Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
February 28, 2023
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Pe in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California.
INVOCATION was offered by Reverend Tamara John, Christ Presbyterian Church Lakewood PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Cub Scout Pack 75
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Vice Mayor Ariel Pe
Council Member Cassandra Chase
Council Member Todd Rogers
Council Member Jeff Wood
ABSENT: Mayor Steve Croft (excused)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Vice Mayor Pe announced that later in the meeting, a resolution declaring an end to the state of a local emergency related to the coronavirus pandemic, which started in March 2020, would be presented by the City Manager. The Vice Mayor stated that 186 Lakewood residents had died from COVID-19 over the past three years and that the meeting would be adjourned in their memory.
Council Member Rogers stated for the record that Mayor Croft’s absence, due to his attendance at an out of town conference, was excused.
Council Member Wood commended staff on a successful Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame event. He further acknowledged staff for their efforts in providing residents with information regarding gas bill assistance and suggested sharing information with residents on the upcoming Southern California Gas Company rate hearing.
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ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meetings held February 14, 2023 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-4 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-6; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING DISABLED PERSON DESIGNATED
PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMERINO STREET WITHIN THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-7; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING DISABLED PERSON DESIGNATED
PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF GONDAR AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF
LAKEWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-8; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING A
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE
WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
RI-5 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9; 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-6 Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Bakersfield Well & Pump for On-call Services for Well and Booster Pump Maintenance
RI-7 Approval of Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for ArcGIS Solutions Consulting Support for Lead Service Line Inventory RI-8 Approval of Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for Multiple Year Water Main Replacement Projects
RI-9 Approval of Agreement with Elite Special Events for 2023 Civic Center Block Party Attractions and Games
RI-10 Approval of Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America LLC for 2023 Civic Center Block Party Fireworks Display
UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Chase, Rogers and Pe
NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Croft
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3.1 • PROCLAIMING THE TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
City Manager Thaddeus McCormack made a presentation based on the report in the agenda and provided a brief summary on the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement that the COVID-19 State of Emergency would end on February 28, 2023 thereby necessitating the need to terminate the Local Emergency. Mr. McCormack concluded by stating it was staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD PROCLAIMING THE TERMINATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Chase, Rogers and Pe
NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Croft
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3.2 • AMENDING THE RATE FOR BIN AND SPECIAL REFUSE SERVICES Finance and Administrative Services Director Jose Gomez made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding a provision of the EDCO Waste Services contract for the annual adjustment of rates for bin and special refuse collection and disposal services, based upon the January to January CPI. He stated that staff recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM FEES OR CHARGES FOR BIN AND
SPECIAL REFUSE SERVICE
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Chase, Rogers and Pe
NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Croft
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3.3 • ADOPTION OF 2023 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Paolo Beltran, Deputy City Manager, made a presentation based on the report in the agenda and summarized the Legislative Platform, which established the work program of the City Council’s Intergovernmental Relations Committee and City staff for the year. It was recommended that the City Council adopt the Legislative Platform for 2023.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR 2023. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Chase, Rogers and Pe
NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Croft
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SUCCESSOR HOUSING ACTIONS
1. Approval of Registers of Demands
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Chase, Rogers and Pe
NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Croft
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
David Arellano, Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation for the City’s partnership with the Chamber and highlighted upcoming events.
Joe Ontiveros, Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding canopies. . . .
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Vice Mayor Pe adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. to Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. A moment of silence was observed in memory of the 186 Lakewood residents who died in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk