Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, February 18, 2025

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 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 F.2 through F.9 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 adopts Resolution No. CC-2502-009 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $598,436.16.

4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - February 3, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

5. Beautification Committee Appointments for 2025-2027 Term — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-011; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-011 as amended.

6. Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission Appointments for 2025-2027 Term — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-014; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-014 as amended.

7. Personnel Board Appointments for 2025-2027 Term
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-013; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-013 as amended.

8. Planning Commission Appointments for 2025-2027 Term
— Recommendation: that City Council 1.) Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-010; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-010 as amended.

9. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments for 2025-2027 Term — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-012; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-012 as amended.

G. ADMINISTRATION

10. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1209-25, Amending Section 2.04.040 of Title 2 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding City Clerk Compensation
— Recommendation: that City Council: 1) Introduce for first reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1209-25, amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Compensation for Elected City Clerk to become effective 30 days after the second reading of the ordinance; and 2) authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to appropriate $2,100 from the General Fund to the Salaries – Elected Officials line item 100.130.501.200; OR 3) provide other direction to the City Manager and staff, if any.

11. Mid-Year Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve all recommended budget amendments noted in the Mid-Year Update for FY 2024-2025.

12. 2025 Fireworks Applications Approval
— Recommendation: that City Council approve or deny conditional permits to sell fireworks to the three applicants listed above or take other action if deemed appropriate.

13. Measure M Application
— Recommendation: that the City Council authorizes staff to submit the application requesting Measure M funding for the Local Travel Network.

H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

14. Discussion of South Bay Cities Council of Governments Membership Dues Increase for FY 2025-26 Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney.
— Recommendation: that the City Council: 1) discuss the SBCCOG annual membership dues increase for fiscal year 2025-2026; and 2) provide direction to staff, if necessary.

15. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 3, 2025, 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 February 18, 2025, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: February 13, 2025

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: February 18, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. 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

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2502-009 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $598,436.16.

Attachments
A. CC-2502-009 - AP Resolution - Feb. 18, 2025.pdf

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - February 3, 2025

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. City-Council-Regular-Meeting-02-3-2025-minutesdraft.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 3, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Kearney, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Frank M. Talavera, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas Other Participants: City Manager Sean M. Moore, City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy, City Clerk Erica Harbison, Assistant City Clerk Yvette Palomo, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Nicole Palomino, Los Angeles County Fire Department Acting Assistant Chief Brian Kane, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Public Works Director Lucho Rodriguez, Community Development Director Peter Kann
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
Councilmember Cuevas led the flag salute. Pastor Matthew Harbison of Lawndale Wesleyan Church provided the inspiration.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
Captain Palomino summarized the recent law enforcement activities.

2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
Acting Fire Assistant Chief Brian Kane summarized the recent fire department activities.

D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Michelle Pino, Library Manager, announced the library’s upcoming events.

Dulce Stein, ESMoA Staff, announced the museum’s upcoming events.

Chelsea Schreiber, Resident, commented on the high percentage of student absenteeism due to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) patrols, asked if the City can publish information on the matter and commented about the toxicity of soil and soil testing at the Metro Right-of-Way (ROW).

E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Talavera thanked everyone for attending tonight’s meeting, asked if the library’s events are posted on their website, thanked ESMoA for the information and requested information be provided to residents about ICE patrols.

City Manager Moore responded that he would follow up with the request to provide information to residents about ICE patrols.

Councilmember Suarez requested that the Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings be made available on the City website.

Councilmember Cuevas asked if information can be provided about soil testing on the ROW.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney thanked everyone for attending tonight’s meeting.

Mayor Pullen-Miles commented on soil testing of the ROW, ICE patrols affecting student attendance and requested information about ICE patrols be posted on the City’s website.

City Manager Moore responded that staff will follow up on soil testing of the ROW.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Suarez to approve the consent calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1 with Councilmember Cuevas abstaining.

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-2502-007 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $901,800.42.

5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - January 21, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

G. PUBLIC HEARING

6. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1208-25 to Amend Title 17 of the Lawndale Municipal Code to Update the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations In Compliance with State Laws — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Conduct a public hearing; 2.) Determine that the Ordinance No. 1208-25 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 3.) Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1208-25, an Ordinance amending the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to reflect recent changes in state law, and waive further reading.

Community Development Director Kann presented the staff report.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.

There was no one wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.

City Attorney Murphy read the ordinance by title only.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Talavera determining that the Ordinance No. 1208-25 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines and introduced for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1208-25, an Ordinance amending the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to reflect recent changes in state law, and waive further reading. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

H. ADMINISTRATION

7. Approval of the Youth Development Center and Skatepark Conceptual Design — Recommendation: that the City Council review and approve the proposed Conceptual Design for the Youth Development Center and Skatepark (Attachment C) and affirm the Categorical Exemptions and City Council - Minutes - DRAFT February 3, 2025 Page 2
Categorical Exclusion.

Community Services Director Minter thanked the previous Community Services Director for his work on the project, and stakeholders for their input on the project design.

Kyle Ing, BOA Architecture Project Designer and Manager, presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney asked if the glass is going to be non-graffiti, is a café being built, and commented on the type of lettering on the side of the building.

Kyle Ing responded that there are non-graffiti designs that can be introduced, the café is a social gathering space, not an actual Cafe, and building signage will be clear.

Community Services Director Minter commented that an area where students can eat after school snacks was requested by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).

Councilmember Suarez asked where records are going to be stored, is there sufficient space for file storage and for the public to access services.

Community Services Director Minter responded that there is storage designated for the Municipal Services Department.

Municipal Services Director Reyes responded that there is sufficient space planned for their needs and for public to access services.

In response to Mayor Pullen-Miles’ and Mayor Pro Tem Kearney’s questions, Community Director Minter stated that the skate park is for all ages and access will not be regulated.

In response to Councilmember Talavera’s questions, Community Services Director Minter stated that the Community Services Department will oversee the YDC, activities will be programmed at the park, signage will be posted announcing events, amenities will cater to skaters of all levels, park hours will be from dusk to dawn, there will not be lighting at the park, three separate community meetings were held for community input, an electronic survey was sent to schools for students to provide input, and that a separate budget discussion needs to take place to discuss the future cost of regular maintenance repairs and staffing. Community Services Director Minter responded that classes are planned to be offered in different areas of the YDC, and that there is the potential to rent space to the community; however, the priority is to provide teen resources.

BOA Staff commented that the needs of the community were taken into consideration when designing the skate park.

Councilmember Suarez asked if the library garden will be kept, and offered to provide crafts classes to youth.

Community Services Director Minter responded that the library garden will not be kept.

Mayor Pullen-Miles commented that the YDC is being created for the youth to be productive and have conferences and training.

In response to Councilmember Suarez’s questions, City Manager Moore responded that staff will look into fundraisers, including participation by the Parks, Recreation, and Social Services Commission.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney to approve the proposed Conceptual Design for the Youth Development Center and Skatepark (Attachment C) and affirm the Categorical Exemptions and Categorical Exclusion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

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8. Emergency Alert Registration Process
— Recommendation: that City Council receive and file this report.

Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report.

Municipal Services Director Reyes introduced the new Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Dr. Yoon Ah Shin.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney encouraged everyone to register to receive emergency alerts.

In response to Councilmember Cuevas’s and Mayor Pullen-Miles’s questions, Municipal Services Director Reyes stated that over 100 residents have registered, messages sent out are limited to emergency alerts and the system is being advertised via social media, the website and at Neighborhood Watch meetings.

In response to Mayor Pullen-Miles’s question, Dr. Shin stated that she requested the local school district to post the flyers at school sites.

By consensus, the City Council received and filed this report.

9. Solar LED Blinking Stop Signs
— Recommendation: that the City Council review the information contained in this report, discuss, and provide direction to staff for future implementation of these devices.

Public Works Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.

Councilmember Talavera asked if there is any supporting data that blinking stop signs change traffic driving habits, if the cost of the batteries has been considered, and if the funds allocated toward this project are restricted.

Public Works Director Rodriguez responded that there is no data supporting that stop signs change traffic driving habits and explained that blinking stops signs are to support hard to see stop signs.

Finance Director Manuelian and City Manager Moore explained that funds have not been allocated to this project and the budget will need to be reviewed to allocate funding if the project is approved.

Public Works Director Rodriguez commented that this agenda item was presented for informational purposes.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney commented on the 444 stop signs that are currently being replaced, vehicles failing to stop at stop signs, graffiti on new stop signs and requested additional information on blinking stop signs.

In response to Councilmember Suarez’s questions, Public Works Director Rodriguez stated that 444 old, faded stop signs are being replaced, and lights on the stop signs attract drivers’ attention during low visibility.

Mayor Pullen-Miles commented that the reflective tape on stop signs make signs more visible and requested information on installing reflective tape on the stop signs.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Matthew Harbison, Pastor, commented in favor of reflective tape on stop signs.

Andrew Blackney, Resident, commented in opposition to blinking stop signs and in favor of installing reflective tape on stop signs.

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Patrick Fallon, Resident, suggested applying for private, state grant funding or partnerships with companies that gather data.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers and staff about purchasing reflective tape for staff to install on stop signs to evaluate the effectiveness and determine which stop signs to install the reflective tape on.

By consensus, the City Council requested that staff install reflective tape and reflective plates on stop sign posts at in school zones and bring this item back at a future meeting.

10. Regional Early Action Plan 2 Grant - Program Objectives Discussion — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Discuss the REAP 2.0 Grant Program; 2.) Direct staff to communicate to the Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments that the City at this time is not interested in participating in the REAP 2.0 Grant Program; or 3.) Direct staff to communicate to the Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments that the City is interested in participating in the REAP 2.0 Grant Program; or 4.) Provide further direction to staff.

Community Development Director Kann presented the staff report.

Councilmember Suarez provided history on the item as it relates to the South Bay Council of Governments (SBCCOG).

Councilmember Talavera suggested that the item be brought back with an accurate description of the program, and commented that he opposes high density housing.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Talavera directing staff to communicate to the Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments that the City at this time is not interested in participating in the REAP 2.0 Grant Program. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

11. Approve the Disposal of Two Vehicles, One Air Compressor, and One Traffic Message Board — -Recommendation: that the City Council approve the sale of two vehicles, one air compressor, and one traffic message board through the City’s standard public auction process facilitated by Ken Porter Auctions in Carson, California.

Public Works Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Cuevas to approve the sale of two vehicles, one air compressor, and one traffic message board through the City's standard public auction process facilitated by Ken Porter Auctions in Carson, California. The motion passed by a vote of 5-

0. 12. Discussion of the Existing Software Used by City Departments — Recommendation: that the City Council provide City Staff with direction.

Community Development Director Kann presented the staff report.

City Manager Moore provided the history of the item and stated that further discussion was requested by the City Council.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers and City Manager Moore about the City’s current software services received, termination clauses of current service agreements, and cost-effective firm options.

Councilmember Talavera asked for clarification on the staff recommendation and asked Municipal Services Director Reyes if he supports keeping Citizenserve.

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Municipal Services Director Reyes responded that Citizenserve does not meet all the Municipal Services Department needs.

Councilmember Suarez asked if there are only two companies that provide this service and would like the system to be user friendly.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers and Community Development Director Kann about the types of different systems and capabilities, specialized software, compatibility of software between departments, and current services received.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

There was no one wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP), creation of a subcommittee to review the resident facing portion of responses to the RFP and creating a survey for affected department staff to provide input.

In response to Mayor Pullen-Miles’s question, City Attorney Murphy stated that creating a subcommittee to review the resident facing portion of responses to the RFP is appropriate.

In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kearney’s and Mayor Pullen-Miles’s questions, City Manager Moore stated that staff will provide information on the expiration date of current agreements and their termination clauses.

By Consensus, the City Council directed staff to prepare an RFP for software programs, established a Software Technology Citywide Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and Councilmember Suarez to serve on the subcommittee.

13. Consideration of Professional Legislative Lobbyist Services RFP — Recommendation: that City Council: 1) review the Request for Proposals (RFP) received from the responding firms and provide further direction to staff to proceed with a selection process for lobbying services, which may include establishing a selection committee; or 2) provide other direction to staff as appropriate.

Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Felton presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney commented that a lobbyist can help procure funding for City projects.

In response to Councilmember Talavera’s question, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Felton responded that a lobbyist was requested to advocate at the federal level for potential grant opportunities.

Councilmember Cuevas asked if the contract will have a term limit, could the contract be terminated sooner, would the lobbyist be able to locate the funding needed for the YDC, who will oversee the position, and can candidates be interviewed.

Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Felton responded that the City Manager’s Department would oversee the position, a plan for staffing the position and determining its goals would need to be developed; and City Councilmembers would be able to interview candidates.

City Attorney Murphy commented that the interview of the candidates can be done during a special meeting of the City Council.

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In response to Councilmember Suarez’s question, City Manager Moore provided the history of the City receiving an informational proposal from a firm.

Councilmember Suarez suggested submitting an RFP identifying the areas of focus, hiring on a retainer basis, and establishing a service timeframe.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers, City Manager Moore and City Attorney Murphy regarding hiring on a retainer basis, establishing a timeframe, identifying areas of focus, and reviewing candidates’ lobbying history and asking firms that responded to the RFP to provide additional proposals.

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to request additional information from the four (4) responsive firms to include the cost to lobby for funding to close the funding gap for the Youth Development Center project; the timeframe to secure funding for the YDC project; and schedule interviews with the firms at a future City Council meeting.

14. Purchasing Policy Reorganization and Amendment to Authorize City Manager Purchases in Specified Situations
— Recommendation: that the City Council review the proposed changes and adopt Resolution No. CC2409-095 making the changes to the purchasing policy.

City Attorney Murphy presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued among the City Councilmembers and City Attorney Murphy regarding emergency circumstances, purchasing policies of other cities, threshold purchase amounts, and recent emergency purchases.

City Manager Moore commented that the current threshold limits are sufficient.

Councilmember Suarez proposed that City Manager Moore, in conjunction with the Mayor, receive the authority to make purchases.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Cuevas to adopt Resolution No. CC-2409-095 with the following amendment to the purchasing policy: In case of emergency, the City Manager (with the concurrence of the Mayor, or if the Mayor is unavailable then with the concurrence of another Council Member), may dispense with bidding and procure goods or services necessary to alleviate the emergency situation. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

15. Approval of Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Resolution — Recommendation: that the City Council approve Resolution No. CC 2502-008 modifying Council Policy 94-09 by reducing the number of appointed positions from twelve (12) to seven (7) for the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.

Community Services Director Minter presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney suggested reducing the number of positions appointed to five.

Councilmember Cuevas asked if the item can be brought back if the number of appointed positions needed to be reduced.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Cuevas to approve Resolution No. CC 2502-008 modifying Council Policy 94-09 by reducing the number of appointed positions from twelve (12) to seven (7) for the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. The motion passed by a vote of 5-

0. I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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City Manager Moore commented that he was invited to a management meeting by a consulting firm regarding Metro, will be attending the League of California Cities City Managers Conference and thanked the City Councilmembers for making the YDC skate park all ages.

J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

16. Consideration of Compensation Increase for City Clerk — Recommendation: that the City Council 1) review and discuss this report regarding the City Clerk compensation; and 2) discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the total monthly compensation amount to be added to the draft ordinance amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding compensation for the City Clerk; or 3) provide other direction to the City Manager and staff.

Deputy City Manager/ Human Resources Director Felton presented the staff report.

Councilmember Suarez asked if health benefits costs were taken into consideration.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney provided history on the item and commented in support of increasing the City Clerk’s compensation by $350.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers regarding the compensation increase for the City Clerk.

Councilmember Suarez commented that she will be voting against a compensation increase because the position is ceremonial.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Joshua Gorman, Resident, commented on rising living costs, stated that the last wage raise for the City Clerk position was 16 years ago, and commented in support of the City Clerk receiving a compensation increase.

Chelsea Schreiber, Resident, commented in support of the City Clerk receiving a compensation increase.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Talavera to add the total monthly compensation amount of $700 be added to the draft ordinance amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding compensation for the City Clerk. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Councilmember Suarez voting no.

17. Code Enforcement Process
— Recommendation: that City Council receive and file this staff report.

Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report.

Councilmember Suarez asked if there is a code enforcement manual.

Municipal Services Director Reyes responded that there is no code enforcement manual, training is provided to staff on the processes and staff are certified by the California Governing Board on code enforcement regulations.

Discussion ensued among City Councilmembers and staff about internal written policies, staff procedures to be made public, and how complaints are addressed.

In response to Councilmember Suarez’s questions, Municipal Services Director Reyes responded that there are multiple ways staff investigates complaints, such as reviewing City records about the property, visual inspection from the sidewalk, talking with tenants, improvements announced on home selling websites, City Council - Minutes - DRAFT February 3, 2025 Page 8
open houses, and when the property owner denies access to code enforcement staff to inspect the property, an inspection warrant can be obtained with sufficient evidence to request it.

Discussion ensued among Councilmembers and Municipal Services Director Reyes regarding types of complaints received, violation notices issued, timeframe of enforcement follow-up, extensions provided due to extenuating circumstances, conditionally approved plans for open cases, how complaints are handled when there is evidence that the homeowner is following up on violation notices and the process of administrative hearings.

Councilmember Suarez requested the process be outlined and a workshop be held to address the effectiveness of the process.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Randall Abram, Resident, commented on how code enforcement staff have responded and assisted in enforcing City municipal codes, and would like for code enforcement to be to be proactive instead of reactive.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

Councilmember Suarez commented on a family member’s code enforcement case, and that she would like for processes to be transparent.

Municipal Services Director Reyes commented that he aims for transparency and encouraged residents to speak with him about their violation citation process.

Councilmember Cuevas commented that residents have reported to her that they feel targeted after they receive code enforcement notices.

In response to Councilmember Cuevas’s questions, Municipal Services Director Reyes stated that staff enforces the Lawndale Municipal Code in response to complaints, extensions are given when residents communicate with them, violation notices are mailed, he will look into mailing notices via certified mail, and staff cannot control the complaints they receive but must follow up.

Councilmember Talavera commented that residents should be treated with dignity and respect throughout the process and gave examples of his own experiences with Code Enforcement staff.

Councilmember Suarez requested the code enforcement process be outlined to promote transparency and to assist the residents in understanding the process and asked how many code enforcement cases are dismissed.

City Attorney Murphy responded that in general the criminal process leads to compliance with the oversight of a judge, and he will provide a report of how many cases have been dismissed since his firm was hired.

Councilmember Suarez requested that the department’s policy manual be updated and shared with residents.

City Manager Moore commented that the policy manual will be updated and brought back to the City Council.

By consensus, the City Council requested a code enforcement workshop and received and filed this report.

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— Recommendation: that the City Council: 1) review and discuss this item; 2) authorize and direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to appropriate $6,200 from the General Fund to account number 100-160-530.100 Contract Services to fund bus transportation for Lawndale residents attending the Metro C Line (Green) Project meeting; OR 2) provide other direction to the City Manager and staff, if any.

Deputy City Manager/ Human Resources Director Felton presented the staff report.

City Manager Moore stated that the previous time the City provided transportation for residents, it was a success.

In response to Councilmember Cuevas’s question, City Manager Moore responded that transportation was provided to Lawndale residents only.

Councilmember Cuevas requested two buses from general funds be funded and to bring the item back if a third bus is required.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Chelsea Schrieber, Resident, thanked the City Council for funding transportation to the Metro meeting, commented that 282 Lawndale residents took advantage of the transportation the City funded last time, and encouraged residents to attend the Metro meeting.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

A motion was made by Councilmember Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Suarez to authorize and direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to appropriate $6,200 from the General Fund to account number 100-160-530.100 Contract Services to fund bus transportation for Lawndale residents attending the Metro C Line (Green) Project meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1 with Mayor Pullen-Miles absent.

19. Report of Attendance at Meetings
Councilmember Talavera attended an ESMoA orientation, and the League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy.

Councilmember Suarez attended South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Board of Directors meeting.

Councilmember Cuevas requested the cost of staffing parks Thursdays and Fridays in the evening and all day Saturdays and Sundays, inquired about creating vertical parking on wide streets, asked how many open code cases there are and how long they have been open, how many residents took advantage of the 30-day Amnesty Program, and the Shop Local Rebate Program.

City Manager Moore responded that staff would follow up on the requests.

Mayor Pro Tem Kearney had no meetings to report.

Mayor Pullen-Miles had no meetings to report.

K. CLOSED SESSION

20. 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).

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21. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation- — The City Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), to discuss the potential initiation of litigation: one (1) case.

City Attorney Murphy announced that Agenda Item No. K.20 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation and Agenda Item No. K.21 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation will be continued to a future meeting.

By consensus, the City Council continued Agenda Item No. K.20 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation and Agenda Item No. K.21 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation will be continued to a future meeting.

L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 10:54 p.m.

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Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Appointments for 2025-2027 Term

BACKGROUND
The City Council established, by Resolution No. CC-0103-26, the seven (7) member Beautification Committee ("Committee") of the City of Lawndale.

All committee members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, for a term commencing on March 1 of each odd numbered year and terminating on February 28 of the succeeding odd numbered year.

On October 7, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2410-097 reducing the number of members from seven (7) members to five (5) members.

STAFF REVIEW
To be appointed to the Beautification Committee, a person must submit an application, must be at least 18 years of age, and must reside in the City for at least 30 consecutive days before submitting the application.

Pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.40.030, the Mayor appoints new members with the approval of the City Council.

The City received eight (8) applications for appointment to the Committee.

The following applicants have been reviewed by Mayor Pullen-Miles and have been selected for appointment:

Dezalia Solomon Olga Sierra
Gonzalez*
Judy Oldziewski*
Joshua Hofmann
Gorman
Blanca Cueva*
A reappointment is indicated by an asterisk (*).

In anticipation that the Mayor would make the appointments and that the City Council would approve the appointments, staff has prepared Resolution No. CC-2502-011 for your consideration.

The term for these appointments will start on March 1, 2025, and end February 28, 2027.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-2502-011 and approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council

1. Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-011; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-011 as amended.

Attachments
A. Resolution No. CC-2502-011 Beautification Committee
B. Beautification Applicants Redacted

ATTACHMENT A

Resolution No. CC-2502-011 Page 1 of 3
Beautification Appointments 2025-2027
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-011

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO

THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council established, by Resolution No. CC-0103-26, the seven (7) member Beautification Committee ("Committee") of the City of Lawndale; and WHEREAS, with the adoption of Resolution No. CC-1903-014 appointing five (5) members, Resolution No. CC-1911-056 appointing one (1) member, and Resolution No. CC-2001- 005 appointing one (1) member, the City Council appointed Committee members respectively to a term that ended on February 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2103-010 appointing four (4) members to serve on the Beautification Committee for a term beginning March 1, 2021, and ending February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2106-026 appointing one (1) member to serve on the Beautification Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2109- 039 appointing one (1) member to serve on the Beautification Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2303-11 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Beautification Committee for a term beginning March 6, 2023, and ending February 28, 2025.

WHEREAS, on November 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2311- 043 appointing one (1) member to serve on the Beautification Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2025.

WHEREAS, on May 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2405-070 appointing one (1) member to serve on the Beautification Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2025.

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2410-097 reducing the number of members from seven (7) members to five (5) members.

WHEREAS, all committee members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, for a term commencing on March 1 of each odd numbered year and terminating on February 28 of the succeeding odd numbered year; and
WHEREAS, eligible residents have submitted applications for appointment to the Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the applications; and Resolution No. CC-2502-011 Page 2 of 3
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WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed five (5) of the applicants on the Committee and the City Council wishes to ratify the appointments.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Mayor's reappointment of _____, _____, and _____ to the Beautification Committee.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Mayor’s appointment of _____, and _____ to the Beautification Committee.

SECTION 3. All members of the Committee shall serve a term of office to commence on March 1, 2025, and expire on February 28, 2027, unless earlier removed.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, a newly appointed committee member must submit to a background check upon appointment.

SECTION 5. Members of the Beautification Committee shall serve without compensation, unless the City Council by resolution, or otherwise provides, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty when such expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025. ___________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
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. CC2502-011 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Pat Kearney, Mayor Pro Tem
Sirley Cuevas
Bernadette Suarez
Frank M. Talavera
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Resolution No. CC-2502-011 Page 3 of 3
Beautification Appointments 2025-2027
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B

Dezalia Solomon
EDUCATION University of California, Los Angeles — B.A. Linguistic and English with Minor in Spanish — Diploma anticipated 2026
El Camino College, Torrance, CA — A.A. Spanish, A.A. English, & A.A Arts and Humanities — 2024
Redondo Union High School, Redondo Beach, CA — 2020
Honor Roll, the Academic Pin of Achievement, and Academic Letter of Achievement.

EXPERIENCE El Camino College — Torrance, CA
World Languages Lab Assistant- August 2024 - current
- Assist foreign language teachers during class visitations to the Language Laboratory.
- Help students with language learning materials, projects, and speaking practice for students of Spanish and English.
- Keep the lab organized and tidy, and ensure computers and other equipment are functional.

Experimentally Structured Museum of Art (ESMoA)—Lawndale, CA Museum Attendant- August 2024- current
- Welcomed visitors and provided visitors with information about current exhibitions. - Assisted in preparation of exhibits, activities, and special events Story Time Reader- August 2024
- Planned and performed story time events for children aged 0-5 years old with three books and three songs, followed by an art activity related to the reading.

Lawndale Elementary School District—Lawndale, CA
Before and After School Program Leader- September 2022 - June 2024 Summer Program Leader-June 2023- August 2023
- Helped students with homework.
- Organized and led activities in art, fitness, communication, and STEM. - Helped students develop social skills and leadership skills Additional Information
Skills Google Workspace, Adobe Animate and Photoshop,
Intermediate Spanish Proficiency, Written and Verbal
Communication
Interests Children’s Literature, Arts and Crafts, Baking Certifications Animation Assistant - Graduated with certificate from SoCal Regional Occupational Center 2019

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission Appointments for 2025-2027 Term

BACKGROUND
On March 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2103-011, appointing five (5) members to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2021, and ending February 28, 2023.

On April 15, 2021, Commissioners David Glass and Dan Reid resigned on April 19, 2021, leaving two unexpired vacancies.

On June 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2106-025, appointing two (2) members to fill the vacancies for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2023, and on July 11, 2022, Commissioner Sylvia Hathaway Chavez resigned leaving an unexpired vacancy.

On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2302-007, appointing five (5) members to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2023 and ending February 28, 2025.

On April 10, 2023, Commissioner Ana Maria Grisales resigned leaving an unexpired vacancy and on November 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2311-044, appointing one (1) member to fill the vacancy for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2025.

STAFF REVIEW
To be appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission, a person must submit an application, must be at least 18 years of age, and must reside in the City for at least 30 consecutive days before submitting the application. Pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.40.030, the Mayor appoints new members with the approval of the City Council.

The City received ten (10) applications for appointment to the Commission.

The following applicants have been reviewed by Mayor Pullen-Miles and have been selected for appointment:

Alma Castro Kenneth D. Miller* Sonrisa Wood
Dan Woods* Jennifer Collins
A Reappointment is indicated by an asterisk (*).

In anticipation that the Mayor would make the appointments and that the City Council would approve the appointments, we have prepared Resolution No. CC-2502-014 for your consideration.

The term for these appointments begins on March 1, 2025, and end February 28, 2027.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-2502-014 and has approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commissioners receive a stipend of $50 per meeting, not to exceed $100 per month, and may be reimbursed for expenses related to their duties if approved by the City Council.

The salary for Commissioners has already been budgeted for in the FY 2024-25 budget and there is no additional budget amendment needed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council

1. Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-014; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-014 as amended.

Attachments
A. Resolution No. CC-2502-014 PRSSC Appointments 2025-27 B. PRSSC Applicants Redacted

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2502-014 Page 1 of 3
PRSSC Appointments 2025-2027
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-014

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LAWNDALE

PARKS, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Chapter 2.40, the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission consists of five members who have the power, except as otherwise provided by law, to A.) Advise the City Council in matters pertaining to social and leisure programs for the city. The commission may make recommendations to the City Council on priorities for the development and provision of social and leisure programs for the residents of Lawndale and the acquisition and operation of related facilities; B.) The Commission will be responsible for assisting the City Council and Community Services Department in identifying and assessing areas of social and leisure needs, and for cooperating with other individuals and community agencies engaged in serving human needs to identify service gaps and areas of duplication within the community; C.) The Commission shall encourage the maximum availability of social and leisure opportunities within the community through appropriate scheduling of facilities and through the promotion of citizen participation in the development and operation of nontax-supported programs; and D.) Should the Commission independently act to raise funds, the Commission shall be authorized to spend such funds on social and leisure items and events within the City as more fully described in Chapter 3.10 of this code; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, with the adoption of Resolution No. CC-2103-011, the City Council appointed five (5) members of the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2021, and ending February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2021, Commissioner David Glass resigned, and Commissioner Dan Reid resigned on April 19, 2021, leaving two (2) unexpired vacancies.

WHEREAS, on June 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2106-025, appointing two (2) members to fill the vacancies for a term ending February 28, 2023; and on July 11, 2022, Commissioner Sylvia Hathaway Chavez resigned leaving an unexpired vacancy.

WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2302-007, appointing five (5) members to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2023, and ending February 28, 2025.

WHEREAS, on April 10, 2023, committee member Ana Maria Grisales resigned leaving an unexpired vacancy and on November 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2311-044, appointing one (1) member to fill the vacancy for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2025.

WHEREAS, Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commissioners serve a term beginning March 1 of each odd-numbered year and ending on February 28 of the succeeding odd-numbered year; and WHEREAS, eligible residents have submitted applications for appointment and reappointment to the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission; and Resolution No. CC-2502-014 Page 2 of 3
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the applications; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed five (5) of the applicants to the Committee and the City Council wishes to ratify the appointments.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Mayor’s reappointment of _____ and _____ to the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Mayor’s appointment of _____, _____, and _____ to the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission.

SECTION 3. All members of the Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission shall serve a term of office to commence on March 1, 2025, and expire on February 28, 2027, unless earlier removed.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to the California Political Reform Act, all newly appointed Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commissioners are required to file with the City Clerk a Statement of Economic Interests a) within 30 days of assuming office and b) annually while in office.

SECTION 5. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, a newly appointed commissioner must submit to a background check upon appointment.

SECTION 6. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, each commissioner will receive a stipend of $50 per meeting attended, not to exceed $100 per month, and may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty, when such expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025.

Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Resolution No. CC-2502-014 Page 3 of 3
PRSSC Appointments 2025-2027
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-2502-014 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B

JENNY COLLINS
Lawndale, CA | (

EXPERIENCE
RAYTHEON- AN RTX COMPANY El Segundo, CA
Value Stream Leader, Airborne Electro-Optical & Lasers March 2023- Present  Manage a team of ~30 technicians and ~20 support staff for production of a classified airborne radar system  Coordinate with the program office, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, production control, & supply chain to meet safety, cost, & schedule goals to double production rates from previous year  Security custodian for the classified area, ensuring all staff on the program followed security protocols for electronic systems, safes, offices and production areas
Value Stream Leader, Space Electronics Assembly May 2022- Feb 2023  Managed a team of ~30 highly skilled union technicians & salaried employees in order to safely build Mission Class A-D satellite electronics within schedule, quality, & cost  Provided factory and hardware tours to RTX executives, programmatic, government & commercial customers  Led AS9100 audits with no findings to date; factory characterized as “stellar” from a NASA Audit Outbrief Front Line Leader, Space Electronics Manual Assembly Sept 2020- April 2022  Supervised a team of ~20 operators at the Circuit Card Assembly Factory with a WIP of ~200 CCAs  Led efforts to revamp the factory, resulting in reductions of 40% HPUs & 50% DPMO for select programs  Liaised with programs to develop & disseminate priorities in order to enable the operators’ success NOVO SPACE Hawthorne, CA
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder July 2018- May 2020  Raised capital from venture, government, and customer sources to aid in prototype development and functional testing of reliable, COTS-based, open architecture satellite electronics  Won and led two Air Force SBIRs on the topics of satellite electronics and on-board cybersecurity  Selected to participate in the inaugural class of 10 startups for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator out of >400 applicants; also selected to participate in the AFRL Hyperspace Challenge; winner of MIT $100k Pitch Competition RAYTHEON MISSILE SYSTEMS Tucson, AZ
Research Fellow June 2018 – Dec 2018
 Published thesis on, “Modeling Manufacturing On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance”  Evaluated data quality, availability, collection, and metrics for high-mix, low-volume production processes  Developed a diagnostic model for OTD using machine learning methods in RStudio RENAISSANCE STRATEGIC ADVISORS Arlington, VA
Senior Analyst / Analyst Jan 2014 - April 2017
 Created strategy analysis and models for C-Suite clients in the aerospace and defense industries  Contributed to multiple diligence reports for >$100M worth of successful transactions  Led model forecasting for US procurement and R&D budgets for defense, civil, & the intelligence community

EDUCATION
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Cambridge, MA
LGO Fellow- MS in Aeronautics & Astronautics, MBA June 2017 – May 2019 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Urbana - Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering Aug 2009 – Dec 2013

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Active Top Secret Clearance
 Notable software skills in Microsoft Analysis, Power Query Editor, Excel, PRISM, Shop Floor Control Software  Beach volleyball player, sourdough baker, and people-person

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Personnel Board Appointments for 2025-2027 Term

BACKGROUND
Due to the nature of the Personnel Board's duties, the Board meets infrequently. They are to meet solely on an as needed basis. To date, the Board has not convened since 2008.

On March 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2103-008 extending the terms of the thencurrent members to begin March 1, 2021, and end February 28, 2023.

On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2302-008 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Personnel Board for a term beginning March 1, 2023, and ending February 28, 2025.

STAFF REVIEW
Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.40.020 states that "The City Council shall endeavor to appoint qualified professional persons with education, training, and experience in the field of labor management, personnel relations and employee discipline."
The City received seven (7) applications for appointment to the Personnel Board.

The following applicants have been reviewed by Mayor Pullen-Miles and have been selected for appointment:

Marco Delgado Marcela Paez* George Pelzl*
Mercedes Santacruz* John Clark*
A Reappointment is indicated by an asterisk (*).

In anticipation that the Mayor would make the appointments and that the City Council would approve the appointments, we have prepared Resolution No. CC-2502-013 for your consideration.

The term for these appointments begins on March 1, 2025, and expires on February 28, 2027.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-2502-013 and has approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Personnel Board members do not receive compensation, though the City may reimburse them if authorized by the City Council for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director who acts as liaison to the board, includes sufficient funding in the annual Administrative Services Department. No additional funding is needed at this time.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-013; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-013 as amended.

Attachments
A. Resolution No. CC-2502-013 Personnel Board Appointments 2025-27 B. Personnel Board Applications Redacted

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2502-013 Page 1 of 2
Personnel Board Appointments 2025-2027
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-013

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING

APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD
WHEREAS, Section 2.40 of the Lawndale Municipal Code establishes the Personnel Board of the City of Lawndale, California to hear appeals by employees regarding disciplinary action, dismissal, demotion, charge of discrimination or alleged violation of the municipal code or the rules and regulations of the classified service; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, with the adoption of Resolution No. CC-2103-008, the City Council extended the terms of the then-current Personnel Board members to end February 28, 2023; and WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2302-008 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Personnel Board for a term beginning March 1, 2023, and ending February 28, 2025; and

WHEREAS, all Board members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, for a term commencing on March 1 of each odd numbered year and terminating on February 28 of the succeeding odd numbered year; and
WHEREAS eligible residents have submitted applications for appointment to the Personnel Board; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the applications; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed four (4) of the applicants to fill the Personnel Board and the City Council wishes to ratify the appointments.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Mayor’s reappointment of _____, _____, _____ and _____, to the Personnel Board.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Mayor’s appointment of _____, to the Personnel Board.

SECTION 3. All members of the Board shall serve a term of office to commence on March 1, 2025, and expire on February 28, 2027, unless earlier removed.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, each member of the Personnel Board shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty, when such expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.

Resolution No. CC-2502-013 Page 2 of 2
Personnel Board Appointments 2025-2027
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, a newly appointed commissioner must submit to a background check upon appointment.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025. ___________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
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-2502-013 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Pat Kearney, Mayor Pro Tem
Sirley Cuevas
Bernadette Suarez
Frank M. Talavera
________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Appointments for 2025-2027 Term

BACKGROUND
On March 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2103-012, appointing five (5) members to serve on the Planning Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2021, and ending February 28, 2023.

On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2302-006 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Planning Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2023, and ending February 28, 2025.

STAFF REVIEW
To be appointed to the Planning Commission, a person must submit an application, must be at least 18 years of age, and must reside in the City for at least 30 consecutive days before submitting the application.

Pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.40.030, the Mayor appoints new members with the approval of the City Council.

The City received nine (9) applications for appointment to the Commission.

The following applicants have been reviewed by Mayor Pullen-Miles and have been selected for appointment:

Madonna L. Sitka* John Martinez* Ni Kal S. Price*
Ignatius Lin Dr. Daniel Urrutia*
A reappointment is indicated by an asterisk (*).

In anticipation that the Mayor would make the appointments and that the City Council would approve the appointments, we have prepared Resolution No. CC-2502-010 for your consideration.

The term for these appointments would start on March 1, 2025, and end February 28, 2027.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-CC-2502-010 and approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Planning Commissioners receive a stipend of $50 per meeting, not to exceed $100 per month, and may be reimbursed for expenses related to their duties if approved by the City Council. As there is sufficient funding in the Community Development Department budget, no additional funding will be needed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council

1. Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-010; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-010 as amended.

Attachments
A. Resolution No. CC-2502-010 Planning Commission 2025-2027 Appointments B. Planning Commission Applications Redacted

ATTACHMENT A

Resolution No. CC-2502-010 Planning Commission Appointments 2025-2027 RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-010

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO

THE LAWNDALE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Chapter 2.40, the Lawndale Planning Commission consists of five members who have the power, except as otherwise provided by law, to: (a) recommend to the proper office plans for the regulation of the future growth, development and beautification of the city; (b) recommend to the proper office of the city plans consistent with the future growth and development of the city; and (c) do such other things as shall be necessary to carry out the provisions of this code and the provisions of the Conservation and Planning Act of the state; and

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2103-012, appointing five (5) members to serve on the Planning Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2021 and ending February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2302-006 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Planning Commission for a term beginning March 1, 2023 and ending February 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commissioners serve a term beginning March 1 of each odd-numbered year and ending on February 28 of the succeeding odd-numbered year; and WHEREAS, eligible residents have submitted applications for appointment and reappointment to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the applications; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has reappointed four (4) of the applicants and appointed one (1) applicant to fill the Planning Commission and the City Council wishes to ratify the appointments.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Mayor’s reappointment of ______, ______, ______, and ______, to the Planning Commission.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Mayor’s appointment of ______, to the Planning Commission.

SECTION 3. All members of the Planning Commission shall serve a term of office to commence on March 1, 2025 and expire on February 28, 2027, unless earlier removed.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to the California Political Reform Act, all newly appointed planning commissioners are required to file with the city clerk a Statement of Economic Interests a) within 30 days of assuming office and b) annually while in office.

Resolution No. CC-2502-010 Planning Commission Appointments 2025-2027 SECTION 5. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, a newly appointed commissioner must submit to a background check upon appointment.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
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-2502-010 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent Aye No Abstain Not Participating Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Pat Kearney, Mayor Pro Tem
Sirley Cuevas
Bernadette Suarez
Frank M. Talavera
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments for 2025-2027 Term

BACKGROUND
On June 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2306-023 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (Committee) for a term beginning June 5, 2023, and ending February 28, 2025.

On November 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2311-042 appointing two (2) members to serve on the Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending February 28, 2025.

In 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2403-060, Resolution No. CC-2406-084 and Resolution No. CC-2408-088 appointing four (4) members respectively to serve on the Committee for a term ending February 28, 2025.

On February 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2502-008 reducing the number of members from twelve (12) members to seven (7) members.

STAFF REVIEW
To be appointed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, a person must submit an application, must be at least 55 years of age, and must reside in the City, or participate in the City's senior citizen program and reside within any of the cities commonly known as the South Bay cities for at least 30 consecutive days before submitting the application. Pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.40.030, the Mayor appoints new members with the approval of the City Council.

The City received six (6) applications for appointment to the Committee.

The following applicants have been reviewed by Mayor Pullen-Miles and have been selected for appointment:

Adriana Heidman* Larry Stouch* Evelyn Legarda*
Lisa Gould* Ann Drown Timothy Hudson Roberts*
A reappointment is indicated by an asterisk (*).

In anticipation that the Mayor would make the appointments and that the City Council would approve the appointments, staff has prepared Resolution No. CC-2502-012 for your consideration.

The term for these appointments will start on March 1, 2025, and end February 28, 2027.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-2502-012 and approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 and 2 of Resolution No. CC-2502-012; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2502-012 as amended.

Attachments
A. Resolution No. CC-2502-012 Senior Citizen Advisory Committee B. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Applications Redacted Resolution No. CC-2502-012
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments 2025-27

ATTACHMENT A

Resolution No. CC-2502-012
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments 2025-27
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-012

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA,

CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO

THE SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council established, by Resolution No. CC-1407-032, the 12-member Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (“Committee”) of the City of Lawndale; and WHEREAS, with the adoption of Resolution No. CC-1903-013, Resolution No. CC-1906-029, and Resolution No. CC-1911-054, the City Council appointed eleven (11) Committee members to a term that ended on February 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of Resolution No. CC-2103-009, the Mayor and City Council extended the Committee members’ terms through February 28, 2023; and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2306-023 appointing five (5) members to serve on the Committee from June 5, 2023, to February 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2311-042 appointing two (2) members to serve on the Committee from November 6, 2023, to February 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2403-060, Resolution No.

CC-2406-084 and Resolution No. CC-2408-088 appointing four (4) members respectively to serve on the Committee for a term ending February 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2502-008 reducing the number of members from twelve (12) members to seven (7) members; and WHEREAS, all committee members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, for a term commencing on March 1 of each odd numbered year and terminating on February 28 of the succeeding odd numbered year; and
WHEREAS, eligible residents have submitted applications for appointment to the Committee; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the applications; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed six (6) of the applicants to the Committee and the City Council wishes to ratify the appointments.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Mayor’s reappointment of _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____ to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Mayor’s appointment of _____, to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.

Resolution No. CC-2502-012
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments 2025-27
SECTION 3. All members of the Committee shall serve a term of office to commence on March 1, 2025, and expire on February 28, 2027, unless earlier removed.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to Council Policy No. 93-09, a newly appointed committee member must submit to a background check upon appointment.

SECTION 5. The members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation, unless the City Council, by resolution or otherwise provides, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty, when such expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025 _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
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-2502-012 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent Aye No Abstain Not Participating Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Pat Kearney, Mayor Pro Tem
Sirley Cuevas
Bernadette Suarez
Frank M. Talavera
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B

Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1209-25, Amending Section

2.04.040 of Title 2 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding City Clerk Compensation

BACKGROUND
At the December 2, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem, Pat Kearney, requested that City Council review and discuss the compensation for the elected City Clerk. During the regular City Council meeting held on February 3, 2025, City Council further discussed the City Clerk’s compensation and directed staff to prepare an ordinance amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding the Compensation for the City Clerk position.

STAFF REVIEW
Government Code section 36517 allows for the city clerk to receive compensation at set times, as determined by an ordinance. The Lawndale Municipal Code, Chapter 2.16, Section 2.16.010 sets the current City Clerk’s compensation at $350 per month, as established by Ordinance No. 1003-07. On February 3, 2025, City Council approved an increase to the City Clerk’s compensation from its current rate of $350 per month to $700 per month. As such, Ordinance No. 1209-25 has been prepared for introduction to increase City Clerk’s compensation to $700 per month, which will take effect 30 days after the second reading of the ordinance.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved this report and ordinance as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The salary for the City Clerk is currently budgeted at $4,200 per fiscal year. The cost to increase the City Clerk’s compensation will be $2,100 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024-25.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council: 1) Introduce for first reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1209-25, amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Compensation for Elected City Clerk to become effective 30 days after the second reading of the ordinance; and 2) authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to appropriate $2,100 from the General Fund to the Salaries – Elected Officials line item 100.130.501.200; OR 3) provide other direction to the City Manager and staff, if any.

Attachments
Attachment A - Ord No 1209-25 Amend LMC Ch 2.16 City Clerk Compensation

ATTACHMENT A
Ordinance No. 1209-25 1
Amending Chapter 2.16- City Clerk Compensation
ORDINANCE NO. 1209-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE LAWNDALE MUNICIPAL

CODE REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR THE

ELECTED CITY CLERK
SUMMARY: This ordinance will increase the monthly compensation paid to the elected City Clerk.

WHEREAS, Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.16.010 describes the compensation given the City Clerk of the City of Lawndale; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 36517, the City Council may increase the compensation of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 1003-07, the monthly compensation for the City Clerk was previously adjusted from $250 per month to $350 per month; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Lawndale Municipal Code Section

2.16.010 to increase the City Clerk’s monthly stipend.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 2.16.010 of the Lawndale Municipal Code is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:
"2.16.010 Election -- Qualifications -- Salary.

The office of city clerk shall be filled by election by the voters of the city. No person shall hold the office of city clerk unless such person has the qualifications for office provided in Title 4, Division 3, Part 1 of the Government Code of the State of California. The city clerk shall receive as compensation the sum of three hundred fifty seven hundred dollars per month, as prescribed in Government Code Section 36517."
SECTION 2. Any portion of any resolution or ordinance in conflict herewith, including Ordinance No. 1003-07, is superseded and repealed as of the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each and every Ordinance No. 1209-25 2
Amending Chapter 2.16- City Clerk Compensation
section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance, and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of and the proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption, and within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, the City Clerk shall cause it to be published in a newspaper of general circulation and shall post the same at the City Hall.

INTRODUCED this 18th day of February, 2025, PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this __th day of March, 2025.
______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Ordinance No. 1209-25 3
Amending Chapter 2.16- City Clerk Compensation
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 foregoing Ordinance No. 1209-25 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18th day of February, 2025, and was duly approved and adopted said Ordinance No. 1209-25 at its regular meeting held on the __th day of March, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Pat Kearney, Mayor Pro Tem
Sirley Cuevas
Bernadette Suarez
Frank M. Talavera
______________________________ ______________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

BACKGROUND
The Mid-Year report summarizes the status of the City’s FY 24-25 budget at the halfway point of the fiscal year. This mid-year report will focus on revenues and expenditures of the General Fund through December 31, 2024. The focus is on the General Fund since spending is at the discretion of the City Council to support the day to day activities of the City.

The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget was adopted by City Council on June 3, 2024, Resolution No. CC-2406- 079.

STAFF REVIEW
The Mid-Year for Fiscal Year 2024–2025 budget update has been prepared to provide City Council with an overall update of the City’s budget with an emphasis on the General Fund as of December 31, 2024. Budget adjustments are being proposed to increase General Fund appropriations.

LEGAL REVIEW
None.

FISCAL IMPACT
If the City Council approves the proposed budget amendments, General Fund revenues will decrease by $258,219 bringing total revenues budget to $20,771,534 and General Fund expenditures will increase by $156,500 bringing the total expenditure budget to $21,166,722 for FY 24-25. As noted in the Budget Review attachment this will create a budget deficit of $395,188, however we have identified salary, contract service, supplies, and maintenance savings of over $400K to offset this deficit.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve all recommended budget amendments noted in the MidYear Update for FY 2024-2025.

Attachments
Mid Year Budget Review FY 24-25.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
City of Lawndale
Budget Update
Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2024-25

OVERVIEW
This Mid-Year report summarizes the status of the City’s FY 24-25 budget at the halfway point of the fiscal year.

The data represents budget activities through December 31, 2024.

GENERAL FUND
The General Fund supports the day-to-day activities of the City, which includes general government, public safety, municipal services, and public works. The General Fund activities are primarily tax-supported.

General Fund Financial Condition: As of December 31, General Fund revenues are at 47% and expenditures are at 40% of the amended budget.

GENERAL FUND YTD SUMMARY
Amended Budget Actual YTD Actual % to
Budget
Total Revenue $ 21,029,753 $ 9,781,854 47%
Total Expenditures 21,010,222 8,346,845 40%
The chart below summarizes the budget amendments proposed and the effect on the General Fund Balance for FY 24/25.

As a result of the proposed budget amendments, it is projected that there will be a budget deficit in the General Fund of $395,188. However, it is noted that this deficit will be offset by savings identified of over $400K. These savings include salary savings from vacant positions, including the Accounting Manager, Public Works Director, Community Development Manager and Director. These salary savings account for $153K of the identified savings to offset the deficit. We have also identified about $135K in savings from several contracts that were related to these vacancies as we used outside temporary services and as these positions were filled the contracts were terminated. Finally, an additional $120K in savings was identified which were for items such as supplies, travel/meeting, staff development, and maintenance related to both building and vehicles. As a result of these saving identified it is expected that at year-end the budget will be balanced and the City will not have a deficit.

Revenue
The General Fund accounts for roughly half of the City’s total revenue budget. Overall, General Fund revenue as of December 31, was 2% lower or $204K than the same period last fiscal year. The most significant decrease was in Sales and Use Tax including Measure L Sales Tax which decreased $800K or 22%. Community Development Fees decreased $94K or 16% as compared to the same period in 2024. These decreases were partially offset by the sale of the multimedia van for just over $100K, increase in Motor Vehicle In-Lieu of Property Tax by $246K or 11.4%, an increase in Interest Income by $208K or 49.8%, increase in Property Tax by $44K or 5%, and an increase Utility Users Tax of $49K or 4.7%.

Amended Budget Budget Amendments Projected Budget
Total Revenue 21,029,753 $ (258,219) $ $ 20,771,534
Total Expenditures 21,010,222 156,500 21,166,722
Budget Surplus/(Deficit) (395,188)

GENERAL FUND PROJECTED BUDGET
City of Lawndale
Budget Update
Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2024-25
Below are the budgeted and projected revenue for the fiscal year by source.  Property Tax: Property taxes have remained fairly constant, and the City is on track to meet the budgeted amount.
 Sales and Use Taxes: Based on current year-to-date revenues and projections provided by HdL our third-party sales tax consultant we expect to come in below the original budgeted revenues for the fiscal year. Therefore, we are proposing an amendment to decrease the revenue budget in Sales and Use Tax by $216,161 and in Sales Transfer Tax by $142,558.
 Utility Users Tax: UUT is a tax imposed on user consumption of utility services, including communication, electric, gas, water, and cable television. Based on actual year-to-date collections, revenue is in line with the budget and the city is on target to meet its budgeted revenues from UUT.  Other Taxes: Franchise Fees, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Business License revenue are the most significant revenue sources included in Other Tax. Other taxes are in line with budgeted amounts and no further amendments are needed.
 Court and Traffic Fines: Court and Traffic Fines are made up of Parking Fines, DMV Bail and False Alarm fees. For the most part we expect to be in line with the budget.  Other Financing Sources: Other Financing Sources is made up of interest oncome from City investments.

Based on year-to-date revenues the City is on track to meet budgeted amounts.  Other Revenue: Other revenues accounts for all other miscellaneous revenues the City collects. This includes code enforcement tickets, donations, and insurance rebates. These revenues are on track to meet the budgeted amounts.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE BY SOURCE
Revenue Source Amended
Budget Actual YTD FY Estimate
Anticipated
Budget
Variance
Motor Vehicle In-Lieu Tax $ 2,549,897 4,847,303 $ 4,847,303 $ - $ Sales & Use Tax 1,461,524 3,991,172 3,775,011 (216,161) Sales Trans Tax 1,296,842 2,973,816 2,831,258 (142,558) Utility Users Tax 1,093,750 2,116,500 2,116,500 -
Other Taxes 679,859 2,101,250 2,101,250 -
Property Tax 1,863,724 870,777 1,863,724 -
Court & Traffic Fines 670,000 393,499 670,000 -
Other Financing Sources 1,255,000 626,147 1,255,000 -
Charges for Services 218,320 63,867 218,320 -
Use of Money & Property 19,668 19,668 19,668 -
Licenses & Permits 45,000 18,676 45,000 -
Other Revenue 90,000 162,759 190,500 100,500
Community Service Fees 85,000 49,721 85,000 -
Community Development Fees 750,000 491,869 750,000 -
Operating Tansfers In 3,000 3,000 3,000 -
Total General Fund 21,029,753 $ 9,781,855 $ 20,768,534 $ (258,219) $ City of Lawndale
Budget Update
Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2024-25
General Fund Revenue Budget Adjustments
Based on year-to-date collections, the General Fund revenues are at 47% of the budgeted amount. As noted above we expect a decrease in Sales Tax Revenues and an increase in Other Revenues due to the sale of the multimedia van.

See below the detailed list of accounts and proposed budget amendments.

Expenditures
At mid-year General Fund expenditures overall are on target. We are recommending a total expenditure budget amendment of $156,500 in the General Fund. Below is a chart of expenditures by department as of December 31, 2024. We are at 40% of the General Fund budgeted expenditures. Budget adjustments are proposed and described in detail on the following pages.

Account Description
Increase/
(Decrease)
100-000-400.200 Sales & Use Tax (216,161)
100-000-400.210 Sales Tax Measure L (142,558)
100-000-435.300 Sale of City Property 100,500
Total (258,219)
General Fund Revenue Budget Amendments
Department Amended Budget Actual YTD Actual % to Budget City Council 258,552 $ 92,159 $ 36%
City Attorney 660,000 244,682 37%
City Clerk 405,607 148,033 36%
City Manager 597,307 269,796 45%
Administrative Svcs 301,928 107,975 36%
General Operations 2,054,887 1,782,597 87%
Cable Television 259,040 108,476 42%
Information Systems 232,650 125,613 54%
Finance 992,893 350,114 35%
Police Services 7,440,014 2,491,317 33%
Municipal Services 1,563,646 661,825 42%
Public Works Admin. 1,149,751 326,072 28%
Grounds Maintenance 1,809,205 587,583 32%
Street Maintenance 416,519 185,997 45%
Engineering 105,390 38,504 37%
Community Services 1,107,306 375,576 34%
Special Events 151,946 42,163 28%
Community Development 1,503,581 408,363 27%
Total General Fund 21,010,222 $ 8,346,845 $ 40%

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT
City of Lawndale
Budget Update
Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2024-25
General Fund Expenditure Budget Adjustments
Based on year-to-date expenditures, the General fund is expected to expend $21,166,722 by fiscal year-end. This is an increase of $617,996 as compared to the original budgeted amount of $20,548,726. Most of this increase ($461,496) was approved though budget amendments approved during council meetings. For mid-year we are recommending a budget amendment of $156,500 to the General Fund.

See the below-detailed list of accounts and proposed budget amendments/reclassifications.

Budget Amendments by Department
Public Works – Amendment is needed to account for incorrect meter reading at one location. The average monthly charge was $800 and has now increased to $3,000. Also they are claiming back charges for the past year and a half for $38,000.

Account Department Description
Increase/
(Decrease)
100-320-515.400 Public Works- Grounds Water 110,000 $
100-330-515.400 Public Works- Streets Water 46,500
Total 156,500 $
General Fund Expenditure Budget Amendments

BACKGROUND
Each year, the City Council approves the award of up to eight (8) fireworks sales permits pursuant to a specific application and review process. These permits are issued to non-profit community and youth-based organizations according to the criteria set forth in Lawndale Municipal Code ("LMC") Chapter 8.12.

STAFF REVIEW
This year's application period concluded on January 30, 2025. Three applications for fireworks sales were received. Chapter 8.12 of the Lawndale Municipal Code (also known as the “Fireworks ordinance”) and Council Policy 83-04 serve to regulate the fireworks process. The Fireworks ordinance provides for a maximum of eight conditional fireworks permits to be issued as follows: five are to be awarded to youthbased organizations, and three are to be awarded to community-based organizations. In the event that there are more than the maximum eligible applicants for either the youth-based or community-based category, the excess applicants may fill the space of the other category if vacancies exist. It should be noted that a “ninth” booth is annually granted, without the traditional application requirements, to the Parks and Recreation Social Services Commission (PRSSC) per Chapter 8.12.060 (E) of the Municipal Code.

At this time, three applicants have submitted their applications and complied with the initial requirements.

These three applications have been submitted for your conditional approval. They are:

1. Lawndale Parks and Recreation Social Services Commission (PRSSC)

2. Lawndale Little League

3. Wesleyan Church of Lawndale
It was noted the the Lawndale Little League fireworks permit was revoked last year, per LMC Chapter

8.12.040(B)3. All three of the applicants did attend the required opening orientation meeting and are being submitted for approval per Council Policy 83-04 which requires attendance at the January meeting.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed this staff report and approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve or deny conditional permits to sell fireworks to the three applicants listed above or take other action if deemed appropriate.

BACKGROUND
The South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN) is a regional initiative of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to provide a network of slower speed streets that support the use of zero-emission transportation modes, which include electric vehicles, pedal bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters. On January 6, 2025, City Council approved the City’s LTN in Lawndale. Now, the SBCCOG is helping cities participating in the LTN to obtain Metro’s Measure M funding for their portion of the network.

STAFF REVIEW
The Local Travel Network (LTN) is a network of slower speed streets that support the use of zero-emission transportation modes, which includes walking, biking, and the usage of other micromobility devices like electric vehicles, e-bicycles, and scooters. The LTN in Lawndale extends throughout the City as shown on the maps in attachment 1. The improvements for the network include street signage, wayfinding signs, pavement markings and striping. The LTN does not propose any dedicated bicycle lanes or removal of existing car-oriented infrastructure in Lawndale but will be mainly based on Class III routes that share the road. The LTN uses a directional and wayfinding overlay signage program to help safely guide LTN users around neighborhoods, to and from destinations, and across higher speed streets. Measure M funding is available for the design, construction and implementation of the network, and funds and the application process are managed by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG). Staff is ready to submit a Measure M application requesting $1,648,000 in funding to design and implement the network in Lawndale (Attachment 2). The cost estimate for this project is prepared using a cost estimating tool prepared by consultants to help with the application process.

LEGAL REVIEW
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
The funding for the Local Travel Network will come directly from Metro’s Measure M funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council authorizes staff to submit the application requesting Measure M funding for the Local Travel Network.

Attachments
LTN MAPS.pdf
Lawndale LTN Application.pdf
ATTACHMENT 1

LTN MAPS

PHASE I

PHASE II
ATTACHMENT 2

MEASURE M APPLICATION
South Bay MSP Candidate Project Fact Sheet
PROJECT TITLE: South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN) in the City of Lawndale PROJECT LOCATION:

The project is located in the City of Lawndale.

PROJECT LIMITS:

This project limits are citywide. Specific street segments are available in the spreadsheet included as Exhibit 1 with the project maps. Phase 1 is city-wide; Phase 2 – traffic calming/safety facilities (between Mansel Ave., west on Manhattan Beach Blvd., and South at Firmona Avenue).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM AND PROJECT NEXUS:

The purpose of this project is to support the goals of active transportation, reduce vehicle miles travelled and greenhouse gas emissions, and support the adoption of zero-emission micro-mobility vehicles. This project will be a phased implementation of the City’s Local Travel Network. Phase 1 will be the deployment of 7.8 LTN route miles (see Exhibit 1) as a Class III shared lane (sharrow) network and branded wayfinding system on low-speed neighborhood streets to connect individuals with key destinations.

Phase 2 (1 mile approximately) will include the design and cost estimates of additional street calming facilities at the intersections of Mansel, Manhattan Beach Blvd., and Firmona Avenue. These enhancements will serve to fully connect the LTN on the west side of the city through additional safety and street calming enhancements.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Over the past 15 years, research conducted by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) demonstrated that approximately 70% of trips in the South Bay are within 3 miles of an individual’s home, and 90% are within 10 miles. The data showed that these trips are too short for the frequency and quality of the transit service in the South Bay, but too far to walk. Micromobility, however, does offer a solution. By replacing the trips that are currently being made with internal combustion engine powered cars with zero-emission micro-mobility vehicles, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) would be reduced. Micro-mobility devices are generally low-speed pedal/battery powered devices including, but not limited to, pedal bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, eskateboards, and neighborhood electric vehicles (street legal golfcarts). The market and use of these types of vehicles continues to grow. E-bike use has exploded through the COVID-19 pandemic and is likely with the implementation of the State of California e-bike rebate program.

The initial conceptual plan for a “slow-speed” network to support micro-mobility modes was funded by Metro in 2017. From this effort a Caltrans Sustainability grant provided funding to refine the concept into what is now called the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN). A route network of South Bay streets which connects neighborhoods to neighborhoods to destinations both within and between South Bay cities. The plan proposes a system of low-speed neighborhood streets with crossings of major streets at controlled intersections. The network was specifically designed to operate predominately on 25 mph streets, but never on streets above 35 mph. Although many micro-mobility devices, such as bikes and e-bikes, can travel on streets with posted speeds higher than 35 mph, the mixing of these slow-moving vehicles with significantly higher speed and heavier weighted automobile traffic on major streets poses significant safety concerns.

Through a collaborative process, the SBCCOG worked with the City of Lawndale to develop the network of neighborhood streets as shown in the city’s project maps (below). Through a Class III shared lane (sharrow) network and a branded wayfinding system, users will be able to reach destinations such as schools, parks, civic centers, business/employment centers, and other destinations throughout the city and, ultimately, as the LTN is implemented, between adjacent South Bay cities. Phase I of the City’s phased approach to this project will provide implementation of branded LTN signs along the rights of way with wayfinding signs and MUTCD Class III road markings (Map – Phase 1).

Conceptual planning has indicated that additional street calming, and intersection facilities (Map Phase 2) will be necessary to fully implement a safe and complete network on the west side of the City. Phase 2 of this application will study and provide design and cost data for the LTN route segments found on Mansel (south of 154th Street), to cross Manhattan Beach Blvd. at Firmona Avenue.

The design and facilities will address safety enhancements for speed, volume, and turning considerations on route segments that would otherwise result in an LTN network gap.

Phase 2 of the project could also provide design and estimating for parking facilities and amenities as future LTN enhancements. The project’s scope will include extensive community workshops; outreach; and consensus building events. Subsequent LTN and wayfinding implementation goals may include the use of QR codes to further guide travelers if they so desire. A subsequent goal could eventually add the LTN to electronic wayfinding (e.g. Google Maps, Apple Maps, etc.).

REQUESTED FUNDING SOURCE:

Please indicate the program from which you are requesting funds. _____Measure R South Bay Highway Program
_____Measure M Highway Efficiency and Operational Improvements Program ___X__Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program PROJECT BUDGET:

Funding Source Total Amount Requested
PA/ED $ $
PS&E $ $
R/W Support $ $
R/W Capital $ $
Construction Support $309,000 $309,000
Construction Capital $1,339,000 $1,339,000
Total $1,648,000 $1,648,000
QUALITATIVE PROJECT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (FOR MEASURE M MSP PROJECT REQUESTS ONLY):
[For Measure M MSP project requests, please use the Harvey Ball assessment process to include a projection of the anticipated performance of the project for each of the following five themes: mobility, economy, accessibility, safety, and sustainability/quality of life. Within each of the five themes, the appropriate Harvey Ball should be used to reflect the following criteria:

To achieve the following score in a
single theme:

Project must meet the corresponding criterion:
●HIGH BENEFIT (100% score)
Significantly benefits one or more theme goals or
metrics on a subregional scale
◑MEDIUM BENEFIT (50% score)
Significantly benefits one or more theme goals or
metrics on a corridor or activity center scale
◔LOW BENEFIT (25% score)
Address one or more theme goals or metrics on a
limited/localized scale (e.g., at a single intersection) ○NEUTRAL BENEFIT (0% score)
Has no cumulative positive or negative impact on
theme goals or metrics
╾ NEGATIVE IMPACT Results in cumulative negative impact on one or more theme goals or metrics
Copy and paste the following into the chart below for this project:
● ◑ ◔ ○ ╾
Project’s Harvey Ball Assessment Projection:

Mobility Economy Accessibility Safety Sustainability/
Quality of Life
● ● ● ● ●
SCOPE:

Deploy a Class III shared lane system (sharrow markings) on the identified street segments. The city will also implement an accompanying wayfinding system.

DESIGN (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
I. Final Design – Plans, Specifications and Estimates
Tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. City selection process to solicit project consultant(s).

B. City engagement of SBCCOG to provide capacity, planning, and support for outreach and engagement support services for the project. Scope will include and is not limited to the following tasks: community workshops; micro-mobility events and safety trainings; inter-city meetings/planning for sub-regional LTN connectivity between Lawndale and adjacent South Bay communities.

C. Design the ultimate build out of Multiple Roads (See exhibit 1) D. Prepare civil roadway plans for the required improvements, consistent with City format. At a minimum, the Phase 1 plan set shall include Title Sheet, Site Plan, General Construction Notes, Horizontal Control, Typical Sections and Details, Plan and Profile, Drainage/BMP Structure(s) Details, Traffic Striping/Signage/Signal Plans, Street Lighting/Electrical, Bike Lane/Sharrow Plans, and Median/Landscaping Plans.

E. Phase 2 plan will include the above detail up-to 35% completion. Plan will provide preliminary cost estimates for future construction funding.

F. Submittal of Phase 1 plan set shall be delivered at 50% and 90% complete and final (five (5) sets per submittal). When project is complete, the Consultant shall provide AutoCAD files for all plan sheets.

G. For Phase 1 implementation, prepare construction specifications consistent with City format (SSPWC “Greenbook” APWA, current edition with updates.

H. Submittal of specifications shall be delivered to the City at 90% complete and final. When project is complete, the Consultant shall provide a digital file of specification package in Microsoft Word format for Windows.

I. Prepare an engineer’s construction cost estimate based on the itemized quantity take-off from the contract documents.

J. Submittal of the engineer’s construction cost estimate shall be delivered to the City at 90% complete and final in a spreadsheet format.

II. Project Management (Consultants + SBCCOG) and Preparation of Periodic Updated Schedule, Deliverables and Meetings Tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Meet as needed with the City to accomplish Project tasks as outlined. Meetings expected between the Consultant, and City, shall be and not be limited to: Project Kick-off Meeting, progress meetings and preparation for the Community Information Workshops and outreach events at 90% design completion; additional events, in support of the project implementation, will be planned and produced in advance of Phase 1 Ribbon Cutting events as well as Phase 2 engagement activities.

B. Provide periodic schedule updates on deliverables and meetings as changes to original schedule occur or as needed based on the needs of the project.

CONSTRUCTION:

Grantee expects to provide construction oversight, procure a consultant for construction management, award a contract for construction and to perform the following tasks:

A. Contract with a separate engineering firm to provide Construction Management for the Project. This will be accomplished through an RFP.

B. Contract with a Contractor for construction or have City Staff do the installation or a combination of both.

C. Phase 1 Deliverables to include:
i. City-Wide Wayfinding and Signage Plan
ii. Community workshops; Outreach; and consensus building events iii. Installation of LTN signage and wayfinding signs (see Exhibit 1) D. Phase 2 Deliverables to include:

MILESTONES: The implementation schedule for this project will be as follows.

CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES: The implementation schedule for this project will be as follows.

Mansel/Manhattan Beach/Firmona Intersection Facilities Design + Cost Estimate:

Traffic Speed/Volume Counts Community Engagement Meetings Bicycle/NEV Parking Study 35% Design + Costs for Intersection Enhancements Phase 1 LTN + Wayfinding Phase 2 – PS&E 35%

START DATE COMPLETION DATE START DATE COMPLETION DATE
PS&E
65% PS&E
Civil Design Plans February 2026 June 2026 February 2027 June 2027 Right-of-Way Engineering
Structural Design
Prepare Project Cost Estimate June 2026 June 2024 June 2027 95% PS&E
Civil Design Plans June 2026 December 2026 June2027 November 2027 Structural Design
Phase 1 Phase 2

START DATE COMPLETION DATE START DATE COMPLETION DATE
Solicitation (Bid/Proposal)
Develop Solicitation Package February 2027 February 2027 TBD TBD Solicitation Response April 2027 April 2027 TBD TBD
Evaluations April 2027 April 2027 TBD TBD
Selection April 2027 April 2027 TBD TBD
Board Approval Process June 2027 June 2027 TBD TBD
Contract Award July 2027 July 2027 TBD TBD
Fully Executed Contract August 2027 August 2027 TBD TBD Traffic Control TBD TBD
TMP October 2026 October 2026 TBD TBD
Materials TBD TBD
Long-Lead Equipment TBD TBD
Staging TBD TBD
Material Lay Down Area TBD TBD
Signage September 2027 September 2027 TBD TBD
Street Calming Materials TBD TBD

TBD TBD
General Construction/close out
project
June 2028 November 2028 TBD TBD
Project Outreach/Engagement January 2028 June 2028 TBD TBD Ribbon-Cutting June 2028 November 2028 TBD TBD
Change Orders TBD TBD
P.O. Processing Time TBD TBD
Weather TBD TBD
Third Party Issues TBD TBD
Strike Labor Walk Outs TBD TBD
Force Majeure
Claims
Map – Phase 1
Map - Phase 2
Exhibit 1 – LTN Route Segment Mileage
Street From To
Distance
(Miles)
Existing Class
III (Miles)
Grevillea Ave Redondo Beach Blvd W 166th St 0.50 0
170th St Condon Ave Grevillea Ave 0.24 0
169th St Grevillea Ave Freeman Ave 0.34 0
Freeman Ave W 166th St 169th St 0.18 0
W 166th St Inglewood Ave Condon Ave 0.13 0
W 166th St Firmona Ave Osage Ave 0.66 0
W 162nd St Condon Ave Firmona Ave 0.08 0
Condon Ave W 162nd St 170th St 0.48 0
Firmona Ave W 162nd St 170th St 0.48 0
Osage Ave 164th St 166th St 0.12 0
164th St Freeman Ave Osage Ave 0.13 0
Freeman Ave W 149th St 164 St 1.02 0
154th St Condon Ave Prairie Ave 0.89 0
Mansel Ave 145th St 154th St 0.62 0
Avis Ave Leuzinger HS Entrance W 149th St 0.33 0
W 149th St Condon Ave Burin Ave 0.32 0
W 149th St Larch Ave Avis Ave 0.38 0
Burin Ave W 147th St W 149th St 0.12 0
Larch Ave W 147th St W 149th St 0.12 0
W 147th St Burin Ave Larch Ave 0.20 0
Condon Ave 145th St W 149th St 0.25 0
145th St Condon Ave Mansel Ave 0.21 0
Total Miles 7.80 0

Discussion of South Bay Cities Council of Governments Membership Dues Increase for FY 2025-26

BACKGROUND
This item is being brought to City Council for discussion at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney regarding the increase to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) annual membership dues increase for fiscal year 2025-2026.

STAFF REVIEW
On January 25, 2025, Jacki Bacharach, SBCCOG Executive Director, distributed a Notice of Intention to Consider an Increase in Dues memorandum dated February 22, 2024, notifying the City of Lawndale of the SBCCOG Board of Directors' approval of the annual membership dues increase of 3.3%, with an automatic reoccurring annual CPI increase every fiscal year thereafter, with a maximum cap of 5%. (Attached) The proposed change will increase Lawndale’s membership dues from the current $19,636 paid during FY 2024- 25 to $20,284 for FY 2025-26. The City has yet to receive the final invoice regarding this anticipated increase and expect to receive a invoice sometime in May 2025.

LEGAL REVIEW
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) discuss the SBCCOG annual membership dues increase for fiscal year 2025-2026; and 2) provide direction to staff, if necessary.

Attachments
Attachment A - SBCCOG Notice of Intention dated Feb_22_24 w/attachment.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
February 22, 2024
TO: SBCCOG Board of Directors
FROM: SBCCOG Steering Committee
SUBJECT: Dues Calculation and Reserve Policy &
2024-2025 Dues – Notice of Intention to Consider an Increase in Dues

BACKGROUND
The Finance Committee has reviewed the dues and reserve policy and brought their recommendations to the February Steering Committee. The Steering Committee concurred with their recommendation.

Reserve Policy
Instead of our current policy, which is based on the SBCCOG’s overall operational shutdown costs, the new reserve policy will be based on 3 months of operational expenses (this year, based on FY 2022-23 year-end close). Currently, our reserves are $405,000 and the 3 months of expenses would be $347,884.

We will keep the current reserves and not go below the minimum of 3 months of operational expenses.

We will continue to reassess this policy every 5 years (the next assessment would be FY 2028-29).

Dues Calculation
FY 2024-25 dues will be based on the total amount paid to the SBCCOG for FY2023-2024 with an increase using the annual 2023 CPI of 3.5%. Additionally, there would be an annual CPI increase every FY, following the respective annual CPI, with a cap (a maximum increase limit) of 5%.

Bylaws Notification
In order to comply with the SBCCOG By-Laws, if there is going to be a dues increase, there needs to be a notice of intention to increase the dues sent 60 days before such an action.

The actual Bylaws provision reads as follow: Dues. The Members of the Council shall be responsible for the payment to the Council annually, of dues and the amounts periodically budgeted by the Governing Board, as and for the operating costs of the Council ("Dues"). Sixty (60) days’ notice shall be provided to Members of the date of the meeting at which any increase in the Dues is to be determined for the following year. If an increase in dues is proposed from the previous year, an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the total voting membership of the Governing Board is required to set the new dues.

RECOMMENDATION
The Steering Committee recommends that the Board state its intention to consider a dues increase for the coming year and notify all member agencies. The vote on this issue will be on the April 25 Board meeting agenda and will guide the development of the FY 2024-2025 budget.

Additionally, the Steering Committee recommends a reserve policy based on a minimum of 3 months of operational revenues and annual dues increases based on the annual CPI not to exceed 5%.

And finally, if the dues recommendation is adopted, the 60 day notice and 2/3 vote requirement in the Bylaws will not apply to the automatic CPI adjustment.

City of/Entity FY2024-25
Membership Dues
FY2025-26
Membership Dues
with 2024 CPI of 3.3%
1 Carson 35,153 36,313
2 El Segundo 21,572 20,883
3 Gardena 29,075 28,146
4 Hawthorne 36,988 35,806
5 Hermosa Beach 16,308 15,787
6 Inglewood 52,512 50,834
7 Lawndale 20,284 19,636
8 Lomita 14,755 14,284
9 Los Angeles 59,021 57,136
10 Manhattan Beach 23,945 23,180
11 Palos Verdes Estates 14,051 13,602
12 Rancho Palos Verdes 21,705 21,012
13 Redondo Beach 31,930 30,910
14 Rolling Hills 8,358 8,091
15 Rolling Hills Estates 12,674 12,269
16 Torrance 59,021 57,136
17 County of Los Angeles 60,363 58,435
518,876 502,300

Lawndale City CouncilFebruary 18, 2025

Lawndale City Council
February 18, 2025