HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-02-21 - CC REGULAR MEETINGLynwood City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023
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-
2158782 Meeting ID: 835 2029 8238 on the above date at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Flores presiding.
02. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
Silvia Pineda, Assistant to the City Clerk announced the Agenda had been duly
posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
03. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF CITY MANAGER HERNANDEZ, CITY TREASURER CUELLAR
PRESENT: AND ACTING CITY ATTORNEY LAM VIA ZOOM
ABSENT: CITY CLERK QUINONEZ
04. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Solid Stone Steppers and Presentation of
Colors by the Lynwood Sheriff's Explorers.
05. INVOCATION
Reverend Rudy Perez offered the invocation.
06. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
• Update on Law Enforcement Issues.
• City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 D)).
• City Videos.
• Black History Month Proclamation
• Black History Month Contest Winners.
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07. COUNCIL RECESS TO:
City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Soto to recess to the City of Lynwood as the Successor Agency to the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency at 6:33 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Housing Authority
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Soto to recess to the Lynwood Housing Authority at 6:34 p.m. Motion
carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Lynwood Public Financing Agency
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Munoz -Guevara to recess to the Lynwood Public Financing Agency at 6:35 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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The City Council reconvened to the regular City Council meeting at 6:38 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
The following individuals spoke on agenda item #17 Ordinance No. 1756 setting a
minimum wage of $25.00 per hour for qualifying healthcare workers working in the
City of Lynwood:
Adena Tessler
Fred Ortega
Denise Knitter
Victor Reyes
Jasmin Enciso
Mayra Castaneda
Gabriel Montoya
Apollonia Gonzales
Sergio Perez Garcia
Delores Aguilar
Jose Menendez
Maria Arrellano
Giovani Gutierrez
Lynette Smith
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke about non -agenda items:
Paola
Martha Pineda
Ruby Rivera
Cassandra Velez
Jacob Parnell
Mayan Parnell
Erick Jason Medal submitted an email
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.
City Manager Hernandez requested that agenda item number fifteen (15) be continued
to the next meeting.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara requested that agenda item numbers ten (10) and
fifteen (15) be pulled for separate consideration.
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MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Soto to approve the remaining balance of the consent calendar and receive and file
staff reports. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
08. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.012
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 21,
2023 FOR FY 2022-23
09. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Approved MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2023
COUNCIL MEETING
10. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT POLICY
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Camacho to approve the item.
Mayor Flores opened discussion to Council Member Munoz -Guevara per his request.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara stated that the reason for pulling this item is that the
Treasurer's Investment Policy is approved year to year without much discussion. He
indicated it is important for the city to signal where we stand on the environment and
that this small decision we can make as a city to divest from fossil fuels, from oil and
gas is an important message to send to our residents who are surrounded by
freeways, who are surrounded by the Alameda Corridor, who deal with pollution every
day. He expressed that sadly, there has been research that shows that folks in South
East L. A. live less than many folks in West Side communities because of the burden
of pollution. He voiced that this is a small gesture we can make and clarified his motion
from the last meeting by stating he did not want the city to immediately sell off
investments, but noted that this policy will just ensure that when the time comes, when
our current investments expire that we make sure that we are not investing in
repurchasing options deriving from fossil fuel assets.
City Manager Hernandez stated that he and the Treasurer met about this concern and
noted the current environment would result in some losses in revenue as it relates to
our dividend revenue. He indicated that he understands the requested modification
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that Council Member Munoz -Guevara introduced would provide direction for the city
to go with more environmentally friendly investment options relating to our financial
dividend revenue.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara reiterated that he was not asking for immediate
divestment, rather requesting that over the years as our investments come up we
evaluate divestment direction at that time. He recommended that if we learn from the
Treasurer when it is time to look at the investments again that this item would come
back to us. He introduced a subsequent motion to approve the Treasurer's investment
policy with an amendment to the unauthorized investments, to reflect the prohibition
on investments in firms that are predominantly in the business of exploration,
production, drilling, and refining of coal, petroleum, oil, and or natural gas, and have
the opportunity to re-evaluate those investments when our current investments expire.
Mayor Flores thanked Council Member Munoz -Guevara for the clarification, seconded
the subsequent motion. He inquired if there was any other discussion or if he could
get a roll call.
Acting City Attorney John Lam stated that it appears there are two motions on the floor
right now. He requested clarification for which particular motion that is being referred
to for the roll call.
Mayor Flores indicated that it is his understanding that the subsequent motion takes
precedent and inquired if that is correct.
Acting City Attorney John Lam indicated that would be applicable only if the
subsequent motion maker made the first motion also.
Mayor Flores indicated that Council would go back to the first motion.
Acting City Attorney John Lam stated the appropriate action would be to visit the first
motion or rescinding the first motion.
Mayor Flores stated the need to revisit the first motion and noted the motion had a first
and a second as well. Mayor Flores requested a roll call for that motion.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara requested clarification if that the roll call was for the
first motion with no amendments.
Mayor Flores replied that is correct and requested a roll call and the motion carried by
the following 3/2 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, AND MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO
COUNCIL MEMBERS MUNOZ-GUEVARA AND MAYOR FLORES
NONE
NONE
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Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.013
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
11. FY2021-22 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
Received and Filed FY2021-22 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL
REPORT (ACFR)
12. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023.014 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S
CALHOME PROGRAM
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.014
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT
IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY
RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM
13. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT — CIRCO HERMANOS CABALLER CIRCUS
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Camacho to approve the item.
Mayor Flores opened discussion to Council Member Munoz -Guevara per his request.
Council Member Munoz -Guevara stated that the reason the item was pulled was to
take a moment to recognize Circo Hermanos Caballer Circus. He noted that a
Lynwood resident had reached to out to him and that the resident happens to work for
a nonprofit called "Reach L. A." that is dedicated to providing critical services to
individuals aging out of the foster youth system. Council Member Munoz -Guevara
indicated that the resident asked him to write a letter to the circus operators advocating
for a partnership between the nonprofit and the circus. He said he wanted to recognize
that the circus was gracious enough to agree to donate 30% of their proceeds from
this Friday's 7:30 p.m. showings to the nonprofit. Council Member Munoz -Guevara
expressed gratitude to Circo Hermanos Caballer Circus and hoped that they can
continue being good neighbors and partners to our city. He requested the Council to
support the circus and attend the Friday shows, as they are willing to donate so much
of their proceeds.
Mayor Flores commented that when he first saw agenda item 13, he thought was that
they are already set up. He remarked that we are working a little backwards here and
stated that events require permits before setting up.
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Gabriel Linares, Community Development Director responded affirmative and stated
that last year we went through a policy change for special event permits. He
mentioned that one of the changes was that we now have is a procedural manual. He
also noted need to have the events come in earlier than scheduled, with possibly a
six-month or a special expedite permit process that may be reviewed by the city
manager or somebody directed by him. He acknowledged this does not negate from
the requirement to bring the item to council, but it does provide a method to streamline
the process. He admitted that the circus was not aware of the policy but he
encouraged council to extend some leniency and direction to work with the vendors
as they show up. He stated the vendor did have all the clearances from the fire
department and police department and staff went ahead and processed it through an
expedited permitting process, reviewed the application, and consulted with the city
manager. He apologized that there was not time to put the item on the last council
agenda and so it is on tonight's agenda.
City Manager Hernandez stated that the city's administrative policy related to the use
of public facilities and this event involved the use of private facilities. He voiced that
staff was somewhat reactionary and found a mechanism to do an expanded process.
He noted that the plan right now is to reduce the timeline for private sector locations
to a 30 -day process; however, he acknowledged that this item's timeline would still
have been an issue. Additionally, he disclosed Circo Hermanos Caballer Circus has a
long history with the city and revealed the fact that they had to pay a penalty for the
expedited process. He expressed that because we know there are certain groups that
do business with the city every single year staff will be proactively reaching out to them
informing them about the new process. He asserted that this group has a lot of
established relationships, including existing relationships that assisted in achieving a
much faster process than other groups. He said that most events would not have been
able to do accomplish the same timeline if they did not have the required clearances
in place, which would then encompass an emergency permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Soto stated that she was aware that for years Circo Hermanos
Caballer Circus has been working with the city and donating a lot of items for the
community such as thanksgiving turkeys, toys for the students and also participating
in our special events and that they have been successful working all the time with our
city.
Mayor Flores requested a roll call and the motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.015
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ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CIRCUS
HERMANOS CABALLERO EVENT FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2023 — MARCH 6, 2023
14. CHANGE OF ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE LOS
ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.016
ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A CHANGE OF THE
ALTERNATE TO THE GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD"
15. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SENIORS AND JUNIORS, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENT WORK
AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATION 147.
Continued to Next Meeting
New/Old Business
16. CONDUCT SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1756 - AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING LYNWOOD'S MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING A MINIMUM WAGE OF TWENTY-
FIVE ($25.00) PER HOUR FOR QUALIFYING HEALTHCARE WORKERS WORKING IN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Munoz -Guevara, seconded by Council
Member Camacho to approve Ordinance No. 1756. Motion carried by following 4/1
vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA AND
SOLACHE AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1756
ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4-35 TO THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AS AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM WAGE
OF $25.00 PER HOUR FOR QUALIFYING HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD
17. ACCEPTANCE OF 2023 DODGERS DREAMTEAM YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND GRANT FUNDING
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MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Camacho to approve the item. Motion carried by following 4/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS MUNOZ-GUEVARA
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.018 AND AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION FOR
THE 2023 DODGERS DREAMTEAM LYNWOOD YOUTH
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAM
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION FOR THE 2023
DODGERS DREAMTEAM LYNWOOD YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL PROGRAM
18. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Camacho to approve the item. Motion carried by following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.019 AND PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMONT OF $250,000 IN ARPA
FUNDING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES
19. STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR A NEW PERMIT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
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MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Camacho to approve the item. Motion carried by following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.020 AND A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EDGESOFT, INC.
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EDGESOFT, INC.
FOR A PERMIT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
20. MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPACITY
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Munoz -Guevara to approve the item. Motion carried by following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.021 AND AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ("LACMTA")
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ("LACMTA") FOR THE
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE AMOUNT OF
$2,626,537.39; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRATION FOR THE PROJECT
21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ART SCULPTURE
DONATION FROM THE OMBUDSMAN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Solache, seconded by Council Member
Munoz -Guevara to approve the item. Motion carried by following 5/0 vote:
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2023.022
ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ART
SCULPTURE DONATION FROM THE OMBUDSMAN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
22. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST
Council Member Juan Munoz -Guevara nominated Maricruz Sanchez for the CDBG
Board, Dr. Linda George for the Personnel Board and Jackie Espinoza Chavez for
the Citizen Oversight Committee.
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Motion a fried ay the following 5//1 vote:
MOTION: Council Member Solache made a motion to approve Council Member
Munoz -Guevara appointments to the Personnel Board and Citizen Oversight
Committee, second by Council Member Munoz -Guevara. Motion carried by the
following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Council Member Camacho nominated Erica Parada for the Public Safety/Traffic and
Parking Commission. She indicated she has not found a replacement but will continue
the current member that is on the Planning Commission so that the record is clear.
MOTION: Mayor Pro tem Soto made a motion, second by Mayor Flores to approve
Council Member Camacho appointments. Motion carried by the following 5/0 vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CAMACHO, MUNOZ-GUEVARA,
SOLACHE, MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO AND MAYOR FLORES
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Council Member Munoz -Guevara indicated he wanted to remind everyone that this
Thursday is the City's Black History Program and acknowledged the work that our staff
accomplished for this important celebration. He encouraged individuals to attend and
take advantage the event. He also addressed the issue of renter protections and noted
that as of today there are 39 -days remaining before expiration of important protections
provided by the County. He mentioned that in the time since our last Council meeting
he met with additional landlords and with more renters. He remarked one particular
renter actually brought out his notice, which signaled a rent increase of over $200,
which already had been sent out, and effective April 1. Additionally, he commented
the landlords are immediately waiting for the protections to expire in order to start the
process of raising rents. He also wanted to emphasize just as scholars have
mentioned, this is one tangible thing, one tangible policy that our council can adopt
and stated it is a sensible policy that protects renters and small landlords. He said it
is possible that that we raise the issue and study the matter.
Council Member Camacho had no further comments.
Council Member Solache stated he wanted to acknowledge the beautiful lights all
along the Linear Park, as they are amazing and beautiful. He noted that the
community is just ecstatic about them. In addition, he noted the need to make sure
this feature is well taken care of because he always tell people we deserve everything
other communities have and we must take care of these things so they continue to
look beautiful. He mentioned that he drives through the area often and lives near the
location and stated that our city deserves to have something of that quality to enjoy.
He also observed that the lights are on literally 24 -hours right now and so obviously
recommended that staff makes sure they are not on during the daylight hours when
there is no need
Mayor Pro Tem Soto agreed with Council Member Solache that the lights along Linear
Park are beautiful and that she had noticed the lights were on during the daylight
hours. She wished everyone "Happy Black History Month" and wanted to be sure that
everyone celebrates and continues celebrating Black History Month. She mentioned
that next month during the first week of March Lynwood schools would be celebrating
"Read across America". She extended a welcome to everyone to visit a school on
Thursday March 2nd and participate with the students by joining the celebration for
"Read across America" at all of the Lynwood schools.
Mayor Flores questioned the status of our favorite playground and final changes.
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STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Manager Hernandez indicated that Community Development Director Linares
visited L.A. Card in response to information received related to their services. He noted
that they expressed their desire to come into the city and they are reaching out to the
council members individually. He reminded council members that only two of the
members at a time could attend their efforts. He said this Thursday staff would attend
the L. E. D. C. S. Economic forecast to be aware of information for us to be aware of
as we are approaching the start of a two-year budget cycle and forecast will provide
important information we need to know about.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Soto, seconded by
Council Member Solache to adjourn the regular Lynwood City Council meeting at 8:34
p.m.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Oscar Flores, Ma or
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