Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
June 25, 2024
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 8:03 p.m. by Mayor Rogers in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Jeff Wood 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 commended staff from the City and from Los Angeles County’s Iacoboni Library for the previous Saturday’s Juneteenth “StoryWalk” event. He also thanked City staff for their prompt handling of the previous week’s reports of unlicensed solicitors going door-to-door, attempting to gain entry into residences, but were ultimately detained and issued citations.
Council Member Wood announced the upcoming Lemonade Day, a hands-on program coordinated by the Lakewood Jaycees designed to teach students in third to fifth grade how to start, own and operate their own business while learning about financial literacy, selfreliance and entrepreneurial skills. The event would take place on August 10th. He also acknowledge Maria Yepez, who had served as principal at MacArthur Elementary School and the Lakewood community for six years.
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ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 3 AND 5 THROUGH 11.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meetings held May 28, 2024 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-5 Approval of Monthly Report of Investment Transactions - May 2024 City Council Minutes
June 25, 2024
ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-6 Approval of Reappointment to the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board
RI-7 Authorizing City Hall Office Improvements - Phase 3 Change Order RI-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO AWARD BID OF THE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT NO. 24-8, ASPHALT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING MAYFAIR
PARKING LOT TO LOW BIDDER R.J. NOBLE UNDER UNIFORM PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT
RI-9 Approval of Amendment to Agreement with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority for Animal Control Services
RI-10 Approval of Amendment to Agreement with Pacific EH&S Service, Inc. for Health and Safety Consulting Services
RI-11 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Harris Computer Corporation UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The speaker who signed up to speak on Routine Item 4, did not come forward.
RI-4 Report of City Council Committees’ Activities
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER ARELLANO
SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEM 4. 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 • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37; TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Jose Gomez, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding residential refuse rates. He stated it was recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt the attached resolution, which enacted the adjustment to refuse rates as stated in this report.
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1.1 • RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 - Continued Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. and called for anyone in the audience wishing to address the City Council on this matter. There was no response.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND VICE MAYOR CHASE SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37. 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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1.2 • INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4; AUTHORIZE BACKYARD
BEEKEEPING FOR HONEYBEES
Community Development Director Abel Avalos displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the proposed ordinance on backyard beekeeping of honeybees. He concluded by stating that it was the recommendation of the Planning and Environment Commission, as stated in PEC Resolution 3-2024, that the City Council introduce the proposed 2024 Beekeeping ordinance, approve the “Best Management Practices for Backyard Beekeeping in Lakewood” and approve the associated CEQA exemption.
Council Member Croft clarified that the original draft of the ordinance had been more restrictive.
Mayor Rogers 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.
Eric Sanchez, Diana Summer, John Vasily, Melissa Routh and Sandy Tobaco, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Oscar Haaland and Joan Macomber addressed the City Council regarding issues with beekeeping.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD AMENDING THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING FOR HONEYBEES ON NO MORE THAN TEN LOTS AT ANYTIME CITYWIDE WITHIN BOTH THE R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
AND R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE) ZONING DISTRICTS SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS was read by title by the City Clerk.
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1.2 • INTRODUCTION OF BACKYARD BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE - Continued Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND VICE MAYOR CHASE SECONDED TO WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4, AND APPROVE THE “BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR BACKYARD BEEKEEPING IN LAKEWOOD” AND APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED CEQA EXEMPTION. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Croft
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Alan Gafford, Long Beach, addressed the City Council regarding car wash special events.
Steve Barba, Lakewood, spoke about short term rentals.
Julie Hyson, Lakewood, voiced concerns pertaining to issues at the Dog Park at Rynerson Park.
Ben Chavez, Lakewood, commented on red curbs, crosswalks and dogs at the parks. . . .
At 9:12 p.m., the Regular Meeting of the City Council was recessed for the Adjourned Regular Meeting. At 11:24 p.m., the Regular City Council Meeting was reconvened. . . .
2.1 • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38; ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT FOR
OBTAINING A PERMIT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AT PROPERTIES OCCUPIED BY
COMMERCIAL CAR WASHES
The Director of Community Development made a presentation based on the report in the agenda and provided a brief history regarding the requirement for obtaining a permit for special events at commercial car washes. It was the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution establishing a requirement for obtaining a permit for special events at properties occupied by commercial car washes.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AT PROPERTIES OCCUPIED BY COMMERCIAL CAR WASHES
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2.1 • SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AT COMMERCIAL CAR WASHES - Continued
MAYOR ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38. 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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2.2 • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39; APPROVING MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
Public Safety Director Joshua Yordt made a presentation based on the report in the agenda pertaining to the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County.
He stated it was recommended by staff that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution approving the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD APPROVING MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF LAKEWOOD, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
MAYOR ROGERS MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39. 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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3.1 • AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC. FOR
ADDITIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY PATROLS
The Director of Public Safety made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding overnight private security patrol services. He concluded by stating that staff recommended the City Council approve an agreement amendment with Southwest Patrol, Inc. to add two daytime security guards for a period 60 days commencing June 27, 2024, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement in a form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND MAYOR ROGERS SECONDED TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS. 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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3.2 • CORNER LOT DEVELOPMENT – ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) DESIGN
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Kelli Pickler, Director of Public Works, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda on the development of the lot at the corner of Clark Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard. She stated that staff recommended that the City Council authorize an appropriation of $924,909 of Measure L to the account 10109922-58800-70003; and authorize additional Architect/Engineer design services work to the existing on-call Architectural Services agreement for the Corner Lot Development per the Dahlin Group proposal dated June 17, 2024, in an amount not-to-exceed $924,909.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND VICE MAYOR CHASE SECONDED TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS. 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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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 12:11 a.m. to Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk