CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260
Phone (310) 973-3200 – www.lawndalecity.org
AGENDA OF THE
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 3, 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 within 72 hours 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
b. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation – American Public Works Association and the Canadian Public Works Association National Public Works Week
Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for National Public Works Week, May 19-25, 2024, to the City of Lawndale Public Works Department.
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING
REPAIRS AND IS CLOSED.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION.
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City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Regular Meeting June 3, 2024
2. Presentation by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) Presentation by Gabriela Medina, Public Affairs Manager, SoCalGas.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 3 through 11 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
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-2406-077 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $243,155.51.
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, May 20, 2024 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
6. Second Reading and adoption of ordinance 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 Second Reading of this Ordinance with the new language as written.
7. Resolution to Approve and Adopt City-Wide Salary Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Recommendation: that the City Council approve Resolution No. CC-2406-081 adopting the City of Lawndale’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 City-wide Salary/Pay Schedule.
8. Adoption of Resolutions Setting Forth the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-074 calling for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election, and designating the Assistant City Clerk as the Election Official; 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-075 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate; and 3.) Adopt Resolution No. CC2406-076 adopting candidate statement regulations.
9. Potential Cancelation of Upcoming City Council Meetings Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Cancel the City Council meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024; and 2.) Cancel the City Council meeting on Monday, September 2, 2024.
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City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Regular Meeting June 3, 2024
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, May 6, 2024 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
11. Minutes of the Housing Authority Meeting, May 6, 2024 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
H. ADMINISTRATION
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
12. Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-078, adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 operating and capital improvement budget; which includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency.
CITY COUNCIL
13. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limit Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-079 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
14. Annual Investment Policy – Resolution No. CC-2406-080 Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-080, reaffirming City Council Policy Number 80-04 pertaining to the City’s Investment Policy, without revisions, changes, or edits.
15. Notice of Completion for the Prop A Concrete Bus Pad Installation Project Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Accept the project completion by FS Contractors, Inc., for the Prop A Concrete Bus Pad Installation Project; 2.) Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office for the Prop A Concrete Bus Pad Installation Project; and 3.) Authorize staff to release the retention in the amount of $16,233.35 for the Prop A Concrete Bus Pad Installation Project.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
16. Request Letter of Support for Initiative 23-0017A1
Recommendation: that the City Council consider the following: a.) Support Initiative 23- 0017A1; and b.) Approve the draft letter of support (attached) for City Council signatures; or, c.) Provide direction to staff.
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City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Regular Meeting June 3, 2024
17. Consider the Formation of a Local Travel Network Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee (oral report)
Recommendation: that the City Council a.) Consider the request from Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to form a Local Travel Network Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee; or b.) Provide further direction to staff.
18. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events K. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 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 June 3, 2024, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
1 ADVANCING CALIFORNIA’S
CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION
[organization logo]
2 Proud History of Delivering
Energy to Southern California
24,000
of diverse terrain throughout
Central and Southern California,
from Visalia to the Mexican border
Service territory covers about
SQUARE MILES
Largest natural gas distribution utility in
country1, powering Southern California
with increasingly clean, safe and reliable
energy delivered to more than
21+ MILLION
CUSTOMERS
OVER 150 YEARS
of institutional knowledge and expertise
1 based on number of customers and revenue
California’s Clean Energy Targets
California is a national climate leader, setting ambitious goals of reducing emissions and complementary policies
SB 32 (Pavley)
Requires a 40% reduction below 1990 levels of statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
SB100 (De Leon)
Requires renewable energy and zero-carbon resources supply 100 percent of electric retail sales to end-use customers by 2045.
AB1279 (Muratsuchi)
Codifies the Executive Order of carbon neutrality; established policy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2045 and achieve and maintain net zero emissions thereafter. Also requires statewide anthropogenic GHG emissions be reduced to at least 85% below 1990 levels.
SB1020 (Laird)
Sets interim targets for SB100, accelerating the percentage of zero carbon resources; requires 60% Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and 30% zero carbon by 2035, and 60% RPS and 35% zero carbon by 2040. The 60% RPS and 40% zero carbon 2045 target remains unchanged.
SB 905 (Caballero)
Instructs CARB to create a Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage Program to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and viability of carbon capture, utilization or storage and carbon dioxide removal technologies; facilitates capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide using these technologies; and develops monitoring and reporting frameworks to enforce the proper implementation of these activities.
SB 1383
Requires a 75 percent reduction of the level of statewide disposal of organic waste by 2025, based on levels from 2014. Additionally, 20 percent of commercial edible food will need to be recovered from disposal by 2025.
2016
2018
2022
2022
2022
2022
California’s Clean Fuels and Carbon
Management Strategies
California needs a broad portfolio of diverse energy sources and decarbonization tools, including clean fuels, as well as carbon management, to reach its goals.
Clean fuels hold the potential to deeply decarbonize sectors that are hard to electrify:
In recognition of the critical role clean fuels and carbon management can play in transforming and decarbonizing energy, the federal government is investing $7 billion in hydrogen hubs and $13 billion in carbon management.
Port
Complexes Mobility Heavy
Industry
Power
Generation
Aviation
“The major element of this
unprecedented transformation is the
aggressive reduction of fossil
fuels…it also means scaling up new
options such as green hydrogen for
hard to electrify end uses and
renewable gas where needed.”
Clean fuels are produced with a net-zero carbon footprint, accounting for both their production and combustion.
The California Air Resources Board has emphasized the importance of clean fuels and carbon management in meeting net-zero goals1. This builds on growing international consensus that clean fuels and carbon management are essential elements to reaching net-zero in an affordable and resilient way2.
California’s Path to a Diverse Portfolio of
Clean Fuels
California Air Resources Board
2022 Scoping Plan Update
Clean Hydrogen
Hydrogen gas produced
Using 100% renewable
electricity
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Natural gas derived from
organic waste
Biofuels
Biomass converted
directly into liquid fuels
Carbon Management
Removing carbon from
the atmosphere and safely
storing
1 CARB 2022 Scoping Plan Update
2 IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
Strategic Journey
SoCalGas redefines itself as a leader and first mover in innovative clean fuel and carbon management solutions New Strategic
Repositioning
New Mission
New Org
Structure
Strategic repositioning to lean into the State’s climate goals and leverage existing business model and core capabilities to advance a long-term vision for SoCalGas Evolve existing business model and core capabilities to capture new clean fuels customers and emerging markets
CA RNG
Standard
(SB1440)
Angeles Link
Announced Green
Bond
H2 Blending
Application
Angeles Link
Memo Approval
~5% RNG
delivered to core
customers
ASPIRE 2045
Clean Fuels
Study (CFS)
Whitepaper
Customer Council on
Decarbonization
Clean Fuels Study
Reliability Analysis
Published
CA H2 Hub
(ARCHES)
Planned:
SB100 + SB1440
eligibility of H2
[H2] Innovation Experience
Ribbon Cutting
H2 Blending
Application
(Orange Cove & UCI)
2020 2021 2022 2023
6 2025
2030
2024
SoCalGas is changing in big ways to help California
reach its climate goals and advance its
sustainability strategy.
SoCalGas’ five sustainability strategy focus areas:
Accelerating the transition to clean energy
Protecting the climate and improving air quality
in our communities
Increasing clean energy access and affordability
Advancing a diverse, equitable and inclusive
culture
Achieving world-class safety
Commitment to Sustainability
SoCalGas’ Sustainability Strategy and
Climate Commitment to Net Zero
Proposed clean renewable hydrogen pipeline
system to deliver decarbonized, reliable,
renewable energy to the Los Angeles Basin.
Envisioned as nation’s largest clean hydrogen
pipeline system.
Could significantly improve air quality and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from hard-to-electrify
sectors in the Los Angeles region.
Clean Renewable Hydrogen
Pipeline System
As planned, Angeles Link would deliver
clean, renewable hydrogen in an amount
equivalent to almost 25% of the natural
gas SoCalGas delivers today.
Hydrogen-Powered Microgrid
[H2] ELECTROLYZER
SOLAR PANELS
[H2] BLENDING SYSTEM [H2] STORAGE [H2] FUEL CELL
[H2] BATTERY SYSTEM
SOLAR AS THE MAIN POWER
SOURCE DURING DAYLIGHT
RENEWABLE
ELECTRICITY
RENEWABLE
ELECTRICITY
RENEWABLE
ELECTRICITY
RENEWABLE
HYDROGEN
CLEAN
HYDROGEN
BLENDED
GAS
A showcase clean hydrogen microgrid
and home
Shows how carbon-free gas made from
renewable energy can be used in pure form or
as a blend to fuel clean energy systems
Clean hydrogen microgrids can
deliver reliable and renewable
energy around the clock to more
than 100 homes, rain or shine, for
as much as seven days
"Innovative projects like the [H2] IE
demonstrate how California is leading the clean
energy transition. This first-of-its-kind project
shows how clean renewable hydrogen and
microgrids can help power homes, enhance
grid reliability, and preserve and grow goodpaying union jobs in our state.” – Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis
How It Works:
Hydrogen Blending Demonstrations At the direction of the CPUC, SoCalGas proposed two demonstration projects that
would safely blend up to 5-20% clean,
renewable hydrogen into the existing natural
gas system.
o City of Orange Cove: hydrogen blend
will serve approximately 10,000
residents along with commercial
customers
o UC Irvine: hydrogen blend will serve the
Anteater Recreation Center at UC Irvine
for light commercial equipment
Project demonstrations are part of a broader
effort by California and utilities to develop a
standard for safe hydrogen blending.
“…hydrogen blending can be an important
decarbonization strategy for the energy and
transportation sectors…”
– CPUC
Recognition and Awards for Sustainability
Reuters Business Transformation
Award in 2022
SoCalGas recognized for establishing
truly transformative sustainability priorities
that have potential to create positive
impact at scale in our sector and beyond.
U.S. Green Building Council –
Los Angeles Sustainable
Innovation Award
SoCalGas’ [H2] Innovation Experience.
Fast Company’s
World-Changing Ideas
in North America
SoCalGas’ [H2] Innovation Experience.
Sustainable
Innovation Award
SoCalGas’ [H2] Innovation
Experience.
Workforce
8,000+ experienced,
technologically skilled
staff –
Over half are
unionized.
73% of workforce are
people
of color, reflecting the
diverse communities
we serve.
Infrastructure
Over 100,000 miles of underground
pipelines and four underground storage
facilities.
SoCalGas' infrastructure supports an
integrated energy system.
Today, our infrastructure supports
the transport of natural gas but has
the ability to deliver increasingly
clean fuels necessary to decarbonize
California
Leveraging this infrastructure allows
California to reach carbon neutrality
more reliably, affordably, and with
less risk.
SoCalGas' Infrastructure & Expertise
Supporting a Sustainable Future
Through Diversity, Innovation and Collaboration
*Diverse Firms: women, minority, LGBTQ, and disabled veteran business enterprises Southern California Minority Supplier Development
Council – 2022 CEO Diversity Champion
SoCalGas CEO Scott Drury recognized for embodying
“the leadership needed to advance diversity and inclusion in contracting.”
SURPASSING
CPUC GOAL
618
DIVERSE SUPPLIERS
WORKING WITH
SOCALGAS
152
NEW DIVERSE
FIRMS
31 YRS
12 AMONG TOP 25
SOCALGAS
SUPPLIERS ARE
DIVERSE FIRMS
OF OUR DIVERSE
SUPPLIERS ARE BASED
IN CALIFORNIA
$2.31 BILLION 86.9%
TOTAL PROCUREMENT
$1.02 BILLION
SPENT WITH DIVERSE FIRMS*
44%
The Ask: Partnering to Accelerate the
Clean Energy Transition
SoCalGas
Service Area
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DRAFT MINUTES
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 20, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 14700 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
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, 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, Community Services Director Jason Minter
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Kearney 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.
D. PRESENTATION
1. Recognition - Lawndale’s 2024 Outstanding Older American Presentation of Lawndale’s 2024 Outstanding Older American plaque to Josephine Gonzalez.
Mayor Pullen-Miles and the City Council presented Lawndale’s 2024 Outstanding Older American plaque to resident Josephine Gonzalez. Recipient Josephine Gonzalez was not present.
By consensus, the City Council reordered the agenda and considered agenda Item D.4. Presentation to Retiring Community Services Director Mike Estes at this time.
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.
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Mayor Pullen-Miles and the City Council presented the 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.
A video highlighting Community Services Director Estes’ accomplishments was presented.
Community Services Director Estes introduced the new Community Services Director Jason Minter.
The City Council thanked Community Services Director Estes for his service and dedication.
Joi Richardson, District Representative from Senator Steven Bradford’s Office, presented Community Services Director Estes a certificate on behalf of Senator Steven Bradford.
Mayor Pullen-Miles commented that Lawndale’s 2024 Outstanding Older American recipient Josephine Gonzalez received a certificate from Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, as well.
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.
Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director, Anne Tsai, Civic Spark Fellow and Jake Romoff, Project Coordinator of SBCCOG, gave the presentation.
Ms. Bacharach clarified that Measure M funds are subregional for the South Bay Cities.
Mayor Pullen-Miles commented in favor of the program and asked about charging stations.
Ms. Bacharach clarified the type of charging stations that would be needed.
Councilmember Cuevas asked about the funding source for charging stations.
Ms. Bacharach responded that grants may be used for the charging stations.
Councilmember Kearney asked if 25 miles per hour (MPR) speed would be used for residential streets or major highways, who would be responsible for replacing charging stations, and the cost of the electricity.
Mr. Romoff responded that the 25 MPR speed would be used for residential streets.
Ms. Bacharach stated that residents would be encouraged to purchase electric vehicles as their second vehicle.
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Councilmember Kearney commented that some streets may not qualify for this project because they are too small.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez thanked the SBCCOG for attending and stated that she would like to see this program move forward. She proposed that the City Council form an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to review the project.
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the LTN project.
3. Presentation by West Basin Municipal Water District
Presentation by West Basin Municipal Water District Darryl Ramos-Young, Public Information Specialist III.
Darryl Ramos-Young West Basin Municipal Water District Public Information Specialist III gave the presentation.
Councilmember Kearney asked about fire hydrant water.
Mr. Ramos responded that the Fire Department should be provided with information on this topic.
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.
This matter was reordered and previously discussed after Item No. D.1.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Dena Sopko, Resident, congratulated Community Services Director Estes on his retirement, thanked the City Council for the Neighborhood Watch Program, and commented on the LTN.
Tiyana McSwain, Resident, commented that the City does not offer youth sports.
Paul Sneider, Resident, commented on a recent shooting near his residence and provided a DVD and flash drive containing images of grooves on his roof.
Gary White, Resident, commented on the graffiti removal program and the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) timeline for the freeway retrofit project.
F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Cuevas thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting, asked the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to speak with Resident Sneider, and asked about the timeline of the Caltrans freeway retrofit project.
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City Manager Moore commented on the schedule for the Caltrans freeway retrofit project and indicated that it is not related to the Metro C Line (Green) Project.
Councilmember Hofmann Gorman thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting, commented on the incident that occurred near Resident Sneider’s residence, the Neighborhood Watch Program, graffiti removal program, and thanked residents for attending the City Council meeting at the alternate location.
Councilmember Kearney thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting and commented on budgeting for youth sports next year.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez thanked everyone that attended tonight’s meeting.
Mayor Pullen-Miles thanked everyone that attended tonight's meeting, commented on the graffiti removal program, expressed support of a youth sports program, neighborhood watch program and thanked residents for attending the neighborhood watch meeting.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
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.
Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report.
Mayor Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
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There were no members of the public who wished to speak.
Mayor Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez asked for an explanation of the citation process.
Municipal Services Director Reyes explained the citation process and the fines.
Discussion ensued among the City Councilmembers, City Attorney Murphy and staff regarding passive and non-passive solicitation, solicitation with signs, and freedom of speech.
In response to Mayor Pullen-Miles’ question, City Attorney Murphy stated that this ordinance is narrowly tailored to solve a specific issue which is referenced on page two, subsection D.6., of the ordinance. City Attorney Murphy read this subsection which states that “loitering around a business engaged in financial services in a manner that is likely to cause a reasonable person to fear loss of property or physical or other coercion into giving up property to the solicitor.” Discussion ensued among the City Councilmembers and staff regarding street performers, pedestrians on freeway on-ramps and off-ramps, safety issues and enforcement.
City Attorney Murphy read the ordinance by title only and waived further reading.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to approve and conduct this first reading, by title only, of this ordinance with the new language as written. A roll call vote was taken and the results were read by City Clerk Harbison as follows:
AYES: Suarez, Kearney, Hofmann Gorman, Cuevas, and Pullen-Miles; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
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
City Manager Moore introduced the new Community Services Director Jason Minter and reported that the repairs to fix the lifting asphalt on various streets will commence on May 28, 2024.
Mr. Minter introduced himself and stated that he looks forward to collaborating with the community.
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
11. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Cuevas attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting and thanked Municipal Services Director Reyes for coordinating the meeting.
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Councilmember Hofmann Gorman attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting and the California Contract Cities Association’s (CCCA) Annual Municipal Seminar.
Councilmember Kearney attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting, Los Angeles County West Vector Control District meeting, Senator Bradford’s Housing Equality Summit, Liability Trust Fund and Oversight Committee meeting, and Maker’s Faire event.
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting, CCCA’s Annual Municipal Seminar, requested Measure H sales tax funding information and consideration of forming an AdHoc Subcommittee for the LTN be brought forward as agenda items.
Mayor Pullen-Miles attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting, CCCA’s Annual Municipal Seminar, Leuzinger High School Take Part Festival, requested the Youth Advisory Committee members visit Norwalk City Hall, announced his Pancakes with Mayor Pullen-Miles event to be held at the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 21 on May 25, 2024, and announced the Memorial Day event at City Hall scheduled for May 27, 2024.
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).
City Attorney Murphy read the aforementioned Closed Session matters by title only.
The City Council convened into closed session at 8:23 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from closed session at 8:56 p.m.
City Attorney Murphy announced that there was no reportable action for Closed Session Item No.
K.12 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Item No. K.13 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation and Item No. K.14 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: June 3, 2024
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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California. The Board met concurrently with the City Council; therefore, the minutes order and numbering reflect the concurrent meeting.
Members Present: Chair Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice Chair Bernadette Suarez, Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Member Pat Kearney,
Member Sirley Cuevas arrived at 6:41 p.m.
Other Participants: Executive Director Sean M. Moore, General Counsel Gregory M.
Murphy, Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Hall, Deputy Executive Director/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 Officer Hrant Manuelian, Assistant Executive Director Jared Chavez, Public Works & City
Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ahmad Ansari, Community Services Director Mike Estes
B. CEREMONIALS
Member Hofmann Gorman led the flag salute and Pastor Matthew Harbison of Lawndale Wesleyan Church provided the inspiration.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) No public comment provided specific to the Successor Agency.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
11. Minutes of the Successor Agency Special Meeting, June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the Members approve the minutes.
12. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, December 18, 2023 Recommendation: that the Members approve the minutes.
A motion was made by Member Cuevas and seconded by Member Kearney to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
10 Draft Minutes – Successor Agency Regular Meeting
May 6, 2024
H. ADMINISTRATION
15. Budget Workshop Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: that the Members provide staff direction regarding the budget.
Finance Officer Manuelian presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among the City Members regarding the hiring of staff and the timeline to start renting the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center to the community.
Finance Officer Manuelian confirmed that the budget includes the salaries for seven part-time staff.
Member 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 public to rent.
General Counsel 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 Officer 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 is due to position reclassifications within that department.
In response to Member 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 Officer Manuelian responded that he would review the Publication account for Public Works and reallocate the budget if necessary.
Municipal Services Director Reyes clarified that the Public Safety Outreach budget is for CoffeeWith-A-Cop events.
Executive Director Moore responded that Youth in Government Day will be coordinated with the schools.
Vice Chair 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.
General Counsel Murphy responded that donations are permitted as behested payments as long as the Political Reform Act's filing procedures are followed.
Finance Officer Manuelian stated that the financial health of the City is healthy.
Draft Minutes – Successor Agency Regular Meeting
May 6, 2024
Executive Director Moore explained that the Public Works Department currently has a power washer that has been repaired multiple times and needs to be replaced.
Vice Chair Suarez commented that the Community Development Department is procuring a permit processing system.
Chair 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 Officer 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.
Member Kearney asked what a portable awning for the Lawndale Safety Center is and by when the Public Works Department needs to replace two vehicles.
Executive Director Moore responded that a permanent structure at the Lawndale LASD station would not meet the Lawndale Municipal Code; therefore, a portable awning is recommended and that the two vehicles will need to be replaced by approximately December 2024.
By consensus, the City Members provided direction to staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 budget.
K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Chair Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: June 3, 2024
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California. The Board met concurrently with the City Council; therefore, the minutes order and numbering reflect the concurrent meeting.
Commissioners Present: Chair Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice Chair Bernadette Suarez, Commissioner Pat Kearney, Commissioner Rhonda Hofmann
Gorman. Commissioner Sirley Cuevas arrived at 6:41 p.m.
Other Participants: Executive Director Sean M. Moore, General Counsel Gregory M.
Murphy, Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Hall, Deputy Executive Director/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 Officer Hrant Manuelian, Director of Housing Jared Chavez, Public Works & City Engineering
Oversight Contract Project Manager Ahmad Ansari, Community Services Director Mike Estes
B. CEREMONIALS
Commissioner Hofmann Gorman led the flag salute. Pastor Matthew Harbison of Lawndale Wesleyan Church provided the inspiration.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) No public comment provided specific to the Lawndale Housing Authority.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
13. Minutes of the Housing Authority Special Meeting, June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the Commissioners approve the minutes.
14. Minutes of the Housing Authority Meeting, June 5, 2023 Recommendation: that the Commissioners approve the minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cuevas and seconded by Commissioner Kearney to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. 11 Draft Minutes - Lawndale Housing Authority Regular Meeting May 6, 2024
H. ADMINISTRATION
15. Budget Workshop Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: that the Members provide staff direction regarding the budget.
Finance Officer Manuelian presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among the City Commissioners regarding the hiring of staff and the timeline to start renting the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center to the community.
Finance Officer Manuelian confirmed that the budget includes the salaries for seven part-time staff.
Commissioner 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 public to rent.
General Counsel 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 Officer 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 is due to position reclassifications within that department.
In response to Commissioner 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 Officer Manuelian responded that he would review the Publication account for Public Works and reallocate the budget if necessary.
Municipal Services Director Reyes clarified that the Public Safety Outreach budget is for CoffeeWith-A-Cop events.
Executive Director Moore responded that Youth in Government Day will be coordinated with the schools.
Vice Chair 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.
General Counsel Murphy responded that donations are permitted as behested payments as long as the Political Reform Act's filing procedures are followed.
Finance Officer Manuelian stated that the financial health of the City is healthy.
Draft Minutes - Lawndale Housing Authority Regular Meeting May 6, 2024
Executive Director Moore explained that the Public Works Department currently has a power washer that has been repaired multiple times and needs to be replaced.
Vice Chair Suarez commented that the Community Development Department is procuring a permit processing system.
Chair 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 Officer 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.
Commissioner Kearney asked what a portable awning for the Lawndale Safety Center is and by when the Public Works Department needs to replace two vehicles.
Executive Director Moore responded that a permanent structure at the Lawndale LASD station would not meet the Lawndale Municipal Code; therefore, a portable awning is recommended and that the two vehicles will need to be replaced by approximately December 2024.
By consensus, the City Commissioners provided direction to staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Chair Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: June 3, 2024
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