CITY OF LAWNDALE
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE LAWNDALE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE
LAWNDALE PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY
Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
14717 Burin Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles
Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuervas
Councilmember Bernadette Suarez
Councilmember Frank M. Talavera
Councilmember Pat Kearney
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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 10 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.
CITY COUNCIL
3. Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda — Recommendation: that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.
4. Accounts Payable Register
Department: Finance
— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. 2609-042 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $657,306.10.
5. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026 Department: City Clerk
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.
6. Youth Advisory Committee Appointments for 2026-2028 Term Department: City Clerk
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the Mayor's appointments by directing staff to insert the appointees' names in Section 1 of Resolution No. CC-2609-043; and 2.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2609-043 as amended.
7. Approve First Amendment with Vortex Industries, LLC, for Repair and Replacement of Certain Doors at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center
Department: Community Services
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Vortex Industries, LLC, extending the agreement term until November 30, 2026.
8. Approval of First Amendment to Contract Agreement for Agenda Management System and Assignment of Agreement to MCCi, LLC
Department: City Clerk
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement for an Agenda Management System with MCCi, LLC and consent to the assignment of Cloud Driven Solutions, Inc. to MCCi, LLC; and 2.) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Request for Consent to Assignment form.
9. Request to attend League of California Cities Conference Department: City Manager
— Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the League of California Cities Annual Expo and Conference in Anaheim from September 23-25, 2026, charging those expenses to account number 100- 140.510.620.
10. Emergency Waterline Repairs to Community Services Building Department: Public Works
— Recommendation: that the City Council receives and file this report pursuant to Purchasing Policy Number No. 53- 00 - 5.a.
LAWNDALE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
11. Minutes of the Lawndale Public Financing Authority, September 15, 2025 Department: City Clerk
— Recommendation: that the Lawndale Public Financing Authority approve the minutes.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
12. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards of the Lawndale Municipal Code
Description: Community Development
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Conduct a public hearing; 2.) Determine that Ordinance No. 1215-26 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 3.) Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1215-26, an Ordinance amending the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to reflect recent changes in state law and waive further reading.
ADMINISTRATION
LAWNDALE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
13. Annual Accounting of Lawndale Public Financing Authority Financial Activities Department: Finance
— Recommendation: that the Lawndale Public Financing Authority receive and file the annual accounting of financial activities.
H. ADMINISTRATION
CITY COUNCIL
14. Purchase of Vehicle for Public Safety Officer
Department: Municipal Services
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the bid from AutoNation Ford of Torrance as it is the lowest priced bid.
15. Approve a Resolution Modifying the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan by eliminating the Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director and creating a new classification of Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; and Modify Resolution CC-2606-032 City-Wide Salary Schedule to include the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management classification and update the City Manager salary pursuant to terms of the employment agreement
Department: City Manager
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve a Resolution Modifying the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan by eliminating the Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director and creating a new classification of Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; and 2.) Modify Resolution CC-2606-032 City-Wide Salary Schedule to include the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management classification and update the City Manager salary pursuant to terms of the employment agreement.
16. Approve a First Amendment to the Master Joint Use Agreement with the Lawndale Elementary School District for use of School Sites as Parks.
Department: Community Services
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Master Joint Use Agreement for a period of three (3) years beginning on October 7, 2026, and continuing through October 6, 2029.
17. Approval of First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with CASC Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for NPDES Permit Compliance Services
Department: Public Works
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CASC Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for NPDES permit compliance services, extending the agreement for two years, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
18. Award of Professional Services Agreement to HF&H Consultants, LLC for the Procurement of a New Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
Department: Public Works
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Award a Consultant Services Agreement to HF&H Consultants, LLC for solid waste consulting services associated with the City’s solid waste procurement process for an amount not to exceed $198,000; 2.) Appropriate $198,000 from the AB 939 Fund (Fund 276) to fund the Solid Waste Franchise Procurement Consulting Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants; and 3.) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out the scope of services, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
19. Report of Attendance at Meetings
K. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 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, September 21, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: September 17, 2026