City of Lawndale
Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments)
E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
3. Accounts Payable Register
4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - August 4, 2025
5. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Report
6. Resolution to Approve Amendment to Job Description for Community Services Supervisor
G. ADMINISTRATION
7. Consider Cancellation of September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting
8. Review of 2025 Wall of Distinction Nominees
9. Hispanic Heritage Festival Discussion
10. Service Agreement with Lightbox for Geographic Information Services (GIS) System
11. Approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project
12. West 147th Street Traffic Calming Measures
H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
13. Consideration of Public Relations Consultants
14. Consideration of a Bring Your Pet to Work Day Event
15. Discretionary Fund Budget Amendment
16. Consideration of National Association of Latino Elected Officials Conference and Membership
17. Customer Satisfaction Survey
18. Request for City Council Direction Regarding Homeless Outreach Services
19. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. CLOSED SESSION
20. Conference with Labor Negotiator
21. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
22. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
K. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave, Lawndale,CA 90260
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A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments)
E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 2 through 6 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
2. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
— Recommendation: that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.
3. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2508-039 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,168,430.49.
4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - August 4, 2025
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
5. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Report
— Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file.
6. Resolution to Approve Amendment to Job Description for Community Services Supervisor
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. CC-2508-040, amending and updating the Job Description for the Community Services Supervisor position.
G. ADMINISTRATION
7. Consider Cancellation of September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Cancel the scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, due to the Labor Day Holiday; or 2.) Make no changes to the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025; or 3.) Provide the City Manager and staff with alternative direction.
8. Review of 2025 Wall of Distinction Nominees
— Recommendation: that the City Council review the two nominees that were submitted for the 2025 Wall of Distinction program.
9. Hispanic Heritage Festival Discussion
— Recommendation: that the City Council provide direction as to whether or not the Community Services Department should continue moving forward with planning for the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival, or if the event should be delayed until the following year in 2026.
10. Service Agreement with Lightbox for Geographic Information Services (GIS) System
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Master Service Agreement and Order Form with Lightbox Vision for geographic information system services for a one year term in the amount of $19,610.
11. Approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project Agreement with Developers General Contracting, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement until December 15, 2025, at no increase to the current project cost.
12. West 147th Street Traffic Calming Measures
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Authorize the installation of temporary traffic circles and temporary speed humps on west 147th Street; and 2.) Authorize the budget amendment of $63,000 to cover the cost of the project.
H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
13. Consideration of Public Relations Consultants
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss this report and provide direction to staff regarding the selection of a firm to provide public relations services.
14. Consideration of a Bring Your Pet to Work Day Event
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss this staff report and provide direction to staff regarding developing a Bring Your Pet to Work event and guidelines for City employees.
15. Discretionary Fund Budget Amendment
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve increasing the discretionary fund for each council member from $2,500 to $3,500 and the budget amendment for $5,000; or 2.) Provide further direction to staff.
16. Consideration of National Association of Latino Elected Officials Conference and Membership
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve one or more Councilmembers to join the National Association of Latino Elected Officials and approve the budget amendment by $3,500 per Councilmember as noted above; or 2.) Provide further direction to staff.
17. Customer Satisfaction Survey
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Direct staff to work with Alchemer's and return with a contract for the Council's official approval; or 2.) Provide further direction to staff.
18. Request for City Council Direction Regarding Homeless Outreach Services
— Recommendation: that the City Council select one of the following options: A.) Open a position to hire a full time Homeless Outreach Coordinator position to work with staff in developing and implementing strategies to reduce the number of homeless in the community and to make direct contact with the homeless in the field; or B.) Direct staff to look into direct contracting service opportunities with a county agency, a regional homeless agency, or non-profit group that specializes in homeless outreach services; or C.) Continue to work with South Bay Cities Council of Governments and St. Margaret’s Center as well as other County and nonprofit organizations to provide outreach to the homeless located in the City of Lawndale; or D.) Give direction to staff on another option for staff to pursue regarding homeless outreach.
19. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. CLOSED SESSION
20. Conference with Labor Negotiator
— The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the City Manager and City Attorney, regarding labor negotiations with unrepresented employees, the Central Management Team.
21. 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).
22. 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. Kimball (LA Superior Court Case No. 24TRCV01284).
K. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting scheduled to be held on September 1, 2025, was canceled by order of the City Council on November 4, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Citv Council will be held on September 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.
It is the intention of the City of Lawndale to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk Department (310) 973-3213 prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodation to attend or participate in meetings on a regular basis.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: August 14, 2025
City of Lawndale
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
3. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments)
5. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 2 through 6 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
2. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
3. Accounts Payable Register
4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - August 4, 2025
5. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Report
6. Resolution to Approve Amendment to Job Description for Community Services Supervisor
7. ADMINISTRATION
7. Consider Cancellation of September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting
8. Review of 2025 Wall of Distinction Nominees
9. Hispanic Heritage Festival Discussion
10. Service Agreement with Lightbox for Geographic Information Services (GIS) System
11. Approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project
12. West 147th Street Traffic Calming Measures
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
9. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
13. Consideration of Public Relations Consultants
14. Consideration of a Bring Your Pet to Work Day Event
15. Discretionary Fund Budget Amendment
16. Consideration of National Association of Latino Elected Officials Conference and Membership
17. Customer Satisfaction Survey
18. Request for City Council Direction Regarding Homeless Outreach Services
19. Report of Attendance at Meetings
10. CLOSED SESSION
20. Conference with Labor Negotiator
21. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
22. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
11. ADJOURNMENT