City Council - Regular Meeting

Update on Law Enforcement Issues

Women's History Month Proclamation

Marlins Swim Team Recognition

APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER

Request for City Council approval of the warrant register dated March 03, 2026 for FY 2025–26. (FIN) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register dated March 03, 2026 for FY 2025–26. Staff certifies the accuracy of the demands.

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET LIGHTING FOR THE INSTALLATION 92 STREET NAME SIGNS FOR FY 25–26 STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 2121|9056.68.172)

Staff conducted an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) for the FY 2025–26 Street Name Sign Replacement Project. On October 20, 2025, invitations to submit proposals were issued to three qualified contractors. By the October 31, 2025 deadline, staff received two proposals for the installation of 92 reflective street name signs. Based on the evaluation of the proposals received, staff recommends awarding a contract to California Street Lighting in the amount of $90,000 for the installation of 92 reflective street name signs. The adopted FY 2025–26 budget for this project includes $120,000, funded by: 2020 Lease Revenue Bond (Fund 9056)—$60,000 SB1 Fund (Fund 2121)—$60,000 SB 1 provides transportation funding through the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Of this amount, $76,168.31 has already been expended for the purchase of 92 reflective street name signs. The total estimated project cost, including installation, is $179,668.31. Accordingly, an additional $65,000 is required. Staff recommends allocating Proposition C funds to increase the total project budget to $185,000. Proposition C was a half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 1990 to fund transit projects, including bus and rail improvements, security, and local, municipal transportation programs. (PW) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution awarding a contract for $90,000 to California Street Lighting for the installation of 92 street name signs for FY 2025–26 street name sign replacement project (CIP 2121|9056.68.172); and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; and 2. Allocate an additional $65,000 from Proposition C (Fund 2351) to fully fund the project.

CONDUCT SECOND READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 3, SUBSECTION 3-37 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND USE OF CITY RESOURCES

The City of Lynwood has a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse, community that honors the contributions of all residents, including immigrants and their families. Immigrants play a vital role in the City's social, cultural, and economic vitality, and trust between City officials and residents is essential to advancing public safety, civic participation, and the delivery of effective public services. Consistent with the City's values and the intent of the California Values Act, Senate Bill 54, the proposed ordinance establishes the City's commitment not to contract with entities that provide services to federal immigration authorities. The ordinance creates procedures governing the use of City resources and the handling of all residents' sensitive information. Adoption of this ordinance will strengthen community trust, protect due process, and support the City's mission of ensuring safety, cooperation, and quality of life for all residents. The City Council approved the introduction for first reading of the ordinance on February 3, 2026. (CA) Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. ______ adding Chapter 3, Subsection 3-37 entitled the Lynwood Values Act.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 11 SUBSECTION 11-27 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING PROCEDURES CONCERNING ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

The State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (2015, Chiu, Codified as Government Code Section 65850.7), which requires local jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which deliver electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. AB 1236 may refer to the recommendations in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. AB 970 (McCarty, 2021), codified in Government Code Section 65850.71, builds on California's existing permit streamlining law, AB 1236. Jurisdictions are required by AB 1236 to limit permits for electric vehicle charging station project review to health and safety requirements. AB 970 adds specific binding timelines to that review period based on the size of the project and clarifies parking requirements. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: Introduce for first reading, waive for first reading and adopt by title only, Ordinance adding Chapter 11 Subsection 11-27 of the Lynwood Municipal Code adopting procedures concerning electrical vehicle charging stations.

APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS—2026

This annual item requests City Council authorization to allow the sale of safe and sane fireworks within the City of Lynwood for the 2026 Fourth of July holiday period. If approved, the City Clerk's Office will accept and process applications from eligible nonprofit organizations in accordance with the Lynwood Municipal Code and applicable ordinances. (CC) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Discuss and approve the sale of safe and sane fireworks; or 2. Provide further direction to staff.

REVIEW OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO SB 329, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516, AND THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 2-1.4

The City Council's current monthly stipend of $975 has not been reviewed or amended since December 2012 (effective January 2013). In 2023, the Legislature adopted Senate Bill 329 (SB 329), which amended Government Code Section 36516 to increase baseline compensation caps based on city population and expand the method for calculating permissible increases. The amended statute also establishes additional procedural requirements for adopting compensation increases. This item provides the City Council an opportunity to review current compensation levels under the updated statutory framework and determine whether it wishes to direct staff to prepare an ordinance adjusting the monthly stipend. If adopted, any adjustment would take effect following the 2026 General Municipal Election, in January 2027, pursuant to Government Code Section 36516.5. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Review, deliberate, and provide direction on whether it wishes to adjust its monthly stipend in accordance with Government Code Section 36516 as amended by Senate Bill 329; and 2. Direct staff to return with an ordinance for consideration, should the Council determine that an adjustment is appropriate, reflecting one of the following options: 1. Adjust the City Council monthly stipend to an amount up to $1,600 per month pursuant to Government Code Section 36516(a)(2)(C); 2. Adjust the City Council monthly stipend to an amount up to $1,657.50 per month pursuant to Government Code Section 36516(a)(4)(A); or 3. Take no action, in which case the current monthly stipend of $975 per month will remain unchanged.

APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER 7 WITH DMC ENGINEERING FOR SERVICES RENDERED FORIN THE AMOUNT OF $98,400 AND APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER 8 FOR A COST NOT-TO-EXCEED $93,200 FOR PROVIDING UTILITY ENGINEERING AND CIP SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROGRAM

This item returns to Council following two prior presentations that were tabled due to understandable confusion regarding scope, hours, and total costs associated with Task Order 7. Under the City's Master Services Agreement (MSA) structure, task orders typically begin as proposals submitted by the consultant, reviewed by staff, and brought to Council for approval before work begins. In this case, due to staffing transitions and operational urgency within the Public Works Department, DMc Engineering began work supporting the FY 2026 Water Capital Improvement Program prior to Council approval of Task Order 7. The procedural step of bringing the proposal forward before work commenced did not occur. As a result: - What would normally have been a proposed task order (Task Order 7) is now a report of actual services rendered and invoiced costs. - Task Order 8 represents a forward-looking proposal, consistent with standard practice. Staff acknowledges this procedural lapse and is committed to ensure clarity, transparency, and improved processes moving forward. Going forward, staff will implement internal controls to ensure: - Task order proposals are received in writing in advance, - Council approval is obtained prior to the start of work when required, and - Reporting to Council clearly distinguishes between estimated and actual costs. Master Services Agreement Process The City Council approved a three-year on-call utility engineering Services Master Services Agreement (MSA) with DMc Engineering in December 2023. The agreement expires in December 2026. Under Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-13.15: 1. Council approves the Master Services Agreement. 2. For individual assignments, staff requests a task order proposal outlining: - Scope of work - Estimated hours - Not-to-exceed cost 3. Staff reviews the proposal and presents it to Council. 4. Upon Council approval, work begins. This process ensures fiscal transparency and Council oversight of project-specific expenditures. (PW) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Approving Task Order 7 with DMc Engineering for services rendered in utility engineering and CIP support services for an amount equal to $98,400; and 2. Approving Task Order 8 with DMc Engineering for a cost not-to-exceed $93,200 for continued on-call utility engineering and CIP support services.