| 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 NOVEMBER 12, 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
CLOSED SESSION
1.
Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code sec. 54957(b)(1)), Title: Interim City Attorney
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Attorney
City Negotiator: City Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Attorney
City Negotiator: City Manager
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
2.
Veteran Service Organizations Proclamations (F. Johnson)
3.
Generation Connect (A. Monteiro)
4.
Waste Management and Service Operations Overview Presentation by Republic Services (Public Works)
5.
Market and Economic Development Analysis — Kosmont Companies
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
6.
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 10/29/2025 to 11/12/2025 for a total of $4,567,702.95.
7.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular City Council meetings of October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 and the special meetings of September 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 and the special meetings of September 30, 2025.
8.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Wednesday, November 12, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8562
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR LOAN GUARANTEE ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 108 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR LOAN GUARANTEE ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 108 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 8562.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into the loan and execute all loan or loan-related documents.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 8562.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into the loan and execute all loan or loan-related documents.
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8563
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND WATER TOWER PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8563
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8565
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2025 AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN HAWTHORNE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2025 AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN HAWTHORNE.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8565.
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 8566
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR SPECIFIED ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR SPECIFIED ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council vote to adopt Resolution No. 8566
ORDINANCES
13.
ORDINANCE NO. 2259 (FIRST 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 Introduce.
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 Introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Introduce Ordinance 2259 on November 12, 2025, and adopt Ordinance No. 2259 on December 9, 2025.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
GENERAL MATTERS
14.
Approval of New Master Ground Lease.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the execution of a new Master Ground Lease ("Ground Lease") between the Landlord and the Tenant for the real property located in the City of Hawthorne, as described in the attached exhibits, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to implement its terms, including a Consent to Assignment, a Landlord Estoppel Certificate, and an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Lease associated with the transfer of interests to Archer Airport Ground Lease LLC and Archer Airport Improvement LLC.
15.
The Hawthorne Police Department's Inaugural Community Gun Buyback Program on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hawthorne City Hall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Authorize the Police Chief to execute the Hawthorne Police Department's Inaugural Community Gun Buyback Program on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hawthorne City Hall.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
16.
City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended September 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 September 30, 2025 of FY 25-26.
17.
Progress Payment #9 in the amount of $646,376.01 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 #9 and Change Order #6 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA.
18.
Approval of a parcel map to be recorded with Los Angeles County Public Works.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the approval of a Parcel Map No. 84969 located at 3901 and 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd to be recorded with Los Angeles County Public Works.
19.
Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $880,764.01 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 #4 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
20.
Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $292,980.00 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 #6 to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA.
21.
Progress Payment #11 in the amount of $367,437.91 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 #11 and all recommended Change Orders to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK