Lynwood public meetings in 2021
50 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council scheduled a special closed session meeting for December 14, 2021. The session includes a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several key items, including adopting a city-specific homelessness plan, approving a contract amendment for labor compliance services, and awarding a sole source agreement for water meter upgrades. They will also discuss a proposed citywide fiber optic network and a five-year capital improvement plan.
- Adoption of 'From Street to Home' homelessness plan
- Second amendment to Avant Garde, Inc. agreement, increasing cost from $110,000 to $227,240 annually
- Sole source agreement with Aqua-Metric Sales Corp for AMI data collection system and large meters, not to exceed $676,840.79
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Primestor Development for affordable housing on city-owned parcel at Fernwood Ave and Imperial Hwy
- Direction on citywide fiber optic network specifications
City Council
This is a special closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion with real property negotiators regarding the price and terms for the Alameda Triangle properties. No public decisions are scheduled.
- Closed session conference with real property negotiators for Alameda Triangle (APNs 6169-002-904, 6169-002-905, 6169-001-900)
- Negotiators: City Manager Ernie Hernandez and City Attorney Noel Tapia
- Under negotiation: price and terms
City Council
The regular Lynwood City Council meeting scheduled for December 7, 2021, has been canceled. A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 6 PM in the Annex Building Council Chambers at 11350 Bullis Rd, Lynwood, CA 90262.
- Regular meeting canceled
- Special meeting scheduled for December 8, 2021 at 6 PM
- Location: Annex Building Council Chambers, 11350 Bullis Rd
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will consider approving an amended and restated franchise agreement with Waste Resources, Inc. (WRI) for solid waste services, including rate increases (capped at $6.50 for single-family homes over 3 years), a 3-year senior rate freeze, a 3-cart collection system, and a public outreach campaign. The council will also vote on several routine items: approving the warrant register, minutes, a contract with MuniServices for tax analysis, canceling two future meetings, extending the Kilkenny Group communications contract, authorizing grant applications, and possibly terminating the lobbying agreement with Legislative Advocacy Group.
- Amended franchise agreement with Waste Resources, Inc. (WRI) including rate adjustments and 3-cart system
- Contract with MuniServices, LLC for sales/use and property tax analysis/audit services
- Fourth amendment to Kilkenny Group communications contract at $10,416/month through June 30, 2022
- Authorization to apply for $1,500,000 in state grant funds for community facilities
- Consideration to terminate lobbying agreement with Legislative Advocacy Group
City Council
This is a regular closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The council will discuss existing litigation in the case Daniel Legazpi v. City of Lynwood and consider public employment for the title of Recreation Specialist. No public action is scheduled; the agenda is limited to these closed-session items.
- Closed session discussion of existing litigation: Daniel Legazpi v. City of Lynwood, Case Nos. ADJ14699605, ADJ12212521, ADJ10871152
- Closed session consideration of public employment for the title of Recreation Specialist
City Council
The City Council is considering several items including a $16,741 appropriation for traffic signal modifications at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Bullis Road. The agenda also includes updates on the Imperial Highway Corridor Capacity Enhancements Project and a request to unfreeze an Account Clerk position.
- $16,741 appropriation for traffic signal modification at Martin Luther King Blvd and Bullis Rd
- Approval of a 3-year agreement with American Language Services for Spanish translation
- $45,000 appropriation from Proposition C fund for Imperial Highway project management
- Resolution to unfreeze the Account Clerk position in the Water Billing Division
- Approval of the warrant register dated November 2, 2021
City Council
This meeting is a regular closed session for the Lynwood City Council. The council will meet with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case and meet with labor negotiators representing the Lynwood Employees' Association and Lynwood Employees' Management Group.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
- Conference with labor negotiators for Lynwood Employees' Association
- Conference with labor negotiators for Lynwood Employees' Management Group
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2020-21 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details spending of federal CDBG and HOME funds. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a new AT&T telecommunications contract, acceptance of a parking lot improvement project, and a grant application for smart water meters. A separate item seeks authorization to accept a $1,691,629 stormwater capture grant for Lynwood City Park.
- Public hearing on FY 2020-21 CAPER: $2,511,306 CDBG, $302,871 HOME, $512,399.72 CDBG-CV spent
- Approve AT&T Calnet NextGen contract for discounted telecommunication services
- Accept Sanborn Avenue and Mulford Avenue Parking Lots Improvement Project (CIP 4011.68.081) as complete
- Apply for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 2021 WaterSMART Grant for AMI data collection system and large AMRI meters
- Authorize transfer agreement for $1,691,629 Safe Clean Water Program grant for Lynwood City Park Stormwater Capture Project
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a special event permit for Circo Hermanos Caballero circus at 3000 East Imperial Highway, review and potentially fill vacancies on boards and commissions, and decide whether to continue remote meetings under AB 361 due to the ongoing state of emergency. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order and public comments.
- Special event permit for Circo Hermanos Caballero circus at 3000 East Imperial Highway, Nov 2-Dec 1, 2021, with estimated fees of $7,950
- Resolution to proclaim local emergency and continue remote meetings under AB 361
- Review of board, commission, and committee appointment list and potential new appointments
- No animal acts at the circus, per staff report
- Circus conditions include 'No Event Parking' signs on Beechwood Avenue
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group, existing litigation in A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood, and real property negotiations for 11200 Wright Road with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC. No public action is expected on these items.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group
- Closed session discussion of existing litigation: A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood, LASC Case No. BS 175033
- Closed session real property negotiation for 11200 Wright Road (APN 6194-030-011) with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider forming a two-member ad hoc committee to monitor the city's progress in complying with a follow-up audit to the 2018 Audit Report by the California State Auditor. The committee would meet monthly with staff and ensure quarterly progress reports are prepared. No fiscal impact is anticipated. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items like call to order and public comments.
- Formation of ad hoc committee to monitor compliance with follow-up audit to 2018 State Auditor report
- Appointment of two councilmembers to the committee
- Quarterly progress reports to be prepared by the city
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a fourth amendment to its FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan to reprogram about $533,209 in unused CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funds. The proposed reallocation shifts money from underused housing and essential goods programs to the Small Business Assistance Program, Senior Nutrition Program, and homeless services provider HOPICS. The council will also consider a development agreement for a digital billboard at 11200 Wright Road and discuss the use of $24.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Public hearing on reprogramming $533,209 in CDBG-CV funds
- Development agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor for a 77-foot digital billboard at 11200 Wright Road
- Resolution to update salary schedule for Permit Technician classifications
- Fourth amendment to graffiti abatement contract with NES, reducing annual cost by $24,000 and extending term five years
- Approval of parade production agreement and street closures for 2021 Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade
City Council
This is a special closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion regarding a California State Audit Report. The meeting is procedural and offers no public decisions or discussions on other matters.
- Closed session discussion of California State Audit Report
City Council
The September 21, 2021 City Council regular meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 6 PM at the Annex Building Council Chambers, 11350 Bullis Rd, Lynwood, CA 90262.
- Meeting canceled
City Council
The City Council will consider extending temporary outdoor dining through June 30, 2022. The agenda also includes a request to shift $370,000 in funding for the Agnes Avenue improvements project from revenue bonds to SB 1 funds.
- Extension of temporary outdoor dining through June 30, 2022
- Budget amendment for Agnes Avenue Street, Water, and Sewer Improvements Project
- Acceptance of completed Traffic Signal Modification at Twelve Intersections project
- Fourth amendment to Kilkenny Group communications consulting agreement through March 1, 2022
- Resolution establishing wages and terms for Executive Management employees
City Council
The City Council will review an appeal regarding a proposed 139-stall truck trailer storage facility at 2801 Lynwood Road. The meeting also includes authorization for the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element submittal and several contract amendments.
- Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02 for a truck trailer storage facility at 2801 Lynwood Road
- Authorization of the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element submittal to the State HCD
- Contract amendment with Ramboll for an interim remedial action plan at 11600 Long Beach Boulevard up to $179,013
- Contract amendment with Ramboll for soil vapor extraction pilot test at 11600 Long Beach Boulevard up to $90,620
- Reallocation of $553,293.42 in CDBG-CV funding for housing, utilities, and small business assistance
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold public hearings on three items: an appeal of a conditional use permit for a 139-stall truck trailer storage facility at 2801 Lynwood Road, the levy of annual refuse bills on property tax rolls, and proposed solid waste fee increases. The council will decide whether to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of the truck storage facility and whether to adopt the refuse and fee resolutions.
- Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02 for 139-stall truck trailer storage at 2801 Lynwood Road (APN 6169-010-003)
- Public hearing on levying annual refuse bills on property tax rolls for single-family parcels (up to 3 units) for FY 2021-2022
- Proposition 218 public hearing on solid waste and recycling fee increases, effective September 1, 2021 (residential October 1, 2021)
- Appeal fee of $1,385 paid by Moises Gomez, owner of South Bay Iron, Inc.
- Conditions include exclusive access from Lynwood Road, no truck queuing on public streets, and 24-hour security camera system
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including approving an at-will employment agreement for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coordinator, a two-year contract with Kiley & Associates for federal legislative advocacy services at $60,000 annually, and accepting two completed street and water improvement projects. The agenda also includes routine consent items like warrant registers and the City Manager's monthly report, plus a closed session on anticipated litigation.
- Approve at-will employment agreement for ARPA Coordinator
- Approve two-year contract with Kiley & Associates for federal advocacy, $60,000/year
- Accept Brewster Avenue Street and Water Improvement Project (CIP 4011.68.079)
- Accept Long Beach Blvd/105 Fwy Interchange Curb Ramps Project (CIP 4011.68.062)
- Approve warrant registers for FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022
City Council
This is a closed-session meeting where the council will discuss legal matters, including anticipated litigation and an existing lawsuit. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to legal counsel conferences.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 cases)
- Closed session: existing litigation — 1680 Wright Road LLC v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 19cmcv00348
- Next regular meeting set for August 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 11350 Bullis Road
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including an appeal of a conditional use permit for a 139-stall truck trailer storage facility at 2801 Lynwood Road, the levy of delinquent utility and refuse charges on property tax rolls, and adoption of the FY 2021-23 budget. The council will also vote on consent calendar items and new business, including a transit hours change and a bike trail grant agreement.
- Appeal of CUP No. 2021-02 for 139-stall truck trailer storage at 2801 Lynwood Road (APN 6169-010-003)
- Resolution to levy delinquent utility charges on property tax roll for FY 2021-22
- Resolution to levy delinquent refuse charges on property tax roll for FY 2021-22
- Adoption of FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget, including Master Fee Schedule
- Grant agreement with San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for $841,180 for Lynwood Urban Bike Trail & Water Quality Improvements Project
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is holding a regular closed session meeting to discuss labor negotiations with two employee organizations. The agenda includes only the closed session item and standard procedural items, with no public action items listed.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6)
- Agency representative: Ernie Hernandez
- Employee organizations: Lynwood Employees' Association and Lynwood Employees' Management Group
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold public hearings to set assessment rates for the Landscape Maintenance and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts for fiscal year 2021-2022. The council will also consider authorizing negotiations with SiFi Networks for a citywide fiber optic network and allocating proceeds from property sales to environmental cleanup. The agenda includes routine items such as warrant approval and a retirement fund tax levy.
- Set landscape assessment rate at $1.90 per front footage for residential and commercial properties
- Set lighting assessment rates at $1.62 per front footage (residential) and $3.01 per front footage (commercial)
- Authorize negotiation of development agreement with SiFi Networks for citywide fiber optic network
- Allocate net proceeds from sale of 11 properties near 11600 Long Beach Boulevard to environmental cleanup
- Adopt resolution declaring intent to levy retirement fund tax at $0.125 per $100 assessed valuation
City Council
The City Council held a special budget workshop to review the City Manager's proposed FY 2021-23 General Fund budget, focusing on the General Fund. The proposed budgets project deficits of $472,452 for FY 2021-22 and $566,344 for FY 2022-23, with ending fund balances of $5.08 million and $4.51 million respectively. Council input was sought for incorporation into the full budget to be presented at a later hearing for approval.
- FY 2021-22 proposed General Fund budget: $37.70 million revenues, $38.17 million expenditures, $472,452 deficit
- FY 2022-23 proposed General Fund budget: $38.78 million revenues, $39.34 million expenditures, $566,344 deficit
- Proposed new Reserve Policy: 10% dedication with goal of 20%, $3.81 million set aside
- Proposed new funds: Fleet Replacement ($200,000), Building Maintenance ($250,000), Street Maintenance ($250,000), Technology Preservation ($100,000)
- Recommendation to add four part-time maintenance workers and $60,000 for federal lobbyist in FY 2021-22
City Council
The Lynwood City Council met in a regular closed session on June 15, 2021. The only substantive item was a conference with legal counsel regarding one case involving significant exposure to litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. No other business items were listed for decision or discussion.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on one anticipated litigation case
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) annual assessment for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The consent calendar includes routine approvals like the warrant register, minutes, and a 90-day unpaid leave extension. New business includes creating a city-specific homelessness plan, adopting a list of SB1 road projects, and authorizing a cost-sharing arrangement with Compton for street improvements.
- Public hearing to adopt PBID assessment for FY 2021-22 and 2022-23
- Approve $40,000 agreement extension with Human Services Association for senior meal programs
- Declare Agnes Street/Atlantic Avenue property as exempt surplus land
- Adopt list of projects funded by SB1 (projected $1,394,377 in RMRA funds)
- Authorize cost-sharing with Compton for Stoneacre Avenue and McMillan Street improvements
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is holding a regular closed session meeting on June 1, 2021, via Zoom. The only substantive item is a closed-session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, with significant exposure to litigation in one case. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comment periods. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2021.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9
- Public oral communications allowed on agenda and non-agenda items
- Next regular meeting set for June 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 11350 Bullis Road
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, both required by the state and due by July 1, 2021. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including approving the warrant register, amending a contract with MuniServices, and adopting an ordinance to relocate COF Organic Farms cannabis operations. Other business includes exchanging federal highway funds with Metro, establishing parking restrictions for city facilities, and setting PBID assessments for the next two fiscal years.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Approve warrant register dated June 1, 2021 for FY 2020-2021
- Second amendment to agreement with MuniServices, LLC for tax analysis/audit services
- Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1742 to relocate COF Organic Farms cannabis operations from 10869 Drury Lane to 2772 and 2800 Norton Avenue
- Resolution to exchange CRRSAA HIP STBGP funding with Metro local funds
City Council
This is a special joint meeting of the Lynwood City Council and Planning Commission, held via Zoom. The main item is a workshop presentation on the 2021-2029 Housing Element update by the city's consultant, Infrastructure Engineers. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment periods.
- Workshop on 2021-2029 Housing Element update
- Presentation by consultant Infrastructure Engineers
- Public oral communications on agenda and non-agenda items
City Council
This is a regular closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion with legal counsel about anticipated litigation, with significant exposure to litigation in one case. The meeting is procedural and provides no public details on the case.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an amended Development Agreement allowing COF Organic Farms to relocate its cannabis operations from 10869 Drury Lane to 2772 and 2800 Norton Avenue. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a $5 million investment transfer, a contract extension for animal sheltering services, and an ordinance increasing fireworks fines. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.
- Public hearing on Amended Development Agreement No. 2019-18 for COF Organic Farms relocation
- Authorize $5 million investment transfer from LAIF to FHN Financial Main Street Advisors
- Approve one-year extension with SPCALA for animal sheltering at $160,950 annually
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1741 amending fireworks violation fines
- Renew Special Live Entertainment Permit for Alameda Banquet Hall at 10700 Alameda Avenue
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss one case of anticipated litigation, where the city may face significant exposure. The agenda contains no other substantive business items, only procedural matters such as roll call and public communications.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing on amending fireworks violation fines, then consider consent items including a $727,000 alley improvement contract, a COVID-19 local emergency extension, and a Dodgers RBI youth baseball grant. They will also vote on an employment agreement for a new Public Works Director.
- Public hearing on amending fireworks fines: $1,000 first offense, $5,000 repeat for discharging; $1,000-$10,000 for possession based on weight
- Award $727,000 contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for alley improvements, funded by $589,425 from Measure M bonds
- Extend local emergency declaration related to COVID-19 pandemic
- Approve employment services agreement with Thomas Thornton as Director of Public Works
- Accept 2021 Dodgers RBI youth baseball/softball program grant from LA Dodgers Foundation
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, which allocates $1,146,164 in CDBG funds and $2,063,578.50 in HOME funds. The plan includes funding for street improvements, code enforcement, social services, and housing programs. The council will also consider an urgency ordinance to prohibit price gouging by third-party food delivery services during emergencies.
- Approve $376,000 CDBG for Street Improvement Project
- Award CDBG funds: Code Enforcement $261,600, Afterschool $55,000, Senior Program $39,000, Sports $10,000, HOPICS $25,000, Lynwood Athletics $15,000, Harmony Project $15,000
- Adopt urgency ordinance prohibiting price gouging by third-party food delivery services during declared emergencies
- Accept Bullis Road Street Improvement Project as complete and release 5% retention
- Approve $222,231 from SB1 and $339,102 from LUA bonds for Louise Street improvements
City Council
This is a closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The council will discuss anticipated litigation (one case) and labor negotiations with the Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group. No public action is scheduled; the next regular meeting is May 4, 2021.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group
City Council
This is a regular closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The council will discuss one case of anticipated litigation and one existing lawsuit, Sticks Lynwood LLC v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, City of Lynwood. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to closed session items.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: existing litigation in Sticks Lynwood LLC v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, City of Lynwood, Civil Action No. 2:20-cv-04540
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent calendar items including approval of the warrant register, meeting minutes, investment report, and liability claims. They will also discuss the FY 2021-23 budget process and consider a resolution requesting federal, state, and county legislation to prohibit commercial property foreclosures during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Additionally, they will vote on purchasing a utility tractor and equipment, and approving an implementation agreement for the Imperial Highway Complete Street Study.
- Resolution requesting legislation to prohibit commercial foreclosures during COVID-19 state of emergency
- Purchase of John Deere 5075E utility tractor and Trimax ProCut S4 290 via Sourcewell (four-fifths vote required)
- Approval of $10,960.68 appropriation for Imperial Highway Complete Street Study Implementation Agreement
- Approval of warrant register for FY 2020-2021
- Receive and file FY 2021-23 budget process calendar and preparation process
City Council
This is a closed-session meeting where the Lynwood City Council will discuss anticipated litigation and an existing lawsuit (A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood). No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to legal matters.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: existing litigation A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood, LASC Case No. BS 175033
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will vote on several consent items, including a $114,093 contract for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update, a $5,343 used oil recycling fund appropriation, and a $12,000 amendment for a community park design. They will also consider refinancing the Park Place Apartments and review the mid-year budget.
- Approve $114,093 contract with Infrastructure Engineers for 2021-2029 Housing Element and EIR
- Approve $12,000 amendment to SWA agreement for Fernwood Avenue park design
- Approve $20,980 amendment to Willdan Engineering for Urban Bicycle Trail design
- Approve $5,343 appropriation from Used Oil Recycling Fund
- Approve refinancing of Park Place Apartments at 12225 Atlantic Avenue
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will consider extending the local COVID-19 emergency, awarding a $2,317,000 contract for street rehabilitation on multiple streets, and approving a lease with Pava Urban Tea Parlor at the Avalos Community Center. The consent calendar includes approval of the warrant register and meeting minutes. The meeting is held via Zoom due to the pandemic.
- Resolution to extend local COVID-19 emergency
- Award contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company for $2,317,000 for pavement rehabilitation on Alberta, First, Franklin, Lindberg, Lewis, Peach, Pine, and Second Avenues
- Appropriation and budget amendment of $3,321,310 for the pavement project
- Lease agreement with Pava Urban Tea Parlor for concessions space at Lucy Avalos Community Center (11832 Atlantic Avenue)
- Approval of warrant register and minutes from January 2021 meetings
City Council
This is a closed-session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The council will discuss one case of anticipated litigation and one existing lawsuit, Guzman v. City of Lynwood. No public decisions or action items are on the agenda.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation, Guzman v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 19CMCV00329
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is meeting to consider consent calendar items including approval of the warrant register, a quarterly investment report, a special needs event, a hazard mitigation plan, and a contract for data processing and mailing services. Under new business, they will vote on a special event permit for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, a $2,317,000 pavement rehabilitation contract, and an employment agreement with Ernie Hernandez for City Manager.
- Approve $2,317,000 contract to Sully-Miller Contracting for pavement rehabilitation on Alberta, First, Franklin, Lindberg, Lewis, Peach, Pine, and Second Avenues
- Approve employment services agreement with Ernie Hernandez for City Manager
- Approve special event permit for LA Care/North Star Alliances COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination clinic at City Hall
- Approve $5,000 for virtual 'Celebration of Lynwood Residents with Special Needs' event
- Approve three-year contract with Infosend, Inc. for electronic data processing and mailing services
City Council
This is a closed-session meeting with no public action items. The Council will discuss anticipated litigation, recruitment for the City Manager position, and existing litigation in Guzman v. City of Lynwood. Public comment is limited to agenda items or non-agenda items within the Council's jurisdiction.
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: City Manager recruitment
- Closed session: Guzman v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 19CMCV00329
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes approving the warrant register, meeting minutes, a $289,617.17 contract for Well No. 9 casing rehabilitation, accepting the Bullis Road Street Improvement Project, extending a water/sewer engineering services agreement, and receiving the FY 2019-20 financial report. In new business, the council will review board appointments, and consider approving an official Centennial logo and a new city motto for Lynwood's 100th anniversary.
- Award contract to General Pump Company, Inc. for $289,617.17 for Well No. 9 casing rehabilitation and lubrication upgrade
- Accept Bullis Road Street Improvement Project (CIP No. 4011.68.076) as complete and release 5% retention
- Extend SAFNA Engineering & Consulting agreement for water/sewer projects, not to exceed $350,000/year, with $30,000 appropriation from sewer fund
- Receive and file FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) with unmodified opinion
- Approve official Centennial logo and appropriation for 2021 Centennial celebration; consider new city motto
City Council
This is a closed-session meeting with no public action items. The council will discuss anticipated litigation, an existing lawsuit (Sticks Lynwood LLC v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, City of Lynwood), and property negotiations for 11200 Wright Road with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC. No decisions are made in open session.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: existing litigation Sticks Lynwood LLC v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, City of Lynwood, Civil Action No. 2:20-cv-04540
- Closed session: real property negotiation for 11200 Wright Road (APN 6194-030-011) with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC on price and terms
City Council
The Lynwood City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving an alternative for the Imperial Highway Corridor Capacity Enhancements project, funded by Metro at $865,000, and extending an interim water/sewer management agreement. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as the warrant register and investment policy, plus appointments to boards and committees.
- Approve warrant register for FY 2020-2021
- Adopt Treasurer's Investment Policy for 2021
- Authorize City Manager to sign state-funded grant documents, including $72,000 Caltrans grant for Local Roadway Safety Plan
- Authorize City Manager to approve change orders for Brewster Avenue Street and Water Improvement Project (CIP No. 4011.68.079)
- Extend Waterworks Technology agreement for interim water/sewer management, not to exceed $400,904 for one year
City Council
This is a regular closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The council will discuss public employment for a Maintenance Worker position and confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case Guzman v. City of Lynwood. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Closed session discussion on public employment: Maintenance Worker
- Closed session conference with legal counsel: Guzman v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 19CMCV00329
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will vote on the warrant register, investment policy, a contract amendment for parade services, and a FY22 capital improvement budget amendment. They will also consider a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361, discuss the city newsletter's digital transition, and hold a public hearing on the 2021-2029 Housing Element. Additionally, they will award construction management contracts for the Urban Bike Trail and Fernwood Avenue Park, adopt a five-year capital improvement plan, and review board and commission appointments.
- Approve warrant register for FY 2021-2022
- Adopt Treasurer's Investment Policy and monthly report
- Amend Pageantry Parades contract from $70,000 to $71,600
- Amend FY22 CIP budget, including $334,332 for Priority 2 Streets
- Award contracts: Infrastructure Engineers ($371,056) and Willdan Engineering ($377,488)
City Council
The Lynwood City Council will consider extending the local COVID-19 emergency, adopting a Complete Streets resolution to comply with Metro policy, and approving a three-year collection agency agreement with Rash Curtis & Associates. They will also review appointments to advisory committees and boards, and handle routine consent items like the warrant register and minutes.
- Resolution to extend local emergency related to COVID-19 pandemic
- Resolution in support of Complete Streets to comply with Metro policy 6.2
- Three-year agreement with Rash Curtis & Associates for delinquent account collection, not to exceed $15,000 per year
- Appointments to five Ad Hoc Advisory Committees (Infrastructure, Economic Development, Policy & Budget, Parks/Public Safety, 100th Anniversary)
- Review of board/commission vacancies: 3 on Citizen Oversight, 2 on CDBG Advisory, 2 on Personnel, 1 on Planning, 2 on Public Safety/Traffic & Parking
City Council
The City Council will hold a closed session meeting to address one case of anticipated litigation. The council will also discuss the recruitment of a new City Manager.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
- Public employee recruitment for the position of City Manager