Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
April 25, 2023
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Croft in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California.
INVOCATION was offered by Rabbi Karen Isenberg, Congregation Shir Chadash PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Girl Scout Troop 2993
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Steve Croft
Vice Mayor Ariel Pe
Council Member Cassandra Chase
Council Member Todd Rogers
Council Member Jeff Wood
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Croft introduced Alan Lowenthal, who recently retired as a United States Member of Congress, and was a California State Assembly Member and State Senator, representing Lakewood and other nearby communities; and his longtime Senior Field Representative Clayton Heard. Mr. Lowenthal expressed gratitude for the honor of serving the community.
On behalf of his colleagues, Mayor Croft presented Mr. Lowenthal with the City Council Award of Merit.
Mayor Croft welcomed Patricia Camacho, District Director of U.S. Congresswoman Nanette Díaz Barragán, who represented a large portion of western Lakewood in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ms. Camacho stated she looked forward to working with the City.
The Mayor acknowledged Victor Thompson, who was recently named “Man of the Year” by the South Coast Interfaith Council. Mr. Thompson thanked the City Council for the recognition and stated he looked forward to continuing to serve others.
Mayor Croft announced that Captain Dan Holguin, commander of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, would provide the Quarterly Public Safety Report. Captain Holguin summarized incidences of crime and reported on the successes during the first quarter of the year. He commended the City for playing a role in crime prevention by implementing policies and programs such as increasing deputy presence, incentivizing the purchase of security cameras and implementing neighborhood watch programs. He added that resident support was essential and helped to prevent crime by reporting suspicious activity, participating in crime prevention programs and promoting safety awareness. He concluded by thanking the City Council and the Public Safety team for their continued leadership, partnership and support.
The Captain responded to questions and comments from the City Council. . . .
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ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meeting held April 11, 2023 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-4 Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
RI-5 Approval of Monthly Report of Investment Transactions - March 2023 RI-6 Approval of Quarterly Schedule of Investments – As of March 31, 2023 RI-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING A DISABLED PERSON DESIGNATED
PARKING SPACE ON THE WEST SIDE OF ARLINE AVENUE WITHIN THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
RI-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THERE IS A
NEED TO CONTINUE TAKING EMERGENCY ACTION REGARDING THE
NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE BOLIVAR PARK STORMWATER
CAPTURE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT
RI-9 Approval of Signing a Protest Letter Against the Water Replenishment District Of Southern California for a Proposed Upper Limit Replenishment Assessment Increase of 8.7% for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
RI-10 Approval of Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non State Agencies RI-11 Appropriate Funds for Excel Bridge Manufacturing - Rynerson Bridge Refabrication RI-12 Authorize Measure R and Measure M Funds for Sidewalk Service Request Repairs UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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2.1 • SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1;
AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUs)
Steve Skolnik, for the City Attorney, advised that the proposed ordinance had been introduced at the last City Council meeting and that following a public hearing, the related Notice of Exemption was approved. He stated that the ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption at this time.
Alan Gafford, Long Beach, addressed the City Council regarding State mandates pertaining to accessory dwelling units.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO STANDARDS, REVIEW PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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2.2 • SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-2;
AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO THE PROHIBITION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS
The City Attorney advised that at the last City Council meeting, a public hearing had been held and the proposed ordinance was introduced and the related Notice of Exemption had been approved. The ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-2; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD PROHIBITING SHORT TERM RENTALS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE SECONDED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-2. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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2.3 • APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMISSION, RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19
Council Member Wood announced that Community Safety Commissioner Lourdes Baez had resigned her position and further announced that he would be appointing Linda Manis to fill the Commission vacancy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD APPOINTING LINDA MANIS TO THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
COMMISSION REPLACING LOURDES BAEZ
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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3.1 • AWARD OF BID FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2023-5, CEILING
LIGHTING & CEILING TILE REPLACEMENT TO THE EXISTING CENTRE Public Works Director Kelli Pickler made a presentation based on the report in the agenda stating that bids had been received for Public Works Contract No. 2023-5 and staff had determined that the lowest monetary bidder, EBSA Construction, as well as the second lowest monetary bidder, TJ Construction and Remodeling, Inc., submitted non-responsive bid packages. She stated that staff recommended that the City Council reject the bid proposal from EBSA Construction, and deny EBSA Construction the contract on the basis of a non-responsive bid; reject the bid proposal from TJ Construction and Remodeling Inc. and deny TJ Construction and Remodeling Inc. the contract on basis of a non-responsive bid; adopt the plans, specifications, and working details for the project; award a contract for the Ceiling Lighting and Ceiling Tile Replacement to the Existing Centre, Public Works Contract 2023-5, in the amount of $473,100 to the third low bidder J. Kim Electric, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; authorize staff to approve a cumulative total of change orders, as necessary not to exceed $95,000; and appropriate $220,000 from the reserve for Capital Improvements for the project from Measure L funds.
MAYOR CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO
APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS 1 THROUGH 6. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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3.2 • WILLDAN AUTHORIZATION - ELECTRICAL, HVAC & ROOF
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The Director of Public Works made a presentation based on the report in the agenda pertaining to the scope of work for the electrical, HVAC, and roof improvements project at multiple locatons, which was estimated to be approximately $1.7 million for the total scope of work. She reported that a proposal from Willdan included project management, construction management, inspection, city coordination, a budget for plans, specifications and estimates, bid analysis, and utilities coordination. It was the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Project Committee and staff that the City Council authorize work for the project per Willdan’s proposal dated April 13, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $204,964, and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal.
MAYOR CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO
AUTHORIZE WORK FOR THE PROJECT PER WILLDAN’S PROPOSAL DATED APRIL 13, 2023, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $204,964, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PROPOSAL. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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3.3 • PAN AM FIESTA PREVIEW
Valarie Frost, Director of Recreation and Community Services, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda. She stated that the Pan American Fiesta, Lakewood’s oldest City event, would continue this year with special event elements, including amusement rides, food booths, a cultural mix of live entertainment, the Children’s Cultural Booth, a shoppers circle, and a display of Lakewood’s Pan American history. She concluded by stating that staff recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
MAYOR CROFT STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE ITEM WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Phillip Norris, Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding paramedics’ response to emergency calls and sand in the Boyar Park playground.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Croft adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk