| 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND NEED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OR MODIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITYCLERK@CITYOFHAWTHORNE.ORG OR CALL (310) 349-2915 PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE:
MEETING VIDEO
Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television
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THE AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS, ATTACHMENTS AND THEN SELECTING THE DESIRED MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT (AT NO COST) AND/OR OBTAIN COPIES (UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S CURRENT COPYING FEE) OF ANY REGULAR SESSION ITEM BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL VIA TELEPHONE (310) 349-2915 OR EMAIL CITYCLERK@CITYOFHAWTHORNE.ORG
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Proclamation - Pastor John L. Jefferson, Del Aire Baptist (F. Johnson)
2.
City Clerk's Office: Stewardship, Strategy and Service (D. Williams-Hunter)
3.
Brief presentation by Hawthorne Police Department staff to update the community on concerns related to e-bicycles and related education and enforcement efforts (HPD)
4.
Police Department staff will provide a brief overview of recent sighting of coyotes within City limits as well as provides suggestions on what to do in case of an encounter. (HPD)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK/SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. AFTER OBTAINING PERMISSION TO PROCEED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER SPEAKERS SHOULD FIRST STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. THEY THEN SHALL STATE THEIR BUSINESS FOR ALL GOVERNING BODIES BRIEFLY AND COMPLETELY AND UNLESS GRANTED FURTHER TIME BY A GOVERNING BODY SHALL LIMIT THEIR ADDRESS TO THREE MINUTES. THE THREE-MINUTE LIMIT SHALL INCLUDE GOVERNING BODY OR STAFF RESPONSES, IF ANY, TO QUERIES POSED BY SPEAKERS. HOWEVER, THE STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM PROVIDING A DETAILED RESPONSE OR ACTING UPON ANY ITEM NOT CONTAINED ON THE AGENDA POSTED 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING AND 24 HOURS BEFORE A SPECIAL MEETING. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNING BODIES AS A BODY AND NOT TO ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER THEREOF. THE GOVERNING BODY MAY EITHER DISPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION AT THE CLOSE THEREOF OR MAY REFER IT TO AN APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR STUDY, INVESTIGATION, REPORT, AND/OR RECOMMENDATION. DISCUSSION, IF ANY, SHALL BE BY MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BODY ONLY. (H.M.C. 2.06.180, RESO. NO. 6443)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5.
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 period of 09/10/2025 to 09/23/2025 for a total of $9,293,893.28
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, September 23, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
ORDINANCES
7.
ORDINANCE NO. 2258 (Second Reading): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.06.020 (MEETINGS) OF CHAPTER 2.06 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION, CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2258 on September 9, 2025 and Adopt Ordinance No. 2258 on September 23, 2025.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.
Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
2. Approve the 2024-2025 CAPER for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
2. Approve the 2024-2025 CAPER for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9.
First Amendment to the Agreement with the City of Inglewood for Provision of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services for Special Events.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the proposed Amendment to Agreement with the City of Inglewood for supplemental law enforcement services for special events in the City of Inglewood, and authorize the City Manager or the Chief of Police to execute all documents related thereto.
10.
Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement Re. Hangar 42 from 395 Park Place, LLC to Hawthorne Green, LLC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement for the Assignment of Hangar 42 from 395 Park Place, LLC. to Hawthorne Green, LLC. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and make minor amendments thereto.
11.
JR. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Jr. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
12.
Ground Sublease Agreement between Hawthorne Airport, LLC, Space, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation and Zelman Hawthorne, LLC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Ground Sublease Agreement between Hawthorne Airport, LLC (HA LLC), Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) and Zelman Hawthorne, LLC (Zelman) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
13.
Claim for personal injuries by King Stovall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by King Stovall.
14.
Additional Funding Request for Administration Receivership Account in the total Amount of $60,000 for the Current Fiscal Year.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the additional funding in the total amount of $60,000 to Administration Receivership account (Receivership Account No. 100-1501-000-40744), encumber for the same and approve the blanket purchase orders consisting of the following: 1. Daniel Collins $10,000; 2. Testing Engineers (to be determined) $50,000.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
15.
Code Enforcement Reporting (MyHawthorne311) - A. Vargas
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
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, September 23, 2025.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK