Gabriela Camacho

The City Council meeting addressed several significant agenda items. Key discussions included the approval of the warrant register dated March 03, 2026, and the award of a contract to California Street Lighting for the installation of 92 street name signs for the FY 2025-2026 project, which required an additional allocation of $65,000 from Proposition C funds. The Council conducted the second reading and adopted an ordinance establishing procedures for the protection of sensitive information and use of City resources, consistent with the Lynwood Values Act. A first reading was held for an ordinance adopting procedures concerning electrical vehicle charging stations as required by state law (AB 1236 and AB 970). The Council reviewed the process for approving safe and sane fireworks sales for the 2026 Fourth of July period. Additionally, the Council reviewed compensation parameters under SB 329 and provided direction on whether to adjust the current monthly stipend. Finally, the Council approved Task Order 7 for services rendered and Task Order 8 for future utility engineering and CIP support services with DMc Engineering, addressing prior procedural lapses in obtaining approval before work commenced for Task Order 7.

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 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 meeting agenda included standard procedural items such as a call to order, certification of agenda posting, and roll call. Key discussion items involved public oral communications regarding both agenda and non-agenda items. The closed session was scheduled specifically for a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, specifically the case Coalition for Clean Air v. City of Lynwood (Case No. 26STCP00451).