Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
June 13, 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 Mr. Ahmed Rafi, Muslim Community of Lakewood PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Scout Troop 247
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Steve Croft
Vice Mayor Ariel Pe
Council Member Cassandra Chase
Council Member Todd Rogers
Council Member Jeff Wood
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Croft announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Paramount City Council Member Tom Hansen. He stated that he had signed a proclamation commemorating LGBTQ Pride Month in Lakewood. The Mayor also announced that the coming Monday, was Juneteenth, and that over the past weekend, the City had held its firstever Juneteenth event, with a special reading of a children’s book written by Lakewood resident and educator Ama Darkwa Holmes. Mayor Croft stated that he had also signed a proclamation honoring June as Caribbean American Heritage Month and that the recent Caribbean Literary Conference held in Los Angeles had been attended by Council Member Cassandra Chase.
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ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10.
RI-1 Approval of Personnel Transactions
RI-2 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-3 Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
RI-4 Approval of Monthly Report of Investment Transactions - May 2023 RI-5 Approval of Permits for Street Closures for July 4th Block Parties City Council Minutes
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-27; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THERE IS A
NEED TO CONTINUE TAKING EMERGENCY ACTION REGARDING THE
NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE BOLIVAR PARK STORMWATER
CAPTURE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT
RI-7 Approval of 2023 Permit Applications for the Sale of Fireworks RI-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-28; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD REPEALING RESOLUTION 2022-40 DECLARING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE II WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES BY
PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS IMPOSED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RI-9 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Allow the City to Capture Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Funds
RI-10 Authorize Purchase of Security Cameras from Backstreet Surveillance 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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1.1 • CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET REVISIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 City Manager Thaddeus McCormack and Jose Gomez, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, displayed slides and made a presentation on the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, highlighting Lakewood’s budget principles; historic budget strategy; Measure L, general fund budget, financial outlook; FY2023-24 general fund revenues; noteworthy revenues; departmental expenditures, noteworthy expenditure adjustments, proposed personnel adjustments, water utility fund budget, noteworthy water budget items; and the budget summary.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
Steve Skolnik, for the City Attorney, explained that the agenda packet included proposed budget resolutions, one of which contained a required calculation of the Gann limitation. He advised that the remaining items included various resolutions as well as individual contractual items requiring action as part of the budget process, and that following a public hearing for any public comments, the City Council could take action to approve all of the items with a single motion and vote. He stated that item 1.1.e.67 would be considered separately.
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1.1 • CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET REVISIONS FOR FY 2023-24 - Continued c. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-29; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF RESERVE FUNDS INTO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
d. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-30; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD DETERMINING THE TOTAL ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
SUBJECT TO LIMITATION OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
e. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-31; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
1) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-46
PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND
ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DEFINING THE CONDITIONS AND
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND ADOPTING A CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
2) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-47
PERTAINING TO HOURLY-RATED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND
ENACTING A PERSONNEL RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE
COMPENSATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HOURLYRATED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 3) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING PAYING AND REPORTING THE
VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTION FOR CITY
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
4) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD RENEWING AN AGREEMENT FOR A
COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM WITH THE ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
5) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-36; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD RENEWING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
6) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-37; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD RENEWING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION (HSA)
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1.1 • CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET REVISIONS FOR FY 2023-24 - Continued 7) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD RENEWING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND LAKEWOOD MEALS ON WHEELS
8) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-39; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD RENEWING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND PATHWAYS VOLUNTEER HOSPICE
9) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD RENEWING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND SU CASA ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
10) Agreement for Telecommunications Services with Abilita LA 11) Agreement for HVAC and Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair Services with Aire Rite A/C and Refrigeration Inc.
12) Agreement for Implementation and Maintenance of Utility Management System with Aquatic Informatics
13) Agreement for Engineering Services with Ardurra Group, Inc. 14) Agreement for Engineering Services with Associated Soils Engineering 15) Memorandum of Understanding with BlueTriton Brands, Inc. 16) Agreement for Hardscape Maintenance with CJ Construction 17) Agreement for Printing and Preparation for Mailing of the City Newsletter with Comprehensive Print Group, LLC
18) Agreement for On-call Engineering Services with Craftwater Engineering 19) Agreement for Special Event Equipment Rentals with Create-A-Party Rentals 20) Agreement for On-call Roof Warranty Inspection and Consulting Services with D7 Consulting Inc.
21) Agreement for Architectural Services with Dahlin Group 22) Agreement for On-call Architectural Services with David George + Associates (DG+A)
23) Agreement for Centre Decor with Dekra-Lite
24) Agreement for Professional Services with DRP Engineering City Council Minutes
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1.1 • CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET REVISIONS FOR FY 2023-24 - Continued 25) Agreement for Youth Transportation Services with Durham School Services 26) Agreement for Document Imaging System Maintenance and Support with ECS Imaging, Inc.
27) Amendment to Agreement for Refuse Collection and Recycling Services with EDCO Waste Services
28) Agreement for Fair Housing Consulting Services with Fair Housing Consultants Inc. (Sharron Hillery)
29) Agreement for On-call Electrical Engineering Services with FBA Engineering 30) Agreement for Electrical Support Services with Fineline Electric 31) Agreement to Provide, Purchase and Install Catch Basin Inserts with G2 Construction
32) Agreement for Annual Backflow Testing and Repair Services with Greene Backflow
33) Agreement for Reimbursement for Air Support Services with City of Hawaiian Gardens
34) Agreement for Storm Water Services with John L. Hunter & Associates 35) Agreement for Economic Development Consulting Services with Kosmont Companies
36) Agreement for Mowing and Landscape Services with Landcare 37) Agreement for Elevator Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services with Liftech Elevator Services, Inc.
38) Reimbursement Agreement for Long Beach Transit Fixed Route Subsidy and DialA-Lift Services 39) Agreement for Transportation Planning and Engineering Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc.
40) Agreement for Law Enforcement Services at Lakewood Center Mall with Macerich Lakewood LP
41) Agreement for Senior Services and Transit and Dispatch Technology Program with MySeniorCenter
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1.1 • CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET REVISIONS FOR FY 2023-24 - Continued 42) Agreement for Engineering and Traffic Survey Services with Newport Traffic Studies
43) Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services with Nicholls Consulting 44) Agreement for On-call Hazardous Waste Removal Services with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc.
45) Agreement for Health and Safety Consulting Services with Pacific EH&S Services, Inc.
46) Agreement for Window Cleaning and Care Services with Pane in the Glass 47) Agreement for Traffic Striping Maintenance Services with PCI Striping 48) Agreement for On-call Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Services with Pocock Design Solutions Inc.
49) Agreement for Landscape Architectural Support Services with Richard Fisher Associates
50) Agreement for Fix-Up Paint-Up Program with Sams Painting 51) Agreement for Environmental Services with S.C.S. Engineers 52) Agreement for Fire and Burglar Security Systems Monitoring and Maintenance Services with Securitas Technology
53) Agreement for Street Banner Marketing Program with Sierra Installations, Inc. 54) Agreement for Floor and Carpet Cleaning Services with Solid Surface Care 55) Agreement for Construction Consultant Services with Somers Enterprises 56) Agreement for Animal Control Services with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority
57) Agreement with Southwest Patrol, Inc. for Unarmed Uniform Security Officers 58) Agreement for Cloud Hosted Parking Control Software Program with T2 Systems 59) Agreement with Technology Depot for Telephone System Upgrade and Maintenance Services
60) Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Consulting Services for Mayfair Water Capture Project
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1.1 • CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET REVISIONS FOR FY 2023-24 - Continued 61) Agreement with Tyler Technologies Inc. for MUNIS Accounting Software Licenses and Support
62) Agreement with Waterline Technologies for Water Disinfectant 63) Agreement with Waterline Technologies for Delivery of 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite
64) Agreement for Engineering Services with Willdan
65) Agreement with Worldwide Recovery Systems, Inc. for Transportation and Disposal of Nonhazardous Waste
66) Agreement with Los Angeles County for Community Prosecutor Program Mayor Croft opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter. There was no response.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO APPROVE RESOLUTIONS NO. 2023-29, NO. 2023-30, NO. 2023-31 AND ITEMS 1.1.e.1 THROUGH 1.1.e.66 . UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
67) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Mayor Croft opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter. There was no response.
The City Clerk confirmed that no written protests had been received regarding the proposed residential refuse rates.
VICE MAYOR PE MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41. 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 • COLLECTION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS FOR 5963 CLARK AVENUE
Abel Avalos, Director of Community Development, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the collection of nuisance abatements costs for 5963 Clark Avenue. He stated it was staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution.
Staff responded to questions and comments from the Council Members.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-42; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD ORDERING THE COSTS OF ABATEMENT TO BE A SPECIALLY
ASSESSED LIEN AGAINST THE PARCEL OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5963 CLARK AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-42. 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 • AWARD OF BID FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2023-3, CIVIC
CENTER MODULAR OFFICE TRAILER SITE WORK AND INTERIOR
IMPROVEMENTS
Environmental Programs Manager Konya Vivanti made a presentation based on the report in the agenda pertaining to the award of bid for Public Works No. 2023-3, Civic Center Modular Office Trailer Site Work and Interior Improvements. She concluded by stating that staff recommended that the City Council adopt the plans, specifications, and working details for the project; award a contract in the amount of $220,800 to the low bidder, Urban Professional Builders, Inc., 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 $36,800; and appropriate $220,800 from the reserve for Capital Improvements for the project from Measure L.
VICE MAYOR PE MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS SECONDED TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS. 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 • INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-3; REGARDING THIRD PARTY
COLLECTION FEES
Jose Gomez, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding third party collection fees. He stated it was recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Croft opened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter. There was no response.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ADDING NEW CHAPTER 6 TO ARTICLE I OF THE LAKEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RECOVERY OF THE COST OF COLLECTING FUNDS OWED TO THE CITY was read by title by the City Clerk.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2023-3. 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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3.4 • INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-4; REGARDING PROPERTY
TAX LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER SERVICE PAYMENTS
The Finance and Administrative Services Director made a presentation based on the report in the agenda pertaining to property tax liens for delinquent water service payments. It was the Audit Committee’s recommendation that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Croft opened the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter. There was no response.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ADDING NEW SECTION 7515 TO THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING LIENS FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENTS FOR WATER SERVICE was read by title by the City Clerk.
Steve Skolnik, for the City Attorney, clarified language contained in the ordinance noting the addition rather than the amendment of a section.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD
SECONDED TO WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2023-4. 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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3.5 • INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5; REGARDING FILMING
PERMITS
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding filming permits. Mr. Gomez stated it was the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce the proposed ordinance.
Staff responded to questions and comments from the Council Members.
Mayor Croft opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter. There was no response.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ADDING NEW CHAPTER 11 TO ARTICLE VI OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FILMING PERMITS was read by title by the City Clerk.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHASE
SECONDED TO WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2023-4. 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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3.6 • SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
Valarie Frost, Director of Recreation and Community Services, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda. She highlighted the programs and special events offered to residents including contract classes, Summer Concerts in the Park, Finally It’s Friday Family Programs, Lakewood Youth Sports, Park Programs, Older Adult Programs, Aquatics, Civic Center Block Party, and staff training.
MAYOR CROFT STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE ITEM WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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SUCCESSOR HOUSING ACTIONS
1. Approval of Registers of Demands
COUNCIL MEMBER ROGERS MOVED AND VICE MAYOR PE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Pe, Chase, Rogers and Croft NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Ruth Stein DeBell, Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding accessory dwelling units.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Croft adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. to Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. A moment of silence was observed in memory of former Paramount City Council Member Tom Hansen.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk