Lynwood public meetings in 2023

Other Public Meetings

The Board will receive an update on the Los Angeles County America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) modernization. The Board is also considering authorization to appeal or protest a letter received December 14, 2023, regarding the AJCC modernization contract.

• Update on Los Angeles County America’s Job Center of California (AJCCs) Modernization
• Authorization to appeal, protest, or contest a letter received December 14, 2023, regarding the AJCC modernization contract
• Closed session discussion regarding anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several contracts for park improvements, including the Burke Ham Park Skate Park and the Mega Park Playground. The body will also consider awarding contracts for on-call professional engineering services and a Wi-Fi project for Lynwood Park.

• Award of contracts for project management and inspection for Burke Ham Park Skate Park
• Award of contracts for project management and inspection for Lynwood Park Mega Park Playground Phase 1
• Award of contract to Lan Wan Enterprise for Lynwood Park Wi-Fi Project - Phase 2
• Award of contracts for on-call professional engineering services
• Resolution for $60,000 additional purchasing authority and $75,000 appropriation for legal services from Fagen, Friedman & Fullfrost, LLP

Other Public Meetings

South Coast AQMD staff are holding the third working group meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1148.1, which addresses oil and gas production wells. The meeting is remote-only and provides stakeholders an opportunity to discuss proposed rule concepts and key issues. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion session.

• Third working group meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1148.1
• Remote access only; presentation sent prior to meeting
• Contact: Michael Morris at mmorris@aqmd.gov or (909) 396-3282
• Contact: Jose Enriquez at jenriquez1@aqmd.gov or (909) 396-2640

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to join the Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, which would bring community choice aggregation for electricity in 2025. The body is also reviewing street improvement projects and city council reorganization.

• Ordinance to approve Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
• Approval of $203,868 in funding from LACMTA for the Lynwood Vision Zero Action Plan
• Appropriation of $42,600 from unassigned gas tax fund for Atlantic Avenue complete street improvements
• Project acceptance of CIP Priority 2 Street Improvement Project (Phase 2A)
• City Council reorganization to appoint Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast AQMD Governing Board is meeting to discuss air quality rules, including fenceline monitoring for refineries and ethylene oxide controls. The agenda also includes funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and air toxics health risk evaluations.

• Proposed Rule 1180 and 1180.1 regarding fenceline air monitoring for petroleum refineries
• Transfer of up to $5,024,725 for the MATES VI air toxics health risk evaluation
• Contracts for hydrogen fuel cell locomotives and heavy-duty truck charging totaling over $76 million
• Appropriation of $720,000 to upgrade the headquarters building fire life safety system
• Public hearing on Rule 1405 to control ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization operations

Other Public Meetings

The California Public Utilities Commission is holding a community listening session in Los Angeles to gather public comment on the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The session includes three public comment periods and asks for input on topics like the challenge process, project selection, and cost thresholds for expanding broadband access.

• Public comment periods from 9:10-10:00, 10:15-11:00, and 11:15-12:00
• Questions on adopting or modifying the Model Challenge Process
• Input sought on defining Community Anchor Institutions and Tribal lands enforceable commitments
• Discussion of project area construction and scoring criteria like affordability and labor standards
• Consideration of the Extremely High Cost Per Location Threshold for subgrantee selection

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Other Public Meetings

The Los Angeles County City Selection Committee's Southeast Sector (Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness Executive Committee) is meeting to elect a sector chair and select one nominee for appointment to the county's Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness. The agenda also includes public comment periods and routine administrative items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Election of Sector Chair (23-3702)
• Selection of one nominee for appointment to the Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness Executive Committee (23-3703)
• Public comment on items within committee jurisdiction (23-3706)

Other Public Meetings

The Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee will consider recommending that SCAG sponsor state legislation to reform the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process, including requiring HCD to publicize data and convene an expert panel, and reinstating a trade/transfer option for RHNA units. The committee will also approve memberships and sponsorships totaling up to $103,700 and receive updates on legislative tracking.

• Approve up to $103,700 for memberships: Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors ($7,500), California Association of Councils of Governments ($46,200), Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations ($15,000), METRANS Transportation Consortium ($25,000), Intelligent Transportation Society of America ($10,000)
• Action item: RHNA Reform – Legislative Action, recommending sponsorship of state bills to reform RHNA process
• Consent calendar: Approve minutes of September 19, 2023 meeting
• Receive and file: Bill Position, Legislative Tracking, and End of Session Update

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to establish water and sewer rates for fiscal years 2023-2024 through 2027-2028. The body is also considering a community choice aggregation program for electrical services and several infrastructure funding appropriations.

• Proposed five-year water and sewer rate adjustment for all customers
• Proposed emergency utility relief grants up to $5,000 or 50% for residents
• Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
• Additional appropriations: $300,000 for Fernwood Avenue Park, $260,000 for Imperial Highway and Atlantic Ave signals, and $290,000 for Atlantic Ave and Carlin Ave signals
• Proposed $3,000 discretionary fund appropriation per Council Member

Other Public Meetings

The Southern California Association of Governments' Transportation Committee is meeting to consider and act on agenda items, including approving guidelines for the FY2023-FY2026 Carbon Reduction Program and authorizing a call for projects. The committee will also receive updates on various transportation and sustainability initiatives, including the Connect SoCal 2024 Draft Program Environmental Impact Report, broadband program, and clean freight corridor assessment. Public comments are welcome in person or remotely.

• Recommendation to approve FY2023-FY2026 Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Guidelines and authorize call for projects
• Release of Connect SoCal 2024 Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
• Update on SCAG's Broadband Program
• 2023 Go Human Safety Strategies Outcomes
• SB 671 Clean Freight Corridor Efficiency Assessment Update

Other Public Meetings

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council will consider releasing the draft 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (Connect SoCal 2024) for public review and comment, along with its draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). The council will also act on consent calendar items including budget amendments, contract approvals, and meeting schedules. Public comments are invited in person, by phone, or via Zoom.

• Release of draft Connect SoCal 2024 RTP/SCS for 72-day public review (Nov 2, 2023 – Jan 12, 2024)
• Release of draft PEIR for 65-day public review (Nov 9, 2023 – Jan 12, 2024)
• Resolution No. 23-660-1: Approving Amendment 1 to FY 2023-24 Comprehensive Budget
• Resolution No. 23-660-2: Accepting one-time FY22 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
• Contract No. 23-042-C01: Highways to Boulevards Regional Study ($500,000+)

Other Public Meetings

The Community, Economic and Human Development Committee of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will meet to consider and act on agenda items, including a recommendation to approve REAP 2.0 NOFA for Lasting Affordability funding awards. The committee will also receive updates on the Connect SoCal 2024 Draft Program Environmental Impact Report, the 2020 Sustainable Communities Program, and development streamlining efforts. Public comments are welcome in person or remotely.

• Recommendation to approve REAP 2.0 NOFA for Lasting Affordability funding awards
• Authorization to release Connect SoCal 2024 Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
• Overview of 2020 Sustainable Communities Program
• Development Streamlining Efforts project overview
• Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) and Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Regional CEQA Streamlining REAP Project

Other Public Meetings

The Executive/Administration Committee of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will consider recommending adoption of Resolution No. 23-660-1, a first amendment to the FY 2023-24 Comprehensive Budget, increasing the Overall Work Program budget by $95,142,892 to $437,388,777. The amendment adjusts for actual grant carryovers and new grants, including a $500,000 FCC grant and $2.3 million from the Office of Traffic Safety. The committee will also act on consent items such as meeting minutes, the 2024 meeting schedule, and a contract for the Highways to Boulevards Regional Study.

• Resolution No. 23-660-1: Approves $95,142,892 increase to FY24 Overall Work Program budget, from $342,245,885 to $437,388,777
• FTA Discretionary and Formula Grant Budget decreased by $238,394 to $307,668
• Indirect Cost Budget increased by $832,199 to $35,358,096
• General Fund Budget increased by $57,210 to $3,146,957
• Contract No. 23-042-C01: Highways to Boulevards Regional Study (consent item)

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast AQMD Stationary Source Committee will meet to receive informational updates on the RECLAIM program transition, proposed amendments to Rule 1405 (ethylene oxide emissions), and proposed Rule 1110.3 (linear generators). They will also review written reports on NOx/SOx credit prices and penalty settlements. No votes are scheduled; all items are informational or written reports.

• Update on RECLAIM quarterly report – 15th update on NOx facility transition
• Proposed Amended Rule 1405 – control of ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization
• Proposed Rule 1110.3 – emissions from linear generators
• Report on 12-month and 3-month rolling average prices of NOx and SOx RTCs (June–Sept 2023)
• Notice of Violation Penalty Summary for September 2023

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on extending the moratorium on new or expanded warehouse and trucking uses by 10 months and 15 days. The council will also consider consent items including a warrant register, meeting minutes, a contract amendment for reservoir design, and rejecting bids for a citywide monuments project. New business includes approving lease amendments with Crown Castle and a new security services agreement.

• Public hearing: 10-month, 15-day extension of warehouse/trucking moratorium (Urgency Ordinance No. 1758)
• Approve $100,000 amendment to MKN & Associates for reservoir and booster pump station design (CIP 4011.67.056)
• Approve $1,887,127.46 funding transfer for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
• Reject all bids and re-advertise Lynwood Citywide Monuments Project (CIP 4011.68.117)
• Approve lease amendments with Crown Castle MU LLC at four city sites

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast Air Quality Management District Legislative Committee will consider recommending support for two federal bills targeting ocean-going vessel pollution, and will vote on extending contracts for Washington, D.C. lobbying firms. The committee will also receive reports on state and federal legislative activities.

• Recommend position on S. 1920 (International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act) and S. 1917/H.R. 4024 (Clean Shipping Act)
• Approve one-year extensions for D.C. lobbying contracts: Kadesh & Associates ($226,392), Cassidy & Associates ($216,000), Carmen Group ($222,090)
• End-of-year report on state legislature and governor actions
• Updates on federal and state legislative issues from consultants

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting to decide on several public works items, including accepting the completed Stoneacre Avenue improvement project, approving plans and soliciting bids for the citywide slurry seal Phase 4 project, and awarding a $1,479,484.04 contract to Gentry Brothers Inc. for the Priority 2 Phase 2B street improvements. They will also consider an agreement with Pageantry Parades for the 2023 Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade and approve the warrant register. The agenda includes a report on extending the urgency ordinance on warehouse and trucking uses.

• Award contract to Gentry Brothers Inc. for $1,479,484.04 for CIP Priority 2 Street Improvement Project Phase 2B
• Approve plans and authorize bids for Citywide Slurry Seal Phase 4 project (CIP 4011.68.128)
• Accept Stoneacre Avenue Improvement Project between Carlin Avenue and McMillan Street as complete
• Authorize agreement with Pageantry Parades for 2023 Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade and street closures
• Receive report on extending Urgency Ordinance on warehouse and trucking uses moratorium

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium Board is meeting to approve minutes, a register of demands, and an executive director's report on workforce program updates. The board will also consider approving a timeline for a General Counsel services RFP and an interim legal services agreement extension. Most other agenda items are informational correspondence and board reports.

• Approve Register of Demands for period ending August 31, 2023
• Approve General Counsel Services RFP timeline and interim legal services agreement extension
• Receive WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker program update
• Receive Resource Center Customer Flow Activity Reports
• Approve minutes from August 17, 2023 board meeting

Other Public Meetings

South Coast AQMD is hosting a virtual public meeting of the Community Steering Committee for Southeast Los Angeles to guide implementation of the Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) and Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP) under AB 617. The meeting is open to the public with an opportunity for comment; Spanish interpretation is available. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Virtual meeting of AB 617 Community Steering Committee for Southeast Los Angeles
• Public comment accepted via AB617comments@aqmd.gov
• Spanish interpretation available; other language accommodations with 7-day notice
• Meeting part of series guiding CAMP and CERP implementation

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting in a regular closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Lynwood Employees' Association and Lynwood Employees' Management Group. The agenda includes only this closed session item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and public comment instructions. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators (employee organizations: Lynwood Employees' Association and Lynwood Employees' Management Group)
• Public oral communications for non-agenda items
• Instructions for public comment submission

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving an economic development incentive agreement with Lynwood Springs LLC (Northgate) for a proposed grocery store at 11600 Long Beach Blvd. The agreement would rebate up to $1.5 million in sales tax revenue over 15 years. The council will also consider an urgency ordinance imposing a 45-day moratorium on new warehouses and truck storage facilities, and award contracts for street and fire station improvements.

• Public hearing on economic development subsidy up to $1,500,000 for Lynwood Springs LLC (Northgate grocery) at 11600 Long Beach Blvd.
• Urgency ordinance establishing 45-day moratorium on warehouses, distribution plants, truck storage facilities.
• Award contract to Sequel Contractors Inc. for $1,651,900 for Wright Road street improvements from Fernwood Ave to Duncan Ave.
• Award contract to California Paving and Grading Co. for $53,965 for parking lot pavement at Fire Station 147.
• Award contract to Dreamwork Engineering and Construction Inc. for $84,840 for apparatus bay concrete floor and gate at Fire Station 147.

Other Public Meetings

The Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will hold a special meeting on September 19, 2023. The agenda includes a presentation by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, a public comment period, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a discussion on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) reform legislative concepts. The committee will also receive updates on bill positions and legislative tracking.

• Presentation by Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley)
• Discussion of RHNA Reform – Legislative Concepts
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Receive and file SCAG Memberships and Sponsorships
• Receive and file Bill Position Tracker & Legislative Tracking Report

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Stationary Source Committee is meeting to receive informational updates on several air quality rules, including refinery emissions, engine emissions, and monitoring requirements. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of staff presentations and written reports.

• Quarterly update on Rule 1109.1 (petroleum refinery NOx emissions)
• Update on Proposed Rule 1110.3 (linear generators) and Amended Rule 1110.2 (engine emissions)
• Summary of Amended Rules 2011 and 2012 (SOx and NOx monitoring)
• Update on Amended Rule 1405 (ethylene oxide from sterilization)
• Update on Amended Rule 1180 and new Rule 1180.1 (refinery fenceline monitoring)

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting for a regular closed session. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, with one case of significant exposure to litigation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comment procedures.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (1 case)

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting to consider consent calendar items and several major contract awards, including design-build services for a skate park, a water main replacement project, and a playground project. The council will also vote on the warrant register, a residential permit parking district, and amendments to legislative advocacy agreements.

• Award contract to Grindline Skateparks for Yvonne Burke–John D. Ham Park Skate Park design-build, with $350,000 fund transfer
• Award contract to Dominguez General Engineering for water main replacement on California, Fernwood, and Santa Fe Avenues
• Award contract to Brightview Landscape Development for Lynwood Park Mega Park Playground Phase 1 design-build
• Approve amended professional services agreement with Kiley & Associates for federal legislative advocacy at $60,000/year
• Establish residential permit parking district for 4500/4600/4700 blocks of Arlington Avenue

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lynwood City Council, consisting primarily of a study session, public communications, and staff comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023.

• Study session scheduled
• Public oral communications on agenda items
• Non-agenda public oral communications on topics including Public Works, Administration, IT, Community Development, HR, Finance, Recreation

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss existing litigation in two cases: John Downs v. City of Lynwood and Rivas v. City of Lynwood. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to this legal discussion and procedural matters.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on John Downs v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 22STCV20980
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on Rivas v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 18STCV00575

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases for fiscal years 2023-24 through 2027-28, with an initial 14.5% water revenue adjustment. The council will also consider several contracts and budget amendments, including a $45,000 ARPA-funded purchase of safety equipment for the Sheriff's Department and a $1.49 million ARPA appropriation for an Imperial Highway project.

• Public hearing on five-year water and sewer rate adjustment (FY 2023-24 to 2027-28)
• Appropriation of $45,000 in ARPA funds for Sheriff's Department safety equipment and less lethal weapons
• Award contract to All American Asphalt for Imperial Highway Corridor Capacity Enhancement Project with $1,490,497 ARPA appropriation
• Award contract to Torres Sanitation Systems for Sewer System Improvements FY 2023 (Project Nos. 4011.68.095 and 4011.68.096)
• Approve $294,000 animal sheltering services contract with SPCALA

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast AQMD Local Government and Small Business Assistance Advisory Group will meet to approve minutes, discuss a draft letter to the Governing Board about CARB's AB 617 Community Air Protection Blueprint, and receive updates on follow-up items and Rule 1460 on metal recycling emissions. Public comment is allowed.

• Approval of June 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Draft letter on CARB's AB 617 Blueprint requesting industry trade groups on steering committees
• Overview of Rule 1460 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Metal Recycling and Shredding Operations
• Review of follow-up and action items from previous meeting

City Council

The regular Lynwood City Council meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to report.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 1, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262

City Council

This is a closed-session-only meeting. The council will discuss one anticipated litigation case, property negotiations for the Northgate Gonzalez and Alameda Triangle sites, and labor negotiations with two employee groups. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session: one anticipated litigation case
• Property negotiations: Northgate Gonzalez (16 parcels)
• Property negotiations: Alameda Triangle (6 parcels)
• Labor negotiations: Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent refuse charges and landscape/lighting assessment district rates, then consider consent items and new business. The most consequential item is the award of up to six retail cannabis business licenses from eight applicants, which was continued from a previous meeting. The council will also consider a 12-month virtual health pilot program for seniors and employees, a slurry seal contract, and several other routine approvals.

• Public hearing to levy delinquent refuse charges on property tax roll for FY 2023-2024 (approx. $336,861 for 1,046 accounts)
• Public hearing to set landscape assessment at $1.90 per front foot and lighting assessment at $1.62 (residential) / $3.01 (commercial) per front foot
• Consideration of up to six retail cannabis licenses from eight applicants (Catalyst Lynwood LLC, Emerald Ventures Inc., etc.)
• Approve $78,500 ARPA-funded 12-month virtual health pilot program with MiSalud, Inc.
• Award contract to All American Asphalt for Citywide Slurry Seal Phase 3 (Project No. 4011.68.127)

Other Public Meetings

This is a procedural meeting of SCAG's Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee. The agenda contains no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics beyond the committee's regular functions.

City Council

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The regular Lynwood City Council meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, has been cancelled, and the next regular meeting is set for July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. No business items are listed.

• Regular City Council meeting on July 4, 2023, cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262

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 regarding anticipated litigation, with significant exposure to litigation for one case. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comment procedures.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (1 case)

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2023-25 biennial citywide budget, including the Successor Agency budget, Master Fee Schedule, and appropriation limit, as well as the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) annual assessment for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as the warrant register, retirement tax levy, and delinquent utility charges. The council will also consider awarding a contract for traffic signal improvements and approving plans for a street improvement project.

• Adoption of FY 2023-25 biennial citywide budget and Master Fee Schedule
• PBID annual assessment levy for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25
• Award contract to DBX, Inc. for traffic signal improvements at Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue
• Approve plans and solicit bids for Wright Road street improvement from Fernwood Ave to Duncan Ave
• Levy delinquent water, sanitation, and refuse charges on property tax rolls

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium and Hub Cities Career Center boards meet on June 15, 2023, to handle routine business including approving minutes, a register of demands, and receiving informational correspondence. Key items include discussing a Request for Proposal for security services and receiving a staff report on the City of Maywood Youth Workforce Program.

• Discussion and possible approval of RFP for Security Services
• Receive and file staff report on City of Maywood Youth Workforce Program
• Approve Register of Demands for period ending May 31, 2023
• Approve minutes for April 20, May 8, and May 18, 2023 meetings
• Receive and file Resource Center Customer Flow Activity Reports

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Investment Oversight Committee is meeting to review the quarterly investment report for March 2023, including the County of Los Angeles Pooled Surplus Investment Fund and South Coast AQMD's special purpose investments. The committee will also discuss a cash flow forecast and a financial market update. No formal motions are required for these discussion items.

• Quarterly investment report for March 2023: total investments $1,255,413,744.22, weighted average yield 3.37%
• Cash flow forecast projecting monthly cash balances for three years
• Financial market update on demographic and economic conditions
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will vote on several spending items, including $413,494.97 for two backhoes and a tractor, $155,949.67 for valve maintenance truck upgrades, $144,417.50 for 20 automated license plate reader cameras, and $344,536.42 for 26 replacement surveillance cameras. They will also consider a $500,000 utility assistance program funded by ARPA, a $140,000 increase to a landscaping contract, and adopt the state-required road repair project list.

• Purchase of two backhoes and one tractor for $413,494.97
• Award contract to Motorola Solutions for 20 ALPR cameras at $144,417.50
• Award contract to Edgeworth Security for 26 Verkada cameras at $344,536.42
• Approve $500,000 ARPA-funded Utility Assistance Program
• Increase North Star Land Care contract by $140,000 for storm damage

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan, which allocates $1,083,091 in CDBG funds and $2,002,021 in HOME funds from HUD. The plan funds street improvements, code enforcement, social services, and housing programs. The council will vote on the funding recommendations and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements.

• $411,900 CDBG for street improvement project
• $195,633 CDBG for code enforcement
• $147,000 in CDBG social services for youth, senior, and homeless programs
• $190,000 HOME for down payment assistance
• $46,618 HOME for owner-occupied rehabilitation loans

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review the proposed 2023-2025 biennial citywide budget, focusing on the General Fund. The proposed budget projects deficits of $13.79 million in FY 2023-24 and $3.91 million in FY 2024-25, with the General Fund balance dropping to $144,443 by end of FY 2024-25. Council will provide input before the budget hearing for final approval.

• Proposed FY 2023-24 General Fund budget: $42.32M revenue, $56.11M expenditures, $13.79M deficit
• Proposed FY 2024-25 General Fund budget: $44.04M revenue, $47.95M expenditures, $3.91M deficit
• Recommended transfers: $1.37M to Contingency Set-Aside Fund, $1.49M to Rainy Day Fund
• Proposed new internal service funds: Self-Insurance, Information Technology, Equipment/Machinery/Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance
• Staffing changes: 6 new full-time positions, 5.48 FTE part-time PW workers, 10 recreation staff; deletions and relocations

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast AQMD Stationary Source Committee meets to receive staff reports on notification effectiveness for oil and gas well acidizing under Rule 1148.2 and a quarterly permitting update for petroleum refineries under Rule 1109.1. The agenda also includes written updates on RECLAIM facility transition and a penalty summary for April 2023. No motions are required for these informational items.

• Report on notification efficacy for Rule 1148.2 (oil and gas wells and chemical suppliers)
• Quarterly permitting update for Rule 1109.1 (nitrogen oxide emissions from petroleum refineries)
• Monthly update on RECLAIM facilities transition to command-and-control program with U.S. EPA and CARB
• Notice of Violation Penalty Summary for April 2023

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium Board will meet to approve the register of demands for April 2023, an interim legal counsel agreement with Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin, and minutes from the April 20 meeting. They will also receive updates on the ARPA Pandemic Relief Rapid Reemployment program and various informational correspondence. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation.

• Approve Register of Demands for period ending April 30, 2023
• Approve interim legal counsel agreement with Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin
• Approve minutes from April 20, 2023 regular board meeting
• Receive ARPA Pandemic Relief Rapid Reemployment (PRRR) program update
• Closed session on potential litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9)

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will consider approving up to six cannabis retail business licenses and will decide how to respond to a qualified referendum petition that suspended Ordinance No. 1756, which established a $25.00 per hour minimum wage for qualifying healthcare workers. The council will also act on several consent calendar items, including a contract award for water meter replacements and a budget transfer for election costs.

• Award contract to RE Chaffee Construction Inc. for $180,475.00 for the Large Advanced Metering Infrastructure Replacement Project FY 2022-2023
• Approve plans and solicit bids for Citywide Slurry Seal (Phase 3) Project for FY 2023-2024
• Approve $92,716.74 budget transfer for November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial General Election expenditures
• Consider options for Ordinance No. 1756 (healthcare worker minimum wage) after referendum petition qualified
• Approve up to six retail cannabis business licenses (Catalyst Lynwood LLC, Emerald Ventures Inc., Perfect Prime 9, RD Lynwood Retail LLC, Shryne Lynwood LLC, Wellgreens Lynwood LLC)

Other Public Meetings

The Wilmington, Carson, West Long Beach Community Steering Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the second-quarter 2023 implementation of AB 617, a state program to reduce air pollution in disadvantaged communities. The agenda includes updates on the Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP), such as Los Angeles City's oil and gas drilling ordinance and a proposed rule on oil and gas well notification, plus an update on the Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP). Public comment is scheduled near the end of the meeting.

• Los Angeles City Planning: Oil & Gas Drilling Ordinance update
• CARB: Oil & Gas Methane Regulation update
• Proposed Amended Rule 1148.2: Notification and Reporting Requirements for Oil and Gas Wells and Chemical Suppliers
• Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) implementation update
• Public comment period at 3:50 pm

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin as interim general counsel and their rates. The board will also discuss authorizing a warranty for a Request for Proposals related to Los Angeles County America's Job Center of California modernization. Closed sessions are scheduled for public employment matters and potential litigation.

• Appointment of Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin as interim general counsel with rates in agenda packet
• Authorization of warranty for RFP on LA County AJCC modernization
• Closed session: public employment for General Counsel and Interim General Counsel
• Closed session: potential litigation (2 cases) and anticipated litigation from EBuilders, Azure (2 cases)
• Land acknowledgment honoring Gabrieleño-Tongva people

City Council

This is a closed-session meeting with no public action items. The Council will discuss one potential lawsuit, evaluate the City Manager's performance, and confer with labor negotiators regarding the Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group. All items are confidential and no decisions are made publicly.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Lynwood Employees' Association and Management Group

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting to vote on several contracts and project approvals, including a $744,183.57 sewer maintenance contract, a $250,000 design contract for the Long Beach meter upgrade, and a $170,625 amendment for the Commercial Facade Grant Program. They will also consider plans for sewer system improvements and Imperial Highway capacity enhancements, and receive updates on the Natatorium emergency action and board vacancies.

• Award $744,183.57 contract to National Plant Services for annual sanitary sewer maintenance (FY 2023/24-2026/27)
• Award $250,000 contract to SA Associates for Long Beach Meter Upgrade and Line Abandonment Design Project
• Approve $170,625 first amendment to Avant Garde Inc. agreement for Commercial Facade Grant Program
• Approve plans and solicit bids for Sewer System Improvements FY 2023
• Approve plans and solicit bids for Imperial Highway Corridor Capacity Enhancements (State Street to Wright Road)

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Stationary Source Committee will meet in a hybrid format to receive an informational briefing on Proposed Amended Rule 1405, which would add requirements to cut ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization operations and add reporting for certain warehouses. The committee will also take written reports on RECLAIM transition work, NOx/SOx credit prices, and March 2023 penalty settlements. No motions are required for these items.

• Briefing on Proposed Amended Rule 1405 (ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization)
• Monthly update on RECLAIM facility transition to command-and-control program
• Report on 12-month and 3-month rolling average prices for NOx and SOx RTCs (Jan–Mar 2023)
• Notice of Violation penalty summary for March 2023
• Public comment period and next meeting set for May 19, 2023

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium and its Career Center board will hold back-to-back meetings on April 20, 2023. They will consider approving the Career Center's FY 2022-2023 budget and operational plan, the Consortium's Register of Demands, and consultant contracts for security guard services. The Consortium will also discuss a modernization RFP and enter closed session on potential litigation.

• Approve FY 2022-2023 Hub Cities Career Center budget and operational plan
• Approve Register of Demands for period ending March 31, 2023
• Discuss RFP for Consultant Security Guard Services
• Discuss AJCC Modernization RFP from DEO
• Closed session on potential litigation (2 cases) and threat of litigation by EBuilders Group, Inc.

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will consider approving plans and soliciting bids for a traffic signal at Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue, amending the Commercial Facade Grant Program to increase grants to $20,000 with additional ARPA funds, and approving the warrant register and financial report. The meeting also includes consent calendar items and public comments.

• Approve warrant register totaling $87,788.32 for FY 2022-2023
• Receive third quarter financial report for FY 2022-23
• Approve plans and solicit bids for traffic signal improvements at Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue (CIP 4011.68.115)
• Amend Commercial Facade Grant Program to increase grant award to $20,000 and appropriate additional ARPA funds
• Amend February 21, 2023 meeting minutes to correct item #22

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast AQMD Local Government and Small Business Assistance Advisory Group will meet to approve minutes, review follow-up items, hear an update on mobile source incentive programs, and consider a draft letter to the Administrative Committee recommending that trade associations be allowed to sit on Community Steering Committees under CARB's Community Air Protection Blueprint. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Approval of March 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on South Coast AQMD Mobile Source Incentive Programs
• Review draft letter to Administrative Committee on CARB's Community Air Protection Blueprint recommending trade associations on Community Steering Committees
• Public comment period and next meeting set for June 9, 2023

Other Public Meetings

The South Coast Air Quality Management District Legislative Committee met to review updates on four state bills related to air quality and fees. Consultants also provided oral reports on federal and state legislative activities in Washington D.C. and Sacramento. No motions were required for the legislative updates, and the meeting included a public comment period.

• Update on AB 1609 (Garcia) regarding AB 2766 DMV Fee Increase
• Update on AB 849 (Garcia) regarding AB 617 Policy Changes
• Update on SB 563 (Archuleta) regarding Independent Special District Status for Air Districts
• Update on SB 849 (Stern) regarding Goods Movement-Related Port Cargo Fee
• Oral reports on Federal and State legislative issues by consultants

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting in a regular closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager. The agenda includes only this closed session item, along with standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public communications. No other substantive business is listed.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager
• Public oral communications on agenda and non-agenda items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting to approve routine items like the warrant register and minutes, and to decide on several policy matters. Key items include increasing the Commercial Facade Program grant amount to between $20,000 and $25,000, approving a concept for a new mega playground at Lynwood Park, and adopting a franchise ordinance for Torrance Pipeline Company. The council will also review board and commission appointments and consider rejecting all bids for the citywide slurry seal project due to costs exceeding estimates.

• Approve warrant register for FY 2022-2023 totaling $249,858.01
• Approve five Safe and Sane fireworks stand applications for July 1-4, 2023
• Reject all bids for Citywide Slurry Seal Phase 3 project and re-advertise in FY 2023-2024
• Increase Commercial Facade Program grant amount to $20,000-$25,000
• Adopt ordinance granting nonexclusive franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company for oil and gas pipeline

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a plan to allocate $1,967,319 in federal HOME-ARP funds to address homelessness. The plan includes funding for supportive services, rental assistance, and affordable housing development. The council will also consider renewing a pipeline franchise for Torrance Pipeline Company and other routine items.

• Approve HOME-ARP Allocation Plan allocating $1,967,319 for homelessness services, rental assistance, and affordable housing
• Re-open public hearing and introduce ordinance granting 10-year pipeline franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company LLC
• Approve 4-year senior nutrition meals agreement with Human Services Association
• Reject all bids for citywide surveillance camera and license plate reader system, re-advertise bid
• Approve special event permit for Christiansen Amusements Carnival at 3000 East Imperial Highway, April 20-23, 2023

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium and its nonprofit Hub Cities Career Center hold back-to-back regular board meetings on March 16, 2023. The Consortium will consider approving the Register of Demands for February 2023 and receive updates on the WIOA adult and dislocated worker program. The Career Center board will discuss and possibly approve its FY 2022-2023 budget and operational plan. Both boards will also consider remote appearance requests and hear public comments.

• Approve Register of Demands for period ending February 28, 2023
• Receive WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program update
• Discuss and consider approval of FY 2022-2023 Hub Cities Career Center budget and operational plan
• Closed session on potential litigation (2 matters) for Consortium
• Approve minutes for February 16, 2023 (Consortium) and November 17, 2022 and December 19, 2022 (Career Center)

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 regarding existing litigation in the case A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comment procedures.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood, LASC Case No. BS 175033

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including the second reading of an ordinance establishing a $25 per hour minimum wage for qualifying healthcare workers. The council will also consider contracts, grants, and financial reports, including a $2.6 million Measure R funding agreement for Imperial Highway improvements.

• Second reading of ordinance setting $25/hr minimum wage for healthcare workers
• Award $183,800 contract to Seniors and Juniors, Inc. for Fire Station 147 improvements
• Approve $250,000 ARPA-funded code enforcement supplemental services agreement
• Approve $191,701 permit management software agreement with Edgesoft, Inc.
• Approve $2,626,537.39 Measure R funding agreement for Imperial Highway capacity enhancements

Other Public Meetings

The Hub Cities Consortium Board will meet remotely to approve routine items (minutes, a register of demands) and receive program updates on its Youth@Work program and the March 20 grand opening of its Southeast LA America's Job Center. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a resolution on Brown Act remote-meeting compliance, and consider continuing the Azure Development contract at $5,500 monthly through March 2023. A closed session will address anticipated litigation involving a claimant named Amidi.

• Approve minutes for Jan. 19 and Jan. 31, 2023 meetings
• Approve Register of Demands for period ending Jan. 31, 2023
• Discuss/approve Brown Act remote-meeting compliance resolution (AB 361)
• Consider continuing Azure Development contract at $5,500/month through March 2023
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (claimant: Amidi)

City Council

This is a closed session meeting of the Lynwood City Council. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: A.G. Johnson v. City of Lynwood, LASC Case No. BS 175033

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially appoint one of five candidates to fill the vacant City Treasurer position, left open after Gabriela Camacho was elected to the Council. The appointment must be made by February 4, 2023, or a special election must be called. The Council will consider a resolution to appoint the selected candidate.

• Appointment of City Treasurer to fill unexpired term of Gabriela Camacho
• Five candidates: Jorge Casanova, Luis Gerardo Cuellar, Rebecca Castro, Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzalez, Linda M. George
• Resolution No. 2023.004 to appoint the new City Treasurer
• Deadline to fill vacancy is February 4, 2023

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including the warrant register and investment report, and to consider a resolution for grant funds for the Urban Bike Trails and Water Quality Improvements project. Under new business, the council will decide on partnering with the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation for the 2023 5K Run/Walk with up to $20,000 in funding, and will discuss how to fill the vacant City Treasurer position. The council will also review board and commission appointments.

• Approve warrant register for FY 2022-2023 with payments including $294,279 to Aqua Metric Sales Co. for advanced metering and $40,955 to All City Management Services
• Adopt resolution to secure grant funds for Urban Bike Trails and Water Quality Improvements project
• Authorize up to $20,000 for the 2023 Lynwood 5K Run/Walk on May 13, 2023, with temporary street closures
• Discuss options to appoint or hold special election for City Treasurer vacancy by February 4, 2023
• Review board and commission members and vacancies, including Planning Commission and Citizens Oversight Committee