MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD APRIL 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alex Vargas called the City Council meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson 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:
Vontray Norris, City Manager; Robert Kim, City Attorney; Dayna Williams-Hunter , City Clerk; Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City Treasurer
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets Policy - Public Works Department
2. Update on LA IMPACT - Hawthorne Police Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK/SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. AFTER OBTAINING PERMISSION TO PROCEED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER SPEAKERS SHOULD FIRST STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. THEY THEN SHALL STATE THEIR BUSINESS FOR ALL GOVERNING BODIES BRIEFLY AND COMPLETELY AND UNLESS GRANTED FURTHER TIME BY A GOVERNING BODY SHALL LIMIT THEIR ADDRESS TO THREE MINUTES. THE THREE-MINUTE LIMIT SHALL INCLUDE GOVERNING BODY OR STAFF RESPONSES, IF ANY, TO QUERIES POSED BY SPEAKERS. HOWEVER, THE STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM PROVIDING A DETAILED RESPONSE OR ACTING UPON ANY ITEM NOT CONTAINED ON THE AGENDA POSTED 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING AND 24 HOURS BEFORE A SPECIAL MEETING. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNING BODIES AS A BODY AND NOT TO ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER THEREOF. THE GOVERNING BODY MAY EITHER DISPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION AT THE CLOSE THEREOF OR MAY REFER IT TO AN APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR STUDY, INVESTIGATION, REPORT, AND/OR RECOMMENDATION. DISCUSSION, IF ANY, SHALL BE BY MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BODY ONLY. (H.M.C. 2.06.180, RESO. NO. 6443)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3. The Finance Director 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 04/15/2026 to 04/28/2026 for a total of $5,157,919.56.
4. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, April 28, 2026’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8597 - 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 2026-2027 AS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22622.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Resolution No. 8597.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8598 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE “ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN” RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8598.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8599 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE “COMPLETE STREETS POLICY.” RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8599.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8600 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 8.2 (MERIT PAY) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt this Resolution No. 8600.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8601 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 8.2 (MERIT PAY) OF THE HAWTHORNE POLICE CIVILIAN ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt this Resolution No. 8601.
ORDINANCES
(None at this time)
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff advises that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
2. Consider and adopt the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements, certifications, and related documents required by HUD for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs for the 2026-2027 program year.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts with sub-recipients, contractors, and professional service providers necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME-funded activities identified in the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
5. Authorize the appropriation of the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME program funds, consistent with the approved Annual Action Plan.
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Companies.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve First Amendment to the Agreement.
12. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Government Consulting Partners, Inc. to provide comprehensive SB 90 claim services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Government Consulting Partners, Inc. to provide comprehensive SB 90 claim services for five fiscal years beginning July 1, 2026.
13. Blanket Purchase Order for Fineline Auto Body.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an increase to the original Blanket Purchase Order for Fineline Auto Body from $175,000 to $275,000.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. SB 799 (Letter in Support) - A. Monteiro/K. Manning
15. Proposition 36 (Letter in Support) - F. Johnson
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Passed and approved this _____ day of ________ 2025.
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Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk