Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, March 3, 2025

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 3, 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

2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS

3. Retirement Service Recognition of Deputy Douglas Wada E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 4 through 9 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.

4. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda — Recommendation: that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.

5. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2503-015 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $447,537.31.

6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - February 18, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

7. Second Reading - ADU Ordinance
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Ordinance 1208-25, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) Section

17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding ADU regulations; and 2.) Determine that Ordinance No. 1208-25 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

8. Second Reading of Ordinance - City Clerk Compensation — Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1209-25, Amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Compensation for the Elected City Clerk.

9. Consideration of Claims for Damage against the City
— Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by Steven Harrie and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

10. Public Hearing to Consider Republic Services, Inc. Proposed Solid Waste Service Rates for 2025 and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2501-003 Establishing refuse Collection Service Rates for 2025 for Residential, Multi-family, and Commercial Accounts
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Open the Public Hearing, take testimony and close the Public Hearing; and 2.) Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2501-003.

I. ADMINISTRATION

11. Update on Results for 2024 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Detail — Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file this Staff Report.

12. First Amendment for On-Call Civil Engineering Services — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., SA Associates, Onward Engineering, LAE Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering for the contract term of March 5, 2025, through March 4, 2026, with an option to extend up to three one-year extensions.

J. CITY MANAGER REPORT
K. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

13. Letter to State Federal Legislators Regarding Metro Project Funding Gap Requested by Mayor Pullen-Miles.
— Recommendation: that the City Council review the draft letter to be addressed to state and federal legislators requesting assistance in obtaining funding for the Metro C Line Project funding gap and provide direction to staff on next steps.

14. Community Development Department Duties, Overview of Operations, and Customer Survey Requested by Councilmember Suarez.
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Receive and file this report from the Community Development; 2.) Direct staff to distribute, collect, and analyze the department survey; or 3.) Direct staff to add or delete new questions into the survey; or 4.) Provide further direction to staff.

15. Report of Attendance at Meetings
L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 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 March 3, 2025, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: February 27, 2025

Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
SUBJECT: Retirement Service Recognition of Deputy Douglas Wada

BACKGROUND
The City is recognizing retiring Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Douglas Wada for his 30 years of service to the City of Lawndale.

Attachments
Attachment A Retirement Service Recognition Deputy Wada LASD

ATTACHMENT A
City of Lawndale
Presentation
March 3, 2025
City Council Meeting
Retirement Service Recognition - Presentation of Certificate Deputy Douglas Wada
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
30 Years of Service
1995 to 2025
Volunteer Service
Reserve Deputy – Lennox, Lawndale, and South Los Angeles Station Deputy Douglas Wada began his law enforcement career in 1995 when he entered the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Academy.

Law enforcement was a second career for Deputy Wada, as he had already dedicated 33 years to education as a teacher and administrator for the Los Angeles Unified School District, specializing in special education.

As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Wada performed all the duties and responsibilities of a full-time Deputy Sheriff, volunteering thousands of hours to protect and serve the residents of Lennox, Lawndale, and South Los Angeles. Throughout his 30-year tenure, he served in various units, including the Narcotics Bureau, Operation Safe Streets, Emergency Operations Bureau, Logistics, and Internal Affairs Bureau. His commitment to the community extended beyond law enforcement, as he actively participated in special events such as DUI checkpoints, parades, and routine patrols in Lawndale.

As we honor Deputy Douglas Wada for 30 Years of Dedicated Service, the Lawndale City Council, staff, and community extend their heartfelt gratitude for his three decades of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to public safety.

Certificate of Recognition Presented To
Deputy Douglas Wada
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
In recognition and gratitude for 30 years of volunteer service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, serving the Lawndale Community. Please accept our congratulations and we wish you all the best in retirement! February 12, 2025
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles
Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney Council Member Sirley Cuevas
Council Member Francisco M. Talavera Council Member Bernadette Suarez Presented by Lawndale City Council
March 3, 2025

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.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Register

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2503-015 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $447,537.31.

Attachments
A. CC-2503-015 - AP Resolution - Mar. 03, 2025.pdf

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - February 18, 2025

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
City Council Minutes Draft 2-18-25

ATTACHMENT A
1 DRAFT
Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 2
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Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 3
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Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 4
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Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 5
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Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 6
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Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 7
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Draft City Council Regular Meeting - Minutes 2-18-25 8
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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Peter Kann, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Second Reading - ADU Ordinance

BACKGROUND
This is the second reading of Ordinance No. 1208-25, revising Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) regulations in compliance with state ADU laws. This ordinance will make the City's ADU ordinance in compliance with recent changes in state law, ensuring compliance with Chapter 13 Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.

STAFF REVIEW
At its regular meeting on February 3, 2025, City Council introduced and approved Ordinance No. 1208-25 and waived further reading of the ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) Section 17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding ADU regulations. The proposed ordinance incorporates changes, increasing the number of detached ADU allowed on lots with existing multifamily dwellings to up to eight or equal to the number of primary units, whichever is less while maintaining the two-ADU limit for proposed multifamily dwellings. These changes apply to multifamily zone areas and aim to streamline permitting, remove barriers, and promote increased ADU development, supporting compliance with state law and advancing housing production goals.

Planning Commission Review: On January 8, 2025, the City's Planning Commission voted 3-0 to approve Resolution 25-01, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance to comply with the State's revised ADU regulations.

Environmental Assessment: Staff recommends that the City Council find the proposed amendments to the Lawndale Municipal Code exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which applies to activities with no potential for significant environmental impact.

Public Review: Notices of a public hearing were posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall and published in the Daily Breeze on January 14, 2025 and February 8, 2025. As of the writing of this staff report, no comments from the public have been received concerning the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance amendments.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council:

1. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1208-25, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) Section

17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding ADU regulations; and

2. Determine that Ordinance No. 1208-25 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Attachments
Attachment 1 2nd Reading ADU Ordinance_ 2025 _CC Final.pdf Attachment 2 Code Amendment.pdf
CC - 2nd Reading - Daily Breeze Notice - 2-8-2025.pdf
ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 1208-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17

OF THE LAWNDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) REGULATIONS IN

COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW (CITYWIDE) AND

FINDING THE AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
SUMMARY: This ordinance amends the regulations in the City’s Zoning Code for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units consistent with new state law.

WHEREAS, Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Lawndale City’s Municipal Code (“Planning and Zoning Code”) provides for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) and junior accessory dwelling units (“JADUs”) development within the City; and WHEREAS, in 2024, the California Legislature and the Governor signed into law Assembly Bill 2533 (“AB 2533”) and Senate Bill 1211 (“SB 1211”) to further amend the ADUs; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of ADUs and JADUs to reflect AB 2533’s and SB 1211’s changes to state law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held the hearing on January 8, 2025, during which they recommended its adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City issued proper notice of proposed amendments to update accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations in compliance with state law. A public hearing to consider these amendments was held on February 3, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber at 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

WHEREAS, on February 8, 2025, the City issued proper notice of proposed amendments to update the ADU regulations in compliance with state law. The City Council, after notice duly given as required by law, held a public hearing on March 3, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

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

SECTION 1 Recitals: The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2 General Plan: The City Council further finds and determines that the changes to the City’s Zoning Code proposed by this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan of the City of Lawndale. Additionally, the proposed updates to the Lawndale Municipal 2 Code would bring the City’s Code into compliance with the State Laws pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.

SECTION 3 CEQA: The City Council finds the proposed amendments exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which applies to activities with no potential for significant environmental impact, as the amendments are administrative in nature and do not directly result in physical changes to the environment. These amendments update the Lawndale Municipal Code to align the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance with recent changes in state law.

SECTION 4 Code Amendment: Section 17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code is hereby amended as provided in Attachment “2” with additions shown in Bold and deletions in strikethrough, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 5 Submittal to the State: In accordance with Government Code section 66326, the City Clerk shall submit a copy of this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.

SECTION 6 Adoption, Certification, and Effective Date: The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of 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 adoption and within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, the City Clerk shall cause it to be posted and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the manner required by law.

SECTION 7 Publication: The City Clerk will certify the adoption of this ordinance and post or publish this ordinance as required by law.

SECTION 8 Severability: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such a 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 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.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March 2025.

______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:

State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) SS
3 City of Lawndale )
I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1208-25 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on February 3, 2025, and was duly approved and adopted said Ordinance No. 1208-25 at its regular meeting held on the 3rd 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
Bernadette Suarez
Francisco M. Talavera
Sirley Cuevas
______________________________ ______________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory Murphy, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT 2
Title 17 ZONES
Chapter 17.48 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Article 1 GENERALLY
Section 17.48.056 Accessory Dwelling Units
(Additions are Bold, and deletions with strikethrough)
§ 17.48.056 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Permit Requirements. Accessory dwelling units will be permitted ministerially, subject to compliance with the objective standards and regulations for the applicable zone, in areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily residential use within sixty days of a complete application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, in accordance with state law, including, but not limited to, Government Code Sections 66310 et seq. 65852.2 and 65852.22. If the permit application to create an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new singlefamily dwelling on the lot, the city may delay acting on the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit until it acts on the permit application to create the new single-family dwelling, but in such event the application to create the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit will be considered without discretionary review or hearing. Accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located and will be considered a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.

B. Fees

1. An accessory dwelling unit will not be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.

2. No impact fees will be imposed upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than seven hundred fifty square feet. Any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of seven hundred fifty square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. "Impact fee" does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by the city., except where such fees are necessary to meet utility infrastructure requirements under Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code or required for unpermitted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU).

3. For an accessory dwelling unit on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the city will not require the installation of a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new singlefamily home.

4. For an accessory dwelling unit that is described in Section 17.48.056(D), new or separate utility connections directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility are required, unless the proposed ADU will be located within an existing structure. Consistent with Government Code Section 66013, the connection may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit, based upon either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, upon the water or sewer system. This fee will not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.

C. Accessory dwelling units on a lot zoned for single-family or multifamily use that is either attached or detached from the primary structure must comply with the following requirements:

1. The lot on which an accessory dwelling unit is located must be one in which residential uses are permitted and contain an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling.

2. The accessory dwelling unit will be located on the same lot as the proposed or existing primary dwelling and either: (a) attached to; (b) located within the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas or similar uses; (c) within an accessory structure; or (d) detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling.

3. No more than one accessory dwelling unit is permitted, except as allowed by subsection D of this section.

4. The total area of floor space of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed either:
(a) fifty percent of the existing primary dwelling living area, but in no case shall said requirement prohibit an eight hundred square foot accessory dwelling unit; or (b) eight hundred fifty square feet for a unit with one bedroom; or (c) one thousand square feet for an accessory dwelling unit that provides more than one bedroom.

5. The total area of floor space of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one thousand square feet for an accessory dwelling unit that provides more than one bedroom.

6. Accessory dwelling units shall comply, without limitation, with all applicable building and safety codes as adopted by Title 15 of the Lawndale Municipal Code.

7. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit.

8. No setback shall be required for an ADU constructed within an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an ADU or to a portion of an ADU.

However, a setback of four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for both an accessory dwelling unit that is not converted from an existing structure and any new structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.

9. The ADU shall comply with the lot coverage percentage and open space requirements of the zone in which the parcel is located, except that application of this standard shall not preclude the construction of an ADU of at least eight hundred square feet with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks, in compliance with all other local development standards.

10. An ADU will not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.

11. The accessory dwelling unit shall be architecturally compatible and designed such that it matches with the design of the primary dwelling unit in terms of exterior treatment, landscaping, and architecture, including, but not limited to, roofing pitch, roofing materials, and paint color.

12. The maximum height of an accessory dwelling unit shall be eighteen feet in height or twenty-five feet if the ADU meets the requirements set forth under Section

17.48.056(D)(2)(c).

13. Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall be one parking space per accessory dwelling unit. These parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking, including on a driveway or in setback areas, excluding the non-driveway front yard setback. No parking shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit in any of the following circumstances:
a. The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.
b. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
d. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
e. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.

14. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the city will not require that those off-street parking spaces be replaced.

15. Other than as set forth in subsection (A)(134) above, nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from enforcing the parking requirements for the existing single-family residence or multi-family residence on the same parcel as the ADU, in a manner consistent with state law.

16. Before permit issuance, the city shall be provided with a copy of the recorded deed restriction, which shall run with the land, using the city's form, memorializing the following: (a) the accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold or owned separately from the primary residence, and the property shall not be subdivided in any manner which would authorize such separate sale or ownership; (b) neither the primary residence nor the accessory dwelling unit on the property may be rented for a period of less than thirty days; and (c) the accessory dwelling unit may not exceed the size and attributes described in the deed restriction. This section shall comply with any future amendments to state law.

17. Building Separation. An accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the building separation requirements of the underlying zone including the twenty foot building separation requirement in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zone, but in no case shall said requirement prohibit an accessory dwelling unit that is a minimum of eight hundred square feet, maximum of eighteen feet in height with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

18. Landscaping. All setback areas shall be landscaped as required by Section 17.44.015 of this code.

19. Location. An ADU of at least eight hundred square feet shall exhaust all possible scenarios and/or options before considering a proposal to locate an ADU within the front yard setback, which include the following in no particular order:
a. ADU proposal at the rear and/or side yard of the subject lot (detached or conversion of an existing legal structure).
b. ADU proposal within the legal enclosed area of a proposed or existing single-family residence of the subject lot.
c. ADU proposal that is an expansion/addition of a proposed or existing singly-family residence.
d. All applicable Lawndale Municipal Code development standards of the underlying zone must be met.

D. Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Title 17, the city will ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following:

1. One ADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, including dwelling units within R-2 Zones (Two Family Residence Zone) if all of the following apply:
a. The JADU is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and not more than one hundred fifty square feet beyond the same physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure if necessary to accommodate ingress and egress.
b. The space has exterior access separate from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
c. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. d. The JADU complies with the requirements in Section 17.48.057.

2. One detached, new construction, ADU per lot that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The ADU may be combined with a JADU described above in Section 17.48.056(D)(1). The following limitations shall apply to the ADU:
a. A total floor area limitation of eight hundred square feet. b. A height of eighteen feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. An additional two feet in height may be accommodated if a roof pitch of the accessory dwelling unit is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit (limited to one-story). c. A height limitation of twenty-five feet (two stories) or the height limitation in the underlying zoning that applies to the primary dwelling (existing or proposed two-story), whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling (existing or proposed two-story).

3. Multiple ADUs within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. The city will allow at least one ADU and up to twenty-five percent of the existing number of multifamily dwelling units.

4. Not more than two ADUs Multiple accessory dwelling units, not to exceed the number specified in (a) or (b), as applicable, that are located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling(s) but are detached from that multifamily dwelling.

Such ADUs shall be subject to a height limit of eighteen feet and four-foot rear yard and side setbacks.
a. On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight detached accessory dwelling units. However, the number of accessory dwelling units allowable pursuant to this clause shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
b. On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two detached accessory dwelling units.

E. The following requirements shall apply to ADUs or JADUs created pursuant to subsection D of this section:

1. The city will not require, as a condition for ministerial approval of a permit application for the creation of an ADU or a JADU, the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions.

2. The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an accessory dwelling unit if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence.

3. Rental of an ADU or JADU pursuant to subsection D for thirty days or less is prohibited.

4. As part of the application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit connected to an onsite water treatment system, a percolation test shall completed within the five years preceding the application, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the ten years preceding the application.

F. Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit

1. The City will not deny an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) permit application solely due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot prior to January 1, 2020, provided the condition does not present a threat to public health and safety and is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.

2. Unpermitted accessory dwelling units (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling units (JADU) may be denied if the City finds that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code section 17920.

3. A confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor must be conducted prior to submitting an application.

ATTACHMENT 3
ADU 1209-25 Under Consideration - Page 1 of 1
2615 Pacific Coast Highway #329
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
(310) 543-6635
[email protected]

CITY OF LAWNDALE/CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
LAWNDALE, California 90260
Account Number: 5007750
Ad Order Number: 0011718992
Customer's Reference/PO Number:

Publication: Daily Breeze
Publication Dates: 02/08/2025
Total Amount: $219.89
Payment Amount: $0.00
Amount Due: $219.89
Notice ID: UVrqyWi0puidebYVIi5O
Invoice Text: City of Lawndale ORDINANCE UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL The following ordinance is being considered for adoption by the Lawndale City Council on March 3, 2025. If adopted, it will take effect 30 days after adoption. Ordinance No. 1208-25 would amend the Lawndale Municipal Code to update accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations in compliance with state law. These updates will primarily affect properties located in multifamily zones. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Lawndale has determined that the project is exempt under CEQA Section 15063(b) and a Categorical Exemption will be issued. A complete copy of this ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk Department, Lawndale City Hall, 14717 Burin Ave. or on the City’s website:
www.lawndalecity.org. Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk ADU 1209-25 Under Consideration - Page 1 of 1
Daily Breeze
2615 Pacific Coast Highway #329
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
(310) 543-6635
0011718992

CITY OF LAWNDALE/CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, 14717 BURIN AVE
LAWNDALE, California 90260

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Los Angeles
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of Daily Breeze, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Torrance*, County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of June 15, 1945, Decree No. Pomo C-606. The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit:
02/08/2025
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated at Hermosa Beach, California
On this 8th day of February, 2025.
______________________________
Signature
*Daily Breeze circulation includes the following cities: Carson, Compton, Culver City, El Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Santa Monica, Torrance and Wilmington

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Raylette Felton, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance - City Clerk Compensation

BACKGROUND
This is the second reading of Ordinance No. 1209-25, regarding the compensation for the City Clerk. On February 3, 2025, City Council reviewed and discussed the City Clerk’s compensation and directed staff to bring back an ordinance for further consideration. The first reading of this ordinance was held on February 18, 2025.

STAFF REVIEW
At its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, City Council introduced and approved Ordinance No. 1209-25 and waived further reading of the ordinance to amend Chapter 2.16, Section 2.16.010, of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding the Compensation for the Elected City Clerk. This ordinance will increase the City Clerk’s compensation from $350 per month to $700 per month, to take effect thirty (30) days after the second reading.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no additional fiscal impact with the adoption of this ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1209-25, Amending Chapter 2.16 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Compensation for the Elected City Clerk.

Attachments
Ordinance No 1209-25 Amend LMC Ch 2.16 Compensation City Clerk.pdf

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 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 section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional Ordinance No. 1209-25 2
Amending Chapter 2.16- City Clerk Compensation
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 on the 18th day of February 2025, PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd 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 3rd 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
Francisco M. Talavera
______________________________ ______________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Raylette Felton, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Consideration of Claims for Damage against the City

BACKGROUND
The City of Lawndale received a claim for property damage filed by Steven Harrie (Claimant) on or about January 25, 2025. The claim filed alleged that on or about January 3, 2025, their property was damaged by a curb while making a right turn at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Redondo Beach Boulevard in Lawndale, CA.

STAFF REVIEW
The City’s third-party claims administrator, Carl Warren & Company, reviewed and completed investigation regarding filed claim. Based on an investigation completed, it was determined that the liability for the claim could not be assigned to the City and recommends that the City reject the claim as filed.

LEGAL REVIEW
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council reject the claim filed by Steven Harrie and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

Attachments
Claim for Damages to Person or Property and Rejection Notice.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
1/29/2025
TO: City of Lawndale
ATTENTION: Raylette Fenton, Shaundra Burnam

RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT
RE: Claimant: Steven Harrie
Our Client: City of Lawndale
Date of Loss: 01-28-2025
Our File Number: CJP-3053288
Please allow this correspondence to acknowledge receipt of the captioned claim. Please take the following action:
➢ CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant.

Please include proof of mailing with your rejection notice to the claimant. Please provide us with a copy of the Notice of Rejection and a copy of the Proof of Mailing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the assigned adjuster or the undersigned claims specialist.

Very Truly Yours,
Janice Baluyut
Janice Baluyut
Claims Examiner
Carl Warren & Company, LLC | A Venbrook Company
Direct: 657.622.4326
Email: [email protected]

Grace Huizar, Senior Management Analyst
Lucho Rodriguez, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing to Consider Republic Services, Inc. Proposed Solid Waste Service Rates for 2025 and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2501-003 Establishing refuse Collection Service Rates for 2025 for Residential, Multi-family, and Commercial Accounts

BACKGROUND
The Integrated Solid Waste Management Services Franchise Agreement with Republic Services (Agreement) is the City’s single largest contract and affects every resident and business in the community. The City Council approved the original agreement in August 2019 and it became effective on January 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2026, with the option to extend the agreement for another 24 months.

The base rate of the total trash fee is calculated using the year-to-year changes in published price indices for industry cost components. Per the terms of the franchise agreement, Republic Services may request an annual rate adjustment based on the percentage change in the average annual published Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Trash and Garbage Collection – CUUR0000SEHG02, U.S. City average as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, between the 12 months ending the prior June.

When the annual rate adjustment formula calculations reflect an increase to the rates, Proposition 218 “The Right to Vote on Taxes Act of 1996” (“Prop 218”) limits methods by which local governments can create or increase taxes, fees, and charges without taxpayer consent. Prop 218 specifies that fees charged to property owners for refuse collection may not exceed the cost of providing the service and that prior to adopting a new fee or increasing an existing one, that local governments must provide written notice to the affected property owner of record and may include tenants that are billed by the service provider for solid waste collection services.” Solid waste rate increases are subject to a “majority protest” process that provides that if fifty percent plus one (50% plus 1) of the total affected parcels protest the proposed rate increase in writing or in person at the hearing, then a majority protest is considered to have occurred; meaning the proposed rate increase cannot be implemented.

The City currently provides solid waste services to approximately 5,852 parcels, therefore, for the proposed rates to be considered for approval the City must not receive a majority protest (50% plus 1), equal to 2,927 or more. Absent of a majority protest, City Council can adopt the proposed rate increases effective January 1, 2025. This is the first year of a separate Proposition 218 vote under the Agreement, as the City Council went through the Proposition 218 process to adopt a rate scale for the first five years of services when it approved the Agreement, as allowed by law.

STAFF REVIEW
On October 1, 2024, Republic Services requested a rate increase for calendar year 2025, per the terms of the franchise agreement. Staff reviewed the request, the rate adjustment formula per the franchise agreement, and confirmed the calculations for the requested rate increase, which is 6.25 percent. If approved, the requested increase will apply to all rates (residential, commercial, and multi-family units) citywide and would be effective January 1, 2025.

Proposition 218 requires that all property owners, or those responsible for paying the refuse bill, receive a notice 45 days prior to the Public Hearing for an opportunity to challenge any proposed fee increases. At the January 6, 2025, City Council meeting, City Council officially set March 3, 2025, as the date for the Public Hearing. The Proposition 218 Notice and Protest Ballot was mailed to all owners on January 7, 2025. In the absence of a majority protest, the City Council maintains the right of final approval of the rate structure for FY 2024-25.

Residential Rates
The 2025 residential rates will have a net overall increase of 6.25%. The following chart compares the proposed 2025 residential cart rates and the current 2024 rates:
2024 2025
Residential Rates
35 gallon cart $25.76 $27.37
65 gallon cart $30.63 $32.54
95 gallon cart $35.48 $37.70
Senior Discount Rate
35 gallon cart $21.90 $23.27
65 gallon cart $26.03 $27.66
95 gallon cart $30.17 $32.06
The Senior Discount is available to seniors 65 years of age and older who are considered head of household receiving residential cart collection services. To qualify, a completed application with proof of age and residency needs to be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval.

Commercial/Multi-Family Rates
The 2025 commercial rates will also have a net overall increase of 6.25%. The following chart compares the proposed 2025 rates for a commonly used 3-yard bin and the current 2024 rates:

Commercial/Multi-Family Rates
3 Yard
Bin/
Pickups
Per Week
1 2 3 4 5 6
Extra
Pickups
(per
Pickup)
2024 Rates $245.88 442.58 $641.72 $835.98 $1,032.65 $1,239.19 $57.65 2025 Rates $261.25 $470.24 $681.83 $888.23 $1,097.19 $1,316.64 $61.25 Staff finds the proposed 2025 solid waste collection rates for residential, commercial and multi-family services to be consistent per the terms of the franchise agreement. If the request to increase the solid waste rates for FY 2024-25 are authorized by the rate payers and approved by the City Council, staff will notify Republic Services of the official approval for the direct billing of residential, multi-family, and commercial customers.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved Resolution No. CC-2501-003 as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this item.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Open the Public Hearing, take testimony and close the Public Hearing

2. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2501-003
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Reso CC-2501-003 2025 Solid Waste Collection Rates.pdf Attachment 2 - 2025 rates.pdf
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. CC-2501-003
2025 Residential and Commercial/Multifamily
Solid Waste and Recycling Service Rates 2
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2501-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

APPROVING THE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL/MULTIFAMILY

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE RATES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code Section 40059 authorizes the City of Lawndale (the "City") to enter into franchises and provide for solid waste and recycling collection services in the City; and WHEREAS, the City and Consolidated Disposal Services, LLC (Republic Services) entered into an Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services, dated August 19, 2019 ("Agreement"), pursuant to which Republic Services provides exclusive solid waste and recycling collection services to residential and commercial properties in the City with the rates for such services to be paid by residents or customers of each property; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with State law, the City wishes to authorize the rate increase for solid waste collection services for the period commencing January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, which was calculated by employing the rate adjustment methodology specified in the Franchise Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, Republic Services mailed to the record owners of each identified parcel, notices of a public hearing to consider the new rates for commercial/multifamily and residential services to be held on March 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, said notices described the proposed rates, the basis for these rates and other items as may be required by Article XIIID of the California Constitution ("Proposition 218") and said rates are in accordance with Proposition 26; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing on March 3, 2025, the City Council duly considered the rates described on Attachment 2 attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, after conducting a properly noticed public hearing and considering all evidence and testimony presented, the City Council now desires to approve the proposed increased rates for commercial/multifamily and residential solid waste and recycling services as described on Attachment 2 effective as of January 1, 2025.

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

SECTION 1. That the foregoing recitals are true, correct, and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. That the Residential and the Commercial/Multifamily Solid Waste and Recycling Rates shown on Attachment 2, attached hereto, are hereby adopted and shall commence and be effective for services provided as of January 1, 2025.

Resolution No. CC-2501-003
2025 Residential and Commercial/Multifamily
Solid Waste and Recycling Service Rates 3
SECTION 3. That the City Council has taken a count of protests received, if any, and there is no majority protest to the proposed rates. Therefore, based on the information considered herewith and with the Agreement that, in accordance with Proposition 218 and Proposition 26:
(a) All notices, mailings and the hearings have taken place in accordance with the law; (b) Portions of revenues derived from the fee or charge and subject to Proposition 218 do not exceed the funds required to provide the property related service; and (2) are not to be used for any purpose other than that for which the fee or charge is imposed; (c) The amount of a fee or charge subject to Proposition 218 imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership does not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel;
(d) All services are immediately available to commercial/multifamily and residential customers and property owners; and
(e) The service is a property-related service available specifically to property owners and is not a general government service available in substantially the same manner to the public at large.

SECTION 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3
rd day of March, 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-2501-003 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 3
rd 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
Bernadette Suarez, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Kearney
Sirley Cuevas
Francisco M. Talavera
Resolution No. CC-2501-003
2025 Residential and Commercial/Multifamily
Solid Waste and Recycling Service Rates 4
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT 2
65-Gallon Cart $ 2.96
95-Gallon Cart $ 2.96
Seniors (65 years of age and older whom are considered head of household) 35-Gallon Cart - Standard Service $ 23.27
60-Gallon Cart $ 2.96
90-Gallon Cart $ 2.96
Additional Organics Materials Cart - above one
35-Gallon Cart $ 2.96

RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY RATES
Service
Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Standard Service
35-Gallon Cart - Standard Service $ 27.37
65-Gallon Cart - Standard Service $ 32.54
95-Gallon Cart - Standard Service $ 37.70
Additional Refuse Cart - above one
35-Gallon Cart $ 5.88
65-Gallon Cart $ 8.83
95-Gallon Cart
Additional Recycling Cart - above two
35-Gallon Cart $ 2.96
$ 11.78
95-Gallon Cart $ 10.02
Additional Recycling Cart - above two
35-Gallon Cart $ 2.51
60-Gallon Cart $ 2.51
90-Gallon Cart $ 2.51
65-Gallon Cart - Standard Service $ 27.66
95-Gallon Cart - Standard Service $ 32.06
Additional Refuse Cart - above one
35-Gallon Cart $ 4.98
65-Gallon Cart $ 7.52
Additional Charges
Additional Overage Pickup - Per Pickup (in excess of 2
per year)
$ 7.34
Single-Family: Additional Bulky Item Pickup -
Per Item (in excess of 6 pickups per year)
$ 29.45
Multi-Family: Additional Bulky Item Pickup - Per Item
(in excess of 6 pickups per year)
$ 29.45
Cart Exchange - Per Request $ 22.06
Additional Organics Materials Cart - above one
35-Gallon Cart $ 2.51
60-Gallon Cart $ 2.51
90-Gallon Cart $ 2.51
Re-Start Fee - Per Re-Start (for service
discontinued due to non-payment)
$ 22.06
Contamination Fee $ 38.94
Landscaper Yard Waste Disposal - Rate per ton at
American Waste Transfer Station
$ 82.32

COMMERCIAL/MULTI-FAMILY MONTHLY REFUSE BIN RATES (INCLUDES RECYCLING AND ORGANICS) Service Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
96-gallon
1 day per week $ 119.79
2 days per week $ 215.62
3 days per week $ 312.66
4 days per week $ 407.32
5 days per week $ 503.13
6 days per week $ 603.73
Extra pickup $ 41.75
1 cubic yard
1 day per week $ 176.16
2 days per week $ 317.09
$ 739.87
3 days per week $ 489.83
4 days per week $ 638.05
5 days per week $ 788.26
6 days per week $ 945.86
3 days per week $ 459.80
4 days per week $ 598.98
5 days per week
6 days per week $ 887.86
Extra pickup $ 52.89

1.5 cubic yard
1 day per week $ 187.71
2 days per week $ 337.81
1 day per week $ 525.45
Extra pickup $ 54.98
2 cubic yard
1 day per week $ 220.20
2 days per week $ 396.38
3 days per week $ 574.74
4 days per week $ 748.66
5 days per week $ 924.83
6 days per week $1,109.83
Extra pickup $ 57.05
3 cubic yard
1 day per week $ 261.25
2 days per week $ 470.24
3 days per week $ 681.83
4 days per week $ 888.23
5 days per week $1,097.19
6 days per week $ 1,316.64
Extra pickup $ 61.25
3 cubic yard with compactor
2 days per week $ 945.86
3 days per week $ 1,371.51
Extra pickup $ 95.00

COMMERCIAL/MULTI-FAMILY MONTHLY REFUSE BIN RATES (INCLUDES RECYCLING AND

ORGANICS)
Service Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
4 cubic yard
1 day per week $ 324.28
4 days per week $ 1,786.65
5 days per week $ 2,207.04
6 days per week $ 2,648.50
6 cubic yard
1 day per week $ 366.33
2 days per week $ 659.38
3 days per week $ 956.11
2 days per week $ 583.72
3 days per week $ 846.42
4 days per week $1,102.61
5 days per week $ 1,362.03
6 days per week $ 1,634.44
Extra pickup $ 65.41
4 cubic yard with compactor
1 day per week $ 600.55
2 days per week $1,081.00
3 days per week $ 1,567.44
4 days per week $ 2,041.86
5 days per week $ 2,522.33
6 days per week $ 3,026.77
Extra pickup $ 107.53
4 days per week $ 1,245.55
5 days per week $ 1,538.61
6 days per week $ 1,846.31
Extra pickup $ 73.80
Low Boy $ 656.15
Compactor Roll-Off Box - Rate per pull (excluding compactor rental) Refuse - Any Size 984.23
Use in Excess of 7 days (per day charge) $ 13.92

TEMPORARY BIN MONTHLY CHARGES (INCLUDING DISPOSAL AND DELIVERY) Service Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
3 cubic yard temporary bin - first empty $ 327.20
3 cubic yard temporary bin - add'l empties $ 261.25

ROLL-OFF BOX MONTHLY CHARGES
Service Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Standard Roll-Off Box - Rate per pull (including container rental and disposal) Refuse-Any Size $ 656.15
Recycling $ 626.29
Locking bin service - per bin
1 day per week $ 13.65
2 days per week $ 27.38
3 days per week $ 41.08
4 days per week $ 54.72
Overweight charge (per ton over 10 tons) Additional 50% Above Actual Disposal Roll-off box cleaning (above one per year) $ 139.20 Rate Redelivery/return trip fee $ 69.62

OTHER BIN SERVICE RATES - PER MONTH
Service Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
5 days per week $ 68.44
6 days per week $ 82.14

ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGES - RATE PER SERVICE
Service Rates (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Bin cleaning $ 64.96
Bin overage fee (following one written warning) $ 50.51 Return trip fee $ 50.51
Special cleanup events - Above 96 1-hr events/yr $ 201.96 Commercial bin customer organics contamination fee $ 89.13 Commercial bin customer recyclables contamination fee $ 64.89 Annual Rate Adjustment Calculations 2025
Step One: Calculate percentage change in index
Emergency service rates $ 232.70
Commercial re-start fee $ 22.06
Insufficient funds fee for returned checks $ 44.34
Commercial bulky item fee $ 29.45
Commercial cart customer contamination fee $ 38.94
Step Two: Apply percentage change to rates
2 See following pages for calculations of new rates
(1) Consumer Price Index Consumer Price Index (CUUR0000SEHG02) for All Urban Consumers, garbage and trash collection – U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average annual change for the 12 months ending June prior to the Rate Year anniversary date compared to the 12 months ending June in the previous year.

A B C
Row Index Old Index Value New Index Value Percent Change In Index ((Column B/Column A) -1)
1 CPI, Garbage and Trash Collection (1) 568.79 604.31 6.25% -

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michael Reyes, Municipal Services Director SUBJECT: Update on Results for 2024 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Detail

BACKGROUND
Each year for the past four years the City has authorized overtime pay for LASD deputies to work on the Fourth of July holiday as part of the Illegal Fireworks Suppression Detail. Deputies working this detail issue citations to residents and property owners when they observe illegal fireworks being used within the City of Lawndale. The Illegal Fireworks Suppression Detail evolves from year to year with new lessons being learned and new strategies being implemented each year to reduce the number of illegal fireworks being lighted in the City.

This Staff Report is an update of the results from the 2024 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan.

STAFF REVIEW
At the February 19, City Council meeting Councilmember Sirley Cuevas requested information regarding the results of the 2024 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Detail. Councilmember Cuevas specifically asked for the number of illegal fireworks citations that were appealed, and of those how many citations were upheld versus those that were dismissed.

During the two days of the 2024 Illegal Fireworks Suppression Plan, LASD deputies issued 33 total administrative citations to residents and property owners for the use of illegal fireworks.

As with any citation, the violating party does have the option to appeal their citation through an internal Administrative Hearing process. Twelve citations were contested and seven of those citations were upheld while four were dismissed by the hearing officer. The twelfth citation was filed directly with the Los Angeles Superior Court bypassing the City’s internal administrative process and this citation was also dismissed by the judge.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this staff report and approves it as to form.

FISCAL REVIEW
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this Staff Report.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this staff report.

Lucho Rodriguez, Public Works Director
Nick Petrevski, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: First Amendment for On-Call Civil Engineering Services

BACKGROUND
Since March 4, 2024, Transtech Engineers, Inc., SA Associates, Onward Engineering, LAE Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering provide On-Call Civil Engineering services to the City. The existing contracts will expire on March 4, 2025, and it is in the best interest for the City of Lawndale to have these contracts active to assist the City with Engineering tasks.

STAFF REVIEW
Since March 4, 2024, Transtech Engineers, Inc., SA Associates, Onward Engineering, LAE Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering have been on call with the City and have proven to be reliable and responsive in providing timely engineering services to the City. The agreements with each of the firms Each company confirmed their interest in extending the contract for an additional year with a price increase beginning March 4, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain in full force and effect.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this report.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this item at this time.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., SA Associates, Onward Engineering, LAE Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering for the contract term of March 5, 2025, through March 4, 2026, with an option to extend up to three one-year extensions.

Attachments
Attachment A.pdf
Attachment B.pdf
Attachment C.pdf
Attachment D.pdf
Attachment E.pdf
Attachment A
LA #4816-0428-6948 v1
08235-0001
1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "First Amendment") is made and entered into this 4
th day of March, 2025, by and between the CITY OF
LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Transtech Engineers, Inc., a California corporation (herein "Contractor").

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into that certain Agreement entitled "Contract Services Agreement for On-Call Civil Engineering Services" (the "Agreement") on or about March 4, 2024, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City and the Contractor to amend the Agreement as set forth in this First Amendment.

AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the Agreement is amended as follows:

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement (Contract Sum) is amended to update the “Fee Proposal” attached hereto as Exhibit “C-1” and incorporated herein by this reference. All references to Exhibit “C” in the Agreement after the date of First Amendment shall hereafter mean and refer to both Exhibit “C” and Exhibit “C-1”.

2. Section 3.4 of the Agreement, Entitled “Term” is hereby amended to extend the Contract term for one year (the “Extended Term”) such that the agreement will remain in place through March 4, 2026 as set forth on the “First Supplemental Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as “Exhibit D-1”. All references to Exhibit “D” in the agreement after the date of this First Amendment shall hereafter mean and refer to both Exhibit “D” and Exhibit “D-1”.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Other Terms Unchanged. Subject to the foregoing amendments, the remainder of the terms in the Agreement will remain the same and are hereby ratified.

2. Authority to Execute. Each party represents and warrants that all necessary action has been taken by such party to authorize the undersigned to execute this First Amendment and to bind the parties to the performance of its obligations.

3. Counterparts, Facsimile or other Electronic Signatures. This First Amendment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, constitute one and the same instrument. The First Amendment will be considered executed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission. Such facsimile or other electronic signature will have the same effect as an original signature.

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2 Severability. If any term, condition or covenant of this First Amendment is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this First Amendment will not be affected and the First Amendment will be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.

CITY:
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Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:

Transtech Engineers, Inc.

A California Corporation
By: __________________________________
Ali Cayir, Chief Executive Officer
By: __________________________________
Sybil Cayir, Secretary
Address: 13367 Benson Ave.

Chino, CA 91710
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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
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SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
Not Applicable

Attachment B

Attachment C
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1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "First Amendment") is made and entered into this 4
th day of March, 2025, by and between the CITY OF
LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Onward Engineering, a California corporation (herein "Contractor").

AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the Agreement is amended as follows:

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Other Terms Unchanged. Subject to the foregoing amendments, the remainder of the terms in the Agreement will remain the same and are hereby ratified.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.

CITY:
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:

Onward Engineering
A California Corporation
By: __________________________________
Majdi Ataya, President
By: __________________________________
Muhammad Ataya, Secretary
Address: 300 S. Harbor Blvd. STE 814
Anaheim, CA 92805
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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
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SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
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Attachment D

Attachment 1

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CITY OF LAWNDALE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
This Contract Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 4th day of March, 2024, by and between the City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation ("City"), and LAE Associates, Inc. ("Consultant"). The term Consultant includes professionals performing in a consulting capacity. The parties hereto agree as follows:

1.0 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide the work and services specified in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. Consultant warrants that all work or services set forth in the Scope of Services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner.

1.2 Consultant's Proposal. The Scope of Services shall include the Consultant's proposal or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

1.3 Compliance with Law. All work and services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency having jurisdiction.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, taxes, including applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant's performance of the services required by this Agreement; and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City against any claim for such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the work and services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.

1.6 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services or reasonably Attachment 1
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contemplated therein. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor.

1.7 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the "Special Requirements" attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit "B" and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit "B" shall govern.

1.8 Environmental Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of Federal, State, and local governments. Consultant shall also comply with all applicable mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency.

2.0 COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the "Fee Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference. The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion, (ii) payment in accordance with the percentage of completion of the services, (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant's rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, but not exceeding the Contract Sum or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures approved by the Contract Officer in advance if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

2.2 Method of Payment. Unless some other method of payment is specified in the Schedule of Compensation, in any month in which Consultant wishes to receive payment, no later than the first (1st) working day of such month, Consultant shall submit to the City, in a form approved by the City's Director of Finance, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Except as provided in Section 7.2, City shall pay Consultant for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by City pursuant to this Agreement generally within thirty (30) days, and no later than forty-five (45) days, from the submission of an invoice in an approved form. City will review each invoice submitted by Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with this Agreement.

If no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice will be approved and paid. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the invoice will be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. City reserves the right to withhold future payment to Consultant if any aspect of the Consultant’s work is found substantially inadequate.

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the purposes of this Agreement. The availability of funding is affected by matters outside the City’s control, including other governmental entities. Accordingly, the City has the option to void the whole Agreement or to amend the Agreement to reflect unanticipated reduction in funding for any reason.

3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as Exhibit "D", if any, and incorporated herein by this reference.

3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall, within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay, notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay.

The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if, in the judgment of the Contract Officer, such delay is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused; Consultant's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.4 below, this Agreement shall begin on March 5, 2024 and continue in full force and effect until completion of the services no later than March 4, 2025.

4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Consultant. Fred Alamolhoda is hereby designated as being the representative of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work or services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith.

It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the representative was a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the representative shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the representative may not be replaced nor may his responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City.

4.2 Contract Officer. The City's City Manager is hereby designated as the representative of the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services and to make all decisions in connection therewith ("Contract Officer"). It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant Attachment 1
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shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. The City may designate another Contract Officer by providing written notice to Consultant.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred or assigned without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. A prohibited transfer or assignment shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner or means by which Consultant or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain under only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant represents and warrants that the personnel used to provide services to the City pursuant to this Agreement are classified by Consultant as employees. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its employees are employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant. In the event that Consultant or any employee of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a federal or state agency, a court of competent jurisdiction, or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to be classified as other than an independent contractor for the City, then Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for the payment of any and all assessed fines, penalties, judgments, employee and/or employer contributions, and any other damages and costs assessed to the City as a consequence of, or in any way attributable to, the assertion that Consultant or any staff Consultant used to provide services under this Agreement are employees of the City.

5.0 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance. A policy of commercial general liability insurance using Insurance Services Office "Commercial General Liability" policy form CG 00 01, with an edition date prior to 2004, or the exact equivalent. Coverage for an additional insured shall not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits shall be no less than $1,000,00.00 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000.00 general aggregate.
(b) Workers' Compensation Insurance. A policy of workers' compensation insurance on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer's liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for all covered losses.

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(c) Automotive Insurance. A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per accident, combined single limit. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non owned, leased and hired cars. (d) Professional Liability or Error and Omissions Insurance. A policy of professional liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim with respect to loss arising from the actions of Consultant performing professional services hereunder on behalf of the City. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance. The general liability policy shall name the City, its officers, employees and agents ("City Parties") as additional insureds and shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City and the City's Parties and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention.

All of said policies of insurance shall also provide that said insurance may be not cancelled without providing ten (10) days prior written notice by registered mail to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled or amended, Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation or amendment date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer.

No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until Consultant has provided City with Certificates of Insurance or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by City.

Consultant agrees that the provisions of this Section 5.1 shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from Consultant's activities or the activities of any person or persons for which Consultant is otherwise responsible. If the Consultant’s insurance policies have higher limits and coverage than those required by this contract, the City will have access to those higher limits and coverage maintained by the Consultant.

The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide or The Key Rating Guide, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City due to unique circumstances.

In the event that the Consultant is authorized to subcontract any portion of the work or services provided pursuant to this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 5.1.

5.2 Indemnification.
(a) Indemnity for Design Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and except for the statutory limits set forth under California Civil Code Section 2782,8 applicable to services provided by a “design professional”, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and the City's Parties from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including Attachment 1
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attorneys' fees and costs to the extent same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, employees of subcontractors (or any entity or individual for which Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement.
(b) Indemnity for Other Than Design Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of design professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and City's Parties from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys' fees and costs, court costs, defense costs and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, employees or subcontractors of Consultant.

6.0 RECORDS AND REPORTS

6.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require.

6.2 Records. Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such books and records as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required.

6.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Consultant, its employees, and subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of such documents and materials. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use and Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Except as necessary for the performance of services under this Agreement, no documents prepared under this Agreement may be released by Contractor to any other person or entity without City’s prior written approval. Consultant warrants that all Documents it drafts and completes pursuant to this Agreement constitute original work. Specifically, Consultant understands and agrees that use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including, without limitation, ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI), in the performance of this Agreement does not constitute an original work, i.e., submitting Documents generated by such AI tools to City and representing it as Consultant’s original work constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, constitutes a false claim, and may also violate applicable intellectual property right laws including, without limitation, United States Copyright Law. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement as to ownership, City specifically rejects ownership of such Documents. Consultant Attachment 1
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is required to indemnify and defend City to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law should it violate this Section.

6.4 Confidentiality of Information. All information gained or work product produced by Contractor in performance of this Agreement will be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Contractor. Contractor may not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law. Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents, may not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the services performed under this Agreement.

Response to a subpoena or court order will not be considered “voluntary” provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. If Contractor, or any officer, employee, or agent of Contractor, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City will have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Contractor for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Contractor’s conduct. Contractor must promptly notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the services performed under this Agreement. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor.

However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response. All media and press releases, including graphic display information, must be approved and distributed solely by City, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by City. All media interviews regarding the performance of services under this Agreement are prohibited unless expressly authorized by City.

7.0 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

7.2 Retention of Funds. Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant's acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant's obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

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7.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.4 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all work or services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation and City shall be entitled to reimbursement for any compensation paid in excess of the services rendered.

7.5 Completion of Work After Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

7.6 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment, and to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery, including all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation.

8.0 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Conflict of Interest; City. No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation.

8.3 Conflict of Interest; Consultant. Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

Consultant shall comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, City's Conflict of Interest Code which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Accordingly, should the City Manager determine that Consultant will be performing a specialized or general service for the City and Attachment 1
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there is substantial likelihood that the Consultant's work product will be presented, either written or orally, for the purpose of influencing a governmental decision, the Consultant and its officers, or employees, as applicable, shall be subject to the City's Conflict of Interest Code.

8.4 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry.

9.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notice. Any notice or other communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer, City of Lawndale, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260, and in the case of the Consultant, to the person at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

9.2 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.3 Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by an instrument in writing signed by both parties.

9.4 Severability. Should a portion of this Agreement be declared invalid or unenforceable by a judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement is binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.

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9.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will constitute one and the same instrument and will become binding upon the parties when at least one copy has been signed by both parties. This Agreement and any amendment will be considered executed when the signature page of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission. Such electronic signatures will have the same effect as an original signature, provided that a wet signature copy is also mailed to the other party.

9.7 Modification of Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be valid unless made in writing and approved by Consultant and by the City Council or City Manager, as applicable. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver will be void.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A new Section 2.4 is added to the Agreement to read as follows:
“2.4 Prevailing Wages; Indemnification. Consultant and all subcontractors shall comply with the State Labor standards. State Labor standards provisions, including prevailing wage requirements, will be enforced such that the general rate of per diem wages (prevailing wage) shall be paid for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract to all workers employed in the execution of the contract for the work to be performed by LAE Associates, Inc. The State General Prevailing Wage Determination is as established by the California Department of Industrial Relations for Los Angeles County. (Refer to http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/Determinations/Statewide/C-TT.pdf for additional information.) The prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City of Lawndale Department of Public Works, 4722 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90266, and are available to any interested party on request. The statutory provisions for penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and/or failure to otherwise comply with state's wage and hour laws will be enforced. The Consultant is required to post at the job site the prevailing rate of per diem wages and other notices prescribed by regulation.

The Consultant and all subcontractors must submit electronic certified payroll records weekly directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) no less than monthly and must comply with all statutory requirements relating to certified copies of payroll records, including the maintenance of the records, their certification, and their availability for inspection as required by Labor Code Section 1776 and as required under Subsection 7-2.6 of said Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

Consultant shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by the City, and hold the City and City’s Parties harmless from and against any all liability, loss, damage, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or as a result of any action, claim, or determination relating in any way to the failure to properly pay of prevailing wages. Moreover, the City retains the right to settle or abandon any such the matter without the Consultant’s consent as to the City’s liabilities or rights only.”
• A new Section 5.1(e) is added to the Agreement to read as follows:
(e) Cyber Liability Insurance. The cyber liability insurance must include the following coverage:
• Liability arising from the theft, dissemination and/or use of confidential or personally identifiable information; including credit monitoring and regulatory fines arising from such theft, dissemination or use of the confidential information.

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• Network security liability arising from the unauthorized use of, access to, or tampering with computer systems.
• Liability arising from the failure of technology products (software) required under the Agreement for Contractor to properly perform the services intended. • Electronic media liability arising from personal injury, plagiarism or misappropriation of ideas, domain name infringement or improper deep-linking or framing, and infringement or violation of intellectual property rights. • Liability arising from the failure to render professional services If coverage is maintained on a “claims-made” basis, Contractor must maintain such coverage for an additional period of three years following termination of the Agreement.

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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
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SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
Not applicable
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08235-0001
1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "First Amendment") is made and entered into this 4
th day of March, 2025, by and between the CITY OF
LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Willdan Engineering, a California corporation (herein "Contractor").

AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the Agreement is amended as follows:

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Other Terms Unchanged. Subject to the foregoing amendments, the remainder of the terms in the Agreement will remain the same and are hereby ratified.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.

CITY:
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:

Willdan Engineering
A California Corporation
By: __________________________________
Vanessa Munoz, President
By: __________________________________
Kate Nguyen, Secretary
Address: 2401 E. Katella Ave. STE 300
Anaheim, CA 92806
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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
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SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
Not Applicable

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Raylette Felton, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Letter to State Federal Legislators Regarding Metro Project Funding Gap

BACKGROUND
During Oral Communications at the December 12, 2024, City Council meeting, members of the public commented regarding the costs for the Metro C Line Extension Project funding plans. This item is being brought to City Council for review and discussion at the request of Mayor Robert Pullen Miles regarding the C Line Project funding gap.

STAFF REVIEW
At the December 12th City Council meeting, members of the public provided comments on the Metro C Line Extension Project name change and requested the City’s assistance in reaching out to federal officials for project funding assistance. During this meeting, Mayor Pullen Miles noted that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Holly Mitchell had previously inquired with state officials about potential funding options for the Hawthorne Boulevard Alignment Option.

Mayor Pullen Miles further suggested that the City engage with its federal and state legislators, particularly the United States Senator, to explore opportunities for closing the funding gap between the currently secured funds and the locally preferred Alternative 3 Route- Hawthorne Boulevard Alignment Option. Accordingly, please find the attached draft letter prepared for City Council’s consideration. The City Council may approve the letter as written or modify it as needed.

LEGAL REVIEW
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the draft letter to be addressed to state and federal legislators requesting assistance in obtaining funding for the Metro C Line Project funding gap and provide direction to staff on next steps.

Attachments
Draft Ltr Metro C Line Funding Gap.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT
[Date]
[Recipient Name]
[Recipient Title]
[Recipient Address]
Subject: Request for Federal Funding Support – C Line Extension Project (Alternative 3 – Hawthorne Alignment)
Dear [Recipient Name],
On behalf of the City of Lawndale, we respectfully request your support in securing federal funding to help advance the C Line Extension Project, specifically Alternative 3 – the Hawthorne Boulevard Alignment option. This route is the preferred alternative of both the City of Lawndale and the City of Redondo Beach.

The C Line Extension Project, led by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO), aims to extend the current K Line from the Redondo Beach Station to the Torrance Transit Center, providing improved rail transit options for the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. To date, the project has secured $1.12 billion from various sources, including:
• $231 million from a California State Transportation Agency grant • $619 million from state Measure M
• $272 million from local Measure R
Despite these contributions, a significant funding gap remains, with the estimated cost for Alternative 3 – the Hawthorne Boulevard Alignment – at $2.96 billion, leaving a shortfall of $1.84 billion.

Although the City of Lawndale has expressed opposition to the project in the past, we recognize its potential benefits, including expanded rail transit options for our community and a reduction in regional air pollution. For these reasons, the City supports Alternative 3 – the Hawthorne Boulevard Alignment, as it minimizes impacts on residential neighborhoods in both Lawndale and Redondo Beach.

We are at a critical decision-making stage regarding the final route selection and funding plans.

As such, we would greatly appreciate your support in identifying and securing federal funding opportunities to help make this project a reality. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the project further and explore potential funding options with you.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
City of Lawndale

Community Development Department Duties, Overview of Operations, and Customer Survey

BACKGROUND
The Community Development Department encompass the Planning Division and Building Division. A summary of the role and responsibility of the Planning Division and Building Division is provided below:

Planning - Primarily responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive plan for a City, guiding land use development by reviewing and approving development projects, ensuring compliance with zoning regulations, and managing the permitting process to ensure orderly growth and community of the City. A majority of the Planning Division duties and responsibilities is set forth in the City's Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 of the Lawndale Municipal Code (LMC). Additionally, Lawndale is a general law city and adopts by reference numerous Planning and Zoning laws (Government Code 65850 et seq.).

Building - Primarily responsible for reviewing plans for building (structural plan check), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, grading and drainage, issuing permits, maintaining records, and inspections of construction projects for compliance. A majority of the Building Division duties and responsibilities is set forth in the City's Building and Construction Code, Title 15 of the LMC. Title 15 adopts by reference the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Code, Residential Code, etc.

In calendar year 2024, Planning staff processed the following number of development review based on the classification of the final approval authority.

Administrative (staff level) approvals - 113 Site Plan Reviews (17 commercial & 96 residential); 64 Fence Permits; 58 Flat work Permits; 172 planning inspections; and 1,066 counter visits.

Discretionary (Planning Commission) approvals - 10 public hearing items consisting of Design Review, Lot Size Exception, and Special Use Permit.

In calendar year 2024, building staff processed the following numbers of building plan checks and inspections:

Counter visits - 2,276 counter visits regarding permits and inspections; Building applications - Average of 85 applications a month; and Building Inspections - Average of 100 building inspections a month.

STAFF REVIEW
Community Development staff goal is to maintain high customer satisfaction and to provide a fast level of service. A summary of the Community Development's level of services are provided below:

Planning
Site Plan Reviews, Fence Permits, Flat work - 10 Business Days; Planning and Building Public Counter is open during normal business hours (7:00am-6:00pm MonThurs) to discuss the various applications and next steps; Flatwork and Fence Permit on-site final inspections are completed every Thursday morning; Planning and Public Works staff meet every two weeks to discuss larger scale projects that require improvements plans to the City's public right-of-way or sidewalk/streets; and Any entitlement applications, which requires Planning Commission and/or City Council review and approval, is processed within 60 days from project submittal to scheduled public hearing.

Building
A structural plan checker from the County's Building and Safety Department is available at City Hall to assist customers on Tuesday morning.

Community Development staff is available during business hours to issue building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits over the counter if applicable. This over the counter issuance of permits is the reason why in 2024, there were 2,276 visits to the Public Counter.

Any permit holder can schedule for a building inspection with staff and a Building Inspector will inspect the property within three business days or less. If there is a backlog of building inspections, a second on-call Building Inspector is called in to assist the City as needed to maintain customer satisfaction.

Attachment 1 is draft survey where the public could rate and express their past experience with Community Development staff. Staff is open to adding additional questions to the draft survey. Staff is recommending isusing the survey and gathering responses over a multi-month period to really get a good sample size and determine the most common and most serious issues facing the public.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this staff report and approves it.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Receive and file this report from Community Development;

2. Direct staff to distribute, collect, and analyze the department survey; or

3. Direct staff to add or delete new questions into the survey;

4. Provide further direction to staff.

Attachments
Attachment 1 - CD Dept Survey.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: March 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Report of Attendance at Meetings
No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

Lawndale City CouncilMarch 3, 2025

Lawndale City Council
March 3, 2025