CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260
Phone (310) 973-3200 – www.lawndalecity.org
AGENDA OF THE
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 17, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber
14717 Burin Avenue
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. PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of Plaque from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, South Los Angeles Station
In Recognition of the City of Lawndale’s Support of the 2023 Baker to Vegas Relay Run.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
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.
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 the speaker’s name is correctly recorded in the meeting minutes and, where appropriate, to provide contact information for staff follow-up.
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City Council Regular Meeting
July 17, 2023
2. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
3. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2307-027 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,866,554.85.
4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, June 5, 2023 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
5. Resolution Approving the Execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2026
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2307-030 authorizing and approving the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for the next three-year funding cycle, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
6. Consideration of Claims for Damage against the City
Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by Barbara Denczek and April Mayberry and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1202-23 for the allowance of residents to keep chickens, hens, and/ or fowl in residential areas Recommendation: that the City Council accept Ordinance No. 1202-23 which allows residents to keep chickens, hens, and fowl so long as they meet the standards and practices set forth by the Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code and follow the guidelines added by the Lawndale City Council.
I. ADMINISTRATION
8. Preliminary Results for the Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan for 2023 Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file this Staff Report regarding Preliminary Results for the Illegal Fireworks, Suppression Pan for 2023.
9. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) to the League of California Cities Conference & Expo – Sacramento - September 20-22, 2023
Recommendation: that the City Council a.) Select a Voting Delegate and Voting Alternate to represent the City of Lawndale at the 2023 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 Finance Director/City Treasurer to identify and appropriate the additional funding required, and make the appropriate transfer of funds to the City Council Travel/Meetings fund.
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10. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2307-029 of FY 2023-24 Budget List of Projects Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 – Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Recommendation: that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. CC-2307-029 approving the project list of streets as attached herein Exhibit A- Project Description/ Location.
11. FY 2023-24 Recreation Class Instructor Agreements
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the attached agreements which have all been signed by each business entity for: 1) Chapala Dance Academy, LLC; 2) Duncan’s Soo Bahk Do, LLC; 3) Elysian Arts and Events, LLC; and 4) Just Dance Company, LLC totaling $84,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements.
12. Elderly Nutrition Program Agreement
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the attached Contract Services Agreement for Elderly Nutrition Program Services agreement between the City of Lawndale and City of Gardena for a term beginning Monday, July 2, 2023 through June 28, 2024.
13. Introducing an Ordinance Adopting the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Codes and Finding of Exemption from CEQA
Recommendation: that the City Council 1. Find the Project to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 1506l(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1203-23 updating fire codes; and 3.
Order a public hearing to be held at second reading on August 7, 2023.
14. American Rescue Plan Act Funds Use Update
Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act Funds Use Update.
15. Annual Investment Policy- Resolution CC-2307-028
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt resolution CC-2307-028, reaffirming City Council Policy Number 80-04 pertaining to the City’s Investment Policy, without revisions, changes, or edits.
16. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ended June 30, 2023 Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
J. CITY MANAGER REPORT
K. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
17. Consider Modifying City Council Advisory Committee - Business Revitalization Standing Committee
Recommendation: that the City Council a) Consider the request from Mayor PullenMiles; and b) Modify the Business Revitalization Standing Committee from a standing committee to an ad hoc subcommittee; and c) Rename the Business Revitalization Standing Committee to Business Revitalization Ad Hoc Subcommittee; or d) Provide further direction to staff.
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18. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events L. CLOSED SESSION
19. 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.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, 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 accommodation 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 17, 2023, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Hall
Yvette Hall, Assistant City Clerk
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LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
June 5, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas, Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Councilmember
Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Pat Kearney.
Other Participants: City Manager Sean M. Moore, City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy, City Clerk Erica Harbison, Assistant City Clerk Yvette Hall, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Justin Smith, Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Kane, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Community Development Manager Jared
Chavez, Interim Public Works Director Ahmad Ansari,
Community Services Director Mike Estes
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas led the flag salute. Pastor George Magdalany of Hope Chapel Hawthorne provided the inspiration.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
Sergeant Smith summarized the recent law enforcement activities. b. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
Battalion Chief Kane summarized the recent local fire emergency activities and introduced Assistant Medical Director, Dr. Saman Kashani, who provided an overview of the Advanced Provider Response Unit.
D. Presentation
1. Proclamation – American Public Works Association National Public Works Week Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for National Public Works Week, May 21-27, 2023, to the City of Lawndale Public Works Department.
Mayor Pullen-Miles presented the proclamation to the Public Works Department (PWD), which was accepted by Interim Public Works Director Ansari.
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Public Works Director Ansari introduced the following PWD employees: Grace Huizar, Jack Martin, Bioleta Escobedo, Johnny Calderon, Willie Garcia, and Gabriel Reyes.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) John Schreiber, Resident, thanked the City Council for budgeting funds for a transportation bus to take residents to the Metro meeting. Mr. Schreiber asked if their individual votes on the Metro C Line (Green) Extension Project would be made public and spoke about the meetings he scheduled with the Metro Board Representatives.
Randall Abram, Resident, spoke regarding the City Council’s canceled meetings, the City’s website containing out-of-date fine amounts for illegal fireworks and commented that there was no fireworks suppression report on this evening’s City Council agenda.
Deena Sopko, Resident, complimented PWD employee, Johnny Calderon, for replacing a missing street sign and spoke on a bulky item pick up at Condon Avenue and 149th Street. Ms.
Sopko inquired about the unfinished street work on Kingsdale Avenue and 147th Street, the status of the car wash property on Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard, and the Blues Festival. She stated that she disagrees with the cancellation of the upcoming City Council meetings and commented on the sale of the City’s Cable TV van.
F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman asked for an update on the City’s fireworks suppression plan.
She commended the PWD for their efforts in responding to residents’ requests and thanked Community Services Director Estes for coordinating the community events. She asked for an update on the sale of the cable TV Van.
City Manager Moore provided an update on the fireworks suppression plan. He indicated that signs and banners will be placed throughout the City and that staff will patrol the City in undercover vehicles to address the illegal use of fireworks. He commented that the City is working on a plan for the sale of the cable TV van.
Councilmember Kearney asked City Attorney Murphy to explain the City Council’s vote on taking a position on the Metro C Line (Green) Extension Project that occurred in a previous meeting.
City Attorney Murphy stated that his firm has a conflict of interest and explained that Councilmember Hofmann Gorman abstained from voting on the Metro C Line (Green) Extension Project due to her residence’s proximity to the project.
Councilmember Suarez requested an update on the public safety resources for the Fourth of July Holiday and commented that the car wash in question is expanding. She also commented on the differences between the Music Festival and the Blues Festival.
Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas asked when the Fourth of July street banners would be installed, and the website would be updated. She requested an update on the street work at 147th Street and Kingsdale Avenue.
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Mayor Pullen-Miles inquired when the City’s website will be updated with the current illegal fireworks fines and commented on the bulky item pick-up program. He thanked employee Johnny Calderon and the PWD for providing excellent and efficient services.
City Manager Moore responded that staff would update the website with the illegal firework fines and information and stated that the Municipal Services Department will follow up with residents to ensure they comply with the bulky item pick-up guidelines. City Manager Moore provided an update on the street work at 147th Street and Kingsdale Avenue.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
3. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2306-024 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $360,938.06.
4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, May 15, 2023 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
5. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1200-23 to Amend Chapter
2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2305-021 Amending the "Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings" Recommendation: that the City Council A.) Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1200-23, an ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings, and waive further reading; B.) Adopt Resolution No. 2305-021 amending the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings” to incorporate the revisions being made in the proposed ordinance; and C.) Find this matter exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3).
6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1201-23 to provide clarifying amendments to Section 12.08.110 of Title 12 of the Lawndale Municipal Code for Encroachment Permits for Major Improvement Projects
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1201-23, an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.08 of Title 12 the Lawndale Municipal Code by adding Subsection G to further clarify the requirements for the Encroachment Permits for Major Improvement Projects.
7. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments 2023 - 2025 Recommendation: that the City Council (a) approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC2306-023; (b) adopt the resolution; and (c) find this item exempt from review under the Minutes - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority June 5, 2023
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3).
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
8. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, January 6, 2020 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
9. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, December 7, 2020 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
10. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
11. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, December 5, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
12. Minutes of the Housing Authority Meeting, June 28, 2021 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
13. Minutes of the Housing Authority Meeting, June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
H. ADMINISTRATION
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
14. Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2023-24
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2306-25, adopting the fiscal year 2023-24 operating and capital improvement budget; which includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency.
Finance Director Manuelian presented the staff report, which included a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Suarez requested information for a future budget discussion on how other cities fund their Community Development Department.
Finance Director Manuelian pointed out that due to an oversight, the following community events were not included in the initial budget book: 1) National Night Out; 2) Neighborhood Watch; and 3) Public Safety Outreach events to be budgeted at $2,000 each.
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Councilmember Kearney commented on the uniforms worn by the PWD field staff. He opined that the transportation bus funding should not come from the General Fund. Councilmember Kearney offered $1,000 of his discretionary fund to be used to fund the transportation bus.
Councilmember Suarez commented that the transportation bus funding should come from the General Fund, because the residents will attend a meeting for a major infrastructure project that greatly impacts the City. She also made her discretionary funds available to offset the cost.
Mayor Pullen-Miles stated that he concurs with Councilmember Suarez’s comments about funding the transportation bus with the City’s General Fund and inquired about the estimated cost for the transportation bus.
Councilmember Suarez requested that staff inquire with the City of Redondo Beach to possibly share the cost of the transportation bus for the Metro meeting.
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman commented that she will make her discretionary funds available to offset the transportation cost and would like to ask the City of Redondo Beach if they would like to share this cost so their residents can attend the Metro meeting.
Councilmember Kearney requested that $1,000 of his discretionary funds be allocated to the General Fund for the transportation bus.
Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas inquired about the National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch, and Public Safety Outreach events which were not included in the initial budget book.
Municipal Services Director Reyes clarified the costs for the Public Safety Outreach and Coffee with a Cop events. He explained the costs for the Neighborhood Watch event and explained that the cost is $500 per quarter.
Mayor Pullen-Miles asked about the cost for the Music Festival and stated that he supports keeping the Blues Festival.
City Manager Moore commented that the recommendation is to combine both festivals to lower the cost.
Discussion ensued among the City Council regarding the Blues Festival, Music Festival, attendees, musical expectations and securing sponsorships for the events.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to budget $12,000 for the Blues Festival instead of the Music Festival and requested that a second music event be considered for next fiscal year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Suarez to adopt Resolution No. CC-2306-25, adopting the fiscal year 2023-24 operating and capital improvement budget, which includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency, with an amendment to budget $12,000 for the Blues Festival instead of the Music Festival; and $2,000 each to the National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch, and Public Safety Outreach events. The motion passed 5-0.
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CITY COUNCIL
15. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Appropriations Limit Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2306-026 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Finance Director Manuelian presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to adopt Resolution No. CC-2306-026 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The motion passed 5-0.
16. Approve Agreement with CASC Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for NPDES Permit Compliance Services
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the contract services agreement for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance services with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00 beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 with two one-year renewal options.
Interim Public Works Director Ansari presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to approve the contract services agreement for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance services with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00 beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 with two one-year renewal options. The motion passed 5-0.
17. Approve Month-to-Month Agreement with CleanStreet for Street Sweeping Services
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the month-to-month Agreement with CleanStreet for citywide street sweeping services for the period of June 5, 2023 through December 31, 2023 at a monthly rate of $18,243.50 and not-to-exceed $109,461.00.
Interim Public Works Director Ansari presented the staff report.
Mayor Pullen-Miles asked why the Request for Proposal issued by the City did not receive sufficient responses.
Interim Public Works Director Ansari responded that the reason that the City did not receive additional responses to the bids request is unknown.
Councilmember Kearney asked why the monthly cost increased by $2,000 as indicated on the proposed agreement.
City Manager Moore explained that in the past, there were some discrepancies with Cleanstreet’s billing.
Interim Public Works Director Ansari stated that he would look into the cost discrepancy.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Suarez and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to approve the month-to-month Agreement with CleanStreet for citywide street sweeping services for the period of June 5, 2023 through December 31, 2023 at a monthly rate of $18,243.50 and not-to-exceed $109,461.00. The motion passed 5-0.
18. Armed Security Services Contract
Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve Southwest Patrol to provide armed guard protection and security services for a two-year agreement on a form to be approved by the City Attorney's office.
Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report and explained the hours and number of security guards that would be present in the City.
City Manager Moore provided background information about the armed security services program.
Municipal Services Director Reyes explained the type of services that would be offered by Southwest Patrol and introduced Mike Gagon, Account Manager of Southwest Control.
Sergeant Smith commented that he is not familiar with Southwest Patrol and looks forward to working with them.
City Manager Moore commented that he contacted other cities who contract with Southwest Patrol, and they were highly recommended by the cities.
Mayor Pullen-Miles asked about their training and experience in working with people experiencing homelessness.
Discussion ensued among the City Council, staff and Southwest Patrol staff regarding outreach services and insurance requirements.
Councilmember Suarez suggested that the City could use this service for special events in the future.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to authorize the City Manager to approve the Southwest Patrol to provide armed guard protection and security services for a two-year agreement on a form to be approved by the City Attorney's office. The motion passed 5-0.
19. Appropriate Funding for a Heavy-Duty Dump Truck
Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the appropriation of $30,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the purchase of a new 2022 heavy-duty dump truck available now to be utilized by the Public Works Department.
Interim Public Works Director Ansari presented the staff report.
City Manager Moore provided background information on the purchase of the heavy-duty dump truck request.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to authorize the appropriation of $30,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the purchase of a new 2022 heavy-duty dump truck available now to be utilized by the Public Works Department. The motion passed 5-0.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Moore reported that he attended the City’s Health, Safety and Pet Fair. City Manager Moore stated that the event went well and thanked staff for their efforts on coordinating the event.
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
20. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Hofmann Gorman attended the California Contract Cities Association’s Annual Seminar, Memorial Day Remembrance Event, and the Health, Safety and Pet Fair.
Councilmember Kearney attended the California Contract Cities Association’s Annual Seminar, Pancakes with Mayor Pullen-Miles event, Memorial Day Remembrance Event, and the Health, Safety and Pet Fair.
Councilmember Suarez attended the Memorial Day Remembrance Event, Health, Safety and Pet Fair, South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ (SBCCOG) Board of Directors Meeting, a portion of the California Contract Cities Association’s Annual Seminar, and the Pancake Breakfast with Mayor Pullen-Miles event. She requested an update on the school parking issues and the status of the joint use of school parks and the Billboard Ad-Hoc Subcommittee meeting be brought back to a future City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas thanked Interim Public Works Director Ansari for his service to the City, congratulated the Leuzinger High School baseball players and coaches for winning the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Ocean League championship. She attended the House of Yahweh Gala Fundraiser, Ocean Urgent Care Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and the Pancake Breakfast with Mayor Pullen-Miles event.
Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas noted that all City Council members attended the Ocean Urgent Care Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Mayor Pullen-Miles attended the Ocean Urgent Care Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Memorial Day Event, California Contract Cities Association’s Annual Seminar, Pancake Breakfast held that he hosted in partnership with the Firefighters Local 1014 Union and the United Nations program, and attended the Health, Safety and Pet Fair.
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K. CLOSED SESSION
21. 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.
City Attorney Murphy announced that the order of the Closed Session will be reordered to consider Item No. K. 22. before Item No. K. 21. and read the aforementioned Closed Session matter by title.
22. Conference with Legal Counsel – Litigation
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) case.
City Attorney Murphy read the aforementioned Closed Session matter by title.
The City Council convened into closed session at 8:57 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from closed session at 9:33 p.m.
City Attorney Murphy announced that there was no reportable action for Closed Session Item No. K.21 Public Employee Performance Evaluation and no reportable action for Item No. K.22 Conference with Legal Counsel – Litigation.
E. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: 7/17/2023
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7 ORDINANCE NO. 1202-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 OF TITLE 6 OF
THE LAWNDALE MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH WILL ALLOW
RESIDENTS TO KEEP CHICKENS, HENS, AND/OR FOWL IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lawndale, pursuant to police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, has the authority to enact legislation that promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to allow residents to keep chickens, hens, and/or fowl in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to remain compliant with the Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code Section 11.16.090 which was adopted by reference into the Lawndale Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City is legally bound to adhere to the guidelines established by the Health and Safety Code limiting the distance required between residences regarding the safe keeping of chickens, hens, and/or fowl
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lawndale hereby makes the following findings:
A. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.
B. The existing provisions of the Lawndale Municipal Code for regulating chickens, hens, and/or fowl were established by reference to the Los Angeles County Health and Safety code.
C. The Lawndale City Council seeks to clarify within the Lawndale Municipal Code the rules and regulations required for the keeping of chickens, hens, and/or fowl.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6.16 ofTitle 6 ofthe Lawndale Municipal Code is added to read, in its entirety, as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) ofthe CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. /
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and pln·ase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of and the proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption, and within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, the City Clerk shall cause it to be posted and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July 2023.
ATTEST:
State of California
County of Los Angeles
City of Lawndale
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I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council duly approved and adopted the foregoing Ordinance No. 1202-23 at its regular meeting held on the 17th day of July 2023, by the following roll call vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
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Robert Pullen-Miles, Mavor
Sirlev Cuevas, Mavor Pro Tern
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Rhonda Hofinann Gorman
Bernadette Suarez
Erica Harbison, City Clerk Date
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Staff is requesting that the City Council find that the project is exempt from the California Envirorunental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 1506!(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where, as here, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the envirorunent, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney reviewed the proposed ordinance and has approved it as to form.
FUNDING
No funding is required for this item.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
I. Find the Project to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 1506l(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Introduce Ordinance No.1203-23 updating fire codes; and
3. Order a public hearing to be held at second reading on August 7, 2023.
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Draft Ordinance No. 1203-23
Los Angeles County Code Title 32 (Fire Code)
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