MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD JULY 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD JULY 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vargas called this meeting to order at 6:07pm.
INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Guich gave the evening's invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Manning led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Alex Vargas; Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro; Council Member Katrina Manning; Council Member Angie Reyes English; Council Member Faye Johnson
- Also Present:
- City Manager Vontray Norris; City Attorney Robert Kim; City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter;
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Presentation by Kosmont Companies representatives concerning their economic development analysis of Hawthorne.
2.
Proclamation - Hawthorne Police Officers (K. Manning)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Christian Bautista, asked council to adopt the recent LA County ordinance to raise the minimum wage to a sustainable living wage to combat poverty and homelessness.
Kathy Gore (South Bay Swim Team)spoke regarding the Hawthorne Pool. She thanked the staff for implementing online registration and asked if the City could offer priority registration to Hawthorne residents next year.
Daniel Rafiq, requested safe and reliable transportation for K-12th and the college community.
Commissioner Carol Maston, requested a proclamation for lon time resident Vera May Estrich.
Greg Guich, invited the community to the HLME meeting at the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Several residents, including Kiara, Alejandra, Eric, Nicole Rivas, Keith Suarez, Josue, Mark Sha Smith, Brianna Diane Vargas, Victor Ernesa Jimenez, Anna Suarez and others shared concerns, expectations, and experiences regarding ICE
Erick Brenamman, inquired about the opening and maintenance of the dogpark near the culde-sac at Glasgow Place and Wiseburn Street.
Derek Jones shared information about Legal Shield and the services they offer.
Gracie Gonzalez, shared her personal experiences with accidents and the effects on her family. She requested various street improvements on the east side of Hawthorne.
Kathy Gore (South Bay Swim Team)spoke regarding the Hawthorne Pool. She thanked the staff for implementing online registration and asked if the City could offer priority registration to Hawthorne residents next year.
Daniel Rafiq, requested safe and reliable transportation for K-12th and the college community.
Commissioner Carol Maston, requested a proclamation for lon time resident Vera May Estrich.
Greg Guich, invited the community to the HLME meeting at the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Several residents, including Kiara, Alejandra, Eric, Nicole Rivas, Keith Suarez, Josue, Mark Sha Smith, Brianna Diane Vargas, Victor Ernesa Jimenez, Anna Suarez and others shared concerns, expectations, and experiences regarding ICE
Erick Brenamman, inquired about the opening and maintenance of the dogpark near the culde-sac at Glasgow Place and Wiseburn Street.
Derek Jones shared information about Legal Shield and the services they offer.
Gracie Gonzalez, shared her personal experiences with accidents and the effects on her family. She requested various street improvements on the east side of Hawthorne.
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3.
City Treasurer 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 06/25/2025 to 07/08/2025 for a total of $6,172,288.21
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 06/25/2025 to 07/08/2025 for a total of $6,172,288.21
4.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, July 8, 2025’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 8539 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND HAWTHORNE MEMORIAL PARK UPGRADE PROJECT
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8539
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8539
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8543 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING AN ON-STREET PARKING SPACE AT 11323 MANSEL AVE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8543
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8543
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 8544 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF OXFORD AVENUE AND 118TH STREET.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8544
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8544
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 8545 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TO JOIN A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, AND MANAGEMENT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 8545 and Join a Joint Powers Agreement with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, And Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8546 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“CSCDA”) OPEN PACE PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8546 approving the CSCDA Open PACE Program.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8546 approving the CSCDA Open PACE Program.
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8547 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO UPDATE THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8547.
Mayor Vargas moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 3-9)
Councilmember Reyes English pulled item 10 for discussion.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Mayor Vargas seconded to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Item 10)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8547.
Mayor Vargas moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 3-9)
Councilmember Reyes English pulled item 10 for discussion.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Mayor Vargas seconded to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Item 10)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
11.
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Orders for the Housing Department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $6,958,632.12.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $6,958,632.12.
12.
Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreements Re. Hangar 15 from Erik Ludwick to 395 Park Place, LLC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement for the Assignments of Hangar 15 from Erik Ludwick to 395 Park Place, LLC. and authorize the Ctiy Manager to execute the Agreements and make minor amendments thereto.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement for the Assignments of Hangar 15 from Erik Ludwick to 395 Park Place, LLC. and authorize the Ctiy Manager to execute the Agreements and make minor amendments thereto.
13.
Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and the City of Manhattan Beach for Supplemental Law Enforcement (Jail) Services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and the City of Hawthorne, for the City of Hawthorne to provide supplemental law enforcement (jail) services.
14.
Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $624,726.21 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 #5 and Change Order #3 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 and Change Order #3 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
15.
Award of Contract for Resurfacing of Runway 7-25 and Resurfacing of Taxiways and Trench Drain Extension for Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Project # 25-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, American Road Maintenance of Tuscon, AZ conditional on receiving concurrence from the FAA to award the project and on receiving an FAA grant to fund the project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, American Road Maintenance of Tuscon, AZ conditional on receiving concurrence from the FAA to award the project and on receiving an FAA grant to fund the project.
16.
Blanket Purchase order for Citiguard.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve the fiscal year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for site security services in a total amount not to exceed $92,206.08.
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Councilmember Manning seconded to approve the City Manager's consent calendar (Items 11-16)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve the fiscal year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for site security services in a total amount not to exceed $92,206.08.
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Councilmember Manning seconded to approve the City Manager's consent calendar (Items 11-16)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
17.
Claim for personal injury by Anthony O'Dell Punche.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommneds that the City Council deny the claim by Anthony O'Dell Punche.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve the City Attorney's consent calendar, Item 17
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommneds that the City Council deny the claim by Anthony O'Dell Punche.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve the City Attorney's consent calendar, Item 17
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
18.
City's Statement On Immigration Enforcement Action (A. Vargas)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter thanked the public for coming out, offered notary services and expressed disheartening sentiments regarding the discontinuance of the food drive.
Councilmember Faye Johnson thanked the public for coming out and thanked Kosmont Company for providing an update. Councilwoman Johnson requested that the focus be redirected towards things the City has control over, like the facade, mixed use properties, and making the Hawthorne corridor pedestrian friendly. She also thanked the Deputy Director of Community Services, Kywanna Bowie for moving the summer registration to an online format. Councilwoman Johnson requested signage for the K-9 dogpark in Hollyglen. She also encouraged her council colleagues to support the military banner program through a financial donation.
Councilmember Katrina Manning, expressed her efforts towards resolving the concerns of the public regarding immigration.
Councilmember Katrina Manning, expressed her efforts towards resolving the concerns of the public regarding immigration.
Councilmember Angie Reyes English thanked the City departments for their work. She requested to send a letter to Sacramento opposing SB 445 regarding transportation projects, and mentioned information about Metro South Bay Sector Board. Councilmember Reyes English also expressed sentiments regarding the concerns of the public regarding recent events in communities throughout the country.
Recommendations:
Reassess 135th Street near Kornblum and Cerise
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro thanked Hawthorne Police Department for the coffee with a cop event and Von Norris, City Manager, for providing an update on City Department accomplishments. He also shared information regarding SB 79.
Mayor Alex Vargas will attend the Independent Cities Association with Josh Armstrong, IT Services Manager, and present "24Hour City Hall: How AI can help us better serve our constituents" and also requested that Hawthorne residents have priority sign-up for registration.
Recommendations:
Traffic Survey from 135th east to Prairie
Recommendations:
Traffic Survey from 135th east to Prairie
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Vargas adjourned the evening's meeting at 9:07pm.
CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 14th day of October 2025.
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Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk