Edwin Ayala

The City Council meeting addressed several significant items, including updates on law enforcement issues. Under the consent calendar, the agenda included approval of the warrant register dated February 03, 2026, and the formal acceptance of the Imperial Highway Corridor Capacity Enhancement Project (Project No. 4011.68.106), which involved capacity improvements along Imperial Highway and totaled $4,468,952.90. New business featured the recommendation to award a contract to Bowman Consulting for $153,880 for the design of the CDBG Alley Improvements Project (CIP No. 2941.68.196). Additionally, the Council reviewed a first reading of an ordinance establishing procedures for the protection of sensitive information and use of City resources, consistent with the intent of the California Values Act.

The City Council meeting involved several key administrative and business items. Discussions included the approval of the warrant register dated January 20, 2026. New business featured the approval of the Third Amendment to the Dial-A-Ride/Taxi Agreement with Fiesta Taxi, extending services through June 30, 2026, while an RFP process is underway for long-term services. Furthermore, the Council considered and recommended the award of a contract for the Lynwood Senior Center HVAC Replacement Project to Pacific West Industries, Inc. for $180,000, funded by a Community Project Funding grant. Another contract award was recommended to National Pools, Inc. for the Lynwood Natatorium Pool Resurfacing Project for $229,500.

The City Council meeting agenda included standard opening procedures, such as roll call and invocation. Key business items involved actions under the Consent Calendar, including the approval of the Warrant Register for January 6, 2026, and the project acceptance for the Agnes Striping Project, FY 2024-2025. The council also addressed contract awards for street name signs and acceptance for the Annual Street Improvement Project. New business items featured the appointment of Suja Lowenthal as City Manager and approval of her employment services agreement, consideration of vacating a portion of Fernwood Avenue, and review and appointments for various Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

The agenda included an update on law enforcement issues and recognized the Miss & Mr. Lynwood 2026 Court. Approvals were considered for the warrant register and a third amendment to the memorandum of understanding between multiple cities and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District regarding water management. Also discussed was a second amendment to the American Tower lease, side letter agreements for paid holidays, a professional services agreement, plans for senior center renovations, project acceptance for the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail Lighting Project, and a second amendment to the agreement with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach. The council was expected to appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

The agenda included updates on law enforcement issues and recognizing a November Hometown Star. The council addressed the warrant register, the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report, and the appropriation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds. Discussions and potential actions were scheduled for the Treasurer's Statement of Investment Policy, awarding a professional services agreement for the Natatorium Mechanical Equipment Improvement Project, approving support services for Water & Sewer Capital Improvement Projects, and project acceptance for the Natatorium Paint Project. A Memorandum of Understanding with TreePeople for a tree planting program was also up for approval.