Lawndale City Council
October 5, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE

AGENDA OF THE LAWNDALE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 5, 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
D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 2 through 7 will be considered and acted upon under one motion unless a City Councilmember removes individual items for further City Council consideration or explanation.

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

3. Accounts Payable Register
Department: Finance
— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. 2610-046 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $144,627.47.

4. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026 Department: City Clerk
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

5. Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1215-26, Amending Title 17 (Zoning), Section 17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding ADU Regulations
Department: Community Development
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance 1215-26, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) Section 17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations; and 2.) Determine that Ordinance No. 1215-26 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines.

6. Consideration of Claim for Damage Against the City
Department: Administrative Services
— Recommendation: that the City Council reject the claim filed by Adamson Ahdoot Attorneys on behalf of Hailey Esmeralda Ramirez Monterroso and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

7. Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Contractual Services with Willdan Engineering to Add/Specify Code Enforcement Coordination Services and Regulatory Compliance Department: Community Development
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve Amendment #1 for On-Call Building and safety Services, and Code Enforcement Services and Regulatory Compliance with Wildan Engineering for code enforcement services and regulatory compliance, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

G. ADMINISTRATION

8. Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Authorized Personnel Schedule, Funded and Unfunded Positions, and Providing Authority to the City Manager to Fill Authorized Unfunded Positions Department: Finance
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution CC-2610-047 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Personnel Position Listing, including both funded and authorized-unfunded positions, as set forth in Attachment A; 2.) Authorize the City Manager, when operationally necessary and in the best interests of the City, to activate and fill an authorized-unfunded position identified in Attachment A, provided that sufficient funding is available from: a) salary and benefit savings resulting from vacant positions; b) departmental or fund-level operational savings; c) identified recurring revenues or other ongoing funding sources; d) elimination, reduction, or restructuring of other authorized expenditures; or e) other legally available funds approved for personnel purposes; 3.) Require that the filling of an authorized-unfunded position not result in an increase to the City's adopted total appropriations unless separately authorized by the City Council; 4.) Require that the City Manager and Director of Finance/City Treasurer determine that sufficient funding is available before an authorized-unfunded position is activated and filled; and 5.) Authorize the City Manager to make corresponding administrative changes to the City's personnel roster and organizational structure consistent with the Council-approved Personnel Position Listing, provided that such changes comply with applicable law, labor agreements, and the City's adopted budget.

9. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Wildan Engineering for Community Development Consulting Services
Department: Finance
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for community development consulting services, pending the recruitment of the permanent Community Development Director, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

10. Award ADA Curb Ramps Design to Kimley-Horn
Department: Public Works
— Recommendation: that the City Council 1) Award the design of ADA Curb Ramps to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $47,250.00; and 2.) Approve the design Contingency of $7,087.50 for the preparation of the plans.

11. Update Policy No. 37-96 to Provide Employee Recognition Leave to Incentivize Participation for City Employees Who Volunteer to Coordinate the City's Annual Employee Recognition Celebration Department: Finance
— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the revision/update to Policy No. 37-96 to include recognition for City Employees who coordinate the Recognition of City Employees Celebration by providing Employee Recognition Leave for the coordinators and adopt Resolution No. 2610-048.

H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
I. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

12. Create a Standing Council Committee to Review Park and Green Space Opportunities Requested by Councilmember Suarez
Department: Community Services
— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss this request and provide specific direction regarding the creation of a Standing Committee for park and green space opportunities.

13. Report of Attendance at Meetings
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

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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, October 5, 2026, was posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Yvette Palomo
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
Date Posted: October 1, 2026

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:

Motion to read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the Agenda

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council read by title only and waive further reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Katie Hoang, Accounting Specialist
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Register

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. 2610-046 authorizing the payment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $144,627.47.

Attachments
A. CC-2610-046 - AP Resolution - October 5, 2026.pdf

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes.

Attachments
A. Draft Minutes 9-21-2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

MINUTES

LAWNDALE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING
September 21, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pullen-Miles called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California.

Councilmembers Present: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor Pro Tem Sirley Cuevas, Councilmember Bernadette Suarez, Councilmember Francisco M. Talavera, Councilmember Pat Kearney Other Participants: City Manager Juan Arauz , Assistant City Attorney Elena Q. Gerli, City Clerk Erica Harbison, Assistant City Clerk Yvette Palomo, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain Michael Gomez, Los Angeles County Fire Department Acting Assistant Fire Chief Wade Kelsey, Community Services Director Jason Minter, Municipal Services Director Michael Reyes, Public Works Director Lucho Rodriguez, Community Development Consulting Director Sal Lopez, Community Development Associate Planner Jose Hernandez, Consulting Finance Director Jeannie Fortune, Public Works Senior Management Analyst Grace Huizar
B. CEREMONIALS (Flag Salute and Inspiration)
Councilmember Kearney led the flag salute. Pastor George Magdalany provided the inspiration.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update
Captain Gomez summarized the recent law enforcement activities.

2. Los Angeles County Fire Department Update
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Kelsey summarized the recent fire department activities.

D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Public Comments) Annette Owens, Resident, commented on virtual disruptions during oral communications.

Deena Sopko, Resident, commented on the City’s Clean-Up week efforts, on the Lawndalian Newsletter and encouraged the community to attend the Neighborhood Watch meetings.

E. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Kearney thanked Resident Owens for her concerns about the remote callers and thanked Resident Sopko for announcing Clean-up week.

Councilmember Talavera thanked everyone for attending tonight in person and remotely, thanked Resident Owens and Resident Sopko for voicing their concerns, expressed concern about overgrown landscaping and supported increased community engagement through the Neighborhood Watch meetings.

Councilmember Suarez thanked everyone for attending tonight’s meeting, thanked residents that made a public comment and commented that staff is reviewing the issue of callers speaking over one another during public comment.

Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas thanked everyone for attending tonight in person and remotely.

Mayor Pullen-Miles thanked everyone for attending tonight in person and remotely, and thanked residents for voicing their concerns.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
DRAFT
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Councilmember Talavera to approve the Consent Calendar.

The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

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.

DRAFT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to approve Item F.11. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

G. PUBLIC HEARING

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.

Community Development Associate Planner Hernandez presented the staff report.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to 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, 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. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

ADMINISTRATION

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.

Consulting Finance Director Fortune presented the staff report.

By City Council consensus, the Lawndale Public Financing Authority received and filed the annual accounting of financial activities.

H. ADMINISTRATION

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.

Municipal Services Director Reyes presented the staff report.

At the request of Mayor Pullen-Miles, Municipal Services Director Reyes explained the duties of the Public Safety Officer.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

In response to Councilmember Cuevas’s questions, Municipal Services Director Reyes stated that a pickup truck would allow the Public Safety Officer to transport bulky items found or recovered property, such as bicycles, scooters, and luggage.

DRAFT
A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas to approve the bid from AutoNation Ford of Torrance as it is the lowest priced bid. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

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.

City Manage Arauz presented the staff report.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

Councilmember Suarez suggested that a provision be added to the Deputy City Manager position requiring that they be employed by the City for at least 12 months before appointment.

Discussion ensued among City Council and staff regarding assignment pay and the proposed 10 percent salary adjustment for the Deputy City Manager designation. City Council also discussed the proposed 12-month service requirement and the possibility of allowing for less than 12 months with City Council to approval.

A motion was made by Councilmember Suarez and seconded by Councilmember Kearney to 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, update the City Manager salary pursuant to terms of the employment agreement, and include additional language adding a 12 month service requirement for the Deputy City Manager with a possibility if less than 12 months of service upon City Council approval. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

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.

City Manager Arauz commented that an ad hoc committee established by the Council several years prior to discuss the matter remained active and had not been engaged by staff, requested the City Council to direct staff to meet with the ad hoc committee and continue the item to a future meeting, or proceed with deliberation and action this evening.

Councilmember Kearney suggested that this item be referred to the ad hoc committee so its members could review the proposed amendment against the existing agreement before the City Council takes action and expressed concern that the ad hoc subcommittee had not been included in the review.

Discussion ensued among staff and City Council regarding having the ad hoc subcommittee members evaluate the changes.

Community Services Director Minter presented the staff report and advised that delaying the item could affect the timeline for approval by the school district.

DRAFT
Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

Councilmember Suarez commented that the City Council held extensive discussions regarding the agreement in 2023 and emphasized the importance of park space for residents.

In response to Councilmember Suarez’s question, Assistant City Attorney Gerli stated that ad hoc subcommittees are generally established for a limited purpose, time period and recommended disbanding them when their purpose is completed.

A motion was made by Councilmember Suarez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas to 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. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1 with Councilmember Kearney voting no.

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.

Public Works Senior Management Analyst Huizar presented the staff report.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

A motion was made by Councilmember Kearney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas to 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. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

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.

Public Works Senior Management Analyst Huizar presented the staff report.

Mayor Pullen-Miles opened public comments.

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Mayor Pullen-Miles closed public comments.

In response to Councilmember Cueva’s questions, Laith Ezzet of HF&H Consultants stated that the City’s existing franchise agreement had approximately two and a quarter years remaining, explained that the goal is to award a new franchise agreement approximately one year before the current agreement expires to allow sufficient time for transition, including ordering new trucks and related preparations.

DRAFT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas and seconded by Councilmember Suarez to 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. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Arauz introduced himself, noted that he had been with the City for five weeks, and reported attending commission meetings, a senior lunch, and the Jazz and Blues Festival. City Manager Arauz thanked the Mayor and City Council for their confidence and commented that he would attend the League of California Cities event in Anaheim.

J. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

19. Report of Attendance at Meetings
Councilmember Kearney attended the City’s Movie on the Lawn event, California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee meeting, Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board meeting, West Basin District “Know Your H2O” class, the City’s American Red Cross Blood Drive, Senior Luncheon, Neighborhood Watch meeting, Lucille Smith Elementary School’s Million Male Figures March, and the City’s Blues Festival. Councilmember Kearney invited the community to attend the City’s Cleanup Day on September 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.

Councilmember Talavera welcomed City Manager Arauz and reported attending a Senior Luncheon, Lawndale Elementary School District Board meeting, State of the City of Hawthorne event, the City’s American Red Cross Blood Drive, a meeting with the City Manager, a Seniors Hispanic Heritage Luncheon, Leuzinger High School’s Back-to-School Night, Lawndale High School’s Back-to-School Night, Billy Mitchell Elementary School’s Million Male Figures March, and the City’s Blues Festival.

Councilmember Suarez attended the CCCA Board of Directors meeting, the soft opening of the La Puente Pause and Play Park where she explored the City’s sheltering services, and the City’s Blues Festival. Councilmember Suarez announced the City’s Cleanup Week event, proposed establishing a standing Parks and Green Space Committee to explore opportunities to expand green space, and welcomed the new City Manager.

Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas attended the grand opening of the Westside Regional Center, the Hispanic Heritage Event Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting, and the City’s 13th Annual Blues Festival, and thanked staff for the successful event. Mayor Pro Tem Cuevas requested consideration to have the National Anthem sung at future events and to provide pet waste bags, encouraged residents to keep sidewalks and neighborhoods clean and to participate in Cleanup Week, which includes residential areas throughout the City.

Mayor Pullen-Miles requested pet waste bags on the Metro right-of-way, attended the City’s Movie on the Lawn event, Lucille Smith Elementary School’s Million Male Figures March, the City’s Blues Festival, Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting, the Seniors Hispanic Heritage Luncheon, and a Labor Day breakfast. Mayor Pullen-Miles welcomed the new City Manager and supported providing pet waste bags at City events.

K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Pullen-Miles adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
Approved: October 5, 2026
DRAFT

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sal Lopez, Consulting Community Development Director, Willdan SUBJECT:

Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1215-26, Amending Title 17 (Zoning), Section 17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code Regarding ADU Regulations

BACKGROUND
This is the second reading of Ordinance No. 1215-26, revising Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Jr Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) regulations in compliance with state ADU laws. This ordinance will make the City's ADU ordinance in compliance with recent changes in state law, ensuring compliance with Chapter 13 Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.

STAFF REVIEW
At its regular meeting on September 21, 2026, City Council introduced and approved Ordinance No. 1215- 26 and waived further reading of the ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) Sections 17.48.056, 17.48.057, and 17.08.020 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding ADU regulations. The proposed ordinance incorporates changes, such as removing owner-occupancy for JADUs, removing parking mandates, banning short-term rentals, standardized measurement, and school impact fee exemptions which will support compliance with state law and advancing housing production goals.

PLANNING REVIEW
On April 22, 2026, the City's Planning Commission voted to approve Resolution 26-04, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance to comply with the State's revised ADU regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The City Council find the proposed amendments to the Lawndale Municipal Code exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15282(h), which applies to activities with no potential for significant environmental impact.

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

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council:

1. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance 1215-26, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) Section

17.48.056 of the Lawndale Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations; and

2. Determine that Ordinance No. 1215-26 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15282 (h) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Attachments
Attachment A_Ordinance 1215-26.pdf
Attachment B _ Public Notice.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 1215-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 17.48.056 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), REPEALING SECTION 17.48.057 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.08.020 (DEFINITIONS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE LAWNDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
WHEREAS, the City of Lawndale (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; WHEREAS, by virtue of the police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, the City has the authority to enact laws which promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens;
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65800 et seq. authorizes the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities as a means of implementing the General Plan;
WHEREAS, since 2019, the California State Legislature has adopted a number of bills to make the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) easier and more streamlined. Among other requirements, the Legislature has mandated that local ordinances regulating ADUs and JADUs must be consistent with State Law; WHEREAS, because the Legislature has adopted new State laws every year since, public agencies have been required to update their ordinances periodically to ensure compliance with the State law;
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of ADUs and JADUs to reflect AB 1154 and SB 543 changes to state law; WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to sections 17.48.056, 17.48.057, and 17.08.020 are intended to bring the City of Lawndale’s ADU/JADU ordinances up to date with the more most recent updates to State law;
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Lawndale held a duly noticed public hearing on this Resolution, considered written and oral comments, and facts and evidence presented by City staff, and other interested parties. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 26-04, recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, and finding the action statutorily exempt from CEQA; WHEREAS, on September 21, 2026, the City Council of the City of Lawndale held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance, considered written and oral comments, and facts and evidence presented by City staff, and other interested parties; WHEREAS, on October 5, 2026, the City Council of the City of Lawndale held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance, considered written and oral comments, and facts and evidence presented by City staff, and other interested parties; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

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

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. General Plan. The City Council further finds and determines that the changes to the City’s Zoning Code proposed by this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan of the City of Lawndale. Additionally, the proposed updates to the Lawndale Municipal Code would bring the City’s Code into compliance with the State Laws pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.

SECTION 3. Code Amendment. Section 17.48.056 (Accessory Dwelling Units) is repealed and replaced with Section 17.48.056 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junio Accessory Dwelling Units, as shown in Exhibit A.

SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Section 17.48.056 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) is repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 5. Code Amendment. Section 17.08.020 (Definitions) is amended, as shown in Exhibit A.

SECTION 6. Submittal to the State. In accordance with Government Code section 66326, the Community Development Department or designee shall submit a copy of this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.

SECTION 7. CEQA. At a duly noticed public hearing held on October 5, 2026, the Lawndale City Council finds the proposed amendments exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.). Specifically, the adoption of an ordinance of an ordinance to implement the provisions of Government Code 66310 et seq., relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and 15282(h).

SECTION 8. Severability. If any chapter, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each Chapter, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage by the City Council.

SECTION 10. City Clerk Action. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Chapter 36933(a) or, to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law using the alternative summary and pasting procedure authorized under Government Code Chapter 39633(c).

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 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 Ordinance No. 1215- 26 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5
th day of October 2026 by the following roll
call vote:

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

EXHIBIT A
§ 17.48.056. Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.

A. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the following meanings.

1. “Accessory dwelling unit” (ADU) means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the singlefamily or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An ADU also includes the following: (a) An efficiency unit. (b) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

2. “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.

3. “Efficiency unit” has the same meaning as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.

4. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” (JADU) means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

5. “Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.

6. “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

7. “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform to current zoning standards.

8. “Objective standards” means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.

9. “Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.

10. “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

11. “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.

B. Permit Required. ADUs and JADUs are subject to obtaining an entitlement permit, and must comply with the objective standards provided in this section.

Permits may not be conditioned or denied on the basis of correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.

C. Objective Standards; Zones; Residential Use. ADUs must comply with the objective standards of this ordinance, and may be constructed in all zones with existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwellings. ADUs do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the ADU is located and will be considered a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot. JADUs may be located on a residential or mixed use lot with a proposed or existing single family dwelling only.

D. Application Completeness Determination and Timelines. The city will determine whether an application to create or serve an ADU or JADU is complete within 15 business days of the date the application is submitted. If the application is deemed incomplete, the city will provide the applicant in writing a list of incomplete items and how the application can be made complete. The city shall abide by the same timelines for any resubmitted application, but will not require any information in resubmittals that was not requested in the city’s first determination. If the city does not make a timely written completeness determination, the application will be deemed complete.

E. Permit Review Timelines.

1. ADUs and JADUs on lots with existing single family or multifamily dwellings.
a. A permit application to create or serve an ADU on a lot with an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling will be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or hearing, and shall be approved or denied within 60 days of submission of a complete application.
b. A permit application to create or serve a JADU on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling will be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or hearing, and shall be approved or denied within 60 days of submission of a complete application.

2. ADUs and JADUs on lots with proposed single family and multifamily dwellings.
a. If the permit application to create an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the city may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU until it acts on the permit application to create the new singlefamily or multifamily dwelling, but in such event the application to create the ADU will be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or hearing. The City will not issue a certificate of occupancy for an ADU before issuing a certificate of occupancy for the primary residence (subject to the exception in Government Code section 66328(b)).
b. If the permit application to create a JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the city may delay acting on the permit application for the JADU until it acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but in such event the application to create the JADU will be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or hearing.

3. Preapproved ADUs. Plans to create or serve an ADU will be considered ministerially and will be approved or denied within 30 days of submission of a completed application, if the application is one of the following:
a. The plan for the ADU has been preapproved by the City pursuant to Government Code section 65852.27(a) within the current triennial California Building Code rulemaking period; or
b. The plan that is identical to a plan previously approved by the City within the current triennial California Building Code rulemaking period.

4. A denial will include a full set of written comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied.

5. If the city fails to timely deny an application, the application will be deemed approved.

F. Appeals.

1. An applicant may appeal in writing a determination of incompleteness or a denial within 10 days of the date of the determination or denial.

2. The Planning Commission shall hold an appeal hearing and issue a written decision with findings within 60 business days of the date the appeal is submitted to the city. The Planning Commission’s decision is final.

G. Impact Fees; Connection and Capacity Fees and Charges.

1. An ADU will not be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the ADU was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.

2. No impact fees will be imposed upon the development of an ADU with an interior livable space of 750 square feet or less, or JADU with an interior livable space of 500 square feet or less. Any impact fees charged for an ADU that has more than 750 square feet of interior livable space shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. “Impact fee” includes Quimby Act park fees, but does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by the city.

3. For an ADU created from the existing space of a primary dwelling or accessory structure on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the city will not require the installation of a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the ADU is constructed with a new single-family home, or upon separate conveyance of the ADU under Government Code Section 66341, or any successor statutes thereto.

4. Consistent with Government Code Section 66013, required connections may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU, based upon either the square footage of its interior livable space, or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, upon the water or sewer system, as may be required by the County of Los Angeles. This fee will not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.

5. Impact fees, or connection or capacity charges, are not required pursuant to a permit for a previously unpermitted ADU built before January 1, 2020, except when utility infrastructure is required to comply with Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 and when the fee is authorized by Government Code Section 66311.5(e).

H. Development Standards for ADUs. ADUs on a lot zoned for single-family or multifamily use that is either attached or detached from the primary structure must comply with the following standards:

1. The lot on which an ADU is located must be one in which residential uses are permitted and contain an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling.

2. The ADU will be located on the same lot as the proposed or existing primary dwelling and either: (a) attached to; (b) located within the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas, or similar uses; (c) within an accessory structure; or (d) detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling.

3. No more than one ADU and one JADU are permitted on lots with an existing or proposed single family dwelling.

4. The total interior livable area of an attached ADU shall not exceed the lesser of either: (a) fifty percent of an existing primary dwelling living area, but in no case shall said requirement prohibit an ADU with an interior livable space of 800 square foot ADU and 4-foot side and rear setbacks; or (b) an interior livable space of 850 square feet for a unit with one bedroom, and 1,000 square feet for a unit with more than one bedroom.

5. The interior livable space of a detached ADU shall not exceed 850 square feet for a unit with one bedroom, and shall not exceed 1,000 square feet for a unit with more than one bedroom.

6. ADUs shall comply, without limitation, with all applicable building and safety codes as adopted by Title 15 of the Lawndale Municipal Code. Construction of an ADU shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the building code.

7. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an ADU.

8. No setback shall be required for an ADU constructed within an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an ADU or to a portion of an ADU.

However, a setback of four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an ADU that is not converted from an existing structure.

9. The ADU shall comply with the lot coverage percentage and open space requirements of the zone in which the parcel is located, except that application of this standard shall not preclude the construction of an ADU of at least eight hundred square feet with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks, in compliance with all other local development standards.

10. An ADU will not be required to provide fire sprinklersif they are not required for the primary residence.

11. The ADU shall be architecturally compatible and designed such that it matches with the design of the primary dwelling unit in terms of exterior treatment, landscaping, and architecture, including, but not limited to, roofing pitch, roofing materials, and paint color.

12. Maximum height of an ADU:
a. A height of 16 feet on a lot with an existing or proposed singlefamily or multifamily dwelling. b. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within half a mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. An additional two feet in height may be accommodated if a roof pitch of the ADU is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. c. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
d. A height of 25 feet, or the height limitation in the underlying zoning that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an ADU that is attached to a primary dwelling, for a maximum of two stories.

13. Parking. One parking space per ADU. Parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking, including on a driveway or in setback areas, excluding the non-driveway front yard setback. No parking shall be required for an ADU in any of the following circumstances:
a. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.
b. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
d. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
e. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU.
f. When the ADU application is submitted in conjunction with an application for a proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling, provided the ADU or the parcel satisfy any other requirement in this ordinance.

14. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, the city will not require that those off-street parking spaces be replaced.

15. A demolition permit required for the demolition of a detached garage for conversion to an ADU shall be reviewed and issued at the same time as the permit for the ADU.

16. Other than as set forth in subsection (A)(14) above, nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from enforcing the parking requirements for the existing single-family residence or multifamily residence on the same parcel as the ADU, in a manner consistent with state law.

17. An ADU shall not be sold or owned separately from the primary residence, and the property shall not be subdivided in any manner which would authorize such separate sale or ownership.

18. An ADU may not be rented for a period of less than 30 days.

19. Building Separation. An ADU shall comply with the building separation requirements of the underlying zone including the 20- foot building separation requirement in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zone, but in no case shall this requirement prohibit an ADU that includes a minimum of 800 square feet of interior livable space, maximum of 18 feet in height with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

20. Landscaping. All setback areas shall be landscaped as required by Section 17.44.015 of this code.

21. Location. An ADU shall exhaust all possible scenarios and/or options before considering a proposal to locate an ADU within the front yard setback, which include the following in no particular order:
a. ADU proposal at the rear and/or side yard of the subject lot (detached or conversion of an existing legal structure). b. ADU proposal within the legal enclosed area of a proposed or existing single-family residence of the subject lot. c. ADU proposal that is an expansion/addition of a proposed or existing single-family residence.

All applicable Lawndale Municipal Code development standards of the underlying zone must be met.

22. Any of the standards herein must be waived to the extent necessary to allow for the construction of one ADU of 800 square feet of interior livable space, and 4-foot side and rear setbacks.

I. Additional requirements for JADUs.

1. A JADU may not exceed 500 square feet of interior livable space, and must be constructed entirely within a primary single-family dwelling unit, including an attached garage.

2. A JADU may share sanitation facilities with the existing primary dwelling.

3. A JADU shall include a separate exterior entrance from the main entrance to the primary dwelling unit; provided that, if the JADU does not include its own sanitation facilities, it must also include an interior entry to the main living area of the single family home.

4. A JADU shall include at least an efficiency kitchen which shall include all of the following: (1) a cooking facility with appliances; and (2) a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.

5. A JADU shall require owner-occupancy either in the primary residence, or in the JADU, unless the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

6. Before the building permit can be finaled, the city shall be provided with a copy of a recorded deed restriction, which shall run with the land, on a form approved by the city, providing: (1) the restrictions on the size and attributes of the JADU; (2) the JADU may not be sold separately from the primary residence; (3) the JADU shall not be rented for a period of less than 30 days; (4) the JADU or primary residence will be owner occupied unless the owner is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing corporation; and (5) including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.

7. A JADU shall comply with all applicable building and safety codes, including, but not limited to, those described in Title 15 of the Lawndale Municipal Code.

8. No additional parking shall be required for construction of a JADU.

J. Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Title 17, the city will ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following, or any combination thereof (Section 66323 ADUs/JADUs):

1. One ADU and one JADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
a. The ADU or JADU is within the proposed space of a singlefamily dwelling, or within the existing space of a singlefamily dwelling or accessory structure and not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions of the
existing accessory structure if necessary to accommodate ingress and egress.
b. The space has exterior access separate from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
c. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. d. The JADU complies with the requirements in subsection (I), above.

2. One detached, new construction, ADU per lot that does not exceed fourfoot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing singlefamily dwelling. The following limitations shall apply to the ADU:
a. An interior livable space of 800 square feet.

A height consistent with subsection (H)(12), above.

3. Multiple ADUs within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. The city will allow at least one ADU and up to twenty-five percent of the existing number of multifamily dwelling units.

4. Multiple detached ADUs, not to exceed the number specified herein, as applicable, that are located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling(s). Such ADUs shall be subject to a height limit of 18 feet and 4-foot rear yard and side setbacks; provided that if the existing multifamily dwelling has setbacks of less than four feet, no modification of the multifamily dwelling shall be required.
a. On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight detached ADUs. However, the number of ADUs allowable pursuant to this clause shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
b. On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two detached ADUs.

5. Correction of nonconforming zoning conditions is not required, as a condition for approval of a permit application for the creation of an ADU or a JADU.

6. The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an ADU if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence.

7. Rental of an ADU or JADU pursuant to this subsection (J) for 30 days or less is prohibited.

As part of the application for a permit to create an ADU connected to an on-site water treatment system, a percolation test shall be completed within the five years preceding the application, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the ten years preceding the application.

K. Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs.

1. The city will not deny a permit application for an unpermitted ADU or JADU built before January 1, 2020 solely due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot, provided the nonconformance does not present a threat to public health and safety under Health & Safety Code section 17960 et seq. and will not be affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.

2. Unpermitted ADUs or JADUs may be denied if the city finds that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3. A checklist of the conditions specified in Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 that would deem a building substandard may be obtained at the Community Development Department.

3. The City will conduct an inspection upon receipt of an application for an unpermitted ADU or JADU for compliance with health and safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with health and safety standards necessary to obtain a permit, and will approve any permits necessary to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards.

4. An applicant may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor prior to submitting an application, to determine the existing unit’s condition or the potential scope of improvements.

5. Upon request of an applicant, the City will delay enforcement of building standards for an unpermitted ADU built before January 1, 2020, subject to compliance with Section 17980.12 of the Health & Safety Code. § 17.48.057. JADUs. Repealed.
§ 17.08.020 Definitions
“Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU.” See Section 17.48.056means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation and shall be constructed on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is the primary dwelling unit is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following: (1) an efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code; and (2) a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. This definition shall be interpreted as consistent with and including the definition of accessory dwelling unit found in Government Code Section 65852.2.
“Junior accessory dwelling unit” or “JADU.” See Section 17.48.056means a unit that is no more than five hundred square feet in size which is contained entirely within enclosed uses within the residence, such as attached garages, is considered a part of the proposed or existing single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

This definition shall be interpreted as consistent with and including the definition of junior accessory dwelling unit found in Government Code Section 65852.22. “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. This definition shall be interpreted as consistent with and including the definition of living area found in Government Code Section 65852.2.
“Passageway.” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit. This definition shall be interpreted as consistent with and including the definition of passageway found in Government Code Section 65852.2."Person" means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, joint stock company, club, business trust, or any other entity, or the authorized agent thereof, and every city, county, state, federal, government, political, public or quasi-public unit, body, agency district or entity. See Section 17.48.056. “Person” means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, joint stock company, club, business trust, or any other entity, or the authorized agent thereof, and every city, county, state, federal, government, political, public or quasi-public unit, body, agency district or entity.
“Public transit,” for the purpose of Section 17.48.056 only, means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public. This definition shall be interpreted as consistent with and including the definition of public transit found in Government Code Section 65852.2.

ATTACHMENT : B
Public Notice

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndalecity.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yvette Palomo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration of Claim for Damage Against the City

BACKGROUND
The City of Lawndale received a claim for personal injury damage on or about September 14, 2026, filed by Austin Ward, Adamson Ahdoot Attorneys, representing Hailey Esmeralda Ramirez Monterroso (Claimant).

The claim filed alleged that on or about May 20, 2026, the claimant was assaulted and injured by a student at Jane Addams Middle School, 4535 W. 153rd Place, Lawndale, CA.

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

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

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council reject the claim filed by Adamson Ahdoot Attorneys on behalf of Hailey Esmeralda Ramirez Monterroso and instruct staff to process the appropriate correspondence to the claimant.

Attachments
Attachment A Claim for Damages - Halley Esmeralda Ramirez Monterroso

ATTACHMENT A

P.O. Box 4005 • Concord, CA 94524 • 866.482.3535 • athensadmin.com September 16, 2026
To: City of Lawndale
Attention: Shaundra Burnam

RECOMMENDATION OF REJECTION
RE: Claimant: Hailey Ramirez Monterroso
Date of Loss: 5/20/2026
Claim Filing Date: 9/14/2026
Our File Number: CJP-3057510
We have reviewed the above captioned claim and request that you take the action indicated below:

CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant’s attorney.

Address:

Hailey Ramirez Monterroso
in c/o Adamson Ahdoot
1122 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Please provide us with a copy of the notice sent, as requested above. If you have any questions, please advise.

Glen Raphael
Claims Supervisor
Athens Program Insurance Services, LLC
p: 916 900 3237 | f: 1+916 290 0536
e: [email protected]

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sal Lopez, Consulting Community Development Director, Willdan SUBJECT:

Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Contractual Services with Willdan Engineering to Add/Specify Code Enforcement Coordination Services and Regulatory Compliance

BACKGROUND
On April 20, 2026, city council approved a contract services agreement for On-Call Building and Safety Services. The agreement included a not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 and term to for the completion of services no later than June 30, 2027.

Section 1.6 – Additional Services states that City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Contractor, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Contractor.

Section 3.4 – Term of the agreement further states that this agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and will automatically be renewed from year to year for successive one (1) year periods thereafter unless and until terminated.

Exhibit B – Lists the title and hourly rate of Willdan personnel authorized through the agreement. This exhibit includes the title of code enforcement officer and code enforcement manager.

STAFF REVIEW
Although the existing agreement allows for additional services which would include the code enforcement services being contemplated, for purposes of transparency City staff is recommending Amendment #1 revise Exhibit A Scope of Services, to specifically include code enforcement services. This will include, but are not limited to the following:

Enforces the municipal code, business license ordinances, animal control codes, parking control codes.

Conducts inspections of private property. Maintains records of inspections and prepares evidence.

Researches applicable codes for various violations.

Coordinates inspections and office hearings.

Inspects business in the City for conformance with the provisions of the municipal code and City ordinances.

Responds to complaints of alleged violations.

Issues notices of violation and citations, and re-inspects for compliance.

Prepares evidence and maintains records of inspections.

Compiles court evidence, files claims and testifies in courts.

Researches law, codes and regulations in preparing recommendations for allowance or discontinuance of activities.

Issues warning letters to violators specifying unsafe conditions and takes necessary corrective actions and compliance dates.

The hourly rate of the code enforcement officer will be $95.00 per hour, part-time as needed. Any changes in hours or duration can be adjusted to reflect the needs of the City and will be discussed and approved in writing by the City prior to implementation. These services are currently required due to the long-term absence of one of the City's full-time code enforcement officers and the need to have support for the second full time officer.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the General Fund, therefore, no appropriations will be needed. Costs incurred as a result of this Amendment are already appropriated in the FY2026-27 approved budget. Further, the proposed amendment does not call for any change to the existing annual cap on the contract price.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council approve Amendment #1 for On-Call Building and safety Services, and Code Enforcement Services and Regulatory Compliance with Wildan Engineering for code enforcement services and regulatory compliance, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments
Attachment A- First Amendment to Willdan Contract Services.pdf Attachment B- Original Willdan_Contract.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
1 First Amendment to Contract Services for On-Call Building and Safety Services

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 5th day of October 2026, by and between the CITY OF LAWNDALE, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and Willdan Engineering (“Contractor”).

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement entitled "Contract Services Agreement for On-Call Building and Safety Services" (the "Agreement") on April 20th 2026; and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for a not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 and services through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement permits the City to order additional services through written authorization and identifies authorized Willdan personnel and hourly rates in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City and Contractor desire to amend the Agreement to add and specify code enforcement services and regulatory compliance services within the Scope of Services.

AMENDMENT

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

Exhibit A SECTION 1 of the Agreement (Scope of Services) is amended as follows:

Exhibit A of the Agreement is amended to include code enforcement services and regulatory compliance services, including, but not limited to, the following:
 Enforcing the municipal code, business license ordinances, animal control codes, and parking control codes.
 Conducting inspections of private property.
 Maintaining records of inspections and preparing evidence.  Researching applicable codes for various violations.
 Coordinating inspections and office hearings.
 Inspecting businesses in the City for conformance with the municipal code and City ordinances.  Responding to complaints of alleged violations.
 Issuing notices of violation and citations, and re-inspecting for compliance.  Compiling court evidence, filing claims, and testifying in court.  Researching laws, codes, and regulations in preparing recommendations for allowance or discontinuance of activities.
 Issuing warning letters to violators specifying unsafe conditions and taking necessary corrective actions and compliance dates.
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2 First Amendment to Contract Services for On-Call Building and Safety Services SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND STAFFING
The hourly rate for the Code Enforcement Officer will be $95.00 per hour, part-time as needed. Any changes in hours or duration will be based on the needs of the City and shall be discussed with and approved in writing by the City prior to implementation. The Agreement’s not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 remains unchanged.

SECTION 3. NO OTHER CHANGES
Except as expressly amended by this First Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement, including the term and compensation provisions not specifically amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this First Amendment as of the date first written above.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.]

3 First Amendment to Contract Services for On-Call Building and Safety Services CITY:

CITY OF LAWNDALE
A Municipal Corporation
_________________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

Willdan Engineering
A California Corporation
By: _________________________________
Name: Katie Nguyen
Title: Secretary
By: _________________________________
Name: Vanessa Munoz
Title: President
Address: 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405
City of Industry, CA 91746
[END OF SIGNATURES]

ATTACHMENT B

11 CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David Toledo , Accounting Manager
SUBJECT:

Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Authorized Personnel Schedule, Funded and Unfunded Positions, and Providing Authority to the City Manager to Fill Authorized Unfunded Positions

BACKGROUND
The City's annual budget establishes the financial resources necessary to provide municipal services and operate City programs. Personnel expenditures represent a significant component of the City's operating budget and require ongoing management such as vacancies, retirements, employee turnover, reorganizations, changing service demands, and other operational circumstances that occur throughout the fiscal year.

The City Council establishes policy direction and approves the City's annual budget. The City Manager is responsible for the administration of City operations and implementation of Council policy. On June 6, 2026, City Council adopted the FY2026-27 operating and capital budget, including funding for personnel positions. It did not include the 2026-27 Personnel Position Listing that normally identifies the City’s funded/budgeted positions.

The City's proposed FY2026-27 Personnel Position Listing includes both funded and unfunded positions; positions that are necessary to provide services but may not be funded in the current fiscal year. Maintaining these positions as authorized positions provides the City with the ability to respond to changing service needs without having to recreate or separately establish a position each time funding becomes available.

STAFF REVIEW
The City Council has a continuing role in approving the City's overall organizational structure and budget.

The City Manager requires sufficient administrative flexibility to manage vacancies, recruit employees, reorganize operations, and respond to changing workload requirements.

The proposed approach provides the City with greater flexibility to respond to changing operational needs during the fiscal year without requiring the City Council to return for approval each time an existing authorized-unfunded position becomes financially supportable.

The difference between a funded position and an authorized-unfunded position is distinguished in the FY2026-27 Proposed Personnel Positions table (Attachment A). A funded position is a position for which the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget includes sufficient appropriations to support the anticipated personnel costs. A funded position may be:

Filled;
Vacant and available for recruitment;
Temporarily held vacant; or
Subject to recruitment or organizational review.

Approval of a funded position does not require the City to immediately fill the position.

An authorized-unfunded position is a position approved by the City Council as part of the City's organizational structure but for which no current-year funding is specifically provided. An authorizedunfunded position would remain vacant until sufficient funding becomes available and the City Manager determines that filling the position is operationally warranted.

This distinction gives the City a mechanism to maintain a planned organizational structure while recognizing that available resources may not permit all authorized positions to be filled at the beginning of the fiscal year.

Approval of authorized-unfunded positions does not constitute an appropriation or authorization to incur expenditures. Rather, it establishes the position as part of the City's approved organizational structure, while allowing the position to remain vacant until sufficient funding becomes available. If filling the position requires an increase in appropriations beyond the existing adopted budget, the request will be brought back to City Council for consideration.

Under the proposed framework, the City Manager would have authority to activate and fill an authorizedunfunded position when operational savings or other legally available funding are identified and the Finance Department confirms that sufficient funding exists. Funding used to support an authorized-unfunded position must be legally available for the intended purpose and consistent with any applicable funding restrictions, grant requirements, labor agreements, or other legal limitations.

This authority would allow the City to respond to circumstances such as:

An extended vacancy in another position;
Retirement or resignation of an employee;
Delayed recruitment;
Reduced contractual expenditures;
Program changes; or
Increased service demands.

This approach is intended to provide operational flexibility while maintaining fiscal discipline and Council oversight of the City's overall budget. The proposed action preserves the City Council's authority over the City's overall organizational structure and budget while providing the City Manager with reasonable administrative flexibility to manage personnel resources. The City Council would continue to determine:

The City's overall organizational structure;
The total number of authorized positions (funded or unfunded); Funding provided through the annual budget;
Major organizational changes;
Changes requiring additional appropriations; and
Policy direction concerning municipal services.

The City Manager would be responsible for day-to-day implementation, including determining when an authorized position should be recruited and filled, subject to the fiscal controls described above. This approach is consistent with the City's stated framework under which the City Council provides overall policy direction and seeks efficient and effective delivery of municipal services.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this staff report and resolution and approved them as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the FY2026-27 Personnel Position Listing, by itself, would have no additional fiscal impact beyond appropriations already included in the FY2026-27 Adopted budget. Funded positions are already incorporated into the adopted budget to the extent identified in the approved budget.

Authorized-unfunded positions would not result in expenditures unless and until the City Manager authorizes activation of a position pursuant to the conditions established by the City Council. If an authorized-unfunded position is subsequently activated, the City Manager and Director of Finance/City Treasurer would be required to identify sufficient funding before the position is filled.

The proposed process is intended to allow the City to use available salary savings and other operational efficiencies while avoiding unnecessary increases to total adopted appropriations.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution #CC-2610-047 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Personnel Position Listing, including both funded and authorized-unfunded positions, as set forth in Attachment A;

2. Authorize the City Manager, when operationally necessary and in the best interests of the City, to activate and fill an authorized-unfunded position identified in Attachment A, provided that sufficient funding is available from:
salary and benefit savings resulting from vacant positions; departmental or fund-level operational savings;
identified recurring revenues or other ongoing funding sources; elimination, reduction, or restructuring of other authorized expenditures; or other legally available funds approved for personnel purposes;

3. Require that the filling of an authorized-unfunded position not result in an increase to the City's adopted total appropriations unless separately authorized by the City Council;

4. Require that the City Manager and Director of Finance/City Treasurer determine that sufficient funding is available before an authorized-unfunded position is activated and filled; and

5. Authorize the City Manager to make corresponding administrative changes to the City's personnel roster and organizational structure consistent with the Council-approved Personnel Position Listing, provided that such changes comply with applicable law, labor agreements, and the City's adopted budget.

Attachments
ATTACHMENT_A_ CC-2610-047 Authorized Personnel Schedule.pdf ATTACHMENT_B_ Personnel Count - Budgeted Positions FY 26-27 for Adoption.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
01001.0001/477774.1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-047

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND INCORPORATING THE FY2026-27 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

SCHEDULE INTO THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR

THE CITY MANAGER TO FILL AUTHORIZED UNFUNDED POSITIONS SUBJECT

TO AVAILABLE APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lawndale (“City”) adopted the annual FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget on June 6, 2026, that includes the City of Lawndale, Lawndale Housing Authority, Successor Agency to the City’s former Redevelopment Agency, and Lawndale Cable usage Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the adopted FY2026-27 Budget provides appropriations necessary to conduct the City’s operations and provide municipal services during the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, during the preparation and subsequent review of the adopted budget document, City staff identified that the FY2026-27 Authorized Personnel Schedule was inadvertently omitted from the adopted budget document; and
WHEREAS, the omission of the Authorized Personnel Schedule was an administrative documentpreparation matter does not require modification of the City’s total adopted appropriations; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally establish and incorporate the FY2026-27 Authorized Personnel Schedule into the City’s adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to identify certain positions as authorized but currently unfunded in order to provide the City with appropriate organizational flexibility while maintaining control over budgetary appropriations; and
WHEREAS, Lawndale Municipal Code Section 2.56.020 designates the City Manager as the City’s Personnel Officer and Section 2.08.090 establishes the City Manager’s administrative and personnel authorities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to fill an authorized but unfunded position when sufficient operational savings or other legally available funding has been identified, provided that such action does not increase the City’s total adopted appropriations without prior approval from City Council.

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

SECTION 1. Authorized Personnel Schedule: That the City Manager's proposed FY2026-27 Authorized Personnel Schedule is hereby adopted and approved as listed in “Exhibit A,” subject to applicable aw, personnel rules, labor agreements, classification specifications, salary schedules, and other applicable City policies and resolutions.
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SECTION 2. Funded Positions: That positions identified as "Funded" in Exhibit A are authorized positions for which funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget and that the City Manager is authorized to fill funded positions, subject to applicable personnel requirements.

SECTION 3. Unfunded Positions: That positions identified as "Unfunded" in Exhibit A are authorized positions that are not currently supported by dedicated appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 adopted budget, and that identification of a position as "Unfunded" does not constitute an appropriation or authorization to expend funds.

SECTION 4. Authority to fill Unfunded Positions: That the City Manager is authorized to fill an authorized but unfunded position identified in Exhibit A when the City Manager determines, with confirmation from the Director of Finance, that sufficient operational savings or other legally available funding exists to support the position and that the amount of identified savings or available funding shall be sufficient to support the anticipated fiscal impact of filling the position for the applicable fiscal period.

SECTION 5. No increase in Total Adopted Appropriations: That the authority granted by Section 4 shall not authorize the City Manager to increase the City's total adopted appropriations and that the Director of Finance/City Treasurer is authorized to make such accounting entries and internal budget adjustments as are necessary to implement this Resolution, provided such adjustments are consistent with the adopted budget and do not increase total appropriations.

SECTION 6. Fiscal Year Limitation: That the authority granted under this Resolution applies to FY2026-27 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2027, unless earlier amended or rescinded by City Council.

SECTION 7. Severability: If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
01001.0001/477774.1
ATTEST:

State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) SS
City of Lawndale )
I, Erica Harbison, City Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the City Council of the City of Lawndale duly approved and adopted the foregoing Resolution No. CC-2610-047 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of October 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

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David Toledo , Accounting Manager
SUBJECT:

Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Wildan Engineering for Community Development Consulting Services

BACKGROUND
The Community Development Department is currently experiencing staffing shortages due to vacancies, including the Community Development Director position. This position is responsible for overseeing planning, building, economic development, and housing. These shortages have impacted the department’s ability to maintain service levels, and support ongoing projects.

While currently actively recruitment for a permanent Community Development Director, it might be several months before the position is filled. During this period, uninterrupted leadership is necessary to maintain department operations, support staff, oversee development projects, and ensure timely delivery of services to residents, businesses, and developers.

STAFF REVIEW
Appointing an Interim/Consulting Community Development Director to provide experienced leadership during the recruitment process will ensure continuity of operations. The consultant will oversee daily departmental functions, manage personnel, and provide guidance on planning and development matters.

The interim appointment will also help maintain progress on ongoing development applications, capital improvement coordination, long-range planning initiatives, grant administration, code enforcement coordination and regulatory compliance. This continuity minimizes operational disruption and supports consistent customer service while allowing adequate time to recruit the most qualified permanent candidate.

The proposed agreement provides the City with immediate access to experienced executive-level community development services while maintaining operational continuity and minimizing disruption to citizen services.

The consultant will work closely with City management to ensure ongoing projects continue without interruption.

The City reviewed personnel from several firms: MV Cheng & Associates, Romo Planning Group (RPG), Willdan Engineering and Michael Baker International. The City chose Willdan Engineering (Willdan) because this firm specializes in staff augmentation, planning, building and safety, community development, city engineering services, and environmental consulting for California local governments.

The hourly rate of the consultant will be $258.00, part-time as needed. Any changes in hours or duration can be adjusted by the City Manager to reflect the needs of the City. The professional services agreement (PSA) will have a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 and the contract term will end on January 31, 2027.

Presently, there is a Willdan contracted Interim Community Development Director managing the department's operations. However, the interim was brought under the City Manager's maximum approval authority of $15,000, which is expected to last until mid-to-late October 2026.

ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENT
City staff has determined, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that this action is an administrative personnel matter and is not considered a project under applicable environmental review requirements. Therefore, no environmental review is required.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the General Fund, therefore, no appropriations will be needed. Salary savings related to the vacancy of the Community Development Director position will cover the anticipated contract costs in the current fiscal year.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for community development consulting services, pending the recruitment of the permanent Community Development Director, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments
PSA_Willdan Engineering_Interim CD Director 9.24.2026.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
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CITY OF LAWNDALE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 5 th day of
October, 2026, by and between the City of Lawndale, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Willdan Engineering, a California corporation (“Consultant”).

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1.0 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

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

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

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

2.0 COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant will be compensated in accordance with the “Schedule of Compensation” attached as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) (“Contract Sum”).

2.2 Method of Payment. Provided that Consultant is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, Consultant will be paid generally within 30 days, and no later the 45 days from the submission of an invoice in an approved form.

2.3 Invoicing. Each month during the term of this Agreement, Consultant must furnish City with an original invoice for all services performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit C. Except as to any -2-
charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant that are disputed by City, City will cause Consultant to be paid within 30 days of receipt of Consultant’s invoice.

3.0 COORDINATION OF WORK

3.1 Representative of Consultant. Misty Cheng 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:
(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 -3-
additional insured must not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits must be no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000.00 general aggregate.
(b) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. A policy of workers’ compensation insurance on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $1,000,000.00 per accident for all covered losses. However, this requirement will not apply if Consultant has no employees and Instructor provides the letter signed under penalty of perjury as described in Section 1.2. (c) Automotive Insurance. A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per accident, combined single limit. Said policy must include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased and hired cars.
(d) Professional Liability or Error and Omissions Insurance. A policy of professional liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim and $2,000,000.00 annual aggregate with respect to loss arising from the actions of Consultant performing professional services under this Agreement on behalf of the City. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.

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

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

The insurance required by this Agreement will be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating 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-
In the event that the Consultant is authorized to subcontract any portion of the work or services provided pursuant to this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor must require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 4.1.

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

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

5.0 TERM

5.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 5.2 below, this Agreement will begin on October 5, 2026, and continue in full force and effect untilJanuary 31, 2026.

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

Upon receipt of the notice of termination, the Consultant must immediately cease all work or services under this Agreement except as may be approved by the Contract Officer in writing. In the event of termination, Consultant will be compensated for all services rendered prior to the effectiveness of the notice of termination to the City’s satisfaction and for any additional services authorized by the Contract Officer and City will be entitled to reimbursement for any compensation paid in excess of the services rendered to the City’s satisfaction. Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging to City that is in Consultant’s possession must be returned to City. Consultant must promptly deliver to City a final invoice for all outstanding services performed and expenses incurred by Consultant as of the date of termination.

Compensation for work in progress not based on an hourly rate will be prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the date of termination. -5-

6.0 MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

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

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

Any party may change its notice information by giving notice to the other party in compliance with this section.

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

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parties, and none will be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by a writing signed by both parties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consultant, its officers, employees, or agents, may not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the services performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order will not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. If Consultant, or any officer, employee, or agent of Consultant, provides any information or work product (including Project Documents) in violation of this Agreement, then City will have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.

Consultant must promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, or agents be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the services performed under this Agreement. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response. All media and press releases, including graphic display information, must be approved and distributed solely by City, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by City. All media interviews regarding the performance of services under this Agreement are prohibited unless expressly authorized by City.

6.13 Audit and Review. Consultant must maintain all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement, including ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City under this Agreement. All financial documents or records must be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and all other documents must be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Consultant under this Agreement. All such documents or records must be maintained for at least three years following the final payment under this Agreement. Any and all records or documents required to be maintained by this section must be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records must be provided directly to City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records must be made available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained by this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to a person or entity mutually agreed upon and that such documents and records thereafter be maintained by such person or entity at Consultant’s expense. Access to such documents and records must be granted to City, as well as to its successors-in-interest and authorized representatives.
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6.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy has been signed by both parties. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. The parties hereby expressly agree to the use of electronic signatures, which shall be deemed to have the same effect as an original signature. This Agreement and any amendment will be considered executed when the signature page of a party is delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission.

6.15 Venue. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in will be exclusively in a state court in the County of Los Angeles. [SIGNATURES NEXT PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY:

City of Lawndale,
a municipal corporation
ATTEST:

By:

Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
Erica Harbison, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

Willdan Engineering
By:

Name: Kate Nguyen
Title: Secretary
Address: 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405
City of Industry, CA 91746
[END OF SIGNATURES]
By:_____________________________________
Name: Vanessa Munoz
Title: President
01001.0001/348174.2 A-1
EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant will provide a professional interim community development director to manage the day-to-day operations of the Community Development Department. Duties include, but are not limited to training of staff, managing advanced/complex development projects, coordinate meaningful and effective collaboration with other divisions and departments, attend Planning Commission and City Council meetings as needed, develop and implement strategies to address staffing needs and align workforce capacity with City goals, and any other related planning and administrative tasks.

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
“Hiring of Consultant’s associates and/or subcontractors City agrees that each of Consultant’s associates and/or sub-contractors that perform work for City under this Agreement will only be able to obtain a direct contract or professional services agreement with the City after two years have elapsed following the expiration of this Agreement.

In the alternative, should the City hire one of Contractor’s associates or sub-contractors that perform work under this Agreement as a full-time, permanent, fully-benefitted employee before the two-year period has elapsed, City agrees to first perform a recruitment AND not to consider the associate and/or sub-contractor until that person has billed 960 hours to the City under this Agreement. City further agrees that if it hires one of Consultant’s associates and/or sub-contractors as a part-time, non-benefited employee it will do so only after the associate and/or sub-contractor has billed 960 hours to the City under this Agreement and the City has paid to Consultant a fee of 5% of the associate and/or subcontractor’s annualized wages based on the hourly rate charged. If, prior to the expiration of the two-year period mentioned above City employs one or more of Consultant’s associates and/or sub-contractors that perform work under this Agreement through another temporary service or staffing agency, City agrees to pay to Consultant a fee of 10% of the associate and/or subcontractor’s annualized wages based on the hourly rate charged.

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
Consultant shall provide professional interim community development director services on an as needed basis, expected to be at approximately 16 hours per week. Consultant shall bill the City at a rate of $258 per hour for all services related to this Agreement and as identified in the Exhibit A – Scope of Services.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Lucho Rodriguez, Public Works Director
Nick Petrevski, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Award ADA Curb Ramps Design to Kimley-Horn

BACKGROUND
The City is preparing in house plans and specifications for the FY 25/26 Street Improvement Project, which includes improvements along Condon Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to 170 th Street. As part of the
planning phase of the Street Rehabilitation Project (Project), staff identified nine (9) locations where detailed curb ramp design is needed due to the existing reduced space available at some street corners (Attachment F). Federal law requires access ramps at the corners be updated or constructed to meet the latest Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirement as part of street resurfacing projects.

STAFF REVIEW
In September 2026, staff issued an informal Request for Proposal (RFP) to the City’s On-Call Engineering Services firms and received four (4) responses by the submission deadline of September 17, 2026. Proposal reviews were based on many factors including timeline for delivery, understanding of scope, and cost. While the proposals are from On-Call consultants, the cost of the design exceeds City Manager and staff authority, therefore requiring City Council approval.

The proposals received were reviewed by Public Works staff. The proposal rankings are as follows:

RankConsultant Name Total Cost

1. Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc.
$47,250.00

2. Trasntech $58,039.00

3. Willdan Engineering $62,450.00

4. Onward Engineering $90,700.00
The proposal submitted by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is the preferred proposal based on the best timeline, scope understanding, and cost. Other proposals included items not necessary, nor requested, for the task such as utility coordination, bid or construction support, or preparation of project specifications. Even when excluding the unnecessary task items from other proposals, Kimley-Horn still has the best task understanding, timeline, and cost. Kimley-Horn has satisfactorily performed other designs for the City in the past.

The FY 2025-26 Street Rehabilitation Project has $1,253,000.00 budgeted from various funding sources.

The On-Call Task Order cost breakdown is as follows:

Task Order Amount $47,250.00
Task Order Contingency (15%) $ 7,087.50
Total Task Order Estimate $54,337.50
Staff proposes to issue a task order under the City’s existing On-Call Traffic Engineering Services agreement for design of nine (9) ADA ramps on Condon Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to 170 th Street.

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

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this report.

FISCAL IMPACT
The design of these improvements will be covered from SB1 (274-310-700.311) which include $541,000.00 in available funds.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Award the design of ADA Curb Ramps to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $47,250.00; and

2. Approve the design Contingency of $7,087.50 for the preparation of the plans.

Attachments
A. Existing On-call Agreement for Kimley-Horn.pdf
B. Kimley-Horn Proposal.pdf
F. Photos of Existing Conditions.pdf
Attachment A

Attachment B
kimley-horn.com 180 East Ocean Blvd, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 775-530-2083 September 17, 2026
Nick Petrevski
Associate Engineer
City of Lawndale Public Works
4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Lawndale, CA 90260
Subject: Task Order Request: Nine Curb Ramps along Condon Ave Dear Nick,
In response to your task order request on September 3 for a cost proposal to provide an engineer designed plan to develop seven bulbouts and two additional ramps along Condon Ave, we have developed an understanding and scope to provide services for this task.

All of the ramps are located along the
Condon Ave corridor, a residential
section just north of Artesia Blvd.

Accordingly, none of the locations
have signalized intersections or
existing storm drain infrastructure at
these corners. There do not appear
to be any major utility vaults, guy
wires or vertical issues at these
locations.

The seven bulbout locations have a
very limited path of travel that can be
remediated by the installation of a
bulbout. In order to validate
sufficient flow around the bulbout,
our team recommends providing a
profile of the curb line. For the
remaining two ramps, a plan view is
sufficient.

Kimley-Horn will utilize CL Survey to perform survey base mapping for the nine ramps. The survey will establish relative control based upon assumed horizontal coordinates and elevations; no basis of bearing, benchmark or tie-ins will be provided. The topographic survey will document existing site topography and planimetries, including any visible features. The map will extend to the assumed center of the street and to 25 feet on each side of the end of the existing curb return. Collection will be limited to 3 feet behind the back of walk. The map will include an AutoCAD Civil 3dD drawing file with the Ascii point file.

No utility outreach is anticipated for this design, and no utility relocations are anticipated. Any existing Figure 1: Location of improvements along Condon Ave.

kimley-horn.com 180 East Ocean Blvd, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 775-530-2083 walls, fencing, steps and utility poles will not be altered, and we assume we can lower the back of walk by up to 9” without impacting any current infrastructure.

The basis will be the Standard Plans for Public Works
Construction (Green Book). For the two ADA ramps, the
goal will be to develop a Case B Type 1 ramp. The bulbouts will likely be different Case A types and can be single or dual directional based upon feedback from the city. No
specifications are assumed as the contractor can utilize the Green Book Standard Specifications, and no cost estimate will be developed. Any bid support or construction support can be provided on a time and material basis.

Scope of Work
TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Steven Anderson will oversee the project design team. Tasks include coordination with client and internal staff, three meetings (kick-off, conceptual resolution meeting and 75% resolution meeting), progress tracking and administrative support. Two progress reports are anticipated.

Deliverables:
• Meeting Summary
TASK 2 – SITE VISIT AND REVIEW EXISTING BASE MAP
Kimley-Horn will perform one site visit to verify conditions. Upon obtaining the base map from CL, our team will review the existing CAD files for design use and correspond with the city on any additional information they may have on the site.

Deliverables:
• Site visit photo and memo of conditions
• E-mail summarizing the condition of the base map
Figure 2: Case B Type 1 standard.

Figure 3: Measuring space for a
pad.

kimley-horn.com 180 East Ocean Blvd, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 775-530-2083 TASK 3 – SITE SURVEY
CL will perform a field survey of the nine ramps, establishing a local control of the elevations. Survey will extend 25 ft on each side of the curb return and 3 feet behind back of walk.

Deliverables:
• Topographic field survey with contours in AutoCAD Civil 3D format.

TASK 4 – CONCEPTUAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Kimley-Horn will develop conceptual layouts of each of the nine ramps. These recommendations will have a short narrative describing the limitations and cause for the recommended layout. No elevation callouts or profiles will be developed; there will be very limited dimensioning for reference purposes.

Deliverables:
• Conceptual Layout of Ramps (PDF)
• Narrative of Recommendations (DOC)
TASK 5 – FINAL DESIGN
Kimley-Horn will develop a detailed plan of the proposed curb ramp utilizing Lawndale drafting standards.

It is assumed the drafting standards, notes and borders will utilize the 163rd/Firmona plan sheet. Our team will submit a 75% completed design, will review and respond to one round of comments and submit a final 100% improvement plan for construction use. The seven bulbouts will have an accompanying profile, and each ramp will have their own sheet. No general notes, details or cover sheet are anticipated. Improvement plan will be stamped and signed by a professional engineer.

Deliverables:
• 75% Plans (PDF)
• Comment Response Matrix
• 100% Signed/Sealed Plan (PDF and DWG)
Assumptions:
• Project assumes a CEQA CE, no environmental support is needed. • All traffic control will follow the WATCH Manual.
• All plan review will be performed solely by Lawndale Public Works staff. • One improvement plan sheet per ramp will be developed, no cover sheet or general note sheets Figure 4: General survey limits.

kimley-horn.com 180 East Ocean Blvd, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 775-530-2083 are anticipated.

Optional Tasks:
• Bid and Construction Phase Services
• Utility Potholing and Coordination
Schedule
SEPTEMBER 10 – SUBMIT PROPOSAL
SEPTEMBER 24 – NOTICE TO PROCEED
OCTOBER 15 – OBTAIN BASE MAP
OCTOBER 29 – PROVIDE CONCEPTUAL RECOMMENDATIONS
NOVEMBER 12 – BEGIN 75% DESIGN
DECEMBER 3 – SUBMIT 75% DESIGN
DECEMBER 17 – RECEIVE COMMENTS
DECEMBER 31 – SUBMIT 100% DESIGN
Fees
All tasks will be performed on a lump sum (LS) fee below. Individual task amounts are informational only.

Any permitting fees (if applicable) will be paid directly by City.

Task
Number
Task Title LS Fees
Task 1 Project Management and Administration $2,700
Task 2 Site Visit and Review Existing Base Map $1,250
Task 3 Site Survey $11,000
Task 4 Conceptual Recommendations $7,300
Task 5 Final Design $25,000
Task Order Total $47,250

kimley-horn.com 180 East Ocean Blvd, Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 775-530-2083 Should you have any questions or require additional information, please call (775) 530-2083 or email me at [email protected]
Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Steven Anderson, PE CA 73460 Hunter Starkey, PE CA 87821 Task Lead Associate
Attachment F
Bulb Out Locations
1) NW corner of 173rd St. at Condon Ave.
2) SW corner of 173rd St. at Condon Ave.
3) NW corner of 172nd St. at Condon Ave.
4) SW corner of 172nd St. at Condon Ave.
5) NW corner of 171st St. at Condon Ave.
6) SW corner of 171st St. at Condon Ave.
7) SW corner of 170th St. at Condon Ave.

ADA Curb Ramp Design
1) NW corner of Artesia Blvd. at Condon Ave.
2) SE corner of 170th St. at Condon Ave.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David Toledo , Accounting Manager
SUBJECT:

Update Policy No. 37-96 to Provide Employee Recognition Leave to Incentivize Participation for City Employees Who Volunteer to Coordinate the City's Annual Employee Recognition Celebration

BACKGROUND
On January 8, 1986, City Council approved Policy No. 37-96, a Council policy for recognizing employees of the City of Lawndale for their service to the City. This policy was subsequently revised and approved on June 5, 2000.

This celebration recognizes employees who provided a specific number of years of service to the City of Lawndale, including the Sheriff and Fire personnel. The Recognition celebration takes place annually at the city holiday party and staff recognition dinner in December of each year.

The proposed revision to Policy No. 37-96 will include recognition to the City personnel/volunteers who prepare, establish, organize, coordinate, implement, and monitor the annual Employee Recognition Celebration. There is no financial impact associated with this revision.

California municipal employees can generally be given compensated time off (e.g., 8 hours) for participating in a city‑run volunteer recognition program, provided it is structured as part of an official employee recognition or volunteer incentive policy and complies with local laws, city charter, and labor agreements.

California’s Civil Service rules allow agencies to use “employee recognition leave” or other non‑cash awards to acknowledge exceptional performance or community service. This can include paid time off, as long as it is authorized in the agency’s written recognition policy and within applicable budget and cost limits.

Under California’s “gift of public funds” doctrine, a local government may provide benefits/rewards such as paid volunteer time off if the program serves a legitimate public purpose and is not an improper gift. For example, offering paid leave for participation in a city‑sponsored volunteer program is permissible if it is tied to a public benefit, such as community service or morale‑building.

STAFF REVIEW
To incentivize current City employees who coordinate the City’s annual Recognition of City Employees Celebration, staff is proposing to provide compensated time off (CTO) for their participation. Below are the proposed parameters that the City is recommending be added to Policy 37-96:

EARNED COMPENSATED TIME OFF
Policy Authorization – The City’s Policy No. 37-96 personnel policy or recognition program will explicitly allow paid time off for volunteer or recognition activities.

Policy Purpose Statement – The program serves a legitimate municipal purpose – to encourage employee engagement and recognize volunteer contributions, to avoid “gift of public funds” issues.

City-Approved Volunteer Event – The earning of the CTO is limited to volunteering/participating in the planning, organizing, coordination of the Recognition of City Employees Celebration event.

Creation of an Employee Recognition Task Force – by September of each fiscal year, an Employee Recognition Task Force will be created to coordinate the “Recognition for City Employees Celebration” consisting of one representative from each Department. This task force is limited to the celebration event in that fiscal year and is dissolved after the celebration.

Duration of Task Force – it is expected for the task force to begin in September and end in midDecember, approximately a 2 ½ month commitment.

Lead Personnel – the principal person in charge of the employee Recognition Task Force shall be a Department Head, as designated by the City Manager. A Department Head may delegate this assignment to an employee within their department.

Employee Eligibility & Criteria:

Employee criteria: employees, either full-time or part-time, must have worked with the City for 6 months or longer to qualify; any employees on unpaid leave or disciplinary suspension do not qualify;
Specific city-approved volunteer event: the earned CTO is only for the City’s “Recognition for City Employees Celebration” event and does not apply to other celebration or events; CTO hours earned: the hours earned within this program are part of the employee’s compensation package and is incorporated in each Department’s salary and benefit appropriations for the fiscal year;
Number of CTO hours earned: 8 hours of an employee’s straight time will be earned as a participant/volunteer of the Employee Recognition Task Force; Attendance at meetings: the meeting schedule, be it weekly, bi-weekly or set periodic meetings, these meetings will be held during all designated employees usual workday; if an employee is off or not scheduled to work during the designated meetings, said employee will not come in just to get paid for that meeting nor will they accrue any earned CTO hours; if the scheduled meetings do not coincide with their normal work schedule, the Department Head will reassign this task to another employee whose schedule can accommodate this task/activity;
Inability to complete term in Task Force: if assigned employee is not able to complete the term of the task force, the CTO hours will be prorated based on the number of weeks of participation;
Minimum Participation: an employee must have attended at least two (2) of the Task Force’s meetings to qualify for earned CTO hours (will be prorated); Qualifications: the earned CTO hours do not apply to Department Heads, City Manager, Assistant or Deputy City Manager positions;
Budget & Cost Limits – This program is required to be funded through approved budget appropriations and stays within the appropriated limit.

Use of Earned CTO –
Use of earned CTO hours must be used in the fiscal year of the event participated in and have until June 30
th
to use the earned hours;
Use of earned CTO must be scheduled in advance, approved by the employee’s supervisor, and is subject to operational needs;
Unused CTO hours earned through this event expire at the end of the fiscal year and are not paid out at the end of the year or upon separation from the City; All earned CTO hours must be used in increments, with a minimum of two (2) hours per use.

Earned CTO hours cannot be used to extend a vacation, holiday, sick, or other absence.

Compliance with Labor Agreements – City personnel will ensure it is not in conflict with any MOU restrictions or requirements.

In summary, municipal employees can be given compensated time off for volunteer recognition work if it is authorized by the City’s official recognition policy, funded appropriately, and structured to serve a public purpose.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the General Fund, therefore, no appropriations will be needed. Costs incurred as a result of this Amendment is already appropriated in the FY2026-27 approved budget.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the revision/update to Policy No. 37-96 to include recognition for City Employees who coordinate the Recognition of City Employees Celebration by providing Employee Recognition Leave for the coordinators and adopt Resolution No. 2610-048.

Attachments
Attachment A- 1 Revised Policy No. 37-96 redlined version with propose revisions.pdf Attachment B - Resolution CC-2610-048 - Policy No. 37-96 Employee Recognition.pdf Attachment C - Original Policy No.37-96.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
Council Policy No. 37-96

COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT:

Policy for Recognition of City Employees
POLICY NO.: 37-96 DATE ADOPTED:
1/8/96
6/5/00 (revised)
10/5/2026 (revised)
AUTHORITY:

Resolution No. CC-9601-04
Resolution No. CC-0006-53
(revised)
Resolution No. CC-2610-48
(revised)
PURPOSE:

To establish a policy for recognizing employees of the City of Lawndale for their service to the City.

PROCEDURE:

It shall be the policy of the City Council of the City of Lawndale to recognize City employees on their fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, and twenty-fifth service anniversaries. In addition, the City shall recognize both sworn and non-sworn Sheriff and Fire Department personnel after two years of dedicated service to the City of Lawndale. Such recognitions for service shall take place annually at the city holiday party and staff recognition dinner in December of each year. City staff shall follow the attached guidelines when determining the appropriate recognition award for service longevity.

In addition, employees who separate from the City in good standing after more than two years of service shall be recognized by the City Manager. Sworn Sheriff and Fire Department personnel that have served in a special assignment for two or more continuous years shall be recognized upon their separation at a City Council meeting in accordance with the attached schedule. The City shall recognize employees upon retirement, at the first regularly scheduled City Council meeting after the date of such employee's separation.

It shall also be the policy of the City of Lawndale to offer recognition to city employees who perform exemplary work or service to the community above and beyond the call of their regular job duties. Such recognitions shall be at the discretion of the City Council or the City Manager, in accordance with the attached guidelines.

EARNED COMPENSATED TIME OFF
 Policy Authorization – The City’s Policy No. 37-96 personnel policy or recognition program will explicitly allow paid time off for volunteer or recognition activities.
 Policy Purpose Statement – The program serves a legitimate municipal purpose – to encourage employee engagement and recognize volunteer contributions, to avoid “gift of public funds” issues.

Council Policy No. 37-96

 City-Approved Volunteer Event – The earning of the CTO is limited to volunteering/participating in the planning, organizing, coordination of the Recognition of City Employees Celebration event.
 Creation of an Employee Recognition Task Force – in August of each fiscal year, an Employee Recognition Task Force will be created to coordinate the “Recognition for City Employees Celebration” consisting of one representative from each Department. This task force is limited to the celebration event in that fiscal year and is dissolved after the celebration.
 Duration of Task Force – it is expected for the task force to begin in September and end in mid-December, approximately a 2 ½ month commitment.  Lead Personnel – the principal person in charge of the employee Recognition Task Force shall be a Department Head or his/her designee should he/she be unavailable to lead. This assignment will be rotated among the Department Heads each year.
 Employee Eligibility & Criteria:
 Employee criteria: employees, either full-time or part-time, who have worked with the City for 6 months or longer; any employees on unpaid leave or disciplinary suspension do not qualify;
 Specific city-approved volunteer event: the earned CTO is only for the City’s “Recognition for City Employees Celebration” event and does not apply to other celebration or events;
 CTO hours earned: the hours earned within this program are part of the employee’s compensation package and is incorporated in each Department’s salary and benefit appropriations for the fiscal year;  Number of CTO hours earned: 8 hours of an employee’s straight time will be earned as a participant/volunteer of the Employee Recognition Task Force;
 Attendance at meetings: the meeting schedule, be it weekly, bi-weekly or set periodic meetings, these meetings will be held during all designated employees usual workday; if an employee is off or not scheduled to work during the designated meetings, said employee will not come in just to get paid for that meeting nor will they accrue any earned CTO hours; if the scheduled meetings do not coincide with their normal work schedule, the Department Head will reassign this task to another employee whose schedule can accommodate this task/activity;
 Inability to complete term in Task Force: if assigned employee is not able to complete the term of the task force, the CTO hours will be prorated based on the number of weeks of participation;  Minimum Participation: an employee must have attended at least two (2) of the Task Force’s meetings to qualify for earned CTO hours (will be prorated);
 Qualifications: the earned CTO hours do not apply to Department Heads, City Manager, Assistant or Deputy City Manager positions;  Budget & Cost Limits – This program is required to be funded through approved budget appropriations and stays within the appropriated limit.

Council Policy No. 37-96

 Use of Earned CTO –
 Use of earned CTO hours must be used in the fiscal year of the event participated in and have until June 30th to use the earned hours;  Use of earned CTO must be scheduled in advance, approved by the employee’s supervisor, and is subject to operational needs;  Unused CTO hours earned through this event expire at the end of the fiscal year and are not paid out at the end of the year or upon separation from the City;
 All earned CTO hours must be used in increments, with a minimum of two (2) hours per use.
 Earned CTO hours cannot be used to extend a vacation, holiday, sick, or other absence.
 Compliance with Labor Agreements – City personnel will ensure it is not in conflict with any MOU restrictions or requirements.

Council Policy No. 37-96

CITY OF LAWNDALE

EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM
Length of Service Certificate
in Jacket
Certificate
in Frame
City Tile
Plaque
Service
Pin
Presented At
2 years continuous
service for sworn
and non sworn
sheriff and fire
personnel
X

Annual Recognition
Dinner
5 years X X Annual Recognition
Dinner
10 years X X Annual Recognition
Dinner
15 years X X Annual Recognition
Dinner
20 years X X Annual Recognition
Dinner
25 years X X City Council Meeting
Retirement X XCity Council Meeting
Exemplary Work
Above and Beyond
the Call of Duty
X

Per discretion of the
City Manager in
discussion with City
Council
Separation of
sworn sheriff and
fire personnel in
special assignment
after two or more
years of
continuous service
X City Council Meeting
Separation in good
standing after 2 or
more years
X Recognized by City
Manager

ATTACHMENT B
CC-2610-048
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-048

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE CITY POLICY ON

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lawndale has established a Council Policy Manual to set forth and identify policies of the City Council which may not usually be contained in ordinances of the City, or which are restated to further amplify existing City policy; and WHEREAS, all policies included in the Council Policy Manual are adopted by resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council also previously adopted Resolution No.CC-0006-53, amending Council Policy 37-96, which separately outlines specific procedures for employee recognition; and WHEREAS, the city desires to amend policy 37-96

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

SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby amends Policy No. 37-96 of the Council Policy Manual, attached here to Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, as if fully set forth. The attached Policy No. 37-96 is entitled “Policy 37-96, Policy for Recognition of City Employees”. .

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2026. _______________________________
Robert Pullen-Miles, Mayor
CC-2610-048
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-2610-048 at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of October 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

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CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jason Minter, Community Services Director
SUBJECT:

Create a Standing Council Committee to Review Park and Green Space Opportunities

BACKGROUND/REVIEW
During the Council meeting on September 21, 2026, Councilwoman Suarez requested that the City Council consider creating a Standing Committee for parks and green space. The City of Lawndale currently has three (3) city owned parks that total estimated 3.03 acres, which includes the following parks:

Hogan Park: 0.96 acres
Hopper Park: 0.63 acres
Rudolph Park: 1.44 acres
In addition, public events are held in the Civic Center which is approximately 0.35 acres.

The City is also working with the Lawndale Elementary School District on an extension to the Master Joint Use Agreement for use of four school sites as park during non-school hours. These four schools, and three parks, include approximately 19.0 acres, including the following parks:

Jane Addams Middle School: 4.3 acres
William Green Elementary School: 4.0 acres
Will Rogers Middle School/William Anderson Elementary School: 10.7 acres The three (3) City owned parks, combined with the Civic Center Lawn and the three school parks, total approximately 22.38 acres of parks/open space in the City of Lawndale.

There is also a rail right-of-way (ROW) parallel to Condon Avenue with existing green space. While no formal discussions or assessments have been made, this approximately 75 to 90-foot wide corridor traversing through the city has been considered for a potential future linear park.

At this time, staff are not aware of any property for sale in the City that could be considered for acquisition of additional park and/or green space.

LEGAL REVIEW
There is no legal review required at this time.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with regards to the discussion and/or creation of a Standing Committee.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss this request and provide specific direction regarding the creation of a Standing Committee for park and green space opportunities.

CITY OF LAWNDALE
14717 BURIN AVENUE, LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA 90260
PHONE (310) 973-3200 ♦ https://www.lawndale.ca.gov
DATE: October 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juan Arauz, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Vanesa Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Report of Attendance at Meetings
No supporting documentation was forwarded to the City Clerk Department for this item.