MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Montiero
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Alex Vargas; Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro; Council Member Angie Reyes English; Council Member Faye Johnson
- Absent:
- Council Member Katrina Manning
- Also Present:
- City Manager Vontray Norris; City Attorney Robert Kim; City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter; City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Proclamation - Pastor John L. Jefferson, Del Aire Baptist (F. Johnson)
2.
City Clerk's Office: Stewardship, Strategy and Service (D. Williams-Hunter)
3.
Brief presentation by Hawthorne Police Department staff to update the community on concerns related to e-bicycles and related education and enforcement efforts (HPD)
4.
Police Department staff will provide a brief overview of recent sighting of coyotes within City limits as well as provides suggestions on what to do in case of an encounter. (HPD)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Miguel Barrajas, Tumby's pizza
Santiago Simon, requested a speed bump for 134th place,near Zela Park
Rev. Garr thanked council for all the proclamations provided in support of Del Aire Baptis Church's 80th Anniversary
Rev. Ellis invited the public out to attend the 80th Anniversary service.
Olivia Valentine, spoke regarding prop 50
Vincent Littlejohn expressed concerns
Anonymous, spoke regarding Prop 50
Richard Harrison, spoke regarding Prop 50, dumping, and signs
Hansel, provided an update on the progress of food resources.
Anonymous, spoke regarding the food program
Anonymous, requesting information regarding trash pickup
Santiago Simon, requested a speed bump for 134th place,near Zela Park
Rev. Garr thanked council for all the proclamations provided in support of Del Aire Baptis Church's 80th Anniversary
Rev. Ellis invited the public out to attend the 80th Anniversary service.
Olivia Valentine, spoke regarding prop 50
Vincent Littlejohn expressed concerns
Anonymous, spoke regarding Prop 50
Richard Harrison, spoke regarding Prop 50, dumping, and signs
Hansel, provided an update on the progress of food resources.
Anonymous, spoke regarding the food program
Anonymous, requesting information regarding trash pickup
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5.
The 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 09/10/2025 to 09/23/2025 for a total of $9,293,893.28
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 09/10/2025 to 09/23/2025 for a total of $9,293,893.28
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, September 23, 2025’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
Mayor Alex Vargas moved, Councilmember Reyes English seconded to approve the City Clerk's Consent calendar (Items 5-6).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
Mayor Alex Vargas moved, Councilmember Reyes English seconded to approve the City Clerk's Consent calendar (Items 5-6).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
RESOLUTIONS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
ORDINANCES
7.
ORDINANCE NO. 2258 (Second Reading): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.06.020 (MEETINGS) OF CHAPTER 2.06 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION, CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2258 on September 9, 2025 and Adopt Ordinance No. 2258 on September 23, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Reyes English seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 2258.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2258 on September 9, 2025 and Adopt Ordinance No. 2258 on September 23, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Reyes English seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 2258.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.
Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
2. Approve the 2024-2025 CAPER for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
No member of the public expressed the desire to speak.
Mayor Alex Vargas moved, Mayor Pro Tem seconded to approve the recommended motion for item 8.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
2. Approve the 2024-2025 CAPER for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
No member of the public expressed the desire to speak.
Mayor Alex Vargas moved, Mayor Pro Tem seconded to approve the recommended motion for item 8.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9.
First Amendment to the Agreement with the City of Inglewood for Provision of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services for Special Events.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the proposed Amendment to Agreement with the City of Inglewood for supplemental law enforcement services for special events in the City of Inglewood, and authorize the City Manager or the Chief of Police to execute all documents related thereto.
10.
Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement Re. Hangar 42 from 395 Park Place, LLC to Hawthorne Green, LLC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement for the Assignment of Hangar 42 from 395 Park Place, LLC. to Hawthorne Green, LLC. and authorize the City 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 Assignment of Hangar 42 from 395 Park Place, LLC. to Hawthorne Green, LLC. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and make minor amendments thereto.
11.
JR. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Jr. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Jr. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
12.
Ground Sublease Agreement between Hawthorne Airport, LLC, Space, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation and Zelman Hawthorne, LLC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Ground Sublease Agreement between Hawthorne Airport, LLC (HA LLC), Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) and Zelman Hawthorne, LLC (Zelman) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Mayor Vargas seconded to approve Items 10 and 12 on the City Manager's Consent calendar.
Councilmember Reyes English pulled items 9 and 11 for discussion.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem seconded to approve Item 9
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve Item 11
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the city council approve the Ground Sublease Agreement between Hawthorne Airport, LLC (HA LLC), Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) and Zelman Hawthorne, LLC (Zelman) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Mayor Vargas seconded to approve Items 10 and 12 on the City Manager's Consent calendar.
Councilmember Reyes English pulled items 9 and 11 for discussion.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem seconded to approve Item 9
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
Councilmember Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve Item 11
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
13.
Claim for personal injuries by King Stovall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by King Stovall.
Councilmember Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Attorney's Consent calendar (Items 13).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by King Stovall.
Councilmember Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Attorney's Consent calendar (Items 13).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
14.
Additional Funding Request for Administration Receivership Account in the total Amount of $60,000 for the Current Fiscal Year.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the additional funding in the total amount of $60,000 to Administration Receivership account (Receivership Account No. 100-1501-000-40744), encumber for the same and approve the blanket purchase orders consisting of the following: 1. Daniel Collins $10,000; 2. Testing Engineers (to be determined) $50,000.
Councilmember Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Attorney's Consent calendar (Items 14).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the additional funding in the total amount of $60,000 to Administration Receivership account (Receivership Account No. 100-1501-000-40744), encumber for the same and approve the blanket purchase orders consisting of the following: 1. Daniel Collins $10,000; 2. Testing Engineers (to be determined) $50,000.
Councilmember Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Attorney's Consent calendar (Items 14).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
15.
Code Enforcement Reporting (MyHawthorne311) - A. Vargas
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilmember Faye Johnson, requested a request for information (cost and timeline) to investigate software programs or companies for documents regarding FOIA requests.
Councilmember Johnson also requested council to agree to put a letter together asking the governor to veto SB79.
Couniclmember Angie Reyes English requested the meeting be closed in honor of Crystal Diaz Martinez. Councilmember Reyes English also requested to support suicide prevention awareness month.
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro gave no directives.
Mayor Alex Vargas gave no directives.
Councilmember Johnson also requested council to agree to put a letter together asking the governor to veto SB79.
Couniclmember Angie Reyes English requested the meeting be closed in honor of Crystal Diaz Martinez. Councilmember Reyes English also requested to support suicide prevention awareness month.
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro gave no directives.
Mayor Alex Vargas gave no directives.
CLOSED SESSION
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 9:07pm.
CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 9th day of December 2025.___________________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk