Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, July 20, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
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A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update

2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
D. PRESENTATIONS

3. Presentation by Centinela Valley Union High School District — Presentation from Centinela Valley Union High School District to the City Council recognizing their support of educational opportunities for CVUHSD students.

4. Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month - July 2026 — Presentation of Proclamation to the Community Services Department proclaiming July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.

E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) F. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 5 through 14 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.

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

6. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2607-034 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,562,367.10.

7. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, June 15, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

8. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting, June 19, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

9. Approval of a Public Sports Viewing Event
— Recommendation: that the City Council ratify the holding of the one-time public sports viewing event which was held on July 19, 2026.

10. Resolution Approving the Execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 — Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2607-035 authorizing and approving the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program to receive funding for the next three fiscal years, FY 2027-2028, FY 2028-2029, FY 2029-2030.

11. Consideration of Claim for Damage against the City
— Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by John Tripp and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

12. Notice of Completion for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project — Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Accept the project completion by Developers General Contracting, Inc., for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project; and 2.) Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project.

13. Award of Contract for the Repair and Replacement of Doors in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center — Recommendation: that the City Council award a contract to Vortex Industries, LLC, in the amount of $27,991.11, with a contingency amount of 20%, or $5,598.22, for a total not to exceed amount of $33,589.33 for the repair and replacement of selected doors in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center.

14. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
H. ADMINISTRATION

15. Confirmation of Voting Delegate & Alternate to the 2026 League of California Cities Conference — Recommendation: that the City Council: 1.) Affirm a Voting Delegate and Voting Alternate to represent the City at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference; 2.) Direct staff in the City Clerk Department to forward Resolution No. CC-2501-001, or the appropriate formal minute action, if different, of such designation to the League of California Cities and the City Manager's Department; 3.) Determine if additional Council Members will attend the full conference or one day conference; and 4.) Direct staff in the City Manager's Department to make the appropriate reservations for the approved travel.

16. Request to Renew Contract with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Kenneling and Animal Care Services for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Request to Renew Contract with SPCA for Kenneling and Animal Care Services for the City of Lawndale in the amount of $17,400 per month.

17. Senior Activities Funding
— Recommendation: that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2607-36 to approve an amendment to the adopted roster for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

18. Report of Attendance at Meetings
K. 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.

L. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

It is the intention of the City of Lawndale to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk Department (310) 973-3213 prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodation to attend or participate in meetings on a regular basis.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: July 16, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting 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: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Presentation by Centinela Valley Union High School District

BACKGROUND
Centinela Valley Union High School District Board President Hugo M. Rojas II and Superintendent Dr.

Stephen Nellman will make a presentation of certificates to City Councilmembers in appreciation for their continued support and partnership in advancing educational opportunities for CVUHSD students.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diane Parsley, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month - July 2026

BACKGROUND
Presentation of Proclamation to the Community Services Department proclaiming the month of July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.

Additionally, a brief slide show of photo's will be presented by Jason Minter, the Director of Community Services, to highlight the work of the department.

Attachments
A_Parks Make Life Better Proclamation_July 2026.pdf

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: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Katie Hoang, Accounting Specialist
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Register
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2607-034 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,562,367.10
Attachments
A. CC-2607-034 - AP Resolution - July 20, 2026..pdf

ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, June 15, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
Draft 6-15-26 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting, June 19, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
Draft 6-19-26 City Council Special Meeting Minutes.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jason Minter, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: Approval of a Public Sports Viewing Event

BACKGROUND
The City Council Business Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee had expressed interest in hosting activities and/or events related to the major soccer tournament that was hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. Staff had developed a few options for the Committee to share however there were concerns about program costs, staff resources, and official licensing rights that would be required. At the time the recommendation from the Acting City Manager Raylette Felton was to hold off on any soccer tournament related activities and focus on the Olympic Games in 2028.

A few weeks later the City Attorney shared that some council members had expressed interest in hosting a watch party. Under the guidance of the now Acting City Manager Lucho Rodriguez, staff began working on costs for a one-time soccer watch party that would not have the budgetary impacts of the original proposals.

STAFF REVIEW
Community Services Department staff put together a basic program and costs for a one-time watch party that included a 17 foot by 10 foot LED screen and sound system to show the final match. Staff then secured a free license to show the final game of the tournament. The program also included free popcorn and water to attendees, mini soccer balls for the first 250 participants, and the potential to provide free shaved ice to the spectators. The total costs for the event were not expected to exceed $9,000, which will be covered from the Community Services Department's event budget.

As this Public Viewing Event had a very tight schedule that did not align with the City Council schedule, staff had to proceed with the planning prior to City Council approval. Staff had shared the update and budget with the Ad Hoc Committee at their meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Ad Hoc Committee was supportive of the program for the Public Viewing Event and recommend approval of the budget as shown below.

Item Description Costs
LED Screen and Sound
Equipment
$6,000
Licensing Rights FREE
Popcorn Supplies/Water $500
Portable Restrooms $1,000
Shaved Ice Vendor $1,000
Mini Soccer Ball
Giveaways
$500
TOTAL $9,000

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this request and approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $9,000 has not been designated for this one-time event, however funding from the Department's Special Events budget for FY 2026-27 will be used to cover costs associated with this year's event. Should additional Special Events funding be needed a request will be presented during the mid-year budget review.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the holding of the one-time public sports viewing event which was held on July 19, 2026.

Adrián Gutiérrez, Administrative Assistant II
Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director
SUBJECT:

Resolution Approving the Execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029

BACKGROUND
To continue to receive CDBG funds, the City of Lawndale is required to send an adopted resolution (Exhibit A) and a signed Cooperation Agreement (Exhibit B) to the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) authorizing continued participation. LACDA acts as the intermediary between the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) and the City in the distribution of CDBG funds each year.

Each year, the City receives approximately $275,000 in CDBG funds to support various programs. The City's continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Development Block Grant (CDBG) via the Cooperation Agreement ensures that these popular and vital programs continue uninterrupted.

STAFF REVIEW
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize and approve the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the next three funding cycles, effective July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030.

The Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of Lawndale and Los Angeles County outlines legal provisions and requirements for the City to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program and provides for automatic renewal of participation in successive three-year periods, unless the County or the City provides written notice electing not to participate in a new qualification period.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed Resolution No. CC-2607-035 and has approved it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will continue to receive CDBG grant funds to implement its programs.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2607-035 authorizing and approving the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program to receive funding for the next three fiscal years, FY 2027-2028, FY 2028-2029, FY 2029- 2030.

Attachments
Exhibit A - Resolution No. CC-2607-035.pdf
Exhibit B - Cooperation Agreement use.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2607-035
Exhibit “A”
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-035

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA

APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE

LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, THE City of Lawndale desires to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Program for Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds, and if applicable, the HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Program, in the County’s Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2029, commencing on July 1, 2027, and ending on June 30, 2030; and
WHEREAS, the City authorizes the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with Los Angeles County in order to receive said CDBG funds;

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

SECTION 1. The City Council adopts and approves its participation in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program and receiving CDBG funds, and if applicable, HOME and ESG Program funds, and execution of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Lawndale and Los Angeles County for the time period of July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030, and self-renewing thereafter.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor, or his/her designee, to execute the Cooperation Agreement, any and all related documents necessary, for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program on behalf of the City.

SECTION 3. The Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of passage and adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th of July, 2026
______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:

State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) SS
City of Lawndale )
Resolution No. CC-2607-035
Exhibit “A”
I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council duly introduced the foregoing Resolution No. CC-2607-035 at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2026, and duly approved and adopted said resolution at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

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

ATTACHMENT B
FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM

PARTICIPATING CITY

COOPERATION AGREEMENT
This COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Agreement) is being entered into on this 1st day of JULY 2026, to be effective on the 1
st day of July 2027, by and between the CITY OF
LAWNDALE (City) and the County of Los Angeles (County), by and through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) acting as the County's agent, and shall remain in effect for Fiscal Years 2027-2029. The County and the City are collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually “Party.”
WITNESSETH THAT:

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute this Agreement on the City's behalf;
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County authorized the LACDA, through its Executive Director, or designee, to execute this Agreement as the agent of the County on the County's behalf;
WHEREAS, in 1974, the U.S. Congress enacted and the President signed a law entitled, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Act); WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community development, essential community renewal, lower-income housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low- to moderate-incomes, and other community or urban renewal activities as approved between the Parties in the CDBG agreements, including the Consolidated Plan, as authorized by the Act, the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), and the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended; WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program are required to have an approved comprehensive housing strategy as authorized under NAHA;
WHEREAS, the County qualifies as an Urban County as defined under the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and, as such, receives allocations of CDBG Entitlement Program funds;
WHEREAS, HUD requires the County to re-qualify as an Urban County every three years FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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and to enter into cooperation agreements with participating cities for the Fiscal Years 2027-2029 Urban County qualification period;
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in the County's Urban County CDBG Entitlement Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 (Urban County Program); WHEREAS, as the Urban County, the County assumes all responsibilities of an applicant under federal statutes and regulations, including the analysis of needs, establishment of objectives, preparation of the Consolidated Plan and related submissions, and the provision of all required certifications and assurances on behalf of the County and participating cities; WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized under State and local laws and provides full legal authority for the County, acting through the LACDA, to undertake or assist in undertaking, eligible community development and housing activities within the City for the benefit of its residents; and
WHEREAS, by executing this Agreement, the Parties affirm their mutual intention for the City to participate in the County's Urban County program for the Fiscal Years 2027-2029 CDBG Uban County qualification period.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

1. General
a. Authorization to Implement Activities. The City hereby authorizes the County, acting through the LACDA, to perform, or cause to be performed all actions necessary or appropriate to implement eligible community development and housing activities within the City for Fiscal Years 2027-2029. Any references to the County shall also refer to the LACDA acting as the agent of the County.

The City's activities may include, but are not limited to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low- and moderate-income and other eligible activities authorized under Title 1 of the Act, as amendment, and where applicable, the HOME and ESG programs. These activities may be funded from the County's CDBG Entitlement Program allocation and, where applicable HOME and ESG funds, including any program income generated therefrom. b. Cooperation. The County and the City agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community development and housing assistance activities within the benefit of the City, as approved and authorized between the Parties in this Agreements including the Consolidated Plan. c. State CDBG Program. The City understands and agrees that it may not apply for grants under the State CDBG Program for the Urban County Term, defined below, in which the City participates in the Urban County CDBG Program. The FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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County agrees that the CDBG funds that the City is entitled to will be utilized to benefit the City.
d. Covered HUD Programs. This Agreement covers the following formula funding programs administered by HUD where the County receives the following direct entitlement funding: the CDBG Program, the HOME Program and the ESG Programs.

The City understands and agrees that it may only receive such funding where HOME and ESG formula are allocated funds from the County. The City understands and agrees that it may receive a formula allocation under the HOME and ESG Programs only through the Urban County. This does not preclude the Urban County or the City from applying for HOME or ESG funds from the State, if the State allows.
e. Subrecipient Status. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 570.501(b), the City is subject to all requirements applicable to subrecipients, including the requirement of a written agreement as set forth in 24 CFR § 570.503.

2. Term; Withdrawal Rules. The Agreement shall remain in effect for the three-year program period of Fiscal Years 2027 - 2029, commencing July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030 (Term), and until the expenditure of all CDBG funds, or where applicable, HOME and ESG funds granted and program income received during the three-year program period are expended and the funded activities completed. Neither the County nor the City may terminate, withdraw, or be removed from the Urban County Program during the three-year program period or while this Agreement remains in effect.

This Agreement will renew automatically for participation for one successive three-year Urban County qualification period, unless the County or the City provides written notice to the other party that it elects not to participate in a new qualification period. The terminating party shall send a copy of the notice of termination to the HUD field office by the date specified on the HUD Exchange Urban Counties website. The County will notify the City in writing of the City’s right to make this election. A copy of the County’s notification must be sent to the HUD filed office by the date specified on the HUD Exchange Urban Counties website.

3. Reversion of Assets/Unspent Funds. Following the end of the three-year Urban County qualification period, and after resolution of any financial or programmatic findings, if the City elects not to participate in the next qualification period and does not qualify as a metropolitan city under HUD regulations, the City shall not be entitled to request the transfer of any unspent CDBG funds or remaining balances. Such unspent funds shall remain with the County and shall be reprogrammed to the Supervisorial District funding pool in which the City is located, consistent with 24 CFR 570.503(b)(7).

4. Amendments. The Parties agree to adopt amendments to this Agreement as may be required by HUD to meet any new Urban County Qualification requirement(s) for subsequent qualification cycles, when applicable. Failure by either Party to adopt any such amendments, and FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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to submit such amendment to HUD, will void this Agreement for the applicable qualification period.

5. Prohibition on Transfer or Exchange of Funds. The County and the City shall not sell, trade, assign, or otherwise transfer any portion of CDBG funds, or, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds, to any metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, or insular area that directly or indirectly receives such funds, in exchange for any other funds, credits or non-federal consideration. All funds must be used solely for eligible under Title I of the Act, as amended, and applicable HOME and ESG statutes and regulations.

6. Program Income
a. Reporting and Remittance. The City shall report to the County any program income generated from the use of CDBG funds, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds. All such program income shall be remitted to the County within 30 days of receipt. Program income shall be used solely for eligible activities in accordance with all applicable CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations in effect at the time of receipt or use.
b. Disposition of Program Income. The County and City shall not terminate or withdraw from the Agreement while it remains in effect. The County may transfer the program income to the City, upon its termination of Urban County participation, provided that the City begins participating as an independent CDBG Entitlement grantee and agrees to use the program income in its own CDBG Entitlement program.
c. Program Income After Closeout or Termination. In the event of grant closeout or termination of this Agreement, any program income on hand or received after closeout or termination shall be remitted to the County within sixty (60) days. Such program income shall remain subject to all applicable CDBG, HOME, and ESG requirements.
d. Program Income from Real Property. All program income generated from the disposition or transfer of real property acquired or improved by the City using CDBG funds, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG, funds or program income, during the Urban County Term shall remain subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement and all applicable federal regulations.

7. Recordkeeping and Monitoring. The County is responsible for reporting to HUD on the use of all program income; the City shall maintain complete and accurate records, accounts, and documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all applicable CDBG, HOME, and ESG requirements. The City shall make such records available to the County upon request for monitoring, reporting, and audit purposes.

8. Compliance with Federal Laws and Regulations. In performing this Agreement, the Parties shall take all actions necessary to ensure compliance with the County's certification FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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(under section 104(b) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974), that City grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1);
• Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968), and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 100, and the duty to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH); and
• Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 6, which incorporates:
o Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8;
o Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the implementing regulations at 28 CFR Part 35;
o Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 146;
o Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; o Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24;
o Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 42; and
• Other applicable federal laws and regulations.

CDBG, and where applicable HOME and ESG, funds in no event will be used for any activities in or in support of City failure to affirmatively further fair housing or that impedes the County’s actions to comply with the County's fair housing certification and duty to affirmatively further fair housing.

9. Records and Audit Access. The City shall make available for inspection and audit by the County and HUD, upon request, all books, records, documents, and files relating to activities funded under CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG programs. Such records shall be retained for at least five (5) years after the closeout of the applicable grant or completion of the activity, whichever is later, in accordance with 24 CFR 570.506.

10. Excessive Force and Anti-Blockade Policies. The County and the City certifies that each have adopted and are enforcing:
a. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and b. A policy prohibit law enforcement agencies from physically barring the FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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entrance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations.

11. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Parties hereto and shall not create any rights in any third parties.

No other person or entity shall have the right or action based upon the provisions of the Agreement.

12. Indemnification. City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless County and its authorized officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability arising from City acts, errors or omissions and for any costs or expenses incurred by County on account of any claim therefore, except where such indemnifications is prohibited by law. City shall promptly notify County in writing of the occurrence of any such claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability.

City shall indemnify and hold harmless County against any liability, claims, losses, demands, and actions incurred by County as a result of the determination by HUD or its successor that activities undertaken by City under the program(s) fail to comply with any laws, regulations, or policies applicable thereto or that any funds billed by and disbursed to City under this Agreement were improperly expended.

13. Severability. Each paragraph and provision of this Agreement is severable from each other provision and in the event any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provision will never the less continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way

14. Assignment. City shall not make any sale, assignment, conveyance or lease of any trust or power, or transfer in any other form with respect to this Agreement, or delegate or assign any interest in this Agreement without prior written approval of the County.

15. Interpretation; Governing Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties hereto, and the rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not be employed in interpreting this Agreement, all Parties having been represented by counsel in the negotiation and preparation hereof.

16. Waiver. Failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party, or the failure by a Party to exercise its rights upon the default of the other Party, shall not constitute a waiver of such Party’s right to insist and demand strict compliance by the other Party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.

17. Jurisdiction and Venue. Any action at law or in equity arising under this Agreement or brought by a Party hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the validity of any provision of this Agreement shall be filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties hereto waive all provisions of law FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF LAWNDALE Cooperation Agreement
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providing for the filing, removal or change of venue to any other court or jurisdiction.

18. Amendments. No change, amendment, or modification to the Agreement shall be valid or binding upon City or County unless such change, amendment, or modification is in writing and duly executed. City and County agree to adopt any necessary amendments to this Agreement to incorporate changes required by HUD as set forth in the Urban County Qualification Notice.

Amendments must be submitted to HUD as provided in the Urban County Qualification Notice and failure to do so will void the automatic renewal for such qualification period.

19. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by facsimile, email, or other electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Executive Director of the LACDA, and the City has subscribed the same through its duly authorized officers, on the day, month, and year first above written.

County Counsel Certification
The office of the County Counsel hereby certifies that the terms and provisions of this Agreement are fully authorized under state and local laws, and that the Agreement provides full legal authority for the County to undertake or assist in undertaking essential community development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and public-assisted housing.

By: ___________________________________ ___________________________ Principal Deputy County Counsel Date

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
By: ________________________________
EMILIO SALAS, Executive Director
Los Angeles County Development Authority
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By: ________________________________

BEHNAZ TASHAKORIAN
Principal Deputy County Counsel
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Executive Director of the LACDA, and the City has subscribed the same through its duly authorized officers, on the day, month, and year first above written.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
By: ________________________________
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE (Signature)
_______________________________
Print Name, Title
ATTEST:

City Clerk
By: ________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ________________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration of Claim for Damage against the City

BACKGROUND
The City of Lawndale received a claim for property damage filed by John Tripp (Claimant) on or about May 20, 2026. The claim filed alleged that on or about May 8, 2026, their vehicle was damaged by a bolt on Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue in Lawndale, CA.

STAFF REVIEW
The City’s current third-party claims administrator, California JPIA – Athens Program Insurance Services, reviewed the filed claim and determined that the liability for the claim could not be assigned to the City. As a result, Athens Program Insurance Services recommends that the City reject the claim as filed.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this Staff Report and approves it to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council reject the claim filed by John Tripp and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

Attachments
Attachment A Claim for Damages and Rejection Notice John Tripp

ATTACHMENT A

P.O. Box 4005 • Concord, CA 94524 • 866.482.3535 • athensadmin.com July 7, 2026
TO: City of Lawndale
ATTENTION: Shaundra Burnam

RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT
RE: Claim No.: CJP-3056720
Member City: City of Lawndale
Claimant Name: John Tripp
Date of loss: 05-08-2026
Please allow this correspondence to acknowledge receipt of the captioned claim. Please take the following action:
❖ CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant Please include proof of mailing with your rejection notice to the claimant. Please provide us with a copy of the city’s notice of rejection and a copy of the proof of mailing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the assigned adjuster or the undersigned claims specialist.

Thank you
Janice Bartlett
Janice Bartlett
Claims Examiner II Property & Casualty
Athens Program Insurance Services, LLC
p: 714.912.0242 | f: 1714.464.4465
e: [email protected] | w: www.athensadmin.com
Athens Program Insurance Services CA License No.: 2L60159

Nabi Sidiqi, Assistant Engineer
Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project

BACKGROUND
On May 6, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Developers General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,720,000.09 for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project. City Council also authorized $272,000.01 for construction-related contingencies and approved an additional funding request of $50,421.29, bringing the total project budget to $3,042,421.39. Construction commenced on July 8, 2024, and was successfully completed on June 1, 2026.

The scope of work included the installation of new flooring throughout the Public Works Department and City Hall, as well as interior and exterior painting of the buildings. Flooring in the kitchen and restrooms was upgraded, and the kitchen was remodeled with new cabinetry, appliances, and furnishings. The restrooms underwent a complete renovation, including new plumbing fixtures and finishes. Carpet-textured walls in the Council Chambers and main conference room were removed and replaced, ceiling tiles were updated, and all furniture throughout the facilities was replaced. In addition, the lighting system was upgraded with new energy-efficient fixtures to improve functionality and reduce energy consumption.

STAFF REVIEW
The Notice of Completion for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Projectwas completed in conformance with the project plans and specifications. The construction management and inspection services were performed by in-house staff. Staff recommends that City Council accept the work performed by Developers General Contracting, Inc., as complete and authorize the staff to file a Notice of Completion with the LA County Recorder’s Office.

LEGAL REVIEW
City attorney reviewed and approved this staff report.

FISCAL IMPACT
The project was included in the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program and was funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund for the total amount of $3,042,421.39. The project financials and accounting is summarized in the table below:

Amount
Construction Cost $2,720,000.09
Construction Contingency $272,000.01
Additional Funding $50,421.29
Total Amount $3,042,421.39
The project budget and funding summary was comprised of the following:

American Rescue Plan Act Funds $3,042,421.39
Total Project Available Funding $3,042,421.39

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Accept the project completion by Developers General Contracting, Inc., for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project; and

2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office for the Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs Project.

Award of Contract for the Repair and Replacement of Doors in the Harold E.

Hofmann Community Center

BACKGROUND
The Harold E. Hofmann Community Center opened in 2012 and is a well used community facility. The center is currently open six days a week and plays host to a variety of different programs and activities, often serving anywhere from 500 to 1000 patrons per day. Since its opening in 2012, the Community Center has suffered some wear and tear, specifically on many of the doors both interior and exterior for the facility. This is due to a combination of issues including repeated use, settling after construction, and even incorrect installation (that is no longer under warranty).

Staff developed an itemized list of the doors in the center and included the issues that needed to be addressed. In total staff identified 17 doors (or sets of doors), both single and double, that needed a variety of repairs and in some cases complete replacement of the doors. Staff then contacted five (5) different vendors to schedule site walks to evaluate the doors and requested possible repairs and cost estimates for each door.

STAFF REVIEW
Staff received proposals from three (3) different vendors, as shown in the chart below. After a thorough review of the three (3) proposals, staff met with the lowest responsible bidder, Vortex Industries, LLC, to clarify two of the line items in their proposal. After a brief discussion staff had requested an updated proposal from Vortex, which they provided (Attachment A). That revised cost is included in the chart below.

Rank Vendor Cost
1 Vortex Industries, LLC. $27,991.11
2 R&S Overhead Doors of
South Bay $66,918.02
3 Barr Commercial Door $145,946.76
Based on the significant difference between the three (3) proposals, staff are very happy with the proposal from Vortex in terms of the necessary repairs and replacement of doors, as their proposed improvements meet the needs expressed by staff during this process. The vendor will attempt to use existing hardware where possible and utilize their skills and experience to replace only what's necessary.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Harold E. Hofmann Community Center was built using both Proposition A and Measure A Grant funds.

The use of these funds included an annual allocation of Materials and Service (M&S) funds that can be used to maintain the community center (Attachment B). The current balance of funds is as follows:

Fund Balance
Proposition A -
M&S Funds
$1,434.51
Measure A $197,020.31
The M&S funds will be reimbursed by the LA County Regional Parks and Open Space District as indicated in the letter attached (Attachment C).

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council award a contract to Vortex Industries, LLC, in the amount of $27,991.11, with a contingency amount of 20%, or $5,598.22, for a total not to exceed amount of $33,589.33 for the repair and replacement of selected doors in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center (Attachment C).

Attachments
Attachment A_ Vortex Proposal 5.21.pdf
Attachment B_ LA County RPOSD Letter 10.27.pdf
Attachment C_ Lawndale Contract - Vortex Industries LLC July 20 2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

PROPOSAL
(310) 323-2960
Date: 5/21/2026
To:

LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
14700 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
Site:

LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
14700 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
Attn: JESSE SAUCEDO Site Contact: JESSE SAUCEDO
Phone: 310-973-3272 Site Phone: 310-678-4210
Ref #: Q-86476 Customer PO #:

In accordance with the terms and conditions stated online at Customer Terms and Conditions, we propose to provide the following doors and / or repair work (hereinafter referred to as the “Product”) on the following terms.

Payment Terms: 35 % on deposit. Balance due upon completion.

This offer is good for 30 days. SIGNED COPY MUST BE RETURNED TO OUR OFFICE WITH DEPOSIT. Offer may be revoked by Vortex at any time prior to acceptance. Hidden or unanticipated damages and/or services not included in proposal. Proposal also does not include costs of prevailing wages, if required, unless specifically identified herein.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: If bills are not paid in full for the labor, services, equipment, or materials furnished or to be furnished, a mechanic's lien leading to the loss, through court foreclosure proceedings, of all or part of your property being so improved may be placed against the property even though you have paid your contractor in full. You may wish to protect yourself against this consequence by (1) requiring your contractor to furnish a signed release by the person or firm giving you this notice before making payment to your contractor or (2) any other method or device which is appropriate under the circumstances.

LICENSING: Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the state-specific Contractors License Board.

All Vortex License details can be found at www.vortexdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/State-Licensing-Information.pdf State License Info - CA Lic #287885
IMPORTANT: For additional terms, including limitations of warranty and limitations of liability which are part of this proposal and will constitute terms of your contract with Vortex, see www.vortexdoors.com/customer-terms-conditions. Customer is added to our General Liability policy as Additional Insured only when required by written contract with Customer.

Accepted: LAWNDALE COMMUNITY
CENTER ("Customer")
VORTEX INDUSTRIES, LLC. ("VORTEX")
By:

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By: Drew Holm
Date: \d1\ Date: 5/21/2026
We propose to furnish, deliver, and install the following subject to the terms noted below:
1-I Storage
Install new hinges and make adjustment to door
1-G Double Storage
Cut door bottoms and add sweep strips
1-A Double doors to lobby
Install two new panic hardware activation pins and make adjustments 1-B Double doors from the exterior
Install one new keyed on off switch for ADA operator
1-E Wood Stairwell doors
Install two new panic hardware activation pins and make adjustments 2-B 2nd floor stairwell doors
install missing edge filler and adjust
2-A Patio glass doors
Make adjustments to existing panic hardware.
2-Z Stairwell doors
Install two new panic hardware activation pins and make adjustments 2-R Elevator lobby doors
Install two new panic hardware activation pins and make adjustments 2-W 2nd floor dance studio
Install manual flush bolts and remove coordinator
3-E wood and glass door
Replace existing door reuse existing hardware
3-U wood and glass door
Install new stainless kick plate
3-V wood and glass door
Replace existing door and top latch reuse existing hardware 3-T Kitchen door to hall
Install three half surface hinges and make adjustments
3-Q Kitchen storage
Cut existing door down and adjust
3-O double storage doors
install two new hold open closers
3-EE wood stairwell doors
Install two new panic hardware activation pins and adjust hardware

PROPOSAL
(310) 323-2960
Date: 5/21/2026
To:

LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
14700 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
Site:

LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
14700 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
Attn: JESSE SAUCEDO Site Contact: JESSE SAUCEDO
Phone: 310-973-3272 Site Phone: 310-678-4210
Ref #: Q-86476 Customer PO #:

Payment Terms: 35 % on deposit. Balance due upon completion.

LICENSING: Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the state-specific Contractors License Board.

Accepted: LAWNDALE COMMUNITY
CENTER ("Customer")
VORTEX INDUSTRIES, LLC. ("VORTEX")
By:

By: \s1{“size”:”medium”}\
By:

By: Drew Holm
Date: \d1\ Date: 5/21/2026
3-FF wood stairwell doors
Install two new panic hardware activation pins and adjust hardware FOR THE TOTAL NET SUM OF………………….. $27,991.11 includes applicable taxes Please note this bid INCLUDES the following:

1. Vortex Exclusive 90 Day Warranty.

2. Prevailing Wage rates

3. Removal and Disposal of damaged material.

4. Installation scheduled during standard business hours 8:00am-4:30pm.

Please note this bid DOES NOT INCLUDE the following:

1. Any hidden damage.

2. Any finish paint.

3. Any item not called out above.

1. ATTACHMENT B

ATTACHMENT C
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CITY OF LAWNDALE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN DOORS
AT THE HAROLD E. HOFMANN COMMUNITY CENTER
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 20th day of July, 2026, by and between the City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Vortex Industries, LLC (“Contractor”). The term Contractor includes professionals performing in a consulting capacity.

The parties hereto agree as follows:

1.0 SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR

1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the work and services specified in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference. Contractor warrants that all work or services set forth in the Scope of Services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner.

1.2 Contractor’s Proposal. The Scope of Services shall include the Contractor’s proposal or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

1.3 Compliance with Law. All work and services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency having jurisdiction.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain at its sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, taxes, including applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor’s performance of the services required by this Agreement; and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City against any claim for such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrants that Contractor (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the work and services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.

1.6 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Contractor, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Contractor. Any increase in compensation must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Contractor that the provisions of Vortex Industries, LLC
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this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services or reasonably contemplated therein. Contractor hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Contractor anticipates and that Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor.

1.7 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.

1.8 Environmental Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of Federal, State, and local governments. Contractor shall also comply with all applicable mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency.

2.0 COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor 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 twenty seven thousand nine hundred ninety one dollars and eleven cents ($27,991.11) (“Contract ,Sum”), except as provided in Section 1.6. The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion, (ii) payment in accordance with the percentage of completion of the services, (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Contractor’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, but not exceeding the Contract Sum or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures approved by the Contract Officer in advance if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Contractor at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Contractor agrees that if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services or, if Contractor is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Contractor is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

2.2 Method of Payment. Unless some other method of payment is specified in the Schedule of Compensation, in any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, no later than the first (1st) working day of such month, Contractor shall submit to the City, in a form approved by the City’s Director of Finance, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Except as provided in Section 7.2, City shall pay Contractor for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by City pursuant to this Agreement generally within thirty (30) days, and no later than forty-five (45) days, from the submission of an invoice in an approved form. City will review each invoice submitted by Contractor to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with this Agreement.

If no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice will be approved and paid. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the invoice will be returned by City to Contractor for correction and resubmission. City reserves the right to withhold future payment to Contractor if any aspect of the Contractor’s work is found substantially inadequate.

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2.3 Availability of Funds. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available by the City Council of the City for the purposes of this Agreement. The availability of funding is affected by matters outside the City’s control, including other governmental entities. Accordingly, the City has the option to void the whole Agreement or to amend the Agreement to reflect unanticipated reduction in funding for any reason.

3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D”, if any, and incorporated herein by this reference.

3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Contractor shall, within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay, notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay.

The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if, in the judgment of the Contract Officer, such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused; Contractor’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.4 below, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services no later than October 1, 2026.

4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Contractor. Lauren Quirk is hereby designated as being the representative of Contractor authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work or services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith.

It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the representative was a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the representative shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the representative may not be replaced nor may his responsibilities be substantially reduced by Contractor without the express written approval of City.

4.2 Contract Officer. The City’s City Manager is hereby designated as the representative of the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services and to make all decisions in connection therewith (“Contract Officer”). It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Contractor Vortex Industries, LLC
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shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. The City may designate another Contract Officer by providing written notice to Contractor.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Contractor shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred or assigned without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. A prohibited transfer or assignment shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Contractor or any surety of Contractor of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City. (a) 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.

5.0 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance. A policy of commercial general liability insurance using Insurance Services Office “Commercial General Liability” policy form CG 00 01, with an edition date prior to 2004, or the exact equivalent. Coverage for an additional insured shall not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits shall be no less 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.

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(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 per accident, combined single limit. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non owned, leased and hired cars. (d) Professional Liability or Error and Omissions Insurance. A policy of General Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per claim with respect to loss arising from the actions of Contractor performing professional services hereunder on behalf of the City. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement and Contractor agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance. The general liability policy shall name the City, its officers, employees and agents (“City Parties”) as additional insureds and shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City and the City’s Parties and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention.

All of said policies of insurance shall also provide that said insurance may be not cancelled without providing ten (10) days prior written notice by registered mail to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled or amended, Contractor shall, prior to the cancellation or amendment date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer.

No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until Contractor 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.

Contractor agrees that the provisions of this Section 5.1 shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Contractor may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from Contractor’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which Contractor is otherwise responsible. If the Contractor’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 Contractor.

The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide or The Key Rating Guide, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City due to unique circumstances.

In the event that the Contractor is authorized to subcontract any portion of the work or services provided pursuant to this Agreement, the contract between the Contractor and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Contractor is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 5.1.

5.2 Indemnification.
(a) Indemnity for Design Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Contractor’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”, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and the City’s Parties from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including Vortex Industries, LLC
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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 Contractor, its officers, employees of subcontractors (or any entity or individual for which Contractor shall bear legal liability) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement.
(b) Indemnity for Other Than Design Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of design professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and City’s Parties from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys’ fees and costs, court costs, defense costs and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Contractor or by any individual or entity for which Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, employees, or subcontractors of Contractor.

6.0 RECORDS AND REPORTS

6.1 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require.

6.2 Records. Contractor shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such books and records as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required.

6.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees and subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement and Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of such documents and materials. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for its own use and Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Except as necessary for the performance of services under this Agreement, no documents prepared under this Agreement may be released by Contractor to any other person or entity without City’s prior written approval.

6.4 Confidentiality of Information. All information gained or work product produced by Contractor in performance of this Agreement will be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Contractor. Contractor may not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law. Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents, may not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the services performed under this Agreement.

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Response to a subpoena or court order will not be considered “voluntary” provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. If Contractor, or any officer, employee, or agent of Contractor, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City will have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Contractor for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Contractor’s conduct. Contractor must promptly notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the services performed under this Agreement. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor.

However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response. All media and press releases, including graphic display information, must be approved and distributed solely by City, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by City. All media interviews regarding the performance of services under this Agreement are prohibited unless expressly authorized by City.

7.0 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Contractor agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

7.2 Retention of Funds. Contractor hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Contractor (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Contractor’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Contractor’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Contractor, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Contractor to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party’s consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party’s consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.4 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Contractor shall immediately cease all work or services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced prior to the effective date of the notice Vortex Industries, LLC
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of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation and City shall be entitled to reimbursement for any compensation paid in excess of the services rendered.

7.5 Completion of Work After Termination for Default of Contractor. If termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

7.6 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment, and to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery, including all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation.

8.0 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, 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 Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Conflict of Interest; City. No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation.

8.3 Conflict of Interest; Contractor. 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.

Contractor shall comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, City’s Conflict of Interest Code which is on file in the City Clerk’s office. Accordingly, should the City Manager determine that Contractor will be performing a specialized or general service for the City and there is substantial likelihood that the Contractor’s work product will be presented, either written or orally, for the purpose of influencing a governmental decision, the Contractor and its officers or employees, as applicable, shall be subject to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

8.4 Covenant Against Discrimination. Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry.

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9.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notice. Any notice or other communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer, City of Lawndale, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260, and in the case of the Contractor, to the person at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

9.2 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.3 Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by an instrument in writing signed by both parties.

9.4 Severability. Should a portion of this Agreement be declared invalid or unenforceable by a judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement is binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.

9.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which 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.

9.7 Modification of Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be valid unless made in writing and approved by Consultant and by the City Council or City Manager, as applicable. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver will be void.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY:

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

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

Vortex Industries, LLC
a California Corporation
By: ________________________________
Name: Lauren Quirk
Title: Contracts Administrator
By: ________________________________
Name: Shannon Burnes
Title: Director of Operations
Address:
865 East Sandhill Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Vortex Industries, LLC, to repair and replace certain doors at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center, 14700 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA. The doors include the following:
1st Floor
• Storage Room (1-I)
• Double Storage (1-G)
• Double Lobby (1-A)
• Double Exterior (1-B)
• Wood Stairway (1-E)
2nd Floor
• Stairwell Doors (2-B)
• Patio Glass Doors (2-A)
• Stairwell Doors (2-Z)
• Elevator Lobby (2-R)
• Dance Room (2-W)
3rd Floor
• Wood/Glass Doors (3-E)
• Wood/Glass Doors (3-U)
• Wood/Glass Doors (3-V)
• Kitchen Hall (3-T)
• Kitchen Storage (3-Q)
• Double Storage (3-O)
• Double Stairwell (3-EE)
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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. Contractor 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 Vortex Industries, LLC. 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 Contractor is required to post at the job site the prevailing rate of per diem wages and other notices prescribed by regulation.

The Contractors 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.

Contractor 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 Contractor’s consent as to the City’s liabilities or rights only.”
• A new Section 5.1(e) is added to the Agreement to read as follows:
(e) Cyber Liability Insurance. The cyber liability insurance must include the following coverage:
• Liability arising from the theft, dissemination and/or use of confidential or personally identifiable information; including credit monitoring and regulatory fines arising from such theft, dissemination or use of the confidential information.

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• Network security liability arising from the unauthorized use of, access to, or tampering with computer systems.
• Liability arising from the failure of technology products (software) required under the Agreement for Contractor to properly perform the services intended. • Electronic media liability arising from personal injury, plagiarism or misappropriation of ideas, domain name infringement or improper deep-linking or framing, and infringement or violation of intellectual property rights. • Liability arising from the failure to render professional services • If coverage is maintained on a “claims-made” basis, Contractor must maintain such coverage for an additional period of three years following termination of the Agreement.

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay Vortex Industires a sum of twenty-seven thousand nine hundred ninety one dollars and eleven cents ($27,991.11) for the services included in this agreement. Once the Purchase Order has been created, the City expects all parts and materials to be ordered for all doors included in this project. The City anticipates receiving a lump sum invoice for all related parts and materials and labor. Any contingency amounts must be approved by the City through a change order to the Purchase Order.

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
The City expects Vortex Industries to place the order for parts and materials no later than 10 days after their receipt of the approved Agreement and Purchase Order. In addition, the City expects to receive a labor schedule on or before 30 days after the Agreement and Purchase Order are approved and complete.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: David Toledo , Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

BACKGROUND
The attached Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, is provided to City Council per the City of Lawndale’s Investment Policy and State of California’s Government Code Section 53646.

STAFF REVIEW
As of June 30, 2026, the City had total cash and investments (cost basis) of $66,891,568 plus $2,176,998 cash with fiscal agent held in a trust for the Lawndale Redevelopment Agency’s Tax Allocation Bond 2009 issue, $1,150 in petty cash and $806,933 maintained in two retirement enhancement plans for PARS.

The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady and has not made any adjustments since December 2025.

The Federal Reserve held its’April 29
th meeting and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to hold the benchmark federal funds rate steady at its current range of 3.5% - 3.75%. The State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) had an interest rate of 4.31% on June 30, 2025, and decreased to 3.82% as of June 30, 2026. Rates going forward are generally expected to remain stable as we continue to experience high inflation rates. Inflation continues to remain high at 3.3%. City continues to maintain a majority of cash in LAIF and the City’s checking account. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the City has remained very liquid with 75.15% of its portfolio in on-demand accounts. The remainder of the portfolio includes 4.78% short-term (maturing in less than one year), 5.55% mid-term (one to three years maturity), and 14.52% longterm (maturing from three to five years) investments.

The City’s investments continue to remain intact and have not been affected by this volatility. City staff is not expecting any significant changes to investments. Cash in bank will be monitored and is expected that more will be used to purchase either bonds or CD’s to take advantage of interest rates to the extent possible.

The goal is to maintain a healthy balance of cash while maximizing returns.

The investment program provides sufficient liquidity to meet six months of estimated expenditures. All investments are in compliance with California state code 503600 and the City of Lawndale Investment policy.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Attachments
Q4 FY 25-26 Investments.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
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Cash 13,897,906
Investments 62,277,143
Cash w/Fiscal Agent 2,176,998
Petty Cash 1,150
Public Agency Retirement Services
(PARS)- Retirement Enhancement
Plan 798,246
PARS/ City of Lawndale Excess
Benefit Trust - US Bank 8,686 806,933
Total Cash and Investments 79,160,130

CITY OF LAWNDALE

TREASURY REPORT
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
H:\Investments\Investment reports\25-26\Q4 FY 25-26 Investments 7-13-26-JF Investment Type Market Value
Checking Account 13,897,906
Certificate of Deposit 11,587,764
US Government Agency Securities 6,923,910
US Treasury Fund 7,247,798
LAIF State Pool 27,087,181
TOTAL 66,744,558
Portfolio Statistics
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
Portfolio Composition

CITY OF LAWNDALE

INVESTMENT REPORT
Checking
Account
21%
Certificate of
Deposit
17%
US Government
Agency
Securities
10%
US
Treasu
ry
Fund
11%
LAIF State Pool
41%
Checking Account Certificate of Deposit
US Government Agency Securities US Treasury Fund
LAIF State Pool
H:\Investments\Investment reports\25-26\Q4 FY 25-26 Investments 7-13-26-JF Par Value Coupon Rate
Moody's/ S&P
Rating Purchase Date
Maturity/
Called Date
Days to
Maturity
Yield to
Maturity Cost Basis Category total
(memo only)
Market Value
On Call Deposits
Checking Account- Wells Fargo 13,897,906 N/A N/A Demand 1 None 13,897,906 13,897,906FICA Fed Ins Cash Intrafi 2,035,683 N/A N/A Demand 1 Varies 2,035,683 2,035,683First AM Treas OB FD 7,247,798 N/A N/A Demand 1 Varies 7,247,798 7,247,798Local Agency Investment Fund- City of Lawndale 27,085,504 N/A N/A Demand 1 4.09% 27,085,504 27,085,504Local Agency Investment Fund- Lawndale Housing Authority 1,677 N/A N/A Demand 1 4.09% 1,677 1,677 On Call Deposits 50,268,568 50,268,568 50,268,568
Short-Term Investments (1 Year or Less)
Time Deposits:Customers Bank CD 245,000 4.00% FDIC 8/24 8/17/2026 139 4.00% 245,000 244,990 Rize FCU CD 249,000 4.15% FDIC 8/24 8/20/2026 142 4.15% 249,000 249,052 Synchrony Bank Draper UT CD 247,000 0.90% FDIC 8/21 8/27/2026 149 0.90% 247,000 245,824 Chartway Federal Credit Union 240,000 5.30% FDIC 8/23 8/28/2026 150 5.30% 240,000 240,533 Florida Cr 240,000 4.10% FDIC 8/29 8/28/2026 150 4.10% 240,000 239,986 Global Federal Dredit Union 249,000 4.10% FDIC 8/29 8/28/2026 150 4.10% 249,000 248,985 Medallion Bank UT CD 247,000 0.85% FDIC 8/21 8/31/2026 153 0.85% 247,000 245,711 UBS Bank USA CD 247,000 0.95% FDIC 9/21 9/9/2026 162 0.95% 247,000 245,565 Bank of America 245,000 3.95% FDIC 9/24 9/11/2026 164 3.95% 245,000 244,855 First Fndtn Bank 243,000 5.00% FDIC 6/24 12/14/2026 258 5.00% 243,000 244,101 Amoco Fed Credit Union 249,000 3.80% FDIC 12/30 12/30/2026 274 3.80% 249,000 248,656 Austin Telco Fed Cr 249,000 4.30% FDIC 2/25 2/16/2027 322 4.30% 249,000 249,408 Valley Natl Bk 247,000 4.45% FDIC 2/24 2/22/2027 328 4.45% 247,000 247,672 3,197,000 3,195,339 3,197,000
US Government Agency Securities:
- - -
- - -
Short-Term Investments (1 Year or Less) 3,197,000 3,197,000 3,195,339 Medium-Term Investments (1 to 3 Years)
Time Deposits:Spokane Teachers CR UN CD 248,000 4.75% FDIC 4/24 4/15/2027 380 4.75% 248,000 249,349Live Oak Bank 244,000 3.65% FDIC 10/23 4/28/2027 393 3.65% 244,000 243,180Wexford Community Credit Union 248,000 4.75% FDIC 6/24 6/28/2027 454 4.75% 248,000 249,533First Technology FCU CD 249,000 4.10% FDIC 8/24 8/20/2027 507 4.10% 249,000 248,905Colorado federal Savings Bank 245,000 3.70% FDIC 2/27 8/27/2027 514 3.70% 245,000 243,738First Merchants Bank 245,000 3.75% FDIC 9/24 9/10/2027 528 3.75% 245,000 243,753American Express Natl BK 245,000 3.85% FDIC 9/24 9/13/2027 531 3.85% 245,000 244,125Tuscon Fd Cr 249,000 3.65% FDIC 9/30 9/30/2027 548 3.65% 249,000 247,471Third Fed Svgs 245,000 3.70% FDIC 12/19 12/20/2027 629 3.70% 245,000 243,332

CITY OF LAWNDALE

DETAIL OF INVESTMENTS
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
H:\Investments\Investment reports\25-26\Q4 FY 25-26 Investments 7-13-26-JF Par Value Coupon Rate
Moody's/ S&P
Rating Purchase Date
Maturity/
Called Date
Days to
Maturity
Yield to
Maturity Cost Basis Category total
(memo only)
Market Value

CITY OF LAWNDALE

DETAIL OF INVESTMENTS
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
Tompkins Community Bank 249,000 3.65% FDIC 2/27 2/28/2028 699 3.65% 249,000 246,844Empower Fed Cr Union 248,000 4.75% FDIC 6/24 6/26/2028 818 4.75% 248,000 250,460Texas Tr Cr 249,000 3.60% FDIC 9/30 9/29/2028 913 3.60% 249,000 245,576American National Bank 249,000 3.55% FDIC 10/23 10/31/2028 945 3.55% 249,000 245,148USAlliance Fed CU 249,000 4.15% FDIC 1/25 1/31/2029 1,037 4.15% 249,000 248,358Baxter Credit Union 249,000 4.20% FDIC 2/25 2/22/2029 1,059 4.20% 249,000 248,612 3,711,000 3,698,384 3,711,000
US Government Agency Securities:
0- 0.000% 0.000% 6/24 1/0/1900 0 0.000% - -
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Medium-Term Investments (1 - 3 Years) 3,711,000 3,698,384 3,711,000Long-Term Investments (3 to 5 Years) Time Deposits:Morgan Stanley 245,000 3.95% FDIC 8/27 8/27/2029 1,245 3.95% 245,000 242,516BMW Bank 245,000 3.90% FDIC 8/29 8/29/2029 1,247 3.90% 245,000 242,160Grand River Bank 249,000 3.60% FDIC 10/10 10/10/2029 1,289 3.60% 249,000 243,681United Bankers Bank 249,000 3.50% FDIC 10/23 10/31/2029 1,310 3.50% 249,000 242,795Truxton Tr Co Nashville Tenn 249,000 4.10% FDIC 2/25 2/14/2030 1,416 4.10% 249,000 247,133Optum Bank Inc 245,000 3.80% FDIC 3/23 3/25/2030 1,455 3.80% 245,000 240,453Goldman Sachs 245,000 3.60% FDIC 9/30 9/30/2030 1,644 3.60% 245,000 237,822Gulf Coast Bank & Trust 245,000 3.60% FDIC 10/23 10/29/2030 1,673 3.60% 245,000 237,726Sallie Mae Bank 245,000 3.85% FDIC 12/17 12/17/2030 1,722 3.85% 245,000 239,990Medallion Bank 249,000 3.70% FDIC 12/23 12/23/2030 1,728 3.70% 249,000 242,421Sunwest Bank/UT 249,000 3.65% FDIC 2/27 2/27/2031 1,794 3.65% 249,000 241,662 2,715,000 2,658,358 2,715,000
US Government Agency Securities:Federal Home Loan Banks 1,000,000 4.20% Aa1/AA+ 10/24 10/9/2029 1,288 4.20% 1,000,000 993,870 Federal Home Loan Banks 1,000,000 4.65% Aa1/AA+ 2/25 2/26/2030 1,428 4.65% 1,000,000 998,390 Federal National Mortgage Association 1,000,000 3.90% Aa1/AA+ 1/21 1/21/2031 1,757 3.90% 1,000,000 984,370 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 1,000,000 4.00% Aa1/AA+ 2/26 2/26/2031 1,793 4.00% 1,000,000 977,490 Federal National Mortgage Association 1,000,000 4.00% Aa1/AA+ 3/24 3/24/2031 1,819 4.00% 1,000,000 991,380 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 1,000,000 4.25% Aa1/AA+ 3/24 3/24/2031 1,819 4.25% 1,000,000 991,330 Federal Farm Credit Banks 1,000,000 4.33% Aa1/AA+ 4/15 4/15/2031 1,841 4.33% 1,000,000 987,080 7,000,000 6,923,910 7,000,000
Long-Term Investments (3 to 5 Years) 9,715,000 9,582,268 9,715,000Total Cash and Investments 66,891,568 66,891,568 66,744,558 H:\Investments\Investment reports\25-26\Q4 FY 25-26 Investments 7-13-26-JF

Confirmation of Voting Delegate & Alternate to the 2026 League of California Cities Conference

BACKGROUND
The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo will be held September 23 - 25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. During the annual business meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026, the General Assembly will consider and act upon resolutions that establish Cal Cities' policies.

Pursuant to the Cal Cities' bylaws, to vote on the resolutions, each city must formally designate a voting delegate and up to two voting alternates to represent their city at this meeting. Cal Cities requires receipt of each city's official voting delegate/alternate form through the Cal Cities online submission system. The deadline for submission of the delegate and alternate(s) names has not been issued by Cal Cities; however, staff expects it will be due in early August.

Capacity to the conference is limited and Cal Cities states that registration may sell out prior to deadlines.

Online registration ends Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Early registration is highly encouraged to ensure participation in the conference and voting process.

STAFF REVIEW
Designation of Voting Delegate/Alternate(s): Per the Cal Cities' bylaws, every member city may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates by approval of the City Council.

Resolution No. CC-2501-001 (Attachment A) designates delegate and alternate members to various intergovernmental boards and bodies for a term to expire on December 31, 2026. This includes the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division. Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas is the appointed delegate and Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles is the appointed alternate.

The City's most recent voting delegate and voting alternate(s) that were designated to attend previous annual conferences are listed below:

Year Voting Delegate Voting Alternate
2025 Council Member Cuevas Council Member Kearney
2024 Council Member Cuevas Council Member Kearney
2023 Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas Council Member Suarez
Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas confirmed with staff that she will attend the conference as the voting delegate and has been registered for the conference. Staff has not received direction from the remaining elected officials on their attendance.

General Assembly: During the General Assembly, voting delegates debate and consider general and petitioned resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Conference Registration and Expenses: In order to participate, the voting delegate and voting alternate(s) must be registered to attend the conference. They can register for the full conference, or they can register for the Friday only conference, which is offered at a reduced one-day rate. To be eligible to cast a vote, one voting delegate or alternate must be present at the Business Meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026, staying until the conclusion of voting, and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Each City is allowed one vote. The current schedule can be viewed in Attachment B.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the report as written.

FISCAL IMPACT
Registration for the full 3-day conference is $725 per person. Single day registration for the Business Meeting, or to attend any one day of sessions, is $375 per person. Reimbursable travel expenses may include daily round-trip mileage for personal vehicle use, daily parking fees, and incidental meals not included at the conference. A City vehicle may be requested and, if available, will reduce the reimbursable costs for daily travel to and from the conference site in Anaheim. Hotel accommodations are not provided for or reimbursed for local conferences that have reasonable commuting distances.

Staff estimates the total cost for one person to attend the full conference to be up to $1,000 each; and a oneday session is estimated to cost up to $500 each.

Fiscal Year 26/27 City Council Travel and Meeting expenses are budgeted in account number 100-100- 510.620. There are sufficient funds available in the account for participation in this conference.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Affirm a Voting Delegate and Voting Alternate to represent the City at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference;

2. Direct staff in the City Clerk Department to forward Resolution No. CC-2501-001, or the appropriate formal minute action, if different, of such designation to the League of California Cities and the City Manager's Department;

3. Determine if additional Council Members will attend the full conference or one day conference; and

4. Direct staff in the City Manager's Department to make the appropriate reservations for the approved travel.

Attachments
A_Resolution No. CC-2501-001.pdf
B_LCC Annual Conference and Expo Program.pdf

Request to Renew Contract with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Kenneling and Animal Care Services for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

BACKGROUND
The contract between the City of Lawndale and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for animal kenneling and sheltering has been in place for more than two decades resulting in a mutually beneficial partnership. The SPCA has provided the City with after-hours care and kenneling for stray dogs and cats, as well as temporary kenneling for pets that are lost or otherwise separated from their owners.

SPCA also handles the intake and disposal of all deceased animals found in the City of Lawndale.

City staff have seven days a week access to SPCA kennels, which is convenient for both employees and residents, as animal control staff can be called to retrieve and place lost animals any day of the week. The SPCA also allows City Staff full access to their facilities even when they are closed, making the depositing of animals easier and more efficient for City Staff.

STAFF REVIEW
Staff were notified in June 2026 that SPCA intended to increase their monthly kenneling and animal care services fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which would be the fifth increase in five years. The first increase in fees came in summer 2022 when SPCA proposed to raise their rates from $6,600 per month to $9,600 per month. Staff at that time spoke with SPCALA President Madeline Bernstein and negotiated an adjusted monthly rate increase of $8,100 rather than $9,600 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, with the understanding that the fees would be raised to $9,600 per month for fiscal year 2023-2024. The subsequent next two years showed further increases annually, with fiscal year 2025-2026 costing the City $14,300 per month.

This adjustment was negotiated and agreed upon due to the long-standing mutually beneficial relationship that has existed between both organizations. Now that we have entered the 2026-27 fiscal year, SPCA has advised the City that due to raising costs for animal care they intend to increase their fees to $17,400 per month. All other service levels for the City remain the same.

While the monthly amount charged by SPCA continues to rise each year, SPCA currently offers the only option to the City of Lawndale for animal sheltering services and care. Other agencies such as LA County Animal Care and Control, SEEACA, and Lovejoy Foundation have all been contacted recently as alternative kenneling options, but none of these agencies were open to taking on new clients.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this Staff Report and approves it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The additional costs for this contract will be an increase of $3,000 per month, with additional funds put aside as contingency funds. No appropriation is requested at this time. The additional increase in costs will be monitored closely by City staff during the fiscal year. Should additional funds be necessary to stay within the department's budget, additional appropriation may be requested during Mid-Year budget discussions.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request to Renew Contract with SPCA for Kenneling and Animal Care Services for the City of Lawndale in the amount of $$17,400 per month.

Attachments
2026-2027 City Animal Sheltering Svcs Contract - proposed

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director SUBJECT: Senior Activities Funding

BACKGROUND
The 1974 Housing and Urban Development Act established the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in order to allocate Federal funds for State and local use. The use of these funds is restricted to programs that assist low and moderate-income persons. A secondary objective is to prevent and eliminate slum and blight conditions within a community. The City of Lawndale is a participant in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG program, and receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
On October 10, 2025, LACDA issued Bulletin 25-0020 outlining the requirement for participating cities to either submit evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status or providing a Declaration and Attestation to U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for all members of household for assistance under Housing and Urban Development (HUD) projects that provide a direct benefit to households and individuals, including public service programs.

Reallocating CDBG funds from senior activities to street resurfacing requires a formal resolution (Attachment A) and public hearing (Attachment B).

STAFF REVIEW
Each year the LACDA provides a planning estimate of new CDBG funds that will be made available to the City. The proposed budget will reallocate senior activities funding to provide sufficient funding for critical projects. Below are the approved CDBG programs budgets for FYs 2025-2026 and 2026-2027:

CDBG FY 2025-2026 Program Budgets as of July 1, 2025
Senior Activities Program: $37,332
FY25-26 Street Resurfacing Project: $248,883
CDBG FY 2026-2027 Program Budgets as of July 1, 2026
Senior Activities Program: $36,653
FY26-27 Street Resurfacing Project: $207,705
The proposed budget change includes reallocating both the FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027 amounts budgeted for Senior Activities ($73,985) into the 2026-2027 Street Improvement Project. This would provide a total budget of $281,690 for the 2026-2027 Street Improvement Project.

CDBG FY 2025-2026 Program Budgets as of July 1, 2025
Senior Activities Program: $0
FY25-26 Street Resurfacing Project: $248,883 (unchanged) CDBG FY 2026-2027 Program Budgets as of July 1, 2026
Senior Activities Program: $0
FY26-27 Street Resurfacing Project: $281,690
The proposed allocation will not affect the Senior Activities program offered by the City; the City will use General Fund monies/appropriation to continue said program.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this Staff Report and approves it as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
By not participating to move forward with the requirement of Bulletin 25-0020 for either FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027; as such, the City will be required to pay back to LACDA $32,596 in reimbursements for their Senior Activities program from FY2025-2026, along with decommitting their FY2026-2027 Senior Activity Program funds. The amount to be paid back will be placed in the City’s unallocated amount, which will then be reallocated to the FY2026-2027 Street Improvement Project.

The City will use existing General Fund appropriation to continue providing these services.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2607-36 to approve an amendment to the adopted roster for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Attachments
Attachment A_Reso CC-2027-36 to Cancel Senior Activities - FY25-26 & 26-27.pdf Attachment B _ 30-Day Public Notice to Cancel Senior Activities.pdf Attachment C- CDBG Map.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-36

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF THE
CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SENIOR
ACTIVITY PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 WHEREAS, on August 22, 1974, the President of the United States signed into law the Housing and Community Act of 1974 (Act); and
WHEREAS, the primary goals of Title I of the Act are the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income; and WHEREAS, for the past 51 years the City of Lawndale (City) has participated in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program which was established under the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend their Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 rosters to close their Senior Activities programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves closing their Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Senior Activities Programs.

SECTION 2. Funds will be allocated from the City’s General Fund to maintain Senior Activities Programs for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary contracts and agreements with the Los Angeles County Development Authority, together with any changes therein which may be approved by the City Manager.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July, 2026.

Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:

State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) SS
City of Lawndale )
I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council duly introduced the foregoing Resolution No. CC-2607-36 at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2026, and duly approved and adopted said resolution at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B
The public is invited to review the City of Lawndale’s proposed revision to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan which identifies projected use of funds for the Fifty-First Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) and for the Fifty-Second Fiscal Year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This revision reports on substantial changes to the 2025-2026 Action Plan and the 2026-2027 Action Plan.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
SENIOR ACTIVITIES – D96349-25
CANCELLED ALLOCATION: <$37,332>

CITY OF LAWNDALE
SENIOR ACTIVITIES – D96349-26
CANCELLED ALLOCATION: <$36,653>
The cancelled project would have continued to provide a hot lunch meal program for City of Lawndale senior residents, age 55 and over. The Senior Activities funds totaling $73,985 will be reallocated to the City’s 2026-2027 Street Improvement Project (602208-26).

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendment should submit written comments to the attention of Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director, Community Development Department by 4:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026. The Community Development Department hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Community Development Department offices are located at 14717 Burin Ave., Lawndale, California.

The City of Lawndale’s contact person for this case is Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director, Community Development Department, at (310) 973-3206.

This notice was posted on the City’s bulletin board and published on the City’s website on June 19, 2026.
___________________________________________
Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director
City of Lawndale
30-DAY PUBLIC NOTICE OF A PROPOSED

AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAWNDALE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) 2025-2026 SENIOR ACTIVITIES PROJECT
(D96349-25) AND 2026-2027 SENIOR ACTIVITIES
PROJECT (D96349-26)

ATTACHMENT C

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting 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: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting 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.

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Lawndale City Council
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