A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

Public Works Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.

Los Angeles County Public Works Assistant Deputy Director Andrew Njumba provided a presentation on the notification of proposed rate increase of consolidated sewer maintenance district.

In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kearney’s questions, Assistant Deputy Director Njumba stated that it is a 3-year fixed-rate increase, the last two years will be increased by the rate of inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index, and fees for vacant properties are added to the property taxes.

At Public Works Director Lucho’s request, Assistant Deputy Director Njumba announced that the public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025 at Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration and information on how to protest the rate increase will be available in May 2025.

City Manager Dr. Moore commented that staff is continuing to research calming efforts.

City Attorney Murphy announced that Councilmember Cuevas is recused from commenting on the issues on 147th Street under the Political Reform Act and Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations because her property is within 500 feet of the area at issue and indicated that stepping down from the dais during the discussion would be appropriate.

Public Works Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney commented that he does not support creating a roundabout or installing delineator posts, and asked for the status of reflective tape for stop signs.

Public Works Director Rodriguez responded that there are 62 stop signs that will benefit from reflective tape, the materials cost estimate is $10,000, currently there is no budget set aside for that project, and he will invite a traffic engineer to provide information on raised pavement markers.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers and Public Works Director Rodriguez about speeding issues, speed hump requirements, how to improve driver behavior, data on speed humps contributing to vehicle accidents, 147th Street not meeting the criteria for a traffic signal, installing a traffic camera on stop signs and installing reflective tape only on stop signs at 147th Street to study the outcome.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Sirley Cuevas, Resident, commented on the history of 147th Street, and stated that she hopes the City Councilmembers listen to the residents and find a solution.

Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Resident, thanked staff for researching traffic calming efforts in a timely manner, commented on finding a solution to improve driver behavior, is in favor of traffic cameras being installed and suggested receiving input from first responders to ensure that traffic calming measures do not interfere with emergency response access.

Andrew Blackney, Resident, commented that general traffic calming measures should be discussed, and that physical implements would improve driver behavior.

Juan, Resident, commented on an incident that a resident had, stated that everyone should work together to find a solution, and agrees that first responders should provide input.

Randall Abram, Resident, commented on the staff report and the traffic study figures, what the City has implemented, recommendations in the traffic study, cost of additional traffic study reports and the liability of accidents caused by speed humps.

Annette Owens, Resident, commented on emergency vehicles driving through street calming measures, and on the differences between various street calming measures.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

Councilmember Suarez thanked everyone that spoke, commented on different short term and long-term options, reducing the street speed limit, does not support installing reflective tape on stop signs, and is in favor of exploring different options to improve driver behavior.

Mayor Pullen-Miles commented that public behavior is affected by public policy, and in favor of exploring road diet improvement options.

Public Works Director Rodriguez commented that a traffic study of the westside will be provided in the future, there is a benefit of adding angled parking on a portion of the street and provided other short-term and long-term options.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers and staff regarding the timeframe the different options would take to be implemented, temporary lighted traffic barrels, the cost and bringing the item back to approve the cost.

Public Works Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.

In response to Mayor Pullen-Miles’ question, City Manager Dr. Moore provided the history of the ownership of the Right-of-Way (ROW) and commented that the City will not have access to maintain the ROW if City Council terminates the Metro Right-of-Way Maintenance License.

Dave Bradford, BNSF Railway Company Southern California Division Engineer introduced himself.

Public Works Director Rodriguez commented on permits BNSF Railway Company applied for to install no crossing signs.

In response to Councilmember Cuevas’s question, Southern California Division Engineer Bradford responded that Metro would be responsible for maintenance if the maintenance license is terminated.

In response to Councilmember Cuevas’s question, City Manager Dr. Moore responded that an item will be added to a future agenda to bring BNSF Railway Company staff back to discuss other issues.

Councilmember Cuevas commented in opposition to terminating the Metro Right-of-Way Maintenance License because Metro may not maintain the ROW as needed.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Ray Hollar, Resident, commented on the amount the City pays to maintain the ROW, asked who maintenance requests should be reported to if the maintenance agreement is terminated and commented in favor of terminating the ROW maintenance license.

Annette Owens, Resident, commented on the funds that the City has paid toward maintaining the ROW and in favor of terminating the ROW maintenance license.

Chelsea Schreiber, Resident, commented in favor of terminating the ROW maintenance license.

Randall Abram, Resident, commented on the effects terminating the ROW maintenance license may have.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments

In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kearney’s questions, City Manager Dr. Moore responded that Metro can be invited to attend a City Council meeting to answer questions, including reimbursement to the City for maintaining the ROW.

Councilmember Suarez commented on the reasons that she brought this item forward, the possibility of recuperating the cost of maintenance, the increase in crime, and using funds more effectively.

In response to Mayor Pullen-Miles’ question, City Attorney Murphy responded that an amendment to the license agreement would need to be made to recuperate the cost of maintenance.

Councilmember Cuevas commented that the City risks losing green space if the ROW maintenance license is terminated.

In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kearney’s questions, Public Works Director Rodriguez stated that Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. can be asked to maintain the ROW less frequently to minimize the cost.

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to invite Metro staff to a future City Council meeting and provide information on whether neighboring Cities have a maintenance agreement with Metro for the ROW.

Community Services Director Minter presented the staff report.

Councilmember Talavera attended the City’s Easter Egg Hunt event, a Senior Lunch and is looking forward to participating in the Youth Day Parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Councilmember Suarez attended the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board of Directors meeting,

asked if customer service training for staff can be agendized, Lemonade Day be discussed, and for the status on the request for a customer service survey to be conducted by a third party.

Community Development Director Kann responded that he has done research and is in communication with an Information Technology Technician to implement the customer service survey.

Councilmember Cuevas attended the City’s Easter Egg Hunt event, asked if it is possible to combine the event at one park, attended the Second Annual Wilson ‘N William Theatre Showcase, Library Fest, CCCA Board of Directors meeting, and asked if the Shop Local Rebate Program is still active and encouraged residents to shop locally.

Finance Director Manuelian responded that the Shop Local Rebate Program is active, and funds are still available.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney attended a CCCA Liability Trust and Oversight Committee meeting, the City’s Easter Egg Hunt event, Library Fest, Neighborhood Watch meeting, provided history on why the egg hunt held at two parks, and agreed that Metro’s Board of Directors should be expanded.

Mayor Pullen-Miles attended the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts meeting, the City’s Easter Egg Hunt event, Library Fest and a Los Angeles County City Selection Committee meeting.

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

A written public comment was received regarding Agenda Item K.17. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, from Theodore S. Wolter of Klinedinst Attorneys.

The City Council convened into closed session at 9:49 p.m.

The City Council reconvened from closed session at 10:34 p.m.