Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, July 15, 2024

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
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This Agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours before the meeting. 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2: CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
3: PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
3A. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
3B. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
4: PRESENTATIONS
4A. Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month July 2024 — Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for Parks and Recreation Month July 2024, to the City of Lawndale Community Services Department.
5: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) 6: COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
7: CONSENT CALENDAR
Items A through G will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
7A. Motion Pertaining to the Reading of Ordinances
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve.
7B. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2407-086 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,189,627.39.
7C. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, June 17, 2024 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes. 7D. Second Reading Ordinance No. 1207-24 to amend the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding density bonus standards for affordable residential units to reflect recent changes in State Law — Recommendation: that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1207-24 to amend ADUs to comply with recent changes in State Law. 7E. Consideration of Claim for Damage against the City
— Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claims filed by Carlos Carbajal and Ivannia Guzman and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimants. 7F. 7F. FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 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 $110,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements.
7G. 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 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
8: ADMINISTRATION
8A. Quarterly Investment Report
— Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
8B. Consideration of Changes to the Wall of Distinction Criteria — Recommendation: that the City Council provide direction to staff on whether or not to add groups and/or organizations to the Wall of Distinction Policy, as well as potential changes to the guidelines identifying the members serving on the Wall of Distinction Review Committee. 8C. Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design — Recommendation: that the City Council review the four design options as presented along with their respective cost estimates, and provide staff direction as to which conceptual design, or combination of designs, they would like staff to pursue for the Youth Development Center Project. 8D. Ratify the Unanticipated Emergency Repair of Two Public Works Vehicles — Recommendation: that the City Council Ratify the Unanticipated Emergency Repair of Two Public Works Vehicles for a total amount of $3,347.93.
8E. Approve Purchase of a Portable Pressure Washer
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the purchase of a new Portable Pressure Washer in the amount of $16,852.87 using $17,000 of $20,000 American Rescue Plan Act funding included in the FY 2024-25. 8F. Approval and Authorization to Release Request For Bid Proposal for the Joint City/School District Parks Irrigation Systems Project
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Joint City/School District Parks Irrigation Systems Assessment, Design and Implementation Project, and Authorize staff to Release Request for Bid Proposal. 9: CITY MANAGER REPORT
10: ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
10A. Support of The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act - Initiative 23-0017A1 Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez.
— Recommendation: that the City Council consider the following four items: a.) support Initiative 23-0017Al; b.) approve the draft letter of support (attached) for City Council signatures; c.) approve the attached Resolution No. CC-2407-087; and d.) provide additional direction to staff as may be necessary. 10B. Discussion of South Bay Cities Council of Governments Fees Requested by Councilmember Kearney.
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Fees and provide direction to staff.
10C. Discussion of Hiring of a Federal Lobbyist
Requested by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman.
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss the hiring of a Federal Lobbyist and provide direction to staff. 10D. Discussion of Speed Hump Installation on 147th Street Requested by Mayor Pullen-Miles.
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss the installation of speed humps on 147th Street and provide direction to staff.
10E. Discussion of Johnson V. Grants – Good Neighbor Pledge Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez.
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss the Johnson V. Grants – Good Neighbor Pledge and provide direction to staff.
10F. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events 11: ADJOURNMENT
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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 15, 2024, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. ________________________________
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: July 15, 2024

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month July 2024 Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for Parks and Recreation Month July 2024, to the City of Lawndale Community Services Department.

Attachments

1. Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month July 2024.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Motion Pertaining to the Reading of Ordinances

BACKGROUND
California Government Code reads, in pai1, as follows:
"Except when, after reading the title, further reading is waived by regular motion adopted by majority vote, all ordinances shall be read in full either at the time of introduction or passage."

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Cow1cil read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.

RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2407-086 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,189,627.39.

Attachments

03. Accounts Payable Register.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, June 17, 2024

RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments

04. Minutes 6-17-24.pdf

DRAFT MINUTES

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 17, 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 Sirley Cuevas
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Pat Kearney
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 Jason Minter
B. CEREMONIALS
Councilmember Cuevas led the flag salute. Pastor Matthew Harbison of the 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 and announced the next Neighborhood Watch meeting to be held on June 18, 2024, at 7 pm at the Harold E. Hoffman Community Center, and a Coffee With A Cop event to be held on June 26, 2024, at 6 pm at the C&S Garden.

D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Deena Sopko, Resident, commented on a leaning tree on Inglewood Avenue.

Jeff Dutton, Business Owner, commented on an incident that occurred at his business.

Mark Nelson, Retired Edison Development and Planning Executive, provided a public comment via e-mail regarding the Metro C Line (Green) Project.

E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Pullen-Miles requested that staff follow up on the tree on Inglewood Avenue and speak with the business owner regarding the incident that occurred at his business.

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F. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
Recommendation: that the City Council approve.

2. Accounts Payable Register
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-082 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,103,926.85.

3. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, June 3, 2024 Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

4. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointment 2023 – 2025 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-2406-084; and 2.) Adopt the resolution as amended.

5. Request to Approve Amendment to Personnel Rules and Regulations and Service Agreement with NEOGOV for Human Resources Management Software Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Continue to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (d/b/a NEOGOV) to provide online application software; and 2.) Approve Resolution No. CC-2406-085, Amending Section 4 Recruitment and Selection of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.

6. Consideration of Claims for Damage against the City
Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by the Law Offices of Baker, Burton & Lundy, on behalf of Jennifer Shannon/ Heirs of Sally Shannon and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0-1-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent and Councilmember Cuevas abstaining.

G. PUBLIC HEARING

7. Consideration of Ordinance No. 1207-24 to amend the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding density bonus standards for affordable residential units in order to reflect recent changes within the City of Lawndale
Recommendation: that the City Council A.) Conduct a public hearing; B.) Determine that Ordinance No. 1207-24 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and C.) Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1207-24, an Ordinance amending the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Density Bonus to reflect recent changes in state law, and waive further reading.

Community Development Manager Chavez presented the staff report.

City Attorney Murphy provided clarification on the ordinance.

Mayor Pro Tem Suarez asked when the ordinance would become effective.

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Community Development Manager Chavez responded that this law became effective January 1, 2024, and that this ordinance is to update the municipal code to be consist with State law.

City Manager Moore commented that many developers are not interested in the density bonus due to the requirements.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.

In response to City Councilmembers’ questions, City Manager Moore stated that the restrictions are in effect for the lifetime of the project.

Councilmember Hofmann Gorman asked if the restrictions remain in place if the project is sold.

City Attorney Murphy responded that the restrictions are recorded in the change of title.

Community Development Manager Chavez commented that the City reviews agreements between low-income units and the renters on a regular basis.

Mayor Pullen-Miles asked for clarification on the new calculations.

Community Development Manager Chavez explained the differences in scale percentages.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to Conduct a public hearing; determine that Ordinance No. 1207-24 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1207-24, an Ordinance amending the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Density Bonus to reflect recent changes in state law, and waive further reading. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

City Attorney Murphy read the ordinance by title only and waived further reading.

H. ADMINISTRATION

8. Approval of the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Public Services
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the five (5) year period of June 30, 2024, to July 1, 2029.

Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Suarez asked how the City Manager can get involved with the Liability Trust Fund Subcommittee.

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City Attorney Murphy provided the history of the membership of the Liability Trust Fund Subcommittee and commented that he would follow up on the City Manager’s working groups.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to approve the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the five (5) year period of June 30, 2024, to July 1, 2029. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

9. Agreement for CDBG Administration Assistance and Implementation and Labor Compliance FY 2024-2029
Recommendation: that the City Council approve the professional services agreement with MBI for CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services.

Community Development Manager Chavez presented the staff report.

Councilmember Cuevas asked if the amount quoted is for one (1) year and if it will increase for future years.

Community Development Manager Chavez responded that the quoted amount is for each year of the agreement and noted that it is paid for with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez and seconded by Councilmember Cuevas to approve the professional services agreement with MBI for CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

10. Professional Service Agreement Extension with De Novo Planning Group for the General Plan and Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan (HBSP) Update Recommendation: that the City Council approve to extend the professional service agreement with De Novo for the General Plan and HBSP update.

Community Development Manager Chavez presented the staff report.

Councilmember Cuevas asked about service cost increases and the timeframe for project completion.

Community Development Manager Chavez confirmed that she spoke with the consultant, and it was agreed that the total cost will not increase. She confirmed that the completion date is no later than June 30, 2025.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to extend the professional service agreement with De Novo for the General Plan and HBSP update.

The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

11. Approve Contract Service Agreement with 4 Leaf Inc. to Provide Building & Safety Community Development Technician Services
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the Contract Service Agreement with 4 Leaf Inc. to provide permit technician services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027; and 2.) Approve the budget reallocation from account 279-410-530.600 (Building & Safety Services) to account 279-410-530.100 (Contract Services) in the amount of $132,000.

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Community Development Manager Chavez presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Suarez asked if the City could contract with different entities to compare processing times, and if the City can expand the services it receives from 4 Leaf, Inc.

City Manager Moore responded that the City contracts with 4 Leaf Inc to provide customer assistance at the counter and process permits, and noted that 4 Leaf, Inc.’s additional services are costly. He stated that contracting with Los Angeles County for plan checking is cost effective.

Councilmember Cuevas asked whether the cost is an annual fee or whether there will be a cost increase.

Community Development Manager Chavez stated that it is a fixed fee for the duration of the agreement.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to approve the Contract Service Agreement with 4 Leaf Inc. to provide permit technician services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027; and approve the budget reallocation from account 279-410- 530.600 (Building & Safety Services) to account 279-410-530.100 (Contract Services) in the amount of $132,000. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

12. Notice of Completion for 147th Street Crosswalks as part of the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project
Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Accept the project completion by Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., for the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project; 2.) Authorize the City Clerk's Office to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk's Office for the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project; and 3.) Authorize staff to release 5% retention in the amount of $1,919.80 for the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project.

Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari presented the staff report.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Suarez and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to accept the project completion by Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., for the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project; authorize the City Clerk's Office to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk's Office for the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project; and authorize staff to release 5% retention in the amount of $1,919.80 for the FY 2023/24 Annual Striping Project. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

13. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2406-083 of FY 2024-25 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-2406-083 approving the project list of streets as attached herein Exhibit A – Project Description/Location.

Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager Ansari presented the staff report.

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A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Hofmann Gorman to adopt the attached Resolution No. CC-2406-083 approving the project list of streets as attached herein Exhibit A – Project Description/Location. The motion passed by a vote of 4- 0-1 with Councilmember Kearney absent.

I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Moore deferred his time to Municipal Services Director Reyes to discuss the 2024 illegal fireworks suppression plan.

Municipal Services Director Reyes provided an update on the 2024 illegal fireworks suppression efforts and commented that each year the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department (LASD) Deputies receive a list of previous year’s offenders.

Councilmember Hofmann Gorman asked to be updated on the number of LASD Deputies that will be working on the July 4th holiday, commented that the fireworks sign is hard to read, and asked about monitoring social media for illegal fireworks sales.

J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

14. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events Councilmember Cuevas attended the Health, Safety, and Pet Fair, thanked all departments for their efforts on the event and attended the Lawndale Little League closing ceremony.

Councilmember Hofmann Gorman attended the Health, Safety, and Pet Fair, Ronda’s Medical Wigs, LLC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Little Company of Mary Torrance tour and presentation, California Contract Cities Association Legislative Committee meeting and announced the upcoming Neighborhood Watch meeting to be held on June 18, 2024, Coffee with a Cop event to be held on June 26, 2024, and Experimentally Structured Museum of Art (ESMoA) Chalk event to be held on June 22, 2024.

Mayor Pro Tem Suarez attended the Health, Safety, and Pet Fair, and Ronda’s Medical Wigs, LLC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Mayor Pullen-Miles met with the Chief Executive Officer of Sprouts and attended Ronda’s Medical Wigs, LLC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), because there is significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case, with a document received as per 54956.9(e)(3) that is not subject to public release due to Evidence Code privilege.

City Attorney Murphy read the aforementioned Closed Session matter by title only.

The City Council convened into closed session at 7:40 p.m.

The City Council reconvened from closed session at 7:54 p.m.

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City Attorney Murphy announced that there was no reportable action.

K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. in memory of Peter Pak, a resident of 27 years.
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Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: July 15, 2024

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jose Hernandez, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: 7D. Second Reading Ordinance No. 1207-24 to amend the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding density bonus standards for affordable residential units to reflect recent changes in State Law Attachments
Desnity -Ord.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Raylette Felton, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Consideration of Claim for Damage against the City

BACKGROUND
The City of Lawndale received a claim for property damage filed by Carlos Carbajal (Claimant) on or about March 6, 2024.

The claim filed alleged that on or about February 7, 2024, the claimant's front yard fence was damaged by a fallen tree on 162nd Street, between Osage A venue and Prairie A venue, in Lawndale, CA.

On or about June 6, 2024, the City received a claim for property damage filed by lvannia Guzman (Claimant). The claim alleged that on or about June 5, 2024, the claimant's residential window was damaged by a concrete fragment generated by a street construction project on Firmona Avenue and 149th Street, in Lawndale, CA.

STAFF REVIEW
Carl Warren & Company, third-party claims administrator, reviewed and completed an investigation regarding the filed claims.

Based on the Carl Warren's review, it was determined that liability for the claims could not be assigned to the City. As a result, Carl Warren reconmends that the City reject the claims as filed.

LEGAL REVIEW
N/A

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council reject the claims filed by Carlos Carbajal and Ivanuia Guzman and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimants.

Attachments

2. Ivannia Guzman.pdf

1. Carlos Carbajal.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jason Minter, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: 7F. FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Recreation Class Instructor Agreements

Attachments
A- Agreement.pdf
B- Agreement.pdf
C- Agreement.pdf
D- Agreement.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jason Minter, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: Elderly Nutrition Program Agreement

Attachments
A - Elder Nutirtion Agreement.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jason Minter, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Changes to the Wall of Distinction Criteria

Attachments
A- Wall of Disctinction.pdf
B- Wall of Disctinction.pdf
C- Wall of Disctinction.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: {{customField.preparedBy}}
SUBJECT: Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design Attachments
A- Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design.pdf B- Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design.pdf C- Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design.pdf D- Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design.pdf E- Approval of Youth Development Center Conceptual Design.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ahmad Ansari, Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager SUBJECT: Ratify the Unanticipated Emergency Repair of Two Public Works Vehicles

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ahmad Ansari, Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager SUBJECT: Approve Purchase of a Portable Pressure Washer Attachments
Pressure Washer-Quote.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ahmad Ansari, Public Works & City Engineering Oversight Contract Project Manager SUBJECT: Approval and Authorization to Release Request For Bid Proposal for the Joint City/School District Parks Irrigation Systems Project

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Support of The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act - Initiative 23-0017A1

BACKGROUND
This item was originally on the June 3, 2024 city council agenda. By consensus, this item was deferred to a future meeting.

Staff received additional direction from Mayor Pro Tem Suarez to include a resolution for consideration at a future meeting.

On October 27, 2023, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber announced that the proponent of a new initiative was cleared to begin collecting petition signatures on October 26, 2023. The Attorney General's official title for the measure is "Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Ce1iain Drug and Theft Crimes. Initiative Statute." The Secretary of State's tracking number for this measure is 1959 and the Attorney General's tracking number is 23-0017Al.

The proponent of the measure, Thomas W. Hiltachk, must collect signatures of 546,651 registered voters in order for the measure to become eligible for the ballot. The deadline to submit the signatures to county elections officials was April 23, 2024.

On April 18, 2024, the Californians for Safer Communities Coalition announced it will submit over 900,000 voter signatures to qualify for the initiative which they are referring to as The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, for the November 2024 election.

STAFF REVIEW
Mayor Pro Tem Suarez has requested the City Council consider supporting this initiative with a letter of support and a resolution.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the staff report and resolution and has approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Unknown.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the following:
a. support Initiative 23-0017Al;
b. approve the draft letter of support (attached) for City Council signatures; c. approve the attached Resolution No. CC-2407-087; and d. provide additional direction to staff as may be necessary.

Attachments
A - Fact Sheet.pdf
B - Draft Letter.pdf
C - Draft Resolution.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: South Bay Cities Council of Governments Fees
No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

BACKGROUND

STAFF REVIEW

LEGAL REVIEW

FISCAL IMPACT

RECOMMENDATION

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Discussion of Speed Hump Installation on 147th Street No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Discussion of Johnson V. Grants – Good Neighbor Pledge Attachments

19. Good Neighbor Pledge.pdf
JOHNSON V. GRANTS PASS SUPREME COURT RULING

GOOD NEIGHBOR PLEDGE
Preamble:

As members of the South Bay Los Angeles communities, we stand at a critical juncture in addressing the challenges presented by homelessness and housing instability. In Johnson v.

Grants Pass the U.S. Supreme Court held that the enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. However, the Court noted that these public-camping regulations are not usually deployed as a front-line response “to criminalize homelessness”.

Instead, they are used to provide city employees with the legal authority to address “encampments that pose significant health and safety risks and to encourage their inhabitants to accept other alternatives like shelters, drug treatment programs, and mental-health facilities.” The Court further recognized that “Homelessness is complex. Its causes are many. So maybe are the public policy responses required to address it”.

In light of the ruling, and the Court’s language, we are reminded of the complexities of city responses to homelessness and the need for innovative, evidence-based solutions. Through this Good Neighbor Pledge, we affirm our dedication to practices that prioritize coordination, offer services, and achieve sustainable, long-term solutions.

Principles:
• Advance Care Coordination and Collaboration: We commit to enhancing care coordination among all stakeholders, including cities, unincorporated areas, social services, and community organizations, to offer comprehensive support. Continued collaboration with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments is essential in ensuring a unified and effective regional response.
• Commit to Ethical Resolution: We commit to an approach that offers services and shelter as a cornerstone of our strategy. Recognizing the controversial history of sweeps, we pledge not to engage in practices that simply move individuals from one member city street to another, understanding that such actions do not solve but only relocate the issue.
• Continue Our Investments: We commit to continue investing in solutions to solve and prevent homelessness. The SBCCOG will continue to be a partner in securing housing, shelter and services funding, knowing that existing investments like pallet shelters, homeless courts, and SHARE! Housing decrease street homelessness durations and increase public safety.
• Training Our People: Recognizing that many people sleeping on the streets prefer to stay in their neighborhood, often not far from the home where they last lived, we commit to making it easier for them to access the local resources they need to once again become housed. As soon as is practicable, and NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2024, we commit to training city personnel and contractors to educate them as to the resources available in our city so that they can help people experiencing homelessness more easily access these resources. The SBCCOG can assist cities with this training, especially as it relates to regional resources.

By embracing this pledge, we unite in our commitment to hold each other accountable in a South Bay defined by care, collaboration, and community. We recognize the challenges ahead but remain steadfast in our belief that together, we can build a future that honors the collective strength of our neighborhoods.
[Signature Line for Mayor & Council]
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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:30 PM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

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Lawndale City Council
July 15, 2024