| 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 24, 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.
Celebrating Black History Month - A. Monterio
2.
Los Angeles Dream Center Presentation- Housing Department
3.
LA Metro I-105 Project Update Presentation - K. Manning
4.
LA CADA for Homeless Outreach and Related Services- Hawthorne Police Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5.
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 02/11/2026 to 02/24/2026 for a total of $4,015,891.13.
6.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of February 10, 2026. Motion to approve minutes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of February 10, 2026.
7.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, February 24, 2026's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
8.
Resolution 8589 to Authorize the City of Hawthorne to Apply for the Prohousing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt the resolution.
ORDINANCES
9.
ORDINANCE NO. 2261 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 10.36 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PARKING METER ZONES, OPERATIONS, FEES AND PROCEDURES. (Motion to Introduce.)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Introduce Ordinance No. 2261.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL MATTERS
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
10.
RETIREE HEALTHCARE PLAN June 30, 2025 GASBS 75 Disclosure Report
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept and file the OPEB Disclosure Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025, and approve the contribution to OPEB Trust.
11.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
12.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Dream Center for Homelessness Response Collaboration.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles Dream Center; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles Dream Center; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU in a form approved by the City Attorney.
13.
Approval of Agreement with LA CADA for Homeless Outreach and Related Services; Appropriation of $100,000.00 from Opioid Settlement Funding.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the one-year agreement between the City of Hawthorne and LA CADA (Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse) for homeless outreach and transportation services, and appropriating $100,000.00 from Opioid Settlement funding.
14.
Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $167,152.50 due to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project #25-07).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
City staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 for Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA.
15.
First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and MNS Engineers, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the First Amendment to the MNS Engineers, Inc. contract with the City.
16.
Acquisition of a portable, self-contained camera system for deployment in areas experiencing spikes in SB1383 Illegal dumping and contamination areas.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the purchase of a "Wanco Portable Surveillance Camera Trailer" from "WANCO Inc.," for the related cost of $47,860.
17.
Progress Payment #7 in the amount of $905,942.73 is 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 #7 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
18.
Hero Housing Empowerment Recovery And Outreach Community Services Memorandum Of Understanding
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
City Council to approve the MOU for Street Outreach and Case Management, and also a Homeless Housing Coordinator to assist our Homeless Services Division.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
DISCUSSION ITEMS
19.
Hawthorne Municipal Airport News & Developments — F. Johnson
20.
Establishing a Public Works Commission — K. Manning
21.
Proclamation for Fair Housing Month (April) — A. Monteiro/K. Manning
22.
Donation of a Vehicle from SpaceX to the City of Hawthorne — F. Johnson
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
CLOSED SESSION
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 24, 2026.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK