| 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 MARCH 10, 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.
Recognizing Our Restaurant Week Participants — A. Monteiro
2.
FIFA 2026, Public Safety Update — Hawthorne Police Department
3.
Good Neighbor Award Presentation — Human Resources Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT 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
4.
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 02/25/2026 to 03/10/2026 for a total of $5,479,364.85.
5.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of February 24, 2026. Motion to approve minutes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of February 24, 2026.
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, March 10, 2026's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
7.
Resolution No. 8590 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, authorizing and approving an increase to the Administrative Vehicle Stored/Impound Release Fee.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8590, amending the City's Master Fee Schedule to increase the Administrative Vehicle Stored/Impound Release Fee from $102 to $200, establish new administrative fee categories of $325 for 30-Day Impound Hold Releases and DUI-Related Impound Releases, and authorize an annual cost-of-living adjustment to these administrative fees based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
ORDINANCES
8.
ORDINANCE NO. 2261 (SECOND 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 adopt.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Open and Close Public Hearing — Adopt Ordinance No. 2261 on March 10, 2026.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update and request for approval of recommendation.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide approval of reallocation recommendation and receive and file the ARPA Economic Development Plan Programs update.
10.
Review of the Mid-Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Mid Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
11.
Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program – Service Fee Reconciliation and Authorization to Remit Funds to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program Service Fee Reconciliation Notice; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to remit $105,720 in unspent EHV Service Fees to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in accordance with federal requirements.
12.
Increased Investments in 3-5 year tiered fixed investments through Multi-Bank Securities (MBS).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve staff's request to increase investments through MBS and authorize certain designated City of Hawthorne Officers (pursuant to Resolution 8421) to execute transfers of up to $20 million of the City's General Fund to invest in fixed investments through Multi-Bank Securities.
13.
City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Announcing Free Income Tax Preparation Services starting on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and ending on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 am- 2 pm, at the Hawthorne Memorial Center as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ("VITA") Program
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve free income tax preparation services offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program at the Hawthorne Memorial Center.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
14.
Claim for bodily injury by Toni Tabb.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Toni Tabb.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
CLOSED SESSION
(None at this time)
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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, March 10, 2024
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK