Lynwood public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Lynwood City Council regular meeting set for December 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6 PM. The council chambers are located at 11350 Bullis Rd., Lynwood, CA 90262.

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss public employee matters. The session focuses on performance evaluations and employment for the City Manager and Interim City Manager.

• Performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager
• Employment discussion regarding the City Manager

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will meet in a regular closed session on December 2, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda posting certification, and roll call, as well as a period for non‑agenda public oral communications. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• Call to Order
• Certification of Agenda Posting by City Clerk
• Roll Call of Council Members
• Public Oral Communications (non‑agenda)
• Adjournment

City Council

The City Council will appoint a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem during a reorganization process. The body is also considering several contract amendments, including water management and cell tower leases, and a bid solicitation for senior center HVAC replacement.

• Appropriation of $75,000 for cleanup services with Conservation Corps of Long Beach through June 30, 2026
• Authorization to solicit bids for Lynwood Senior Center HVAC replacement using a $1,000,000 HUD grant
• Second amendment to the American Tower lease for the Verizon Wireless facility at 5107 Josephine Street
• Third amendment to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management MOU through September 30, 2030
• Resolution to add Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as permanent paid holidays for city employees

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt annual assessments for the Parking and Business Improvement District for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts, budget transfers for city parks, and the establishment of a council discretionary fund.

• Public hearing for Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) assessments for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Proposed $5,000 annual discretionary fund appropriation per Councilmember
• Contract for DMC Engineering for Water & Sewer CIP program not to exceed $112,000
• Budget transfer of $89,534 from Lynwood Park Mega Playground to Hydroseeding Turf Project
• Correction of Vicon Enterprise contract to $1,065,000 for Well 8 project piping and improvements

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a special closed‑session meeting on November 18, 2025. Council members will confer with legal counsel about two pending litigation cases. They will meet with real‑property negotiators regarding the Alameda Triangle property (APNs 6169‑002‑912 and 6169‑001‑900) to discuss price and terms. The council will also address public employee employment matters concerning the City Manager.

• Conference with legal counsel on two anticipated litigation cases
• Conference with real‑property negotiators on Alameda Triangle property (APNs 6169‑002‑912, 6169‑001‑900) – price and terms
• Discussion of City Manager public employee employment matters

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will meet in a special closed session on November 18, 2025. The agenda lists a conference with labor negotiators representing the Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 and the Lynwood Employees' Management Group. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 and management group

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss whether to initiate litigation on one case. Council members will also review an existing lawsuit, Leon v. City of Lynwood (Case No. 24CMCV01881). A public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager will be considered. The meeting includes non‑agenda public oral communications and adjourns with the next meeting set for November 18, 2025.

• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (one case)
• Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation (Leon v. City of Lynwood, Case No. 24CMCV01881)
• Public employee performance evaluation – City Manager
• Non‑agenda public oral communications (closed session)
• Adjournment and next regular meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including mechanical equipment design and painting for the Natatorium. The body is also considering funding for rental assistance and a partnership for city tree planting.

• Professional services agreement of $63,000 to Counsilman-Hunsaker for Natatorium mechanical equipment design
• Support services agreement not to exceed $112,000 with DMC Engineering Inc for FY 2025-26 water and sewer projects
• Appropriation of $185,375.78 in PLHA grant funds for the Housing Rental Assistance Program
• MOU with TreePeople to plant 50-100 parkway trees and distribute 100-160 fruit trees at no cost to the city
• Project acceptance for the Natatorium paint project at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a special meeting on October 28, 2025. Council members will hear a facilitated presentation covering three topics: the city budget, emergency preparedness and management, and an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting will be streamed via Zoom.

• Facilitated discussion on the city budget
• Facilitated discussion on emergency preparedness & management
• Facilitated discussion on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) overview

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation and discuss the employment of the City Manager. The body will also confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Employment discussion regarding the City Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Approval of September 16, 2025 Closed Session meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) annual assessment and spending plan for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The body will also consider several service contracts and infrastructure project awards.

• Public hearing on PBID annual assessment and spending plan for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Contract award to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $567,000 for Norton Avenue and Carlin Avenue street improvements
• Professional services agreement with MKN & Associates for $281,293 for Ham Park reservoir and booster pump station design
• Contract award to HdL Companies for business license and cannabis tax services
• Consideration of an audit agreement and assignment agreement with Waste Resources, Inc.

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on October 7, 2025. Council members will hear public oral communications that are not on the agenda. The agenda includes a conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case. The meeting will adjourn with the next regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (one case)
• Public oral communications (non‑agenda)

City Council

The council will act on items in the consent calendar, including approval of the FY 2025‑26 warrant register and adoption of a resolution awarding DMC Engineering Inc. a not‑to‑exceed $112,000 contract to provide support services for the water and sewer capital improvement program. The meeting also features presentations and proclamations, such as an update on law‑enforcement issues and a Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Approve the FY 2025‑26 warrant register
• Award DMC Engineering Inc. a contract up to $112,000 for water & sewer CIP support services
• Presentation on law‑enforcement issues
• Proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Public oral communications (non‑agenda items)

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a special closed‑session meeting on October 7, 2025. The agenda lists a public‑employee employment item concerning the City Manager. No other specific business is detailed. The meeting will be streamed via Zoom.

• Public employee employment matter: City Manager (closed session)

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will vote to approve the action minutes from the August 19, 2025 closed‑session meeting. The agenda also includes closed‑session discussion of a pending litigation case (one case) and the interim city manager position, but no final action is recorded. The meeting is a regular closed session on September 16, 2025 at the Council Chambers, 11350 Bullis Road.

• Approve August 19, 2025 Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes (Consent Calendar Item 4.1)
• Closed‑session discussion of anticipated litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9
• Closed‑session discussion of public employee employment – interim city manager

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will consider approving the warrant register for FY 2025-2026 and a resolution to appoint Gabriel Gonzalez as Interim City Manager following the resignation of Julian Lee. The meeting also includes approval of contracts for animal sheltering services and water meter infrastructure.

• Approval of warrant register for FY 2025-2026
• Appointment of Gabriel Gonzalez as Interim City Manager
• Animal sheltering services contract with SPCA LA (not to exceed $376,800)
• Award of contract for new water meter boxes and lids (AMI program)
• Project acceptance for Slurry Seal Improvements and Thorson Avenue Alley Drainage

City Council

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will convene a regular closed session on August 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers or via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including a contract for animal sheltering services and various public works projects. The body is also deciding on the results of property owner protest ballots for lighting and landscape assessments.

• Animal sheltering services contract with SPCALA not to exceed $376,800
• Water main replacement project design contract with Civiltec Engineering not to exceed $165,360
• CDBG FY2025-26 street improvements for Norton Ave and Carlin Ave
• Ballot results for Lynwood Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts
• Design contract for Transit/Community Center improvements awarded to Infrastructure Architects Inc.

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session. The body will confer with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation and one existing litigation case.

• Conference regarding two cases of anticipated litigation
• Conference regarding existing litigation: Doris Camarillo v. City of Lynwood Case No. 23CMCV01052

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to consider proposed increased assessments for the Lynwood Lighting Assessment District and the Lynwood Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2025/2026. The body will also review the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report and a warrant register for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026.

• Public hearing for FY 2025/2026 Lynwood Lighting Assessment District proposed increased assessments
• Public hearing for FY 2025/2026 Lynwood Landscape Maintenance Assessment District proposed increased assessments
• Approval of the warrant register dated August 5, 2025 for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026
• Review of the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for the 4th quarter ending June 30, 2025
• Approval of July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Regular Meeting Action Minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss public employment matters. The session focuses on the City Manager and the Interim/Acting City Manager.

• Closed session discussion on City Manager discipline, dismissal, or release
• Closed session discussion on Interim/Acting City Manager employment

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on existing and anticipated litigation.

• Conference regarding R2BUILD v. City of Lynwood Case No. 24CMCV01363
• Conference regarding two cases of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on levying delinquent refuse charges for FY 2025-2026 against residential parcels on the county tax roll. The body will also consider a new 10-year pipeline franchise for Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC and discuss the creation of a Justice Fund for immigration legal services.

• Public hearing to collect delinquent refuse bills from Waste Resources, Inc. (WRI) via property tax roll
• Proposed 10-year franchise agreement for Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC
• Proposed appropriation of $50,000 to create a City of Lynwood Justice Fund
• Project acceptance for roof restoration at City Hall, Community Center, and Senior Center
• Contract award to American Plus, Inc. for emergency mold remediation at North City Hall

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for federal CDBG and HOME funds. The body will also consider collecting delinquent refuse charges via property tax rolls.

• Public hearing on 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds
• Proposed levy and collection of delinquent refuse charges on property tax rolls for single family residential parcels
• Contract award of $165,000 to Sub Zero Mechanical, Inc. for Lynwood Senior Center HVAC replacement
• First amendment to the grant writing services agreement with Avant Garde
• Approval of Public Works vendor procurement list and individual expenditure limits

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a regular closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is 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 will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the biennial citywide budget for fiscal years 2025-27. The meeting includes votes on the Master Fee Schedule and the appropriation limit for fiscal year 2025-26.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial Citywide Budget
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule
• Appropriation of an estimated $1,856,621 in SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds
• Contract award to Vicon Enterprise for Well 8 piping and site improvements
• Contract award to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rental for Long Beach Blvd waterline and meter projects

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session. The body will confer with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council is meeting to address items continued from the June 3, 2025, regular meeting. The primary focus is a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2025-27.

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-27 Budget Workshop

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a regular closed session. The body will confer with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on full-time staff vacancies and consider joining the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure project completions and new utility contracts.

• Public hearing on current full-time staff vacancies per AB 2561
• Proposed $66,007.50 membership fee for Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust
• Project acceptance for Lynwood Park Mega Playground Phase 1, Citywide Monuments, and 26 Verkada surveillance cameras
• Contracts for Long Beach Boulevard water meter upgrades and Well 8 piping improvements
• Proposed collection of delinquent refuse charges on the FY 2025-2026 property tax roll

City Council

The Lynwood City Council regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of Julian Lee as City Manager and review several infrastructure and service contracts. The body is also deciding on the allocation of oil and gas investment income for electric vehicle stations.

• Contract award to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Annual Street Improvements – Priority 1 in the amount of $1,380,000
• Professional services agreement with Cintas Corporation for uniform rental and cleaning at $27,825 per year
• Right-of-way use agreement with Gateway Cities Council of Governments for a regional fiber optic network
• Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison for electrical facilities at 11600 Long Beach Boulevard
• Proposed contract with Professional Turf Specialties, Inc. for soccer field rehabilitation at Lynwood City Park

City Council

The City Council will meet in a regular closed session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda focuses on legal conferences and personnel issues.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding three cases of anticipated litigation
• Discussion regarding public employee employment for the City Manager

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will consider adopting resolutions supporting or opposing a series of state bills focused on housing, community development, and social equity, and will vote on consent calendar items including approval of the warrant register, meeting minutes, and cancellation of the May 20 regular meeting.

• Resolution supporting AB 670, AB 851, SB 92, and opposing SB 79 among other housing/equity bills
• Special event permit for Circo Caballero at 3000 East Imperial Highway from Apr 17 to May 19, 2025
• Acceptance of road rights-of-way and public improvements at NE corner of Long Beach Blvd & Louise St for Northgate Market
• Approval of 5 non-profit applications for Safe and Sane Fireworks sales July 1–4, 2025
• First amendment to audit services contract with Vasquez & Company LLP: $28,500 for additional FY 2023-24 audit hours plus $7,500/year for GASB implementations

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will convene in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (four cases) and the employment of the City Manager. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation – four cases
• Closed session discussion on public employee employment: City Manager

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session. The body will discuss two cases of anticipated litigation and the employment of the City Manager.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation
• Discussion regarding public employee employment for the City Manager

City Council

The City Council will conduct the second reading and consider adopting Ordinance No. 1785, which amends Lynwood Municipal Code Section 7-17.1 to add or remove street segments from designated truck routes. The Council will also vote on consent items including a warrant register for payments, approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a cleanup services agreement with Conservation Corps of Long Beach, and a legislative services contract with Joe A. Gonsalves. Additionally, the Council will receive and file the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1785 to add or remove street segments from designated truck routes
• First Amendment to professional services agreement with Conservation Corps of Long Beach for cleanup services through June 30, 2025
• Resolution approving a professional services agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves for state lobbying services
• Receive and file the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report submitted to the state
• Approval of warrant register for FY 2024-2025, including payments to LA Fire Department ($745,672.62) and other vendors

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss two items: real property negotiations for the Alameda Triangle (APNs 6169-002-912 and 6169-001-900) and the employment of the city manager. No open-session action items are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these closed-session discussions and routine procedural matters.

• Closed session conference with real property negotiators for Alameda Triangle property (APNs 6169-002-912 and 6169-001-900) regarding price and terms
• Closed session public employee employment discussion for the City Manager position

City Council

The City Council will review a report on updated truck routes and introduce an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code regarding overweight and oversize vehicle restrictions. The body is also considering contracts for city trolley services and water infrastructure support.

• Proposed ordinance amending Section 7-17.1 regarding truck traffic routes
• Contract for DMC Engineering to provide water and sewer CIP support for up to $90,000
• Authorization to solicit bids for Long Beach Boulevard water meter upgrades and main abandonment
• Authorization to solicit bids for Annual Street Improvements - Priority 1 - FY 24/25
• Consideration and award of contract for City of Lynwood trolley proposals

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session. The body will discuss anticipated litigation involving the Hub Cities Consortium and a public employee employment matter regarding the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation with the Hub Cities Consortium
• Closed session regarding public employee employment for the City Manager

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will consider adopting resolutions in support of Assembly Bill 421 and Senate Bill 98, which would prohibit immigration enforcement at specific sites like schools and hospitals. The council will also vote on a fourth amendment to a professional services agreement with Legislative Advocacy Group for lobbying services, with added emphasis on grant opportunities. Other items include approval of the warrant register, meeting minutes, and discussion on the sale of safe and sane fireworks for 2025.

• Resolution supporting AB 421 and SB 98 (immigration enforcement prohibitions)
• Fourth amendment to agreement with Legislative Advocacy Group for lobbying services
• Approval of warrant register for FY 2024-2025
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and potential approval of sale of safe and sane fireworks for 2025

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a regular closed session to discuss confidential items. These include real estate negotiations, potential litigation, and city employment.

• Negotiation of price and terms for Alameda Triangle (APNs 6169-002-912 and 6169-001-900)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Discussion regarding public employee employment for the City Manager

City Council

The Lynwood City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution authorizing an application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program funds. The consent calendar includes a resolution supporting state bills that would prohibit immigration enforcement on school sites, several contract awards for infrastructure projects, and a special event permit for Plaza Mexico. Under new business, the council will receive a report on the removal of the city's high-risk designation by the California State Auditor and accept completion of the tennis court resurfacing at Lynwood Park.

• Public hearing to authorize PLHA housing funding application (state program)
• Resolution supporting SB 48 and AB 49 limiting immigration enforcement on school campuses
• Award contract to California Street Lighting for street name sign replacement at $28,800
• Award construction contract to Amtek Construction for Urban Bike Trail Lighting Project
• California State Auditor removes city's high-risk designation after positive re-audit

Other Public Meetings

This is a special joint meeting of SCAG's three policy committees (CEHD, EEC, TC) with a focus on regional recovery and resilience in the face of disasters. The agenda includes approval of March 2024 meeting minutes and an information-only presentation by disaster experts. No votes on funding, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2024 joint committee meeting
• 60-minute information item on Regional Recovery and Resilience in the Face of Disasters with speakers including Dr. Lucy Jones and Los Angeles County officials

Other Public Meetings

The Los Angeles County City Selection Committee for the Western Region will meet in person on February 6, 2025, to receive and file minutes and appoint one member to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board. The appointee will serve an unexpired term ending January 15, 2026, chosen from among 50 listed cities including Lynwood.

• Appointment of one member to the SCAQMD Governing Board (Western Region) for a term expiring January 15, 2026
• Receive and file minutes from previous meeting

City Council

The Lynwood City Council is meeting for a regular closed session. They will discuss negotiations for the Alameda Triangle properties (APNs 6169-002-912 and 6169-001-900) and consider employment of a city manager. No public action items are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session conference with real property negotiators re: Alameda Triangle (price and terms)
• Closed session public employee employment discussion: City Manager position
• City negotiators: Interim City Manager Julian Lee & City Attorney Noel Tapia
• Next regular open meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss selecting a default renewable energy product rate and appointing a director and alternates for the Clean Power Alliance. The body is also considering the implementation of meeting livestreaming and the selection of a security patrol provider for city parks and facilities.

• Proposed $850 annual budget for Zoom to implement City Council meeting livestreaming
• Award of construction contract to U.S National Corp. dba Jimenez Painting Company for the Natatorium Paint Project
• Approval of plans and bids for piping and site improvements for Well 8
• Contract award to Willdan Financial Services for landscape and lighting maintenance assessment analysis
• Acceptance of the Ham Park Outdoor Fitness Station Renovation Project as complete

Other Public Meetings

The scheduled special meeting of the Transportation Committee for January 30, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to gather input on the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME funds. The body is also considering a contract for alley drainage and slurry seal improvements and an extension for security services.

• Public hearing on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME funds allocation
• Construction contract award to All American Asphalt for Slurry Seal Improvements and Thorson Avenue alley drainage
• Fourth Amendment to the development agreement for Lynwood Family Apartments (67 units)
• Third Amendment to extend the security services agreement with Professional Security Consultants for up to 9 months
• Project acceptance for traffic signal improvements at Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue

City Council

This notice announces the cancellation of the Lynwood City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Annex Building Council Chamber. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no items are being discussed or decided.