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5.1.4 Extreme Heat Burden and Social Vulnerability
A geospatial analysis was conducted to examine how social vulnerability and cumulative environmental burden may interact with and compound the effects of extreme heat within the City of Hawthorne. Cumulative environmental conditions were evaluated using the California Environmental Protection Agency’s CalEnviroScreen 4.0 overall percentile score, while social vulnerability was represented using the CDC/ATSDR SVI at the census tract level.

CalEnviroScreen does not directly measure ambient temperature or extreme heat exposure.

Rather, its overall percentile score reflects cumulative pollution burden and population characteristics that may influence a community’s sensitivity and adaptive capacity during extreme heat events. For this analysis, CalEnviroScreen therefore provides contextual information regarding environmental and socioeconomic conditions that may compound heat-related vulnerability.

To maintain map readability and avoid the visual complexity associated with overlapping multivariate choropleth maps, the analysis focused on census tracts with elevated heat burden.

Here, elevated heat burden is defined as those census tracts within the top 20 percent (80th100th percentile) of CalEnviroScreen scores. This threshold-based approach highlights where cumulative environmental and heat-related burdens are most pronounced while preserving readability when viewed alongside SVI.

Figure 34 displaces SVI as the base layer, with areas of elevated heat burden shown using a semi-transparent overlay. This approach allows the spatial relationship between social vulnerability and environmental stressors to be clearly interpreted without obscuring any patterns in either dataset.

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Figure 34. Social Vulnerability and Extreme Heat Burden (CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Scores, 20th Percentile) Sources: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2020; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; City of Hawthorne boundary (City of Hawthorne GIS). CalEnviroScreen 4.0 (OEHHA), 2021.

The results indicate that portions of northern and central Hawthorne contain relatively high CalEnviroScreen overall percentile scores. Several of these areas also exhibit moderate to high social vulnerability, identifying locations where cumulative environmental burden and population vulnerability overlap. Portions of southwestern Hawthorne generally exhibit lower CalEnviroScreen scores and lower to moderate levels of social vulnerability.

CalEnviroScreen does not measure temperature directly and should not be interpreted as an extreme heat exposure dataset. Instead, it provides information on cumulative environmental and population conditions that may influence a community’s sensitivity and capacity to prepare for, withstand, and recover from extreme heat events.

While extreme heat risk is not uniform across Hawthorne, areas where elevated CalEnviroScreen scores overlap with higher SVI values may experience disproportionate impacts during extreme heat events. These impacts may include increased risk of heat-related illness, limited access to cooling resources, and reduced capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from extreme heat. Together, these findings support targeted mitigation and adaptation strategies, including expansion of urban tree canopy, increased access to cooling centers, improvements to building and infrastructure resilience, and focused outreach to vulnerable populations.

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5.1.5 Critical Facilities and Essential Services
Critical facilities were mapped to help understand how essential services are distributed across the City of Hawthorne and how they align with areas of higher social vulnerability. The analysis focuses on facilities that support emergency response and continuity of operations, including fire stations, law enforcement facilities, hospitals, public schools, City Hall, and the Hawthorne Municipal Airport. These facilities align with FEMA’s Community Lifelines, particularly those related to Safety and Security, Health and Medical, and Government Services.

Figure 35. Social Vulnerability and Critical Facilities/Essential Services – City of Hawthorne Sources: City Halls, Los Angeles County GIS, 2023; Local Law Enforcement Locations, HIFLD Open Data (DHS), 2023; Fire Stations, HIFLD Open Data (DHS), 2023; Hospitals, HIFLD Open Data (DHS), 2023; Public Schools, Los Angeles County GIS, 2023; CDC/ATSDR SVI 2020; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; City of Hawthorne boundary (City of Hawthorne GIS).

As depicted in Figure 35, these facilities are concentrated through the central portion of the City, with additional coverage extending into the northern and southwestern areas. Fire and police facilities are positioned to provide consistent coverage across the planning area, while hospital facilities shown in Figure 35 are located within the central portion of the City, providing geographic context for access to emergency medical care. Public schools are distributed throughout the City and represent an important layer of community infrastructure that may support emergency sheltering or resource distribution during disaster events.

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When viewed alongside social vulnerability, several of these facilities are located within or adjacent to census tracts with Moderate to High SVI values, particularly in Central and Northern Hawthorne.

Several critical facilities are located within or adjacent to census tracts with Moderate to High SVI values, particularly in central and northern Hawthorne. Their proximity may support access to essential services for vulnerable populations under normal conditions; however, actual accessibility and service delivery during a hazard event depend on the continued functionality of transportation routes, utilities, communications systems, staffing, and the facilities themselves.

Hawthorne Municipal Airport is a notable asset within the northern part of the City and serves a regional role that extends beyond local response. While it can support emergency operations and logistics, it also introduces considerations related to hazardous materials, fuel storage, and infrastructure dependency that may influence risk during certain hazard events.

The City of Hawthorne’s compact urban form supports broad access to critical facilities, but the system remains sensitive to disruption. Damage to a limited number of facilities or to the infrastructure that connects them could have disproportionate impacts on response capacity and service delivery. Additionally, several public facilities located within higher-SVI areas, including schools and civic buildings, represent potential opportunities for dual use as resilience assets, such as designated cooling centers during extreme heat events. Maintaining facility functionality, improving redundancy where feasible, and ensuring access for socially vulnerable populations remain key considerations for hazard mitigation planning.

5.1.6 Infrastructure and Community Lifelines
Infrastructure systems support essential services, and daily operations and are aligned with FEMA’s Community Lifelines, including Transportation, Energy, Communications, and Water. The systems are interconnected and enable the movement of people and goods, delivery of utilities and coordination of emergency response activities.

As shown in Figure 36, regional energy infrastructure, including electric power transmission lines and natural gas pipelines derived from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD), passes through and near the City of Hawthorne.

These systems connect the City to broader utility networks that extend beyond local jurisdictional boundaries. While this connectivity supports reliable service under normal conditions, it also introduces dependency on infrastructure systems that are not fully controlled at the local level. Disruptions to transmission lines or pipeline systems during hazard events, particularly earthquakes or extreme heat conditions, could result in widespread service interruptions affecting critical facilities, businesses, and residents.

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Figure 36. Infrastructure and Community Lifelines – City of Hawthorne

Sources: Electric Power Transmission Lines, HIFLD Open Data (DHS), 2023; Natural Gas Pipelines, HIFLD Open Data (DHS), 2023
Review of the California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) dam-breach inundation mapping indicates that no state-mapped dam inundation zones intersect the City of Hawthorne.

Accordingly, the City is not subject to direct inundation from a failure of a State-regulated dam.

However, Hawthorne remains dependent on regional flood control and water-supply infrastructure located outside of its boundaries, so disruptions to upstream facilities or conveyance systems could still affect local water availability, system pressure, and service reliability.

These systems are highly interdependent and a failure in one can trigger a cascade of disruptions. For example, a power outage may disable traffic signals, interrupt communications, and affect water and wastewater operations that rely on electrically powered pumps. In turn, roadway damage may limit access for emergency responders and utility repair crews. These cascading effects increase the complexity of emergency response and can amplify the impacts of hazard events.

Within the context of social vulnerability, disruptions to infrastructure systems may disproportionately affect populations with limited mobility, fewer financial resources, or reduced City of Hawthorne
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access to information. Extended outages or service interruptions may present greater challenges for residents in higher-SVI areas, particularly during extreme heat events or other prolonged hazard conditions.

5.1.7 Built Environment and Land Use
The built environment and land use patterns within the City of Hawthorne play a vital role in shaping hazard exposure and potential impacts. As a fully urbanized community, the City is characterized by a dense mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional uses, with limited undeveloped land. This development pattern increases the number of people and structures exposed to hazard events and limits the availability of open space that could otherwise act as a buffer or absorb impacts.

Residential areas throughout the City contain a mix of single-family and multi-family housing of varying ages and construction types. Older buildings may have been designed under earlier building-code requirements and may therefore exhibit different levels of seismic vulnerability than structures constructed or substantially retrofitted under more recent standards. In addition, the City’s high proportion of renter-occupied housing can complicate implementation of structural mitigation measures because tenants typically have limited control over building upgrades and may face displacement following significant damage.

Commercial and industrial land uses are concentrated along major transportation corridors, including Interstate 105 and key arterial roadways. While these areas support economic activity and regional connectivity, they also concentrate critical assets, employment centers, and infrastructure within already constrained areas. Industrial land uses may introduce additional considerations during hazard events, including fire, hazardous materials incidents, utility disruption, and continuity of operations. Major regional employers associated with the aerospace sector contribute to the City’s economic resilience while also increasing the importance of maintaining the infrastructure and services that support business continuity.

The City of Hawthorne’s extensive network of impervious surfaces, including roadways, parking areas, and building footprints, contributes to increased heat retention and reduced opportunities for natural stormwater infiltration. These conditions can intensify urban heat effects during extreme heat events and contribute to localized flooding during periods of heavy precipitation. Vegetation, landscaped areas, and other permeable surfaces can help moderate temperatures and support stormwater infiltration, making these features relevant considerations for future heat- and flood-mitigation efforts.

Land use patterns also influence access to critical services and emergency response. Areas with higher residential density and limited roadway capacity may experience congestion during evacuations or emergency response operations. Simultaneously, the proximity of residential areas to major corridors and industrial zones can increase exposure to multiple hazards, such as seismic impacts, hazardous material incidents, and air quality concerns.

When considered alongside social vulnerability, the City’s built environment characteristics point to areas of compounded risk. Higher-density neighborhoods with older housing, limited open space, and elevated SVI values are typically less able to absorb and recover from hazard impacts, especially during events that place prolonged stress on housing, infrastructure, and public services.

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5.1.8 Summary of Cross-Hazard Vulnerability Drivers
The preceding analyses identified several key factors that consistently influence vulnerability across multiple hazards within the City of Hawthorne. These cross-cutting drivers reflect the combined effects of the City’s built environment, population characteristics, and infrastructure systems, and help explain why certain areas and populations face higher overall risk.

One of the primary drivers of vulnerability is the City’s high population density within a fully urbanized environment. The concentration of residents, businesses, and infrastructure within a small geographic area increases the potential for widespread impacts from a single hazard event. Particularly for hazards like earthquakes and extreme heat events, where impacts are not confined to discrete locations but affect much of the entire planning area simultaneously.

Housing characteristics also represent a significant driver of vulnerability. Buildings of varying ages and construction types may exhibit different levels of seismic vulnerability, while the high proportion of renter-occupied housing limits the ability of many residents to implement structural mitigation measures and may increase the likelihood of displacement following hazard events.

The City’s land use patterns further contribute to risk by concentrating critical assets and infrastructure along major transportation corridors. These corridors support regional mobility and economic activity but nevertheless also create areas where multiple hazards intersect, such as seismic impacts, hazardous material incidents, and heat-related stress associated with extensive impervious surfaces.

Infrastructure interdependence represents another key vulnerability factor. The City of Hawthorne relies on regional systems for power, natural gas, transportation, and water supply, much of which lie outside of City boundaries. Disruptions to these systems, whether from earthquakes, extreme heat, or other hazards, can have cascading effects that extend beyond the initial point of failure and affect multiple sectors, all at the same time.

Environmental conditions associated with urban development also contribute to vulnerability.

Extensive impervious surfaces can intensify heat retention and reduce opportunities for natural stormwater infiltration, increasing vulnerability to extreme heat and localized flooding in densely developed areas.

Finally, social vulnerability plays a leading role in shaping how hazard impacts are experienced across the community. Census tracts with higher SVI values, characterized by factors such as lower income, higher rental occupancy, language barriers, and limited mobility, face greater challenges in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazard events. When these conditions coincide with higher hazard exposure or infrastructure dependency, they create areas of compounded risk within the City.

These cross-hazard vulnerability factors show that risk in the City of Hawthorne is driven by the interaction of physical exposure, infrastructure systems, and social conditions rather than any single hazard event. These findings establish a clear basis for identifying and prioritizing mitigation actions in subsequent sections of this plan.

Figure 37 provides a visual context for City of Hawthorne’s cross-hazard vulnerability drivers.

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Figure 37. Cross-Hazard Vulnerability Drivers Matrix
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5.1.9 Climate Change Vulnerability
Climate change is expected to influence the frequency, intensity, and duration of several hazards relevant to the City of Hawthorne, particularly extreme heat, precipitation variability, and associated impacts on infrastructure systems. While the City’s overall hazard profile remains consistent with historical patterns, changing climate conditions are likely to alter how these hazards are experienced over time and may increase the severity of their impacts.

Extreme heat represents the most direct and observable climate-related risk for Hawthorne.

Regional climate projections for Southern California, including data from tools such as CalAdapt (based on high-emissions scenarios such as Representative Concentration Pathway [RCP] 8.5), indicate an increase in the number, duration, and intensity of extreme heat events.

In a highly urbanized community such as Hawthorne, these changes are expected to amplify existing urban heat effects associated with extensive impervious surfaces and dense development. As noted in Section 5.1.4, areas where higher cumulative environmental burden overlaps with elevated social vulnerability may experience compounded impacts during extreme heat events; these vulnerabilities may become more consequential as extreme heat becomes more frequent or intense.

Climate change may also affect precipitation patterns, contributing to greater variability in rainfall intensity and timing, including changes in the frequency and intensity of Atmospheric River events. Although Hawthorne is largely located outside FEMA-designated SFHA, more intense or short-duration storm events could increase the potential for localized flooding. As discussed in Section 5.1.3, flood risk within the City is primarily associated with drainage capacity and urban runoff rather than large-scale riverine or coastal processes. Increased rainfall intensity may place additional strain on stormwater systems, particularly in areas with high impervious surface coverage.

Infrastructure systems are also expected to face increasing pressure under changing climate conditions. Extreme heat can affect the performance and reliability of energy systems by increasing electricity demand and placing additional stress on transmission and distribution infrastructure, while prolonged heat events may also affect transportation systems, building performance, and public health services. Because Hawthorne relies on regional infrastructure networks, disruptions occurring outside City boundaries may still affect local service delivery.

Climate change may further interact with existing vulnerability factors, including housing conditions, land use patterns, and social vulnerability. Higher temperatures may increase exposure for certain populations, particularly older adults, young children, and residents with chronic health conditions, especially where access to cooling resources or other adaptive resources is limited. Residents in higher-SVI areas may face greater challenges in adapting to changing conditions due to limited access to financial resources, information, or cooling options.

Climate-related changes are expected to intensify existing vulnerabilities rather than introduce entirely new hazard types. The City’s exposure to extreme heat, localized flooding, and infrastructure disruption is likely to increase over time, with the most significant impacts occurring where physical exposure and social vulnerability intersect. These conditions support the integration of climate considerations into hazard mitigation strategies, capital improvements, and long-term planning efforts.

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5.1.10 National Flood Insurance Program
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements B2. Does the plan include a summary of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability and the impacts on the community from the identified hazards? Does this summary also address NFIP-insured structures that have been repetitively damaged by floods?
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(iii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: C2. Does the plan address each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate? Elements
B2-c Q: Does the plan address NFIP-insured structures within each jurisdiction that have been repetitively damaged by floods? A: See narrative on Repetitive Loss (RL) and Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) below
C2-a Q: Does the plan contain a narrative description or a table/list of their participation activities?
A: See narrative on NFIP Participation and Table 75 below Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 Floodplain management is the operation of a community program of corrective and preventive measures designed to reduce flood damage. These measures may include zoning, subdivision and building requirements, floodplain management regulations, and other land use controls.

The NFIP, administered by the FEMA, is intended to reduce the impacts of flooding on residential and nonresidential development by making federally backed flood insurance available in participating communities and encouraging communities to adopt and enforce minimum floodplain management standards. Together, these measures help reduce future flood losses and the social and economic impacts associated with flooding.

Participation in the NFIP requires communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations that meet or exceed minimum federal requirements. In communities with identified Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), these requirements establish minimum standards for development within mapped flood-prone areas, including requirements applicable to new construction and substantial improvements to existing structures. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), where applicable, identify mapped flood hazard areas and support floodplain management, development review, risk communication, and administration of flood insurance requirements.

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associated with flooding and can reduce reliance on post-disaster assistance for insured flood losses.

5.1.10.1 City of Hawthorne NFIP Participation
The City of Hawthorne participates in the NFIP as a Regular Program community under Community Identification Number 060123, with an NFIP entry date of August 13, 1979. FEMA identifies Hawthorne as an NSFHA (No Special Flood Hazard Area) community, indicating that FEMA has not identified a SFHA within the City. Although Hawthorne does not contain a FEMAdesignated SFHA, the City maintains floodplain management regulations and administrative procedures supporting its continued participation in the NFIP.

Adoption of NFIP Minimum Floodplain Management Criteria. The City has adopted floodplain management regulations through Chapter 15.48 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code. These regulations establish requirements for managing development in flood-prone areas and are intended to minimize public and private losses associated with flooding. Structures and land within areas subject to the City's floodplain management regulations must be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered in accordance with Chapter 15.48 and other applicable regulations.

Adoption of Flood Hazard Mapping. The City's floodplain management regulations adopt by reference the FEMA Flood Insurance Study for Los Angeles County and Incorporated Areas and accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps, including subsequent amendments and revisions. These materials establish the minimum area of applicability for the City's floodplain management regulations. The City's adoption of these FEMA flood hazard mapping products allows the most current applicable FEMA mapping to be used in administering the City's floodplain management requirements.

Implementation and Enforcement of Floodplain Management Regulations. The City implements and enforces its floodplain management regulations through its development review and permitting processes. A development permit is required for proposed construction or other development subject to the City's floodplain management regulations so that the City can determine whether proposed development is located within a flood-prone area and whether applicable requirements have been satisfied. As part of permit review, the City determines whether required federal and state permits have been obtained, evaluates available flood hazard information, and applies applicable floodplain management, construction, subdivision, drainage, and utility requirements. Although Hawthorne is an NSFHA community and does not contain a FEMA-designated SFHA, these procedures provide the administrative mechanism for regulating development where flood-prone conditions are identified.

Floodplain Administration. The Hawthorne Municipal Code designates the Director of Building and Safety as the City's Floodplain Administrator. The Floodplain Administrator is responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the City's floodplain management regulations, including reviewing development permit applications and granting or denying permits in accordance with Chapter 15.48. Responsibilities also include obtaining and utilizing available flood hazard information, verifying compliance with applicable permit requirements, coordinating required notifications, and administering other floodplain management requirements established by the City's regulations.

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Table 75: NFIP Participation
Community
Name
County Comm
ID
Initial
Flood
Hazard
Boundary
Map
Identified
Initial
Flood
Hazard
Rate Map
Identified
NFIP Entry
Date
Current
Effective
Map
Floodplain
Manager
Hawthorne,
City of
Los
Angeles
County
060123 5/9/1978 12/4/1979 8/13/1979 NSFHA Wu (Paul)
Chenxi,
Assistant
Building
Regulation
Manager,
Department
of Building
and Safety
Notes: NSFHA = No Special Flood Hazard Area. FEMA identifies the City of Hawthorne as participating in the NFIP but having no identified Special Flood Hazard Area. The City does not currently participate in the Community Rating System (CRS).

Community ID: The 6-character community ID in which the policy resides.

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Community Status Book Report: Communities Participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, California; FEMA, Flood Insurance Rate Map Index, Los Angeles County, California and Incorporated Areas; City of Hawthorne Municipal Code, Chapter 15.48, Floodplain Management Regulations; City of Hawthorne, Department of Building and Safety.

As described in Section 5.1.3, the majority of the City of Hawthorne is located within FEMAdesignated Zone X, representing areas outside the SFHA with minimal to moderate mapped flood hazard. Accordingly, Hawthorne's exposure to FEMA-mapped flood hazards is limited compared with communities containing extensive SFHAs. Nevertheless, flood insurance remains available to eligible property owners and renters through the City's continued participation in the NFIP.

A review of FEMA's NFIP Repetitive Loss (RL) and Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) datasets, including publicly available records through Data.gov, did not identify any RL or SRL properties within the City of Hawthorne. This finding is consistent with the City's limited exposure to mapped flood hazards.

Although Hawthorne's mapped flood risk is relatively low, continued implementation and enforcement of the City's floodplain management regulations remains an important component of its overall flood risk reduction strategy. Localized flooding associated with urban runoff, drainage constraints, and stormwater system capacity may occur outside FEMAdesignated SFHAs and therefore remains an ongoing consideration for flood risk management within the City. The City will continue to administer its floodplain management regulations through the Department of Building and Safety and maintain compliance with applicable NFIP requirements.

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5.1.11 Planning Area Overall Vulnerability
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: B2. Does the plan include a summary of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability and the impacts on the community from the identified hazards?
Elements
B2-a Q: Does the plan provide an overall summary of each jurisdiction’s vulnerability to the identified hazards? A: See Planning Area Overall Vulnerability below
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 The City of Hawthorne’s overall vulnerability to natural hazards is shaped by the interaction of its built environment, infrastructure systems, and social conditions. As a fully urbanized, high-density community, Hawthorne faces the potential for widespread impacts from hazard events that affect multiple systems simultaneously, particularly earthquakes and extreme heat.

Hazard exposure within Hawthorne is uniform in some respects, such as seismic risk, which affects the entire planning area. In contrast, other hazards, most notably extreme heat and localized flooding, vary more significantly across the City and are influenced by land use patterns, impervious surface coverage, and infrastructure capacity. Areas with higher concentrations of development, extensive impervious surface coverage, or constrained drainage systems may experience more pronounced impacts during extreme heat events or intense rainfall.

Infrastructure dependency represents a critical component of overall vulnerability. The City relies on interconnected regional systems for electricity, natural gas, transportation, and water supply, much of which is located outside City boundaries. Disruptions to these systems have the potential to affect sizable portions of the community. Because these systems are interdependent, failures may cascade across sectors, increasing the complexity and duration of impacts during hazard events.

The distribution of critical facilities provides a foundation for emergency response and service delivery, but access to these services may vary depending on infrastructure conditions and hazard impacts. While many facilities are centrally located and support broad coverage, localized disruptions to transportation networks or utilities may affect their accessibility during emergencies.

Social vulnerability is a key factor influencing how hazard impacts are experienced. Areas with higher SVI values may face greater challenges in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazard events due to factors such as limited financial resources, language barriers, and reduced mobility. When these conditions overlap with higher exposure to hazards such as extreme heat or infrastructure limitations, they create areas of compounded vulnerability, particularly in the northern and central portions of Hawthorne, where higher-SVI tracts overlap with elevated cumulative environmental burden.

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Climate change is expected to further influence these conditions by increasing the intensity and frequency of extreme heat events, altering precipitation patterns, and placing additional stress on infrastructure systems. These changes are likely to amplify existing vulnerabilities rather than introduce entirely new hazard types.

Hawthorne’s overall vulnerability is best understood as the result of overlapping and interacting factors rather than any single hazard. The most significant risks occur where physical exposure, infrastructure dependency, and social vulnerability intersect, representing priority areas for mitigation planning and investment. Overall, the City exhibits a moderate but persistent level of vulnerability across hazards, driven by highly likely hazard occurrences and amplified by climate change influences, particularly for drought, extreme heat, inland flooding, and urban wildfire, resulting in no significant change from the previous LHMP, but with increasingly stressed risk conditions over time.

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Section 6: Mitigation Strategy

6.1 Hazard Mitigation Strategy
This section describes how the City of Hawthorne identified, evaluated, and prioritized a comprehensive range of mitigation actions to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards. The strategy is grounded in the vulnerability findings presented in Section 5 and reflects the City’s planning, regulatory, administrative, and financial capabilities.

To develop the mitigation strategy, the City drew on several inputs. It reviewed the hazard and vulnerability findings identified in Section 5, assessed actions from its 2019 LHMP, and incorporated input from the HMPC, public, and other stakeholders. At the same time, staff evaluated the City’s existing capabilities, described in Sections 6.1.2 through 6.1.7, to confirm that proposed actions could be implemented within the City’s operational context.

The HMPC used surveys, data collection documents, and facilitated discussions to help identify and refine a comprehensive range of potential mitigation actions. Throughout this process, the City evaluated candidate actions based on feasibility and alignment with identified risks. Staff and HMPC members considered technical and administrative feasibility, funding availability, and consistency with existing plans, programs, and regulatory frameworks. They also assessed how effectively each action would reduce risk to critical facilities and infrastructure systems, support continuity of operations, and address the needs of socially vulnerable populations.

Input from City staff and HMPC participants helped refine the mitigation strategy by identifying locally relevant vulnerable populations, facilities, infrastructure systems, and implementation capabilities. Stakeholders identified seniors, disabled residents, renters, residents with limited transportation access, people experiencing homelessness, and residents in dense neighborhoods such as Moneta Gardens as important populations to consider when prioritizing mitigation actions.

For example, during a discussion on drought, stakeholders noted that people experiencing homelessness may be especially vulnerable because access to safe potable water can become more difficult during prolonged drought conditions. Participants also noted that people experiencing homelessness are present throughout the City, with some concentration near Metro corridors, freeway embankments, and areas along the north and west sides of Hawthorne. City staff also identified parks, the public pool facility, older City-owned housing units, water reservoirs, the high-water tank, wastewater/sewer infrastructure, public works operations, and transportation access routes as relevant assets or systems for mitigation planning.

City staff also identified recent and ongoing capability improvements that support mitigation implementation. Public Works has adopted MaintainX to improve service operations and organization of daily work tasks. The City is also updating its General Plan, creating an opportunity to further integrate mitigation priorities into land use, infrastructure, housing, safety, climate resilience, and capital improvement planning. Staff also identified ongoing zoning, building code, permitting, and inspection activities that support the City’s ability to manage development and reduce long-term hazard risk. As stakeholder engagement and public review continue, the City may incorporate additional input into the mitigation strategy and implementation priorities.

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The mitigation strategy was further informed by several cross-cutting vulnerability factors identified in Section 5. The core mitigation drivers include:
• High population density within a fully urbanized environment • Housing vulnerability and a high proportion of renter-occupied units • Infrastructure interdependency and the potential for cascading system failures • Concentration on critical facilities and community lifelines • Urban heat island effects and cumulative environmental burden • Localized flooding associated with stormwater limitations • Spatial patterns of social vulnerability across the City This approach allowed the City to identify mitigation actions that are risk-informed and implementable. It also established a clear connection among the vulnerability assessment in Section 5, the mitigation goals in Section 6.1.1, the capability assessment in Sections 6.1.2 through 6.1.7, and the mitigation actions and prioritization process presented in Sections 6.2 through 6.4. As a result, the mitigation strategy reflects the City’s most significant risks and identifies actions that can be supported through existing or enhanced capabilities.

Figure 38. Mitigation Strategy Development Framework
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6.1.1 Mitigation Goals and Actions
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: C3. Does the plan include goals to reduce/avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards?
Elements
C3-a Q: Does the plan include goals to reduce the risk from the hazards identified in the plan?
A: See Mitigation Goals Crosswalk to Vulnerability Assessment Findings below
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 Mitigation goals establish the overall direction for reducing hazard risk in the City of Hawthorne and serve as the basis for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing mitigation actions. These goals integrate the vulnerability findings presented in Section 5 with input from the HMPC, public, and stakeholders.

Leveraging the vulnerability assessment, the goal development process emphasized recurring risk patterns and conditions affecting multiple hazards. The HMPC input helped confirm priority concerns, highlight significant local issues, and refine the focus of the mitigation strategy.

HMPC input and the Risk Assessment Survey identified several recurring themes that shaped the development of the mitigation goals. Committee members consistently emphasized the need to protect critical infrastructure and essential public services, strengthen the resilience of City facilities and lifelines, improve emergency communications and public warning capabilities, expand public education and community preparedness efforts, and increase coordination among City departments and regional partners. The survey and mitigation action review also highlighted the importance of integrating hazard mitigation into land use planning, capital improvement projects, and infrastructure maintenance while pursuing additional state and federal grant funding to implement high-priority projects. Participants further recognized the need to prioritize projects that benefit vulnerable populations, improve continuity of government and emergency operations, and address long-term resilience to multiple hazards rather than focusing on individual hazard-specific solutions. These themes informed the City's mitigation goals and provided the framework for developing, evaluating, and prioritizing the mitigation actions included in this plan.

Hawthorne’s risk profile is defined by its high population density, housing characteristics, high renter occupancy, and infrastructure interdependence. Localized flooding conditions and increasing extreme heat further contribute to risk, particularly in areas of elevated social vulnerability. In addition to these baseline conditions, the HMPC consistently identified the resilience of critical infrastructure and regional lifeline systems as a primary local priority.

Particular concern was expressed regarding aging public facilities, communications infrastructure, data centers, petroleum pipelines, wastewater systems, transportation corridors, City of Hawthorne
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and flood-prone utility infrastructure that support not only the City of Hawthorne but neighboring jurisdictions. The HMPC also highlighted the vulnerability of older residential neighborhoods, including Moneta Gardens, as well as senior citizens, individuals with access and functional needs, people experiencing homelessness, and other socially vulnerable populations. Across multiple hazards, members emphasized the need to improve facility hardening, increase power and cooling redundancy, protect critical communications systems, address recurring flooding at key City facilities, expand cooling center capacity, and continue infrastructure modernization to enhance the City’s resilience to the natural hazards profiled in this LHMP, including cascading impacts to infrastructure, communications, public facilities, utilities, and community lifelines.

These goals provide a strategic framework to identify and prioritize mitigation actions that reduce risk, improve system reliability, and align with the City’s existing capabilities. The framework supports actions that protect critical facilities and community lifelines and improve conditions for Hawthorne’s socially vulnerable populations. The mitigation goals align the vulnerability assessment (Section 5), stakeholder input, and the mitigation strategy presented in the LHMP’s subsequent sections.

Table 76 summarizes the relationship between the mitigation goals and the vulnerability patterns identified in Section 5.

Table 76. Mitigation Goals Crosswalk to Vulnerability Assessment Findings Goal Section 5 Reference Key Vulnerability
Drivers
Implications for
Mitigation Strategy
Goal 1: Significantly
reduce risk to life,
community lifelines,
the environment,
property, and
infrastructure by
planning and
implementing wholecommunity risk
reduction and
resilience strategies.

Sections 5.1.5–5.1.8
and 5.1.11
High population
density; aging
housing stock;
concentration of
critical facilities and
community lifelines;
infrastructure
interdependency;
localized flooding;
extreme heat
exposure; drought
impacts to public
landscapes and
water systems;
earthquake risk to
buildings and
infrastructure
Supports actions that
reduce long-term risk
to people, housing,
public facilities,
wastewater and
water infrastructure,
transportation
access routes,
communications
systems, parks, and
other community
lifelines. Emphasizes
structural retrofits,
backup power,
drainage
improvements, water
and sewer system
resilience, cooling
facilities, and critical
facility hardening.

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Goal Section 5 Reference Key Vulnerability
Drivers
Implications for
Mitigation Strategy
Goal 2: Build
capacity and
capabilities to
increase disaster
resilience among
historically
underserved
populations,
individuals with
access and
functional needs,
and communities
disproportionally
impacted by
disasters and climate
change.

Sections 5.1.1, 5.1.4,
and 5.1.11
Elevated SVIidentified tracts; high
renter population;
poverty; language
barriers; limited
mobility; seniors;
disabled residents;
residents with limited
transportation
access; people
experiencing
homelessness; dense
neighborhoods such
as Moneta Gardens;
cumulative
environmental
burden overlapping
with social
vulnerability during
extreme heat events.

Supports actions that
improve access to
cooling, potable
water, emergency
information,
transportation
support, resilient
public facilities, and
mitigation resources
for socially
vulnerable
populations.

Emphasizes resilience
hubs, cooling center
improvements,
housing resilience,
targeted outreach,
and facility siting that
considers access
barriers.

Goal 3: Incorporate
equity metrics, tools,
and strategies into all
mitigation planning,
policy, funding,
outreach, and
implementation
efforts.

Sections 5.1.1, 5.1.4,

5.1.8, and 5.1.11
Spatial patterns of
social vulnerability;
overlap among SVI,
cumulative
environmental
burden, renter
occupancy, and
limited transportation
access.

Supports use of SVI,
CalEnviroScreen
cumulative
environmental
burden data, critical
facility data,
stakeholder input,
public outreach
results, and local
knowledge to
prioritize mitigation
actions. Encourages
equitable project
selection, targeted
engagement, and
prioritization of
projects that benefit
vulnerable
populations and
underserved areas.

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Goal 4: Apply the
best available
science and
authoritative data to
design, implement,
and prioritize projects
that enhance
resilience to natural
hazards and climate
change impacts.

Sections 5.1.1
through 5.1.11
Reliance on updated
hazard data, GIS
analysis, social
vulnerability
indicators, climate
change projections,
critical facility
inventories,
infrastructure data,
and locally
documented hazard
impacts
Supports datainformed mitigation
actions based on the
risk and vulnerability
assessment, GIS
analysis, critical
facility exposure,
climate vulnerability
findings, Public Works
information,
stakeholder input,
and documented
infrastructure needs.

Reinforces the use of
engineering studies,
benefit-cost analysis,
environmental
review, and project
scoping for grantready mitigation
projects.

Goal 5: Integrate
mitigation principles
into laws, regulations,
policies, and
guidance to support
equitable outcomes
to benefit the whole
community.

Sections 5.1.7, 5.1.8,
and 5.1.11
Fully urbanized land
use pattern; aging
buildings and
infrastructure;
redevelopment
activity; high renter
occupancy;
localized drainage
constraints; extreme
heat exposure; need
to align mitigation
with planning,
development review,
and capital
investment
Supports integration
of LHMP findings into
the General Plan
update, Safety
Element
implementation,
zoning, development
review, building
code administration,
Capital Improvement
Program planning,
transportation
planning, stormwater
planning, housing
programs, and public
facility
improvements.

Goal 6: Significantly
reduce barriers to
timely, efficient, and
effective hazard
Sections 5.1.8 and

5.1.11 Cross-hazard system
interactions;
infrastructure
interdependency;
Supports actions that
improve
implementation
capacity, including
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and action.
funding limitations;
staffing and
administrative
capacity; need for
grant-ready projects;
maintenance
tracking;
interdepartmental
and regional
coordination needs
project scoping,
grant development,
CIP integration,
Public Works service
tracking, utility
coordination,
regional partnerships,
and funding
alignment.

Emphasizes actions
that can be
developed into
feasible, fundable,
and implementable
mitigation projects,
including FEMA
HMGP-eligible
projects where
appropriate.

6.1.2 Capabilities Assessment
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: C1. Does the plan document each participant’s existing authorities, policies, programs and resources and its ability to expand on and improve these existing policies and programs?
Elements
C1-a Q: Does the plan describe how the existing capabilities of each participant are available to support the mitigation strategy? Does this include a discussion of the existing building codes and land use and development ordinances or regulations?
A: See Capabilities Assessment below
C1-b Q: Does the plan describe each participant’s ability to expand and improve the identified capabilities to achieve mitigation? A: See Tables 84 below
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The capability assessment evaluates the City of Hawthorne’s ability to implement mitigation actions using its existing planning, regulatory, administrative, technical, financial, and outreach tools. These capabilities form the foundation for translating mitigation goals into implementable actions.

The City maintains a range of programs, policies, and resources that support hazard mitigation.

These include planning documents, regulatory mechanisms, staff expertise, funding tools, and community engagement efforts. The capabilities enable the City to integrate mitigation into ongoing operations and long-term planning.

6.1.3 Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
The City uses planning document and regulatory tools to guide development and reduce longterm risk. These include the General Plan, zoning regulations, building codes, and development review processes.

These tools allow the City to incorporate hazard mitigation considerations into land use decisions, infrastructure planning, and redevelopment. Planning and regulatory mechanisms support risk reduction by influencing how and where development occurs and by establishing standards that improve resilience over time.

The HMPC noted that the City is currently updating its General Plan, providing an opportunity to further integrate hazard mitigation principles into future land use, infrastructure investment, and climate resilience initiatives. The City continues to administer current building and development regulations while coordinating future planning efforts to better address flooding, extreme heat, seismic hazards, aging infrastructure, and protection of critical facilities. The General Plan update will also provide opportunities to strengthen consistency between hazard mitigation planning, capital improvement programming, emergency management, and future redevelopment activities.

Table 77. Planning and Regulatory Capability Assessment Plans Yes/No Does the plan address hazards?
Can the plan be used to implement mitigation actions?
Most recent plan date?
General Plan Yes Addresses public safety, land use, circulation, and infrastructure. Currently being updated to incorporate
additional resilience considerations.

Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Yes Primary hazard mitigation planning document; guides mitigation projects and grant eligibility.

Capital
Improvement
Program (CIP)
Yes Prioritizes infrastructure improvements including resilience projects such as cooling centers and utility upgrades.

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How can these capabilities be
expanded and improved to
reduce risk?
Continue integrating hazard mitigation policies into the General Plan update, expand coordination between land
use planning and capital improvement programming,
incorporate climate adaptation considerations into future development decisions, and continue using the LHMP to
support FEMA grant applications and resilient infrastructure investments.

Table 78. Building Codes, Permitting, Inspections
Plans Yes/No What type of codes?
Are codes adequately enforced?
California Building
Code
Yes Current California Building Standards Code; enforced through Building & Safety.

Building Permit
Review
Yes Development review incorporates applicable structural, fire, accessibility, and life safety requirements.

Building
Inspections
Yes Routine inspections ensure compliance throughout
construction.

Ordinance
Enforcement
Yes Municipal ordinances support enforcement of development and public safety requirements.

How can these capabilities
be expanded and improved
to reduce risk?
Continue integrating hazard mitigation policies into the General Plan update, expand coordination between land use planning and capital improvement programming,
incorporate climate adaptation considerations into future development decisions, and continue using the LHMP to
support FEMA grant applications and resilient infrastructure investments.

Table 79. Land Use Planning Ordinances
Plans Yes/No Is the ordinance effective for reducing hazard impacts? Is the ordinance adequately administered and enforced?
Zoning Ordinance Yes Directs compatible land uses and supports orderly development.

Development
Review Process
Yes Reviews development proposals for compliance with City regulations.

Municipal Code Yes Supports implementation of hazard-related regulations and public safety requirements.

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Plans Yes/No Is the ordinance effective for reducing hazard impacts? Is the ordinance adequately administered and enforced?
General Plan
Policies
Yes Provides long-term policy direction for resilient community development.

How can these capabilities
be expanded and improved
to reduce risk?
Continue integrating hazard mitigation into the General Plan update, incorporate resilience objectives into redevelopment initiatives, evaluate opportunities to strengthen flood and heat resilience requirements, and continue coordinating with regional planning agencies.

6.1.4 Administrative and Technical Capabilities
The City maintains administrative and technical capacity through its staff, organizational structure, and coordination mechanisms. Departments including Public Works, Planning, Police, Information Technology, Risk Management, and Emergency Services support mitigation planning and implementation.

Technical capabilities include GIS mapping, infrastructure asset management, emergency communications systems, data management, and coordination with regional agencies including the South Bay Regional Communications Authority, ALERTSouthBay, Los Angeles County, Cal OES, and neighboring jurisdictions. These tools were used in Section 5 to identify hazard exposure, vulnerable populations, and infrastructure constraints. The HMPC also emphasized the City's role in supporting regional communications infrastructure serving multiple jurisdictions, highlighting the importance of maintaining operational continuity and strengthening critical facilities. Public Works has also adopted MaintainX to improve organization and tracking of service operations and daily work tasks. This capability can support mitigation implementation by helping the City document recurring maintenance issues, drainage concerns, vegetation concerns, facility needs, and infrastructure service requests that may inform future mitigation prioritization.

Table 80. Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Capability
Area
Yes/No Describe
Capability
Staff
Type
(FT/PT)
Staff
Trained on
Hazards &
Mitigation?
Is
Coordination
Effective?
Has
Capability
Been Used
Previously?
Public Works Yes Infrastructure
maintenance,
CIP
implementation,
utility
coordination
FT Yes Yes Yes
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Area
Yes/No Describe
Capability
Staff
Type
(FT/PT)
Staff
Trained on
Hazards &
Mitigation?
Is
Coordination
Effective?
Has
Capability
Been Used
Previously?
Planning
Department
Yes Land use
planning,
development
review, General
Plan
implementation
FT Yes Yes Yes
Emergency
Services /
Police
Yes Emergency
management,
emergency
communications,
Emergency
Operations
Center (EOC)
coordination
FT Yes Yes Yes
Information
Technology
Yes Data centers,
communications
systems,
cybersecurity,
continuity
support
FT Yes Yes Yes
Risk
Management
Yes Insurance,
continuity
planning, facility
risk
management
FT Yes Yes Yes
GIS /
Regional
Coordination
Yes GIS mapping,
hazard analysis,
coordination
with LA County
and regional
partners
FT Yes Yes Yes
Public Works
Service
Operations /
Maintenance
Yes Supports
organization and
tracking of
Public Works
service
operations and
FT As
Applicable
Yes Yes
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Capability
Area
Yes/No Describe
Capability
Staff
Type
(FT/PT)
Staff
Trained on
Hazards &
Mitigation?
Is
Coordination
Effective?
Has
Capability
Been Used
Previously?
daily work tasks;
may help
document
recurring
infrastructure,
drainage,
vegetation,
parks, and
facility issues
relevant to
mitigation
prioritization.

6.1.5 Financial Capabilities
The City uses a combination of local funding sources and external funding opportunities to support mitigation activities. Local funding mechanisms include the General Fund and the CIP, which can be used to implement infrastructure and planning projects.

The City also pursues state and federal funding opportunities, including FEMA HMA programs such as HMGP and BRIC. During the planning process, the HMPC identified several ongoing and proposed projects, including the Senior Center Cooling Center, facility improvements, utility upgrades, and infrastructure hardening, that are intended to leverage future grant funding.

Previous mitigation planning also identified funding limitations that affected implementation of several 2019 mitigation actions, reinforcing the importance of developing grant-eligible mitigation projects that align with FEMA funding priorities.

Table 81. Financial Capabilities Assessment
Financial Resource Available
to the
City
Mitigation-Related Uses / Capabilities Previously
Used
General Fund Yes Supports routine maintenance and City
operations
Yes
Capital Improvement
Program
Yes Facility improvements, infrastructure
replacement, cooling center project
Yes
FEMA HMGP Yes Building retrofit design and mitigation
planning
Yes
FEMA BRIC Yes Hazard mitigation and resilience projects Yes City of Hawthorne
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Cal OES Grant
Programs
Yes Emergency management and mitigation
activities
Yes
State Infrastructure
Grants
Yes Public infrastructure improvements Yes

6.1.6 Education and Outreach Capabilities
The City engages residents and stakeholders through communication and outreach efforts designed to improve awareness and preparedness. These efforts may include public information campaigns, emergency notifications, and coordination with community-based organizations.

The City utilizes ALERTSouthBay and regional emergency communication systems to distribute emergency notifications and preparedness information. Public education also occurs during City events and through coordination among Emergency Services, community organizations, and neighboring agencies.

Throughout the planning process, the HMPC emphasized continued outreach to socially vulnerable populations, including seniors, people experiencing homelessness, individuals with access and functional needs, and residents with limited transportation options. Future outreach efforts should continue expanding multilingual communications and preparedness messaging while leveraging the City's ongoing General Plan update and hazard mitigation planning activities to increase community awareness.

Table 82. Education and Outreach Capability Assessment
Program /
Organization
Access /
Eligibility
(Y/N)
Description and Relation to Disaster
Resilience and Mitigation
Could
Support
Future
Mitigation
Actions?
ALERTSouthBay Yes Regional emergency notification system providing hazard alerts and protective
action information
Yes
Public Information
Officer
Yes Operates out of the City Manager’s Office,
coordinates public information,
preparedness messaging, and emergency
communications
Yes
Community Events Yes Provides opportunities for preparedness education and hazard awareness
Yes
Emergency Services Yes Utilizes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to coordinate preparedness
Yes
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Program /
Organization
Access /
Eligibility
(Y/N)
Description and Relation to Disaster
Resilience and Mitigation
Could
Support
Future
Mitigation
Actions?
outreach and emergency planning
activities
Los Angeles County /
Regional Partners
Yes Supports regional preparedness,
emergency communications, and public
education
Yes
Community
Organizations
Yes Assists with outreach to vulnerable
populations and community preparedness
initiatives
Yes
Table 83. Summary of City of Hawthorne Mitigation Capabilities Capability Type Capability How the City uses this
Capability
Relevance to Hazard
Mitigation
Planning and
Regulatory
General Plan
and land use
policies
Guides long-term land
use, development
patterns, and
infrastructure planning
Supports integration of
mitigation into future
development and
redevelopment decisions
Zoning and
building codes
Establishes standards
for construction and
land use
Reduces exposure to hazards
(earthquakes and localized
flooding) through safer
building practices
Administrative
and Technical
City
departments
(Public Works,
Planning, Fire,
Police)
Implements
infrastructure projects,
development review,
and emergency
response functions
Enables coordinated
implementation of mitigation
actions across departments
GIS Supports spatial
analysis of hazards,
infrastructure, and
population
characteristics
Informs the identification of
high-risk areas, including
those with high social
vulnerability and cumulative
environmental burden
relevant to extreme heat
vulnerability
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Capability Type Capability How the City uses this
Capability
Relevance to Hazard
Mitigation
Emergency
management
functions
Coordinates
preparedness,
response, and
recovery efforts
Supports continuity of
operations and integration of
mitigation into emergency
planning
Code
enforcement
and inspections
Ensures compliance
with building and
safety regulations
Supports mitigation by
maintaining structural safety
and reducing vulnerability of
existing buildings
Regional
partnerships
and
coordination
(LA County,
utilities,
agencies)
Coordinates planning,
infrastructure
management, and
emergency response
across jurisdictions
Addresses infrastructure
interdependency and
supports regional mitigation
strategies
Financial Capital
Improvement
Program
Funds infrastructure
planning and capital
projects
Provides a mechanism to
implement mitigation projects
such as drainage
improvements and facility
upgrades
State and
federal grant
programs
Supports funding for
hazard mitigation
initiatives
Enables implementation of
larger-scale mitigation
actions through programs
such as FEMA HMA and BRIC
Education and
Outreach
Public
communication
platforms
(website, social
media, alerts)
Shares hazard,
preparedness, and
program information
with residents
Supports outreach and
engagement, particularly for
socially vulnerable
populations
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6.1.7 Opportunities for Enhancement
Table 84. Opportunities for Enhancement
Enhancement
Opportunity
Capability Area Key Vulnerability
Driver
Implementation
Approach
Existing
Capability to
Leverage
Integrate hazard
mitigation
policies into the
ongoing General
Plan update
Planning and
Regulatory
Future
redevelopment,
aging
infrastructure,
climate-related
hazards
Incorporate
hazard
mitigation,
resilience, and
climate
adaptation
policies into
future land use,
circulation, and
infrastructure
planning
General Plan
Update,
Planning
Department
Strengthen
resilience
considerations
during
development
review and
capital planning
Planning and
Regulatory
Continued
urban
redevelopment
and
infrastructure
replacement
Evaluate
opportunities to
incorporate
hazard
mitigation into
project review,
redevelopment,
and CIP
prioritization
Development
Review Process,
Capital
Improvement
Program
Continue
evaluating older
public facilities
for seismic, flood,
and extreme
heat
vulnerabilities
Administrative
and Technical
Aging municipal
buildings and
critical facilities
Conduct facility
condition
assessments and
prioritize retrofit
or hardening
projects
Public Works,
Building &
Safety,
Engineering
Improve
redundancy for
critical
communications,
IT infrastructure,
and emergency
operations
facilities
Administrative
and Technical
Dependence on
regional
communications
infrastructure
and data
systems
Increase backup
power, cooling
redundancy,
communications
resilience, and
continuity
capabilities
Information
Technology,
Police
Department,
Emergency
Services
Expand
infrastructure
asset inventories
Administrative
and Technical
Aging
infrastructure
Maintain
comprehensive
inventories of
GIS, Asset
Management,
Public Works
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Enhancement
Opportunity
Capability Area Key Vulnerability
Driver
Implementation
Approach
Existing
Capability to
Leverage
and condition
assessments
and deferred
maintenance
critical facilities
and
infrastructure to
support
mitigation
prioritization
Continue
strengthening
coordination with
regional
agencies and
infrastructure
partners.

Administrative
and Technical
Interdependent
lifeline
infrastructure
Expand
coordination
with Los Angeles
County, Cal OES,
South Bay
Regional
Communications
Authority, utility
providers, and
neighboring
jurisdictions
Existing regional
partnerships,
Emergency
Management
Increase pursuit
of FEMA HMA
and other
resilience grants
Financial Limited local
funding for
large-scale
mitigation
projects
Develop grantready mitigation
projects and
maintain
eligibility for
FEMA, Cal OES,
and state
funding
opportunities
Grant
administration
experience,
LHMP
Better integrate
mitigation
priorities into the
Capital
Improvement
Program
Financial Aging
infrastructure
and deferred
capital
investments
Align
infrastructure
replacement
projects with
hazard
mitigation
objectives to
maximize
funding
opportunities
Capital
Improvement
Program
Identify
sustainable local
funding
mechanisms for
recurring
Financial Long-term
implementation
needs
Evaluate
opportunities to
dedicate local
funding for
facility
improvements,
infrastructure
General Fund,
Annual Budget
Process
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Enhancement
Opportunity
Capability Area Key Vulnerability
Driver
Implementation
Approach
Existing
Capability to
Leverage
mitigation
activities
resilience, and
emergency
management
initiatives
Expand public
education on
hazards,
preparedness,
and mitigation
measures
Education and
Outreach
High social
vulnerability and
public risk
awareness
Develop
recurring
outreach
campaigns
focused on
preparedness,
household
mitigation, and
protective
actions
Public
Information
Officer,
Emergency
Services
Increase
multilingual
outreach and
engagement
with vulnerable
populations
Education and
Outreach
Limited English
proficiency,
seniors, access
and functional
needs
populations,
people
experiencing
homelessness
Coordinate with
community
organizations to
deliver culturally
appropriate
preparedness
information and
improve
accessibility
Community
partnerships,
ALERTSouthBay
Increase
enrollment and
public
awareness of
ALERTSouthBay
and emergency
notification
systems
Education and
Outreach
Need for timely
emergency
warning and
protective
action
information
Conduct
enrollment
campaigns
during City
events and
preparedness
activities
ALERTSouthBay,
Public
Information
Officer
Expand hazard
mitigation
outreach
through City
events and
community
programs
Education and
Outreach
Community
preparedness
and resilience
Integrate
mitigation
education into
existing
community
events, public
meetings, and
City
communications
Community
Services, Public
Information
Officer,
Emergency
Services
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The capability assessment confirmed that the City maintains a solid foundation for implementing hazard mitigation. Simultaneously, it highlighted several opportunities to strengthen existing capabilities and better align them with the vulnerability patterns described in Section 5. These opportunities illustrate areas where the City of Hawthorne’s tools, programs, or coordination mechanisms can be expanded or more fully leveraged to support mitigation. Table 84 summarizes these opportunities, the associated capability areas and vulnerability drivers, proposed implementation approaches, and existing capabilities that the City can leverage to support implementation.

6.2 Hazard Mitigation Projects/Actions
Mitigation actions identify specific projects, programs, and initiatives that reduce hazard risk and improve community resilience. The City of Hawthorne developed these actions using the vulnerability findings presented in Section 5, the mitigation goals established in Section 6.1.1, and the capabilities described in Sections 6.1.2 through 6.1.7.

Action development focused on the conditions that drive risk across the City. As noted earlier, these include high population density, housing vulnerability, infrastructure interdependence, localized flooding, and increasing extreme heat. The City also considered how these conditions intersect with social vulnerability, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of renters, lowincome households, and residents with access and functional needs.

The City drew from multiple sources to identify candidate actions. These included the previous 2019 LHMP, input from City departments, and coordination with partner agencies. The HMPC contributed to this process through questionnaires, facilitated discussions, workshops, and exercises which helped identify locally relevant issues and refine potential actions.

Input received to date from City staff, HMPC discussions, data collection materials, and stakeholder engagement identified several local priorities for mitigation action development.

These include protecting critical facilities and community lifelines, improving emergency communications and backup power, addressing localized drainage constraints, strengthening wastewater and water system resilience, expanding cooling and resilience hub capacity, supporting drought-resilient public landscapes, and reducing vulnerability among seniors, disabled residents, renters, people experiencing homelessness, and residents in dense neighborhoods such as Moneta Gardens.

The City evaluated candidate actions for feasibility, alignment with identified risks, and potential eligibility for FEMA HMGP funding opportunities. This evaluation considered technical and administrative feasibility, funding availability, consistency with existing plans, programs, and regulatory frameworks, and the extent to which each action could be developed into an implementable and grant-eligible mitigation project. The review helped confirm that each action addressed at least one profiled hazard, advanced one or more mitigation goals, and could be supported by existing or enhanced City capabilities. Actions were also reviewed for their ability to reduce impacts to critical facilities and community lifelines, address the needs of socially vulnerable populations, and position the City to pursue FEMA HMGP and other applicable mitigation funding opportunities. The prioritization process described in Sections 6.2.1 through 6.2.4 builds on this evaluation by applying the STAPLE-E framework and assigning priority levels based on feasibility, risk reduction, implementation readiness, and funding alignment.

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Figure 39. Mitigation Action/Project Types

6.2.1 Prioritization Process
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: C5. Does the plan contain an action plan that describes how the actions identified will be prioritized (including a cost-benefit review), implemented, and administered by each jurisdiction?
Elements
C5-a Q: Does the plan describe the criteria used for prioritizing actions? A: See STAPLE-E Evaluation Criteria below
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 The Prioritization Process balanced the level of risk identified in Sections 4 and 5 with the perceived feasibility of each mitigation action. Priority was given to those actions that address the City’s most significant risk drivers, including impacts to socially vulnerable populations, exposure of critical facilities and community lifelines, and recurring hazard conditions.

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The City used the Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic, and Environmental (STAPLE-E) framework to evaluate candidate actions. This approach provides a consistent method to assess project feasibility while keeping the mitigation strategy aligned with vulnerability patterns.

Attention was given to the Social and Economic criteria to ensure that mitigation action does not unintentionally increase costs or burdens for renters and low-income households, consistent with the vulnerability patterns identified. Administrative feasibility was also a key consideration, with an emphasis on actions that can be implemented through the City’s existing departments, programs, and staffing capacity. This approach supports prioritization decisions that are both risk-informed and implementable, while remaining grounded in Hawthorne’s operation and financial context.

6.2.2 STAPLE-E Evaluation Criteria
The STAPLE-E framework was applied using the following criteria presented in Table 85.

Table 85. STAPLE-E Evaluation Criteria
Criterion Description
Social Evaluates whether the action will protect public safety, address community needs, and benefit residents, including socially vulnerable populations.

Technical Evaluates whether the action is technically feasible and whether the City has, or can obtain, the expertise needed to carry it out.

Administrative Evaluates whether the City has the staffing, organizational structure, and internal capacity to implement and maintain the action.

Political Evaluates the level of expected support for the action from decisionmakers, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the public.

Legal Evaluates whether the action is consistent with existing laws, codes, regulations, and authorities, or whether legal changes would be required.

Environmental Evaluates whether the action would avoid, minimize, or positively affect environmental impacts and support long-term resilience.

Economic Evaluates the relative cost of the action, availability of funding, potential cost-effectiveness, and whether expected benefits justify the investment.

6.2.3 Scoring Method
Each mitigation action was evaluated qualitatively across the STAPLE-E criteria using a threepoint scale:

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• 1 (Low): Significant constraints, limited support for implementation, or addresses a lowerrisk condition relative to other City priorities. • 2 (Moderate): Feasible with additional coordination, resources, or refinement. • 3 (High): Strong feasibility and support, with a clear implementation pathway.

This approach to scoring provides a consistent basis for comparing actions while recognizing that mitigation planning at this conceptual level relies on professional judgement. Scores reflect current conditions and available information and may be refined as actions move into the design, funding, and implementation phases.

During HMPC Meeting #4, members participated in a structured rating exercise in which each identified mitigation action was evaluated against the seven STAPLE-E criteria using the scale above. A total of 5 respondents completed the assessment. For each mitigation action, the scores assigned by all respondents were averaged for each of the seven STAPLE-E criteria. The seven criterion averages were then summed to produce a single overall priority score for the action, with possible scores ranging from 7 to 21. The resulting score was rounded to the nearest whole number and assigned an overall priority rating using the following scale:
• Low Priority: 7-11
• Medium Priority: 12-16
• High Priority: 17-21

6.2.4 Priority Assignment
STAPLE-E results were used to support, but not solely determine, final prioritization. Instead, priority levels were assigned by considering STAPLE-E scores alongside the risk and vulnerability findings presented in Sections 4 and 5. From there, actions were evaluated against the City’s overall risk profile, including the extent to which they may reduce impacts to socially vulnerable populations, protect critical facilities and community lifelines, while also addressing areas subject to recurring hazard impacts.

Risk considerations were informed by the hazard and vulnerability analysis, including available datasets such as FEMA’s NRI which provided additional context on hazard exposure and expected losses relative to other jurisdictions. In some instances, the actions addressing significant life-safety risks or critical system vulnerabilities may be prioritized even if they necessitate greater financial or technical challenges.

Additional factors considered include implementation timing, availability of funding, and the ability to integrate actions into the City of Hawthorne’s existing programs, capital improvement planning, or departmental operations. Actions that require significant capital investment, multiagency coordination, or long-term development were evaluated within this broader context.

Based on this combined evaluation method, each mitigation action was assigned an overall priority level of High, Medium, or Low:
• High Priority: Actions that address significant risks demonstrate strong feasibility and can be implemented within a reasonable timeframe using available or attainable resources. • Medium Priority: Actions that address important risks but require additional coordination, funding, or project development.

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• Low Priority: Actions that provide long-term benefits or address lower-risk conditions but face greater feasibility, cost, or implementation constraints.

Table 86 summarizes the STAPLE-E Prioritization Results. No STAPLE-E criterion determined priority; actions were evaluated holistically based on overall feasibility and alignment with identified risks.

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Table 86. STAPLE-E Prioritization Results
Action
ID
Social Technical Administrative Political Legal Economic Environmental Score Priority AH-1 3 2 1 2 3 1 2 14 Medium
AH-2 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 15 Medium
AH-3 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 17 High
AH-4 3 3 1 2 3 1 3 16 Medium
DR-1 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 18 High
EQ-1 2 3 2 2 3 1 3 16 Medium
EQ-2 3 3 1 3 3 1 2 16 Medium
EQ-3 3 3 1 2 3 1 2 15 Medium
EQ-4 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 16 Medium
EQ-5 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 16 Medium
EQ-6 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 16 Medium
EH-1 3 2 1 3 3 2 3 17 High
EH-2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 16 Medium
FL-1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 13 Medium
FL-2 2 3 1 3 3 1 2 15 Medium
FL-3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 17 High
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Action
ID
Social Technical Administrative Political Legal Economic Environmental Score Priority FL-4 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 17 High
HW-1 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 16 Medium
HW-2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 15 Medium
WF-1 3 3 1 2 3 1 2 15 Medium
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6.2.5 Cost Considerations
Estimated costs for the mitigation actions were developed at a planning level and leveraged to support the prioritization process and funding strategy development. Because many of the actions remain conceptual at this stage, cost estimates are preliminary and subject to change as projects advance. Table 87 provides the City’s categorized actions into general cost ranges to aid comparison and planning.

Table 87. Mitigation Action Cost Category Summary
Cost Category Estimated Range Description
Low Less than $100,000 Actions that can typically be
implemented through
existing programs, staffing, or
limited funding.

Medium $100,001 - $250,000 Actions that require
dedicated funding, project
development, or
coordination.

High Greater than $250,000 Actions that require
significant capital
investment, external funding,
or phased implementation.

6.3 Mitigation Action Plan
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: C4. Does the Plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects for each jurisdiction being considered to reduce the effects of hazards, with emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure?
Elements
C4-a Q: Does the Plan include an analysis of a comprehensive range of actions/projects that each jurisdiction considered to reduce the impacts of hazards identified in the risk assessment? A: See Mitigation Action Plan and Prioritization below
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 The mitigation action plan compiles the City of Hawthorne’s selected mitigation actions into a unified, implementation-focused framework. Each action defines a specific project, program, City of Hawthorne
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or policy intervention designed to reduce hazard risk and improve community resilience. The actions are organized to identify responsible departments, expected timeframes, potential funding sources, and respective priority levels.

The mitigation actions presented in this plan were developed through the process described in Sections 6.4 and 6.5. Each action reflects the City’s identified risks and implementation priorities, with emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations and critical systems.

Lead departments show the City entities responsible for implementation. Timeframes are categorized as:
• Short-term (1-2 years)
• Mid-term (3-5 years)
• Long-term (5+ Years)
• Ongoing (actions that are implemented continuously or on a recurring basis throughout the life of the Plan)
Potential funding sources identify applicable local, state, and federal programs that may support implementation, including FEMA HMA programs and other grant opportunities. Potential funding sources were identified to support implementation and to position the City to pursue competitive state and federal mitigation funding opportunities.

The mitigation action plan builds on the structure of the City of Hawthorne’s previous LHMPs while incorporating updated prioritization methods, improved data on vulnerability, and expanded consideration of implementation feasibility and funding opportunities.

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Table 88. Previous LHMP (2019) Mitigation Action Items
Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
All Hazards
LHMP 2019:

1.3 Evaluate City and
non-City facilities
identified as
potential shelter
sites for structural
integrity.

Prevention Community
Services
Not Completed.

Evaluation of
potential shelters
facilities was
discussed
previously but
ultimately placed
on hold and never
implemented.

Carried Over as 2026 MA
AH-1 – Evaluate Potential
Emergency Shelter
Facilities for Structural
Integrity.

LHMP 2019:

1.4 Identify and pursue
funding
opportunities to
develop and
implement local
mitigation activities
and provide
information on
tools; partnership
opportunities, and
funding resources
to assist in
implementing
mitigation
activities.

Emergency
Services
Public Works /
Planning
Department
Completed /
Ongoing. The City
successfully
pursued FEMA
HMGP funding and
continues to
pursue mitigation
funding
opportunities.

Not Carried Over as a
stand-alone action.

Identification and pursuit
of funding has been
incorporated into
implementation of
individual 2026 mitigation
actions, each of which
identifies potential
funding sources.

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Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
LHMP 2019:

2.1 Develop a public
outreach and
awareness
program about the
hazards in
Hawthorne and
mitigation actions
community
members can do in
their homes.

Public
Education
PIO Partially
Completed. No
formal LHMPspecific outreach
program was
established,
although the City
conducts CERT
training and
community
outreach.

Not Carried Over. Public
outreach and
preparedness activities
continue through existing
City programs but were
not retained as a standalone mitigation action in
the 2026 LHMP.

LHMP 2019:

2.2 Increase public
awareness of the
natural, humancaused, and
technological
hazards to
businesses as a
means to reduce
the potential
damage from
each hazard
through education
and outreach
Public
Education
PIO Partially
Completed.

Hazard awareness
is routinely
incorporated into
City outreach,
although no
dedicated
business outreach
program was
identified.

Not Carried Over. The
activity was not retained
as a stand-alone
mitigation action in the
2026 LHMP.

LHMP 2019:

2.3 Develop inventories
of City-owned atrisk buildings and
infrastructure and
Prevention Planning
Department /
Building & Safety
/ Public Works
Partially
Completed. City
facilities have
been evaluated
through seismic
retrofit activities,
Revised for 2026 LHMP.

Facility-specific risk
assessment and
hardening activities are
incorporated into AH-4 –
Develop a Critical
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Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
prioritize mitigation
projects
with additional
asset information
maintained
through the City's
insurance
program.

Facilities Hardening
Program and hazardspecific actions
addressing critical
facilities.

LHMP 2019:

2.4 Place more stress
on the risks
associated with
natural and
manmade hazards
at public
awareness
campaigns
conducted by
various City
departments
Public
Education
PIO / All Completed /
Ongoing. Hazard
information is
routinely
incorporated into
City events, CERT
training, and
service fairs.

Not Carried Over. The
activity is incorporated
into the City's ongoing
public outreach and
preparedness programs
and was not retained as
a stand-alone mitigation
action.

LHMP 2019:

3.1 Improve hazard
assessment
information to
make
recommendations
for avoiding new
development in
high hazard areas
and encouraging
preventative
measure for
existing
development in
Property
Protection
Planning
Development
Not Completed /
Unable to
Document
Implementation.

Implementation of
the specific action
was not
documented
during the plan
update.

Not Carried Over. The
action was not retained
in the 2026 Mitigation
Action Plan as a standalone mitigation action.

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Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
areas vulnerable to
natural, manmade, and
technological
hazards.

LHMP 2019:

3.2 Seek to implement
codes, standards,
and policies that
will protect life and
property from the
impacts of hazards.

Regulatory Planning
Department
Not
Completed/Unable
to Document
Implementation.

Implementation of
additional hazardrelated codes,
standards, or
policies
attributable to the
action was not
documented.

Not Carried Over. The
action was not retained
in the 2026 Mitigation
Action Plan as a standalone mitigation action.
2019 LHMP:

3.3 Inventory and
develop
replacement
values for all Cityowned assets to
help the City better
understand the
values of assets at
risk.

Emergency
Services
Risk
Management
Completed /
Ongoing.

Replacement
values for Cityowned assets are
maintained
annually through
the City's insurance
program, with
appraisals
completed
approximately
every 10 years.

Not Carried Over. The
activity has been
institutionalized through
the City's existing
insurance and assetmanagement processes
and does not require a
separate mitigation
action.

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Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
2019 LHMP:

3.4 Integrate
appropriate items
from the LHMP into
the Safety Element
of the General Plan
and other
regulatory
documents as
appropriate.

Regulatory Planning
Department
In Progress. The
General Plan is
being updated,
providing an
opportunity for
integration of the
LHMP.

Not Carried Over as a
mitigation action. Plan
integration is addressed
through the LHMP's plan
maintenance and
incorporation process
rather than as a standalone mitigation action.
2019 LHMP:

3.5 Propose policy to
ensure mitigation
projects for critical
facilities, services,
and infrastructure.

Prevention City Manager Not
Completed/Unable
to Document
Implementation.

No specific policy
resulting from the
2019 action was
identified.

Revised for 2026 LHMP as
MA AH-4 – Develop a
Critical Facilities
Hardening Program.
2019 LHMP:

4.1 Strengthen
communication
and coordination
with public
agencies, residents,
non-profit
organizations,
business and
industry to create
interest in the
implementation of
Emergency
Services
PIO Completed /
Ongoing.

Partnerships have
expanded through
Alert South Bay,
Area G,
neighboring
jurisdictions, and
other regional
mechanisms.

Not Carried Over.

Interagency coordination
has become an ongoing
emergencymanagement capability
rather than a discrete
mitigation action.

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Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
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mitigation
measures.
2019 LHMP:

4.2 Increase
effectiveness of
City emergency
services by
implementing
mitigation
programs and
projects that aid
emergency
responders and
public safety
departments
during
emergencies.

Prevention Police
Department
Completed /
Ongoing. Regional
emergencymanagement
coordination and
preparedness
programs
continue.

Not Carried Over. The
action primarily addresses
preparedness and
emergency-response
capabilities and was not
retained as a mitigation
action.
2019 LHMP:

4.2.1 Hire an Emergency
Medical Manger to
respond to medical
emergencies that
may occur in a
disaster.

Emergency
Services
Police
Department
Not Completed.

No documentation
was identified
demonstrating
creation of the
position.

Not Carried Over. The
proposed staffing action
addresses emergency
response rather than
long-term hazard
mitigation and was not
included in the 2026
Mitigation Action Plan.
2019 LHMP:

4.2.2 Participate in South
Bay Emergency
Alert System
Prevention Police
Department /
Emergency
Services
Completed. The
City participates in
Alert South Bay.

Not Carried Over. The
action was completed,
and continued
participation is an
ongoing emergency
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Department
Completion
Progress
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preparedness/notification
function.
2019 LHMP:

4.3 Encourage
leadership within
the City and
businesses to
prioritize and
implement local
and regional
hazard mitigation
activities.

Emergency
Services
City Manager Completed /
Ongoing. Regional
coordination and
annual
preparedness
activities continue.

Not Carried Over. The
activity is incorporated
into ongoing City
planning and
coordination rather than
retained as a stand-alone
mitigation action.
2019 LHMP:

4.4 Continue
developing and
strengthening interjurisdictional
coordination and
cooperation in the
area of emergency
services.

Emergency
Services
City Manager Completed /
Ongoing. The City
continues
coordinating with
neighboring
jurisdictions
including
Lawndale,
Gardena, Alert
South Bay, and
regional
emergency
management
organizations.

Not Carried Over. The
activity is an established
ongoing emergencymanagement capability.
2019 LHMP:

4.5 Continue to
develop mutual aid
agreements and
memorandum of
Regulatory City Manager Completed /
Ongoing.

Continued
regional
Not Carried Over. Mutual
aid is maintained through
existing emergencymanagement
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Department
Completion
Progress
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understanding with
agencies to serve
emergency and
disaster purposes.
coordination and
partnerships
remain active
through existing
emergency
management
organizations.
mechanisms and was not
retained as a stand-alone
mitigation action.
2019 LHMP:

5.1 Create a
redundant data
center and
complete fiber to
that location and
decentralize key
components of the
City’s core network
to allow the
network to survive
the failure of any
one site from a
disaster.

Technology IT Not
Completed/Unable
to Document
Implementation.

Completion of the
proposed
redundant data
center was not
documented.

Carried Over as 2026 MA
AH-2 – Develop
Redundant Municipal
Data Center and
Decentralized Network
Infrastructure.
2019 LHMP:

5.2 Coordinate with
the utility
companies and
vendors to
strengthen,
safeguard, or take
other appropriate
measures such as
providing
supplemental
Prevention Public Works Partially
Completed.

Continued
regional
coordination was
documented,
although specific
utility-hardening
activities were not.

Not Carried Over as a
stand-alone action.

Infrastructure resilience is
addressed through more
specific facility, water,
drainage,
communications, and
utility-related actions in
the 2026 Mitigation
Action Plan.

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Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
services, to protect
and secure highvoltage lines,
water, sewer,
natural gas, and
petroleum
pipelines, and trunk
electrical and
telephone conduits
from hazards.
2019 LHMP:

5.3 Build a cadre of
committed,
trained, volunteers
to augment
disaster response
and recovery
efforts in
compliance with
the California
Disaster Service
Worker program
guidance, e.g.,
shelter workers,
animal rescue and
care, Community
Emergency
Response Team,
communications
staff, medical and
health, and human
services, during
Emergency
Services
Emergency
Services
Completed /
Ongoing. Annual
CERT training
continues and
supports
community
preparedness and
volunteer
development.

Not Carried Over. CERT
and volunteer
development primarily
support preparedness,
response, and recovery
and were not retained as
mitigation actions.

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Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
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and after a
disaster.
2019 LHMP:

5.4 Develop the City’s
Continuity of
Operations /
Continuity of
Government Plan
and update the
Emergency
Operations Plan.

Emergency
Services
Risk
Management
Not
Completed/Unable
to Document
Implementation.

Completion of the
proposed planning
activities was not
documented.

Not Carried Over.

COOP/COG and EOP
development primarily
address preparedness,
continuity, and response
and were not retained in
the 2026 Mitigation
Action Plan.

Seismic
2019 LHMP:

1.1 Develop a
program to assess
the City for soft
story buildings
requiring seismic
retrofitting.

Consider
implementing a
Soft Story Seismic
Retrofit Ordinance.

Prevention Planning
Department /
Building & Safety
In Progress. The
City completed an
ASCE 41 seismic
evaluation of City
Hall and received

FEMA HMGP
funding in February
2023 to complete
the design for
seismic retrofit of
four City buildings.

Construction
funding has been
requested and is
awaiting FEMA
approval.

Carried Over as 2026 MA
EQ-1 – Develop Soft-Story
Building Assessment and
Retrofit Program.

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Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
2019 LHMP:

1.2 Encourage seismic
strength
evaluations of
critical facilities in
the City to identify
building integrity.

Prevention Building & Safety Completed /
Ongoing. Structural
evaluations have
been completed
for City Hall
through the ASCE
41 assessment, and
four City facilities
are advancing
through FEMAfunded retrofit
design.

Carried Over as 2026 MA
EQ-2 – Conduct Seismic
Evaluations of Critical
Facilities.
2019 LHMP:

3.7 Conduct seismic
strengthening of
the City sewer
system.

Structural
Project
Public Works Partially
Completed. Since
2019, the City has
completed three
sewer capital
improvement
projects involving
replacement of
multiple vitrified
clay pipe (VCP)
sewer segments
and associated
manhole repairs,
improving the
resilience of the
City's sewer
infrastructure.

Completed
projects include:

Carried Over as 2026 MA
EQ-3 – Conduct Seismic
Strengthening of City
Sewer Infrastructure.

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Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
Project 17-01
Hawthorne
Boulevard
Improvements
Phase I (2019);
Project 15-03 El
Segundo
Boulevard
Improvements
(2019); and Project
23-04 Sewer Pipe
Improvement
Project (2024).
2019 LHMP:

3.8 Conduct City
Bridge Repair.

Structural
Project
Public Works Not
Completed/Unable
to Document
Implementation.

No documented
bridge repair
activity associated
with the action
was identified.

Not Carried Over. No
bridge-repair action is
included in the 2026
Mitigation Action Plan.
2019 LHMP:

5.5 Coordinate with
Hawthorne Police
Department and
South Bay Regional
Communication
Authority on hazard
mitigation efforts
for Hawthorne to
Technology IT Partially
Completed.

Regional
communications
partnerships have
expanded through
Alert South Bay
and Area G
Carried Over and revised
as 2026 MA AH-3 –
Harden Emergency
Communications
Infrastructure.

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Name
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Department
Completion
Progress
2026 LHMP Disposition
protect two-way
radio equipment
from hazards by
bracing antennas,
securing repeaters,
etc. from hazards
coordination;
however, no
specific antenna
or repeater
hardening projects
were identified.

Flooding
2019 LHMP:

3.6 Inspect and repair
the City reservoirs.

Structural
Project
Public Works
coordinate with
Cal. Water Co.
(leases reservoir)
In Progress.

Reservoir
infrastructure
continues to be
operated and
maintained in
coordination with
the water provider;
documentation
regarding
inspections and
repairs was being
requested.

Carried Over as 2026 MA
FL-1 – Inspect and Repair
City Reservoir
Infrastructure.
2019 LHMP:

3.9 Retrofit and
upgrade City storm
drain system
Structural
Project
Public Works Partially
Completed.

Infrastructure
improvements
occurred,
although no
dedicated stormdrain retrofit
project associated
Carried Over as 2026 MA
FL-2 – Retrofit and
Upgrade City Storm Drain
System.

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Project
Name
Project Description Mitigation Type Responsible
Department
Completion
Progress
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with the action
was identified.

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During this review, the HMPC identified several actions that remain applicable and continue to represent important opportunities to reduce long-term hazard risk within the City. In particular, infrastructure improvement projects and critical facility protection measures were identified as priorities for continued implementation. These projects also represent strong candidates for external mitigation funding opportunities, including FEMA HMA programs such as the HMGP and the BRIC program.

The actions listed below were carried forward into the updated mitigation strategy because they continue to address identified hazard vulnerabilities, support the protection of critical infrastructure and community lifelines, and align with the City’s long-term resilience goals. The HMPC determined that advancing these actions in future planning cycles will help position the City of Hawthorne to pursue state and federal mitigation funding while reducing the potential impacts of future disasters.

6.3.1.1 2019 Mitigation Action Items Carried Over
Based on the evaluation of mitigation actions included in the 2019 LHMP, the City determined that several actions remain relevant and should continue to be implemented through the 2026 LHMP. These actions were carried over and, where appropriate, revised to reflect current conditions, implementation needs, and City priorities. Carried-over actions include:
• Evaluation and structural assessment of potential emergency shelter facilities (2026 MA AH-1) to identify opportunities for seismic retrofits or hazard-resistant upgrades. • Development of a redundant municipal data center and decentralized network infrastructure (2026 MA AH-2) to improve system redundancy and support continuity of critical government operations following a hazard event. • Hardening and protection of emergency communications infrastructure (2026 MA AH-3), to strengthen and protect radio equipment, repeaters, antennas, and supporting communications systems needed to maintain emergency communications following a hazard event.
• Development of a soft-story building assessment and retrofit program (2026 MA EQ-1) to identify vulnerable soft-story buildings and reduce seismic risk to structures and occupants through evaluation and potential retrofit measures. • Seismic evaluation of critical facilities (2026 MA EQ-2) to continue structural evaluations of critical facilities and identify appropriate seismic retrofit measures necessary to protect essential City services.
• Seismic strengthening of City sewer infrastructure (2026 MA EQ-3) to continue strengthening and modernizing the City's wastewater collection system through future sewer rehabilitation, replacement, and capital improvement projects. • Inspection and repair of City reservoir infrastructure (2026 MA FL-1) through coordination with the City's water provider to evaluate, inspect, and implement structural mitigation improvements to reservoirs and elevated water storage facilities to improve water-system resilience during hazard events.
• Retrofit and upgrade of the City storm drain system (2026 MA FL-2) to reduce localized flood risk, improve drainage capacity, and increase the resilience of City stormwater infrastructure during heavy rainfall events.

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Table 89 includes a list of considered mitigation actions that were not included in the final mitigation action plan for this 2026 LHMP update. After careful review and discussion with the HMPC and City Departments who would be responsible for completing these actions, they were withdrawn as no longer being considered feasible as written, not eligible for HMGP funding, or not applicable to the hazards identified in the risk assessment.

Table 89: Considered Mitigation Actions
Considered Mitigation
Actions
Hazards Addressed Reason for Exclusion
Identify and pursue funding
opportunities to develop and
implement local mitigation
activities.

All Hazards The City has established this
as an ongoing capability
through its pursuit of
mitigation funding. Funding
identification will continue as
part of implementing
individual mitigation actions.

Develop a public outreach
and awareness program
regarding hazards and
mitigation actions residents
can undertake.

All Hazards Hazard awareness and
preparedness outreach is
incorporated into ongoing
City activities, including CERT
training and community
events. A separate mitigation
action is no longer
necessary.

Increase hazard awareness
among businesses through
education and outreach.

All Hazards Hazard education and
outreach are incorporated
into broader City community
engagement activities. The
action is better addressed as
an ongoing City capability.

Develop inventories of Cityowned at-risk buildings and infrastructure and prioritize
mitigation projects.

All Hazards The City maintains
information on municipal
assets and has identified
specific facilities and
infrastructure for mitigation.

More specific facility and
infrastructure actions are
included in the 2026
Mitigation Action Plan.

Emphasize natural and
human-caused hazard risks
during public awareness
All Hazards Hazard information is
routinely incorporated into
City events and public
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Actions
Hazards Addressed Reason for Exclusion
campaigns conducted by
City departments.
outreach activities. The
action is considered an
ongoing City capability
rather than a discrete
mitigation project.

Improve hazard assessment
information to guide
development away from
high-hazard areas and
encourage mitigation of
existing development.

All Hazards Hazard considerations are
addressed through ongoing
planning and development
review processes. A separate
mitigation action is no longer
necessary.

Implement codes, standards,
and policies to protect life
and property from hazard
impacts.

All Hazards Adoption and enforcement
of applicable codes and
standards are ongoing City
regulatory responsibilities. The
action is therefore not
retained as a discrete
mitigation project.

Inventory and develop
replacement values for Cityowned assets.

All Hazards Replacement values for Cityowned assets are maintained through existing
insurance and assetmanagement processes. The
activity has become an
ongoing administrative
capability.

Integrate appropriate LHMP
items into the Safety Element
of the General Plan and
other regulatory documents.

All Hazards LHMP integration is
addressed through the 2026
plan maintenance and
integration process. It is
therefore treated as an
ongoing implementation
responsibility.

Propose a policy to ensure
mitigation projects for critical
facilities, services, and
infrastructure
All Hazards The broad action has been
superseded by more specific
2026 actions addressing
critical facilities and
infrastructure. A separate
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Actions
Hazards Addressed Reason for Exclusion
policy action was not
retained.

Strengthen communication
and coordination with public
agencies, residents, nonprofit
organizations, businesses,
and industry regarding
mitigation.

All Hazards Interagency and community
coordination are ongoing
City capabilities
incorporated throughout
LHMP implementation. A
separate mitigation action is
not necessary.

Maintain adequate
emergency services to
address emergencies that
may occur during a disaster.

All Hazards This action primarily
addresses emergency
preparedness and response
rather than long-term hazard
mitigation. It is addressed
through existing emergency
management programs.

Establish/maintain an
Emergency Medical
Manager capability.

All Hazards This action primarily
addresses emergency
preparedness and response
rather than long-term hazard
mitigation. It is more
appropriately addressed
through emergency
management operations.

Participate in the South Bay
Emergency Alert System.

All Hazards Participation in the regional
emergency alert system has
been implemented and
continues as an existing
capability. A separate
mitigation action is no longer
necessary.

Encourage City and business
leadership to prioritize and
implement local and
regional hazard mitigation
activities.

All Hazards Promoting mitigation is an
ongoing responsibility
incorporated into the City's
mitigation planning process.

It does not require a
separate mitigation action.

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Actions
Hazards Addressed Reason for Exclusion
Continue developing and
strengthening
interjurisdictional
coordination and
cooperation in emergency
services.

All Hazards Interjurisdictional
coordination continues
through established regional
partnerships. The activity is
considered an ongoing City
capability.

Continue to develop mutual
aid agreements and
memoranda of
understanding for
emergency and disaster
purposes.

All Hazards Mutual aid and interagency
coordination continue
through established
emergency management
mechanisms. The activity is
more appropriately
addressed through
preparedness and response
planning.

Coordinate with utility
companies and vendors to
strengthen and safeguard
utility infrastructure from
hazards.

All Hazards Utility coordination continues
as an ongoing City
capability. More specific
infrastructure mitigation
projects are included in the
2026 Mitigation Action Plan.

Build a cadre of trained
disaster volunteers consistent
with the California Disaster
Service Worker Program,
including CERT and other
volunteer functions.

All Hazards CERT and volunteer
programs primarily support
preparedness and response
and continue through
existing City programs. The
action was not retained as a
mitigation project.

Develop the City's Continuity
of Operations/Continuity of
Government Plan and
update the Emergency
Operations Plan.

All Hazards COOP/COG and EOP
activities primarily address
preparedness, continuity,
and response. These
activities are addressed
through the City's
emergency management
program.

Conduct City Bridge Repair. Earthquake / Seismic No specific bridge vulnerability or defined
mitigation project was
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identified through the 2026
risk assessment. The action
may be reconsidered if a
specific mitigation need is
identified.

6.3.2 New Actions/Mitigation Projects
The 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan reflects a strategic shift toward implementing tangible, infrastructure-focused mitigation projects that reduce long-term risk while improving the City's eligibility for FEMA HMA funding. The plan emphasizes protecting critical government facilities, maintaining continuity of operations, and increasing the resilience of essential infrastructure against the City's highest-priority natural hazards.

Several overarching themes emerged during development of the mitigation strategy:
• Protection of Critical Facilities and Continuity of Government: A significant portion of the mitigation strategy focuses on protecting City Hall, the Police Department, municipal data centers, emergency communications systems, and other essential government facilities. Projects such as critical facility hardening, redundant IT infrastructure, backup power improvements, and emergency communications upgrades are intended to ensure the City can continue providing essential services during and after disasters. • Seismic Resilience as a Primary Priority: Consistent with Hawthorne's location in a highly seismic region, earthquake mitigation represents the largest concentration of mitigation actions. The plan builds upon ongoing FEMA-funded seismic retrofit efforts by expanding structural evaluations, retrofitting vulnerable municipal facilities, strengthening wastewater infrastructure, and improving the seismic resilience of critical communications and information technology systems.
• Infrastructure Modernization: Many mitigation actions focus on upgrading aging public infrastructure, including sewer systems, storm drainage systems, water infrastructure, communications networks, and municipal facilities. These projects reduce hazard vulnerability while simultaneously improving long-term system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Protection of Critical Lifelines: The mitigation strategy places considerable emphasis on protecting infrastructure that supports community lifelines, including communications, water, wastewater, transportation, power, and information technology. By strengthening these systems, the City reduces the likelihood of cascading failures that could significantly disrupt emergency response and recovery operations.
• Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience: New mitigation actions address emerging climate-related hazards through projects such as drought-tolerant landscaping, cooling center development, redundant cooling systems for critical IT infrastructure, flood mitigation improvements, and wildfire smoke hardening of municipal City of Hawthorne
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facilities. These projects improve the City's ability to adapt to increasing extreme heat, drought, and wildfire conditions.
• Nature-Based and Sustainable Mitigation: While the plan primarily emphasizes structural projects, it also incorporates nature-based solutions, including hazard tree management and drought-tolerant landscaping, recognizing their value in reducing hazard impacts while providing environmental and community benefits.
• Leveraging External Funding Opportunities: Nearly every mitigation action was developed to align with FEMA HMA eligibility requirements. The City intends to pursue funding through programs such as the HMGP, BRIC or its successor programs, state infrastructure grants, utility resilience grants, and other federal and state funding opportunities to reduce the financial burden of implementation. • Balance of Short-Term and Long-Term Investments: The mitigation strategy combines medium-term projects that can be implemented over the next several years with larger capital improvement projects requiring long-term planning and investment. This phased approach allows the City to demonstrate continued progress while positioning larger infrastructure projects for future funding opportunities.

The finalized mitigation actions are presented in Table 90.

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Action
ID
Title Hazard(s) Goal(s) Category Lead
Department
Priority Timeframe Cost Potential
Funding
Sources
Status
AH-1 Evaluate
Potential
Emergency
Shelter Facilities
for Structural
Integrity
Earthquake,
High Wind,
All Hazards
Protect Critical
Facilities;
Enhance
Community
Resilience
Prevention Community
Services
Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
City of
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
AH-2 Develop
Redundant
Municipal Data
Center and
Decentralized
Network
Infrastructure
Earthquake,
Flooding,
Power
Outage, All
Hazards
Ensure Continuity
of Government
Operations;
Protect Critical
Infrastructure
Technology IT Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Cal OES
Prepare
California
Program
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
AH-3 Harden
Emergency
Communications
Infrastructure
Earthquake,
High Wind,
All Hazards
Protect
Emergency
Communications
Systems
Technology IT High Medium-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
AH-4 Develop a
Critical Facilities
Hardening
Program
Earthquake,
Flooding,
High Wind,
Extreme
Heat, All
Hazards
Protect Critical
Facilities;
Maintain
Essential
Government
Services
Prevention Public Works /
Facilities / IT
Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
City of
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds
New
DR-1 Install DroughtTolerant
Landscaping
and Water
Conservation
Improvements at
City Facilities
Drought Reduce
Municipal Water
Demand;
Improve Drought
Resilience
Natural
Systems
Protection
Public Works /
Community
Services
High Long-Term Medium FEMA HMGP,
California
Department
of Water
Resources
Watershed
Resilience
Program,
Metropolitan
Water District
New
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Action
ID
Title Hazard(s) Goal(s) Category Lead
Department
Priority Timeframe Cost Potential
Funding
Sources
Status
of Southern
California
Innovative
Conservation
Program
EQ-1 Develop SoftStory Building
Assessment and
Retrofit Program
Earthquake Reduce Seismic
Risk to Structures
and Residents
Prevention Planning
Department /
Building &
Safety
Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
State Seismic
Retrofit
Programs
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
EQ-2 Conduct Seismic
Evaluations of
Critical Facilities
Earthquake Protect Critical
Facilities and
Essential Services
Prevention Building &
Safety
Medium Medium-Term Medium FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
EQ-3 Conduct Seismic
Strengthening of
City Sewer
Infrastructure
Earthquake Protect Critical
Infrastructure;
Reduce Service
Disruption
Structural
Project
Public Works Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
California
State Water
Resources
Control
Board Clean
Water State
Revolving
Fund
(CWSRF)
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
EQ-4 Retrofit and
Seismically
Harden the
Police
Department and
Primary IT Facility
Earthquake Protect
Continuity of
Government;
Maintain
Emergency
Communications
Structural
Project
Police
Department / IT
/ Public Works
Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds
New
EQ-5 Anchor and
Brace Critical
Communications,
Data Center,
and Emergency
Earthquake Protect Critical
Infrastructure
and Emergency
Communications
Structural
Project
IT Medium Medium-Term Medium FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
New
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Action
ID
Title Hazard(s) Goal(s) Category Lead
Department
Priority Timeframe Cost Potential
Funding
Sources
Status
Operations
Equipment
Improvement
Funds
EQ-6 Improve Backup
Power and
Electrical
Redundancy for
Critical Facilities
Earthquake Ensure Continuity
of Government
Operations
Structural
Project
IT / Public Works Medium Medium-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds
New
EH-1 Develop the
Rosecrans Senior
Center Resilience
and Cooling
Center Project
Extreme
Heat,
Drought
Protect
Vulnerable
Populations;
Expand
Community
Resilience
Structural
Project
Community
Services / Public
Works
High Medium-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
U.S.

Department
of Housing
and Urban
Development
(HUD)
Community
Development
Block Grant
(CDBG)
Program
New
EH-2 Upgrade
Redundant
Cooling Systems
for Municipal
Data Centers
and Critical IT
Infrastructure
Extreme
Heat
Maintain
Essential
Government
Operations
Structural
Project
IT Medium Medium-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds
New
FL-1 Inspect and
Repair City
Reservoir
Infrastructure
Flooding,
Earthquake
Protect Water
Infrastructure
and Continuity
of Service
Structural
Project
Public Works /
California Water
Company
Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
California
State Water
Resources
Control
Board
Drinking
Water State
Revolving
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
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Action
ID
Title Hazard(s) Goal(s) Category Lead
Department
Priority Timeframe Cost Potential
Funding
Sources
Status
Fund
(DWSRF)
FL-2 Retrofit and
Upgrade City
Storm Drain
System
Flooding Reduce Flood
Risk and Improve
Drainage
Capacity
Structural
Project
Public Works Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
California
State Water
Resources
Control
Board
Proposition 4
Storm Water
Grant
Program
(SWGP)
Rollover
from
2019
LHMP
FL-3 Floodproof
Critical
Communications
Infrastructure at
City Hall and
Police
Department
Flooding Protect Critical
Communications
and Continuity
of Government
Structural
Project
IT / Public Works High Medium-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds
New
FL-4 Improve
Localized
Drainage and
Pumping Systems
at Police Station
Basement
Flooding Reduce Flood
Damage to
Critical Facilities
Structural
Project
Public Works High Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds,
California
State Water
Resources
Control
Board
Proposition 4
SWGP
New
HW-1 Assess and
Retrofit Park Light
Towers and
Municipal
High Wind Protect Critical
Infrastructure
Structural
Project
Public Works /
Community
Services
Medium Medium-Term Medium FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
New
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Action
ID
Title Hazard(s) Goal(s) Category Lead
Department
Priority Timeframe Cost Potential
Funding
Sources
Status
Communications
Infrastructure for
Wind Resistance
and Public
Safety
Improvement
Funds
HW-2 Expand Hazard
Tree Mitigation
Around Critical
Infrastructure
and Evacuation
Routes
High Wind Reduce Wind
Damage to
Public
Infrastructure
Natural
Systems
Protection
Public Works /
Parks
Medium Ongoing Low FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
Hawthorne
Capital
Improvement
Funds, CAL
FIRE Urban
and
Community
Forestry
Grant
Program
New
WF-1 Harden Older
Municipal
Facilities Against
Wildfire Smoke
and Fire Impacts
Urban
Wildfire
Protect Critical
Facilities;
Maintain
Essential Services
Structural
Project
Public Works /
Facilities
Medium Long-Term High FEMA HMGP,

FEMA BRIC,
CAL FIRE Fire
Prevention
Grants
New
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6.4 Mitigation Action Plan
Table 91. Mitigation Action Project AH-1
Mitigation Action Project AH-1
Project Number AH-1
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect critical facilities and ensure safe emergency shelter operations during disasters.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake, High Wind, All Hazards Community Lifeline Safety & Security; Shelter
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Several public buildings may be used as emergency shelters but have not been
comprehensively evaluated for structural
performance under earthquake or severe wind
conditions. Structural deficiencies could limit the
City's ability to provide emergency sheltering
following a disaster.

Project Description Conduct structural evaluations of potential emergency shelter facilities and implement retrofit
recommendations to ensure facilities remain
operational following major hazard events.

Responsible Party Community Services; Public Works; Building & Safety Estimated Cost High ($1M+)
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (3–5 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
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Table 92. Mitigation Project AH-2
Mitigation Action Project AH-2
Project Number AH-2
Goal/Objective Being Met Ensure continuity of government operations and protect critical information systems.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake, Flooding, All Hazards Community Lifeline Communications; Government Services
Vulnerability and Impact Statement The City's primary data center represents a single point of failure. Damage from earthquakes,
flooding, or extended utility outages could interrupt
municipal operations and emergency
communications.

Project Description Develop geographically redundant municipal data centers, cloud-based backups, redundant fiber
connections, and decentralized network
infrastructure to maintain continuity of operations
during disasters.

Responsible Party Information Technology
Estimated Cost High ($1M+)
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (3–5 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 93. Mitigation Project AH-3
Mitigation Action Project AH-3
Project Number AH-3
Goal/Objective Being Met Maintain reliable emergency communications during disasters.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake, High Wind, All Hazards Community Lifeline Communications
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Damage to communications towers, radio equipment, microwave systems, or emergency
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communications infrastructure could significantly
delay emergency response and coordination
among local and regional agencies.

Project Description Harden municipal communications infrastructure through structural retrofits, redundant equipment,
emergency power improvements, and enhanced
anchoring of communications assets.

Responsible Party Information Technology; Police Department Estimated Cost High ($1M+)
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2–4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) High
Table 94. Mitigation Project AH-4
Mitigation Action Project AH-4
Project Number AH-4
Goal/Objective Being Met Improve the resilience of critical government facilities against multiple hazards.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake, Flooding, High Wind, Extreme Heat, All Hazards
Community Lifeline Government Services; Communications; Safety & Security
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Multiple City facilities contain aging infrastructure, critical communications equipment, HVAC systems,
emergency power systems, and IT assets that remain
vulnerable to natural hazards and could disrupt
essential government services.

Project Description Implement a phased critical facilities hardening program that includes seismic bracing,
floodproofing, emergency power redundancy,
HVAC resilience, communications upgrades, and
structural improvements at priority municipal
facilities.

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Estimated Cost High ($2M+)
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 95. Mitigation Project DR-1
Mitigation Action Project DR-1
Project Number DR-1
Goal/Objective Being Met Reduce municipal water demand and improve drought resilience.

Hazard to be Mitigated Drought
Community Lifeline Water Systems; Health & Medical
Vulnerability and Impact Statement City parks, public pool areas, City housing sites, and older municipal properties may be affected by
drought and water-use restrictions.

Project Description Install drought-tolerant landscaping, water-efficient irrigation, onsite water retention, and related
conservation improvements at City facilities.

Responsible Party Public Works / Community Services
Estimated Cost Medium
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) High
Table 96. Mitigation Project EQ-1
Mitigation Action Project EQ-1
Project Number EQ-1
Goal/Objective Being Met Reduce seismic risk to residents and vulnerable structures.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake
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Community Lifeline Safety & Security; Housing
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Older multi-family structures may be vulnerable to seismic damage, increasing risk to residents and
displacement after a major earthquake.

Project Description Develop a soft-story building inventory, assessment process, and retrofit program for vulnerable
residential and mixed-use buildings.

Responsible Party Planning Department / Building & Safety Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 97. Mitigation Project EQ-2
Mitigation Action Project EQ-2
Project Number EQ-2
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect critical facilities and essential services.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake
Community Lifeline Safety & Security; Government Services Vulnerability and Impact Statement Several City facilities may not have current structural assessments, limiting the City’s ability to confirm postearthquake functionality.

Project Description Conduct seismic evaluations of Police Department, senior center, parks facilities, and other critical
municipal facilities.

Responsible Party Building & Safety / Public Works
Estimated Cost Medium
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
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Table 98. Mitigation Project EQ-3
Mitigation Action Project EQ-3
Project Number EQ-3
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect utility infrastructure and reduce service disruption.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake
Community Lifeline Water Systems
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Sewer infrastructure may be damaged during seismic events, resulting in service disruptions,
environmental impacts, and public health concerns.

Project Description Evaluate and seismically strengthen vulnerable sewer lines, lift stations, joints, and related
wastewater infrastructure.

Responsible Party Public Works
Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 99. Mitigation Project EQ-4
Mitigation Action Project EQ-4
Project Number EQ-4
Goal/Objective Being Met Maintain emergency response, IT, and communications operations.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake
Community Lifeline Communications; Safety & Security
Vulnerability and Impact Statement The Police Department serves as a primary IT and communications facility; seismic damage could
disrupt public safety operations and regional
communications.

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Project Description Retrofit and seismically harden the Police Department and primary IT facility, including
structural, equipment, HVAC, and communications
protections.

Responsible Party Police Department / IT / Public Works Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 100. Mitigation Project EQ-5
Mitigation Action Project EQ-5
Project Number EQ-5
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect emergency communications and critical IT systems.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake
Community Lifeline Communications
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Unanchored servers, radio equipment, rooftop units, and communications assets may be damaged
during seismic shaking.

Project Description Anchor and brace data center equipment, servers, communications racks, rooftop HVAC units, property
room equipment, and other critical systems.

Responsible Party IT / Public Works
Estimated Cost Medium
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
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Table 101. Mitigation Project EQ-6
Mitigation Action Project EQ-6
Project Number EQ-6
Goal/Objective Being Met Ensure continuity of government operations.

Hazard to be Mitigated Earthquake, All Hazards
Community Lifeline Energy; Government Services
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Critical facilities depend on reliable power to maintain communications, IT systems, public safety
operations, and essential services.

Project Description Improve backup power redundancy through generators, transfer switches, fuel supply, battery
storage, and redundant electrical pathways.

Responsible Party IT / Public Works
Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 102. Mitigation Project EH-1
Mitigation Action Project EH-1
Project Number EH-1
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat.

Hazard to be Mitigated Extreme Heat, Drought
Community Lifeline Health & Medical; Shelter
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Seniors, individuals with access and functional needs, transit-dependent residents, and PEH may
face increased exposure during extreme heat
events.

Project Description Develop the Rosecrans Senior Center as a resilience and cooling center with HVAC upgrades, backup
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power, accessible cooling space, and emergency
support capacity.

Responsible Party Community Services / Public Works
Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) High
Table 103. Mitigation Project EH-2
Mitigation Action Project EH-2
Project Number EH-2
Goal/Objective Being Met Maintain continuity of IT and government operations during heat events.

Hazard to be Mitigated Extreme Heat
Community Lifeline Communications; Government Services
Vulnerability and Impact Statement The City’s data center depends on multiple cooling systems, and failure of cooling capacity could
interrupt servers and essential services.

Project Description Upgrade redundant cooling systems for data centers and critical IT spaces, including permanent
backup cooling and replacement of aging units.

Responsible Party IT / Public Works
Estimated Cost Medium
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 104. Mitigation Project FL-1
Mitigation Action Project FL-1
Project Number FL-1
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Goal/Objective Being Met Protect water infrastructure and continuity of service.

Hazard to be Mitigated Inland Flooding, Earthquake
Community Lifeline Water Systems
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Reservoir infrastructure may be vulnerable to seismic damage or flooding, potentially affecting
water storage and service reliability.

Project Description Inspect, repair, and retrofit City reservoir infrastructure to reduce failure risk and improve
operational resilience.

Responsible Party Public Works / California Water Company Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 105. Mitigation Project FL-2
Mitigation Action Project FL-2
Project Number FL-2
Goal/Objective Being Met Reduce flood risk and improve drainage capacity.

Hazard to be Mitigated Inland Flooding
Community Lifeline Transportation; Water Systems
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Flood-prone corridors and drainage systems may experience localized flooding that affects roads,
public facilities, and utility systems.

Project Description Retrofit and upgrade the City storm drain system, including undersized drains, channels, culverts, and
localized drainage deficiencies.

Responsible Party Public Works
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Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5- Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 106. Mitigation Project FL-3
Mitigation Action Project FL-3
Project Number FL-3
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect critical communications and continuity of government.

Hazard to be Mitigated Inland Flooding
Community Lifeline Communications; Government Services
Vulnerability and Impact Statement City Hall and Police Department basement areas have experienced flooding and contain critical
communications infrastructure.

Project Description Floodproof, elevate, relocate, or protect critical communications panels and infrastructure using
drainage, pumping, waterproofing, and protective
barriers.

Responsible Party IT / Public Works
Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) High
Table 107. Mitigation Project FL-4
Mitigation Action Project FL-4
Project Number FL-4
Goal/Objective Being Met Reduce repetitive flooding and protect public facilities.

Hazard to be Mitigated Inland Flooding
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Community Lifeline Transportation; Water Systems; Government Services
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Areas near Dominguez Channel, Prairie Avenue, and City Housing/Small Housing sites have
experienced flooding concerns.

Project Description Improve localized drainage and pumping systems at repetitive flood locations and coordinate with
County flood control partners where applicable.

Responsible Party Public Works
Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5- Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) High
Table 108. Mitigation Project HW-1
Mitigation Action Project HW-1
Project Number HW-1
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect public safety and communications infrastructure from wind damage.

Hazard to be Mitigated High Wind
Community Lifeline Communications; Safety & Security
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Older park light towers and microwave communications systems may be vulnerable to high
wind and have not been recently assessed.

Project Description Assess and retrofit park light towers, telecommunications equipment, microwave
systems, and related infrastructure for wind
resistance.

Responsible Party Public Works / Community Services / IT Estimated Cost Medium
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Mitigation Action Project HW-1
Estimated Timeline Medium-Term (2-4 Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 109. Mitigation Project HW-2
Mitigation Action Project HW-2
Project Number HW-2
Goal/Objective Being Met Reduce wind-related damage to infrastructure and evacuation routes.

Hazard to be Mitigated High Wind
Community Lifeline Transportation; Safety & Security
Vulnerability and Impact Statement Trees near light towers, public facilities, and critical infrastructure may fail during high wind events and
disrupt access or damage assets.

Project Description Expand tree trimming, removal, replacement, and hazard tree mitigation around critical infrastructure
and evacuation routes.

Responsible Party Public Works / Parks
Estimated Cost Medium
Estimated Timeline Long Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
Table 110. Mitigation Project WF-1
Mitigation Action Project WF-1
Project Number WF-1
Goal/Objective Being Met Protect older municipal facilities from fire and smoke impacts.

Hazard to be Mitigated Urban Wildfire
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Vulnerability and Impact Statement Older facilities, including Memorial Center and Sports Center, may have fire-related vulnerabilities;
City Hall and Police Department require continued
smoke and filtration protection.

Project Description Harden older municipal facilities through fireresistive retrofits, HVAC filtration upgrades, smoke protection, defensible-space improvements, and
related facility improvements.

Responsible Party Public Works / Facilities
Estimated Cost High
Estimated Timeline Long-Term (5+ Years)
Priority Level (STAPLE-E) Medium
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Section 7: Plan Maintenance

7.1 Plan Maintenance Overview
The procedures used by the City of Hawthorne are critical to the success of the LHMP planning process. Section 7 will present the procedures used to monitor, evaluate, maintain, and update this LHMP to ensure it remains a living document, continuing to guide mitigation activities within the City in future planning processes. Plan maintenance is a continuous effort that assesses bestpractices, regulatory bodies, and changing circumstances from lessons learned.

The City will maintain the LHMP through an ongoing process that includes:
• Periodic review of mitigation activities
• Continued public and stakeholder engagement
• Integration with other local planning mechanisms
• Formal plan updates at least every five (5) years
The City of Hawthorne HMPC members were chosen to ensure diverse interdepartmental and interagency contributions that oversaw the development of the plan. HMPC members’ input was invaluable for the LHMP key elements, hazard risk assessment, and maintenance strategy.

Responsibility for maintaining the plan rests with the City of Hawthorne HMPC, led by the City of Hawthorne designated staff. The LHMP will be reviewed annually, in conjunction with local agencies, community organizations, and other key stakeholders. In the event of personnel changes, the City of Hawthorne will appoint new representatives as needed to ensure the planning team maintains its diverse functionality.

FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: D2. Is there a description of the method and schedule for keeping the plan current (monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan within a five-year cycle?
Elements
D2-a Q: Does the plan describe the process that will be followed to track the progress/status of the mitigation actions identified within the Mitigation Strategy, along with when this process will occur and who will be responsible for the process?
A: See Plan Maintenance Schedule below
D2-b Q: Does the plan describe the process that will be followed to evaluate the plan for effectiveness? This process must identify the criteria that will be used to evaluate the information in the plan, along with when this process will occur and who will be responsible.

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FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
A: See Plan Evaluation below
D2-c Q: Does the plan describe the process that will be followed to update the plan, along with when this process will occur and who will be responsible for the process?
A: See Updating the Plan below
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 Consistent with FEMA's plan maintenance requirements, Table 111 summarizes the schedule, procedures, and responsible parties for monitoring, evaluating, and updating the LHMP. These activities help ensure the plan remains current and continues to support the City's hazard mitigation program.

Table 111. Plan Maintenance Schedule
Plan Component When How Who
Monitoring Ongoing throughout
the year, with a
formal review each
January
• Track the status
and
implementation of
mitigation actions.
• Gather progress
updates from
responsible
departments.
• Identify
implementation
barriers and
needed midcourse
corrections.
• Monitor hazard
events, changes
in risk, funding
opportunities, and
other City
planning initiatives
affecting hazard
mitigation.

Legal Risk Specialist,
HMPC, and
responsible
Department
Manager
Evaluating Annually as part of
the January review
and following
significant hazard
• Evaluate progress
toward plan goals
Legal Risk Specialist
and HMPC, with
input from the City
Manager,
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Plan Component When How Who
events, as
appropriate
and mitigation
actions.
• Document hazard
events and
changes in
hazard risk.
• Review
completed,
ongoing, and
incomplete
mitigation actions.
• Reevaluate
project timelines,
priorities, and
funding needs.
• Identify lessons
learned and
recommendations
for new mitigation
actions.
• Prepare an
annual progress
report for
incorporation into
the City budget
process, with
reporting
targeted for
completion by
March.

Department
Directors, and
Department
Managers
Updating At least every five
years and following
significant hazard
events or other
changes that
warrant plan revisions
• Update the LHMP
to reflect
monitoring and
evaluation
findings, changes
in hazards and
vulnerabilities,
completed or
revised mitigation
actions, and new
information.

Legal Risk Specialist,
HMPC, City
departments, and
community members
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Plan Component When How Who
• Use FEMA’s
applicable Local
Mitigation
Planning Policy
Guide and Plan
Review Tool to
guide the fiveyear update.
• Notify the public
of proposed
revisions and
provide
opportunities for
recommendations
and feedback

7.2 Plan Monitoring and Situational Change
The City of Hawthorne planning team will monitor the LHMP on an ongoing basis to ensure that mitigation strategies remain relevant, feasible, and aligned with community priorities. Monitoring allows the City to track implementation progress, identify barriers to mitigation actions, and incorporate lessons learned from hazard events and planning initiatives. The hazard mitigation plan outlines a series of action items designed to reduce losses resulting from hazard events.

Collectively, these measures establish a comprehensive framework for activities the City may implement over the next five years. The success of the plan relies on the integration of these action items into current City plans, policies, and programs.

The City Manager and Department Directors will be jointly responsible for the plan’s implementation and maintenance through existing City programs. Department Managers will be responsible for implementing mitigation strategies and actions specific to their department operations. The Legal Risk Specialist will assume the lead responsibility for facilitating plan maintenance and coordinating the planning team.

Each January, the planning team initiates a review of the LHMP and evaluates the implementation of mitigation actions to prepare an annual progress report. This process also supports budget review by supplying details regarding completed or ongoing mitigation projects and activities. The annual progress report aligns with the scheduled reviews of the hazard mitigation plan to ensure accurate incorporation of new information. As updates to the LHMP are finalized, the public will be notified of any revisions and invited to provide recommendations or feedback.

The HMPC will monitor the hazard mitigation strategies during the year and at a meeting held in January of each year, team members will provide information for the evaluation of the progress of the 2026 LHMP. This evaluation will include:
• A summary of any hazard events that occurred during the prior year and their impact on the planning area
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• Any changes to the City of Hawthorne’s hazard risks
• A review of successful mitigation initiatives identified in the 2026 LHMP • A brief discussion about the targeted strategies that were not completed • A re-evaluation of the action plan to determine if the timeline for identified projects needs to be amended, and the reason for the amendment, (e.g., funding issues) • Any recommendations for new projects
• Any changes to funding or potential new funding options (grant opportunities) • Any impacts of other planning programs or initiatives in the City that involve hazard mitigation
The HMPC will prepare a progress report for the City’s budget planning team to review and include in the budget process as hazard mitigation projects are finished or put into action. The progress report on the hazard mitigation plan will also be made available on the City website's dedicated page and presented as a report to the City Council. The team aims to complete this reporting process by March each year.

7.3 Plan Evaluation
Plan evaluation is conducted to determine the effectiveness of the LHMP and the progress made toward achieving mitigation goals and objectives.

The City of Hawthorne will evaluate the Plan on an annual basis and following major hazard events. During these evaluations, the HMPC will review the status of mitigation action and assess mitigation priorities, hazard conditions, or community vulnerabilities and assess any changes.

The evaluation process will focus on the following key questions:
• Are the mitigation goals and objectives still relevant to current hazard risks? • Have mitigation actions been implemented as scheduled? • What barriers have affected implementation of mitigation projects? • Have new hazards, risks, or vulnerabilities emerged?
• Are additional mitigation strategies needed?
The HMPC will additionally evaluate the effectiveness of complete mitigation actions and determine whether additional actions or modifications are needed. Lessons learned from hazard events, emergency response operations, and recovery efforts will be incorporated into the evaluation process.

Results of plan evaluations will be documented and utilized to inform future mitigation planning, updates. The activities described above will ensure that the City of Hawthorne’s mitigation strategies remain effective, actionable, and relevant.

7.4 Updating the Plan
According to Section 201.6.d.3 of 44 CFR, local hazard mitigation plans must be periodically reviewed, revised as necessary, and resubmitted for approval to maintain eligibility for benefits under the Disaster Mitigation Act. The City is committed to updating its hazard mitigation plan every five years. The City will begin preparing for the plan update approximately one year prior to plan expiration to allow adequate timing for data, proposals, and participation.

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7.4.1 Annual Review Progress Worksheet
Every 12 months from plan adoption, the City of Hawthorne will perform an internal evaluation of the LHMP to review progress on mitigation measures, consider any updated hazard information, and assess whether revisions are required. City staff will record their findings and recommend any modifications necessary to enhance the plan’s effectiveness.

The worksheet provides a structured method for tracking mitigation progress and ensuring accountability among responsible departments. Documentation from the worksheet will inform annual plan evaluations and future plan updates.

7.4.2 Mitigation Progress Project reports
City departments and organizations responsible for implementing mitigation actions will periodically submit Mitigation Progress Project Reports.

These reports will summarize:
• Project milestones and completion status
• Funding sources and grant activities
• Coordination with partner agencies
• Changes in project timelines
• Lessons learned during implementation
These reports help maintain a record of mitigation activities and provide valuable documentation for future grant applications, plan updates, and program evaluations.

7.4.3 LHMP Planning Team RoundTable
The City of Hawthorne will convene an LHMP Planning Team Roundtable annually or as needed to review mitigation progress and discuss hazard mitigation priorities. Participants may include:
• City departments involved in mitigation activities
• Emergency management staff
• Planning and public works representatives
• Public safety agencies
• Regional partners and special districts
This event provides an opportunity for collaborative discussion of emergency hazards or vulnerabilities, and coordination of mitigation initiatives across departments and agencies.

7.4.4 Update Process Tasks
The five-year update process will include the following tasks and events:
• Initiate the update process and reconvene the HMPC
• Review and update hazard profiles using the most current available data • Update the Risk Assessment, including the analysis of exposure and vulnerabilities • Evaluate progress in implementing mitigation actions
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• Update mitigation goals, objectives, and actions as needed • Conduct public outreach and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate with regional and state partners
• Prepare and circulate the draft plan for review
• Submit the draft plan documents to appropriate agencies for review and comment • Obtain City Council adoption of the updated Plan
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7.5 Continued Public Involvement in Plan Maintenance
FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: D1. Is there discussion of how each community will continue participation in the plan maintenance process?
Elements
D1-a Q: Does the plan describe how communities will continue to seek future public participation after the plan has been approved? A: See Continued Public Involvement in Plan Maintenance below Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 The overall success of the City of Hawthorne LHMP depends on the continued implementation of the Plan’s hazard mitigation strategy and actions designed to reduce hazard impacts, protect people and property, and strengthen the City’s ability respond to and recover from disasters. Members of the public and community stakeholders benefit directly from mitigation activities and must be provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the ongoing hazard mitigation planning process.

The City of Hawthorne is committed to maintaining an open and inclusive public involvement process throughout the life of the LHMP. The City will strive to keep residents, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders informed of hazard mitigation activities and projects that are implemented because of this Plan. Public information will be shared through a variety of communication channels, including:
• City website postings and plan updates
• Public notices and press releases
• City Council and commission meetings
• Public workshops and community meetings
• City social media platforms
• Community outreach events and preparedness activities Hazard mitigation initiatives are also incorporated into the City’s annual planning and budgeting processes. During the annual budget development cycle City departments generally evaluate infrastructure needs, capital improvement projects, and resilience initiatives that support hazard mitigation goals. Public workshops, City Council meetings, and other public forums associated with the budget process provide an additional opportunity to inform the community about mitigation priorities and receive public input on hazard mitigation activities.

At a minimum, the City will provide the public with annual opportunities to review mitigation progress and provide feedback on LHMP activities. The LHMP planning process for this current 2026 plan and future updates will expand public outreach and engagement designed to encourage participation from residents, businesses, neighboring jurisdictions, and community organizations.

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Public input received during these activities will be incorporated into the LHMP update process to ensure that the LHMP reflects current community priorities, emergency hazards, and evolving resilience needs. The City of Hawthorne will continue to pursue opportunities to expand outreach to underserved and vulnerable populations to ensure equitable participation in hazard mitigation planning.

Table 112: LHMP Public Involvement
Type of Activity
Public Involvement or Opportunity
Past Proposed
Outreach The City conducts annual
events including but not
limited to National Night Out
to support local police and
city government, Good
Neighbor’s Day to bring
community members
together, and is involved with
numerous Chamber of
Commerce events. All these
activities are used to
conduct outreach and
inform the public about
disaster preparation,
response, and related
actions necessary in an
emergency situation.

Develop a public outreach
and awareness program
about the hazards in
Hawthorne and mitigation
actions community members
can do in their homes.

Education City agencies, such as
Police, and Emergency
Management, and federal
and congressional officials
have conducted training
events such first aid and CPR,
active shooter, annual CERT
training, school lockdown
drills, emergency alert
notification, American Red
Cross training and smoke
alarm distribution, as ways to
educate the public and
community leaders in
responding to circumstances
and situations
Increase public awareness of
the natural, human-caused,
and technological hazards
to businesses as a means to
reduce the potential
damage from each hazard
through educational and
outreach. Place more stress
on the risks associated with
natural and manmade
hazards at public awareness
campaigns conducted by
various City departments.

Consider developing and
distributing public education
materials for natural hazards.

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Type of Activity
Public Involvement or Opportunity
Past Proposed
Outreach Through local and federal
officials, occasional seminars
and town hall meetings are
convened bringing subject
matter experts together to
discuss issues of importance
varying from earthquake
preparedness to active
shooter, and specialized
programs like “run-hidefight”. This outreach is
conducted on city-wide
level down to local HOA’s
and smaller groups including
schools and churches
Strengthening
communication and
coordination with public
agencies, residents, nonprofit organizations, business and industry to create
interest in the
implementation of mitigation
measures.

Education The City has historically
provided public education
through preparedness
campaigns, informational
materials, community
presentations, and
participation in local events.

Educational efforts have
focused on increasing
awareness of local hazards,
emergency preparedness,
evacuation procedures,
emergency notification
systems, and available
preparedness resources.

These activities have been
conducted in coordination
with City departments,
partner agencies, and
community organizations to
promote individual and
household preparedness.

Place more stress on the risks
associated with natural and
manmade hazards at public
awareness campaigns
conducted by various City
departments. Consider
developing and distributing
public education materials
for natural hazards.

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7.5.1 Integration into Other Local Planning Mechanisms
Explains how the LHMP will be incorporated into and aligned with other City planning and policy documents, such as the General Plan, Safety Element, Capital Improvement Program, EOP, and departmental plans.

FEMA Regulation Checklist: Plan Update
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii) Documentation of the Plan Update Requirements: D3. Does the plan describe a process by which each community will integrate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms, such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate?
Elements
D3-a Q: Does the plan describe the process the community will follow to integrate the ideas, information and strategy of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms?
A: See Integration into Other Local Planning Mechanisms below D3-b Q: Does the plan identify the planning mechanisms for each plan participant into which the ideas, information and strategy from the mitigation plan may be integrated?
A: See Integration into Other Local Planning Mechanisms below Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, Effective April 11, 2025 The City of Hawthorne will integrate applicable LHMP hazard information, vulnerability findings, mitigation goals, and mitigation actions into other City planning mechanisms through a coordinated review process tied to the annual LHMP maintenance cycle and the normal development, amendment, and update cycles of City plans, programs, policies, and budgets.

The Legal Risk Specialist, serving as the lead for LHMP maintenance, will coordinate this process with the City Manager, Department Directors, the HMPC, and the departments responsible for each applicable planning mechanism.

As part of the annual LHMP review, the Legal Risk Specialist and HMPC will review changes in hazard conditions, vulnerability information, mitigation priorities, and the status of mitigation actions. Based on this review, the HMPC will identify specific LHMP information that should be considered for incorporation into other City planning mechanisms. This may include updated hazard data and maps, identified vulnerable populations and critical facilities, mitigation goals and priorities, proposed mitigation actions, and implementation or funding needs. The Legal Risk Specialist will communicate applicable information to the department responsible for the affected planning mechanism and coordinate with that department to determine how the information can be incorporated.

When an applicable City plan, program, policy, budget, or other planning mechanism is being developed, amended, or updated, the responsible department will review the relevant LHMP information identified through the annual review process. The department will determine City of Hawthorne
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whether the information should be incorporated through revisions to goals or policies, updated hazard or vulnerability information, development or capital project criteria, proposed projects or programs, funding requests, emergency procedures, or other appropriate mechanisms.

Integration will occur through the City's established process for developing, reviewing, approving, or adopting the applicable planning mechanism.

This process will apply, at a minimum, to the following City planning mechanisms:
• General Plan and Safety Element: During future updates or amendments, the responsible planning staff will review applicable LHMP hazard data, vulnerability findings, mitigation goals, and mitigation actions and incorporate relevant information into goals, policies, land use considerations, hazard mapping, climate resilience strategies, and implementation measures, as appropriate.
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP): During development and update of the CIP, responsible departments will review prioritized mitigation actions and identified vulnerabilities affecting City facilities, infrastructure, and services. Applicable mitigation projects may be incorporated into proposed capital projects, project scopes, prioritization criteria, or future capital funding requests. • Annual Budget Process: Departments responsible for mitigation actions will consider implementation needs, potential funding sources, and resource requirements when developing annual departmental budget requests. Mitigation actions requiring City funding may be advanced through the normal budget development and approval process.
• EOP and Related Emergency Management Plans: During updates to the EOP, continuity plans, emergency procedures, and other preparedness documents, emergency management personnel will review applicable LHMP hazard and vulnerability information to ensure that planning assumptions, hazard considerations, critical facility information, and preparedness priorities remain consistent with the City's current risk assessment.
• Departmental Plans, Policies, Programs, and Procedures: Department Directors and responsible staff will review applicable LHMP findings and mitigation actions when developing or updating departmental plans, policies, programs, operating procedures, asset management activities, and other implementation mechanisms. Where appropriate, mitigation measures will be incorporated into departmental work programs and operating priorities.

Integration will not be limited to scheduled plan updates. If the annual LHMP review identifies a significant change in hazard conditions, new vulnerability information, a newly identified mitigation priority, or an opportunity to advance a mitigation action, the Legal Risk Specialist may coordinate directly with the responsible department to determine whether the information should be incorporated before the next scheduled update of the applicable planning mechanism.

The Legal Risk Specialist will track the integration process as part of the annual LHMP review and progress-reporting process. Documentation will identify the planning mechanism reviewed, the LHMP information or mitigation action considered, the responsible department, how the information was incorporated or is proposed to be incorporated, and the status of implementation. If integration is determined to be inappropriate or infeasible at that time, the City of Hawthorne
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reason will be documented, and the opportunity will be reconsidered during a subsequent annual LHMP review or update of the applicable planning mechanism.

Through this process, the LHMP will function as an ongoing source of hazard, vulnerability, and mitigation information for City decision-making rather than as a stand-alone planning document. The annual review process will provide the mechanism for identifying integration opportunities, while established City planning, budgeting, and plan-update processes will provide the means for incorporating applicable LHMP information into City policies, programs, projects, and operations.

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Section 8: Appendices

8.1 Appendix A: Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
The HMPC for the 2026 City of Hawthorne LHMP was established to guide the development and update of the LHMP.

8.1.1 HMPC Outreach and Participation
Table 113. Project Management Team
Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline Planning Role Samuel English Legal Risk Specialist City of Hawthorne, Project Manager
Safety and Security
Food, Hydration,
Shelter
Health and Medical
Transportation
Communications
Served as the Primary
Point of Contact for
the HMPC. Leads
coordination and
facilitation of HMPC
and planning
meetings; supports
community outreach
and stakeholder
engagement;
oversees hazard
identification and
capabilities
assessment; guides
the development
and prioritization of
mitigation actions;
and manages overall
plan coordination
and review.

Selena Acuna Public Works
Manager
City of Hawthorne,
Support
Safety and Security Provided executive
oversight for HMPC.

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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline Planning Role Food, Hydration,
Shelter
Health and Medical
Transportation
Communications
Supported
organization of
HMPC and planning
meetings,
development of and
participation in
community outreach
and engagement,
hazard identification,
capabilities
assessment,
mitigation actions
and prioritization,
and plan
coordination/review.

Dan Smith Project Manager CONSTANT N/A Coordinated overall project activities,
including scheduling
and facilitation of
HMPC and planning
meetings;
development of
meeting materials
and surveys;
collection, review,
and integration of
HMPC data into the
LHMP; coordination
of community
outreach and inperson engagement
efforts; and
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline Planning Role guidance of hazard
identification, risk
assessment, and
mitigation project
prioritization
processes.

Hasani Gunn Deputy Project
Manager
CONSTANT N/A Supported overall
project coordination,
including scheduling
and co-facilitation of
HMPC and planning
meetings;
development of
meeting materials
and surveys;
collection, tracking,
and organization of
HMPC data for
inclusion in the LHMP;
coordination of
community outreach
and in-person
engagement
activities; and
assistance with
hazard identification,
risk assessment, and
mitigation project
prioritization efforts
Mona Bontty Project Sponsor CONSTANT N/A Provided executive oversight and
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline Planning Role strategic direction for
the LHMP project;
ensured alignment
with organizational
priorities, regulatory
requirements, and
client expectations;
reviewed key
deliverables and
milestones; supports
issue resolution and
risk management;
supported
stakeholder
engagement; and
ensured quality
control, schedule
adherence, and
overall project
performance.

Amber D. Perez Project Support CONSTANT N/A Provided project support including
document
preparation, meeting
logistics, and
coordination of
planning materials to
support
development of the
LHMP.

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8.1.2 HMPC Members
The table below contains the members and information for HMPC participants.

Table 114. HMPC Members
Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role Erick Mendoza Information Systems
Analyst
City of Hawthorne –
Communications
and IT
Communications
Energy
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participates in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Aimee Yoshida Lieutenant City of Hawthorne –
Police Department
Safety and Security
Communications
Hazardous Materials
Transportation
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Bradley Jackson Sergeant City of Hawthorne
Police Department
Safety/Security Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role Marilyn Eteaki Community Services
Technician
City of Hawthorne Safety and Security
Communications
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Nathan Levey Planning Assistant City of Hawthorne –
Planning and Zoning
Safety and Security
Water Systems
Transportation
Energy
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Chenxi (Paul) Wu Building Safety
Manager
City of Hawthorne Safety/Security Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Oscar Lugo Code Enforcement
Supervisor
City of Hawthorne –
Code Enforcement
Safety and Security
Water Systems
Energy
Hazardous Materials
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Kevin Ortiz Assistant Recreation
Supervisor
City of Hawthorne Safety/Security Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role Rudy Salas Risk Management Hawthorne School
District
Safety and Security
Food, Hydration,
Shelter
Health and Medical
Transportation
Communications
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Brandy Villanueva Area Coordinator Area G Disaster
Management
Safety and Security
Food, Hydration,
Shelter
Health and Medical
Transportation
Communications
Represented DMAC
Area G. Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Reggie Johnson Captain Los Angeles County
Fire Department
Safety/Security Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Jim Matthews Community Member Holy Glen
Neighborhood
CERT Team Member
Safety and Security
Communications
Food, Hydration,
Shelter
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
draft LHMP
documents.

Kenney LaMarr Community Member Traditions at the
Greens
Neighborhood
CERT Team Member
Safety and Security
Communications
Food, Hydration,
Shelter
Supported
identification of
project goals and
objectives;
participated in
hazard identification
and prioritization
efforts; contributed
to capabilities
assessments and
development of
vulnerability
summaries; assisted
with mitigation
strategy discussions;
and reviewed and
provided input on
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Name Title/Role Organization Community Lifeline HMPC Role draft LHMP
documents.

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8.2 Appendix B: LHMP Survey Results
Beginning on February 27, 2026, the City of Hawthorne launched a survey for community members to guide hazard prioritization and mitigation planning for the LHMP. The survey remained open until July 31, 2026, to ensure broad participation. To qualify for the survey, participants had to be at least 18 years old and connected to the City of Hawthorne through residency, employment, or travel/consumer activity.

Although the number of responses was limited, the survey provided valuable insight into perceived hazard risks, preparedness challenges, and community priorities. Survey findings were considered alongside the City's hazard risk assessment, stakeholder input, and HMPC discussions to help inform mitigation action development and prioritization.

8.2.1 Respondent Characteristics
Survey participants represented a variety of connections to the City:
• Most respondents indicated they live within the City of Hawthorne. • Additional respondents indicated they work, own a business, or frequently visit the City. • Approximately 60 percent of respondents indicated they have lived or worked in Hawthorne for more than ten years, providing perspectives based on long-term community experience.

8.2.2 Community Hazard Concerns
Respondents were asked to rate their level of concern regarding natural hazards affecting the City using a five-point scale ranging from Not Concerned to Very Concerned.

Overall, survey responses indicate the highest levels of concern were associated with:
• Earthquakes
• Extreme Heat
• Flooding/Flash Flooding
• Fire/Wildfire
These results generally align with the hazards identified through the City's risk assessment and support the prioritization of earthquake, flooding, wildfire, and extreme heat mitigation actions.

8.2.3 Observed Hazard Issues
Respondents were asked to identify locations where hazard-related issues have been observed or experienced within the City.

Open-ended responses identified several recurring concerns, including:

Earthquake Risk
Several respondents identified earthquakes as one of Hawthorne's primary hazards, including references to faulting near the eastern portion of the City and general concern regarding seismic events.

Flooding
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Localized flooding was identified along 120th Street and Prairie Avenue during significant rainfall events, suggesting continued concern regarding stormwater drainage capacity.

Extreme Heat and Climate Change
Multiple responses discussed increasing temperatures and changing weather patterns associated with climate change. Respondents noted concerns regarding:
• Increased electrical demand during heat waves
• Potential strain on the electrical grid
• Increased wildfire potential
• Aircraft Incidents
These responses reinforce the City's understanding that localized flooding, earthquake risk, and increasing heat represent important community concerns while also highlighting issues affecting vulnerable populations.

8.2.4 Public Awareness and Preparedness
Responses indicated varying levels of awareness; however, preparedness levels were generally lower than hazard awareness. Most respondents indicated they were not very prepared for disasters, while only a small portion reported feeling somewhat prepared.

These responses suggest continued opportunities for:
• Public preparedness education
• Household emergency planning
• Community outreach initiatives
• Preparedness training and exercises

8.2.5 Sources of Emergency Information
Respondents identified multiple sources used to receive emergency information.

The most commonly identified sources included:
• City social media
• City website
• Friends, family, and neighbors
• Schools or workplaces
• Neighborhood applications such as Nextdoor
The results indicate that respondents rely on a mix of City digital communication channels, informal social networks, schools or workplaces, and neighborhood applications to obtain emergency information.

8.2.6 Mitigation Priorities
Respondents were asked to describe mitigation projects the City should prioritize.

Analysis of qualitative responses identified four primary mitigation themes:

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• Stormwater and Flood Mitigation
• Earthquake Resilience
• Extreme Heat Reduction
• Community Education and Infrastructure Resilience
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8.3 Appendix C: Community Outreach
Appendix C documents stakeholder engagement and community outreach conducted during development of the City of Hawthorne LHMP, including efforts to provide broad and inclusive opportunities for participation and AFN considerations.

Event or Activity Presentation
Outreach Strategy CONSTANT created a formal Public Outreach Strategy for the City of Hawthorne to support stakeholder and community involvement during the LHMP development. This strategy set clear goals, identified target groups, and chose outreach methods that meet FEMA's mitigation planning standards, prioritizing inclusive participation, openness, and early involvement. Outreach began in February 2026 and continued throughout plan development through community surveys, HMPC meetings, project team
meetings, workshops, digital outreach, printed materials, and formal opportunities for the public to review and comment on the draft LHMP.

City of Hawthorne LHMP
Website
The City of Hawthorne utilized the city’s website as a primary platform to provide transparency and public access to
information related to the LHMP development process. LHMP information was posted on the City’s Planning Department website with a subsection dedicated to the LHMP. Website content included an overview of the LHMP effort, background on hazard mitigation planning, links to the public survey, announcements for community outreach activities, and project updates.

Hawthorne-related web content was first published in February and was updated periodically as the planning process
progressed.

Printed Media – LHMP
Project Flyer
Printed outreach materials included a general LHMP project flyer, which provided an overview of hazard mitigation, introduced the LHMP update process, and included information on how to access and complete the public survey. Additional printed outreach materials were developed to promote public participation throughout the planning process, including a flyer advertising the public community meeting focused on the LHMP planning process and opportunities for stakeholder engagement, as well as a flyer announcing the public open comment period and
accompanying public meeting. These materials informed
community members of key project milestones, opportunities to provide input, and ways to review and comment on the draft plan prior to its finalization.

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Event or Activity Presentation
Social Media Outreach Social media served as a supplementary platform to raise awareness of the LHMP, provide engagement opportunities, and guide audiences to further information. Posts pertaining to the LHMP were disseminated through the City of Hawthorne’s
Instagram account, featuring announcements regarding the LHMP initiative, promotion of the public survey, notification of community meetings, and directions to the dedicated LHMP webpage for comprehensive details and registration. Outreach on social media was conducted periodically throughout the campaign and functioned primarily as an ancillary engagement tool. Posts incorporated standard features, including external links, hashtags, and visual elements, to enhance visibility and facilitate access to additional resources.

Event/Meeting Outreach LHMP outreach was implemented through a combination of dedicated meetings and the integration of LHMP-related agenda items into existing briefings. Activities included HMPC meetings, leadership briefings, and community sessions specifically focused on the LHMP. At these events, participants received an overview of the LHMP’s purpose and planning procedures, project status updates, milestones, discussions regarding hazards, risks, mitigation priorities, and opportunities for questions, comments, and feedback. Meetings also encouraged participation in the public survey and directed attendees to further information available on the LHMP webpage. Outreach efforts commenced in February and have been ongoing throughout the planning process, with supporting materials such as presentation slides, flyers, and links to the website and survey shared or referenced alongside verbal discussions.

Community
Engagement Workshops
Two public community engagement workshops were conducted during the development of the LHMP to provide opportunities for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to participate in the planning process. The first Community Engagement Meeting, held on April 22, 2026, introduced the purpose of hazard mitigation planning, provided an overview of the LHMP update process, summarized the hazards affecting the community, and described opportunities for public involvement throughout plan
development. Participants were encouraged to complete the public survey and provide information regarding local hazard concerns, previous disaster experiences, and potential mitigation strategies.

Following completion of the draft LHMP, a second Open
Comment Period Meeting was held on August 10, 2026, during the City of Hawthorne
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Event or Activity Presentation
plan's public review period. The meeting was intended to provide an overview of the draft plan, including the risk assessment findings, mitigation strategy, and proposed mitigation actions, and to provide community members with an opportunity to ask questions and submit comments. No members of the public registered for or attended the meeting. To ensure continued access to the information presented, a recording of the presentation was posted on the City's website along with the draft LHMP and Open Comment Survey. Community members and
stakeholders were encouraged to review these materials and submit comments through the survey during the formal open comment period. Comments received during the public review process were reviewed and considered for incorporation into the final LHMP to ensure that community input and local priorities were considered prior to plan finalization.

Community Survey
Outreach
A public survey was the main method for gathering input and feedback during the LHMP development. The survey was posted online and promoted through several channels, including the City of Hawthorne website, social media, printed materials, and announcements at meetings and briefings. It gave people a chance to share their opinions on local hazards, impacts, and mitigation priorities, helping guide key stages of the plan. To ensure accessibility, the survey was available in both English and Spanish and used plain language along with QR code access. Survey outreach began in March, and the survey remained open through July 31, 2026, to allow continued participation during plan development.

8.3.1 Community Awareness

8.3.1.1 City of Hawthorne Public Engagement Project Flyer The City of Hawthorne’s public engagement flyer presented brief descriptions of the planning project and hazard mitigation in the community and how the public could participate in the planning process via survey and workshops. The flyer was published in English and Spanish and contained a QR Code for the community survey.

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Figure 40. City of Hawthorne Project Flyer (English)
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Figure 41. City of Hawthorne Project Flyer (Spanish)

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8.3.1.2 City of Hawthorne Community Engagement Meeting Flyer The City of Hawthorne Community Engagement Meeting Flyer invited the community to participate in a public meeting to engage in discussion and provide input on the City’s hazard mitigation planning process.

Figure 42. City of Hawthorne Community Engagement Meeting Flyer (English) City of Hawthorne
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Figure 43. City of Hawthorne Community Engagement Meeting Flyer (Spanish)

8.3.1.3 City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Flyers
The City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Flyers informed the community of the public review period for the draft LHMP and invited residents, businesses, and stakeholders to review the plan and provide comments before its final adoption. The flyers included information on the City of Hawthorne
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dates of the open comment period, instructions for accessing the draft plan and submitting comments, and details for the accompanying Open Comment Period Public Meeting, providing an additional opportunity for the public to ask questions and offer feedback on the draft LHMP.

Figure 44. City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Flyer (English) City of Hawthorne
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Figure 45: City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Flyer (Spanish) City of Hawthorne
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Figure 46: City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Flyer 2 (English) City of Hawthorne
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Figure 47: City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Flyer 2 (Spanish) City of Hawthorne
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8.3.2 Postings

8.3.2.1 City of Hawthorne LHMP Website Information
The City of Hawthorne LHMP webpage provides information about the City's ongoing efforts to identify and reduce risks from natural hazards. The page explains the purpose of the LHMP, emphasizes the City's commitment to improving community resilience through hazard mitigation, and serves as a central location for public participation. It included links to the current and previous LHMP documents, community outreach materials, planning committee information, public meeting presentations, and contact information for submitting comments or questions throughout the plan development process.

Figure 48 City of Hawthorne LHMP Website
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Figure 49: City of Hawthorne LHMP Website - Open Comment Survey City of Hawthorne
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8.3.2.2 Social Media Outreach
Figure 50. LHMP Project Flyer Posting - Instagram
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Figure 51. LHMP Community Meeting Flyer Posting - Instagram City of Hawthorne
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Figure 52: LHMP Open Comment Period Posting - Instagram

8.3.3 Community Meetings and Events
Throughout the planning process, the City of Hawthorne used community meetings and outreach activities to increase public awareness of the LHMP update and encourage participation from a broad cross-section of the community. Outreach efforts provided residents, businesses, and other stakeholders with information about the purpose of hazard mitigation planning, local hazard risks, and opportunities to participate in development of the LHMP, including the public survey, community meetings, and formal open comment period.

The City conducted its first Community Engagement Meeting on April 22, 2026. The meeting introduced the purpose of hazard mitigation planning, provided an overview of the LHMP update process, summarized the hazards affecting the community, and described opportunities for continued public involvement. Participants were encouraged to complete the public survey and provide input regarding local hazard concerns, previous disaster experiences, and potential mitigation strategies.

Following completion of the draft LHMP, the City scheduled a second Open Comment Period Meeting on August 10, 2026, as part of the formal public review process. The meeting was City of Hawthorne
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intended to provide an overview of the draft LHMP, including the risk assessment findings, mitigation strategy, and proposed mitigation actions, and to provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and submit comments. No members of the public registered for or attended the meeting. To ensure the information remained accessible to the community, a recording of the presentation was posted on the City's website along with the draft LHMP and Open Comment Survey. Community members and stakeholders were encouraged to review the materials and provide feedback through the survey during the open comment period.

Figure 53. March 28, 2026 City of Hawthorne Earth Day Event LHMP Outreach (1)

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Figure 54. March 28, 2026 City of Hawthorne Earth Day Event LHMP Outreach (2) Figure 55: City of Hawthorne Community Outreach Meeting City of Hawthorne
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Figure 56: City of Hawthorne Open Comment Period Community Meeting City of Hawthorne
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Figure 57: Neighboring Jurisdiction Open Comment Invitation City of Hawthorne
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8.4 Appendix D: Mitigation Progress Report Worksheet
2026 CITY OF HAWTHORNE LHMP – MITIGATION PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Progress Report Period From (Date):

Project Title:

Project ID:

Description of Project:

Implementing Department/Agency:

Supporting Department/Agency:

Contact Name:

Contact E-Mail:

Contact Phone Number:

Grant/Finance Administrator:

Total Project Cost:

Anticipated Cost Overrun/Underrun:

Date of Project Approval:

Project Start Date:

Anticipated Completion Date:

SUMMARY OF PROJECT PROGRESS FOR THIS REPORTING PERIOD
What was accomplished during this reporting period?
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What obstacles, problems or delays did the project encounter, if any? How were the problems resolved?
Does this project affect any population?
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8.5 Appendix E: FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation Review Tool

8.5.1 Element A: Planning Process
Element A Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
A1. Does the plan document
the planning process,
including how it was
prepared and who was
involved in the process for
each jurisdiction?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(1))
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text. Choose an item.

A1-a. Does the plan
document how the plan was
prepared, including the
schedule or time frame and
activities that made up the
plan’s development, as well
as who was involved?
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text.

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A1-b. Does the plan list the
jurisdiction(s) participating in
the plan that seek approval,
and describe how they
participated in the planning
process
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text. Choose an item.

A2. Does the plan document
an opportunity for
neighboring communities,
local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities, and agencies that
have the authority to
regulate development as
well as businesses,
academia, and other private
and non-profit interests to be
involved in the planning
process? (Requirement 44
CFR § 201.6(b)(2))
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Element A Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
A2-a. Does the plan identify
all stakeholders involved or
given an opportunity to be
involved in the planning
process, and how each
stakeholder was presented
with this opportunity?
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A3. Does the plan document
how the public was involved
in the planning process
during the drafting stage and
prior to plan approval?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(b)(1))
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A3-a. Does the plan
document how the public
was given the opportunity to
be involved in the planning
process and how their
feedback was included in
the plan?
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A4. Does the plan describe
the review and incorporation
of existing plans, studies,
reports, and technical
information? (Requirement 44
CFR § 201.6(b)(3))
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text.

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8.5.2 Element B: Risk Assessment
Element B Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
B1. Does the plan include a
description of the type,
location, and extent of all
natural hazards that can
affect the jurisdiction? Does
the plan also include
information on previous
occurrences of hazard
events and on the probability
of future hazard events?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(2)(i))
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B1-a. Does the plan describe
all natural hazards that can
affect the jurisdiction(s) in the
Planning Area, and does it
provide the rationale if
omitting any natural hazards
that are commonly
recognized to affect the
jurisdiction(s) in the Planning
Area?
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B1-b. Does the plan include
information on the location of
each identified hazard?
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text.

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B1-c. Does the plan describe
the extent for each identified
hazard?
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B1-d. Does the plan include
the history of previous hazard
events for each identified
hazard?
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B1-e. Does the plan include
the probability of future
events for each identified
hazard, including the type,
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Element B Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
location and range of
anticipated intensities?
B1-f. For participating
jurisdictions in a multi‐
jurisdictional plan, does the
plan describe any hazards
that are unique to and/or
vary from those affecting the
overall Planning Area?
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B2. Does the plan include a
summary of the jurisdiction’s
vulnerability and the impacts
on the community from the
identified hazards? Does this
summary also address NFIPinsured structures that have
been repetitively damaged
by floods? (Requirement 44
CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii))
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B2-a. Does the plan provide
an overall summary of each
jurisdiction’s vulnerability to
the identified hazards?
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B2-b. For each participating
jurisdiction, does the plan
describe the potential
impacts of each of the
identified hazards on each
participating jurisdiction?
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B2-c. Does the plan address
NFIP-insured structures within
each jurisdiction that have
been repetitively damaged
by floods?
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8.5.3 Element C: Mitigation Strategy
Element C Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
C1. Does the plan document
each participant’s existing
authorities, policies,
programs and resources and
its ability to expand on and
improve these existing
policies and programs?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(3))
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C1-a. Does the plan describe
how the existing capabilities
of each participant are
available to support the
mitigation strategy? Does this
include a discussion of the
existing building codes and
land use and development
ordinances or regulations?
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C1-b. Does the plan describe
each participant’s ability to
expand and improve the
identified capabilities to
achieve mitigation?
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C2. Does the plan address
each jurisdiction’s
participation in the NFIP and
continued compliance with
NFIP requirements, as
appropriate? (Requirement
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(ii))
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C2-a. Does the plan contain
a narrative description or a
table/list of their participation
activities?
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C3. Does the plan include
goals to reduce/avoid longterm vulnerabilities to the
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Element C Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
identified hazards?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(3)(i))
C3-a. Does the plan include
goals to reduce the risk from
the hazards identified in the
plan?
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C4. Does the plan identify
and analyze a
comprehensive range of
specific mitigation actions
and projects for each
jurisdiction being considered
to reduce the effects of
hazards, with emphasis on
new and existing buildings
and infrastructure?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(3)(ii))
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C4-a. Does the plan include
an analysis of a
comprehensive range of
actions/projects that each
jurisdiction considered to
reduce the impacts of
hazards identified in the risk
assessment?
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C4-b. Does the plan include
one or more action(s) per
jurisdiction for each of the
hazards as identified within
the plan’s risk assessment?
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C5. Does the plan contain an
action plan that describes
how the actions identified will
be prioritized (including a
cost-benefit review),
implemented, and
administered by each
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Element C Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
jurisdiction? (Requirement 44
CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(iv));
(Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(iii))
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8.5.4 Element D: Plan Maintenance
Element D Requirements Location in Plan (section
and/or page number)
Met / Not Met
D1. Is there discussion of how
each community will
continue public participation
in the plan maintenance
process? (Requirement 44
CFR § 201.6(c)(4)(iii))
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D1-a. Does the plan describe
how communities will
continue to seek future
public participation after the
plan has been approved?
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D2. Is there a description of
the method and schedule for
keeping the plan current
(monitoring, evaluating and
updating the mitigation plan
within a five-year cycle?
(Requirement 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(4)(i))
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D2-a. Does the plan describe
the process that will be
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8.6 Appendix F: Plan Adoption and Resolution

8.6.1 City Council Resolution

PLACEHOLDER FOR CITY OF HAWTHORNE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION

8.6.2 State of California Approval Letter

PLACEHOLDER FOR STATE APPROVAL LETTER

8.6.3 FEMA Approval Letter

PLACEHOLDER FOR FEMA APPROVAL LETTER
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Police Department
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION 8636 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, & RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP), GRANT NUMBER PT27073.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No.8636, which, upon ratification, will award the Hawthorne Police Department $137,800.00 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) from the California Office of Traffic Safety .

DISCUSSION:

The State of California, announced the availability of funds that will be awarded through the Federal Fiscal year 2027 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The goal of our proposed program is to conduct specified traffic-related enforcement operations, in conjunction with educational and safety programs, during the grant period (October 2026 – September 2027).

Hawthorne PD will also use a portion of the grant award to send personnel to ongoing traffic enforcement-related training, as well as to purchase equipment and supplies necessary to conduct the required enforcement operations and educational programs. During the grant period, the Hawthorne Police Department will actively participate in several national traffic-related safety campaigns, including, but not limited to: National Teen Driver Safety Week, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, National Motorcycle Safety Month, and California’s Pedestrian Safety Month.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

Upon approval of the grant award, the City of Hawthorne will receive $137,800.00. The grant is financed entirely by OTS funds and does not require a cash or in-kind match. In no case may these funds be commingled with any other funds, even other federal funds, nor may funds be used to supplant expenses for which the City of Hawthorne has already appropriated funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Grant Agreement
Resolution 8636

RESOLUTION NO. 8636

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND RATIFYING
THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN A GRANT AGREEMENT

WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY,
AGREEMENT NO. PT27073, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$137,800.

WHEREAS, the California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”), with funding provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, has made grant funding available to local law enforcement agencies for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne, through the Hawthorne Police Department, was identified as the contractor under OTS Standard Agreement No. PT27073, with a stated maximum amount of $137,800 and a stated term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and ratify the City’s participation in the grant agreement for that stated term and to authorize completion of eligible grant administration, reimbursement, and closeout activities in accordance with the agreement and applicable requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:

Section 1. The City Council approves and ratifies the City’s participation in the OTS Standard Agreement No. PT27073, for the term October 1, 2026, through August 30, 2027, and the acceptance of grant reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $137,800, subject to the terms of the complete agreement and any applicable state and federal requirements.

Section 2. The City Manager or the Chief of Police, or their designee, is authorized to execute or submit documents reasonably necessary to administer and close out the agreement and to seek reimbursement for eligible costs incurred within the agreement term, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. This authorization does not extend the agreement term or authorize additional expenditures outside that term.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne.

Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
____________________________________________
DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
DAVID CACERES, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Police Department
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION 8637- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, & RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY MOTORCYCLIST SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT NUMBER MC27006.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No.8637, which upon ratification, will award the Hawthorne Police Department $110,000.00 for Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Programs from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

DISCUSSION:

The State of California announced the availability of funds that will be awarded through the Federal Fiscal year 2027 Office of Traffic Safety Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Programs. The goal of our proposed program is to use best practice strategies will be conducted to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving motorcycles. The funded strategies include hands-on motorcyclist safety courses, motorcyclist helmet usage training, classroom education, community outreach and public awareness campaigns, educational presentations, and workshops during the grant period (October 2026 – September 2027). Hawthorne PD will also use a portion of the grant award to send personnel to ongoing traffic enforcement-related training, as well as to purchase equipment and supplies necessary to conduct the required enforcement operations and educational programs. During the grant period, the Hawthorne Police Department will host ten (10) motorcycle training courses.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

Upon approval of the grant award, the City of Hawthorne will receive $110,000.00. The grant is financed entirely by OTS funds and does not require a cash or in-kind match. In no case may these funds be commingled with any other funds, even other federal funds, nor may funds be used to supplant expenses for which the City of Hawthorne has already appropriated funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Grant Agreement
Resolution 8637

RESOLUTION NO. 8637

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND RATIFYING
THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN A GRANT AGREEMENT

WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY,
AGREEMENT NO. MC27006, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$110,000.

WHEREAS, the California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”), with funding provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, has made grant funding available to local law enforcement agencies for motorcycle related safety courses and education; and WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne, through the Hawthorne Police Department, was identified as the contractor under OTS Standard Agreement No. MC27006, with a stated maximum amount of $110,000 and a stated term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and ratify the City’s participation in the grant agreement for that stated term and to authorize completion of eligible grant administration, reimbursement, and closeout activities in accordance with the agreement and applicable requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:

Section 1. The City Council approves and ratifies the City’s participation in the OTS Standard Agreement No. MC27006, for the term October 1, 2026, through August 30, 2027, and the acceptance of grant reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $110,000, subject to the terms of the complete agreement and any applicable state and federal requirements.

Section 2. The City Manager or the Chief of Police, or their designee, is authorized to execute or submit documents reasonably necessary to administer and close out the agreement and to seek reimbursement for eligible costs incurred within the agreement term, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. This authorization does not extend the agreement term or authorize additional expenditures outside that term.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne.

Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
____________________________________________
DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
DAVID CACERES, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: City Attorney
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

ORDINANCE NO. 2266 (SECOND 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 THEREWITH.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2266 on October 13, 2026.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Hawthorne finds that unsafe operation of electric bicycles presents unique and heightened risks to pedestrians, riders, and motorists within our sidewalks, roadways, and other public spaces.

At the prior request of a majority of the City Council, the City Attorney’s Office prepared an ordinance establishing a regulatory framework governing electric bicycle use in the City. The Ordinance adds Chapter 10.78 (Electric Bicycle Regulations) to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) and addresses unsafe operation through education and diversion, administrative citations, parent financial accountability, and criminal enforcement.

The Ordinance authorizes administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.23B. The companion resolution (previously adopted) updated the Administrative Citation Schedule to establish enhanced administrative fines for Chapter 10.78: i.e., $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second offense within thirty-six (36) months, and $1,000 for a third and subsequent offense within thirty-six (36) months.

Pursuant to City Council direction at the September 8, 2026, meeting, the City Attorney’s Office revised the previously introduced Ordinance 2266 to require three (3) administrative citations for violations of Chapter 10.78 within a thirty-six (36) month period before misdemeanor charges can become available for a subsequent violation. Thus, the City retains discretion to issue an administrative citation or pursue another authorized remedy (i.e., an educational component) in lieu of first filing misdemeanor charges.

On September 22, 2026, Ordinance No. 2266 was introduced for first reading by the City Council.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No immediate fiscal impact.

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 2266
ORDINANCE NO. 2266

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), AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN

COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION

THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne has a responsibility to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents, motorists, pedestrians, riders, and other members of the public within the City; and

WHEREAS, electric bicycles have become increasingly common in communities across the nation, and the City Council finds that unsafe operation of electric bicycles presents unique and heightened risks to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a regulatory framework for electric bicycle use, including education and diversion, enhanced administrative citations, criminal enforcement, and parental accountability, to promote safe operation, deter unsafe conduct, encourage compliance, and reduce risks within the City; and
WHEREAS, Title 10 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code governs vehicles and traffic, and it is appropriate to codify electric bicycle regulations within that Title to ensure consistent enforcement and administration; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to put into effect the City of Hawthorne’s electric bicycle regulatory framework by adding Chapter 10.78 to Title 10 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code.

WHEREAS, on September 22, 2026, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne considered the Ordinance and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all person in support and in opposition where heard, introduced this Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne hereby incorporates by reference all the recitals herein.

SECTION 2. Chapter 10.78 (Electric Bicycle Regulations) is hereby added to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code as follows:

10.78.010 Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

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A. “Electric bicycle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as may be amended from time to time.

B. “Motorized bicycle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 406, as may be amended from time to time.

C. “Operator” means any person who rides or operates an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle.

D. “Vehicle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 670, as it may be amended from time to time.

10.78.020 Operation of Electric Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle in the City unless such operation complies with all of the following:

A. No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle in a dangerous manner including, without limitation: (1) intentionally lifting one or more wheels of an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle into the air while riding on a street, bike lane, or bike path; (2) intentionally swerving or riding around stopped or slowed traffic; (3) attempting to perform any acrobatic trick or stunt; or (4) operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle in any manner that endangers any person or property.

B. No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle faster than is prudent in light of weather, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and in no event at a speed that endangers the safety of any person or property.

C. Every person operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle in the City shall comply with all traffic control devices, including but not limited to traffic signals and stop signs.

D. Every person operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle shall yield to pedestrians at all times.

E. No person riding or operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle in the City shall tow any other vehicle.

F. No person riding or operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle shall cling or attach themselves or their electric bicycle or motorized bicycle to any other moving vehicle or persons in any other vehicle.

G. No person operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle shall operate a wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device.

H. No person operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle shall wear: (1) a headset covering both ears, (2) earplugs, or (3) earphones covering, resting on, or inserted in, both ears. This prohibition does not apply to a person using a prosthetic device that aids the hard of hearing.

I. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle upon any street or highway of the City while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and/or any illegal or non-prescribed drug.

J. No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle upon any playground, park, or school ground.

K. No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle on any sidewalk, except that minors under the age of fourteen (14) years may ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk if they exercise due care and yield the right of way to pedestrians.
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L. No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle on any public property where signs prohibiting such activity are conspicuously posted.

M. Each person riding or operating an electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle on a highway or street shall keep such electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle in marked bike lanes. On streets without bike lanes, such person shall keep the electric bicycle or motorized bicycle as close to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway as possible, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except when preparing to make a left-hand turn; provided, however, if a highway or street carries traffic in one direction only and has two (2) or more marked traffic lanes, such persons may ride as near the lefthand curb or edge of such roadway as possible, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.

N. Persons riding or operating electric bicycles or motorized bicycles in the City shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles; and provided, further, that minors riding on electric bicycles on the sidewalk pursuant to subsection (K) shall do so in single file.

O. All operators and passengers under eighteen (18) years of age shall wear a helmet properly strapped while riding or operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle.

P. Every electric bicycle and motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a brake adequate to skid the front or rear tire of the bicycle upon application of the brake.

Q. Every electric bicycle or motorized bicycle operated at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernable any person or vehicle on the streets or sidewalks, shall be equipped with lights affixed to the front and back of the electric bicycle or motorized bicycle, which lights shall be visible for a distance of three hundred (300) feet from the electric bicycle or motorized bicycle.

R. No person riding or operating an electric bicycle or motorized bicycle shall transport another person upon the electric bicycle or motorized bicycle unless such passenger is seated upon a separate seat attached to the vehicle. If the passenger is four (4) years of age or younger, or weighs forty (40) pounds or less, the seat shall have adequate provision for retaining the passenger in place and for protecting the passenger from the moving parts of the electric bicycle or motorized bicycle.

S. The operator of any electric bicycle or motorized bicycle involved in an accident shall take reasonable steps to ascertain whether or not anyone was injured, and shall give their name, address and the serial number of their electric bicycle or motorized bicycle to the person with whom they were in collision and obtain the same information from the other person.

It shall be the duty of the operator to make a written report of any accident resulting in death or injury to the Police Department within twenty-four (24) hours of such accident.

10.78.050 Exception
This chapter is not intended to apply to or otherwise restrict electric bicycles, and motorized bicycles operated by any officer employed by the City while on duty, or as utilized in a safe manner by physically disabled persons as defined under the Americas with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq.).

10.78.060 Enforcement
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A. Each violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense and will initially be subject to administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.23B of this Code, or as otherwise provided in this section.

B. In the event the operator of the electric bicycle or motorized bicycle is a juvenile, officers will make a reasonable effort to contact the parent(s) or responsible guardian(s) of the operator and advise them of the nature of the violation. This shall occur at the time of the stop or as soon as practicable.

C. Each parent or legal guardian having custody and control of a minor who is issued a fine for violation of this Chapter shall be jointly and severally liable with such minor for payment of the fine.

D. Any person who has received three (3) administrative citations for violations of this Chapter within a thirty-six (36) month period may, for each subsequent violation committed within that thirty-six (36) month period, be charged with a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this Code. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the City from first issuing an administrative citation or pursuing any other remedy authorized by law or this ordinance in lieu of misdemeanor prosecution.

E. In lieu of the criminal remedy authorized by Section 1.20.010 or the administrative remedy authorized by Chapter 1.23B of this Code, and in lieu of filing charges in any court having jurisdiction over a violation, the Police Chief or designee may allow a juvenile violator and the parents of the juvenile violator to complete a diversion safety program, if available, at their expense, as assigned by the Police Department.

SECTION 3. Any provisions of the City of Hawthorne Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Chapter.

SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby concurs with staff’s determination and hereby finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is a type of organizational activity involving the administration of the City that does not have the possibility to have a direct or indirect effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(5). In addition, the actions taken by this Ordinance are not a “project” under CEQA because the Ordinance does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to the “common sense” exemption because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3)).

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, phrase or clause of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. City Clerk. The City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in the manner required by law.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage thereof.
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SECTION 8. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of Ordinance No. 2259 to General Code, LLC, 781 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY 14824.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____th day of October, 2026.

ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:

DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DAVID CACERES, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
5 AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Planning
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

ORDINANCE U-2271 - AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF DATA CENTER uses in the CITY OF HAWTHORNE, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND THE IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858, 36934 AND 36937 AND APPROVING STAFF’S DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW PURSUANT TO TITLE 14, SECTION 15061(b) (3) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

1. Open the public hearing;

2. Take testimony;

3. Close public hearing;

4. Adopt Interim Urgency Ord. No. 2271 (requires 4 votes to pass).

DISCUSSION:

This ordinance adds 10 months and 15 days to the 45-day moratorium that was adopted as Ord. No. 2270 on September 8, 2026.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal 4: Update Zoning code for the 21st Century.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Urgency Ordinance 2271
ORDINANCE NO. U-2271

AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858,

PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF DATA

CENTER USES IN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, DECLARING

THE URGENCY THEREOF AND THE IMMEDIATE

EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858, 36934 AND 36937 AND
APPROVING STAFF’S DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW PURSUANT
TO TITLE 14, SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE

OF REGULATIONS
The City Council of the City of Hawthorne does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to Government Code §§36937, 65858, and other applicable laws.

SECTION 2: Findings. The City Council finds, determines, and declares as follows:

A. The City may adopt and enforce all laws and regulations not in conflict with the general laws and the City holds all rights and powers established by California law.

B. The land use “data center” is not defined within the Hawthorne Municipal Code.

C. There are currently at least two facilities located within the City of Hawthorne that can be considered to be data centers, or could readily be transitioned into a data center. These include two former or current telephone company call switching facilities which transitioned from manual switching to electronic and computerized switching in the 1960s and 70s. In all both of these cases, the uses were permitted as less-intensive variations of their original intended use.

D. Modern data center uses are characterized by similar functions as telephone call switching facilities, at least as far as land use regulations are concerned, except that the intensity is previously unimagined. Specifically, the very high use of electricity and water resources; the size, number, and noise-generating potential of cooling-related mechanical equipment; and secondary considerations such as greenhouse gas generation, waste water disposal, and the capacity of utility providers to supply utilities to meet the high demand of data center without triggering disruptions to the surrounding utility users can all be considered to be potentially significant impacts that were not seen with call- switching centers. The City requires time to study these potential impacts, determine if any can be mitigated, and develop applicable regulations which are in the public interest.

D. To prevent frustration of these studies and the implementation of new regulations, the public interest, health, safety, and welfare require enactment of this ordinance. The absence of this ordinance would impair the orderly and effective implementation of contemplated HMC amendments, and any further authorization of data center land uses within the City during the period of the moratorium may conflict with or frustrate the contemplated updates and revisions of the HMC.

E. Based on the foregoing, the City finds that that this ordinance is necessary in order to protect the City from the potential effects and impacts of data center land uses and the accompanying impacts from energy use, noise, air quality, aesthetic impacts to the City, and other similar or related effects on property values and the quality of life in the City’s neighborhoods.

F. The City Council further finds that this moratorium is a matter of local and City-wide importance and is not directed towards any business that currently seeks to utilize HMC Chapter 17.13 Nonconformities).

G. The City Council finds that this ordinance is authorized by the City’s police powers. The City Council further finds that the length of the moratorium imposed by this ordinance will not in any way deprive any person of rights granted by state or federal laws, because the moratorium is short in duration and essential to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

H. The City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. U-2270 on September 8, 2026, which established the 45-day moratorium on data centers.

SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. Adopting the draft Urgency Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes temporary rules and procedures for minor alterations in land use. The Urgency Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15305. Further, the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. This Ordinance does not authorize any new development entitlements. Any proposed project that will utilize the changes set forth in this Ordinance is subject to environmental review as part of the entitlement review of the project. The Ordinance will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

SECTION 4: Moratorium Extended. The City of Hawthorne hereby extends an interim moratorium on the issuance of any entitlements, licenses, and permits, including building permits and business licenses, which would allow data center uses in the City through 11:59 pm on September 8, 2027 (10 months and 15 days after September 8, 2026).

SECTION 5: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unlawful.

SECTION 6: Effective Date. This interim ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Sections 65858, 36934 and 36937, and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by not less than a four-fifths vote of the City Council.

SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the summarized ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Hawthorne, or if there is none, he shall cause it to be posted in at least three public places in the City of Hawthorne, California.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 2026.

ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:

DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California

APPROVED AS TO FORM

DAVID CACERES, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Housing
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

Housing Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City of Hawthorne Housing Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

DISCUSSION:

The California Health and Safety Code (“HSC”) Section 34328 requires housing authorities to prepare an annual report and file it with the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and the City Clerk by October 1st each year.

Pursuant to HSC Section 34328, the Hawthorne Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”) is required to prepare an annual report (“Annual Report”) documenting:
• Assistance issued by the Housing Authority, including through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Emergency Housing Vouchers;
• Financial activities, including bond issuances, loans or finance agreements entered into by the Housing Authority;
• Development activities, including the development, rehabilitation, or financing of housing projects by the Housing Authority;
• Compliance with HSC Section 34312.3 requirements, such as the minimum amount of housing units affordable to lower income households in projects assisted by the Housing Authority and documentation of established base rents and/or maximum rental payments for lower income households; and
• Documentation of any domestic violence tenancy terminations or Section 8 voucher terminations, as required by HSC Section 34328.1.

ANALYSIS:

The Annual Report was prepared for FY 2025-26 and includes the following findings:
• The Housing Authority is allocated up to 726 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 67 Emergency Housing Vouchers each month by HUD. Lease-up rates for the vouchers vary monthly.
• The Housing Authority did not issue any bonds or enter into any loans or affordable housing commitments.
• The Housing Authority was not involved in any development activities, including the development, rehabilitation, or financing of housing projects. • The Housing Authority remains in compliance with HSC Section 34312.3 requirements, as it does not own or manage any affordable housing properties. • The Housing Authority did not issue any domestic violence related termination notices.

Overall, the Housing Authority is in compliance with HSC requirements.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

None
FISCAL IMPACT:

None
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Housing Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fiscal Year 2025-26
Housing Authority Annual Report

HAWTHORNE HOUSING AUTHORITY
October 1, 2026
Prepared for:

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
Prepared by:
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, California 92618
(949) 655-3900
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................3

1.1 Background .....................................................................................................3

1.2 Legal Authority.................................................................................................3

1.3 Benefits............................................................................................................3

1.4 Hawthorne Housing Authority..........................................................................4

1.5 Annual Report Contents ..................................................................................4 Section 2 Housing Authority Financial Activities ................................................................5

2.1 Bonds, Loans, and Financing Agreements......................................................5

2.2 Financial Statement.........................................................................................5 Section 3 Housing Authority Activities and Land Transactions.........................................6 Section 4 Housing Unit Compliance......................................................................................7

4.1 Housing Affordability Requirements ................................................................7

4.2 Base and Maximum Rents ..............................................................................7

4.3 Domestic Violence Terminations .....................................................................8 Section 1 Introduction

1.1 Background
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (“HSC”) Section 34328, housing authorities must file an annual report of the activities for the preceding year (“Annual Report”) with the clerk of the respective city or county and the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”). This Annual Report for the Hawthorne Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”) covers all the activities for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-26, including housing unit compliance with affordability requirements, activities concerning existing debt obligations, and land transactions and development.

1.2 Legal Authority
Housing authorities are independent, legal entities that derive their powers from State statute and operate as local entities responsible for providing housing for very low- and low-income households. HSC Section 34200, et seq. (“Housing Authorities Law”) details the requirements for municipalities to create and operate a housing authority. To establish a housing authority, a local jurisdiction must adopt a resolution including findings that either of the following is true:

1. Unsanitary or unsafe housing exists in the city; or

2. There is a shortage of safe or sanitary housing available to persons of low-income.

1.3 Benefits
Once established, a housing authority can assume functions that only legally created housing authorities can take on, including:

1. The opportunity to participate in one or more of the Public Housing Programs offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), including Section 8;

2. Alleviating the need to find owners and operators for unit development, as housing authorities can own and operate housing developments;

3. Exercising eminent domain to assemble land for housing projects without the need to document blight, as allowed by State law; and

4. Establishing an area of operation that includes the entire city and the area within five (5) miles of its territorial boundaries.

1.4 Hawthorne Housing Authority
The Housing Authority was activated by the Hawthorne City Council in 1979. It administers up to 726 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers each month through HUD’s federal program. The Housing Authority was also distributed 67 Emergency Housing Vouchers by HUD after the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Combined, these programs enable the agency to serve up to 793 households each month.

The lease-up rate by month for FY 2025-26 is shown in the following table:

Table 1: Housing Authority Voucher Lease-Up Rate
Currently, the Housing Authority does not own or manage any assets. Any future assets will be documented in future Annual Reports.

1.5 Annual Report Contents
This Annual Report includes:
• A report of financial activities during FY 2025-26, including any bond issuances, loans or finance agreements that the Housing Authority has entered into; • A report of development activities during FY 2025-26, including the development, rehabilitation, or financing of housing projects by the Housing Authority; July 2025 632 36
August 2025 631 35
September 2025 630 35
October 2025 627 36
November 2025 622 35
December 2025 619 35
January 2026 614 35
February 2026 610 35
March 2026 604 35
April 2026 601 35
May 2026 592 35
June 2026 581 36
Housing Choice
Vouchers
Emergency Housing
Vouchers Month
Number of Units Leased by Month
• A report of compliance with HSC Section 34312.3 requirements, such as the minimum amount of housing units affordable to lower-income households in projects assisted by the Housing Authority and documentation of established base rents and/or maximum rental payments for lower-income households; and
• Documentation of any domestic violence tenancy terminations or Section 8 voucher terminations, as required by HSC Section 34328.1.

Section 2 Housing Authority Financial Activities
HSC Section 34312.3 states that housing authorities must provide a complete report of financial activities during the prior fiscal year, including bonds, loans, and financing agreements for multifamily rental housing projects.

2.1 Bonds, Loans, and Financing Agreements
The Housing Authority has not issued any bonds or entered into any loans or financing agreements related to multifamily rental housing projects.

Any future funding for the rehabilitation, development, acquisition, or construction of multifamily housing through the issuance of loans, bonds, and/or financing agreements will be documented in future Annual Reports.

2.2 Financial Statement
The following table presents the cash revenues and expenditures for the Housing Authority.

Table 2. Statement of Revenues and Expenses
Section 3 Housing Authority Activities and Land Transactions HSC Section 34312.3 states that housing authorities must record all prior year activities related to:
• Rehabilitation, development, or funding of housing projects; FY 2025-26 Fund 810 Fund 815 Fund 820 Fund 830 Fund 835 Fund 840 BEGINNING CASH FUND BALANCE $ 563,769 $ - $ 488,657 $ 130,145 $ - $ - Housing Fund Transfers (1,566,502) (168,145) (44,016) (450,218) (322,999) 76,019 Revenues
Interest Income 73 73
Federal Section 8 Voucher 1,345,989 9,967,796
Fraud Recovery 42,129 42,130
Portable Voucher Administrative Fees 121,943
HAP Voucher
Housing Voucher 149,151 1,015,260
EHV Administrative Fees 109,218
EHV - Prelim Fees
EHV - Placement/Issuance Fees 38,778
Service - Other Expenses 54,393
EHV - Housing Payments 965,860
Other HAP Agencies-Voucher 259,864
Total Revenues $ 2,898,252 $ 10,159,151 $ 1,015,260 $ 202,389 $ 965,860 $ 259,864 Expenses
General Admin:

Personnel 488,833.52
Contract Services 60,524.62
Copier Print Services 2,020.25
Banking Fees 7,868.83
Operating Supplies 9,426.99
Uniforms & Safety Equipment 200.00
Legal Advertising 1,365.00
Postage 6,673.92
Telephone 3,971.22
Vehicle Maintenance 9,300.00
Dues & Subscriptions 1,498.28
Educational Reimbursement 6,925.48
Training 2,344.00
Travel, Conference & Meetings 885.34
Health and Wellness 3,033.56
Small Area Fair Market Rents 132.48
Admin Fees Paid - Voucher 68,818.27 52,168.90
Liability Insurance Allocation 13,463.04 629,298.00 275,789.00 Cost Allocation 164,544.00 259,864.00
Housing Voucher 9,927,139.98
Other HAP Agencies - Voucher 1,014,098.00
Total Expenses $ 851,829 $ 9,927,140 $ 1,014,098 $ 52,169 $ 629,298 $ 535,653 ENDING CASH FUND BALANCE $ 1,043,690 $ 63,866 $ 445,804 $ (169,852) $ 13,563 $ (199,770) Note: Other Cash Transactions describes interfund transfers or cash activities related to accrued expenses and revenues of the previous year but paid or received in the current fiscal year.

Source: City of Hawthorne, FY 25-26 Housing Authority Funds • Purchase, lease, operation, sale, ownership, or management of housing projects assisted by the Housing Authority;
• Conveyance of surplus lands to a developer for permitted purposes; and • Establishment of a special trust fund or account funded with bond issuance proceeds or developer.

The Housing Authority did not develop, rehabilitate, finance, or dispose of any affordable housing projects during FY 2025-26.

Section 4 Housing Unit Compliance
HSC Sections 34328 and 34328.1 state that housing authorities are required to:
• Show compliance with requirements of HSC Section 34312.3, such as the minimum amount of housing units affordable to lower income in projects assisted by the Housing Authority, and document established base rents and/or maximum rental payments for lower income households; and
• Document any domestic violence tenancy or Section 8 voucher termination as required by HSC Section 34328.1.

4.1 Housing Affordability Requirements
HSC Section 34312.3 states that not less than 20% of all units assisted by the Housing Authority, or 15% in targeted areas, as defined by Section 103(b) (12) (A) of Title 26 of the United States Code, must be affordable to low-income households. If bonds issued by the Housing Authority fund housing projects, at least half of the units must be available to persons of very low-income.

Additionally, the local governing body and the local school district must approve development projects financed with bonds prior to construction or ownership.

The Housing Authority does not own or manage any residential assets and did not assist any affordable housing units in FY 2025-26. As such, the Housing Authority is not subject to the housing affordability requirements imposed by HSC Section 34312.3 and will ensure that income levels in any future housing units meet the requirements.

4.2 Base and Maximum Rents
HSC Section 34312 states that a housing authority may prepare, carry out, acquire, lease, and operate housing projects for persons of low-income. As part of this ability, HSC Section 34312.3 establishes guidelines to determine base and maximum rents that a housing authority can implement for units reserved for lower income households. Per HSC Section 34312.3, rental payments for very low- and low-income households shall not exceed the amounts calculated pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Under these guidelines, rental payments shall not exceed the amount derived by multiplying 30% times 50% of the median adjusted gross income for the area, adjusted for family size.

The Housing Authority does not own or manage any residential assets and did not assist any affordable housing units in FY 2025-26. As such, the Housing Authority is not subject to the base and minimum rent requirements imposed by HSC Section 34312.3 and will ensure that income levels in any future housing units meet the requirements.

4.3 Domestic Violence Terminations
HSC Section 34328.1 requires housing authorities to disclose any data related to domestic violence incidents in units they own or operate. Specifically, the information must include:
• Data on termination of tenancies and/or Section 8 vouchers of domestic violence survivors in units owned by the housing authority; and
• Summary of steps taken by the housing authority to address any termination of tenancies and/or Section 8 vouchers for domestic violence survivors.

The Housing Authority does not currently own or manage residential units and did not terminate tenancies for any reason in FY 2025-26.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 12.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company to Provide Electrical Power for Vehicle Charging Station at Jim Thorpe Park.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company.

DISCUSSION:

An easement and right of way is required to be granted to Southern California Edison Company in order to provide electrical power to vehicle charging stations at Jim Thorpe Park.

The City of Hawthorne grants Southern California Edison Company three strips of land lying on a portion of Lot 302 of Tract No. 874, as per map recorded in Book 17, Pages 110-111 of maps, in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles as shown on Exhibit A.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

This project aligns with the City's Economic Development Element goal of enhancing the quality of life in the City, which is an important marketing asset for business attraction and making economic development a part of City decision.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Grant of Easement - SCE
Charge Ready Rev.3_04/17/2024

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
3 INNOVATION WAY, 2nd FLOOR
POMONA, CA 91768
Attn: Title and Real Estate Services
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE
SCE Doc No.:

GRANT OF

EASEMENT
Vehicle Charging Station
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX $ NONE (VALUE
AND CONSIDERATION LESS THAN $100.00)

DISTRICT
South Bay

SERVICE ORDER
TD2504980
SERIAL NO. MAP SIZE
_____________________ SCE Company
SIG. OF DECLARANT OR AGENT DETERMINING TAX FIRM NAME
GVM LT-7552-F, F2
APN 4051-029-901
APPROVED:

REAL

PROPERTIES
BY
SLS/SA
DATE
07/01/2026
CITY OF HAWTHORNE, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”), hereby grants to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a corporation, its successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”), an easement and right of way to construct, use, maintain, operate, alter, add to, repair, replace, reconstruct, inspect and remove at any time and from time to time overhead and underground electrical supply systems and internal communication systems for SCE’s sole use (hereinafter referred to as “systems”), consisting of poles, guys and anchors, crossarms, wires, underground conduits, cables, vaults, manholes, handholes, and including above-ground enclosures, markers and concrete pads and other appurtenant fixtures and equipment necessary or useful for distributing electrical energy and for transmitting intelligence by electrical means, solely for the purpose of providing electrical power to vehicle charging stations, in, on, over, under, across and along that certain real property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION, SEE EXHIBITS “A” AND “B”, BOTH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

Grantor agrees for itself, its heirs and assigns, not to erect, place or maintain, nor to permit the erection, placement or maintenance of any building, planter boxes, earth fill or other structures except walls and fences on the hereinbefore described easement area. The Grantee, and its contractors, agents and employees, shall have the right to trim or top such trees and to cut such roots as may endanger or interfere with said systems and shall have free access to said systems and every part thereof, at all times, for the purpose of exercising the rights herein granted; provided, however, that in making any excavation on said property of the Grantor, the Grantee shall make the same in such a manner as will cause the least injury to the surface of the ground around such excavation, and shall replace the earth so removed by it and restore the surface of the ground to as near the same condition as it was prior to such excavation as is practicable.

Upon written request, Grantee shall relocate its facilities installed hereunder to another mutually approved area on Grantor’s property and provided that Grantee has first been given an easement over such new area on terms identical to those set forth herein. Such relocation shall be at Grantor’s sole cost and expense. Upon completion of the relocation, Grantee shall execute a quitclaim of this easement on terms reasonably acceptable to Grantor and Grantee. 2 ______________
TD2504980
To the extent Grantor removes the vehicle charging stations, and such removal is not part of a relocation, Grantor may, upon sixty (60) days written notice, terminate this easement and Grantee shall execute a quitclaim on a mutually acceptable form.

However, except in connection with a termination of that certain Charge Ready Participation agreement affecting Grantor’s property (the “CR Agreement) in accordance with the terms thereof, in no event will the vehicle charging stations be removed for a period of ten (10) years from “In-Service Date” (as defined in the CR Agreement). Upon termination, Grantee shall have a limited right to access the property for the purpose of removing its facilities or Grantee may abandon its systems in place. In addition, upon written request, Grantee will execute a quitclaim of this easement on terms reasonably acceptable to Grantee and Grantor.

EXECUTED this _____ day of _______________________, 20____.

GRANTOR
CITY OF HAWTHORNE, a municipal corporation
By
Name
Title
A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )

County of )

On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _______________________________ (Seal)
3 ______________
TD2504980
EXECUTED this _____ day of _______________________, 20____.

GRANTEE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a
corporation
By
Name
Title
A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )

County of )

On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _______________________________ (Seal)
TD2504980

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

EXHIBIT A
All that real property situated in the City of Hawthorne, County of Los Angeles, State of California, being a portion of Lot 302 of Division B as shown on that certain Tract No. 874 filed for record in Book 17 of Maps, at Pages 110-111, Los Angeles County Records, and more particularly described in the following 3 routes:

1. Within a strip of land 6 feet in width, the centerline of which is described as follows:

Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 302; said point being in the westerly right-of-way line of Cordary Street as shown on said Tract Map; thence, along the south line of said Lot 302, North 89°52’00” West a distance of 17.98 feet; thence, leaving said south line at a right angle, North 00°08’00 East a distance of 13.42 feet to the Point of Beginning;
Thence, North 45°08’00” East a distance of 16.00 feet;
Thence, North 00°08’00” East a distance of 58.13 feet;
Thence, North 53°28’19” West a distance of 50.87 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point “A”.

2. Within a strip of land 17 feet in width, lying 11.5 feet north and 5.5 feet south of the following described line: Beginning at said Point “A”, thence, North 89°52’00” West a distance of 14.00 feet.

3. Within a strip of land 6 feet in width, the centerline of which is described as follows:

Commencing at said Point “A”; thence, North 64°24’05” West a distance of 15.51 feet to a point in the west line of said Route 2; said point being the Point of Beginning; Thence, North 89°52’00” West a distance of 58.13 feet;
Thence, North 44°52’00” West a distance of 4.85 feet;
Thence, North 89°55’56” West a distance of 15.00 feet.

The sidelines of said strips shall be lengthened or shortened to meet at angle points.

Containing 1456 square feet, or 0.033 acres, more or less.

A plat entitled “Exhibit B” is attached hereto and by this document made a part hereof.

______________________
Shane Anderson, LS 8568
Date: July 1, 2026

EXHIBIT B
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Information Technology
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

ITS Public Safety Systems Server & Storage Support Contract Renewal.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement with Park Place Technologies and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the renewal Agreement.

DISCUSSION:

The City currently utilizes Park Place Technologies to provide maintenance and technical support for server and storage equipment supporting the Police Department, South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC), and other public safety client agencies. The support Agreement provides diagnostic services, on-site technical support, replacement parts, and equipment necessary to address hardware failures and maintain the continued operation of the City’s public safety technology infrastructure.

Renewal of the Agreement will provide continued support coverage for these critical systems and allow Information Technology Services staff to obtain specialized technical assistance and replacement hardware when needed. Maintaining this support is necessary to minimize equipment downtime and ensure the continued availability and reliability of servers, storage systems, and related equipment supporting public safety operations. A portion of the costs associated with this support is allocated to and recovered from participating client agencies for equipment and services provided on their behalf.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

None. The estimated not-to-exceed cost of $28,978.08 for the support service will be paid for through the budgeted 2026-2027 ITS Public Safety Information Costs Funding and will be partially billed to our client cities for cost recovery.

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Services
Hardware Services
Quote
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1 SERVICE DESCRIPTION: HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Included in this Service Description:
• Parts, Tech and/or Labor (including Return to Service, Immersion and Consignment) • First Call
• On-Site Spares
General
Park Place Technologies (“PPT”) will provide support services and service coordination for the hardware maintenance and/or repair of the Customer equipment as contracted by the Customer, and for the equipment identified, on the Order Schedule and as more fully set forth in this Service Description ("Hardware Maintenance Services"). The Customer equipment identified for such services on the Order Schedule is referred to herein as the “Covered Equipment”.

What is “Parts, Tech1 and/or Labor” Hardware Maintenance Services? If your Order Schedule references:
• “Parts, Tech and Labor”, this means PPT will provide parts, on-site personnel and technical support. If your Order Schedule refers to “Return to Service Parts, Tech & Labor”, this means Parts, Tech and Labor support but with a return to service or resolution SLA as described below. If your Order Schedule refers to “Immersion Parts, Tech & Labor”, this means Parts, Tech and Labor for liquid cooled Covered Equipment2. If your Order Schedule refers to “Consignment Labor & Tech”, this means PPT is holding spares owned by you on consignment and that the services provided will consist of on-site personnel and technical support for Covered Equipment using the consignment parts3. • “Parts & Tech”, this means PPT will provide parts and technical support but that you as the customer are responsible for making available the personnel on-site necessary to complete the work;
• “Labor &Tech”, this means that you as the customer will make parts available and that PPT will be responsible for providing on-site personnel and the technical support; 1 Network Tech Support is available on a 24x7 SLA. For details, see Appendix A to this Service Description 2 Modifications or customizations made by Park Place to Covered Equipment (i.e., the cool plate) to facilitate the provision of liquid cooling Maintenance Services will be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable statement of work between the Customer and PPT. See also “Requirements for Services; Service Limitations”.
3 Consigned parts are subject to standard consignment terms, as set forth in this Service Description under “Requirements for Services; Service Limitations”.

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2 • “Labor Only”, this means that PPT will provide the on-site personnel and that you as customer will make parts available and have access to the necessary technical support, often under an OEM support contract;
• “Tech Only, this means that PPT will make available technical support services but that you as customer will be responsible for providing parts and the on-site personnel; • “Parts Only”, this means that PPT will make available the parts necessary for the Hardware Maintenance Services but that you as customer will be responsible for on-site personnel and technical support;
in each case to return Covered Equipment to an operational state (subject to the Customer’s timely and sufficient completion of its role with respect to Parts &Tech, Labor & Tech, Labor Only, Tech Only and Parts Only Maintenance Services).

Note that Network Tech Support is subject to differentiated and additional terms, as set forth an Appendix A to this Service Description.

What is “First Call” Hardware Maintenance Services?
If your Order Schedule references “First Call” Hardware Maintenance Services, this means that, during an OEM maintenance warranty period for server or networking equipment, PPT will contact the OEM, gather necessary data concerning the service event, and facilitate on your behalf the opening of an incident ticket with the OEM. First Call services require that you have deployed ParkView Automated Support, which monitors the applicable server or networking Covered Equipment and proactively notifies PPT of incidents requiring support services.

What is “On-Site Spares” Hardware Maintenance Services? If your Order Schedule references “On Site Spares”, this means that PPT will make available spares to support Covered Equipment in a secure location at the Customer’s site. Unless utilized for a service event, PPT retains ownership of all on site spares and will maintain insurance coverage on the same. Access to on site spares is limited to PPT personnel or, solely with permission from PPT, Customer personnel, in either case solely for deployment in the Customer’s environment for use with Covered Equipment. At contract expiration, absent renewal, you as the customer will make all remaining on site spares available to PPT for retrieval.

Additional Features included with Parts, Tech and/or Labor Maintenance Services • First Time Fix Guarantee™ . The First Time Fix Guarantee applies to Covered Equipment under Parts, Tech and Labor service contracts and only if the Customer has also enrolled in and deployed ParkView Automated Support with respect to the applicable Covered Equipment. If PPT is unable to resolve a storage, server or network hardware issue on its first customer site visit, upon Customer’s request, PPT will credit one month of maintenance fees and ParkView Automated Support fees, if applicable, for individual devices which are qualifying Covered Equipment. If the Customer’s maintenance contract expires less than sixty (60) days from the event, the credit will only be available with respect to a renewal contract. All Tape Storage Products, Dell EMC Avamar, Dell EMC Centara, SuperMicro Servers (white box), Dell EMC RecoverPoint, Dell EMC Vblock, HPE Proliant DL980G7, Lenovo x3950 X6, Document ID: LEGCON013 SDHWM English
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3 Nvidia DGX, and EMC Isilon Gen6, as well as onsite field engineer log collections, are excluded from the First Time Fix Guarantee™.
• Service First. If a Customer requests maintenance services on equipment not then included in Covered Equipment, PPT will seek Customer approval to provide responsive maintenance services to the extent within its capabilities and reasonably practicable. Completed services will be billed on a time and materials basis (including travel). Customer will be provided a quote to add the serviced devices (subject to certain exceptions) to Covered Equipment. If the quote is accepted by Customer, certain discounts to the time and materials charges may be granted. If the quote is not accepted by the Customer, the customer will be responsible for the time and materials charges as noted. All Service First services are conditioned on email approval from a qualified approver. All limitations and restrictions contained in this Service Description and the General Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Services shall apply.

What You Can Expect; Support Levels for a Parts, Tech and/or Labor Contract • SLAs (other than Labor Only and Return to Service Parts, Tech and Labor). Customer’s contracted level of support for Hardware Maintenance Services is set forth on the Order Schedule. The level of support will be presented as follows:
o Coverage Window - Days (first numeral). This is the days of service coverage per week. “5” means Hardware Maintenance Services are provided based on a 5-day week consisting of Monday to Friday (for example, 5x24x4). “7” means Hardware Maintenance Services are delivered seven days per week (for example, 7x24x4). o Coverage Window – Hours (second numeral). This is the hours-of-service coverage per covered day. “24” means Hardware Maintenance Services are delivered 24- hours per day (for example, 7x24x4). “12” or “9” means Hardware Maintenance Services are delivered for that number of hours per day on a standard work-day schedule.
o Response Time (third numeral). This is the number of hours within which PPT will respond to the incident ticket, meaning that PPT will acknowledge the incident and commence work. For example, if a Parts, Tech & Labor service contract, PPT will endeavor to have personnel on site with anticipated replacement parts within the stated response time. For example, “4” means a 4-hour response time (for example, 7x24x4). The response time may also read ND or NBD (next day or next business day), NBD 2 or 3 (the business day 2 or 3 days out) or SBS or NBS (same or next day shipping). Response time begins when (a) the initial call for service or incident report has been received and acknowledged by the PPT Solutions Center and (b) PPT has completed triage and confirmed that the incident is for Covered Equipment and Services included on the Order Schedule (versus an external issue such as software). Customer may choose a response time outside of (slower than) the contracted response time based on its business needs. • SLA for Labor Only. Labor Only service contracts are next business day (NBD) or longer if specified.

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4 • SLA for Return to Service Parts, Tech & Labor. This is similar to the SLAs noted above but with a commitment to incident resolution (aka return to service) within the stated Response Time.
• Predictive Failures; ParkView Automated Support. ParkView Automated Support, if purchased by Customer for Covered Equipment, may open an incident ticket for Customer for a “predictive failure”, meaning that the equipment failure has not yet occurred but is anticipated. In the event of a predictive failure incident ticket, the stated response time does not apply and instead PPT will contact Customer to schedule a mutually agreeable time to resolve the predictive incident. In the event of an actual failure, PPT will respond within the contracted response time set forth in the Order Schedule. • Firmware Levels. In the event a Hardware Maintenance Service incident requires firmware support services, PPT will provide the part or parts at the necessary firmware level when allowed by customer’s entitlement to bring an asset back to its pre-failure state. Maintenance parts may be new or refurbished to perform as new.

How to Report an Incident
Incident Reporting. Hardware Maintenance Service delivery is accessed by way of PPT’s Central Park customer portal. Prior to commencement of the Term, Customer will be provided with onboarding instructions to set up an account in Central Park.

Service delivery support can be accessed via the PPT Central Park portal as follows:
https://centralpark.parkplacetechnologies.com/login.

Customer also may contact the Park Place Global Solutions Centers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for the purposes of:
• Opening of a support incident
• Requesting an update on an existing incident
• Providing an update on an existing incident
• Call status reports
The PPT Global Solutions Centers can be reached as follows:

Global Solutions Centers:
https://www.parkplacetechnologies.com/contact-us/
On-Boarding
Customer is required to provide PPT with the serial numbers for all Covered Equipment if not already made available to PPT. Lack of serial numbers may impact PPT’s ability to timely respond to a request for Services.

An Onsite and/or Virtual Audit may be held as part of the on-boarding process to discuss service delivery, discover any possible problems/risks, identify any pre-existing conditions, and formulate an appropriate plan. This audit, if required, will be scheduled at a date and time mutually agreed between PPT and customer.

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5 Hardware Maintenance Services may require a ramp-up period at the initial stage of coverage for PPT to stock required spare parts at the local facility. The ramp-up period is: up to 30 days for Covered Equipment located in the US, Canada or United Kingdom and 45 days for Covered Equipment located in all other locations (subject to this period being extended in certain jurisdictions due to local governmental regulations concerning parts shipment beyond PPT’s control). Incident response during the ramp up period will be on an “all reasonable efforts” basis. The ramp up period presumes final equipment configurations are provided by customer together with the Order Schedule. If not, the commencement of the ramp up period will be when the final configurations are received.

Escalation Procedure
PPT’s escalation procedure is available for review on the PPT Central Park portal noted below.

Questions may be directed to the PPT Global Support Centers. https://centralpark.parkplacetechnologies.com/login
Requirements for Services; Service Limitations
• General. Covered Equipment must be in good working condition and meet the manufacturers’ minimum equipment configuration requirements and specifications at the commencement date of Hardware Maintenance Services. Maintenance service requirements that exist prior to the commencement of services are excluded from the Hardware Maintenance Services unless otherwise specifically provided in the Order Schedule. Costs associated with correcting deficiencies to the aforementioned requirements are the responsibility of Customer.

All Hardware Maintenance Services that include Parts are dependent upon hardware availability consistent with legal requirements and on commercially reasonable terms.

Without limiting the foregoing, the following are not included in Hardware Maintenance Services: installation, de-installation, reinstallation or moving equipment; adding, changing, removing features or options, or making functional changes to equipment; providing consumable or operating supplies or materials, including but not limited to print heads, shuttle assemblies, cables, batteries (other than mother board, system board, and cache batteries, which are included), media, toner or ink cartridges and other peripherals; repair of equipment damage including, without limitation, damage resulting from accident, transportation, neglect or misuse, lightning, failure or fluctuation of electrical power, air conditioning or humidity control, water, other environmental factors, telephone equipment or communication lines failure, failure of foreign interconnect equipment, or caused by maintenance services or modifications, alterations or additions of items not provided by PPT to equipment; maintenance or repair needs caused by misuse, abuse or neglect, or other loss or damage from causes external to the equipment; reconditioning or factory refurbishment of equipment when normal repair and parts replacement cannot keep the equipment in satisfactory operating condition as determined by PPT; licenses and software, application or firmware services (including replacement, transfer, upgrades and patches) or any repair of any equipment failure caused by inappropriate software or firmware programming, system software or application software support; system engineering services, programming, and operating procedures; and maintenance or other services on equipment other than Covered Equipment. Out-of-scope services rendered will be charged to Customer on a time and Document ID: LEGCON013 SDHWM English
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6 materials basis. Excluded services noted above may be performed by PPT under a separate Order Schedule or on a per call basis for out-of-scope services as noted above. • SSD. As a condition to quoting Hardware Maintenance Services, Customer is required to inform PPT of all solid state (SSD) and/or self-encrypting (SED) drives utilized in the configuration. SSD/SED drives will be excluded from maintenance coverage unless they are identified prior to quoting or otherwise agreed by PPT in writing. For any SSD and/or SED drives that fail because of end of use life, PPT will separately charge customer for the equipment/materials expense related to the replacement. • GPU. As a condition to quoting Hardware Maintenance Services, Customer is responsible for identifying and providing an accurate inventory of all GPUs, including the manufacturer, model, and quantity, to be included under Maintenance Services. Park Place Technologies is not responsible for providing support for any GPUs that were not disclosed and included in the final quoted asset list. If PPT replaces failed GPUs that were not disclosed at the time of the contract, PPT will separately charge customer for the equipment/materials expense related to the replacement.
• Immersion Parts, Tech and Labor; Liquid Cooling Solutions. PPT offers Maintenance Services on Covered Equipment involving liquid cooling solutions (including direct-tochip and immersion cooling) (“Liquid Cooling Services”). Customer is required to inform PPT if Covered Equipment is liquid cooled at the time of quoting; failure to do so may result in an upward price adjustment. Any modifications or customizations made by PPT to Covered Equipment (i.e., the cool plate) to facilitate the provision of Liquid Cooling Services shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable statement of work between the Customer and Park Place. Customer is informed that modifications to Covered Equipment to accommodate liquid cooling solutions may invalidate OEM warranties. • Consignment Parts. For consignments, the Customer retains title to the parts, risk of loss, and the obligation to maintain insurance on the consigned parts. PPT is responsible for exercising commercially reasonable care in the receipt, handling, storage and transport of the consigned parts. At the expiration of the service contract, unused consigned parts will be returned to the Customer.
• Other. Certain product specific service limitations may also apply. See Product Limitations available at https://www.parkplacetechnologies.com/contracts/ for a complete listing of these limitations.

Customer Responsibilities
Customer will maintain accurate and current logs and records concerning the operation of Covered Equipment.

Services requested by Customer and provided outside the scope of the Order Schedule will be billed at PPT’s per call rates and terms then in effect. Without limitation, return to service support Services required as a result of unplanned or unscheduled power or connectivity outages are outside the scope of the Services and will be billed at per call rates and terms as described above.

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7 Customer is required to maintain complete backup of all systems for Covered Equipment (including operating systems, software, applications and data) and is responsible for all licensing, certificates, user credentials, encryption keys, security, backup, and reinstallation of its software, applications and data at all times. PPT accepts no liability for loss of software, applications or data due to hardware failure.

Customer must provide PPT on-site personnel with the necessary workspace and unobstructed access to the equipment to be serviced. Customer also is required to identify and maintain a technical contact to whom PPT may direct general technical information and inquiries.

Customer is responsible for identifying all replaced parts containing proprietary or personal data. Replaced parts containing proprietary or personal data will remain customer’s property; all other failed parts will become Park Place property upon exchange.

Additional Maintenance Service Offerings: ParkView Automated Support, ParkView Performance Insights, ParkView Asset Intelligence and Software Technical Support.

Hardware Maintenance Customers may enroll in ParkView Automated Support, ParkView Performance Insights, ParkView Asset Intelligence and/or Software Technical Support, which are additional service offerings of PPT available for Covered Equipment. Enrollment in any of these additional offerings is at an additional charge and will be identified on the Order Schedule. See the service descriptions for Parkview Automated Support, ParkView Performance Insights, ParkView Asset Intelligence and Software Technical Support located at www.parkplacetechnologies.com/contracts/.

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8 APPENDIX A – NETWORK TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADDENDUM
LEVEL 3 (L3) TECHNICAL SUPPORT INCLUDED WITH NETWORK HARDWARE

MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Network Technical Support is available to customers on a 7x24 basis (a 7x24 SLA). The SLA for on-site labor and hardware replacement for network support will be as set forth on the customer’s Order Schedule.

L3 Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Support

ACTIVITIES OUT OF SCOPE
• Project work, including but not limited to planning associated with new network equipment, and services and application installations, moves and migrations. • Patch Management and Update Scheduling/ Coordination.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• During the servicing of an incident, the Customer is responsible for providing remote viewsharing access to Park Place upon request. Network L3 TPM support is remote support. • Customer is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate network engineer or knowledgeable resource is available to work with the Park Place L3Technical Support team. • The Customer must be able to assist with issue determination and resolution activities, including, but not limited to, providing logs, configurations, providing remote access and being available as indicated in the Incident Severity Guidelines section of this document. • Provide reasonable access to the Product through the Internet or via modem to establish communications between Customer and Park Place’s L3 resources. • Provide an appropriate work environment and reasonable access, working space for Park Place Field Engineer (FE) near the equipment’s location. • Back-up configurations on a regularly scheduled basis and provide those configurations to Park Place FE’s with respect to Hardware Maintenance.
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HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PRODUCT DETAILS
Table of Contents Page(s)
Labor Only 2
Networking
Cisco: Catalyst 9K series
Cisco Nexus 9K: Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Cisco: Nexus 5K and 6K Series
Cisco: Nexus 7K Series
Cisco: MDS SAN Switching
Cisco: ASR and Juniper Modular Aggregation Routers
Cisco: ISR Routing
Cisco: Catalyst 1200 and 1300
Cisco-Meraki: All
Security Appliances – Cisco ASA & FirePower, Palo Alto, Fortinet & Juniper InfiniBand: Mellanox/NVIDIA
Access Points: All OEMS
Juniper: All
Juniper-MIST: Access points and EX Switches
Fortinet: Switches
F5: All
Arista
SFPs:

Brocade SAN / Dell Connectrix B-series / HPe B series
Security Appliances – Cisco ASA & FirePower, Palo Alto, [CheckPoint], Fortinet, & Juniper 2-5
Storage
Dell Compellent FS
Dell Compellent SC
Dell PowerStore
Dell PowerVault NXD
Dell PowerVault ME
Dell (EMC) Isilon/PowerScale
Dell (EMC) PowerProtect DD Series
Dell (EMC) Unity
Dell (EMC) XtremeIO
Dell PowerMax
HPE 3PAR
HPE Alletra 4000 Series
HPE Alletra 5000 & 6000 Series
HPE Modular Smart Arra (MSA)
HPE Nimble
HPE Primera
HPE StoreEasy
HPE StoreOnce
HPE StoreVirtual/Lefthand
IBM DS8000
IBM FlashSystem A9000/R
IBM Storewize
IBM TS7700 VTS

IBM XIV
Lenova S-Series
Lenova ThinkSystem DS Series
NetApp FAS/AFF/ASA/V-Series
NetApp E&EF-SeriesOracle SL Disclaimer
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Server
Dell PowerEdge (OEMR XL)
IBM Power Servers
IBM z Mainframes (zSeries)
HPE Superdome 2
HPE Superdome X
HPE Synergy
Sun / Oracle xSeries
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Hyperconverged
HPe SimpliVity
Vblock
Dell VxRail
Dell VxFlex/PowerFlex
Nutanix (NX)
13 Labor Only
Park Place assumes the devices we are providing labor only for are under an OEM support contract. If these devices are not under an OEM contract, then Park Place will only perform labor services with the expectation that customer will be providing the parts and / or remote technical assistance.

Park Place is responsible for providing FE (Smart Hands only) as part of the Labor Only SLA. Park Place is not responsible for providing any parts, software updates or configuration decisions on devices with the Labor Only SLA. Any configuration assistance will be made through OEM support tier 3 resources or customer tier 3 resources.

The SLA for the Labor Only SLS is Next Business Day (NBD).

Networking
Cisco: Catalyst 9K series
Park Place RMAs will only have base license features; any DNA license transfer is the responsibility of the end-user, and end-user must follow the process Cisco has in place for Rehosting DNA relicensing to an RMA. Park Place can assist with Rehosting of DNA licenses with customer logged in under their credentials.

Cisco Nexus 9K: Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Nexus switches running as part of a Cisco’s ACI fabric are ineligible for coverage due to the extremely proprietary and software-dependent nature of ACI. This includes the APIC servers / clusters associated with ACI infrastructure.

Cisco: Nexus 5K and 6K Series
These devices are license enforced. PPT can only fully support customers running base licensing or if sparing with appropriate licensing can be obtained. If the unit with base licensing and feature sets fails, PPT can’t supply a new license or license transfer. The license is Product Activation Key (PAK) driven and license can only be installed on a Host-ID (serial # of chassis) that is entitled to the end user.

Cisco: Nexus 7K Series
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N7K’s Running Legacy SW (Earlier than 8.4(2)):

Nexus 7K Running Base Licensing (none) Only - If a Nexus 7K is running without any additional optional advanced feature licenses, then PPT can fully support all aspects of the N7K.

Nexus 7K Running Redundant Supervisor Card - In a dual supervisor system if a redundant supervisor engine fails, PPT can replace it even if it does have advanced licensing. This is because the licensing is tied to the chassis serial number and not any of the line cards/supervisors.

Cisco: MDS SAN Switching
These devices are license enforced. PPT can only fully support customers running base licensing. If the unit with base licensing and feature sets fails, PPT can’t supply a new license or license transfer.

Cisco: ASR and Juniper Modular Aggregation Routers
Product Families: Cisco ASR-1000 & 9000 Series Modular Routers and Juniper MX240/480/960/10000 Series Modular Routers. Since line cards and other elements of these routers are separately chargeable under support, Park Place reserves the right to separately charge the Customer for the materials expense of any undisclosed chargeable components such as line cards that aren’t disclosed prior to quoting.

Cisco: ISR Routing
Legacy Licensing: Cisco Routers using UCS modules, IPS Feature License, and/or other advanced license features not part of a bundle (such as ISR4000 routers using HSEC or Internal Service licenses) are not eligible for coverage.

DNA and Smart Licensing: If devices have licensing via Smart licensing, then all Smart Licensing can be transferred to the replacement device. Smart License transfer is the responsibility of the end-user.

Cisco: Catalyst 1200 and 1300
Park Place provides support for the Catalyst 1200 and 1300 series switches. PPT does not provide support for the Cisco Business Dashboard (CBD).

Cisco-Meraki: All
Park Place will provide RMA hardware replacements with unclaimed Meraki serials. Park Place can assist customer with Re-Claiming Meraki serials in customer’s Meraki portal, with customer logged in under their credentials. Customer is required to have Meraki licensing to activate and use replacement hardware.

Meraki licensing comes with software updates and Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support and customer should obtain this thru Meraki. Park Place provides RMA support and / or Field Engineering (FE) support.
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Park Place cannot guarantee that legacy hardware products will be able to connect to the management software indefinitely following the End of Support Date (EOST).

Security Appliances – Cisco ASA & FirePower, Palo Alto, Fortinet & Juniper Support for Security Appliances is limited to hardware RMA and base operating system support only. Any subscription services, license transfers or license requirements are the responsibility of the Customer.

InfiniBand: Mellanox/NVIDIA
Customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of license, firmware, settings, and data following Park Place Technologies replacement of any components consisting in their InfiniBand switches. Line cards for chassis-based systems should be disclosed before contract issue or at the time of quoting as pricing for some models are subject to change based on certain configurations.

Access Points: All OEMS
Field Engineer Onsite - If any AP device requires a ladder for replacement, the customer is responsible for replacement and PPT will not dispatch a Field Engineer with a ladder.

Juniper: All
Park Place Juniper RMAs will likely not have licensing. Any Juniper license transfers or requirements are the responsibility of the Customer.

Juniper-MIST: Access points and EX Switches
Any MIST license transfer is the responsibility of the end-user, and end-user must follow the process HPE-Juniper has in place for Rehosting MIST relicensing to an RMA. Park Place can assist with Rehosting of MIST licenses with customer logged in under their credentials.

Fortinet: Switches
Park Place Fortinet RMAs will likely not have licensing. Any Fortinet license transfers or requirements are the responsibility of the Customer.

F5: All
Park Place will restore the defective device back to pre-failure operation with base software and standard licensing. Any advanced software from base or higher than standard licensing should be disclosed before contract issue or at the time of quoting.

Arista:

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SFPs:

PPT reserves the right to exclude SFPs from maintenance coverage unless they are identified prior to quoting. For any undisclosed SFPs, and if customer requests Park Place to provide the SFP replacement, then Park Place reserves the right to separately charge the Customer for the materials expense related to the replacement.

Brocade SAN / Dell Connectrix B-series / HPe B series:

These devices are license enforced. PPT can only fully support customers running base licensing or if sparing with appropriate licensing can be obtained if running FOS 8 or earlier versions. Any licensing or license transfers are the responsibility of the customer. Park Place Technologies is not responsible for OS (Fabric manager) support which includes assistance with configurations, firmware updates, license transfers, or any SAN related issue.

Security Appliances – Cisco ASA & FirePower, Palo Alto, [CheckPoint], Fortinet, & Juniper:

Support for Security Appliances is limited to hardware RMA and base operating system support only. Any subscription services, license transfers or license requirements are the responsibility of the Customer.
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Storage
Dell Compellent FS
Minimum FluidFS requirement of 6.x. to support.

Dell Compellent SC
The customer needs to make a backup of the firmware in each SC9000 system. This backup will include licenses. The customer must also register their systems with Dell’s Digital Locker to have access to firmware and licenses for their SC9000 systems.

Dell PowerStore
The customer is responsible for the virtualization software, software images, encryption keys/settings, backups and restoration of licenses, settings, and data before and following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell PowerStore Storage. The customer must have PowerStoreOS version 3.x.x.x or higher running to be eligible for support by Park Place Technologies.

Dell PowerVault NX
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell PowerVault NX NAS appliances.

Dell PowerVault ME
The customer is responsible for all backups and restoration of licenses, settings, and data before and following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell PowerVault ME Series Storage.

Dell (EMC) Isilon/PowerScale
The customer is responsible for the virtualization software, software images, encryption keys/settings, backups and restoration of licenses, settings, and data before and following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell Isilon/PowerScale Storage.

Dell (EMC) PowerProtect DD Series
The customer is responsible for the backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Storage.

Please note that in the event of a head or chassis swap, Park Place Field and Technical Support Engineers will require remote access to the array. Should there be any interruptions in communications, there will be a delay in restoration of the device. Should the Park Place engineering team be unsuccessful in completing this procedure, Dell may need to be engaged to resolve the issue.

Support for Dell PowerProtect appliances is reliant upon PowerProtect system board spares availability.
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The customer must create and maintain a server profile backup in the event a system board replacement is required.

Tasks that require BASH access on arrays running DDOS versions 6.2 or higher may have limitations with maintenance and Technical Support (TS) may require OEM engagement.

Dell (EMC) Unity
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell EMC Unity Series Storage.

Park Place is not responsible for restoration or data loss for any pre-existing issues or known issues within the Unity environment, such as double-faulted dynamic pools and “dirty” cache.

Dell (EMC) XtremIO
Minimum code levels required. X1 is 4.0.31 or higher. X2 is 6.4.0 or higher.

Dell PowerMax
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software and user data, including any hard drive/RAID controller encryption keys, settings, and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components.

HPE 3PAR
Strong password restrictions apply to all 3PAR arrays running OS 3.2.2 or higher, and SP v5.0 and higher. Click here for Strong Passwords Support Capabilities Document.

HPE Alletra 4000 Series
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software and user data, including any settings, and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE Alletra 4100 Series Storage Server unless supported by a managed services agreement with Park Place.

HPE Alletra 5000 & 6000 Series
The customer is responsible for the management, backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software and user data following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE Alletra 5000 & 6000 Series Arrays unless supported by a FULL managed services agreement with Park Place. The HPE Alletra 5000 & 6000 Series Arrays rely heavily on HPE’s cloud-based management software. Customers must be capable of creating and restoring snapshot images independent of or through retention of support for this cloud-based software.

For new products within the original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) warranty period, the customer authorizes Park Place Technologies as an agent to replenish defective, non-media bearing components and devices. If Park Place identifies a firmware issue that has no remediation through hardware replacement, the customer must engage the OEM directly for resolution. 8 Document ID: LEGCON019 HWMS PROD English
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In the rare instance where root access or an nsupport password is required, the customer will need to initiate a time and materials (T&M) engagement with HPE. These instances include but are not limited to: Root user access, Factory default or Operating System software reset or a catastrophic failure to both controllers. For specific details, please refer to Park Place Technologies Strong Password document.

Minimum OS Versions Supported:
• If using v5: 5.2.1.1100 and above
• If using v6: 6.1.1.300 and above
Controller Image:

Due to proprietary limitations, Park Place Technologies does not obtain and/or distribute copies of the bootloader image residing in the controller USB. If the bootloader becomes corrupt, downtime may be required in order to complete the repair.

Additional Support Documents:

HPE Alletra Strong Password Support Capabilities Document HPE Modular Smart Array (MSA)
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software and user data, including any settings, and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE MSA Storage Array unless supported by a managed services agreement with Park Place.

HPE Nimble
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE Nimble CS, SF, HF, or AF Series Storage.

Nimble – “Parts Only” request for Controllers – MUST have a PPT/CP FE onsite.

Nimble – “Parts Only” requests for Disks & Power Supplies can be facilitated as normal.

Strong Password restrictions apply click here for Strong Passwords Support Capabilities Document.

HPE Primera
The customer is responsible for the virtualization software, software images, encryption keys/settings, backups and restoration of licenses, settings, and data before and following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE Primera 600 Storage.

Strong Password restrictions apply click here for Strong Passwords Support Capabilities Document.

HPE StoreEasy
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software (including OS) and user data, including any hard drive/RAID controller encryption keys, settings and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE StoreEasy appliance. 9 Document ID: LEGCON019 HWMS PROD English
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Specific customer backup requirements are:
• Quick Restore CD Download
• Windows License Key
• RAID Controller Encryption Keys
HPE StoreOnce
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software and user data, including any hard drive/RAID controller encryption keys, settings, and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE StoreOnce appliance.

Strong Password restrictions apply click here for Strong Passwords Support Capabilities Document.

Click here for StoreOnce Drawer Statement Document.

HPE StoreVirtual/Lefthand
Strong Password restrictions apply click here for Strong Passwords Support Capabilities Document.

IBM DS8000
The customer is responsible for the virtualization software, software images, encryption keys/settings, backups and restoration of licenses, settings, and data before and following Park Place replacement of any components in the IBM DS8xxx Storage Arrays.

IBM FlashSystem A9000/R
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the IBM FlashSystem A9000 and A9000R Arrays.

Prior to acceptance of this support agreement, "Customer" agrees to engage IBM TSMO, accept IBM's terms and conditions, download the IBM Technician Assistant (TA) tool and store the tool in an accessible location for any service requirements of the FlashSystem A9000 / A9000R.

IBM TA Tool Process
IBM Storwize
IBM Storwize OS needs to be at 7.4.x or higher.

IBM V7000 Unified Support Caveat
IBM TS7700 VTS
The customer is responsible for the backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the IBM TS77xx Tape System. Park Place support does not include coverage for Grid configurations. The customer is responsible for any Grid management, configuration, and associated software licenses. 10 Document ID: LEGCON019 HWMS PROD English
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All attached tape options must be identified and quoted separately.

Cloud-based solutions are not supported.

IBM TS7xxx Grid Disclaimer

IBM XIV
Park Place support for IBM XIV (Gen2 & Gen3) is limited to major hardware component replacements only (disks, modules, UPSs, batteries, ATS).

No support can be provided for the XIV software or OS. No support can be provided should the storage become unavailable due to a hard down/unavailability scenario consistent with an unclean shutdown or a cluster-wide OS failure.

Lenovo S-Series
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software and user data, including any settings, and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components in the Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Storage unless supported by a managed services agreement with Park Place.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components.

NetApp FAS/AFF/ASA/V-Series
Controller replacement is on a best effort basis and may not meet the requested SLA. This is due to the controllers needing to be re-flashed in the PPT Lab prior to replacement.

This applies to all arrays running ONTAP 8.2 or higher.

Minimum ONTAP code levels required for AFF A400, AFF C400, ASA A400, ASA C400, FAS8300, and FAS8700 is 9.16.1P7 - SP F/W 13.12 or higher.

The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components.

NetApp E & EF-Series
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, firmware, configuration settings, and data following Park Place's replacement of any components in NetApp E and EFSeries arrays. 11 Document ID: LEGCON019 HWMS PROD English
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The minimum SANtricity code level required for E28xx, E57xx Series, and EF570 is 11.80.1R1 or higher.
"IC" Import Controlled controllers are NOT supported.

These are specifically made for countries where encryption is not allowed such as Russia or China.

IC controllers cannot be intermixed with non-IC controllers. These can be identified in the configuration file. The replacement part number will have an -IC on the end.

Oracle SL Disclaimer
Oracle StorageTek SL8500 HBK Cards and Oracle StorageTek SL3000 PUK Cards are expressly excluded from the scope of support services provided under this Agreement. This exclusion applies solely to the specified HBK and PUK card components and does not otherwise limit, modify, or reduce support coverage for any other supported hardware components of the applicable library systems.

Any incident, outage, service degradation, performance issue, or failure that is directly or indirectly caused by, attributable to, or dependent upon an excluded HBK or PUK card shall be outside the scope of this Agreement. Service Level Agreement (SLA) response, restoration, resolution, uptime, availability, and performance commitments shall not apply to such incidents, nor to any resulting impact on the supported system.
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Server
Dell PowerEdge (OEMR XL)
Dell PowerEdge OEMR XL servers/appliances are based on standard Dell PowerEdge server hardware, however OEMR XL servers have a customized System identity and potentially bespoke firmware, it is the customers responsibility to have a copy of the System identity and firmware files.

Park Place cannot accept liability for “functionality” issues after parts replacement if it relates to the System identity or firmware, these issues will be classed as Out of Scope for the hardware maintenance support agreement. This can be verified by running the Dell Service Tag.

IBM Power Servers
Customer may incur additional charges for logical partitions associated with system if not identified prior to quote completion or if service issue occurs after inception of contract.

IBM z Mainframes (zSeries)
See Mainframe Addendum write up that needs to go out with all mainframe quotes HPE Superdome 2
Park Place Technologies support for HPE Superdome 2 equipment is for Firmware revision level of

4.2.36 or higher
HPE Superdome X
Park Place Technologies support for HPE Superdome X equipment is for Firmware revision level of

8.8.xxx or higher
HPE Synergy
Customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings, and data following Park Place Technologies replacement of any components. Customer should download and maintain an archive of the latest and/or current version of the Synergy Support Pack and any updates in between.

Sun / Oracle xSeries
Park Place Technologies support for Sun / Oracle xSeries servers does not include the following product families: Exadata / Exalytics / Exalogic / Object Database Appliances (ODA) / Big Data Base Application (BDA).
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HyperConverged
HPe SimpliVity
The customer is responsible for the virtualization software, software images, encryption keys/settings, backups and restoration of licenses, settings, and data before and following Park Place replacement of any components in the HPE SimpliVity. The customer must have a copy of the SimpliVity Support Pack (SVTSP) aligned to the running environment of their infrastructure.

Vblock
Park Place Technologies support for EMC VBlock equipment is limited to HW break/fix support for individual VBlock HW components. Park Place cannot support the VCE SW or configurations within the VBlock. Customer should obtain this support from VCE or the OEM(s) directly and/or should lock the configuration and software/firmware version of all components.

Dell VxRail
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of system image, licensing, firmware, software and user data, including any hard drive/RAID controller encryption keys, settings, and passwords following Park Place replacement of any components in the Dell VxRail Appliance unless supported by a managed services agreement with Park Place.

Dell VxFlex/PowerFlex
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licensing, firmware, software, settings, and node/cluster rebuild following Park Place replacement of any components or full nodes of the Dell VxFlex/PowerFlex products.

Nutanix (NX)
The customer is responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, clusters, VMs and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the Nutanix NX Servers, exception being is covered by a managed services agreement with Park Place.

The customer is also responsible for all backup and restoration of licenses, settings and data following Park Place replacement of any components in the Nutanix NX Servers.

Support for Nutanix NX Servers is subject to spares availability following complete product discovery.

Nutanix NX Servers are based upon Supermicro servers and compute nodes. For comprehensive support, specifically for disk drives requiring discovery and replacement a Supermicro DataCenter Management Suite per Node License Key (SFT-DCMS-SINGLE) needs to be loaded on each compute node/server.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 14.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

City Hall Expansion & Civic Park Project (Project # 24-01) — 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 January 26th, 2027.

DISCUSSION:

The Work generally consists of the construction of three primary components: (1) an underground parking structure, (2) a three-story City Hall Expansion Building connecting to the existing City Hall building, and (3) a Civic Park located above the underground parking structure.

The underground parking structure will provide approximately 170 parking spaces to accommodate City employees and Bank of America employees and customers. The parking structure will also include elevators providing access to the Civic Park and City Hall.

The three-story City Hall Expansion Building will include the following improvements:

First Floor: Public-facing entrance and lobby, public conference room, elevator, offices, and restrooms.

Second Floor: City offices, conference room, break room, staff restrooms, and a pedestrian bridge connecting the expansion building to the existing City Hall.

Third Floor: City offices and City Council Chambers.

Roof: Event terrace.

The Civic Park will consist of approximately 95,000 square feet of park and open space located above the underground parking structure. Improvements will include a Great Lawn, botanical garden, event plaza, and associated site improvements.

The Work shall include all labor, materials, equipment, permits, coordination, site preparation, construction, installation, testing, and other incidental work necessary to complete the Project in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

This project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. Funds for the project will be paid for by several special funds from various City Departments, Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Technical Assistance Program (TAP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Notice Inviting Bids 24-01
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS
(A Cash Contract)
Pursuant to statute and to the authorization by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, and on file in the office of the City Clerk of said city, notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Hawthorne, California in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250, until 4:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, January 26th, 2027.

Proposals will be publicly opened and recorded on a Bid List at 4:15 P.M. of the same day in the City Clerk's office. Bidders, as well as the general public, are invited to view the proceedings.

Proposals will be read at a meeting of the City Council at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, January 26th, 2027 for the following:

CITY HALL EXPANSION AND CIVIC PARK PROJECT
(Project #24-01)

SCOPE OF WORK
The Work generally consists of the construction of three primary components: (1) an underground parking structure, (2) a three-story City Hall Expansion Building connecting to the existing City Hall building, and (3) a Civic Park located above the underground parking structure.

The underground parking structure will provide approximately 170 parking spaces to accommodate City employees and Bank of America employees and customers. The parking structure will also include elevators providing access to the Civic Park and City Hall.

The three-story City Hall Expansion Building will include the following improvements:
 First Floor: Public-facing entrance and lobby, public conference room, elevator, offices, and restrooms.
 Second Floor: City offices, conference room, break room, staff restrooms, and a pedestrian bridge connecting the expansion building to the existing City Hall.  Third Floor: City offices and City Council Chambers.
 Roof: Event terrace.

The Civic Park will consist of approximately 95,000 square feet of park and open space located above the underground parking structure. Improvements will include a Great Lawn, botanical garden, event plaza, and associated site improvements.

The Work shall include all labor, materials, equipment, permits, coordination, site preparation, construction, installation, testing, and other incidental work necessary to complete the Project in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
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PREVAILING WAGE STATEMENT
This contract will be funded in whole or in part with federal and state funds. The Federal Labor Standards Provisions, including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will be enforced. A copy of the Federal Wage Decision applicable to this project is included in the Bid Document.

This is project is a public work in the State of California, funded in whole or in part with public funds. Therefore, the higher of the two applicable prevailing wage rates, federal or state, will be enforced. The Contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and to employ apprentices, including forfeitures and debarment. The State Wage Decision is available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/ or by contacting the Awarding Body for this contract.

CLASSIFICATION / EXPERIENCE OF CONTRACTORS
Contractors bidding this project must possess a valid State of California Class A or B Contractors' License. The Contractor shall possess, or subcontract with appropriately licensed contractors possessing, all specialty classifications required to perform the Work. The Contractor must be able to document five (5) years of satisfactory experience on projects of similar complexity and dollar value.

PRE-BID JOB WALK

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING/JOB WALK WILL BE CONDUCTED AT HAWTHORNE CITY HALL, 4455 WEST 126TH ST. HAWTHORNE CA 90250, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. All Bidders shall sign a Sign-In sheet at the job walk. All Bidders’ questions will be answered at this time or by addenda. In addition, Bidders will have the opportunity to tour the proposed improvement and have an opportunity to talk to the City’s Consultant and City’s staff concerning any aspect of the job or the site. BIDS WILL

BE NULL AND VOID IF CONTRACTOR DOES NOT ATTEND THIS PRE-BID JOB WALK.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be submitted on the blank forms, specifications and plans prepared and furnished for that purpose, which may be obtained through the City of Hawthorne’s Citizen self-service:
http://hawthorneca-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#home

No bid will be considered unless it conforms to the Proposal Requirements and Conditions. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne, also referred to as the City, reserves the right to reject any projects/specs/24-01 New City Hall
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and all proposals, waive any irregularity, to accept any bid or portion thereof, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the bid opening date. Bids must be returned in the special envelopes provided, marked "SEALED BIDS", and addressed to the City Clerk.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder's security: cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond, equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid price.

A list of subcontractors shall be submitted with the bid on the form provided by the City. **NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: THE COST OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IS $150.00 (non-refundable).

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

CERTIFICATION OF OFFERER/BIDDER REGARDING DEBARMENT
By submitting a bid/proposal under this solicitation, the bidder or offeror certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred or suspended by any Federal department or agency from participation in this transaction.

CERTIFICATION OF LOWER TIER CONTRACTORS REGARDING DEBARMENT The successful bidder, by administering each lower tier subcontract that exceeds $25,000 as a “covered transaction”, must verify each lower tier participant of a “covered transaction” under the project is not presently debarred or otherwise disqualified from participation in this assisted project.

The bidder is to provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. The bidder will accomplish this by:

1. Checking the system for Award Management at website: http://www.sam.gov

2. Collecting a certification statement similar to the Certification of Offeror/Bidder Regarding Debarment, above.

3. Inserting a clause or condition in the covered transaction with the lower tier contract If the City of Hawthorne later determines that a lower tier participation failed to disclose to a higher tier participant that it was excluded or disqualified at the time it entered the covered transaction, the City of Hawthorne may pursue any available remedies, including suspension and debarments of the non-compliant participant.

NONDISCRIMINATION
Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Labor Code Section 1735 requires that no discrimination be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons, except as provided in Government Code Section 12940. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in projects/specs/24-01 New City Hall
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employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required.

PERFORMANCE RETENTIONS
The successful bidder will be required to provide for performance security as provided by law.

Requirements for performance retentions may be satisfied by deposit or securities specified in Section 16430 of the Government Code, and in accordance with Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. An unregistered contractor may only submit a bid if authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

WAGES AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
This proposed Contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended, of September 24, 1965, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor Provisions. The EEO requirements, labor provisions, and wage rates are included in the Specifications and Bid documents and are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, City of Hawthorne.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council has obtained the general federal prevailing rate of per diem wages in accordance with the law to be paid for the construction of the above entitled Works and Improvements and General Prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft. The schedule has been obtained from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development for Community Block Grant Programs of the type and nature proposed by the City, and reference is hereby made to copies thereof on file in the Office of the City Engineer, which said copies are available to any interested party upon request. Further, a copy shall be posted at the job site during the course of construction. All Contractors submitting bids must conform to current federal minimum prevailing wages.

In addition to the Contractor’s obligations as to minimum wages rates, the Contractor shall abide by all other provisions and requirements stipulated in Sections 1770-1780, inclusive, of the Labor Code of the State of California, including, but not limited to, those dealing with the employment of registered apprentices. The responsibility of compliance with Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code shall be with the prime contractor.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Plans and Specifications are available digitally through the City of Hawthorne’s Citizen Self Service portal:
http://hawthorneca-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#home All contractors will need to create a free account. Once they have created an account then they will need to apply for the Public Works Bid Plans and Specifications. Fill in all necessary information and once the application is submitted the Contractor will receive an invoice (see project information section above for price). Once all fees have been paid the Contractor will then receive the following PDFs: 1) general information/provisions, 2) bid proposal forms (see SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS section below for instructions on how to submit all proposals) and 3) specifications/plans.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact the Project Engineer, Dweejal (DJ) Torado, at [email protected]. Any questions should be in writing and must be received by Tuesday, January 5th, 2027 at 4:00 P.M.

The City of Hawthorne reserves the right to reject any bid or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid. Any contract awarded will be to the lowest, qualified, responsive and responsible bidder.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 15.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

Progress Payment #19 is in the amount of $419,937.57 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for City of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #19 and all change orders associated with this progress payment to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA.

DISCUSSION:

This project includes providing all services, labor, materials, permits, insurance, tools and equipment needed, in accordance with the Plan and Specifications to successfully and safely complete the renovations and addition to the existing Senior Center.

The work will consist of renovating the existing Hawthorne Senior Center situated on the north-west side of the existing Memorial Center facility. The renovations will bring the existing building, approximately 8,600 SF, up to current building codes and standards. The work will also consist of adding a first-floor extension and a second story, approximately 9700 SF of indoor space. There will also be some exterior landscaping to integrate the building into the park and create an outdoor courtyard. The work will also consist of providing all services, labor, materials, permits, insurance, tools and equipment needed, in accordance with the Plan and Specifications to successfully and safely complete the renovations, expansion and addition to the City of Hawthorne Senior Center located at 3901 El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

During the construction phase of the project, necessary authorization will need to be granted to the City’s Project Engineer(s) to conduct further testing, substitutions, and/or removal of materials such as new public right of way, new concrete slab between the New Senior Center and the existing Memorial Center, etc.

Work done to date includes:

The 2nd floor wall framing is at 100% complete and the contractor is currently working on 2nd floor glazing (windows/rails), perforated metal, drywall and finalizing weather proofing the roof. The first floor wall framing is completed, installation of lobby light fixtures, main hall vents, insulation and gypsy board is in progress and continuing work on drywall, exterior stucco and main lobby stairway/elevator.

Continuous exterior stucco and landscape work throughout the facility. A new curb, new parking lot path of travel, new parking lot driveway and sidewalk are currently being worked on and should be completed by the 2nd week of October.

This progress payment #18 had a few change orders (CO): CO#9 additional electrical work to the existing electrical wiring, CO#71 existing stem wall and smooth floor transition, CO#90 access control system changes per IT, CO#93 WP-1 finish (entry lobby), CO#95 water line for valve 19, CO#120 roof camera quantity, CO#150 stair 1 waterproofing, CO#116 Room 116 roof condensate pimp for FC-9, CO#221 new stucco coat on existing building.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

This project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. Funds for this progress payment in the amount of $419,937.57 will be funded through allocated funds from the 2024-2025 budget.

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
PP#19
a.
i. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM W/ VOICE AMPLIFIER & REMOTE POWER
SUPPLY, COMPLETE 8,564 GSF $ 11.80 $ 101,055.20 65% 0% $ - 65% $ 65,500.00
b.
i. SECURITY SYSTEM, COMPLETE 8,564 GSF $ 14.16 $ 121,266.24 30% 12% $ 15,000.00 42% $ 51,000.00 CHANGE ORDER 001 Asbestos Abatement According to P5 Report 1 LS $ 137,865.00 $ 137,865.00 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 137,865.00 CHANGE ORDER 002
proper removal of existing cabinetry, exploratory demolition and investigation to determine source of water intrusion into existing bldg, proper removal and disposal of 2 subpanels, addition concrete slab, ceiling, floor finishes, and wall bases 1 LS $ 82,063.17 $ 82,063.17 100% 0% $ -
100% $ 82,063.17
CHANGE ORDER 003
electrical Foor Boxes (4) installation/connection tp Panel E including cutting & patching concrete slab-on-grade. Exisitng Storm Drain Line additional line and connections (10)/Bubbler at the end of line.
1 LS $ 47,788.54 $ 47,788.54 100% 0% $ -
100% $ 47,788.54
CHANGE ORDER 004 Added demo & grading (South of Existing bldg), roof demo, additional walkway/pathway demo&grading, additional roof insulation, relocation of kitchen wall 1 LS $ 78,958.29 $ 78,958.29 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 78,958.29
CHANGE ORDER 005
Added strucutrural columns, addition mechanical equipment, additional demo (stucco, walls, restroom), extending elevator pit footing and rebars, additional lighting equipment, additional door opening, extending structure footing, and repairing water damage uncovered.
1 LS $ 73,946.75 $ 73,946.75 100% 0% $ -
100% $ 73,946.75
CHANGE ORDER 006 See Change Order 007 for detail, See contractor COs submittal for break down 1 LS $ 73,375.78 $ 73,375.78 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 73,375.78
CHANGE ORDER 007
Added demo & grading (South of Existing bldg), landscaping & irrigation changes, gas rerouting for water heaters or AC unit on the roof, mechanical changes, concrete reinforcing, additional lights fixtures, relocation of catch basin, added beam & posts for E roof, E door opening adjustment, relocation of existing curb footing, stem wall adjustment
1 LS $ 115,752.91 $ 115,752.91 100% 0% $ -
100% $ 115,752.91
CHANGE ORDER 009
LOW VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND CONDUITS, FC-1 DUCT SIZE AND

CONNECTION CHANGES, ADDITIONAL PARTITION WORK REQUESTED,

CLASH OF NEW BEAM POSTS WITH EXISITING DRAIN PIPE, HEADER

RESIZE, VRF SYSTEM CENTRAL CONTROLLER
1 LS $ 43,530.78 $ 43,530.78 100% 0% $ -
100% $ 43,530.78
CHANGE ORDER 010 CO#72, 75, 79, 114, 126, 133,137, 147, 148 &150 1 LS $ 140,873.01 $ 140,873.01 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 140,873.01
CHANGE ORDER 011 Change Order #89 - Credit Fire Line 1 ls $ (183,549.00) $ (183,549.00) 100% 0% $ - 100% $ (183,549.00)
CHANGE ORDER 012 CO#15R1, 19, 21, 71, 101, 105, 121, 124, 128, 133, 149, & 150 1 LS $ 76,436.85 $ 76,436.85 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 76,436.85 CHANGE ORDER 013 CO# 168, 182, & 183 1 LS $ 13,674.10 $ 13,674.10 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 13,674.10 CHANGE ORDER 014 CO# 163, 182, 183, 199, & 217 1 LS $ 36,176.49 $ 36,176.49 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 36,176.49 CHANGE ORDER 015 CO# 9, 15, 17, 19, 27, 44, 86, 101, 110, 120, 122, 128, 133, 140, 142, 155, 163, 175, 199, 217, 221, 222, 223, & 224 1 LS $ 188,946.32 $ 188,946.32 100% 0% $ - 100% $ 188,946.32 CHANGE ORDER 016 1 LS $ 111,944.79 $ 111,944.79 0% 100% $ 111,944.79 100% $ 111,944.79 $ 442,039.55
$ 442,039.55 $ 13,353,044.44
LESS RETENTION $ 22,101.98 $ 667,652.22

LESS PREVIOUSLY
PAID $ - $ 12,265,454.65

TOTAL AMOUNT
DATE $ 419,937.57 $ 419,937.57
ACCOUNT #:
$ 419,937.57

SECURITY

APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS

TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE
TOTAL
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR THIS 19th PROGRESS PAYMENT:

ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY (1ST FLOOR WEST & 2ND FLOOR BUILDING ADDITION)

FIRE ALARM
PO# 3723
German Franco
APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT AIA DOCUMENT G702 Page 1 OF 1 TO OWNER: City of Hawthorne PROJECT: APPLICATION NO: 19 Distribution to:
4455 W. 126th Street City of Hawthrone New Senior Center OWNER Hawthorne, CA, 90250 PERIOD FROM: 9/1/2026 CM
PERIOD TO: 9/30/2026 ARCHITECT
FROM CONTRACTOR: VIA CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: CONTRACTOR
PCN3, INC. ENGINEER
10591 Humbolt Street, Unit A
Los Alamitos, CA, 90720 PROJECT NOS: 24-03
CONTRACT NO: 24-03
CONTRACT FOR: 24-03 CONTRACT DATE: 8/28/2024
CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, Application is made for payment, as shown below, in connection with the Contract. information and belief the Work covered by this Application for Payment has been Continuation Sheet, AIA Document G703, is attached. completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, that all amounts have been paid by the Contractor for Work for which previous Certificates for Payment were issued and payments received from the Owner, and that current payment shown herein is now due.

1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM 14,445,000.00

2. Net change by Change Orders 781,200.78 CONTRACTOR: PCN3, INC.

3. CONTRACT SUM TO DATE (Line 1 ± 2) 15,226,200.78

4. TOTAL COMPLETED & STORED TO 13,212,867.94
DATE (Column G on G703) By: Date:

5. RETAINAGE:
a. 5 % of Work Completed $ 660,643.40 State of: California County of:
(Column D + E on G703) Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of b. 5 % of Stored Material $ - Notary Public:
(Column F on G703) My Commission expires:

Total Retainage (Lines 5a + 5b or
Total in Column I of G703) 660,643.40 PM'S CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT

6. TOTAL EARNED LESS RETAINAGE 12,552,224.54 In accordance with the Contract Documents, based on on-site observations and the data (Line 4 Less Line 5 Total) comprising the application, the Engineer certifies to the Owner that to the best of the

7. LESS PREVIOUS CERTIFICATES FOR Engineer's knowledge, information and belief the Work has progressed as indicated, PAYMENT (Line 6 from prior Certificate) 12,132,286.97 the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and the Contractor

8. CURRENT PAYMENT DUE 419,937.57 is entitled to payment of the AMOUNT CERTIFIED.

9. BALANCE TO FINISH, INCLUDING RETAINAGE 2,673,976.24
(Line 3 less Line 6) AMOUNT CERTIFIED . . . . . . . . . . . $ 419,938 CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS (Attach explanation if amount certified differs from the amount applied. Initial all figures on this Total changes approved Application and on the Continuation Sheet that are changed to conform with the amount certified.) in previous months by Owner $ 781,201 $ - Project Manager:

Total approved this Month $0.00 $ - By: Date:

TOTALS $ 781,201 $ - This Certificate is not negotiable. The AMOUNT CERTIFIED is payable only to the Contractor named herein. Issuance, payment and acceptance of payment are without NET CHANGES by Change Order $ 781,201 prejudice to any rights of the Owner or Contractor under this Contract.

AIA DOCUMENT G702 · APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT · 1992 EDITION · AIA · ©1992 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20006-5292 Users may obtain validation of this document by requesting a completed AIA Document D401 - Certification of Document's Authenticity from the Licensee.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:

By:

Project Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $803,939.97 due to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA for Moneta Garden Mobility Improvements (Project #22-08).

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progres Payment #2 and Chang Order #1 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

DISCUSSION:

The work consists of construction of ADA ramps, sidewalks, driveways, traffic striping including parking Ts, regrading of street surface, illuminated flashing stop signs, street storm water BMPs system, traffic signal upgrades and all other work necessary to complete the improvements in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

The specific items for this progress payment include: survey, removal and reconstruction of sidewalk, removal and reconstruction of ADA curb ramps, removal and reconstruction of driveway approaches, traffic control, removal and reconstruction of curb and gutter as well as excavation for underground conduit and equipment for traffic signal updates on 135th St. at Doty Ave., Yukon Ave. and Lemoli Ave.

Change Order #1 scope of work consists of additional removal and reconstruction of 8-inch concrete cross gutters. Reconstruction of cross gutters will provide constructed curb ramps to meet ADA standards.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

The project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. The approximate cost of $803,939.97 will be funded through the allocated and approved Measure M Grant and local share funds.

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
PP#2 Project #22-08

AGENDA ITEM NO. 17.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of 10/13/2026
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager:Department Head:

SUBJECT:

Progress Payment #8 and final payment in the amount of $13,592.50 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 FINAL Progress Payment #8 to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA. The five percent (5%) retention of $42,385.77 will be paid thirty-five (35) days following the final acceptance of the contract.

DISCUSSION:

This project involves the complete demolition and replacement of the existing restroom building at Holly Park. The new structure will be a multi-use facility that includes restrooms, a snack bar, office space, a storage room, a drinking fountain, and an electrical room. The project also includes upgrades to the surrounding landscape and site features to improve accessibility, sustainability, and overall functionality.

This progress payment includes work done for change order 4 and is the final payment for this project.

Line items 9 and 10 have been modified to reflect the work completed, totals are now $35,500 and $30,200, respectively.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:

This project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure. City departments shall continue to work cooperatively to ensure that improvements to infrastructure are kept apace of wear and tear.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. Funds for this progress payment in amount of $13,592.50 is available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and will be paid through the Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy Grant Program (Prop 40) and local shares.

NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS
Holly Park Restroom PP8
Honorable Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026
City of Hawthorne Council DateHawthorne, CA 90250
RE: FINAL PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 8 FOR Holly Park Restroom Renovation Project (Project #: 25-07) The following is a detailed breakdown of Final Progress Payment No.8 due to Jermax Construction Inc., 11275 San Fernando Rd, San Fernando CA 91340, for work done on the subject project through September 30th, 2026.

Contract Unit Contract % Qty Qty or % $ Amount Total Qty Total $ Amount Quantity Price Amount Previous Previous This estimate This Estimate or % to Date to Date 1 DEMOLITION, CLEARING AND GRUBBING / IMPLEMENTATION OF BMPS/SWPPP 1 LS 68,500.00$ 68,500.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 68,500.00$ 2 DRAINAGE 1 LS 22,500.00$ 22,500.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 22,500.00$ 3 SEWER 1 LS 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 25,000.00$ 4 CONCRETE PAVING 1 LS 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 55,000.00$ 5 PLUMBING 1 LS 288,000.00$ 288,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 288,000.00$ 6 PAINTING 1 LS 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 30,000.00$ 7 RESTROOM BUILDING 1 LS 88,000.00$ 88,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 88,000.00$ 8 ELECTRICAL 1 LS 65,000.00$ 65,000.00$ 5% 3,500.00$ 0% -$ 100% 65,000.00$ 9 PLANTING/LANDSCAPING 1 LS 35,500.00$ 35,500.00$ 37% 15,000.00$ 0% -$ 100% 35,500.00$ 10 IRRIGATION 1 LS 30.00$ 30,200.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 30,200.00$ 11 FLAG POLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1 LS 15.00$ 35,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 35,000.00$ 12 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SIGN 1 EA 950.00$ 10,000.00$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 10,000.00$ 13 CCO#1: Pole and Conduit & Extra concrete for slab 1 LS 38,904.04$ 38,904.04$ 0% -$ 0% -$ 100% 38,904.04$ 14 CCO#2: Wading pool, hand dryers, and drone station. 1 LS 8,567.98$ 8,567.98$ 100% -$ 0% -$ 100% 8,567.98$ 15 CCO#3: tile, IT conduit, electrical box, AC electrical work, AC cage, window guards, metal roll-up doors 1 LS 33,235.29$ 33,235.29$ 100% 33,235.29$ 0% -$ 100% 33,235.29$ 16 CCO#4: CCTV electrical, panel upgrade, and relocation of AC unit to roof. 1 LS 14,307.90$ 14,307.90$ 0% -$ 100% 14,307.90$ 100% 14,307.90$ Total Contract Price 847,715.21$
TOTAL 14,307.90$ 847,715.21$
LESS RETENTION 715.40$ 42,385.77$ LESS PREVIOUSLY PAID 791,736.94$ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 13,592.50$ 13,592.50$
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS 8TH AND FINAL PROGRESS PAYMENT:
13,592.50$
This 8th and FINAL Progress Payment is hereby submitted for your review and approval.

The five percent (5%) retention will be taken out of Account #328-6110-702-0-0-40514, thirty-five (35) days following the Final Acceptance of the Contract. _____________________________________ ITZEL ESTRADA Project Engineer
Description Unit
Account # 332-6110-000-0-0-40514