| Alex Vargas, Mayor Alex Monteiro, Mayor Pro Tem Angie Reyes English, Councilmember Katrina Manning,Councilmember Faye Johnson, Councilmember |
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Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City Treasurer |
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR AUGUST 26, 2025 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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MEETING VIDEO
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Metro C Line Extension Update Presentation
2.
Crenshaw Blvd Signal Improvement and Intersection Project Presentation
3.
Presentation from Carpenters Union
4.
Proclamation - Youth Hope Month - Sanctuary of Hope
5.
Annual K9 Community Fundraising Dinner Check Presentation - A. Monteiro
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
6.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular City Council meetings of May 13, 2025, May 27, 2025, June 24th, 2025 and the special meetings of June 24, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of May 13, 2025, May 27, 2025,June 24th, 2025 and the special meetings of June 24, 2025.
7.
The City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the following periods:
07/09/2025 to 08/12/2025 for a total of $9,272,782.68
08/13/2025 to 08/26/2025 for a total of $7,984,950.53.
07/09/2025 to 08/12/2025 for a total of $9,272,782.68
08/13/2025 to 08/26/2025 for a total of $7,984,950.53.
8.
Approval of waiver of full readings of Resolutions and Ordinances on Tuesday, August 26, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8548 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR AN AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (AIG) FOR THE RESURFACE RUNWAY 7-25 AND RESURFACE TAXIWAYS AND TRENCH DRAIN EXTENSION PROJECT (3-06-0101-024-2025) AND AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' EXECUTION OF GRANT DOCUMENTS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8548 and authorize the Director of Public Works' execution of the FAA AIG Resurface Runway 7-25 and Resurface Taxiways and Trench Drain Extension grant documents and any future amendments to the grant.
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8549 - DECLARE THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE FORMER HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF 14115 CORDARY AVENUE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 4051-030-902) "EXEMPT SURPLUS" UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(F)(1)(F).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve Resolution No. 8549 declaring the property located immediately south of 14115 Cordary Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number 4051-030-902) "exempt surplus" under the Surplus Land Act.
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8550 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY (EPPP) FOR THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8550
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8550
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 8551 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WITH GENERAL TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8551
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 8553- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIGITIZATION AND DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY CLERK RECORDS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 34090 AND RESOLUTION NO. 7170
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends City Council approve Resolution 8553
ORDINANCES
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
14.
Bid Opening for Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park Improvement Project (Project # 24-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL MATTERS
15.
First Amendment to the consultant agreement between Chargie, LLC and the City of Hawthorne for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Design and Installation Services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amendment and authorize the Director of Public Works to enter into the first amendment with Chargie, LLC.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
16.
Letter of Agreement by and between the City of Hawthorne and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) to seek a traffic study to determine the feasibility of installing Crosswalk Improvements on Jack Northrop Ave
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
17.
Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for survey services ("Second Amendment") between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and DRC Engineering, Inc. ("Consultant").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Second Amendment and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Second Amendment to the consultant agreement.
18.
Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Construction Administration and Construction Observation services ("Second Amendment") between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and C&S Engineering ("Consultant")
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Second Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the consultant agreement.
19.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and RSG Inc. in the amount of $29,870.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with RSG Inc. to prepare a Long-Term Fiscal Model/Financial Plan and approve a blanket purchase order, not to exceed $29,870.
20.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Rael & Letson in the amount of $27,500.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Rael & Letson to provide actuarial consulting services and approve a blanket purchase order, not to exceed $27,500.
21.
City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 of FY 24-25.
22.
Recurring Software and Services Agreement with MRI Real Estate Software LLC (MRI) for Housing Data Services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Recurring Software and Services Agreement with MRI for the period of five years from 08/01/2025 to 07/31/2030 to provide professional services necessary to store and update housing data.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Professional Services Agreement with MRI.
23.
Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $530,226.67 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for the City of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #6 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
24.
Award of Contract for Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park Improvement (Project # 24-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA pending approval of HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds.
25.
Approval of an Agreement Between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
26.
Approval of an Agreement Between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Centinela Valley Union High School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Agreeement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Centinela Valley Union High School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
27.
Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Hawthorne Police Management Supervisory Group (HPMSG) – Retention Pay Amendment
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Police Management Supervisory Group (HPMSG) amending Section 9.11 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding retention pay to include reserve time in the calculation of eligibility, effective March 27, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the side letter agreement.
28.
Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $2,616,046.93 is due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc of Sylmar, CA for the City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 and Change Order #1 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
29.
Third amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the South Bay Cities Council Of Governments and The City of Hawthorne regarding the use of allocated County Local Solutions Grant Funds To Implement the City's Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol And Drug Abuse (LACADA) Project
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to extend the term and associated reporting deadlines for the LACADA Project through June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
30.
Progress Payment #9 & #10 in the amount of $1,920,699.58 due to Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc of Orange, CA for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation of City-Owned Properties 2023 (Project #23-09).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #9 and #10 and all recommend Change Orders to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA.
31.
FEMA Project De-Obligations – COVID-19 Pandemic Response
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council acknowledges and concurrs with the FEMA de-obligation of $11,246.89 (Project 142762 – COVID-19 Pandemic 2 / PW 176) and $17,208.77 (Project 138069 – COVID-19 Pandemic 1 / PW 140), based on the final reconciliation of actual eligible costs versus expedited estimates.
32.
Final Acceptance of the first contract term and award of the street tree trimming contract extension to Northstar Landcare of Downey, CA for Street Tree Trimming (City Project 22-07).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the final acceptance of the first street tree trimming contract term and exercise the option pursuant to section 6.1 of the contract agreement to ratify and authorize the first extension from December 2025 through December 2026, the second contract extension from December 2026 to December 2027, and the third extension from December 2027 through December 2028 with a 4% CPI increase to Northstar Landcare of Downey, CA.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
33.
Claim for monetary damages by the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ("ICRMA").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by ICRMA.
34.
Claim for bodily injury by Luisa Magante.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Luisa Magante.
35.
Additional Funding Request for Administration Receivership Account in the Amount of $30,000 for the Past Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Additional Funding in the Amount of $30,000 to Administration Receivership Account (Receivership Account No. 100-1501-000-40744) for fiscal year 2024/2025, Encumber for the Same and Approve the Increase of Blanket Purchase Order for Civica Law Group to Reflect the Increase.
36.
Claim for bodily injury by Shaunta Whiting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Shaunta Whiting.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
37.
Consider Council Meetings Going Dark for the month of August (A. Reyes English)
38.
In commemoration of the City of Hawthorne being recognized for its energy efficiency, decals are to be placed on all city facilities for the recognition. (A. Reyes English)
39.
Enforcement of Hawthorne Municipal Code section 10.60.010 regarding the Prohibition of riding bicycles and e bikes on sidewalks. (A. Vargas)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
| STATE OF CALIFORNIA | ) |
| COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | ) SS |
| CITY OF HAWTHORNE | ) |
I, DIANA CUCALON, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hawthorne, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing City Council Meeting Agenda was posted not less than 72 hours before the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK