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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 04/28/2026 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 8597 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22622.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Resolution No. 8597.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Hawthorne operates its Street Lighting District under the State Street Lighting Act of 1972. Under this act, the City assesses street lighting charges on a frontage-foot basis of benefits. This means that property having more intense lighting, such as a major arterial or Hawthorne Blvd., pays a higher rate per frontage foot than a residential area with a flat tariff, based on the number and types of lights provided. Tariff includes all poles, wiring, and maintenance necessary to operate this system. The rates assessed by the City’s Street Lighting Assessment District have not increased in the 53 years of its existence, though Southern California Edison’s costs have substantially increased. As part of our Street Lighting District procedures, it is recommended that the City Council order the City Engineer to prepare a report for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This service aligns with the City’s Economic Development Element goal of enhancing the quality of life in the City, which is an important marketing asset for business attraction and making economic development a part of City decisions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.