Agenda packet — Lawndale City Council, August 3, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 3, 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 3 through 6 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.

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

4. Accounts Payable Register
— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2608-038 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,084,629.16.

5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting, July 20, 2026 — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

6. Approval of an Agreement with the City of Gardena for the Elderly Nutrition Program — Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Contract Services Agreement for the Elderly Nutrition Program between the City of Lawndale and the City of Gardena for a term beginning Monday, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

G. ADMINISTRATION

7. Request for Direction from City Council on Education and Enforcement Practices Regarding Electric Vehicle (Ebikes) Use — Recommendation: that the City Council approve these recommendations including creation of 1.) An E-bike safety training course requirement, which will require students to complete the Lawndale's E-bike Safety Course or the private State approved course; 2.) An E-bike Safety Awareness Program, which will include the Citywide messaging including Public Service Announcements on the City Cable Channel, signage, mailers, and postings; 3.) An E-bike Enforcement Ordinance, which will state regulations and violations for E-bike use including, helmets and safety equipment requirements, age restrictions, speed regulations, and limits on approved locations for E-bike use; and 4.) All other directives suggested by the City Council.

8. Contract Renewal 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 contract renewal with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Kenneling and Animal Care services in the City of Lawndale in the amount of $17,400 per month.

9. Housing and Community Development General Plan Progress Report — Recommendation: that the City Council 1) Approve the 2025 draft Annual Report; 2) Accept staff's finding that the General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; 3) Direct staff to forward the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2608-039.

H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

10. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. CLOSED SESSION

11. Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation — The City Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with legal counsel regarding a significant exposure to litigation, the facts and circumstances of which are not known to the potential plaintiff: one (1) case.

K. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 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, August 3, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: July 30, 2026

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.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2608-038 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $2,084,629.16.

Attachments
A. CC-2608-038 - AP Resolution - August 3, 2026..pdf

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
7-20-26 Draft Minutes.pdf

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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ www.lawndalecity.org
DATE: August 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jason Minter, Community Services Director
SUBJECT:

Approval of an Agreement with the City of Gardena for the Elderly Nutrition Program

BACKGROUND
The City of Lawndale has contracted with the City of Gardena for its Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) for several decades. Although the program is funded by Los Angeles County, the City of Gardena has been the lead agency and provides general oversight of the program in areas such as meal delivery, caterer selection, basic operational support, donation collection and program compliance.

STAFF REVIEW
For over a decade the City of Lawndale had entered into three-year agreements with the City of Gardena, however in FY 2023-24 the contract period changed to match the term of the agreement between Los Angeles County and Gardena which was one year. Staff is presenting a one-year agreement with the City of Gardena for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the ENP (Attachment A).

The ENP operates on a Monday through Friday basis with the exception of City-observed holidays. Every day lunch is served at approximately 12:00 pm, at which time each participant is served a hot meal including the four basic food categories and a dessert. In FY 2022-23 there was positive growth as the program returned to the in-person format after the pandemic meal delivery program. Over the last few years there has been continued growth of the program, including this past year with more than 2,000 additional participants over the course of the year as shown in the following table:

Fiscal Year Participants
FY 2022-23 9,506
FY 2023-24 12,349
FY 2024-25 12,593
FY2 2025-26 16,050
Another component of the program not reflected in the agreement is the offering of classes and activities that invite participants to join an exercise class prior to the lunch program or stay after for classes like watercolor or diamond art or to play bingo. Staff continue to evaluate other programming opportunities as socialization is an important piece to the ENP.

The attached agreement is very similar to agreements in the past however there has been a statement added related to limited funding for the program and potential impacts to the daily lunch allocations. The agreement does include the following elements:

Consultant Responsibilities:

Facilitate delivery of hot meals and beverages on lunch days to the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center at approximately 11:45 am;
Provide "Grab N Go" meals or Frozen meals as available if hot meals are not available or if extenuating circumstances require that other options be offered;
Provide the estimated number of meals ordered by the City of Lawndale each day based upon reservations made by participants;
Publish the meals calendar so participants can plan ahead and reserve a meal for days they wish to participate;
Determine jointly with City of Lawndale and Los Angeles County meals to be served to the ENP participants;
Work in conjunction with Lawndale community services department staff to reinforce Los Angeles County policies and procedures such as hygiene, decorum and general social interaction policies; and Collect meal donations gathered by the City of Lawndale to defray program costs.

City of Lawndale Responsibilities:

Provide a clean and organized programming space with adjacent kitchen and restrooms; Provide clean and safe equipment such as tables and chairs and other necessary equipment; Provide setup of the dining area to encourage social interaction and meeting new friends; Provide breakdown of the programming area and proper storage of equipment; Provide to Consultant an estimated number of meals required each day no less than one business day, or 24 hours in advance;
Receive and inspect meals delivered by the Consultant’s caterer each day; Take food temperatures, plate and serve all meals received from Consultant; Provide all plates, cups, utensils and other items required to serve meals; Forward all donations gathered on a daily basis to the Consultant; and Enforce all Los Angeles County ENP policies and procedures.

ENP Participation Levels for FY 2025-26:

Month Number
of Days
Number of
Participants
Per Day
Average
July 22 1,401 64
August 21 1,413 67
September 21 1,509 72
October 23 1,592 69
November 17 1,296 76
December 17 1,484 87
January 20 1,188 59
February 19 1,139 60
March 21 1,202 57
April 22 1,381 63
May 20 1,251 63
June 19 1,194 63
Totals 242 16,050 66

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed the attached Contract Services Agreement for the Elderly Nutrition Program and has approved it to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
The approval of this agreement does not require any funding, however funds to staff the program and provide supplies are available in the FY2026-27 Operating Budget.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Contract Services Agreement for the Elderly Nutrition Program between the City of Lawndale and the City of Gardena for a term beginning Monday, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Attachments
Attachment A_ Contract Services Agreement - City of Gardena Elderly Nutrition Program 2026-27

ATTACHMENT A
1 City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

CITY OF LAWNDALE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVICES
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2026, by and between the City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation (“City”), and City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“Consultant”).

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1.0 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

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

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

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

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

2.0 COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant will be compensated in accordance with the “Schedule of Compensation” attached as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of Zero dollars ($0.00) (“Contract Sum”).

2.2 Method of Payment. This Agreement provides for an in-kind exchange pursuant to which City shall provide the building space to receive the goods necessary to provide a senior nutrition program operated by Consultant at no cost as the City shall plate and serve the food and beverages to all program participants. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall forward all collected donations received by participants in the senior nutrition program to Consultant on a daily basis.
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Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

3.0 COORDINATION OF WORK

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

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

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

3.4 Independent Contractor. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner or means by which Contractor or its employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Contractor shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain under only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Contractor represents and warrants that the personnel used to provide services to the City pursuant to this Agreement are classified by Contractor as employees. Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its employees are employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor. In the event that Contractor or any employee of Contractor providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a federal or state agency, a court of competent jurisdiction, or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to be classified as other than an independent contractor for the City, then Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for the payment of any and all assessed fines, penalties, judgments, employee and/or employer contributions, and any other damages and costs assessed to the City as a consequence of, or in any way attributable to, the assertion that Contractor or any staff used to provide services under this Agreement are employees of the City.

4.0 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 Insurance. Consultant must procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
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Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
(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 must not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits must be no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000.00 general aggregate.
(b) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. A policy of workers’ compensation insurance on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $1,000,000.00 per accident for all covered losses. However, this requirement will not apply if Consultant has no employees and Instructor provides the letter signed under penalty of perjury as described in Section 1.2. (c) Automotive Insurance. A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per accident, combined single limit. Said policy must include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased and hired cars.

All of the above policies of insurance, except professional liability insurance, must be primary insurance. The general liability policy must name the City’s officers, employees and agents (“City Parties”) as additional insureds and must waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City and the City’s Parties and their respective insurers.

Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of the required policies of insurance must provide that they may be not cancelled without providing 10 days prior written notice by registered mail to the City. In the event any of the policies are cancelled or amended, Consultant must, prior to the cancellation or amendment date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 4.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement may commence until Consultant has provided City with Certificates of Insurance or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by City. Consultant agrees that the provisions of this Section 4.1 must not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which Consultant is otherwise responsible. If the Consultant’s insurance policies have higher limits and coverage than those required by this contract, the City will have access to those higher limits and coverage maintained by the Consultant.

The insurance required by this Agreement will be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating 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. 4 City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
In the event that the Consultant is authorized to subcontract any portion of the work or services provided pursuant to this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor must require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 4.1.

4.2 Indemnification.
(a) Indemnity for Design Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant’s services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and except for the statutory limits set forth under California Civil Code Section 2782,8 applicable to services provided by a “design professional”, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and the City’s Parties from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs to the extent same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, employees or subcontractors (or any entity or individual for which Consultant bears legal liability) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement. (b) Indemnity for Other Than Design Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of design professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and City’s Parties from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys’ fees and costs, court costs, defense costs and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, employees or subcontractors of Consultant.

5.0 TERM

5.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 5.2 below, this Agreement will begin on July 1, 2026 and continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2027.

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

Upon receipt of the notice of termination, the Consultant must immediately cease all work or services under this Agreement except as may be approved by the Contract Officer in writing. In the event of termination, Consultant will be compensated for all services rendered prior to the effectiveness of the notice of termination to the City’s satisfaction and for any additional services authorized by the Contract Officer and City will be entitled to reimbursement for any compensation paid in excess of the services rendered to the City’s satisfaction. 5 City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

6.0 MISCELLANEOUS

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

6.2 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer, employee, or agent of the City will be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

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

6.4 Notice. Any notice or other communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person must be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer, at City of Lawndale, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California 90260, and in the case of the Consultant, to the Consultant’s representative at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement.

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

6.6 Integration; Amendment. It is agreed that there are no oral agreements between the parties affecting this Agreement and that this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none will be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by a writing signed by both parties.

6.7 Severability. In the event that part of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity 6 City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
or unenforceability will not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and will be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

6.8 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default will impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

A party’s consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party’s consent or approval will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

6.9 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate, defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment.

6.10 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. [SIGNATURES NEXT PAGE]
7 City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
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
Greg Murphy, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:

City of Gardena, a municipal corporation
By:

Name: Tasha Cerda,
Title: Mayor
Address: 1700 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
ATTEST:

Becky Romero, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
[END OF SIGNATURES]
A-1
City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant has an agreement with the County of Los Angeles pursuant to which Consultant receives food and beverages to be provided as part of a senior nutrition program to be administered within the County of Los Angeles. Under this Agreement, Consultant’s sole obligation shall be to provide City with sufficient food and beverages and to allow the City to operate the Consultant’s Elderly Nutrition Program at the Harold Hofmann Community Center located at 14700 Burin Avenue, Lawndale (“Property”), Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Based on available funding, Consultant may limit the number of meals available to City.

As Consultant operates an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Program funded by the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, City agrees to comply with Elderly Nutrition Program requirements regarding operating a meal site including the Foodservice Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), most current edition which shall be provided by Consultant. City also agrees to keep and make available for review by Consultant and AAA staff and representatives all required documentation and submit to Consultant as requested for program audits and reviews.

City shall provide Consultant with an estimate of program participants one (1) business day in advance of food delivery. Consultant shall deliver the food each day no later than 11:45 a.m. The meals shall comply with all regulations applicable to senior nutrition programs as promulgated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Administration on Aging, the California Department on Aging and the local Area Agency on Aging and all other applicable laws. Consultant, City and Los Angeles County shall jointly select the menu for the senior nutrition program.

City shall plate and serve all of the meals received from the Consultant to eligible members of the senior community. City shall also provide all plates, cups, utensils and related items necessary to serve the meals, and set up, break down and clean up all tables and chairs necessary to facilitate the senior nutrition program. City shall comply with all Los Angeles County, Department of Health Services and Environmental Health, requirements.

In the event that the City needs to temporarily relocate the lunch program, the scope of services will include the request for pre-packaged meals. Pre-packaged meals can be requested in combination with the regular meals program. Box-Lunch meals are pre-packed and served cold and shall be distributed at the community center. In addition, on occasion the City can request frozen “Grab N Go” meals, if available, that can be distributed to program participants to take home and heat up as needed. The regular lunch program, “Grab N Go” meal program, and the Box Lunches can be used in combination with each other.

Should the City desire to relocate the senior nutrition program to a location other than the Property, City shall give Consultant written notice of City’s election to do so.

B-1
City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The In Kind Services Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “D”.

C-1
City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
The City shall keep records of all collected donations received from participants in the senior nutrition program and forward to Consultant on a daily basis.

D-1
City of Gardena
Senior Nutrition Program Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
EXHIBIT “D”

IN-KIND SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Between the Agency and a Second Party)
Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
City of Lawndale (In-Kind Agency) agrees to provide City of Gardena (Applicant Agency) with the following in-kind services:

PROGRAM

CATEGORY

TYPE OF SERVICE

PROVIDED

RATE PER
MONTH
TOTAL ANNUAL ($)
VALUE
III C 1 Harold E. Hofmann
Community Center Main
Event Room and Kitchen
Building Space
$16,533.00 $198,396.00
In-Kind Agency: City of Lawndale Agency: City of Gardena By: ____________________________ By: ____________________________ Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Tasha Cerda, Mayor
ATTEST: ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________ Erica Harbison, City Clerk Becky Romero, City Clerk
Date: ______________________ Date: ______________________

Request for Direction from City Council on Education and Enforcement Practices Regarding Electric Vehicle (E-bikes) Use

BACKGROUND
Over the past several months, Councilmembers and members of the community have raised concerns with the growing number of E-bikes operating in the City. Concerns have included excessive speeds by E-bike users, E-bike users riding in non-permitted areas, and the use of E-bikes by underage riders. As a result of these concerns, Staff is currently seeking direction from the City Council to limit E-bike usage to certain areas within Lawndale and with restrictions to E-bike riders, including age limits and the use of safety equipment.

STAFF REVIEW
With the growing popularity of E-bikes in California, South Bay cities have seen a rise in problems resulting from E-bike usage. There are currently three different classifications of E-bikes with varying levels of purpose.

Class 1) Pedal assisted with speeds up to 20 miles per hour, and no throttle. No throttle means the motor physically cannot propel the bike without pedaling.

Class 2) Throttle available as well as pedal assisted up to 20 miles per hour. Throttle makes hill starts and heavy loads manageable without a running pedal start. Speed restrictions allows for broad access to most bike lanes and paths. Assist and throttle both cap at 20 mph. Built for rider convenience at moderate speed.

Class 3) Pedal assisted to 28 miles per hour. 28 miles per hour make urban commuting competitive with cars on shorter routes. Higher speed motor and controller tuned for 28 mph assist. Pedaling required. Often includes a speedometer.

Feature Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Pedal Assist Yes (required) Yes (Optional) Yes (Required) Throttle Control No Yes (to 20 MPH)
Yes, Often allowed only to
20 MPH
Max Assist Speed 20 MPH 20 MPH 28 MPH
Motor Power Limit 750 W or less 750 W or less 750 W or less Speedometer Not Required Not Required
Required in most classlaw states
Minimum Age
(typical)
None/varies None/varies Often 16+ (varies)
Helmet By age/locale By age/locale Frequently required
Paths & Trails Often allowed
Sometimes
restricted
Frequently restricted
Roads/Bike Lanes Allowed Allowed Allowed
Recently the City paid for a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Sergeant to complete an Ebike safety course. LASD is working with City Staff to take the knowledge from this safety course to create an E-bike safety course for Lawndale residents. The Lawndale E-bike Safety Course will be offered free of charge in a City facility which upon finishing, students will be given a Certificate of Completion and a sticker to place on their E-bikes showing that they have completed the course. Both Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) and Centinela Valley Union High School District (CVUHSD) will be updated regularly when students complete this course, and both school districts have agreed that E-bikes that are not displaying the Certificate of Completion sticker will not be allowed on school grounds and will be confiscated from the school parking facilities, to be retrieved by parents. Upon the course completion, parents and students will be asked to sign a contract with the City stating that they will insure that the student will be riding E-bikes safely and in accordance with the law.

Neighboring cities have also required that their students complete a safety certification course which is licensed by the State, but not affiliated with their city, and which are taught by private, for profit companies, costing between $100-200 per applicant. City Staff recommends these safety courses be completed, but seeks input from the City Council on whether or not to subsidize these training classes.

In preparing this report, Staff researched many cities to see what enforcement actions other places were implementing. The City of Lomita introduced a new ordinance requiring that riders must be 16 years old to operate a class 3 bike, helmets are required for all minors operating an E-bike, and E-bikes may only be ridden on designated bike lanes or public roadways. The City of Lomita ordinance also holds a responsible adult at fault for any violations of their ordinance that was knowingly allowed.

In recent years both the City of Manhattan Beach and the City of Hermosa Beach adopted urgency ordinances regarding E-bike usage. The City of Manhattan Beach's ordinance includes restrictions on riding E-bikes on City sidewalks, plazas, grass areas, and parking structures owned by the City and also prohibits racing, stunt activity, and speeding. The City of Hermosa Beach's ordinance also includes restrictions on Ebike users operating an E-bike without a helmet for riders under 18, and includes a provision that juvenile riders caught violating their ordinance will have their E-bike confiscated and only released to an responsible adult.

While enforcement is crucial for curbing dangerous E-bike activity, the City also recognizes the need to inform and educate residents about the potential hazards associated with E-bikes, so the City will also institute an E-bike Safety Awareness messaging program. The E-bike Safety Awareness Program will include Public Service Announcements (PSA's) to be created and broadcast onto the City of Lawndale cable channel, as well as Citywide messaging through signage, mailers, and postings throughout the City to make residents and visitors to Lawndale aware of the need for E-bike safety.

City Staff are also working with Sheriff's deputies to come up with solutions for enforcement of E-bike violations that won't result in dangerous situations for E-bike riders, who tend to be teenagers and young adults. LASD is concerned that if too heavy of a citation amount is levied, or if deputies are too forceful in apprehending E-bike violators, this could lead to E-bike riders attempting to flee from law enforcement, which could possibly lead to injury. Additionally, all enforcement related to E-bikes not occurring on school grounds will need to be enforced by LASD personnel as City Staff do not have the authority to pull riders over and detain E-bike riders to issue citations.

Some options for enforcement include citations for riding without a helmet, citations for being under age, citations for riding on sidewalks, parks, and through public areas. Citation amounts would begin at $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second offense, and $500 for the third offense. These fine amounts mirror existing violation fees for other Administrative Citations.

Staff will write an Ordinance for City Council approval, which will include, but not be limited to helmet requirements for juvenile E-bike operators, speed limits for all E-bike operators, restrictions on where Ebikes will be legally permitted, confiscation of E-bikes for violating the new Lawndale ordinance, and Ebike safety requirements in order to park on LESD and CVUHSD school grounds.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this Staff Report.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve these recommendations including creation of:

1. An E-bike safety training course requirement, which will require students to complete the Lawndale's E-bike Safety Course or the private State approved course;

2. An E-bike Safety Awareness Program, which will include the Citywide messaging including Public Service Announcements on the City Cable Channel, signage, mailers, and postings;

3. An E-bike Enforcement Ordinance, which will state regulations and violations for E-bike use including, helmets and safety equipment requirements, age restrictions, speed regulations, and limits on approved locations for E-bike use; and

4. All other directives suggested by the City Council.

Contract Renewal 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 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 Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control, Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (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, or they did not offer an option that was better the SPCA. Recently, Lovejoy foundation indicated that they possibly could provide the City of Lawndale with animal kenneling and sheltering services for fiscal year 2026-2027, unfortunately no final response was provided by the service provider in time for this staff report. Staff will continue negotiations with Lovejoy Foundation during the year to secure their services for future years. For fiscal year 2026-27, the only option available to the City for animal kenneling and sheltering is continuing using SPCA as the service provider.

Additionally, the City of Lawndale currently has a contract with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control for overnight emergencies that occur when Lawndale staff is unavailable to handle after hours calls.

This service is a pay per use contract and is rarely used.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
The additional costs for the contract with SPCA will be an increase of $3,000 per month, with additional funds set 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 contract renewal with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Kenneling and Animal Care services in the City of Lawndale in the amount of $17,400 per month.

Attachments
SPCA Animal Control Contract 2026 through 2027.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: August 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director SUBJECT: Housing and Community Development General Plan Progress Report

BACKGROUND
Under California Government Code Section 65400(a), Lawndale’s Planning Division must submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) detailing local housing progress to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office. It tracks how the city executes its General Plan Housing Element and meets regional housing goals. Additionally, Code Section 65400(a) also requires the City of Lawndale to provide an update on the City’s General Plan implementation progress, status and housing element milestones.

The APR is an important tool to facilitate the implementation of the Housing Element and for tracking and monitoring the City’s progress in addressing the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), including the number of housing units permitted by income level, the status of programs in the Housing Element, and efforts to remove governmental constraints. Attached is the 2025 APR.

The City's General Plan update includes the elements mandated by State law, including land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, environmental justice, and safety elements, as specified in Government Code Section 65302, to the extent that the issues identified by State law exist in the Planning Area.

STAFF REVIEW
To demonstrate compliance with Government Code Section 65400(a), the City of Lawndale must report on specific statutory topics. The following numbered list details the City’s housing element implementation and its progress during this reporting period.

1. COMPLETE REVISION AND MODERNIZATION OF ZONING CODE.

The City of Lawndale regularly updates its zoning code to align with current regulations. Recent Planning Commission approvals include updated regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Bonus Density Legislation, and a Housing Overlay. Underway is the modernization of the City’s Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan and such changes will include updating standards to encourage growth that are consistent with the City’s General Plan 2045.

2. UPDATE THE GENERAL PLAN.

The City’s General Plan 2045 was approved and adopted by City Council on December of 2023. Since the adoption of the General Plan the city has approved several ordinances as outlined in the goals and policies identified in the General Plan 2045 such as: 1) Approving the Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones, 2) Density Bonus updates and 3) ADU updates to reflect recent state legislation changes.

3. INCREASE INCENTIVES FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LOT MERGERS The adoption of the Housing Opportunity Overlay has created incentives to merge commercial and residential lots allowing residential density ranging from 20 up to 100 dwelling units per acre on designated sites and facilitating development on adequate sites on a case-by-case basis.

4. PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOUSING SITES THROUGH APPROPRIATE LAND USE, ZONING, AND SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY’S SHARE OF REGIONAL

HOUSING NEEDS
The City of Lawndale is promoting housing and mixed-use development within the Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan corridor. The City’s Housing Element includes policies that encourage the development of additional housing along Hawthorne Boulevard. In addition, the recent Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone Ordinance encourages higher-density residential development, including affordable housing. Currently, the City of Lawndale’s Planning Division is also working with developers on four project sites that propose high-density residential and mixed-use development. Three of these projects are located on Hawthorne Boulevard, and one is on Manhattan Beach Boulevard. The projects details are:

ADDRESS # UNITS

PROPOSED

DENSITY
BONUS

AFFORDABILITY
15425 Hawthorne Blvd 37
Townhomes
none Market Rate
16301 Hawthorne Blvd 136 units Yes Market and low income 14600 Hawthorne Blvd 200 unit Yes Market and low income 4578 Manhattan Beach
Blvd
6 units no Market

5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REDUCE URBAN RUNOFF IN LAWNDALE The City’s is enforcing the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) for all projects within the city. MWELO is a statewide water efficiency law for new and renovated landscapes in California. It sets limits on high water use plants, irrigation equipment and incentivizes a holistic approach to landscaping that incorporates alternative water supplies like gray-water, harvested rainwater, and recycled water. The purpose of water efficient landscape ordinances is to not only increase water efficiency but to improve environmental conditions in the built environment.

7. UPDATE CEQA GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT
Recent updates from the California Legislature have taken into effect, Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131. Legislation was signed into law on June 30, 2025, representing some of the most significant reforms to California Housing Law and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in recent years.

8. PROGRESS IN MEETING THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) California is currently in the 6
th
cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation covering the years 2021- 2029. The City of Lawndale received a RHNA allocation of 2,497 units for the 2021-2029 period. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is designated to implement the Regional Housing Needs Assessment because it serves as the official Council of Governments (COG) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for six counties in Southern California. Under California law, state agencies rely on regional planning bodies like SCAG to distribute local housing targets. As of this current housing cycle, 120 total units have been constructed. In addition, 72 residential entitlements were approved for 2025 which may add more housing units towards the City’s RHNA cycle. Of those units, one (1) was approved as an affordable unit. During the reporting period of 2025, fourteen (14) sites were issued building permits to construct new residential units.

9. ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT SPREADSHEET
The primary purpose of the California Department of Housing and Community Development Annual Progress Report is to track local governments' implementation of their local housing elements and measure progress toward meeting their Regional Housing Needs Allocation goals by using issued building permits.

Attachment D includes all relevant data required under 65400 of the government code. The following is a summary of major activities during the reporting period:

There were 3,023 recorded counter visits to the Community Development Department; 105 site plan reviews were performed; 93 residential property reports; 946 residential building permits and approximately 67 commercial building permits were issued.

Updating of existing ordinances, including the accessory dwelling unit regulations reflecting AB (Assembly Bill) 1154, SB (Senate Bill) 543 and SB 9 updates.

The City approved the Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones Through the reporting period many new major businesses opened within City boundaries, reducing the number of vacancies for commercial spaces, as well as meeting the General Plan and Specific Plan goals and objectives. Some of the businesses that opened and approved in 2025 were; Mateos Ice Cream, Zankou Chicken, Scooby Joe’s Pet Spa, A Plus African Food and Market Services, Stay Café/Fat Tomato, Bellagio Car Wash and La Hacienda restaurant.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and supports the staff’s General Plan Annual Progress report recommendation.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed General Plan Annual Progress Report is consistent with state law.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the filing of the Annual Progress Report.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve the 2025 draft Annual Report;

2. Accept staff's finding that the General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;

3. Direct staff to forward the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research; and

4. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2608-039.

Attachments
Attachment A - CC-2608-039 Resolution
Attachment B - Notice of Exemption
Attachment C- General Plan APR 2025
Attachment D _ 2025 _ Lawndale_ House Element APR
1 ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. CC-2608-039
Approving General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 2
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2608-039

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING
THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 2025

AND APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT
TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH

AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION

FROM CEQA REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Lawndale (“City”) has a General Plan, which was adopted in 1999, with the Housing Element being subsequently revised in 1997, 2001, 2010, 2014, 2021 and 2023; and WHEREAS, in February 2022, the City Council adopted a Housing Element covering the period of 2021-2029, which was approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) on October 13, 2022; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Cal. Government Code section 65400, the City is required to prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for submittal to the City Council, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and HCD by April 1st of each year; and WHEREAS, the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025 was considered by the Lawndale City Council on August 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025, and the City Council has reviewed, analyzed and studied the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025.

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

Section 1. The City Council finds and determines that the recitals above are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby accepts the General Plan Annual Progress Report for the 2024 calendar year. The General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025 appropriately and accurately summarizing the City’s progress during 2025 in implementing the action policies in its adopted general plan.

Section 3. The City Council hereby directs City staff to forward the General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024 to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department in accordance with Government Code § 65400.

Section 4. The City Council finds that the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines section 15282(h). These sections statutorily Resolution No. CC-2608-039
Approving General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 3
exempt the adoption of an ordinance implementing provisions of Government Code Section 65852.1 and 65852.2. This General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, in that there is no possibility that the Annual Progress Report may have a significant negative physical impact on the environment.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3
rd day of August 2026.
_______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:

State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) SS
City of Lawndale )
I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council of the City of Lawndale duly approved and adopted the foregoing Resolution No.

CC-2608-039 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the Council held on the 3rd day of August 2026, by the following roll call vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Sirley Cuevas, Mayor Pro Tem
Bernadette Suarez
Francisco M. Talavera
Pat Kearney
_______________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Gregory M. Murphy, City Attorney
Resolution No. CC-2607-37
Approving General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 1

ATTACHMENT B
Lawndale Planning Division (CEQA) FORM "B"
Notice of Exemption
To: Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office
Environmental Filing
12400 E. Imperial Highway, Room 1101
Norwalk, California 90650
Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, California 95814
Project Title: Case No. 26-07 and CC – 2607-37

1. City of Lawndale Community Development Department

2. Project Location – Specific: City wide

3. (a) Project Location - City: City of Lawndale
(b)Project Location - County: Los Angeles

4. Description of nature, purpose, and beneficiaries of Project: Case 26-07: General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024

5. Name of Public Agency approving project: City of Lawndale, California

6. Name of Person or Agency carrying out project: Jose Hernandez, Interim Comm Dev. Director

7. Exempt status: (Check one)
(a) _____ Ministerial project.
(b) _____ Not a project.
(c) _____ Emergency Project.
(d)__X__ Categorical Exemption. State type and class number: Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines.
(e) _____ Declared Emergency.
(f) _____ Statutory Exemption. State Code section number:
(g) _____ Other. Explanation:

8. Reason why project is exempt: mandated General Plan annual report that does not include a project and thus will not result in direct and/or indirect physical change in the environment.

9. Contact Person: Jose Hernandez, Interim Community Deve. Director Telephone: (310) 973-3206

10. Attach Preliminary Exemption Assessment (Form "A") before filing.

Date Received for Filing:

Signature (Lead Agency Representative)
(Clerk Stamp Here)
Jose Hernandez, Interim Com. Dev. Director
Title
City of Lawndale
Community Development Department
Planning Division
14717 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2100
(310) 970-2183 Fax
Resolution No. CC-2607-37
Approving General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 1

ATTACHMENT C

City of Lawndale
General Plan Annual Progress Report
Calendar Year 2025
July 2026
City of Lawndale
Community Development Department
14717 Burin Avenue
Lawndale, California 90260
Prepared by:

Jose Hernandez
Interim Community Development Director
Community Development Department
(310) 973-3206
[email protected]
City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 1. Introduction
The General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the City of Lawndale’s progress towards implementing the goals, policies, and programs of the City’s General Plan. The report covers the period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The report also reviews the activities of the Community Development Department including the Planning, Building and Safety, and Housing divisions.

This report is prepared in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400(a), which mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative body, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing Community Development (“HCD”) an Annual Report on the status and implementation of the General Plan.

The General Plan has 9 elements which have been updated to meet the current and future priorities of the City. The update includes the following elements: Mobility (Circulation), Resource Management (Conservation, Open Space and Air Quality), Public Safety (Safety and Noise), Environmental Justice, Economic Development, and Community Facilities.

The diagram below identifies the elements included in the Lawndale General Plan and the corresponding requirement in State Law.

This Annual Report also
describes the City’s progress in
meeting its regional housing
needs over the current reporting
period and describes local
efforts to remove government
constraints on the maintenance,
improvement, and
development of housing to
satisfy Government Code §
65400 (a)(2). The report
includes, (1) the status of the
General Plan 2045 and progress
in its implementation; (2) the
progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement of housing; (3) the number of housing development applications received; (4) the number of units included in all development applications; (5) the number of units approved and disapproved; (6) the degree to which its approved general plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date of the last revision to the general plan; (7) a listing of sites rezoned to accommodate that portion of the City's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the City’s inventory; (8) the number of applications submitted pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4(a) (i.e. streamline approval for affordable housing), and the location and the total number of developments approved, the total number of building permits City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 issued, the total number of units including both rental housing and for-sale housing by area median income category constructed using the process provided in Government Code Section 65913.4(b) (i.e. ministerial streamline approval process for affordable housing); (9) if the City has received funding pursuant to the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program, the information required pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.04(a); (10) the number of units in a student housing development for lower income students for which the developer of the student housing development was granted a density bonus; and (11) information related to density bonuses granted pursuant to Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code Section 65915), including the number of density bonus applications received, number of density bonus applications approved, and data from a sample of projects, approved to receive a density bonus from the city or county, including, but not limited to, the percentage of density bonus received, the percentage of affordable units in the project, the number of other incentives or concessions granted to the project, and any waiver or reduction of parking standards for the project. In addition, the Housing Successor Annual Report regarding the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund has been prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(f), which reports the activities of the Lawndale Housing Authority during the fiscal year.

Lawndale Background
Figure 1. Location Map
Incorporated in 1959, the City of Lawndale is a small but highly urbanized community located in the South Bay portion of Los Angeles County, approximately 3 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Although Lawndale only encompasses approximately two square miles, the community is home to nearly 33,500 residents with very few parcels of remaining vacant land. Surrounding communities include the cities of Hawthorne to the north, City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Redondo Beach to the west, and Torrance to the south. The City is well served by several regional transportation systems, including the San Diego (405) Freeway and Hawthorne Boulevard (107 Highway), which both pass through the community and provide access to major employment centers in Los Angeles County.

The City of Lawndale has grown from its predominately agricultural roots to a built-out City that is centrally located in the South Bay area, evolving into a bedroom community primarily consisting mostly of medium-density residential development.

City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 2. Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is responsible for the review of development and building activity to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes, General Plan policies, the California Environmental Quality Act, and community values. The Department provides information to the general public on zoning, building, housing, redevelopment and economic development related matters; assists the community in establishing land use plans; ensures the quality of new projects through the development review process; and provides staff support to the Planning Commission, City Council, and the general public.

Counter activity is the number of counter visits recorded in the Department, which are kept and tracked on a monthly basis. Total recorded counter visits for 2024 were 3,023 visits, which was a bit lower in comparison to the previous year which had 3,534 visits. The counter visits were similar to the prior year’s activity due to accessory dwelling unit construction.

Planning Division
The Planning Division is responsible for two key functions: current planning and advanced planning. It is the Division’s goal to provide timely and effective management of these two functions. Current planning involves the processing and review of various development applications for conformance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, Specific Plan, and other land use policies. The Planning Division is responsible for reviewing applications and issuing permits pertaining to:
 Residential, commercial, and industrial design reviews  Special Use Permits
 Subdivisions
 General proposed development

In 2024, the Planning Division processed 105 site plan review applications and 93 residential property reports, and brought 29 cases (e.g., SUPs, zoning code amendments) before the Planning Commission.

Figure 1. Site Plan Reviews
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City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Advanced planning involves the City’s long-range planning activities, which include updating and preparing various planning documents such as Specific Plans, the City’s General Plan, and implementation of text amendments. Planning staff also assembles and maintains community data and demographics and coordinates the reporting of this data to outside agencies.

Building and Safety Division
The Building and Safety Division is responsible for a variety of tasks including issuing permits, processing plan check submittals, and inspections. The Building and Safety Division reviews all plans and permits for compliance with the California Building Code.

New building construction and a majority of tenant improvements require plan check review for Zoning and Building Code compliance. These plan checks are reviewed by the Building and Safety Division, the Planning Division, the Fire Department, and the Engineering Division.

In addition to reviewing plans, the Building and Safety Division also issues permits. These types of permits include all construction related projects (residential, commercial, and industrial), grading, roofing, installation of mechanical and utility equipment, etc. The total number of permits issued in 2025 was 946, which increased from the 852 permits issued in 2024.

Figure 2. Building Permit Activity

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BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Housing Division
Activity in the Housing Division slowed dramatically following the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency which helped fund all of the City’s housing programs. Although these programs were effectively on hold during the reporting period, the City is hoping in the near future to reintroduce the Great Neighborhoods Program with the injection of new housing funds provided from the Housing Division.

City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 3. General Plan Implementation Status
The City of Lawndale approved General Plan 2045 in December of 2023.The Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in February of 2022.

Structure of the General Plan
Element Type Year Adopted
Community Development
Land Use Mandated 2023
Circulation Mandated 2023
Housing Mandated 2022
Environmental Justice Mandated N/A
Economic Development Optional 2023
* HE updated in 2021; adopted 2/7/2022
Resource Management
Open Space Mandated 2023
Conservation Mandated 2023
Air Quality Management Optional 2023
Hazard Management
Safety Mandated 2023
Noise Mandated 2023
Table 1: City of Lawndale General Plan Elements
General Plan Amendments and Implementation Activities
The following represents the progress the City of Lawndale made towards implementing the goals and guiding policies of the General Plan during the reporting period.

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element establishes the policies for determining where certain land uses, such as residential, commercial, and industrial, are most desirable. The Land Use Element defines the physical areas in the City serving the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors.

LU-1.3 Diversity of Residential Options. Strive to maintain a reasonable balance between rental and ownership housing opportunities across all residential types, including single family detached homes and senior housing, by maintaining a range of allowable land use densities.

In 2023 the City continued to implement the accessory dwelling unit ordinance that allows accessory dwelling units on properties that are already developed with a single family residence. The City updated the accessory dwelling unit ordinance to reflect the State’s 2025 City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 accessory dwelling unit updates. The intent of the accessory dwelling unit ordinance is to allow additional housing alternatives in which property owners could rent out accessory dwelling units, and provide opportunity to increase homeowner income, while helping to ease the high cost of living within the City. The City also updated and adopted the Housing Element which encourages low and moderate income level development.

Implementation Program 13. Zoning Ordinance Monitoring. In September 2013, the City adopted a Zoning Ordinance amendment to include provisions for emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, and single room occupancy housing. As part of the TOD grant study, the City will develop appropriate standards to facilitate mixed use developments and provide incentives to encourage mixed use affordable housing developments. Furthermore, the City will continue to monitor its development codes and procedures to ensure that no conditions exist to unduly constrain the development of housing in the City. When constraints are identified, the City will work to mitigate or eliminate such constraints. The key objectives and main components of the ordinance involve the following:
 Result/Evaluation: The City continues to monitor its development codes and procedures to ensure that no conditions exist to unduly constrain the development of housing in the City. The City amends its Zoning Ordinance yearly, sometimes even several times per year, to quickly address issues as they are identified and to ensure consistency with State regulations. When constraints are identified, the City will work to mitigate or eliminate such constraints.
 Continued Appropriateness: It is important for the City to regularly review its land use controls to minimize governmental constraints that could limit affordable housing development. Multiple programs are included in the 2021- 2029 Housing Element to monitor and mitigate potential governmental constraints, including Programs 11, 14, 16, and 18.

Development Activity
Building activity has remained relatively steady throughout the reporting period. Within the reporting period, 11 residential units were finalized and completed and a total of 43 ADU projects were submitted for Building and Safety plan check review. Nonetheless, most of the development activity within the reporting period came from property owners that were active with additions and remodeling projects. No new affordable units or student housing were built in the reporting period.

Provided in the following chart is a list of all new residential projects that were submitted for the 2025 calendar year.

City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9 ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT
TYPE PROJECT NO. PLANNING APPROVAL DATE
1 4204 W 162nd Street ADU SPR 25-01 2/26/2025
2 15017 Kingsdale Avenue SFR SPR 25-02 2/19/2025
3 4533 W 165th Street ADU SPR 25-04 3/3/2025
4 4134 Manhattan Beach Blvd ADU SPR 25-06 2/6/2025
5 4015 W 162nd Street SFR SPR 25-07 2/7/2025
6 4305 W 165th Street ADU SPR 25-08 2/18/2025
7 15313 Avis Avenue SFR SPR 25-09 2/12/2025
8 14806 Eastwood Ave SFR & ADU SPR 25-11 4/9/2025
9 4026 W 160th Street SFR SPR 25-13 3/6/2025
10 4027 W 161st Street SFR SPR 25-14 5/5/2025
11 14819 Eastwood Ave. SFR SPR 25-15 3/11/2025
12 14819 Eastwood Ave. ADU SPR 25-16 3/11/2025
13 15224 Condon Avenue SFR SPR 25-17 2/272025
14 15425 Hawthorne Blvd SFR SPR 25-18 9/24/2025
15 14807 Eastwood Ave. SFR SPR 25-19 3/18/2025
16 4118 W. 168th St. SFR SPR 25-20 3/18/2025
17 14728 Mansel Ave. SFR SPR 25-21 3/20/2025
18 4210 W. 162nd St. SFR SPR 25-22 3/20/2025
19 4133 W. 162nd St. SFR SPR 25-23 3/25/2025
20 4521 W. 168th St SFR SPR 25-24 4/1/2025
21 14525 1/2 Osage Ave. SFR SPR 25-25 4/14/2025
22 4713 W. 165th St. SFR SPR 25-26 4/3/2025
23 4224 W. 154th St. SFR SPR 25-27 4/8/2025
24 4166 W. 159th St. SFR SPR 25-28 4/9/2025
25 4571 W. 154th St. SFR SPR 25-29 4/10/2025
26 15301 Avis Ave. ADU SPR 25-30 4/14/2025
27 14812 Condon Ave. ADU SPR 25-31 4/15/2025
28 4161 W. 164th St SFR SPR 25-33 4/15/2025
29 4440 W. 170th St. SFR SPR 25-34 4/16/2025
30 4440 W. 170th St. ADU SPR 25-35 4/21/2025
31 4522 W. 167th St. ADU SPR 25-36 4/21/2025
32 4522 W. 167th St. SFR SPR 25-37 4/24/2025
33 4731 W. 167th St. ADU SPR 25-38 5/1/2025
34 4023 W. 166th St. SFR SPR 25-40 5/6/2025
35 4557 W. 154th St. SFR SPR 25-41 5/8/2025
36 4557 W. 154th St. SFR SPR 25-41 5/8/2025
37 4163 W. 156th St. SFR SPR 25-42 5/15/2025
38 17102 Condon Ave. SFR SPR 25-43 5/19/2025
39 4325-27 W. 159th St. SFR SPR 25-44 5/22/2025
40 14801 Eastwod Ave. SFR SPR 25-45 5/19/2025
City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 41 14801 Eastwod Ave. ADU SPR 25-46 5/22/2025
42 15011 Osage Ave. ADU SPR 25-47 6/3/2025
43 4041 W. 162nd St. SFR SPR 25-49 6/9/2025
44 14901 Grevillea Ave. SFR SPR 25-50 6/11/2025
45 16018 Grevillea Ave. ADU SPR 25-51 6/23/2025
46 4630 W. 148th St SFR SPR 25-52 6/30/2025
47 4570-72 W. 173rd St. SFR SPR 25-53 7/14/2025
48 4527 W. 162nd St. SFR SPR 25-54 7/2/2025
49 15433 Freeman Ave. SFR SPR 25-55 7/17/2025
50 15433 Freeman Ave. ADU SPR 25-56 7/17/2025
51 4441 W. 145th St. SFR SPR 25-57 7/28/2025
52 4612 W. 153rd St. ADU SPR 25-58 7/30/2025
53 15230 Eastwood Ave. SFR SPR 25-59 7/30/2025
54 4750 W. 169th St. SFR SPR 25-60 7/23/2025
55 14928 Avis Ave. SFR SPR 25-61 7/31/2025
56 4737-39 W. 165th St. ADU SPR 25-62 7/31/2025
57 4543 W. 168th St. SFR SPR 25-63 8/5/2025
58 4516 W. 147th St. ADU SPR 25-64 8/6/2025
59 4711 W. 172nd St. ADU SPR 25-65 8/12/2025
60 4209 W 162nd Street SFR SPR 25-66 9/2/2025
61 4415 W. 170th St. SFR SPR 25-67 9/8/2025
62 14413 Firmona Ave SFR SPR 25-68 8/27/2025
63 14501 Kingsdale Ave. SFR SPR 25-69 8/25/2025
64 15122 Eastwood Ave. SFR SPR 25-70 9/2/2025
65 15801 Hawthorne Blvd. SFR SPR 25-72 10/21/2025
66 14825 Grevillea Ave. SFR SPR 25-73 9/8/2025
67 4709 W. 171st St. ADU SPR 25-74 9/8/2025
68 4531 W. 168th St. SFR SPR 25-75 10/8/2025
69 4724 W. 165th St. SFR SPR 25-76 9/25/2025
70 14508 Kingsale Ave SFR SPR 25-78 10/8/2025
71 14508 Kingsale Ave ADU SPR 25-79 10/8/2025
72 4036 W. 160th St ADU SPR 25-81 10/8/2025
73 16900 Hawthorne Blvd SFR SPR 25-82 10/9/2025
74 4706-08 W 168th St SFR SPR 25-83 10/13/2025
75 15009 Kingsdale Ave SFR SPR 25-84 10/13/2025
76 4563 W 162nd St SFR SPR 25-85 10/15/2025
77 4561 W 154th St SFR SPR 25-86 10/20/2025
78 4570-72 W 173rd St ADU SPR 25-87 10/21/2025
79 4324 W. 169th St. SFR SPR 25-88 11/12/2025
80 15917 Prairie Ave ADU SPR 25-89 11/12/2025
81 14723 Firmona Ave ADU SPR 25-90 10/22/2025
82 4122 W. 162nd St. SFR SPR 25-91 11/13/2025
City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11 83 16316 Inglewood Ave. ADU SPR 25-92 11/24/2025
84 15341 Mansel Ave. ADU SPR 25-93 11/24/2025
87 14917 Avis Ave. ADU SPR 25-94 11/24/2025
88 4430 Marine Ave. ADU SPR 25-95 11/26/2025
89 4136 W. 161st St. ADU SPR 25-96 12/1/2025
90 14806 Firmona Ave SFR SPR 25-97 11/12/2025
91 4522 W. 156th St. SFR SPR 25-98 12/9/2025
92 4728 W. 165th St. ADU SPR 25-99 12/9/2025
93 14509 Burin Ave. ADU SPR 25-100 12/16/2025
94 4143-45 W. 164th St. SFR SPR 25-102 1/8/2026
95 4521 W. 168th St. ADU SPR 25-103 1/13/2026
96 4308 W. 171st St. ADU SPR 25-104 1/13/2026
97 4328 W. 166th St. ADU SPR 25-105 1/19/2026
98 14825 Larch Ave. ADU SPR 25-106 1/19/2026
99 4604 W. 164th St. ADU SPR 25-107 1/20/2026
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Circulation Element
The safe and efficient movement of people and goods through cities is provided by a circulation system ranging from sidewalks to bikeways to roadways. As population and economic growth continue, cities have the challenge of improving the circulation system to deal with increased demands. The growth also impacts the infrastructure required to provide utilities and other services needed for those who live, work, and visit the City.

Goal M-1 Local Circulation System. The circulation system includes a hierarchy of roadways, railways, and off-street paths and trails that serve mobility and local access needs for those who live in, work in, or visit the City. The circulation system allows individuals to travel safely and conveniently to, from, and through the City by vehicle, transit, bicycles, foot, and other methods.

M-1 Actions
M-1a Periodically review and assess the vehicular level of service along City facilities to determine, what, if any, improvements are warranted to maintain a safe and efficient flow of traffic throughout the City of Lawndale. Based on a thorough review of facility operations and funding availability, improvements should be included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and/or required as part of project approval through the development review process.

M-1b Continue to update and implement projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan to maintain and repair roadways; construct and improve roadways to build out the roadway network to ensure adequate levels of service.

City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 M-1c As part of the development review process, require new developments to conduct traffic impact studies and construct, as a condition of approval, all feasible roadway and intersection improvements warranted by the new development.

These studies shall be reviewed by the City Engineer or his designated representative. For development that will increase the traffic demand along State Route 107 (Hawthorne Boulevard), State Route 91 (Artesia Boulevard), and Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway), traffic studies shall be submitted to Caltrans District 7 for approval.

M-1d Monitor the development of new mobility technologies and the potential local effects on vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities and operations and seek funding to invest in associated infrastructure and technologies such as Traffic System Management (TSM) and traffic signal synchronization.

M-1e Monitor cut-through traffic on local streets, especially along residential areas and schools, and where appropriate evaluate the applicability of traffic calming tools and implement improvements as necessary.

Housing Element
The Housing Element establishes the City’s housing policies and programs. It serves as a guide for City officials in decision-making and sets forth an action plan to implement the City’s housing goals. The Housing Element is intended to direct residential development and preservation in a manner consistent with the General Plan and the requirements of State Housing Element law. The current Housing Element covers the period from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2029.

The Housing Element was updated/revised and it was adopted by the City Council on February 7, 2022. The Housing Element has been approved by the California Department of Community and Housing Development (HCD) for certification.

Housing Element implementation is further discussed in Section 4. Housing Element Activity.

Economic Development Element
Throughout the reporting period the City made efforts to decrease the vacancy rate within the City’s commercial zones. New businesses such as Mateos Ice Cream, Zankou Chicken, Scooby Joe’s Pet Spa, A Plus African Food and Market Services, Stay Café/Fat Tomato, Bellagio Car Wash and La Hacienda restaurant were opened or getting ready for business during the reporting period. The department is making ongoing efforts to facilitate the approval process for new businesses while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.

City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 Open Space Element
Typical of most communities located within mature urbanized settings, Lawndale has a limited amount of open space areas. During the City’s reporting period a major decision by Metro allowed right of way open space area located within residential neighborhoods as is. Maintaining and conserving open space areas for the city is a key goal identified in the City’s General Plan element. Open space areas are important not only to provide recreational activities for residents, but also as a visual break from the built environment.

Goal RM-1. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. Parks, recreation, and open space facilities provide innumerable benefits that enrich a community. There are two forms of parkland provided in the City – parks that are City-owned and parks that are contracted through a Joint Powers Agreement with the Lawndale Elementary School district for City utilization. The City operates the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center and the Dan McKenzie Community Garden. The City strives to provide well-planned, welcoming, and safe opportunities for recreation to all members of the community.

Goal RM-6 Water Conservation. Water is an indispensable resource that is integral to Lawndale’s prosperity and growth. The City embraces an integrated water management approach in order to preserve these precious resources for years to come Goal RM-5. Energy Resources. Future development within the City will result in increased energy demands for the operation of businesses, homes, and transportation facilities. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants, and ensure that there are adequate energy resources for future generations, safe management and conservation methods need to be implemented
During the 2025 reporting period the City with coordination with the South Bay Cities of Governments continued to follow the adopted Climate Action Plan (“CAP”). The CAP serves as a roadmap and guidance document for reducing GHG emissions within City operations and the community at large. The CAP includes a list of non-binding goals, measures, and sub-strategies for the possible emission reductions by sector to reach the City’s GHG target for 2024. The forecast continues to describe the impacts of these strategies on the City’s target for the year 2035.

Air Quality Management Plan
Due to the nature of the guiding and implementing policies of the Air Quality Management Plan, the efforts to implement this element of the General Plan are on-going. Projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for adverse air quality impacts to the environment and sensitive receptors.

Safety Element
City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 Natural and non-natural hazards present a variety of risks to persons who live, work, and visit the City. The City aims to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and the economic and social dislocation resulting from hazards.

In 2012, the City applied for grant funding through the State of California 2008 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program, which is under the Community Development Block Grant Program. This application was made to update the Safety Element and the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. In January 2013, the City received notice that funding had been awarded in the amount of $250,000. Accordingly, the Safety Element and the local hazard Mitigation Plan were updated and adopted in August of 2016. During the reporting period, efforts have been undertaken to initiate the further update of the Safety Element and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Due to the nature of the guiding and implementing policies of the Safety Element, the efforts to implement this element of the General Plan are on-going. Projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, staff receive training in emergency preparedness and local hazard mitigations on an annual basis.

Noise Element
Due to the nature of the guiding and implementing policies of the Noise Element, the efforts to implement this element of the General Plan are on-going. Projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for adverse noise impacts to the environment and sensitive receptors, and the City continues to enforce its noise ordinances.

4. Housing Element Activity
The 2021-2029 Housing Element is designed to address the existing and projected housing needs across all economic segments of the community. The City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element in February 2022. The Housing Element was approved by the HCD for certification on October 13,2022.

During the reporting period the Community Development Department continued implementing the Housing Element’s Housing Plan. This included the ongoing implementation of programs for housing conservation, production of housing, provision of adequate housing sites, removal of governmental constraints, and promotion of equal housing opportunity.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”)
The current RHNA Plan was adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council in July 2020. Under the RHNA Plan, each of the City of Lawndale General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15 SCAG jurisdictions received an allocation of new housing units, which they are expected to facilitate the construction of during the 2021-2029 assessment period. There are many ways to “facilitate” construction of these units. At a minimum, each jurisdiction is expected to provide land zoned to accommodate housing at the densities required to provide the total number of units and meet the affordability requirements mandated by State law.

The City of Lawndale received a RHNA allocation of 2,497 units for the 2021-2029 RHNA period. After credits for projected accessory dwelling units are taken into consideration, the City of Lawndale has a remaining 2021-2029 RHNA of 2,463 units, including 724 extremely/very low-income, 296 low-income, 370 moderate-income units, and 1,073 above moderate-income units.

Attachment D shows the progress made towards fulfilling the RHNA allocation including the number of residential development projects completed in the City from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, categorized by income level.

Affordable Housing Categories and Income Limits
Affordable housing is broken down into four categories. Each category is based upon a percentage of median income for Los Angeles County, adjusted for household size. The income limits are updated annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and form the income eligibility limits used by the HCD. These household income limits, as defined by California Housing Element law, are:
 Acutely Low: Households earning a low income limit to equal 15% of the medium income.
 Very Low: Households earning less than 50% of median family income  Low: Households earning 51% to 80% of median family income  Moderate: Households earning 81% to 120% of median family income  Above Moderate: Households earning over 120% of median family income Qualifying income limits for each group are based on household size. HCD determined annual gross income limits for Los Angeles County households in 2024 are shown below.

Acutely low 10350 11800 13300 14750 15950 17100 18300 19450 Extremely
Low
26500 30300 34100 37850 40900 43950 46950 50560
Very Low 44150 50450 56750 63050 68100 73150 78200 83250 Low 70650 80750 90850 100900 10900 117050 125150 133200 Median 68750 78550 88400 98200 106050 113900 121750 129600 Moderate 82500 94300 106050 117850 127300 136700 146150 155550

Table 2: Household Income Limits
Housing Production in Context with City Housing Policy
Production of affordable housing is facilitated by means of several specific City policies and housing programs. Primary City housing programs include the Rental Rehabilitation Program, Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program, Condominium Conversion Ordinance, Affordable Housing Development Program, Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, and Density Bonus Ordinance. However, many of these programs have been severely impacted by the loss of Redevelopment Agency Housing Set-Aside funds and are effectively on hold until new funding sources can be secured.
20142021 RHNA Production Summary
For the current RHNA cycle, 120 total units have been constructed (i.e., Certificate of Occupancy issued). In addition, 72 residential entitlements were approved for 2025 which may add more housing units towards the City’s RHNA cycle. Of those units, zero (0) fall within the affordable categories. During the reporting period of 2025, fourteen (14) sites were issued building permits to construct new residential units.

Housing Production Expectations
Near term efforts in the present RHNA cycle will continue to focus on identifying underutilized sites for higher density mixed-use and affordable housing development.

Information collected on economic development strategies and during the 2021-2029 Housing Element update provided a starting point for identifying the vacant and underutilized sites, which are anticipated to provide the land necessary to sufficiently meet the current RHNA allocation. Combined with other affordable housing development efforts, such as density bonus incentives, residential second unit construction, development of accessory dwelling units and non-profit projects, the City is capable of meeting the established RHNA target for the current housing cycle.

Resolution No. CC-2607-37
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Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Lawndale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
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Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 266 266 72 0 4204 W 162nd Street SPR 25-01 ADU O 1/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No 4533 W 165th Street SPR 25-04 ADU O 2/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No 4134 Manhattan Beach Blvd SPR 25-06 ADU O 2/14/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No 4305 W 165th Street SPR 25-08 ADU O 3/14/2024 1 1 2 NONE No No 14806 Eastwood Ave SPR 25-11 2 to 4 O 4/2/2024 4 4 4 NONE No No 14819 Eastwood Ave. SPR 25-16 ADU O 2/20/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15425 Hawthorne Blvd SPR 25-18 5+ O 2/27/2025 37 37 37 NONE No No 4133 W. 162nd St. SPR 25-23 SFD O 3/6/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15301 Avis Ave. SPR 25-30 ADU O 3/25/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 14812 Condon Ave. SPR 25-31 ADU O 3/26/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 4440 W. 170th St. SPR 25-34 ADU O 4/2/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 4522 W. 167th St. SPR 25-36 SFD O 10/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No 4522 W. 167th St. SPR 25-37 ADU O 10/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No 14801 Eastwod Ave. SPR 25-45 SFD O 5/6/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 14801 Eastwod Ave. SPR 25-46 ADU O 5/6/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15011 Osage Ave. SPR 25-47 ADU O 5/14/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 16018 Grevillea Ave. SPR 25-51 ADU O 6/3/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15433 Freeman Ave. SPR 25-55 SFD O 6/30/2025 1 1 3 NONE No No 15433 Freeman Ave. SPR 25-56 ADU O 6/30/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 4612 W. 153rd St. SPR 25-58 ADU O 7/2/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 14928 Avis Ave. SPR 25-61 SFD O 7/15/2025 1 1 2 NONE No No 4737-39 W. 165th St. SPR 25-62 ADU O 7/15/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 4516 W. 147th St. SPR 25-64 ADU O 7/21/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 4711 W. 172nd St. SPR 25-65 ADU O 7/24/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15801 Hawthorne Blvd. SPR 25-72 5+ R 8/14/2025 166 166 0 NONE No No 4709 W. 171st St. SPR 25-74 ADU O 8/19/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 14508 Kingsale Ave SPR 25-79 ADU O 9/22/2025 1 1 0 NONE No Yes 4036 W. 160th St SPR 25-81 ADU O 9/22/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 16900 Hawthorne Blvd SPR 25-82 5+ O 9/23/2025 30 30 0 NONE No No 4570-72 W 173rd St SPR 25-87 ADU O 10/2/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15917 Prairie Ave SPR 25-89 ADU O 10/23/2025 1 1 1 NONE No Yes 16316 Inglewood Ave. SPR 25-92 ADU O 11/4/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 15341 Mansel Ave. SPR 25-93 ADU O 11/4/2026 1 1 1 NONE No No Table A
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Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bonus Law
Applications
11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
Jurisdiction Lawndale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
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Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(SFA,SFD,2
to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Acutely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 14 4204 W 162nd Street SPR 25-01 SPR 25-01 ADU O 1 2/26/2025 1 1 4/15/2025 1 4533 W 165th Street SPR 25-04 SPR 25-04 ADU O 1 3/3/2025 1 1 7/15/2025 1 4134 Manhattan Beach Blvd SPR 25-06 SPR 25-06 ADU O 1 2/6/2025 1 1 4/20/2025 1 4305 W 165th Street SPR 25-08 SPR 25-08 ADU O 1 2/18/2025 1 1 6/23/2025 1 14806 Eastwood AveSPR 25-11 SPR 25-11 2 to 4 O 4 4/9/2025 4 4 5/19/2025 4 14819 Eastwood Ave.SPR 25-16 SPR 25-16 ADU O 1 3/11/2025 1 0 15425 Hawthorne BlvdSPR 25-18 SPR 25-18 5+ O 37 9/24/2025 37 0 4133 W. 162nd St. SPR 25-23 SPR 25-23 SFD O 1 3/25/2025 1 1 5/26/2026 1 15301 Avis Ave. SPR 25-30 SPR 25-30 ADU O 1 4/14/2025 1 1 5/13/2025 1 14812 Condon Ave. SPR 25-31 SPR 25-31 ADU O 1 4/15/2025 1 1 4/15/2025 1 4440 W. 170th St. SPR 25-34 SPR 25-34 ADU O 1 4/16/2025 1 1 7/28/2025 1 4522 W. 167th St. SPR 25-36 SPR 25-36 SFD O 1 4/21/2025 1 0 4522 W. 167th St. SPR 25-37 SPR 25-37 ADU O 1 4/24/2025 1 0 14801 Eastwod Ave. SPR 25-45 SPR 25-45 SFD O 1 5/19/2025 1 0 14801 Eastwod Ave. SPR 25-46 SPR 25-46 ADU O 1 5/22/2025 1 0 15011 Osage Ave. SPR 25-47 SPR 25-47 ADU O 1 6/3/2025 1 1 6/9/2025 1 16018 Grevillea Ave. SPR 25-51 SPR 25-51 ADU O 1 6/23/2025 1 0 15433 Freeman Ave. SPR 25-55 SPR 25-55 SFD O 1 6/23/2025 1 0 15433 Freeman Ave. SPR 25-56 SPR 25-56 ADU O 1 7/17/2025 1 0 4612 W. 153rd St. SPR 25-58 SPR 25-58 ADU O 1 7/30/2025 1 0 14928 Avis Ave. SPR 25-61 SPR 25-61 SFD O 1 7/31/2025 1 0 4737-39 W. 165th St.SPR 25-62 SPR 25-62 ADU O 1 7/31/2025 1 1 9/2/2025 1 4516 W. 147th St. SPR 25-64 SPR 25-64 ADU O 1 8/6/2025 1 0 4711 W. 172nd St. SPR 25-65 SPR 25-65 ADU O 1 8/12/2025 1 0 15801 Hawthorne Blvd. SPR 25-72 SPR 25-72 5+ O 0 0 0
4709 W. 171st St. SPR 25-74 SPR 25-74 ADU O 1 9/8/2025 1 0 14508 Kingsale Ave SPR 25-79 SPR 25-79 ADU O 1 10/8/2025 1 0 4036 W. 160th St SPR 25-81 SPR 25-81 ADU O 1 10/8/2025 1 0 16900 Hawthorne BlvdSPR 25-82 SPR 25-82 5+ O 0 0 0
4570-72 W 173rd St SPR 25-87 SPR 25-87 ADU O 1 10/21/2025 1 0 15917 Prairie Ave SPR 25-89 SPR 25-89 ADU O 1 11/12/2025 1 0 16316 Inglewood Ave.SPR 25-92 SPR 25-92 ADU O 1 11/24/2025 1 0 15341 Mansel Ave. SPR 25-93 SPR 25-93 ADU O 1 11/24/2025 1 0 14917 Avis Ave. SPR 25-94 SPR 25-94 ADU O 1 11/24/2025 1 0 4430 Marine Ave. SPR 25-95 SPR 25-95 ADU O 1 11/26/2025 1 1 11/6/2025 1 4136 W. 161st St. SPR 25-96 SPR 25-96 ADU O 1 12/1/2025 1 0 4522 W. 156th St. SPR 25-98 SPR 25-98 SFD O 1 12/9/2025 1 0 4728 W. 165th St. SPR 25-99 SPR 25-99 ADU O 1 12/9/2025 1 0 14509 Burin Ave. SPR 25-100 SPR 25-100 ADU O 1 12/16/2025 1 0 4521 W. 168th St. SPR 25-103 SPR 25-103 ADU O 1 1/13/2026 1 0 4308 W. 171st St. SPR 25-104 SPR 25-104 ADU O 1 1/13/2026 1 0 4328 W. 166th St. SPR 25-105 SPR 25-105 ADU O 1 1/19/2026 1 0 14825 Larch Ave. SPR 25-106 SPR 25-106 ADU O 1 1/19/2026 1 0 4604 W. 164th St. SPR 25-107 SPR 25-107 ADU O 1 1/20/2026 1 0 1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits 4 7
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Project Identifier
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Jurisdiction Lawndale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 1,083 - - - - 1 14 - - - - 15 1,068
2,497
- - - - 1 14 - - - - 15 2,482
Income Level
Very Low
- -
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
732
- Moderate
732
311
371
-
-
Acutely Low - -
*For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 371
Total RHNA
-
311 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Extremely Low -

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
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DATE: August 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lucho Rodriguez, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
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