Agenda packet — Lakewood City Council, March 14, 2023

AGENDA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5000 CLARK AVENUE

LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
March 14, 2023
ADJOURNED MEETING: 6:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING UPDATE - Staff recommends the EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM City Council review the actionable goals and provide additional feedback.

SHORT-TERM RENTALS - Staff recommends the City Council review the short-term rental information provided by staff and provide direction.

CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m.

INVOCATION: Pastor Mary Ann Pickard, Lakewood First United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 140
ROLL CALL: Mayor Steve Croft
Vice Mayor Ariel Pe
Council Member Cassandra Chase
Council Member Todd Rogers
Council Member Jeff Wood
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:

Welcome to new Superintendent Ben Drati and new Board Members Amie Stewart and Brad Crihfield of the Bellflower Unified School District
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 Meetings held February 28, 2023
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.

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
March 14, 2023

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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-5 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; RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 - Staff recommends City Council adopt proposed resolution.

RI-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13; APPROVING RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - Staff recommends City Council adopt proposed resolution.

RI-7 SENATE BILL 998 POLICY REVISIONS - DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE - Staff recommends the City Council adopt the revised SB 998 Policy.

RI-8 ABATEMENT – GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT - Staff recommends the City Council approve HDR Construction LLC to complete the abatements for a total amount not to exceed $31,425. Funds for this contract are included in the City's FY 2022-23 budget.

RI-9 ZERO-EMISSION TRANSIT AGENCY ROLLOUT PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14 - Staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed resolution.

REPORTS:

3.1 2023 ILLEGAL FIREWORKS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PLAN – Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the report

3.2 2022 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT - The Planning and Environment Commission recommends that the City Council receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the same to the Department of Housing and Community Development and to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

AGENDA

LAKEWOOD HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY

1. REGISTER OF DEMANDS - Staff recommends Housing Successor Agency approve registers of demands.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

ADJOURNMENT

ADJ-1

COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
March 14, 2023
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: City Council Goal Setting Update

INTRODUCTION
At the adjourned City Council meeting on October 29, 2022, council members took part in a goal setting session for 2023. Moderated by a strategic planning consultant, the meeting yielded actionable items with the City Manager subsequently directing city staff for implementation. This meeting provides an update on those goals and gives the City Council an opportunity to provide additional feedback and comments on said goals.

STATEMENT OF FACTS
Before presenting the actionable goals, it is helpful to provide a summary of the discussions at the study session that led to those goals.

The City Council’s overarching goal is to keep up the “Lakewood Way.” This was underscored by the flash poll results when identifying what is important to residents: physical safety and security, well-maintained streets, family friendly and well-maintained parks. Council members also identified that rational leadership is important. The city has a history of stable leadership on the council and residents expect and appreciate stable leadership. Other attributes identified are the responsiveness of city staff to residents, quality of life, good place to do business, sense of ownership of the city by the public and fiscal responsibility and prudence.

As part of the goal setting process, council members identified internal and external issues that may help drive the goals. Internal issues such as the increased difficulties in establishing effective state and county elected officials in light of diverging policies, and the need to forecast future budgets better as decisions made now will affect future councils. External issues include having only 3.6 acres of undeveloped land in the whole city, homelessness, water regulations, and economic development.

The discussion shifted to the most important results that the City Manager and city staff must accomplish well in leading, managing and operating the city:
 Keeping attention to maintaining infrastructure
 Being proactive in dealing with problems to maintain quality of life  Maintain Lakewood’s reputation as a leader in the region and being more proactive and influential in regional and statewide issues.
 Think outside the box in fostering innovation and creativity City Council Goal Setting Update
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A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis was performed to further delve into how the goals could be developed that would integrate and address these concerns.  Strengths: the involvement of city employees in community groups and nonprofits; individual investment of city staff being here in this community; employees are high quality individuals; the city’s strong relationships with various stakeholders, our history as being the first contract city lends credence to our reputation.  Weaknesses: size of workforce is a limitation in the era of capital improvement projects, lacking economic development strategy and focus, and needing to be clearer concerning homelessness policies.
 Threats: growing feeling amongst longtime residents that the best days of Lakewood are behind us; increasing crime trends, increasing state and county preemption, increasing density, adapting to regulations, impacts from climate mitigation.  Opportunities: build on our Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, infrastructure improvements, Lakewood Center redevelopment, development of the Clark/Del Amo corner, future park amenities and creation of a Parks Master Plan, creation of a public youth-led commission, and a new Deputy District Attorney.

Actionable Goals
o Extend services to seniors that are not mobile or ambulatory. Identify need and gaps in our senior services.
o Come up with a communication plan on sharing information, success and challenges of our story.
o Share the cost of the Sheriff’s Mental Evaluation Team with other cities. o Create a JPA after the expiration of grant funds that are currently funding the Homeless Services Liaison, allowing us to share on housing issues o Stand up a project management system for capital improvement projects. o Create a 20-year financial forecast report.
o Address faded street signs and faded curbs.
o Institute more neighborhood events focused around parks to get to know neighbors. o Re-evaluate requirements for block off street for 4th of July parties with a recalcitrant neighbor; look at what other cities do.
o Connect our city with West Santa Ana Branch, getting people from that station to Lakewood.
o Create an Economic Development task force/committee consisting of realtor, business owner, workforce development expert, Chamber of Commerce. o Develop Economic Development Plan
o Stand up an Economic Development Department
o Expand loan program to businesses for façade improvements or expansion grants.

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COUNCIL AGENDA
March 14, 2023
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Short-Term Rentals Update

BACKGROUND
In October 2018 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2018-7 that amended the Lakewood Municipal Code pertaining to the short-term rental of residential properties. The ordinance was adopted in response to an increasing number of short-term rentals (also known as “Airbnbs”) in the City that were becoming enforcement challenges.

The objective of Ordinance 2018-7 was to prevent homes from becoming “party houses” or full-time hotels that would jeopardize the quality of life for residents. The ordinance banned whole-home rentals, limited the number of rental day/nights to 90 per year, and prohibited any accessory dwelling units (ADU) from short-term rental use. Additionally, it required all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual business license and register, collect, and remit quarterly the eight percent transient occupancy tax (TOT) to the City. Since the adoption of the ordinance, there have been six short-term rental operators who have obtained a business license with five of the operators still active and operating.

ONGOING ENFORCEMENT
Following the passing of Ordinance 2018-7, staff from multiple departments including Public Safety, Community Development, and Finance and Administrative Services have been heavily involved in the regulation, detection, discovery, and enforcement of short-term rentals. Recently, staff has observed a dramatic increase in the number homes being purchased and turned into short-term rentals. In the last three years, 20 homes fall into this category, with many of them being used as unpermitted wholehome rentals. At this time, staff has successfully closed 18 short-term rentals with another 21 remaining open as active code enforcement cases.

A review of the calls for service to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to the six most problematic short-term rentals, including three licensed rentals, found 34 calls for service since 2020. These calls range from loud parties to suspicious vehicles or persons at the location. The difficulty in enforcing the current ordinance is that staff is reliant on information such as the number of reservations, proof of owner-occupancy, and compliance of guests from either the operator or the listing website for information to register the rental or enforce the ordinance.

Currently, of the 21 open enforcement cases, eight have other current or past code enforcement issues and five have unpermitted ADU or garage conversions. Staff also believes that recently passed State housing legislation has encouraged short-term rental operators to purchase homes, build ADUs, and “flip” them as investment properties by listing them as short-term rentals. Despite State law prohibiting such use, it is ultimately the responsibility of the City to enforce. With the demand for short-term rentals increasing and a concerted effort from Airbnb itself to increase listings specifically in California, staff expects this trend to continue. See attached article from the Orange County Register.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
FILE – Airbnb’s website is displayed on a web browser on May 8, 2021, in Washington.

Airbnb is looking for more people to turn their homes into short-term rentals. The company said Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, that it is rolling out a simpler process of enrolling, with online help from a “superhost.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) NEWSHOUSING
Airbnb wants more people,
especially in California, to rent
their homes
The company also is working on a plan to display the allin price of a stay up front on its app and website. • News
PUBLISHED: November 16, 2022 at 11:17 a.m. | UPDATED: November 16, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.

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Routine Item 1 – City Council Minutes
will be available prior to the meeting.

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CITY OF LAKEWOOD
SUMMARY ACH/WIRE REGISTER FEBRUARY 2023
ACH date Amount Recipient Purpose Period
2/3/23 $369.59 The Technology Depot Communications Services 1 of 2 Feb 2022 2/3/23 $1,430.80 LEF Online Donations Oct-Dec 2022
2/3/23 $2,377.48 Meals on Wheels Online Donations Oct-Dec 2022 2/3/23 $9,074.80 Project Shepherd Online Contributions Oct-Dec 2022 2/8/23 $120,857.39 CalPERS Employee Medical Premiums Feb 2023 2/8/23 $103,843.52 IRS via F&M Payroll - Federal Taxes Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/8/23 $593,769.07 Various Employee Payroll Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $107,254.97 CalPERS Payroll - Retirement Plan Jan 8-21, 2023 2/9/23 $3,460.00 F&A Fed C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $6,050.00 Southland C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $29,225.09 EDD Payroll - State Taxes Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $3,623.79 MidAmerica Retiree Medical Benefit Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $13,652.94 VOYA Payroll -Deferred Compensation Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $3,425.00 PARS via U.S. Bank Payroll - Retirement Plan 1 of 2 Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $4,373.81 PARS via U.S. Bank Payroll - Retirement Plan 2 of 2 Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/9/23 $33,224.70 VOYA Payroll - Deferred Compensation Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/17/23 $25,473.62 MidAmerica Retiree Medical Benefit Feb 2023 2/17/23 $489.00 The Technology Depot Communications Services 2 of 2 Feb 2023 2/17/23 $5,000,000.00 CAMP City Investment Deposit Feb 2023 2/17/23 $108,522.23 CalPERS Payroll - Retirement Plan Jan 22-Feb 4, 2023 2/22/23 $101,852.11 IRS via F&M Payroll - Federal Taxes Feb 5-18, 2023 2/22/23 $595,252.55 Various Employee Payroll Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $3,460.00 F&A Fed C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $6,050.00 Southland C/U Payroll - Employee Deposits Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $28,501.59 EDD Payroll - State Taxes Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $3,501.51 MidAmerica Retiree Medical Benefit Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $14,119.59 VOYA Payroll -Deferred Compensation Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $7,805.66 PARS via U.S. Bank Payroll - Retirement Plan 1 of 1 Feb 5-18, 2023 2/23/23 $33,424.70 VOYA Payroll - Deferred Compensation Feb 5-18, 2023 2/24/23 $63,688.17 City Light & Power Street Lighting Services Feb 2022 2/24/23 $2,450.00 LCEA Employee Paid Dues Feb 2022
2/24/23 $109,103.49 CalPERS Payroll - Retirement Plan Feb 5-18, 2023 2/27/23 $116,692.83 CalPERS Employee Medical Premiums Mar 2023 Council Approval
Date City Manager
Attest:

City Clerk Director of Finance & Administrative Services

CITY OF LAKEWOOD
FUND SUMMARY 3/9/2023
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.

GENERAL FUND

CABLE TV

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

COMMUNITY FACILITY

MISC-SPECIAL REVENUE FUND

GRAPHICS AND COPY CENTER

CENTRAL STORES

FLEET MAINTENANCE

WATER UTILITY FUND

LOCAL REHAB LOAN

TRUST DEPOSIT
1010 321,560.99

80.00 5,368.75
4,816.98
7,455.00
394.81
1,420.45
28,243.68
126,470.37
246.00
200.00
1020
1025
1050
1500
5010
5020
5030
7500
8020
8030
496,257.03
Council Approval
Date City Manager
Attest
City Clerk Director of Finance and Administrative Services

CITY OF LAKEWOOD

SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
CHECK
AMOUNT
CHECK

DATE VENDOR NAME
314.25
1,925.00
5,368.75
795.47
7,292.76
181.09
10,011.60
251.36
917.51
175.50
38,313.60
263.50

32.50 3,550.00

39.00 157.38

25.00 128.00
208.00
145.07
167.88
104.00
298.70
810.41
643.82
394.81
50,376.98
1,568.15
260.00
957.03

85.00 2,021.50
2,433.21

38.76 189.20

98.41 2,939.86
9,437.71
208.69
2,218.00
598.00
432.00
1,500.00
200.00
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SHAKER NERMINE
AEF SYSTEMS CONSULTING. INC.

AGRI-TURF DISTRIBUTING

AIRE RITE A/C & REFRIGERATION INC
ALAN'S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER. INC.

ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES. INC.

ALLIED REFRIGERATION INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES. INC.

ATALLA. IBRAHIM
N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION
B.R. BREWER SIGN & GRAPHICS
BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL. INC.

BELL EVENT SERVICES INC
BROEKER. CANDACE
CALIF. STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT

CALIF STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

CALIFORNIA STATE DEPT OF JUSTICE

CHICAGO TITLE CO

CINTAS CORPORATION
CnSfTAS CORPORATION
CLAVERIE. COURTNEY DAY

CAMERON WELDING SUPPLY
BRAGG INVESTMENT COMPANY. INC.

CN SCHOOL AND OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC

DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES

DICKSON RFCOINC
DOSSIER SYSTEMS. INC.

DUNRITE PEST CONTROL INC.

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC

FLUE STEAM INC
FONTELA. THAO
FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC.

GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS. LLC

GRAINGER W W INC

H & H NURSERY

HOME DEPOT

INFOSEND INC

JHM SUPPLY INC

KDC INC
KICK IT UP KIDZ. LLC
KIM. YVONNE

YMCA OF GREATER LONG BEACH
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CITY OF LAKEWOOD

SUMMARY CHECK REGISTER
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LONG BEACH CITY GAS & WATER DEPT
LOPEZ. ADRIANA
LUNDERVILLE. GERALD P
MATHESON TRI-GAS. INC.

MC MASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO

MERRIMAC PETROLEUM INC

MILLER DON & SONS
MOSES-CALDERA. ISABEL
MVP'S. LLC

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC

OCAJ INC
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS. LLC

RAYVERN LIGHTING SUPPLY CO INC

READ WRITE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC

CERRITOS FORD INC

S & J SUPPLY CO
SAN JUAN. CLYDE J
SERVICEWEAR APPAREL INC.

SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY. LLC

SO CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC
SOLID SURFACE CARE. INC.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO
STAPLES. INC.

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
STEIN. ANDREW T

TGIS CATERING SVCS INC
THURSTON ELEVATOR CONCEPTS. INC.

UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT

WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC

WAXIE ENTERPRISES INC

WHITE HOUSE FLORIST INC

WORTHINGTON FORD
ZAMORA. SILVIE ('WARD')
DYER. JULIE

DYNASTY ELECTRIC
EAK. SODANY

LAKEWOOD WOMEN'S CLUB
MITCHELL. NANCY

SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
TREVILLA. SABRA
156.71
7,455.00
168.00
228.70

73.31 24,229.28

39.79 461.50
1,000.00
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38.00 492.95

77.86 659.75
196,223.61
1,971.34
165.75

42.88 1,465.60
179.23
2,409.00
4,220.45

62.95 74,184.20
869.36
16,645.00
146.00
472.00
8,327.85
330.68
212.24

72.93 80.00
518.13

88.32 2,217.85
250.00

72.00 199.28
250.00
Total: 496,257.03

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COUNCIL AGENDA
March 14, 2023
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: Public Safety, Intergovernmental Relations, and Water Resources Committees.

STATEMENT OF FACT
On January 25, the Water Resources Committee met and discussed:

Water Enterprise Fund – FY 2021-22 Year-End Financial Report  Staff presented a snapshot of the FY 2021-22 Water Enterprise Fund, which was included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
 Staff explained the fund balances performance over a multi-year timeframe.  Staff noted that this year to date unrestricted fund balance is well positioned and has been in the green for the last three years.

Proposed 5-Yr CIP Program
 Staff presented a list of proposed CIP projects for the next five years and explained that there are 180 miles of pipeline and 11 drinking water wells in the city. The department’s priority is to maintain these facilities to ensure reliability, cost efficiency and longevity.  Staff provided the committee with an infrastructure assessment.  Staff will focus on replacing one mile of pipeline this year, which has been identified as a critical area.

On February 7, the Public Safety Committee met and discussed:

Crime Trends and Statistics
Overall, crimes are trending downward citywide and at Lakewood Center Mall in recent months.

Abatement Deputy Update
Several encampments were cleared in coordination with the Homeless Services Liaison where outreach services were offered. Clean-ups were posted for future dates and graffiti was removed.

A brief summary was provided by the Homeless Services Liaison, of notable incidents since the program began in October 2022.

Council Committees’ Activities
March 14, 2023

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Community Prosecutor Program Update
A written report was provided. The Community Prosecutor met with various business owners to create strategies regarding issues at nuisance properties.

Public Safety Department Update
Catalytic converter engraving events have been well received by residents and school safety assemblies returned to elementary schools. The department held the first roundtable meeting with business owners. Staff completed emergency management trainings with the County of Los Angeles.

Public Outreach
Staff focused on final preparation details for the State of the City event. Publicity continued for the Lakewood Run.

Administrative Citation Enhancements & Neighbor Dispute Civil Remedies Staff researched our current administrative citation process and recommended to amend the fee schedule to include additional violations such as illegal dumping. The Committee agreed.

Neighbor disputes that are not a violation of the law can seek dispute resolution through a program offered by Los Angeles County or alternatively, file a civil lawsuit. Staff will research further regarding mediation meetings hosted in Lakewood. The Committee suggested promotion of the program in a resource pamphlet.

Proposed Revision to Fireworks Ordinance
TNT Fireworks proposed a revision to the Lakewood Municipal Code that would allow for an increase in the amount charged to organizationsto offset the property rent paid for fireworks stands from $1,000 to $2,500 in the upcoming years (currently the amount TNT pays property owners generally exceeds the $1,000 cap). The Committee raised questions on behalf of the organizations and received few answers. TNT Fireworks would research further and present details to staff at a later date.

Miscellaneous
Chairman Rogers suggested vacant properties install “For Lease” signs to promote occupancy availability.

Staff will research construction fence validity for on-going project at Country Club Dr.

A group has reached out to Chairman Rogers to discuss details regarding Lakewood becoming a model for possible legislation to combat importation of illegal fireworks from Nevada to California. Chairman Rogers invited staff to join initial phone call with group.

On February 14, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee met and discussed:

An update was provided on the first year of the two-year legislative session, including deadlines for bills to be passed and for the Governor to sign or veto bills.

Council Committees’ Activities
March 14, 2023

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Jason Gonsalves provided an update on Sacramento that included the number of bills introduced to date. He reported that we will continue to see focus on housing and public safety with calls for public safety controls rather than gun control. Mr. Gonsalves noted that Rendon will continue as Speaker though June and that Robert Rivas is expected to be voted to be the new Speaker as of July 1.

A report on Reciprocal Easement Agreements (REAs) was presented by Deputy City Manager, Paolo Beltran. He explained that these easements are recorded covenants that impede reuse of regional malls and corridors, rendering it virtually impossible for retail center sites to be redeveloped for housing. The use of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) may be one way to enforce the stat Housing Accountability Act to suspend REAs if projects include affordable housing. The Committee agreed to support legislation that would give EIFDs the ability to enforce the state Housing Accountability Act by suspending REAs and COREAs (construction, operation and reciprocal easement agreements) if reuse projects include affordable housing and infrastructure in support of housing and other uses.

The draft 2023 legislative platform was presented with nearly no changes from the 2022 platform.

The Committee approved the presented platform.

Informational Items and Updates
California Business Roundtable Measure – The measure, filed early last year, limits local revenue authority through various means and has the potential to be the biggest threat to local taxing authority that cities have ever faced. The council adopted a resolution opposing this measure last February. So far the measure has raised over $16 million and submitted nearly 1.5 million signatures. It is very likely that the measure will qualify for the Nov. 2024 statewide ballot.

Proliferation of Gun Violence – A report was provided explain that, in the wake of recent gun violence in the nation, Council Member Rogers sent staff possible legislative ideas for consideration. Although the Legislative Platform does not include advocating for issues outside of our jurisdiction, the proposals certainly make sense, and staff is providing this information for consideration.

Illegal Fireworks Sales in Nevada and Enforcement of CA Law – The majority of the flow of illegal fireworks in the state can be attributed to just a handful of retailers based in and around Pahrump Nevada. It is estimated that 60-70% of all illegal fireworks in California originate from those retailers. There is movement afoot to request the California Attorney General to enforce Health and Safety Code.

On February 21, the Water Resources Committee met and discussed:

Professional Engineering Services For Multiple Year Water Main Replacements  The City contracted with Tetra Tech to design pipeline replacement and provide engineering support for bidding and construction.
 One mile of the city’s pipeline has been designed and is planned for replacement.

Council Committees’ Activities
March 14, 2023

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ArcGIS Solutions Consulting Support for Lead Service Line Inventory  Staff reported that the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is driving new regulations to ensure that lead pipes are removed and replaced. The latest iteration of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) are designed to better protect communities from the impacts of potential lead exposure.
 As part of the new LCRR requirements, the city must develop an inventory identifying service line materials connected to the city’s water distribution system.  The city has received a proposal from Environmental Systems Research, Inc. to perform data migration from previous inventory database to the GIS platform.

Amendment to Bakersfield Well & Pump On-Call Agreement
 The Water Resources Department has an on-call contract with, Bakersfield Well & Pump Company to perform routine maintenance work on the City’s wells and pumps to ensure continued system performance and reliability.
 Staff has identified three key areas within the Lakewood water system requiring rehab.

Well 18 pump inspection, removal and rehab, and replacement pumps for Boosters 4 and

5. These improvements require an amendment to the existing Bakersfield Well & Pump On-Call Agreement.

SB998 Policy Revision
 Staff provided a summary to the City’s existing policy which was approved in 2020. The policy has not been implemented due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The State has recently announced that it would end the COVID-19 State of Emergency at the end of February 2023, at which time staff will begin preparing for delinquency notices and shut-offs.  Staff recommended revising the following sections of the current SB998 Policy: the appeal process, payment plan, demonstration of medical need/severe hardship and tenant/landlord (SB998 currently covers only single family residential homes and verbiage for multifamily/commercial has been added).  Staff noted that the goal of the revisions is to streamline the notification requirements, provide more structure to the required payment plan options, and reduce delays in the bill appeal process.

Other Business
 Staff updated the Committee on two potential zero-interest loans being offered by the Water Replenishment District for well rehab and water treatment.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

Thaddeus McCormack
City Manager

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12

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 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2023.
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAKEWOOD APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR GENERAL SERVICES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That certain agreement entitled “General Services Agreement” dated July 1, 2023, by and between the City of Lakewood and the County of Los Angeles is hereby accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Lakewood by and on behalf of the City of Lakewood.

SECTION 2. The Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to execute said agreement by and on behalf of the City of Lakewood.

SECTION 3. Said agreement shall be effective upon its acceptance and approval by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, but in no case prior to July 1, 2023, and upon its effective date, shall supersede that certain Agreement entitled “General Services Agreement” dated July 1, 2018.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2023.
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated for purposes of reference only, July 1, 2023, is made by and between the County of Los Angeles, hereinafter referred to as the "County", and the City of Lakewood, hereinafter referred to as the "City."
RECITALS:
(a) The City is desirous of contracting with the County for the performance by its appropriate officers and employees of City functions.
(b) The County is agreeable to performing such services on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
(c) Such contracts are authorized and provided for by the provisions of Section 56½ of the Charter of the County of Los Angeles and Section 51300, et seq., of the Government Code.

THEREFORE, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The County agrees, through its officers, agents and employees, to perform those City functions, which are hereinafter provided for.

2. The City shall pay for such services as are provided under this Agreement at rates to be determined by the County Auditor-Controller in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Supervisors.

These rates shall be readjusted by the County Auditor-Controller annually effective the first day of July of each year to reflect the cost of such service in accordance with the policies and procedures for the determination of such rates as adopted by the Board of Supervisors of County.

3. No County agent, officer or department shall perform for said City any 2 of 6
function not coming within the scope of the duties of such agent, officer or department in performing services for the County.

4. No service shall be performed hereunder unless the City shall have available funds previously appropriated to cover the cost thereof.

5. No function or service shall be performed hereunder by any County agent, officer or department unless such function or service shall have been requested in writing by the City on order of the City Council thereof or such officer as it may designate and approved by the Board of Supervisors of the County, or such officer as it may designate, and each such service or function shall be performed at the times and under circumstances which do not interfere with the performance of regular County operations.

6. Whenever the County and City mutually agree as to the necessity for any such County agent, officer or department to maintain administrative headquarters in the City, the City shall furnish at its own cost and expense all necessary office space, furniture, and furnishings, office supplies, janitorial service, telephone, light, water, and other utilities. In all instances where special supplies, stationery, notices, forms and the like must be issued in the name of the City, the same shall be supplied by the City at its expense.

It is expressly understood that in the event a local administrative office is maintained in the City for any such County agent, officer or department, such quarters may be used by the County agent, officer or department in connection with the performance of its duties in territory outside the City and adjacent thereto provided, however, that the performance of such outside duties shall not be at any additional cost to the City.

7. All persons employed in the performance of such services and functions for 3 of 6
the City shall be County agents, officers or employees, and no City employee as such shall be taken over by the County, and no person employed hereunder shall have any City pension, civil service, or other status or right.

For the purpose of performing such services and functions, and for the purpose of giving official status to the performance hereof, every County agent, officer and employee engaged in performing any such service or function shall be deemed to be an agent, officer or employee of said City while performing service for the City within the scope of this agreement.

8. The City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any salary, wages or other compensation to any County personnel performing services hereunder for the City, or any liability other than that provided for in this agreement.

Except as herein otherwise specified, the City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any County employee for injury or sickness arising out of his or her employment.

9. The parties hereto have executed an Assumption of Liability Agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 27, 1977 and/or a Joint Indemnity Agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 8, 1991. Whichever of these documents the City has signed later in time is currently in effect and hereby made a part of and incorporated into this agreement as set out in full herein. In the event that the Board of Supervisors later approves a revised Joint Indemnity Agreement and the City executes the revised agreement, the subsequent agreement as of its effective date shall supersede the agreement previously in effect between the parties hereto.

10. Each County agent, officer or department performing any service for the 4 of 6
City provided for herein shall keep reasonably itemized and in detail work or job records covering the cost of all services performed, including salary, wages and other compensation for labor, supervision and planning, plus overhead, the reasonable rental value of all County-owned machinery and equipment, rental paid for all rented machinery or equipment, together with the cost of an operator thereof when furnished with said machinery or equipment, the cost of all machinery and supplies furnished by the County, reasonable handling charges, and all additional items of expense incidental to the performance of such function or service.

11. All work done hereunder is subject to the limitations of the provisions of Section 23008 of the Government Code, and in accordance therewith, before any work is done or services rendered pursuant hereto, an amount equal to the cost or an amount 10% in excess of the estimated cost must be reserved by the City from its funds to ensure payment for work, services or materials provided hereunder.

12. The County shall render to the City at the close of each calendar month an itemized invoice which covers all services performed during said month, and the City shall pay County therefore within thirty (30) days after date of said invoice.

If such payment is not delivered to the County office which is described on said invoice within thirty (30) days after the date of the invoice, the County is entitled to recover interest thereon. Said interest shall be at the rate of seven (7) percent per annum or any portion thereof calculated from the last day of the month in which the services were performed.

13. Notwithstanding the provisions of Government Code Section 907, if such payment is not delivered to the County office which is described on said invoice within thirty (30) days after the date of the invoice, the County may satisfy such indebtedness, 5 of 6
including interest thereon, from any funds of any such City on deposit with the County without giving further notice to said City of County's intention to do so.

14. This Agreement shall become effective on the date herein-above first mentioned and shall run for a period ending June 30, 2028, and at the option of the City Council of the City, with the consent of the Board of Supervisors of County, shall be renewable thereafter for an additional period of not to exceed five (5) years.

15. In the event the City desires to renew this Agreement for said five-year period, the City Council shall not later than the last day of May 2028, notify the Board of Supervisors of County that it wishes to renew the same, whereupon the Board of Supervisors, not later than the last day of June 2028, shall notify the City Council in writing of its willingness to accept such renewal. Otherwise, such Agreement shall finally terminate at the end of the aforedescribed period.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph herein-above set forth, the County may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the City. The City may terminate this Agreement as of the first day of July of any year upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the County.

16. This Agreement is designed to cover miscellaneous and sundry services which may be supplied by the County of Los Angeles and the various departments thereof. In the event there now exists or there is hereafter adopted a specific contract between the City and the County with respect to specific services, such contract with respect to specific services shall be controlling as to the duties and obligations of the parties anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, unless such special contract adopts the provisions hereof by reference.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers.

Executed this _____________day of ________________________2023.

The City of Lakewood,
By _____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
By_____________________________ By_____________________________ Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:

CELIA ZAVALA
Executive Officer/Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
By_____________________________
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
Interim County Counsel
By ___________________________
Senior Deputy

SERVICES PROVIDED TO CITIES BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (Via Agreement)
AGRICULTURAL COMM./WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Weed Abatement
Predatory Animal (GSA or Contract)
Vertebrate Pests (Contract)
Noxious/Invasive Weeds Management (Contract)
ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL (1)
Animal Control
Animal Shelter Services

ARTS COMMISSION
Professional Development
Technical Assistance
Grants/Funding
Arts education, strategic planning, and coaching
Free Concerts in Public Spaces
Arts Internship

ASSESSOR
Maps
Media (CD/DVD/Email)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Direct Assessments Collections
BEACHES & HARBORS (2)
Beach Maintenance
Facility Maintenance

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JPA for Foothill Transit Corporation & Meetings
Hearing Appeals-Civil Service Commission

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
GSA/Assumption of Liability Agreements

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Eviction Defense Services
Wage Enforcement Services

DISTRICT ATTORNEY
City Prosecution Services
Community Law Enforcement & Recovery (CLEAR)
Community Prosecutor Program (CPP)
FIRE DEPARTMENT (3)
Fire Suppression Services - Fee for Service
Fire Suppression Services - Tax Share
Beach Lifeguard Services
GSA/MOU/Others
Certified Unified Participating Agency Billing

HEALTH SERVICES
Housing/Homelessness/Justice Related Services
INTERNAL SERVICES (4)
Telecommunication Services
IT Services
Energy and Environmental Programs
eGIS Services
Fleet & Logistics
Maintenance & Operations

MENTAL HEALTH
Socialization Services(5)
Mental Hlth Eval & Co-Response Team
w/Police(6)
Mental Health Evaluation Team
& 1 FTE PSW(7)

PROBATION
Deputy Probation Officer Services

PUBLIC HEALTH
See Attachment I for Specific Services
PUBLIC LIBRARY (8)
Library Services

PUBLIC WORKS
See Attachment II for Specific Services

REGIONAL PLANNING
Planning & Zoning Services
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK (9)
Document Transfer Tax Collection
Lease of PBR's
Access to YODA System(10)
Access to DIMS System(11)

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
General Law Enforcement
Traffic Law Enforcement
Detective Services
Helicopter Programs
Special Occasions

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
Business License Collections
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Claremont ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Commerce ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Compton ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Covina ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Cudahy ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Culver City ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Diamond Bar ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Downey ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Duarte ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
El Monte ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
El Segundo ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Gardena ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Glendale ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Glendora ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hawaiian Gardens ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hawthorne ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hermosa Beach ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hidden Hills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Huntington Park ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

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ARTS COMMISSION
Professional Development
Technical Assistance
Grants/Funding
Arts education, strategic planning, and coaching
Free Concerts in Public Spaces
Arts Internship

ASSESSOR
Maps
Media (CD/DVD/Email)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Direct Assessments Collections
BEACHES & HARBORS (2)
Beach Maintenance
Facility Maintenance

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JPA for Foothill Transit Corporation & Meetings
Hearing Appeals-Civil Service Commission

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
GSA/Assumption of Liability Agreements

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Eviction Defense Services
Wage Enforcement Services

MENTAL HEALTH
Socialization Services(5)
Mental Hlth Eval & Co-Response Team
w/Police(6)
Mental Health Evaluation Team
& 1 FTE PSW(7)

PROBATION
Deputy Probation Officer Services

PUBLIC HEALTH
See Attachment I for Specific Services
PUBLIC LIBRARY (8)
Library Services

PUBLIC WORKS
See Attachment II for Specific Services

REGIONAL PLANNING
Planning & Zoning Services
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK (9)
Document Transfer Tax Collection
Lease of PBR's
Access to YODA System(10)
Access to DIMS System(11)

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
General Law Enforcement
Traffic Law Enforcement
Detective Services
Helicopter Programs
Special Occasions

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
Business License Collections
Industry ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Inglewood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Irwindale ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Canada Flintridge ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ La Habra Heights ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lakewood ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Mirada ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lancaster ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Puente ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Verne ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lawndale ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lomita ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Long Beach ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Los Angeles ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lynwood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Malibu ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Manhattan Beach ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Maywood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Monrovia ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Montebello ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Monterey Park ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Norwalk ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Palmdale ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Palos Verdes Estates ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Paramount ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Pasadena ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Pico Rivera ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Pomona ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Rancho Palos Verdes ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Redondo Beach ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Rolling Hills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Rolling Hills Estates ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

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ARTS COMMISSION
Professional Development
Technical Assistance
Grants/Funding
Arts education, strategic planning, and coaching
Free Concerts in Public Spaces
Arts Internship

ASSESSOR
Maps
Media (CD/DVD/Email)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Direct Assessments Collections
BEACHES & HARBORS (2)
Beach Maintenance
Facility Maintenance

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JPA for Foothill Transit Corporation & Meetings
Hearing Appeals-Civil Service Commission

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
GSA/Assumption of Liability Agreements

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Eviction Defense Services
Wage Enforcement Services

MENTAL HEALTH
Socialization Services(5)
Mental Hlth Eval & Co-Response Team
w/Police(6)
Mental Health Evaluation Team
& 1 FTE PSW(7)

PROBATION
Deputy Probation Officer Services

PUBLIC HEALTH
See Attachment I for Specific Services
PUBLIC LIBRARY (8)
Library Services

PUBLIC WORKS
See Attachment II for Specific Services

REGIONAL PLANNING
Planning & Zoning Services
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK (9)
Document Transfer Tax Collection
Lease of PBR's
Access to YODA System(10)
Access to DIMS System(11)

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
General Law Enforcement
Traffic Law Enforcement
Detective Services
Helicopter Programs
Special Occasions

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
Business License Collections
Rosemead ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Dimas ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ San Fernando ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Gabriel ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Marino ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Santa Clarita ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Santa Fe Springs ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Santa Monica ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Sierra Madre ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Signal Hill ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
South El Monte ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
South Gate ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
South Pasadena ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Temple City ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Torrance ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Vernon ● ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Walnut ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
West Covina ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
West Hollywood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Westlake Village ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Whittier ▪ ▪ ▪ ● ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
TOTAL 61 9 14 7 43 43 0 0 0 0 31 5 44 33 82 2 2 0 22 86 1 1 80 1 1 12 47 11 29 6 4 88 19 48 34 3 2 1 15 1 9 87 49 88 1 88 2 88 88 42 42 42 24 76 3 5 The Department of Mental Health (DMH) contracts with the City of Gardena to provide socialization services. 7 DMH entered into a partnership through a Memorandum of Cooperative Agreement with the City of Burbank to develop a mental health evaluation team and one FTE psychiatric social worker for the provision of crisis mental health services. 8 The LA County Library has an MOU established with four cities, including Diamond Bar, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and West Hollywood. The dot indicates County Library services are provided to these cities. 9 The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provides Document Transfer Tax Collection services to 88 cities in the County. It also provides election services to all cities through an approved City Council resolution and adopted by the Board of Supervisors. 10 The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Your Online Document Archive (YODA) is in-house electronic archive system. 11 The Data Information Management System (DIMS) is a contracted-system that manages voter registration information.

Chief Executive Office - Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Updated September 2022
6 DMH entered into a MOA with the Cities of Alhambra, Azusa, Bell, Bell Gardens, Covina, Culver City, Downey, Glendora, Huntington Park, Montebello, Monterey Park, Signal Hill, South Gate, Vernon, and West Covina police departments to develop mental health evaluation team and co-response models. 3 The Fire Department provides beach lifeguard services to the City of El Segundo through a contract with Chevron. 1 The Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) provides Limited Field Services to Commerce, Culver City, Duarte, El Monte, Hawthorne, Lancaster, Lawndale, Monterey Park, Palos Verdes Estates, and Torrance; and Limited Sheltering to Culver City, Hawthorne, and West Hollywood. 4 The Internal Services Department provides IT services (mainframe access) for the City of Los Angeles and IT services (eGis services) for the Cities of Arcadia, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica and Torrance. 2 The City of Los Angeles contracts with the Departments of Beaches & Harbors and Fire for maintenance and lifeguard services for four beaches located within the city through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the County.

Notes: ▪ A red dot indicates new services.

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ATTACHMENT II

PUBLIC WORKS
Bridge Inspection and/or Maintenance
Building and Safety
Storm Drain Catch Basin Cleanout
Storm Drain Catch Basin Insert Maintenance
City Pump Station
Street Maintenance
Industrial Waste
Permit Issuance & Inspection (Transportation)
Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
Safe, Clean Water Program
Sewer Maintenance Contract
Street Lighting Maintenance District
Subdivision Maps: Final
Subdivision Maps: Tentative
Traffic Advisor
Traffic Operations Maintenance
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Traffic Signal Maint. - Shared Intersections
Underground Storage Tanks
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Traffic Monitoring
Agoura Hills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Alhambra ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Arcadia ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Artesia ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Avalon ▪ ▪
Azusa ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Baldwin Park ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Bell ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Bellflower ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Bell Gardens ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Beverly Hills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Bradbury ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Burbank ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Calabasas ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Carson ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Cerritos ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Claremont ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Commerce ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Compton ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Covina ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Cudahy ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Culver City ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Diamond Bar ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Downey ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Duarte ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
El Monte ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
El Segundo ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Gardena ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Glendale ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Glendora ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hawaiian Gardens ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hawthorne ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hermosa Beach ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Hidden Hills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Huntington Park ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Industry ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Inglewood ▪ ▪ ▪
Irwindale ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Canada Flintridge ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Habra Heights ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lakewood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Mirada ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lancaster ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Puente ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
La Verne ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lawndale ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Lomita ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Long Beach ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Los Angeles ▪ ▪ ▪
Public Works - Page 1

PUBLIC WORKS
Bridge Inspection and/or Maintenance
Building and Safety
Storm Drain Catch Basin Cleanout
Storm Drain Catch Basin Insert Maintenance
City Pump Station
Street Maintenance
Industrial Waste
Permit Issuance & Inspection (Transportation)
Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
Safe, Clean Water Program
Sewer Maintenance Contract
Street Lighting Maintenance District
Subdivision Maps: Final
Subdivision Maps: Tentative
Traffic Advisor
Traffic Operations Maintenance
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Traffic Signal Maint. - Shared Intersections
Underground Storage Tanks
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Traffic Monitoring
Lynwood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Malibu ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Manhattan Beach ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Maywood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Monrovia ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Montebello ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Monterey Park ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Norwalk ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Palmdale ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Palos Verdes Estates ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Paramount ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Pasadena ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Pico Rivera ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Pomona ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Rancho Palos Verdes ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Redondo Beach ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Rolling Hills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Rolling Hills Estates ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Rosemead ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Dimas ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Fernando ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Gabriel ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
San Marino ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Santa Clarita ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Santa Fe Springs ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Santa Monica ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Sierra Madre ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Signal Hill ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
South El Monte ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
South Gate ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
South Pasadena ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Temple City ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Torrance ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Vernon ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Walnut ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
West Covina ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
West Hollywood ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Westlake Village ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Whittier ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
TOTAL 72 14 24 10 2 6 37 21 37 83 4 18 41 6 4 21 16 36 77 88 9 Notes: ▪ A red dot indicates new services.

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1 CITY OF LAKEWOOD

POLICY ON DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE

EFFECTIVE
February 1, 2020 March 15, 2023

PURPOSE
This policy pertains to residential water service accounts and has been established to comply with Senate Bill 998 “The Water Shutoff Protection Act” approved by the Governor on September 28, 2018 (CA HSC § 116900 et seq). To the extent this policy conflicts with any other rules, regulations, or policies of the City, this policy shall control.

This policy is available in writing upon request by calling (855) 785-4021, and on the City’s website at https://www.lakewoodcity.org/services/request/water/default.asp, and shall be published and available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, any languages added to the languages listed in Section 1632 of the Civil Code, and any other language spoken by at least 10 percent of the people residing in any of the service areas.

REQUIREMENTS PRECEDENT TO DISCONTINUING RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE The City shall not discontinue residential water service for nonpayment until a customer has been delinquent for at least 60 days or if a customer fails to comply with a payment arrangement agreement. An account will be deemed delinquent if not paid by the due date on the bill.

The customer will be contacted at least notified twenty-five (25) business days before discontinuation of service via a written notice of payment delinquency and impending discontinuation mailed to the customer at their address of record via the United States Postal Service. If the customer’s address is not the address of the property to which residential service is provided, the notice also shall be sent to the address of the property to which residential service is provided under the name “occupant”. A written notice of payment delinquency and impending discontinuation and a copy of this policy shall be mailed to the customer at their address of record.

The notice shall include, but is not limited to the following information:
(1) The customer’s name and address.
(2) The amount of the delinquency.
(3) The date by which payment or arrangement for payment is required in order to avoid discontinuation of residential service.
(4) A description of the process to apply for an extension of time to pay the delinquent charges. (4) A description of the procedure to petition for bill review and appeal. (5) A description of the procedure by which the customer may request a deferred, reduced, or alternative payment schedule, including an amortization of the delinquent residential service charges.
(6) The procedure for the customer to obtain information on financial assistance, if applicable. 2 (7) The telephone number where the customer may request a payment arrangement or receive additional information from the City.

GOOD FAITH NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
The City shall make a good faith effort to contact the customer and/or occupants or an adult occupying the residence by telephone or post in a conspicuous location at the premises, a notice of discontinuation of service along with a copy of this policy no less than seven (7) days before service is due to be disconnected. in person at least 48 hours prior to any discontinuation of service.

When telephone or personal contact cannot be accomplished, the City shall mail or post in a conspicuous location at the premises, a notice of discontinuance of service along with a copy of this policy.

If the customer’s account address is not the address of the property to which service is provided, the notice also shall be sent to the property address.

APPEAL OR CONTEST WATER BILL OR WAIVE FEE
A customer may appeal or contest a water bill. Customers may call (855) 785-4021 to obtain a petition to appeal. The petition to appeal must be completed and submitted to the City by the due date listed on the notice of delinquency and impending disconnection of residential service.

Residential service shall not be discontinued while the appeal is pending.

Any customer whose timely complaint or request for an investigation has resulted in an adverse determination may appeal the determination to the Water Resources Committee by filing a written notice of appeal to the City Clerk within ten (10) business days of the City’s mailing of its determination. Upon receiving the notice of appeal, the Water Resources Committee will set the matter to be heard at an upcoming Water Resources Committee meeting and mail the customer written notice of the time and place of the hearing at least ten (10) days before the meeting. The decision of the Water Resources Committee may be appealed to the City Council. Their decision is final.

A customer may appeal or contest a water bill by calling (855) 785-4021 or visiting City Hall to obtain a petition to appeal. The petition to appeal must be completed and submitted to the City by the due date listed on the notice of delinquency. Residential service shall not be discontinued while the appeal is pending.

The Director of Finance or their designee will review the appeal and make their determination.

The customer has seven (7) days to appeal the decision of Director of Finance in writing to the City Manager or their designee whose decision on the appeal will be final. Following the decision of the appeal, the customer will have seven (7) days to pay the bill or enter into a payment arrangement before service is disconnected.

SEEK DEFERRED PAYMENTS OR ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT SCHEDULES 3 Customers can seek deferred payments by calling (855) 785-4021. A deferred payment schedule, if offered by the City must be undertaken prior to the water bill due date to extend the due date and avert disconnection of service for nonpayment. Payment arrangements may not be granted on the day of disconnection.

Deferred payments:
(1) Before the due date, customers may call (855) 785-4021 or visit City Hall to seek to extend the due date. Once the due date arrives, the due date cannot be extended. (2) If the due date has passed, customers who are unable to pay the full balance must seek payment arrangement to attempt to avoid disconnection.
(3) Due date extensions cannot be given if the customer is currently on a payment arrangement.
(4) Accounts that are granted due date extensions will not be assessed penalties, provided that the customer makes the arranged date extension payments on time and does not become delinquent with current service charges.
(5) After the due date is extended the customer will avoid disconnection, provided that customer makes the arranged payments on time and does not become delinquent with current service charges.
(6) The due date cannot be extended beyond the due date of the next bill.

Failure to Comply:

The City may terminate water service if a customer who has been granted a deferred amortized payment or other payment arrangement fails to:
(1) pay by the deferred payment date;
(2) pay an amount due under an alternative payment schedule or other payment arrangement; or
(3) pay current charges for water service.

The City will post a final notice of intent to discontinue service in a prominent and conspicuous location at the service address at least five (5) business days before discontinuation of service.

The final notice will not entitle the customer to any investigation or review by the City.

AMORTIZED PAYMENT PLAN
An amortized payment plan is available to customers to avert disconnection. To avoid disconnection of service, customers must call (855)-785-4021 or visit City Hall to obtain an amortized payment plan agreement form by the arrangement deadline on their notice of payment delinquency. The agreement form must be submitted and approved by the Director of Finance or their designee before a payment plan can be entered into.

Amortized Payments:
(1) Before disconnection, customers may call (855) 785-4021 or visit City Hall to seek to enter into an amortized payment plan with the City to avoid disconnection. (2) Payment plans can only be entered by customers who are listed on the account. 4 (3) If service is disconnected, customers may still enter into an amortized payment plan with the City to restore services but not to avoid any late or delinquency penalties already incurred.
(4) Amortized payment plans can only be used to pay off one (1) bill at a time. (5) Customers cannot be on multiple payment plans at the same time. (6) While on an amortized payment plan, customers must pay current charges for all future bills. Failure to remain current on any bill will be considered a breach of the agreement and cause for disconnection.
(7) Amortized payment plans must be paid over a maximum of one (1) year from the bill date. Payment amounts and due dates for payment plans are set by the Director of Finance or their designee.
(8) Customers must pay the first payment of their amortized payment plan before their disconnection date. If service has been disconnected and a customer enters into an amortized payment plan, the first payment must be paid before service is restored.

Failure to Comply:

The City may terminate water service if a customer who has been granted an amortized payment plan agreement fails to:
(1) pay by the due dates set in the payment agreement;
(2) pay an amount due under the amount set in the payment agreement; (3) pay all current charges for water service.

Failure to comply with any portion of the payment agreement will end the agreement. The City will post a final notice of intent to discontinue service in a prominent and conspicuous location at the service address at least five (5) business days before discontinuation of service. The final notice will not entitle the customer to any investigation or review by the City. Additionally, customers will not be entitled to enter into a new payment agreement to avoid disconnection. All past and current charges would be due to avoid disconnection.

DEMONSTRATE MEDICAL NEED AND SEVERE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
The City will not discontinue water service if residential customers demonstrate medical need, severe economic hardship and are willing to enter into a payment arrangement approved by the City. To seek to demonstrate medical need and severe economic hardship a customer may call (855) 785-4021 and obtain a medical need and severe economic hardship application.

A completed application to demonstrate medical need and severe economic hardship must be submitted by the customer to the City by the due date printed on the notice of account delinquency and impending discontinuance of service. Upon receipt of documentation from the customer, the City will review the documentation within seven (7) days and:
(1) notify the customer of the payment arrangement selected by the City and request the customer’s signed consent to participate in the alternative arrangement; (2) request additional information from the customer; or (3) notify the customer that he or she does not meet the required medical or financial conditions.
5 Customers cannot make payment arrangements on the day of disconnection.

The City will not discontinue residential water service for nonpayment if all of the following conditions showing medical need and economic hardship are met:
(1) The customer, or a tenant of the customer, submits to the City the certification of a primary care provider, as that term is defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 14088 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, that discontinuation of residential service will be life threatening to, or pose a serious threat to the health and safety of, a resident of the premises where residential service is provided. (2) The customer demonstrates that he or she is financially unable to pay for residential service within the normal billing cycle. The customer shall be deemed financially unable to pay for residential service within the City’s normal billing cycle if any member of the customer’s household is a current recipient of CalWORKs, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment Program, or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or the customer declares that the household’s annual income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
(3) The customer is willing to enter into an alternative payment schedule amortized payment arrangement with the City.

The customer is responsible for demonstrating that conditions (1) and (2) have been met, if met the City shall offer the customer an alternative payment schedule.

SERVICES INVOLVING LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONSHIPS
If individually metered residential service is furnished to residential occupants of a detached single-family dwelling, a multiunit residential structure, mobile home park or permanent residential structure in a labor camp, and the owner, manager or operator of the dwelling, structure or park is the customer of record, the City shall make every good faith effort to inform the residential occupants, by means of written notice, when the account is in arrears that service will be discontinued at least fifteen (15 10) days prior to the discontinuation of service.

For master-metered residential service, the City will make a good faith effort to inform the occupants by means of written notice that the account is in arrears and provide the date service will be discontinued. The notice will be posted on the door of each residential unit at least fifteen (15) days prior to discontinuance of service. If it is not reasonable or practicable to post the notice 6 on the door of each unit, the City will post two (2) copies of the notice in each accessible common area and at each point of access to the structure or structures.

The notice will inform the residential occupants that they have the right to become customers of the City without being required to pay the amount due on the delinquent account, to whom the service will then be billed, provided that the occupants agree to the City’s terms and conditions of service and other requirements. The notice will also specify what the occupants are required to do in order to prevent discontinuation of service, or to reestablish service, the estimated monthly cost of service, the title, address and telephone number of a representative of the City who can assist the occupants in continuing service and the address or telephone number of a qualified legal services project that has been recommended by the local county bar association.

RESIDENTIAL TENANTS RIGHT TO START SERVICE
Residential tenants of individually metered service have the right to become customers of the City without being required to pay the amount due on the delinquent account, to whom the service will then be billed, provided that the occupants agree to the following City terms and conditions of service:
(1) Customer must complete an application for new service and provide all required information on the application.
(2) Provide a signed copy of the lease or rental agreement for the property. (3) A $25.00 service initiation fee will be added to the first or second bill. (4) Based on the creditworthiness of the application, the City may require a deposit for twice the estimated average periodic bill pursuant to the Public Utilities Code section 10009.6.

Service will not be made available to the residential occupants unless each residential occupant agrees to the terms and conditions of service and meets the requirements of law. However, if one or more of the residential occupants are willing and able to assume responsibility for the subsequent charges to the account to the satisfaction, or if there is a physical means of selectively discontinuing service to those residential occupants who have not met the requirements of the City’s rules and tariffs, then the City shall make service available to those residential occupants who have met those requirements.

To avoid discontinuation of service, these conditions must be completed within ten (10) days of the written notice of discontinuation of service. In order for the amount due on the delinquent account to be waived, the occupant who becomes a customer will be required to verify that the delinquent account customer of record is or was the landlord, manager, or agent of the dwelling.

Verification may include, but is not limited to, a lease or rental agreement, rent receipts, a government document indicating that the occupant is renting the property, or information disclosed pursuant to Section 1962 of the Civil Code.

RESTORE SERVICE
Customers must may call (855) 785-4021 or visit City Hall to restore services following a disconnection to restore services.
7 For a residential customer with a household income above 200 percent of the federal poverty line:
(1) Services can only be reconnected for customers who are listed on the account. (2) To reconnect service, customer must pay full past due balance including all . The delinquency and/or restoration fees in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council can be billed.
(3) The reconnection of service fee will be no more than fifty dollars ($50.00) during normal business hours.
(3) For the reconnection of residential service during nonoperational hours (request for service made after 4:30 PM) the reconnection fee charged is in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council.

For a residential customer who demonstrates to the City a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line:
(1) The reconnection of service fee will be no more than fifty dollars ($50.00) during normal business hours.
(2) For the reconnection of residential service during nonoperational hours, the reconnection of service fee will be no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (3) Reconnection fees shall be subject to an annual adjustment for changes in the Consumer Price Index beginning January 1, 2021.

After ten (10) or more business days from the date of disconnection a new account will be required to reconnect service. A new account fee will be charged in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council.

ANNUAL REPORTING OF DISCONTINUED SERVICES
The City will report the number of annual discontinuations of residential service for inability to pay on its internet web site and to the State Water Resources Control Board.

UNAUTHORIZED ACTION OF A CUSTOMER
This discontinuation of water service policy is applies to certain types of residences for nonpayment and does not apply to the termination of a service connection due to an unauthorized action of a customer.

OTHER REMEDIES
In addition to discontinuation of water service, the City may pursue any other remedies available in by law or equity for nonpayment of water service charges, including, but not limited to: securing delinquent amounts by filing liens on real property, filing a claim or legal action, or referring the unpaid amount to a third-party collections agency. In the event a legal action is decided in favor of the City, the City shall be entitled to the payment of all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and accumulated interest.
1 CITY OF LAKEWOOD

POLICY ON DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE

EFFECTIVE
March 15, 2023

The customer will be notified twenty-five (25) days before discontinuation of service via a written notice of payment delinquency and impending discontinuation mailed to the customer at their address of record via the United States Postal Service. If the customer’s address is not the address of the property to which residential service is provided, the notice also shall be sent to the address of the property to which residential service is provided under the name “occupant”. The notice shall include, but is not limited to the following information:
(1) The customer’s name and address.
(2) The amount of the delinquency.
(3) The date by which payment or arrangement for payment is required in order to avoid discontinuation of residential service.
(4) A description of the procedure to petition for bill review and appeal. (5) A description of the procedure by which the customer may request a deferred or alternative payment schedule, including an amortization of the delinquent residential service charges. (6) The procedure for the customer to obtain information on financial assistance, if applicable. (7) The telephone number where the customer may request a payment arrangement or receive additional information from the City.
2 GOOD FAITH NOTICING REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCONNECTS
The City shall make a good faith effort to contact the customer and/or occupants by telephone or post in a conspicuous location at the premises, a notice of discontinuation of service along with a copy of this policy no less than seven (7) days before service is due to be disconnected.

APPEAL OR CONTEST WATER BILL OR WAIVE FEE
A customer may appeal or contest a water bill by calling (855) 785-4021 or visiting City Hall to obtain a petition to appeal. The petition to appeal must be completed and submitted to the City by the due date listed on the notice of delinquency. Residential service shall not be discontinued while the appeal is pending.

The Director of Finance or their designee will review the appeal and make their determination.

The customer has seven (7) days to appeal the decision of the Director of Finance in writing to the City Manager or their designee whose decision on the appeal will be final. Following the decision of the appeal, the customer will have seven (7) days to pay the bill or enter into a payment arrangement before service is disconnected.

Amortized Payments:
(1) Before disconnection, customers may call (855) 785-4021 or visit City Hall to seek to enter into an amortized payment plan with the City to avoid disconnection. (2) Payment plans can only be entered by customers who are listed on the account. (3) If service is disconnected, customers may still enter into an amortized payment plan with the City to restore services but not to avoid any late or delinquency penalties already incurred.
(4) Amortized payment plans can only be used to pay off one (1) bill at a time. (5) Customers cannot be on multiple payment plans at the same time. (6) While on an amortized payment plan, customers must pay current charges for all future bills. Failure to remain current on any bill will be considered a breach of the agreement and cause for disconnection.
(7) Amortized payment plans must be paid over a maximum of one (1) year from the bill date. Payment amounts and due dates for payment plans are set by the Director of Finance or their designee.
(8) Customers must pay the first payment of their amortized payment plan before their disconnection date. If service has been disconnected and a customer enters into an amortized payment plan, the first payment must be paid before service is restored. 3 Failure to Comply:

DEMONSTRATION OF MEDICAL NEED AND ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
The City will not discontinue residential water service for nonpayment if all of the following conditions showing medical need and economic hardship are met:
(1) The customer, or a tenant of the customer, submits to the City the certification of a primary care provider, as that term is defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 14088 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, that discontinuation of residential service will be life threatening to, or pose a serious threat to the health and safety of, a resident of the premises where residential service is provided. (2) The customer demonstrates that they are financially unable to pay for residential service within the normal billing cycle. The customer shall be deemed financially unable to pay for residential service within the City’s normal billing cycle if any member of the customer’s household is a current recipient of CalWORKs, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment Program, or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or the customer declares that the household’s annual income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
(3) The customer is willing to enter into an amortized payment arrangement with the City.

A customer may call (855) 785-4021 to obtain a medical need and severe economic hardship application. A completed application must be submitted to the City by the due date printed on the notice of delinquency and impending discontinuance of service. Upon receipt of documentation from the customer, the City will review the documentation within seven (7) days and:
(1) notify the customer of the payment arrangement selected by the City and request the customer’s signed consent to participate in the alternative arrangement; (2) request additional information from the customer; or (3) notify the customer that he or she does not meet the required medical or financial conditions.
4 SERVICES INVOLVING LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONSHIPS
If individually metered residential service is furnished to residential occupants of a detached single-family dwelling, a multiunit residential structure, mobile home park or permanent residential structure in a labor camp, and the owner, manager or operator of the dwelling, structure or park is the customer of record, the City shall make every good faith effort to inform the residential occupants, by means of written notice, when the account is in arrears that service will be discontinued at least ten (10) days prior to the discontinuation of service.

RESTORATION OF SERVICE
Customers may call (855) 785-4021 or visit City Hall to restore services following a disconnection.

For a residential customer with a household income above 200 percent of the federal poverty line:
(1) Services can only be reconnected for customers who are listed on the account. (2) To reconnect service, the customer must pay the full past due balance including all delinquency and/or restoration fees in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council.
(3) For the reconnection of residential service during nonoperational hours (request for service made after 4:30 PM) the reconnection fee charged is in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council.

For a residential customer who demonstrates to the City a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line:
5 (1) The reconnection of service fee will be no more than fifty dollars ($50.00) during normal business hours.
(2) For the reconnection of residential service during nonoperational hours, the reconnection of service fee will be no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (3) Reconnection fees shall be subject to an annual adjustment for changes in the Consumer Price Index beginning January 1, 2021.

After ten (10) or more business days from the date of disconnection a new account will be required to reconnect service. A service initiation fee will be charged in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council.

UNAUTHORIZED ACTION OF A CUSTOMER
This discontinuation of water service policy applies to certain types of residences for nonpayment and does not apply to the termination of a service connection due to an unauthorized action of a customer.

OTHER REMEDIES
In addition to discontinuation of water service, the City may pursue any other remedies available by law or equity for nonpayment of water service charges, including, but not limited to: securing delinquent amounts by filing liens on real property, filing a claim or legal action, or referring the unpaid amount to a third-party collections agency. In the event a legal action is decided in favor of the City, the City shall be entitled to the payment of all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and accumulated interest.

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ESTIMATE
Prepared For
City Of Lakewood
Tony Williams
5963 Clark Ave. Lakewood, CA
HDR Construction LLC.

License #923536
21800 Verne Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Phone: (562) 233-5671
Estimate # 7316909
Date 01/29/2023
Description Total

1. Pick up all loose trash located throughout front and rear yard including all bags and boxes.
$3,500.00

2. Trim branches to all trees located at front, side, and backyard including back alleyway In addition to all branches located over garage. Remove all Green waste and trim and remove all bushes, shrubs and vines.
$9,800.00

3. Bee removal service $350.00

4. City business license fee $175.00
Labor only. $0.00
Subtotal $13,825.00
Total $13,825.00
Signed on: 01/30/2023
Rudy Hernandez

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ESTIMATE
Prepared For
City Of Lakewood
Tony Williams
5249 Bellflower Blvd. Lakewood, CA
HDR Construction LLC.

License #923536
21800 Verne Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Phone: (562) 233-5671
Estimate # 7316908
Date 01/29/2023
Description Total

1. Demo of 18 ft. Ht. patio structure. Remove all trash located in backyard location.

Move and cover all items to be saved.
$8,500.00

2. Rental of two day scissor lift. $975.00

3. Cap circuit at panel that provides power to patio. $700.00

4. Permit fees $500.00

5. City license fees $175.00

6. Cut down branch in backyard location. $750.00
Labor only. $0.00
Subtotal $11,600.00
Total $11,600.00
Notes:

City will provide all trash containers.

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Signed on: 01/30/2023
Rudy Hernandez

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Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan
1 DASH History
The City of Lakewood implemented its DASH transportation program in 1977 for senior and disabled residents in response to a growing need for transportation for these specific populations. The program was intended as auxiliary transportation for Lakewood seniors (age 60 or older) with limited or no access to private transportation or disabled residents of any age who cannot board, ride or access regular transit bus service. DASH Transit has become an essential part of the quality of life in Lakewood and has become an essential link to the community for frail and recluse residents who might otherwise forego needed services.

In a continued effort to provide acceptable equal rights for all individuals, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed by the legislature in 1991. This act requires providers of transportation programs to allow for an equal level of accessibility without discrimination.

As a result, many seniors and disabled residents have access to basic necessities such as nutritional programs and medical facilities.

DASH Transit Service Boundaries
The DASH program operates as a free advanced reservation, curb-to-curb, demand response transportation service, Monday thru Friday. DASH operates primarily within the City's boundaries for social, medical, shopping, and visiting. Trips outside Lakewood are for medical and therapy purposes only. The boundaries for these exceptions are:
• North – Rosecrans Avenue
• East – Bloomfield Avenue and the Orange County line
• South – Willow Street in Long Beach
• West – Long Beach Boulevard
DASH makes trips outside the boundaries for certain educational purposes to Long Beach City College and Cerritos College.
2 Section A: Transit Agency Information
City of Lakewood
DASH Transit
5050 Clark Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90713
Air District: South Coast Air Quality Management District Total Number of Buses in Annual Maximum Service: 6
Population: 82,496
Contact Information:

Jessica Johnson
Community Transportation Supervisor
562-924-1391
[email protected]
Lakewood DASH Transit is not part of a joint group.

Section B: Rollout Plan General Informaiton
The City of Lakewood has a goal to complete a full transition to zero-emission buses before the 2040 deadline. The City plans to purchase 100% battery-electric buses (BEB) between 2030 and 2032. The transition will not require the early retirement of any City vehicles.

The plan was prepared by City staff.

For any additional information regarding the Rollout Plan, please contact:

Jack Wopschall
Senior Management Analyst
562-866-9771 x. 2514
[email protected]
Section C: Technology Portfolio
The City of Lakewood will purchase a total of six BEB cutaway buses to replace six existing gasoline cutaway buses. The City's Fleet Management Plan focuses on replacing its existing cutaways between 2027 and 2029. The City will also acquire six ChargePoint Express chargers (62.5 kWh) to charge the buses overnight and during midday. 3 Section D: Current Bus Fleet Composition and Future Purchases Table 1: Individual Bus Information of Current Bus Fleet Table 2: Future Bus Purchases (by Delivery Date)
Timeline
Total
Number
of
Buses to
Purchase
Number
of
ZEB
Purchases
Percentage
of
Annual ZEB
Purchase
ZEB Bus
Type
ZEB
Fuel
Type
Charging
Technology
Number of
Conventional
Bus
Purchase
Percentage
of
Annual
Conventional
Bus
Purchases
Type(s) of
Conventional
Buses
Fuel Type(s)
of
Conventional
Buses
2027 2 2 100% Cutaway EV Plug-In
Charging N/A N/A N/A N/A
2028 2 2 100% Cutaway EV Plug-In
Charging N/A N/A N/A N/A
2029 2 2 100% Cutaway EV Plug-In
Charging N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table 3: Range and Estimated Costs of Future ZEB Purchases (by Delivery Date) Timeline Number of
ZEBS Bus Type(s)
Advertised
BEB Range
(Miles)
Estimated Cost of
Each Bus
2027 2 Cutaway 135 $500,000
2028 2 Cutaway 135 $500,000
2029 2 Cutaway 135 $500,000
Number
of
Buses
Engine Model
Year
Bus Model
Year Fuel Type Bus Type
2 2017 2017 Gasoline Cutaway
2 2018 2018 Gasoline Cutaway
2 2019 2019 Gasoline Cutaway
4 Section E: Facilities and Infrastructure Modifications The City of Lakewood currently has one Maintenance Yard, which houses the City's six (6) vans and six (6) cutaway buses. The facility is at 6929 Nixon St, Lakewood, CA 90713.

The City is currently in design of a strategic redevelopment plan for our maintenance yard that will include an EV charging area for future EV fleet needs. SCE has indicated that power availability to the region is limited.

Facility
Name
Address Main
Function
Type of
Infrastructure
Service
Capacity
Needs
Upgrade
Estimated
Construction
Timeline
Electric
Utility
Company
Lakewood
Maintenace
Yard
6929 Nixon
Street
Lakewood,
CA, 90713
Maintenance
Yard & Fleet
Storage
Six plug-in
depot
chargers will
be installed
Six buses
after the
installation
of charging
stations
Yes 2027 Southern
California
Edison
5 Section F: Service in Disadvantaged Communities
According to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), disadvantaged communities are defined as the top 25% in terms of scoring in the CalEnviroScreen. CalEnviroScreen is a tool that identifies communities that are most vulnerable to pollution by using environmental, health, and socioeconomic data to produce a score for every census tract within the state of California.

Based on the cities listed in the latest version of CALEnviroScreen, DASH Transit currently services two disadvantaged communities and will continue for the foreseeable future.

DASH Transit buses service all areas of Lakewood, and as they are replaced, they will service disadvantaged communities providing cleaner, quieter service to the local ridership.

Section G: Workforce Training
OEM Training
The City of Lakewood plans to take advantage of training from the bus manufacturers and station suppliers, including maintenance and operations training, station operations and fueling safety, first responder training, and other trainings that the technology providers may offer. OEM training provides critical information on operations and maintenance aspects specific to the equipment model procured. Additionally, many procurement contracts include train-the-trainer courses through which small numbers of agency staff are trained and subsequently train agency colleagues. This method provides a cost-efficient opportunity to provide widespread agency training on new equipment and technologies.

Section H: Existing Funding Sources
Los Angeles County Local Transportation Sales Taxes
Los Angeles County has four sales taxes devoted to transportation. Part of each sales tax has a "local return" portion distributed to each City based on statute and population. The City plans to use these funds for the transit fleet's capital and operations.

AB2766 Air Quality Improvement Funds
The City of Lakewood receives a per capita allocation of vehicle license fees collected by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). These funds are reserved for transportation projects and programs that reduce criteria air pollutants. The City intends to use these funds for the purchase of ZEBs as well as charging infrastructure.

California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) The HVIP supports the deployment of zero-emission and near-zero-emission technologies by facilitating point-of-purchase price reductions. CALSTART administers the program on behalf of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
6 Potential Funding Opportunities
 California Air Resources Board
 Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project  State Volkswagen Settlement Mitigation
 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program  Cap-and-Trade Funding
 Low Carbon Fuel Standard
 California Transportation Commission
 Solution for Congested Corridor Programs
 California Department of Transportation
 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program
 Transportation Development Act
 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
 Transportation Development Credits
 Southern California Edison Ready Charge Program
 California Energy Commission
7 Section I: Start-Up and Scale-Up Challenges
The financial requirements are the most significant challenge facing transit agencies through the start-up and scale-up phases of the zero-emission transition. BEBs are more expensive to procure, and new infrastructure is required to operate and maintain the vehicles. Financial support from the federal, state, and local governments will be necessary to achieve the Innovative Clean Transit regulation targets.

Procurement volumes impact the per-vehicle cost of buses, with each agency placing orders individually over the next few years, increasing the pressure on our budget. It may be possible to reduce the per-vehicle cost through a state-led bulk procurement of BEBs that could incorporate demand from many agencies. Funding should also be made available for workforce training. To ensure a successful transition, agencies must prepare staff for the correct operation and maintenance of BEBs. While BEBs require less maintenance than conventional buses because they include fewer moving parts, they require new protocols and procedures to ensure safe and successful operation. The use of regenerative braking also alters ideal driving characteristics. Drivers must be adequately trained to ensure vehicles are operating at optimal performance.

A challenge facing long-term transition planning is the uncertainty around the performance and availability of zero-emission paratransit and over-the-road vehicles. It is imperative that the CARB provide funding to transit agencies across the state to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. As fleets are transitioned, agency capital and operating budgets will increase, and funding will be required to maintain the level of service provided to residents. In addition to funding support for bus and infrastructure purchases, CARB should support training/educational programs and the deployment of new bus platforms like paratransit and over-the-road vehicles.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DASH

ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD DOES RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4.3, Part 2023.1(d) Zero Emissions Bus Rollout Plan Requirements requires that a transit agency Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan must be approved by its governing Board; and WHEREAS, Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan sets forth the City of Lakewood DASH Transit’s plan, which meets the following requirements:
• A goal of full transition to zero-emission buses by 2040 with careful planning that avoids early retirement of conventional internal combustion engine buses; • Identification of the types of zero-emission bus technologies the City of Lakewood DASH Transit is planning to deploy;
• A schedule for zero-emission and conventional internal combustion engine bus purchases and lease options;
• A schedule for conversion of conventional internal combustion engine buses to zeroemission technologies; • A schedule for construction of facilities and infrastructure modifications or upgrades, including charging, fueling, and maintenance facilities, to deploy and maintain zeroemission buses; • Explanation of how the City of Lakewood DASH Transit plans to deploy zero-emission buses in Disadvantaged Communities;
• A training plan and schedule for zero-emission bus operators and maintenance and repair staff
• Identification of potential funding sources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAKEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE CITY OF LAKEWOOD DASH TRANSIT’S ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN AS OUTLINED IN FULL.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that insofar as the provisions of any Ordinance, Resolution, document, or previous action of the Council, prior to the date of this Resolution, are inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution or any policy adopted by this Resolution, this Resolution and the Board Policies adopted herein shall control.

Resolution No. 2023-14

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ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2023.

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk

1 The City of Lakewood
2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
2 INTRODUCTION
Government Code Section 65400(b) requires local planning agencies to provide an annual progress report to the legislative body on the status of the General Plan and the progress of its implementation.

The purpose of the annual progress report is to:
- Provide enough information to allow local legislative bodies to assess how the General Plan is being implemented in accordance with adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures; - Provide enough information to identify necessary course adjustments or modifications to the General Plan as a means to improve local implementation; - Provide a clear correlation between land use decisions, which have been made during the 12- month reporting period and the goals, policies, and implementation measures contained in the General Plan; and
- Provide information regarding local agency progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing (as defined in §65584 and §65583(c)(3)).

In November 1996, the Lakewood City Council adopted the update to the City of Lakewood (“City”) Comprehensive General Plan. A general plan is a state-mandated document, which a city uses to plan the framework for its physical, social and economic development for about 20 years into the future. A General Plans contain elements, which are similar to chapters one might find in a book. Each element addresses a certain component commonly found through all cities.

General plans consist of eight state-mandated elements. Lakewood’s General Plan also includes three optional elements. Lakewood’s General Plan elements are as follows:
- Land Use - Open Space - Air Quality (2)
- Circulation - Noise - Economic Development (2)
- Housing (1) - Safety
- Conservation - Recreation and Community Services (2)
(1) The Lakewood City Council adopted the current Housing Element on August 9, 2022 and the Department of Housing and Community Development certified the Housing Element on September 16, 2022. The current General Plan does not include the recently mandated Environmental Justice element but staff has begun the process of preparing this new element. (2) Optional general plan element.

Section 65400, et seq. of state law requires that an annual report be presented to the local legislative body, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development. Furthermore, Government Code Section 65400 requires that the annual progress report “be considered at an annual public meeting before the legislative body where members of the public shall be allowed to provide oral testimony and written comments.” This report is for the review period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
3 STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND PROGRESS IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION The implementation status of each General Plan element is highlighted below.

Land Use Element
The focus of the Land Use Element is to preserve and enhance Lakewood’s desirable residential character while providing a commercial component for the convenience and enjoyment of residents.

Lakewood is primarily a “bedroom community” with most of its land devoted to residential uses and only a very small percentage of land area zoned for commercial, industrial, and other land uses.

Lakewood is approximately 99% built-out. Beginning in 2023, the City will begin amending certain land use designations in support of the recently adopted Housing Element.

Circulation Element
The focus of the Circulation Element is to promote the efficient movement of people and goods.

Accordingly, Lakewood continues to make improvements to its system of streets and roadways as it carries out the goals of the Circulation Element. There are 200 miles of streets in the City. Over the next few years, the City will begin updates to the Circulation Element.

Housing Element
The recently adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element update is discussed in detail in the “Progress in Meeting Our Share of Regional Housing Needs” section of this Progress Report.

Conservation Element
The Conservation Element focuses on the protection and management of local resources, including water for domestic use, and solid waste reduction and recycling. The City continues to reduce its solid waste stream in compliance with Assembly Bill 939 by implementing various recycling programs and through public education campaigns.

Open Space Element
Various amenities make Lakewood a desirable place to live. These amenities include is its outstanding park system, equestrian center, walking trails and the Centre at Sycamore Plaza. These amenities continue to be used for a variety of social, recreational, and business activities.

Noise Element
The Noise Element identifies and sets thresholds for various noise sources in the community. The City responds to noise complaints on a case-by-case basis. In reviewing new construction and business license applications, consideration is also given to potential noise impacts that may affect nearby uses. If there is the potential for noise impacts, then appropriate mitigation measures are imposed. In some cases, periodic monitoring is necessary to ensure compliance with required mitigation measures. The Community Development Department uses a sound meter for enforcement purposes. The sound meter is capable of storing data for future retrieval or for downloading into a computer for analysis to determine compliance with the City’s Municipal Code.

Safety Element
The Safety Element discusses the protection of the community from risks, both man-made and natural. Safety issues facing Lakewood include seismic activity, both direct (shaking and 4 liquefaction) and indirect (fires and ruptured gas lines). Other issues include providing a sufficient law enforcement presence and fire response times. On January 11, 2002, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Letter of Map Revision that restored the flood zone designation for Lakewood to flood zone “X” thus relieving previous flood insurance mandates.

With flood control improvements along the Los Angeles River and insurance requirements lifted, Lakewood residents found relief from the threat of flooding as well as a savings in insurance premiums.

Government Code Section 65302 requires cities to amend the safety element of their general plan to include analysis and policies regarding flood hazard and flood management information upon the next revision of the Housing Element. With the Housing Element adopted, the City has begun the process of updating the Safety Element. As part of that process, the City is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Hazard Mitigation Plan
Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) on October 30, 2000 to provide assistance to local and state governments in reducing repetitive disaster damage. The Federal government sought to reduce the amount of assistance that it was paying out to the same communities for the same recurring disaster events. While these disasters typically occur in areas prone to periodic flooding, the Federal government recognizes that there are different types of natural disasters that may reoccur and negatively affect communities. Accordingly, DMA 2000 requires every local, county, and state government in the nation to prepare a Hazard Mitigation Plan to identify and mitigate caused by a natural disaster.

On August 9, 2016, the Council adopted Resolution 2016-57 approving the City of Lakewood Hazard Mitigation Plan. On April 24, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 2018-15 approving the update to the Lakewood Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Hazard Mitigation Plan was certified by FEMA on May 10, 2018. FEMA’s approval of the HMP is valid for five years. The next update is expected to be completed in 2023. Due to the technical nature of Lakewood’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, preparation and approval of the Plan required specialized assistance from a consultant. The City has applied for a grant from FEMA for preparation of the HMP. Staff will begin the process of selecting a consultant to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan if the grant application is approved by FEMA in mid-2023.

Environmental Justice Element
Staff has begun the process of preparing this new element.

Recreation and Community Services Element
The Recreation and Community Services Element is an optional element which addresses the recreation and human services programs that are offered by the City. In addition to administering recreational activities, the Recreation and Community Services Department oversees various programs designed to address the needs of seniors, families and persons with special needs. 5 Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element is an optional element, which addresses Lakewood’s future economic growth through reuse of existing, developed sites and with a limited amount of vacant commercial land. This Element also underscores the social, fiscal, and aesthetic impacts caused by blight, deterioration, and obsolete commercial uses.

Air Quality Element
A regional approach to solving air quality problems is necessary since air quality issues are not confined by the boundaries of any one jurisdiction. Lakewood’s Air Quality Element is an optional element and was derived from the Model Air Quality Element prepared jointly by 21 jurisdictions during 1992 and early 1993. Lakewood has been utilizing a variety of tools to address this issue.

Reduction of construction related airborne pollutants continues to be enforced through mitigation measures prescribed during the initial study process. These mitigation measures are placed on projects as part of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Typical CEQA mitigation measures include compliance with SCAQMD regulations, including Rule 402, which specifies that there be no dust impacts off-site sufficient to cause a nuisance, and SCAQMD Rule 403, which restricts visible emissions from construction.

PROGRESS IN MEETING OUR SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS The focus of the Housing Element is to identify and make provisions for existing and projected housing needs. The Housing Element is an official policy statement in regards to the types and quantities of housing to be provided, it analyzes existing housing conditions in light of the constraints that are faced by the housing market, and it identifies opportunities for improving and expanding the housing supply.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

The current (6
th) RHNA planning cycle for this region covers an eight-year period from October 1, 2021 to October 2029. State law requires that cities provide a fair share of sites to allow for and to facilitate production of the regional share of housing. To determine whether a jurisdiction has sufficient land to accommodate its share of regional housing needs for all income groups, each city must identify “adequate sites,” that are appropriately zoned, sized, and that are free of any constraints that would inhibit residential development within the planning cycle. Lakewood is in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, which received a regional allocation of 1,341,827 housing units. SCAG distribution of these housing units among all jurisdictions through a process known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). SCAG adopted its final allocations on March 4, 2021. Lakewood’s share of the RHNA for the 2021 to 2029 planning period (6th Cycle) is 3,922 total units. Lakewood’s allocation covers four income categories: Very Low; Low; Moderate; and Above Moderate. The table below shows Lakewood’s RHNA by income category.

Table 1: Lakewood’s RHNA 6th Cycle Allocation Plan: 2021-2029 Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Total 1,296 637 653 1,336 3,922

33.0% 16.2% 16.6% 34.1% 100%
Source: Lakewood 2021-2029 Housing Element
6 No Net Loss Buffer
State law (SB 166) requires cities to continuously maintain adequate capacity in their site inventories to meet their RHNA for all income levels. For sites developed below the density projected in the Housing Element, or at a different income than projected, the City must review the inventory of sites and identify adequate sites available to accommodate the remaining balance of the RHNA. If the City does not have any additional capacity within the existing zoning, it must identify and rezone for new sites that will accommodate the remaining need. To avoid having to rezone land, the Housing Element includes a buffer of 15 percent above the RHNA in each income category. Therefore, the City will provide adequate capacity for 4,510 units as shown in the table below.

Table 2: Lakewood’s RHNA with Buffer
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total
RHNA 1,296 637 653 1,336 3,922
15% Buffer 194 96 98 200 588
RHNA + Buffer 1,490 733 751 1,536 4,510
To identify how much of a household’s income may be used towards rent or mortgage, households are categorized based on their percentage of median household income. According to the 2010 U.S.

Census, Lakewood’s median household size is 2.58 (rounded up to three persons). HCD State Income Limits for 2022 specifies that the median income for a four-person household in Los Angeles County is $80,000, which is based on federal income limits published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Next, the income threshold of each income category is defined as a percentage of the Category Median (15, 30, 50, 80, and 120%) and adjusted by HCD to reflect the annual income of that income category. The adjusted income is then multiplied by .3 to determine the percentage of income available for rent or mortgage, and then divided by 12 months to determine the maximum amount available for monthly rent or mortgage. This information is then used to classify new residential projects described in HCD Tables shown below into the different income categories.

Table 3: Affordable Housing Costs - Rental
Income category % of median Adjusted 30% of income 30% of income (figured for a four- income for annual used for rent used for rent person household) each category income (annual) (monthly) Acutely Low 15% $13,650.00 $4,095.00 $341.25
Extremely Low 30% $35,750.00 $10,725.00 $893.75
Very Low Income 50% $59,550.00 $17,865.00 $1,488.75
Low Income 80% $95,300.00 $28,590.00 $2,382.50
Moderate Income 120% $109,300.00 $32,790.00 $2,732.50
Category Median (unadjusted) $91,100.00
7 Table 4: Affordable Housing Costs - Ownership
Income category % of median Adjusted 30% of income 30% of income (figured for a four- income for annual used for mortgage used for mortgage person household) each category income (annual) (monthly) Acutely Low 15% $13,650.00 $4,095.00 $341.25
Extremely Low 30% $35,750.00 $10,725.00 $893.75
Very Low Income 50% $59,550.00 $17,865.00 $1,488.75
Low Income (1) 80% $95,300.00 $28,590.00 $2,382.50
Moderate Income (2) 120% $109,300.00 $38,255.00 $3,187.92 Category Median (unadjusted) $91,100.00
Table 4 Notes
(1) Lower income exceeding median income is an anomaly just for Los Angeles County due to HUD historical high-cost adjustments to median incomes. Household lower income figures are derived based on very-lowincome figures not adjusted by HUD to account for any exceptions. (2) For the moderate-income category, 35% of annual income is used towards mortgage instead of 30%.

RHNA Production in 2022
The General Plan Annual Progress Report describes the number and type of dwelling units produced during the calendar year and the City receives RHNA credit for all of those dwelling units. Permits for 67 units were issued during the reporting year and are credited towards the 6 h RHNA cycle. ADUs and
JADUs comprised 58 of those units, eight (8) are “SB9” or second dwelling units, and one unit is a multi-family unit. Lakewood’s Housing Element estimates that 260 ADUs could be constructed over the eight-year 6
th RHNA Cycle.1
This equates to an average of 32.5 ADUs per year.

Pursuant to HCD instruction and Lakewood’s Housing Element, ADU affordability is calculated using SCAG’s Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Affordability Analysis. The Affordability Analysis divides all ADUs and JADUs submitted within a given year into four different categories of affordability as shown in Table 6 below. A single, common characteristic was identified to consistently sort the units by affordability level. For the purposes of RHNA, floor area isthe common characteristic among ADUs and JADUs as it is a known quantity and the amount of floor area reflects construction costs, which in turn may reflect the amount of rent charged for each unit. For example, of the ADUs and JADUs applications submitted, 23.5% of the units with the smallest floor areas are treated as affordable to Extremely Low and Very Low Income households, while 29.8% of the units with the largest floor areas are treated as affordable to Above Moderate income households.

Table 6: SCAG’s Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Affordability Analysis Income Allocation Income Category Percentage
Extremely Low and Very Low 23.5%
Low Income 44.6%
Moderate Income 2.1%
Above Moderate Income 29.8%
Total 100%

1 City of Lakewood 2021-2029 Housing Element, page 83.
8 During the reporting year, permits were issued for 58 ADUs and JADUs, which are credited towards Lakewood’s 6
th RHNA Cycle allocation. This level of production demonstrates that ADUs and JADUs were constructed at almost twice the 32.5 ADU annual production as anticipated in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. As shown in Table 7 below, eight of the units constructed were “SB9” or second dwelling units. Since SB9 became effective after adoption of Lakewood’s Housing Element, units authorized by SB9 are not anticipated by the Housing Element. However, such units do count towards the City’s RHNA allocation under the “Single-Family Attached” and “Single-Family Detached” categories in Table A-2.

Table 7: Housing Production – 6
th Cycle, 2022 Reporting Year
SCAG Income Level Unit Count Percentage
ADUs and JADUs
Extremely & Very Low Income 17 29.3%
Low Income 21 36.2%
Moderate Income 2 3.4%
Above Moderate 18 31.0%
Total ADUs/JADUs Permitted: 58 100%
SB9 and Apartment Units
Extremely & Very Low Income 2 22.2%
Low Income 4 44.4%
Moderate Income 3 33.3%
Above Moderate 0 0.0%
Total SB9 and M-F-R Units Permitted: 9 100%
Total Units Entitled: 67
HCD reporting regulations require information on unit production be prepared and submitted in a specific format as prescribed by HCD (see HCD Tables A through J described below).

Table A – Housing Development Applications Submitted.

This table only includes data on housing units and developments for which an application was submitted (and deemed complete) between January 1 and December 31 of the reporting year. An “application” is a project submitted and accepted for approval submitted to building plan check. This application may include units where an application for a discretionary entitlement is required or where only a ministerial process is required (e.g., zoned by right). All units received a ministerial approval during the reporting year. Table A is shown below.

Table A2, Tabs 1-4 - Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units.

This table requires information for very low, low, moderate, and above moderate-income housing affordability categories and for mixed-income projects. This table includes data on net new housing units and developments that have received any one of the following during the reporting year: an entitlement (plan check approval), a building permit or a certificate of occupancy or other form of readiness that was issued (final approval on a building permit). Table A2 is shown below. 9 Table B - Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress – Permitted Units Issued By Affordability.

Table B is a summary of prior permitting activity in the current planning cycle, including permitting activity for the calendar year reported. Table B also includes data reported to HCD from prior Annual Progress Reports. Entitlements for 67 units were approved during the reporting year and are counted towards the 6th RHNA cycle. Table B is shown below.

Table C - Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need.

The City has very little remaining capacity for housing under its existing zoning. The City has a shortfall of sites for nearly all of its RHNA. This in turn, necessitates specific rezoning programs and development standards pursuant to Government Code 65583.2. These programs are included in the Housing Element. For example, under existing zoning, the City has realistic capacity for 286 lowerincome units, creating a lower-income shortfall of 1,647 units. Housing Element Program A-1 states that the City will increase multi-family densities to 30 du/ac-50 du/ac (depending on parcel size) for at least 83.5 acres to ensure that the total RHNA shortfall of 3,540 units is met. However, the rezoning has not happened yet so there are no specific properties to report under Table C. Accordingly, Table C is not included in this report.

Table D - Program Implementation Status pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.

This table describes the implementation status of those programs included in Lakewood’s Housing Element. Table D is shown below.

Table E - Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7.

This table does not apply to Lakewood. It appliesto cities where an applicant was granted approval of a commercial development and had entered into an agreement with that city for partnered housing to contribute affordable housing through a joint project or two separate projects encompassing affordable housing in exchange for a commercial development bonus. Table E is not included in this report.

Table F - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.1.(c)(2).

This table does not apply to Lakewood. This table is used to report dwelling units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code. Table F is not included in this report.

Table F2 – Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400.2.

This table does not apply to Lakewood. This table reports multifamily units converted to deed restricted moderate income housing pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 to receive RHNA credit.

Table F2 is not included in this report.

Table G – Locally Owned Land in Housing Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, etc.

This table does not apply to Lakewood. The table is for city-owned sites included in the housing element’s sites inventory and were sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.

There were no such sites disposed of during the reporting year. Table G is not included in this report. 10 Table H - Surplus Government Property
Government Code Section 54230 requires cities and counties to create an inventory of surplus lands defined in subdivision (b) of Section 54221, and all lands in excess of its foreseeable needs. There were no properties owned by the city that were either identified or declared as surplus during the reporting year. Therefore, Table H is not included in this report.

Table I - Units Constructed Pursuant to Government Code 65852.21 and Applications for Lot Splits Pursuant to Government Code 66411.7 (SB9)
Table I lists housing developments of no more than two units (duplex) in a single-family zone, and/or the subdivision of a parcel zoned for residential use, into two approximately equal parcels (lot split).

During the reporting year there were 22 applications submitted for second dwelling units in a singlefamily zone. There were no residential lot split applications submitted during the reporting year. Table I is shown below.

Table J – Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915.

This table does not apply to Lakewood. This table reports student housing projects for which a density bonus was granted. Table J is not included in this report.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
This table report the amount awarded, reimbursement requested, and status of tasks, which make up a jurisdiction’s LEAP grant application. The LEAP table reporting follows Table J. 11 TABLE A
12 TABLE A2, TAB 1
13 TABLE A2, TAB 2
14 TABLE A2, TAB 3
15 TABLE A2, TAB 4
16 TABLE B
17 TABLE D
18 TABLE I
19 LEAP Reporting
20 Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.04, recipients of Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grants shall annually report by April 1 of the year following receipt of those funds on the status of proposed uses in the application. The report shall address the housing impact with the jurisdiction, including a summary of building permits, certificates of occupancy or other completed entitlements.

Data sources may include the LEAP application (e.g., Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget), reimbursement requests, other portions of the APRs, and other summary of records of program activities.

NUMBER OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN THE PRIOR YEAR.

As shown in Table A, there were 119 applications received during the reporting year.

NUMBER OF UNITS INCLUDED IN ALL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS IN THE PRIOR YEAR.

As shown in Table A, 119 dwelling units included in all applications during the reporting year.

NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND DISAPPROVED IN THE PRIOR YEAR.

As shown in Table A, there were a total of 119 approved units and no disapproved units.

DEGREE TO WHICH THE GENERAL PLAN COMPLIES WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 65040.2.

The 2021-2029 Housing Element fully complies with guidelines set forth by Government Code 65040.2. The City recently updated its Housing Element as part of the 6th RHNA cycle. Lakewood’s Housing Element was adopted on August 9, 2022 and was certified by the HCD on September 16, 2022.

In 2022, the City began taking steps to prepare a new Environmental Justice Element and update its Safety Element.

LIST OF SITES REZONED TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY’S RHNA 65040.2.

The City has very little remaining capacity for housing under its existing zoning. The City has a shortfall for nearly all of the RHNA, which necessitates specific rezoning programs and development standards pursuant to Government Code 65583.2. Under existing zoning, the City has realistic capacity for 286 lower-income units, creating a lower-income shortfall of 1,647 units. Housing Element Program A-1 states that the City will increase multi-family densities to 30 du/ac-50 du/ac (depending on parcel size) for at least 83.5 acres to ensure that the total RHNA shortfall of 3,540 units is met.

However, the rezoning has not happened yet so there are no specific properties to report at this time.

NUMBER OF NEW HOUSING UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUSED A BUILDING PERMIT.

As shown in Table A2, the City issued building permits for 67 units during the past reporting year.

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 65913.4.

There were no applications submitted to the City pursuant to Government Code 65913.4.

SB-2 Application
In 2019 the City applied for a grant under SB-2, which is designed to provide a permanent source of funding to increase housing production statewide. Lakewood received an approval letter from HCD in 21 April 2020. Lakewood is eligible to receive the grant because it has a certified Housing Element, has consistently submitted a general plan Annual Progress Report, and submitted an application that demonstrated a nexus to accelerating housing production consistent with state planning priorities.

Lakewood’s application package consisted of three programs: A Gateway Cities Council of Government (GCCOG) Assessment, an Expedited Approval Program, and an Administrative Cost Recovery program. Each of these programs are discussed in further detail below.

I. GCCOG Assessment - The Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) is an active partner with the Gateway Cities on this grant opportunity. GCCOG pledged to dedicate a maximum of 1% of the grant award to be used to help fund a regional planner position with expertise in housing. The scope of work of this GCCOG position is to help cities promote and accelerate housing production through a variety of measures such as creating shared informational resources and identifying best practices from inside and outside the region. The GCCOG regional planner will develop educational materials on housing production practices and policies that are tailored to Gateway Cities, such as guides and fact sheets to fill knowledge and capacity gaps and engage in meetings and workshops to share and leverage resources. The GCCOG planner will help Gateway Cities staff better understand topics and processes regarding affordable housing production, tax credits, land acquisition policies and practices, and options for funding.

II. Expedited Approval Program - The City will replace the existing Community Development Department/Public Works Department public counter with a new public counter area. Currently, plans for new dwellings and other projects, which need to be reviewed or which are being submitted to plan check are delayed due to capacity and design ineffectiveness which can result in project delays. The new public counter area would offer greater capacity to accommodate multiple customers at a time, which will increase efficiency and thereby encourage development of new housing units.

III. Administrative Cost Recovery - Up to 5% may be used towards City administrative costs necessary to carry out SB 2 program activities.

The City must expend its own funds to carry out each program and then request reimbursement from HCD. The end of the grant term (deadline to complete expenditures) is December 2023. The SB 2 program is an ongoing funding source. In the current program year, 50% of the funds collected are being made available to local governments for planning purposes. In subsequent years, SB 2 funding will be administered as the PLHA program (Permanent Local Housing Allocation) program. It is anticipated that there will be two types of assistance under PLHA:

1. Formula grants to entitlement and non-entitlement jurisdictions based on the formula prescribed under federal law for the Community Development Block Grant.

2. Competitive grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions. Funding amounts will vary based on annual revenues to the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund.

Staff expects this may be an ongoing funding stream to help support the Gateway Cities member jurisdictions. HCD is developing guidelines for how the future years of funding will be apportioned to local governments.
22 LEAP Grant
In December 2020, the City applied for the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant, which provides one-time grant funding to cities and counties to update their planning documents including updating Housing Elements. HCD bases the maximum grant award amounts on the California Department of Finance population estimates of January 1, 2019. Lakewood received approval of its grant application for the maximum grant amount of $300,000. The table below lists each of the four tasks (Projects) that Lakewood is undertaking using the LEAP grant.

Project 1. Housing Element Update
Every jurisdiction in California is required to adopt a housing element to address the housing needs of a community. Over the past few years, there have been extensive changes to housing element law. These changes will impact how jurisdictions are able to comply with the upcoming housing element update.

Some cities, like Lakewood, are assigned higher RHNA allocations and stricter rules for identifying sites. The City used a portion of its LEAP grant for a consultant to assist the City with the update of the Housing Element and the associated environmental review as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Lakewood’s Housing Element was adopted on August 9, 2022 and was certified by HCD on September 16, 2022.

Project 2. Economic Housing Study
Using LEAP funds, the City retained a consultant to prepare a housing feasibility and development cost study. Lakewood’s draft RHNA allocation exceeds Lakewood’s ability to plan for such growth under current land supply (mostly sites zoned as Multiple-Family Residential) and maximum zoning densities under our current Housing Element. The housing study produced a modeling tool that the City may use to identify and maximize the economic benefits and costs of certain forms of housing development in order to determine the overall feasibility of those developments. The study evaluates the potential for 23 housing and mixed-use development on vacant and underutilized commercial sites. The model helps estimate the optimal number of mixed-use residential units, analyze floor area ratios, appropriate infrastructure, reduction in vehicles miles travelled, identify optimal of mixed-use densities, and development guidelines. The modeling tool also helps estimate potential economic impacts and provide recommendations for off-setting potential losses in tax revenues.

Project 3. Expedited Development Review Board
The Development Review Board (DRB) reviews development plans to ensure that project designs comply with the Lakewood Municipal Code and are consistent with the aesthetic character of the City.

During COVID-19, the City transitioned from face-to-face DRB plan review to electronic plan review.

This process lacked the benefits of having “live” interaction between and among the DRB members, applicants, and staff. A reliable platform for video and audio conferencing that incorporates real-time plan commenting is necessary to expedite projects by allowing remote stakeholders to interact with the DRB meetings. This will reduce plan re-submittals and allow DRB plan approval in an electronic format. A portion of the LEAP grant funds would be used to research and acquire reliable video and audio-conferencing software and hardware capable of capturing, saving, projecting, and transmitting clear visual images of the DRB and the residential plans as they are presented.

Project 4. LEAP 1% Allocation to Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) The City of Lakewood is located in the Gateway Cities region of Southeast Los Angeles County. The GCCOG is a collection of 27 cities and various unincorporated communities with a population of 2.1 million people, including 16 cities with a higher population density than the City of Los Angeles.

Housing expertise is needed at the regional level to help reconcile state policies and priorities with local jurisdiction concerns, identify and remove barriers to housing development, and assist cities in meeting housing production goals for the 6th cycle.

In recognition of these needs, 1% of the City’s maximum eligible LEAP funds ($3,000) was set aside for the GCCOG to help continue the regional housing planning efforts begun in 2019 by a similar allocation of SB2 Planning Grant funds. Funding pays for a COG staff member to focus solely on helping cities accelerate housing production, by organizing region-wide housing workshops, creating shared informational resources, and identifying and promoting best practices from inside and outside the region. The funded COG staff position provides necessary housing expertise, and helps Gateway Cities staff better understand affordable housing production, tax credits, land acquisition policies and practices, options for funding, and other relevant topics related to planning and process improvements to accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance with the 6th cycle housing element.

Conclusion
Lakewood will continue to face new opportunities and challenges over the next several years because of changes in the economy, the demand for housing, and addressing various other challenges. From the time of its adoption in November 1996, implementation of the Lakewood Comprehensive General Plan has continued to successfully guide improvements to Lakewood’s neighborhoods, parks, and businesses.

Lakewood City CouncilMarch 14, 2023

Lakewood City Council
March 14, 2023