Lawndale — 2025-08-18

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update

10. Service Agreement with Lightbox for Geographic Information Services (GIS) System\n— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Master Service Agreement and Order Form with Lightbox\nVision for geographic information system services for a one year term in the amount of $19,610.

11. Approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Public Works and City Hall Facility Needs\nProject\n— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Public Works and City Hall Facility\nNeeds Project Agreement with Developers General Contracting, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement until\nDecember 15, 2025, at no increase to the current project cost.

12. West 147th Street Traffic Calming Measures\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Authorize the installation of temporary traffic circles and temporary\nspeed humps on west 147th Street; and 2.) Authorize the budget amendment of $63,000 to cover the cost of the project.

13. Consideration of Public Relations Consultants\nRequested by Mayor Pullen-Miles.\n— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss this report and provide direction to staff regarding the selection of a\nfirm to provide public relations services.

14. Consideration of a Bring Your Pet to Work Day Event\nRequested by Councilmember Suarez.\n— Recommendation: that the City Council discuss this staff report and provide direction to staff regarding developing\na Bring Your Pet to Work event and guidelines for City employees.

15. Discretionary Fund Budget Amendment\nRequested by Councilmember Talavera.\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve increasing the discretionary fund for each council member\nfrom $2,500 to $3,500 and the budget amendment for $5,000; or 2.) Provide further direction to staff.

16. Consideration of National Association of Latino Elected Officials Conference and Membership\nRequested by Councilmember Talavera.\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Approve one or more Councilmembers to join the National Association\nof Latino Elected Officials and approve the budget amendment by $3,500 per Councilmember as noted above; or 2.)\nProvide further direction to staff.

17. Customer Satisfaction Survey\nRequested by Councilmember Suarez.\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Direct staff to work with Alchemer's and return with a contract for the\nCouncil's official approval; or 2.) Provide further direction to staff.

18. Request for City Council Direction Regarding Homeless Outreach Services\nRequested by Councilmember Suarez.\n— Recommendation: that the City Council select one of the following options: A.) Open a position to hire a full time\nHomeless Outreach Coordinator position to work with staff in developing and implementing strategies to reduce the\nnumber of homeless in the community and to make direct contact with the homeless in the field; or B.) Direct staff to\nlook into direct contracting service opportunities with a county agency, a regional homeless agency, or non-profit\ngroup that specializes in homeless outreach services; or C.) Continue to work with South Bay Cities Council of\nGovernments and St. Margaret’s Center as well as other County and nonprofit organizations to provide outreach to the\nhomeless located in the City of Lawndale; or D.) Give direction to staff on another option for staff to pursue regarding\nhomeless outreach.

19. Report of Attendance at Meetings

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

20. Conference with Labor Negotiator\n— The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the City\nManager and City Attorney, regarding labor negotiations with unrepresented employees, the Central Management\nTeam.

21. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation\n— The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss\nexisting litigation: Name of Case: City of Lawndale v. LA Investment, LLC (LA Superior Court Case No.\n20TRCV00065).

22. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation\n— The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss\nexisting litigation: Name of Case: City of Lawndale v. Kimball (LA Superior Court Case No. 24TRCV01284).

3. Accounts Payable Register\n— Recommendation: that City Council adopt Resolution No. CC-2508-039 authorizing the payment of certain claims\nand demands in the amount of $1,168,430.49.

4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - August 4, 2025\n— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

5. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Report\n— Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file.

6. Resolution to Approve Amendment to Job Description for Community Services Supervisor\n— Recommendation: that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. CC-2508-040, amending and updating\nthe Job Description for the Community Services Supervisor position.

7. Consider Cancellation of September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Cancel the scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2,\n2025, due to the Labor Day Holiday; or 2.) Make no changes to the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday,\nSeptember 2, 2025; or 3.) Provide the City Manager and staff with alternative direction.

8. Review of 2025 Wall of Distinction Nominees\n— Recommendation: that the City Council review the two nominees that were submitted for the 2025 Wall of\nDistinction program.

9. Hispanic Heritage Festival Discussion\n— Recommendation: that the City Council provide direction as to whether or not the Community Services Department\nshould continue moving forward with planning for the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival, or if the event should be\ndelayed until the following year in 2026.