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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 23, 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. Forensics Accreditation Update - Lt. Jason Moulton
2. Acknowledgment of Committee Members for the Juneteenth Celebration and FIFA Watch Party - A. Monteiro
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, June 23, 2026’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. 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 06/10/2026 to 06/23/2026 for a total of $2,321,932.60.
RESOLUTIONS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8612 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BALDWIN HILLS & URBAN WATERSHEDS CONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 4 FUNDING FOR THE MEMORIAL PARK BATHROOM REMODEL.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt this Resolution No. 8612.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8613
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING A PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE CITY'S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO THE CITY'S VOTERS AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
(1) Subject to adoption by the electorate, give first reading to an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.40 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code. (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8613, submitting that Ordinance to the City's voters at the municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8614
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES WITH ALCOA TRAFFIC CONTROL, INC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8614.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8615
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF CEDAR AVENUE AND 126TH STREET.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8615.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8616 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICES DURING OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8616.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8617
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY CLERK RECORDS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 34090 AND RESOLUTION NO. 7170.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8617.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8618 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME), HOME-ARP, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING (CPF), AND RELATED HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 8618 approving a Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP, CPF, and related housing program administration services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2032; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Professional Services Agreement with LDM approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Approve Fiscal Year 2026-27 expenditures under the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $648,518.
ORDINANCES
12. ORDINANCE NO. 2263
(SECOND 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:
Adopt Ordinance 2263.
13. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 2265
(FIRST READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04 AND 17.21 RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND MAKING FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Opening the public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Close the public hearing;
4. Introduce Ord. No. 2265.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(None at this time)
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
14. Award of Contract for Hawthorne Airport Rehabilitation of Taxiways North & South Lighting, Rehabilitation of Runway 7/25 Lighting, Rehabilitation of Airfield Vaults, Replacement of Airfield Signs, and Installation of Airport Beacon – 12101 Crenshaw Blvd. (Project # 22-09).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Vellutini Corporation DBA Royal Electric of Sacramento, CA.
15. Fiscal Year 2025/26 & 2026/27 Blanket Purchase Orders.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $943,375 and 2026/27 total amount not to exceed $58,620,730.
16. Approval of Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicle for Total Loss Patrol Unit 623.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one 2025 Form Police Interceptor from South Bay Ford in the amount of $63,177.93 to replace Police Unit 623, which was declared a total loss following a traffic collision.
17. Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $117,833.25 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 #5 and Change Order #1 and Change Order #2 for Chapman Coast Roof Co. Inc. of Fullerton, CA.
18. Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $129,773.84 due to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project #25-07).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 and project change order #2 to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA.
19. Agreement Between the Hawthorne Police Department and Ron Smith & Associates, Inc. for Quality Management Services for the Forensics Unit.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 3-year agreement and have the City Manager or his designee execute the agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and Ron Smith & Associates.
20. Corrected Fiscal Year 2026/27 Blanket Purchase Orders for the Housing Department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2026/27 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $4,796,219.50.
21. First Amendment to Chapter 4, Section III.C., of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to Chapter 4, Section III.C. of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan.
22. Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $891,717.50 due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA for Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park Improvement Project (Project #24-07).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
23. Reappointment of Incumbent Members Marc Weiss, President of Commercial Consulting, Inc., and Jamin Gallman, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Learning at SpaceX, to Serve as Private Sector Representatives on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the reappointment of Marc Weiss and Jamin Gallman as representatives of the Hawthorne Business Private Sector to serve on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board.
24. Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for Homeless Services Programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Approve an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to expand Homeless Services programming; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and amendments consistent with the Council’s action.
25. 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.
26. Progress Payment #8 & #9 in the amount of $2,439,076.58 is due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc of Sylmar, CA for the City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #8 and #9 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
27. E-Bike Regulation (Enforcement Options) - A. Vargas
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 23, 2026 _______________________________________
DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK