MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD OCTOBER 28, 2025
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD OCTOBER 28, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alex Vargas called the evening's meeting to order at 6:06pm.
INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Guich gave the evening's invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Faye Johnson led the pledge of allegieance.
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; Interim City Attorney David Caceres; City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Robert Harris, Deputy Fire Chief — County of Los Angeles Fire Department (Fire Services Contract)
Councilwoman Reyes English requested a regular report from the Fire station for the Council to stay informed on general information.
Councilwoman Reyes English requested a regular report from the Fire station for the Council to stay informed on general information.
2.
The Chief of Police will acknowledge the US military veterans currently serving with the Hawthorne Police Department. The Chief of Police will also address the City Council and community on his pending retirement. (F. Johnson)
Mayor and Council presented Police Chief, Gary Tomatani with proclamation in honor of his retirement from the City of Hawthorne and shared their various sentiments.
Mayor and Council presented Police Chief, Gary Tomatani with proclamation in honor of his retirement from the City of Hawthorne and shared their various sentiments.
3.
SBCCOG Micromobility: "The Missing Mode in Transportation" (A. Monteiro)
4.
New Star Family Justice Center Recognition, Domestic Violence Prevention Month (A. Reyes English)
5.
Proclamation for Ricky Richardson (A. Reyes English)
6.
Sports Basement — (K. Manning)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were five speakers from the public.
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
7.
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 10/15/2025 to 10/28/2025 for a total of $4,486,950.88.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 10/15/2025 to 10/28/2025 for a total of $4,486,950.88.
8.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, October 28, 2025’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8559, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2025 AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8559
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8559
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8560, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2025 AS “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.”
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8560
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8560
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8561, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CROWN ACT ("SB 188").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8561.
Councilwoman Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 7-11)
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 No. 8561.
Councilwoman Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 7-11)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
ORDINANCES
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
12.
Bid Opening for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project # 25-07)
THERE WERE 6 BIDS RECEIVED. ALL WERE ACCOMPANIED BY BIDDERS BOND.
THE PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PUB CONSTRUCTION $1,439,000
Diamond Bar, CA
JERMAX CONSTRUCTION INC $779,000
San Fernando, CA
STEADY SOLUTIONS, INC. $1,047,787
Westlake Village, CA
KLASSIC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION $1,144,500
Orange, CA
FAR WEST CONTRACTORS $1,318,880
Placentia, CA
NEWMAN MIDLAND CORP $1,242,090
Long Beach, CA
Councilwoman Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to accept the bids.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
THERE WERE 6 BIDS RECEIVED. ALL WERE ACCOMPANIED BY BIDDERS BOND.
THE PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PUB CONSTRUCTION $1,439,000
Diamond Bar, CA
JERMAX CONSTRUCTION INC $779,000
San Fernando, CA
STEADY SOLUTIONS, INC. $1,047,787
Westlake Village, CA
KLASSIC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION $1,144,500
Orange, CA
FAR WEST CONTRACTORS $1,318,880
Placentia, CA
NEWMAN MIDLAND CORP $1,242,090
Long Beach, CA
Councilwoman Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to accept the bids.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
13.
Measure M Funding Agreement MM5507.16 Between the City of Hawthorne and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Design Street Improvements for the Jack Northrop Improvement Project and Appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund Balance for this Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-XXX-40014 for the project to design street improvements for the Jack Northrop Improvement Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-XXX-40014 for the project to design street improvements for the Jack Northrop Improvement Project.
14.
Measure M Funding Agreement MM5507.17 Between the City of Hawthorne and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Design Street Improvements for the Van Ness Improvement Project and Appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund Balance for this Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-XXX-40014 for the project to design street improvements for the Van Ness Improvement Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-XXX-40014 for the project to design street improvements for the Van Ness Improvement Project.
15.
Award of Contract for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project # 25-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
16.
Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Hawtthorne and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for Costs Related to Academy Recruit Training.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department establishing a fee structure for costs related to Academy Recruit Training.
17.
Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services (“Fourth Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and Office Untitled (“Consultant”).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Fourth Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the consultant agreement.
Mayor Alex Vargas moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Manager's consent calendar (Items 13-17)
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 this Fourth Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the consultant agreement.
Mayor Alex Vargas moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Manager's consent calendar (Items 13-17)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
18.
Claim for personal injury and physical assault by Montae J. Collins.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Montae J. Collins.
Councilwoman Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Attorney's consent calendar (Items 18)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Montae J. Collins.
Councilwoman Reyes English moved, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to approve the City Attorney's consent calendar (Items 18)
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
19.
Request for Proposal (RFP): Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services - K. Manning
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter thanked Police Chief Gary Tomatani for his 31 years of service.
Councilwoman Faye Johnson requested to adopt a system in which council directives must be voted on.
Interim City Attorney David Caceres referred to Municipal Code Section 2.06.230
-$350 Donation to Pastor Greg Guich
Councilwoman Katrina Manning
-$300 Stipend donation to Pastor Greg Guich's Thanksgiving
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Councilwoman Angie Reyes English
-requested $250 of her stipend to go towards community feeding.
-requested $250 towards Ministers Associations
-Certificate/ Plaque for Robert Kim's 30 yrs of service
-Decorum Update to Language and Reading
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro gave no directives.
Mayor Alex Vargas gave no directives.
Councilmember Johson motioned, Mayor Pro Tem seconded to require a vote on each council directive.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Councilmembers Manning and Reyes English
Mayor Vargas motioned, Councilmember Johnson seconded against any further amendments to the decorum rule.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Councilmembers Manning and Reyes English
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro
CLOSED SESSION
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 9:16pm
CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 12th day of November 2025.___________________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk