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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 JULY 14, 2026 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND NEED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OR MODIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT [email protected] OR CALL (310) 349-2915 PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
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. County of Los Angeles Fire Department Services Update - Fire Chief, Anthony C. Marrone
2. Paid Parking Pilot Program Updates Presentation - DJ Torado
3. Police Department Drone Program Presentation - Sergeant Vu
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) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 707, REMOTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CITY’S ZOOM WEBINAR PLATFORM. PARTICIPANTS MAY JOIN THE MEETING BY USING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS: +1 669-254-5252, +1 669-216-1590, OR +1 415-449-4000 (SPANISH LINE). https://hawthorneca.zoomgov.com/j/1651944875?pwd=oRwVbf0H6b9Z1AmPC2rrAJKT0fW1QB.1 MEETING ID: 165 194 4875
PASSWORD: 584674
PARTICIPANTS MAY PRESS *9 TO RAISE THEIR HAND IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK. WHEN CALLED, SPEAKER WILL BE PROMPTED TO UNMUTE AND SHOULD PRESS *6 BEFORE SPEAKING. ZOOM USERS MAY USE THE “RAISE HAND” FEATURE TO INDICATE THEY WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK. SPEAKERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE ORDER THEIR HANDS ARE RAISED.THE CITY WILL NOT REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ORAL PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELECONFERENCE OR ZOOM, CONSISTENT WITH SB 707.
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
4. The Director of Finance requests approval of the warrants.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 06/24/2026 to 07/14/2026 for a total of $16,955,195.08. (Motion to approve the Warrants.)
5. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of April 28, 2026. Motion to approve minutes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the regular Council meeting minutes of April 28, 2026.
6. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, July 14, 2026’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8619
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF VARIOUS FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 7170 AND GOVERNMENT CODE § 34090.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve Resolution No. 8619, authorizing the Destruction of Various Finance Department Records.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8620
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR CLIMATE BOND GRANT FUNDS FOR URBAN GREENING PROGRAM FOR THE WATER TOWER PARK DEVELOPMENT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8620.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8621
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND UPDATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE (“SCHEDULE”) FOR VIOLATIONS RELATING TO CHAPTER 10.78 (ELECTRIC BICYCLE REGULATIONS) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8621.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8622
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDY FINDINGS FROM THE STUDY FUNDED BY THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (REAP) 2.0 GRANT, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) AND AWARDED TO THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt and approve the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8623 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE FY 2026-2027 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFPG) LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT, AWARD NUMBER 30918.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Manager or his designee execute the agreement between the California Highway Patrol and the City of Hawthorne to utilize the funds allocated by the Cannabis Tax Fund Program (CTFGP).
12. RESOLUTION 8624
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT AMENDING ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.1 (CLASSIFICATIONS) OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE HAWTHORNE EXECUTIVE GROUP AND THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Executive Group (HEG), amending Section 4.1 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding classifications and salary ranges, and authorize the City Manager to execute the side letter agreement. That the City Council also approve the Resolution adopting this Side Letter.
13. RESOLUTION 8625
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR, AND ACCEPTANCE OF, GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTER GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution 8625.
ORDINANCES
14. ORDINANCE NO. 2265
(SECOND 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:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2265.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 2266
(FIRST READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADDING AND ENACTING CHAPTER 10.78 (ELECTRIC BICYCLE REGULATIONS) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWIITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2266 on July 14, 2026, and adopt Ordinance No. 2266 on September 8, 2026.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 2267
(FIRST READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2261 AND CHAPTER 10.36 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY DESIGNATED PAID PARKING ZONES, ESTABLISH EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS, AUTHORIZE SPECIAL EVENT PARKING MANAGEMENT AND PROCEDURES, AUTHORIZE AND REGULATE A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND AMENDMENT OF PARKING FEES, PARKING PERMIT FEES, SPECIAL EVENT PARKING RATES, AND PARKING CITATION PENALTIES BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Introduce Ordinance 2267 on July 14, 2026, and adopt Ordinance 2267 on September 8, 2026.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 2268
(FIRST READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AMENDING THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 10.38 (PREFERENTIAL STREET PARKING) AND ADDING CHAPTER 10.39 ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Introduce Ordinance 2268 on July 14, 2026, and adopt Ordinance 2268 on September 8, 2026.
18. ORDINANCE NO.2269
(FIRST READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE ESTABLISHING AN EMPLOYER PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Introduce Ordinance 2269 on July 14, 2026, and adopt Ordinance 2269 on September 8, 2026.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
(None at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Public Hearing to Consider Establishment of Additional Long-Term Affordability Covenants on City-Owned Rental Properties Rehabilitated with HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff advises that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed establishment of a 55-year affordability covenant on the three City-owned, residential rental properties rehabilitated with federal HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds.
2. Following the public hearing, determine whether the establishment of a separate 55-year affordability covenant on the properties, in addition to the 15-year affordability period required under the HOME program, should be an objective of the City for these properties.
3. If the City Council elects to proceed, direct staff to prepare a 55-year affordability covenant for the properties, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and cause the covenant to be recorded against the properties and to take all actions necessary to implement it.
GENERAL MATTERS
(None at this time)
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
20. Approval to Purchase Two (2) Ford F-350 Stake Bed Dump Body Trucks.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the purchase of two (2) Ford F-350 Stake Bed Dump Body Trucks and Authorize the City Manager to obtain more quotes meeting the approved specifications and award the purchase to the lowest responsible and responsible bidder.
21. Approval of a Change Purchase Order to J. Lee Engineering, Inc on the amount of $250,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $380,000 annually.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Change Purchase Order to J. Lee Engineering, Inc. on the amount of $250,000 for a total of Not-To-Exceed Amount of $380,000 annually.
22. Approval to receive a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 for the Hawthorne "Good Neighbor Games" provided by Kinecta Federal Credit Union.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approves the donation from Kinecta FCU in the amount of $2,000.00 to donation account 990-23033 for the Hawthorne Police Department's Community Affairs Programs (Good Neighbor Games).
23. Approval of a Partnership Agreement with the Los Angeles County Library for the Story Time with a Cop Program.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve the Partnership Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles County Library for the Story Time with a Cop Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related non-substantive documents necessary to implement the program.
24. Approval of Payment of Outstanding City of Gardena Paratransit Invoices.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve payment of outstanding invoices from the City of Gardena in the amount of $100,976.65 for para-transit services.
25. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $589,380.00 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 #2 Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
26. Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $56,710.00 due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. for the Alley Improvement Project (Project #25-08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 for Martinez Landscape Co., Inc.
27. Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $21,439.59 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 #6 and project change order #3 to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA.
28. Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $542,442.78 due to Martinez Landscape CO., Inc of Sylmar, CA for General Maintenance (Project #22-05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 to Martinez Landscape CO., Inc of Sylmar, CA.
29. Progress Payment #16 is in the amount of $451,951.39 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for the City of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #16 and all change orders associated with this progress payment to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA.
30. Approval of Apace equipment payment to International Electronic Enterprises, Inc. (iEEi) for FY 26-27.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve payment to International Electronic Enterprises, Inc.(iEEi) and encumber funds in the amount of $101,662.86.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
(None at this time)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
(None at this time)
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, July 14, 2026 _______________________________________
DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK