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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260
Phone (310) 973-3200 – www.lawndalecity.org
AGENDA

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 4, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.

Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber
14717 Burin Avenue
Any person who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item listed on this agenda or any other matter that is within its subject matter jurisdiction is invited, but not required, to fill out a Public Meeting Speaker Card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the oral communications portion of the meeting. The purpose of the card is to ensure that speakers' names are correctly recorded in the meeting minutes and, where appropriate, to provide contact information for later staff follow-up. You are still eligible to submit comment via the Temporary eComment Policy for Public Meetings, the comments will be read verbatim into the record.

How to observe the Meeting:

To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can now observe the meeting in person, with limited capacity, while strictly adhering to the City Facilities Entry Protocols. 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.

Copies of this Agenda packet may be obtained prior to the meeting outside of the Lawndale City Hall foyer or on the City Website.

Interested parties may contact the City Clerk Department at (310) 973-3213 for clarification regarding individual agenda items.

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. PRESENTATION

1. Recognition of Lawndale High School Lady Cardinals Basketball Champions 2022 CIF-SS Division 4AA Championship
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

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3. National April 2022 - DMV/ Donate for Life Month Proclamation Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the report.

4. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2204-016, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $136,653.40

5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – March 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

H. ADMINISTRATION

6. California State Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Agreement Recommendation: that the City Council (a) authorize the City Manager to sign the attached 2018 Parks Bond Act agreements such as Contract No. C9801318 and Contract No.

C9802118 provided by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation.

7. Approval to Authorize Budget Amendment for Inglewood Avenue Phase I Street Improvement Project
Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the Director of Finance Department: (a) decrease the appropriations from the 2009 Tax Allocation Bond funds for the Inglewood Avenue Street Improvement Project (307-610-700.151) by $456,469 (b) decrease the appropriations from the Proposition C funds for the Redondo Beach Blvd (Hawthorne Blvd – Artesia Blvd) Improvement Project (207-310-700.277) by $487,276.71 and (c) appropriate $487,276.71 to the Proposition C funds for the Inglewood Avenue Street Improvement Project (207-310-700.151) from Proposition C unappropriated fund balance.

8. Case No. 21-18: Proposal for a Special Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, Density Bonus and Design Review to Develop a 10-Unit Apartment Building at the Property Located at 14723 Prairie Avenue with conditions; second reading of Ordinance No. 1187-22.

Recommendation: that the City Council (a) read by title only, waive further reading, and (b) adopt Ordinance No. 1187-22.

9. Authorize the Repair of the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center
Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the repair of the HVAC System at Community Center by South Coast Facility Services in the amount not to exceed $33,456.

10. Authorize the Purchase and Installation of Touchless Main Entrance Doors at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center
Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the purchase and installation of touchless main entrance doors from Vortex Industries in the amount not to exceed $24,112.49 I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

11. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
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J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 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 April 4, 2022 was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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Cynthia Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
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4 MINUTES OF THE

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the City Hall council chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Pat Kearney, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: City Clerk Erica Harbison, City Manager Sean M. Moore, Assistant City Attorney Joseph M. Montes, Assistant to the City Manager/Human Resources Director Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Duane Allen, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Public Works Director Julian Lee
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Sirley Cuevas led the flag salute and Pastor Jimmy Orellana, with Calvary Chapel South Bay, provided the inspiration.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Duane Allen summarized the recent law enforcement activities and provided follow-up information on catalytic converter burglaries on vehicles and prevention tips.

D. ITEMS FROM CITY CLERK
City Clerk Erica Harbison provided information on the Vote By Mail Drop Boxes (VBM) for the April 5, 2022 Assembly District 62 Special Election.

E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Gary Adams, Resident, spoke about theft prevention of catalytic converters on vehicles and the continuous potential code violations of RJ’s Construction Supply, business, located on 4505 Manhattan Beach Blvd. and potential sidewalk safety risks believed to be caused by the business.

Rose Rodriguez, Resident, spoke in opposition to the Metro C Line (Green) Extension Project.

Ryan Rodriguez, Resident, spoke in opposition to the Metro C Line (Green) Extension Project.

Randall Abram, Resident, spoke about the Safe & Sane Fireworks ballot measure and future illegal firework suppression efforts.
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F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
The City Council responded generally to the public comments.

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided additional information regarding RJ’s Construction Supply and City’s approach in addressing code enforcement approach.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez requested an update from the Metro C Line (Green) Extension Subcommittee.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested staff to inspect the sidewalk near the address 4505 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and address potential “trip and fall accident”.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman and Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles provided an update regarding Metro C Line (Green) Extension.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

2. Authorize the Purchase of Wireless Equipment and Data Services Plan Recommendation: that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to purchase wireless equipment and data service plan with Verizon Wireless.

3. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2203-013, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $728,491.46

4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – March 7, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to approve the consent calendar was seconded by Councilmember Sirley Cuevas and carried by a vote of 5-0.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

5. Amendment to the Lawndale Municipal Code to Comply with the Requirements of Senate Bill 9
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) conduct a public hearing (b) determine that Ordinance No. 1186-22 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of Public Resources Code and Government Code sections 65858.21(j) and 66411.7(n) because an ordinance adopted to implement the rules of Senate Bill 9 is not considered a project under Division 13 and (c) adopt by four fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council Ordinance No. 1186-22.

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City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report proposing an urgency ordinance to address Senate Bill 9 which require zoning changes to allow urban dwelling units and provided summary of the key elements.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez inquired if Senate Bill 9 originally required the housing affordability or if this was included by staff.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the housing affordability was supplemented by staff and mentioned Senate Bill 9 is state mandated, not initiated by the City.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired on the duration of time the owner must occupy the residence.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the owner must live at the residence permanently cannot sell the property.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles opened and closed the public hearing immediately at 7:18 p.m., since there being no one wanting to testify on this matter.

A motion by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez to (a) determine that Ordinance No. 1186- 22 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of Public Resources Code and Government Code sections 65858.21(j) and 66411.7(n) because an ordinance adopted to implement the rules of Senate Bill 9 is not considered a project under Division 13 and (b) adopt by four fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council Ordinance No. 1186-22. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman second the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0.

6. Case No. 21-18 A Proposal for a Special Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, Density Bonus and Design Review to Develop a 10-Unit Apartment Building at the Property Located at 14723 Prairie Avenue, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and a Mitigation Monitoring Program
Recommendation: that the City Council conduct a public hearing and (a) find and determine that as described in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, based on the information contained thein and the entire record including the required mitigation measures, that there is not substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment (b) find and determine that the amendment to the General Plan, as incorporated herein by this reference is consistent with the goals and objectives of the adopted General Plan of the City of Lawndale (c) find and determine that the proposed Zone Change to the Lawndale Municipal Code, as incorporated herein by this reference is consistent with the goals and objectives of the adopted General Plan of the City of Lawndale and (d) adopt Resolution CC-2203-015 setting forth findings of fact and conditions of approval relative to the submitted application and recommending City Council approve the project.

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report for Case No. 21-18 A Proposal for a Special Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, Density Bonus and Design Review to Develop a 10-Unit Apartment Building at the Property Located at 14723 Prairie Avenue, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and a Mitigation Monitoring Program. City Manager Sean M. Moore Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
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mentioned the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommended the project. He mentioned the agenda was updated to include the correct Resolution No. CC-2203-015 that was sent to City Council. City Manager Sean M. Moore reported the staff is recommending the project to be conditionally approved.

City Manager Sean M. Moore mentioned the City Attorney reminded this is the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1187-22.

City Attorney Joseph M. Montes read in additional language to be included in the first reading of the ordinance, “Section 5- Based upon the foregoing and as described here in the City Council hereby approves the General Plan Amendment and Zone change relative to Case No. 21-18” The public hearing was opened at 7:24 p.m.

Public Comment
Gary Adams, Resident, spoke about requiring designated parking for all the units and requested the open space size be reconsidered and addressed.

The public hearing was opened at 7:25 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if adequate parking is available for the residents and guests.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the parking size was reduced by a foot for the required density bonus units parking. He added there is also a reduction in the common open space, as requested by the applicant as a concession for the density bonus, which is also a state requirement.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if the parking spaces will be tandem parking type.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the parking will not be tandem parking and added twocar garage parking is encouraged.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired why allowing for apartments.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the applicants requested apartments and added apartments or condominiums are allowed.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if the project will be developed on the property where there is a pending code violation for hedges height.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded there is a current code enforcement case pending on the property and the developer will be subjected to the requirements following the close of escrow on property.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if the project was approved by the Planning Commission.

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City Manager Sean M. Moore confirmed the Planning Commission approved the project by vote of 5-0.

A dialogue ensued between staff and City Council regarding the parking for residents and visitors, City’s parking space preference, and potential concessions allowed.

A motion by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez to (a) find and determine that as described in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, based on the information contained thein and the entire record including the required mitigation measures, that there is not substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment (b) find and determine that the amendment to the General Plan, as incorporated herein by this reference is consistent with the goals and objectives of the adopted General Plan of the City of Lawndale (c) find and determine that the proposed Zone Change to the Lawndale Municipal Code, as incorporated herein by this reference is consistent with the goals and objectives of the adopted General Plan of the City of Lawndale and (d) adopt Resolution CC-2203-015 setting forth findings of fact and conditions of approval relative to the submitted application and recommending City Council approve the project. Councilmember Pat Kearney second the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0.

I. ADMINISTRATION

7. Audit of 2021 Fireworks Financial Statements
Recommendation: that the City Council consider one of the following options (a) City Council per LMC 8.12.100(B) bar Christian Heritage Church, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce, Wesleyan Church of Lawndale and Lawndale Foursquare Church from receiving a fireworks stand permit for a period of five years and that the participants receive written notice of the City Council consideration of such actions or (b) Grant Christian Heritage Church, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce, Wesleyan Church of Lawndale and Lawndale Foursquare Church a one-time waiver and allow them to participate in the 2022 Fireworks season program.

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report for audit of 2021 Fireworks Financial Statements.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if Lawndale Foursquare is an established and active non-profit organization.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff visited the business address and were closed but staff determined there is online activity.

Public Comment
Randall Abram, Resident, commended the City Manager Sean M. Moore and Interim Finance Director John Downs for completing the recent audits of the Fireworks sales financial statements and spoke about the organizations that failed the Lawndale Municipal Codes.

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Mathew Harbison, Pastor of Wesleyan Church of Lawndale, reported Wesleyan Church was not notified of this item before City Council offered to produce any requested documentation to allow them to participate in the Fireworks program.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if the application forms provided to the nonprofits can be reviewed for simplification and clear understanding of the Fireworks program requirements and supporting documentation.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff can updated the forms. He reported City Council could use discretion to accept the firework audit as is and allow all applicants to move forward this time and conduct outreach with organizations for next year Fireworks program.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if the four organizations that did not provide the documentation informed of today’s meeting.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the Interim Finance Director John Downs contacted the organizations to request documentation and additional information but uncertain if they were directly informed of today’s meeting.

A dialogue ensued between staff and City Council regarding previous years gone without an audit by Finance Department, reviewing and updating the application and program requirements.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff will invite all of the organizations to a meeting and go over all requirements to participate in the Fireworks program and staff will also update the forms.

A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to Grant Christian Heritage Church, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce, Wesleyan Church of Lawndale and Lawndale Foursquare Church a one-time waiver and allow them to participate in the 2022 Fireworks season program, was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman and carried by a vote of 4-0.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas abstained.

8. 2022 Fireworks Permits- Conditional Approval
Recommendation: that the City Council consider one of the following options (a) award three (3) conditional 2022 Fireworks permits to, Lawndale Little League, Lawndale Rotary Club, Lawndale Parks Recreation and Social Services Commission or (b) award seven (7) conditional permits to Christian Heritage Church, Lawndale Foursquare Church, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce, Lawndale Little League, Lawndale Rotary Club, Lawndale Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission, and Wesleyan Church of Lawndale
City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the report for 2022 Fireworks Permits- Conditional Approval.

A motion by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez to award seven (7) conditional permits to Christian Heritage Church, Lawndale Foursquare Church, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce, Lawndale Little League, Lawndale Rotary Club, Lawndale Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission, and Wesleyan Church of Lawndale, was seconded by Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
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Councilmember Pat Kearney and carried by a vote of 4-0. Councilmember Sirley Cuevas abstained.

9. Approval of the Funding Agreement including Project Readiness Certification for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Improvement Project From Artesia Boulevard to Prairie Avenue Project FTIP No. LAF9101, Project No. 2021-02 Bid No. BN-2110- 10 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Funding Agreement including the Project Readiness Certification for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Improvement Project.

Public Works Director Julian Lee reported on the approval of the Funding Agreement including Project Readiness Certification for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Improvement Project From Artesia Boulevard to Prairie Avenue Project FTIP No. LAF9101, Project No. 2021-02 Bid No.

BN-2110-10.

Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired if South Bay Galleria shopping mall will provide funds for the Redondo Beach Boulevard project.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded this project does not impact the agreement with Redondo Beach South Bay Galleria project.

A motion by Councilmember Sirley Cuevas to approve the Funding Agreement including the Project Readiness Certification for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Improvement Project, was seconded by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez and carried by a vote of 5-0.

10. Approval of Plans and Specifications for FY 2021-22 Citywide Sign Replacement Project No. 2022-12
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) approve the project plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction contract (b) allocate $505,543 from Proposition C Unappropriated Fund Balance to the account number 207-310-700.281 Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 Citywide Sign Replacement Project and (c) allocate in the amount of $529,457 from Measure M Unappropriated Fund Balance to the account number 272-310-700.281 Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 Citywide Sign Replacement Project.

Public Works Director Julian Lee reported on the approval of Plans and Specifications for FY 2021-22 Citywide Sign Replacement Project No. 2022-12.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if Measure M funding will also expire this year.

Public Works Director Julian Lee responded Measure M funding will not expire this year.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if the post will also be replaced or the signs alone.

Public Works Director Julian Lee responded sign post will also be replaced.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired if street name signs will be replaced.

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Public Works Director Julian Lee responded the no parking and no stopping signs and eroded posts are urgent and will be first to be replaced.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired if the signs will have graffiti protection.

Public Works Director Julian Lee responded all signs will have graffiti protection.

A motion by Councilmember Sirley Cuevas to approve the project plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction contract, allocate $505,543 from Proposition C Unappropriated Fund Balance to the account number 207-310-700.281 Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 Citywide Sign Replacement Project and allocate in the amount of $529,457 from Measure M Unappropriated Fund Balance to the account number 272-310-700.281 Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 Citywide Sign Replacement Project, was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman and carried by a vote of 5-0.

11. Case No. 22-01: General Plan Annual Progress Report 2021 Recommendation: that the City Council (a) review the 2021 draft Annual Report (b) make any desired revisions and (c) direct staff to forward the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the report for Case No. 22-01: General Plan Annual Progress Report 2021.

A dialogue ensued between staff and City Council regarding the commercial kitchen project on 162nd and Hawthorne and mentioned they are opened for delivery service.

A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to review the 2021 draft Annual Report, make any desired revisions and direct staff to forward the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, was seconded by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez and carried by a vote of 5-

0. 12. Proposition A Funding-Eligible Projects
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the report.

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the report for proposition A Funding-Eligible Projects.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if trash receptacles placed at bus stops qualify for Proposition A funding.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff will look into the qualifications.

A dialogue ensued between staff and City Council regarding use of Proposition A and Proposition C funding for cleaning and maintenance of bus stops and whether or not the City is providing any transit ridership fare subsidies for seniors and students.

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City Council reached a unanimous consensus to receive and file the report.

J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

13. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Pat Kearney attended the Sherriff’s Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee meeting.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez announced the South Bay Cities Council of Governments 22nd General Assembly on Thursday, March 24th, 2022. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez requested staff reach out and arrange ribbon cutting event for the nursery on Marine Avenue and Freeman Avenue.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas attended a Southern California Association of Governments forum with the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon on March 16, 2022.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman attended a meeting with the Metro regarding C Line (Green) project and reminded all residents this week is March Clean-up Week. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested staff provide information on what residents can and cannot do in regards to coyotes.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded he can draft a coyote plan, provided general information on coyotes and mentioned coyotes are considered wildlife and have some protections.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles attended the Los Angeles County Sanitation District regular meeting.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles requested staff to check the feasibility of adding a left turn traffic signal at the traffic light located on 166th Street and Inglewood Avenue.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman reminder all residents of the Coffee with a Cop event on March 30, 2022.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if future Coffee with a Cop events can also be scheduled for evenings or weekends.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded staff does try to alternate the times and will have an evening event in the near future.

K. CLOSED SESSION
At 8:27 p.m. the City Council entered into Closed Session.

14. 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.

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At 8:44 p.m. the City Council entered back into open session.

City Attorney Joseph M. Montes reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the item listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council was updated on the item and there was no reportable action taken.

L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: / /2022
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