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Alex Vargas, Mayor
Faye Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
Angie Reyes English, Councilmember
Katrina Manning,Councilmember
Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City Treasurer
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR JUNE 9, 2026 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE:
MEETING VIDEO
Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television ______________________
THE AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS, ATTACHMENTS
AND THEN SELECTING THE DESIRED MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT (AT NO COST) AND/OR OBTAIN COPIES (UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S CURRENT COPYING FEE) OF ANY REGULAR SESSION ITEM BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL VIA TELEPHONE (310) 349-2915 OR EMAIL [email protected]
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on Recent Business Activity in Hawthorne
2. Development Impact Fee Update Presentation - Finance DTA
3. 2025 Water Mangement Plan by Cal Water
4. Presentation of the Employee Survey of the 4/10 Schedule
5. Hawthorne Police Department Lifesaving Awards & Recognition
6. FIFA 2026 - Public Safety Update
7. Certificate of Recognition for Irene Diaz from City Council
8. A public drawing (for fireworks) pursuant to the procedures set forth in Hawthorne Municipal Code ("HMC") Section 8.34.085 (B).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
None.
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
9. The Director of Finance 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 05/27/2026 to 06/09/2026 for a total of $1,883,901.29.
10. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, June 9, 2026’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8606
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8606.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 8607
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION SPENDING LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8607 establishing the City’s appropriations limit computed for the coming fiscal year, as required by the California Constitution. The City’s appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 has been computed at $108,557,414.
ORDINANCES
13. ORDINANCE 2262
(SECOND READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO ADD 4457 W. 120TH ST. (APNs: 4044-018-040 AND -041) TO THE HOUSING OVERLAY AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 2262.
14. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 2263
(FIRST READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, REORGANIZING THE CHAPTERS OF TITLE 17 OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING STATUTORY LANGUAGE RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND DELETING SEVERAL OBSOLETE CHAPTERS, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Open public hearing;
2. Take testimony from public;
3. Close public hearing;
4. Introduce the Ordinance.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
15. Publicly receive, open, declare sealed request for bids for the CDBG and HOME Program Administration Consultant Request for Proposals.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council accept the proposals for recommendation and study.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 8608
– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AMOUNTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM (LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1972) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open and close the public hearing and approve Resolution 8608.
17. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 8609 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WEED AND WASTE ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION THEREOF.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open and close the public hearing and approve Resolution 8609.
18. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 8610
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE’S 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (UWMP) AND AUTHORIZING ITS FILING WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open and close public hearing and approve Resolution 8610.
19. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 8611
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE PURSUANT TO THE MITIGATION FEE ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000, ET SEQ.) RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open and close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 8611.
GENERAL MATTERS
20. Receive and File Investment Activity Agreed-Upon Procedures Report.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report regarding the City's investment activity for the period November 1, 2022, through November 30, 2025.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
21. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Blanket Purchase Orders for the Housing Department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2027/27 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $4,753,911.
22. Harris and Associates Professional Services Agreement for Housing Services to the Housing Department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates for the period of one year from 07/1/2026 to 06/30/2027 to provide professional services necessary for housing services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish a blanket purchase order for Harris and Associates not to exceed $40,012 in administrative fees.
23. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Kimley-Horn and Associates for Design Services for Crenshaw Blvd Improvement Project (Crenshaw Blvd & 120th St).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement and make any minor amendments.
24. Agreement with Progressive Solutions, Inc. for Business License Software.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Agreement with Progressive Solutions, Inc.
25. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve the Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute it.
26. Public Safety Enterprise Communication Use Agreement for Interoperability Use Between the City of Hawthorne and the County of Riverside.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Riverside County for interoperability use.
27. Progress Payment #15 in the amount of $498,608.11 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, California for the City of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #15 and all change orders associated with this progress payment to PCN3 Inc. of Los Alamitos, CA.
28. Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Municipal Employees Association - Merit Pay.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Municipal Employees Association (HMEA), to amend Section 8.2 of the Memorandum of Understanding, as set forth in Resolution No. 8600, passed and approved on April 28, 2026.
29. Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Police Civilian Association – Merit Pay.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Police Civilian Association, to amend Section 8.2 of the Memorandum of Understanding, as set forth in Resolution No. 8601, passed and approved on April 28, 2026.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
30. E-Bike Regulation (Criminal Prosecution) - A. Vargas
31. Veteran Commission Member Removal - A. Vargas
32. Veteran Commission Member Duties and Responsibilities - A. Vargas
33. Nominations of Commissioners for the Veterans' Commission and Parks, Recreation & Fine Arts Commission - A. Vargas Veterans' Commission
Ralph Byrne
Greg Guich
Veletta Crawford
Parks, Recreation & Fine Arts Commission
Herceny Del Cid
34. Transient Occupancy Tax Increase (TOT) - (A. Monteiro)
35. Parking Solutions to Increase Residential Parking in the City - (F. Johnson)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS
COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
CLOSED SESSION
(None at this time)
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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CITY OF HAWTHORNE
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DIANA CUCALON
, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hawthorne, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing City Council Meeting Agenda was posted not less than 72 hours before the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2026 _______________________________________
DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK