CITY OF LAWNDALE
AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 19, 2024, 6:30 PM
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 still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can now observe the meeting in person. Members of the public are still be able to view the meeting on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City Website, and Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum and Frontier Channel 3.
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. 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
4: PRESENTATIONS
4A. Recognition of Helen Kingdon, Lawndale Resident, 101 Years of Life — Recommendation: that the City Council recognize and congratulate Lawndale resident Helen Kingdon on her 101 Years of Life by presenting her with the attached recognition.
5: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) 6: COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
7: CONSENT CALENDAR
7A. CONSENT CALENDAR
7B. 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. 7C. Accounts Payable Register - CC-2408-090
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2408-090 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $279,153.10.
7D. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, August 5, 2024 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes. 7E. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Report — Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file. 7F. Consideration of Claim for Damage against the City
— Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by Alfredo Ibarra and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.
8: ADMINISTRATION
8A. Amendment to City’s Conflict of Interest Code
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2408-092 amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and Rescinding Resolution No. CC-2210-050.
8B. Request to Renew Contract with SPCA for Kenneling and Animal Care Services — Recommendation: that the City Council 1) approve the Request to Renew Contract with SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for Kenneling and Animal Care Services for the City of Lawndale at the newer monthly rate; and 2) authorize the budget amendment of $45,600 in account number 100-300-530.100 - Municipal Services Department Contract Services.
8C. Approval of an MOU with the Centinela Valley Union High School District — Recommendation: that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Centinela Valley Union High School District (CVUHSD) for the parking of vehicles on District property for limited City events, activities, or other official purposes.
9: CITY MANAGER REPORT
10: ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
10A. Discussion of South Bay Cities Council of Governments Fees and Services Requested by Councilmember Kearney.
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) discuss the SBCCOG fees and services, including the regional planner special assessment fee that is no longer separated in the dues structure beginning with the FY 24/25 dues; and 2.) provide direction to staff, if necessary.
10B. Mayor/City Councilmembers Report of Attendance at Meetings and/or Events 11: ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, 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.
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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 August 19, 2024, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: 2024-08-16T00:36:21.761Z