Hawthorne public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve job descriptions and open recruitment for several full-time classified positions. The body will also review eligibility lists for police department administrative roles.

• Approval of job descriptions for Administrative Clerk I - Housing, Housing Management Analyst, IT Support Technician, Planning Technician, Planning Assistant, and Water Operations Supervisor
• Approval to open recruitment for Housing Management Analyst, IT Support Technician, Planning Technician, Planning Assistant, and Water Operations Supervisor
• Approval of eligibility lists for Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police and Police Administrative Technician

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for December 17, 2025, is cancelled. Secretary Gregg McClain cited a lack of agenda items as the reason for the cancellation.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The City of Hawthorne Veterans Affairs Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for January 5, 2026, at the Council Chambers.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne City Council will meet to decide on routine approvals including $9.7M in warrants, a paid parking and enforcement contract with LAZ Parking, and a four-way stop at Cedar Avenue and 122nd Street. The council will also discuss zoning changes, a new farmer's market, and a police department roof replacement payment.

• Approve $9.7M in warrants ($8.3M for 11/12–11/25/25, $1.4M for 11/26–12/9/25)
• Approve Resolution No. 8567: paid parking, enforcement, and revenue collection contract with LAZ Parking CA, LLC
• Approve Resolution No. 8568: establish four-way stop at Cedar Avenue and 122nd Street
• Approve Ordinance No. 2260 (1st reading): amend zoning code for off-street parking regulations
• Approve Progress Payment #2 of $119,415.52 to Chapman Coast Roof Co. for Police Department roof replacement

The City Council approved a consent calendar covering parking enforcement, a four-way stop, part-time employee wages, a flood control transfer, and the interim city attorney's appointment. It also approved a farmers market partnership, financial reports, and multiple construction payments. One item on event financial assistance was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 8567 with LAZ Parking for on-street paid parking and enforcement
• Approved Resolution 8568 establishing a four-way stop at Cedar Ave and 122nd St
• Approved Resolution 8569 wage terms for HMEA-PT employees
• Approved Resolution 8570 transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District
• Approved Resolution 8571 appointing David L. Caceres as Interim City Attorney
• Approved farmers market partnership with Local LA Farmers' Markets and Chamber of Commerce (3-0, Manning and Reyes English absent)
• Approved warrants totaling $9,672,844.64
• Tabled item on events qualifying for city financial assistance

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve a job description for a housing position and review eligibility lists for police department roles. The body will also consider the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of job description for Administrative Clerk I - Housing
• Approval of eligibility list for Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police
• Approval of eligibility list for Police Administrative Technician

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 3, 2025, but the agenda contains only procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and approval of past meeting minutes. No zoning decisions, public hearings, or new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, August 20, and October 15, 2025
• Color approval for EC-2025-0004 at 14300 Prairie Ave.

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Hawthorne City Hall. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and routine updates, with no substantive decisions or votes scheduled.

Civil Service Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025.

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for November 19, 2025, is cancelled. Secretary Gregg McClain cited a lack of agenda items as the reason for the cancellation.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The City of Hawthorne Veterans Affairs Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for December 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the City of Hawthorne Council Chambers.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on approving warrants totaling $4,567,702.95 and various progress payments for city infrastructure. The body is also considering a new Master Ground Lease and a loan guarantee contract with HUD.

• Approval of warrants for the period 10/29/2025 to 11/12/2025 totaling $4,567,702.95
• Progress payment of $880,764.01 to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc for New City Yard
• Progress payment of $646,376.01 to PCN3 Inc for New Senior Center
• Progress payment of $367,437.91 to Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc for Housing Rehabilitation
• Authorization of the Inaugural Community Gun Buyback Program on December 20, 2025

The City Council approved a new Master Ground Lease for property transferred to Archer Airport Ground Lease LLC and Archer Airport Improvement LLC, and authorized the City Manager to execute related documents. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 2259, which limits council directives, and approved a $4.57 million warrant list. Several resolutions and consent calendar items were approved, including a HUD loan guarantee resolution and a gun buyback program.

• Approved new Master Ground Lease for Archer Airport (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2259 limiting council directives (4-1, Reyes English no)
• Approved warrants totaling $4,567,702.95 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8562 for HUD Section 108 loan guarantee (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8563 for Water Tower Park development application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8565 proclaiming Native American Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department gun buyback program for Dec 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager's consent calendar including progress payments (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve job descriptions and recruitment for city positions. The body will also review eligibility lists for police officer roles.

• Approval of job descriptions for Parking Enforcement Officer II and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police
• Approval to open promotional city-wide recruitment for Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police
• Approval of eligibility lists for Pre-Service Police Officer and Police Officer Recruit

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 5, 2025, to consider administrative items and a new public hearing proposing amendments to the city’s zoning code regarding parking standards. The commission will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Amendments to Zoning Code related to parking standards (citywide)
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025; August 20, 2025; and October 15, 2025

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review the Veterans' Banner Project and establish a calendar of events. The body will also discuss outreach efforts and legislative updates.

• Veterans' Banner Project update
• Calendar of Events for Commissioners
• Events and outreach discussion
• Legislative update
• Approval of October 3, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne City Council will meet on October 28, 2025, to decide on approving $4,486,950.88 in warrants and four funding agreements totaling $400,000 for street-improvement projects. The meeting will also include proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, as well as a vote on a claim denial.

• Approve $4,486,950.88 in warrants for 10/15–10/28/2025
• Accept $200,000 Measure M grants for Jack Northrop Improvement Project street design
• Accept $200,000 Measure M grant for Van Ness Improvement Project street design
• Award contract for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (Project #25-07)
• Deny personal-injury claim by Montae J. Collins

The City Council approved the City Clerk's consent calendar (items 7-11), including warrants totaling $4,486,950.88 and three proclamations, and the City Manager's consent calendar (items 13-17), which included accepting Measure M funding agreements for street design projects and awarding a contract for the Holly Park Restroom Renovation. The Council also denied a personal injury claim by Montae J. Collins. In a separate action, the Council voted 3-2 to require a vote on each council directive, and voted 2-1-1 against further amendments to the decorum rule.

• Approved warrants totaling $4,486,950.88 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 8559 proclaiming Breast Cancer Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 8560 proclaiming Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 8561 in support of the CROWN Act (5-0)
• Accepted bids for Holly Park Restroom Renovation (5-0)
• Approved Measure M funding agreements for Jack Northrop and Van Ness improvement projects, appropriating $200,000 each (5-0)
• Denied claim by Montae J. Collins (5-0)
• Adopted motion to require a vote on each council directive (3-2)

Civil Service Commission Cancellation Notice

The City of Hawthorne Civil Service Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for November 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to citywide parking standards in the Zoning Code. The body will also review administrative items concerning specific property approvals.

• Public hearing for citywide Zoning Code amendments related to parking standards
• Color approval for 13737 Hawthorne Blvd. (EC-2025-0003)
• Determination of Conformity for 3152 W. Rosecrans Ave. (2025DC01)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne City Council will meet to approve routine payments totaling $3.44M, including progress payments for the New Senior Center and Police Department projects, and to vote on new contracts such as a $165K federal grant for hazard mitigation planning and a $1M facade improvement project. The meeting will also include proclamations, volunteer appointments, and street improvement funding agreements.

• Approve $3,440,774.83 in warrants for 09/24/2025–10/14/2025
• Award Mi California Commercial Facade Project contract to lowest responsible bidder
• Accept $165,000 FEMA grant for Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Approve $160,000 for 135th Street Improvement Project street design
• Approve $130,000 for Inglewood Avenue Improvement Project street design

The City Council approved the City Clerk's and City Manager's consent calendars, including warrants, resolutions, and multiple contracts and payments. It also approved appointments to various commissions. No ordinances or public hearings were held, and no motion was taken on the Construction Industry Transparency Ordinance.

• Approved warrants totaling $3,440,774.83 (5-0)
• Approved City Clerk's consent calendar including Resolution No. 8558 supporting WNBA players (5-0)
• Approved City Manager's consent calendar items 11, 14-21, 23 (5-0)
• Approved item 12: General Plan Advisory Committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved item 13: Agreement with Deckard Technologies for short-term rental monitoring (5-0)
• Approved item 22: Measure M funding for 135th Street design and $160,000 appropriation (5-0)
• Approved commission appointments: Planning (Talleda, Nellman), Parks (Guich, Romero), Senior (Douse), Youth (Harrison, Lemus, Samira) (5-0 each)
• No motion taken on Construction Industry Transparency Ordinance

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to discuss several action items including a banner project and fundraising efforts. The body will also review a calendar of events and legislative updates.

• Veterans Banner Project
• Fundraisers
• Calendar of Events for Commissioners
• Events/Outreach
• Legislative Update

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the job description and recruitment for a lateral police officer position. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving past meeting minutes and no public hearings.

• Approval of job description for Police Officer - Lateral position
• Approval to open recruitment for Police Officer - Lateral position

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne Planning Commission will meet to consider amendments to the Zoning Code regarding parking standards. The meeting will also include an administrative item for a color approval at 13737 Hawthorne Blvd.

• Amendments to Zoning Code related to parking standards (Citywide)
• Color Approval: EC-2025-0003 at 13737 Hawthorne Blvd.

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for October 1, 2025, was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session. The body will meet with real property negotiators to discuss the price and terms for approximately 1.49 acres of land.

• Closed session regarding properties at 3136 West Rosecrans Ave. (APN 4071-020-001, 4071-020-002, 4071-020-003, 40714071-020-005, 4071-020-004, and 4071-013-025)

The City Council held a special meeting on September 30, 2025, and after a closed session on real property negotiations, voted unanimously to move forward with the transaction for approximately 1.49 acres at 3136 West Rosecrans Ave. without an extension. The City Attorney also announced his resignation, effective the next day. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved moving forward with property transaction at 3136 West Rosecrans Ave. without extension (unanimous)
• Noted City Attorney Robert Kim's resignation announcement

City Council Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne City Council will meet to decide on routine warrants totaling $9,293,893.28, waive full readings of resolutions, and hold a public hearing on the 2024–2025 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs report. Members will also consider amendments to law-enforcement contracts, sublease agreements for Hangar 42, and a partnership with the Jr. Clippers basketball league. Staff reports include updates on e-bicycle concerns and coyote sightings.

• Approve warrants totaling $9,293,893.28 for 09/10/2025–09/23/2025
• First Amendment to Inglewood law-enforcement services agreement
• Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement for Hangar 42 at 395 Park Place, LLC
• JR. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement
• Public Hearing and approval of 2024–2025 CAPER for CDBG and HOME Programs

The City Council approved the consent calendar, adopted Ordinance No. 2258 (second reading) amending Section 2.06.020 (Meetings) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code, and approved the 2024-2025 CAPER for CDBG and HOME programs. The council also approved several agreements, including a supplemental law enforcement services amendment with Inglewood, a sublease for Hangar 42, a Jr. Clippers Basketball League partnership, a ground sublease involving SpaceX, and denied a personal injury claim. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Manning absent.

• Approved warrants totaling $9,293,893.28 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2258 amending city council meeting rules (4-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 CAPER for CDBG and HOME programs (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with City of Inglewood for supplemental law enforcement services (4-0)
• Approved Sublease Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement for Hangar 42 (4-0)
• Approved Jr. Clippers Basketball League Partnership Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Ground Sublease Agreement involving SpaceX and Zelman Hawthorne (4-0)
• Denied personal injury claim by King Stovall (4-0)

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct regular business, including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to review and approve an eligibility list for a specific classified full-time position.

• Approval of eligibility list for City Maintenance Worker - Public Works

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for September 17, 2025, was cancelled. Secretary Gregg McClain cited a lack of agenda items as the reason.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Commission scheduled for September 15, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several financial approvals, including warrants and blanket purchase orders for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The body will also discuss park developments, police equipment grants, and a co-response agreement with Hermosa Beach.

• Approval of warrants for the period 08/27/2025 to 09/09/2025 totaling $4,102,139.16
• Fiscal Year 2025/26 Blanket Purchase Orders for supplies and services not to exceed $3,046,062
• Grant of $117,640 for the purchase of automated license plate reader(s) (ALPRs)
• Progress payment of $639,660.15 to PCN3 Inc for the New Senior Center (Project #24-03)
• Establishment of an on-street handicap parking space at 13335 Hawthorne Blvd

The City Council approved the City Clerk's Consent Calendar (items 2-8), including $4,102,139.16 in warrants, a grant application for park development, and acceptance of $117,640 for license plate readers. The City Manager's Consent Calendar (items 10-14) was also approved, covering blanket purchase orders up to $3,046,062, advertising for Holly Park restroom renovation bids, a SWAT co-response agreement with Hermosa Beach, and a $639,660.15 progress payment for the Senior Center. The City Attorney's Consent Calendar (item 15) denied a claim by Christie M. Stewart. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved warrants totaling $4,102,139.16 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 8552 for park grant application (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 8557 accepting $117,640 for ALPRs (5-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders up to $3,046,062 (5-0)
• Approved advertising for Holly Park restroom renovation bids (5-0)
• Approved SWAT co-response agreement with Hermosa Beach (5-0)
• Approved $639,660.15 progress payment to PCN3 Inc (5-0)
• Denied claim by Christie M. Stewart (5-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Hawthorne Veterans Affairs Commission will hold a special meeting to approve past meeting minutes and discuss internal projects including the Veterans Banner Project, fundraisers, and outreach events. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from July 7 and August 4, 2025 meetings
• Veterans Banner Project discussion
• Fundraiser planning items
• Commissioners' calendar and outreach events review
• Legislative update

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve job descriptions and open recruitment for two classified full-time positions. The body will also vote on the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of job description for Deputy City Clerk
• Approval of job description for Police Administrative Technician
• Approval to open recruitment for Deputy City Clerk
• Approval to open recruitment for Police Administrative Technician

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for September 3, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Hawthorne Veterans Affairs Commission on September 1, 2025, was canceled. The next special meeting is set for September 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a federal grant for airport runway and taxiway resurfacing. The body is also deciding on contracts for park improvements, financial planning, and a new environmentally preferable purchasing policy.

• Resolution 8548: FAA grant for Resurface Runway 7-25 and Resurface Taxiways and Trench Drain Extension
• Resolution 8549: Declaring property south of 14115 Cordary Avenue as exempt surplus
• Contract award to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. for Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park Improvement
• Progress Payment #6 of $530,226.67 to PCN3 Inc for the New Senior Center
• Agreements with RSG Inc. ($29,870) and Rael & Letson ($27,500) for financial and actuarial services

The City Council approved a contract award to Martinez Landscape Co. for the Eucalyptus and Ramona Park Improvement Project, subject to HUD funding, and approved warrants totaling over $17 million. Several resolutions were passed, including an FAA grant application for runway resurfacing and a surplus land declaration. The council also approved agreements for EV charging station design, a SpaceX traffic study, and school resource officers.

• Approved $2,658,173 contract to Martinez Landscape Co. for Eucalyptus/Ramona Park improvements (4-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $17,257,733.21 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 8548 authorizing FAA grant application for runway resurfacing (4-0)
• Declared property south of 14115 Cordary Ave as exempt surplus land (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 8550 adopting Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 8551 for Active Transportation Plan consultant (4-0)
• Approved first amendment with Chargie, LLC for EV charging station design (4-0)
• Approved agreement with SpaceX for crosswalk traffic study (4-0)

Civil Service Commission Cancellation Notice

The City of Hawthorne Civil Service Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for September 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2025, but the agenda contains only procedural items and no decisions or discussions on zoning, permits, or public hearings. The meeting includes standard opening procedures, public comments, and adjournment.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Commission scheduled for August 18, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving over $13 million in warrants and a grant for airport runway and taxiway resurfacing. The body is also deciding on several construction progress payments and agreements for school resource officers.

• Approval of warrants for the period 07/09/2025 to 08/12/2025 totaling $13,691,697.20
• Resolution No. 8548 for FAA grant to resurface Runway 7-25, taxiways, and trench drain extension
• Progress payment of $2,616,046.93 to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. for New City Yard (Project #24-02)
• Progress payment of $530,226.67 to PCN3 Inc for New Senior Center (Project #24-03)
• Agreement with RSG Inc. for a Long-Term Fiscal Model/Financial Plan not to exceed $29,870

City Council Regular Meeting Cancellation

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve job descriptions and open recruitment for technical roles. The body will also review eligibility lists for several classified full-time positions.

• Approval of job descriptions for Information Support Technician and ITS Facility Support Specialist
• Approval to open recruitment for Information Support Technician
• Approval of eligibility list for Gang Analyst (Promotional)
• Approval of eligibility list for City Maintenance Worker - Parks
• Approval of eligibility list for Administrative Clerk I - Housing

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for August 6, 2025, was cancelled. Secretary Gregg McClain cited a lack of agenda items as the reason for the cancellation.

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review updates on the Veteran's Banner Project and discuss fundraising. The body will also address outreach, a calendar of events, and legislative updates.

• Veteran's Banner Project Update
• Fundraisers
• Events and outreach
• Legislative update
• Approval of July 7, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting Cancellation

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Commission scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025.

Civil Service Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2025.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider design and use permits for a new hotel and a drive-thru restaurant. The body will also review a proposed amendment to the Freeway Overlay Zone Map at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.

• Design Review for a 57-room boutique hotel at 11410 Menlo Ave.
• Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for a drive-thru restaurant at 11523 Hawthorne Blvd.
• Change of Zone Application CZ-2025-0001 to amend the Freeway Overlay Zone Map at Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
• Discussion items regarding tobacco specialty stores, parking, and intergovernmental relations.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding city infrastructure, including a General Plan update and park upgrades. The body is also deciding on various contracts for airport resurfacing, security services, and a new senior center.

• Blanket Purchase Orders for the Housing Department not to exceed $6,958,632.12
• Warrants for the period of 06/25/2025 to 07/08/2025 totaling $6,172,288.21
• Progress Payment #5 of $624,726.21 to PCN3 Inc for the New Senior Center
• Consultant agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to update the City's General Plan
• Contract award to American Road Maintenance for resurfacing Runway 7-25 and taxiways

The City Council approved the City Clerk's consent calendar (items 3-9) and item 10 separately, all unanimously. The City Manager's consent calendar (items 11-16) and City Attorney's consent calendar (item 17) were also approved unanimously. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting included presentations, proclamations, and public comments.

• Approved warrants totaling $6,172,288.21 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8539 for Land and Water Conservation Fund application for Hawthorne Memorial Park upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8543 establishing handicapped parking at 11323 Mansel Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8544 establishing four-way stop at Oxford Ave and 118th St (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8545 joining Joint Powers Agreement with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8546 approving CSCDA Open PACE Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8547 consultant agreement with Kimley-Horn to update General Plan (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager's consent calendar including $6,958,632.12 housing BPOs, Hangar 15 sublease, jail services agreement with Manhattan Beach, $624,726.21 progress payment for Senior Center, airport runway resurfacing contract, and $92,206.08 Citiguard BPO (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review updates on the Veterans Banner Project and discuss fundraising and outreach. The body will also review a calendar of events and legislative updates.

• Veterans Banner Project Update
• Fundraisers
• Calendar of Events for Commissioners
• Events/Outreach
• Legislative Update

Civil Service Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three new projects, including two boutique hotels and a tobacco specialty store. Staff recommendations include approving the tobacco store and one hotel, while the second hotel request is recommended for continuance.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-2025-0002 for a tobacco specialty store at 14151 Hawthorne Blvd.
• Design Review DR-2023-0020 for a 43,051 sq. ft., five-level hotel with 78 rooms at 4436 W. Imperial Highway.
• Design Review DR-2023-0021 for a 47,584 sq. ft., six-level hotel with 57 rooms at 11410 Menlo Ave.
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2025, and June 18, 2025.

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving job descriptions and opening recruitments for several full-time classified positions. The body will also review an eligibility list for a promotional engineering role.

• Approval of job descriptions for Police Records Supervisor (including salary change), Confidential Clerk, Police Officer Recruit, and Pre-Service Police Officer
• Approval to open recruitment for Confidential Clerk, Police Officer Recruit, and Pre-Service Police Officer
• Approval of eligibility list for Assistant Engineer (Promotional)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on a proposal to host the Republic of Cabo Verde for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

• Discussion and action on hosting the Republic of Cabo Verde for the 2028 Summer Olympics

The City Council voted unanimously to make Hawthorne an official host city for the Republic of Cabo Verde for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Monteiro and seconded by Mayor Alex Vargas, with all four present council members voting in favor. Council Member Katrina Manning was absent. The meeting was a special session that included public comments from residents expressing support for the collaboration.

• Approved making Hawthorne a host city for Cabo Verde for the 2028 Summer Olympics (4-0, unanimous; Manning absent)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the annual budget and an appropriation spending limit of $103,863,108 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city maintenance, affordable housing, and public health services.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 annual budget and $103,863,108 appropriation spending limit
• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Abode Communities for affordable housing south of 14115 Cordary Avenue
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,010,335.71
• Progress payments to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. for $497,923.71 and $1,198,964.22
• Public hearing on assessments for the street lighting system for FY 2025-2026

The City Council approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and set the appropriations limit at $103,863,108. They also approved several resolutions, including an exclusive negotiating agreement for an affordable housing development, joining PRISM insurance programs, and confirming street lighting assessments. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Manning absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 8537 approving the FY 2025-26 annual budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8536 setting appropriations limit at $103,863,108 (4-0)
• Authorized exclusive negotiating agreement with Abode Communities for affordable housing south of 14115 Cordary Ave (4-0)
• Approved joining PRISM excess liability and property programs (4-0)
• Confirmed street lighting assessments for FY 2025-26 (4-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,010,335.71 (4-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders up to $61,458,124 for FY 2025-26 (4-0)
• Denied bodily injury claim by Diane Wade (4-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a color approval application for a restaurant and review minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. No new or continued public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Color Approval Application EC-2024-0007: Rinkon Guadalajara Restaurant at 11925 Inglewood
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Commission scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding weed abatement charges for Union Pacific Railroad Company. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure payments and a paratransit services agreement with the City of Gardena.

• Public hearing on $60,070 weed abatement charge and lien against Union Pacific Railroad Company
• Agreement with City of Gardena for paratransit services not to exceed $660,000
• Progress payment of $367,520.01 to PCN3 Inc for the New Senior Center
• Final payment of $86,908.66 to DOJA, Inc. for Zela Davis Park Renovation
• Approval of warrants for the period 05/28/2025 to 06/10/2025 totaling $3,229,122.46

The City Council approved several routine items, including the annual street lighting assessment report (Resolution 8534), a fifth amendment to the towing fee schedule with U.S. Tow (Resolution 8535), and a $60,070 weed abatement lien against Union Pacific Railroad. They also approved consent calendar items such as warrants totaling $3,229,122.46, a paratransit agreement with Gardena, and progress payments for city projects. A request to authorize payout of accrued leave for City Attorney Robert Kim was tabled at his request.

• Approved Resolution 8534 for street lighting assessments and set public hearing for June 24, 2025 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 8535 amending tow & storage fee schedule with U.S. Tow (3-0)
• Approved weed abatement lien of $60,070 against Union Pacific Railroad (3-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $3,229,122.46 for period 05/28/2025-06/10/2025 (3-0)
• Approved paratransit agreement with Gardena up to $660,000 for FY 2025-2027 (3-0)
• Approved progress payment #4 of $367,520.01 to PCN3 Inc for Senior Center (3-0)
• Approved progress payment #11 of $86,908.66 to DOJA, Inc for Zela Davis Park (3-0)
• Tabled payout of accrued leave for City Attorney Robert Kim (no vote)

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving job descriptions and opening recruitment for several classified full-time positions. The body will also review minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of job descriptions for Gang Analyst, City Maintenance Worker - Parks, and Police Records Technician
• Salary change for Police Records Technician
• Approval to open recruitment for Gang Analyst (Promotional)
• Approval to open recruitment for City Maintenance Worker - Parks

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission scheduled for June 4, 2025, is cancelled. Secretary Gregg McClain cited a lack of agenda items as the reason.

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review budget questions and discuss several action items. The body will also consider updates on outreach, fundraisers, and legislative matters.

• Staff Secretary report on budget questions
• Veterans Banner Project update
• Discussion on fundraisers
• Review of events and outreach
• Legislative update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Hawthorne City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including establishing four-way stops at two intersections, accepting a federal grant for license plate readers, and adopting an ordinance on alcohol sales. They will also consider contracts for airport work, HVAC upgrades, and coaching services, plus a telehealth agreement.

• Resolution 8530: four-way stop at Cedar Avenue and 116th Street
• Resolution 8531: four-way stop at Oxford Avenue and 116th Street
• Resolution 8532: accept $43,507 JAG grant for ALPR equipment
• Ordinance 2257 (2nd reading): amending alcohol sales zoning rules
• Contract with Sharp Performance, Inc. for $224,996.25 coaching services

The Hawthorne City Council approved the City Clerk's and City Manager's consent calendars, including $6,182,240.27 in warrants, two new four-way stop resolutions, and a $224,996.25 coaching contract with Sharp Performance, Inc. They also adopted Ordinance No. 2257 adding operational standards for alcohol sales, and directed staff to bring back a Telehealth agreement for FY 2025-2026 with a budget not to exceed $100,000. The council also voted to consolidate city events and pursue sister city and World Cup/Olympics hosting opportunities.

• Approved $6,182,240.27 in warrants (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8530 establishing four-way stop at Cedar Ave & 116th St (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8531 establishing four-way stop at Oxford Ave & 116th St (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8532 accepting $43,507 JAG grant for ALPR equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2257 amending alcohol sales zoning rules (5-0)
• Approved $224,996.25 coaching contract with Sharp Performance, Inc. (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring back Telehealth agreement with $100,000 budget cap (5-0)
• Approved event consolidation and quarterly Meet and Greets (5-0)

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The City of Hawthorne Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission cancelled their regular May 21, 2025 meeting because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation was issued by the Planning Commission Secretary under Government Code Section 54955.

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The May 19, 2025 regular meeting of the Hawthorne Veterans Affairs Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the City of Hawthorne Council Chambers. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting canceled for May 19, 2025
• Next regular meeting set for June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget workshop and an ordinance regarding operational standards for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The body is also considering several assessments for weed abatement and street lighting.

• Public hearing for an ordinance amending Chapter 17.76 regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages
• Proposed weed abatement and street lighting assessments with public hearings set for June 10, 2025
• Approval of $6,728,054.37 in warrants for the period of 04/23/2025 to 05/13/2025
• Progress payment of $433,694.32 to DOJA, Inc. for Zela Davis Park Renovation
• Blanket purchase order of $34,000.00 to Roy's Flooring for Betty Ainsworth Gym Floor

The City Council approved the City Clerk's consent calendar (items 3, 5-7, 9, 10) and separately approved items 4 and 8, which included resolutions on weed abatement, street lighting, SB1 road projects, and recognizing Día de las Madres. The council also approved the City Manager's consent calendar (items 16, 17, 19-22) and item 18, which included an economic development agreement, investment report, election cost payment, and various contracts. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution No. 8525 to form an underground utility district on Doty Avenue, introduced Ordinance No. 2257 amending alcohol sales regulations, and denied two personal injury claims.

• Approved City Clerk's consent calendar items 3, 5-7, 9, 10 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Oct 8 and Dec 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 8527 adopting SB1 road project list (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8525 for underground utility district on Doty Ave (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2257 amending alcohol sales regulations
• Approved City Manager's consent calendar items 16, 17, 19-22 (5-0)
• Approved election cost payment of $135,941.56 to LA County (5-0)
• Denied bodily injury claims by Samantha Perez, et al., and Silvia Lima (5-0)

Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for May 21, 2025, in City Council Chambers.

• None – meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will hold a regular meeting with oral communications from the Community Services Department on city programs for veterans, plus discussion items including the Veterans Banner Project update, fundraisers, a calendar of events, and legislative updates. The commission will also approve minutes from two prior meetings and receive written communications from outside organizations.

• Oral presentation by Community Services on city programs for veterans
• Written communications from Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and Hill & Ponton Law
• Approval of minutes from January 13 special meeting and April 7 regular meeting
• Staff secretary report on banner program questions
• Commissioner discussion on Veterans Banner Project update, fundraisers, calendar of events, and legislative update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs. They will also vote on a resolution adopting the City of Hawthorne Safety Action Plan, approve $4.4 million in warrants, and authorize progress payments including $1.39 million for housing rehabilitation. Other items include installing speed humps on 118th Place and donating a police vehicle to El Camino College.

• Public hearing on adoption of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs
• Resolution No. 8521 adopting the City of Hawthorne Safety Action Plan
• Approval of warrants for $4,388,095.33 covering March 26 to April 22, 2025
• Progress Payment #8 of $1,390,009.52 for housing rehabilitation of city-owned properties (Project #23-09)
• Installation of speed humps on 118th Pl from Felton Ave to Inglewood Ave

The City Council approved the Hawthorne Safety Action Plan, a $4.39M warrant payment, and several resolutions and ordinances, including a labor compliance agreement and a loading zone amendment. It also adopted the CDBG/HOME plans and approved multiple construction payments and a police vehicle donation. A claim for bodily injury was denied.

• Approved warrants totaling $4,388,095.33 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8521, Safety Action Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8523, labor compliance monitoring agreement with LDM Associates (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2256, amending loading zone rules (5-0)
• Adopted CDBG/HOME Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved speed humps on 118th Pl from Felton Ave to Inglewood Ave (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $783,575.03 to Sequel Contractors for 120th St improvements (5-0)
• Denied bodily injury claim by Bryan Garrison (5-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Commission scheduled for April 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting. The Civil Service Commission will consider approving a job description for Administrative Clerk I (Non-Classified) and authorizing recruitment for that position and for City Maintenance Worker. The agenda also includes approval of the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and routine oral communications. No hearings or eligibility lists are on the agenda.

• Approval of job description for Administrative Clerk I (Non-Classified)
• Approval to open recruitment for Administrative Clerk I (Non-Classified)
• Approval to open recruitment for City Maintenance Worker
• Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed 7-story Home2 hotel at 5151 W. El Segundo Blvd., a drive-thru restaurant redesign at 5119 W. El Segundo Blvd., and two citywide zone text amendments (alcohol regulations and parking). The hotel items are recommended for continuance to May 7, 2025.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 142-room Home2 hotel at 5151 W. El Segundo Blvd. (recommended continuance to May 7, 2025)
• Design Review for a drive-thru restaurant at 5119 W. El Segundo Blvd. (recommended approval of Resolution 2025-01)
• Zone Text Amendment ZA-2025-0001 to update alcohol regulations citywide
• Zone Text Amendment ZA-2025-0002 to update parking regulations citywide
• Color approval for 12939 1/2 Hawthorne Blvd. (Consent Calendar)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss real property negotiations. The discussion focuses on the price and payment terms for a specific land parcel.

• Closed session negotiation for approximately 1.49 acres of land at 3136 West Rosecrans Ave.

The Hawthorne City Council met in special session on April 14, 2025. The only substantive item was a closed-session discussion with real property negotiators regarding approximately 1.49 acres at 3136 West Rosecrans Ave. City Attorney Robert Kim reported that no action was taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments and no other decisions.

• Held closed session on real property negotiations for 3136 West Rosecrans Ave (no action taken)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving $2,846,020.51 in warrants and various professional service agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Housing Choice Voucher Program and a proposed ordinance regarding loading and unloading zones.

• Approval of warrants for the period 03/26/2025 to 04/08/2025 totaling $2,846,020.51
• Contract with Wrap Technologies for BolaWrap devices in the amount of $122,631.00
• Purchase order for Citiguard administrative fees not to exceed $226,596
• Establishment of an on-street handicap parking space at 15022 Gerkin Ave
• Approval of plans to advertise construction bids for resurfacing Runway 7-25 at Hawthorne Municipal Airport

The City Council approved the City Clerk's consent calendar (items 3, 5, 7, 9) and the City Manager's consent calendar (items 12, 14-20), which included approving warrants totaling $2,846,020.51, adopting resolutions on street lighting and opposing state bills, and authorizing the airport runway resurfacing project to go out to bid. The council also approved the Housing Authority's 2025-2026 Five-Year, Annual, and Administrative Plans, and introduced Ordinance No. 2256 amending loading/unloading zone regulations. Item 13 (Bridge of Hope Community Housing agreement with Citiguard) was pulled for discussion and approved separately.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,846,020.51 (5-0)
• Approved resolutions 8516, 8517, 8519, 8520 (5-0, with one abstention on 8519)
• Approved Housing Authority 2025-2026 Five-Year, Annual, and Administrative Plans (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2256 amending loading/unloading zone regulations
• Approved City Manager's consent calendar including airport runway bid authorization (5-0)
• Approved Bridge of Hope Community Housing agreement with Citiguard (5-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review application for a drive-thru restaurant at 5119 W. El Segundo Blvd., with a recommendation to approve. A larger proposed 7-story Home2 hotel with 142 rooms at 5151 W. El Segundo Blvd. will be continued to May 7, 2025. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and a color approval at 12939 1/2 Hawthorne Blvd.

• Design Review DR-2025-0002 for drive-thru restaurant at 5119 W. El Segundo Blvd. (recommended approval)
• Conditional Use Permit 2022CU11 for 7-story Home2 hotel at 5151 W. El Segundo Blvd. (continuance to May 7)
• Design Review 2022DR06 for hotel facade/landscaping at same location (continuance to May 7)
• Color Approval EC-2025-0002 at 12939 1/2 Hawthorne Blvd.
• Consent calendar approval of minutes from Nov 20, 2024, Jan 15, 2025, and Feb 5, 2025