Hawthorne — 2026-01-27

1.\nPresentation by a representative of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) on the\nformation of the South Bay Regional Housing Trust -- Administrative Services

10.\nJoint Powers Agreement (JPA) to participate in the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nThat the City Council approve joining the SBRHT and authorize the Mayor to execute the JPA, which will\nhelp fund the development and construction of affordable housing in the South Bay.

11.\nGeneral Services Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Hawthorne.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve the General Services Agreement between the County of\nLos Angeles and the City of Hawthorne.

12.\nFinal Acceptance of the First Contract Term and award of the Park Maintenance Services Contract\nextension to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc of Sylmar, CA.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve the final acceptance if the first street tree trimming\ncontract term and exercise the option pursuant to section 6.1 of the contract agreement to ratify and\nauthorize the first extension from December 2025 through December 2026, the second contract extension\nfrom December 2026 to December 2027, and the third extension from December 2027 through December\n2028, with a 4% CPI Increase to Martinez Landscape Co. of Sylmar, CA.

13.\nProgress Payment #6 in the amount of $1,393,758.04 due to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc of Sylmar, CA\nfor the City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #6 to Martinez Landscape Co. Inc\nof Sylmar, CA.

14.\nAmendment of Measure A Memorandum\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nApprove the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hawthorne and the South Bay\nCities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) regarding the use of Los Angeles County Measure A funds for\nhomelessness-related services; authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU; and authorize the City Manager\nor designee to execute future amendments, exhibits, or administrative modifications to the MOU, subject to\nnon-substantive changes and funding availability.\nCITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR\n(None at this time)

15.\nC Line Extension - Supervisor Holly Mitchel Proposal - A. Monteiro

16.\nHawthorne Municipal Pool - Group Rental Use During Public Recreation Swim - A. Reyes English

17.\nProtocols for Requests for Recognitions and Proclamations - K. Manning

18.\nReview and Revision of Requirements for City-Sponsored and Council-Hosted Events - K. Manning

19.\nProposed Leafletting Ordinance - S. Lask

2.\nCalifornia Penal Code - 171b - Prohibited Weapons - Hawthorne Police Department

20.\nRequest for Study Session - Code of Conduct for Elected Officials - F. Johnson\nELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS\nCOUNCIL DIRECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS

21.\nBlack History Month Recognition -- Proclamation(s) for the February 24, 2026, Council Meeting -- A.\nMonteiro

22.\nAnnual Autism Walk -- April 26, 2026 - A. Monteiro

23.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))\nName of Case: Jesus Ruan v. City of Hawthorne, et al.\nLASC Case No. 25TRCV00438

3.\nThe Finance Department requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 01/14/25 to\n01/27/2026 for a total of $5,723,360.08.

4.\nApproval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, January 27, 2026's agenda.\nMotion to waive full readings.\nRESOLUTIONS

5.\nRESOLUTION NO. 8577 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,\nCALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BALDWIN HILLS\nCONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING FOR CITY YARD PROJECT.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8577.

6.\nRESOLUTION NO. 8582 - AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FROM THE\nHAWTHORNE HOUSING AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL RECORD RETENTION\nSCHEDULE PROVIDED IN 24 CFR §908.101.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nAdopt Resolution No. 8582

7.\nRESOLUTION NO. 8583 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,\nCALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DAVID L. CACERES AS THE CITY ATTORNEY, APPROVING AN\nEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, AND ADOPTING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF\nINTERIM CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ATTORNEY\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nAdopt Resolution 8583 appointing David L. Caceres as the City Attorney, approving an Employment\nAgreement, and adopting the salary schedule for the position of Interim City Attorney and City Attorney.

8.\nRESOLUTION NO. 8584 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,\nCALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY'S SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE SALARIES OF THE CITY\nATTORNEY AND POLICE CHIEF.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8584, amending the City's Salary Schedule to\ninclude the salaries of the positions of City Attorney and Police Chief.

9.\nRESOLUTION NO. 8585 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A\nDISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND LOAN AGREEMENT ("DDLA") WITH ABODE COMMUNITIES, A\nCALIFORNIA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF\nAFFORDABLE HOUSING ON REAL PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF 14115 CORDARY\nAVENUE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 4051-030-902).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nAdopt Resolution No. 8585 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a DDLA, including all\nrelated documents and amendments, with Abode Communities for the development and operation of\naffordable housing on City-owned property, and finding the project statutorily exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.66 (enacted by\nSB 130).\nORDINANCES\n(None at this time)\nBIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS\n(None at this time)