Lawndale City Council Meeting - October 19, 2026

The October 19, 2026 Lawndale City Council meeting included a unanimous approval to amend the city’s contract with MV Chang and Associates, which is supporting the Finance Department while its director position is vacant. The amendment extends the contract through year-end and adds $25,500 to the previously approved not-to-exceed amount of $89,500, for a revised total of $115,000, funded through salary savings from the vacant position. The consultant is expected to help prepare the mid-year report. The council also approved the consent calendar items 4–8 unanimously, though the transcript does not identify their contents.

The council discussed forming a standing committee focused on green space, appointed Councilmembers Suarez and Kearney, and considered including Parks and Recreation Commission members. Separately, members discussed exploring an easement with Metro for the Condon Avenue right-of-way to support community use and protect existing green space; questions about insurance, environmental liabilities, and the terms of any easement remained open, and no final direction is clearly recorded in the transcript. A councilmember also requested information about the Lawndale Beat service and its contract. The city reported that a document-shredding vendor failed to deliver as expected; a replacement event will be held at no cost to the city. No other contract award or purchasing decision was clearly identified.