Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
May 28, 2024
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Rogers in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California.
INVOCATION was offered by Father John Woolway, Saint Pancratius Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Scout Troop 134
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Todd Rogers
Vice Mayor Cassandra Chase
Council Member David Arellano
Council Member Steve Croft
Council Member Jeff Wood
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Rogers introduced United States Congressman Robert Garcia, who made a presentation regarding funds he had secured for the community building renovation at Palms Park.
Mayor Rogers expressed gratitude to staff, veterans and other community members who took part in the Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Del Valle Park. He also announced his appointment of Vice Mayor Chase and Council Member Arellano to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee for the Legends of Lakewood.
Council Member Wood reported his attendance at the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar and noted the completion of his term as Immediate Past President.
Council Member Arellano, on behalf of Cindy Conboy, who could not be in attendance, made a brief presentation regarding the American Cancer Society’s Greater Long Beach Relay for Life event to be held on June 1st.
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ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1, 2, 5 THROUGH 9 AND 11 THROUGH 13.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meetings held May 14, 2024 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-5 Approval of Meeting Reports and Authorizations Pursuant to AB1234 RI-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-16; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING A HARDSHIP WAIVER FROM ONE OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING REGARDING
AN ADMINISTRATIVE OR PARKING CITATION
RI-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT OF
DELINQUENT FEES FOR GARBAGE, WASTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR JULY 09, 2024
RI-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE
LAKEWOOD ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT TO
FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, ACQUISITION, AND/OR
MAINTENANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES,
INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION AND/OR REMEDIATION OF LAND FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
RELATED THERETO
RI-9 Approval of 2024 Fireworks Stand Permit Applications RI-11 Approval of Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study with Ardurra RI-12 Approval of Construction Management Services for Tot Lot Playground Improvements to Biscailuz Park and Playground Improvements to Boyar Park with Ardurra RI-13 Approval of Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. for Shotspotter Pilot Project UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Philip Norris, Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding Routine Items 3, 4 and 10.
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-4 Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
RI-10 Approval of Agreement with Precision Conrete Cutting for Trip Hazard Removal Services
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 3, 4 AND 10. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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1.1 • INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE BACKYARD
BEEKEEPING OF HONEYBEES
City Manager Thaddeus McCormack stated that staff was requesting continuation of the item to a future meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND VICE MAYOR CHASE SECONDED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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1.2a • INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-3; PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE C1, C-3, C-4 AND M-1 ZONES
Paul Kuykendall, Senior Planner, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the mixed use ordinance, the purpose of which was to accommodate additional capacity for residential units by establishing standards for mixed use development.
1.2b • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18; DECLARING INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD); ESTABLISH THE LAKEWOOD EIFD PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND APPOINTMENT
OF MEMBERS TO THE EIFD PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
Thaddeus McCormack introduced Joseph Dieguez, Senior Vice President, Kosmont Companies, who made a presentation pertaining to a tax increment financing tool called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, which aided cities in funding public facilities and other public investments to foster future development and increase property values.
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1.2a • O2024-3; DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
1.2b • R2024-18; ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT It was staff’s recommendation that the City Council introduce the proposed ordinance pertaining to mixed-use development and approve the associated Categorical Exemption; adopt the proposed resolution, declaring its intention to establish the Lakewood Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and establishing the Lakewood EIFD Public Financing Authority (PFA); and appoint two members of the City Council to the Public Financing Authority Board, and appoint one member of the City Council as alternate Board member.
Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter.
Philip Norris, Lakewood, spoke about businesses on Carson Street near the 605 Freeway.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members regarding identified areas, maximizing potential growth and partnership with L.A. County.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE LAKEWOOD
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE
CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, ACQUISITION, AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION AND/OR REMEDIATION OF LAND FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES was read by title by the City Clerk.
MAYOR ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT SECONDED TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-3; APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION; ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18;
AND APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT, COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD AND RON
PIAZZA, WITH MAYOR ROGERS AS ALTERNATE, TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF THE ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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SUCCESSOR HOUSING ACTIONS
1. Approval of Register of Demands
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Bert Johnson, Jr., Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding the Neighborhood Watch program.
Philip Norris, Lakewood, spoke about the homeless, employee negotiations, street barriers, trash dumpsters, tree trimming, street vendors and park spaces. . . .
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Rogers announced that the City Council would recess to a Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: City Manager, Office of the City Attorney and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Deputy City Manager, Human Resources Manager, Administrative Assistant II
Employee Organization: Lakewood City Employees’ Association No action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. to Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk