MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD APRIL 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD APRIL 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order at 6:07pm.
INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Guich gave the evenings invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Faye Johnson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Alex Vargas, Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro, Council Member Faye Johnson,Council Member Katrina Manning, Council Member Angie Reyes English
Also Present: City Manager Von Norris, City Attorney Robert Kim, City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback
Also Present: City Manager Von Norris, City Attorney Robert Kim, City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Presentation by Republic Services: Illegal Dumping / Abandoned Items
2.
McKenzie Neely-Wright Area Manager External Affairs AT&T
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pastor Greg Guich, invited the public to breakfast at his church.
Rueben Sanchez, voiced concerns regarding parking in North Hawthorne.
Dion Evans, seeking direction on who to contact regarding civil code enforcement
Rueben Sanchez, voiced concerns regarding parking in North Hawthorne.
Dion Evans, seeking direction on who to contact regarding civil code enforcement
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3.
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 03/26/2025 to 04/08/2025 for a total of $2,846,020.51.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 03/26/2025 to 04/08/2025 for a total of $2,846,020.51.
4.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meetings of April 23, 2024, May 14, 2024, May 28, 2024 and the special meeting of April 19, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 23, 2024, May 14, 2024, May 28, 2024 and the special meeting minutes of April 19, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 23, 2024, May 14, 2024, May 28, 2024 and the special meeting minutes of April 19, 2024.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
Resolution No. 8516- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22622.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Resolution No. 8516
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Resolution No. 8516
6.
Resolution No. 8517- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING AN ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 15022 GERKIN AVE
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8517
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8517
7.
Resolution No. 8518- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (LA CADA)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8518.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8518.
8.
Resolution No. 8519- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING SENATE BILL 79 (WIENER)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8519 Opposing SB 79 (Wiener)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8519 Opposing SB 79 (Wiener)
9.
Resolution No. 8520- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1061 (QUIRK-SILVA)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8520 Opposing AB 1061
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 3,5,7,9).
Councilmember Reyes English pulled Items 6 and 8 for discussion.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English to approve Item 4.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
There was a discussion on item 6.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English to approve Item 6
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
There was a discussion on Item 8.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to approve Item 8.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Reyes English
NOES: None.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8520 Opposing AB 1061
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve the City Clerk's consent calendar (Items 3,5,7,9).
Councilmember Reyes English pulled Items 6 and 8 for discussion.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English to approve Item 4.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
There was a discussion on item 6.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English to approve Item 6
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
There was a discussion on Item 8.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to approve Item 8.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Reyes English
NOES: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.
Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program 2025-2026 Draft Five-Year Plan, Annual Plan, and Administrative Plan.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the 2025-2026 Draft Five-Year Plan, Annual Plan and Administrative Plan.
2. Direct staff to file the required Five-Year, Annual and Administrative Plans with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before the due date of April 17, 2026.
No written communications were received.
No members of the public provided comment on the hearing.
Mayor Vargas declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve Item 10.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Manning and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the 2025-2026 Draft Five-Year Plan, Annual Plan and Administrative Plan.
2. Direct staff to file the required Five-Year, Annual and Administrative Plans with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before the due date of April 17, 2026.
No written communications were received.
No members of the public provided comment on the hearing.
Mayor Vargas declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve Item 10.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Manning and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
11.
Ordinance No. 2256. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.44.080 (EFFECT OF PERMISSION TO LOAD OR UNLOAD) OF CHAPTER 10.44 (LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES), OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THIS AMENDMENT IS TO NOT A “PROJECT” IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Open public hearing
Take public testimony
Close public hearing
Introduce Ordinance No. 2256
No written communications were received for Item 11.
No members of the public provided comments on the hearing.
Mayor Vargas declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro introduced Ordinance No. 2256.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Open public hearing
Take public testimony
Close public hearing
Introduce Ordinance No. 2256
No written communications were received for Item 11.
No members of the public provided comments on the hearing.
Mayor Vargas declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro introduced Ordinance No. 2256.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
12.
Housing Department Records Digitization Project
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Richo-USA for secure digital scanning services and data importation and allow for all necessary reclassification of funds to be made available for payment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Richo-USA for secure digital scanning services and data importation and allow for all necessary reclassification of funds to be made available for payment.
13.
Bridge of Hope Community Housing (BHCH) Citigaurd Professional Services Agreement Second Amendment
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement first amendment with Citiguard for the period of one year from 03/14/2025 to 03/14/2026 to provide professional services necessary to operate the BHCH site.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish a blanket purchase order for Citiguard not to exceed $226,596 in administrative fees.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement first amendment with Citiguard for the period of one year from 03/14/2025 to 03/14/2026 to provide professional services necessary to operate the BHCH site.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish a blanket purchase order for Citiguard not to exceed $226,596 in administrative fees.
14.
Resurfacing of Runway 7-25 and Resurfacing of Taxiways and Trench Drain Extension for Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Project # 25-06) - Out to Bid
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of May 13th, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of May 13th, 2025.
15.
Approval of the use of proposed military equipment by the Hawthorne Police Department pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the use of proposed military equipment for safeguarding the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the use of proposed military equipment for safeguarding the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties.
16.
Agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and Wrap Technologies for a five (5) year contract for the purchase of BolaWrap devices in the amount of $122,631.00 Approval of Blanket Purchase Order, not to exceed $122,631.00 to Wrap Technologies for purchase of BolaWrap contract services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Wrap Technologies purchase of BolaWrap in the amount of $122,631.00 and authorize Captain Eric Lane to execute the agreement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Wrap Technologies purchase of BolaWrap in the amount of $122,631.00 and authorize Captain Eric Lane to execute the agreement.
17.
American Dark Fiber City Owned Conduit Use Agreement
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and make any minor amendments thereto.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and make any minor amendments thereto.
18.
Point-to-Point Wireless Microwave Replacement Project
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the listed hardware and services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the listed hardware and services.
19.
Second Amendment to Agreement Between City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Authorize City Manager to execute agreement amendment on behalf of City.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Authorize City Manager to execute agreement amendment on behalf of City.
20.
Second Amendment to the City Yard Consultant Agreement for Design Services ("Second Amendment") between the City of Hawhthorne ("City") and Rania Alomar Architect, Inc. dba RA-DA ("Consultant")
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Second Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the city yard consultant agreement.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve the City Manager's consent calendar (Items 12, 14-20). Item 13 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Manning
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Noes.
Councilmember Manning moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to approve Item 13.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Noes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Second Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the city yard consultant agreement.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro to approve the City Manager's consent calendar (Items 12, 14-20). Item 13 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Manning
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Noes.
Councilmember Manning moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to approve Item 13.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, Manning, Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem Monteiro and Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Noes.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
City Treasurer Marie Poindexter- Hornback, had no comment.
City Clerk Dayna Williams Hunter, thanked everyone for coming out and Councilmember Johnson for bringing Mi California. She also thanked Don Harris for providing information regarding bulky item pick-up and requested flyers to place in the City Clerk's office.
Councilmember Faye Johnson, thanked the meet and greet vendors, and everyone for coming out. She thanked Don Harris from Republic Services for the presentation and Mckenzie Neilly Wright from AT&T.
Recommendations:
City Clerk Dayna Williams Hunter, thanked everyone for coming out and Councilmember Johnson for bringing Mi California. She also thanked Don Harris for providing information regarding bulky item pick-up and requested flyers to place in the City Clerk's office.
Councilmember Faye Johnson, thanked the meet and greet vendors, and everyone for coming out. She thanked Don Harris from Republic Services for the presentation and Mckenzie Neilly Wright from AT&T.
Recommendations:
- Speed Bump on 118th Street between Felton and Inglewood Ave
- Requested Enplanement Money reflected on FAA Grant landing fee research
Recommendations:
- Request for no overnight parking at the Memorial Center signage
- Request for risk manager position in the City Attorney's Department, ordinance for the position to be titled Risk Manager.
Recommendations:
- Request legal confidential municipal code vs civil code for clarification
- Update on the operational status of Boring Company
- Landing Fees at Hawthorne Airport
- Medan usage on Hawthorne Blvd policy amendment
- Religious institution non-permitted usage policy or study along Hawthorne Blvd to address as needed
- Citizen Concern form
Mayor Alex Vargas, congratulated the North Hawthorne Association on their Easter event. He announced the Autism Awareness walk on April 26th, from 9am-1pm and requested to donate $250 to the organization from his stipend.
Recommendations:
- Research codes regarding median usage
- Church occupancy along Hawthorne Blvd, halt all operations until organizations are permitted.
- Monitor the two hour time limit in the parking lot of Mi California not to exceed.
- Leaflets
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Vargas adjourned this meeting at 8:06pm.
CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 24th day of June 2025.
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Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk