CITY OF LAWNDALE
AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 16, 2024, 6:30 PM
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
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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
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
2. Recognition of Outgoing City Council Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items G.3 through G.7 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
3. 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.
4. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2412-108 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $925,221.78.
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – December 2, 2024 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
6. Approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Lawndale Security Improvement Project — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Lawndale Security Improvement Project Agreement with Am-Tec Total Security Inc. to extend the term for an additional three months for a new expiration date of March 31, 2025 with no increase to the current project amount.
7. Approve the First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for FY 23/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the FY 2023/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project Agreement with J&E Asphalt Maintenance to extend the term for an additional three months for a new expiration date of March 31, 2025 with no increase to the current project amount.
H. ADMINISTRATION
8. City of Lawndale General Municipal Election 2024 Declaration of Results — Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2412-109 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
9. Installation of Elected Officials
— The newly elected members of the City Council will receive the Oath of Allegiance and be seated.
10. Annual Reorganization of the City Council
— Recommendation: that the City Council appoint one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
11. Report of Attendance at Meetings
K. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 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. 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 December 16, 2024, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: December 12, 2024
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Recognition of Outgoing City Council Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman
BACKGROUND
We are recognizing Council Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman for her service to the City of Lawndale.
Attachments
2024.12.16_Presentations to outgoing Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman.pdf
ATTACHMENT A
Presentation
December 16, 2024
City Council Meeting
______________________________________________
Rhonda Hofmann Gorman
Lawndale City Council Member
December 2020 to December 2024
Lawndale City Clerk
June 2016 – December 2020
Council Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman was born and raised in Lawndale. A lifelong resident, Rhonda graduated from Lawndale High School. She married her husband Joseph Gorman (now deceased) and raised their children in Lawndale.
Rhonda’s family has a long record of service to Lawndale. Her father, Harold E.
Hofmann, served the City for 33 years; 10 years as a council member, and the remaining 23 years as Mayor until his passing in November 2013. On May 19, 2014, the Community Center (constructed in 2012) was renamed the Harold E.
Hofmann Lawndale Community Center in her father’s memory, recognizing his outstanding and distinguished public service to his hometown, Lawndale.
Rhonda’s mother, Doris Hofmann, was bestowed the title “First Lady Emeritus” after Mayor Hofmann’s passing; again, honoring the family commitment to Lawndale.
The long record of the Hofmann service to the city carried on in city service when there was an unplanned vacancy in the city clerk’s elected position in 2016.
In June 2016, Rhonda Hofmann Gorman was unanimously selected by the city council members to fill the vacant seat of city clerk by special appointment until the next election would take place. In 2018, Rhonda successfully ran for the elected position of City Clerk and continued to serve in that capacity. In 2020, Rhonda successfully ran for an open Lawndale City Council seat and was elected to the City Council. She has served as City Council Member from December 2020 until December 2024.
During her time on the Lawndale City Council, Ms. Hofmann Gorman served in various capacities, including city ad hoc and standing committees, as well as intergovernmental agencies as noted below.
City Clerk
June 20, 2016 - December 7, 2020
City Council Member
December 7, 2020 – December 16, 2024
City Ad Hoc and Standing Committees
• City/School Districts Standing Committee
• Caltrans Maintenance Standing Committee
• Billboard Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Parking and Traffic Solutions Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Fireworks Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Metro C Line (Geen) Extension Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Governmental & Outside Agencies
• California Contract Cities Association
Board of Directors Alternate
• California Contract Cities Association
Legislative Committee Member
• California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Board of Directors Alternate
On behalf of the Lawndale City Council, we present you with this plaque in recognition and appreciation for your over 8 years of service and dedication to the City of Lawndale.
Presented To
Rhonda Hofmann Gorman
Lawndale City Council Member
In Recognition and Gratitude of
Your Outstanding Service, Commitment
and Dedication to the City of Lawndale
City Council Member
December 2020 – December 2024
City Clerk
June 2016 to December 2020
Presented by the Lawndale City Council
December 16, 2024
Additional presentations have been scheduled for Council Member Rhonda Hofmann Gorman by the following:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 43rd District
United States House of Representatives
Presented by Congresswoman Maxine Waters
California State Assemblymember Tina S. McKinnor, District 61 Presented by Assemblymember Tina S. McKinnor
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 2
nd District
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Presented by Ara An, Deputy of Constituent Engagement
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Presented by Captain Nicole Palomino, South Los Angeles Station Los Angeles County Fire Department
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:
Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
BACKGROUND
California Government Code reads, in part, 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 Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Register
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2412-108 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $925,221.78.
Attachments
A. CC-2412-108 - AP Resolution - Dec. 16, 2024.pdf
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting – December 2, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the minutes.
Attachments
Minutes.pdf
ATTACHMENT A
Minutes - City Council
December 2, 2024
Minutes - City Council
December 2, 2024
Minutes - City Council
December 2, 2024
Minutes - City Council
December 2, 2024
Minutes - City Council
December 2, 2024
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Lucho Rodriguez, Public Works Director
Nabi Sidiqi, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT:
Approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Lawndale Security Improvement Project
BACKGROUND
In January 2024, the City Council awarded the Lawndale Security Improvement Project to Am-Tec Total Security Inc. to perform the security system upgrades.
The project consists of installing the highest quality security cameras that will provide more memory for saving images, a wider field of vision, advanced resolution, and equipment that is able to be remotely controlled from a tablet or phone by authorized users. These upgrades add an additional layer of security to the Public Works, Municipal Services, City Hall, and Lawndale Sheriff Station departments. The project is substantially completed, with only a training session on the new system left to complete.
STAFF REVIEW
The current agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2024 however, the agreement allows for the option to extend upon request. Staff recommends that City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Lawndale Security Improvement Project Agreement to extend the agreement an additional three months through March 31, 2025. Furthermore, There is no change in the project cost.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the Staff Report and Second Amendment and approved as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current FY 2024-25 budget will not be affected by extending the contract term, as there is no change to the project cost.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Lawndale Security Improvement Project Agreement with Am-Tec Total Security Inc. to extend the term for an additional three months for a new expiration date of March 31, 2025 with no increase to the current project amount.
Attachments
20241216 ATTACHMENT A - First Amendment to Am-Tec Security Agreement.pdf EXECUTED AGREEMENT.pdf
ATTACHMENT A
1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR LAWNDALE SECURITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "SECOND Amendment") is made and entered into this 16th day of December, 2024, by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Am-Tec Total Security, Inc., a California corporation (herein "Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into that certain Agreement entitled "Contract Services Agreement for Lawndale Security Improvement Project" (the "Agreement") on or about January 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City and the Contractor amending the Agreement with the Second Amendment to contract in order to correct the Term of the agreement to March 31, 2025 as set forth in the Second Amendment, effective as of December 16th, 2024.
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the Agreement is amended as follows:
2. SECTION 3.4. is amended to make the final date of the “Term” March 31, 2025.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Other Terms Unchanged. Subject to the foregoing amendments, the remainder of the terms in the Agreement will remain the same and are hereby ratified.
2. Authority to Execute. Each party represents and warrants that all necessary action has been taken by such party to authorize the undersigned to execute this Second Amendment and to bind the parties to the performance of its obligations.
3. Counterparts, Facsimile or other Electronic Signatures. This Second Amendment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, constitute one and the same instrument. The Second Amendment will be considered executed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission. Such facsimile or other electronic signature will have the same effect as an original signature.
4. Severability. If any term, condition or covenant of this Second Amendment is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Second Amendment will not be affected and the Second Amendment will be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.
2 CITY:
CITY OF LAWNDALE,
A MUNICIPAL COPORATION
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:
Am-Tec Total Security Inc.
A California Corporation
By: _________________________________
Ruth Torok
President
By: _________________________________
Jeff Torok
Vice President
Address: 4075 Schaefer Avenue,
Chino, CA 91710
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Lucho Rodriguez, Public Works Director
Nabi Sidiqi, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT:
Approve the First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for FY 23/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project
BACKGROUND
In November 2023, the City Council awarded the FY 2023/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project to J&E Asphalt Maintenance to upgrade the City's damaged signs and posts. Approximately 30% of the City's damaged signs and posts in the Right of Way remain to be completed.
STAFF REVIEW
The current agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2024. However, the agreement allows for the option to extend upon request. Staff recommends that City Council approve the First Amendment to the FY 2023/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project Agreement to extend the agreement an additional three months through March 31, 2025. Furthermore, J&E Asphalt Maintenance has agreed to maintain the current project amount.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the Staff Report and First Amendment and approved as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current FY 2024-25 budget will not be affected by this amendment as there is no change to the cost of the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the FY 2023/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project Agreement with J&E Asphalt Maintenance to extend the term for an additional three months for a new expiration date of March 31, 2025 with no increase to the current project amount.
Attachments
20241216 ATTACHMENT 1 - First Amendment to J&E Asphalt Agreement.pdf ATTACHMENT B EXECUTED AGREEMENT.pdf
ATTACHMENT A
1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR FY 2023/24 CITYWIDE SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "FIRST Amendment") is made and entered into this 16th day of December, 2024, by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and J&E Asphalt Maintenance, a California corporation (herein "Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into that certain Agreement entitled "Contract Services Agreement for FY 2023/24 Citywide Sign Replacement Project" (the "Agreement") on or about November 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City and the Contractor amending the Agreement with the First Amendment to contract in order to correct the Term of the agreement to March 31, 2025 as set forth in the First Amendment, effective as of December 16th, 2024.
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the Agreement is amended as follows:
2. SECTION 3.4. is amended to make the final date of the “Term” March 31, 2025.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Other Terms Unchanged. Subject to the foregoing amendments, the remainder of the terms in the Agreement will remain the same and are hereby ratified.
2. Authority to Execute. Each party represents and warrants that all necessary action has been taken by such party to authorize the undersigned to execute this First Amendment and to bind the parties to the performance of its obligations.
3. Counterparts, Facsimile or other Electronic Signatures. This First Amendment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, constitute one and the same instrument. The First Amendment will be considered executed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission. Such facsimile or other electronic signature will have the same effect as an original signature.
4. Severability. If any term, condition or covenant of this First Amendment is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this First Amendment will not be affected and the First Amendment will be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.
2 CITY:
CITY OF LAWNDALE,
A MUNICIPAL COPORATION
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:
J&E Asphalt Maintenance
A California Corporation
By: _________________________________
Jesse Frausto
President
By: _________________________________
Jesse Frausto
Secretary
Address: 7101 Western Ave.,
Buena Park, CA 90620
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: City of Lawndale General Municipal Election 2024 Declaration of Results
BACKGROUND
At its meeting of June 3, 2024, the City Council adopted resolutions enabling the Assistant City Clerk to plan for, conduct, and oversee the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024. The City of Lawndale General Municipal Election was conducted by the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk's (LACRRCC) Office on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two Members of the City Council.
Pursuant to the Elections Code, the canvass of the election returns is complete and the results are presented in the attached Resolution No. CC-2412-109 "Exhibit A," which includes the LACRRCC's Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns and detailed results by precinct.
STAFF REVIEW
A Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns is presented to the City Council. A Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns includes the following: the whole number of votes cast in the City; the names of the persons voted for; for what office each person was voted for; the number of votes given at each precinct to each person; and the number of votes given in the City to each person. Resolution No. CC-2412- 109 officially declares the results of the election and incorporates the above referenced certificate.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-2412-109 and has approved it as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2412-109 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
Attachments
Attachment A Resolution No. CC-2412-109 Election Results 2024
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2412-109
Declaring the 2024 Election Results 1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICIAL CANVASS AND OFFICIAL
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST FOR THE CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS THEREOF
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1135-17 which changed the date of the City’s general elections from April to November of even-numbered years, beginning in 2018, and requesting the elections to be consolidated with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk commencing with the November 6, 2018, state-wide general election; and
WHEREAS, the consolidated General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Lawndale, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as required by law; and WHEREAS, in all respects the election was held and conducted as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk canvassed the returns of the election and certified the results to the City Council, and those results are received, attached, and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A.”
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The vote totals for the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, in the City of Lawndale, as certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk are as follows: The whole number of ballots cast in all precincts, except vote by mail voter ballots, was 2,884, and the whole number of vote by mail voter ballots cast in the city was 6,849. The total number of ballots cast in the City was 9,733.
SECTION 2. The City Council does declare and determine that:
(a) The names of persons voted for at the election for Mayor are as follows:
Wanza Tolliver
Robert Pullen-Miles
Bernadette Lourdes Suarez
(b) The names of persons voted for at the election for Member of the City Council are as follows:
Francisco M. Talavera
Rhonda Hofmann Gorman
Sirley Cuevas
Resolution No. CC-2412-109
Declaring the 2024 Election Results 2
SECTION 3. That the number of votes given at each precinct to each person and the number of votes given in the City to each person for the respective offices are listed on Exhibit “A,” attached.
SECTION 4. The City Council does declare and determine that:
(a) Robert Pullen-Miles was elected as Mayor for the full term of two years; and (b) Francisco M. Talavera and Sirley Cuevas were elected as Members of the City Council for the full term of four years.
SECTION 5. The Assistant City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons elected a Certificate of Election, administer the Oath of Office, and shall have each person subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk. All of the persons so elected shall then be inducted into the office to which they have been elected.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Resolution No. CC-2412-109
Declaring the 2024 Election Results 3
ATTEST:
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) SS
City of Lawndale )
I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council of the City of Lawndale duly approved and adopted the foregoing Resolution No. CC-2412-109 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 16th day of December, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent Aye No Abstain Not Participating Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Bernadette Suarez, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Kearney
Rhonda Hofmann Gorman
Sirley Cuevas
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
Resolution No. CC-2412-109
Declaring the 2024 Election Results 4
EXHIBIT “A”
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 11/05/24 GENERAL ELECTION 4.1 -Page- 12 LAWNDALE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Mayor
FINAL OFFICIAL V2
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
BY PRECINCT
Location Registration
Ballots
Cast
WANZA TOLLIVERR PULLEN-MILESB L SUAREZ
LAWNDALE - 3650001A 695 57 354 208
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0408 1,700 99 949 502
TOTAL 3,947 2,395 156 1,303 710
LAWNDALE - 3650002J* 2 0 1 0
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 6728 2 0 2 0
TOTAL 10 4 0 3 0
LAWNDALE - 3650004A 559 49 277 161
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0409 1,210 72 656 364
TOTAL 3,091 1,769 121 933 525
LAWNDALE - 3650005B* 61 11 34 5
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 6729 111 9 72 19
TOTAL 285 172 20 106 24
LAWNDALE - 3650015A 537 63 265 149
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0410 1,308 102 689 382
TOTAL 3,147 1,845 165 954 531
LAWNDALE - 3650018B 546 53 257 157
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0411 1,351 80 722 385
TOTAL 3,243 1,897 133 979 542
LAWNDALE - 3650022A 484 35 246 131
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0412 1,167 77 648 296
TOTAL 2,687 1,651 112 894 427
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 11/05/24 GENERAL ELECTION 4.2 -Page- 13 LAWNDALE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Mayor
FINAL OFFICIAL V2
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
BY PRECINCT
Location Registration
Ballots
Cast
WANZA TOLLIVERR PULLEN-MILESB L SUAREZ
PRECINCT TOTAL 2,884 268 1,434 811
VBM TOTAL 6,849 439 3,738 1,948
GRAND TOTAL 16,410 9,733 707 5,172 2,759
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 11/05/24 GENERAL ELECTION 51.1 -Page- 111 LAWNDALE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Member of the City Council FINAL OFFICIAL V2
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
BY PRECINCT
Location Registration
Ballots
Cast
F M TALAVERAR HOFMANN GORMANSIRLEY CUEVAS
LAWNDALE - 3650001A 695 293 230 271
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0408 1,700 637 627 747
TOTAL 3,947 2,395 930 857 1,018
LAWNDALE - 3650002J* 2 0 1 1
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 6728 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 10 4 0 1 3
LAWNDALE - 3650004A 559 230 175 219
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0409 1,210 440 465 484
TOTAL 3,091 1,769 670 640 703
LAWNDALE - 3650005B* 61 24 23 17
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 6729 111 46 41 36
TOTAL 285 172 70 64 53
LAWNDALE - 3650015A 537 254 147 221
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0410 1,308 484 490 524
TOTAL 3,147 1,845 738 637 745
LAWNDALE - 3650018B 546 233 182 182
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0411 1,351 503 510 507
TOTAL 3,243 1,897 736 692 689
LAWNDALE - 3650022A 484 181 162 186
VOTE BY MAIL SERIAL 0412 1,167 390 473 444
TOTAL 2,687 1,651 571 635 630
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 11/05/24 GENERAL ELECTION 51.2 -Page- 112 LAWNDALE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Member of the City Council FINAL OFFICIAL V2
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
BY PRECINCT
Location Registration
Ballots
Cast
F M TALAVERAR HOFMANN GORMANSIRLEY CUEVAS
PRECINCT TOTAL 2,884 1,215 920 1,097
VBM TOTAL 6,849 2,500 2,606 2,744
GRAND TOTAL 16,410 9,733 3,715 3,526 3,841
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Installation of Elected Officials
BACKGROUND
The consolidated General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Lawndale on November 5, 2024, and is concluded. The installation of the elected officials will take place at this time.
STAFF REVIEW
The Certificates of Election and Oaths of Allegiance are hereby presented to the newly elected members of the City Council.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the newly elected members of the City Council receive the Oath of Allegiance and be seated.
Attachments
Attachment A Certificates of Election & Oaths of Allegiance
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: December 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Annual Reorganization of the City Council
BACKGROUND
Since 1982, Lawndale has had a Mayor who is directly elected by the voters and a Mayor Pro Tem who is selected by the City Council. It is the City Council's policy that the office of Mayor Pro Tem be rotated to such an extent as possible among the members of the City Council and that the Mayor Pro Tem shall serve a term of one year or until a successor is appointed. (LMC Sec. 2.04.080).
On December 18, 2023, the City Council nominated and approved Councilmember Bernadette Suarez as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term to begin on January 1, 2024, and set to expire on December 31, 2024.
STAFF REVIEW
As stated above, it is the City Council's policy to appoint members in rotation. Therefore, the City Council should be mindful of the recent history of office holders, which is as follows:
2020 Bernadette Suarez
2021 Pat Kearney
2022 Rhonda Hofmann Gorman
2023 Sirley Cuevas
2024 Bernadette Suarez
It is also notable that the City Council Meeting Procedures specify where each City Councilmember sits on the dais and the seating arrangement is based on the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem each year. The arrangement suggests that the City Councilmember seated on the Mayor's left-hand side is next in line to be Mayor Pro Tem.
The municipal code establishes a term of one year for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. Staff recommends that the City Council select one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025.
The selection of Lawndale's Mayor Pro Tem begins with the Mayor calling for nominations from the floor.
Nominations do not require a second. If City Councilmembers nominate more than one person, the City Council should then vote on each nominee individually and in the order nominated. Each City Councilmember may vote for only one nominee.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025.