| Alex Vargas, Mayor Faye Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro, Council Member Angie Reyes English, Council Member Katrina Manning, Council Member |
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Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
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CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 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 of the Good Neighbor Award
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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UNDER THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.), THE COUNCIL MAY NOT RESPOND IN DETAIL OR ACT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. ALL REMARKS MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AS A WHOLE.
UNDER THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.), THE COUNCIL MAY NOT RESPOND IN DETAIL OR ACT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. ALL REMARKS MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AS A WHOLE.
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
2.
The Director of Finance 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 10/14/2026 to 10/27/2026 for a total of $7,277,480.76.
3.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of July 14, 2026. Motion to approve the minutes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2026.
4.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, October 27, 2026’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
RESOLUTION 8638 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Open public meeting on this topic;
2. Accept public comments;
3. Close public meeting;
4. adopt the resolution to authorize the application and amend the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
1. Open public meeting on this topic;
2. Accept public comments;
3. Close public meeting;
4. adopt the resolution to authorize the application and amend the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
ORDINANCES
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
6.
Bid Opening for Hawthorne Municipal pool Renovation Project (Project #26-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends opening bids for Hawthorne Municipal Pool Renovation Project (Project #26-02).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.
Public Hearing on the Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2026-2027 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Application.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff advises that the City Council:
- Open and conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the draft Substantial Amendments to the 2026-2027 Action Plan and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Application;
- Close the public hearing;
- Approve the Substantial Amendments to the 2026-2027 Action Plan and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Application, reallocating a total of $825,000 to the City’s Senior Center Improvements project, consisting of $325,000 in CDBG funds and $500,000 in Section 108 Loan proceeds;
- Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to finalize, execute, and submit the Substantial Amendments and any associated certifications or documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval, as applicable;
- Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and amend agreements and other documents necessary to implement the approved amendments, subject to applicable HUD requirements.
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8.
Consideration of Cancellation of the November 24 and December 22, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the cancellation of the regular City Council meetings scheduled for November 24, 2026, and December 22, 2026, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, respectively, and declare those meeting dates dark.
9.
Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $495,574.63 due to Jermax Construction Inc of San Fernando, CA for City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation 2026 Phase II (Project #26-11).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 and all change orders associated with this progress payment to Jermax Construction Inc of San Fernando, CA.
10.
Authorization of repairs and recertification to Public Works Bucket Truck Unit #45.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize repairs and recertification of vehicle for Public Works Bucket Truck Unit #45 by Terex.
11.
Approval of the Purchase of One (1) Big Joe Electric Forklift and Charging Equipment from Big Joe California in an Amount Not to Exceed $98,200.00.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one (1) Big Joe LPE100S electric forklift, including one (1) external fast charger, from Big Joe California in an amount not to exceed $98,200.00, inclusive of applicable taxes and delivery, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the necessary purchasing documents, subject to the availability and approval of California Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) funding.
12.
Approval of DigEplan Electronic Plan Review Software and Implementation Services to Replace "Bluebeam."
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement with Tyler Technologies and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
13.
CalPortland Concrete Batch Plant at 339 S. Aviation Blvd. (A. Monteiro)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
CLOSED SESSION
14.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov't. Code Section 54956(d)(1)
Name of Case: Carlos Leon, et al. v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No. 23TRCV00302
Pursuant to Gov't. Code Section 54956(d)(1)
Name of Case: Carlos Leon, et al. v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No. 23TRCV00302
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, October 27, 2026
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK