Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
November 8, 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 Council Member Cassandra Chase 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 the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Phillip Hawkins, a director of the Central Basin Municipal Water District and former State Assembly Member.
The Mayor acknowledged the upcoming Veterans Day holiday and noted the City-organized events and programs recognizing veterans including Memorial Day, Patriot Day and Thank a Service member postcard program.
Mayor Croft stated that the annual Award of Valor Luncheon, honoring over forty public safety personnel and residents, would be held on November 15th. . . .
ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meeting held October 25, 2022 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-4 Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
RI-5 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-78; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD EXTENDING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-79; 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-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-80; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR
SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS
RI-8 Acceptance of Notice of Completion for Public Works Project No. 2021-03, Picnic Shelter Improvements to the Existing Rynerson Park
RI-9 Finding of Categorical Exemption for Underground Utilities District 14 and 15 Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 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 • AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS FOR AIR SUPPORT
SERVICES
Joshua Yordt, Director of Public Safety, made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding an agreement with the City of Hawaiian Gardens for air support services.
He stated that staff recommended the City Council approve an agreement with the City of Hawaiian Gardens to provide air support services through June 30, 2023, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE SECONDED
TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS TO PROVIDE AIR SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. 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 • WINTER/HOLIDAY RECREATION PROGRAM AND EVENTS
Valarie Frost, Director of Recreation and Community Services, displayed slides and gave a presentation based on the report in the agenda. She reviewed some of the special programs available over the holiday season, including the annual tree lighting ceremony; events for seniors such as the Senior Holiday Luncheon; Pathways Light Up a Life ceremony; classes for special holiday cooking and decorating; activities for students on winter break, such as craft projects and movies; holiday events for Special Olympians and adaptive recreation participants; and Project Shepherd holiday distribution.
MAYOR CROFT STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE ITEM WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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SUCCESSOR HOUSING ACTIONS
1. Approval of Register of Demands
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS. 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:
Karen Van Eede, Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding trees on her street and damage to her vehicle.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Croft adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Central Basin Municipal Water District Director Phillip Hawkins.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk