CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260
Phone (310) 973-3200 – www.lawndalecity.org
AGENDA
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber
14717 Burin Avenue
Consistent with Assembly Bill 361, written comments will not be read aloud but can be sent to the City Council via email at [email protected] (please reference agenda item number/subject matter, and include your name and address). Members of the public are still be able to view the meeting on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City Website, or Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum & Frontier Channel 3.
Pursuant to AB 361, the City of Lawndale is allowed to hold City Council meetings via teleconferencing and members of the public can observe and address the meeting telephonically or electronically. Listen to the meeting by calling +1 669-699-5992 (Phone Conference ID: 343 765 456#) Via Teams, click here to join the meeting
This Agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours before the meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 1 through 4, will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
1. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2201-002, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,467,494.87.
2. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – December 6, 2021 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
3. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting – January 11, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Agenda
City Council & Successor Agency Regular Meeting
January 18, 2022
4. Minutes of the Lawndale Successor Agency Special Meeting – June 28, 2021 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
5. Continuance of Public Hearing for an Appeal Request (Case No. 21-25) Appealing the Planning Commission’s Decision to Deny Case No. 20-17 for the Development of a New 7,779 Square Foot Express Carwash Facility on a GC (General Commercial) Zoned Property Located at 15413-15425 Hawthorne Boulevard Recommendation: that the City Council (a) conduct a public hearing, (b) hold a final discussion regarding the project, (c) and either approve, deny, or revise the project based on the proposed motions on page 2 of this report.
H. ADMINISTRATION
6. Contract Amendment No. 1 for the Local Road Safety Plan Study Recommendation: that the City Council approve the First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Services for the Local Road Safety Plan Study for additional traffic count services amount of $3,373 and preparation of the technical specification for the amount of $6,910 in the total amount of $10,283.
7. Authorize the Purchase of Beverage Container Recycling Receptacles and Urban Renaissance Litter Receptacles
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) authorize the purchase of Urban Renaissance Litter and Recycling Receptacles from Forms and Surfaces, a sole source vendor, for the total price of $120,856.25, (b) approve the transfer of Department of Conservation Grant Fund in amount of $8,496 from fund 227 (Department of Conservation Grant Fund) to fund 283 (Solid Waste), (c) approve the transfer of AB939 Fund in amount of $54,504 from fund 276 (AB939) to fund 283 (Solid Waste) and (d) appropriate $63,000 to Budget Account Number 283-330-540.505 within the Solid Waste Fund.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
8. Consideration of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and the Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation: that the City Council (a) approve and direct staff to submit to the Los Angeles County Oversight Board and California Department of Finance the ROPS 22-23 and Administrative Budget FY 2022-2023 and (b) authorize staff to make any changes requested by the California Department of Finance.
I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
9. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events K. CLOSED SESSION
Agenda
City Council & Successor Agency Regular Meeting
January 18, 2022
10. Conference with Labor Negotiator
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the city manager, the city attorney and the City's negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with Local 1895, Council 36, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, representing the City's mid-management and classified employees.
11. Conference with Labor Negotiator
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the city manager, city attorney and the City's negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with unrepresented employees, the central management team.
12. Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.
L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022 in the Lawndale City Hall council chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.
It is the intention of the City of Lawndale to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk Department (310) 973-3213 prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodations to attend or participate in meetings on a regular basis.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on January 18, 2022 was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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Matthew Ceballos, Assistant City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2201-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $1,467,494.87
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That in accordance with Sections 37202 and 37209 of the Government Code, the Interim Director of Finance, as certified below, hereby attests to the accuracy of these demands and to the availability of funds for the payment thereof.
SECTION 2. That the following claims and demands have been audited as required by law, and that appropriations for these claims and demands are included in the annual budget as approved by the City Council.
SECTION 3. That the claims and demands paid by check numbers 202085 through 202231 for the aggregate total of $1,467,494.87 are hereby authorized.
Effective Date: January 181h
, 2022
Certified by:
Approved by:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 2022.
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
1 ATTEST:
State of California
County of Los Angeles
City of Lawndale
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I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council of the City of Lawndale duly approved and adopted the foregoing Resolution No. CC-2201- 002 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1 g th day of January, 2022, by the following roll
call vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent Aye No Abstain Not Participating Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Mayor
Pro Tern
Pat Kearney
Sirley Cuevas
Bernadette Suarez
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Resolution No. CC-2201-002
2 MINUTES OF THE
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 6, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Rhonda
Hofmann Gorman, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: City Clerk Erica Harbison, City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Lio, Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Kane, Interim City Manager Raylette Felton, Community Services Director Mike Estes, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Acting Director of Community DevelopmentJared Chavez, Assistant City Clerk Matthew Ceballos, Public Works Director Julian Lee B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman led the flag salute and Pastor George Magdalany, Hope Chapel Hawthorne, provided the inspiration.
C. PRESENTATION
1. Organics Recycling Program
Presented by: Dawn Harris-Benton, Republic Services.
Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if there’s an additional fee for businesses and multifamily units for the container.
Dawn Harris-Benton, Republic Services, responded there’s no additional fee.
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired if all food containers will go in the green bin.
Dawn Harris-Benton responded only if it is soiled with food.
Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney inquired if Republic Services will provide brown bags for food waste and if plastic grocery bags are recyclable.
Dawn Harris-Benton responded Republic Services does not have brown bags to provide and plastic bags can be recycled in a large combined amounts.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Updates
b. L.A. County Fire Department Updates
2 Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
December 6, 2021
Lieutenant Lio summarized the recent law enforcement activities.
Brian Kane, Battalion Chief with L.A. County Fire Department, summarized the recent local emergency activities.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Gary Adams, Resident, spoke about the progress of the parking issues on Mansel Ave.
Louis Lee II, President of Eubanks Conservatory of Music and Arts, spoke of a partnership with the City of Lawndale.
Jim Holland, One Legacy City Ambassador, spoke about 2022 Donate Life Float Rose Parade.
Randal Abram, Resident, spoke about a new direction for the City with the new acting City Manager and spoke about code issues in the City.
Griselda Sanchez, Community Outreach with FAME Assistance Corporation, spoke about assessments and non-profit work regarding smoking in multi-family housing.
Noah, Intern with FAME Assistance Corporation, spoke about the accomplishments towards the issues of tobacco smoke in multi-unit housing.
Nancy Wilcox, Co-Chair for South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness, spoke about the upcoming, January 26, 2022, homeless count and operation and commended staff Diane Parsley.
F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
The City Council and staff responded generally to the comments.
Councilmember Sirley Cuevas and Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested a traffic study for Mansel Ave.
Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney requested code and parking enforcement policy to be reinstated.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 2 through 5, will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
2. Professional Service Agreement Extension with De Novo Planning Group Recommendation: that the City Council approve to extend the professional service agreement with De Novo for the General Plan and Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan Update.
3. Approval of Contract Services Agreement for Staff Augmentation Services with Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
December 6, 2021
Recommendation: that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for staff augmentation services in an amount not to exceed $45,000 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2112-049, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $393,058.18.
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – November 15, 2021 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney inquired on the funding for item No. 2.
Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded it is expected to use the complete funds for the General Plan.
A motion by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez to approve the consent calendar was seconded by Councilmember Cuevas and carried by a vote of 5-0.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Continuance of Public Hearing for an Appeal Request (Case No. 21-25) Appealing the Planning Commission’s Decision to Deny Case No. 20-17 for the Development of a New 7,779 Square Foot Express Carwash Facility on a GC (General Commercial) Zoned Property Located at 15413-15425 Hawthorne Boulevard Recommendation: that the City Council continue the public hearing to January 18, 2022, for final consideration of the matter.
City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy provided the report for the above item.
The public hearing continued at 7:23 p.m.
Gary Adams, Resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed car wash project.
Nicole Kuklok-Waldman spoke about the continuation of the public hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
City Council reached a general consensus to continue the Public Hearing listed on Item No. 6 to the January 18, 2022 meeting.
I. ADMINISTRATION
7. Annual Reorganization of the City Council
Recommendation: that the City Council appoint one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022.
Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
December 6, 2021
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney to appoint Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022, was seconded by Councilmember Cuevas and carried by a vote of 4-0 with 1 abstention being Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman.
J. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Raylette Felton spoke about developing a COVID-19 plan and comprehensive report, in compliance with Los Angeles County, for the reopening of the Community Center.
City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy presented a joint statement, Resignation of City Manager Kevin Chun for December 31, 2021
K. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
8. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Suarez attended the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Legislative Committee meeting and Angel Tree Lighting city event and commended staff.
Councilmember Sirley Cuevas attended the Lawndale Smokefree Living seminar, General Plan and Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan meeting and inquired if it’s probable to hold an in-person meeting in the future.
Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded the Housing Element will be presented to City Council at January 18, 2022 meeting.
Councilmember Sirley Cuevas went on to report her attendance of the State of Homelessness Panel Series, the South Coast Air Quality Management District 32nd Annual Clean Air Awards, the Lawndale Angel Tree lighting and commended all staff for the work.
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman attended the California Contract Cities Association virtual meeting, the Angel Tree Lighting event and commended all staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Kearney attended the Assemblywoman Autumn Burke turkey giveaway event and Senator Bradford’s, and attended the Angel Tree Lighting event, and spoke about the joint statement with the City Manager’s for his resignation.
Mayor Pullen-Miles attended Angel Tree Lighting event, the Turkey Giveaway with Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce, spoke with Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on Project Roomkey.
L. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:48 p.m. the City Council entered into Closed Session.
9. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
December 6, 2021
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case. The facts and circumstances giving rise to exposure to litigation are unknown.
10. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (U.S.D.C. Case No. 1:17-CV-2804).
11. Conference with Labor Negotiator
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the city manager, the city attorney and the City's negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with Local 1895, Council 36, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, representing the City's mid-management and classified employees.
12. Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), to determine whether to appoint an Interim City Manager.
13. Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.
At 9:20 p.m. the City Council entered back into open session.
City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council was updated on the Closed Session Items No. 9 and there was no reportable action taken. On Closed Session Item No. 10, the City Council gave direction to settle on specified items. Closed Session Item No. 11, no reportable action. Closed Session Item No. 12, the City Council has determined as of January 1, 2022, Acting City Manager Raylette Felton will be appointed as Interim City Manager.
M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: 1/18/2022
MINUTES OF THE
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
January 11, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Councilmember Pat Kearney, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: Interim City Manager Raylette Felton, City Attorney Gregory M.
Murphy, Erica Harbison City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk Matthew Ceballos
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Pat Kearney led the flag salute.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
D. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
None.
E. ADMINISTRATION
1. Discussion and Possible Adoption of a Resolution to Allow City Council Meetings to be held remotely, consistent with Assembly Bill 361
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) Discuss the use of teleconferencing or videoconferencing for Brown Act-covered public meetings of the City Council and City commissions; and (b) Either adopt attached Resolution No. CC-2201-001 to authorize the use of such technology for meetings for a period of 30 days or take no action.
City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy explained how Assembly Bill 361 changes the process of the City Council Meetings and the flexibility it provides for the public, City Council and staff.
Assistant City Clerk Matthew Ceballos described the practical application of remote meetings.
A lengthy dialogue ensued between staff and City Council regarding the teleconferencing and video conferencing process for public meetings of the City Council and City commission meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman expressed her support for safe virtual meetings.
Councilmember Pat Kearney commented he supports the residents rights to in-person meetings and he will attend live meetings.
3 Minutes - City Council Special Meeting
January 11, 2022
A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to adopt attached Resolution No. CC-2201-001 to authorize the use of such technology for meetings for a period of 30 days, was seconded by Councilmember Suarez and carried by a vote of 5-0.
F. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:46 p.m. the City Council entered into Closed Session.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case. The facts and circumstances giving rise to exposure to litigation are unknown.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the city manager, the city attorney and the City's negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with Local 1895, Council 36, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, representing the City's mid-management and classified employees.
4. Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.
At 8:24 p.m. the City Council entered back into Open Session.
City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council was updated on the items and there was no reportable action taken.
G. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: 1/18/2022
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE LAWNDALE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 28, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. in the Lawndale City Hall council chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California. The members met concurrently with the City Council and the governing board of the Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency.
Members Present: Chair Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice Chair Pat Kearney, Member Bernadette Suarez, Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Member Sirley Cuevas Other Participants: Secretary Erica Harbison, Executive Director Kevin M. Chun, General Counsel Gregory M. Murphy, Assistant Executive Director Sean Moore, Finance Officer Michael Matsumoto
B. CEREMONIALS
Member Sirley Cuevas led the flag salute.
F. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting – June 3, 2020 Recommendation: that the Board approves.
A motion by Member Sirley Cuevas to approve the consent calendar was seconded by Vice Chair Pat Kearney and carried by a vote of 5-0.
I. ADMINISTRATION
7. Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) consider the proposed changes to the budget and decide on each item; and (b) adopt Resolution No. CC-2106-029, approving the budget for fiscal year 2021-22 as amended.
The City Council discussed the proposed budget, agenda item number 6 and agenda item 7 under agenda item 6.
Vice Chair Pro Tem Kearney inquired as to another budget change related to an increase of $3,000 for National Night Out with the Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department.
11. After dialogue regarding National Night Out it was approved by the City Council to reduce the proposed budget amount of $4,500 to $2,000, as line item 11. 4 Minutes
LRA Successor Agency Meeting
June 28, 2021
Member Suarez requested staff remove Cable Commissioners $900 stipend due to it being dissolved.
12. It was approved by the City Council to remove the Cable Commissioners $900 stipend from the budget, as line item 12.
A motion by Member Cuevas to consider and approve items 1 through 12 as listed in the staff report and subsequently amended and added to by City Council, and incorporated into the proposed budget, and direct staff as appropriate, and adopt Resolution No. CC2106-029, approving and adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as amended based on direction provided by City Council in relation to items 1 through 12 as listed in the staff report, subsequently amended and added to by City Council, was seconded by Vice Chair Kearney and carried by a vote of 5-0.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: 1/18/2022
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