Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, May 18, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
Any person who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item listed on this agenda or any other matter that is within its subject matter jurisdiction is invited, but not required, to fill out a Public Meeting Speaker Card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the oral communications portion of the meeting. The purpose of the card is to ensure that the speaker’s name is correctly recorded in the meeting minutes and, where appropriate, to provide contact information for staff follow-up.

How to observe the Meeting:

To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may now attend the meeting in person. The meeting will also continue to be available for viewing on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City TV Website, and Lawndale Community Cable Television on Spectrum and Frontier Channel 3.

Copies of this agenda are available prior to the meeting in the Lawndale City Hall foyer or on the City website. Interested parties may contact the City Clerk’s Department at (310) 973-3213 for clarification regarding any individual agenda item.

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. Presentation to Eddie Urrutia in Recognition of Selection as Lawndale's 2026 Outstanding Older American — Presentation of City plaque to Eddie Urrutia, selected as Lawndale's 2026 Outstanding Older American, as recognized by the Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults, Second Supervisorial District

3. 66th Annual National Public Works Week Proclamation - May 17-23, 2026 — Presentation of City of Lawndale Proclamation to the Public Works Director in Recognition of National Public Works Week: May 17-23, 2026
E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items G.4 through G.13 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.

CITY COUNCIL

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

5. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2605-020 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,051,513.35.

6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - May 4, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notification
— Recommendation: that the City Council direct staff and the City Attorney to review the City's conflict of interest code to determine whether any amendments are required and submit the findings to the City Council no later than October 1, 2026.

8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1213-26 to Amend Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 Amending the "Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings" — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1213-26, an ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings, and waive further reading; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 amending the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings” to incorporate the revisions being made in the proposed ordinance.

9. Resolutions to Approve Job Description for Public Safety Officer and Third Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City-wide Salary and Pay Schedule
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1) approve and adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-022, establishing the Public Safety Officer position and job description with a salary range of Range 72, $5,402 – $6,832 per month allocated to the Municipal Services Department, and; 2) approve and adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-023, amending the Citywide Salary and Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

10. Contract Services Agreement for Professional Staff Augmentation Services with Civic Solutions, Inc. — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Contract Services Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for professional staff augmentation services in a form approved by the City Attorney for a maximum contract sum not to exceed $111,600.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

11. Minutes of the Successor Agency Regular Meeting - December 1, 2025 — Recommendation: that the Successor Agency approve the minutes.

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION

12. Minutes of the Cable Usage Corporation Regular Meeting - March 16, 2026 — Recommendation: that the Cable Usage Corporation approve the minutes.

HOUSING AUTHORITY

13. Minutes of the Housing Authority Regular Meeting - June 16, 2025 — Recommendation: that the Housing Authority approve the minutes.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ CABLE USAGE AUTHORIZATION

14. Public Hearing for Budget Workshop and for Staff Vacancies Fiscal Year 2026-27 — Recommendation: that the City Council provide direction regarding the budget, as there is no formal recommendation associated with this item.

I. ADMINISTRATION

CITY COUNCIL

15. Request to Temporarily Relocate City Council Meetings for the Month of June — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Discuss and approve the relocation of the City Council meetings scheduled for June 1, 2026, and June 15, 2026, to the Harold Hofmann Community Center; or 2.) Discuss alternatives for future City Council meetings for the month of June and provide direction to staff.

16. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-021 Determining Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in Meetings for Underrepresented Communities, Senate Bill 707 — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-021 determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in meetings pursuant to Government Code section 54953.4; or 2.) Provide staff with alternate direction.

17. Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Landscape Maintenance and Tree Trimming Services — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Landscape Maintenance and Tree Trimming Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to extend the term for an additional 12 month period through June 30, 2027, at a total annual cost of $1,018,086.42.

J. CITY MANAGER REPORT
K. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

18. 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, June 1, 2026, 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, May 18, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: May 14, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim 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.

Presentation to Eddie Urrutia in Recognition of Selection as Lawndale's 2026 Outstanding Older American

BACKGROUND
The City of Lawndale, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults and the Department of Aging and Disabilities, recognizes Older Americans for service to their communities on an annual basis. The City of Lawndale has been participating in this annual award since at least 1975.

In early January 2026, nomination packets for the 2026 Outstanding Older American award were posted on the City's social media pages and distributed at the community center. One nomination was received by the deadline. The nomination was presented to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for their review.

On January 28, 2026, the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee met and voted to approve the nomination of Eddie Urrutia for the 2026 Outstanding Older American award. Mr. Urrutia's selection was forwarded to Los Angeles County for their annual award and recognition program where the cities in Los Angeles County are officially recognized in May of each year.

Tonight, the Lawndale City Council honors Mr. Eddie Urrutia as the 2026 Outstanding Older American, representing the City of Lawndale, and presents him with a City plaque recognizing that designation.

Attachments
A - Presentation to Eddie Urrutia
B - Nomination Form and Flyer
C - History of Awardees 1975 to 2025

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: 66th Annual National Public Works Week Proclamation - May 17-23, 2026

BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department is being recognized and presented with a City Proclamation declaring May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week.

We invite the Director of Public Works, Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, to the podium to receive the proclamation for the Public Works Department staff.

Attachments
A - National Public Works Week Proclamation

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 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Register

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2605-020 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,051,513.35.

Attachments
A. CC-2605-020 - AP Resolution - May 18, 2026.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - May 4, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. 5-04-26 Minutes Draft.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notification

BACKGROUND
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000 et seq., requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially. A conflict of interest code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

STAFF REVIEW
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has prepared the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice for local agencies to complete before submitting to the City's code reviewing body, the City Council. To ensure that the City of Lawndale' s conflict of interest code remains current and accurate, a review of the code is required at least every even numbered year. The Political Reform Act requires an agency's conflict of interest code to contain the following:
a. A list of positions within the agency whose responsibilities and activities involve the making or participation in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on the incumbent's financial interests, and the specific types of investments, business positions, real property interests and sources of income which must be reported by each position; b. Must require each designated employee to file statements of economic interests; and c. Must set forth circumstances under which these designated employees must disqualify themselves from making, participate in the making, or using their official position to influence decisions.

The City's current conflict of interest code was approved by the City Council in August 2024, and is in compliance with these requirements. Government Code Section 87306.5 requires the City Council to notify staff by July 1, 2026, to begin reviewing the City's conflict of interest code for revisions and report its findings no later than October 1, 2026.

In the FPPC's biennial notice instructions for local agencies, it is recommended that if the answers to any of the following questions are yes, code amendments are probably needed:

Is the current code more than five years old?
Have there been any substantial changes to the agency's organizational structure since the last code was approved?
Have any positions been eliminated or re-named since the last code was approved? Have any new positions been added since the last code was approved? Have there been any substantial changes in duties or responsibilities for any positions since the last code was approved?
City staff will review the conflict of interest code and work with the City Attorney's Office to determine if an amendment is needed, and make a recommendation to the City Council no later than October 1, 2026.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff and the City Attorney to review the City's conflict of interest code to determine whether any amendments are required and submit the findings to the City Council no later than October 1, 2026.

Attachments
A. 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice Instructions

ATTACHMENT A
[email protected] 1.866.275.3772 or 916.322.5660
www.fppc.ca.gov FPPC • 076-04.2026 • Page 1 of 1

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
2026 Conflict of Interest Code
Biennial Notice Instructions for Local Agencies
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially. A conflict of interest code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

By July 1, 2026: The code reviewing body must notify agencies and special districts within its jurisdiction to review their conflict of interest codes.

By October 1, 2026: The biennial notice must be filed with the agency’s code reviewing body.

The FPPC has prepared a 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice form for local agencies to complete or send to agencies within its jurisdiction to complete before submitting to the code reviewing body. The City Council is the code reviewing body for city agencies. The County Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body for county agencies and any other local government agency whose jurisdiction is determined to be solely within the county (e.g., school districts, including certain charter schools). The FPPC is the code reviewing body for any agency with jurisdiction in more than one county and will contact them.

The Local Agency Biennial Notice is not forwarded to the FPPC.

If amendments to an agency’s conflict of interest code are necessary, the amended code must be forwarded to the code reviewing body for approval within 90 days. An agency’s amended code is not effective until it has been approved by the code reviewing body.

If you answer yes, to any of the questions below, your agency’s code probably needs to be amended.
• Is the current code more than five years old?
• Have there been any substantial changes to the agency’s organizational structure since the last code was approved?
• Have any positions been eliminated or re-named since the last code was approved? • Have any new positions been added since the last code was approved? • Have there been any substantial changes in duties or responsibilities for any positions since the last code was approved?
If you have any questions or are still not sure if you should amend your agency’s conflict of interest code, please contact the FPPC. Additional information including an online webinar regarding how to amend a conflict of interest code is available on FPPC’s website. www.fppc.ca.gov
FPPC Advice: [email protected] (866.275.3772)

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2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person: Phone No.

Email: Alternate Email:

Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.

This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):

An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
Include new positions
Revise disclosure categories
Revise the titles of existing positions
Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
Other (describe)
The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.

No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required) This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
__________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date
All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2026, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FPPC.

City of Lawndale
14717 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1213-26 to Amend Chapter

2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings and Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 Amending the "Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings"

BACKGROUND
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amends the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies. Among the various new requirements under SB 707, all qualified legislative bodies must now offer hybrid meetings and facilitate remote participation during public meetings. The City Council Chamber is currently undergoing an equipment and technology system upgrade that will accommodate the Brown Act public access requirements.

SB 707 requires the City to formally adopt a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, that outlines the procedures to address disruptive behavior for remote participants. Since the City Council currently has a policy regarding the propriety of conduct at City Council meetings, a minor amendment to the Lawndale Municipal Code (LMC) and the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings” (“Manual”) will satisfy this new State requirement.

STAFF REVIEW
At the May 4, 2026, City Council Meeting, staff prepared a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 2.04.120 of the LMC regarding the propriety of conduct at City Council meetings and a draft resolution to amend the “Manual" to incorporate the revisions being made in the proposed ordinance. The ordinance was introduced for first reading and read by title only.

The proposed amendments for both the ordinance and resolution are outlined in detail in Attachment A and Attachment B, respectively, of this report.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed Ordinance No. 1213-26 and Resolution No. CC-2605-016 and approved them as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1213-26, an ordinance amending Chapter

2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Propriety of Conduct at Council Meetings, and waive further reading; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-016 amending the “Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings” to incorporate the revisions being made in the proposed ordinance.

Attachments
A. Ordinance No. 1213-26 Amending LMC 2.04.120
B. Resolution No. CC-2605-016 Conduct at Council Meetings C. Excerpt of Manual of Procedural Guidelines for Conduct of City Council Meetings

ATTACHMENT A
Ordinance No. 1213-26
Update LMC Chapter 2.04.120
Conduct at Council Meetings Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 1213-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04.120 OF THE LAWNDALE MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING PROPRIETY OF CONDUCT AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
SUMMARY: This ordinance would amend the city’s Municipal Code regarding the decorum of conduct at City Council meetings.

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amends the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies; and
WHEREAS, among the various new requirements under SB 707, all qualified legislative bodies must now offer hybrid meetings and facilitate remote participation during public meetings; and WHEREAS, SB 707 requires the City to formally adopt a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, that outlines the procedures to address disruptive behavior for remote participants; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend Chapter 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding the propriety of conduct at City Council meetings.

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

SECTION 1. Add the new language in bold font to Section B. and C. of Section 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code to read as follows:

B. Any person who impairs or disturbs the orderly conduct of a city council meeting by intentionally committing acts in violation of the provisions of this section, whether members of the council or audience, shall be advised of such violation and requested to curtail such acts by the presiding officer. If, after such advice and request, such persons refuse or fail to curtail such acts, the presiding officer may cause any peace officer present to eject them from the Council Chamber or from online participation.

C. The presiding officer, or their designee, may remove an individual for disrupting the meeting by the following process for removal:

1. Warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and their failure to cease their behavior may result in removal; and

2. Remove the individual from the room or from online participation if they do not "promptly" cease their disruptive behavior.

SECTION 2. The City's municipal code publisher, General Code Publishing, is directed to amend the subsections of Section 2.04.120 to the terms defined therein.

Ordinance No. 1213-26
Update LMC Chapter 2.04.120
Conduct at Council Meetings Page 2 of 2
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 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.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2026. ______________________________
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 duly introduced the foregoing Ordinance No. 1213-26 at its regular meeting held on the 4th day of May, 2026, and duly approved and adopted said ordinance at its regular meeting held on the 18th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

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

ATTACHMENT B

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Resolution No. CC-2605-016
Amend the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-016

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE “MANUAL OF PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR
THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS”
WHEREAS, in January 1987, the City Council of the City of Lawndale (“City”) established certain procedures for the orderly conduct of City Council business and incorporated said procedures in its Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings (“Manual”); and

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amends the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies; and WHEREAS, among the various new requirements under SB 707, all qualified legislative bodies must now offer hybrid meetings and facilitate remote participation during public meetings; and
WHEREAS, SB 707 requires the City to formally adopt a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, that outlines the procedures to address disruptive behavior for remote participants; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to update its “Manual” regarding the propriety of conduct at City Council meetings.

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

SECTION 1. Add the new language in bold font to page 8, Section 7. The Presiding Officer, of its “Manual” to read as follows:

SECTION 7. THE PRESIDING OFFICER
The meeting shall be presided over and chaired by the mayor or, in the mayor's absence, the mayor pro tem. The presiding officer shall have the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the public comment period if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, or during a public hearing if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter which is the subject of the public hearing. The presiding officer shall have the responsibility for the conduct of meetings in an orderly manner and to prevent the obstruction of business, and in carrying out this responsibility shall have the authority to give the floor to any member of the City Council or public by recognizing them, to prevent the misuse of legitimate forms of motions or privileges, to take matters up out of order, and to order any persons willfully interrupting the meeting to be removed from the room or from online participation. The presiding officer shall have the responsibility to enforce Section

2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code pertaining to the propriety of conduct at City Council meetings.

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Resolution No. CC-2605-016
Amend the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings For the purpose of this section, prohibited acts shall include, but not be limited to, the following, provided that such acts actually impair or disturb the orderly conduct of the city council meeting:

1. Speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer whether in person or via online access;

2. Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired;

3. Speaking on an item at a time not designated for discussion by the public of that item;

4. Speaking on an item that is not within the jurisdiction of the city council;

5. Attempting to engage the audience rather than the city council;

6. Throwing objects;

7. Creating auditory or visual disturbances, such as ringing bells, blowing whistles, displaying banners, and flashing lights;

8. Refusing to modify conduct after being advised by the presiding officer that the conduct is disrupting, delaying, or impairing the meeting, or disobeying any other lawful order of the presiding officer;

9. Attempting to make slanderous, profane, or threatening remarks; and

10. Engaging in any other disorderly conduct that disrupts the meeting.

The presiding officer, or their designee, may remove an individual for disrupting the meeting by the following process for removal:

1. Warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and their failure to cease their behavior may result in removal; and

2. Remove the individual from the room or from online participation if they do not “promptly” cease their disruptive behavior.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall cause the update of the “Manual” by incorporating the aforementioned amendments upon adoption of this resolution by the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2026. ___________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor

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Resolution No. CC-2605-016
Amend the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council Meetings 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. CC2605-016 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

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

ATTACHMENT C
Manual of Procedural Guidelines
for the Conduct of City Council Meetings
June 2023 8
software ("malware') such as computer viruses and for impermissible content, and take appropriate action.
(C) Procedure.
(1) Any speaker who wishes to address the City Council may complete a speaker request card and submit it to the city clerk. The speaker request card's primary purpose is to ensure that the speaker's name is properly recorded in the meeting minutes and to provide contact information for later staff followup, if appropriate. The card will clearly state that it is a public record subject to disclosure. Failure to fill out such a card shall not, standing alone, be a basis for refusing to allow the speaker an opportunity to address the City Council. The city clerk shall forward the speaker cards to the presiding officer. (2) Upon addressing the City Council, each speaker should be invited but not required to identify himself or herself for the purpose of writing the minutes of the meeting. (3) At the close of Oral Communications, the City Council shall respond to any speaker's comments during the Comments from Council period on the agenda. During the Comments from Council period, the City Council through its presiding officer may make one of the following determinations:
(a) The subject(s) raised by any speaker do(es) not require investigation or response.
(b) The subject(s) raised by any speaker should be referred to staff for investigation and/or response.
(c) The subject(s) raised by any speaker should be placed on the agenda for the next appropriate meeting for action by the City Council.

SECTION 7. THE PRESIDING OFFICER
The meeting shall be presided over and chaired by the mayor or, in the mayor's absence, the mayor pro tem. The presiding officer shall have the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the public comment period if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, or during a public hearing if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter which is the subject of the public hearing. The presiding officer shall have the responsibility for the conduct of meetings in an orderly manner and to prevent the obstruction of business, and in carrying out this responsibility shall have the authority to give the floor to any member of the City Council or public by recognizing them, to prevent the misuse of legitimate forms of motions or privileges, to take matters up out of order, and to order any persons willfully interrupting the meeting to be removed from the room. The presiding officer shall have the responsibility to enforce Section 2.04.120 of the Lawndale Municipal Code pertaining to the propriety of conduct at City Council meetings.

For the purpose of this section, prohibited acts shall include, but not be limited to, the following, provided that such acts actually impair or disturb the orderly conduct of the city council meeting:

1. Speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer; Manual of Procedural Guidelines
for the Conduct of City Council Meetings
June 2023 9

2. Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired;

3. Speaking on an item at a time not designated for discussion by the public of that item;

4. Speaking on an item that is not within the jurisdiction of the city council;

5. Attempting to engage the audience rather than the city council;

6. Throwing objects;

7. Creating auditory or visual disturbances, such as ringing bells, blowing whistles, displaying banners, and flashing lights;

9. Attempting to make slanderous, profane, or threatening remarks; and

10. Engaging in any other disorderly conduct that disrupts the meeting.

The presiding officer, or their designee, may remove an individual for disrupting the meeting by the following process for removal:

1. Warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and their failure to cease their behavior may result in removal; and

2. Remove the individual if they do not “promptly” cease their disruptive behavior.

Any determination made by the presiding officer may be appealed by the making of a motion to appeal the ruling by any other member of the City Council. The presiding officer's determination will stand unless a majority of the City Council votes in favor of the motion to appeal the ruling, in which case the ruling of the presiding officer will be overridden. The motion to appeal the ruling is debatable, and the presiding officer may participate in the debate and the voting on the motion. A vote upon a motion to appeal the ruling is purely a procedural matter, and shall not constitute "action taken" on any substantive question.

SECTION 8. PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
(A) Mayor and Councilmember Seating Arrangements. During all meetings of the City Council held in the City Hall council chamber, the mayor and councilmembers shall be seated as follows, with seating assignments given from the perspective facing the audience:
(1) The mayor and councilmembers shall sit in the five furthest leftward positions on the dais.
(2) The mayor's position shall be the fourth seat from the left.

Resolutions to Approve Job Description for Public Safety Officer and Third Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City-wide Salary and Pay Schedule

BACKGROUND
At the October 20, 2025, City Council meeting, staff presented an item for City Council’s consideration regarding the implementation of a Community Service Officer Program that would assist the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) deputies in responding to non-criminal calls for service. This program is currently implemented by other contract cities (Cerritos, Bellflower, Lakewood, Norwalk, Temple City, etc.) and has been successful in increasing the presence and availability of deputies by allowing them to more readily respond to calls for service involving crimes.

During the November 17, 2025, City Council meeting, City Council approved a budget and the creation of new classification of Public Safety Officer to be allocated to the Municipal Services Department. Staff is now recommending the approval of the Public Safety Officer job description and the approval and adoption of a amendment to the salary and pay schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026.

STAFF REVIEW
Staff completed a review of the Public Safety Officer duties and responsibilities at other contract cities and developed the attached position description that fits within the City’s current classification plan. The position of Public Safety Officer will report to the Director of Municipal Services, or assigned supervisory or management personnel, and perform non-sworn calls for service and report writing in support of LASD and traffic control, parking enforcement, and other Municipal Services Department work functions as assigned.

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, the Public Safety Officer has been assigned Range 72, Salary $5,402 – $6,832 per month, which would be commensurate with senior-level positions with the City. In addition, staff believe this position would be appropriately assigned to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 36, Local 1895 (AFSCME) Classified Unit (“CL”) bargaining unit. Staff met and conferred with AFSCME pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, Government Code section 3500 et seq. (MMBA), regarding the proposed addition of this full-time position to the CL bargaining unit, which was agreed. If approved by City Council, the position will be added to the CL salary schedule and presented to City Council upon completion of the 2028 labor contract negotiations.

Attached for City Council’s consideration is Resolution No. CC-2605-022, to establish the job description for the Public Safety Officer position and Resolution No. CC-2605-023 adopting a third amendment to the City-wide Salary/ Pay Schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the staff report and attached resolution as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no additional budget amendments associated with the creation of this job description. Funding for the full-time Public Safety Officer position was approved by City Council and adopted during the FY 2025- 26 mid-year budget process for the Municipal Services Department.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council: 1) approve and adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-022, establishing the Public Safety Officer position and job description with a salary range of Range 72, $5,402 – $6,832 per month allocated to the Municipal Services Department, and; 2) approve and adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-023, amending the Citywide Salary and Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Attachments
Attachment A - Resolution CC-2605-022- Public Safety Officer.pdf Attachment B -Resolution CC-2605-023- Third Amend City-wide Salary Schedule FY 2025-2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2605-022
Job Description – PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

ADDING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER TO THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE,

DESIGNATING THE POSITION AS PART OF THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

BARGAINING UNIT AND APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS, on November 4, 1974, the City Council of the City of Lawndale ("City Council") adopted Resolution No. 1503, which establishes criteria for the administration of employer/employee relations and communications; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.05 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations, adopted by the City Council of the City of Lawndale (“City”), requires that the City Council approve any changes made to the City's classification plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to add the position of Public Safety Officer to the City’s classification plan and salary schedule, with a salary range of Range 72, $5,402 – $6,832 per month and create a job description to recognize the duties and responsibilities of this newly created position; and
WHEREAS, the City has fully met and conferred pursuant to the Meyer-Milias-Brown Act, Government Code section 3500, et seq. (“MMBA”), with Local 1895, Council 36, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, which represents the Classified Employees Unit (“CL Unit”), regarding the City’s proposed addition of the position.

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

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

SECTION 2. That the position of Public Safety Officer is hereby added to the City’s classified service.

SECTION 3. That the position of Public Safety Officer is added to the CL Unit, which is presently represented by the Local 1895, Council 36, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

SECTION 4. That the position description for the position of Public Safety Officer contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of the City’s classification plan hereof, is hereby adopted as the position description for the Public Safety Officer classification, with a salary range of 72 $5,402 – $6,832 per month, effective May 18, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Resolution No. CC-2605-022
Job Description – PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 2
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-2605-022 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Sirley Cuevas, Mayor Pro Tem
Bernadette Suarez
Franscico M. Talavera
Pat Kearney
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
Public Safety Officer
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Job Title: Public Safety Officer Job Code: 6011
Pay Grade: 72 Effective Date: May 2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt Revision Date:

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex non-sworn activities within the City’s Municipal Services Department. This position provides comprehensive support to law enforcement staff with non-emergency calls for service, investigations, records management, and reports; assists in monitoring and implementing a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; enforce City codes, ordinances, parking, and traffic regulations; and performs a variety of other duties based on the needs of the department including those related to special assignments, as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This position provides full range of non-sworn administrative support, traffic control, parking enforcement, community-oriented policing, and investigative tasks within the City. Incumbents receive written and verbal instructions from law enforcement personnel. The position is supervised by the Director of Municipal Services or assigned supervisory or management personnel. Positions at this level work independently and exercise judgment and initiative, adhering to established policies and procedures and ensures compliance with ordinances and codes.

The Public Safety Officer position may provide lead or technical direction and training and so must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the assigned work area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs non-hazardous investigations including searching for, identifying, collecting, preserving, and booking evidence and information from the public regarding criminal activity, such as thefts, accidents, lost and found property, and other incidents that do not require the presence of a sworn law enforcement officer at the scene. • Interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and references to obtain details, admission, and leads; completes standard police reports for review by sworn supervisory personnel; prepares written reports for incidents and documents activities and enforcement work, following established formats. • Establishes and maintains accurate department and law enforcement records, case files, and automated or manual logs of departmental actions; research and compiles information; files and distributes reports to the proper individual or agency.
• Provides traffic control; identifies and removes or facilitates the removal of hazardous traffic debris at accident scenes; assists disabled motorists; provides for the towing and storage of vehicles, as necessary. • Provides customer service, in person and by telephone, by responding to public inquiries, complaints, questions, requests for service, and providing general information regarding City and department policies, procedures, codes, ordinances and regulations; answers challenging questionquestions and resolves issues. • Provides comprehensive non-sworn administrative staff support to the Sheriff’s Department on a wide variety of programs, projects, and services.
• Acts as a liaison for the City by attending a variety of interdisciplinary meetings to promote a positive public relation; assists in developing and maintaining partnerships with community groups, other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, city contractors, vendors, committees, commissioners, and other civic organizations.
• Identifies, determines, and enforces vehicle codes, parking regulations, and abatement regulations related to abandoned, wrecked or nuisance vehicles; issues notices and initiates abatement measures to include towing, and impounding vehicles; processes necessary forms and related documents as required. • Testifies in court as necessary.

EXHIBIT "A"
Resolution No. CC-2605-022
Job Description – PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
3 Job Title: Public Safety Officer Job Code: 6011
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• May assist with animal control activities.
• Performs all other duties as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED AND two (2) or more years of work experience involving frequent public interaction, enforcing municipal code regulations for a public agency, or providing public safety support services for a law enforcement agency. An associate degree or coursework in criminal justice, paralegal studies, or a related field is highly desired.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• State of California Class C Driver’s license.
• CA P.O.S.T, PC 832 Certificate, within three (3) months of hire. • Any other P.O.S.T Certifications or related training or certifications is highly desired. • CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:
• General public assessment of the City's roles, responsibilities, and commitment to its residents. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, procedures, and standards related to City department.
• Basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies and community-oriented policing, including terminology, law enforcement codes, crime scene procedures, evidence handling and retention regulations.
• Standard techniques of effective interviewing and investigation report writing. • Business communication practices, including professional correspondence and standard formatting for reports and written correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Safe work methods and traffic safety rules, practices, regulations, and protocols. • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through tact, patience, and courtesy to foster a positive and respectful customer service and workplace environment.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Computer software and hardware, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphics applications.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. • Public relations and customer service practices and techniques. • General laws and regulations affecting work.

Ability to:
• Interpret, apply, and explain City policies, procedures, standards and federal, state, and local codes and regulations and enforcement provisions.
• Understand the functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies and community-oriented policing.
• Identify, observe, analyze, and obtain complete and accurate information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.
• Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action. • Respond to and investigate crimes and incidents occurring within City jurisdiction. • Listen attentively, understand, and follow verbal and written directions and procedures provided. • Prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, and other written material Resolution No. CC-2605-022
Job Description – PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
4 Job Title: Public Safety Officer Job Code: 6011
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• Organize and maintain accurate and complete records, files, and statistical reports. • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing, using proper grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling.
• Operate computer systems, software applications, and modern office equipment to perform assigned work. • Understand and use standard radio broadcasting codes and procedures. • Apply sound professional judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain uniform standards and present a neat and clean professional appearance that is conducive to public contact.
• Use tact, discretion, and care in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports. • Use mathematical functions and principles and perform complex arithmetic calculations accurately. • Establish and maintain courteous and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, in adverse situations.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Safely operate equipment and a motor vehicle, in and around traffic, to various sites and locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive, sit, stand, and walk on level and slippery and uneven surfaces for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; squat, twist, see, talk, and hear. The employee may climb, stoop, kneel, bend, and run. The employee must possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in busy outdoors and indoor conditions, with frequent public contact and interruptions, around traffic and may be subjected to stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and in variable weather conditions. The employee will be required to operate a City vehicle and drive on surface streets to various locations to perform duties. May be required to work various shifts and irregular hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary and based on the needs of the department or in cases of emergencies, disasters, critical incidents, as otherwise required.

Employee’s Signature/Date Supervisor’s Signature/Date
_______________________________________ ________________________________________ (This position description accurately reflects my current job) (This position description reflects the employee’s current job) Resolution No. CC-2605-022
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Resolution No. CC-2605-023
FY 2025-2026 City-Wide Salary/Pay Schedule Third Amendment RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE CITY-WIDE SALARY AND PAY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY CALPERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WHEREAS, the City of Lawndale (“City”) contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to provide retirement benefits for its employees pursuant to the Public Employees Retirement Law, Government Code section 20000 et seq. (“PERL”) and Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013, Government Code section 7522 et seq. (“PEPRA”); and WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 sets forth the requirements for CalPERS’ contracting local agencies’ adoption of a publicly available pay schedule to effectuate the benefits provided pursuant to PERL and PEPRA; and
WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 requires that the governing body of a CalPERS’ contracting local agency approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule in accordance with public meeting laws, for which the pay schedule must identify each position by title, the individual pay rate amount or ranges for that position, and the time upon which the amounts are based, among other requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. CC-2506-032, Resolution No. 2509-044, and Resolution No. 2604-010, adopting a publicly available pay schedule for the period covering 2025 through 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend and update the pay schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 to reflect changes made to certain position which will become effective on May 18, 2026.

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

SECTION 1. That the City-wide Salary and Pay Schedule contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby amended and adopted in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.

SECTION 2. That this City-wide Salary and Pay Schedule will be made available for public viewing via the City website for no less than five (5) years.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Resolution No. CC-2605-023
FY 2025-2026 City-Wide Salary/Pay Schedule Third Amendment 2 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-2605-023 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

CITY OF LAWNDALE CITY-WIDE SALARY/ PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 THIRD AMENDMENT

CITYWIDE SALARY AND PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
MAY 18, 2026
Job ID Current Job Title Range
Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly 2002 Deputy City Clerk 82 $6,209 $74,510 $6,520 $78,236 $6,846 $82,147 $7,188 $86,255 $7,547 $90,567 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM) 5006 Assistant Planner 87 $6,526 $78,311 $6,852 $82,226 $7,195 $86,338 $7,555 $90,654 $7,932 $95,187 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)5003 Grant/Economic Dev Coordinator 90 $6,724 $80,684 $7,060 $84,718 $7,413 $88,954 $7,783 $93,401 $8,173 $98,071 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)3003 Community Services Supervisor 94 $6,997 $83,960 $7,346 $88,158 $7,714 $92,566 $8,099 $97,194 $8,504 $102,054 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)1002 Administrative Analyst 95 $7,067 $84,799 $7,420 $89,039 $7,791 $93,491 $8,180 $98,166 $8,590 $103,074 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)7003 Assistant Engineer 95 $7,067 $84,799 $7,420 $89,039 $7,791 $93,491 $8,180 $98,166 $8,590 $103,074 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)6003 Municipal Services Supervisor 101 $7,501 $90,016 $7,876 $94,517 $8,270 $99,243 $8,684 $104,205 $9,118 $109,415 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)8001 Maintenance Supervisor 104 $7,729 $92,744 $8,115 $97,381 $8,521 $102,250 $8,947 $107,363 $9,394 $112,731 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)1010 Senior Management Analyst 105 $7,806 $93,671 $8,196 $98,355 $8,606 $103,273 $9,036 $108,436 $9,488 $113,858 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)5005 Associate Planner 106 $7,884 $94,608 $8,278 $99,338 $8,692 $104,305 $9,127 $109,521 $9,583 $114,997 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)7002 Associate Engineer 115 $8,623 $103,471 $9,054 $108,645 $9,506 $114,077 $9,982 $119,781 $10,481 $125,770 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)5004 Senior Planner 117 $8,796 $105,551 $9,236 $110,829 $9,698 $116,370 $10,182 $122,189 $10,691 $128,298 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)9001 Cable Television Supervisor 121 $9,153 $109,837 $9,611 $115,329 $10,091 $121,095 $10,596 $127,150 $11,126 $133,507 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)5002 Community Development Manager 128 $9,813 $117,760 $10,304 $123,648 $10,819 $129,830 $11,360 $136,322 $11,928 $143,138 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)4002 Accounting Manager 129 $9,911 $118,938 $10,407 $124,884 $10,927 $131,129 $11,474 $137,685 $12,047 $144,569 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)6002 Municipal Services Manager 133 $10,314 $123,767 $10,830 $129,955 $11,371 $136,453 $11,940 $143,276 $12,537 $150,439 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM)3002 Community Services Manager 133 $10,314 $123,767 $10,830 $129,955 $11,371 $136,453 $11,940 $143,276 $12,537 $150,439 AFSCME MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT (MM) Job ID Current Job Title Range Step A Step A Step B Step B Step C Step C Step D Step D Step E Step E Max 3006 Senior Nutrition Specialist 14 $3,156 $37,876 $3,314 $39,770 $3,480 $41,758 $3,654 $43,846 $3,837 $46,038 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 1009 Office Assistant 46 $4,340 $52,077 $4,557 $54,681 $4,785 $57,415 $5,024 $60,286 $5,275 $63,300 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)8004 Maintenance Worker I 48 $4,427 $53,124 $4,648 $55,780 $4,881 $58,569 $5,125 $61,497 $5,381 $64,572 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 6005 Municipal Services Officer I 48 $4,427 $53,124 $4,648 $55,780 $4,881 $58,569 $5,125 $61,497 $5,381 $64,572 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 3011 Transit Operator 50 $4,516 $54,191 $4,742 $56,901 $4,979 $59,746 $5,228 $62,733 $5,489 $65,870 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 8003 Maintenance Worker II 60 $4,988 $59,861 $5,238 $62,854 $5,500 $65,997 $5,775 $69,297 $6,063 $72,761 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 4005 Accounting Specialist 61 $5,038 $60,460 $5,290 $63,483 $5,555 $66,657 $5,832 $69,990 $6,124 $73,489 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)5008 Building Permit Specialist 67 $5,348 $64,179 $5,616 $67,388 $5,896 $70,758 $6,191 $74,295 $6,501 $78,010 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)6004 Municipal Services Officer II 68 $5,402 $64,821 $5,672 $68,062 $5,955 $71,465 $6,253 $75,038 $6,566 $78,790 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)1004 Office /Personnel Assistant 69 $5,456 $65,469 $5,729 $68,743 $6,015 $72,180 $6,316 $75,789 $6,632 $79,578 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 1005 Administrative Assistant II 69 $5,456 $65,469 $5,729 $68,743 $6,015 $72,180 $6,316 $75,789 $6,632 $79,578 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)3004 Recreation Coordinator 69 $5,456 $65,469 $5,729 $68,743 $6,015 $72,180 $6,316 $75,789 $6,632 $79,578 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)4004 Community Services Coordinator 69 $5,456 $65,469 $5,729 $68,743 $6,015 $72,180 $6,316 $75,789 $6,632 $79,578 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)4003 Accounting / Payroll Specialist 72 $5,621 $67,453 $5,902 $70,826 $6,197 $74,367 $6,507 $78,085 $6,832 $81,989 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)6011 Public Safety Officer 72 $5,621 $67,453 $5,902 $70,826 $6,197 $74,367 $6,507 $78,085 $6,832 $81,989 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)8002 Maintenance Worker III 76 $5,849 $70,192 $6,142 $73,701 $6,449 $77,386 $6,771 $81,256 $7,110 $85,319 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)6008 Code Enforcement Officer I 81 $6,148 $73,772 $6,455 $77,461 $6,778 $81,334 $7,117 $85,401 $7,473 $89,671 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)7004 Engineering Technician 81 $6,148 $73,772 $6,455 $77,461 $6,778 $81,334 $7,117 $85,401 $7,473 $89,671 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)1102 Public Works Inspector 82 $6,209 $74,510 $6,520 $78,236 $6,846 $82,147 $7,188 $86,255 $7,547 $90,567 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL)6009 Code Enforcement Officer II 87 $6,526 $78,311 $6,852 $82,226 $7,195 $86,338 $7,555 $90,654 $7,932 $95,187 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) 1006 Executive Assistant 95 $7,067 $84,799 $7,420 $89,039 $7,791 $93,491 $8,180 $98,166 $8,590 $103,074 AFSCME CLASSIFIED UNIT (CL) Job ID Current Job Title Range Bargaining Group
3008 Delivery Worker 11 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT) 3005 Recreation Leader 11 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)3010 Senior Recreation Leader 14 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)9003 CATV Production Assistant 43 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)1007 Office Assistant 46 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)8005 Maintenance Worker I 48 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)6006 Municipal Services Officer I 48 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)3012 Transit Operator 50 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)9002 CATV Production Assistant II 53 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)1103 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 59 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)6007 Municipal Services Officer II 68 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)6010 Code Enforcement Officer I 81 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT)5007 Associate Planner 106 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES HOURLY (PT) Bargaining Group Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
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Job ID Current Job Title Range Bargaining Group
Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly Monthly Yearly 2001 Assistant City Clerk 133 $10,314 $123,767 $10,830 $129,955 $11,371 $136,453 $11,940 $143,276 $12,537 $150,439 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT)1008 Deputy CM/Human Resources Director 170 $14,904 $178,853 $15,650 $187,795 $16,432 $197,185 $17,254 $207,044 $18,116 $217,397 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT)6001 Director of Municipal Services 152 $12,460 $149,524 $13,083 $157,000 $13,738 $164,850 $14,424 $173,093 $15,146 $181,747 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT)3001 Director of Community Services 152 $12,460 $149,524 $13,083 $157,000 $13,738 $164,850 $14,424 $173,093 $15,146 $181,747 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT)5001 Director of Communty Development 162 $13,764 $165,167 $14,452 $173,426 $15,175 $182,097 $15,933 $191,202 $16,730 $200,762 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT)4001 Director of Finance/ City Treasurer 162 $13,764 $165,167 $14,452 $173,426 $15,175 $182,097 $15,933 $191,202 $16,730 $200,762 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT)1100 Director of Public Works/ City Engineer 162 $13,764 $165,167 $14,452 $173,426 $15,175 $182,097 $15,933 $191,202 $16,730 $200,762 CENTRAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CMT) Job ID Current Job Title Range Bargaining Group
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Resolution No. CC-2605-0232025-2026 City-Wide Salary/Pay Schedule Third Amendment 2 5 CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:

Contract Services Agreement for Professional Staff Augmentation Services with Civic Solutions, Inc.

BACKGROUND
With the current vacancies in two key positions within the City of Lawndale’s Community Development Department, staffing augmentation services are necessary to ensure the continuity of professional planning and development services, department operations, ongoing projects and workload demands.

STAFF REVIEW
Due to the resignation of the Director of Community Development in April 2026 and the current Associate Planner position vacancy, the Community Development Department is experiencing staffing shortages. At this time, the Department is operating with limited personnel resources to provide planning, zoning, land use, and administrative support services for the Lawndale community. In efforts to maintain the continuity of operations and address current and pending department projects, it is imperative that the City secure temporary professional staff augmentation services.

City staff contacted four consulting firms to request proposals for temporary professional staffing services.

Due to the immediate operational need for planning and development support, the City selected a consultant from Civic Solutions, Inc. who possesses municipal planning experience and is familiar with the City’s operational needs and expectations. The consultant will focus on reviewing site plans, addressing planning and zoning questions, customer service, and responding to other related department matters. It is anticipated that the consultant’s relevant knowledge and experience will be essential to the continuous operations and the efficient delivery of planning and development services for the Community Development Department during this transition period. The hourly rate of the consultant will be $155 per hour, part-time as needed.

Any changes in hours or duration can be adjusted to reflect the needs of the City and will be discussed and approved in writing by the City prior to implementation.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved the agreement and staff report as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
No additional budget amendment will be needed for the remainder of FY 25/26 as there will be salary savings from the vacancy of the Associate Planner and Director of Community Development position.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Contract Services Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for professional staff augmentation services in a form approved by the City Attorney for a maximum contract sum not to exceed $111,600.

Attachments
A. Contract Services Agreement - Civic Solutions Inc.pdf B. Civic Solutions- Lawndale Letter Proposal (2026).pdf

ATTACHMENT A

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CITY OF LAWNDALE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
This Contract Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this ____ day of May, 2026, by and between the City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Civic Solutions Inc, a California corporation. ("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 Civic Solutions Inc.
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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. Consultantshall 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 "Schedule of Compensation" attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of one hundred eleven thousand and six hundred dollars ($111,600) ("Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section

1.6. 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

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2.4 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.

2.5 Availability of Funds. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available by the City Council of the City for 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 May 18, 2026 and continue in full force and effect until completion of the services no later than November 30, 2026.

4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Consultant. George Buell 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.

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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 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, and upon notification to the Consultant, and any such claim is not withdrawn within 10 days of said notification and such claim has not been dismissed by PERS within 30 days, 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 Civic Solutions Inc.
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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. (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.

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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 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.

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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.

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 Civic Solutions Inc.
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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 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.

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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.

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 Civic Solutions Inc.
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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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY:

CITY OF LAWNDALE,
a municipal corporation
By: ________________________________
Robert Pullen Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP
________________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:

Civic Solutions Inc., a California corporation
By: ________________________________
Name: Thomas G. Merrell
Title: President
By: ________________________________
Name: Thomas G. Merrell
Title: Secretary
Address: 111 Corporate Drive, Suite 120
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________
Troy Tate
General Counsel for Civic Solutions, Inc.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall provide temporary professional planning and development staff augmentation services for the City’s Community Development Department. Services shall be provided during normal business hours, as needed and requested by the Community Development Department and/or City Manager.

Consultant tasks shall include, but not limited to:

Zoning Review & Customer Service
• Work with applicants, residents, and industry professionals at public counter • Respond to phone and email inquiries relating to the planning and permitting process • Respond to public records requests
• Perform planning application intake for developments, zoning changes, subdivisions, and site reviews
• Perform research and analysis
• Review construction plans for building permitting
• Review and process ministerial and administrative permit applications • Calculate fees relating to planning application review and permits • Maintain records
Development Review
• Work with applicants on submittal requirements and advise on the development review process
• Attend staff review and pre-application meetings
• Review and examine project applications and associated drawings, specifications, and supporting records to confirm compliance with the City’s ordinances, policies, and guidelines
• Coordinate with and manage staff, technical professionals, and stakeholders • Respond to inquiries from stakeholders from among the public and internal and external agencies and departments
• Manage the CEQA and other similar processes required by federal, state and local laws (e.g. NEPA, tribal consultation)
• Report issues of concern to appropriate staff
• Prepare draft staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and other related documents • Attend and present at Planning Commission, City Council, and other public meetings, as needed.

Other Services
• Interim staffing capacities
• Advance Planning initiatives, including but not limited to general plan/specific plan/zoning ordinance amendments, legislation review and implementation, etc.

Other planning and development services as needed.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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. • 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, Consultant must maintain such coverage for an additional period of three years following termination of the Agreement.

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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
Consultant shall provide professional planning and development services on an as needed basis, expected to start at 24 hours per week. Consultant shall bill the City at the rate of $155 per hour for all services related to this Agreement.

The City will pay Consultant upon City’s receipt of a written invoice provided by Consultant no more than monthly. City will pay Consultant for work completed, billed in increments of six minutes (0.1 hours), not to exceed the Contract Sum. Commute time to and from the City is not billable.

ATTACHMENT B
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May 4, 2026
Ms. Raylette Felton
Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
City of Lawndale
14717 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
Subject: Professional Planning Services Proposal
Dear Ms. Felton:

This letter is to follow up on our emails and serves as a proposal to perform professional planning consulting services for your Community Development Department. As discussed, Civic Solutions is available to work with your team, and the following are examples of the types of services we can provide.

Planning Division Management
• Ensure the continued provision of excellent service for external and internal customers
• Ensure continued excellent working relationships among staff, both internal and external to the department
• Prepare and review reports and other correspondence
• Attend meetings with the Executive Team, the City Council, and the Planning Commission
• Respond to communications
• Represent the City with applicants and other interested parties • Provide weekly verbal updates to the City Manager, as needed • Other similar services
Development Review
• Work with applicants on submittal requirements and advise on review processes
• Attend staff review and pre-application meetings
• Review and examine project applications and associated drawings, specifications, and other records to confirm compliance with the City’s ordinances, policies, and guidelines
• Coordinate with and manage staff, technical professionals and stakeholders • Respond to inquiries from stakeholders from among the public and internal and external agencies and departments
• Manage the CEQA and other similar processes required by federal, state, and local laws (e.g., NEPA, tribal consultation); report issues of concern to appropriate staff
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• Prepare draft staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and other related documents • Present at design review board, Planning Commission, City Council, and other public meetings Zoning Review and Customer Service
• Work with applicants, residents, and industry professionals at public counter • Respond to phone and email inquiries relating to the planning and permitting process • Respond to public records requests
• Perform planning application intake
• Perform research and analysis
• Review construction plans for building permitting
• Review and process ministerial and administrative permit applications • Calculate fees relating to planning application review and permits • Maintain records
In addition, we are capable of preparing CEQA/NEPA documents up to and including Mitigated Negative Declarations, exclusive of technical studies, and Advance Planning initiatives.

All of Civic Solutions’ professional planners are thoroughly vetted and meet rigorous qualifications prior to employment. Two of those requirements are: 1) a firm commitment to working in the public interest as an extension of our client counterparts, and 2) to have experience working with public agencies. With that commitment and experience, our objectives are to come alongside your team as seamlessly as possible, learn your codes, policies, procedures, and technology, and provide a high level of service throughout the duration of our engagement. As part of this, our staff will strive to develop excellent working relationships with your staff and other internal and external stakeholders. In all things, Civic Solutions’ staff embrace integrity, transparency, quality, courtesy, friendliness, and efficiency.

For this engagement, we have identified two strong candidates: Tamara Campbell and Teresa Batson.

Tamara is available full-time, and she has operated as a Planning Manager for the cities of El Monte and Jurupa Valley. Teresa is available part-time, and in addition to working with your team in 2024-2025 under a previous Civic Solutions contract, she has served as a Senior Planner for the cities of Los Angeles and Jurupa Valley. Please see their resumes attached hereto.

Thank you for this opportunity to submit this proposal, and we hope to be working with you and your staff in the near future!
Sincerely,
CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC.

George Buell
Senior Vice President
Attachments:

1. Company Profile

2. Resumes of Tamara Campbell and Teresa Batson

3. Fee Schedule
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Company Profile
Civic Solutions, Inc. was established in 1991 and has maintained its focused commitment to serve public agencies for over 30 years. We are a community development consulting firm that provides comprehensive planning, entitlement, and management services to municipalities, special districts, and other public agencies. The firm is established around the principle that community planning and development ultimately serve the public interest.

The idea for Civic Solutions emanated from its founder Tom Merrell’s passion for public service. After serving in various capacities in public Planning and Community Development departments as an employee, he started Civic Solutions by providing servicesfor citiesin the Southern California area and has grown the firm to provide urban planning and community development services statewide.

We are a local business with company headquarters inLadera Ranch and a satellite office in the City of Ontario. The company is a California corporation, and Tom Merrell serves as President and Chairman of the Board. Guided by the company philosophy that planning is for people, Civic Solutions is ideally equipped to successfully complete community development projects to the satisfaction of our clients and the communities we serve.

We provide “added value” service in all planning functions. The experienced professionals who staff our firm have extensive backgrounds in public sector service. Our services include all functions of a municipal planning department, including discretionary case processing, public information services, code compliance/plan checking, site visits, mitigation monitoring, code enforcement, zoning code amendments, architectural design guidelines, specific plans, policy planning, general plan updates, and management services. We provide support services in the form of graphics, design evaluation, analysis of alternatives, report writing, environmental impact documentation, annexations, grant writing, housing elements, citizen participation programs, and other community development activities.

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Fee Schedule – Professional Planning Services
Position Hourly Rate
Department Director $195
Planning Manager $175
Principal Planner $165
Senior Planner $155
Associate Planner $145
Assistant Planner $130
Planning Technician $120
Rates will remain in effect until June 30, 2027, and will be subject to annual review and adjustment on July 1 each year thereafter.

The above hourly rates apply only to authorized services provided under the scope and contract, and do not apply to contract administration activities such as invoicing and contract performance discussions.

Work performed on a time and materials basis will be billed monthly and will be due in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Reimbursable Expenses
• Reproductions of plans
• Large duplication or document publishing projects
• Specialized graphic projects
• Transmittals sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.

Contact Information
Corporate Name Civic Solutions, Inc.

Corporate Office 111 Corporate Drive, Suite 111, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Phone (949) 489-1442
Web Address www.civicsolutions.com
Federal Tax ID 33-0689860
President Thomas G. Merrell
Senior Vice President George Buell
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Highlights
• Department Management
• Supervision
• Land Use Entitlements
• General Plan Updates
• Specific Plans
• Master Planned
Communities
• Public Engagement
• Development Agreements
• Affordable Housing
Programs
• State Housing Grant
Programs
Education
Master of Arts, Urban
Geography, California State
University, Fullerton,
California
Bachelor of Arts, Geography,
University of California,
Riverside, California
Professional Management
and Supervision Certificate,
California State University,
Fullerton, California,
Extension
Affiliations
American Institute of
Certified Planners
American Planning
Association
Orange Section APA Board
Member
Tamara J. Campbell
Community Planning Services Manager
Ms. Campbell is an accomplished and innovative professional with over 30 years of experience as a public sector planner. She has held leadership roles in both current and long-range planning, managed daily operations of planning departments, supervised planning teams, prepared detailed staff reports, and presented numerous projects to elected and appointed officials. Ms. Campbell’s deep knowledge of state planning laws and best practices and her extensive hands-on experience make her a versatile and highly qualified professional capable of managing a full spectrum of development applications.

Ms. Campbell excels at developing strategic frameworks that integrate best practices with local context and community identity. She is recognized for her open communication style, systems thinking and ability to translate policy goals into actionable, implementable plans through collaboration and forward-thinking insight. She is the recipient of several awards for outstanding planning and public relations efforts.

Highlights of Ms. Campbell’s experience include:

Civic Solutions, Inc., Community Planning Services Manager/Principal Planner, 2014 to present
In addition to other assignments with the firm, Ms. Campbell served in the Planning Manager capacity and managed day-to-day activities of the Jurupa Valley Planning Department from 2015-2020. Served as Secretary to the Planning Commission, attended City Council meetings, and attended Executive Team meetings in the Director’s absence. Oversaw agenda preparation, public noticing, and report review for Planning Commission meetings. Authored the City’s Senate Bill 9 Ordinance, developed public information handouts and conducted training for City staff. In addition, Ms. Campbell successfully acquired and managed over $800,000 of State of California Housing and Community Development Grant funds (SB 2 and LEAP) to facilitate the construction of affordable housing. She has led interdisciplinary projects at a variety of scales, including specific plans, general plan amendments, and land use entitlements for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. In addition, she processed over 25 zone changes to ensure consistency with the City’s General Plan, completed numerous zoning code amendments (including those pertaining to inclusionary housing, density bonuses, Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, Transitional and Emergency Housing, Alcohol Sales, Wireless Communication Facilities, Home Occupations and objective development standards for multi-family dwellings.

City of El Monte, Contract Planning Manager, 2013
Managed all aspects of planning division activities and supervised three professional planning staff members. Processed large-scale current and long- City of Lawndale s Proposal to Provide Professional Planning Services May 4, 2026 s 6
Tamara J. Campbell
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range planning projects and programs. Evaluated proposed developments for consistency with Design Guidelines. Prepared, reviewed, and coordinated staff reports and agendas for Planning Commission public hearings. Provided written and verbal presentations regarding complex projects, including zoning code and General Plan amendments to the Planning Commission. Program Manager for Housing Element Update, including coordination of two consultants and public participation. Monitored program, project, and department budgets. Analyzed new legislation for impacts to City projects and programs.

City of Irvine, Senior Planner/CDBG Program Coordinator, 2005-2012 Managed and administered $14 million Community Development Block Grant for large-scale affordable housing development and assistance to nonprofit agencies.

Developed annual program budget and monitored expenditures. Wrote complex staff reports for public presentation to elected officials. Developed Annual Action Plans and Performance Evaluation Reports. Ensured compliance with CEQA and NEPA. Provided training workshops for sub-recipients and monitored records and reports in compliance with state and federal regulations for affordability and eligibility.

Assisted in the development and implementation of goals, policies and priorities for affordable housing. City departments, county, state, and federal agencies.

Responded to public inquiries in timely and knowledgeable manner.

City of Newport Beach, Senior Planner, 2001-2005
Program Manager for comprehensive, award-winning General Plan Update.

Achieved successful state certification of Housing Element. Processed current planning applications and provided developers, residents, and business owners with complex zoning information. Served as in-lieu housing fee study coordinator.

Updated municipal zoning code provisions as directed by the California Coastal Commission for Local Coastal Plan certification. Assisted with development of Design Guidelines. Orchestrated award-winning General Plan “Visioning Process,” an extensive public outreach effort including development of newsletters, surveys, and community workshops. Provided CEQA training to all City departments.

City of Costa Mesa, Senior Planner, 1996-2001
Program Manager for comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan. Updated Housing Element and obtained state certification. Administered and monitored the City’s affordable housing density bonus program. Orchestrated development of the Westside Specific Plan including public outreach. Assisted with development and administration of the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Developed schedule, public outreach, and implementation phasing plan for annexation of 10 unincorporated areas. Evaluated environmental documents for compliance with CEQA. Inter-governmental liaison to state HCD, LAFCO, ALUC, SCAG, OCCOG, Orange County Fairgrounds, and FEMA.

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continued
City of Monterey, Associate Planner, 1994-1995
Prepared environmental documentation for all projects pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Processed current land use entitlement applications.

Staff liaison to the California Coastal Commission. Authored a historic preservation ordinance for Cannery Row. Project Manager for public scuba dive park on Cannery Row. Evaluated surrounding jurisdictions Environmental Impact Reports for issues impacting Monterey.

City of Laguna Beach, Assistant, Associate and Senior Planner, 1985-1993 Processed over 50 current planning applications for new businesses in the Laguna Beach Downtown Specific Plan area. Wrote the Laguna Beach Housing Element, the Open Space/Conservation Element and the Transportation/Circulation Element of the General Plan. Administered the City’s CDBG program. Developed incentive to promote affordable housing for seniors. Authored an award-winning Artist’s Joint Living and Working Quarters Ordinance. Developed the Laguna Canyon Specific Plan, the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Hillside Preservation Ordinance, Parking Standards, the Central Bluffs Specific Plan, and portions of the Downtown Specific Plan. Developed incentive-based Historic Preservation Ordinance to preserve over 700 structures eligible for placement on the City’s Local Register. Coordinated annual Heritage Month Celebration including lectures, tours, and workshops.

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Highlights
• Long-Range Planning
• Discretionary Permit
Processing
• Environmental Review
• Zoning Investigation
• Zoning Code Updates
• Training and Mentoring
• Objective Design
Standards
• Field Surveys
• General Plan
Amendments
• Community Engagement
• Policy Development
• Research and Analysis
Education
Master of Arts in Urban &
Regional Planning with an
Emphasis in Community
Development, California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona,
California
Bachelor of Science in Applied
Mathematics with a
Specialization in
Computing, University of
California, Los Angeles,
California
Technical Skills
Microsoft 365
Training and Facilitation
Permit Tracking Software
Google Workspace
Teresa L. Batson
Senior Planner
Teresa Batson is an experienced, results-driven professional with a background in local land use planning, objective design standards, CEQA review, community engagement, California housing law, and ministerial and discretionary project review. Ms. Batson has exceptional organizational skills, adapts to various work environments easily, and has the ability to learn new tasks quickly. She is a detail-oriented planner who excels at stakeholder relations, teamwork, leadership, writing, and data analysis.

Highlights of Ms. Batson’s experience include:

Civic Solutions, Senior Planner, 2023-Present
Works with our municipal clients performing a variety of duties in support of the planning function. Work includes research and analysis, policy development, plan checks, and ministerial and discretionary project review.

Monitors budgets and prepares invoices for deposit-based discretionary cases. She also helps applicants and consultants understand municipal requirements, analyze issues and recommends solutions and strategies. Ms.

Batson performs a wide range of duties including collaborating with decisionmakers and staff from other departments within the municipalities and staff from state and local agencies.

City of Los Angeles, Planning Department, Community Planning Division, City Planner, 2018-2022
Managed the Harbor Gateway Community Plan Update Program. Duties included supervising a team of staff members in performing background research, conducting field surveys, analyzing demographic data, evaluating environmental impacts, map and zoning updates, and drafting environmental review documents. Edited policy documents and prepared the draft Community Plan Update. Planned and hosted public outreach/engagement events in collaboration with colleagues, council office staff, neighborhood council members, and other community stakeholders.

Responsibilities included overseeing the adoption process of general plan amendments, and zone changes associated with the South-Harbor Community Plan Areas. Collaborated with other agencies and jurisdictions to ensure projects that were in compliance with state and local legislation, facilitated training for Planning Department staff, and served on interview panels for positions within the department.

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City of Los Angeles, Planning Department, Condition Compliance Unit and Expedited Processing Section, Planning Assistant, 2016-2018 Processed conditional use permits for alcohol sales. Reviewed preapplication submittals, performed background research, prepared Initial Studies in conformance with the City, environmental guidelines, and CEQA.

Collaborated with other City departments and state agencies, preparing hearing notices, writing and technical editing of staff reports, and performing condition clearances.

City of Los Angeles, Planning Department, Zoning Administration Division and Community Planning Bureau, Planning Assistant, 2006-2011 Conducted background and zoning investigations of nuisance commercial uses in the City. Analyzed land use impacts to impose land use conditions to mitigate and eliminate nuisance activities on the properties, and prepared presentations and staff reports for Zoning Administrator hearings. Reviewed land use development projects ranging from historic preservation projects to large-scale commercial projects. Managed the entitlement process for each project including conducting design and site plan review, analyzing neighborhood compatibility, conducting initial studies, preparing CEQA documentation, and writing letters of determination. Presented proposed land use projects and general plan amendments to the City Planning Commission and other decision-making bodies.

CITY OF LAWNDALE

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Chairman and Agency Members
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim Executive Director
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Successor Agency Regular Meeting - December 1, 2025

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Successor Agency approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. Draft Successor Agency Minutes 12-1-25.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
December 1, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California. The Board met concurrently with the City Council; therefore, the minutes order and numbering reflect the concurrent meeting.

Members Present: Chair Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice Chair Pat Kearney, Member Bernadette Suarez, Member Francisco M. Talavera
Members Absent: Member Sirley Cuevas
Other Participants: Executive Director Dr. Sean M. Moore, General Counsel Gregory M. Murphy, City Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Palomo, Deputy Executive Director/Director of Human Resources Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain Nicole Palomino, Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Manuel Carreon, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Public Works Director Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, Assistant Executive Director Peter Kann
B. CEREMONIALS
Vice Chair Kearney led the flag salute. Pastor Gregory Guich of Hawthorne Community Church provided the inspiration.

D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) No public comment provided specific to the Successor Agency.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

8. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting, June 16, 2025 Recommendation: that the Successor Agency approve the minutes.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Kearney and seconded by Member Talavera to approve Consent Calendar Items No. F.3 through G.8. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Member Cuevas absent.

H. ADMINISTRATION

9. Consideration of the Recognized Payment Obligation Schedule (ROPS) 26-27 and the Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Recommendation: that the Successor Agency 1.) Approve and direct staff to submit to the Los Angeles County Oversight Board and California Department of Finance the ROPS 26-27 and Administrative Budget FY 2026-27; and 2.) Authorize staff to make any changes requested by the California Department of Finance.

Assistant Executive Director Kann presented the staff report.

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A motion was made by Vice Chair Kearney and seconded Member Talavera to approve and direct staff to submit to the Los Angeles County Oversight Board and California Department of Finance the ROPS 26-27 and Administrative Budget FY 2026-27 and authorize staff to make any changes requested by the California Department of Finance. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Member Cuevas absent.

M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Chair Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. in memory of Joe E. Castillo, grandfather of Councilmember Suarez, who passed away at the age of 93. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: May 18, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable President and Board of Directors
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Cable Usage Corporation Regular Meeting - March 16, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation: that the Cable Usage Corporation approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. Draft LCUC Minutes 3-16-2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION

REGULAR MEETING
March 16, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
President Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

Directors Present: President Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice President Sirley Cuevas, Director Bernadette Suarez, Director Francisco M. Talavera, Director Pat Kearney Other Participants: Interim Executive Officer Raylette Felton, General Legal Counsel Gregory M.

Murphy, Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Palomo, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Acting Captain Tania A. Giggles, Finance Treasurer Hrant Manuelian, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Public Works Director Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, Community Development Director Peter Kann, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes B. CEREMONIALS
Director Suarez led the flag salute. Pastor Mathew Harbison of Lawndale Wesleyan Church provided the inspiration.

E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) No public comment was provided specific to the Cale Usage Corporation.

H. CONSENT CALENDAR

7. Minutes of the Lawndale Cable Usage Corporation Special Meeting - June 28, 2021 Recommendation: that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.

8. Minutes of the Lawndale Cable Usage Corporation Special Meeting - June 21, 2022 Recommendation: that the Board of Directors approve the minutes.

A motion was made by Director Kearney and seconded by Vice President Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

I. ADMINISTRATION

9. City Council Chamber TV Production Technology System Upgrades Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve an agreement with Western Audio Visual in a form approved by the City Attorney for contract sum amount of $274,247; and 2.) Authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to appropriate an additional $8,000 from account number 217- 170-550.400 and $29,247 from 100-170-550.400 to cover the service and maintenance costs and a 10% contingency, to complete this project.

Interim City Manager Felton presented the staff report.

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In response to Vice President Cuevas' question, Interim City Manager Felton stated that the equipment is outdated and may be refurbished for limited reuse; if that option is not feasible, it will be assessed for sale, or otherwise donated or recycled.

A motion was made by Vice President Cuevas and seconded by Director Suarez to approve an agreement with Western Audio Visual in a form approved by the City Attorney for contract sum amount of $274,24 and authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to appropriate an additional $8,000 from account number 217-170-550.400 and $29,247 from 100-170-550.400 to cover the service and maintenance costs and a 10% contingency, to complete this project. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, President Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, President
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: May 18, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

HOUSING AUTHORITY
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Chairperson and members of the Commission FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim Executive Director
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Housing Authority Regular Meeting - June 16, 2025

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Housing Authority approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. Draft Housing Authority Minutes 6-16-25.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California. The Board met concurrently with the City Council; therefore, the minutes order and numbering reflect the concurrent meeting.

Commissioners Present: Chair Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice Chair Pat Kearney, Commissioner Bernadette Suarez, Commissioner Sirley Cuevas, Commissioner Francisco M. Talavera Other Participants: Executive Director Dr. Sean M. Moore, General Counsel Gregory M. Murphy, Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Palomo, Deputy Executive Director/Director of Human Resources Raylette Felton, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain Nicole Palomino, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Finance Officer Hrant Manuelian, Director of Housing Peter Kann, Public Works Director Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, Community Services Director Jason Minter
B. CEREMONIALS
Commissioner Cuevas led the flag salute. Pastor George Magdalany of Hope Chapel Church provided the inspiration.

E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) No public comment provided specific to the Lawndale Housing Authority.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

10. Minutes of the Housing Authority Meeting, June 2, 2025 Recommendation: that the Lawndale Housing Authority approve the minutes.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Kearney and seconded by Commissioner Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

J. ADMINISTRATION

15. Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2506-030, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating and capital improvement budget, which includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency.

Finance Officer Manuelian presented the staff report.

DRAFT Minutes – Lawndale Housing Authority
June 2, 2025

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Commissioner Suarez commented that she does not agree with the budgeted amount for security services; therefore, she will be voting no on this item.

Commissioner Talavera proposed that the City Council budget be increased to cover conference and membership fees for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials by $6,000 and to increase Councilmembers’ discretionary funds to $3,500.

Discussion ensued among City Commissioners and General Counsel Murphy about allowed discretionary funds purchases, amending the budget and bringing the item back for discussion.

Chair Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

Andrew Blackney, Resident, commented on the budgeted amount for the contract with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and asked if the City can contract with local law enforcement agencies.

Juan Granados, Resident, commented on budgeting to provide food donation services to senior citizens.

Ray Hollar, Resident, thanked staff for providing a detailed and transparent budget report and for budgeting to hold a Hispanic-American Contributions Festival.

Chair Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Kearney and seconded by Commissioner Cuevas to adopt Resolution No. CC-2506-030, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating and capital improvement budget. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Commissioner Suarez voting no.

N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Chair Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: May 18, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Budget Workshop and for Staff Vacancies Fiscal Year 2026-27

BACKGROUND
The purpose of this workshop is for the City Council to receive updated information regarding the budget for FY 2026-27; and to provide direction and input for potential changes to the budget. Staff met with the Budget Subcommittee (which includes Councilmembers Pat Kearney and Frank Talavera) on April 22, 2026, and May 7, 2026. The subcommittee provided direction and recommendation to staff in preparing the budget. Their recommendations were taken into consideration and incorporated into the proposed budget presented.

The economy is still experiencing high inflation, the federal reserve continues to keep interest rates high for longer than anticipated. Staff is aware of these current issues and considered them in preparing the budget for FY 26-27. The budget as proposed in this workshop includes actuals to date for the current fiscal year along with the proposed budget taking into consideration recommendations from the budget subcommittee.

Below is a summary of the revenues and expenditures being proposed for the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

Revenues
The estimated total General Fund revenues for FY 2026-27 are $21,990,029. This represents an increase of $889,015 from the amended revenue budget of FY 2025-26. The primary driver of this increase is the projected rise in property tax revenues including motor vehicle in-lieu of property taxes, sales tax increase projected, and use of money & property, which is mainly our interest earnings. We have been closely monitoring our investments and have been increasing the amount invested in longer term investments so that rates can be locked in. Currently rates are to remain constant through the end of the year with no rate cuts.

This can change at any moment especially with change in leadership at the Federal Reserve. To try and maximize return to the extent possible, we have been channeling funds into longer-term investments to lock in these favorable rates.

Please refer to the provided budget folder for more details.

Expenditures
Total General Fund expenditures are estimated to be $23,180,796 for FY 2026-27. This is an increase of $1,007,407 as compared to the FY 25-26 amended budget. The following is a summary of the General Fund expenditures by department. See the budget folder provided for details and line-item explanations.

Significant changes noted:

1. In general costs have increased due to increased salary and benefit costs per the negotiated MOU.

2. The increase in the City Clerk’s department is due to an election this year and therefore the County will charge the City to administer the election.

3. General Operations costs increased due to increased insurance costs of approximately $200 thousand and increased PERS retirement costs of over $100 thousand.

4. Public Safety increase is due to increased rates from the County of LA for Sheriff services. The contract rate for a Deputy Sheriff has increased roughly 2.3% and the liability surcharge on Sheriff’s services has increased from 13% to 14.5%.

5. Municipal services budget increased mainly due to the addition of the Public Safety Officer position.

6. Public Works Admin is decreasing due to the completion of capital projects. Street Improvement 23/24 was completed and also the 147th Street Traffic Calming project was partially completed.

7. Public Works Grounds and Streets increase is due to increased contract costs for citywide landscaping and increased maintenance supplies for the cleaning of City Hall and Community Center floors, windows, and carpets.

STAFF REVIEW
During this budget session, staff will present the proposed budget to allow the City Council to discuss goals and priorities, the continuation of operational and capital expenditures, and what resources can be appropriately allocated. In addition, staff will summarize cost cutting measures discussed and recommended by the budget subcommittee to balance the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. These items have been incorporated into this preliminary budget.

Unknown Costs/Reduction in Revenues
There are several factors that could lead to significant increases in expenditures/decreases in revenues:

Possibility of litigation against Metro for the Greenline extension or other non-anticipated legal activity. While the City Attorney budget remains flat, the budget includes a CPI-based adjustment to the City Attorney rates. Still, non-anticipated activity outside the normal City Attorney budget could cause an increase in overall expenditures.

The current high-interest-rate economy, with total investments projected to yield over $1 million in interest. Any rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could impact this. While we strive to lock in long-term rates to ensure investment returns, most of our investments are in LAIF, a short-term investment that could be significantly affected by rate changes.

Sales tax revenues are projected to slightly increase for FY 26/27, any changes to the economy could have a potential impact, which could be either positive or negative.

We continuously monitor these factors and will promptly report any significant changes. Fluctuations in either revenues or expenditures could substantially impact the General Fund balance.

AB 2561
AB 2561 requires that we present the status of vacancies on an annual basis prior to the adoption of the budget. The City has 5 vacancies for a vacancy rate of 9.8%. These positions are currently being recruited for and are at various stages of the process. The City employs various recruitment strategies, including posting vacancies on the City's website, industry specific job boards, and online government job boards. The City also employs various strategies for retaining existing staff, including maintaining competitive compensation; investing in staff training and development; regular engagement with and recognition of staff.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item as we are presenting the proposed budget and any recommendations from Council.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction regarding the budget, as there is no formal recommendation associated with this item.

Attachments
A Revenue Detail - All Funds.pdf
B Expenditure Detail.pdf
C FY 2026-27 CIP.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR

GENERAL FUND
Taxes
100-400.110 Property Tax (AB 1197) 1,905,388 2,046,773 2,046,773 2,189,173 142,400 100-400.140 Property Transfer Tax 62,891 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 100-400.200 Sales Tax 3,921,401 3,904,751 3,953,597 4,068,518 163,767 100-400.201 Prepaid MTS 605 500 500 500 -
100-400.210 Measure L Transaction Tax 3,331,533 2,928,563 2,928,563 3,051,389 122,826 100-400.300 Franchise Fees 730,875 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 100-400.500 Transient Occupancy Tax 723,009 803,000 750,000 764,250 (38,750) 100-400.600 Utility Users Tax 2,210,780 2,171,500 2,171,500 2,219,273 47,773 100-400.700 Motor Vehicle In-Lieu 4,848,016 5,090,417 5,090,417 5,344,938 254,521 Total Taxes 17,741,350 17,734,497 17,745,504 18,438,041 692,537 Licenses & Permits
100-410.100 Business Licenses 472,718 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 100-410.101 Yard Sale Permits 1,148 1,000 1,000 1,000 - 100-410.102 Trailer Permits 90 - - - -
100-410.103 Tobacco License 4,650 5,000 5,000 5,000 -
100-410.110 Dog Licenses 19,447 20,000 20,000 20,000 -
100-410.120 Alarm Permits 18,772 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 100-410.900 Late Fees - BL 34,645 25,000 20,000 20,000 (5,000) 100-423.115 Construction/Demo- Application Fee 15,000 17,967 15,000 15,000 - Total Licenses & Permits 581,000 569,437 586,000 581,000 (5,000) Court & Traffic Fines
100-430.200 Court Fines 19,188 25,000 25,000 25,000 -
100-430.300 Parking Citations 615,082 500,000 550,000 500,000 - 100-430.400 Parking Bail - DMV 249,944 190,000 220,000 190,000 - 100-430.600 False Alarm Fees 1,128 5,000 1,175 2,500 (2,500) Total Court & Traffic Fines 796,175 885,342 720,000 717,500 (2,500) Use of Money & Property
100-425.100 Rental Income 19,668 39,786 19,668 19,668 - 100-435.100 Interest on Investments 1,358,010 880,022 1,200,000 1,044,000 163,978 100-435.200 Interest SA Advance - - - - -
Total Use of Money & Property 1,219,668 1,397,796 899,690 1,063,668 163,978 Charges for Service
100-410.130 Encroachment Permits 116,024 150,000 100,000 150,000 - 100-410.150 Industrial Waste Permits 59,639 40,000 55,000 40,000 - 100-423.100 Engineering Fees - - - - -
100-423.110 PW Plan Check Fees - - 1,500 - -
100-423.112 Small Cell Wireless Facility Fee - 3,320 - 3,320 - 100-425.500 Vehicle Impound Fees 11,767 25,000 10,000 25,000 - Total Charges for Services 166,500 187,430 218,320 218,320 - Revenue Detail by Fund

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund
Other Revenue
100-430.100 Property Damage Reimbursement - 89 - -
100-430.500 Case Fines/Payments 77,732 50,000 120,000 50,000 - 100-440.100 Donations/Contributions 10,269 - 3,572 - -
100-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenue 14,397 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100-450.101 Miscellaneous - Other 0 - - - -
100-465.451 Grants 0 - - - -
100-465.500 Reimb. of State Mandates 0 - - - -
100-450.110 Insurance Rebate - - 25,000 25,000 -
100-435.300/
490.101
Sale of City Property/ Capital Gain
10 110,812 - - -
Total Other Revenue 133,671 213,209 85,000 85,000 -
100-480.100 Operating Transfer In 5,000 3,000 - - -
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 20,643,364 20,990,711 20,254,514 21,103,529 849,015

GAS TAX FUND
201-435.100 Interest on Investments 19,850 14,000 14,000 17,000 3,000 201-465.109 Gas Tax 2103 303,900 297,604 304,538 310,676 13,072 201-465.110 Gas Tax 2105 197,629 205,400 204,185 207,744 2,344 201-465.120 Gas Tax 2106 117,323 119,496 119,485 121,520 2,024 201-465.130 Gas Tax 2107 262,168 280,048 272,894 277,801 (2,247) 201-465.140 Gas Tax 2107.5 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 -
GAS TAX TOTAL 921,102 906,870 922,548 940,741 18,193

AQMD FUND
202-435.100 AQMD - Interest on Investments 9,854 6,000 6,000 8,000 2,000 202-465.410 AQMD Allocation 41,128 42,000 42,000 42,000 - AQMD TOTAL 48,000 50,981 48,000 50,000 2,000

TDA BIKEWAYS FUND
203-465.400 Transportation Develop. Act 22,459 24,655 24,655 25,955 1,300 TDA TOTAL 24,655 22,459 24,655 25,955 1,300

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund

PROP A FUNDS
206-425.200 Local Transit-Trolley Fares 2,988 - 1,751 - - 206-425.201 Metro TAP Collections 31 - 72 -
206-435.100 Interest on Investments 99,276 80,000 80,000 96,000 16,000 206-450.100 Misc Revenue - 59,701 - - -
206-465.440 Proposition A Rapid Transit 810,304 798,143 798,143 808,110 9,967 PROP A TOTAL 879,966 972,300 878,143 904,110 25,967

PROP C FUNDS
207-435.100 Interest on Investments 50,447 39,000 39,000 46,000 7,000 207-465.430 Proposition C Allocation 672,127 662,038 662,038 670,306 8,268 207-470.100 Other Governmental Agencies - - - - -
PROP C TOTAL 701,038 722,574 701,038 716,306 15,268

ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
210-435.100 Interest on Investments 1,868 1,000 1,000 1,000 - ASSET FORFEITURE TOTAL 1,000 1,868 1,000 1,000 -

STATE COPS GRANT FUND
211-435.100 State COPS - Interest 12,555 8,000 8,000 9,000 1,000 211-465.200 State COPS Grant 194,663 201,537 180,000 180,000 - STATE COPS TOTAL 209,537 207,219 188,000 189,000 1,000

CA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
213-435.100 Interest on Investments - - - -

CA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - - - - -

CDBG FUND
214-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - -
214-460.300 CDBG 441,746 251,916 247,807 251,916 (4,109) CDBG TOTAL 251,916 441,746 251,916 247,807 (4,109)

RESTRICTED UDAG FUND
215-435.100 Interest on Investments 100,867 58,000 58,000 69,000 11,000 UDAG TOTAL 58,000 100,867 58,000 69,000 11,000

USED OIL RECYCLING FUND
216-435.100 Interest on Investments - - - - -
216-465.470 Used Oil Block Grant - - - - -

USED OIL RECYCLING TOTAL - - - - -

CATV ACCESS FUND
217-425.400 CATV Access Fees 25,869 30,000 30,000 25,000 (5,000) 217-435.100 Interest - Investments 7,918 6,000 6,000 7,000 1,000 217-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenue - - - - -
CATV ACCESS TOTAL 36,000 33,787 36,000 32,000 (4,000)

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund

DEPT OF CONSERVATION GRANT
227-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - -
227-466.100 Dept of Conservation Grant 141 7,958 8,035 8,000 (35) DEPT OF CONSERVATION TOTAL 7,958 141 8,035 8,000 (35)

JUSTICE ASSISTED GRANT
234-465.250 Justice Assisted Grant - - 11,233 11,233 -
JUSTICE ASSISTED GRANT TOTAL - - 11,233 11,233 -

PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND
236-420.100 Park Development Fees 0 - 2,000 - -
236-435.100 Interest - Investments 808 - - - -
236-465.451 Grants 0 - - - -
PARK DEV FUND TOTAL 2,000 808 - - -
PROP C 25 GRANT
240-465.450 Grants - - - -
PROP C 25 GRANT TOTAL - - - - -

MEASURE R
244-435.100 Interest - Investments 72,920 47,000 47,000 56,000 9,000 244-465.441 Measure R Local 496,529 504,002 496,529 502,730 6,201 244-465.451 Grants - - - - -
MEASURE R TOTAL 543,529 576,922 543,529 558,730 15,201
253-465.451 Federal Grant - HUD - - 4,000,000 4,000,000 - FEDERAL GRANTS - HUD TOTAL - - 4,000,000 4,000,000 -

LA COUNTY PARKS MAINTENANCE GRANT
257-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - - -
257-465.451 Grants - - - - -

LACPMG TOTAL - - - - -

STP-L METRO EXCHANGE
271-435.100 Interest - Investments 147 - - - -
271-465.451 Grants - - - - -
STP-L METRO EXC. TOTAL - 147 - - -

MEASURE M LOCAL RETURN
272-435.100 Interest - Investments 92,955 66,000 66,000 79,000 13,000 272-465.442 Measure M Local 562,733 571,017 562,733 569,760 7,027 272-465.451 Grants - - - - -
MEASURE M TOTAL 628,733 663,972 628,733 648,760 20,027

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund
SB1 GAS TAX STREET REHAB
274-435.100 Interest - Investments 52,502 36,000 36,000 43,000 7,000 274-465.150 Rehabilitation 867,193 860,656 860,656 891,644 30,988 SB1 GAS TAX TOTAL 896,656 919,695 896,656 934,644 37,988

MEASURE R GRANT
275-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - - -
275-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - -
275-465.450 MTA Grant - - - - -

MEASURE R GRANT TOTAL - - - - -
AB-939
276-400.401 AB939 Franchise Fees 195,681 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 276-435.100 Interest - Investments 28,546 18,000 18,000 21,000 3,000 276-450.100 Miscellanous Revenues 146,700 - - - -
AB939 TOTAL 193,000 370,927 193,000 196,000 3,000

COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND - RECREATION
277-423.117 Deposit Revenue 1,414 - - -
277-424.120 Recreation Fees - Participant 85,000 112,027 85,000 85,000 - 277-424.150 Recreation Fees - Sports - - - - -
277-425.100 Rental Income 1,500 1,435 1,500 1,500 -
277-425.101 Community Center Rental Fees 32,140 46,400 10,000 50,000 40,000 277-425.102 CC-Administration Fees - - - - -
277-425.103 CC-Recreation Staff Fees - - - - -
277-425.104 CC-Maintenance Fees - - - - -
277-425.105 CC-Utility Fees - - - - -
277-425.106 CC- Rental Insurance Fees - - - - -
277-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - - -
277-440.100 Donations/Contributions - - - - -
277-440.200 Donation - Community Services - - - - -
277-440.600 Donation - PRSSC - - - - -
277-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenues 45 - - - -
277-450.130 Merchandise Sales - - - - -
Total Operating Revenue 132,900 147,061 96,500 136,500 40,000 277-480.100 Operating Transfer In - - - - -
COMM SVCS - REC TOTAL 132,900 147,061 96,500 136,500 40,000

COMMUNITY SERVICES - SENIOR ACTIVITIES
278-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - - -
Total Operating Revenue - - - - -
278-480.100 Operating Transfer In - - - - -
COMM SVCS - SR. ACT. TOTAL - - - - -

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
279-421.100 Planning Fees - General 240,000 77,198 240,000 240,000 -

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund
279-421.101 Planning BL Review Fee 10,000 18,056 10,000 10,000 - 279-422.100 Building Permit Fees 300,000 508,683 300,000 300,000 - 279-422.110 Building Plan Check Fees 200,000 332,634 200,000 200,000 - 279-423.120 Sewer Connection Fees - - - - -
279-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - - -
279-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - -
Total Operating Revenue 750,000 936,572 750,000 750,000 - 279-480.100 Operating Transfer In - - - - -
COMM. DEVELOPMENT TOTAL 750,000 936,572 750,000 750,000 -

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund
BL-SB1186
280-410.104 BL - AB1379/SB1186 9,719 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 280-435.100 Interest - Investments 3,124 - - - -
BL-SB1186 TOTAL 10,000 12,844 10,000 10,000 -

MEASURE A
281-465.443 Measure A - - 1,425,622 1,425,622 -
281-465.451 Grants - - - - -
MEASURE A TOTAL - - 1,425,622 1,425,622 -

MEASURE W
282-435.100 Interest - Investments 19,000 28,098 19,000 22,000 3,000 282-465.444 Measure W 234,100 230,000 230,000 235,000 5,000 MEASURE W TOTAL 249,000 262,198 249,000 257,000 8,000

SOLID WASTE DIVERSION
283-423.116 Forfeited Security Deposit 116,920 - - - -
283-435.100 Interest - Investments - 12,399 - - -
SOLID WASTE DIVERSION TOTAL - 129,319 - - -

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND
284-465.850 Coronavirus Relief Fund - - - - -

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND TOTAL - - - - -

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
285-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - -
285-465.451 Grants 138,000 3,870,354 138,000 - (138,000) AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN TOTAL 138,000 3,870,354 138,000 - (138,000) SB1383 Local Assistance Prog
286-435.100 Interest - Investments - 2,358 - 4,000 4,000 286-465.451 Grants - - - - -
SB1383 Local Assistance Prog - 2,358 - 4,000 4,000
Prop 68 2018 Parks Bond Act
287-465.451 Grants - - - - -
Prop 68 2018 Parks Bond Act - - - - -
PLBP Grant
288-435.100 Interest - Investments 49,000 3,368 49,000 - (49,000) 288-465.451 Grants - - - - -
PLBP Grant 49,000 3,368 49,000 - (49,000)
SB2 Grant
290-435.100 Interest - Investments 4,000 5,302 4,000 5,000 1,000 290-465.451 Grants - - - - -
SB2 Grant 4,000 5,302 4,000 5,000 1,000

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant
291-435.100 Interest - Investments - 4,904 - 1,000 1,000 291-465.451 Grants 116,500 116,271 116,500 116,500 -
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant 116,500 121,175 116,500 117,500 1,000 Art in Public Places Fund
292-420.101 Public Art Program In-Lieu - 8,000 - - -
292-435.100 Interest - Investments - 817 - - -
Art in Public Places Fund - 8,817 - - -

LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
300-435.100 Interest - Investments 60,349 53,000 53,000 63,000 10,000 300-435.200 Interest - LRA Loan - - - - -
300-435.400 Loan Proceeds - - - - -
300-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - -
300-480.100 Operating Transfer In (Housing Set-Aside) 348,917 172,942 172,945 192,007 19,065 HOUSING AUTHORITY TOTAL 225,945 409,266 225,942 255,007 29,065

LAWNDALE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUND
304-435.100 Interest - Investments - 27,105 - 67,000 67,000 304-435.200 Interest - LRA Loan - - - - -
304-435.401 Loan Repayment - - - - -
304-450.100 Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - -
304-480.100 Operating Transfer In 250,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 - LRA TOTAL 200,000 277,105 200,000 267,000 67,000

SUCCESSOR AGENCY DEBT SERVICE
305-435.100 Interest - Investments 13,141 - - - -
305-480.100 Operating Transfer In 3,143,265 3,112,170 3,112,170 3,290,298 178,128 LRA DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 3,112,170 3,156,406 3,112,170 3,290,298 178,128

SUCCESSOR AGENCY DISBURSEMENT FUND
306-400.900 Tax Increment 3,373,559 3,312,170 3,312,170 3,490,298 178,128 306-435.100 Interest - Investments - 62,204 - - -
306-480.100 Operating Transfer In - - - - -
SA DISBURSEMENT FD TOTAL 3,312,170 3,435,763 3,312,170 3,490,298 178,128 2009 TABS
307-435.101 Interest-TABS 75,439 - - - -
307-435.402 Bond Proceeds - - - - -
307-480.100 Operating Transfer In - - - - -
2009 TABS TOTAL - 75,439 - - -
Deposit/Donations
501-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - -

DEPOSIT/DONATIONS TOTAL - - - - -

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR Revenue Detail by Fund
Employee Benefit Trust Fund
502-435.100 Interest - Investments - - - -

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST FUND TOTAL - - - - -

PRSSC TRUST FUND
503-435.100 Interest - Investments - 1,119 - - -
503-450.131 Fireworks Sales - - - - -
PRSSC TRUST FUND TOTAL - 1,119 - - -
GRAND TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 39, 34,346,138 838,459 39,333,904 40,645,040 1,311,136

ATTACHMENT B
� DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES
CITY COUNCIL -110
GENERAL FUND (100-110)

PROJECTED AMENDED ADOPTED CHANGE

ACCOUNT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET FROM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 PRIOR YEAR

PERSONNEL
100-110-501.200 SALARIES-ELECTED OFFICIALS 42,000 57,000 57,000 57,000 100-110-505.100 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS 60,377 100,822 100,822 100,822 100-110-505.200 RETIREMENT 2,586 3,249 3,249 3,240 (9)
100-110-505.300 MEDICARE CONTRIBUTION 1,264 827 827 827 100-110-505.700 CITY-PAID INSURANCE 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 SUBTOTAL 107,698 163,368 163,368 163,359 (9)

OPERATIONS
100-110-510.100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 7,650 15,000 15,000 17,500 2,500 100-110-510.200 REPROGRAPHICS 3,362 11,500 11,500 8,100 (3,400) 100-110-510.400 SUBSCRIPTIONS/PUBLICATIONS 121 250 250 150 (100) 100-110-510.610 MEMBERSHIP/DUES 50,873 52,465 52,465 54,000 1,535 100-110-510.620 TRAVEUMEETINGS 16,291 35,380 35,380 36,000 620 100-110-510.650 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 414 1,000 1,000 1,000 100-110-540.311 DISCRETIONARY - MAYOR 1,706 2,500 2,500 2,500 100-110-540.314 DISCRETIONARY - SUAREZ 500 2,500 2,500 2,500 100-110-540.315 DISCRETIONARY - KEARNEY 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 100-110-540.316 DISCRETIONARY - CUEVAS 1,150 2,500 2,500 2,500 100-110-540.318 DISCRETIONARY - TALAVERA 1,240 2,500 2,500 2,500 100-110-540.330 LAWNDALE HISTORIC SOCIETY
SUBTOTAL 85,806 128,095 128,095 129,250 1,155
[GENERAL FUND TOTAL 193,504 291,463 291;463 292,609 ·:i_,j46 i

ATTACHMENT C
Code Description Carryover FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Details

STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
#1 FY24/25 Street Improvement Project
274 - SB1 $510,000.00207 - Prop C $746,000.00272 - Measure M $300,000.00100 - General Fund MOE $284,000.00 FY24/25 Street Improvement Projects Total: $1,840,000.00 #2 FY25/26 Street Improvement Project
214 - CDBG $243,000.00274 - SB1 $541,000.00207 - Prop C $382,000.00272 - Measure M $46,000.00100 - General Fund MOE $284,000.00 FY25/26 Street Improvement Projects Total: $1,496,000.00 #3 FY26/27 Street Improvement Project
214 - CDBG $279,000.00
274 - SB1 $554,000.00207 - Prop C $310,000.00272 - Measure M $149,000.00100 - General Fund MOE $284,000.00 FY26/27 Street Improvement Projects Total: $1,576,000.00 #4 HAWTHORNE BLVD REHABILITATION PROJECT
700.305 272 - Meas M $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 Hawthorne Blvd.- Redondo Beach Blvd. to Rosecrans Ave. (North & 285-ARPA $300,000.00 $300,000.00
Hawthorne Blvd Street Rehabilitation Project Total $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 South bound). #5 SLURRY SEAL STREET PROJECT
700.138 272 - Meas M $250,000.00
Slurry Seal Street Project Total: $250,000.00
#6 GREVILLEA AVE ADA REPAIRS
700.312 201 - Gas Tax $150,000.00
Greville Ave ADA Repairs Total: $150,000.00
#7 CULVERT REPAIRS
700.302 201 - Gas Tax $100,000.00
Culvert Repairs Total: $100,000.00
#8 REDONDO BEACH BL MEDIAN IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPING
Firmona Ave. (147th St. to Rosecrans Ave.); Condon Ave. (154th St. to Marine Ave.); 153rd St. (Inglewood Ave. to Firmona Ave.); Wharf Ln. (Cul-de-Sac to 156th St.); 163rd St. (Cul-de-Sac to Grevillea Ave.); 165th St. (Cul-de-Sac to Firmona Ave.); 165th St. (Grevillea Ave. to Hawthorne Blvd.); 171st St. (Cul-de-Sac to Grevillea Ave.); 173rd St. (Cull-de-Sac to Firmona Ave.); 154th St. (Mansel Ave. to Grevillea Ave.).Rosecrans Blvd (Prairie to Larch), Artesia Blvd - Westbound (Redondo Beach to Inglewood), 162nd Street (Inglewood to Firmona), Hawthorne (Manhattan Beach to 154th & 160th to 162nd), Redondo Beach and Prairie, 159th Street (Hawthorne to Prairie), 163rd Street (Prairie to Cul-de-Sac), 164th Street (Hawthorne to Prairie), 168th Street (Hawthorne to Freeman), Freeman Avenue (Manhattan Beach to 162nd & 163rd to 165th & 168th to 170th), Osage Avenue (163rd to 167th), & other segments.Inglewood Avenue (Manhattan Beach to 172nd), Inglewood and Manhattan Beach (PCC), Inglewood & Marine (PCC), Marine Avenue (Mansel to West City Limit), Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Inglewood to Freeman), Prairie and Rosecrans (PCC), Prairie & Redondo Beach (PCC), 154th Street (Hawthorne to Condon), Burin Avenue (Rosecrans to 145th), Condon Avenue (147th to 156th), Firmona Avenue (Rosecrans to 147th & Marine to Cul-de-Sac), Mansel Avenue (Rosecrans to 147th & 153rd to 156th), & other segments.

Code Description Carryover FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Details 700.303 244 - Measure R $250,000.00
RBB Median Irrigation & Landscaping Total: $250,000.00
#9 RECYCLED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE EXTENSION
$2,000,000.00
Recycled Water Infrastructure Extension Total: $2,000,000.00 #10 CATCH BASIN RETROFIT PROJECT
700.31 282 - Meas W $250,000.00 $250,000.00
Catch Basin Retrofit Project Total: $250,000.00 $250,000.00 #11 Annual Sidewalk Improvement Program
700.285 207 - Prop C $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 700.285 272 - Measure M $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00700.285 244 - Measure R $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Annual Sidewalk Improvement Program Total: $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 STREET IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL: $9,336,000.00 $4,826,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00

TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
#12 Redondo Beach Blvd TSSP (Matching Fund)
207 - Prop C $200,000.00
Redondo Beach Blvd TSSP Total: $200,000.00
#13 Manhattan Beach Blvd. TSSP (Matching Fund)
700.308 272 - Meas M $20,000.00
Manhattan Beach Blvd TSSP Total: $20,000.00
#14 Rosecrans Ave. TSSP ( Matching Fund)
700.309 272 - Meas M $200,000.00
Rosecrans Ave. TSSP Total: $200,000.00
#15 Citywide Sign Replacement Project
700.281 207 - Prop C $250,000.00700.281 244 - Measure R $1,211,210.00700.281 272 - Measure M $479,931.00 Annual Citywide Sign Replacement Project Total: $1,941,141.00 #16 Annual Citywide Striping Project Traffic Calming (East) 700.286 207 - Prop C $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Replacement of existing striping throughout the City. 700.286 244 - Meas R $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Annual Citywide Striping Project Total: $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Remove and replace existing sidewalk that is cracked at various locations citywide. Locations to be determined.Replace equipment on traffic signals such as push buttons and pedestrian displays. LA County to perform work with Lawndale to pay 20%. Replacement of existing traffic signs and traffic control devices that contain critical safety information for drivers based on Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) .

Code Description Carryover FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Details TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL: $2,861,141.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00

FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
#17 147 St Traffic Calming Measures
100.314 100 - General Fund $100,000.00
147 St Traffic Calming Measures $100,000.00
#18 Facility Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study
700.294 100 - General Fund $100,000.00
Facility Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study Total: $100,000.00 #19 Youth Development Center
700.287 289 - CNRA Grant Fund $4,000,000.00
HUD $4,000,000.00
700.288 281 - Measure A - Community Based (Category 1) $780,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 700.289 281 - Measure A - Community Based (Category 2) $585,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 Youth Development Center Total: $9,365,000.00 $170,000.00 $170,000.00 $170,000.00 #20 Public Works & City Hall Facility Needs Project Interior upgrades to PW & City Hall. 700.299 285 - American Rescue Plan Act $152,121.07
Public Works & City Hall Facility Needs Project Total: $152,121.07 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL: $9,717,121.07 $170,000.00 $170,000.00 $170,000.00

STRATEGIC / PLANNING PROJECTS
#21 Urban Forest Management Plan
100 - General Fund $80,000.00 Future Urban Forest Planning Urban Forest Management Plan Total: $0.00 $0.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 #22 Integrated Water Master Plan (Recycled/Stormwater)
282 - Measure W $80,000.00 Storm Water Retrofit Project Integrated Water Master Plan (Recycled/Stormwater) Total: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 STRATEGIC / PLANNING PROJECTS TOTAL: $0.00 $0.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 Youth Development Project/MSD Building is planned to replace the existing MSD building at Burin Avenue and De Oro Lane.Updates to existing City facilities after ADA assessment completion.

Code Description Carryover FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Details CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TOTALS: $21,914,262.07 $5,496,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,700,000.00 Carryover FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Totals
100 - General Fund $768,000.00 $284,000.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,132,000.00201 - Gas Tax $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00206 - Prop A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00207 - Prop C $2,028,000.00 $760,000.00 $450,000.00 $450,000.00 $450,000.00 $4,138,000.00214 - CDBG $243,000.00 $279,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $522,000.00244 - Measure R $2,211,210.00 $750,000.00 $750,000.00 $750,000.00 $750,000.00 $5,211,210.00244 - Measure R (SBC COG) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00272 - Measure M $3,295,931.00 $2,149,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $6,944,931.00274 - SB1 $1,051,000.00 $554,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,605,000.00240 - Prop C25 Grant $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00282 - Measure W $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 $580,000.00307 - 2009 TAB Bond $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00289 - CNRA Grant Fund $4,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000,000.00HUD $4,000,000.00 $0.00 $4,000,000.00281 - Measure A - Community Based (Category 1) $780,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 $0.00 $1,065,000.00281 - Measure A - Community Based (Category 2) $585,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $0.00 $810,000.00285- ARPA $452,121.07 $300,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $752,121.07288- LPBP Grant $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00PWD CIP FUND TOTALS $19,914,262.07 $5,496,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,700,000.00 $31,010,262.07

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Request to Temporarily Relocate City Council Meetings for the Month of June

BACKGROUND
In March 2026, City Council approved the City Council Chamber TV Production Technology System Project to upgrade the City’s existing broadcast equipment in preparation for the necessary remote public access to meetings, in compliance with Senate Bill 707. Based on the project timelines for completion, staff is requesting that City Council consider relocating the City Council meetings for the month of June.

STAFF REVIEW
The removal and installation of the broadcast automation and playback technology equipment in the City Council Chambers will begin on Friday, May 22, 2026. Based on the facility upgrades, equipment delivery timeline, installation, training and testing of the equipment, it is estimated that the project will be completed on or about the week of June 19, 2026. In review of the City Council meeting schedule, staff believe there will be agenda items for City Council’s consideration. As such, staff is recommending that the City Council meetings scheduled for June 1st and June 15th be relocated to the Harold Hofmann Community Center's 2nd Floor Meeting Room. During this process, the City Council meetings will be recorded and uploaded to the City’s Cable Television Channel platforms the next day. The project installation period will also impact other meetings held in the City Council Chambers and staff will work with the City departments to coordinate the relocation of these meetings during this period as well.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the staff report.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommend that City Council

1.) Discuss and approve the relocation of the City Council meetings scheduled for June 1, 2026, and June 15, 2026, to the Harold Hofmann Community Center; or

2.) Discuss alternatives for future City Council meetings for the month of June and provide direction to staff.

Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-021 Determining Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in Meetings for Underrepresented Communities, Senate Bill 707

BACKGROUND
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) which amends the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies. One of the new SB 707 requirements is for Cities to create a plan intended to encourage participation in public meetings, particularly among communities that do not traditionally participate in public meetings and non-English-speaking communities.

SB 707 requires the City to formally adopt a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, that outlines the City's plan to promote public participation to underrepresented and non-English speaking communities.

STAFF REVIEW
In response to the outreach requirement, staff consulted with the City Attorney to prepare a resolution that will satisfy this new State requirement.

Staff has attached a resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lawndale, California, Determining Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in Meetings Pursuant to Government Code §54953.4" (Attachment A) that outlines the plan in detail. As set forth in the resolution, the plan provides flexibility in the application of outreach efforts rather than having a set of hard and fast requirements that may be overkill in some circumstances but under-inclusive in others. This will best promote the goals of diversifying and increasing public engagement while allowing for some trial-and-error learning by City staff while they determine the best way of ensuring public access to meetings.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this staff report and Resolution No. CC-2605-021, and approved the resolution as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2605-021 determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in meetings pursuant to Government Code section 54953.4; or 2.) Provide staff with alternate direction.

Attachments
Resolution No. CC-2605-021 Public Participation in Meetings

ATTACHMENT A

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Resolution No. CC-2605-021
Public Participation in Meetings
RESOLUTION NO. 2605-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING REASONABLE

EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN
MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.4
WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.) establishes requirements for open and public meetings of local legislative bodies; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Brown Act to include additional requirements intended to encourage participation in public meetings, particularly among communities that do not traditionally participate in public meetings and non-English-speaking communities; and
WHEREAS, Government Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(C) requires the City Council to determine and make reasonable efforts to invite groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings to attend those meetings; and
WHEREAS, such reasonable efforts may include outreach to media organizations serving the jurisdiction, including those serving non-English-speaking communities, as well as civic, neighborhood, community-based, civil rights, and good government organizations; and WHEREAS, Government Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(C)(ii) provides legislative bodies with broad discretion in determining appropriate reasonable efforts and clarifies that no action shall arise from failing to provide notice to any specific group; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and broad public participation in its public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City currently uses a variety of communication methods to inform the public of meetings and opportunities to participate; and WHEREAS, the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

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

Section 1. Determination of Reasonable Efforts. The City Council determines the following to constitute reasonable efforts to encourage participation in meetings pursuant to Government Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(C):

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Resolution No. CC-2605-021
Public Participation in Meetings

1. Media Outreach. The City of Lawndale may include media organizations serving the jurisdiction, including media organizations serving non-English-speaking communities, in the distribution of meeting agendas, notices, or other meeting-related information, as appropriate.

2. Electronic Access and Agenda Subscriptions. The City of Lawndale shall maintain methods for members of the public to access meeting agendas and related materials electronically, including through the City’s website or other regular agenda-posting platform. Where available, the City may also provide options for members of the public to subscribe to receive meeting agendas, notices, or other updates.

3. Multilingual Communication. The City may use multilingual communication methods to increase awareness of meetings and participation opportunities, including translated agendas, translated meeting instructions, multilingual social media posts, website notices, or other communication tools, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law and available resources.

4. Community and Organizational Outreach. The City may provide meeting information through existing communication channels and partnerships with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, civil rights organizations, good government organizations, and organizations serving non-English-speaking communities, as opportunities arise and consistent with available resources.

5. Use of Existing Communication Channels. The City may use existing outreach methods to share meeting information and participation opportunities, including, but not limited to, the City’s website, email notifications, agenda subscription services, newsletters, social media platforms, public counters, bulletin boards, community meetings, and other established communication tools

6. Flexible and Evolving Methods. The efforts identified in this Resolution are intended to provide a flexible framework for outreach and public participation. The City may modify, expand, or adjust its outreach methods over time based on available resources, evolving communication practices, changes in technology, and the needs of the community.

Section 2. Flexible Framework. The efforts identified in this Resolution are intended to provide a flexible framework for outreach and public participation. The City may modify, expand, or adjust its outreach methods over time based on available resources, evolving communication practices, changes in technology, and the needs of the community.

Section 3. No Requirement to Provide Notice to Any Specific Group. Consistent with Government Code Section 54953.4(b)(3)(C)(ii), this Resolution does not require notice to any specific group or organization, and no action shall arise from the failure to provide notice to any specific group or organization.

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Resolution No. CC-2605-021
Public Participation in Meetings
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2026. ___________________________________
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. CC2605-021 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Landscape Maintenance and Tree Trimming Services

BACKGROUND
For the past four years, the City of Lawndale has hired Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. (Mariposa) to provide landscape maintenance and tree trimming services. During this time, Mariposa has provided dependable service to the City. Their work includes maintaining parks and City properties, removing weeds throughout the City, inspecting irrigation systems, and cleaning litter from center medians. They also trim trees along streets, parkways, parks, City facilities, and certain areas near the railroad tracks. The original agreement with Mariposa (Attachment 1) was extended by the First Amendment (Attachment 2) and set to expire on June 30, 2026.

STAFF REVIEW
The original agreement began on July 1, 2022, and was set to expire on June 30, 2025. The agreement also included two optional one-year extensions that could extend the contract through June 30, 2027.

On June 16, 2025, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the agreement, extending the contract term by one year through June 30, 2026. Under the extension, the cost for landscape maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2025–26 is $445,068.83, and the cost for tree trimming services is $539,540.86, for a total annual cost of $984,609.69. This amount is included in the current Fiscal Year 2025–26 City budget.

On April 28, 2026, the City contacted Mariposa to inquire if the company was interested in using the final option to extend the agreement for another 12 months, through June 30, 2027. Mariposa agreed to the extension with a proposed 3.4% rate increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which reflects changes in inflation and the cost of services. The proposed 3.4% rate increase will result in an additional annual cost of $33,476.73, bringing the new total annual contract amount to $1,018,086.42. The cost for landscape maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2026–27 is $460,201.17 and the cost for tree trimming services is $557,885.25, for a total annual cost of $1,018,086.42 (Attachment 3). This amount is included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 City budget .

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney reviewed the staff report and the Second Amendment and approved as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City pays for landscape maintenance and tree trimming services using money from both the General Fund and the Gas Tax Fund.

For landscape maintenance services, the total annual cost is $460,201.17. Of that amount, $267,121 comes from the General Fund account for contract services, and $193,080.17 comes from the Gas Tax Fund account for street contract services.

For tree trimming services, the total annual cost is $557,885.25. Of that amount, $223,154 comes from the General Fund account for contract services, and $334,731.25 comes from the Gas Tax Fund account for street contract services.

Enough funding for both services has been included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 City budget.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Landscape Maintenance and Tree Trimming Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to extend the term for an additional 12 month period through June 30, 2027, at a total annual cost of $1,018,086.42.

Attachments

1. Contract Services Agreement - Mariposa Landscaping.pdf

2. First Amendment for Mariposa Landscape, Inc. - 2025.pdf

3. Second Amendment for Mariposa Landscape Inc. - 2026.pdf ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

1 ATTACHMENT 3
2 SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND TREE TRIMMING SERVICES
This SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Second Amendment") is made and entered into this 18th day of May, 2026, by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., a California corporation (herein "Contractor").

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement entitled "Contract Services Agreement for Landscape Maintenance and Tree Trimming Services" (the "Agreement") on or about June 6, 2022, and

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

Section 1. Section 2.0 of the Agreement entitled “Compensation”, is amended to increase the contract sum by thirty-three thousand four hundred seventy-six dollars and seventy-three cents ($33,476.73) for a total maximum contract sum in the amount of three million seven hundred sixty-six thousand four hundred sixty-six dollars and forty cents (3,766,466.40).

Section 2. Section 3.0 of the Agreement entitled “Term”, is amended to extend the term of the Contract services dated to no later than June 30, 2027.

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 Second Amendment and to bind the parties to the performance of its obligations.

3. Counterparts, Facsimile or other Electronic Signatures. This Second 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 Second 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.

Severability. If any term, condition or covenant of this Second Amendment is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of 3 this Second Amendment will not be affected and the Second 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:
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.

A California Corporation
By: _________________________________
Terry Noriega
President
By: _________________________________
Antonio Valenzuela
Secretary
Address: 6232 Santos Diaz Street
Irwindale, CA 91702

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim 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.

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