Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Regular Meeting held
October 22, 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 Dr. Fardad Mogharabi, Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Lakewood
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Scout Pack 208
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 he had recently signed a proclamation declaring Red Ribbon Week, when Lakewood joined with local schools and others to encourage support for a drug-free lifestyle. He stated that each year, a local youth group, the Southeast County Young Marines also played an active role in Red Ribbon Week.
The Mayor introduced members of Girl Scout Troop 70233, who provided an update to their Bronze Award project idea of a collection box for retired American flags.
Council Member Wood congratulated Vice Mayor Chase on recently being named President of the League of California Cities Women's Caucus. He highlighted some of the recent City events he had attended such as the College Job Fair, Fest-Of-All, Lollipop Lane, the Chamber mixer and a meeting of the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board.
Council Member Arellano stated that he and Deputy City Manager Paolo Beltran had attended the swearing in ceremony of Mayor Rogers as Chief of Police of Rio Hondo College.
Mayor Rogers introduced Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Captain Dan Holguin, who provided the quarterly Public Safety Report.
The Mayor and Council Members commended Captain Holguin on the comprehensive report and on the Sheriff’s Department’s continued partnership with the City. . . .
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October 22, 2024
ROUTINE ITEMS:
Mayor Rogers stated that Routine Items 5 and 6 would be considered separately.
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND VICE MAYOR CHASE SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4 AND ITEMS 7 THROUGH 9.
RI-1 Approval of Minutes of the Meetings held October 8, 2024 RI-2 Approval of Personnel Transactions
RI-3 Approval of Registers of Demands
RI-4 Approval of Meeting Reports and Authorizations Pursuant to AB1234 RI-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-62; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKEWOOD RESCINDING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
DISABLED PERSON DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE
RI-8 Acceptance of Notice of Completion for Public Works Project No. 2017-9, Mayfair Park Stormwater Capture, Sukut Construction
RI-9 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for FY 24-25 Water Main Replacement Project UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RI-5 Approval of Monthly Report of Investment Transactions - September 2024 Phillip Norris, Lakewood, spoke about economic indicators and investment analyses.
COUNCIL MEMBER CROFT MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEM 5. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RI-6 Approval of Quarterly Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2024
COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD MOVED AND COUNCIL MEMBER ARELLANO
SECONDED TO APPROVE ROUTINE ITEM 6. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wood, Croft, Arellano, Chase and Rogers NAYS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Council Minutes
October 22, 2024
3.1 • QUARTERLY BUDGET REPORT OF MAJOR FUNDS AS OF
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Jose Gomez, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda and provided an update on first quarter revenue and expenditure activity. It was recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
MAYOR ROGERS STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE REPORT WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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3.2 • WELL 13A TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE
Derek Nguyen, Director of Water Resources, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda and gave a brief history on Well 13A, located in Candleverde Park at the southwest corner of Palo Verde Avenue and Candlewood Street. He concluded by stating that staff recommended that the City Council receive and file the report for Well 13A Treatment Plant Update.
MAYOR ROGERS STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE REPORT WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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3.3 • 2024 HALLOWEEN CARNIVALS
Valarie Frost, Director of Recreation and Community Services, displayed slides and made a presentation based on the report in the agenda highlighting the features of the Halloween carnivals, which were featured at eight parks throughout the City and included game booths, haunted houses, and inflatable attractions. She noted that the success of each carnival was dependent upon the assistance received from the Lakewood community. She stated that staff recommended the Mayor and City Council receive and file the report.
MAYOR ROGERS STATED THAT THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, THE REPORT WAS ORDERED RECEIVED AND FILED.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Phillip Norris, Lakewood, addressed the City Council regarding Long Beach Transit bus stops, trash cans and parking issues.
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City Council Minutes
October 22, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. to Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Mayberry, CMC
City Clerk