CITY OF LAWNDALE
AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
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To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can now observe the meeting in person. Members of the public are still be able to view the meeting on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City Website, and Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum and Frontier Channel 3.
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This Agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours before the meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
3. 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation - May 4-10, 2025 — Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation Certificate for Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 4-10, 2025, to the City of Lawndale City Clerk Department.
4. Retirement Recognition of Riad (Roy) Itani, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
— Recognizing the Retirement of Riad (Roy) Itani, P.E., County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works in support of the City's Building and Safety Division.
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 5 through 8 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
5. 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.
6. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2505-020 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $979,950.74.
7. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - April 21, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
8. Approve Agreement to Upgrade City's Cable Television Video Editing Networked Storage Server — Recommendation: that City Council approve the sole source purchase agreement with International Electronic Enterprises, Inc. (IEEI) in a form approved by the City Attorney for the purchase and install Apace Systems E-Stor media and video storage system in the amount not to exceed of $36,688, with annual service agreement.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
9. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1211-25 amending the City's Zoning Map of properties to establish the Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones within areas of the City and Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan; Amendments to Title 17 of the Lawndale Municipal Code to establish Chapter 17.54 Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones; and a determination of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Conduct a public hearing, discuss this item and receive public comment, if any, on the matter; 2.) Determine that Ordinance No. 1211-25 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines; and 3.) Read by Title only, waived further reading, and approve Ordinance No. 1211-25, amending the zoning maps for areas within the City and HBSP and amending Title 17 of the Lawndale Municipal Code (LMC) to establish 17.54 Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones.
I. ADMINISTRATION
10. First Amendment to Michael Baker International, Inc. CDBG Consulting Services Agreement (FY 2024-2025) — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the first amendment to increase the funding to the professional services agreement with Michael Baker, International, Inc. for CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services.
J. CITY MANAGER REPORT
K. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
11. Update on Lawndale Municipal Code Title 12, Chapter 12.64 Regarding E-Bikes Usage and Enforcement Requested by Mayor Pullen-Miles.
— Recommendation: that the City Council choose one of the following: Option 1. Direct Staff to amend the Lawndale Municipal Code to include additional restrictions and safety measures for E-bike usage; or Option 2: Direct Staff to leave the Lawndale Municipal Code as it currently stands regarding existing restrictions and safety measures for E-bike usage; or Option 3: Give Staff directives on non-Code changes to implement on E-bike usage.
12. Discussion on Establishing an Annual Festival for Recognizing Hispanic-American Contributions to the Community and the Creation of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Requested by Councilmember Talavera.
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Discuss establishing a new annual festival; 2.) Discuss establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and/or 3.) Provide further direction to staff.
13. Discussion on Council Policy No. 26-95 Recognition Requests Requested by Councilmember Talavera.
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Discuss Council Policy No. 26-95 Recognition Requests; and/or 2.) Provide further direction to staff
14. Report of Attendance at Meetings
L. CLOSED SESSION
15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation — The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss existing litigation: Name of Case: City of Lawndale v. LA Investment, LLC (LA Superior Court Case No. 20TRCV00065).
M. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 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 May 5, 2025, was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: May 1, 2025