Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, June 1, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION
Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:30 PM
Harold E. Hofmann Community Center
14700 Burin Ave, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Lawndale, CA 90260
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING REPAIRS AND IS CLOSED.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION.

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How to observe the Meeting:

Due to the relocation of the City Council meeting, members of the public can attend in person to observe the meeting live.

The recording of the meeting will be available within 72 hours on YouTube “Lawndale CityTV”, the City Website, and the 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.

Notice of Teleconference Participation:

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with California Government Code § 54953. Councilmember Pat Kearney will participate in this meeting during the closed session segment via teleconference from the location listed below. The teleconference location is open to the public and accessible for participation. Members of the public may address the legislative body at the teleconference location during the public comment period.

Teleconference Location:

San Clemente Inn, 2600 Ave. Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672 The agenda for this meeting is posted at each teleconference location in accordance with the Brown Act.

This Agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours before the meeting.

A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update

2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items G.3 through G.11 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

3. 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.

4. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. 2606-024 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $356,060.47.

5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting - May 12, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

6. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

7. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting - May 26, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

8. Approval of a First Amendment with Q-Press for the Publication of the Lawndalian — Recommendation: that the City Council approve a one-year amendment with Q-Press for the publication of the Lawndalian Newsletter and Recreation Guide for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, including 2 issues, with all pricing to remain the same.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

9. Minutes of the Successor Agency Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 — Recommendation: that the Successor Agency approve the minutes.

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION

10. Minutes of the Cable Usage Corporation Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 — Recommendation: that the Cable Usage Corporation approve the minutes.

HOUSING AUTHORITY

11. Minutes of the Housing Authority Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 — Recommendation: that the Housing Authority approve the minutes.

G. ADMINISTRATION

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

12. Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2026-27
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2606-029, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital improvement budget, which includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency and Lawndale Cable Usage Corporation.

CITY COUNCIL

13. Adoption of Resolutions Setting forth the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election — Recommendation: that the City Council adopt 1.) Resolution No. CC-2606-025 calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, and designating the Assistant City Clerk as the Election Official; 2.) Resolution No. CC2606-026 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate with the Statewide General Election; and 3.) Resolution No. CC-2606-027 adopting candidate statement regulations.

14. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit — Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution CC-2606-30 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

15. Annual Investment Policy Resolution Number CC-2606-028 — Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution CC-2606-028, reaffirming City Council Policy Number 80-04 pertaining to the City’s Investment Policy, without revisions, changes, or edits.

16. Award of Contracts for Construction and Construction Inspection Services for the FY 2024-25 Street Rehabilitation & FY 2025-26 Sidewalk Replacement Project — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Award the construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,456,000 for the Project; and 2.) Award Construction Inspection Services to LAE Associates, Inc. in the amount of $109,900.00 for the Project; and 3.) Approve the construction Contingency of $291,200 for the Project; and

4.) Authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Project Completion with the Los Angeles County following the completion of the project.

17. First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol for Fiscal Year 2026 Through 2028 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the first amendment to the contract service agreement with Southwest Patrol in a form approved by the City Attorney's Office to continue to provide security services for the City of Lawndale.

H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

18. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. CLOSED SESSION

19. Public Employee Appointment
— The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.

K. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center, 14700 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, June 1, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: May 28, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 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.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

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: June 1, 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. 2606-024 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $356,060.47.

Attachments
A. CC-2606-024 - AP Resolution - June 1, 2026.pdf

Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting - May 12, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. City Council Special Meeting YIG Day 5-12-26 Draft.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY

MOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
**Please note that this meeting is a mock Youth in Government Day City Council meeting for educational purposes.** Student Mayor and Councilmembers called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Pat Kearney, Councilmember Francisco M. Talavera Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas Student Councilmembers Present: Winston Sanchez, Aiden Balonkita, Melina Lopez, Alicia Giselle Ortega, Ari Camarena, Mateo Gonzalez-Cruz, Ellie Brunaczki, Kathy Reveles, Esai Jimenez Vasquez, Noelia Sandoval Other Participants: Interim City Manager Raylette Felton, Assistant City Clerk Yvette Palomo, Finance Director Hrant Manuelian, Public Works Director Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Community Development Interim/Acting Director Jose Hernandez, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Sergeant Justin Smith B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute)
Student Councilmember led the flag salute.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
Student Sheriff’s Lieutenant provided the report.

D. ITEMS FROM CITY CLERK

2. Student City Clerk to provide report to Student City Councilmembers Student City Clerk provided the report.

E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) **Please note that the below comments are mock public comments.** A resident commented about dog waste throughout the City.

A resident commented about hazardous e-bike riders and the safety of pedestrians.

F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
General comments were made by the Student City Councilmembers in response to the residents’ comments.

G. ADMINISTRATION

3. Report from Student Director of Community Development Student Director of Community Development provided the report.

4. Report from Student Director of Community Services
Student Director of Community Services provided the report.

DRAFT

5. Report from Student Director of Finance
Student Director of Finance provided the report.

6. Report from Student Director of Municipal Services
Student Director of Municipal Services provided the report.

7. Report from Student Director of Public Works
Student Director of Public Works provided the report.

H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Student City Manager provided the report.

I. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Student Mayor and Councilmembers adjourned the meeting at 12:19 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: June 1, 2026
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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 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 18, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. City Council 5-18-26 Draft.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
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Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting - May 26, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. City Council Special Meeting 5-26-26 Draft.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
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Approval of a First Amendment with Q-Press for the Publication of the Lawndalian

BACKGROUND
The Community Services Department is responsible for the publication of the Lawndalian Newsletter and Recreation Guide that is printed and mailed to Lawndale residents twice a year. The Lawndalian includes City contact information, updates from Departments, and the Community Services Department's schedule of classes and activities on a seasonal basis.

In 2024 Community Services Department staff completed RFP BN-2406-30 City Newsletter Graphic Artist and Production Services. Upon completion of the RFP a Contract Services Agreement was awarded on August 5, 2024, to Q-Press for publication of the Lawndalian (Attachment A). Included in the agreement were the options for two (2) one-year extensions provided the terms remained the same.

STAFF REVIEW
Community Services staff have been working with Q-Press to complete the Lawndalian Newsletter and Recreation Guide twice a year, including the current issue in production with an anticipated release date of mid-June. This will complete the two-year agreement, with the only modification being the issues were published in the Winter and Summer instead of the Fall and Spring due to scheduling conflicts for the first issue.

Community Services Department staff are very pleased with the work Q-Press does, including their communication, graphic design skills, and ability to produce a quality product for the community. Q-Press staff are able to meet the requests of staff and do so in a professional manner. They also work well with the City's contracted mailing service,Ken Perry Mailing, to ensure a seamless process of getting the printed copies to the post office in a timely manner.

At this time staff have confirmed with Q Press that they agree to a one-year extension as stipulated in the original agreement with all terms and fees remaining the same for the one-year extension (Attachment B).

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the Amendment and approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the publication of the Lawndalian is included in the Community Services Department's operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council approve a one-year amendment with Q-Press for the publication of the Lawndalian Newsletter and Recreation Guide for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, including 2 issues, with all pricing to remain the same.

Attachments
A. Contract Services Agreement - Q Press.pdf
B. Lawndale - Q Press First Amendment 6.1.2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B
1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY

NEWSLETTER AND GRAPHIC ARTIST AND PRODUCTION SERVICES
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GRAPHIC ARTIST AND PRODUCTION SERVICES (the “First Amendment") is made and entered into on June 1, 2026, by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Q Press (“Consultant”). City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or collectively, as “Party” or “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into an agreement, effective August 5, 2024, (“Agreement”) for the graphic design and printing of two (2) issues of the Lawndalian Newsletter and Recreation Guide per year for two (2) years, and four issues total.

B. The Agreement will expire in June 2026, with options for two (2) additional one-year extensions provided all pricing remains the same.

C. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to increase compensation for fiscal year 2026/27 to an amount not-to-exceed $40,576.32, or $13,525.44 per year for three (3) years.

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

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement, Contract Sum, is amended to read:
“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 Forty-thousand, five hundred seventy-six dollars and eighty-eight cents ($40,576.32), except as provided in section 1.6.

2. Section 3.4 of the Agreement, Term, is amended to read:
“Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.4 below, this Agreement shall being on August 5, 2024, and continue in full force and effect until completion of services no later than June 30, 2027.”

3. EXHIBIT “A” Scope of Services, Section 4, to include one issue for Winter 2026 and one issue for Summer 2027.

4. EXHIBIT “C” Schedule of Compensation, to include one additional year at a cost of $13,525.44 for the additional one (1) year, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $40,576.32.

5. EXHIBIT “D” Schedule of Performance, to include all tasks completed by December 31, 2026, for the Winter Publication and June 30, 2027, for the Summer 2027 Publication. 2 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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

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

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

Such facsimile or other electronic signature will have the same effect as an original signature.

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

SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE NEXT PAGE
3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.
“CITY”
City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Date: ____________________________
“CONSULTANT”
Q Press
By: ____________________________
Steven Ori, Jr., Owner
Date: ___________________________
ATTEST
By: _____________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP
By: ____________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

CITY OF LAWNDALE

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 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 - May 18, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Successor Agency approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. Successor Draft Minutes 5-18-26.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 Sirley Cuevas, Member Bernadette Suarez, Member Pat Kearney
Members Absent: Member Francisco M. Talavera
Other Participants: Interim Executive Director Raylette Felton, Assistant General Counsel Elena Q.

Gerli, City Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Palomo, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Ricky Osburn, Finance Treasurer Hrant Manuelian, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Public Works Director Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, Interim/Acting Executive Director Jose Hernandez B. CEREMONIALS
Member Suarez led the flag salute. Pastor Eddie Vargas of Restoration Life Church provided the inspiration.

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

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

A motion was made by Member Kearney and seconded by Vice Chair Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Member Talavera absent.

12. PUBLIC HEARING

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.

Finance Treasurer Manuelian presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.

In response to Vice Chair Cuevas’s questions, Interim Executive Director Felton stated that there is no funding allocation for the Housing Trust.

Chair Pullen-Miles stated that the State of the City event can be removed.

Minutes - Successor Agency Regular Meeting
May 18, 2026

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Discussion ensued among Members and staff regarding membership dues, event funding, liability insurance increases, salary allocations, grant funding, gas tax revenue projections, false alarm fee revenue, future Council needs, and removal of the proposed State of the City event allocation.

Chair Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 7:37 pm.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Chair Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 7:37 pm.

Discussion ensued among Members and staff regarding exploring alternative insurance providers, event sponsorship opportunities and fundraising efforts to offset City costs, existing sponsorship practices, and staff direction related to sponsorship outreach efforts.

A motion was made by Member Kearney and seconded by Vice Chair Cuevas to accept the budget as presented by staff, with removal of the State of the City Breakfast budget allocation and direction to staff to explore event sponsorships. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1, with Member Talavera absent.

M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Chair Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: June 1, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 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 - May 18, 2026

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

Attachments
A. CUC Draft Minutes 5-18-26.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

CABLE USAGE CORPORATION

REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 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. The Board met concurrently with the City Council; therefore, the minutes order and numbering reflect the concurrent meeting.

Directors Present: President Robert Pullen-Miles, Vice President Sirley Cuevas, Director Bernadette Suarez, Director Pat Kearney
Directors Absent: Director Francisco M. Talavera
Other Participants: Interim Executive Officer Felton, Assistant General Legal Counsel Elena Q. Gerli, Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Palomo, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Ricky Osburn, 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 Eddie Vargas of Restoration Life 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.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

A motion was made by Director Kearney and seconded by Vice President Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1, with Director Talavera absent.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

Finance Treasurer Manuelian presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.

In response to Vice President Cuevas’s questions, Interim Executive Officer Felton stated that there is no funding allocation for the Housing Trust.

President Pullen-Miles stated that the State of the City event can be removed.

Minutes – Cable Usage Corporation
March 16, 2026

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Discussion ensued among Directors and staff regarding membership dues, event funding, liability insurance increases, salary allocations, grant funding, gas tax revenue projections, false alarm fee revenue, future Council needs, and removal of the proposed State of the City event allocation.

President Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 7:37 pm.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

President Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 7:37 pm.

Discussion ensued among Directors and staff regarding exploring alternative insurance providers, event sponsorship opportunities and fundraising efforts to offset City costs, existing sponsorship practices, and staff direction related to sponsorship outreach efforts.

A motion was made by Director Kearney and seconded by Vice President Cuevas to accept the budget as presented by staff, with removal of the State of the City Breakfast budget allocation and direction to staff to explore event sponsorships. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1, with Director Talavera absent.

L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, President Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.. _________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, President
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: June 1, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

HOUSING AUTHORITY
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 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 - May 18, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Housing Authority approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. Housing Draft Minutes 5-18-26.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

DRAFT MINUTES

LAWNDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 Sirley Cuevas, Commissioner Bernadette Suarez, Commissioner Pat Kearney
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Francisco M. Talavera Other Participants: Interim Executive Director Raylette Felton, Assistant General Counsel Elena Q. Gerli, Secretary Erica Harbison, Assistant Secretary Yvette Palomo, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Ricky Osburn, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Finance Officer Hrant Manuelian, Director of Housing Jose Hernandez, Public Works Director Luis (Lucho) Rodriguez, Community Services Director Jason Minter B. CEREMONIALS
Commissioner Suarez led the flag salute. Pastor Eddie Vargas of Restoration Life Church provided the inspiration.

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

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

A motion was made by Commissioner Kearney and seconded by Vice Chair Cuevas to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1, with Commissioner Talavera absent.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

Finance Officer Manuelian presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.

DRAFT
Minutes – Lawndale Housing Authority
May 18, 2026

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In response to Vice Chair Cuevas’s questions, Interim Executive Director Felton stated that there is no funding allocation for the Housing Trust.

Chair Pullen-Miles stated that the State of the City event can be removed.

Discussion ensued among Commissioners and staff regarding membership dues, event funding, liability insurance increases, salary allocations, grant funding, gas tax revenue projections, false alarm fee revenue, future Council needs, and removal of the proposed State of the City event allocation.

Chair Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 7:37 pm.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Chair Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 7:37 pm.

Discussion ensued among Commissioners and staff regarding exploring alternative insurance providers, event sponsorship opportunities and fundraising efforts to offset City costs, existing sponsorship practices, and staff direction related to sponsorship outreach efforts.

A motion was made by Commissioner Kearney and seconded by Vice Chair Cuevas to accept the budget as presented by staff, with removal of the State of the City Breakfast budget allocation and direction to staff to explore event sponsorships. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1, with Commissioner Talavera absent.

L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Chair Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Chair
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Erica Harbison, Secretary
Approved: June 1, 2026
DRAFT

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2026-27

BACKGROUND
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee, which includes Councilmember Pat Kearney and Councilmember Frank Talavaera, met with staff on April 22, 2026 and May 7, 2026. A budget workshop was also held with the City Council on May 18, 2026, during the City Council meeting. The subcommittee and City Council provided guidance and made recommendations to staff for budget preparation. These recommendations were considered and incorporated into the proposed budget.

The economy is still experiencing high inflation, as a result the Federal Reserve continues to keep interest rates elevated with no rate cuts expected for the remainder of the year. Staff took these current issues into account when preparing the budget for FY 26-27. The proposed budget includes actuals to date for the current fiscal year along with the proposed budget for FY 26-27.

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

Revenues
For the fiscal year 2026-27, we have budgeted the Total General Fund revenues to be $22,274,779. This is an increase of $1,173,765 compared to the budget for FY 25-26. The primary drivers of this change are anticipated increases in property tax revenues, sales tax and interest revenue. For a more detailed breakdown, please refer to the provided budget folder.

Expenditures
The Total General Fund expenditures for FY 2026-27 are projected to be $23,154,296 an increase of $980,907 compared to the amended budget from FY 25-26. See below for significant changes.

The following is a summary of the General Fund expenditures by department. There were no major changes to the budget since the budget workshop. 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 are increasing by over $301K mainly due to an increase in liability insurance of over $206K and an increase in PERS retirement costs of more than $102K.

4. Public safety costs have increased 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 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 the 147
th 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.

In addition to the changes noted above the following are major items that could significantly increase or decrease General Fund expenditures and revenues.

Possibility of litigation against Metro for the Greenline extension or other non-anticipated legal activity. While 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 nearly $2 million, any rate cuts by the Federal Reserve would impact these revenues. 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 be slightly higher for 26/27, any changes to the economy could have a potential impact, either positive or negative.

Fund Balances
Below is the summary of estimated fund balances for the General Fund.

The City has a healthy fund balance. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices recommend that City governments maintain a reserve balance of two months expenditures. The City has a General Fund balance of over 1 and a half years of General Fund expenditures.

STAFF REVIEW
During this budget session, staff presented 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 summarized cost cutting measures discussed and recommended by the budget subcommittee and City Council to balance the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. These items have been incorporated into the proposed budget submitted for City Council approval.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution #CC-2606-029 for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The budget has total revenues including transfers of $40,929,474 and total expenditures including transfers out of $51,910,646.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2606-029, adopting the fiscal year 2026- 2027 operating and capital improvement budget, which includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency and Lawndale Cable Usage Corporation.

Attachments
A. 2026-2027 Budget Resolution.pdf
B. Budget FY 26-27.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
01001.0001/477774.1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-029

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted to the City Council a comprehensive Preliminary Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 that includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, Redevelopment Agency and Lawndale Cable Usage Corporation; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and City Council established budgetary goals and objectives during the budget study sessions on April 22, 2026 and May 7, 2026, and, based on input from the City Council at this work session, the City Manager has submitted to the City Council a comprehensive updated Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Recommended Budget and concurs with the proposed revenue and expenditure plan as outlined by the City Manager.

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

SECTION 1. That the City Manager's proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is hereby adopted and approved as listed in “Exhibit A”
SECTION 2. That expenditures of public funds in the amount of $51,910,646, are authorized in accordance with the programs and services outlined in said budget.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
01001.0001/477774.1
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-2606-029 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of June 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 B

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 723,009 803,000 750,000 803,000 - 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 18,476,791 731,287 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 62,500 30,000 5,000 100-423.115 Construction/Demo- Application Fee 15,000 17,967 15,000 15,000 - Total Licenses & Permits 623,500 569,437 586,000 591,000 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 1,280,000 399,978 100-435.200 Interest SA Advance - - - - -
Total Use of Money & Property 1,219,668 1,397,796 899,690 1,299,668 399,978 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 20,685,864 20,990,711 20,254,514 21,388,279 1,133,765

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 303,900 297,604 306,113 314,556 16,952 201-465.110 Gas Tax 2105 197,629 205,400 201,189 205,596 196 201-465.120 Gas Tax 2106 117,323 119,496 117,503 120,015 519 201-465.130 Gas Tax 2107 262,168 280,048 268,712 274,788 (5,260) 201-465.140 Gas Tax 2107.5 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 -
GAS TAX TOTAL 913,517 906,870 922,548 937,955 15,407

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 867,193 860,656 836,706 894,114 33,458 SB1 GAS TAX TOTAL 872,706 919,695 896,656 937,114 40,458

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, 34,357,103 838,459 39,333,904 40,929,474 1,595,570

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Adoption of Resolutions Setting forth the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election

BACKGROUND
The City conducts a General Municipal Election in November of even-numbered years to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election. This year's Statewide General Election is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.

There is one (1) Mayor’s seat open in this election for a full term of two (2) years. This seat is currently held by Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles. There are two (2) City Council seats open in this election for a full term of four (4) years. These seats are currently held by Councilmember Pat Kearney and Councilmember Bernadette Suarez. There is one (1) City Clerk seat open in this election for a full term of four (4) years. This seat is currently held by City Clerk Erica Harbison.

STAFF REVIEW
Calling and Giving Notice of the Election
By adopting Resolution No. CC-2606-025, the City Council will order the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026.

State law requires that the resolution establish, before the election, the process to be used in the event of a tie vote. The primary approach will be to call for a recount of the votes (as permitted under the Elections Code).

Should a tie vote be confirmed, Section 8 of this first resolution provides that the City Council, in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place to summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and the winner will be determined by lot. Alternatively, the City Council may consider allowing for a special runoff election pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(b); however, in order to do so, the City Council must adopt the provisions of Elections Code Section 15651(b) prior to the November 3, 2026, election date. After that, all tie votes will be determined by special runoff election until repealed by the City Council. If the preference is for a special election rather than by lot, the attached resolution should be amended to reflect that preference.

The resolution also orders the following: 1.) That the conduct of the election and the form and content of ballots be in accordance with state law; 2.) That the Election Official procure all supplies necessary to lawfully conduct the election; 3.) Designates the Assistant City Clerk as the Election Official; and 4.) That vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, which are the normal hours for Los Angeles County vote centers.

Consolidating the Election with the Statewide General Election Resolution No. CC-2606-026 will consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. This resolution accomplishes the following: l.) Requests that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; 2.) Directs the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's (LACRRCC) Election Department to conduct the election; and 3.) Authorizes the LACRRCC's Election Department to perform the election canvass.

In a consolidated election, the majority of the duties normally performed by the City's Election Official are managed by the LACRRCC. These include consolidating precincts, establishing vote centers, or polling places, recruiting, and training precinct officers, furnishing precinct supplies, printing, and mailing voter pamphlets (sample ballots), printing official ballots, conducting the election tally, staffing the tally center, canvassing the election returns and certifying the official election results. The City's Election Official will retain the following responsibilities: Conducting the nomination process, publishing and posting legally required notices and furnishing copies of ballot materials to the LACRRCC.

Candidate Statements
Resolution No. CC-2606-027 establishes the regulations and limits to Candidate Statements that will appear in the sample ballot.

The California Elections Code allows candidate statements to include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of the candidate's education and qualifications. The statement may not include the candidate's party affiliation, the candidate's membership, or activity in partisan political organizations, or reference to other candidates for the same office. State law also allows local jurisdictions to establish policies pertaining to:

Length of the candidate statement
Foreign language translations
Payment for the cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing candidate statements If approved by the City Council, the attached resolution will acknowledge the requirements and restrictions in state and federal laws. The specific provisions are as follows:

Length of Statement - State law restricts the length of the candidate statement to 200 words, but also authorizes the City Council to increase the limit to 400 words. Since Lawndale traditionally chooses not to raise the limit, the resolution is written to again limit statements to 200 words.

Foreign Language Translations - A candidate may request that their statement also be printed in Spanish and included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet mailed to all voters in the election area. An additional fee is required to print a candidate statement in Spanish. In compliance with Elections Code Section l3307(b), the LACRRCC will only print a candidate statement in English and Spanish to be included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet for candidates who wish to have one at the candidate's own expense.

State law permits the City to pass on the costs of translating, printing, handling, and mailing candidate statements to the candidates. The LACRRCC has provided the estimated cost of the candidate statements for the 2026 General Municipal Election. The estimated cost is $500 for English and $1,000 for English and Spanish. Because Lawndale candidates have customarily paid for all candidate statement costs, the resolution is written to reflect that practice.

In 2023, the LACRRCC introduced an Online Candidate Statement Program in accordance with California Elections Code sections 13307(c) and 13307.7. This program allows cities to offer candidates the option to have their statements posted on the LACRRCC website (https://apps.lavote.gov/candidate-statements/) without inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The cost for the Online Candidate Statement option is $279.60.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached resolutions and approved them as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget will include funding in the amount of $70,000 from the General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt:

1. Resolution No. CC-2606-025, calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, and designating the Assistant City Clerk as the Election Official;

2. Resolution No. CC-2606-026, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate with the Statewide General Election; and

3. Resolution No. CC-2606-027, adopting candidate statement regulations.

Attachments
A. Resolution No. CC-2606-025 Calling for an Election
B. Resolution No. CC-2606-026 Requesting Consolidation
C. Resolution No. CC-2606-027 Candidate Statements

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2606-025
Calling for an Election, November 3, 2026 1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA,

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS,

DESIGNATING THE ELECTION OFFICIAL, AND OTHER MATTERS AS

REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 3, 2026, for the election of a Mayor for the full term of two years; two members of the City Council for the full term of four years, and one City Clerk for the full term of four years; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.16.030, the City Council shall designate an individual to serve as the City's Election Official in conjunction with the resolution necessary to call each election; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 12303, all political jurisdictions in the state are obligated to encourage non-English speaking citizens to vote and to minimize obstacles to voting by such citizens and; therefore, must provide minority language assistance when three percent or more of voting-age residents of a precinct are non-English speaking citizens; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10242, the City Council shall establish and determine the hours vote centers will be open.

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

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, there is called and ordered, to be held in the City of Lawndale, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a General Municipal Election of the qualified electors of Lawndale for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the full term of two years; two members of the City Council for the full term of four years, and one City Clerk for the full term of four years.

SECTION 2. That pursuant to Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.16.030, the Assistant City Clerk is hereby designated as the Election Official in and for the City of Lawndale, in connection with all proceedings related to the election called for herein, who shall be responsible for all duties, either express or implied, in conjunction with conducting the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

SECTION 3. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the Election Official is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 4. That the Elections Official is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

Resolution No. CC-2606-025
Calling for an Election, November 3, 2026 2
SECTION 5. That the vote centers for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day when the vote centers shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 6. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding Municipal Elections.

SECTION 7. That notice of the time and place of holding this election is hereby given and the Assistant City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give such further or additional notice of the election in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 8. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the City Council, in accordance with Elections Code § 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.

SECTION 9. The City Council authorizes the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor

Resolution No. CC-2606-025
Calling for an Election, November 3, 2026 3
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-2606-025 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of June, 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 B
Resolution No. CC-2606-026
Requesting Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to Consolidate a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 1 RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO

ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY; TO AUTHORIZE THE LOS

ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE

LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY

BE PERMITTED TO RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LAWNDALE

RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election has been called by the City of Lawndale to be held in the City of Lawndale on November 3, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, a Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles has been or will be called to be held on November 3, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, it is desired, pursuant to the authority found in California Elections Code section 10403, that said General Municipal Election be consolidated with said Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles on the same date.

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

SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby respectfully requested to order the consolidation of said General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 2026.

SECTION 2. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby further respectfully requested to place upon the same ballot as that provided for said Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 2026, the names of the candidates for the offices of
Mayor, At-Large, Full Term
Councilmember, At-Large, Full Term
Councilmember, At-Large, Full Term
City Clerk, At-Large, Full Term
to be submitted to the electors of the City of Lawndale at said General Municipal Election.

SECTION 3. The City of Lawndale acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Section 10418 of the California Elections Code.

SECTION 4. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby authorized and respectfully requested to issue instructions to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to canvass the returns of said General Municipal Election and to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

Resolution No. CC-2606-026
Requesting Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to Consolidate a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 2 SECTION 5. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby authorized and respectfully requested to authorize the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to:
a) Print and supply ballots for said City of Lawndale General Municipal Election; b) Mail the City's sample ballots and candidate statements of qualifications to the electors of the City of Lawndale as part of the same material that will be mailed to the voters of the Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles; and c) Perform such other services as may be required for the consolidation and conduct of said City of Lawndale General Municipal Election with said Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles.

SECTION 6. The vote centers for the election shall be open as required during the identified voting period pursuant to California Elections Code sections 4007 and 14401.

SECTION 7. The City shall reimburse the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk in full for the services performed on behalf of the City upon the presentation of a bill by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

SECTION 8. The Assistant City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and to transmit an electronic copy to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Resolution No. CC-2606-026
Requesting Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to Consolidate a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 3 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-2606-026 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of June, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

ATTACHMENT C
Resolution No. CC-2606-027
Candidate Statements for General Municipal Election, November 3, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-027

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE WITH RESPECT

TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, the City Council has called for a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the Election of a Mayor, two members of the City Council, and a City Clerk; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 13308, any candidate for elective office may prepare a statement of his or her personal background and qualifications which shall be sent to each voter in a voter information pamphlet; and
WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California establishes certain regulations pertaining to the preparation and form of candidate statements and authorizes the City to establish certain other regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a Municipal Election, including costs of the candidate statement; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish the maximum length of candidate statements and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance his or her pro rata share of the printing, handling, translating and mailing costs of inclusion of the candidate statement in the voter pamphlet; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, all political subdivisions within the County of Los Angeles, California are required to provide translations of voting materials if more than five percent of the citizens of voting age are members of a single language minority and are limited English proficient.

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

SECTION 1. General Provisions. That pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an election to be held in the City of Lawndale on November 3, 2026, may prepare a candidate statement on an appropriate form provided by the Election Official. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in both typewritten (hard copy) and electronic format in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

SECTION 2. Online Candidate Statements. Pursuant to Section 13307(c) of the California Elections Code, the governing body of the City of Lawndale authorizes the preparation of candidate statements for nonpartisan elective office for the purpose of electronic distribution. Candidates will prepare statements for electronic distribution pursuant to Section 13307(a) of the Elections Code. A statement prepared pursuant to this subdivision shall be posted on the internet website of the County Resolution No. CC-2606-027
Candidate Statements for General Municipal Election, November 3, 2026 Elections Official. Pursuant to Section 13307.7(a) of the Elections Code, candidates shall provide payment of the requisite fee to cover the duties and procedures set forth in Sections 13307(b) and (d) of the Elections Code.

SECTION 3. Foreign Language Policy.

A. Official Sample Ballot. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provides Official Sample Ballot Booklets to all registered voters and includes candidate statements in English only. A candidate may request, at his or her own expense, that the statement also be printed in Spanish (other languages not available) and included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet mailed to all registered voters in the City.

B. Voter Information Guide. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, the Los County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk will print and mail voter information guides and candidate statements to all registered voters in English and Spanish, and other identified and required languages, at no additional cost to the candidate, to only those voters who have requested a voter information guide in a particular language. The Los County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will make the voter information guides and candidate statements in the required languages available at all vote centers, on the County's website, and in the Election Official's office.

SECTION 4. Payment.

A. Translations. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of all translations of the candidate statement.

B. Printing. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidate's statement in the main voter pamphlet.

C. The City's Election Official shall estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the candidate statements filed pursuant to this section, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (as amended), and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the voter's pamphlet. The estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the Election Official is not bound by the estimate and will, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final, actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the Election Official shall require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the Election Official shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.

SECTION 5. Miscellaneous.

A. The Election Official shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding candidate occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.

B. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the voter information pamphlet.

Resolution No. CC-2606-027
Candidate Statements for General Municipal Election, November 3, 2026 SECTION 6. The Elections Official shall provide each candidate, or the candidate's representative, with a copy of this resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 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. CC-2606-027 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of June, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit

BACKGROUND
The GANN Initiative or Proposition 4, referred to as Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California, mandated an appropriations limit on various units of government including the City of Lawndale. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the City must, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit.

STAFF REVIEW
The limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 has been calculated using the methodology and adjustment factors provided by the California Department of Finance. The adjustment factors used by the City are the per capita personal income change and the population annual change.

The appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $48,088,202. The City's budget appropriation subject to the limit is $19,118,565. The City is well under the limit with remaining capacity of $28,969,637. Approval of Resolution CC-2606-30 will adopt the City's appropriations limit.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution CC-2606-30 approving the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Attachments
A. 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit Resolution.pdf
B. Appropriations Limit Calculation 26-27.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2606-30
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-30

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, The Gann Initiative or Proposition 4, also known as Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California, was passed by the people; and WHEREAS, Article XIIIB mandates the calculation and adoption of an annual appropriations limit on various units of government, including the City of Lawndale by adjusting the prior year’s appropriation limit for changes in inflation and population; and
WHEREAS, the City’s 2026-2027 limit has been calculated by the Finance Department of the City of Lawndale in compliance with all of the provisions of Article XIIIB and using guidelines provided by the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lawndale desires to formally adopt that appropriations limit for the City for fiscal year 2026-2027.

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

SECTION 1. That, in accordance with Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California, the appropriations limit for the City of Lawndale for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is declared to be $48,088,202 as described in Exhibit "A” attached hereto and incorporated herein, and the appropriations subject to this annual limit for fiscal year 2026-2027 total $19,118,565.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Resolution No. CC-2606-30
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-2606-030 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of June, 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 B
I. Appropriation Limit:

FY 2025-2026 Adopted Limit 45,733,214
Growth/Change Factors:

Change in City Population (a) 1.0019
California Per Capita Income Change 1.0495
Annual Adjustment Factor 1.0515
City's FY 2026-2027 Appropriation Limit 48,088,202
II. Appropriations Subject to Limit:

FY 2026-2027 Proceeds of Tax 19,118,565
III. Amount Under/(Over) Limit (I - II) 28,969,637
(a) Change in population and per capita income change is provided by the State of California Department of Finance.

City of Lawndale
Appropriations Limit
Exhibit A
H:\GANN Limit\26-27\Appropriations Limit Calculation 26-27

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Hrant Manuelian, Finance Director/City Treasurer SUBJECT: Annual Investment Policy Resolution Number CC-2606-028

BACKGROUND
Government Code (GC) Section 53607 allows the legislative body to delegate authority to invest or reinvest funds of the City to the City Treasurer for a one-year period subject to annual renewal. GC Section 53646 states that the City Treasurer may render a statement of investment policy to be considered at a public meeting.

STAFF REVIEW
The attached Resolution CC-2606-028, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lawndale, California, Reaffirming Council Policy Number 80-04 Pertaining to the City’s Investment Policy, is presented for the City Council’s review and consideration. The City Council Policy has been reviewed and no changes are recommended by staff.

The Policy establishes investment authority jointly with the City Treasurer and the City Manager. It limits purchases to a five-year maturity, unless advance approval is obtained from City Council. The objective of investment decisions is to provide the highest yield possible, while safeguarding City cash assets and providing liquidity for operational needs. The Policy is conservative and follows guidelines set in the Government Code for allowable safe investment practices.

LEGAL REVIEW
The Resolution and Policy have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution CC-2606-028, reaffirming City Council Policy Number 80-04 pertaining to the City’s Investment Policy, without revisions, changes, or edits.

Attachments
A. CC-2606-028 Amend Policy No. 80-04 Investment Policy.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2606-028
Affirming Council Policy No. 80-04
Investment Policy
1 RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-028

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA
REAFFIRMING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 80-04

PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lawndale ("City") has established a Council Policy Manual to set forth and identify policies of the City Council which may not otherwise be established in ordinances of the City, or which are restated to further amplify existing City policy; and
WHEREAS, all policies included in the Council Policy Manual are adopted by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to annually reconsider its Investment Policy; and WHEREAS, such policy will provide for the safety of City investments, and secondarily ensure liquidity and yield; and
WHEREAS, such policy will enforce strict investment guidelines with regards to investments, external portfolio managers and capital wherewithal of brokering firms; and WHEREAS, after reviewing the existing policy, staff recommends that the City Council confirm that no changes are needed to the Investment Policy.

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

SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the updated version of Policy No. 80-04, entitled " Investment Policy", as attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference, as if fully set forth and directs City staff to maintain said policy in the Council Policy Manual.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect as of the date of its passage and adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor

Resolution No. CC-2606-028
Affirming Council Policy No. 80-04
Investment Policy
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-2606- 028 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of June, 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

EXHIBIT A
Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 1

COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT:

Investment Policy
POLICY NO.: 80-04 DATE ADOPTED:
a) 6/21/04
b) 8/19/13
c) 7/7/14
d) 7/18/16
e) 8/7/17
f) 7/15/19
g)6/15/20
h)6/28/21
i)6/6/22
j)7/17/23
k)6/3/24
l)6/16/25
m)6/1/26
AUTHORITY:
a) Resolution No. CC-0406-055…
b) Resolution No. CC-1308-036
c) Resolution No. CC-1407-030
d) Minute Action
e) Resolution No. CC-1708-037
f) Resolution No CC-1907-035
g) Resolution No CC-2006-036
h) Resolution No CC-2106-027
i) Resolution No. CC-2206-027
j) Resolution No. CC-2307-028
k) Resolution No. CC-2406-080
l) Resolution No. CC-2506-029
m) Resolution No. CC-2606-028
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this statement is to comply with California Government Code (GC) Sections 16481.2, 53600, et seq., including 53646 and to provide clear guidelines for the prudent investment of the City of Lawndale’s (“City”) pooled cash assets.

OBJECTIVE:

The City's cash management system is designed to accurately monitor and forecast expenditures and revenues, which enables the City to invest its funds to the fullest extent possible. The City attempts to receive the highest yield obtainable with investments which meet the criteria established for safety and liquidity.

POLICY:

In compliance with GC Section 53600.3, the City manages its pooled cash assets under the Prudent Person Rule (Probate Code Section 16040, et seq., as defined on Exhibit "A".) This allows the City a number of investment options as long as the investment is deemed prudent, does not exceed five years to maturity (unless previously approved in advance of the investment by the City Council by resolution), and is allowable under current legislation (GC Section 53600, et seq.).

Criteria for selecting investments and the order of priority are:

1. Safety. Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the City. Each investment transaction shall seek to ensure that capital losses are avoided, whether from institution default, broker-dealer default or erosion of market value. The City shall seek to preserve principal by mitigating the two types of risk - credit risk and market risk.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 2
A. Credit Risk: Credit risk, defined as the risk of loss due to failure of an issuer of a security, shall be mitigated by investing only in very safe institutions and by diversifying the funds so that the failure of any one issuer would not unduly harm the City's cash position. Investments must be limited to securities backed by the full faith and credit of: (1) the federal government, (2) other governmental agencies, or (3) agencies and institutions with collateral, including assets and insurance, assuring similar risk.

B. Market Risk: The risk of market value fluctuations due to overall changes in the general level of interest rates shall be mitigated by limiting the weighted average maturity of the City's funds to no more than three years.

2. Liquidity. Liquidity is the second most important objective of the City. This refers to the ability to "cash in" at any moment in time with a minimal chance of losing some portion of principal or accrued interest. Liquidity is an important quality especially when the need for unexpected funds occurs.

3. Yield. The current rate of return on an investment generally expressed as a percentage of the securities current price. The City desires to obtain the highest possible rate of return consistent with the foremost objectives of safety and liquidity.

This policy will enhance the economic status of the City by (a) safeguarding the pooled cash assets of the City and (b) ensuring that the City receives the highest possible rate of return on its money commensurate with the priority of safety. The basic premise underlying the City's investment philosophy is to ensure City cash assets are always safe and available when needed.

INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
The city treasurer and the city manager, acting jointly, are authorized to make investments on behalf of the City. Such investments shall be limited to the following instruments authorized under GC Sections 53601, 53635, 53684 and 16429.1 and further described in Exhibit "B":

1. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) (state pool) demand deposits.

2. Certificates of deposit (or time deposits) placed with commercial banks and/or savings and loan companies and/or savings banks that are members of the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation (FDIC), not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) in any single account with the same institution to ensure security.

3. Passbook savings account demand deposits, not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) in any single account with the same institution.

4. Bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness of any local agency within the state or a department, board, agency or authority of the local agency.

5. Securities of the United States government or its agencies for which the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged for payment of principal and interest.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 3
The following investments may only be made with the prior approval of the City Council by resolution, which approval must be renewed each year at the time of filing the annual Statement of Investment Policy:

1. Los Angeles County Treasurer's Municipal Investment Pool not to exceed 5% of the total county pool.

2. Money market mutual funds. Fund must receive the highest ranking by not less than two nationally recognized rating agencies or retain an investment advisor registered with the Securities Exchange Commission (or exempt from registration), have assets in excess of $500,000,000, and at least five years’ experience investing in instruments authorized by GC Sections 53601 and 53635.

3. Bankers' acceptances.

4. Small Business Administration loans.

5. Negotiable certificates of deposit.

6. Mortgage backed securities (GNMA, FHLMC, etc.).

7. Any investment of funds which, when aggregated with all other investments, will cause the investment in securities with a maturity greater than two years to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total pooled City funds.

The city treasurer and the city manager shall purchase investment securities directly from the issuer or in accordance with GC Section 53601.5.

INVESTMENT OF DEBT PROCEEDS, LEASES, REVENUE BONDS OR SIMILAR

TRANSACTIONS
Proceeds of indebtedness, certificates of participation, revenue bonds, leases, or similar transactions held by a third party trustee pursuant to an agreement with the trustee shall be invested as described in the applicable authorizing document.

INELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS
Investments not described herein, including, but not limited to, common stocks, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements, futures, options and derivatives are prohibited from use as City investment vehicles. The City also shall not make leveraged investments, investments made on margin or any other investment made possible through the use of funds borrowed exclusively for the purpose of financing investments.

SAFEKEEPING OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 4
To protect against potential losses caused by the collapse of individual securities broker/dealers all securities owned by the City shall be held in third party safekeeping by the trust department of the City's bank or other designated third party trust, in the City's name and control, under the terms of a custody agreement executed by the trust institution and the City. All securities will be received and delivered using standard delivery vs. payment (DVP) procedures to ensure the transfer of securities only happens after payment has been made.

TRANSFER OF INVESTMENT FUNDS
The transferring of investment funds will be carried out by use of telephone or electronic wire transfers. Each entity with which the City does business shall receive, in writing from the city treasurer, a listing which limits transfers of funds to pre-authorized bank accounts only. The listing will also contain the names of the City staff authorized to request such transfers and will be updated, in writing, for all changes of authorized staff and bank accounts as necessary.

INSTITUTIONAL CRITERIA
The City shall transact business only with banks, savings and loans, direct issuers and registered investment securities dealers.

The purchase by the City of any investment, other than those purchased directly from the issuer, shall be purchased directly from an institution licensed by the state as a broker/dealer, as defined in Section 25004 of the Corporations Code, who is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, or a member of a federally regulated securities exchange, a national or state chartered bank, a federal or savings association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), or a brokerage firm designated as a primary government dealer or regional brokerage dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank.

Savings and loan and banking institutions with which the City shall deposit or invest its funds shall be financially responsible and meet, at a minimum, the following criteria:

1. The institution shall have been in business at least five (5) years.

2. Assets shall be greater than fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).

3. Net worth to asset ratio shall be 3.5 to 1 or greater.

4. Subordinated debt shall not be considered part of net worth.

5. Deposits in certificates of deposit cannot exceed thirty percent (30%) of total portfolio.

6. Interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually and at maturity.

7. The institution shall submit audited financial statements.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 5

REPORTING
In accordance with GC Section 53646(b), the city treasurer shall render, at least quarterly, reports to the city manager and City Council showing: (a) type of investment, (b) institution, (c) date of maturity, (d) amount of deposit, (e) current market value, (f) rate of interest on each security, and (g) such other data as the City Council may, from time to time, specify.

POLICY REVIEW
In accordance with GC Section 53646(a)(2), the city treasurer may annually render to the city manager and City Council a Statement of Investment Policy, which Council shall consider and adopt by resolution at a public meeting.

To ensure consistency with any new relevant legislation and financial trends, the city treasurer shall periodically report to the city manager and City Council proposed changes in the law and amendments to this policy for review and approval.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 6
EXHIBIT "A"

PRUDENT PERSON RULE
(California Probate Code)
DIVISION 9, PART 4, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 2. TRUSTEE'S STANDARD OF CARE 16040. Trustee's standard of care in administering trust. (a) The trustee shall administer the trust with reasonable care, skill, and caution under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity would use in the conduct of an enterprise of like character and with like aims to accomplish the purposes of the trust as determined from the trust instrument.
(b) The settlor may expand or restrict the standard provided in subdivision (a) by express provisions in the trust instrument. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary for the trustee's good faith reliance on these express provisions.
(c) This section does not apply to investment and management functions governed by the Uniform Prudent Investor Act, Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 16045). 16041. Standard of care not affected by compensation.

A trustee's standard of care and performance in administering the trust is not affected by whether or not the trustee receives any compensation.
16042. Public guardian's deposit or investment of trust property. (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of this article, Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 16045), and the terms of the trust, all trust funds that come within the custody of the public guardian who is appointed as trustee of the trust pursuant to Section 15660.5 may be deposited or invested in the same manner, and would be subject to the same terms and conditions, as a deposit or investment by the public administrator of funds in the estate of a decedent pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 7640) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 7.
(b) Upon the deposit or investment of trust property pursuant to subdivision (a), the public guardian shall be deemed to have met the standard of care specified in this article and Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 16045) with respect to this trust property.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 7
EXHIBIT "B"

DESCRIPTION OF INVESTMENTS
Surplus funds of local agencies may only be invested in certain eligible securities. The City invests only in those allowable securities under GC Sections 53601, 53635, 53684 and 16429.1.

LOCAL AGENCY-INVESTMENT FUND
LAIF investments are highly liquid with deposits being wired to the City within twenty-four hours and interest compounded daily.

LAIF is a special fund in the state treasury which local agencies may use to deposit funds for investment. There is no minimum investment period and the minimum transaction is $5,000, in multiples of $1,000 above that, with a maximum of $65,000,000 for any agency. All interest is distributed to those agencies participating on a proportionate share determined by the amounts deposited and the length of time of the deposit. Interest is paid quarterly and deposited directly into the account on the 15th day of the month following the close of the quarter. The State keeps an amount for the reasonable costs of administration, not to exceed five percent of the quarterly earnings of the fund.

Interest rates are fairly high because of the pooling of the State surplus cash with the surplus cash deposited by local governments. This creates a multibillion-dollar money pool and allows diversified investments. In a high interest rate market, the City may produce higher yields than LAIF can, but in times of low interest rates, LAIF yields are generally higher.

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
Certificates of deposit (CDs) are saving certificates with a fixed maturity date and specified interest rate that are generally issued by commercial banks in any denomination aside from minimum investment requirements. A CD restricts access to funds until the maturity date of the investment.

If the money is withdrawn before the maturity date, there is a penalty for early withdrawal.

Certificates of deposit typically range from three months to five years.

Certificates of deposit are insured for up to $250,000 when made with members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). CDs made above this amount with any one institution should be collateralized at 110% by the institution with government securities or 150% with mortgage-backed securities. The City will not purchase CDs in an amount exceeding $250,000 at any given institution.

PASSBOOK SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Passbook savings accounts are demand deposits in major deposit and lending institutions that allow the investor to transfer money from checking to savings and earn short-term interest on odd amounts of money which are not available for longer investment.

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Exhibit "A" 8
Passbook savings accounts are open-ended (i.e., they have no fixed term) and funds may be withdrawn at any time with no penalties. They are also insured up to $250,000 when made with members of the FDIC. They are among the safest investments and earn very low rates of interest.

Generally, because of the high degree of flexibility and the low yield, these investments are made with convenience as the objective rather than yield and are usually for small amounts.

NOTES, BONDS AND LOANS OF LOCAL AGENCIES WITHIN THE STATE

INCLUDING BOARDS AND AGENCIES OF A LOCAL AGENCY
These investments are loans directly to the City's successor to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency and allow for a secure guaranteed rate of return that will be repaid from the Successor Agency to the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency's tax increments (property taxes). The Agency's Board (City Council) and City Council control the terms of any such loan arrangement.

U. S. TREASURY SECURITIES
U.S. Treasury securities are considered the safest of all investments and are also highly liquid.

U.S. TREASURY BILLS are direct short-term debt obligations of the United States government.

They have maturity dates of one year or less and are sold in denominations of $1,000. They are issued and traded on a discount basis and the interest is computed on a 360-day basis. They are highly liquid investment with low market risk.

U.S. TREASURY NOTES are medium-term debt obligations of the United States government with fixed interest rates paid semiannually until maturity. Notes mature between one and 10 years (typical maturities are 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10 years). They are sold in multiples of $100 with the minimum price of $100. Although Treasury notes have low credit risk, they are affected by interest-rate and inflation risk which makes them volatile in a changing interest rate environment.

U.S. TREASURY BONDS are marketable, fixed-interest United States government debt security with a maturity of more than 10 years (typical maturities are 15, 20 or 30 years) and interest paid semiannually. These long-term bonds are highly volatile in a changing interest rate environment and are not considered low market risk investments.

FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES
Federal agency securities are highly liquid and considered credit risk free. They are guaranteed directly or indirectly by the United States government. All agency obligations qualify as legal investments and are acceptable as security for public deposits. They usually provide higher yields than regular treasury issues with all of the same advantages. Examples are:

FNMA's (Federal National Mortgage Association) are used to assist the home mortgage market by purchasing mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration and the Farmers Home Administration, as well as those guaranteed by the Veterans Administration.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 9
FHLB's (Federal Home Loan Bank) notes and bonds are issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank System to help finance the housing industry. The notes and bonds provide liquidity and home mortgage credit to savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, cooperative banks, insurance companies and mortgage lending institutions.

Other federal agency issues include Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures (FICB), Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB), Federal Land Bank Bonds (FLB), Small Business Administration notes (SBA's), Government National Mortgage Association notes (GNMA's), Tennessee Valley Authority notes (TVA's), and Student Loan Association notes (SALLIE MAE's).

While these investments are virtually credit risk free, they must be held to maturity to receive the guaranteed principal and interest. They are subject to the same market risks as similar nongovernment securities and not ordinarily invested in by the City.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY POOLED SURPLUS INVESTMENTS
The Los Angeles County Pooled Surplus Investments is similar to the California LAIF. The county fund provides protection, liquidity and higher than market rates for short-term securities.

Los Angeles County manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio serving local agencies, including school districts, community college districts, special districts and cities. This pooled fund is managed by the County Treasurer and interest is competitive to money market rates. There are no restrictions to the number of transactions or dollar amount of deposits. The funds deposited by a local agency in the county pooled fund cannot be impounded or seized by any county official or agency while the funds are so deposited.

All interest, less costs to administer the fund, is distributed to those agencies participating on a proportionate share determined by the amounts deposited and the length of time of deposit. Interest is posted quarterly to the pool.

MUTUAL FUNDS
Money market mutual funds are another authorized investment allowing the City to maintain liquidity, receive competitive money market rates and remain diversified in pooled investments.

Mutual funds are referred to in GC Section 53601.6 as "shares of beneficial interests issued by diversified management companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940". The mutual fund must be restricted by its by-laws to the same investments allowed to the local agency.

These investments are treasury issues, agency issues, banker's acceptances, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and negotiable certificates of deposit. The quality rating and percentage restrictions in each investment category applicable to the local agency also applies to the mutual fund.

The purchase price of shares of the mutual fund shall not include any sales commission.

Investments in mutual funds and money market mutual funds cannot exceed twenty percent of the City’s surplus money.

Resolution No. CC-2406-080
Exhibit "A" 10

BANKERS' ACCEPTANCES
Banker's acceptances are frequently the highest in yield among short-term investments, are relatively safe and are highly liquid.

Bankers' acceptances are short-term credit arrangements that facilitates international trade transactions between two parties when they do not have an established credit relationship. It is a time draft drawn on a bank by an importer to finance purchases. By its acceptance, the bank becomes primarily liable for the payment of the draft at its maturity. Acceptances are purchased in various denominations ranging from 30 to 180 days. The interest is calculated on a 360-day discount basis similar to treasury bills. The City may invest up to forty percent of surplus money in bankers’ acceptances with up to thirty percent invested in any one commercial bank (GC Section 53601(g)).

NEGOTIABLE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
Negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) are high-grade negotiable instruments, paying a higher interest rate than regular certificates of deposit. They are liquid because they can be traded in the secondary market. However, they cannot be cashed in before maturity.

Negotiable certificates of deposit are unsecured obligations of the financial institution, bank or savings and loan, generally bought at par value with a promise to pay face value plus accrued interest at maturity or the instrument is purchased at a discount to its face value. Minimum face value is $100,000 with maturities ranging from two weeks to one year. The City does not usually invest in NCDs.

Nabi Sidiqi, Assistant Engineer
Lucho Rodriguez, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:

Award of Contracts for Construction and Construction Inspection Services for the FY 2024-25 Street Rehabilitation & FY 2025-26 Sidewalk Replacement Project

BACKGROUND
The City’s annual street improvement program provides continual street resurfacing to maintain the city streets in good condition. The annual street improvement project consists of rehabilitation and preventive maintenance of City streets including pothole/base repairs, crack sealing, slurry seals, and pavement overlays. Rehabilitation and maintenance work on public streets need to be coordinated with other City projects, utility company excavations, and private development projects to not trench open the streets during the street moratorium period. The Moratorium period is 5 years for newly paved streets and 3 years for slurry sealed streets, during which time no work is allowed in order to preserve their new condition. The street selection for the street improvement projects is based on the current Pavement Management System (PMS) and continuation of street sections from previous projects.

The FY 2024-25 Street Rehabilitation & FY 2025-26 Sidewalk Replacement Project is funded with SB 1, Prop C, Measure M, Measure R, and General Fund for Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds.

The list of streets for the FY 2024-25 Street Rehabilitation and for the FY 2025-26 Sidewalk Replacement Project (project) is as follows:

Street Name Construction Limits
Firmona Avenue From 147th Street to Rosecrans Avenue
149th Street From Burin Avenue to Hawthorne Boulevard
Eastwood Avenue From 154th Street to Cul-de-Sac
Condon Avenue From 153rd Street to Marine
153rd Street From Inglewood Avenue to Firmona Avenue
Wharf Lane From 156th Street to Cul-de-Sac
Grevillea Avenue From Manhattan Beach Boulevard to 159th Street 159th Street Grevillea Avenue to Hawthorne Boulevard
163rd Street From Cul-de-Sac to Grevillea Avenue
165th Street From Cul-da-Sac to Firmona Avenue
165th Street From Grevillea Avenue to Hawthorne Boulevard Condon Avenue From 162nd Street to 170th Street
171st Street Cul-de-Sac to Grevillea Avenue
173rd Street From Cul-de-Sac to Firmona Avenue

STAFF REVIEW
Staff prepared the plans and specifications in-house for this project with an engineer’s estimate of $2,006,218. Preparing plans in-house saves the City about $150,000 that can be used for completing additional street work.

On May 13, 2026, seven (7) contractors submitted bids with only six being considered eligible by adding their contact information to the Plan Holders List, as stipulated in the project contract documents. The bid results for the project are as follows:

Rank Bidder Name
Total Bid
Amount

1. Onyx Paving Company,
Inc.
$1,456,000.00

2. Sequel Contractors,
Inc.
$1,473,038.10

3. Hardy & Harper, Inc. $1,810,000.00

4. Elegant Construction
Inc.
$1,874,088.00

5. All American Asphalt $1,916,053.16

6. Palp, Inc. Dba Excel
Paving Co.
$1,938,584.32

7. Sully-Miller
Contracting Company
$2,290,615.30
Staff reviewed and evaluated the bids for accuracy, cost, experience, and references. As a result, staff recommends awarding the project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $1,456,000.00 based on their bid pricing and qualifications.

In addition, this Capital Improvement project will have construction inspection services by a private Engineering company to ensure compliance with codes, the design plans and specifications.

On April 9, 2026, the City requested cost proposals from the On-Call Civil Engineering Services firms under contract with the City to provide Construction Inspection Services for this project. The request was sent to:

SA Associates, Onward Engineering, and LAE Associates, Inc. Three proposals were received on April 16, 2026.

Staff examined and reviewed the submitted proposals based on several factors including technical knowledge, proposed-teams experiences, scope of work, qualifications, and fee schedule. The proposal rankings are as follows:

Rank Bidder Name Total Cost

1. LAE Associates,
Inc.
$109,900.00

2. SAAssociates $117,000.00

3. Onward
Engineering
$136,145.40
The proposal submitted by LAE Associates, Inc. provided the most optimal plan with qualified technical knowledge, relevant team experiences, and in-depth understanding of the scope of work and project requirements.

The FY 2024-25 Street Rehabilitation and FY 2025-26 Sidewalk Replacement Project has $2,190,000.00 budgeted from various funding sources whereas the completion of the project will cost approximately $1,784,300.00, including contingency. The project cost breakdown is as follows:

Construction Bid Amount $1,456,000
Construction Contingency (20 %) $291,200
Construction Inspection Services $109,900
Total Project Cost Estimate $1,817,100

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Street resurfacing projects are considered categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15061(b)(3).

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this report.

FISCAL IMPACT
The current FY 2024-25 budget includes full funding for this project. The project’s available fund breakdown of SB 1 – RMRA, Prop C, Measure M, Measure R, and General Fund for Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds is as follows:

SB1 - Gas Tax (274-310-700.301) $510,000.00
Prop C (207-310-700.301) $746,000.00
Measure M (272-310-700.301) $300,000.00
Prop C (207-310-700.285) $200,000.00
Measure M (272-310-700.285) $150,000.00
General Fund (MOE) (100-310-700.301) $284,000.00
Total Available Funding $2,190,000.00

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Award the construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,456,000 for the Project; and

2. Award Construction Inspection Services to LAE Associates, Inc. in the amount of $109,900.00 for the Project; and

3. Approve the construction Contingency of $291,200 for the Project; and

4. Authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Project Completion with the Los Angeles County following the completion of the project.

Attachments
A. Construction Agreement Onyx Paving Company Inc..pdf
B. Construction Inspection Services Agreement LAE Associates Inc..pdf C. Bid Opening Log.pdf
D. Project Location Map.pdf
E. Onyx Paving Company Inc. Bidding Schedule Proposal.pdf Attachment A

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Onyx Paving Company, Inc. hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor,”
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:

ARTICLE I: For and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made and performed by said City, said Contractor agrees with said City to construct the work under the City's specification entitled “BN-2605-04 FY 24/25 Street Rehabilitation and BN2605-05 FY 25/26 Sidewalk Replacement Project” and to perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner all the work pertaining thereto shown on the drawings and described in the specifications herein, to furnish at his own proper cost and expense all tools, equipment, labor, and materials necessary therefor, except such material and equipment as in said specifications as expressly stipulated to be furnished by said City, and to do everything required by this Agreement and the said specifications and plans.

ARTICLE II: For furnishing all said materials and labor, furnishing and removing all plant, temporary works or structures, tools and equipment and doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this Agreement, also for all loss and damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise from or be encountered in the prosecution of the work until its acceptance by said City, and for all risks of every description connected with the work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work, except such as in the said specifications are expressly stipulated to be borne by said City, and for well and faithfully completing the work the whole thereof, in the manner shown and described in said drawings and specifications and in accordance with the requirements of the Engineer, said City will pay and said Contractor shall receive in full compensation therefor the prices named in the Bidding Schedule of the Bid hereto attached.

ARTICLE III: City agrees to pay and Contractor agrees to accept in full payment for this Work or Improvement the stipulated sum of One Million Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars, and Zero Cents ($1,456,000.00).

City agrees to make monthly payments and final payment in accordance with the method set forth in the Specifications.

ARTICLE IV: All work to be done under this contract shall be completed within EIGHTY (80) consecutive working days, exclusive of maintenance periods, beginning on the date stipulated in the written Notice to Proceed issued by the Engineer. Any changes in time and/or price are to be submitted to the City Engineer, in writing, within 2 days of the occurrence giving rise to the request and shall request a formal decision from the City within 10 days and shall include data supporting the request.

ARTICLE V: Time is of the essence with respect to the performance by Contractor of its duties.

Failure of the Contractor to complete the work within the time allowed will result in damages being sustained by the City. Such damages are, and will continue to be, impracticable and extremely difficult to determine. For each consecutive calendar day, or portion thereof, in excess of the time specified for completion of the work (as adjusted), the Contractor shall pay to the City, or the City may deduct from any payments due or to become due to Contractor, the sum of $1,000.00 per day.

Execution of this Agreement shall constitute agreement by the City and the Contractor that the specified liquidated damages per day is the minimum value of the costs and actual damage caused by the failure of the Contractor to complete the work within the allotted time, that such is liquidated damages and shall not be construed as a penalty, and that such sum may be deducted from payments due the Contractor if such delay occurs.

ARTICLE VI: The City hereby promises and agrees with said Contractor to employ, and does hereby employ, said Contractor to provide the materials and to do the work according to the terms and conditions herein contained and referred to for the price aforesaid, and hereby contracts to pay for the same, at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions set forth in said specifications; and the said parties for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.

ARTICLE VII: The Notice Inviting Sealed Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, the Bid, the Specifications, and the Drawings mentioned therein, all addenda issued prior to the opening of the bid by the City, all contract change orders issued after execution of the Contract Agreement, the Special Provisions, Non-Collusion Declaration, Faithful Performance Bond, Payment Bond, all of which are essential parts of this contract, are hereby incorporated in and made part of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII: Contractor acknowledges and agrees to comply with the provisions of the State Labor Code requiring every employer to pay at least the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute this contract. State general prevailing wage determination as established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm). The statutory provisions for penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and/or failure to otherwise comply with state's wage and hour laws will be enforced.

The applicable prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City of Lawndale Department of Public Works, 4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Lawndale, California 90260, and are available to any interested party on request. The Contractor is required to post at the job site the prevailing wage rate of per diem wages and other notices prescribed by regulation.

ARTICLE IX: The Contractor shall supply the City with certificates of insurance for the types and amounts of insurance required for this project as described in the Instructions to Bidders for this project. Said certificates must comply with all requirements for sufficient insurance as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

ARTICLE X: The Contractor hereby agrees that the Contactor and any subcontractor under him submit weekly to the DIR directly and provide copy to City, certified copies of the payroll records for all said workers and shall comply with all statutory requirements relating to certified copies of payroll records, including the maintenance of the records, their certification, and their availability for inspection as required by Labor Code Section 1776 and as required under Subsection 7-2.6 of said Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. In addition, the Contractor and any subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner no less than monthly as follows:

These new requirements will apply to all public works projects that are subject to the prevailing wage requirements of the Labor Code without regard to funding source.

The applicable prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City of Lawndale Department of Public Works, 4722 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90266, and are available to any interested party on request. The Contractor is required to post at the job site the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations and other notices prescribed by regulation.

ARTICLE XI: Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, Contractor and any subcontractor must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations prior to performing any work under this Agreement. Further, this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

ARTICLE XII: Contractor shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by City, and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single legal counsel from representing both City and Contractor, or should City otherwise find Contractor’s legal counsel unacceptable, then Contractor shall reimburse the City its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable legal counsels fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The Contractor shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of the Contractor’s negligent, reckless or wrongful performance. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.

Contractor obligations under this section apply regardless of whether or not such claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense, judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by an Indemnitee. However, without affecting the rights of City under any provision of this Agreement, Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless City for liability attributable to the active negligence of City, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where City is shown to have been actively negligent and where City’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Contractor will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of City.

ARTICLE XIII: Contractor’s services are being provided to the City as that of an independent contractor. Contractor represents and warrants that the personnel used to provide services to the City pursuant to this Agreement are classified by the Contractor as employees. In the event that Contractor or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Contractor 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 to the City, then Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for the payment of any and all assessed fines, penalties, judgements, 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 Contractor or any persons Contractor used to provide services under this Agreement are employees of the City.

ARTICLE XIV: The City, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, shall permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the City to secure performance under a contract. The City hereby incorporates herein all of the provisions set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22300.

ARTICLE XV: In the performance of this agreement, the Contractor shall not engage in, nor permit others he may hire to engage in, discrimination in the employment of persons because of their race, religious creed, color, or national origin, except as provided in Government Code Section 12940. Violation of this provision may result in the imposition of penalties as provided in Labor Code Section 1735.

ARTICLE XVI: It is to be made known that the improvement contemplated in the performance of this contract may require by the State of California shall exercise general supervision; the State of California, therefore, shall have the right to assume full and direct control over this contract whenever the State of California, at its sole discretion, shall determine that its responsibility to the United States so requires.

ARTICLE XVII: The Contractor shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the City to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both federal and non-federal shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the City or any authorized representative and will be retained for 3 years after the expiration of this contract, unless permission to destroy them is granted by the City.

ARTICLE XVIII: 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.

Similarly, Contractor 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.

ARTICLE XIX: 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.

ARTICLE XX: 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 Contractor agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

CITY: CITY OF LAWNDALE,

CALIFORNIA
Dated ________________, 20__ By:

MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK
Approved as to form:
_______________________________

CITY ATTORNEY
Dated ________________, 20__ CONTRACTOR: ___________________ By:

Corey R. Kirschner

PRESIDENT
By:

Corey R. Kirschner

SECRETARY
Attachment B
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CITY OF LAWNDALE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BN-2605-04 FY 24/25 Street Rehabilitation and BN-2605-05 FY 25/26 Sidewalk Replacement Project
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 1 st day of
June, 2026, by and between the City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation (“City”), and LAE Associates, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”).

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1.0 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services. Consultant will perform the work or services set forth in the “Scope of Services” attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference in compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Consultant represents that Consultant has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Services to be performed and warrants that all work or services will be performed in a competent, professional, and satisfactory manner. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached 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 Exhibit “B” will govern.

1.2 Compliance With Law. All work and services rendered under this Agreement will be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules and regulations of the City and any federal, state or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.

1.3 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant will obtain, at its sole cost and expense, all licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement.

2.0 COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant will be compensated in accordance with the “Schedule of Compensation” attached as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of One Hundred Nine Thousand and Nine Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($109,900.00) (“Contract Sum”).

2.2 Method of Payment. Provided that Consultant is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, Consultant will be paid no later than the first (1st) working day of such month.

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preceding month in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit C. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant that are disputed by City, City will cause Consultant to be paid within 30 days of receipt of Consultant’s invoice.

3.0 COORDINATION OF WORK

3.1 Representative of Consultant. Kevin Alamolhoda is designated as the Consultant’s representative authorized to act on its behalf with respect to this Agreement and to make all decisions necessary in connection with this Agreement. Consultant may designate a substitute representative by providing written notice to City’s Contract Officer.

3.2 Contract Officer. The City’s City Manager is designated as the City’s representative authorized to act on its behalf with respect to this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection this Agreement (“Contract Officer”). The City may designate a substitute Contract Officer by providing written notice to Consultant.

3.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Consultant may not contract with any entity to perform in whole or in part the work or services required under this Agreement without the written approval of the City. Neither this Agreement nor any interest in the Agreement may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. Any prohibited assignment or transfer is void.

3.4 Independent Contractor. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner or means by which Contractor or its employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Contractor 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. Contractor represents and warrants that the personnel used to provide services to the City pursuant to this Agreement are classified by Contractor as employees. Contractor 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 Contractor in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor. In the event that Contractor or any employee of Contractor providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a federal or state agency, a court of competent jurisdiction, or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to be classified as other than an independent contractor for the City, then Contractor 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 Contractor or any staff used to provide services under this Agreement are employees of the City.

4.0 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 Insurance. Consultant must 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:
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form CG 00 01, with an edition date prior to 2004, or the exact equivalent. Coverage for an additional insured must not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits must be no less than $1,000,000.00 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 $1,000,000.00 per accident for all covered losses. However, this requirement will not apply if Consultant has no employees and Instructor provides the letter signed under penalty of perjury as described in Section 1.2. (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 must include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased and hired cars.
(d) Professional Liability or Error and Omissions Insurance. A policy of $1,000,000.00 insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim and $2,000,000.00 annual aggregate with respect to loss arising from the actions of Consultant performing professional services under this Agreement 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, except professional liability insurance, must be primary insurance. The general liability policy must name the City’s officers, employees and agents (“City Parties”) as additional insureds and must 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 the required policies of insurance must provide that they may be not cancelled without providing 10 days prior written notice by registered mail to the City. In the event any of the policies are cancelled or amended, Consultant must, prior to the cancellation or amendment date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 4.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement may 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 4.1 must 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 will 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 -4- LAE ASSOCIATES, INC.

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 must require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 4.1.

Consultant must furnish proof of insurance required under this section before commencement of any work.

4.2 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 agrees to 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 or subcontractors (or any entity or individual for which Consultant bears 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 agrees to 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.

5.0 TERM

5.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 5.2 below, this Agreement will begin on June 1, 2026 and continue in full force and effect until November 28, 2026.

5.2 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the other party.

Upon receipt of the notice of termination, the Consultant must immediately cease all work or services under this Agreement except as may be approved by the Contract Officer in writing. In the event of termination, Consultant will be compensated for all services rendered prior to the effectiveness of the notice of termination to the City’s satisfaction and for any additional services authorized by the Contract Officer and City will be entitled to reimbursement for any compensation paid in excess of the services rendered to the City’s satisfaction. Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging to City that is in -5- LAE ASSOCIATES, INC.

Consultant’s possession must be returned to City. Consultant must promptly deliver to City a final invoice for all outstanding services performed and expenses incurred by Consultant as of the date of termination. Compensation for work in progress not based on an hourly rate will be prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the date of termination.

6.0 MISCELLANEOUS

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

6.2 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer, employee, or agent of the City will 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.

6.3 Conflict of Interest. No officer, employee, or agent of the City may have any financial interest in this Agreement nor may any such officer, employee, or agent 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, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any state or local statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it (and its officers and employees) has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement. When requested by the Contract Officer, prior to the City’s execution of this Agreement, Consultant will provide the City with an executed statement of economic interest.

6.4 Notice. Any notice or other communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person must 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, at City of Lawndale, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260, and in the case of the Consultant, to the Consultant’s representative at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Notice will be deemed effective three days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, for first class delivery, or upon delivery if using a major courier service with tracking capabilities. Any party may change its notice information by giving notice to the other party in compliance with this section.

6.5 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement will be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and will 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.

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and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none will be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by a writing signed by both parties.

6.7 Severability. In the event that part of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and will 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.

6.8 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will 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 will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

6.9 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate, 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, will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment.

6.10 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties 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 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.

6.11 Project Documents. All original computer programs, data, designs, drawings, files, maps, memoranda, models, notes, photographs, reports, studies, surveys and other documents (collectively, “Project Documents”) prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing services under this Agreement will become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of Consultant.

Consultant will take such steps as are necessary to perfect or protect the ownership interest of City in such Project Documents. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement or upon request by City, Consultant must turn over to City all such original Project Documents in its possession; provided, however, that Consultant may retain copies of Project Documents. City acknowledges and agrees that use of Consultant’s completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at City’s own risk. If necessary, Consultant agrees to execute all appropriate documents to assign to City the copyright or intellectual property rights to the Project Documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Except as necessary for the performance of services under this Agreement, no Project Documents prepared under this Agreement, will be released by Consultant to any other person or entity without City’s prior written approval.
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6.12 Confidentiality of Project Documents. All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement will be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant may not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer, except as may be required by law.

Consultant, its officers, employees, or agents, may not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer 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 Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. If Consultant, or any officer, employee, or agent of Consultant, provides any information or work product (including Project Documents) in violation of this Agreement, then City will have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.

Consultant must promptly notify City should Consultant, 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 Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. 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.

6.13 Audit and Review. Consultant must maintain all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement, including ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City under this Agreement. All financial documents or records must be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and all other documents must be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Consultant under this Agreement. All such documents or records must be maintained for at least three years following the final payment under this Agreement. Any and all records or documents required to be maintained by this section must be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by City or its designated representative.

Copies of such documents or records must be provided directly to City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records must be made available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained by this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to a person or entity mutually agreed upon and that such documents and records thereafter be maintained by such person or entity at Consultant’s expense. Access to -8- LAE ASSOCIATES, INC.
such documents and records must be granted to City, as well as to its successors-in-interest and authorized representatives.

6.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy has been signed by both parties. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. The parties hereby expressly agree to the use of electronic signatures, which shall be deemed to have the same effect as an original signature. This Agreement and any amendment will be considered executed when the signature page of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission.

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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:

LAE ASSOCIATES, INC.

By:

Name: Kevin Alamolhoda
Title: President
By:

Name: Kevin Alamolhoda
Title: Secretary
Address: 1050 East Yoba Linda Blvd. STE
201
Placentia, CA 92870
[END OF SIGNATURES]
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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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EXHIBIT “B”

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

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

Consultant shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by the City, and hold the City and City’s Parties harmless from and against any all liability, loss, damage, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or as a result of any action, claim, or determination relating in any way to the failure to properly pay of prevailing wages. Moreover, the City retains the right to settle or abandon any such the matter without the Consultant’s consent as to the City’s liabilities or rights only.”
A new Section 4.1(e) is added to the Agreement to read as follows:
“(e) Cyber Liability. This coverage is primarily for the following service providers:
technology or IT specialists, systems analysts, website designers, online services and content providers, cloud-based providers, computer programmers and software consultants, system installation or software personnel.

The limits and period for coverage should be determined based on exposure of the technology. The limit may be significantly higher if the failure of the technology could result in a B-2 LAE ASSOCIATES, INC
disruption of operations or the amount of information that might be impacted (number of records) or result in the release of protected information.”
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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
In connection with the services provided pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, City will pay Consultant as described below 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. The City will reimburse the Consultant for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to performing services on behalf of the City that are approved in advance in writing by the City such as mileage, copies, binding costs, postage, parking, travel, and lodging expenses. To receive reimbursements, the Consultant must provide the City with a receipt and a description of the expense incurred along with the invoice. No mark up on expenses may be added.

Attachment C

Attachment D
Project Limits
FY 24/25 STREET REHAB & FY 25/26 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT LOCATION MAP 1 3
4 6
7 9
8 10 11
5 2
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14 Attachment E

First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol for Fiscal Year 2026 Through 2028

BACKGROUND
In July 2023, the City of Lawndale partnered with Southwest Patrol to provide an additional level of safety and security for Lawndale residents. Over the years, Southwest Patrol has provided security services to the City by patrolling City property, facilities, and parks, as well as addressing non-permitted vendors and homeless engagement. While the initial focus for contracting with Southwest Patrol was to provide security services, Southwest Patrol have surpassed their original purpose and have become an integral part of the City's operation by assisting in the reduction of crime and vandalism to City facilities and in the community, which improves public safety and quality of life issue within the City of Lawndale.

STAFF REVIEW
Since contracting with the City, Southwest Patrol Officers have made a pronounced impact in the community. Southwest Patrol Officers conduct daily and evening patrols of all City buildings, parks, and streets, including internal patrols of the Lawndale Community Center and City parks; respond to staff calls for assistance; engage daily with the persons experiencing homelessness to provide and encourage acceptance of resources and/or services; and provides an additional set of eyes and ears to assist our Sheriff's Department in crime prevention and keeping the community safe. The services provided by Southwest Patrol have resulted in a significant decline in the number of encampments on City streets, in City Parks, and throughout the neighborhood.

As the term of the agreement with Southwest Patrol will expire on June 30, 2026, staff is recommending an amendment to extend the term of the agreement for a two year period, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. This amendment would keep the same level of service currently provided with a potential cost of living adjustment in Fiscal Year 2026-27. Staff reached out to Southwest Patrol to inquire about their interest in amending the term of the agreement. Southwest Patrol agreed to this extension with a proposed hourly rate increase from $55 per hour to $57.75 per hour, equivalent to a 5% increase for the first year due to inflation and cost of services and has been included in the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The second year of the Extended Contract will include a 4% increase to the per hour rate, bringing the hourly rate to $60.00 per hour for all hours worked between July 1st, 2027 through June 30th, 2028, not to exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with a cap of 5%.

Any future changes in cost or services will be discussed and brought back to City Council for approval, prior to implementation. Southwest Patrol Officers are professional, courteous, and dedicated to serving the City of Lawndale and have become excellent ambassadors for this community.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed resolution and approves it to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of services for FY 26/27 is estimated to be $365,000. This amount has been included the budget for FY 26/27. Staff has also included an additional allocation to cover any overtime costs or unexpected contingencies. No additional budget amendment is needed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the first amendment to the contract service agreement with Southwest Patrol in a form approved by the City Attorney's Office to continue to provide security services for the City of Lawndale.

Attachments
Southwest Patrol Proposal for City of Lawndale 2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC. Submittal: May 27, 2026
1800 E. Lambert Rd. #155
Brea, CA 92821
Toll Free: (800) 716-0600
Fax: (714)729-3906
Proposal for City of Lawndale
Armed Security Services at Multiple City
Facilities and Parks
Account Manager: Mike Gagon
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (562)455-6341

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Table of Contents
Cover Letter ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Company History......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Background ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Services ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 References ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Security Operations .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Organization ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Personnel Selection ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Training ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Uniforms .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Equipment .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Private Patrol Operators License ............................................................................................................................ 10 Required Insurances ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Cost Proposal ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

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Cover Letter
John Stirn
President, Southwest Patrol, Inc.
1800 E. Lambert Rd. #155
Brea, CA 92821
Office: (714)729-3905
May 27, 2026
City of Lawndale
Attention: Michael Reyes
Director of Municipal Services
14616 Grevillea Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
Dear Mr. Reyes,
Southwest Patrol, Inc. is submitting the enclosed proposal in response to the Request for Proposal for City of Lawndale Armed Security Services at Multiple City Facilities and Parks. I, John Stirn, and the Account Manager Mike Gagon, understand by submitting the enclosed proposal, the terms and conditions contained in the proposal become part of this document, and Southwest Patrol, Inc. will be bound by the terms of the enclosed proposal, subject to its terms and conditions, if selected as the successful applicant.

By submitting the enclosed proposal, I certify that Southwest Patrol, Inc. meets the minimum requirements for this contract:

1. Southwest Patrol, Inc. has been a leader in providing security services to private and public institutions for over 30 years. I have provided a list of references to verify our commitment and dedication to our clients.

2. Possess a valid and active California issued private patrol operator license, License Number 15937.

This proposal is for armed security services at Harold E. Hofmann Community Center, Lawndale City Hall Courtyard, Lawndale City Hall Memorial Wall, Harold E. Hoffman Community Center and Lawndale City Hall Parking Lots, Lawndale Municipal Services Building, Lawndale Public Works Building, Three City-owned pools, and patrol of

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specified services in Lawndale City streets and neighborhoods. This proposal is for the two-year contract period for the above-mentioned locations.

I, and the Account Manager, Mike Gagon, have authority to represent Southwest Patrol, Inc. for this proposal.

John Stirn Mike Gagon
President, Southwest Patrol, Inc. Account Manager, Southwest Patrol, Inc. 1800 E. Lambert Rd. #155 1800 E. Lambert Rd. #155
Brea, CA 92821 Brea, CA 92821
(714)729-3905 (562)455-6341

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Company History
Background
Southwest Patrol, Inc. is fully licensed, bonded, and insured to provide private security services to Southern California since 1994. The company is led by a senior management team with over 45-combined years of experience in law enforcement and private security. Southwest Patrol, Inc. has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau serving Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. In addition, we are proud members of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates, California Bureau of Security, and Investigative Services, the American Society for Industrial Security International, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Consumer Alliance. These memberships allow us to continuously improve our training, stay current with industry standards, and participate within our communities to understand their opportunities and challenges.

Services
Southwest Patrol, Inc. provides the following services, customized to meet our clients’ individual needs:
 Uniformed Officer/Plainclothes Officers
 Armed/Unarmed Officers
 Security Patrol Services
 Bodyguards/Executive Protection
 Escort Services
 Internal Theft & Loss Prevention Services
 Investigations
 Undercover operations
 Security Consultations

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References
Southwest Patrol, Inc. has been a leader in providing security services to private and public institutions for over 30 years. Below is a list of references to verify the commitment and dedication to our clients:

Reference Contact
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Dr.

Bellflower, CA 90706
Brian
McNerney
(562)925-0124
City of Lakewood
5050 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
Josh Yordt
(562)866-9771
City of Pico Rivera
6615 Passons Blvd.

Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Phillip Marquez
(951)751-8182
Garden Grove School District
8211 Lampson Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Cathy Joseph
(714)663-6394
City of Paramount
15001 Paramount Blvd.

Paramount, CA 90723
Maggie Matson
(562)220-2001
La Habra School District
500 N. Walnut St
La Habra, Ca 90631
Carol Argomaniz
(562)690-2321

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Security Operations
Organization
President
John Stirn, President of Southwest Patrol, Inc. is involved in all aspects of the company.

John has a background in law enforcement and opened Southwest Patrol, Inc. in 1994 to create a security company that is cost effective, customizable to their clients, highly trained and experienced, with a professional appearance. John performs monitoring at random throughout the operations to ensure the client is receiving the level of service they expect, and that is required from his employees.

Account Manager
Mike Gagon will be the Account Manager if awarded the City of Lawndale contract for armed security services. Mike will be your point of contact for any opportunities or challenges that arise during the time of contract. Mike has been with Southwest Patrol, Inc. since 2005 and is considered a subject matter expert in the industry.

Operations Manager
Pete Macias oversees all of Operations including Supervisors, Guards and Armed Guards, Supervisors, and training officers. Pete will be responsible for executing on this contract and to ensure our guards are exceeding your expectations.

Senior Training Officer
The Senior Training Officer is a hands-on professional responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s training programs. Each officer is enrolled in a structured training program, from new employee orientation, loss-prevention, security awareness, and site-specific continuing education program. The Senior Training Officer tracks training progress, and adjusts curriculum as needed to continuously improve the training program over time.

Supervisors
You will have various supervisors that will oversee all the Armed Guards throughout the city. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to do routine checks on their employees to ensure timeliness and assurance that the employees are fit for duty. The supervisor will visit each employee multiple times throughout their shift to monitor performance and assist with conflict resolution if needed. The supervisor will verify the employee is

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meeting all rest breaks based on their scheduled shift and taking either on-duty or offduty meal periods as necessary. If the employee is not able to arrive for the schedule work assignment, or must end their work assignment earlier than scheduled, the employee must speak to the supervisor directly, an email or text message will result in the same as a no show and disciplinary action will be taken.

Armed Security Guards
You will have Armed Security Guards assigned to this contract. The guards will be responsible for completing Daily Activity Reports each hour throughout their shifts.

These reports will help to communicate any activity throughout the city as well as serve as a control to monitor their timeliness and effectiveness on the job. All armed guards complete a background check prior to hire, have a valid Bureau of Security and Investigative Services state-issued registration, and always carry on their person their active licenses to carry and operate a firearm.

Personnel Selection
The selection process includes an assessment of each applicant’s character, ability, reputation, habits, and associates. Each applicant is required to take both oral and written examinations, as well as complete a thorough background investigation. In addition, a complete criminal history check through the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service is conducted. An assessment of each applicant’s profile and training is then made to ascertain if their background and prior employment is adequate for the City of Lawndale’s specific needs. Additionally, all of our officers receive extensive training to develop their interpersonal relation skills to be discreet and non-confrontational in situations requiring their intervention.

Training
Southwest Patrol, Inc. believes an effective training program is the best way to distinguish our company from others. Training is critical to our safety and success of both our employees and the communities we serve. Employees are trained in lossprevention, security awareness, first aid/CPR, AED, Impact Baton and Firearms. A training curriculum can be created to tailor the needs of the City of Lawndale including providing site-specific training where necessary.

In addition, Southwest Patrol, Inc. offers career advancement for high performing security officers to participate in the supervisor-training course under the direction of the Operations Manager and the Senior Training Officer. Once a candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a supervisor position and demonstrates the ability to lead

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and influence a team into continuous improved performance, that individual will be promoted within the organization.

Uniforms
Southwest Patrol, Inc. will maximize dress, appearance, and bearing as a means of conveying professionalism and competency to the public. Great emphasis is placed on how an officer looks and how they conduct themselves. We offer uniform options to fit your needs or can tailor a unique uniform to meet your standards of appearance.

Equipment
Armed security officers are equipped with flashlights, handcuffs, radio, batons, pepper spray, and firearms. The type of equipment each officer carries can be modified to fit the needs to the client. Officers are not permitted to carry any equipment that they are not trained and licensed to carry and in addition to being authorized by Southwest Patrol, Inc.

Southwest Patrol, Inc. utilizes professional vehicles fully equipped with emergency equipment such as dispatch radios, cellular phones, traffic cones, first-aid kits, emergency lights, and spotlights.

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Private Patrol Operators License
Southwest Patrol, Inc. possess a valid and active California issued private patrol operator license. License Number 15937 was issued on October 26, 2007, and expires on May 31, 2026. Southwest Patrol, Inc. commits to keep this license current for the duration of the contract.

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Required Insurances
Southwest Patrol, Inc. will procure, maintain, and provide the City with proof of insurance and coverage as specified in Exhibit 1, Section 5 in the request for proposal.

Southwest Patrol, Inc. currently carries Commercial General Liability, Automobile, and Workers Compensation and Employers’ Liability insurance through HUB International Insurance Services, Inc. If awarded this contract, the company is prepared to name the City of Lawndale as an additional insured with limits of: General Aggregate of $5.0 million, Each occurrence of $2.0 million, Workers Compensation and Employers’ liability of $1.0 million per accident, Automobile liability of $1.0 million, and Professional Liability or Error and omissions Insurance of $5.0 million per claim. Below is a redacted copy of a current insurance policy, Southwest Patrol, Inc. acknowledges the amounts may not meet or exceed the amount required for this contract but is prepared to increase the coverage amounts if awarded the contract with City of Lawndale.

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Cost Proposal

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 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.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: June 1, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raylette Felton, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment of a City Manager.

Lawndale City CouncilJune 1, 2026

Lawndale City Council
June 1, 2026