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Meeting
Alex Vargas, Mayor
L. David Patterson, Mayor Pro Tem
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
Angie Reyes English, Councilmember
Olivia Valentine, Councilmember
Paul Jimenez, City Clerk
Gregory Fallon, City Treasurer
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL
PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETINGS
AGENDA FOR Tuesday, March 8, 2022 AT 6:00 PM
Video/Teleconference
Meeting
Meeting may
be
viewed from Hawthorne Website
or
YouTub
e
:
https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthorne-television/council-meeting-video Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, members of the City Council and staff may participate in this meeting via video-link (Zoom) and or teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing and to protect the health and safety of the Council, staff and public from exposure to COVID-19, this will not be an in-person meeting and the Council Chambers will not be open for this meeting. Members of the public may observe this meeting on the City of Hawthorne website or on YouTube. The Hawthorne City Council encourages public comments by phone and/or written email on the agenda or any topic, which also includes public hearings. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting by making comments can participate by calling the City Clerks office at (310) 349-2915 before the close of the oral communications or a public hearing. Please note that you may be put on hold or get a busy signal if there are speakers making comments to the City Council ahead of you as the call will be answered in the order received. In addition, you may offer your comments through email at [email protected]
. Emails must be received prior to 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting and will be provided to the City Council members before the meeting.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation or modification pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact the City Clerk department at [email protected]
prior to the meeting for assistance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK/SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. AFTER OBTAINING PERMISSION TO PROCEED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER, SPEAKERS SHOULD FIRST STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. THEY THEN SHALL STATE THEIR BUSINESS FOR ALL GOVERNING BODIES BRIEFLY AND COMPLETELY AND UNLESS GRANTED FURTHER TIME BY A GOVERNING BODY, SHALL LIMIT THEIR ADDRESS TO THREE MINUTES. THE THREE-MINUTE LIMIT SHALL INCLUDE GOVERNING BODY OR STAFF RESPONSES, IF ANY, TO QUERIES POSED BY SPEAKERS. HOWEVER, THE STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM PROVIDING A DETAILED RESPONSE OR ACTING UPON ANY ITEM NOT CONTAINED ON THE AGENDA POSTED 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING AND 24 HOURS BEFORE A SPECIAL MEETING. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNING BODIES AS A BODY AND NOT TO ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER THEREOF. THE GOVERNING BODY MAY EITHER DISPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION AT THE CLOSE THEREOF OR MAY REFER IT TO AN APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR STUDY, INVESTIGATION, REPORT, AND/OR RECOMMENDATION. DISCUSSION, IF ANY, SHALL BE BY MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BODY ONLY. (H.M.C. 2.06.180, RESO. NO. 6443) THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMATS. PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE (48 HOUR NOTICE) BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT AT 310-349-2915. THE COUNCIL FACILITIES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEVICES TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE:
https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthorne-television/council-meeting-video.
AGENDA
1. Call to order by Mayor Vargas
2. Non-denominational Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
3. Proclamation: Elizabeth (Liz) Mosley
4. Presentation: CA Proposition 64, Hawthorne Measure cc
5. Oral Communications.
6. CITY CLERK’S CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, March 8, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
8. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
Agenda Bill Mar 03 2022 Check Warrants Check Warrants For Mar 08 2022 (1) Council Warrants 03-08-22 Approval of Warrants 03-08-22 with paid check report
9. BIDS.
10. Publicly receive, open, and declare sealed bids for Local Street Improvement Project 2022 (Project 22-04). 22-04 Bid List
11. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Park Maintenance Services (Project 22-01). 22-01 Bid List
12. RESOLUTIONS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8340
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, RE-RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND REAUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR THE 30 DAY PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 8, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 7, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361. Motion to adopt. 8340 Agenda Bill-signed
8340 AB 361 (1)
14. RESOLUTION 8341
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING COUNCILMEMBER REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. Motion to adopt.
Designating Councilmember Reps to Various Orgs Agenda - 2022-signed Designating Councilmember Reps to Various Orgs Reso- 2022 (2)
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing
–
Approve Resolution 8342 Approving a Negative Declaration for Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements, and
Adopting the 6
th
Cycle 2021 – 2029 Housing Element.
Approve Resolution 8343 Adopting the 2022 Revised Safety Element.
Approve Resolution 8344 Adopting the Environmental Justice Element of the General Plan RESOLUTION NO. 8342
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR HOUSING, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENTS, AND ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT. Motion to adopt.
RESOLUTION NO. 8343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2022 REVISED SAFETY ELEMENT. Motion to adopt.
RESOLUTION NO. 8344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Motion to adopt. 2022GPA01 Agenda Bill HE-SE-EJE 2022-03-08 (1)-signed
Hawthorne Housing Element FINAL DRAFT (Reduced)
HCD Response Letter 2021-12-17
Hawthorne_Safety Element_Public Review Draft_FINAL
Hawthorne_EJ Element_WhitePaper_Public Review Draft_FINAL_reduced-1 Hawthorne HE-SE-EJ ISND_Final
NOPH 2022-03-08
2022GP01 PC Reso 2022-01 2022-02-16
GPA 2022-01 HE RESO 8342-1
GPA 2022 -01 SE RESO 8343
GPA 2022-01 EJE RESO 8344
17. ORDINANCES
18. ORDINANCE NO. 2230
(1
st
Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.50.010, 8.50.140, 8.50.150, 8.50.160, 8.50.170 AND 8.50.200 OF CHAPTER 8.50 (STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO EXPAND THE EXISTING STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS AND IMPOSING RAINWATER LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) STRATEGIES ON PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE BUILDING, GRADING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. Motion to introduce.
3.0 Ord No 2230 MS4 NPDES Agenda Bill-signed-signed (1)
3.1 Ord No 2230 MS4 NPDES (2)
19. GENERAL MATTERS
20. The City of Hawthorne’s short-term rental (STR) ordinance was adopted two years ago from this month and amended about a year and a half later.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file.
Short Term Rentals Current Ord.-signed
21. Feasibility of Outdoor Dining in Hawthorne.
outdoor dining 2022
22. Landlord Tenant Issues (Elana Eden Director of Media, Outreach & Education Housing Rights Center) RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff advises that the City Council receive and file the report.
Agenda Bill - Housing Rights Center (1)
HRC Agency Brochure_English_2021
LA County COVID Protections 2022 (E-S)
23. Review of the Mid Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Mid Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Agenda Bill - Mid Year Report 12-31-21 FINAL-signed-1
Mid-Year Financial Report - 12-31-21 fl
Mid Yr Appropriation Changes 2022
Bank Statements at 12-31-21
December 2021 Pooled Cash Report
General Fund Mid Year Presentation 03-8-22
24. CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
25. Amend and Extend Existing Agreement between City of Hawthorne and John L. Hunter and Associates for Consulting Services for Storm Water and Sewer Related Inspection and Control Program Services RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
the agreement and authorize
the Director of Public Works
to execute them on behalf of the City.
2.0 J.H. and Associates Agreement Agenda Bill-signed-signed (1)
2.1 John Hunter Agreement and Proposal(2022)
26. Amendment to Contract for Administering the COVID-19 Relief and Economic Recovery Program RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign contracts with HDL ECON-Solutions for Administering the COVID-19 Relief and Economic Recovery Program.
Agenda Bill ARPA Consultant Agreement 3-8-22-signed
Hawthorne
27. Improvement and Maintenance Cooperation Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the City of Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Improvement and Maintenance Cooperation Agreement with the City of El Segundo and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute them on behalf of the City.
1.0 Improvement and Maintenance Cooperation Agreement Agenda Bill-signed-signed (2)
1.1 Improvement and Maintenance Cooperation Agreement (1)
28. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 of FY 21-22.
Agenda Bill Investment Report 03-08-2022-signed
12 2021 Investment Report - QE 012-31-21
29. Memorandum of Understanding Between Community Partners and the City of Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council give direction regarding the allocation of $150,000 to non-profits organizations in the City of Hawthorne.
Agenda Bill Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Community Partner-signed (1) 21-1021_Hawthorne-Standard-Faring_MOU-Signed (1)
30. CITY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
31. Settlement of subrogation claim of Geico Insurance for property damage to insured vehicle owned by Nicole Marie Will.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve settlement of Geico Insurance’s subrogation claim.
Agenda Bill (1)
32. CITY COUNCIL’S DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
33. Council Study Session, Q&A Regarding Charter, Direction on Draft Charter Language. (Vargas)
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council: (1) receive and review this report and supporting information, (2) discuss the content to be included in a draft charter, and (3) direct staff to prepare a draft charter with specific direction on which topics should be included in the charter.
Alternatively, the City Council could direct staff to not prepare a draft charter.
Charter Language Study Session Agenda Bill-signed
Report on Sample Charters
Exhibit A - City of Buena Park Charter (2)
Exhibit B - City of Oceanside Charter (1)
Exhibit C - City of Vista Charter (2)
Exhibit D - Examples of Charters of California Cities (2)
34. Speed Hump 118
th
Street and Inglewood Ave. (Monteiro)
35. Protocol Regarding Making Direct Contact with ejma Planning (Cannabis Consultant) – (Patterson)
36. Returning to In-Person Council Meetings (Monteiro)
37. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
38. Adjourn.
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