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, MAY 10, 2022 AT 6:00 PM
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 SHOULD 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-community-television/meeting-videos.
AGENDA
1. Call to order by Mayor Vargas
2. Non-denominational Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
3. Presentation: Fireworks Drawing pursuant to procedure delineated in Hawthorne Municipal Code (“HMC”) Section 8.34.085 (B)
4. Presentation: Hawthorne School (Dr. Morgan) – Monteiro
5. Presentation: Housing Trust Fund Overview – Hermosa Beach Councilmember Stacey Armato and SBCCOG David Leger – Valentine
6. Presentation: Environmental Justice Element Study Session
7. Oral Communications.
8. CITY CLERK’S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Approval of City Council minutes for the special meetings of May 17, 2021, May 18, 2021 and May 19, 2021.
Motion to approve minutes.
10. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, May 10, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
11. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants Issued for the Period 04/27/2022 to 05/10/2022. Motion to approve the warrants.
12. RESOLUTIONS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8353
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22622. Motion to approve.
14. BIDS. (None at this time).
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing and Ordinance 2231 – For the Approval of the Military Equipment Use Policy by the Hawthorne Police and enactment of Ordinance No. 2231 establishing the City of Hawthorne Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to California Government Code Sections 7070-7072.
Hawthorne Police Department’s declaration publication filed. No written communications were received. Call for oral comments. Motion to close public hearing. Motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2231.
ORDINANCE NO. 2231 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A “MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA” IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. Motion to introduce.
17. ORDINANCES
18. ORDINANCE NO. 2233 (
2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADDING AND ENACTING CHAPTER 15.71 (EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion to adopt.
19. GENERAL MATTERS (None at this time)
20. CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
21. Protocols for Emergency Preparedness
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City of Hawthorne Protocols for Emergency Preparedness.
22. Progress Payment #2 and Final Acceptance in the Amount of $121,756.43 due to Excel Paving Company of Long Beach, CA for Hawthorne Municipal Airport Hawthorne, California Rehabilitation of Taxiways Project (Project # 21-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the City Council Approve this Progress Payment #2 to Excel Paving Company of Long Beach, CA.
23. SB1383 – Organic Recycling
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
24. CITY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
25. Additional Funding Request for Administration Contract Services and Reimbursable Accounts in the total amount of $125,000 for the current fiscal year.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the additional funding in the combined amount of $125,000 and encumber them as $50,000 to account no. ending in 40514 and $75,000 to account no. ending in 40744.
26. Professional Services Agreement with California Hearing Officers, LLP for Hearing Officer Services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends City Council approve Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and California Hearing Officers, LLP for Hearing Officer Services.
27. Amendment to the City Council’s Order Regarding the Commencement Date for the Continued Administrative Appeal Hearing of the Non-Renewal/Revocation of M&A Gabaee, LP’s Business Licenses at 12000 Hawthorne Boulevard.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends City Council approve to amend the commencement date of the continued administrative appeal hearing of the non-renewal/revocation of M&A Gabaee LP’s business licenses to May 31, 2022.
28. CITY COUNCIL’S DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
29. Preliminary Support for Housing Trust Fund (Valentine)
30. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
31. Adjourn.