Lynwood — 2025-05-06

1. CALL TO ORDER

10. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION\nCity Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3\n(D)).

11. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS

2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK

3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS\nMaria Mercado, Kid Mayor\nRita Soto, Mayor\nGabriela Camacho, Mayor Pro Tem\nLorraine Avila Moore, Council Member\nLuis Gerardo Cuellar, Council Member\nJuan Munoz-Guevara, Council Member

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS\nUpdate on Law Enforcement Issues\nMay Hometown Star\nCity Clerk's Week Proclamation\nPublic Works Week Proclamation\nCity Video

7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:\nLynwood Successor Agency\nLynwood Housing Authority\nLynwood Utility Authority\nLynwood Public Financing Authority\nPUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS\n(Regarding Agenda Items Only)\nNON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS\nTHIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE\nCOUNCIL ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL AND NOT LISTED\nON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO\nSUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT COUNCIL MAY\nREFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A\nFUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).)

8. CONSENT CALENDAR\nALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR WILL BE ACTED UPON BY\nONE MOTION AFFIRMING THE ACTION RECOMMENDED ON THE AGENDA. THERE\nWILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION ON THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO VOTING UNLESS\nMEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE REMOVED\nFROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.

9. NEW/OLD BUSINESS

8.1 APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER\nComments:\nCity of Lynwood warrant register dated May 6,2025 for Fiscal year 2024-2025. (FIN)\nRecommendation:\nStaff respectfully recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve the\nwarrant register dated May 6,2025 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

8.2 PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES\nComments:\nThe purpose of this item is to have the Lynwood City Council review and approve the\nApril 15, 2025 City Council meeting action minutes. (CC)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the Lynwood City Council approve the April 15, 2025 Regular

8.3 TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT\nComments:\nThe purpose of this item is to have the Honorable Mayor and the Lynwood City Council\nreview the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report as required by State Statutes (CT).\nRecommendation:\nIt is recommended that the City of Lynwood receive and file the Quarterly Investment\nReport highlighting the investment activity for the 3rd quarter ending March 31, 2025.

8.4 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF\nGOVERNMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF\nTHE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK WITHIN THE CITY'S\nBOUNDARIES\nComments:\nThe Gateway Cities Council of Governments has pursued a $46.1 million grant from the\nCalifornia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and entered into a Joint Build Agreement\nwith the California Department of Technology (CDT) to design and construct the Gateway\nCities Regional Fiber Optic Network (Network) for a total of $103 million, for the purpose\nof furthering digital equity and expanding connectivity, competition, affordability, and\naccess in the Gateway region. (IT)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A\nRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO:\n1. APPROVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE\nCITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF\nGOVERNMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION\nOF THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK ON THE\nCITY'S RIGHTS-OF-WAY; and\n2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ADMINISTER THE\nAGREEMENT, INCLUDING APPROVING FINALIZED PLANS AND ANY OTHER\nACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT APPROVED AS TO FORM\nBY THE CITY ATTORNEY.

8.5 APPROVAL OF A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SOUTHERN\nCALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD\nComments:\nThe resolution is being presented to approve a Joint Use Agreement by and between\nSouthern California Edison (SCE) and the City of Lynwood for the purpose of\nundergrounding the electrical facilities at Lynwood Market Project, 11600 Long Beach\nBoulevard at the Northeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street, in relation\nto the Northgate Market that is being developed. (PW)\n\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled:\n“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A\nJOINT USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON\nCOMPANY, A CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, A CALIFORNIA\nGENERAL LAW CITY, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF\nCALIFORNIA

8.6 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL STREET\nIMPROVEMENTS – PRIORITY 1 – FY 24/25 PROJECT (CIP NO.\n2101|2121|2357|2352|9056.68.142)\nComments:\nOn April 18, 2025, the bid opening for the Annual Street Improvements – Priority 1 project\nwas held, and staff determined that Hardy & Harper, Inc. was the lowest responsible and\nresponsive bidder. Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood award\nthe contract for the Annual Street Improvements – Priority 1 project to Hardy & Harper,\nInc. in the amount of $1,380,000. (PW)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A\nRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A\nCONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL STREET\nIMPROVEMENTS – PRIORITY 1 – FY 24/25 PROJECT (CIP NO.\n2101|2121|2357|2352|9056.68.142); AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE\nAGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENT\nAMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT.”

8.7\nAWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CINTAS CORPORATION\nFOR RENTAL AND CLEANING OF UNIFORMS AND RELATED PRODUCTS\nComments:\nCurrently Unifirst Corporation (Unifirst) provides cleaning and rental uniform services to\nthe City of Lynwood’s Public Works Department operations staff. The contract expired\nand Unifirst has been providing the services on a month-to-month basis. The Public\nWorks department is seeking to execute a service agreement with Cintas Corporation via\na cooperative agreement from the State of California, Department of General Services\n(DGS). DGS allows cities and various government agencies to enter into agreements to\ntake advantage of large quantity bids and Request for Proposals nationwide. (PW)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A\nRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CINTAS CORPORATION FOR\nUNIFORM RENTAL AND CLEANING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,825 PER\nYEAR, FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT\nFOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR PERIODS

8.8\nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY\nOF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND UPDATING THE\nCITY’S CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE\nCITY’S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS\nComments:\nStaff is recommending to adopt the resolution amending the City's Classification and\nCompensation Plan. (HR)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed resolution amending the City’s\nClassification/Compensation Plan in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and\nRegulations.

8.9\nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY\nOF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPOINTING JULIAN LEE AS CITY\nMANAGER AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH\nJULIAN LEE FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER\nComments:\nThis item is for City Council consideration of appointment Julian Lee as City Manager and\napproving an Employment Services Agreement with Julian Lee as the City Manager. (HR)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends considering the appointment of Julian Lee to serve as City Manager\nand the approval of the Employment Services Agreement with Julian Lee as the City\nManager.

9.1 TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY\nComments:\nThe investment policies and practices of the City of Lynwood are based on state laws and\nprinciples of prudent money management. This statement is intended to provide\nguidelines for the prudent investment of idle and surplus cash, while meeting the short\nand long-term cash flow demands. It is submitted annually for City review. (CT)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the Lynwood City Council review the Statement of Investment\nPolicy and adopt the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF\nTHE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE CITIES ANNUAL STATEMENT OF\nINVESTMENT POLICY."

9.2 EARMARK OIL & GAS INVESTMENT INCOME FOR EV STATIONS\nComments:\nThe purpose of this item is to have the Honorable Mayor and the Lynwood City Council\nreview recommendations to earmark revenue from fossil fuel investments. (CT)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: ” A\nRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING TO\nEARMARK OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT INCOME FOR ELECTRONIC VEHICLE\nSTATIONS."

9.3 APPROVAL OF HYDROSEEDING TURF PROJECT AT LYNWODO CITY PARK\nSOCCER FIELDS\nComments:\nThe soccer fields at Lynwood City Park are a highly-utilized athletic facility, serving as\nhome to the City’s partner AYSO program and several City-hosted and sponsored\nactivities and special events throughout the year. The facility has recently faced\nmaintenance challenges resulting from environmental factors, limited maintenance\nresources and demanding use schedules. The facility is in crucial need of turf repairs.\nStaff is presenting turf rehabilitation solution for City Council consideration and approval.\n(REC)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council consider and adopt the attached resolution\nentitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD\nAPPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL TURF SPECIALTIES, INC FOR\nTHE REHABILITATION OF THE SOCCER FIELDS AT LYNWOOD CITY PARK AND\nAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT."

9.4 SELECTION OF CONTRACTOR FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES\nComments:\nAt its deliberation of the selection of a security services firm conducted at the February 4,\n2025 meeting, the Lynwood City Council directed staff to return with an analysis that\nincluded an expanded RFP “short-list” of security companies for consideration. Staff has\nnow concluded its analysis of the top-ten firms and requests that the City Council review\nthe presented information, select a security services contractor from the top-ten\nproposers and adopt the accompanying Resolution. (REC)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council consider the presented Staff Report and adopt\nthe attached resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY\nOF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND\nEXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE\nWITH THE DESIGNATED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES PROVIDER."