Lawndale — 2025-12-16

1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Update

10. Appointment to Vacancy on the SBWIB Lawndale Business Private Sector Seat\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Re-affirm the SBWIB's nomination for appointment of Mr. Carlos\nFerreira, owner of King of Wings, as the City of Lawndale representative on the SBWIB Business Private Sector seat,\nto fill the current vacant seat until expiration on June 30, 2026, and a new four (4) year term beginning July 1, 2026 to\nJune 30, 2030; or 2.) Provide further direction to staff.

11. Discussion of E-Bike Urgency Ordinance\n— Recommendation: that the City Council review recently adopted e-bike regulations that other cities have enacted\nand give direction to City Staff to pursue one of the following three options: Option 1) Pursue an urgency ordinance, as\nE-bikes constitute an immediate danger and threat to public safety; Option 2) Pursue a regular ordinance, as E-bikes\nhave the potential to be a greater threat to public safety than previously thought; or Option 3) Leave existing ordinances\nregarding E-bikes as they are, including maintaining current enforcement levels.

12. South Bay Regional Housing Trust by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board of Directors\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1) Discuss SBCCOG's request and receive their presentation; or 2) Approve\njoining the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) and authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Powers\nAgreement (JPA), which would help fund the development and construction of affordable housing in the South Bay; or\n3) Provide further direction to staff.

13. Recommendation to Continue to Use Everbridge as the Citywide Emergency Notification System\n— Recommendation: that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Renewal Quote for One-Year\nbetween the City of Lawndale and Everbridge.

14. Notice of Completion for FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation and FY 2024-25 Sidewalk Replacement Project\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1) Accept the project completion by Sequel Contractors, Inc., for the FY\n2023-24 Street Rehabilitation and FY 2024-25 Sidewalk Replacement Project; 2) Authorize staff to file the Notice of\nCompletion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office for the FY 2023-24 Street\nRehabilitation and FY 2024-25 Sidewalk replacement Project; and 3) Authorize staff to release the retention in the\namount of $104,265.84 for the FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation and FY 2024-25 Sidewalk Replacement Project.

15. Report of Attendance at Meetings

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

17. Public Employee Appointment\nThe City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment\nof an Interim City Manager.

18. Public Employee Appointment\nThe City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), regarding the appointment\nof a City Manager.

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.

3. Accounts Payable Register\n— Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council adopts Resolution No. CC-2512-057 authorizing the\npayment of certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,168,006.19

4. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Regular Meeting - December 1, 2025\n— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

5. Minutes of the Lawndale City Council Special Meeting December 3, 2025\n— Recommendation: that the City Council approve the minutes.

6. City Manager Agreement and Release\n— Recommendation: that the City Council receive and file the attached Separation Agreement and General Release.

7. Approval of CDBG Projects\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Conduct a public hearing; 2.) Adopt the FY 2026-27 budget for the\nCDBG program; and 3.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2512-058, approving the City’s participation in the FY 2026-\n27 CDBG Program.

8. Annual Reorganization of the City Council\n— Recommendation: that the City Council appoint one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning\non January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026.

9. Adoption of a City Policy Authorizing the Use of Electronic Signatures\n— Recommendation: that the City Council 1.) Adopt Resolution No. CC-2512-060 establishing a City policy\nauthorizing the use of an electronic signature in lieu of a written signature on a document in which a signature is\nrequired; or 2.) Provide staff with alternate direction.