CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260
Phone (310) 973-3200 – www.lawndalecity.org
AGENDA
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 18, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber
14717 Burin Avenue
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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. PRESENTATION
1. Drought Update
Presented by: Edwin De Leon, Water Use Efficiency Manager, Golden State Water D. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 2 through 6, will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
2. Consideration of Claim Against the City
Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by Billye Fairley-Hernandez and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.
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3. Approve and Readopt the City-Wide Salary Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation: that the City Council approve Resolution No. CC-2207-038, readopting the City-wide Salary/Pay Schedule for all approved AFSCME and CMT positions.
4. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2207-036, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,060,174.38
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting – June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
H. ADMINISTRATION
7. California State Grant Funds for a Multi-Use Facility Recommendation: that the City Council City Council adopt Resolution CC-2207-037 to receive state funding for teen center complex project and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with California Natural Resources Agency.
8. League of California Cities Annual Conference
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) select a delegate and an alternate to represent the city at the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference and (b) direct staff in the City Clerk Department to forward the appropriate formal minute action of such designation to the League of California Cities and the City Manager Department and (c) determine if additional Councilmembers will attend the conference, including the funding account and, if yes (d) direct the Director of Finance to identify and appropriate the additional funding required , and make the appropriate transfer of funds to City Council travel expense accounts.
9. School Crossing Guard Service review for Academic Year 2022-23 Recommendation: that the City Council consider the following three options as it pertains to the potential elimination of crossing locations for the academic year 2022-23: a) Make no changes to the existing agreement b) Manhattan Beach Blvd./ Prairie Ave., Freeman Ave. /Marine Ave., and W. 169th St. /Hawthorne Blvd., c) Manhattan Beach Blvd. /Prairie Ave., Freeman Ave./Marine Ave., and Freeman Ave./ Manhattan Beach Blvd. d) Manhattan Beach Blvd. /Prairie Ave., Firmona Ave./ Manhattan Beach Blvd., and Freeman Ave./ Manhattan Beach Blvd. e) Manhattan Beach Blvd./ Prairie Ave., Freeman Ave./ Marine Ave., and W. 154th St./Osage Ave.
10. Community Development Permit Deposit Based Fees
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Community Development Deposits Report.
11. Community Development Permit Fees Report
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Community Development Permit Fees Report.
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12. Quarterly Investment Report for June 30, 2022
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
13. Second Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement for Staff Augmentation Professional Services
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. for 2022 Public Works Department staff augmentation for an amount not-to exceed of $72,000.
14. 2022 Illegal Firework Suppression Plan Update
Recommendation: that the City Council review and file the 2022 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan Update.
15. Consideration of Ordinance making possession of Catalytic Converters a violation of the Lawndale Municipal Code
Recommendation: that the City Council direct staff to draft an ordinance making the possession of a catalytic converter a violation of the Lawndale Municipal Code.
16. Coyote Plan Update
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Coyote Plan Update report.
17. Updated on Commercial Vehicle Parking on Prairie Ave.
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Commercial Vehicle Update on Prairie Ave.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
18. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events K. CLOSED SESSION
19. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) for the matter entitled Rancho Palos Verdes, et al. v. Rob Bonta, et al, LASC Case No. 22STCP02369.
L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 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 Agenda
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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 July 18, 2022 was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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Cynthia Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
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Edwin DeLeon
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Overview
Current Conditions
Schedule 14.1
Impacts to Lawndale
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Conditions
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On January 4, 2022, the SWRCB adopted an
Emergency Regulation prohibiting certain wasteful
water use practices
In March 2022, Executive Order N-7-22 called for the
State Water Resources Control Board to adopt
more stringent water conservation regulations by
May 25
In May 2022, the State Water Resources Control
Board adopts regulations to require urban water
suppliers to implement Level 2
On May 27, Golden State Water filed an Advice
Letter with the CPUC seeking approval to move to
Stage 2 of our Water Shortage Contingency Plans
All Golden State Water systems are in Stage 2,
effective June 26
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Water delivered to customers
in the Southwest System is a
blend of groundwater pumped
from the West and Central
Coast Groundwater Basins and
imported water from the
Colorado River Aqueduct and
State Water Project (imported
and distributed by
Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California).
Lawndale
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GSWC’s proactive implementation of our Schedule
14.1 plans in August 2021 has well-positioned GSWC
customers in reducing demand during the current
drought
GSWC issued Tier 2 Advice letters to move to Stage 2
in all other water systems, effective June 26
Stage 2 requires 20% mandatory water reduction
(compared to same monthly usage in 2020)
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Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
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Watering Schedule
Customers are limited to
two-days-per week watering
Addresses Ending in: Watering Days:
Even Numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Sunday, Wednesday
Odd Numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) Tuesday, Saturday
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Drought Education
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Support Drought
Communications
Engage with us on Facebook and Twitter at @GoldenStateH2O Visit GSWATER.com/Southwest for the latest news and updates Website
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Email
[email protected]
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@GoldenStateH2O
Phone
800.999.4033
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CARL WARREN & COMPANY
Claims Management and Solutions
A {WVENBROOK' Company
6/28/2022
TO: City of Lawndale
ATTENTION: Raylette Felton
RE: Claim : Billye Fairley-Hernandez V. Lawndale
Claimant : Billye Fairley-Hernandez
Member : City of Lawndale
Date Rec'd by Mbr : 05-11-2022
Date of Event : 04-29-2022
CW File Number : 3032867 JBG
Please allow this correspondence to acknowledge receipt of the captioned claim.
Please take the following action:
• CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant Please include a proof of mailing with your rejection notice to the claimant. Please provide us with a copy of the Notice of Rejection and copy of Proof of Mailing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the assigned adjuster or the undersigned claims specialist.
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Direct: 657.622.4326
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PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 I F: 866-254-4423 I www.carlwarren.com
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MINUTES OF THE
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
June 21, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 5:33 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
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: City Clerk Erica Harbison, City Manager Sean M. Moore, Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa, Assistant to the City Manager/Human Resources Director Raylette Felton, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Community Services Director Mike Estes, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez led the flag salute.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
D. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
None.
E. ADMINISTRATION
1. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Workshop
Recommendation: that the City Council receive the budget presentation, review the proposed budget, and direct staff as appropriate.
Finance Director Hrant Manuelian provided the staff report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Budget and noted the estimates: a) $18.3 million in revenue, b) $16 million in expenses, c) a budget showing a surplus of about $300,000 d) start the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 $26.5 million in the general fund.
A question and answer session ensued between the City Council and staff regarding the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for operational and capital expenditures. The City Council and staff discussion included:
1. City Council division 110 – Increase of $8,700.00
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2. City Attorney division 120 – No changes.
3. City Clerk division 130 – In Elections funds, increase of $82,000.00 due to the estimated cost for General Municipal Elections held on November 2022.
4. City Manager division 140 - A $105,000.00 decrease due to the vacation payout for the previous City Manager. Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired on the $45,000.00 Contract Services line item. Finance Director Hrant Manuelian responded it was a public relations item removed.
5. Administrative Services division 150 – A decrease of $27,000.00 due to the City Manager recruitment service.
6. Cable TV division- An increase of $165,000 for full time Cable TV supervisor and a system upgrade in the City Council Chambers. The City Council Chambers upgrade will be covered by ARPA funds. Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired on the status of selling the Cable Department van. City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff is reviewing a value estimate and will then advertise the van for sale.
7. General Operations division- A decrease due to PERS contribution increase of $60,000.00 offset by decreases in contract services and equipment for new telephone systems implemented in FY 21-22.
8. Finance division- A decrease of $21,000.00 from a temporary staffing contract removed.
9. Information Systems division- A decrease of $10,000.00 for equipment.
10. Public Safety division- Sheriff’s services contract increased 1.5%, $68,000.00.
11. Municipal Services division- An increase $10,000.00 for a salary increase.
12. Public Works Administration division- A decrease of $296,000.00 due to the reduction in capital expenditures for the Street Improvements 20/21 Project. a. Public Works Grounds and Maintenance division- An increase $291,000.00 due to the increase in the landscape maintenance contract.
b. Public Works Grounds street division- An increase $67,000.00 to reallocate salaries.
c. Public Works Grounds engineering division- A decrease of $29,000 due to no local road safety plan this year.
13. Community Development division - A decrease of $95,000 due to the decrease in contract services for the General Plan update.
14. Community Services division- An increase of $30,000.00 for a full-time Coordinator and 3 part-time staff due to the Community Center opening to the public in July. Finance Director Hrant Manuelian noted a formula error under the Contract Services line item, should be $5,000.00 increase not $140,000.00. Will fix formula error prior to printing the budget book.
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An increase of $20,000.00 in Community Events funds, budgeting for 13 events, including the Music Festival this year and the increase in general cost for all other events. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez requested staff review event sponsorships to offset some cost. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired about an additional music event outside of current the Jazz Festival. City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the event would be called a Music Festival to include all music genre. A dialogue ensued between City Council and staff regarding music genres, an additional music event, working with Parks and Recreation Commission and funding for the events. City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff can research music event and funding ideas and bring back an item for City Council consideration.
Councilmember Pat Kearney and Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired on the Public Safety Outreach and National Night Out line items. Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded National Night Out is a single event and the Public Safety Outreach is the Coffee with a Cop event. Staff is attempting to promote and initiate a Neighborhood Watch and will potentially cost $100 a month for marketing and meeting refreshments.
Finance Director Hrant Manuelian reported on other capital improvement infrastructure related items funded by ARPA funds: City Hall roof repair, Public Works security gate, and Los Angeles County Sheriffs facility improvements of a block wall with a gate, a facility paint, a water leak repair and closed-circuit television for video surveillance.
Finance Director Hrant Manuelian reported on City’s cash balance and investments. He reported $18 million available in cash, $18.5 in LAIF account, and $3.5 in CD’s and will continue to review investments. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired about budget wish list items and the replacements of City vehicles. City Manager Sean M. Moore responded city vehicle replacements were reviewed and it was recommended to hold off on any purchases due to the current vehicle costs and ARPA monies does not apply to this expense. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested a copy of the “wish list.” City Manager Sean M. Moore responded one of the items was a new dump truck and commented the dump truck could last another year.
Councilmember Pat Kearney responded the list included a floodlight, a generator, a pressure washer, a new dump truck, and a carpet cleaning machine, confirmed by Finance Director Hrant Manuelian. Pat Kearney responded the Budget Subcommittee approved the carpet cleaning machine and pressure washer.
City Manager Sean M. Moore and Councilmember Pat Kearney commented the Budget Subcommittee recommendations included updating the City Council Chambers and reviewing the salary survey which staff will be beginning forward at a future City Council meeting for consideration.
Finance Director Hrant Manuelian noted the salary increase is not included in the budget but the estimate would be $250,000-$300,000 as a one-time increase, to bring the salaries up to market, and an estimate of $90,000 going forward for annual step increases.
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired on the process for including the salaries survey during this budget process. Finance Director Hrant Manuelian responded the complete funds will not come from the General Funds and it may consume the surplus the city has and the city is in a position to do so at this time. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez inquired if the salary survey can be further Minutes - City Council Special Meeting
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reviewed and discussed in Closed Session. City Manager Sean M. Moore responded there will be a discussion in a future City Council meeting.
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F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Nothing to report.
G. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Nothing to report.
H. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
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Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: / /2022
MINUTES OF THE
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 21, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:32 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
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: City Clerk Erica Harbison, City Manager Sean M. Moore, Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa, Assistant to the City Manager/Human Resources Director Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Duane Allen, Battalion Fire Chief Ramon Valdoria, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Community Services Director Mike Estes, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Acting Director of Community
Development Jared Chavez.
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Pat Kearney led the flag salute and Pastor Dwight Dudley with Calvary Chapel South Bay provided the inspiration.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. LA County Sherriff’s Department Updates
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Duane Allen summarized the recent law enforcement activities and reminded everyone of the Illegal Fireworks Suppression plan in effect. b. LA County Fire Department Updates
Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Ramon Valdoria summarized the recent local fire emergency activities and reminded everyone to celebrate the 4th of July holiday responsibly and provided safety instructions.
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Samuel Cruz, Resident, spoke about concerns with the Community Development Department and the permit approval turnaround time for upgrades on his properties.
Cynthia Gonzalez, Resident, spoke about delays with the approval process for work permits and commented other cities provide faster turnaround times for permit approval. 6 Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
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Randal Abram, Resident, spoke about illegal fireworks concerns on the environment and the suppression plans in other counties.
Deena, Resident, inquired why vehicles with limousine tint do not get pulled over by the Sherriff’s; commented Sherriff’s could potentially locate illegal firearms if they did; and noted a resident obtained a permit for concrete walkway, used it as parking pad and questioned if this is allowed.
E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
The City Council responded generally to the public comments.
Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired on the reason for the delay in the permit approval.
City Manager Sean M. Moore responded he was recently apprised of the permit situation with Samuel Cruz and Cynthia Gonzalez and requested detailed information from Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez and Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes.
Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez provided a detailed timeline for the release of a comment letter, conditional approval letter and the hold on Mr. Cruz and Ms.
Gonzalez project for architectural changes.
Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes added code enforcement is only involved in the property located at 15641 Mansel Ave. due to a complaint received in May from Los Angeles County Building Inspector Kumar for demolition, electrical, and plumbing work being done without approved permits. Mr. Reyes added code enforcement issued a Stop Work Order and requested plans be submitted to obtain permits for the work.
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez requested a list of the popular permits issued for basic home improvements and compare the costs and permit requirements with other cities to streamline the City’s process.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman concurred with Councilmember Bernadette Suarez and requested the same permit information. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested more information on the walkway that is being used as a parking pad.
Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded he will look into permit for concrete walkway.
City Manager Sean M. Moore commented in his past experience working in Community Development Department, staff will not approve decomposed granite on any driveway areas because they become parking pads. City Manager Sean M. Moore added staff will review what was approved and how it is being used.
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles commented the City will continue to monitor the permit process and reminded the City is doing its best to streamline the permit process and make sure staff does its due diligence to ensure the projects are completed safety for the occupants and community.
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles also commented he is interested in reviewing the permit fees in Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
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comparison with other cities'. Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles commented the tint on vehicles may not be a common practice for Sheriff Department but did not want to speak for them.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Citywide Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2206-031 approving the 2022-23 Citywide Salary and Pay Schedule.
2. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget List of Road Repair Projects and Accountability Act of 2017 – Senate Bill (SB) 1
Recommendation: that the City Council (a) adopt Resolution CC-2206-032 approving the local streets and road repair project list in Exhibit A and (b) direct staff to include additional funding necessary for these projects in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget process.
3. Delegation of Authority for Executing Caltrans Documents Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution CC-2206-033 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute agreements with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to receive federal and/or state funding for transportation projects.
4. Approve the Second Amendment to the Contract Service Agreement with Prudential Overall Supply for Public Works Department Uniform Services Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Contract Service Agreement with Prudential Overall Supply for an annual fee of $2,498 and extend the agreement term to June 30, 2023.
5. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2206-029, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $701,537.50
6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – June 6, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
7. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting – June 10, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to approve the consent calendar was seconded by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez and carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmember Sirley Cuevas absent.
G. ADMINISTRATION
8. Award of Contract for Construction and Construction Inspection Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project Recommendation: that the City Council (a) award the construction contract to Kalban, Inc., in the amount of $1,404,095.00 for the FY 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
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Project, (b) award the construction inspection services to Interwest Consulting Group in the amount of $107,980.00 for the FY 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project and (c) approve the construction contingency of $210,615.00 for FY 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project.
City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report on behalf of Public Works Director Julian Lee for the Award of Contract for Construction and Construction Inspection Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project.
Councilmember Pat Kearney commented the underestimate cost error of $600,000 by the City engineer was not a minor mistake.
City Manager Sean M. Moore responded he agrees and noted the numbers do change due to inflation.
A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to award the construction contract to Kalban, Inc., in the amount of $1,404,095.00 for the FY 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project, award the construction inspection services to Interwest Consulting Group in the amount of $107,980.00 for the FY 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project and approve the construction contingency of $210,615.00 for FY 2021-22 Annual Street Improvements Project. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez second the motion which carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmember Sirley Cuevas absent.
9. Amendment to contract for Professional Service Agreement with Michael Baker International Contract Services Agreement
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the amendment to contract for Professional Service Agreement with Michael Baker International Contract Services Agreement for CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services.
Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez provided the staff report for an amendment to contract for Professional Service Agreement with Michael Baker International Contract Services Agreement.
City Manager Sean M. Moore added in order to be compliant with the block grant street funding the City must provide for labor compliance reporting.
A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to approve the amendment to contract for Professional Service Agreement with Michael Baker International Contract Services Agreement for CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman second the motion which carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmember Sirley Cuevas absent.
10. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations Limit
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2206-034 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Finance Director Hrant Manuelian provided the staff report noting the City is in compliance with the Gann Initiative.
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Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa read the Resolution No. CC-2206-034.
A motion by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez to adopt Resolution No. CC-2206-034 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman second the motion which carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmember Sirley Cuevas absent.
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11. Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2206-035, approving the citywide budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 as amended based on direction provided by City Council.
Finance Director Hrant Manuelian provided the staff report for the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired if the budget Resolution will be adopted then amended with the updated wage and salary changes.
Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa recommended City Council approve the Resolution as presented and any changes be made through an amendment.
Discussion ensued between City Council and Assistant City Attorney regarding the process for approving amendments to the Annual Budget can be made tonight before or after the Closed Session item.
Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa responded that with a motion to move the item down to after Closed Session.
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles commented with the unanimous consent from the City Council to move this item to after the Close Session.
City Manager Sean M. Moore inquired if City Council wanted to add direction provided regarding the an estimate of $12,000-$14,000 to the budget for the second Music Festival.
Mayor Robert Pullen- Miles responded City Council will consider the amount for the second Music Festival and any other items related to wages to after the Closed Session meeting.
Without objection, the City Council tabled Item No. 12 to be heard after Item J. Closed Session.
H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No items to report.
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I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
12. Letter of Support and Personal Note to Legislators of the City Council Supporting South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) State Funding Request Requested by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez.
Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the City Manager to draft a letter of support to be signed by the Mayor and City Council and a personal note from the City Council to be sent to local legislatures for the SBCCOG $5,000,000 Budget Request from the California Legislatures to create a Center for Sustainable and Resilient Neighborhoods to implement various carbon reduction programs for the benefit of South Bay cities.
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez spoke about the letter of support to local legislatures for the SBCCOG $5,000,000 Budget Request from the California Legislatures to assist the City meeting the unfunded mandates related to the compliance requirement of Senate Bill 1383.
Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired on the Senate Bill 1383.
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez commented the Senate Bill 1383 has a requirement that the City will need to comply with as it relates to organic waste in addition to the residential components.
Councilmember Pat Kearney commented that the City residential side has been recognized as being in the top three cities complying with organic waste components.
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez mentioned there is a City component and inquired how staff is assuring the City is adhering to the mandate.
City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the City has a climate action plan and commented on the SBCCOG’s recommendation letter of support to local legislatures for $5,000,000 to create a Center for Sustainable and Resilient Neighborhoods on a regional level.
Mayor Robert Pullen- Miles requested more information on the request and budget request for resilient neighborhood centers.
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez responded the budget is shared with other South Bay cities, it is not guarantee the City will receive funds, and requested staff review information on the neighborhood centers to bring forward to City Council at a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez commented that there may be a time limit associated with this item due to budget and recommended that if individual City Council members would like to support this item they could send individual letters of support to the legislatures.
City Council reached a unanimous consensus to allow City Council to send individual letters of support to state legislature.
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13. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Pat Kearney attended the Sherriff’s Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee, the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, and the Health, Safety and Pet Fair.
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez attended the same events as Councilmember Pat Kearney and noted the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will review an item to remove school resource law enforcement personnel from Lawndale Schools on June 28th.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman added the school resource law enforcement officer is paid through the school districts, not Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman attended the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, Health, Safety and Pet Fair and commended staff for the leadership and requested a report on how many pets were serviced. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if the General Plan and Hawthorne Blvd Specific Plan Update meeting will be tonight.
Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded the General Plan and Hawthorne Blvd Specific Plan Update will be scheduled and announced for an in-person meeting.
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles attended the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department and the Health, Safety and Pet Fair.
J. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:45 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, 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.
15. 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 to the potential plaintiff.
At 8:41 p.m. the City Council entered back into Open Session.
Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa 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 were no reportable action taken.
G. ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED)
Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
June 21, 2022
11. Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2206-035, approving the citywide budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 as amended based on direction provided by City Council.
A lengthy dialogue ensued between City Council and staff regarding City wages, amending the budget for a second day of the Music Festival, possible sponsorship and Parks and Recreation Commission assistance with the funding of the event.
Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinoza commented based on the discussions and questions City Council has the options to move forward with the budget as is with changes or have a budget amendment item returned at a later date for City Council consideration.
A motion by Councilmember Pat Kearney to approve the budget with a set aside budget line item for $12,000 from the general fund to fund an additional day of the Music Festival and a budget line item for $300,000 from the general fund for wages in the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Mayor Robert-Pullen Miles second the motion which carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmember Sirley Cuevas absent.
K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
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Consideration of Ordinance Making Possession of a Catalytic Converter a Violation of the Lawndale Municipal Code
FISCAL IMP ACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the introduction of the proposed ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to draft an ordinance making the possession of a catalytic converter a violation of the Lawndale Municipal Code. 2 16
City Council Meeting - July 18, 2022
Coyote Management Update
5) Additional lighting may also deter coyotes as it limits their ability to move stealthily.
Hazing and Behavioral Change
To safely coexist with humans, it's important to modify coyote behavior and attitude in resident coyote populations. Hazing, which is also referred to as "fear conditioning" is the process that facilitates this change and is by necessity a community response to negative encounters with coyotes.
The goals of hazing are to:
1) Reshape coyote behavior to avoid human contact in an urban setting. 2) Give residents tools to actively engage in reshaping coyote behavior and to support feeling safe in their parks and neighborhoods.
3) Model hazing behavior and share accurate information about coyotes with other residents, friends and family.
Hazing Methods
Hazing methods include any process that employs immediate use of deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourage an undesirable behavior or activity.
Examples of Hazing include:
1) Making loud noises to scare coyotes away
2) Spraying coyotes with water
3) Throwing objects in the direction of coyotes
4) Raising arms and waving hands to appear intimidating and larger Hazing should not injure any animals or humans, and should not damage property.
Messaging and Education
Lawndale's strategy for managing coyotes is based on balancing respect and protection for wildlife and their habitats without compromising public safety. Education is the key to having residents make appropriate decisions regarding their safety, and the safety of their property and pets.
Animal Control Staff will regularly post signage warning Lawndale residents of potential coyote presence in areas where coyotes have been reported. Currently there are very few reports of coyote sightings.
Trapping of Coyotes
According to California State laws, coyotes are considered "non-game wildlife", therefore any resident can initiate, at their own expense, action to protect themselves and their property from coyote attacks, including trapping. Residents have the ability to initiate, at their own expense, trapping and removal of coyotes. However, a private trapper must be certified/licensed by the State of California, and this should only be done when it has been verified by the City that an "aggressive" coyote exists. 2 17
Weekend staff was advised to place these Warning Notices onto the windshield of all vehicles observed parked on this street. This was followed up by LASD deputies issuing parking violations to all commercial vehicles that were still parked on Prairie Ave on Monday morning.
The warning notices combined with the early morning enforcement efforts of the Sheriffs Depmiment led to a number of Los Angeles County parking citations being issued. Consequently, the number of commercial vehicles occupying this area has fallen considerably. Weekend staff continue to place this Warning Notices onto commercial vehicle and semi-truck windshields, but there are at this time almost no commercial vehicles being left in this area on weekends.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed staff report and approves it as to form.
FISCAL IMP ACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City due to the Commercial Vehicle Update on Prairie Ave.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council receive and file the Commercial Vehicle Update on Prairie Ave. 2 Attachment 1
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