Minutes
Lakewood City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting held
February 7, 2026
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 9:08 a.m. by Mayor Chase in the Executive Board Room, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Cassandra Chase
Vice Mayor Jeff Wood
Council Member David Arellano
Council Member Steve Croft
Council Member Todd Rogers
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LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP
City Manager McCormack 1) introduced the item and explained the purpose of the session; 2) introduced Consultant Michael Shellito of Shellito Training and Consulting; and 3) along with Deputy City Manager Beltran, Director of Public Works Pickler, and Consultant Shellito, responded to Council Members’ questions.
For the record, discussion ensued relative to 1) pending items, projects, issues, and challenges of the City; 2) an overview of City Department key goals and work program initiatives for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; 3) City Council goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and 4) the development of a Strategic Plan.
For the record, there was no formal action taken on this item. . . .
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Daniel Quezada, resident, expressed concerns relative to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) being built next to his residence.
Salvador Quezada, resident, expressed concerns relative to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) being built next to his residence.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Chase adjourned the meeting at 2:41 p.m. to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dakota Wallace
City Clerk