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, May 20, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
**Harold E. Hofmann Community Center, 2nd Floor Meeting Room** 14700 Burin Avenue
How to observe the Meeting:
Due to the relocation of the City Council meeting, members of the public can attend in person to observe the meeting. The recording of the meeting will be available the following day on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City Website, and Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum and Frontier Channel 3.
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.
Copies of this Agenda may be obtained prior to the meeting inside the Lawndale City Hall foyer or on the City Website. Interested parties may contact the City Clerk Department at (310) 973-3213 for clarification regarding individual agenda items.
This Agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours before the meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition - Lawndale’s 2024 Outstanding Older American Presentation of Lawndale’s 2024 Outstanding Older American plaque to Josephine Gonzalez.
2. Presentation by South Bay Cities Council of Governments: Local Travel Network (LTN)
Presentation by South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director, Anne Tsai, Civic Spark Fellow and Jake Romoff, Project Coordinator.
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING
REPAIRS AND IS CLOSED.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION.
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
May 20, 2024
3. Presentation by West Basin Municipal Water District
Presentation by West Basin Municipal Water District Darryl Ramos-Young, Public Information Specialist III.
4. Presentation to Retiring Community Services Director Mike Estes Presentation by the Mayor and City Council of retirement plaque and 17-year service lapel pin to Community Services Director Mike Estes for 17 years of dedication, commitment, and service to the Lawndale community.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 5 through 8 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
5. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
6. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2405-073 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,120,609.99.
7. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, May 6, 2024 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
8. Conflict of Interest Code Notification
Recommendation: that the City Council direct staff and the City Attorney to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code to determine whether any revisions are required and submit findings to the City Council no later than October 1, 2024.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
9. First Reading to amend language in Lawndale Municipal Code Section 12.31.010 and Section 12.31.030 to allow for additional enforcement by City Staff Recommendation: that the City Council approve this first reading of this ordinance with the new language as written.
10. Building and Safety Permit Fee Update for FY 2024-25 Recommendation: that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City's Building Code Fee Schedule and adopt Resolution No. CC-2405-071.
Staff is withdrawing this item at this time and will bring it back at a later date.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
May 20, 2024
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
11. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events K. CLOSED SESSION
12. 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 two cases.
13. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss existing litigation: Name of Case: City of Lawndale v. LA Investment, LLC (LA Superior Court Case No. 20TRCV00065).
14. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss existing litigation: Name of Case: Corprue v. City of Lawndale (LA Superior Court Case No. 20STCV14617).
L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 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 need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s Department (310) 973-3213 prior to the meeting to inform us of your 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 May 20, 2024, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Hall
Yvette Hall, Assistant City Clerk
1 Local Travel
Network
(LTN)
Lawndale City Council
May 20, 2024
2 Agenda:
- Project Overview
- LTN Implementation:
Lawndale City Process
- "Next Steps"
towards Measure M
Application
Planning & Research
3 • Climate Action Plan
• LUV + BEV Pilot Programs
Key Findings
1. Transportation is a large source of
GHG emissions in the South Bay
2. 70% of car trips in the South Bay
are under 3 miles
3. Local Use Vehicles (LUVs) can
accommodate many short trips
4 Opportunity
Improve safety and encourage
personal ownership of micromobility
to right-size our vehicles for short
trips.
Benefits to South Bay residents:
• Improve road safety
• Reduce congestion
• Reduce electricity cost
• Reduce travel costs
• Reduce carbon emissions
• Eliminate extra household vehicle
Key Strategies
6 1. Establish safe routes for slow
vehicles
2. Connect neighborhoods to
destinations
3. Identify protected intersections
for busy crossings
4. Separate local traffic from
through traffic
5. Expand bike lane access to all
forms of micromobility
6. Promote ‘right-sizing your ride’ in
our communities
Network Attributes and Amenities
7 • Striped
lanes or
sharrows
• 25 mph
speed limit
streets
• “Rolling Turtle”
and wayfinding
signage
• Micromobility
parking and
charging
• Direction to
protected
intersections
Branding
Source: Fehr and Peers
Photo Source: Fehr and Peers
El Segundo Pilot
Social Media
Outreach
2024-25 Focus Areas: El Segundo,
Redondo Beach, Carson, Lomita,
Lawndale?
2025 and Beyond: San Pedro,
Hawthorne, Gardena, Inglewood,
Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan
Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Proposed Local Travel Network:
Infrastructure to Support Safe use
of Micromobility Modes
Bringing the
LTN to
Lawndale
Growing Electric Popularity
13 Safety and Education
Education
Safe Routes
to School
Route Refinement: Getting it Right?
Building on Bike Plans
16 LTN is a slow
speed
backbone that
will
complement
Lawndale's
existing and
future
bicycle plans.
17 Implementation Process
City Route
Refinement and
Community
Engagement
City Map
Approval/Acceptance
City Submittal of
Measure M
Subregional Project
Application and Metro
Board Approval
Funding Agreement
Execution and
Implementation
Stakeholder Feedback
Ribbon Cutting - 2025
(2024) (2024) (2024) (2025)
Next Steps: "Ask"
18 1. Work with Staff to complete final route
refinement
2. Stakeholder Engagements
3. Submit a MM funding
application (November)
Thank you!
Aaron Baum, Project Manager
[email protected]
Jake Romoff, Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Anne Tsai, CivicSpark Fellow
[email protected]
Scan for
more info
W E S T B AS IN
M unic ip a l Wa t e r Dis t r ic t
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City of Lawndale
May 20, 2024
Non-Functional Turf Irrigation
Ban at Commercial, Industrial
& Institutional Properties
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Provide a safe and reliable
supply of high-quality water
to the communities we serve.
Mission
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Board o f Direc tors
Div is io n I
Harold C. Williams
Vice President
Div is io n II Div is io n III Div is io n IV Div is io n V Gloria D. Gray
Treasurer
Desi Alvarez
President
Scot t Hous ton
Immediate Past
President
Donald L. Dear
Secretary
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Service Area
Division I
C arson, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes,
Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and the unincorporated LA County areas of Rancho Dominguez
Division II
Inglewood, portions of the cities of Gardena and
Hawthorne, and the unincorporated LA County areas
of Ladera Heights, View Park-Windsor Hills, West
Athens, and Westmont
Division III
Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Redondo
Beach, a portion of the city of Torrance, and the
unincorporated LA County area of West Carson
Division IV
Culver City, El Segundo, Malibu, West Hollywood, a
portion of the city of Hawthorne, and the unincorporated LA County areas of Del Aire, Marina del Rey,
Topanga, and Wiseburn
Division V
Lawndale, portions of the cities of Gardena and
Hawthorne, and the unincorporated LA County area of
El C amino Village and Lennox
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West Basin Drinking Water Purveyors/Retailers
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West Basin Municipal
Water District
New Rules for Commercial,
Industrial & Institutional
Water Use Efficiency
7 Upcoming Prohibition o f Irrigation o f Non-Functional Turf Exemptions!
• Recycled water users
• Ball fields and recreation areas
• Cemeteries
• Watering of trees and other certain
types of perennial plants
AB 1572 prohibits the irrigation of nonfunctional turf with drinking water at commercial, industrial & institutional
and homeowner association properties.
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Where is Non-Functional Turf?
A lot of places!
• Along sidewalks (narrow spaces of
turf that line the sidewalk).
• Along driveways and parking lots.
• Within community and business
streetscape frontage areas.
• Within medians and roundabouts.
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9 Water Savings
Impact
Bird’s-eye view of
Commercial, Industrial
and Institutional (CII)
zones in the
West Basin service
area.
10 Urban Water Supplier CII Water Efficiency Regulations 11 AB1572 Timeline and Enforcement
• Timeline for compliance with ban
• January 2027 – public properties (excluding disadvantage communities) • January 2028 – commercial properties
• January 2029 – homeowner association and similar common areas • January 2031 (or when funding is available) – public properties located in disadvantage communities • June 30, 2030 – self-certification of compliance for all CII Properties (commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal properties over 5,000 square feet of irrigated area) • Enforced by State Water Resources Control Board and local agencies W e s t Ba s in
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Water District
Commercial Water Use
Efficiency Programs
13 How CII Properties Can Prepare…
Plan for turf conversions:
• Prioritize locations
• Community buy in
• Political support
• Resources
• Peer to peer mentoring
14 Visit Demonstration Gardens
15 Metropolitan Water District DIY Workshops
16 West Basin Webinars and Video Recordings
17 Commercial Grass Replacement Rebates
Get Paid $3
per square foo t o f
grass replaced
Up to 50 ,000 squar e fee t
Up to a $150,000 rebate
18 Public Agency Grass Replacement Rebates
Eligible public agencies include any federal,
state, regional, local governmental entity:
• city-owned landscapes, parks, schools
• special districts
• joint power authorities agencies or departments
Rebates
start at $4
Landscape
design assistance
Projects up to 200,000
square feet
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Additional Resources
West Basin Municipal Water District
www.westbasin.org/conservation
Metropolitan Water District
www.bewaterwise.com
SoCal Water Smart
www.socalwatersmart.com
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Imported Water Use in West Basin Service Area
Record
Low Water
Use in
FY23
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
FY 95 FY 97 FY 99 FY 01 FY 03 FY 05 FY 07 FY 09 FY 11 FY 13 FY 15 FY 17 FY 19 FY 21 FY 23 Acre-Feet
38% reduction in imported water use from 1995 to 2023
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Water Recycling Production
West Basin has saved enough drinking water for
8.3 million people for one year!
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West Basin Water Lab – A Learning Experience
Know Your
H2O Class
Series
Water
Recycling
Facility Tours
West Basin
Chats (Q&A
Sessions)
www.westbasin.org/water-lab
Field Trips &
Student
Resources
Garden Design
Workshops
(MWD)
Community
Update Program
(Speakers Bureau)
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Water District
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6 DRAFT MINUTES
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2024
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 Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Councilmember Pat
Kearney, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas arrived at 6:41 pm.
Other Participants: City Manager Sean M. Moore, City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy, City Clerk Erica Harbison, Assistant City Clerk Yvette Hall, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Nicole Palomino, Los Angeles County Fire Department Acting Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kane, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Community Development Manager Jared
Chavez, Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ahmad Ansari, Community Services Director Mike Estes
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman led the flag salute. Pastor Matthew Harbison of Lawndale Wesleyan Church provided the inspiration.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
Captain Palomino summarized the recent law enforcement activities. b. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Kane reported on the recent fire department activities.
D. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation – Professional Municipal Clerks Week - May 5-11, 2024 Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 5-11, 2024, to the City of Lawndale City Clerk Department.
Mayor Pullen-Miles and the City Council presented the City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for Professional Municipal Clerks Week to the City of Lawndale City Clerk Department.
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2. Presentation by AT&T
Presentation by McKenzie Neely-Wright, Area Manager, External Affairs of AT&T.
McKenzie Neeley-Wright, AT&T Internal Affairs Manager gave the presentation.
Councilmember Kearney asked if landlines would continue to have service.
McKenzie Neeley-Wright, AT&T Internal Affairs Manager responded that residents would continue to utilize their home phone service, and that the emergency services number 911 will continue to work.
Councilmember Suarez thanked Ms. Neeley-Wright for the presentation.
By consensus, the City Council reordered the agenda and considered agenda Item H.17. Youth Advisory Committee Appointments at this time.
H. 17. Youth Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) approve Recommendation 1 to appoint the seven eligible Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) applicants referred to in the table above by adopting Resolution No. CC-2405-072 and directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 of the Resolution; and extend the term for the appointed candidates by five months for a 29-month term beginning May 6, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2026; or 2.) approve Recommendation 2 to appoint the seven eligible YAC applicants referred to in the table above by adopting Resolution No. CC-2405-072 and directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 of the Resolution; and refrain from extending the term and revert to the traditional YAC two-year term beginning on October 1, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2026; or
3.) Provide further direction.
Community Services Director Estes presented the staff report.
The YAC candidates introduced themselves.
Mayor Pullen-Miles gave a summary of YAC's functions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to approve Recommendation 1, to appoint the seven eligible Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) applicants referred to in the table above by adopting Resolution No. CC2405-072 and directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 of the Resolution; and extend the term for the appointed candidates by five months for a 29-month term beginning May 6, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2026. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Ray Hollar, Resident, commented on the Neighborhood Watch Program, Graffiti Cover-Up Program, Youth Day event, Metro C Line (Green) Project and the local Mayor’s meeting held in April 2024.
Matthew Harbison, Pastor of Lawndale Wesleyan Church, announced the Hawthorne Lawndale Ministerial Association meeting scheduled at the Centinela Bible Church in the City of Hawthorne at 7:00 a.m. on May 9, 2024.
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Deena Sopko, Resident, commented on low hanging cables in the City that may impact trash collection trucks.
Andrew Blackney, Resident, commented on a recent biking experience and commented on the installation of crosswalks on 147th Street.
F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Cuevas thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting and requested that staff follow-up on the low hanging cables and that information be posted on the website and social media to alert residents.
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting and commented on attending the upcoming Metro meeting.
Councilmember Kearney thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting and commented on attending the Neighborhood Watch meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez thanked everyone that attended tonight’s meeting, requested to meet with the agency responsible for the low hanging cables, and commented that the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Local Travel Network item will be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting.
Mayor Pullen-Miles thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting, commented on the graffiti removal program, thanked Resident Sopko for mentioning the low-hanging cables and commented that the SBCCOG Local Travel Network program would be considered.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
4. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2405-069 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $505,729.83.
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, April 15, 2024 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
6. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Report Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file.
7. Beautification Committee Appointment for 2023-2025 Term Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) approve the Mayor's appointment by directing staff to insert the appointee's name in Section 1 of Resolution No. CC-2405-70; and 2.) adopt the resolution as amended.
8. Consideration of Claims for Damage against the City
Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claims filed by Jonathan Cassio and Cynthia Esqueda and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimants.
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9. Capital Reserve Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the attached Capital Reserve Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Lawndale in the amount of $262,000.00 and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement; or 2.) Provide further direction.
10. Request for approval of Contract Service Agreement for Executive Recruitment Services with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (Koff and Associates) Recommendation: that the City Council approve the contract services agreement with Gallinger Benefits Group (Koff & Associates) for Executive Recruitment Services in a maximum contract sum not to exceed $25,000 in a form approved by the City Attorney's Office.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
11. Minutes of the Successor Agency Special Meeting, June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
12. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, December 18, 2023 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
13. Minutes of the Housing Authority Special Meeting, June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
14. Minutes of the Housing Authority Meeting, June 5, 2023 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
H. ADMINISTRATION
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
15. Budget Workshop Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: that the City Council provide staff direction regarding the budget.
Finance Director Manuelian presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among the City Councilmembers regarding the hiring of staff and the timeline to start renting the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center to the community.
Finance Director Manuelian confirmed that the budget includes the salaries for seven part-time staff.
Councilmember Cuevas asked about the cost of holding the 2024 election, a Finance Department contract, LASD services cost increase, Public Works Department’s budget changes, decrease of budget in Contract Services and thanked staff for planning to reopen the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center for the community to rent.
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City Attorney Murphy and Staff responded that the cost of the election is an estimated amount determined by the cost of printing, tabulations, translating documents into multiple languages and the number of candidates.
Finance Director Manuelian responded that the Finance Department contract includes the vacant position of the Accounting Manager, LASD services are not affected by the higher cost, and that the budget changes for the Public Works Department are due to position reclassifications within that department.
In response to Councilmember Cuevas inquiry about publications, Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari commented that the Public Works Department budgeted professional development and seminars for staff.
Finance Director Manuelian responded that he would review the Publication account for the Public Works Department and reallocate the budget if necessary.
Municipal Services Director Reyes clarified that the Public Safety Outreach budget is for CoffeeWith-A-Cop events.
City Manager Moore responded that Youth in Government Day will be coordinated with the schools.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez suggested that YAC assist with outreach for Youth in Government Day event, and asked if the City can obtain donations from sponsors for events.
City Attorney Murphy responded that donations are permitted as behested payments as long as the Political Reform Act's filing procedures are followed.
Finance Director Manuelian stated that the financial health of the City is healthy.
City Manager Moore explained that the Public Works Department currently has a power washer that has been repaired multiple times and needs to be replaced.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez commented that the Community Development Department is procuring a permit processing system.
Mayor Pullen-Miles inquired about the budget to participate in a program that offers incentives to purchase products, such as building materials from local business.
Finance Director Manuelian responded that the permit processing system will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and that it was too early to calculate the budget for home improvement project rebates.
Councilmember Kearney asked what a portable awning for the Lawndale Safety Center is and by when the Public Works Department needs to replace two vehicles.
City Manager Moore responded that a permanent structure at the Lawndale LASD station would not meet the Lawndale Municipal Code (LMC); therefore, a portable awning is recommended and that the two vehicles will need to be replaced by approximately December 2024.
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By consensus, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
CITY COUNCIL
16. Request to Relocate City Council Meetings for the Months of May and June Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) discuss and approve the relocation of the City Council meetings scheduled for May 20, 2024, June 3, 2024, and June 17, 2024, to the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center; or 2) discuss alternatives for future City Council meetings for the month of May and June and provide direction to staff.
Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources Felton presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to approve the relocation of the City Council meetings scheduled for May 20, 2024, June 3, 2024, and June 17, 2024, to the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
17. Youth Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) approve Recommendation 1 to appoint the seven eligible Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) applicants referred to in the table above by adopting Resolution No. CC-2405-072 and directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 of the Resolution; and extend the term for the appointed candidates by five months for a 29-month term beginning May 6, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2026; or 2.) approve Recommendation 2 to appoint the seven eligible YAC applicants referred to in the table above by adopting Resolution No. CC-2405-072 and directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 of the Resolution; and refrain from extending the term and revert to the traditional YAC two-year term beginning on October 1, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2026; or
3.) Provide further direction.
This matter was moved and previously discussed after the Consent Calendar.
18. Appropriate Additional Funding for Parks, Civic Center, and Sheriff Station Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000 to the Parks, Civic Center, and Sheriff Station Parking Lot Project, to cover unforeseen conditions as presented; and 2.) Approve the Contract Amendment.
Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari presented the staff report.
Councilmember Kearney asked about the additional cost required to complete the project.
Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari explained the additional funding amount needed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Cuevas to authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000 to the Parks, Civic Center, and Sheriff Station Parking Lot Project, to cover unforeseen conditions as presented; and approve the Contract Amendment. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
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19. Award of Construction Contract for 147th Street Crosswalks as part of the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) award the construction contract in the amount of $33,388.00 to Superior Pavement Marking Inc. of Cypress, California, for 147th Street between Hawthorne Boulevard and Prairie Avenue as part of the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project; and 2.) approve the construction contingency amount of $5,008.20 for the project to avoid delays and facilitate timely project completion.
Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari presented the staff report.
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman asked if Superior Pavement Marking Inc., is a reputable company.
Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari responded that staff checked the company’s background, and they are a reputable company and confirmed that the striping will be uniform on all streets.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to award the construction contract in the amount of $33,388.00 to Superior Pavement Marking Inc. of Cypress, California, for 147th Street between Hawthorne Boulevard and Prairie Avenue as part of the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project; and approve the construction contingency amount of $5,008.20 for the project to avoid delays and facilitate timely project completion.
20. First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Instructor to Use City Facilities Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) approve the attached First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement to Use City Facilities between the City of Lawndale and Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC for a total not to exceed amount of $22,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment; or 2.) provide further direction.
Community Services Director Estes presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to approve the attached First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement to Use City Facilities between the City of Lawndale and Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC for a total not to exceed amount of $22,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
21. Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan for 2024
Recommendation: that the City Council review the Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan for 2024.
This Suppression Plan follows the protocols introduced in the original 2021 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan but alters the Special Assignment Officers (SAO's) schedule shift to begin on Thursday, July 4th.
Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report.
Mayor Pullen-Miles asked if Southwest Patrol is included in the plan.
Municipal Services Director Reyes responded that Southwest Patrol is not included in the plan as they are not authorized to give citations; however, Southwest Patrol can assist in patrolling.
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Randal Abram, Resident, commented in favor of the Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan and suggested that landlords be notified that they can be held accountable for the action of their tenants.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to approve the Fireworks Suppression Plan for 2024. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.
22. Award of Construction Contract for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) award construction contract to Developers General Contracting LLC in the amount of $2,720,000.09 for the Public Works & City Hall Facility Needs Project; and 2.) approve the construction contingency amount of $272,000.01 for the project to avoid delays and facilitate timely project completion.
Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari presented the staff report.
Councilmember Cuevas asked if unforeseen costs are budgeted and if the contractor will perform the work as scheduled.
Councilmember Kearney asked if the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center will be repainted, suggested a green tone, and commented on repainting the City name lettering on the east side of the community center building.
Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari responded that sufficient contingency funds are being requested to cover unforeseen costs, and that the contractor will stay on schedule.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to award construction contract to Developers General Contracting LLC in the amount of $2,720,000.09 for the Public Works & City Hall Facility Needs Project; and approve the construction contingency amount of $272,000.01 for the project to avoid delays and facilitate timely project completion. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City manager Moore announced the Neighborhood Watch meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center.
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
23. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Cuevas inquired about a property case on 165 th street. Councilmember Cuevas
attended Metro Meetings, City of Lawndale Clean-Up Day, and thanked the Beautification Committee for putting it together, attended Assemblymember Tina McKinnor’s Virtual Budget & Legislative Town Hall meeting, Water Replenishment District’s 14th Annual Groundwater Festival, 2024 Lawndale Youth Day Parade and thanked Community Services Director Estes for organizing the event.
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City Attorney Murphy responded that staff referred the property on 165th street to his office due to the non-compliance of the LMC by the owner. He stated that due to the ongoing litigation status, additional information cannot be provided.
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman attended Assemblymember Tina McKinnor’s Virtual Budget & Legislative Town Hall meeting, California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) meeting, CCCA Legislative Committee meeting, 2024 Lawndale Youth Day Parade and thanked Community Services Director Estes for organizing the event. Councilmember Hofmann Gorman asked if the automatic license plate readers (ALPR) will be in effect by the 4th of July holiday, if fines for distributing illegal fireworks in the City are a high amount, and asked if staff can communicate with the Cities of Redondo Beach and Hawthorne to maintain the Metro Station underpass located in their cities.
Municipal Services Director Estes responded that the ALPRs will likely not be in effect by the 4th of July Holiday.
City Attorney Murphy responded that fines for distributing illegal fireworks in the City are set at the maximum level that the State of California allows.
City Manager Moore responded that staff would contact the Cities of Redondo Beach and Hawthorne about the Metro Station underpass.
Councilmember Kearney attended City Hearts: Kids Say Yes to the Arts event, City Clean-Up Day and asked how many residents attended, attended the City’s Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting, Centinela Valley Union High School District (CVUHSD) Annual Safety Summit, Water Replenishment District’s 14th Annual Groundwater Festival, and Leuzinger High School Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
Municipal Services Director reported that three residents attended the City’s Clean-Up Day event.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez attended the SBCCOG Board of Directors meeting, the City’s Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting, 2024 Lawndale Youth Day Parade, and Water Replenishment District’s 14th Annual Groundwater Festival and Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly.
Mayor Pullen-Miles attended City Hearts: Kids Say Yes to the Arts event, Leuzinger High School’s Take PART Festival, 2024 Lawndale Youth Day Parade, Clean Up Day, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor’s Earth Day event, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor’s Virtual Budget & Legislative Town Hall meeting, commented on the new Jane Addams Park parking lot, security cameras at the park, power washing sidewalks and announced the free bus ride to the Metro Meeting the City is providing on May 23, 2024.
K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: May 20, 2024
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