Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
September 27, 2022
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Croft in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California.
INVOCATION was offered by Pastor Chris Kirish, Renovate Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Girl Scout Troop 3433
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Steve Croft
Vice Mayor Ariel Pe
Council Member Cassandra Chase
Council Member Todd Rogers
Council Member Jeff Wood
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Croft announced that on September 16th, staff had received word that the California Department of Housing and Community Development approved and certified the City Housing Element. He commended staff and the consultant team for working diligently to ensure that the Housing Element received certification prior to the October 15th deadline. He stated it was the Council’s commitment to carry out the various programs and policies in the Housing Element and that to provide consultation and guidance for the initial stages of a key part of the process, he was appointing Council Member Rogers and himself to an Ad Hoc Committee for the Development of an Ordinance for Mixed Use Housing.
The Mayor thanked staff for their efforts on the success of the past weekend’s 40th Annual Senior Fall Craft Festival and the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo. He acknowledged past and upcoming holidays for fellow residents who were celebrating or preparing to celebrate in their respective religious faiths. . . .
ROUTINE ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR PE MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 11.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meetings held September 13, 2022 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-4 Meeting Reports and Authorizations Pursuant to AB1234 RI-5 Approval of Monthly Report of Investment Transactions RI-6 Approval of Revisions to Conflict of Interest Code RI-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD EXTENDING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS
RI-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-72; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THERE IS A
NEED TO CONTINUE TAKING EMERGENCY ACTION REGARDING THE
NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE BOLIVAR PARK STORMWATER
CAPTURE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT
RI-9 Approval of Agreement to Extend Private Security Patrols with Southwest Patrol, Inc.
RI-10 Approval of Agreement for Homeless Services Liaison with Adriana Lopez RI-11 Revision to Vehicle Purchasing Policy for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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2.1 • APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS
Council Member Chase announced her appointment of Anitza Valles to the Recreation and Community Services Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-73; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE VARIOUS COMMISSIONS OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-73. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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3.1 • APPROVAL OF LEASE OF WATER RIGHTS TO CITY OF CERRITOS Derek Nguyen, Director of Water Resources, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the lease of water rights to the City of Cerritos. He stated that staff recommended that the City Council approve the lease of 700 acre-feet of Central Basin groundwater extraction rights to the City of Cerritos for each of FY 23/24, FY 24/25, and FY 25/26 for $115,500 per year; and authorize its execution by the Director of Water Resources on behalf of the City.
Staff responded to questions from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE
SECONDED TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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3.2 • ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AUTHORIZATION, DAHLIN GROUP,
WEINGART IMPROVEMENTS
Samantha Chambers, Assistant Project Manager, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda pertaining to the Weingart Senior Center improvement project. It was staff’s recommendation that the City Council authorize work for the Weingart Senior Center improvements per the Dahlin Group proposal dated September 19, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $297,200, and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO
AUTHORIZE WORK FOR THE WEINGART SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PER THE DAHLIN GROUP PROPOSAL DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $297,200, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PROPOSAL. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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3.3 • FEST-OF-ALL PREVIEW
Valarie Frost, Director of Recreation and Community Services, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the Fest-Of-All event to be held at Lakewood Center on Saturday, October 8th. She highlighted the various event components including a multicultural food court; family fun zone; entertainment at a concert stage and a cultural stage; craft village; children’s cultural booth; community booth for Lakewood non-profit organizations; youth art and poetry showcase; and Passport Around the World.
MAYOR CROFT STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE ITEM WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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SUCCESSOR HOUSING ACTIONS
1. DEPOSIT AND EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
Abel Avalos, Director of Community Development, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding City-owned sites to be developed with affordable housing. He stated staff recommended that the City Council enter into a Deposit and Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, and designate staff to execute said agreement.
Staff responded to questions from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Croft adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. to Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk