City of Lawndale
Monday, May 4, 2026, 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
2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation to Environmental Charter High School, Lawndale - 2026 California Distinguished Schools Award
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments)
F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
5. Accounts Payable Register
6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting April 20, 2026
H. ADMINISTRATION
7. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1213-26 to Amend Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 Amending the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings”
8. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-019 Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service, Senate Bill 707
9. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-017 for Reasonable Accommodations Policy for Brown Act Meetings, Senate Bill 707
10. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-018 Policy for Public Interpretation Assistance, Senate Bill 707
11. Award of FY 25/26 Citywide Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project
12. Award of Contract for Citywide Software Platform System
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
13. Discussion of Potential Cell Phone Policy
14. Report of Attendance at Meetings
K. CLOSED SESSION
15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
16. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
L. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave, Lawndale,CA 90260
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.
How to observe the Meeting:
To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may now attend the meeting in person. The meeting will also continue to be available for viewing on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City TV Website, and Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum and Frontier Channel 3.
Copies of this agenda are available prior to the meeting in the Lawndale City Hall foyer or on the City website. Interested parties may contact the City Clerk’s Department at (310) 973-3213 for clarification regarding any individual agenda item.”
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
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to Environmental Charter High School, Lawndale - 2026 California Distinguished Schools Award
— Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to Environmental Charter High School, Lawndale for 2026 California Distinguished Schools Award
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments)
F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 4 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.
Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
— Recommendation: that the City Council that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.
Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2605-015 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $399,313.24.
Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting April 20, 2026
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
H. ADMINISTRATION
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1213-26 to Amend Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 Amending the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings”
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1) Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1213-26, an ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and waive further reading; and 2) Schedule the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1213-26 for the next meeting of the City Council, and schedule the adoption of Resolution No. CC-2605-016 for the same date.
Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-019 Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service, Senate Bill 707
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-019 establishing a City policy for disruption of telephonic or internet service during City Council meetings; or 2.) Provide staff with alternate direction.
Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-017 for Reasonable Accommodations Policy for Brown Act Meetings, Senate Bill 707
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-017 establishing a City policy to offer reasonable accommodations for participation in Brown Act meetings; or 2.) Provide staff with alternate direction.
Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-018 Policy for Public Interpretation Assistance, Senate Bill 707
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-018 establishing a City policy for public interpretation assistance; or 2.) Provide staff with alternate direction.
Award of FY 25/26 Citywide Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $280,986.00 for the FY 25/26 Citywide Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project; and 2.) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $56,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles upon project Completion.
Award of Contract for Citywide Software Platform System
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Review and discuss the Request for Proposal for Citywide Software to replace the existing software services provided by Cityview and/or Citizenserve; 2.) Approve a Subscription Service Order Agreement between the City of Lawndale and GovPilot, in a form approved by the City Attorney's Office; 3.) Authorize the City Attorney Office to make minor edits based on any direction from the City Council to the Subscription Service Order Agreement; or 4.) Provide further direction to staff.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Discussion of Potential Cell Phone Policy
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1) Discuss the potential for a formal policy to govern in-meeting use of cell phones; and 2) Give staff such direction as is appropriate.
Report of Attendance at Meetings
K. CLOSED SESSION
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).
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: Suarez v. County of Los Angeles et al. (CD California, Case No. 2:26-cv-2943).
L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, 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, May 4, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: April 30, 2026
City of Lawndale
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026, 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
2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
4. PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation to Environmental Charter High School, Lawndale - 2026 California Distinguished Schools Award
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments)
6. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 4 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.
4. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
5. Accounts Payable Register
6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting April 20, 2026
8. ADMINISTRATION
7. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1213-26 to Amend Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 Amending the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings”
8. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-019 Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service, Senate Bill 707
9. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-017 for Reasonable Accommodations Policy for Brown Act Meetings, Senate Bill 707
10. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-018 Policy for Public Interpretation Assistance, Senate Bill 707
11. Award of FY 25/26 Citywide Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project
12. Award of Contract for Citywide Software Platform System
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
10. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
13. Discussion of Potential Cell Phone Policy
14. Report of Attendance at Meetings
11. CLOSED SESSION
15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
16. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
12. ADJOURNMENT