Hawthorne — 2026-05-12

City Council

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1.\nThe Finance Director 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 04/29/2026\nto 05/12/2026 for a total of $2,830,603.71.
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10.\nCity of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s\nInvestment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 of FY 25-26.
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11.\nAn agreement with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to jointly pursue two state grants\nand for CORE to be a sub-recipient if the grants are awarded.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nApprove the Pre-teaming Agreement with CORE and authorize the Planning Director to execute\nthe Agreement on behalf of the City.
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12.\nApproval of Lease Closeout and Transitional Agreement, subject to further negotiations.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends the City Council to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a\nLease Closeout and Transitional Agreement with California Water Service Company, subject to\napproval as to form by the City Attorney.
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13.\nApproval of an agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School\nDistrict for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to\nexecute the agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School\nDistrict for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
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14.\nAgreement between the City of Hawthorne and TierFive Inc. for Building Safety records digitization\nand conversion services.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with TierFive Inc. and authorize\nthe City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
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15.\nApproval of an agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Centinela Valley\nUnion High School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to\nexecute the agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Centinela Valley\nUnion High School District for the provision of a "School Resource Officer" (SRO).
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16.\nProgress Payment #4 in the amount of $100,225.00 due to Jermax Construction Inc. of San\nFernando, CA for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project #25-07).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #4 and project change\norder #1 to Jermax Construction Inc. of San Fernando, CA.
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17.\nProgress Payment #14 in the amount of $516,870.31 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for\nCity of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #14 and all change orders\nassociated to this progress payment to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA.
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18.\nAgreement between the City of Hawthorne and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)\nRegarding Exclusive Street Parking Spaces on Jack Northrop Ave.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Space Exploration\nTechnologies Corp. (SpaceX), and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and\nexecute the agreement and make any minor amendments.\nCITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR\n(None at this time)
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19.\nCity Special Events- F. Johnson\nELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS\nCOUNCIL DIRECTIVES
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2.\nApproval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, May 12, 2026’s\nagenda. Motion to waive full readings.\nRESOLUTIONS
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3.\nRESOLUTION NO. 8602 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF\nHAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION,\nACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT\nWITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT\nPROGRAM (AIP) FOR THE REHABILITATE TAXIWAY N AND S LIGHTING, REHABILITATE\nRUNWAY 7/25 LIGHTING, REHABILITATE AIRFIELD LIGHTING VAULT, REPLACE AIRFIELD\nSIGNS, AND INSTALL AIRPORT BEACON (CONSTRUCTION) PROJECT (3-06-0101-025-2026)\nAND AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS’ EXECUTION OF\nGRANT DOCUMENTS.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8602 and authorize the Director of\nPublic Works’ execution of the FAA AIP Rehabilitate Taxiway N and S Lighting, Rehabilitate\nRunway 7/25 Lighting, Rehabilitate Airfield Lighting Vault, Replace Airfield Signs, and Install\nAirport Beacon (Construction) grant documents.\nORDINANCES\n(None at this time)\nBIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
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4.\nBid Opening for Moneta Gardens Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 22-08).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends opening bids for Moneta Gardens Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 22-\n08).
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5.\nBid Opening for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation 2026 Phase II (Project # 26-11).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends opening bids for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation 2026 Phase II (Project #\n26-11).
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6.\nBid Opening for Digital Billboards (Project # 26-12).\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends opening bids for Digital Billboards (Project # 26-12).
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7.\nPublic Hearing on the Proposed Budget Workshop/Department Work plans presentation for Fiscal\nYear 2026-2027.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Budget Workshop/Department Work\nplans presentation for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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8.\nLetter Agreement by and between the City of Hawthorne and Space Exploration Technologies\nCorp. (SpaceX) Regarding Crosswalk Improvements on Jack Northrop Avenue.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff recommends that the City Council open and close public hearing, approve the agreement\nwith Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), and authorize the City Manager or his\ndesignee to enter into and execute the agreement and make any minor amendments.
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9.\nApproval to Proceed with FIFA-Themed Public Art Mural on Firmona Avenue Near I-105 Freeway.\nRECOMMENDED MOTION:\nStaff requests that the City Council approve moving forward with the commissioning and\ninstallation of a FIFA-themed mural located on Firmona Avenue near the I-105 Freeway corridor.\nUpon approval, staff will proceed with final design selection, artist contracting, and project\nimplementation. Completion is anticipated prior to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.