| 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 OCTOBER 28, 2025 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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MEETING VIDEO
Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Robert Harris, Deputy Fire Chief — County of Los Angeles Fire Department (Fire Services Contract)
2.
The Chief of Police will acknowledge the US military veterans currently serving with the Hawthorne Police Department. The Chief of Police will also address the City Council and community on his pending retirement. (F. Johnson)
3.
SBCCOG Micromobility: "The Missing Mode in Transportation" (A. Monteiro)
4.
New Star Family Justice Center Recognition, Domestic Violence Prevention Month (A. Reyes English)
5.
Proclamation for Ricky Richardson (A. Reyes English)
6.
Sports Basement — (K. Manning)
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
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 period of 10/15/2025 to 10/28/2025 for a total of $4,486,950.88.
8.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, October 28, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8559, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2025 AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8559
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8560, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2025 AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH."
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8560
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8561, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CROWN ACT ("SB 188").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8561.
ORDINANCES
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
12.
Bid Opening for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project # 25-07)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
13.
Measure M Funding Agreement MM5507.16 Between the City of Hawthorne and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Design Street Improvements for the Jack Northrop Improvement Project and Appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund Balance for this Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-XXX-40014 for the project to design street improvements for the Jack Northrop Improvement Project.
14.
Measure M Funding Agreement MM5507.17 Between the City of Hawthorne and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Design Street Improvements for the Van Ness Improvement Project and Appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund Balance for this Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-XXX-40014 for the project to design street improvements for the Van Ness Improvement Project.
15.
Award of Contract for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project # 25-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
16.
Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Hawtthorne and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for Costs Related to Academy Recruit Training.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department establishing a fee structure for costs related to Academy Recruit Training.
17.
Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services ("Fourth Amendment") between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and Office Untitled ("Consultant").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Fourth Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the consultant agreement.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
18.
Claim for personal injury and physical assault by Montae J. Collins.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Montae J. Collins.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
19.
Request for Proposal (RFP): Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services - K. Manning
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, October 28, 2025.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK