CITY OF LAWNDALE
AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
** Revised **
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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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. 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: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2601-001 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $87,889.90
5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - December 15, 2025 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
G. ADMINISTRATION
6. Review of City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committees — Recommendation: that the City Council review the current ad hoc subcommittee and standing committee appointments and direct staff on the modification, replacement, or continued appointment of members, if desired.
7. Proposed Rate Increases for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the attached Proposition 218 Notice of Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases and Protest Ballot and authorize staff to mail the Notice and Protest Ballot to all property owners and current solid waste service customers.
8. Appropriate Funding for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,421.29 for the final repairs to the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project; and 2.) Approve the Fourth Amendment with Developers General Contracting, Inc. to increase it by $50,421.29.
H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
9. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. CLOSED SESSION
10. Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation — The City Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with legal counsel regarding a significant exposure to litigation, the facts and circumstances of which are not known to the potential plaintiff: one (1) case.
11. Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.
K. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting scheduled to be held on January 19, 2026, was canceled by order of the City Council on November 3, 2025. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Citv Council will be held on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. 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, January 5, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: December 23, 2025
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:
Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
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-2601-001 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $87,889.90.
Attachments
A. CC-2601-001 - AP Resolution - Jan. 5, 2026.pdf
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - December 15, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.
Attachments
Draft Minutes City Council Meeting 12-15-25
ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT MINUTES
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 15, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tern Pat Kearney, Councilmember Francisco M. Talavera, Councilmember Sirley Cuevas, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez arrived at 6:32 p.m.
Other Participants: City Manager Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Attorney Gregory M. Murphy, City Clerk Erica Harbison, Assistant City Clerk Yvette Palomo, Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Ricky Osburn, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Community Development Director Peter Kann B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
Councilmember Talavera led the flag salute. Retired Pastor Dwight Dudley provided the inspiration.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
1. Los Angeles Coun!Y. Sheriff's DeP.artment UP.date
Lieutenant Osburn summarized the recent law enforcement activities and announced that the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD) Lawndale Officers will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol on December 18, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. To 8:00 p.m.
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Ray Hollar, Resident, commented on the Metro C Line (Green) Project, Metro Measures, and ridership.
Kaitlin Coulter, Library Manager, announced the library's upcoming events.
Holly Osborne, Redondo Beach Resident, commented on Burlington Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) freight track requirements, configurations, and the addition of pipelines.
Deena Sopko, Resident, thanked City Manager Dr. Moore for his service and commented on the repaving of her street, a bulky item on 4707 Condon Avenue, business cards left on vehicles, and DUis during the holidays.
Randall Abram, Resident, thanked City Manager Dr. Moore for his service, commented on his accessibility, hands-on leadership, and attendance at City events during his tenure.
Rhonda Hofmann Gorman, Resident, thanked City Manager Dr. Moore for his service, leadership, and his hands-on management, responsiveness to residents, working with the City management team, the business community. Resident Hofmann Gorman thanked City Manager Dr. Moore for his support of the Sheriff's Department, and wished him well.
Matthew Harbison, Resident, thanked the City Council for continuing Santa's Sleigh events and for the Graffiti Removal Program, thanked staff for giving back to the community, and thanked City Manager Dr. Moore for his service to the City.
E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Review of City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committees
BACKGROUND
The City Council currently has twelve (12) ad hoc subcommittees and three (3) standing committees. These temporary advisory committees serve either a limited purpose or a single purpose and are dissolved once the task or need for the committee is complete. Ad hoc subcommittees are composed of members to serve a limited or single purpose, do not have continuous meetings regarding a subject matter jurisdiction and are not subject to the Brown Act. A standing committee is subject to the Brown Act and composed of members totaling less than a quorum of the City Council. A standing committee may meet regularly to provide routine and regular recommendations fixed by a formal action.
On occasion, the City Council will create a new subcommittee and appoint or replace a member. These subcommittees are reviewed by the City Council on an annual basis to determine which subcommittees may be dissolved or modified, or to appoint a new member or reaffirm a current member.
STAFF REVIEW
At the meeting held on January 6, 2025, the City Council reviewed the current appointments list. The City Council made the following modifications:
Billboard Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Appointed Councilmember Frank M. Talavera to replace Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman Metro C Line (Green) Extension Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Appointed Councilmember Frank M. Talavera to replace Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas.
Parking and Traffic Solutions Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Appointed Councilmember Sirley Cuevas to replace Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman Fireworks Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Appointed Councilmember Frank M. Talavera to replace Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney to replace Councilmember Bernadette Suarez City/School Districts Standing Committee
Appointed Councilmember Frank M. Talavera to replace Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman Caltrans Maintenance Standing Committee
Appointed Councilmember Frank M. Talavera to replace Councilmember Rhonda Hofmann Gorman The City Council maintained the existing appointments for the remaining committees.
The following is a complete list of the committees and their current appointments:
City/School District Park Maintenance and Joint Use Ad Hoc Subcommittee Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (Appointed January 17, 2023, reaffirmed January 16, 2024 and January 6, 2025)
Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas (Appointed January 19, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Fiscal Year will change to 2026-27) Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed January 19, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (Appointed January 16, 2024, reaffirmed January 6, 2025) Billboard Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed January 19, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, and January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed January 6, 2025) Metro C Line (Green) Extension Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles (Appointed March 15, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024 and January 6, 2025) )
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed January 6, 2025) Teen Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles (Appointed September 20, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (Appointed September 20, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Parking and Traffic Solutions Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed January 30, 2023, reaffirmed February 5, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas (Appointed January 5, 2025) Business Revitalization Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles (Appointed January 19, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (Appointed January 19, 2021, reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Local Travel Network Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed June 3, 2024, reaffirmed January 6, 2025) Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (Appointed June 3, 2024, reaffirmed January 6, 2025) Fireworks Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed January 6, 2025) Software Technology Citywide Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed February 3, 2025)
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (Appointed February 3, 2025) Hispanic-American Contributions Festival Planning Ad Hoc Subcommittee Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed May 19, 2025)
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed May 19, 2025) Independence Day Celebration Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas (Appointed October 20, 2025) Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed October 20, 2025)
STANDING COMMITTEES
City/School Districts Standing Committee
Councilmember Pat Kearney (Appointed January 19, 2021, Reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed January 6, 2025) Caltrans Maintenance Standing Committee
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles (Appointed September 20, 2021, Reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera (Appointed January 6, 2025) Homelessness Solutions Standing Committee
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez (November 15, 2021, Reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas (November 15, 2021, Reaffirmed January 17, 2023, January 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025)
Staff is seeking direction from City Council on which committees can be dissolved (if subject matter has been completed), which committees have outstanding tasks that have not yet been resolved and need further modifications in scope, and the appointment, replacement, or modification of committee members, if desired.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report.
FISCAL IMP ACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the current ad hoc subcommittee and standing committee appointments and direct staff on the modification, replacement, or continued appointment of members, if desired.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Grace Huizar, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Proposed Rate Increases for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services
BACKGROUND
On August 19, 2019, the City awarded a seven-year franchise agreement to Consolidated Disposal Services, LLC (Republic Services) to provide citywide residential and commercial solid waste and recycling collection services. The agreement became effective on January 1, 2020, and will expire on December 31, 2026, at which time the City may exercise its option to extend the agreement for an additional 24 months.
Under the terms of the agreement, Republic Services may request an annual rate adjustment. This adjustment is based on the percentage change in the average annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Trash and Garbage Collection (CUUR0000SEHG02, U.S. City Average), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the 12-month period ending the previous June.
When the annual rate calculations show an increase, Proposition 218 (“The Right to Vote on Taxes Act of 1996”) governs how local governments may establish or increase fees. Proposition 218 (Prop 218) requires that solid waste collection fees charged to property owners cannot exceed the cost of providing the service. It also requires that written notice be provided to affected property owners, and in some cases, to tenants who are billed directly, before new or increased fees can be adopted.
Under Prop 218, proposed solid waste rate increases are subject to a “majority protest” process. If fifty percent plus one (50% + 1) of all affected parcels submit written protests or protest in person at the public hearing, the proposed rate increase cannot be approved.
The proposed increase would impact a total of 12,347 parcels within the City. To prevent adoption of the proposed rates, the City would need to receive 6,175 or more valid protests (50% + 1). If a majority protest is not received, the City Council may adopt the proposed rate increases, which would take effect on January 1, 2026.
Please note that some parcels may receive multiple notices, for example when there are multiple property owners or when both an owner and a tenant are solid waste customers. However, only one protest is counted per parcel. Additionally, any new or increased fee must be adopted by City Council through a formal Resolution.
STAFF REVIEW
On October 21, 2025, Republic Services submitted a request for a rate increase for calendar year 2026, as allowed under the franchise agreement. City staff reviewed the request, verified the rate adjustment formula, and confirmed the accuracy of the calculations. The requested increase is 4.5 percent. If approved, this increase would apply to all residential, commercial, and multi-family solid waste and recycling rates effective January 1, 2026.
The rate adjustment is calculated using the “average annual change” in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The formula compares the average annual CPI for the 12 months ending in June of the current year to the average annual CPI for the 12 months ending in June of the previous year.
For the 2026 adjustment:
The average annual CPI for the 12 months ending June 2024 (Old Index Value) was 604.31.
The average annual CPI for the 12 months ending June 2025 (New Index Value) was 631.50.
This comparison results in a 4.5% increase to the rates.
In accordance with Prop 218, a Notice of Public Hearing and Right to File a Protest (Notice) regarding the proposed refuse collection rate increase for single-family and multi-family/commercial properties will be mailed to all property owners and ratepayers (see Attachment A). The City will use the most current Los Angeles County Assessor’s parcel roll to ensure each parcel owner receives a Notice by direct mail. The Notice will include the date and time of the Public Hearing, scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., as well as a Protest Ballot included in the mailer. Property owners and tenants may submit a written protest against the proposed rate increase at any time up until the close of the Public Hearing. Proposition 218 requires that Notices be sent by first-class mail at least 45 days before the public hearing to all parcels receiving the service for which the fee is charged.
If the City Council approves the proposed increase, the process will follow the timeline shown below:
January 7, 2026 Mail notice to all parcels.
January 16, 2026 – March 2, 2026 45 days requirement prior to public hearing.
March 2, 2026 Public Hearing and Protest
Tabulation; Reading of
Resolution, and potential
Adoption of Resolution.
January 1, 2026 Rates become effective.
Residential Rates
For 2026, residential rates are proposed to increase by 4.5% overall. The chart below provides a comparison between the current 2025 rates and the proposed 2026 residential cart rates. 2025 2026
Residential Rates
35 gallon cart $27.37 $28.60
65 gallon cart $32.54 $34.00
95 gallon cart $37.70 $39.40
Senior Discount Rate
35 gallon cart $23.27 $24.32
65 gallon cart $27.66 $28.90
95 gallon cart $32.06 $33.50
Commercial/Multi-Family Rates
For 2026, commercial and multi-family rates are also proposed to increase by 4.5% overall. The chart below compares the current 2025 rates and the proposed 2026 rates for a commonly used 3-yard bin.
Commercial/Multi-Family Rates
3 Yard Bin
Pickups Per Week 1 2 3 4 5
2025 Rates $261.25 $470.24 $681.83 $888.23 $1,097.19
2026 Rates $273.01 $491.40 $712.51 $928.20 $1,146.56
Staff has reviewed the proposed 2026 solid waste collection rates for residential, multi-family, and commercial services and finds them to be consistent with the terms of the franchise agreement. The proposed rates are provided in Attachment B for review.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Proposition 218 Notice of Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase and Protest Ballot.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Proposition 218 Notice of Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases and Protest Ballot and authorize staff to mail the Notice and Protest Ballot to all property owners and current solid waste service customers.
Attachments
Attachment A - Notice of Public Hearing and Protest Ballot.pdf Attachment B - Proposed 2026 Rates.pdf
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Michael Reyes, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nabi Sidiqi, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Appropriate Funding for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project
BACKGROUND
In May 2024, the City Council awarded the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project to Developers General Contracting, Inc. to perform the Public Works and City Hall facilities upgrades in the amount of $2,720,000.09 with an approved contingency amount of $272,000.01 for a total project cost of $2,992,000.10.
The Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project began construction in June 2024. Due to the requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding source, the City must expend the allocated funds before the expiration date of December 31, 2026 to avoid forfeiture. As a result, the City authorized additional work outside the original project scope to address several City Hall facility deficiencies. Some of the additional work included emergency plumbing repairs in the restrooms due to a collapsed pipe, as well as an emergency replacement of the broken sliding lobby door.
To cover the cost of the additional work, including the emergency work, an appropriation of $50,421.29 from the ARPA funds is required for the existing Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project contract. This additional work brings the total cost of the project to $3,042,421.39.
STAFF REVIEW
The Public Works Department is requesting an appropriation of $50,421.29 for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project to cover additional work addressing City Hall deficiencies, and emergency work and repairs. The City of Lawndale Purchasing Policy allows for the City Manager to allocate funds of up to $50,000 in the event of an emergency. In this case the restrooms used by staff were damaged and emergency plumbing repairs were required to prevent harm to City facilities or personnel making the repairs necessary and in full compliance with the Purchasing Ordinance. Additionally, the Purchasing Policy allows for a cap of $50,000, however the actual additional costs were $50,421.29, and for this reason staff is requesting an exemption to the Purchasing Policy be granted.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the Staff Report and Fourth Amendment and approved as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2024-25 budget includes ARPA funding for this project in the amount of $2,992,000.10. Additional work authorized by the City to address deficiencies, including emergency work and repairs were not budgeted. A breakdown of the project cost and funding source is as follows:
Available Funding Sources:
American Rescue Plan Act (285-310-700.299) $50,421.29
ARPA funds are available to cover these costs and would require a budget amendment from account 285- 310-700.299 for $50,421.29.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council
1. Authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,421.29 for the final repairs to the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project; and
2. Approve the Fourth Amendment with Developers General Contracting, Inc. to increase it by $50,421.29.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fourth Amendment to Developers General Contracting, Inc. Agreement
2. Original Agreement for the Public Works & City Hall Facility Needs Project Attachments
20251223 ATTACHMENT 1 - Fourth Amendment to Developers General Contracting, Inc.pdf ATTACHMENT 2 - Original Agreement Remodel.pdf
1 ATTACHMENT 1
2 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR PUBLIC WORKS & CITY HALL FACILITY NEEDS PROJECT
This FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Fourth Amendment") is made and entered into this 5th day of January, 2026, by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Developers General Contracting, Inc., a California corporation (herein "Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into that certain Agreement entitled "Contract Services Agreement for Public Works & City Hall Facility Needs Project" (the "Agreement") on or about April 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City and the Contractor to amend the Agreement as set forth in this Fourth 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 increase the contract sum by Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-One dollars and Twenty-Nine cents ($50,421.29). The total contract sum will increase from Two Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand dollars and Ten cents ($2,992,000.10) to Three Million Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-One dollars and Thirty-Nine cents ($3,042,421.39).
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 Fourth Amendment and to bind the parties to the performance of its obligations.
3. Counterparts, Facsimile or other Electronic Signatures. This Fourth 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 Fourth Amendment will be considered executed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission. Such facsimile or other electronic signature will have the same effect as an original signature.
4. Severability. If any term, condition or covenant of this Fourth Amendment is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining 3 provisions of this Fourth Amendment will not be affected and the Fourth 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:
CITY OF LAWNDALE,
A MUNICIPAL COPORATION
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
_________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:
Developers General Contracting, Inc.
A California Corporation
By: _________________________________
Abdul Khalil Mohtasebzada
President
By: _________________________________
Abdul Khalil Mohtasebzada
Secretary
Address: 10 Hughes Unit A203,
Irvine, CA 92618
ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
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.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with legal counsel regarding a significant exposure to litigation, the facts and circumstances of which are not known to the potential plaintiff: one (1) case.
CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.