CITY OF LAWNDALE
AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
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How to observe the Meeting:
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can now observe the meeting in person. Members of the public are still able to view the meeting on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City Website, and Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum and Frontier Channel 3.
Copies of this Agenda may be obtained prior to the meeting inside the Lawndale City Hall foyer or on the City Website.
Interested parties may contact the City Clerk Department at (310) 973-3213 for clarification regarding individual agenda items.
This Agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours before the meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS
2. 2025 Deputy and Firefighter of the Year Awards
— Presentation of City Plaque to Deputy Johnny Cardona and Firefighter Captain Jason Cameron E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 3 through 5 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
3. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda — Recommendation: that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.
4. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2510-052 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $670,863.21.
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - October 6, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
H. ADMINISTRATION
6. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
7. Approval of Budget for Community Services Officer
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve an increase in the annual budget for the creation of a Community Service Officer Position.
8. Independence Day Celebration in 2026
— Recommendation: that the City Council provide direction for a potential Independence Day Celebration in 2026.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
9. Plant-A-Tree Memorial Program for Youth
Requested by Mayor Pullen-Miles.
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve using the proposed cost for the dedication of a living tree and memorial plaque of $1,000; and 2.) Provide direction to staff about the future of the Program.
10. Report of Attendance at Meetings
K. CLOSED SESSION
11. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation — The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in two cases.
L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.
It is the intention of the City of Lawndale to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk Department (310) 973-3213 prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodation to attend or participate in meetings on a regular basis.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: October 16, 2025