| 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 27, 2026 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.
Presentation by a representative of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) on the formation of the South Bay Regional Housing Trust — Administrative Services
2.
California Penal Code - 171b - Prohibited Weapons - Hawthorne Police Department
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
3.
The Finance Department 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 01/14/25 to 01/27/2026 for a total of $5,723,360.08.
4.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, January 27, 2026's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 8577 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BALDWIN HILLS CONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING FOR CITY YARD PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8577.
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8582 - AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FROM THE HAWTHORNE HOUSING AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE PROVIDED IN 24 CFR §908.101.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8582
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 8583 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DAVID L. CACERES AS THE CITY ATTORNEY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, AND ADOPTING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution 8583 appointing David L. Caceres as the City Attorney, approving an Employment Agreement, and adopting the salary schedule for the position of Interim City Attorney and City Attorney.
Adopt Resolution 8583 appointing David L. Caceres as the City Attorney, approving an Employment Agreement, and adopting the salary schedule for the position of Interim City Attorney and City Attorney.
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 8584 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE SALARIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE CHIEF.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8584, amending the City's Salary Schedule to include the salaries of the positions of City Attorney and Police Chief.
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8585 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND LOAN AGREEMENT ("DDLA") WITH ABODE COMMUNITIES, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON REAL PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF 14115 CORDARY AVENUE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 4051-030-902).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8585 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a DDLA, including all related documents and amendments, with Abode Communities for the development and operation of affordable housing on City-owned property, and finding the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.66 (enacted by SB 130).
ORDINANCES
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
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
10.
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to participate in the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve joining the SBRHT and authorize the Mayor to execute the JPA, which will help fund the development and construction of affordable housing in the South Bay.
11.
General Services Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the General Services Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Hawthorne.
12.
Final Acceptance of the First Contract Term and award of the Park Maintenance Services Contract extension to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final acceptance if the first street tree trimming contract term and exercise the option pursuant to section 6.1 of the contract agreement to ratify and authorize the first extension from December 2025 through December 2026, the second contract extension from December 2026 to December 2027, and the third extension from December 2027 through December 2028, with a 4% CPI Increase to Martinez Landscape Co. of Sylmar, CA.
13.
Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $1,393,758.04 due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc of Sylmar, CA for the City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #6 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
14.
Amendment of Measure A Memorandum
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hawthorne and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) regarding the use of Los Angeles County Measure A funds for homelessness-related services; authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute future amendments, exhibits, or administrative modifications to the MOU, subject to non-substantive changes and funding availability.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.
C Line Extension - Supervisor Holly Mitchell Proposal - A. Monteiro
16.
Hawthorne Municipal Pool - Group Rental Use During Public Recreation Swim - A. Reyes English
17.
Protocols for Requests for Recognitions and Proclamations - K. Manning
18.
Review and Revision of Requirements for City-Sponsored and Council-Hosted Events - K. Manning
19.
Proposed Leafletting Ordinance - A. Vargas
20.
Request for Study Session - Code of Conduct for Elected Officials - F. Johnson
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS
21.
Black History Month Recognition — Proclamation(s) for the February 24, 2026, Council Meeting — A. Monteiro
22.
Annual Autism Walk — April 26, 2026 - A. Monteiro
CLOSED SESSION
23.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Jesus Ruan v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No. 25TRCV00438
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Jesus Ruan v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No. 25TRCV00438
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 27, 2026.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK