| 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 DECEMBER 9, 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.
North Star Land Care — (Community Services, K. Bowie)
2.
LAX Atmosphere Roadways Improvement Project - (K. Manning)
3.
Good Neighbor Award - (E. Lampkin)
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
4.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular City Council meetings of September 23, 2025, and November 12, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of September 23, 2025 and November 12, 2025.
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 11/12/2025 to 11/25/2025 for a total of $8,272,277.13 and 11/26/25 to 12/09/2025 for a total of $1,400,567.51.
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, December 9, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 8567 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR ON-STREET PAID PARKING, PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND REVENUE COLLECTION WITH LAZ PARKING CA, LLC
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8567
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 8568 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF CEDAR AVENUE AND 122ND STREET.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8568
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8569 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING WAGE TERMS OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF THOSE EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION PART-TIME (HMEA-PT).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8569 approving the wage terms of employment for employees represented by the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association Part-Time (HMEA - PT)
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8570 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND HAWTHORNE AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP31 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MUNICIPAL PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve Resolution No. 8570 adopting the Transfer Agreement.
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8571 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING DAVID L. CACERES AS INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution 8571 appointing David L. Caceres as Interim City Attorney and Approving an Employment Agreement.
Adopt Resolution 8571 appointing David L. Caceres as Interim City Attorney and Approving an Employment Agreement.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
12.
Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS") for the twelve-month fiscal period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 ("ROPS 26-27") and taking certain related actions.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt SA Resolution 2025-05 approving ROPS 26-27, a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the twelve-month fiscal period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and taking certain related actions.
ORDINANCES
13.
ORDINANCE NO. 2259 (SECOND READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.06.230 (DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL - LIMIT ON DIRECTIVES) OF CHAPTER 2.06 (CITY COUNCIL) TO 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. Motion to adopt.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2259.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
14.
Bid Opening for Alley Improvement Project CDBG Funds (Project # 25-08)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.
Public Hearing and introduction of Ordinance No. 2260 (1st Reading) - An ordinance of the city council of the City of Hawthorne, California, amending chapters 17.04 (definitions), 17.38 (nonconforming uses, structures, signs, and parcels), 17.40 (conditional uses—variances), 17.56 (loading), 17.58 (off-street parking), and 17.60 (minimum driveway widths and turning radii) of title 17 (zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code related to off-street vehicular parking, and making a finding of exemption in compliance with CEQA in connection therewith.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
At the close of the public hearing, a motion to introduce.
GENERAL MATTERS
16.
Development of Hangars at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No Motion, informational item only. Staff recommends the Council receive the staff report on the development of Hawthorne Airport Hangars.
17.
Establish a professionally organized Farmer's Market in partnership with Local LA Farmers' Markets and the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve a partnership between the City, the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce, and Local LA Farmers' Markets to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement a local Farmer's Market on City property.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer Professional Services for the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and with Local LA Farmers' Markets (LLFM).
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer Professional Services for the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and with Local LA Farmers' Markets (LLFM).
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
18.
Review of the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
19.
Renewal of Professional Services Agreements with LDM Associates, Inc. for the administration of the CDBG, HOME and other federally funded grant programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and renew the fifth year of the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) for the period of one year from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement the CDBG & HOME Investment Partnership and other federally funded grant programs and other approved additional programs.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the renewed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with LDM.
3. Authorize the Finance Department to establish a blanket purchase order and all necessary account numbers for LDM Associates, Inc.
1. Approve and renew the fifth year of the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) for the period of one year from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement the CDBG & HOME Investment Partnership and other federally funded grant programs and other approved additional programs.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the renewed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with LDM.
3. Authorize the Finance Department to establish a blanket purchase order and all necessary account numbers for LDM Associates, Inc.
20.
Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $119,415.52 due to Chapman Coast Roof Co., Inc. of Fullerton, CA for Hawthorne Police Department Roof Replacement Project (Project #25-09)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 for Chapman Coast Roof Co. Inc. of Fullerton, CA.
21.
Pollution Liability Insurance – 3136 Rosecrans Avenue (Beazley ECLIPSE, Enviro Covered Location)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a policy for the Pollution Liability Insurance at 3136 Rosecrans Avenue.
22.
Approval of Agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services for the calendar year 2026.
23.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to provide overtime funding for after-hours or weekend investigations and/ or enforcement. The Hawthorne Police Department was awarded $200,000 to be used for narcotics enforcement, which has been adopted into this year's budget (25-26).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement for fiscal year 2024 Operation Stone Garden (OPSG), and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to enter into and execute the Agreement.
24.
Approval of a Purchase Order for the Amount of $26,325 for the purchase of a Mobile Surveillance Trailer from Wanco.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to Proceed with the purchase order and purchase a Mobile Surveillance Trailer from Wanco.
25.
Progress Payment #7 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $119,596.93 due to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA for Hawthorne Memorial Center HVAC System Upgrade (Project #23-08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7 and Final Acceptance and approve Change Orders to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
26.
Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $2,090,367.47 due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc of Sylmar, CA for City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
27.
Progress Payment #10 in the amount of $1,629,549.28 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for City of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #10 and Change Order #7 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
28.
Progress Payment #2 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $50,266.45 due to American Wholesale Lighting of Livermore, CA for the Police Department Lighting Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve this Progress Payment #2, Change order #2 and #3, release of retention, and final acceptance to American Wholesale Lighting of Livermore, CA.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
29.
Claims for personal injury by Ladesha Tucker and Ervin Tucker, Jr.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claims made by Ladesha Tucker and Ervin Tucker, Jr.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
30.
Events qualifying for city financial assistance ( Reso No. 8566) - K. Manning
31.
City Special Events - F. Johnson
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, December 9, 2025
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK