Lawndale City Council
August 1, 2022

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

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 1, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.

Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber
14717 Burin Avenue
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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. California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA)
Presented by: Arminé Sargsyan, Outreach Analyst, with California Department of Insurance

2. Drought Update
Presented by: E.J. Caldwell, Esq., Manager of Water Policy and Resource Development, West Basin Municipal Water District.

D. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. LA County Sherriff’s Department Update
b. LA County Fire Department Update
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda
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August 1, 2022

Items 3 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.

3. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2208-039, authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,786,997.46

4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting – July 12, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – July 18, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

H. ADMINISTRATION

6. Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CDBG Budget Allocation Recommendation: that the City Council approve the amendment to the CDBG budget allocation to implement the Community Development Block Grant.

I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

7. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events K. CLOSED SESSION

8. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The City Council will hold a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), to conduct an employee evaluation concerning the City Manager.

9. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.

L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 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 Agenda
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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 August 1, 2022 was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
____________________________________
Cynthia Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
DATE:

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN A VENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 + www.lawndalecity.org
August 1, 2022
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Cynthia Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant II
Presentation- California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA) California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA) Presented by Armine Sargsyan, Outreach Analyst, with California Department of Insurance.

Presentation attached.
1 California Department
of Insurance
Armine Sargsyan
Outreach Analyst
Presentation Overview
•California Department of Insurance (CDI)
•California Law
•California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance Program
(CLCA)
•How to Qualify & How To Apply
•How You Can Partner with CDI & CLCA
•Q&A
California Department of Insurance (CDI)
• Regulate all lines of insurance
• Regulate Insurance Companies, Agents, & Brokers
• California is the largest insurance market in the U.S. - $340 billion collected annually in premiums
• Protect Consumers from Fraud and Abuse
www.insurance.ca.gov 800-927-4357
California Department of Insurance
•Insurance Questions or Problems
•www.insurance.ca.gov
•800-927-4357
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CALIFORNIA LAW

CALIFORNIA LAW
 ALL DRIVERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FINANCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY
 LIABILITY INSURANCE
 PENALTIES OF DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE
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CLCA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
 CA LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE PROGRAM EST. 1999
 CLCA PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, LOW COST LIABILITY INSURANCE  CLCA IS A STATE PROGRAM
 GOAL: TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED DRIVERS
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HOW DO YOU QUALIFY
VALID CDL/AB60 VEHICLE VALUE
$25,000 OR LESS

MEET INCOME

GUIDELINES
BE AT LEAST 16

YEARS OLD
*Can’t have bad driving record for past 3 years
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STATE-WIDE COVERAGE & RATES
Base: Good Drivers with 3+ yrs
30%: Single drivers 19-24 yrs
40%: Drivers less than 3 yrs
100%: Drivers 16-18 yrs
1 person - $33,975.00
2 people - $45,775.00
3 people - $57,575.00
4 people - $69,375.00
5 people - $81,175.00
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Valid Driver’s License/AB 60
Valid Registration
Proof Of Income
Down Payment – 20% of annual premium
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PROOF OF INCOME
Only need one of the following:
 Paycheck stub, W-2, 1099
 SSI statement, etc.
Currently enrolled in other state, county programs:
 CalFresh, CalWorks, MediCal/Medicaid, CA Lifeline
Complete list is available at mylowcostauto.com
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HOW TO APPLY
APPLY AT MYLOWCOSTAUTO.COM
 TAKE THE ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE
 APPLICATION PROCESS IS 100% ONLINE
CHAT IS AVAILABLE M-F 8AM – 4PM
 WEBSITE AND CHAT ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH CALL 866-602-8861
For more information about CLCA visit:

Mylowcostauto.com
866-602-8861
Questions or Problems with Insurance?
insurance.ca.gov
Consumer Hotline 800-927-4357
www.insurance.ca.gov 800-927-4357
Questions?
2 W E S T B A S I N
M u n i c i p a l W a t e r D i s t r i c t
www.westbasin.org
August 1, 2022
City of Lawndale
Drought Update
www.westbasin.org 2
Provide a safe and reliable
supply of high-quality water
to the communities we serve.

Mission
www.westbasin.org 3
Board of Directors
Divi sio n I
Harold C. Williams
Immediate Past
President
Divi sio n I I Divi sio n I I I Divi sio n IV Divi sio n V Gloria D. Gray
Secretary
Desi Alvarez
Treasurer
Scott Houston
Vice President
Donald L. Dear
President
www.westbasin.org 4
Service Area
Division I
Carson, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes,
Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and unincorporated LA County areas of Rancho Dominguez
Division II
Inglewood, and unincorporated LA County areas of
Lennox, South Ladera Heights, West Athens, and
Westmont
Division III
Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach,
Redondo Beach, portion of Torrance and West Carson
Division IV
Culver City, El Segundo, Malibu, West Hollywood, and
unincorporated LA County areas of Del Aire, Lennox,
Marina del Rey, North Ladera Heights, Topanga,
View Park - Windsor Hills and Wiseburn
Division V
Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and unincorporated
LA County area of El Camino Village
www.westbasin.org 5
Gregory Reed, P.E.
• Newly Appointed General Manager to the
West Basin Municipal Water District
• Professional Civil Engineer having graduated
from Cal State University Northridge with a
Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
• Previously served as Assistant Director of
Water Engineering and Technical Services
for the Los Angeles Department of Water
and Power (LADWP)
• Former member of the West Basin Water
Association
www.westbasin.org 6
Drought Update
• California is in third straight year of drought
• According to U.S. Drought Monitor, 95% of
CA is in severe drought
• All 58 Counties under state-mandated
drought emergencies since last year
• January-March 2022 were the driest first
three months of the year in CA history
• Key state and federal reservoir storage is
below last year’s levels
www.westbasin.org 7
Western United States MegaDrought
www.westbasin.org 8
State of California Actions
July 2021: 15% voluntary water conservation
Oct. 2021: Drought emergencies declared in all 58 counties of California
Dec. 2021: Initial 2022 State Water Project allocation of 0% (Revised to 5%); Final SWP allocation was 5%
March 2022: Governor’s Exec. Order calls on SWRCB to
adopt emergency regulations that require mandatory actions from urban water suppliers
May/June 2022: (1) SWRCB requires urban water suppliers with WSCPs to implement shortage response actions that
align with Level 2 Shortage (up to 20%); (2) SWRCB defines non-functional turf and bans irrigation of NFT in CII sectors www.westbasin.org 9
State Water Board Emergency Water Conservation Regs
• Requires urban water suppliers to implement, at a minimum, ALL demand reduction actions identified in Level 2 of WSCPs (minimum of 20% target reduction)
• Prohibits irrigation of non-functional (ornamental) turf with potable water in the Commercial, Industrial, and
Institutional sector
▪ Violations may result in fines of up to $500 per day
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Statewide Prohibitions on Wasteful Water Uses
• Outdoor watering that allows water to run onto sidewalks and other areas
• Washing vehicles without an automatic shutoff nozzle
• Washing hard surfaces like driveways or sidewalks that don’t absorb water
• Street cleaning or construction site preparation
• Filling decorative fountains, lakes, or ponds
• Outdoor watering within 48 hours after it rains at least ¼ inch of rainfall
• Watering ornamental turf on public medians
www.westbasin.org 11
Board Action:

Declared Shortage Level 1 on July
26, 2021 and Shortage Level 3 on
Nov. 22, 2021
Based On:
-Continued drought
-Voluntary conservation targets
-Initial SWP allocation of 0%
-MWD regional drought emerg.
-Statewide drought emerg.
-Colorado River shortage
-Need for proactive measures
Actions Taken:
-Drought communications plan
-SuperCaliFrugalistic campaign
-Expanded conservation programs
-Community presentations
West Basin Water Shortage Contingency Plan

SHORTAGE
LEVEL

PERCENT SHORTAGE
RANGE

SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS
(NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION)
1 Up to 10% At this shortage level, West Basin will implement one or more of the following shortage response actions:
- Call for voluntary retailer water-use reductions
- Call for voluntary retailer use of non-imported potable sources - Implement additional conservation/water-efficiency programs - Deploy public outreach and communications measures
- Implement mandatory retailer water-use reductions (in West Basin’s DRP) 3 21% to 30% At this shortage level, West Basin will implement and expand one or more of the shortage response actions listed for Stage 1 to achieve demand reduction target of 30%.
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West Basin Actions for Service Area

1. Water use reduction target of 30% (Level 3 shortage)

2. Uniform Two Days Per Week outdoor watering

3. Removal of municipal ornamental turf to set example

4. Coordinated advertising efforts, including the use of outdoor signage space for conservation messaging
www.westbasin.org 13
Annual Potable Water Use GSWC Southwest (2000-2022)
www.westbasin.org 14
Progress Toward 15% Voluntary Conservation
*Compared to 2020
Water Supplier % Change
July '21-May '22
% Change
May
% Change
April
% Change
March
% Change
February
% Change
January
CWS Dominguez -10.4% -9.4% -6.3% -2.9% -15.0% -14.4%
Lomita -5.2% -4.8% - 10.8% - -4.1%
Cal Am Water -5.0% -11.5% 16.2% 18.9% -8.8% -4.6%
Inglewood -4.8% -8.4% 1.1% 2.3% -7.3% -2.8%
CWS Palos Verdes -4.2% -11.6% 23.8% 38.7% 2.4% -4.8%
Hawthorne -3.5% -0.9% -0.8% 0.1% -5.0% -3.5%
Manhattan Beach -2.2% -3.0% 9.9% 9.6% -5.7% -1.6%
GSWC Southwest (incl. Lawndale) -1.5% -2.5% 9.1% 13.2% -2.6% -2.4% CWS Hermosa Redondo -0.6% -0.1% 5.2% 11.8% -4.9% 1.5%
GSWC Culver City 0.5% 3.9% 22.0% 14.2% -5.6% -9.1%
LACWWD 29 2.3% 0.0% 16.7% 53.9% 6.5% 0.3%
El Segundo 42.4% 41.9% 35.1% 31.2% -4.9% 18.6%
Conservation &
Water Use Efficiency
A California Way of Life
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Public Agency Grass Replacement
• Rebate incentives starting at $4 per square
foot to remove non-essential grass on
public property in the West Basin service
area
• Free professional design assistance to
envision a new water saving landscape
• Rebate application assistance to help
secure necessary funding for the project
www.westbasin.org 17
Residential/Commercial Grass Replacement Program
Grass removal program
details available at:
www.westbasin.org/conservation
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New Water-Energy Partnership with SoCalGas
• Partnership between West Basin, Southern California
Gas Company and the Metropolitan Water District
• Program will target 100 households in West Basin’s
Priority Areas (EPA’s EnviroScreen 4.0) including
certain portions of Lawndale
• Goal: To provide free installation of indoor & outdoor water conservation devices to qualifying residents
and conserve 156 acre-feet of water.
• Program will launch in late August
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West Basin Water Lab – A Digital Learning Experience
Know Your H2O
Webinar Series
Water Recycling
Facility Tours
West Basin Chat
Virtual Field Trips
& Online Student
Resources
Garden Design
Workshops
Community
Update Program
W e s t B a s i n @W e s t B a s i n
C o n n e c t w i t h u s
www .w e s t b a si n . o r g
West Basin Municipal
Water District
@W e s t B a s i n
E.J. Caldwell
Water Policy Manager
[email protected]
3 MINUTES OF THE

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL SEPECIAL MEETING
July 12, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Pat Kearney, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman Other Participants: City Manager Sean M. Moore, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Acting Captain Monica Botello, Sergeant Ricky Osburn, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Acting Assistant City Clerk Raylette Felton.

B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Sirley Cuevas led the flag salute.

C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Deena, Resident, spoke about illegal fireworks concerns and the suppression plan during the 4th of July holiday and commented City Council meetings should be posted on Social Media.

Randal Abram, Resident, spoke about illegal fireworks concerns and the suppression plan activities over the 4th of July holiday.

D. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
No comments from City Council.

E. ADMINISTRATION

1. Discussion between City Officials and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Officials Regarding Matters of Mutual Concern
City Manager Sean M. Moore commented no follow-up items from the previous meeting with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The City Council, Acting Captain Monica Botello, Sergeant Ricky Osburn and City Manager Sean M. Moore discussed the following:
• The events and effects during the 4th of July fireworks suppression plan o Number of calls for service and citations issued
o Number of undercover vehicles assigned to the City on 4th of July o Number of undercover deputies on foot patrol during fireworks suppression plan and safety of deputies
o Issuance of citations and administrative citation ordinance policy 4 Minutes - City Council Special Meeting
July 12, 2022

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department contract and staffing • Status of the Lawndale Sheriff’s Service Center signage, repairs and flag replacement F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Sean M. Moore thanked the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and City staff for work and efforts during the 4th of July holiday.

G. ITEMS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Nothing to report.

H. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: / /22

MINUTES OF THE

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 18, 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, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: City Clerk Erica Harbison, City Manager Sean M. Moore, City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy, Assistant to the City
Manager/Human Resources Director Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Acting Captain Monica Botello, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez.

B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez led the flag salute and Pastor Dwight Dudley with Calvary Chapel South Bay provided the inspiration.

C. PRESENTATION

1. Drought Update
Presented by: Edwin De Leon, Water Use Efficiency Manager, Golden State Water Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired on the grace period before the fee is applied for water overuse during the water conservation period.

Edwin De Leon, Golden State Water, responded the conservation period was applied by the state and if the resident goes over the 20% water allocation the additional surcharge will not be applied.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired on the reason for the 20% conservation while the basin holds enough ground water.

Edwin De Leon, Golden State Water, responded Golden State Water did not call for the water restriction and other areas don’t have a water shortage and are also asked to reduce their water usage by 20%.

D. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Acting Captain Monica Botello summarized the recent law enforcement activities.
5 Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
July 18, 2022

Councilmember Pat Kearney provided a commendation to Sergeant Ricky Osburn and deputies who responded to a call for service he placed.

E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Gary Adams, Resident, spoke about concerns about a sidewalk repair needed on Mansel Ave. that is a potential trip hazard, commented the City should allow DesertScape and AstroTurf to better conserve water, and noted a safety and health hazard from homeless encampments near the 405 freeway.

Cynthia Gonzalez, Resident, inquired on an update for her property’s permit, concerns with the Community Development Department and concurred with Gary Adams regarding the sidewalk repair needed on Mansel Ave. and homeless encampments near 405 freeway.

Samuel Cruz, Resident, spoke about concerns with the permit approval status for his property, concerns with the Community Development Department and the elections process, and noted he will be running for City Council.

Juan Carlos Alvarado, Resident, spoke about 40 years of water overflow onto his property from the neighboring school off of Prairie Ave. and Manhattan Beach and requested assistance in resolving the issue.

Blanca Stella and Esperanza Augusto Gallo, Residents, spoke about ongoing concerns with a noise nuisance from a neighbor and noted the Sheriff Deputies have responded however the neighbors continue after the deputies leave.

Randal Abram, Resident, spoke about City Council meetings after the 4th of July, fireworks audit and illegal fireworks concerns and City Council’s actions.

F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
The City Council responded generally to the public comments.

Councilmember Pat Kearney requested staff review the sidewalk at Mansel Ave. and the water overflow concerns from Resident, Juan Carlos Alvarado.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff is working on mitigating the sidewalk matter with the property owner. City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff has been in communication with Juan Carlos Alvarado regarding the water overflow concerns with his property and with the school district, since the issue involves school property.

Councilmember Pat Kearney requested staff meet with residents, Blanca Stella and Esperanza Augusto Gallo regarding the loud noise from the neighbor.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez inquired on the estimated time of completion of the Mansel Ave. sidewalk repair and on the status of the conditions for Cynthia Gonzalez and Samuel Cruz’s home.

Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
July 18, 2022

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff is reviewing the City’s sidewalk program, working with the business owner to mitigate the sidewalk repair issue and added staff can bring an item for City Council consideration after a full review is completed.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded staff has been working with the applicants, Community Development Department has conditionally approved the application and it is now with Building and Safety department where corrections were required and noted the applicant recently resubmitted their plans.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez inquired if there is a possibility the application will be cleared and approved by August 1st, the date tenants intend to occupy the home.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded it is probable if the applicant addresses the corrections issued by Building and Safety. Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez added additional code enforcement issues were brought to the applicant’s attention after a Code Enforcement Officer inspected in efforts to assure everything is up to code.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez commented she and Councilmember Sirley Cuevas are on the Homeless Issues Standing Committee and have had conversations with other agencies and organizations to provide assistance and outreach services to the City. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez added the Homeless Issues Standing Committee is expecting to meet with PATH representatives. Councilmember Bernadette Suarez requested staff assist the residents resolve the water overflow concerns and asked for additional information on how noise concerns are enforced.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas requested staff work with residents Cynthia Gonzalez and Samuel Cruz to resolve the permit matters. Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired if the sidewalk repair request was a part of RJ’s Construction original repair conditions.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the original conditions for RJ’s Construction were zoning related and the sidewalk repair is on the City’s public right-of-way and reiterated staff is working with the business to determine what needs to be done.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas requested staff resolve the sidewalk, public right-of-way, matter this month.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded certainly.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas responded directly to the public commenters that staff will review their concerns regarding noise nuisance and the water overflow concerns.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas reiterated Councilmember Bernadette Suarez comments regarding the homeless concerns.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman concurred with Councilmember Bernadette Suarez and Councilmember Sirley Cuevas comments and directions and inquired if the neighbor causing the noise nuisance is a tenant or the homeowner.

Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
July 18, 2022

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles requested staff review the use of Astro-Turf landscaping and commented the City will continue to work with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to abate the homeless encampments and provide services to the individuals. Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles reiterated and concurred with City Council’s comments and directions regarding permit requests and the water overflow concerns.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles requested Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes address the noise abatement potentially using code enforcement citations or mediation services.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes commented he will meet with the residents to collect further information regarding noise nuisance and confirm if there is an open case and added if the disturbing noise occurs during City afterhours the Sheriff Deputies respond.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles added organizations awarded fireworks stands are required to use funds in compliance with City policy and commented the City will continue to monitor and conduct audits for the firework sales.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Consideration of Claim Against the City
Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by Billye FairleyHernandez and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

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.

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

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.

Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
July 18, 2022

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report on behalf of Community Services Director Mike Estes for the California State Grant Funds for a Multi-Use Facility.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles requested to clarify the center will provide programs for “youth” opposed to “teens” and added the funding allocated by the governor’s office at the request of former assembly member Autumn Burke.

A motion by Councilmember Bernadette Suarez to 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. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman second the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0.

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.

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report for League of California Cities Annual Conference.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired on the budget allocation for the delegate and the alternate.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the City Council travel and meetings account is budgeted in current Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for $1,850 for one voting delegate and one voting alternate to attend the conference.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas extended to represent the City as an alternate and Councilmember Kearney requested to be the alternate.

A dialogue ensued between City Council regarding the selection and budget allocations with a possibility to amend the selections in the future.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to designate Councilmember Sirley Cuevas as the voting delegate and Councilmember Kearney as the alternate delegate.

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.

Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
July 18, 2022

City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report on behalf of Community Services Director Mike Estes for School Crossing Guard Service review for Academic Year 2022-23.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez inquired if the informal survey noted which areas needed a crossing guard and inquired about liability/exposure to the City.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded one area of concern was W. 169th St. and Hawthorne Blvd. is a controlled intersection that was noted to be difficult to navigate and deferred to City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy regarding liability.

City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy concurred with City Manager Sean M. Moore regarding the concerned intersection and noted that if City Council decides to take action, notice will be provided to residents regarding the intersection change in service and recommended the item be brought back and placed on the agenda if make a decision different from what is being proposed this evening.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas recommended to move forward with option c).

Councilmember Pat Kearney agrees with option e) since the intersection is a signalized crosswalk.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman concurred with Councilmember Pat Kearney.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles requested to be reminded as to why this item is up for City Council’s review.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded it was City Council’s request to review the crosswalks for any unnecessary crosswalks.

A lengthy dialogue ensued between City Council and staff regarding the crosswalk options, selecting two locations Manhattan Beach Blvd./ Prairie Ave., and Freeman Ave. /Marine Ave. and maintaining W. 169th St. /Hawthorne Blvd.

A motion by Councilmember Sirley Cuevas to approve option b) to eliminate two (2) crossing locations for the academic year 2022-23, Manhattan Beach Blvd./ Prairie Ave., and Freeman Ave. /Marine Ave., Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman second the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0.

10. Community Development Permit Deposit Based Fees
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Community Development Deposits Report.

City Manager Sean M. Moore commented Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez will provide the report and noted the staff report will include an update to City Council on the approved 2018 Citywide fee schedule, deposits received and refunded from 2018-2021.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez provided the staff report for the Community Development Permit Deposit Based Fees.

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City Manager Sean M. Moore added the City was not recovering cost for Building and Safety services and the Community Development Department was tasked to identify ways to assist in recovering cost for services and updated the Department’s fees in 2017 and 2018. City Manager Sean M Moore commented that in 2021 a Citywide Fee Study was completed that confirmed the department fee study in 2017 and 2018 and determined the fees were still low for cost recovery.

Public Comment
Samuel Cruz, Resident, spoke about concerns with the fees for homeowners to improve the properties.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez inquired if staff time is subsidized, if so what is the cost; inquired about the why deposits were low in 2020 and recommended staff review options to reduce staff time.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the Building and Safety Department staff are not paid by the City’s general fund but out of the fees and the City is not able to subsidize any fees.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded city facilities were closed to the public in 2020 and residents were doing work on homes without permits therefore no site plans and fees were submitted.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas recommended staff place a set fee based on the average site plan review time and then charge for any additional staff time.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez recommended staff to streamline the application and permit process to prevent a discourse of conditions and resubmissions.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez noted staff work with residents’ to assist them prior to an application submission, have an online permit submission option available, and are currently working on an online payment system.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas asked what percentage of applications are code violations.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez responded 90% of the application submission have code violations.

A discussion ensued between City Council and staff regarding deposits, the fee amount, a proposed flat fee, and the application process for approving permits and fees based on several variations for residential homes.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded City Council can amend the fees and the budget and staff can bring back the item for City Council consideration.

Public Comment
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Cynthia Gonzalez, Resident, spoke about fees and permit process at other cities using online process.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to receive and file the report and bring back the item for City Council’s further discussion regarding site plan application fees for residential properties at a subsequent meeting.

11. Community Development Permit Fees Report
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Community Development Permit Fees Report.

Acting Director of Community Development Jared Chavez provided the staff report for the Community Development Permit Fees Report.

A discussion ensued between City Council and staff regarding the effect from the implementation of fence permits, flatwork permits, percentage of code cases compliance, and the permit fees.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to receive and file the report and bring back an item for City Council’s further discussion regarding the reduction or elimination of flatwork and fence permit fees at a subsequent meeting.

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.

Finance Director Hrant Manuelian provided the staff report for the Quarterly Investment Report for June 30, 2022.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired on the rate and risk for the US Treasury Bills.

Finance Director Hrant Manuelian responded it fluctuates day to day and auctioned off with no risk.

Public Comment
Gary Adams, Resident, asked why City charging fees if the City has a surplus.

Finance Director Hrant Manuelian responded cash balance is not a surplus or deficit it’s cash balance the City has on hand and not a fund balance.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to 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.

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City Manager Sean M. Moore provided the staff report on behalf of Public Works Director Julian Lee for the Second Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement for Staff Augmentation Professional Services
Councilmember Pat Kearney inquired if the Public Works Director can fill in for the vacant staff position.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded the Public Works Director has supported the engineer positions and the proposed contract amendment will be the last one and staff is working on filling the position.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired on the qualification requirements for the vacant engineer positions.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded there are two engineer positions, one as entry level the other is advanced.

A motion by Councilmember Sirley Cuevas to 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.

Councilmember Pat Kearney second the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0.

14. 2022 Illegal Firework Suppression Plan Update
Recommendation: that the City Council review and file the 2022 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan Update.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes provided the staff report for 2022 Illegal Firework Suppression Plan Update.

Public Comment
Randal Abram, Resident, recommend the City post meeting information on Social Media and spoke about concerns with the reported calls and citations over the 4th of July holiday.

Gary Adams, Resident, spoke in favor of legal fireworks.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested staff streamline the process to issue citations rapidly and gather more illegal firework offenders. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman commented the 2023 illegal firework suppression plan should include an increase to the fines for repeated offenders.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded he will meet with Sergeant Ricky Osburn to gather information on the dispatch process.

A dialogue ensued between City Council and staff regarding the alert system for illegal fireworks, managing repeated offenders, and citations issued to renter or homeowners.

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City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy recommended staff can draft enhanced fine amounts and bring back the item for City Council consideration. City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy added City Council may not decide on the minutiae of how citations are issued.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to receive and file the report and bring back an draft enhanced fine amount item for City Council’s consideration.

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.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes provided the staff report for Consideration of Ordinance making possession of Catalytic Converters a violation of the Lawndale Municipal Code.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman inquired if surrounding cities have implemented an ordinance making possession of Catalytic Converters a violation of the Lawndale Municipal Code.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded City of Artesia is the first to apply the ordinance.

A dialogue ensued between City Council and staff regarding the illegal possession of catalytic converters, the process and possible results of the ordinance.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to bring back Item No. 15 for further review and City Council consideration.

16. Coyote Plan Update
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Coyote Plan Update report.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes provided the staff report for the Coyote Plan Update.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles inquired what would a coyote management plan entail.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded the coyote plan would include protocols to follow and lead up to trapping the coyotes.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman requested clarification on the City’s responsibilities with wild animals.

A dialogue ensued between City Council and staff regarding the City responsibilities with wild animals, the coyotes nesting areas, and the plan to include components for resident’s safety.

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

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17. Updated on Commercial Vehicle Parking on Prairie Ave.

Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Commercial Vehicle Update on Prairie Ave.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes provided the staff report for the Update on Commercial Vehicle Parking on Prairie Ave.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas inquired about the commercial parking on Manhattan Beach Blvd., East of Prairie Ave.

Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes responded it is the Los Angeles County decision to make that area available for commercial parking.

City Council reached a unanimous consensus to receive and file the update on Commercial Vehicle Parking on Prairie Ave. report.

I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No items to report.

J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

18. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Pat Kearney attended the City of Hawthorne State of the City Address event, the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, the Sherriff’s Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee, ribbon cutting event for Pollo Campero in Lawndale, and the 2022 Alondra Park Ho’olaule’a event.

Councilmember Bernadette Suarez attended South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board of Directors meeting, the Homeless Solution Subcommittee meeting, City of Hawthorne State of the City Address event, the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, a meeting with a City of Rancho Palos Verdes councilmember, ribbon cutting event for Pollo Campero in Lawndale, South Bay Cities Council of Governments staff appreciation event for homeless services division, and a meeting with Southern California Edison.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas attended the Homeless Solution Subcommittee meeting, the City of Hawthorne State of the City Address event, the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, the ribbon cutting event for Pollo Campero in Lawndale, the 2022 Alondra Park Ho’olaule’a event, and South Bay Cities Council of Governments staff appreciation event for homeless services division.

Councilmember Sirley Cuevas requested an update on the status of the Youth Advisory Committee meetings; if the new youth center will include the Youth Advisory Committee; status on the parks contracts discussion; requested a future item for City Manager’s performance review; inquired if signs for the Lawndale Beat bus will be removed while the bus is inactive; commended Community Services Director Mike Estes and staff for acquiring the TAP Grant; Minutes-City Council Regular Meeting
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and inquired if employees of a business can park on a public street, instead of in the business parking lot.

City Manager Sean M. Moore responded staff will review the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding the employee parking on a public street.

Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman attended a virtual meeting regarding the state of the homelessness. Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Hofmann Gorman commented City Council should consider contracting a lobbying firm for a representative in the matters with METRO.

Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles attended the ribbon cutting event for Pollo Campero and the City Council Special Meeting with Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department.

K. CLOSED SESSION
At 10:23 p.m. the City Council entered into 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.

At 10:35 p.m. the City Council entered back into Open Session.

City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy reported that the City Council was update on the item listed on the Closed Session agenda and there were no reportable action taken.

K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: / /2022
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