AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5000 CLARK AVENUE
LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
October 11, 2022
ADJOURNED MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
Discussion of Community Prosecutor Program EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m.
INVOCATION: Ms. Shawya Mogharabi, Bahá’i Faith Community PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Cub Scout Pack 208
ROLL CALL: Mayor Steve Croft
Vice Mayor Ariel Pe
Council Member Cassandra Chase
Council Member Todd Rogers
Council Member Jeff Wood
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation by Curt Kurtz, President-elect, Lakewood Rotary Club Regarding Project Shepherd ROUTINE ITEMS:
All items listed within this section of the agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion. Any Member of Council may request an item be removed for individual discussion or further explanation. All items removed shall be considered immediately following action on the remaining items.
RI-1 MEETING MINUTES - Staff recommends City Council approve Minutes of the Meeting held September 27, 2022
RI-2 PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS - Staff recommends City Council approve report of personnel transactions.
RI-3 REGISTERS OF DEMANDS - Staff recommends City Council approve registers of demands.
RI-4 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES’ ACTIVITIES - Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report.
RI-5 MEETING REPORTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS PURSUANT TO AB1234 - Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report.
RI-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-74, FINDING AND DETERMINATION OF NEED TO CONTINUE
EMERGENCY ACTION REGARDING REPAIRS TO BOLIVAR PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT - Staff recommends City Council adopt proposed resolution.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a qualified individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 5050 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA, at 562/866-9771, ext. 2200; or at [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
Agenda items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, 5050 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, and are available for public review during regular business hours. Any supplemental material distributed after the posting of the agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office. For your convenience, the agenda and the supporting documents are available in an alternate format by request and are also posted on the City’s website at www.lakewoodcity.org City Council Agenda
October 11, 2022
REPORTS:
3.1 CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT 14 - Staff recommends the City Council authorize staff to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intent for City Council consideration at a Study Session on October 25, 2022, with the intent to set a Public Hearing for a meeting in November.
3.2 LAKEWOOD STATE LEGISLATIVE BILL POSITIONS AND FINAL OUTCOMES IN 2022 - Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the report.
3.3 2022 HALLOWEEN CARNIVALS PREVIEW – Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report.
AGENDA
LAKEWOOD HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
1. REGISTER OF DEMANDS - Staff recommends Housing Successor Agency approve registers of demands.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
ADJOURNMENT
RI-1
Routine Item 1 – City Council Minutes
will be available prior to the meeting.
RI-2
COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Report of Personnel Transactions
Effective
Name Title Schedule Date
1. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
A. Appointments
None
B. Changes
Deborah Giemont Personnel Clerk 12A to 10/02/2022
Personnel Technician 15A
C. Separations
None
2. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
A. Appointments
None
B. Changes
None
C. Separations
Dominic Bragg Maintenance Services Aide III B 09/29/2022 Ricardo Ceron Maintenance Services Aide III B 09/29/2022 Jabe Williams Maintenance Services Aide III B 09/09/2022 Thaddeus McCormack
City Manager
In accordance with section 2521 of the Lakewood Municipal Code, presented herewith is a summary of obligations to be paid by the City of Lakewood. Each of the following demands has been audited by the Director of Finance and Administrative Services and approved by the City Manager.
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
FUND SUMMARY 09/29/22
1010 GENERAL FUND 1,291,313.81
1020 CABLE TV 1,030.11
1025 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN 5,479.22
1030 CDBG CURRENT YEAR 772.50
1050 COMMUNITY FACILITY 714.42
1336 STATE COPS GRANT 19,301.25
1621 LA CNTY MEASURE R 26,428.00
3050 PARK DEDICATION 330.00
3070 PROPOSITION "C" 157.85
5010 GRAPHICS AND COPY CENTER 1,936.68
5020 CENTRAL STORES 2,646.35
5030 FLEET MAINTENANCE 35,110.00
7500 WATER UTILITY FUND 17,423.23
8020 LOCAL REHAB LOAN 125.00
8030 TRUST DEPOSIT 34,267.54
1,437,035.96
Council Approval
Date City Manager
City Clerk Director of Finance and Administrative Services RI-3
Attest
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
09/29/2022 SHAKER NERMINE 1,925.00
09/29/2022 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPALS, INC 1,071.00
09/29/2022 ALESHIRE & WYNDER LLP 1,817.35
09/29/2022 MNRO HOLDINGS, LLC 1,144.96
09/29/2022 ALLEN, JOHNNY 44.10
09/29/2022 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 824.27
09/29/2022 AMAZON.COM LLC 200.24
09/29/2022 AMERICAN TRUCK & TOOL RENTAL INC 356.25
09/29/2022 AWWA CA-NV SECTION 850.00
09/29/2022 BEGINNERS EDGE SPORTS TRAINING, LLC 2,273.05 09/29/2022 BREA, CITY OF 44,721.25
09/29/2022 BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC 4,860.27
09/29/2022 BURDEN, RICHARD 300.00
09/29/2022 C A C E 0 850.00
09/29/2022 SEMA, INC. 1,629.73
09/29/2022 CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER 3,600.00
09/29/2022 CINTAS CORPORATION 68.03
09/29/2022 CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC 26,428.00
09/29/2022 CLAVERIE. COURTNEY DAY 45.50
09/29/2022 CLEANCOR HOLDINGS LLC DBA CLEANCOR LNG 465.00 09/29/2022 CONNEX MOBILITY INC. 438.00
09/29/2022 CORELOGIC, INC. 67.50
09/29/2022 DAHLIN GROUP, INC. 4,850.00
09/29/2022 DELL MARKETING LP 5,289.95
09/29/2022 DIRECTV INC 47.50
09/29/2022 ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY INC 72.05
09/29/2022 FONTELA, THAO 2,764.45
09/29/2022 FULL SAIL ENTERPRISES, INC. 950.00
09/29/2022 GEORGE CHEVROLET 696.76
09/29/2022 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 6,904.13
09/29/2022 GRAINGER W W INC 25.88
09/29/2022 HARA M LAWNMOWER CENTER 108.05
09/29/2022 HOME DEPOT 795.10
09/29/2022 HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION 750.00
09/29/2022 IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE 340.00
09/29/2022 JONES RICHARD D. A PROF LAW CORP 2,156.45
09/29/2022 KICK IT UP KIDZ, LLC 637.00
09/29/2022 KIDSGUIDE INC 475.00
09/29/2022 KIM, YVONNE 360.00
09/29/2022 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 10,000.00
09/29/2022 LAGERLOF, LLP 180.00
09/29/2022 LAKEWOOD, CITY OF 100.00
09/29/2022 LANCE, STEVEN JOSEPH 650.00
09/29/2022 LOS ANGELES CO SHERIFFS DEPT 1,143,397.91
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
09/29/2022 LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS 9,366.66
09/29/2022 MAGIC JUMP RENTALS INC 2,670.40
09/29/2022 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. 200.00
09/29/2022 MAYFLOWER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 235.62
09/29/2022 MC ENROE, BARBARA 319.80
09/29/2022 MC MASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 335.65
09/29/2022 MERRIMAC PETROLEUM INC 26,471.53
09/29/2022 NADA, HIROSHI 4,381.00
09/29/2022 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC 2,213.36
09/29/2022 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 505.45
09/29/2022 OPUS INSPECTION, INC. 1,405.69
09/29/2022 CHEN, PATRICIA P.C. 150.00
09/29/2022 PIERSON, JEREMY L. 302.40
09/29/2022 S.T.E.A.M. 14,758.38
09/29/2022 SAN JUAN, CLYDE J 227.50
09/29/2022 SANCHEZ, EUGENE 340.00
09/29/2022 SCHRUBBE, JACQUELINE 676.00
09/29/2022 SERVICEWEAR APPAREL INC. 1,627.73
09/29/2022 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC 8,784.37
09/29/2022 SMART & FINAL INC 265.96
09/29/2022 SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL 893.54
09/29/2022 SO CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC 44.10
09/29/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 3,767.50
09/29/2022 SOUTHWEST PATROL INC. 23,528.00
09/29/2022 SPICERS PAPER INC 306.95
09/29/2022 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 90.00
09/29/2022 STEPHENS, ERIC 145.60
09/29/2022 SULLY MILLER 523.69
09/29/2022 THE RINKS-LAKEWOOD ICE 217.75
09/29/2022 TUMBLE-N-KIDS, INC 6,479.20
09/29/2022 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES MUNIS DIVISION 6,914.25
09/29/2022 U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31,887.89
09/29/2022 USA BLUE BOOK A DIVISION OF 436.58
09/29/2022 VOORHEES, RONDA 555.75
09/29/2022 WAMBA, DIANE B. 301.60
09/29/2022 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 4,152.00
09/29/2022 WAXIE ENTERPRISES INC 630.55
09/29/2022 WAYNE HARMEIER INC 542.03
09/29/2022 WEST COAST SAND AND GRAVEL, INC. 335.42
09/29/2022 YORDT, JOSHUA 15.00
09/29/2022 AUSTIN JONES CORP 875.98
09/29/2022 CASTANEDA, DEREK 250.00
09/29/2022 COSTA, MICHAEL 300.00
09/29/2022 CSULB 250.00
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
09/29/2022 DIZON-TOLENTINO, DARLENE 250.00
09/29/2022 ESCANO, HENRIETTA 250.00
09/29/2022 GALLARDO, ALEX 16.33
09/29/2022 GARIBIAN, KIRK 83.99
09/29/2022 GREG TURNER PAINTING 125.00
09/29/2022 M J ELLS CONSTRUCTION INC 330.00
09/29/2022 ONTIVEROS, FRANCISCO 1,078.61
09/29/2022 SIERRA ROOF INC 191.42
09/29/2022 SMITH, TITINIA 250.00
09/29/2022 VANAPPELEN, DELLA 250.00
Total: 1,437,035.96
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY ACH/WIRE REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2022
ACH date Amount Recipient Purpose Period
9/2/22 $107,135.23 CalPERS Payroll - Retirement Plan Aug 7-20, 2022 9/2/22 $108,667.80 CalPERS Employee Medical Premiums Sep 2022 9/2/22 $218.75 The Technology Depot Communications Services 1 of 3 Sep 2022 9/7/22 $588,580.91 Various Employee Payroll Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/7/22 $106,701.80 IRS via F&M Payroll - Federal Taxes Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $3,460.00 F&A Fed C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $6,050.00 Southland C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $30,582.80 EDD Payroll - State Taxes Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $4,579.29 MidAmerica Retiree Medical Benefit Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $11,387.96 VOYA Payroll -Deferred Compensation Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $3,425.00 PARS via U.S. Bank Payroll - Retirement Plan 1 of 2 Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $4,608.58 PARS via U.S. Bank Payroll - Retirement Plan 2 of 2 Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/8/22 $28,488.70 VOYA Payroll - Deferred Compensation Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/9/22 $1,570.62 The Technology Depot Communications Services 2 of 3 Sep 2022 9/16/22 $106,889.92 CalPERS Payroll - Retirement Plan Aug 21-Sep 3, 2022 9/20/22 $25,164.12 MidAmerica Retiree Medical Benefit Sep 2022 9/20/22 $585,264.65 Various Employee Payroll Sep 4-17, 2022 9/21/22 $3,460.00 F&A Fed C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Sep 4-17, 2022 9/21/22 $6,050.00 Southland C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Sep 4-17, 2022 9/21/22 $31,141.10 EDD Payroll - State Taxes Sep 4-17, 2022 9/22/22 $3,748.97 MidAmerica Retiree Medical Benefit Sep 4-17, 2022 9/22/22 $17,109.73 VOYA Payroll -Deferred Compensation Sep 4-17, 2022 9/22/22 $8,311.29 PARS via U.S. Bank Payroll - Retirement Plan 1 of 1 Sep 4-17, 2022 9/22/22 $28,538.70 VOYA Payroll - Deferred Compensation Sep 4-17, 2022 9/23/22 $1,960.00 LCEA Employee Paid Dues Sep 2022
9/28/22 $106,065.69 CalPERS Payroll - Retirement Plan Sep 4-17, 2022 9/28/22 $61,127.55 City Light & Power Street Lighting Services Sep 2022 9/29/22 $1,200,000.00 LAIF City Investment Deposit Sep 2022 9/29/22 $110,791.13 CalPERS Employee Medical Premiums Oct 2022 9/29/22 $8.50 IRS via F&M Payroll - Federal Taxes Sep 4-17, 2022 9/29/22 $17,940.50 Housing Successor Agency Loan No.'s 90438 and 90227 Sep 2022 9/30/22 $331.09 The Technology Depot Communications Services 3 of 3 Sep 2022 Council Approval
Date City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk Director of Finance & Administrative Services In accordance with section 2521 of the Lakewood Municipal Code, presented herewith is a summary of obligations to be paid by the City of Lakewood. Each of the following demands has been audited by the Director of Finance and Administrative Services and approved by the City Manager.
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
FUND SUMMARY 10/06/22
1010 GENERAL FUND 244,421.27
1020 CABLE TV 200.00
1025 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN 11,145.00
1740 STATE PARK BOND ACT 2000 4,193.02
3000 AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT 36,247.93
3001 CAPITAL IMPROV PROJECT FUND 96,881.00
5010 GRAPHICS AND COPY CENTER 1,052.87
5020 CENTRAL STORES 3,136.09
5030 FLEET MAINTENANCE 4,785.47
7500 WATER UTILITY FUND 46,143.21
8030 TRUST DEPOSIT 100.00
448,305.86
Council Approval
Date City Manager
City Clerk Director of Finance and Administrative Services Attest
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
09/29/2022 U S POSTMASTER 332.00
10/06/2022 AEF SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC. 11,145.00
10/06/2022 M.B. OLIVER, INC. 2,560.00
10/06/2022 AIRE RITE A/C & REFRIGERATION INC 924.75
10/06/2022 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPALS, INC 992.25
10/06/2022 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. 21,135.60 10/06/2022 ALLIED REFRIGERATION INC 141.89
10/06/2022 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 649.81
10/06/2022 ATALLA, IBRAHIM 370.50
10/06/2022 N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION 21,514.35
10/06/2022 B & H FOTO & ELECTRONICS CORP 173.42
10/06/2022 B.R. BREWER SIGN & GRAPHICS 810.34
10/06/2022 BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. 52.00
10/06/2022 BIOMETRICS4ALL INC 38.25
10/06/2022 CALIF. STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 157.38
10/06/2022 CALIF STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 115.94
10/06/2022 CALIF JOINT POWERS INS AUTHORITY 1,265.00
10/06/2022 CANNON CORPORATION 6,106.50
10/06/2022 CINTAS CORPORATION 66.36
10/06/2022 DANIEL'S TIRE SERVICE INC 1,912.20
10/06/2022 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES 394.81
10/06/2022 DEARK E&C, INC. 22,657.48
10/06/2022 DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1,017.94
10/06/2022 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA 6,711.12
10/06/2022 DICKSON R F CO INC 4,014.50
10/06/2022 DISABILITY ACCESS CONSULTANTS, LLC 2,000.00
10/06/2022 ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY INC 26.29
10/06/2022 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 1,092.92
10/06/2022 GOVERNANCE SCIENCES GROUP, INC. 9,900.00
10/06/2022 FLUE STEAM INC 418.69
10/06/2022 FROST, VALARIE A. 3,114.60
10/06/2022 FUN EXPRESS LLC 72.63
10/06/2022 G2 CONSTRUCTION INC 96,881.00
10/06/2022 GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY 170.41
10/06/2022 GOLD COAST AWARDS INC 74.44
10/06/2022 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 300.00
10/06/2022 GREENE BACKFLOW 2,969.00
10/06/2022 GROH, MARK LEE 200.00
10/06/2022 HASS, BARBARA 942.50
10/06/2022 HDL COREN & CONE 795.00
10/06/2022 HEBERT, RICH 1,600.00
10/06/2022 HOME DEPOT 2,666.28
10/06/2022 HOSE-MAN THE 95.00
10/06/2022 INFOSEND INC 4,694.84
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
10/06/2022 ISES CORPORATION 4,975.00
10/06/2022 JHM SUPPLY INC 1,270.24
10/06/2022 KICK IT UP KIDZ, LLC 9.75
10/06/2022 KIM, YVONNE 16.00
10/06/2022 KNIGHT, MARIE 2,235.00
10/06/2022 LAKEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 800.00
10/06/2022 LAKEWOOD, CITY OF 100.00
10/06/2022 LANDCARE HOLDINGS INC 8,315.52
10/06/2022 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 82.35
10/06/2022 LEE SOFTWORKS, INC. 200.00
10/06/2022 LONG BEACH CITY GAS & WATER DEPT 370.05
10/06/2022 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 133.58
10/06/2022 MARKLEY, ELIZABETH 204.75
10/06/2022 STEVEN MAHR PRINTING INC. 1,194.81
10/06/2022 MC MASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 726.24
10/06/2022 MUNI SERVICES LLC 3,168.43
10/06/2022 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE CO 444.55
10/06/2022 NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA 261.84
10/06/2022 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC 1,869.03
10/06/2022 OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 10,782.89
10/06/2022 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 970.71
10/06/2022 ORKIN SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. 94.00
10/06/2022 JOYCE LOU, INC. 765.23
10/06/2022 PAYMENTUS CORPORATION 9,559.73
10/06/2022 UAG CERRITOS I, LLC 36,247.93
10/06/2022 US BANCORP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 3,099.98
10/06/2022 PIPITONE, DAMON 1,200.00
10/06/2022 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. 492.26
10/06/2022 S C A G 9,163.00
10/06/2022 STEARNS CONRAD & SCHMIDT CONSLT ENG 2,630.00 10/06/2022 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC 1,011.26
10/06/2022 SMART & FINAL INC 56.53
10/06/2022 SO CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC 351.69
10/06/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 855.72
10/06/2022 STANDARD INSURANCE CO UNIT 22 1,961.50
10/06/2022 STANDARD INSURANCE CO UNIT 22 9,841.02
10/06/2022 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 53,837.83
10/06/2022 STEIN, ANDREW T 1,721.88
10/06/2022 STEPHENS, ERIC 514.80
10/06/2022 STOVER SEED COMPANY 995.91
10/06/2022 SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC 742.70
10/06/2022 T-MOBILE USA, INC 65.60
10/06/2022 T2 SYSTEMS INC 466.05
10/06/2022 TENG, WHEA-FUN 343.20
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
10/06/2022 TGIS CATERING SVCS INC 4,405.00
10/06/2022 THE RINKS-LAKEWOOD ICE 42.25
10/06/2022 TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1,038.19 10/06/2022 TUMBLE-N-KIDS, INC 3,640.00
10/06/2022 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 214.75
10/06/2022 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 73.10
10/06/2022 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY 172.55
10/06/2022 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP 3,990.47
10/06/2022 VIDIFLO INC 9,670.26
10/06/2022 VISION SERVICE PLAN 4,057.34
10/06/2022 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO 374.44
10/06/2022 WATANABE, BRYCE 858.00
10/06/2022 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 2,661.09
10/06/2022 WAXIE ENTERPRISES INC 1,510.16
10/06/2022 COMPREHENSIVE PRINT GROUP LLC 6,170.00
10/06/2022 ARANGO, LUIS 30.40
10/06/2022 CARTER, DEMEON R 250.00
10/06/2022 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY 668.31
10/06/2022 FIGUEROA, KRISTIN 100.00
10/06/2022 GOICOCHEA, SYLVIA 100.00
10/06/2022 GRIAR, GAUDENCIO JR. 250.00
10/06/2022 JAMES, ZOILA 250.00
10/06/2022 PO-YI, LEE O.D. INC. 108.00
10/06/2022 ROCKWELL, SHERI 250.00
Total: 448,305.86
RI-4
COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
INTRODUCTION
A brief update is provided for City Council review on the activities of the following standing committees: REDI, Park Development, Public Safety, Water Resources and Audit Committees.
STATEMENT OF FACT
On August 30, 2022, the REDI Committee met and discussed:
Updates to the Community Dialogue Action Plan
• Discussion on upcoming dates for the next REDI Roundtable and child supervision during the event to promote increased attendance for residents with younger children. • The second annual Fest-Of-All on Saturday, October 8 featuring two stages, children’s cultural booth and an art & poetry showcase and is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees. • The continuing work with teens and programs to enhance the city’s work with them on racial equity and the inclusion of REDI topics in the Youth in Government program. • Ongoing efforts with the Sheriff’s Department to publicize the public complaint process and offer community talks with residents to encourage positive interactions; there were eight Neighborhood Watch Connect meetings and several meet up events at coffee, donut and ice cream shops in Lakewood.
• Neighborhood-level events for residents to meet their neighbors have been successful with the offering of Community Walks and uniting members of different community groups in volunteer service projects continues to be a work in progress in attempting to match abilities and skillsets.
• Continuing commemoration of observations of national months has now included information from the Los Angeles County Library with resources and links to reading materials, activities and speeches, and includes any special events or kits at the two Lakewood libraries.
Miscellaneous
This meeting also included a discussion on the recipient of the Bridge Builder Award to be presented at the Award of Valor event in November and the announcement of the City of Lakewood’s recognition as an awardee of the Helen Putnam Award in the category of enhancing public trust for the city’s work in the area of racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
October 11, 2022
On August 30, 2022, the Park Development Committee met and discussed:
The Park Development Committee convened and received a report and site visit from staff at the Lakewood Equestrian Center. The committee members were toured around the facility by Interim Caretaker, Sonya Jahn.
They were shown the new cleaned and graded areas in which demolition of the residential house, the old office building and the old hay barn had been torn down. The areas are now manicured and safe for facility patrons.
Ms. Jahn directed the attention of the committee members to the very active early evening programs taking place throughout the facility. Several rings were in use for equestrian and rider training, many boarders were on hand exercising, feeding, grooming and otherwise caring for their horses, and volunteers with Shoestring City Ranch—the therapeutic equestrian contractor— were on hand with their program participants.
The tour further demonstrated the many upgrades and new best maintenance practices now in effect to ensure safety and aesthetic presentation for the public.
The tour concluded with a reference to the Carson Street Nature Trail and Picnic Area project as proposed in the Lakewood Equestrian Center & Open Space Master Plan. Funding for this phase of the master plan is being sought via grant from the California Recreation Trails Program.
On September 6, 2022, the Public Safety Committee met and discussed:
Crime Trends and Statistics
Updates were provided on various incidents, including a recent Sunglass Hut theft incident.
Robberies, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and assaults increased. The Crime Suppression vehicle has been deployed during targeted times at specific locations. Deputies increased patrols and surveillance operations as an additional deterrent.
Abatement Deputy Update
Updates were provided on repeat locations and various encampment outreach and clean-ups.
Public Outreach
Publicity will begin on back-to-school and Halloween traffic safety via eMags and social media.
Auto theft prevention publicity will continue as well.
Public Safety Department Update
Community Safety Officers (CSOs) played an active role in keeping the community safe by being proactive and vigilant while on patrol. Details were provided on upcoming programs and events.
Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
October 11, 2022
Neighborhood Safety Enhancement Update
Dedicated crime suppression deputies have made numerous arrests, private security patrols will focus on high activity areas and rebate program applications are steadily being processed. The Committee concurred with staff’s recommendation to extend the private security patrol through the end of the year on an adjusted deployment.
Follow-Up Items
Community Prosecutor program is moving along through Los Angeles County’s approval process.
On September 20, 2022, the Water Resources Committee met and discussed:
Water CIP Update
• Well 28 – Construction has been completed, an official ribbon cutting is anticipated for the beginning of October.
• Plant 13A – The contractor has submitted shop-drawings for review and they are following up with suppliers on the lead-time for materials. The Notice-to-Proceed will be issued in December to start Phase 2 of the project construction. Phase 2 of this project includes well disinfecting, new piping, and new electrical work.
Upcoming Rehab Projects
Updates were provided on Well 27 treatment bypass; Well 18 rehabilitation; Wells 4 and 18 hydropneumatic tanks removal; Plant 4 booster 5-pump motor replacement, and repair of tanks 1 and 2.
Water Supply and Water Rights Update
• Potable water demand decreased by 10.06% and recycled water demand increased by 11.87% in comparison to last year and a 10.16% decrease in the same period using the State mandated 2020 data comparison.
• Staff continues to pursue water rights lease agreement with neighboring cities and purveyors.
Water Billing and Customer Service – Monthly Update
• Staff has been communicating with Valley Collections on the new Federal and State debtcollection rules and regulations and are currently working with Valley Collection and the City’s utility billing software vendor to ensure the city is in compliance with the new regulations.
• Staff continues to review the City’s current SB998 policy. The City has reached out to other local cities to review their policies and to verify the City is in line with industry standards.
Oral Communication
• Staff briefed the Committee on a comprehensive drone inspection conducted at the Bolivar Stormwater Capture underground storage facility.
• Staff will meet with engineers for recommendations for cleaning the underground storage facility which is difficult due to the confined space and lack of access.
Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
October 11, 2022
On September 26, 2022, the Audit Committee met and discussed:
A brief explanation of roles and responsibilities related to financial audits of local governments was provided. It was explained that an ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) is a set of financial statements for the city that comply with the accounting requirements established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). It was further explained that an ACFR must be audited by an independent auditor using generally accepted government auditing standards, noting that the city’s independent auditor is The Pun Group. The city’s Finance and Administrative Services Department has been awarded by the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) for its excellence in government finance annually, for the past 39 years.
Kenneth Pun, Engagement/Lead Partner from The Pun Group, reviewed The Pun Group’s scope of work, which includes the preparation of the ACFR for the city as a non-audit function. He explained the various responsibilities that are carried out in accordance with professional standards. An organizational chart of their Engagement Team was provided along with an explanation of their six-step audit approach, and timeline for the audit. Mr. Pun also explained the new pronouncements implemented by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). A list of these new rules for 2022, 2023 and 2024 was provided, and it was clarified that the city is required by federal laws to adhere to the GASB pronouncements.
The Audit Committee will meet again in November 2022, at which time, city staff will present a draft of the ACFR, prior to it being presented to the City Council in December.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Thaddeus McCormack
City Manager
COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: AB 1234 Meeting Report
INTRODUCTION
Assembly Bill 1234 became effective January 1, 2006. The legislation requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on the meetings they attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
STATEMENT OF FACT
Council Member Wood attended the California Contract Cities Association’s Fall Educational Summit from September 30 to October 2, 2022 at Lake Arrowhead. The theme of the conference is emergency preparedness, so he attended sessions such as emergency management resources, infrastructure and emergencies, building and operating an Emergency Operations Center, and dealing with and preparing for emergencies at the local level. Vice Mayor Pe, Council Member Wood and Council Member Chase attended the annual California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Risk Management Educational Forum from October 5-7, 2022 in Santa Barbara. The council members participated in sessions that covered the following topics: risk management, leading before, during and after a crisis, compliance mitigation of threats and hazards, high profile incident crisis communication, implementing an effective ergonomics program, traffic studies and crosswalk cases, change management for elected officials, COVID-19 and occupational health updates, human resources and public safety collaboration, social medial legal risks and workplace violence in today’s environment, among other sessions.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file this report.
Paolo Beltran Thaddeus McCormack
Deputy City Manager City Manager
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COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Finding and Determination of Need to Continue Emergency Action Regarding Repairs to Bolivar Park Stormwater Capture Building and Equipment
INTRODUCTION
At its September 13, 2022 meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-70 finding and determining that it was necessary to take emergency action due to the fact that the Bolivar Park Stormwater Capture Building and Equipment were damaged as a result of a traffic collision.
State law allows for necessary purchases and repairs to be made in a more expedited manner.
The process was initiated via the adoption of the above resolution declaring an emergency and dispensing with the contracting requirements of the Public Contract Code (PCC).
STATEMENT OF FACT
The emergency work is estimated to cost approximately $300,000, with the City’s property insurance policy covering the amount. Since the last meeting, staff has been working closely with contractors and engineers to define the scope of the needed repairs, review new warranty terms, and gathering construction and installation proposals.
The PCC also requires that staff report to the City Council at its next meeting the actions taken to cure the emergency. Such a report and an accompanying resolution must be provided (and approved by the City Council, by four-fifths vote) through the period of time needed for completion of the needed repairs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution as it finds and determines that there is a need to continue the action previously authorized by Resolution No. 2022-70.
Jose Gomez Thaddeus McCormack
Director of Finance & Administrative Services City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2022-74
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.
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-70, finding and determining that it was necessary to take emergency action due to the fact that the Bolivar Park Stormwater Capture Building and Equipment were damaged as a result of a traffic collision; and
WHEREAS, the City has not completed the actions authorized by Resolution No. 2022-70;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based on the evidence contained in the staff report submitted herewith, the City Council finds and determines that there is a need to continue the action authorized by Resolution No. 2022-70.
SECTION 2. The City Manager and his designees are hereby directed and authorized to implement the actions taken by the City Council to address this emergency.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Resolution, or any part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Resolution irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022.
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
3.1 COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Consideration of Establishing Underground Utilities District 14
INTRODUCTION
Under Electric Rule 20A, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) allocates ratepayerfunded work credits to citiesto convert overhead power lines and equipment to underground facilities.
On June 3, 2021, the CPUC issued a revision to the program entitled “Phase 1 Decision Revising Electric Rule 20 and Enhancing Program Oversight.”
The Phase 1 decision revises the Electric Rule 20 program as follows:
(a) discontinues new work credit allocations to cities for Electric Rule 20A projects, (b) clarifies Electric Rule 20A project eligibility criteria and work credit transfer rules, (c) disallows trading of work credits between cities, and (d) requires SCE to notify cities as to whether they are considered “active” or “inactive.” Under the decision, work balances for cities considered inactive are to be reallocated back to SCE.
On April 22, 2016, the City of Lakewood entered into an agreement with Metro for the design of the Lakewood Boulevard Complete Street Project. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was for both the civil design of improvement and for the underground design of both the transmission lines and the distribution lines. As such, the City of Lakewood is currently considered “active” with a work credit balance of $5,074,017.However, to remain “active” the City must continue to show progress on the project and will achieve this objective by establishing Underground Utility District 14 for the distribution lines from South Street to the North City Limits.
STATEMENT OF FACT
Chapter 5 of Article VIII of the Lakewood Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to establish and designate, by resolution, an underground utility district (District) in the City for public necessity, health, safety or welfare. In order to construct the Lakewood Boulevard Complete Street Project, both transmission and distribution lines must be undergrounded to allow for the bike and pedestrian paths improvements. The establishment of Underground Utility District 14 will allow for undergrounding of the distribution lines from South Street to the North City Limits. At a later date, the City intends to also establish Underground Utility District 15 to underground the transmission lines on the other side of the street from Del Amo to the North City Limits.
Establishing two Districts will allow the City to complete the project in phases.
Consideration of Establishing Underground Utilities District 14 October 11, 2022
Over the past few years, the civil design was completed utilizing the Metro grant funds, and the City has been accumulating its Rule 20A funds to aggregate enough work credits to move forward with the project. The next step requires Southern California Edison (SCE) to complete its design for the distribution lines to be located in a newly established District 14.In September SCE provided an updated estimate for the distribution conversion project in the amount of approximately $6.6 million to $7.3 million. Due to the regional benefits of the project, the City approached L.A. County to seek supplemental funding to assist with the shortfall. Since it is unlikely that design and construction will be completed prior to 2025-26, staff requested $3 million from L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn to supplement the City’s available $5.07 million setaside funding, to account for escalation and contingency. Supervisor Hahn has expressed her support and the request is scheduled for a Board decision in January. If approved, funding for both the design and construction of undergrounding the distribution lines will be paid for by City and County SCE Rule 20A funds.
In addition, Metro still has a fund balance of $1,395,000.00 earmarked for the design of the transmission lines undergrounding. Staff will work with SCE to begin discussions surrounding the design of the transmission lines as well. This will put the City in a better position to obtain outside funding for the construction of the complete street improvement as well as the more costly undergrounding of the transmission lines.
In order to establish Underground District 14 for the distribution lines, staff will bring the item to a Study Session on October 25, 2022, with more specific details. If recommended, it will be necessary to hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution to establish the District.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intent for City Council consideration at a Study Session on October 25, 2022, with the intent to set a Public Hearing for a meeting in November.
Kelli Pickler Thaddeus McCormack
Director of Public Works City Manager
3.2 COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Lakewood State Legislative Bill Positions and Final Outcomes in 2022
INTRODUCTION
With direction and guidance from the 2022 Legislative Platform, the City of Lakewood took a position on 11 pieces of legislation in the 2022 State Legislative Session.
Of the four bills the City supported:
2 were enacted and will become State law;
2 failed passage in the State Legislature.
Of the seven bills the City opposed;
4 were enacted and will become State law;
2 failed passage in the State Legislature
1 was vetoed by the Governor.
The Legislature just concluded the two-year legislative session, so the bills that failed passage are dead. However, their concepts can live on and be reintroduced in a future legislative session.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
A description of each bill, the City’s position and its outcome in 2022 is below.
Public Safety
Support of SB 1087 (Gonzalez). SB 1087 aims to address the rise in catalytic converter theft in the state by targeting black-market sales of detached catalytic converters. Specifically, SB 1087 will limit who can legally purchase a detached catalytic converter, who can sell a catalytic converter to a core recycler (scrap metal recyclers), and close loopholes in existing law to bring transparency to the sale of detached catalytic converters. The bill was signed by the Governor into law.
Support of SB 986 (Umberg and Portantino). SB 986 aims to address the rise in catalytic converter theft in the state by requiring dealers to apply a vehicle identification number (VIN) to the catalytic converter of each vehicle listed for sale. The bill failed on the Assembly Floor.
Opposition to SB 1186 (Wiener). SB 1186 would restrict local jurisdictions from adopting or enforcing any regulation that prohibits the sale of medicinal cannabis to medicinal cannabis Lakewood State Legislative Bill Positions and Final Outcomes in 2022 October 11, 2022
patients or their primary caregivers, or that otherwise imposes unreasonable restrictions.
Lakewood opposed this legislation because there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach as it relates to regulating cannabis sales in cities across the state, as each jurisdiction has their own unique needs that require thoughtful, tailored strategies with the specific interests of local constituents in mind.
And while SB 1186 intends to prevent cities from adopting or enforcing “unreasonable restrictions” around the sale of medical cannabis, Lakewood is concerned that the Medicinal Cannabis Patients' Right of Access Act would, paradoxically, enforce unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions itself, specifically on the policing powers of local jurisdictions. The bill was signed by the Governor into law.
Support of AB 2407 (O’Donnell). AB 2407 would require a core recycler to report specified information about the purchase and sale of catalytic converters to the chief of police or the sheriff, obtain and preserve a seller’s thumbprint, and request to receive theft alert notifications regarding the theft of catalytic converters. Lakewood supports the bill because it establishes a more robust reporting system for the sale and transfer of these auto parts. The bill failed on the Senate Floor.
Support of AB 1740 (Muratsuchi). AB 1740 would require a core recycler who accepts a catalytic converter to maintain a written record of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed and would prohibit a core recycler from purchasing or receiving a catalytic converter from a person that is not a commercial enterprise or owner of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed. Lakewood supports this bill because it seeks to address the dramatic rise in catalytic converter thefts in California’s communities by targeting black-market sales, making it more difficult for bad actors in this space to buy and sell stolen catalytic converters. The bill was signed by the Governor into law.
Local Land Use Decision Making
Opposition to AB 2011 (Wicks). AB 2011 would require cities to ministerially approve, without condition or discretion, certain affordable housing and mixed-use housing developments in zones where office, retail, or parking are a principally permitted use regardless of any inconsistency with a local government’s general plan, specific plan, zoning ordinance, or regulation. Lakewood opposes this bill because it disregards this state-mandated local planning effort and forces cities to allow housing developments in nearly all areas of a city. This seriously questions the rational for the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) process. The bill was signed by the Governor into law.
Opposition to SB 932 (Portantino). SB 932 requires cities to adopt significant bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming elements when they develop and revise their general plans on or after June 30, 2024 and creates a new legal liability for local governments between January 2024 and January 2028, if a local government fails to implement those plans. Lakewood opposes the bill because local governments have made significant progress to develop active transportation in a way that best meets the unique needs of their communities. SB 932 takes a top-down approach that dictates both the type of improvements required as well as the timing for implementing such improvements. The timeframes in SB 932 do not account for existing funding gaps, much less the Lakewood State Legislative Bill Positions and Final Outcomes in 2022 October 11, 2022
additional capital costs of the improvements the bill requires The bill was signed by the Governor into law.
Opposition to AB 2237 (Friedman). AB 2237 would preclude any expenditures from a self-help local tax measure unless all projects are included in an adopted Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) or Alternative Planning Strategy (APS). Lakewood opposes the bill for several reasons, as it takes an overly prescriptive approach that impacts regional and local flexibility to meet the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets expected under SB 375 (Steinberg, 2008) at the expense of critical safety and maintenance projects, many of which align with the state’s climate goals. The bill also usurps the will of local voters and destroys the public trust by preempting locals from determining their own transportation and mobility plans. Finally, it reduces flexibility for local governments to develop appropriate solutions to multimodal transportation problems and develop transportation projects that align with the state’s climate goals. The bill failed passage in the Senate.
Local Government Finance
Opposition of AB 1951 (Grayson). AB 1951 would expand, for a five-year period, the existing partial sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing and research and development of tangible personal property. The bill would make it a full exemption, including any local voter-approved transaction and use taxes. While we support California’s manufacturing industry, the City of Lakewood can ill-afford any additional erosion of its sales and use tax revenues in the short or long-term. AB 1951 undermines local voters and citizen initiatives by cutting taxes for services they approved. Voter-approved taxes to support public safety, roads, youth services, and provide services to unhoused residents would all be affected. The bill was vetoed by the Governor.
Opposition to AB 1886 (Cooper). AB 1886 would expand the definition of “public works” for the purpose of the payment of prevailing wages, to also include street sweeping maintenance performed for the preservation, protection, and keeping of any publicly owned or publicly operated street, road, or highway done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds.
Lakewood opposes this bill because it would have a devastating effect on the budgets of cities that contract for street sweeping services. Contractors would be required to pay the prevailing wage to their employees, drastically increasing their labor costs, which in turn would be passed on to the cities and to our taxpayers. With the current high inflationary economic environment and a looming recession, now is not the time for cities to pass this added cost to our hardworking residents. The bill failed passage on Concurrence.
Opposition to SB 1127 (Atkins). SB 1127 seeks to amend existing workers’ compensation law by reducing the decision timeframe an employer has to accept or deny a claim from 90 days to 75 days. Lakewood opposes this bill for three reasons: it reduces the timeframe allotted to employers to investigate rebuttable presumption claims; it imposes new penalties on employers; and it changes the rules for all presumptive claims. The bill was signed by the Governor into law.
Lakewood State Legislative Bill Positions and Final Outcomes in 2022 October 11, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
Paolo Beltran Thaddeus McCormack
Deputy City Manager City Manager
Encl: Attachment A, Overview of the City’s Legislative Positions Lakewood State Legislative Bill Positions and Final Outcomes in 2022 October 11, 2022
Attachment A
Legislation Position Outcome
SB 1087 (Gonzalez) – Vehicles: Catalytic Converters Support Enacted SB 986 (Umberg/Portantino) – Vehicles: Catalytic
Converters
Support Failed
SB 1186 (Wiener) – Medical Cannabis Oppose Enacted
AB 2011 (Wicks) – Affordable Housing and High Road
Jobs Act of 2022
Oppose Enacted
SB 932 (Portantino) – General Plans: Circulation Element:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans and Traffic Calming Plans
Oppose Enacted
AB 1740 (Muratsuchi) – Vehicles: Catalytic Converters Support Enacted AB 2237 (Friedman) – Transportation Planning Oppose Failed AB 1951 (Grayson) – Sales and Use Tax: Exemptions:
Manufacturing
Oppose Vetoed
AB 1886 (Cooper) – Public Works: Definition Oppose Failed AB 2407 (O’Donnell) – Vehicle Tampering: Theft of
Catalytic Converters
Support Failed
SB 1127 (Atkins) – Workers Compensation: Liability
Presumptions
Oppose Enacted
3.3 COUNCIL AGENDA
October 11, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: 2022 Halloween Carnivals Preview
INTRODUCTION
Halloween carnivals featured at eight parks throughout the city are among the most well attended city events of the year. It is estimated that over 10,000 children and adults will participate in this year’s annual event on Monday, October 31from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
STATEMENT OF FACT
Halloween carnivals have been a Lakewood tradition since 1956 when Mayfair Park hosted the first citywide event. In 1957, three additional carnivals were coordinated at Bolivar, San Martin and Del Valle Parks. Halloween attractions were later added at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Boyar and Palms Parks, thus creating a safe destination within walking distance of most neighborhoods in the city.
Carnival elements, including game booths and decorations, are centered on a popular theme that is quickly recognized by preschoolers and elementary school-age children. More common themes are related to popular movies and cartoon characters widely adored by youngsters. This year’s themes for each park are listed below.
“Turning Red” – Biscailuz Park
“Incredibles” – Bolivar Park
“Into the Spiderverse” – Mayfair Park
“Lilo and Stitch” – San Martin Park
“Trolls World Tour” – Boyar Park
“Nightmare Before Christmas” – Del Valle Park
“SpongeBob” – Bloomfield Park
“Encanto” – Palms Park
Collectively, carnival elements feature over 200 game booths for preschool and school-age children. Game booth participants are awarded age-appropriate candy or a novelty prize for their participation. Specialty contests are also scheduled throughout the evening. The highlight of the evening is a costume contest and parade beginning at 7 p.m. at each carnival location. The showcase of costumes provides a stage for participants of all ages to be recognized for their individualism in costume selection.
A “Red Ribbon Booth” to promote a drug free society is a carnival staple since the early 1990s.
Children of all ages can play a carnival game inside the booth and win a selection of prizes promoting a drug free message.
Council Agenda
2022 Halloween Carnivals Preview
October 11, 2022
Appropriately scary haunted houses are a popular attraction at Bolivar, Del Valle, and San Martin parks. Haunted houses are specially designed for children 6 to 11 years old and will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
To further augment and support the larger attendance at Mayfair Park, inflatable attractions will complement the carnival. These affordable fee-based attractions have become a main event component since the department introduced the concept in 2007.
The carnival at Mayfair Park will have a new layout this year. The storm water capture project is still underway and the irrigation on the Lisa Fernandez field is scheduled to take place during this time. The carnival and inflatables will be relocated to the basketball courts and the north area just outside the basketball courts.
The success of each carnival is dependent upon the assistance received from the Lakewood community. It is anticipated that over 400 volunteers will provide over 2,200 hours of service in working more than 200 game booths. Sources of volunteers throughout the community include Lakewood service organizations, church groups and student organizations from area high schools and colleges.
Communicating this safe alternative for Halloween night is an important planning element. Vinyl banners are on display at the park facilities where carnivals are scheduled. Special event flyers will be advertised to students at Lakewood’s elementary schools and printed flyers are available at city facilities and Lakewood’s libraries. Printed press and complementary photos were published in the RCS fall catalog, the Lakewood Living Magazine, the Lakewood Community News and online in Lakewood’s e-Magazine. Social media posts will round out marketing with updates to the community sent the week of October 24. The combination of all these communication media ensures that residents have been thoroughly informed about the continued tradition of Halloween carnivals at city parks.
SUMMARY
Lakewood’s traditional Halloween Carnivals offer fun and safety for youngsters on October’s spookiest night. With the support of community volunteers, game booths and special activities organized by city staff provide a safe and supervised experience for all of Lakewood’s greater community.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the mayor and City Council receive and file the report.
Valarie Frost, Director Thaddeus McCormack
Recreation and Community Services City Manager
In accordance with section 2521 of the Lakewood Municipal Code, presented herewith is a summary of obligations to be paid by the City of Lakewood. Each of the following demands has been audited by the Director of Finance and Administrative Services and approved by the City Manager.
CITY OF LAKEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY - HOUSING
FUND SUMMARY 9/29/2022
3901 HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY 3,800.00
3,800.00
Council Approval
Date City Manager
City Clerk Director of Finance and Administrative Services Attest
CITY OF LAKEWOOD SUCCESSOR AGENCY - HOUSING
SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CHECK
DATE
09/29/2022 SINDAHA SAMIR 3,800.00
Totals: 3,800.00