| Alex Vargas, Mayor Faye Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro,Councilmember Angie Reyes English, Councilmember Katrina Manning,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 MAY 12, 2026 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
The Finance Director 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 04/29/2026 to 05/12/2026 for a total of $2,830,603.71.
2.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, May 12, 2026's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
3.
RESOLUTION NO. 8602 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) FOR THE REHABILITATE TAXIWAY N AND S LIGHTING, REHABILITATE RUNWAY 7/25 LIGHTING, REHABILITATE AIRFIELD LIGHTING VAULT, REPLACE AIRFIELD SIGNS, AND INSTALL AIRPORT BEACON (CONSTRUCTION) PROJECT (3-06-0101-025-2026) AND AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' EXECUTION OF GRANT DOCUMENTS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8602 and authorize the Director of Public Works' execution of the FAA AIP Rehabilitate Taxiway N and S Lighting, Rehabilitate Runway 7/25 Lighting, Rehabilitate Airfield Lighting Vault, Replace Airfield Signs, and Install Airport Beacon (Construction) grant documents.
ORDINANCES
(None at this time)
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
4.
Bid Opening for Moneta Gardens Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 22-08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends opening bids for Moneta Gardens Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 22-08).
5.
Bid Opening for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation 2026 Phase II (Project # 26-11).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends opening bids for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation 2026 Phase II (Project # 26-11).
6.
Bid Opening for Digital Billboards (Project # 26-12).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends opening bids for Digital Billboards (Project # 26-12).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.
Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget Workshop/Department Work plans presentation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Budget Workshop/Department Work plans presentation for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
8.
Letter Agreement by and between the City of Hawthorne and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Regarding Crosswalk Improvements on Jack Northrop Avenue.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open and close public hearing, approve the agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement and make any minor amendments.
GENERAL MATTERS
9.
Approval to Proceed with FIFA-Themed Public Art Mural on Firmona Avenue Near I-105 Freeway.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff requests that the City Council approve moving forward with the commissioning and installation of a FIFA-themed mural located on Firmona Avenue near the I-105 Freeway corridor. Upon approval, staff will proceed with final design selection, artist contracting, and project implementation. Completion is anticipated prior to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
10.
City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 of FY 25-26.
11.
An agreement with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to jointly pursue two state grants and for CORE to be a sub-recipient if the grants are awarded.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the Pre-teaming Agreement with CORE and authorize the Planning Director to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
12.
Approval of Lease Closeout and Transitional Agreement, subject to further negotiations.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the City Council to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Closeout and Transitional Agreement with California Water Service Company, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
13.
Approval of an agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to execute the agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
14.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and TierFive Inc. for Building Safety records digitization and conversion services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with TierFive Inc. and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
15.
Approval of an agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Centinela Valley Union High School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to execute the agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Centinela Valley Union High School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
16.
Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $100,225.00 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 #4 and project change order #1 to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA.
17.
Progress Payment #14 in the amount of $516,870.31 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 #14 and all change orders associated to this progress payment to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA.
18.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Regarding Exclusive Street Parking Spaces on Jack Northrop Ave.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement and make any minor amendments.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
19.
City Special Events- F. Johnson
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
CLOSED SESSION
(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, May 12, 2026
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK