held in the Treasurer’s office until the next warrant run.

Departments shall not send vendors to Treasurer’s office to pick up checks.

5. Inappropriate Check Requests and Stop Payments.

a. Inappropriate Check Requests. Should the Treasurer or City Manager have a reasonable belief that a check request was issued based on mistake, fraud or other criminal basis, such officer may direct that the request or check be held for a period not to exceed 48 hours from receipt of the request for check approval. During such 48 -hour period, if the officer initiating the hold fails to present written documentation to the satisfaction of the City Manager, then the hold shall be removed and the check shall be processed pursuant to this Policy.

b. Stop Payment. Should t h e Treasurer or City Manager have a reasonable belief that a check was issued based on mistake, fraud or other criminal basis, such officers may request that the bank place a stop payment on the check. All stop payment requests require the approval of the City Manager or Treasurer w i t h a signed f a c s im i l e provided immediately to the appropriate financial institution. Any stop payment made without reasonable justification shall be considered a violation of this Policy and reported to the City Council on its next agenda.

6. Access to Financial Reports.

The Treasurer shall have the right to view, but not duplicate any portion of, the City's financial records database for the sole purpose of verifying the appropriateness of any check request.

7. ELECTRONIC FUND TRANFERS (EFT).

Payroll Department Duties. Payroll Specialist shall email the reports of the benefit deductions from ADP to Human Resources, following the transmission date. The Payroll Specialist shall also email a notification to the Treasurer’s office to ensure the funds are available on the effective date of the Elect ronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Human Resources Duties The designated person(s) shall review reports from the Payroll Specialist to ensure accuracy. If changes are made to the report, they are 47 6
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to be initialed and dated. The person(s) reviewing the reports shall verify amounts and names of the employees who had deduction made for the period, affix the approval stamp to the supported documentation, complete stamp and obtain signature from Human Resources Director or Finance Director and forward to the Treasurer’s office for payment.

Request for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Payment
Payee Name: _____________________________________
EFT Amount: _________________Due Date: ____________
Approved by: _____________________________________
Treasurer’s Office Duties. Upon receipt of the signed EFT request, the deputy shall review any changes made to the report and proceed with the transfer of funds to the specified vendors. If there is a discrepancy, the deputy will notify the Human Resources Department via email for clarification. The deputy shall send a copy of the transmission to the designated person in the Finance Department to complete the journal entry of the payments.

8. Warrant Run Approval process: No prior approval by the City Council shall be required for the issuance of warrant payments. The City Manager, Finance Director, City Treasurer or other authorized official may issue warrant payments in accordance with adopted policies and adopted budget appropriations. A comprehensive warrant regi ster listing all payments issued since the preceding report shall be submitted to the City Council at its next regular meeting for review and ratification.

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52 RESOLUTION NO. 2026.XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 202 1.074 AMENDED AND RESTATED CITY

OF LYNWOOD CHECK SIGNING AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS POLICY

WHEREAS, on October 19, 2010, the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution No. 2010.228 establishing a City -wide policy describing the specific procedures for the issuance of payments from the accounts of the City or its Agencies; and

WHEREAS, on January 3, 2012, the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution No. 2012.008 am ended Resolution 2010.228 policy describing the specific procedures for the issuance of payments from the account of the City or its related Agencies; and

WHEREAS, on May 1, 2018, the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution No. 2018.070 amended Resolution 2012.008 policy to include Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payments and revision of Section 4c Prepaid Checks; and

WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution 2020.045 amended Resolution 2018.070 policy describing the specific procedures for the issuance of payments from the accounts of the City or its related Agencies; and

WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution 2026-xxx amended Resolution 2021.074 policy describing the specific procedures for the issuance of pa yments from the accounts of the City or its related Agencies; and

WHEREAS, the City Council's goal is to establish clear criteria for payments to be approved by the designated City and Agency officials, while assuring adequate safeguards are in place to g uard against fraud, mistake or misappropriation of funds; and

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the attached Amended and Restated Check Signing Policy is consistent with the provisions of State Law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD HEREBY FINDS, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOW:

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. 53 2

Section 2. That the City Council hereby adopts the policy attached hereto as Amendment No. 4, and incorporated herein by this reference, as if fully set forth, entitled the "Amendment No. 4 Amended and Restated City of Lynwood Check Signing and Disbursement of Funds."
Section 3. This Resolution and policy supersedes all prior resolutions and polices or other Council or individual City Department actions or policies related to the approval and signing of checks and disbu rsement of funds from the City and its related agencies.

Section 3. This policy will take effect immediately upon adoption.

Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of June 2026.

_________________________
Gabriela Camacho, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Suja Lowenthal, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

______________________ _________________________
Noel Tapia Carol Molina
City Attorney Interim Director of Finance

54 3

55 4

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the _________day of____________, 2026 and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resoluti on No. _________ on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.

Dated this ______ day of ________________, 2026.

__________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
56 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Shanell Shipe, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:

A REOSLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KILEY &

ASSOCIATES, LLC, TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FEDERAL

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Agenda Item # 8.3.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1 .

Approve a resolution approving a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC, for continued federal legislative advocacy services
(Attachment 1)
; and
2 .

Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment entering into a two-year agreement through June 30, 2028 on behalf of the City of Lynwood in a form approved by the City Attorney
(Attachment 2)
.

Executive Summary:

September 5, 2023, Council approved an amendment with Kiley & Associates to continue providing services authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement ending June 30, 2026.

Staff requests City Council approve a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC to continue providing federal legislative advocacy services through June 30, 2028. The firm possesses extensive experience representing local governments before Congress and federal agencies and maintains a City Council City Council Regular Meeting 57
strategic presence in Washington, D.C., allowing direct access to federal policymakers and decision-makers.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date
Description
August 17, 2021
City Council Approved A Contract Services
Agreement With Kiley & Associates, LLC, for
Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Two-Year Agreement.

September 5, 2023
City Council Approved an Amended
Professional Services Agreement with Kiley &
Associates, LLC to provide Legislative
Advocacy Services to the City Authorizing the
City Manager to Enter Into a Three-Year
Agreement.

On September 5, 2023, the City Council approved an amended Professional Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC to provide federal legislative advocacy services to the City of Lynwood. The agreement enabled the City to establish and advance a federal legislative agenda, pursue grant funding opportunities, and engage directly with federal agencies and elected officials.

As federal funding programs continue to play a significant role in supporting municipal projects and initiatives, maintaining effective federal representation remains a critical component of the City's governmental affairs strategy. Federal advocacy services assist the City in navigating evolving legislative and regulatory matters while maximizing opportunities for external funding.

Kiley & Associates has developed institutional knowledge regarding the City's priorities and has established relationships with federal representatives and agencies that benefit the City's interests. Staff believes continuation of these services will support Lynwood's efforts to secure federal resources and advocate for issues important to the community.

Discussion and Analysis:

Kiley & Associates works collaboratively with local governments to develop and implement federal legislative strategies tailored to municipal priorities. Under the proposed second City Council City Council Regular Meeting 58
amendment, the firm will continue to provide services that include:
• Raising Lynwood's profile among the California Congressional Delegation, federal agencies, Congress, and the Administration.
• Protecting the City's interests through advocacy regarding federal legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives.
• Assisting City staff in identifying, refining, and advancing priority projects and policy objectives.
• Targeting key lawmakers, Congressional committees, and Executive Branch policymakers that influence issues affecting the City.
• Developing and implementing a federal grants strategy and providing regular updates regarding funding opportunities relevant to City projects. • Representing the City at Congressional hearings, federal agency meetings, and policy discussions.
• Facilitating engagement with national organizations such as the United States Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities.
• Coordinating meetings and advocacy opportunities with members of Congress, federal agencies, and Administration officials.
• Providing guidance regarding federal regulations, grant programs, legislative developments, and agency initiatives affecting municipal governments.

Over the course of its representation of local agencies, Kiley & Associates has demonstrated success in assisting cities with federal funding opportunities, Congressional outreach, agency coordination, infrastructure advocacy, transportation initiatives, public safety programs, economic development efforts, and federal policy matters.

The continuation of these services will position the City to remain competitive for federal grants and funding opportunities while ensuring that Lynwood's priorities are effectively communicated to federal decision makers.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for the proposed second amendment to continue federal legislative advocacy services at an annual cost not to exceed $60,000 is included in the FY 2026–27 Adopted Budget.

Coordinated With:

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 59

1. Kiley_Associates_Reso_2026.docx

2. Second_Amendment - Kiley Associates Agreement.doc
City Manager's Office
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 60
RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING

A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO

THE CITY

WHEREAS, Kiley & Associates, LLC collaborates with local governments to help develop their federal legislative priorities; and

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into an agreement for federal legislative advocacy services for the City of Lynwood on August 17, 2021 (hereinafter “Master Agreement”).

WHEREAS, the Parties subsequently amended the Master Agreement. The First Amendment was approved on September 5, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desire to amend the Master Agreement a second time with an effective date of July 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Kiley & Associates, LLC has provided professional lobbying services to other cities such as South Gate and Carson; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the services of Kiley & Associates, LLC as an independent contractor to provide legislative services to the City as set forth in the attached exhibit “A” Scope of Services; and

WHEREAS, Kiley & Associates, LLC represents that it is fully qualified to perform such services by virtue of its experience and the training, educ ation and expertise of its principals and employees.

WHEREAS, the agreement will cover the period starting July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2028.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2. That the Lynwood City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC to provide professional federal legislative services to the City approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

61 Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of June 2026.

_____________________________________
Gabriela Camacho
Mayor

ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

____________________________ ____________________________ Noel A. Tapia Suja Lowenthal
City Attorney City Manager
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE KILEY & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Second Amendment (“Amendment”) to th e agreement for federal legislative advocacy consulting services for the City of Lynwood, is entered into on July 1, 2026, by and between the CITY OF LYNWOOD, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and Kiley & Associates, LLC (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as a “Party,” and jointly as “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. The Parties entered into an agreement for federal legislative advocacy consulting services for the City of Lynwood on August 17, 20 21 (hereinafter “Master Agreement”).

B. The Parties subsequently amended the Master agreement. The first Amendment was approved on September 5, 2023; and
C. The City and Con sultant desire to amend the Master Agreement a second time with an effective date of July 1, 2026 as set forth herein; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

Section 1. Term
The following shall govern the term of the Master Agreement:

The Master Agreement shall terminate on June 30, 20 28 (the “Termination Date”), unless earlier terminated as provided in the Master Agreement.

Section 2. Incorporation of Agreement
City and Con sultant agree that except as expressly amended by the First Amendment and this Second Amendment, all the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and that if any provisions of this Second Amendment conflicts with the Master Agreement and/or the First Amendment, then the provisions of this Second Amendment shall prevail. The Ma ster Agreement, First Amendment and Second Amendment are ratified by each Party, and shall remain unchanged except a s amended by this Second Amendment and are in full force and effect. The Master Agreement together with the First and Second Amendments contain the entire contract of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiat ions, understandings or agreements. If any portion of this Second Amendment is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a c ourt of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect..

Section 3. Corporate Authority
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The persons executing t his Second Amendment on behalf of the P arties hereto warrant that (i) such P arty is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver th is Second Amendent on behalf of said P arty, (iii) by so executing this Second Amendment, such P arty is formally bound to the provisions of this Second Amendment, and (iv) the entering into t his Second Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said Party is bound.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties enter into this Second Amendment effective July 1, 2026.

CITY OF LYNWOOD KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC (“CITY”) (“CONSULTANT”)

____________________________ ____________________________ Suja Lowenthal Gregory T. Kiley
City Manager

Date: ___________ Date: ___________

ATTEST:

By: ______________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ______________________________
Noel Tapia, City Attorney

64 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING A

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SL ENVIRONMENTAL
Agenda Item # 8.4.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution (
Attachment 2
) approving a legal services agreement with SL
Environmental (
Attachment 1
); and
2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and the resolution, with the City Clerk attesting on behalf of the City.

Executive Summary:

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 65
The City of Lynwood owns and operates several drinking water supply wells and is committed to delivering safe drinking water to its residents. Through routine water quality testing, the City detected the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 1,4-dioxane in certain of its wells. Although not all of the City’s wells are affected, the engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of treatment systems for affected wells can result in significant costs to the City.

The City is committed to identifying responsible parties and taking reasonable steps to avoid passing the costs of treatment and remediation on to its residents. Staff recommends engaging SL Environmental Law Group to assist the City in investigating the source of the contamination, evaluating the City’s potential to recover associated costs, and representing the City in any related legal action against parties potentially responsible for the contamination. The City Attorney negotiated the proposed legal services agreement with SL Environmental (
Attachment 1
), which is presented for City Council approval.

Discussion and Analysis:

The proposed legal services agreement engages SL Environmental to represent the City in two phases. During the investigation and assessment phase, SL Environmental would assist the City in identifying potential sources of the contamination and evaluating the City’s options for cost recovery, at no cost to the City. If the investigation supports pursuing a legal action, SL Environmental would represent the City in litigation in the Superior Court of California or the United States District Court on a contingent fee basis.

Under the proposed fee structure, SL Environmental’s fee would be calculated as a percentage of any net recovery obtained by the City, ranging from 32.5 percent to 40 percent depending on the stage of litigation at which a recovery is obtained. SL Environmental would advance all litigation costs, which would be reimbursed only from a net recovery, and the City would not be obligated to pay any fees or costs unless a recovery is obtained. The agreement designates the City Manager and the City Attorney as the City’s authorized representatives to direct SL Environmental’s work on the City’s behalf.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The proposed legal services agreement with SL Environmental is structured on a contingency fee basis. SL Environmental would advance all litigation costs and would receive payment only in the event of a net recovery, calculated as a percentage of that recovery. The City would not incur any upfront fees or costs under the agreement. Any costs the City incurs in the ordinary course, such as water sampling, laboratory testing, and engineering expenses, are separate from this agreement and continue to be funded through the FY 2026–27 Adopted Budget.

Coordinated With:

City Council City Council Regular Meeting 66

1. Legal Services Agreement - SL Environmental - City of Lynwood.docx

2. Resolution - SL Environmental Legal Services Agreement.docx City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 67
1 SL ENVIRONMENTAL - CITY OF LYNWOOD

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION
A. RECITALS.

1. The City of Lynwood (“the City”) is a California municipality which owns and operates several drinking water supply wells. The City is committed to delivering safe drinking water to its members and customers. The City is also committed to identifying responsible parties and taking reasonable steps to avoid passing on the costs to its residents for the treatment and remediation of contamination.

2. SL Environmental Law Group (“SL Environmental”) is a San Francisco- based law firm representing states, municipalities, and water systems in groundwater contamination cost-recovery litigation.

3. The purpose of this Legal Services Agreement (“LSA” or “Agreement”) is (i) to enter into an attorney-client relationship between the City and SL Environmental (collectively, the “Parties”) for the purpose of investigating and assessing potential claims arising out of the presence of contaminants in water supply wells affecting the City’s water systems; and (ii) to provide for the terms and conditions for the representation of the City in any civil action that may be filed in the Superior Court of California and/or United States District Court (“Legal Action”).

4. This Agreement is required by California Business and Professions Code section 6147 and is intended to fulfill the requirements of that section.

II. INVESTIGATION AND ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL CLAIMS
A. PRE-LITIGATION SCOPE OF SERVICES.

1. Contaminants. The City has detected the presence of contaminants of concern during testing of its water system, specifically, volatile organic compounds (or “VOCs”) and 1,4-dioxane (the “Contaminants”). Although not all of the City’s wells are affected by the Contaminants, the engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of systems to treat contamination in affected wells can result in significant financial costs to the City.

2. Investigation. The City has retained SL Environmental to assist the City in investigating the presence of the Contaminants throughout its system and potential sources of the contamination, evaluate the potential to recover the costs associated with the contamination, provide advice, and represent the City in any Legal Action against parties potentially responsible for the contamination.

B. PRE-LITIGATION COSTS AND FEES.

1. The City. All costs incurred by the City in the ordinary course, including those associated with water sampling, laboratory testing and engineering expenses, shall be paid 68 2

directly by the City. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained herein shall obligate the City to incur any costs to investigate the Contaminants.

2. SL Environmental. All costs and fees incurred by SL Environmental during any pre-litigation investigation shall not be charged to the City nor recoverable by SL Environmental against the City under this Agreement.

3. Other. Nothing contained herein should be interpreted to preclude seeking recovery of such fees and costs incurred by either Party as part of any Legal Action that may be filed pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, if SL Environmental files any Legal Action, SL Environmental may use the time incurred for any investigation contemplated herein to support the reasonableness of this Agreement.

C. RETENTION OF FIRM RATHER THAN PARTICULAR ATTORNEYS.

The City is retaining SL Environmental, not any particular attorney, and attorney services to be provided to the City shall not necessarily be performed by any particular attorney.

D. DESIGNATION. The City designates Suja Lowenthal and Noel Tapia as its authorized representatives to direct SL Environmental and to be the primary individual to communicate with SL Environmental regarding the subject matter of its representation of the City under this Agreement. This designation is intended to establish a clear line of authority and to minimize potential uncertainty, but not to preclude communication between SL Environmental and other representatives of the City. The City may designate additional authorized representatives at its discretion.

III. LITIGATION SERVICES
A. LITIGATION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED.

1. Inclusions. It is the intent of the Parties that SL Environmental shall represent the City in a civil action for damages in the Superior Court of California and/or the United States District Court. The legal services to be provided by SL Environmental consist of representation of the City with respect to:
a. The contamination of groundwater supplies and/or soil by the Contaminant or other contaminants identified during the investigation stage described in Section II of this Agreement, as approved by the City and SL Environmental. b. Claims and/or actions for damages sustained by the City as a result of actual or threatened conduct relating to contamination of groundwater, the loss of use of groundwater, and any past, present, and future costs incurred to remove the Contaminant from drinking water, groundwater and/or soil.

2. Retention; Filing of Legal Action. The filing of any Legal Action pursuant to this Agreement shall be at the discretion of SL Environmental and the City. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as obligating the City to retain SL Environmental in connection with any Legal Action or obligating SL Environmental to file a Legal Action on behalf of the City.
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B. LEGAL SERVICES SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.

1. Exclusions. Legal services that are not to be provided by SL Environmental under this Agreement specifically include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Proceedings before any administrative or governmental agency, department or board, including the California Public Utilities Commission, California Department of Water Resources, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, any Regional Water Quality Control Board and/or the California State Water Resources Control Board. However, at the City’s election, SL Environmental shall appear at such administrative proceedings to protect the City’s rights to pursue any Legal Action filed pursuant to this Agreement, without the City being assessed any additional attorneys’ fees in connection with such appearance. b. Defending any legal action(s) against the City commenced by any person, with the exception of any cross-complaints, counterclaims, or other third party claims filed in a Legal Action pursuant to this Agreement.
c. Defending any claim against the City for unreasonable use of water and/or waste of water.
d. Defending any action concerning water rights.

2. Additional Legal Services. If the City wishes to retain SL Environmental to provide any legal services for additional compensation not provided under this Agreement, a separate written agreement between SL Environmental and the City shall be required.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTORNEY AND THE CITY.

1. SL Environmental’s Responsibilities. SL Environmental shall perform the legal services called for under this Agreement, keep the City informed of progress and developments, and respond promptly to the City’s inquiries and communications. SL Environmental shall provide status reports to the City on a mutually agreeable schedule, as events reasonably warrant further reporting, and at the further request of the City.

2. The City’s Responsibilities. The City shall cooperate with SL Environmental and keep SL Environmental reasonably informed of developments in connection with any Legal Action.

3. Selection of Experts. SL Environmental and the City shall meet and confer regarding selection and retention of experts in the Legal Action. The City shall not unreasonably withhold approval of selection and retention of such experts.

4. Settlement. SL Environmental shall not settle any Legal Action without the approval of the City. The City shall have the absolute right to accept or reject any settlement. SL Environmental shall notify the City promptly of the terms of any settlement offer received by SL Environmental.

D. ATTORNEYS’ FEES.
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1. Contingent Fee. The amount SL Environmental shall receive for its fees for the legal services to be provided under this Agreement shall consist of a contingent fee (“Contingent Fee”), which shall be calculated as follows:
a. Thirty-two and one half percent (32.5%) of the Net Recovery if obtained before the commencement of the deposition of any expert retained by any party to the litigation following formal exchange of expert witness designations under the Code of Civil Procedure and/or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. SL Environmental shall provide the City with reasonable notice of the date on which formal exchange shall be required in the case. b. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the Net Recovery if obtained at or after the commencement of the deposition of any retained expert following such formal exchange of expert witness designations.
c. Forty (40%) of the Net Recovery if obtained after the entry of a verdict in the Legal Action, whether by the jury or the court.

2. Definitions Relevant to Attorneys’ Fees.
a. “Net Recovery” means the total value received by the City of all Cash Recoveries plus Non-Cash Recoveries, whether awarded by Settlement or Final Judgment, minus (i) all amounts owed by the City to any litigants in a Legal Action filed by SL Environment on behalf of the City and (ii) all court-awarded attorneys’ fees or costs received by the City from said litigants. The amount of any Net Recovery shall not include any reductions for Costs.
b. “Costs” include, but are not limited to, court filing fees, deposition costs, expert fees and expenses, investigation costs, reasonable travel and hotel expenses, messenger service fees, photocopying expenses, and process server fees. Items that are not to be considered Costs, and that must be paid by the City without being either advanced or contributed to by SL Environmental, include the City’s expenses incurred in providing information to SL Environmental or defendants.
c. “Final Judgment” means any final, non-appealable court order or judgment terminating any Legal Action filed pursuant to this Agreement and finally determining the rights of any parties to the Legal Action where no issue is left for future consideration or appeal.
d. “Settlement” refers to any voluntary agreement executed by the City and any third party to this Agreement, whether resulting from a settlement conference, mediation, or court stipulation, terminating any Legal Action filed pursuant to this Agreement and finally determining the rights of parties to the Legal Action where no issue is left for future consideration or appeal.
e. “Cash Recovery” means, without limitation, the total monetary amount received by the City in a Settlement or Final Judgment arising from an actual or threatened Legal Action by SL Environmental pursuant to this Agreement, including interest of any kind received by the City.
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f. “Non-Cash Recovery” means, without limitation, the fair market value of any property delivered to the City, any services rendered for the City’s benefit, and any other non-cash benefit, including but not limited to the construction, operation, and maintenance of one or more water treatment facilities; delivery of replacement water; modification, alteration, construction or operation of well(s) and/or any part of a public or private water system; or any other types of injunctive and/or equitable relief conferred on the City, in a Settlement or Final Judgment of an actual or threatened Legal Action by SL Environmental pursuant to this Agreement. g. “Present Value” means the interest rate of the one-year treasury bill as reported by the United States Federal Reserve in the weekly Federal Reserve Statistical Release closest in time to the date of the recovery for which the present value is being calculated. h. “Reasonable Fees” or “Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees” means such fees as is reasonably determined by taking into account the amount of time spent on the Legal Action by SL Environmental and associate counsel retained by SL Environmental, the value of that time, the complexity of the Legal Action, the benefit conferred on the City, and the financial risk to SL Environmental and associate consel by their agreeing to represent the City in the Legal Action and to invest time and advance Costs without compensation or reimbursement in the event that there is no Net Recovery or a Net Recovery that does not fully compensate or reimburse SL Environmental and associate counsel for their time and advanced Costs, the value of which shall be determined pursuant to section III.D.3 of the Agreement.

3. Calculation of Non-Cash Recovery.
a. For any Non-Cash Recovery resulting in the receipt of property, the provision of services, or the receipt of other non-monetary benefits by the City, such property, services, or other non-monetary benefits shall be deemed for purposes of this Agreement to have been received by the City upon the execution of a Settlement or Final Judgment. The value of the services shall be discounted to Present Value. Nothing herein shall in any way obligate the City to accept a Non-Cash Recovery as part of any settlement. b. If any Non-Cash Recovery is awarded in a Final Judgment, or before accepting any settlement offer that involves a Non-Cash Recovery, the City shall provide SL Environmental with its estimate of the value of the Non-Cash Recovery. SL Environmental shall promptly respond in writing, indicating whether SL Environmental accepts said estimate.

If SL Environmental objects to the City’s estimate, the Parties shall proceed as set forth in Section III.G (“Disagreements Concerning Value of Recoveries”). Nothing herein shall impede or restrict the City’s right to receive a Non-Cash Recovery in any Settlement, nor SL Environmental’s right to receive its fees in the event of a Non-Cash Recovery E. DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS.

1. Pay-if-Paid; Option for Advance Payment. Receipt of any Net Recovery by the City is a condition precedent to payment of any portion of the Contingent Fee by the City to SL Environmental. Undisputed payment(s) of the Contingent Fee owed to SL Environmental in accordance with Agreement shall be made no later than seven (7) days after receipt by the City of any Net Recovery. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City, in its sole and absolute 72 6

discretion, may choose to pay any Cash Recovery portion of the Contingent Fee prior to receipt of any Net Recovery by the City (“Advance Payment”). Upon the City’s election to make an Advance Payment, the City shall estimate the amount and timing of outstanding Cash Recoveries, treat all such outstanding payments as constructively received by the City upon the execution of a Settlement or Final Judgment requiring such payments, discount all such payments to their Present Value as of the time of said Settlement or Final Judgment, and pay SL Environmental the Contingent Fee due on the Present Value of such portion of the Cash Recovery at that time. Nothing herein shall be construed to modify how any amount shall be distributed or the Parties’ remedies in this Agreement upon a dispute over any estimate or amount due under this Agreement.

2. Distribution; Revolving Fund. The receipt of any Net Recovery by the City shall be distributed as follows: (i) all unpaid Costs shall be paid, including all Costs advanced by SL Environmental, which shall be reimbursed, (ii) the Contingent Fee shall be paid until SL Environmental is paid in full, and (iii) any remaining amounts shall be paid to the City.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the City receives a Cash Recovery in a Settlement that is entered while a Legal Action remains pending, and the Cash Recovery is in excess of any unpaid Costs, the unreimbursed Costs advanced by SL Environmental, and the Contingent Fee, a revolving fund of $500,000 (“Revolving Fund”) shall be maintained from the City’s share of said Cash Recovery to apply to subsequent Costs incurred as part of the then-ongoing Legal Action. Replenishment of the Revolving Fund shall occur within thirty (30) days of the fund becoming drawn down to $250,000; however, in no event shall the City be required to replenish the Revolving Fund with monies in excess of the City’s share of the Cash Recovery obtained to date.

3. Use of Monies Held in Trust. SL Environmental is authorized to apply any funds received on behalf of the City in connection with a Settlement or Final Judgment and held in SL Environmental’s trust account to the payment of any Costs owed to third parties to this Agreement; provided that for any payments in excess of $1,000, SL Environmental shall furnish copies of third party invoices for the City’s review at least two (2) days prior to making said payments.

4. Transfer, Assignment, Sale of Right to Payments. After the Settlement or Final Judgment of the last remaining Legal Action brought under this Agreement, SL Environmental is free to transfer, assign, sell, or hypothecate to a third party the right to receive any or all such payments owed to SL Environmental under this Agreement.

F. REASONABLE FEE IF CONTINGENT FEE UNENFORCEABLE.

1. Reasonable Fee. In the event of a Final Judgment finding that the Contingent Fee portion of this Agreement is unenforceable for any reason or that SL Environmental cannot represent the City on a Contingent Fee basis, the City shall pay a reasonable fee for the services rendered.

2. Fee Determination. The Parties shall use best efforts to negotiate a reasonable fee. If the Parties fail to do so, said fee shall be determined by arbitration 73 7

proceedings before a mutually agreeable arbitration service but, absent such agreement, before the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS), with any costs of such proceedings born equally by the City and SL Environmental.

G. DISAGREEMENTS CONCERNING VALUE OF RECOVERIES.

1. Procedure. In the event the Parties disagree with respect to the value of any Contingent Fee, Net Recovery, Cash or Non-Cash Recovery, Costs (collectively, “Disputed Recoveries”) or settlement offer, and the Parties cannot resolve the disagreement through good faith negotiations, the Parties shall proceed as follows:
a. Each party shall select an appraiser qualified to conduct an appraisal of the value of the Disputed Recoveries or settlement offer within five (5) days of any written notice to the other party advising of a bona fide dispute that cannot be resolved by negotiations. b. Each party’s selected appraiser shall then confer and select a third qualified appraiser within five (5) days of said conference, and the third appraiser shall determine the value of the Disputed Recoveries or settlement offer. c. The third appraiser shall conduct an appraisal, and the valuation of any Disputed Recoveries or settlement offer shall be final and binding, subject to appeal by arbitration in the case of Disputed Recoveries as provided in Section VI.K (“Arbitration of Disputes”).

2. Expenses. The City and SL Environmental shall each bear the expense of its own selected appraiser, and the City and SL Environmental shall share equally the expenses of the third appraiser.

H. COURT-AWARDED AND/OR SETTLEMENT-AWARDED ATTORNEYS’
FEES.

1. Duty to Seek Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Legal Action. The City may obtain an award of Attorneys’ Fees and/or Costs in a Final Judgment or Settlement. SL Environmental agrees to seek any such award(s) in any Legal Action it files on behalf of the City, provided there is a colorable legal basis for doing so.

2. Credit for Court-Awarded Fees and Costs. Any Attorneys’ Fees or Costs awarded in connection with a Legal Action shall not be considered part of the Net Recovery for purposes of calculating SL Environmental’s Contingent Fee, but said fees and costs shall be applied as a credit against the City’s obligation to pay SL Environmental’s Contingent Fee under this Agreement.

3. Court-Awarded Fees and Costs in Excess of Contingent Fee.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if court-awarded Attorneys’ Fees and Costs exceed the Contingent Fee to which SL Environmental would otherwise be entitled under this Agreement, the amounts due to SL Environmental under this Agreement shall be such court- awarded fees and costs, and the City shall receive all other amounts awarded in a Legal Action. 74 8

4. Multi-District Litigation/Coordinated Proceeding. The Legal Action may become part of a federal Multidistrict Litigation or state Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding (“MDL/JCCP”) docket, on which one or more attorneys from SL Environmental may, in the future, serve on plaintiff management or executive committees, performing work that benefits multiple clients of SL Environmental, as well as clients of other attorneys involved in similar litigation. As a result, the court or courts where an MDL/JCCP is pending may order that one or more of the Firms is to receive additional compensation for time and effort which has benefitted all claimants in the MDL/JCCP. Compensation for this work and effort, known as “common benefit work,” may be awarded to Attorneys and paid out of the MDL/JCCP court’s assessments against settlements, including settlements on behalf of the City and others who have filed claims that are pending in the MDL/JCCP court. This common benefit compensation is separate and distinct from any Contingent Fee owed under this Agreement and will not be treated as court-awarded fees under Section III.H.2 or III.H.3 of this Agreement.

I. NEGOTIATED FEE. The City is informed that the Attorneys’ Fees provided for herein are not set by law but rather are negotiable between SL Environmental and the City.

J. DIVISION OF FEES.

1. Division of Fees; Disclosure. SL Environmental may divide the fees and/or costs to which it is entitled under this Agreement with another attorney or law firm retained as associate counsel. The terms of such additional division, if any, shall be disclosed to the City. the City is informed that, under the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California, such a division may be made only with the City’s written consent after a full disclosure to the City in writing that a division of fees shall be made and of the terms of such division.

2. Retention of Associate Counsel. SL Environmental may retain associate counsel to assist with litigating a Legal Action pursuant to this Agreement. The attorney or law firm selected by SL Environmental shall be subject to the City’s approval.

K. COSTS.

1. Costs Advanced by SL Environmental; Interest. SL Environmental shall advance all Costs incurred in connection with SL Environmental’s representation of the City under this Agreement. Costs shall be advanced by SL Environmental and then paid by the City from any Net Recovery. Interest at the rate of four percent (4%) per year shall accrue on all Costs advanced by SL Environmental, from the date of each advance to the date of reimbursement. SL Environmental shall notify the City of the total amount of Costs incurred upon request.

2. Apportionment of Costs. The City acknowledges and agrees that Costs may include expenses that benefit both the City and other clients of SL Environmental who are investigating or litigating claims similar to those brought on behalf of the City in the Legal Action, including but not limited to the expenses of taking discovery, conducting investigations, and hiring expert witnesses. The expenses that benefit both the City and other clients will be allocated among cases pending at the time of settlement or judgment that have not yet received 75 9

final judgment such that the City is responsible for only that the portion of such expenses reasonably attributable to the expenses of conducting the Legal Action on behalf of the City, and only that portion so attributable to the City shall be treated as Costs in the event of a Net Recovery.

3. Reimbursement; Risk of Loss. SL Environmental shall be reimbursed for any Costs before any distribution to the City. If there is no Net Recovery or the Net Recovery is insufficient to reimburse SL Environmental in full for Costs advanced, SL Environmental shall bear the loss for any Costs not reimbursed under this Agreement.

4. Defense of Attorneys’ Fees and Costs to Third Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, SL Environmental shall defend the City in any motion seeking an award of Attorneys’ Fees or Costs against the City in any Legal Action brought under this Agreement. Any costs incurred in such defense shall be treated as Costs for purposes of, and in the manner provided by, this Agreement.

IV. REPRESENTATION OF ADVERSE INTERESTS
A. DISCLOSURE.

1. Duty to Disclose; No Conflicts Identified. If SL Environmental has a relationship with another party with interests adverse to the City, or with someone who would be substantially affected by any action taken under this Agreement, the Rules of Professional Conduct require SL Environmental to disclose that to the City so the City can evaluate whether that relationship causes the City to have any concerns regarding SL Environmental’s loyalty, objectivity, or ability to protect the City’s confidential information. SL Environmental is not aware of having any relationship with anyone who would be substantially affected by any action taken under this Agreement.

2. Representation of Other Clients; Waiver of Potential Conflicts. The City understands that currently, and from time to time, SL Environmental represents other municipalities, governmental agencies, governmental subdivisions, or investor-owned public water utilities in other actions or similar litigation, and that such work is the focus of SL Environmental’s practice. Further, the City understands that SL Environmental represents other clients in actions similar to what would be brought under this Agreement and against the same potential defendants.

The City understands that a recovery obtained on behalf of another client in a similar suit against the same defendants could, in theory, reduce the total pool of funds available from these same defendants to pay damages in a Legal Action brought under this Agreement. The City understands that SL Environmental would not take on this engagement if the City required SL Environmental to forgo representations like those described above. The City has conferred with its own separate and independent counsel about this matter, and has determined that it is in its own best interests to waive any and all potential or actual conflicts of interest that may occur as the result of SL Environmental’s current and continuing representation of cities and other water suppliers in similar litigations, because such waiver enables the City to obtain the benefits of SL Environmental’s experience and expertise. Therefore, the City consents that SL Environmental may continue to handle such work, and may take on similar new clients and matters, without disclosing each such new matter to the City or seeking the consent of the City while representing it. SL Environmental shall not, of course, take on such other work if it requires SL Environmental to be directly adverse 76 10

to the City while SL Environmental is still representing the City under this Agreement, including any work on behalf of a defendant, or potential defendant, to the City’s claims for the Contaminants
V. TERMINATION
A. DISCHARGE OF ATTORNEY.

1. Right to Discharge. The City may discharge SL Environmental at any time, with or without cause, by written notice effective when received by SL Environmental.

The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement with cause upon SL Environmental’s breach of this Agreement or its failure to strictly adhere to the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Unless specifically agreed by SL Environmental and the City, SL Environmental shall provide no further services and advance no further Costs on the City’s behalf after receipt of the notice. If SL Environmental is the City’s attorney of record in any proceeding, the City shall execute and return a substitution-of-attorney form immediately upon receipt from SL Environmental.

2. Reimbursement of Costs; Fees. In the event SL Environmental is discharged without cause before the conclusion of a Legal Action, the City shall (i) reimburse SL Environmental for any and all Costs advanced by SL Environmental for such Legal Action not later than thirty (30) days from receipt of a reasonably detailed final cost accounting from SL Environmental, and (ii) upon the conclusion of the Legal Action, pay SL Environmental Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees for services performed up to the point of the discharge. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the City’s rights and remedies in the event of a discharge of SL Environmental for cause.

B. WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY.

1. Right to Withdraw. SL Environmental may withdraw from representation of the City (i) with the City’s consent, (ii) upon court approval, or (iii) if no Legal Action is filed, for good cause upon reasonable notice to the City. Good cause includes the City’s breach of this Agreement, the City’s unreasonable refusal to cooperate with SL Environmental or to follow SL Environmental’s advice on a material matter, or any other fact or circumstance that would render SL Environmental’s continuing representation unlawful or unethical. Notwithstanding SL Environmental’s withdrawal for good cause, the City shall remain obligated to pay SL Environmental and any associate counsel, out of the Net Recovery, a Reasonable Fee for all services provided and to reimburse SL Environmental for all reasonable Costs advanced before the withdrawal.

2. Withdrawal Without Cause. SL Environmental may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause, by giving the City not less than sixty (60) days prior written notice of termination, said notice to specify the effective date of the termination. Where SL Environmental terminates this Agreement without cause, SL Environmental shall not be entitled to the recovery of any amount, regardless of the status of any pending Legal Action, and regardless of whether any amounts have been or are subsequently received by the City.

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VI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. LIEN. The City hereby grants SL Environmental a lien on any and all claims or causes of action that are the subject of SL Environmental’s Contingent Fee and/or Costs advanced under this Agreement. SL Environmental’s lien shall be for sums owed to SL Environmental for any unpaid Contingent Fee or Costs at the conclusion of SL Environmental’s services. The lien shall attach to any Net Recovery the City may obtain.

B. RELEASE OF THE CITY’S PAPERS AND PROPERTY. Upon the conclusion of services under this Agreement, SL Environmental shall release promptly to the City on request all of the City’s papers and property. The term “the City’s papers and property” includes correspondence, deposition transcripts, exhibits, experts’ reports, legal documents, physical evidence, and other items reasonably necessary to the City’s representation, regardless of whether the City has paid for said documents or property.

C. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The relationship to the City of SL Environmental, and any associate counsel or paralegal provided through SL Environmental, in the performance of services hereunder, is that of independent contractor and not that of employee of the City, and no other wording of this Agreement shall stand in derogation. The fees and expenses paid to SL Environmental hereunder shall be deemed revenues or expense reimbursements of SL Environmental’s law office practice and not remuneration for individual employment apart from the business of SL Environmental’s law office.

D. NOTICES. All written notices and communications to the City relating to this Agreement shall be mailed to or personally delivered to the City, addressed to __________________________________________. Written notices and communications to SL Environmental relating hereto shall be mailed to or personally delivered to SL Environmental at its office, addressed to: Alexander Leff, SL Environmental Law Group PC, 175 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, unless and until SL Environmental shall have given written notice to the City of a change in such office address.

E. CONFIDENTIALITY. This Agreement establishes the relation of attorney- client between the parties hereto. SL Environmental shall hold all money and property of the City in trust for the City’s benefit, with all funds deposited and managed in SL Environmental’s client trust account as required by law. SL Environmental shall not divulge the City’s confidences and shall be entitled to the candid cooperation of all the City’s employees in all matters related to the assigned files and any related actions. Furthermore, this Agreement is an attorney-client communication and shall not be disclosed by the City or SL Environmental to any third party, except as may otherwise be required by law. In the event of a request, demand, or lawsuit to compel the City to provide a copy of this Agreement or a description of its terms, SL Environmental shall work with the City to provide an appropriate response and SL Environmental shall defend any such litigation at SL Environmental’s cost. Nothing herein shall preclude SL Environmental and the City from agreeing together to disclose the Agreement or its terms. Nothing herein shall preclude SL Environmental from disclosing or publicizing the fact of its attorney-client relationship with the City, the subject-matter of the representation, or the status or outcome of the Legal Action, if any.
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F. DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE. Although SL Environmental may offer an opinion about possible results regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, SL Environmental cannot guarantee any particular result. The City acknowledges that SL Environmental has made no promises about the outcome and that any opinion offered by SL Environmental in the future shall not constitute a guarantee.

G. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement shall be binding on the parties.

H. SEVERABILITY IN EVENT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire agreement shall be severable and remain in effect.

I. MODIFICATION BY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be modified by subsequent agreement of the parties only by an instrument in writing, approved and executed in the same manner as the initial Agreement.

J. RECITALS; TITLES, SUBTITLES, HEADINGS. The recitals to this Agreement are part of this Agreement, but all titles, subtitles, or headings in this Agreement have been inserted for convenience, and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

K. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, any disputes relating to SL Environmental’s Contingent Fee and/or arising out of this Agreement may first be submitted to the State Bar’s program for arbitration of fee disputes pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6200 et seq. If a fee dispute arises, SL Environmental shall provide the City with information about the State Bar program.

L. VENUE IN ACTION ON AGREEMENT. In any dispute relating to SL Environmental’s Contingent Fee and/or arising out of this Agreement, the venue shall be San Francisco County, California.

M. GOVERNING LAW. The terms and provisions of this Agreement and the performance of the parties hereunder shall be interpreted in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California.

N. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date when, having been executed by the City, one copy of the agreement is received by SL Environmental. Once effective, this Agreement shall, however, apply to services provided by SL Environmental on this matter before its effective date.

O. AUTHORITY OF PARTIES. Each of the signatories to this Agreement warrants that he or she has the authority to enter into and execute this Agreement and to bind the entity or entities on whose behalf each signs.

P. EXECUTION. This Agreement may be executed by transmittal of electronic (.pdf) signature counterparts.
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The foregoing is agreed to by:

CITY OF LYNWOOD

Dated: ___________________ By _________________________________________

SL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW GROUP PC

Dated: ___________________ By _____________________________

ALEXANDER LEFF
Principal
80 RESOLUTION NO. 2026.XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY

OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH SL ENVIRONMENTAL

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 Attorney serves as the legal advisor to the City Council, the City Manager and the City’s various departments; and

WHEREAS, from time to time, outside legal counsel is obtained to address specific legal issues; and

WHEREAS, the City Council would like to engage SL Environmental to assist the City with various environmental legal matters; and

WHEREAS, the City Council will consider approving a legal services agreement with SL Environmental, a copy of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A.”

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2. The City Council approves a legal services agreement with SL Environmental, in a form approved by the City Attorney. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto as “Exhibit A.”

Section 3. The Mayor is authorized the execute the legal services agreement and 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 adoption of this City Council Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026.

Gabriela Camacho, Mayor

81 ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia, City Attorney Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
82 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quiňonez, 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 16th day of June 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quiňonez, 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. 202 6.xxx on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 16th day of June 2026.

Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk
83 AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Suzanne Trejo, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND

OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHAB & ACCESSIBILITY
MODIFICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM.

Agenda Item # 8.5.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Approve PLHA policies and procedures for the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Guidelines (
Attachment 1
);
2 .

Approve PLHA policies and procedures for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program Guidelines (
Attachment 2
); and
3 .

Adopt a resolution (
Attachment 3
) approving policies and procedures for the First Time
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program and Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program using the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds.

Executive Summary:

The PLHA program is intended to create a permanent source of funding available for eligible local governments in California to support housing-related projects and programs that address unmet housing needs within their local communities. Staff recommends the City Council approve policies and procedures to provide grants of up to $40,000 for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied households and grants of up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications. In addition, staff recommends approval of loans of up to $75,000 for homebuyer down payment City Council City Council Regular Meeting 84
assistance for eligible households. (CD)
Background:

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date
Description
August 4, 2020
City Council adopted a five-year plan approving the funds to target individuals and households experiencing homelessness by either using the funds towards land cost and construction of an emergency shelter or utilizing a city-owned facility to develop the emergency shelter
December 20, 2022
City Council approved an amendment to the 5-year plan to utilize the funds to better meet the needs of the City and target individuals and households experiencing financial hardships by revising its funding allocation plan from an Emergency Shelter to a defined, short-term housing Rental Assistance Program
On February 26, 2020, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced the first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. Funding for this program is provided pursuant to Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which established a permanent source of funding intended to increase the affordable housing stock in California. The PLHA program is designed to create a stable, ongoing source of funding available to eligible local governments to support housing-related projects and programs that address unmet housing needs; increase the supply of housing for households at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI); expand assistance for affordable owner-occupied workforce housing; assist persons experiencing or at-risk of homelessness; facilitate housing affordability; and promote projects and programs to meet the regional housing needs allocations.

To receive PLHA funds, the City is required to submit an application package that includes a five-year PLHA Allocation Activity Plan (PLHA Plan). The PLHA Plan must outline how the allocated funds will be used; describe how the City will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for households at or below 60 percent of AMI; demonstrate consistency with the programs identified in the City's Housing Element; and provide evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution of the City Council and made available for adequate public review and comment.

In response to the original NOFA, the City submitted an application on July 27, 2020, for its 2019 allocation of $631,387. For this application, the City prepared a five-Year PLHA Plan indicating the grant funds would be used to assist persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The City has since been awarded the allocation by HCD, executed a Standard Agreement, requested the allocation of funds, and completed the activity associated with the rental assistance program.

Discussion and Analysis:

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On February 6, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing a second application package to request its 2021 allocations of funds and amended its five-year PLHA Plan to reallocate funds to the following programs:
1 .

Provide grants up to $40,000 for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing for households earning up to 150 percent of AMI and provide grants up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications for households earning up to 80 percent of AMI. Modifications may include handicap ramps, egress windows and framing, and other interior upgrades that promote mobility and accessibility for seniors and disabled persons. Total PLHA funds allocated are $280,000.
2 .

Provide loans up to $75,000 for homebuyer down payment assistance for households earning up to 150 percent of AMI: Total PLHA funds allocated are $380,971.

On January 15, 2026, the City submitted commitment documents to HCD for review and approval of the City’s 2021 PLHA-funded programs as listed below:

PLHA Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program Guidelines
Program Application
Grant Acceptance Agreement
Affordability Covenant
Construction Contract
PLHA First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Guidelines Program Application
Loan Agreement
Promissory Note
Deed of Trust
Request for Notice
Notice of Cancellation
On March 3, 2026, the City was notified by HCD that the review was completed for Request for Funds for the City of Lynwood’s 2021 Allocation. Upon City Council approval of the program guidelines, staff would initiate outreach and marketing of the program to Lynwood residents.

Fiscal Impact:

[Final fiscal impact review pending.]
HCD awarded the City of Lynwood 2021 formula allocation in the amount of $660,971 for the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program and the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Staff requests the Finance Department amend the FY 2026–27 budget by appropriating funds as follows:

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Attachment 1 PLHA FTHB Program.docx
Attachment 2 Lynwood Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines.docx
Attachment 3 PLHA Housing Program Resolution
Revenue:

Fund
Dept.

Object
Description
Amount
3539
51 32157
PLHA Program Sate Grant
$660,971

Expenditure

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
3539
51 505
62015
Administration
$100,000
3539
51 505
67226
Rehabilitation Grant
$245,000
3539
51 505
67229
First Time Homebuyer Loan
$345,971

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
Finance and Administration Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 87

PLHA FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Contents
I. Overview of the Program ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 A. Source of Funds ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 B. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 C. Program Administration .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 II. Eligible Properties ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 A. Publicly-Owned Property .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 III. First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Loan Program Requirements ............................................................. 6 A. Program Description ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 B. Applicant Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 C. Income Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 D. Credit-Worthiness and Recertification .............................................................................................................................................. 7 E. Maximum Loan Amount .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 F. Loan Structure and Repayment ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 G. Owner-Occupancy Requirement ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 H. Loan-to-Value Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 I. Closing Cost Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 J. Maximum Sales Price ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 K. Primary and Subordinate Financing .................................................................................................................................................. 8 L. Qualifying Dept-to-Income Ratios...................................................................................................................................................... 8 M. Permitted Transfers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 N. Loan Documents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 O. Repayment and Acceleration ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 IV. Application and Funding Process ..................................................................................................................................... 10 A. Application Phase ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10 V. Income Documentation .................................................................................................................................................... 12 A. Asset Considerations ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 B. Special Circumstances ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 VI. Loan Closing and Post-Closing Requirements .................................................................................................................. 14 VII. Program Income Reuse ................................................................................................................................................... 15 VIII. Project Close-out and Project File Completion .............................................................................................................. 15 IX. Compliance, Monitoring, and Recordkeeping ................................................................................................................. 16 A. Property Insurance Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 B. Avoidance of Duplicate Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16 C. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16 D. Homebuyer Education Requirement ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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I. Overview of the Program
A. Source of Funds
The City of Lynwood (City) First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Loan Program (Program) is being funded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA). These funds are intended for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing unmet housing needs of their local communities.

B. Introduction
The Program provides financial assistance to income -eligible first-time homebuyers to support the purchase of owner - occupied housing within the City of Lynwood through down payment assistance loans.

The Program shall be implemented in accordance with these Program Guidelines. The Community Development Department of the City of Lynwood, and its designee(s), shall be responsible for administering and implementing the Program in accordance with applicable Program policies, state requirements, and PLHA funding regulations.

C. Program Administration

1. Program Staff and Authority:
 The Program shall be administered by the City of Lynwood Community Development Department, Housing Division (Department).
 The Director of Community Development (Directo r) shall be responsible for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of these Program Guidelines.  The Director may delegate Program administration responsibilities to other qualified C ity staff or to Program consultants, as deemed appropriate.
 For purposes of these Program Guidelines, the term “Program Staff” shall refer collectively to authorized City staff, the Director, and any applicable Program consultants engaged in the administra tion or implementation of the Program.

2. Compliance with the Housing Element:
 The City of Lynwood shall maintain an adopted Housing Element that has been found by HCD to be in substantial compliance with Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapte r 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, pursuant to Government Code Section 65585.  The City shall remain current in submitting its Annual Progress Report (APR) to the Department for the applicable reporting year, consistent with PLH A funding requirements and application submittal deadlines.

3. Environmental Review Record:
 Assistance provided under this Program is limited to financial assistance for the acquisition of residential property and does not involve construction, rehabilitation, or physical alteration of the property by the City.
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 Accordingly, activities assisted under this Program are generally exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
 Notwithstanding the foregoing, all assisted properties must meet applicable health and safety standards, and the City reserves the right to require documentation or certifications necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, or local requirements, where applicable.

4. Files and Record Keeping:
 Program Staff shall establish and maintain a permanent Project File for each Applicant.  Project Files shall be retained for a minimum of five (5) years following project completion, or longer if required by applicable PLHA, HCD, or state record-retention requirements.

5. Financial Reporting:
 The City’s Finance Department shall be responsible for maintaining financial records and accounting systems in compliance with applicable federal, state, and City financial management and audit requirements, including those applicable to PLHA funds.

6. Funding Availability:
 The City of Lynwood has allocated Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) in PLHA funds for the Program, subject to change based on the availability of PLHA funds, receipt of Program Income, and future City Council appropriations.
 Program assistance shall be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability and Program capacity.
 The City reserves the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the Program at any time based on funding availability or changes in applicable regulations.

7. Conflict of Interest:
 No member of the governing body of the City, nor any other official, employee, or agent of the City who exercises policy, decision -making authority, or resp onsibilities in connection with the planning, administration, or implementation of the Program shall be directly or indirectly eligible to receive Program assistance.
 This prohibition shall remain in effect during the individual’s tenure with the City and for a period of one (1) year following the termination of such relationship.  All grant applicants, contractors, consultants, and Program staff shall disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest, including direct or indirect business or familial r elationships, by executing a Certification of No Conflict of Interest.
 When a relationship is disclosed, Program staff shall submit a written memorandum to the Director describing the nature of the relationship and requesting direction regarding case assignment.  Whenever feasible, cases involving disclosed relationships shall be assigned to staff members without pre- existing relationships to the applicant.
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 A disclosed conflict of interest shall not automatically disqualify an otherwise eligible applicant, provided the Program is administered in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner.

8. Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity:
 All Program activities shall be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state fair housing and civil rights laws. The City shall ensure that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in the administration of the Program.  The Program shall be administered in accordance with the following laws:

I. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601–3619), which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or familial status.

II. California Fair Employment and Housing A ct (FEHA) (Government Code § 12900 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination in housing and requires reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

III. California Government Code Section 11135, which prohibits discrimination in any program or activity that is funded directly by the State of California.

IV. The Unruh Civil Rights Act (California Civil Code § 51), which guarantees equal access to services and programs regardless of protected status.

V. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), which prohibits age discrimination in programs receiving public assistance, where applicable.  The City shall provide reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and language access services, as required by law, to ensure equal access to Program benefits.

9. Amending the Guidelines Manual:
 Program Staff may recommend amendments to Program policies or procedures as necessary to improve Program administration or to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  All amendments to the Progr am Guidelines shall be consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including requirements of PLHA.
 All Program policy or procedural amendments shall require approval by the Director.  Approved amendments shall be maintained as part of the Program’s administrative record.

10. Exceptions to Program Guidelines:
 An exception occurs when a standard policy or procedure contained in these Program Guidelines is not applied, or when an applicant is treated differently from others within the same eligibility classification.  Exceptions to the Program Guidelines may be approved on an individual, case-by-case basis, provided the exception does not conflict with applicable laws, regulations, or funding requirements. 92 5 | P a g e

 Program Staff may submit a written request for an exception to the Director. The request shall include:

I. A narrative description of the circumstances,
II. The recommended course of action, and
III. Supporting documentation justifying the exception.  The Director may approve the exception for the specific case by written authorization.  All approved exceptions shall be retained in the individual Project File and made available for monitoring, audit, or public record review, as applicable.

11. Outreach:
 The City may conduct outreach activities to promote awareness of the Program and to encourage eligible homeowners to apply for assistance.
 Outreach methods may include, but are not limited to:

I. Flyers and program brochures describing Program benefits and eligibility requirements; II. Information made available at City Hall;
III. Information published on the City’s official website; IV. Other community-based outreach methods, as appropriate.  To ensure equitable access and consistent service, the City shall maintain an ongoing Interest List.

Prospective applicants may request placement on the Interest List at any time and shall be entered in the order in which interest is received.
 Applications shall be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility requirements and the availability of Program funds.
 Program information shall be made available in languages commonly used within the City of Lynwood, consistent with applicable language access requirements.  All outreach and marketing activities shall be conducted in accordance with applicable state and f ederal fair housing and fair lending laws, and shall be designed to ensure nondiscriminatory treatment, outreach, and access to Program benefits.

II. Eligible Properties
Eligible properties must meet all of the following criteria:
 Be located within the city limits of the City of Lynwood.  Be an existing residential property including:
o Single-family homes,
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o Condominiums,
o Townhomes, or
o Manufactured homes on permanently affixed to a permanent foundation and classified as real property;  Be purchased and occupied by the borrower as their principal place of residence;  Be in a condition suitable for residential occupancy and meet all applicable local, state, and federal building, health, and safety standards, including any property condition requirements imposed by the first mortgage lender.

A. Publicly-Owned Property
Publicly-owned properties are not eligible for assistance under this Program. Program funds are limited to privately owned, owner-occupied residential properties, consistent with the objectives and requirements of the PLHA.

III. First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Loan Program Requirements A. Program Description
The Program provides down payment assistance in the form of a deferred-payment loan to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing an owner-occupied home within the City of Lynwood.

Applicants who have resided in the City of Lynwood for at least one (1) year shall be given priority over all other applicants, subject to funding availability. Document verification will be requested and reviewed for priority consideration.

B. Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
 Be a first-time homebuyer, as defined by applicable state and federal regulations;  Be must be eighteen (18) years of age or older;
 Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
 Occupy the assisted property as principle residence;
 Meet income, credit, and underwriting requirements of the Program.

A “first-time homebuyer” is an applicant who has not owned a home within three years before the date of the applicant’s application except for the following individuals, they will not be excluded from consideration as a first-time homebuyer: (a) a displaced homemaker who, while a homemaker owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a house owned by the spouse. A displaced homemaker is an adult who has not, within the preceding two years, worked on a full -time basis as a member of the labor force for a consecutive twelve-month period and who has been unemployed or underemployed, experienced difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment, and worked primarily without enumeration to care for his or her home and family; (2) a single parent who, while married, owned a house with his or her spouse or resided in a house owned by the spouse. A single parent is an individual who is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse and has one or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody or is pregnant; or (3) an individual or individuals who own or owned, as a principal residence within three years from the date of the individual’s application, a dwelling unit whose structure is: (A) not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation in accordance with local or state regulations; 94 7 | P a g e

or (B) not in compliance with state, local or model building codes and cannot be brought into compliance with such codes for less than the cost of constructing a permanent structure. Legal and valid documentation will be requested to verify the satisfaction of this requirement.

C. Income Eligibility
Households participating in the Program must have incomes at or below one hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size, as published annually by the HCD (or 150 % of AMI in High-cost areas).

D. Credit-Worthiness and Recertification
Prior to opening escrow, all applicants must agree to undergo a final re-certification process to assure continued eligibility for the Program.
 Lenders must provide a merged credit report.
 At least one borrower must have a minimum 600 FICO score.  Updated income documentation shall be reviewed for consistency with the loan application.

E. Maximum Loan Amount
The maximum PLHA loan amount shall be Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per househo ld, subject to underwriting standards and funding availability.

F. Loan Structure and Repayment
 Deferred-payment subordinate loan
 3% simple interest
 No monthly payments required
 Loans evidenced by a Promissory Note and secured by a Deed of Trust.

G. Owner-Occupancy Requirement
The assisted property shall be occupied by the borrower as their principal place of residence for the full term of the PLHA loan, as follows:
 Thirty (30) years for site-built single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes; and  Twenty (20) years for manufactured or mobile homes permanently affixed to a permanent foundation.

Owner-occupancy shall be required until the PLHA loan is repaid in full, or until the end of the applicable occupancy period, whichever occurs first.

The City may require periodic certifications or other documentation to verify continued compliance with the owner- occupancy requirement.
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H. Loan-to-Value Requirements
The combined loan -to-value (CLTV) ratio for all indebtedness secured by the property shall be co nsistent with the requirements of the applicable first mortgage loan program and shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the purchase price of the property.

The City’s PLHA loan shall be subordinate to the first mortgage and shall be structured to e nsure long-term affordability for the borrower.

Closing costs shall not be included in the calculation of loan-to-value, except to the extent that allowable seller credits are applied in accordance with first mortgage lender requirements.

I. Closing Cost Requirements
Borrowers are responsible for payment of all customary and reasonable closing costs associated with the purchase of the property and the first mortgage loan, except to the extent that such costs are paid by the seller or another allowable source.

Closing costs must be consistent with the requirements of the applicable first mortgage loan program, including but not limited to FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional financing.

The City’s PLHA loan may be used only for down payment assistance and shall not be used to pay closing costs, unless expressly approved by the Director and permitted under applicable PLHA requirements.

Documentation verifying the source and payment of closing costs, including seller credits or concessions, shall be provided and retained in the Project File.

J. Maximum Sales Price
The sales price shall not exceed the appraised fair market value as determined by a state-licensed appraiser. The City may establish maximum sales price limits based on local market conditions and lender requirements.

K. Primary and Subordinate Financing
 First mortgage loans shall generally be 30-year fixed-rate loans.  Adjustable-rate mortgages, balloon payments, and negative amortization loans are prohibited.  USDA-RHS Section 502 loans may be permitted as an exception.

L. Qualifying Dept-to-Income Ratios
Borrowers must qualify for and obtain a first mortgage loan from an approved lender. All loans shall be underwritten in accordance with the debt-to-income ratio requirements of the applicable first mortgage loan program, including FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional financing.

The City reserves the right to review loan terms and affordability to ensure consistency with Program objectives and long- term sustainability for the borrower.
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As a general guideline, the City will seek to ensure that housing costs and total household debt obligations are reasonable and consistent with prudent lending standards, taking into consideration the borrower’s income, assets, credit profile, and overall financial circumstances.

Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require the City to independently underwrite the first mortgage loan or to supersede the underwriting standards of the first mortgage lender.

M. Permitted Transfers
The Loan is not assumable except under the following limited circumstances:
 The transfer of the Property to the surviving joint tenant by devise, descent, or operation of the law, on the death of a joint tenant.
 A transfer of the Property where the spouse becomes an owner of the property.  A transfer of the Property resulting from a decree of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or from an incidental property settlement agreement by which the spouse becomes an owner of the Property.  A transfer to an inter vivos trust in which the Borrower is and remains the beneficiary and occupant of the property.

N. Loan Documents
Loans shall include:

A. Loan Agreement
B. Promissory Note
C. Deed of Trust
D. Request for Notice
E. Notice of Right to Cancel
O. Repayment and Acceleration
The PLHA loan, including accrued interest, shall become immediately due and payable upon:
 Sale or transfer of the property
 Refinancing without City approval
 Default under loan terms
 Non-occupancy
 Death of the borrower (repayment within six months)
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Payments can be made payable to:

The City of Lynwood
All Payments can be made at:

The City of Lynwood
Community Development
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, California 90262
IV. Application and Funding Process
The Applicants must meet both the City of Lynwood’s Program requirements and the credit, income, and underwriting requirements of the first mortgage lender in order to qualify for assistance under the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Loan Program.

Applications shall be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability and Program capacity.

Program Staff shall:
 Review applications for completeness and eligibility
 Verify income, assets, and first-time homebuyer status  Coordinate underwriting review with the first mortgage lender  Issue written approval or denial
A. Application Phase

1. Interest List
In an effort to provide consistent service to Lynwood residents, Program Staff will maintain an on-going Interest List.
 Prospective Applicants may join the Interest List at any time by completing an interest form.  Applicants may request this form by phone, email, or in person.  The Applicant will be added to the Interest List once the City receives a completed form.  The Interest List shall include, at a minimum, the applicant’s name, address, telephone number, date of first contact, and general intent to purchase a home.

As funds become available, application packets will be sent to prospective applicants, and each appli cant will be given fifteen (15) calendar days to respond with a completed application. If an application is not received within fifteen (15) days, Program Staff will make reasonable efforts to contact the applicant. If such efforts fail, the applicant will be removed from the Interest List after thirty (30) calendar days.

2. Minimum Income Eligibility
It is crucial for the Program Staff to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum income eligibility for the Program.
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 Program Staff shall determine household income eligibility using gross annual household income, as defined by applicable HCD guidelines and state housing program requirements. During the intake process, Program Staff shall calculate the combined annual income of all ad ult household members based on income documentation provided by the applicant and verified in accordance with Section V of these Program Guidelines.
 Household income shall include income from all sources received by adult household members, including but not limited to wages, salaries, self -employment income, retirement or pension benefits, Social Security benefits, disability income, unemployment benefits, and other recurring sources of income. Income eligibility shall be determined using the HCD income li mits in effect at the time of grant approval, and all income calculations and supporting documentation shall be retained in the Project File.

3. Application Intake
 Upon determination of eligibility through the intake process, Program Staff will provide the Applicant the Program Loan Application (Application) and a list of the documentation needed to initiate the Application process. The Applicant is allowed fifteen (15) days to complete the application package, gather all necessary documents, and schedule an appointment with the Program Staff to conduct the application interview.  If the Applicant does not respond within the 15-calendar day deadline specified in the Application packet, Program Staff must, within three (3) business days, send out a “Second Not ice”. The notice will notify the homeowner of the documents needed and give additional ten (10) calendar days to comply and return the Application package. It also advises that if they do not respond by the deadline, their file is subject to cancellation.
 If the homeowner does not comply within the 10 -calendar day deadline specified in the Second Notice, Program Staff must, within three (3) business days, mail a “Notice of Cancellation”.  If during the application intake process, Program Staff determines th at an applicant does not meet Program eligibility requirements, a written notice of denial shall be issued to the applicant within ten (10) calendar days of the eligibility determination.

4. Application Interview
 Program Staff will schedule an appointment no longer than ten (10) calendar days after the Application package is received. An interview enables the homeowner to ask questions and get immediate answers, helps the Program Staff to work with a more accurate and complete application package, and expedites the overall Program process.
 Program Staff are responsible for assisting the Applicant to complete the Application forms and for collecting all the required supporting documentation to establish eligibility. All forms must be fully completed and signed accordingly. All supporting documentation must be current (no older than six (6) months).

5. Application Process
During the application process, the Program Staff must:

A. Certify household income eligibility in accordance with these Program Guidelines and applicable HCD income limits;
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C. Verify first-time homebuyer status and other applicant eligibility requirements; D. Coordinate with the first mortgage lender to review underwriting, loan terms, and affordability; and E. Establish and maintain a Program loan file documenting all eligibility determinations, verifications, approvals, and Program actions.

Note: Completion of the application and eligibility review process does not constitute approval for funding, which is subject to final Program approval and availability of funds.

V. Income Documentation
Household income eligibility shall be determined based on third -party verification and a review of documentation provided at the time of application.

Income certification shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of determination (the “validation period”).

Income recertification shall not be required unless more than six (6) months have elapsed prior to loan closing. All loan documents must be fully executed prior to the expiration of the validation period.

Program Staff shall be responsible for obtaining and reviewing all required income documentation for each source of income for all household members eighteen (18) years of age or older.

All gross income of household members eighteen (18) years of age and older shall be included in the income calculation.

Income from assets exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) shall be imputed at two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the asset’s value.

For purposes of determining household size and income eligibility, a household member is any person whose primary residence is the assisted property. Foster children, unborn children, and individuals not residing in the household shall not be counted. Children with shared custody may be counted only if the child resides in the household at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.

Eligibility shall be established through a review of documentation sufficient to verify the amount, frequency, and source of income for all applicable household members. All income verification materials shall be retained in the Program loan file.

A. Asset Considerations
The City of Lynwood shall apply an asset test to all applicants.  Assets include savings and checking accounts, cash, gifts, and other liquid financial resources.  Retirement accounts (including pension plans, 401(k)s, IRAs, and similar accounts) shall be excluded from the asset test unless the applicant is currently receiving income distributions from such accounts.  Income received from retirement accounts shall be counted as income for purposes of eligibility determination.  The value of necessary personal property, including household furnishings and automobiles, shall be excluded from the asset calculation.

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Note: The table below provides examples of income types and identifies the documentation that may be collected to verify each source of income.

Type of Income Acceptable Documentation (within the last 6 months) Gross Employment Income:
(wages, salary, overtime, tips,
commissions, bonuses)
 Copies of the most recent three (3) months of pay stubs  W-2 forms and federal tax returns (most recent year), when pay stubs are unavailable or employment is recent
 Employment contract or offer letter stating rate of pay and expected duration, when applicable
Net Self-Employment or Business
Income
 Most recent federal tax returns (typically one to two years)  Profit and loss statement or other financial documentation sufficient to demonstrate net income
Social security benefits
(including SSI and anticipated COLAs)
 Social Security award or benefit letter
 Written verification from the Social Security Administration  Bank statements showing direct deposit of benefits
Periodic and Determinable Allowances:
(child support, alimony, regular
contributions)
 Court order or decree establishing payment amount
 Verification from the District Attorney’s Office or other enforcement agency
 Notarized affidavit of support, when applicable
Net Rental Income  Federal tax returns reflecting rental income  Copies of current rental agreements or leases
 Documentation of rental income and expenses sufficient to determine net income

Public Assistance/Welfare Benefits:
(Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF), General Relief)
 Benefit award letter stating benefit amount
 Verification from case worker or administering agency  Copies of benefit checks or deposit statements
Income from Assets:
(Savings, checking account(s),
investments)
 Bank statements showing balances and interest earned
 Savings passbooks or verification of deposits
 Investment or brokerage statements showing dividends or earnings  Federal tax returns showing interest or dividend income, when applicable Payments in Lieu of Earnings
(unemployment, disability, workers’
compensation)
 Benefit award or determination letter
 Copies of benefit checks or deposit statements
 Verification from the issuing agency
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Periodic Payments:
(annuities, pensions, retirement,
disability, death benefits)
 Benefit statements or award letters
 Verification from the administering agency or plan provider

Other Sources of Income:
(union benefits or other recurring
income not listed above)
 Benefit award or verification letter
 Documentation supporting the declared income source and amount

No Income:

 EDD Notice of Unemployment or denial
 Verification of previous employment separation
 Signed statement certifying no current income, when applicable

No Tax Returns:  Verification from the Internal Revenue Service that no tax return was filed for the applicable year(s), when required.

B. Special Circumstances
If household income cannot be reasonably calculated using the documentation described above, income determination may be conducted on a case -by-case basis using alternative documentation appropriate to the circumstances. For example, when income is derived from the sale of recyclable materials or other informal sources, sufficient documentation (such as sales receipts) shall be provided to reasonably estimate annual income. All alternative documentation and income determinations must be reviewed and deemed acceptable by Program Staff and retained in the Project File.

VI. Loan Closing and Post-Closing Requirements
The City’s PLHA down payment assistance loan shall be closed concurrently with the first mortgage loan and recorded against the property at the time of escrow closing.

Following loan closing, borrowers must comply with all Program and loan requirements, including but not limited to the following:
 Owner-Occupancy: Maintain owner-occupancy of the assisted property as their principal place of residence for the applicable loan term:
o Thirty (30) years for site-built single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes; and o twenty (20) years for manufactured homes permanently affixed to a permanent foundation, or o until the PLHA loan is repaid in full, whichever occurs first.  Property In surance: Maintain hazard (property) insurance in an amount at least sufficient to cover the replacement cost of the improvements, and name the City of Lynwood as an additional loss payee and/or mortgagee, as required by the loan documents.
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The City may require borrowers to submit periodic certifications or documentation to verify continued owner-occupancy and compliance with Program requirements during the loan term.

VII. Program Income Reuse
All repayments of PLHA loans, including principal and interest, shall be considered Program Income.

Program Income shall be deposited into a City -controlled interest-bearing account and reused solely for eligible PLHA activities consistent with the City’s adopted Five-Year PLHA Plan.

VIII. Project Close-out and Project File Completion
Upon completion of loan closing and recordation of all required lo an documents, Program Staff shall complete the loan close-out process and finalize the Program loan file.

Loan close-out shall include, at a minimum, verification that:
 The PLHA loan was closed concurrently with the first mortgage loan;  All required loan documents have been fully executed and recorded, including the Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, and Deed of Trust;
 Household income and eligibility documentation was current and valid at the time of loan closing;  Documentation verifying the source and payment of down payment and closing costs has been obtained; and  Evidence of required property insurance naming the City of Lynwood as loss payee and/or mortgagee has been received.

The Program loan file shall include all documents necessary to demonstrate compliance with Program requirements and applicable PLHA regulations, including but not limited to:
 Program application and eligibility determinations;
 Income and asset verification documentation;
 First mortgage lender underwriting and approval documentation;  Executed and recorded loan documents;
 Closing disclosure and escrow documents; and
 Any post-closing certifications or correspondence.

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IX. Compliance, Monitoring, and Recordkeeping
The City of Lynwood shall monitor assisted households for compliance with all Program requirements, including owner - occupancy, loan terms, and other conditions set forth in these Program Guidelines and the executed loan documents.

Program loan files shall be maintained in accordance with applicable PLHA, HCD, and state record retention requirements, and shall be made available for monitoring, audit, or public record review upon request.

A. Property Insurance Requirements
Borrowers shall maintain hazard (property) insurance on the assisted property for the full term of the PLHA loan or until the loan is repaid in full, whichever occurs first.

Insurance coverage shall be maintained in an amount at least sufficient to cover the replacement cost of the improvements, and the insurance policy shall name the City of Lynwood as an additional loss payee and/or mortgagee, as required by the loan documents.

Failure to maintain required insurance coverage shall constitute a default under the Program loan.

B. Avoidance of Duplicate Assistance
Program funds shall not be used to duplicate other financial assistance received or reasonably antic ipated to be received for the same eligible costs, including insurance proceeds, grants, or other public or private assistance.

Applicants shall disclose all sources of assistance as part of the application process. The City reserves the right to reduce, adjust, or rescind Program assistance, as necessary, to avoid duplication of benefits.

C. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
The City of Lynwood is a participating member of the Los Angeles County Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program, which may provide eligible first-time homebuyers with a federal income tax credit of up to twenty percent (20%) of mortgage interest paid annually, subject to program limits.

Applicants who qualify are strongly encouraged to consult with their lender and/or contact the Los Angeles County Development Authority for additional information regarding MCC participation.

D. Homebuyer Education Requirement
All approved applicants shall be required to complete a HUD -approved First-Time Homebuyer Education Program prior to loan closing.

Proof of completion of an approved homebuyer education course shall be required prior to disbursement of Program funds.

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Suzanne Trejo
Administrative Analyst II
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310)603-0220

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PLHA OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION AND

ACCESSIBILTY MODIFICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES

2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Contents
I. Overview of the Program ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 A. Source of Funds .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 B. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 C. Program Administration ................................................................................................................................................. 3 II. Eligible Properties ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 A. Publicly-Owned Property ................................................................................................................................................ 7 III. Program 1: Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program ............................................................................... 7 A. Description ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 B. Amount ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 C. Repayment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 D. Income Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 E. Applicant Eligibility Criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 8 F. Household Income Verification ....................................................................................................................................... 8 G. Eligible Uses of Funds ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 H. Ineligible Uses of Funds .................................................................................................................................................. 8 I. Hierarchy of Grant Funds ................................................................................................................................................. 9 J. Eligible Repairs and Rehabilitation .................................................................................................................................. 9 IV. Program 2: Accessibility Modifications Grant Program ................................................................................................... 11 A. Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 11 B. Amount ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 C. Repayment .................................................................................................................................................................... 11 D. Income Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 E. Applicant Eligibility Criteria ........................................................................................................................................... 11 F. Household Income Verification ..................................................................................................................................... 12 G. Eligible Uses of Funds ................................................................................................................................................... 12 H. Ineligible Uses of Funds ................................................................................................................................................ 12 I. Hierarchy of Grant Funds ............................................................................................................................................... 12 J. Eligible Accessibility Modifications ................................................................................................................................ 12 K. Documentation of Need ............................................................................................................................................... 13 V. Construction Standards and Environmental Compliance ................................................................................................. 13 A. General Construction and Local Code Compliance ...................................................................................................... 13 B. Energy Efficiency ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 C. Lead-Based Paint ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 D. Asbestos ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 107

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VI. Application and Funding Process ..................................................................................................................................... 14 A. Application Phase ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 VII. Income Documentation .................................................................................................................................................. 16 A. Special Circumstances................................................................................................................................................... 18 VIII. Program Grant Processing Timeline .............................................................................................................................. 18 A. Property Inspection and Work Write-Ups .................................................................................................................... 18 B. Bid Process .................................................................................................................................................................... 19 IX. Contractor Qualifications and Selection .......................................................................................................................... 20 A. Verification of Contractor Qualifications ...................................................................................................................... 20 B. Disqualification of Contractors from the List ................................................................................................................ 21 C. Contractor Selection ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 D. Contractor-Homeowner Agreement ............................................................................................................................ 21 E. Pre-Construction Conference ........................................................................................................................................ 21 F. City Permits ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 G. Contractor Payment Schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 22 H. Warranties .................................................................................................................................................................... 23 I. Change Orders................................................................................................................................................................ 24 J. Grievances between Homeowner and Contractor ........................................................................................................ 24 K. Termination of Agreement ........................................................................................................................................... 24 L. Contractor Substitution ................................................................................................................................................. 24 X. Project Close-out and Project File Completion ................................................................................................................. 25 XI. Other Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

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I. Overview of the Program
A. Source of Funds
The City of Lynwood (City) Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation and Accessibility Modifications Grant Program (Program) is being funded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department or HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA). These funds are intended for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing unmet housing needs of their local communities.

B. Introduction
The Program will provide financial assistance for two distinct owner-occupied housing rehabilitation activities:
(1) General housi ng rehabilitation improvements for Moderate -Income households (up to 120 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), or up to 150 percent of AMI in designated high-cost areas), and (2) Accessibility modifications for Low-Income households (at or below 80 percent of AMI).

C. Program Administration

1. Regulations Governing the Program:
 These Program Guidelines are intended to be consistent with and conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those governing housing rehabilitation programs administered by HCD and policies governing the activities of the City.  In the event of a conflict between these Program Guidelines and any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation, the applicable law or regulation shall prevail.

2. Program Staff and Authority:
 The Program shall be administered by the City of Lynwood Community Development Department, Housing Division.
 The Director of Community Development (Directo r) shall be responsible for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of these Program Guidelines.  The Director may delegate Program administration responsibilities to other qualified City staff or to Program consultants, as deemed appropriate.
 For purposes of these Program Guidelines, the term “Program Staff” shall refer collectively to authorized City staff, the Director, and any applicable Program consultants engaged in the administration or implementation of the Program.

3. Compliance with the Housing Element:
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 The City of Lynwood shall maintain an adopted Housing Element that has been found by HCD to be in substantial compliance with Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, pursuant to Government Code Section 65585.  The City shall remain current in submitting its Annual Pr ogress Report (APR) to the Department for the applicable reporting year, consistent with PLHA funding requirements and application submittal deadlines.

4. Environmental Review Record:
 All rehabilitation activities assisted under the Program shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), lead-based paint regulations, and hazardous materials requirements.  No construction or rehabilitation wor k shall commence until all required environmental reviews, determinations, and clearances have been completed and documented in the Project File.

5. Files and Record Keeping:
 Program Staff shall establish and maintain a permanent Project File for each assisted household.  Project Files shall be retained for a minimum of five (5) years following project completion, or longer if required by applicable PLHA, HCD, or state record-retention requirements.

6. Financial Reporting:
 The City’s Finance Department sh all be responsible for maintaining financial records and accounting systems in compliance with applicable federal, state, and City financial management and audit requirements, including those applicable to PLHA funds.

7. Funding Availability:
 The City of Lynwood has allocated $380,971 in PLHA funds for Program 1.  The City of Lynwood has allocated $280,000 in PLHA funds for Program 2.  Program funds are subject to change based on funding availability, and future City Council appropriations.  Program assistance shall be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability and Program capacity.
 The City reserves the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the Program at any time based on funding availability or changes in applicable regulations.

8. Conflict of Interest:
 No member of the governing body of the City, nor any other official, employee, or agent of the City who exercises policy, decision -making authority, or responsibilities in connection with the planning, administration, or implementation of the Program shall be directly or indirectly eligible to receive Program assistance.
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 This prohibition shall remain in effect during the individual’s tenure with the City and for a period of one (1) year following the termination of such relationship.  All grant applicants, contractors, consultants, and Program staff shall disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest, including direct or indirect business or familial relationships, by executing a Certification of No Conflict of Interest.
 When a relationship is disclosed, Program staff shall submit a written memorandum to the Director describing the nature of the relationship and requesting direction regarding case assignment.  Whenever feasible, cases involving disclosed relationships shall be assigned to staff members without pre- existing relationships to the applicant.
 A disclosed conflict of interest shall not automatically disqualify an otherwise eligible applicant, provided the Program is administered in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner.

9. Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity:
 All Program activities shall be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state fair housing and civil rights laws. The City shall ensure that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in the administration of the Program.  The Program shall be administered in accordance with the following laws:

I. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 –3619), which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or familial status.

II. California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (Government Code § 12900 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination in housing and requires reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

III. California Government Code Section 11135, which prohibits discrimination in any program or activity that is funded directly by the State of California.

IV. The Unruh Civil Rights Act (California Civil Code § 51), which guarantees equal access to services and programs regardless of protected status.

10. Amending the Guidelines Manual:
 The Program Staff may recom mend amendments to Program policies or procedures as necessary to improve Program administration or to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  All amendments to the Program Guidelines shall be consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including requirements of PLHA.
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 All Program policy or procedural amendments shall require approval by the Director.  Approved amendments shall be maintained as part of the Program’s administrative record.

11. Exceptions to Program Guidelines:
 An exception occurs when a standard policy or procedure contained in these Program Guidelines is not applied, or when an applicant is treated differently from others within the same eligibility classification.  Exceptions to the Program Guidelines may be approved on an individual, case-by-case basis, provided the exception does not conflict with applicable laws, regulations, or funding requirements.  Program Staff may submit a written request for an exception to the Director. The request shall include:

12. Outreach:
 The City may conduct outreach activities to promote awareness of the Program and to encourage eligible homeowners to apply for assistance.
 Outreach methods may include, but are not limited to:

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 All outreach and marketing activities shall be conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal fair housing and fair lending laws, and shall be designed to ensure nondiscriminatory treatment, outreach, and access to Program benefits.

II. Eligible Properties
Eligible properties must meet all of the following criteria:
 The property must be located within the City of Lynwood.  The property must be an owner-occupied, fee-simple, single-family residential property used as the applicant’s primary residence.
 The property must contain a legal residential structure intended for continued residential occupancy.  Properties containing more than one dwelling unit are not eligible for assistance under this Program.  Properties must be in a condition suitable for rehabilitation and capable of meeting applicable building, health, and safety standards upon completion of the approved scope of work.

III. Program 1: Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program A. Description
The Program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to eligible owner-occupied households to address minor to moderate housing rehabilitation needs. Eligible rehabilitation activities u nder this Program are limited to health and safety repairs, code compliance corrections, energy conservation measures, weatherization improvements, and emergency repairs necessary to preserve the habitability and structural integrity of the home.

Grant funds provided under this Program do not require repayment, provided all Program requirements are met and the rehabilitation work is completed in accordance with these Program Guidelines. Accessibility or reasonable accommodation modifications are no t eligible under Program 1 and are addressed separately under Program 2 of the Program.

B. Amount
 Maximum grant amount: $40,000 per property.
 Costs exceeding the maximum grant amount may be supplemented with personal financing or other available City grant programs.
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C. Repayment
Assistance provided under the Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program does not require repayment; however, assisted properties shall be subject to a five (5)-year owner-occupancy requirement, which shall be secured by a recorded grant deed restriction or covenant in a form acceptable to the City, consistent with PLHA requirements.

D. Income Eligibility
Households participating in Program 1 must have incomes at or below one hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size, as published annually by the HCD (or 150 percent of AMI in High-cost areas).

E. Applicant Eligibility Criteria
 Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.  The applicant must be the legal owner of record of the property and must occupy the property as their primary residence.
 Applications shall be processed on a first -come, first-served basis, subject to funding availabili ty and Program capacity.

F. Household Income Verification
All homeowners must certify and document household income. Income eligibility shall be determined using the HCD income limits in effect at the time of grant approval. The income limits provided in Appendix A reflect the HCD Income Limits and are included for reference only.

Household income documentation and certification shall be completed in accordance with Section V II of these Program Guidelines.

G. Eligible Uses of Funds
Program funds must be used solely for rehabilitation-related costs, including:
 Labor and materials
 Building and Planning permits
 Contractor overhead and profit
 Plans and specifications
 Related soft costs necessary to complete eligible rehabilitation work H. Ineligible Uses of Funds
The following costs are not eligible:
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 Acquisition of land
 Room or bathroom additions
 Property taxes
 Reimbursement for costs incurred prior to grant approval I. Hierarchy of Grant Funds
Program funds shall be applied in the following order of priority:

A. Correction of health and safety deficiencies
B. Correction of code violations and incipient code violations C. Repairs and alterations that improve energy efficiency D. Other eligible general property rehabilitation work
J. Eligible Repairs and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is defined as repairing or improving a deteriorated or outdated home to preserve habitability and safety.

Luxury upgrades are not permitted.

A. Health and Safety Repairs
 Electrical system repairs or upgrades
 Heating systems
 Plumbing systems
 Roofing
 Windows
 Insulation
 Driveways, only when determined to be a documented health or safety issue  Other rehabilitation to correct health and safety deficiencies B. Code and Incipient Code Violations:

Incipient conditions are systems or components that are currently functional but likely to fail.  Deteriorated exterior paint
 Failing roof components
 Broken or unsafe windows
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 Other code-related deficiencies
C. Energy Efficient Improvements:
 Energy efficient windows
 Insulation
 Weatherization
 Other repairs and alterations that will improve energy efficiency D. Other General Property Rehabilitation:

General property rehabilitation is eligible only after all health and safety deficiencies, code violations, and energy- efficiency needs have been addressed.
 All Improvements must be permanently affixed to the property.  Non-code improvements (e.g., fencing, landscaping, driveway) shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total rehabilitation grant amount.
 Appliance replacement is eligible only when necessary to ensure appliances are in safe and working condition, must be of moderate quality, and shall be limited to essential appliances, including a refrigerator, range, and garbage disposal.

E. Lead-Based Paint:
 Lead-based paint hazard control is an eligible rehabilitation activity for residential structures constructed prior to 1978 when identified as part of the approved scope of work.  Eligible activities may include lead hazard evaluation or presumption, inter im controls, or other lead hazard control measures necessary to address identified health and safety risks.  All lead-related rehabilitation work shall be performed using lead -safe work practices by properly qualified contractors and shall comply with appli cable federal and state laws and regulations. When lead hazards are addressed, appropriate clearance testing and documentation shall be completed and retained in the Project File.

F. Asbestos Hazard Abatement
 Asbestos hazard abatement is an eligible rehabilit ation activity when suspect asbestos -containing materials are identified or may be disturbed by the approved rehabilitation work.  Eligible activities may include asbestos inspection, sampling, encapsulation, removal, or abatement necessary to address health and safety risks and to allow approved rehabilitation work to proceed safely.  All asbestos-related work shall be conducted by licensed and qualified professionals and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Requi red clearance documentation shall be completed, and all asbestos-related records shall be retained in the Project File. 116

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G. Pest/Termite Control:
 Localized pest or termite treatment is eligible when identified in the approved scope of work. Full fumigation may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

IV. Program 2: Accessibility Modifications Grant Program A. Description
Program 2 of the Program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to eligible owner -occupied households to fund accessibility and r easonable accommodation modifications necessary to enable a household member with a disability or mobility limitation to safely occupy and use the home. Eligible activities under this Program are limited to modifications that remove physical barriers, improve accessibility, and enhance safety, and that are directly related to the documented needs of the household.

B. Amount
 Maximum grant amount: $20,000 per property
 Costs exceeding the maximum grant amount may be supplemented with personal financing or other available City grant programs.
 Assistance under this Program is limited to one-time funding per property.

C. Repayment
Assistance provided under Program 2 does not require repayment; however, assisted properties shall be subject to a five (5)-year owner-occupancy requirement.

D. Income Eligibility
Households must have incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for househ old size, as published annually by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

E. Applicant Eligibility Criteria
 Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older  The applicant must be the legal owner of record of the propert y and must occupy the property as their primary residence.
 At least one household member must have a documented disability or mobility limitation requiring accessibility modifications
 Applications shall be processed on a first -come, first-served basis, sub ject to funding availability and Program capacity.
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Household income documentation and certification shall be completed in accordance with Section V II of these Program Guidelines.

G. Eligible Uses of Funds
Program funds must be used solely for costs associated with approved accessibility modifications, including:
 Labor and materials
 Building and Planning permits
 Contractor overhead and profit
 Plans and specifications
 Related soft costs necessary to complete eligible accessibility work H. Ineligible Uses of Funds
The following costs are not eligible:
 Luxury materials, fixtures, or finishes exceeding functional accessibility needs  General home rehabilitation unrelated to accessibility  Acquisition of land
 Property taxes
 Reimbursement for costs incurred prior to grant approval I. Hierarchy of Grant Funds
Program funds shall be applied in the following order of priority:

A. Modifications necessary to address immediate health and safety risks related to accessibility B. Modifications required to provide reasonable access to essential areas of the home C. Other eligible accessibility-related improvements
J. Eligible Accessibility Modifications
Accessibility modifications are defined as permanent physical improvements that allow a person with a disability or mobility limitation to safely access and use their home. All modifications must be reasonable, cost-effective, and directly related to the documented need.
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i. Interior Accessibility Modifications
 Door widening and doorway modifications
 Lever-style door hardware
 Accessible sinks, faucets, and fixtures
 Lowered countertops or cabinets
 Bathroom modifications, including grab bars and roll-in showers ii. Exterior Accessibility Modifications
 ADA-compliant access ramps
 Handrails
 Improved accessible paths of travel
 Threshold modifications
iii. Safety-Related Accessibility Improvements
 Slip-resistant flooring
 Improved lighting related to accessibility needs
 Other safety improvements directly tied to the accessibility modification iv. General Accessibility Improvements only after essential accessibility needs have been addressed.  Improvements must be permanently affixed to the property  All modifications must comply with applicable building codes and accessibility standards  Luxury or non-functional enhancements are prohibited
K. Documentation of Need
Accessibility modifications funded under this Program must be supported by third -party verification of need, such as documentation from a licensed professional, service provider, or other qualified source. Documentation shall be sufficient to establish the necessity of the requested modification without requiring disclosure of detailed medical information.

V. Construction Standards and Environmental Compliance
A. General Construction and Local Code Compliance
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B. Energy Efficiency
All rehabilitation work shall comply with California Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards, as applicable.

C. Lead-Based Paint
For residential structures constructed prior to 1978, rehabilitation activities shall comply with all applicable federal and state lead-based paint laws and regulations. When rehabilitation work may disturb painted surfaces, required lead hazard disclosures, lead -safe work practices, hazard control measures, and clearance documentation shall be completed by qualified professionals, as applicable. All lead-related documentation shall be retained in the Project File.

D. Asbestos
Asbestos-related hazards may be present in some residential structures. Where approved rehabilitation activities may disturb suspect asbestos-containing materials, appropriate inspection, sampling, and/or abatement shall be conducted by licensed and qualified professionals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. All asbestos-related documentation shall be retained in the Project File.

VI. Application and Funding Process
A. Application Phase

1. Interest List
In an effort to provide consistent service to Lynwood residents, Program Staff will maintain an on-going Interest List.
 Prospective Applicants may join the Interest List at any time by completing an interest form.  Applicants may request this form by phone, email, or in person.  The Applicant will be added to the Interest List once the City receives a completed form.  The I nterest List will contain the name, address, telephone number, date of first contact, and desired rehabilitation work.
 The Applicant may disclose conditions that pose an immediate threat to health and safety in the interest form.

Staff shall make reasonable efforts to confirm the emergency situation, and Staff will prioritize the application.

As funds become available, applicant packets will be sent to prospective applicants, and each applicant will be given fifteen (15) calendar days to respond with a completed application. If an application is not received within fifteen (15) days, Program Staff will make reasonable efforts to contact the applicant. If such efforts fail, the applicant will be removed from the Interest List after thirty (30) calendar days.

2. Minimum Income Eligibility
It is crucial for the Program Staff to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum income eligibility for the Program.
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Staff shall calculate the combined annual income of all adult household members based on income documentation provi ded by the applicant and verified in accordance with Section V II of these Program Guidelines.
 Household income shall include income from all sources received by adult household members, including but not limited to wages, salaries, self -employment income, retirement or pension benefits, Social Security benefits, disability income, unemployment benefits, and other recurring sources of income. Income eligibility shall be determined using the HCD income limits in effect at the time of grant approval, and all i ncome calculations and supporting documentation shall be retained in the Project File.

3. Application Intake
 Upon determination of eligibility through the intake process, Program Staff will provide the homeowner the Grant Application (Application) and a list of the documentation needed to initiate the Application process.

The homeowner is allowed fifteen (15) days to complete the application package, gather all necessary documents, and schedule an appointment with the Program Staff to conduct the application interview.  If the homeowner does not respond within the 15-calendar day deadline specified in the Application packet, Program Staff must, within three (3) business days, send out a “Second Notice”. The notice will notify the homeowner of the do cuments needed and give additional ten (10) calendar days to comply and return the Application package. It also advises that if they do not respond by the deadline, their file is subject to cancellation.
 If the homeowner does not comply within the 10 -calendar day deadline specified in the Second Notice, Program Staff must, within three (3) business days, mail a “Notice of Cancellation”.  If during the application intake process, Program Staff determines that an applicant does not meet Program eligibility requirements, a written notice of denial shall be issued to the applicant within ten (10) calendar days of the eligibility determination.

4. Application Interview
 Program Staff will schedule an appointment no longer than ten (10) calendar days after the Applica tion package is received. An interview enables the homeowner to ask questions and get immediate answers, helps the Program Staff to work with a more accurate and complete application package, and expedites the overall Program process.
 Program Staff are responsible for assisting the homeowner to complete the Application forms and for collecting all the required supporting documentation to establish eligibility. All forms must be fully completed and signed accordingly. All supporting documentation must be current (no older than six (6) months).

5. Application Process
During the application process, the Program Staff must:

A. Certify household income eligibility in accordance with these Program Guidelines and applicable HCD income limits.

B. Verify property ownership, including review of title or other acceptable ownership documentation.

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D. Verify zoning and land use compliance with the City of Lynwood Planning Division.

E. Verify the property is owner-occupied as the applicant’s primary residence.

F. Verify that mortgage, property taxes, and hazard insurance are current, and that there are no unresolved liens or conditions that would prevent participation in the Program.

G. Conduct a preliminary environmental review, as applicable, to ensure compliance with CEQA and ot her environmental requirements prior to approval of rehabilitation activities.

H. Verify applicant eligibility for participation, including age and other Program requirements.

I. Create and maintain a Project File for each grant application, documenting all elig ibility determinations, verifications, and Program actions.

Note: Completion of the application and eligibility review process does not constitute approval for funding, which is subject to final Program approval and availability of funds.

VII. Income Documentation
Household income shall be determined based on information obtained through third -party verification and a review of documentation provided at the time of application. Income certification shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of determination (the “validation period”). Income recertification shall not be required unless more than six (6) months have elapsed prior to execution of the grant documents. All grant agreements must be fully executed prior to the expiration of the validation period.

Program Staff shall be responsible for obtaining and reviewing all required income documentation for each source of income for all adult household members eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Eligibility shall be established through a revie w of documentation verifying income from all applicable sources for the household. Acceptable documentation shall be sufficient to demonstrate the amount, frequency, and source of income, and all income verification materials shall be retained in the Project File.

The table below provides examples of income types and identifies the documentation that may be collected to verify each source of income.

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Social security benefits
(including SSI and anticipated COLAs)
 Social Security award or benefit letter
 Written verification from the Social Security Administration  Bank statements showing direct deposit of benefits
Periodic and Determinable Allowances:
(child support, alimony, regular
contributions)
 Court order or decree establishing payment amount
 Verification from the District Attorney’s Office or other enforcement agency
 Notarized affidavit of support, when applicable
Net Rental Income  Federal tax returns reflecting rental income  Copies of current rental agreements or leases
 Documentation of rental income and expenses sufficient to determine net income

Other Sources of Income:
(union benefits or other recurring
income not listed above)
 Benefit award or verification letter
 Documentation supporting the declared income source and amount

No Income:

 EDD Notice of Unemployment or denial
 Verification of previous employment separation
 Signed statement certifying no current income, when applicable

No Tax Returns:  Verification from the Internal Revenue Service that no tax return was filed for the applicable year(s), when required.
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A. Special Circumstances
If household income cannot be reasonably calculated using the documentation described above, income determination may be conducted on a case -by-case basis using alternative documentation appropriate to the circumstances. For example, when income is derived from the sale of recyclable materials or other informal sources, sufficient documentation (such as sales receipts) shall be provided to reasonably estimate annual income. A ll alternative documentation and income determinations must be reviewed and deemed acceptable by Program Staff and retained in the Project File.

VIII. Program Grant Processing Timeline
Grant applications shall be processed in the order received, subject to funding availability. In accordance with Section VI of these Program Guidelines, Program Staff shall review complete applications for eligibility and compliance with all Program and PLHA requirements.

If an Application is determined to be incomplete, Program Staff shall notify the applicant in writing and allow a reasonable period for submission of the required documentation, consistent with the procedures outlined in Section VI. Applications that remain incomplete after the applicable response period may be cancelled by written notice. Cancellation shall not preclude an applicant from reapplying in the future, subject to Program requirements and the availability of funds.

A. Property Inspection and Work Write-Ups

1. Inspection Requests
Once Program eligibility has been established, including income eligibility and property eligibility, the property shall be inspected to determine the scope of rehabilitation work required. Inspections shall be conducted by Program Staff and may include coordination with a City of Lynwood Building Inspector, as appropriate, to identify health and safety deficiencies, code violations, accessibility needs (where applicable), and other conditions requiring rehabilitation.

2. Work Write-Up
Program Staff shall prepare a Work Write-Up, which defines the approved scope of rehabilitation work and serves as the basis for contractor cost estimates and construction. The Work Write-Up shall address identified health and safety deficiencies, code violations or incipient code violations, lead -related hazards (where applicable), energy -efficiency improvements, and other eligible rehabilitation work consistent with Program requirements.

When accessibility needs are identified, Program Staff shall determine whether the prop osed work is eligible under Program 1 or Program 2.

The Work Write-Up shall be completed using the Program’s standard format and shall include, as applicable:
 A detailed Scope of Work consistent with Program eligibility requirements and applicable Planning and Building standards
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 Special conditions or requirements, including lead -safe work practices, pest or termite treatment, or other site-specific conditions
 Performance standards, including durability and applicable warranties  Plans or drawings, when required
Any revisions to the Work Write-Up shall be documented through issuance of a dated amended Work Write -Up and retained in the Project File. Cross-outs or white-out modifications are not permitted.

Program Staff shall coordinate review of th e proposed scope of work with the City of Lynwood Planning Division to confirm consistency with applicable zoning and land use requirements. Following Planning Division review, the homeowner shall review and approve the final Work Write -Up prior to release for contractor cost estimates. The approved Work Write-Up and staff cost estimate shall be retained in the Project File.

B. Bid Process

1. Bid Solicitation
The bid process is the phase during which the homeowner obtains bids from qualified contractors for th e approved scope of work. The homeowner shall solicit bids from three (3) eligible contractors whenever feasible. If three bids cannot be reasonably obtained, the City may accept no fewer than two (2) bids, provided the circumstances are documented in the Project File.

The homeowner is responsible for distributing bid packages to the selected contractors. All bid packages shall be identical and shall include, as applicable:
 The approved Work Write-Up, excluding cost estimates
 Copies of lead-based paint, asbestos and termite reports, when applicable  Plans or drawings, when applicable

2. Bid Requirements
 Contractors performing lead-based paint, asbestos or other special related work must be properly certified to perform such work.
 A minimum of three (3) bids is preferred; however, the City may approve acceptance of two (2) bids.  Contractors may submit written addenda to address health and safety or code deficiencies not fully detailed in the Work Write-Up.
 Upon the bid deadline, Program Staff shall review all bids for completeness, responsiveness, and cost reasonableness.

The homeowner shall select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

3. Cost Review and Scope Adjustments
Once a contractor is selected, Program Staff shall:
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 Verify that the selected bid is within the maximum grant amount and generally within ten percent (10%) of the staff cost estimate.
 If the selected bid exceeds the staff estimate by more than ten percent (10%), the homeowner shall provide a written explanation for the selection.
 If the selected bid exceeds the maximum grant amount, the homeowner shall revise the scope of work. Health and safety and code-related items may not be removed.
 Ensure that any scope revisions result in a revised final bid. Cross-outs or white-out modifications are not permitted.

The final approved bid shall be attached to the Agreement for Rehabilitation and retained in the Project File.

IX. Contractor Qualifications and Selection
Only contractors meeting the following minimum requirements are eligible to participate in the Program:
 A valid State of California contractor’s license in good standing  An appropriate license classification for the work being performed  General liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence (or as determined by the City)  Automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 (or as determined by the City)  Workers’ compensation insurance, as required by law
 Not debarred or suspended from contracting with the State of California Contractors performing lead-based paint related work must also meet the following requirements:
 Possession of appropriate State of California lead-related construction certifications  Insurance coverage appropriate for lead-related activities Contractor licensing, insurance, and requi red certifications shall be verified prior to contract award and documented in the Project File.

Applications from local contractors, including women- and minority-owned businesses, are encouraged.

A. Verification of Contractor Qualifications
Program Staff shall verify contractor qualifications, including:
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B. Disqualification of Contractors from the List
Contractors may be disqualified from participation for cause, including but not limited to:
 Failure to maintain required licensing or insurance
 Poor performance or non-performance on Program projects  Violations of Program policies, including bid manipulation or conflicts of interest  Abandonment of work or repeated failure to meet contract deadlines  Criminal conviction related to construction, contracting, or misuse of funds  Failure to respond to repeated bid solicitations or update required documentation C. Contractor Selection
The homeowner is responsible for selecting the contractor. The City’s role is limited to oversight, guidance, and approval for compliance and cost reasonableness purposes, and does not include contractor selection on behalf of the homeowner.

Once a contractor is selected, Program Staff shall:
 Obtain the homeowner’s signature on the Summary of Quotes, documenting the selection rationale  Confirm that all contractor documentation is current and complete  Provide written notification to the selected contractor, including the final approved Work Write-Up D. Contractor-Homeowner Agreement
The homeowner and the selected contractor shall execute a Program Contract Agreement (Agreement) that specifies the approved repairs and rehabilitation work to be completed under the Program. The Agreement shall constitute a contract among the homeowner, the contractor, and the City of Lynwood, and shall incorporate the approved Work Write-Up and applicable Program requirements.

Program Staff shall coordinate with the homeowner to schedule execution of all required Program documents. All required Program documents, including the Grant Agreement, shall be fully executed prior to the pre-construction conference.

Contractors are not authorized to commence rehabilitation work until a written Notice to Proceed has been issued by the City. Any work performed prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed shall be ineligible for payment under the Program.

E. Pre-Construction Conference
Following execution of the required Program documents and prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed, Program Staff and the assigned inspector shall conduct a pre -construction conference with the homeowner and the selecte d contractor(s).

The purpose of the pre-construction conference is to:
 Review the roles and responsibilities of each party
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 Review the approved Work Write-Up and rehabilitation process  Confirm the construction start date, payment schedule, and anticipated completion date  Review applicable Program terms and requirements
At the conclusion of the pre -construction conference, and upon confirmation that all Program requirements have been met, the City shall issue a Notice to Proceed, authorizing the contractor to begin construction.

F. City Permits
Prior to the start of construction, the contractor shall obtain all required building, planning, and other applicable permits for the approved scope of work. Any work requiring permits that is performed without the req uired permits shall be ineligible for payment under the Program.

The contractor is solely responsible for securing all applicable permits associated with the approved scope of work and for complying with all permit conditions, inspections, and approvals re quired by the City. Compliance with permit requirements is a condition of payment for completed work.

G. Contractor Payment Schedule
Contractors are eligible to receive one (1) progress payment and one (1) final payment. Only completed, inspected, and approved work is eligible for payment. Payments are made for the amount of the satisfactorily completed work minus five-percent (5%) retention.
 Ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract amount is distributed to the contractor in the form of progress payments during construction.
 The final five-percent (5%) of the contract amount is set aside as a retention payment. The 5% retention is released 30 days after the completion date given that the project has been thoroughly and satisfactorily completed.  The contractor may request the release of the retained payment by following the same process used for progress payments, subject to the following:
a. Lien releases have been submitted by contractor, all subcontractors, materials suppliers, and laborers. b. No liens or notice of intent to file a lien have been received by the homeowner or the City. c. Copies of permits and final inspection certificates from the Building and Safety Division have been submitted by the contractor.
d. Copies of all warranties and manufacturers' instructions have been provided to the owner.

Program Staff must verify the work completed to ensure compliance with the Agreement.

1. Progress Payment
The Contractor must coordinate with Program Staff for a progress inspection and request payment by submitting the following documents:
 Invoice for the amount due
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 Invoices, proof of payment, other applicable supporting documentation  Application for Payment request signed by both contractor and the homeowner  Lien release signed by prime contractor, subcontractors and suppliers used up to that point

2. Progress Inspections
Program Staff must monitor the work performed during field inspections conducted on a regular basis. Program Staff must visit the job site regularly in order to check the scope of work, inspect materials, and to confirm the job is on schedule and within budget.

Program Staff must review the work status with the homeowner and the contractor in order to remedy any developing problems quickly and to ensure that both are satisfied with the construction process. At the completion of each phase, Program Staff must inspect the work and obtain homeowner authorization to release payment to the contractor.

3. Final Payment
The contractor must call the Program Staff for a final inspection and request payment by submitting the following documents to the Program Staff:
 Final Invoice for the amount due
 Invoices, proof of payment, other applicable supporting documentation  Application for Payment request signed by both contractor and the homeowner  Final Payment Lien release signed by prime contractor, subcontractors and suppliers used

4. Final Inspection
When the project is completed, Program Staff will inspect the rehabilitation work item by item with the homeowner and the contractor. A “punch list” of any corrections or deficiencies must be prepared and issued to the contractor for correction.

Upon verification of completion, Program Staff will release the five-percent (5%) retention within 30 days of project completion.

H. Warranties
Contractors shall comply with all applicable State of California laws regarding labor and material warranties. The contractor shall warrant that all rehabilitation work is performed in accordance with accepted industry standards and is free from defects in workmanship and materials.

The contractor shall further warrant that any defects identified within twelve (12) months from the date of project completion shall be repaired or replaced, at the contractor’s option, and at no cost to the property owner.

The contractor shall provide the homeowner with commercially reasonable written warranties and guarantees from subcontractors and material suppliers, to the extent such warr anties are obtainable in the ordinary course of business.

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I. Change Orders
Written change orders are required when the homeowner requests any changes to the approved Work Write -Up, including but not limited to eliminating an item, substituting one item for another, or adding new items. Each change order shall clearly describe the proposed change and identify the associated increase or decrease in cost.

All change orders must be signed by both the homeowner and the contractor and submitted to the City for review and approval prior to implementation. No work associated with a chang e order shall commence until written City approval has been obtained.

If an approved change order causes the total project cost to exceed the approved grant amount, the homeowner shall be responsible for contributing the additional funds, unless additional Program funds are approved, subject to funding availability, eligibility, and City approval.

If additional Program funds are approved, the City may require execution of amended Program documents, including revisions to the recorded grant deed restriction or covenant, as applicable, prior to disbursement of additional funds.

J. Grievances between Homeowner and Contractor
Disputes arising between the homeowner and the contractor related to the Agreement or the performance of rehabilitation work shall be addressed initially through good-faith efforts to resolve the issue informally.

Upon written request by either party, the City may, at its discretion, facilitate communication or assist in informal dispute resolution; however, the City is not a party to the Ag reement and shall not be responsible for resolving contractual disputes between the homeowner and contractor.

Nothing in these Program Guidelines shall be construed to limit or waive the rights of the homeowner or contractor to pursue any legal remedies available under California law.

K. Termination of Agreement
The Agreement for Rehabilitation may be terminated by the homeowner or the contractor upon three (3) calendar days’ written notice, subject to review and acknowledgment by the City. Termination shal l be effective on the date the notice is personally delivered, or forty-eight (48) hours after deposit with the United States Postal Service, as evidenced by the postmark.

In the event of termination, the contractor shall be entitled to payment only for work satisfactorily completed, inspected, and approved by the City through the effective date of termination, and only for work performed in accordance with the approved Work Write -Up, permit requirements, and Program standards. No payment shall be made fo r incomplete, noncompliant, or unapproved work.

The City reserves the right to require correction of deficient work prior to authorizing any final payment.

L. Contractor Substitution
Upon termination of the Agreement for Rehabilitation, the homeowner may elect to select a replacement contractor to complete the remaining scope of work, subject to City review and approval.

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requirements, and the remaining scope of work shall be rebid or otherwise approved by the City, as determined appropriate.

All required Program documents shal l be amended, as necessary, and no work shall resume until a new Agreement for Rehabilitation and Notice to Proceed have been executed and issued.

X. Project Close-out and Project File Completion
Upon release of the 5% retention payment the Program Staff must close-out the project file, as follows:
 The Program Staff must reconcile the project expenditures and make sure that the file contains copies of the all invoices, authorizations for payment, and checks issued.  Project files must contain all program d ocuments including copies of program application, agreement, scope of work, all work changes and before-and-after pictures to illustrate the accomplishments of the Program.

XI. Other Requirements

1. Program Approval Required Prior to Construction
Property owners must submit a Program application and receive written Program approval prior to beginning any rehabilitation work. Any repairs completed before Program approval or issuance of a Notice to Proceed are not eligible for reimbursement.

2. Use of Funds
Program funds shall be used solely for eligible rehabilitation costs associated with the approved scope of work. No Program funds shall be provided directly to the homeowner as cash assistance.

3. Assets
There is no asset limitation for participation in the Program; however, income derived from assets shall be included in the household income calculation, in accordance with these Program Guidelines.

4. Insurance During Construction
The homeowner shall maintain hazard (fire) insurance on the property for the duration of construction and until project completion.

5. Avoidance of Duplicate Assistance
Program funds shall not be used to duplicate other financial assistance received or reasonably anticipated to be received for the same rehabilitation costs, including insurance proceeds or other grants. Applicants shall disclose any such assistance as part of the application process, and the City shall adjust the amount of Program assistance, if necessary, to avoid duplication.

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Suzanne Trejo
Administrative Analyst II
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310)603-0220

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN

PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OWNER -OCCUPIED

HOUSING REHAB & ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM WITH

PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PHLA) GRANT FUNDS

WHEREAS, in September 2017, the California Legislature approved Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), known as the Building Homes and Jobs Act (Act}, which established a $75 recording fee on real estate documents to increase the supply of affordable housing; and

WHEREAS, the Act establishes the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program administered by the Cal ifornia Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and

WHEREAS, HCD released its first Notice of Funding Availability for these funds on February 26, 2020, and the City of Lynwood was allocated $631,387 in its first year of funding for 2019; and

WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020, the City Council adopted a five-year plan approving the funds to target individuals and households experiencing homelessness by either using the funds towards land cost and construction of an emergency shelter or utilizing a city- owned facility to develop the emergency shelter; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood did not receive its second year of funding allocation for 2020 due to an out of compliance Housing Element; and

WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, the City Council approved an amendment to the 5 -year plan to utilize the funds to better meet the needs of the City and target individuals and households experiencing financial hardships by revising its funding allocation plan from an Emergency She lter to a defined, short -term housing Rental Assistance Program; and

WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the City of Lynwood was allocated $660,971 in its third year of funding for 2021 for the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program and the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Co uncil approves the implementation of a First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program and the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab & Accessibility Modifications Grant Program Housing funded with Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PHLA) grant funds.
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Section 2. There is no fiscal impact to the Ge neral Fund. The total PLHA 2021 formula allocation is in the amount of $660,971.

Section 3. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute the budget adjustment and the Finance Director is directed to make the following fund appropriation:

Revenue:

Expenditure:

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
3539 51 505 62015 Prof & Contractual Svcs $100,000
3539 51 505 67226 Rehabilitation Grant $245,000
3539 51 505 67229 First Time Homebuyer Loan $345,971

Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, California, this 16th day of June 2026.

________________________________
Gabriela Camacho, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

________________________________ ________________________________ Noel Tapia, Suja Lowenthal,
City Attorney City Manager

Fund Dept. Object Description Amount
3539 51 32157 PLHA Program Sate Grant $660,971
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________ Date: ______________________ Maria Quiňonez,
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, Maria Quiňonez , 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 16th day of June 2026.

_______________________ Date: ______________________
Maria Quiňonez,
City Clerk

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Brittany Leslie, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(EMS) STATISTICAL REPORT—APRIL 2026
Agenda Item # 8.6.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the April 2026 Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Statistical Report provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Executive Summary:

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The City of Lynwood contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD) to provide comprehensive fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and related public safety services. These services include fire suppression, advance life support (ALS) paramedic response, emergency medical treatment, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and ambulance transport coordination.

Historically, fire and EMS operational statistics were provided to the City on an as-needed basis, but were not routinely presented to the City Council through a standardized reporting process. In response to the City's commitment to transparency and performance monitoring, staff established a monthly reporting framework beginning in 2026.

The monthly reports are intended to:

Provide the City Council with regular updates regarding emergency response activity; Monitor service demand and resource utilization;
Track trends in fire incidents and medical emergencies; Evaluate ambulance transport and patient deposition outcomes; and Support future discussions regarding emergency service delivery and community public safety needs.

As additional monthly data becomes available, trend analyses and year-to-date comparisons are incorporated to provide greater insight into emergency service performance and demand patterns.

Discussion and Analysis:

In April 2026, the LAFD responded to a total of 633 emergency incidents within the City of Lynwood. Of these incidents, 103 were fire-related calls, and 530 were emergency medical service (EMS) calls. EMS incidents accounted for approximately 84 percent of all emergency responses, while fire-related incidents represented approximately 16 percent of total call volume.

The continued demand for EMS services reflects trends seen throughout Los Angeles County and nationwide, where emergency medical responses comprise the largest share of fire department workloads. EMS incidents include a wide range of medical emergencies such as cardiac events, respiratory distress, traumatic injuries, behavioral health crises, and other situations requiring immediate medical intervention by trained emergency personnel. Fire- related incidents include structure fires, vehicle fires, alarm activations, hazardous conditions, rescue incidents, public assistance calls, and other emergency situations requiring fire department response.

The April 2026 statistics demonstrate the broad scope of services provided by the LAFD and the significant demand placed on emergency response resources throughout the community.

While fire suppression remains a critical public safety function, the data continues to highlight the increasingly medical-focused nature of emergency response operations. Monitoring monthly response activity would help the City identify service demand trends, evaluate resource utilization, and better understand the emergency needs of the community over time.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department Statistical Report - April 2026.pdf Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended aciton.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
Los Angeles County Fire Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 138
1 CITY OF LYNWOOD
FIRE STATISTICAL REPORT APRIL 2026

INCIDENT CALLS:

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS 103
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2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE – EMS - CALLS:

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS 530
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3 TRANSPORTS:

Disposition Incident Patient Disposition Number of Incidents No Value 1
Assist, Public 5
Canceled (Prior to Arrival At Scene) 27
Canceled on Scene (FD Not Needed) 78
Canceled on Scene (Unable to Locate Patient) 15
CPR Attempted & Terminated (TOR) (814 Sxn II)) or DNR 2 Dead Prior to Arrival (814 Sxn I) (DOA) 2
Patient Refusal (AMA) - (No Transport) 63
(ALS) Patient Treated, Transported 3
Care Transferred to BLS 56
Patient Refusal (AMA) - (No Transport) 1
(ALS) Patient Treated, Transported 2
Care Transferred to BLS 4
Care Transferred to BLS 10
(ALS) Patient Treated, Transported 115
Care Transferred to BLS 138
Patient Refusal (AMA) - (No Transport) 6
(ALS) Patient Treated, Transported 2

Total Calls: 530
ALS Transports: accompanied by paramedic - BLS Transports: no paramedic on board

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Cynthia Stafford, Interim Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

DESIGNATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

AS AN EXEMPT, AT-WILL MANAGEMENT POSITION AND EXCLUDING

THE POSITION FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 18-6(g) OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
Agenda Item # 8.7.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
designating the position of
Deputy Director of Finance as an exempt, at-will management position, and excluding the position from the classified service pursuant to Section 18-6(g) of the Lynwood Municipal Code.

Executive Summary:

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Past Council Actions:

Meeting Date
Description
June 2, 2026
City Council approved the creation of the Deputy Director of Finance position at the FY 2026–27 Budget Public Hearing.

Section 18-6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code establishes the City's classified service and identifies positions that are excluded from the classified service. Subsection (g) further authorizes the City Council to specify additional offices, positions, and employment classifications that may be excluded from the classified service by resolution.

At its June 2, 2026 meeting, City Council approved the creation of the Deputy Director of Finance position.

The Deputy Director of Finance serves in a senior management capacity and performs significant administrative, supervisory, and confidential functions in support of the Finance Department. The position assists in directing departmental operations, overseeing financial activities, developing policies and procedures, participating in labor and personnel matters, and acting on behalf of the Director of Finance when assigned.

Discussion and Analysis:

Exempt Designation—Deputy Director of Finance
The Deputy Director of Finance occupies a critical leadership role within the Finance Department and is responsible for exercising independent judgment in the administration of departmental operations and fiscal management functions. The position regularly participates in management-level decision-making, supervises professional and technical staff, and has access to confidential information relating to personnel, labor relations, budgetary planning, and organizational strategy.

Given the scope of responsibility and management authority associated with the position, staff recommends that the Deputy Director of Finance be removed from the classified service and designated as an exempt, at-will management position pursuant to Section 18-6(g) of the Lynwood Municipal Code.

This designation is consistent with the treatment of similarly situated executive and management classifications and would provide the City with greater flexibility in the recruitment, retention, and administration of senior leadership personnel.

Approval of the proposed action would:

• Align the Deputy Director of Finance classification with other executive management positions;
• Enhance organizational flexibility and responsiveness; • Support succession planning within the Finance Department; • Improve the City's ability to recruit and retain highly qualified financial professionals; and City Council City Council Regular Meeting 143

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• Ensure management positions are appropriately designated based on their level of authority and responsibility.

Fiscal Impact:

The City Council approved the addition of the Deputy Director of Finance at the June 2, 2026 Budget Public Hearing, and funding for this position is included in the FY 2026–27 Adopted General Fund Budget.

Coordinated With:

Finance & Administration Department
City Manager's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
City Council City Council Regular Meeting 144
RESOLUTION NO. 2026.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESIGNAT ING THE

POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS AN EXEMPT, AT -WILL

MANAGEMENT POSITION AND EXCLUDING THE POSITION FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 18 -6(g) OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.

WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is a General Law City organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to establish classifications, compensation, and personnel policies for City employees; and

WHEREAS, Section 18 -6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code establishes the City's classified service and identifies those positions that are excluded from the classified service; and

WHEREAS, Section 18-6(g) of the Lynwood Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to specify by resolution additional offices, positions, and employment classifications that may be excluded from the classified service; and

WHEREAS, the Deputy Director of Finance performs significant management, administrative, supervisory, and confidential duties in support of the Finance Department, including assisting in the administration of departmental operations, fiscal oversight, policy implementation, personnel management, and strategic planning; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Deputy Director of Finance position is appropriately designated as an exempt management position due to the nature and level of responsibility associated with the classification; and

WHEREAS, designating the Deputy Director of Finance as an exempt, at -will management position will align the classification with other executive and management positions within the City and provide greater organizational flexibility in the recruitment, retention, and administration of senior leadership personnel.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 . Pursuant to Section 18 -6(g) of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the classification of Deputy Director of Finance is hereby excluded from the classified service.

Section 2. The Deputy Director of Finance classification is hereby designated as an exempt, at -will management position serving at the pleasure of the City Manager, subject to applicable federal and state laws.
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Section 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution.

Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.

Gabriela Camacho
Mayor

ATTEST:

Maria Quiñonez Suja J. Lowenthal
City Clerk City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel A. Tapia Cynthia Stafford
City Attorney Interim Director of Human Resources

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Cynthia Stafford, Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
SUBJECT:

ACCRETION OF THE SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT

BUILDING OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION FROM THE LYNWOOD
EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION GENERAL BARGAINING UNIT TO THE
LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ MANAGEMENT GROUP BARGAINING UNIT

Agenda Item # 8.8.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment 2)
and approve side letters
(Attachments 1 and 3)
between the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Employees’ Association (LEA), and the Lynwood Employees’ Management Group (LEMG), accreting the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official from the LEA General Bargaining Unit to the LEMG Bargaining Unit, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the side letters on behalf of the City.

Executive Summary:

Following a review of the of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official classification's
assigned duties and responsibilities, staff determined that the position performs supervisory and management-level functions more appropriately aligned with the City's management employee group.

The accretion would align the classification with similarly situated management positions City Council City Council Regular Meeting 147
throughout the organization, maintain consistency within the City's bargaining unit structure, and reflect the position's current level of authority and accountability. The City has completed its meet-and-confer obligations under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), and both bargaining units have agreed to the proposed change. (HR) Background:

The City periodically reviews classifications to ensure that bargaining unit placement accurately reflects the duties, responsibilities, authority, and management role of positions within the organization. As part of a recent review of the Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official classification, staff evaluated the position's assigned duties and level of responsibility in relation to the City's bargaining unit structure.

The review determined that the
position performs significant managerial functions that are more appropriately aligned with management-level classifications represented by the Lynwood Employees' Management Group.

The City Council approved the upgrade of an existing classification of Building Inspector to Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official on February 15, 2022. The classification was originally accreted into the Lynwood Employees' Association Bargaining Unit, as that was the bargaining unit of the prior classification. The position was also designated as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in that City Council action.

Pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code Sections 3500 et seq.), public agencies are responsible for maintaining appropriate bargaining unit structures and ensuring that supervisory, management, and confidential employees are placed in bargaining units consistent with their assigned duties and statutory definitions.

Discussion and Analysis:

The Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official functions as a member of the Community Development Department's management team and exercises substantial independent judgment and discretion in the administration of building inspection services and regulatory compliance activities.

The position is responsible for leading and directing divisional work activities, coordinating plan review and inspection functions, interpreting and applying complex building codes and regulations, resolving technical and operational issues, and representing the department in
interactions with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners. In addition, the position assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, programs, and operational procedures and serves in a leadership capacity during the Building Official's absence.

Government Code Section 3501 defines management employees as employees whose principal responsibilities include formulating and administering agency policies and programs or managing agency operations.

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1. LEMG Side Letter Agreement - Accrete Sr. Bldg Inspector 6.3.26.docx

2. RESOLUTION Accreting Sr Bldg Inspector into LEMG 6.16.26.docx

3. LEA Side Letter Agreement - Remove Sr. Bldg Inspector 6.3.26.docx Based on the classification review and the duties assigned to the position, staff determined that the Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official performs supervisory and management functions that are inconsistent with continued placement in the LEA General Bargaining Unit. Accretion into the Lynwood Employees' Management Group would more accurately reflect the position's organizational role and level of responsibility.

Additionally, the proposed action promotes consistency within the City's labor relations framework by ensuring that employees who exercise supervisory and management authority are represented within an appropriate bargaining unit. This alignment supports effective organizational management, reduces potential conflicts of interest, and is consistent with recognized labor relations principles under the MMBA.

The City met and conferred with representatives of the Lynwood Employees' Association and the Lynwood Employees' Management Group regarding the proposed accretion. The parties reached agreement on May 26, 2026, and the attached side letters memorialize that agreement.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date
Description
February 15, 2022
City Council approved the upgrade of the Building Inspector classification to Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official and designated the position as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

Coordinated With:

Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND
THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG)

This Side Letter Agreement (“Side Letter”) is entered into by and between the City of Lynwood (“Employer”) and the Lynwood Employees ’ Management Group (“LEMG”) (collectively, the “Parties”).

WHEREAS, the Parties are currently bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with a term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official performs management and confidential -level duties consistent with classifications represented by the Lynwood Employees Management Group; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith in compl iance with the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (Government Code § 3500 et seq.) regarding the accretion of the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official into the Lynwood Employees’ Management Group bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties mutually agree that the classification should be accreted into the LEMG bargaining unit effective upon execution of this Side Letter.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

1. The classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Offi cial shall be accreted into the Lynwood Employees ’ Management Group bargaining unit effective upon full execution of this Side Letter Agreement.

2. The classification shall thereafter be subject to all applicable wages, hours, terms, and conditions contained in the LEMG Memorandum of Understanding unless otherwise modified by subsequent agreement.

3. The City shall update all applicable classification lists, bargaining unit designations, salary schedules, and related personnel documents to reflect this accretion.

4. Except as specifically amended by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between the Parties shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Side Letter to be executed by their authorized representatives on the dates below.
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City of Lynwood: LEMG:

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ City Manager City Employees Associates

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ Director of Human Resources & President
Risk Management

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM

BY ________________________
City Attorney

Dated: ____________________
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCRETION OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF

SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL FROM THE

LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION GENERAL BARGAINING UNIT TO THE

LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES' MANAGEMENT GROUP
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood ("City") is a public agency organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City has established recognized employee organizations and bargaining units pursuant to the Meyers -Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA"), California Government Code Sections 3500 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City periodically reviews classifications and bargaining unit assignments to ensure that employee classifications are appropriately assigned based upon the duties, responsibilities, and authority exercised by incumbents; and WHEREAS, the City conducted a review of the Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official classification and determined that the position performs managem ent functions that are more appropriately aligned with management -level classifications represented by the Lynwood Employees' Management Group ("LEMG"); and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 3501 defines management employees as employees whose principal responsibilities include formulating and administering agency policies and programs or managing agency operations; and WHEREAS, the Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official is responsible for exercising independent judgment in the administration and enforcement of building regulations, and assisting in the management of building division operations; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the duties and responsibilities assigned to the classification support its designation as a supervisory and management classification; and
WHEREAS, the City has satisfied all applicable meet -and-confer obligations required under the MMBA with respect to the proposed bargaining unit modification; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1 . The City Council finds that the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official performs supervisory and management duties and responsibilities consistent with Government Code Sections 3501 and 3507.5. 152
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the accretion of the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official from the Lynwood Employees' Association General Bargaining Unit to the Lynwood Employees' Management Group.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the Side Letter between the City of Lynwood and the Lynwood Employees ’ Association and the City of Lynwood and the Lynwood Employees ’ Management Group amending the 2023 -2027 Memoranda of Understanding (Attachments A and B) and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Side Letters on behalf of the City of Lynwood.

SECTION 4. The City Manager and Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution, including updating bargaining unit designations, personnel records, salary schedules, organizational documents, and any related administrative records.

SECTION 5. This action is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and is therefore not subject to environmental review.

SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstituti onal by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

SECTION 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of June 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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ATTACHMENT A

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND
THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (LEA)

This Side Letter Agreement (“Side Letter”) is entered into by and between the City of Lynwood (“Employer”) and the Lynwood Employees’ Association (“LEA”) (collectively, the “Parties”).

WHEREAS, the Parties are currently bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with a term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official performs management and confidential -level duties inconsistent with classifications represented by the Lynwood Employees’ Association; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith in compliance with the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (Government Code §3500 et seq.) regarding the removal of the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official from the Lynwood Employees’ Association bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties mutually agree that the classification should be removed from the LEA bargaining unit effective upon execution of this Side Letter.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

1. The classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official shall be removed from the Lynwood Employees’ Association bargaining unit effective upon full execution of this Side Letter Agreement.

2. The City shall update all applicable classification lists, bargaining unit designations, salary schedules, and related personnel documents to reflect the removal of this classification from the LEA bargaining unit.

3. Except as specifically amended by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between the Parties shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

4. This Side Lette r shall remain valid for the duration of the current MOU and shall carry forward into future MOUs unless expressly renegotiated, modified, or rescinded by mutual written agreement of the Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Side Letter to be executed by their authorized representatives on the dates below.

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City of Lynwood: LEA:

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ City Manager Business Representative

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ Director of Human Resources & President
Risk Management

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

Approved as to Form:

BY ________________________
City Attorney

Dated: ____________________

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ATTACHMENT B

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND
THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ MANAGEMENT GROUP (LEMG)

WHEREAS, the Parties are currently bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with a term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official performs management and confidential -level duties consistent with classifications represented by the Lynwood Employees Management Group; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith in compliance with the Meyers - Milias-Brown Act (Government Code § 3500 et seq.) regarding the accretion of the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official into the Lynwood Employees’ Management Group bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties mutually agree that the classification should be accreted into the LEMG bargaining unit effective upon execution of this Side Letter.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

1. The classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official shall be accreted into the Lynwood Employees ’ Management Group bargaining unit effective upon full execution of this Side Letter Agreement.

3. The City shall update all applicable classification lists, bargaining unit designations, salary schedules, and related personnel documents to reflect this accretion.

4. Except as specifically amended by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between the Parties shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

5. This Side Letter shall remain valid for the d uration of the current MOU and shall carry forward into future MOUs unless expressly renegotiated, modified, or rescinded by mutual written agreement of the Parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Side Letter to be executed by their authorized representatives on the dates below.

City of Lynwood: LEMG:

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ City Manager City Employees Associates

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ Director of Human Resources & President
Risk Management

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM

BY ________________________
City Attorney

Dated: ____________________

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SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND
THE LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (LEA)

WHEREAS, the Parties are currently bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with a term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official performs management and confidential -level duties inconsistent with classifications represented by the Lynwood Employees’ Association; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith in compliance with the Meyers - Milias-Brown Act (Government Code §3500 et seq.) regarding the removal of the classification of Senior Building Inspector/Assistant Building Official from the Lynwood Employees’ Association bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties mutually agree that the classification should be removed from the LEA bargaining unit effective upon execution of this Side Letter.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

2. The City shall update all applicable classification lists, bargaining unit designations, salary schedules, and related personnel documents to reflect the r emoval of this classification from the LEA bargaining unit.

3. Except as specifically amended by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between the Parties shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

4. This Side Letter shall remain valid for the duration of the current MOU and shall carry forward into future MOUs unless expressly renegotiated, modified, or rescinded by mutual written agreement of the Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Side Letter to be execute d by their authorized representatives on the dates below.

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City of Lynwood: LEA:

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ City Manager Business Representative

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

BY ________________________ BY ________________________ Director of Human Resources & President
Risk Management

Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________

Approved as to Form:

BY ________________________
City Attorney

Dated: ____________________
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June 16, 2026
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Juan Preciado, Public Operations Manager
SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING FOR THE

INSTALLATION OF MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING

PURSUANT TO THE HARBOR TOXIC POLLUTANTS TMDL
Agenda Item # 8.9.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council:
1 .

Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
approving a five-year agreement
(Attachment 2)
between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority and the City of Lynwood for cost sharing relating to the monitoring stations pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL; and 2 .

Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

Executive Summary:

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency established the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for Toxic Pollutants with the intent of protecting and improving water quality in the Dominguez Channel and the Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters (“Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL”). The Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL regulates certain discharges from the NPDES permit holders.

Although the City is situated in the Lower Los Angeles River watershed, the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL regulates certain discharges from NPDES permit holders, including the City.

The City can benefit from a cost-sharing mechanism among various watersheds to help pay for operation of the monitoring stations.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date
Description
June 16, 2015
City Council adopted a resolution approving an agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water
Management Joint Powers Authority for cost sharing for the installation of monitoring equipment and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL, and authorized payment in the amount of $4,611.76 for the three-year agreement term.

September 4, 2018
City Council adopted a resolution approving an agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water
Management Joint Powers Authority for cost sharing relating to the monitoring stations pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL.

July 2023
An agreement was executed with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for cost sharing for the installation of monitoring equipment and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL.

Discussion and Analysis:

On May 11, 2011, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) adopted the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL.

The Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL requires cities and agencies tributary to the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers to conduct monitoring for the toxic pollutants identified in the TMDL.

These pollutants and the associated testing method require specialized monitoring equipment.

To reduce costs, the Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) has been requested to act as the fiduciary agent for the installation of, and subsequent monitoring at, three monitoring stations. All participating permittees would share the costs, responsibilities, and testing results.

The three monitoring stations are located at or near:

The Los Angeles River at Wardlow Road,
The San Gabriel River near Spring Street, and
The Coyote Creek mass emission station at Spring Street.

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Continued monitoring and gathering of data require ongoing costs. The monitoring also requires administrative coordination by GWMA.

Share of Cost
Cost shares were developed by GWMA. These are preliminary estimates subject to change as the number of participants is confirmed. GWMA will also assess an administrative fee of zero to five percent for GWMA members and 10 percent for non-members to cover the cost of administering this program.

The table below shows the City’s share of cost at the five percent administrative fee rate. The costs are subject to change based on administrative costs from year to year.

Fiscal Year
Amount
FY 2026–27
$682.44
FY 2027–28
$709.74
FY 2028–29
$738.12
FY 2029–30
$767.66
FY 2030–31
$798.35
Total
$3,696.31

Fiscal Impact:

[Final fiscal impact review pending.]
Funds for the City’s cost share for the installation of monitoring equipment and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL, through the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, are included in the FY 2026– 27 Measure W Fund (4041) Adopted Budget, and costs for subsequent years would be included in future fiscal year budgets.

Coordinated With:

City Manager’s Office
Finance and Administration Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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1. Harbor Toxic TMDL Monitoring (Resolution).docx

2. 2026 Harbor Toxic Upstream Agmt.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO.___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN

AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED

REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM, FOR COST SHARING RELATING TO THE

MONITORING STATIONS PURSUANT TO THE HARBOR TOXIC POLLUTANTS TMDL

WHEREAS, The United States Environmental Protection Agency established the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for Toxic Pollutants with the intent of protecting and improving water quality in the Dominguez Channel and the Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters; and

WHEREAS, On May 11, 2011, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board), Los Angeles Region adopted the “Dominguez C hannel and Greater Harbors Toxic TMDL”; and

WHEREAS, the Dominguez Channel and Greater Harbors Toxic TMDL requires cities and agencies tributary to the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers to conduct monitoring for toxic pollutants as defined by the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL); and;

WHEREAS, the City is situated in the Lower Los Angeles River waters hed, Harbor Toxics Pollutants TMDL regulates certain discharges from the NPDES permit holders including the City; and

WHEREAS, the Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) act s as the fiduciary agent for the installation of and subsequent monitoring at three monitoring stations; and

WHEREAS, the City benefit s from the cost sharing mechanism between various watersheds to pay for the monitoring equipment and monitoring.

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. That the City Council approves the Agreement Between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority and the City of Lynwood For Cost Sharing for the Installation of Moni toring Equipment and Monitoring Pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL.

Section 3. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement.

Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood.
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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.

Signatures on next page

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lynwood, California, this 16th day of June 2026.

Gabriela Camacho
Mayor

ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Suja Lowenthal
City Attorney City Manager

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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 16th day of June 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 hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. XXX.XXX on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 16th day of June 2026.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

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