| 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 FEBRUARY 10, 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
1.
Francisco Sanchez 25 Years of Service — A. Monteiro
2.
Restaurant Week Recap: "Hawthorne Eats" — Administrative Services
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3.
The Finance Department, on the City Treasurer's behalf, 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 01/28/2026 to 02/10/2026 for a total of $2,981,900.61.
4.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular City Council meetings of January 13, 2026 and January 27, 2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of January 13, 2026 and January 27, 2026.
5.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, February 10, 2026's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8579 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2020-21 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006(B).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8579.
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 8580 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2021-22 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006(B).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8580.
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 8581 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2022-23 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006(B).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8581.
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8586 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING AN ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 4858 W 115TH ST.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8586.
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8587 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING ERIC LANE AS THE POLICE CHIEF, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, AND ADOPTING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8587, appointing Eric Lane as the Police Chief, approving an employment Agreement, and adopting the salary schedule for the position of Police Chief.
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8588 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that this City Council adopt Resolution 8588 amending the City's salary schedule to include the salaries of the City Manager and Police Medical Services Director.
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
12.
City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 of FY 25-26.
13.
Moneta Gardens Mobility Improvement Project (City Project #22-08) - Out to Bid.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of March 24th, 2026.
14.
Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $201,922.50 due to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project #25-07).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 for Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA.
15.
Progress Payment #11 is in the amount of $657,728.27 is 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 #11 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
16.
Progress Payment #12 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $117,845.84 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 #12 and Final Acceptance and all recommend Change Orders #360 through #384 to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after final payment has been approved.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
17.
Hawthorne Municipal Airport News & Developments — F. Johnson
18.
Options Regarding the City Council's Methods of Self-Enforcement and Censure – F. Johnson
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
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, February 10, 2026.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK