| 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 JANUARY 13, 2026 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS 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
1.
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 12/10/2025 to 12/23/2025 for a total of $9,370,986.76 and 12/24/25 to 01/13/2026 for a total of $1,294,210.32.
2.
Approval of waiver of full readings of Resolutions and Ordinances on Tuesday, January 13, 2026's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meetings of December 09, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of December 09, 2025.
RESOLUTIONS
4.
RESOLUTION NO. 8574, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, Authorizing Certain Designated City of Hawthorne Officers To Order The Deposit Or Withdrawal of Monies From the Local Agency Investment Fund ("LAIF").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No.8574.
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 8575, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DESIGNATED CITY OF HAWTHORNE OFFICERS TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT, INVESTMENT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES FROM THE MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC. ("MBS") ACCOUNTS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No.8575.
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8576, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DESIGNATED CITY OF HAWTHORNE OFFICERS TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES FROM THE BMO BANK N.A. ACCOUNTS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8576.
ORDINANCES
7.
ORDINANCE NO. 2260 (2ND 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
. Motion to adopt.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council move to adopt Ordinance No. 2260.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
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(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
GENERAL MATTERS
8.
Clean Hawthorne Initiative Update — Public Works Department
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9.
Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $222,614.92 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 #3 for Chapman Coast Roof Co. Inc. of Fullerton, CA.
10.
Award of Contract for Alley Improvement Project (Project # 25-08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
11.
Approval of a parcel map to be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the approval of a Parcel Map No. 85067 for the addresses located at 4455 West 126th St and 12547 Hawthorne Blvd to be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
12.
Approval and City Manager (or his designee) authorization to execute a Master Equity Lease Agreement between the City of Hawthorne Police Department and Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to execute a Master Equity Lease Agreement and a purchase order in an amount not to exceed the amount of $180,004.16 to Enterprise Holdings, Inc. for the lease of administrative vehicles for the City's Police Department, using RTIC contract services account no. 100-2102-229-0-0-40514.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
13.
Discussion Action Item: Adding Additional Organizations to Resolution 8435, Exhibit A - K. Manning
14.
Community Events Overview and Chamber of Commerce Coordination
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Receive and file the Community Events Overview and provide staff direction, as needed, regarding City-sponsored events, Chamber of Commerce–led events, partnership events, and related stipend use.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES/ ACTION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
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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, January 13, 2026.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK