Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
August 13, 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 Reverend Dr. Candace Kelly, Acts Community Bible Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Scout Troop 247
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 announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Long Beach City Manager Jerry Miller. The Mayor congratulated the young entrepreneurs who took part in the past weekend’s Lemonade Day.
Council Member Wood stated that he had recently attended various events including visiting the various stands for Lemonade Day, the Lakewood Youth Sports awards at Del Valle Park, National Night Out event and Concerts in the Park.
Vice Mayor Chase expressed gratitude to those involved as well as those who supported participants of Lemonade Day.
Mayor Rogers introduced the commander of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, Captain Dan Holguin, who provided a Quarterly Public Safety report. The Council Members thanked the Captain for the comprehensive report and for the continued strong partnership with the Sheriff’s Department.
The Mayor welcomed Sarah Comfort of the Iacoboni Library, who announced the upcoming refresh of the Nye Library to begin at the end of the month. . . .
ROUTINE ITEMS:
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER ARELLANO
SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 14.
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meeting held June 3, 2024 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 - June 2024 RI-6 Approval of Quarterly Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2024 RI-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION MORE
THAN TWO YEARS OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CLERK MORE THAN
TWO YEARS OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-45; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL MORE THAN
TWO YEARS OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MORE THAN
TWO YEARS OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD
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ROUTINE ITEMS: - Continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES MORE
THAN TWO YEARS OLD
RI-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING DISABLED PERSON DESIGNATED
PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CENTRALIA STREET WITHIN THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD ESTABLISHING DISABLED PERSON DESIGNATED
PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF LEVELSIDE AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD RESCINDING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE
WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
RI-9 Approval of Proposal with Ardurra - Project Management Services - Corner Lot Park Design
RI-10 Approval of Council Chambers Improvements - Architect/Engineer Design Services Agreement
RI-11 Approval of Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District - Safe Clean Water Program for Municipal Program Funds
RI-12 Approval of Amendment to Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority RI-13 Approval of Revision to Vehicle Purchasing Policy for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26
RI-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING
FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
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 • AGREEMENT WITH CONSULTANT FOR LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN UPDATE
Joshua Yordt, Director of Public Safety, made a presentation based on the report in the agenda pertaining to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. He stated that staff recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Risk Management Professionals to facilitate an update of Lakewood’s existing Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for an amount not to exceed $59,846, and authorize the Mayor 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 COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED
TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO
FACILITATE AN UPDATE OF THE EXISTING LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,846, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT IN A FORM AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
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 • AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SALVATION ARMY FOR
ADDITIONAL SHELTER BEDS
The Public Safety Director made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the City’s contract with Salvation Army dated July 1, 2023, for dedicated shelter beds at their Bell Shelter. It was staff’s recommendation that the City Council approve an agreement amendment with Salvation Army for dedicated crisis shelter beds at the Bell Shelter, increasing the number of beds from eight (8) to fifteen (15) effective September 1, 2024, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement amendment in a form as approved by the City Attorney, and authorize an additional appropriation of $123,900 of General Fund monies, converted from American Rescue Plan Act funds, in the FY2024-2025 approved budget in account 10103600-51000 for the additional seven (7) dedicated shelter beds.
Staff responded to questions and comments from Council Members.
COUNCIL MEMBER ARELLANO MOVED AND VICE MAYOR CHASE SECONDED TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION. 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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3.3 • FALL/WINTER RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Recreation and Community Services Director Valarie Frost displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda regarding the Fall and Winter recreation programs and events. She concluded by stating that the Recreation and Community Services department’s after-school programs, youth sports leagues, programs for older adults, community special events, and contract classes continued to provide residents with opportunities to learn, be active, have fun, and connect with the community.
MAYOR ROGERS STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE REPORT
WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED
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SUCCESSOR HOUSING ACTIONS
1. Approval of Register of Demands
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND MAYOR ROGERS 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:
Ruth Stein, Lakewood, spoke regarding jaywalking and keeping intersections clear.
Paul Jones, Lakewood, requested a proclamation pertaining to the declaration of Purple Heart month.
Bert Johnson, Jr., Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding traffic controls at Obispo Avenue and Paramount Boulevard.
Phillip Norris, Lakewood, spoke about parking issues, location of mobile cameras, plant demonstration site and street vendors.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Jerry Miller.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk