MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD DECEMBER 9, 2025
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD DECEMBER 9, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vargas called the meeting to order at 6:06pm.
INVOCATION
Councilmemer Johnson led 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 Faye Johnson
- Absent:
- Council Member Angie Reyes English
- Also Present:
- City Manager Vontray Norris; Interim City Attorney David L. Caceres; City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter; City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
North Star Land Care — (Community Services, K. Bowie)
2.
LAX Atmosphere Roadways Improvement Project - (K. Manning)
3.
Good Neighbor Award - (E. Lampkin)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pat Donaldson provided an update on the Thanksgiving activities, and announced the upcoming Christmas events.
Alec Mackie, shared concerns regarding the Airport Hangar project.
Garrison Koeberer, shared concerns regarding airport renovations.
Joann Varga, shared concerns regarding the airport.
Resident #1, shared concerns regarding the effects of the airport.
Dr. Wendy Talen, shared information regarding the TeleHealth Van.
Osmani Hanslofuer, invited the public to a Grinchmas Holiday event.
Ruben Sanchez, expressed various concerns
David, suggested soundproofing the homes of residents impacted by the noise from the airport
Sheryl Roca, concerned about the pollution from solicitors.
Ronnie, spoke as well
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
4.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular City Council meetings of September 23, 2025, and November 12, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of September 23, 2025 and November 12, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meetings of September 23, 2025 and November 12, 2025.
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 11/12/2025 to 11/25/2025 for a total of $8,272,277.13 and 11/26/25 to 12/09/2025 for a total of $1,400,567.51.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 11/12/2025 to 11/25/2025 for a total of $8,272,277.13 and 11/26/25 to 12/09/2025 for a total of $1,400,567.51.
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, December 9, 2025’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 8567 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR ON-STREET PAID PARKING, PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND REVENUE COLLECTION WITH LAZ PARKING CA, LLC
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8567
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8567
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 8568 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF CEDAR AVENUE AND 122ND STREET.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8568
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8568
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8569 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING WAGE TERMS OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF THOSE EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION PART-TIME (HMEA-PT).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8569 approving the wage terms of employment for employees represented by the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association Part-Time (HMEA - PT)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8569 approving the wage terms of employment for employees represented by the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association Part-Time (HMEA - PT)
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8570 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND HAWTHORNE AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP31 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MUNICIPAL PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve Resolution No. 8570 adopting the Transfer Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning to approve City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 4-10)
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve Resolution No. 8570 adopting the Transfer Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning to approve City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 4-10)
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 8571 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING DAVID L. CACERES AS INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution 8571 appointing David L. Caceres as Interim City Attorney and Approving an Employment Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning to approve Item 11 on the City Clerk's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution 8571 appointing David L. Caceres as Interim City Attorney and Approving an Employment Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning to approve Item 11 on the City Clerk's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
12.
Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for the twelve-month fiscal period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (“ROPS 26-27”) and taking certain related actions.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt SA Resolution 2025-05 approving ROPS 26-27, a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the twelve-month fiscal period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and taking certain related actions.
Agencymember Monteiro moved, seconded by Agencymember Johnson to approve Item 12, Sucessor Agency item.
YES: Agencymember Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Agencymember Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt SA Resolution 2025-05 approving ROPS 26-27, a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the twelve-month fiscal period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and taking certain related actions.
Agencymember Monteiro moved, seconded by Agencymember Johnson to approve Item 12, Sucessor Agency item.
YES: Agencymember Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Agencymember Reyes English
ORDINANCES
13.
ORDINANCE NO. 2259 (SECOND READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.06.230 (DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL - LIMIT ON DIRECTIVES) OF CHAPTER 2.06 (CITY COUNCIL) TO 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. Motion to adopt.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2259.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Item 13.
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2259.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Item 13.
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
14.
Bid Opening for Alley Improvement Project CDBG Funds (Project # 25-08)
THERE WERE 4 BIDS RECEIVED. ALL WERE ACCOMPANIED BY BIDDERS BOND.
THE PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MARTINEZ LANDSCAPE CO., INC. $386,925.00
Sylmar, CA
HARDY & HARPER, INC. $1,213,000.00
Lake Forest, CA
SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. $814,000.00
Santa Fe Springs, CA
ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. $777,000.00
Yorba Linda, CA
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve Item 14 on the City Clerk's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
THERE WERE 4 BIDS RECEIVED. ALL WERE ACCOMPANIED BY BIDDERS BOND.
THE PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MARTINEZ LANDSCAPE CO., INC. $386,925.00
Sylmar, CA
HARDY & HARPER, INC. $1,213,000.00
Lake Forest, CA
SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. $814,000.00
Santa Fe Springs, CA
ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. $777,000.00
Yorba Linda, CA
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve Item 14 on the City Clerk's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmembers Manning, Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.
Public Hearing and introduction of Ordinance No. 2260 (1st Reading) - An ordinance of the city council of the City of Hawthorne, California, amending chapters 17.04 (definitions), 17.38 (nonconforming uses, structures, signs, and parcels), 17.40 (conditional uses—variances), 17.56 (loading), 17.58 (off-street parking), and 17.60 (minimum driveway widths and turning radii) of title 17 (zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code related to off-street vehicular parking, and making a finding of exemption in compliance with CEQA in connection therewith.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
At the close of the public hearing, a motion to introduce.
Rueben Sanchez and Kyle Oreman spoke regarding this item.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
At the close of the public hearing, a motion to introduce.
Rueben Sanchez and Kyle Oreman spoke regarding this item.
GENERAL MATTERS
16.
Development of Hangars at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No Motion, informational item only. Staff recommends the Council receive the staff report on the development of Hawthorne Airport Hangars.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No Motion, informational item only. Staff recommends the Council receive the staff report on the development of Hawthorne Airport Hangars.
17.
Establish a professionally organized Farmer’s Market in partnership with Local LA Farmers’ Markets and the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve a partnership between the City, the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce, and Local LA Farmers’ Markets to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement a local Farmer’s Market on City property.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer Professional Services for the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and with Local LA Farmers’ Markets (LLFM).
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Item 17.
YES: Councilmembers Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer Professional Services for the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and with Local LA Farmers’ Markets (LLFM).
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Item 17.
YES: Councilmembers Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
18.
Review of the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve Item 18 on the City Manager's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve Item 18 on the City Manager's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
19.
Renewal of Professional Services Agreements with LDM Associates, Inc. for the administration of the CDBG, HOME and other federally funded grant programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and renew the fifth year of the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) for the period of one year from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement the CDBG & HOME Investment Partnership and other federally funded grant programs and other approved additional programs.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the renewed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with LDM.
3. Authorize the Finance Department to establish a blanket purchase order and all necessary account numbers for LDM Associates, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and renew the fifth year of the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) for the period of one year from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement the CDBG & HOME Investment Partnership and other federally funded grant programs and other approved additional programs.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the renewed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with LDM.
3. Authorize the Finance Department to establish a blanket purchase order and all necessary account numbers for LDM Associates, Inc.
20.
Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $119,415.52 due to Chapman Coast Roof Co., Inc. of Fullerton, CA for Hawthorne Police Department Roof Replacement Project (Project #25-09)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 for Chapman Coast Roof Co. Inc. of Fullerton, CA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 for Chapman Coast Roof Co. Inc. of Fullerton, CA.
21.
Pollution Liability Insurance – 3136 Rosecrans Avenue (Beazley ECLIPSE, Enviro Covered Location)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a policy for the Pollution Liability Insurance at 3136 Rosecrans Avenue.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a policy for the Pollution Liability Insurance at 3136 Rosecrans Avenue.
22.
Approval of Agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services for the calendar year 2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services for the calendar year 2026.
23.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to provide overtime funding for after-hours or weekend investigations and/ or enforcement. The Hawthorne Police Department was awarded $200,000 to be used for narcotics enforcement, which has been adopted into this year's budget (25-26).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement for fiscal year 2024 Operation Stone Garden (OPSG), and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to enter into and execute the Agreement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement for fiscal year 2024 Operation Stone Garden (OPSG), and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to enter into and execute the Agreement.
24.
Approval of a Purchase Order for the Amount of $26,325 for the purchase of a Mobile Surveillance Trailer from Wanco.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to Proceed with the purchase order and purchase a Mobile Surveillance Trailer from Wanco.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to Proceed with the purchase order and purchase a Mobile Surveillance Trailer from Wanco.
25.
Progress Payment #7 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $119,596.93 due to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA for Hawthorne Memorial Center HVAC System Upgrade (Project #23-08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7 and Final Acceptance and approve Change Orders to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7 and Final Acceptance and approve Change Orders to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
26.
Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $2,090,367.47 due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc of Sylmar, CA for City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
27.
Progress Payment #10 in the amount of $1,629,549.28 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 #10 and Change Order #7 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #10 and Change Order #7 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
28.
Progress Payment #2 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $50,266.45 due to American Wholesale Lighting of Livermore, CA for the Police Department Lighting Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve this Progress Payment #2, Change order #2 and #3, release of retention, and final acceptance to American Wholesale Lighting of Livermore, CA.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve Item 19-28 on the City Manager's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve this Progress Payment #2, Change order #2 and #3, release of retention, and final acceptance to American Wholesale Lighting of Livermore, CA.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve Item 19-28 on the City Manager's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
29.
Claims for personal injury by Ladesha Tucker and Ervin Tucker, Jr.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claims made by Ladesha Tucker and Ervin Tucker, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve Item 29 on the City Attorney's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claims made by Ladesha Tucker and Ervin Tucker, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve Item 29 on the City Attorney's consent calendar.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
30.
Events qualifying for city financial assistance ( Reso No. 8566) - K. Manning
Item 30 was tabled.
Item 30 was tabled.
31.
City Special Events - F. Johnson
Councilmember Johnson motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro for City Manager Von Norris to review the meeting of December 09, 2025 and the May 27, 2025 meeting to create a staff report for council review.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
Councilmember Johnson motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro for City Manager Von Norris to review the meeting of December 09, 2025 and the May 27, 2025 meeting to create a staff report for council review.
YES: Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, and Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilmember Faye Johnson requested a proclamation for Finister's Family Daycare.
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro, requested amended contracts for the interim City Attorney to become the City Attorney and the Interim Chief of Police to become the Chief of Police for the second meeting in January 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem motioned, Couniclmember Johnson seconded to bring the contracts (mentioned above) back on January 27, 2026.
AYES: Couniclmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
Mayor Alex Vargas, requested the compilation of city facilities (a brochure or pamphlet) to provide to Olympian committees and connect with the committees to inform them of Hawthorne's 2028 hosting for Olympians.
Mayor Vargas motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to connect with committees.
AYES: Couniclmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro, requested amended contracts for the interim City Attorney to become the City Attorney and the Interim Chief of Police to become the Chief of Police for the second meeting in January 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem motioned, Couniclmember Johnson seconded to bring the contracts (mentioned above) back on January 27, 2026.
AYES: Couniclmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
Mayor Alex Vargas, requested the compilation of city facilities (a brochure or pamphlet) to provide to Olympian committees and connect with the committees to inform them of Hawthorne's 2028 hosting for Olympians.
Mayor Vargas motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro seconded to connect with committees.
AYES: Couniclmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro, Mayor Vargas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Manning and Reyes English
CLOSED SESSION
(None at this time)
(None at this time)
ADJOURNMENT
The evening's meeting was adjourned at 9:41pm.
CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 13th day of January 2025.
___________________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk