HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-08-16 - CC REGULAR MEETINGLynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2022
01. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Lynwood met in the Council
Chambers, 11350 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 or Web conference via ZOOM -
To participate via Zoom or by telephone: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting
ID: 835 2029 8238 on the above date at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Casanova presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
City Clerk Quinonez, announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance
with the Brown Act.
03. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Hernandez, City Attorney Tapia, City Treasurer Camacho, City Clerk
Quinonez, Community Development Director Linares, Human Resources Director
Matson, Public Works Director Lee, Recreation Director Flores and Technology
Director Han.
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lynwood Sheriffs Explorers.
05. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by City Clerk Quinonez.
06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).
• City Videos — National Night Out.
07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
• City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
• Lynwood Housing Authority
• Lynwood Public Financing Agency
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MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Solache to recess to the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
at 6:23 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member
Santana to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:24 p.m. Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Santana, seconded by Vice Chair Solache
to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:26 p.m. Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE CHAIR SOLACHE
AND CHAIR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
MOTION: It was moved by Vice President Solache Member Flores, seconded by
Member Santana to adjourn the Lynwood Public Financing Authority at 6:28 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE PRESIDENT SOLACHE AND
PRESIDENT CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:28 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NONE
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bishop O.J. Guillory spoke regarding street takeovers and unveiling of statues
John Yonai, former Interim Director of Community Development provided a brief
update on DTSC Grant
Russell Murano, Queenie Raina, Maria Arellano, Larry Hill, Galura, Sergio Perez,
Luis Espinoza and Gabriel Montoya spoke regarding Initiative Petition for
Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage
Juan Mensinas spoke regarding cannabis dispensaries
Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion
affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no separate
discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Council or staff
request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Council Member Flores pulled item 12 for separation consideration
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council Member
Flores to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
08. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTERS
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.248
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED AUGUST 16,
2022 for FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023
09. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and Filed TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
10. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT — CIRCUS ALEGRIA
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.249
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING
CIRCUS ALEGRIA SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 — SEPTEMBER
26, 2022
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11. CONTINUATION OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
SECTION 22050 FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT THE NATATORIUM
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.250
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
FINDING THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION, BY WAY
OF A FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE OF ITS MEMBERS, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT
CODE SECTION 22050(c)(1) WITH RESPECT TO THE EMERGENCY RENOVATIONS
AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT THE NATATORIUM
12. THIRD AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
RAMBOLL FOR THE CONTINUED ADVISORY AND IMPLEMENTATION
SERVICES INCLUDING COMPLETION OF A REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN ("RAP")
AND REMEDIATOIIN OF ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPACTED AREAS AT AND
AROUND 11600 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD BASED ON THE AWARD OF THE
DTSC-ECRG GRANT No. ECRG-2021-00528 (DTSC-ECRG Department of Toxic
Substance Control - Equitable Community Revitalization)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member
Santana to approve staffs recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.251 AND THIRD AMENDMENT
TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
RAMBOLL AND CONTRACT OF THE DTSC-ECRG GRANT
No. ECRG-2021-00528
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING
THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
RAMBOLL TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT AND INCREASE THE
ALLOCATION TO A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,387,4920 FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE SCOPE OF WORK OUTLINED
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL — EQUITABLE
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT (DTSC-ECRG) AT PROPERTY LOCATED
AT AND AROUND 11600 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD BASED ON THE AWARD
AND CONTRACT OF THE DTSC-ECRG GRANT; AND, ALLOCATE AN
APPROPRIATION FROM THE 11600 LONG BEACH DTSC-ECRG ACCOUNT TO
COVER COST OF SAID PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
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13. LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INITIATIVE TO APPLY FOR LOCAL
AGENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (LATA) GRANT AND REQUESTING LETTER
OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (LATA)
GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(LUSD) TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY'S
BROADBAND NEEDS WHICH INCLUDE POTENTIALLY SERVING AS A RELIABLE
AND AFFORDABLE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP)
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.252
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (LATA) GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LUSD) TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO
SERVE THE COMMUNITY'S BROADBAND NEEDS WHICH INCLUDE
POTENTIALLY SERVING AS A RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE INTERNET
SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP)
New/Old Business
14. CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BULLETIN
DISPLAYS, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EITHER A NEW BACK-TO-BACK
OR V -SHAPED DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT 11104-11106 WRIGHT ROAD, LYNWOOD
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6194-029-006
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member
Soto to approve staff's recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 1748 REVISED AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC
(ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6194-029-006)
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE NO. 1748 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF EITHER A NEW BACK-TO-BACK OR V -SHAPED DIGITAL
BILLBOARD AT 11104-11106 WRIGHT ROAD, LYNWOOD (ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 6194-029-006)
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15. CONDUCT SECOND READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BULLETIN
DISPLAYS, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EITHER A NEW BACK-TO-BACK
OR V -SHAPED DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT 11350 WRIGHT ROAD, LYNWOOD
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6194-031-007
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Solache to approve staff's recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 1749 REVISED AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC
(ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6194-031-007)
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE NO. 1749OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF EITHER A NEW BACK-TO-BACK OR V -SHAPED DIGITAL
BILLBOARD AT 11350 WRIGHT ROAD, LYNWOOD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 6194-031-007)
16. LYNWOOD RECOVERY PLAN
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Santana, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Solache to approve staffs recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.253
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO AMEND THE LYNWOOD ECONOMIC
AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN
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17. SETTING A MINIMUM APPLICANT SUBMISSION TIME FOR FULLY COMPLETED
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS AND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FOR USE OF
LYNWOOD CITY PARK
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by Council Member
Flores to approve staffs recommendations.
Motion was rescinded by Mayor Pro Tem Solache
Continued to Next Meeting
18. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST
Continued to Next Meeting
19. PARADE PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT AND STREET CLOSURES
FOR THE CITY'S 2022 CANDY CANE LANE CHRISTMAS PARADE
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member
Santana to approve staffs recommendations. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022.254 AND AN AGREEMENT
WITH PAGEANTRY PARADES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH PAGEANTRY PARADES TO PRODUCE THE 2022 CANDY CANE LANE
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND APPROVING OF STREET CLOSURES NEEDED TO
EXECUTE THE PARADE AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Flores made remarks regarding public comments voiced by the
individuals from St. Francis Hospital and expressed that he does not believe their
request is something that cities should make a decision on. He stated that the issue
is between private business and their employee association or union and that they
should be able to hash out such matters within those parameters. Council Member
Flores indicated that if the Council moves on something of this nature it would open
the door for every other type of worker compensation out there. He additionally
acknowledged that all of our workers in the community are super important and that
he did not want to downplay any of the work that they all do, but rather if Council would
agree to any salary increases it would start with our City employees first and that is
not possible now. Council Member Flores offered to mediate an interchange of
dialogue between both sides concurrently towards as to what could be worked out
and hopes his comments are taken into consideration.
Council Member Flores concluded his statements by inquiring if we have monies
anywhere to obtain some working desks for our fine staff to use in the council chamber
and noted that the first two rows of seats could be eliminated and drop in some
working desks so that we would have something proper for our staff to come and do
business here during our meetings. He noted that the current staff seating was
donated by an old vintage school in Lynwood and that is why the seating was retained
and suggested further consideration into a possible remedy.
Council Member Santana highlighted the use of "Botts' Dots", which are most
commonly used as lane markers, being installed at intersections in the City and that
the dots are designed to make the road too bumpy for drivers to do "donuts" and "burn
rubber" in an effort to stop street takeovers.
She also commended staff for the work that they have been doing on the Commercial
Facade Grant Program and stated the program will help our community's small
businesses be able to apply for $12,000 grants from ARPA funds. She stated that if
they qualify the grant will be reimbursed and help small businesses along our major
corridors to improve the outside appearance of their businesses. She mentioned that
after coming out of 2.5 years of the pandemic it will help give a boost and breathe of
life back into our small business community. She expressed appreciation to her
colleagues for their support of this program and acknowledged that the City received
$50,000 from Supervisor Janice Hahn to infuse into the program which added five
additional businesses.
Council Member Santana acknowledged that the facilitators brought in for this Facade
Grant Program are also communicating to major corporations to see how to infuse
more money into program, not mentioning names until we actually have the green
light from them the City may be looking at receiving more potential funding. She also
noted that there is a meeting scheduled on Thursday, August 16th at the Senior Center
at 5:30 p.m. in which City staff will be organizing a presentation simultaneously with
the facilitators to provide an explanation to small business owners in the City of
Lynwood with details about the program, how to qualify and to assist staff in
determining how many of our local businesses may benefit from the program.
Council Member Santana stated that as Lynwood schools begin a new school year
tomorrow she wished well to all the students, our teachers and school personnel
especially Rita and Gabby. She remarked that we all know the benefits of sending our
kids back to school but mentioned it is hard when students have been home all
summer long with parents trying to keep them safe away from Covid and now sending
them back to school is a little scary so she extended prayers and emphasized
attentiveness for all of our Lynwood parents.
Council Member Santana welcomed the City's two new directors that came on board
last week for Public Works Department and for Community Development Department
and stated the Council is looking forward to all the great work that will be forthcoming
from these new staff members for our City. Additionally, she thanked current staff for
the outstanding work for the last eight months into the year and to her colleagues as
she indicated she is really proud of the work that the Council has done in the last four
years to raise the bar on how we do business in our community as it is exceptional
and she acknowledged that Council supports staff to improve the way we do business
and that is what people expect from Lynwood leadership to make a difference and to
better business in Lynwood.
Council Member Soto had no comments for today's meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache stated he wanted to publicly thank John Yonai for his position
of Interim Director of Community Development and keeping the department alive and
strong until we had a permanent director. He also expressed a welcome for the two
new directors noting that as a member of the Council he joins Ms. Santana in
welcoming both directors to Lynwood, as Lynwood is rich in a lot of history and just
celebrated 100 years' anniversary. He asserted that if you have any questions about
that, you could ask Ms. Santana, as we are now in the 101 year of the City's history
under mayor leadership. He indicated the Council is starting a new century in the City
and most of the council members, which actually is four, are graduates of our high
school here in the community and another one is a 30 -year veteran of our school
district, so we have roots in this community. He stated that the Council looks forward
to the leadership of the new directors joining the City of Lynwood and mentioned that
there is a lot of work to do in both departments and that the Council looks forward to
the expertise they will provide. Mayor Pro Tem Solache remarked that he is hopeful
that the new directors experience the good food that we have here in Lynwood and
shared that the Council looks forward to both directors achieving a long, long stay
with the City. He commented that the City has had so many changes throughout the
years and voiced that we definitely look forward to a long term association with both
directors joining the other directors that we have here and conveyed that Recreation
and Community Services Director Mark Flores keeps saying when he will retire, but
noted that he thinks Mark is waiting like another 10 years because he says he's still
young and full of energy now, but that speaks volumes to his leadership as well.
Mayor Pro Tem expressed his excitement in that Council depends on the director's
good work and their team performance and stated that Council appreciates all our
staff members and requested to please take care of all the staff members you manage
in a way that you ensure to support them as well.
Mayor Casanova announced that he will have to mention some of the restaurants and
noted that he cannot forget to state the fact that one of our local restaurants which is
truly a true gem in the south east L.A. area has actually won two awards. He continued
by recommending the opportunity to visit La Pasta, as the food is amazing. He stated
that he wanted to highlight La Pasta tonight along with his colleagues as the Los
Angeles Times awarded La Pasta for best Italian food in the South Bay, Long Beach
and South East Los Angeles area. He offered congratulations to La Pasta for their
amazing Italian food with a Mexican flair. Mayor Casanova indicated that on behalf of
the City he would like to recognize them, invite them in and present a proclamation to
highlight them officially as this is a big achievement on their part and requested
something for them at the next meeting would be great. He acknowledged that La
Pasta brings quality food to the City and we need to recognize that fact as they could
have easily gone anywhere and they chose Lynwood so the City really appreciates
having them here in the community.
Mayor Casanova also joined in welcoming the two new directors for Public Works
Department and Community Development Department and mentioned that the Public
Works Department has been in a rough patch with several directors in the past and it
has been very difficult to get things done without stability in the department. He stated
the need to kick off with a good start and moving forward eliminating a bottleneck
situation and to get the projects up and running to be delivered to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache requested an additional comment and indicated that he
forgot to mention that he wanted to thank the public for the personal privilege to run
for Council and emphasized the requirement to be cautious in dialog and conscious
of words as we cannot be electioneering from the dais. He also thanked the City
Clerk's office for finalizing the process of the 2022 candidate filing process and to
publicly wish everyone good luck. He noted that from a public perspective our
community has been positive toward the City's municipal election activities and
thanked Mayor Casanova for allowing him to add that to his comments for today.
Mayor Casanova asked if it would be possible to get some direction to all departments
regarding campaigning activities during this election time. He noted that individuals
may come to a public facility and not be aware of campaign rules so if staff is provided
with a memo outlining the do's and don'ts for City employees and others doing during
the campaign season would be great. He concluded by thanking staff for all of their
great work and looking forward to getting some more things done this year.
STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez addressed the three different facets of our PPA and began
with the grass issue stating that a landscape engineer is looking at Ham Park for
utilizing reclaimed water so it can be set up for green grass year round along with a
walking trail. He stated that Lynwood City Park is a much bigger process because of
the heavy use and noted the solution is artificial grass for the soccer fields and that
we have already completed engineering work and a formalized study on installation
of charging stations for water charging of groundwater with improvements to the ball
fields on top. He indicated that focus will be on Ham Park as it will be a beautiful facility
for the community.
City Manager Hernandez transitioned into an introduction of the two new directors
and noted that part of the reason that these individuals were selected is they had that
projected commitment and stated that they made him believe that they are truly going
to be committed to the City of Lynwood as he knows all of us are.
He provided background information on Mr. Julian Lee, the City's new Public Works
Director in that Julian has a bachelor's degree from Cal -Berkeley in environmental
engineering and a master's degree from USC in business and he most recently was
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the Public Works Director for the City of Lawndale and his background as former
engineer in general public works includes specialized background in water issues.
City Manager Hernandez stated that Julian is also a licensed engineer.
City Manager Hernandez next introduced Mr. Gabriel Linares, the City's new
Community Development Director and stated that Gabriel attended Cal -Poly San Luis
Obispo for civil engineering and is a licensed engineer and also a specialist in building.
He indicated that Gabriel most recently served as the Deputy Director for the City of
Brea and 100% agrees with addressing the issues that we have in the community
with regards to code, compliance on parking issues and all of those little things that
add up to quality of life in our community.
City Manager Hernandez acknowledged that both these gentlemen will complement
our current staff members in the ability to address the City's needs and expressed a
warm welcome to both of them.
City Manager Hernandez concluded his comments by confirming a meeting that
Council Member Santana mentioned being scheduled on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center for a workshop on the facade program and noted that
the folks that are doing our outreach have gone out to the businesses and invited
them to come in so they can get one big briefing on how to proceed.
Mayor Casanova expressed gratitude to City Manager Hernandez during this
challenging task of building a solid team and congratulated him for taking the time and
making good choices to create a capable team to continue to deliver results for the
residents of Lynwood. Mayor Casanova praised City Manager Hernandez for his
leadership and the continuation of his outstanding work ethic.
Mayor Casanova asked if there were any other comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache asked if he may help adjourn today's meeting.
Mayor Casanova responded absolutely.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache stated he wanted to adjourn in memory of Carmen Ramirez,
Vice President of SCAG the largest regional governance in Southern California. He
voiced that unfortunately, on Friday while Ms. Ramirez conducted SCAG work in
Ventura County she was run over by a vehicle and lost her life. He indicated that
Carmen Ramirez was the current First Vice President of SCAG and would have been
the next President of SCAG. He mentioned that Carmen Ramirez had two days of
visits throughout SCAG in Ventura County and had been involved in staff meetings in
Ventura when, as a pedestrian walking in Oxford and was fatally struck by a vehicle.
Mayor Pro Tem Solache expressed that she was just a beautiful, genuine soul and
the first Latina Woman Chair serving as Chair of the Ventura County Supervisors.
He requested that in memory of Carmen Ramirez, second former Chair of the Ventura
County Supervisors a moment of silence be observed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Solache, seconded by
Mayor Casanova to adjourn the Lynwood City Council Regular Meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Maria Quinonez, «y Clerk
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Jorge a v -nova, Mayor