Lawndale City Council Meeting - April 20, 2026

The Lawndale City Council meeting held on April 20, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. A key agenda item was the consideration and approval of a contract award for building and safety services, following an RFP process with seven proposals. The council approved a contract with Willdan, a firm expected to reduce expenditures and maintain service levels without impacting the general fund, as services are covered by building permit fees. Council members discussed concerns about processing times and the potential for future internal staffing. Additionally, the council approved a resolution amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) street improvement project, reallocating funds to cover an added street without increasing the budget. Another procurement-related item was the approval of an agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (RITs) to upgrade traffic signal equipment at five intersections at no cost to the city. The meeting also included updates on quarterly cash and investments, dismissed fireworks citations, and community events. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the council.