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 24, 2022 AT 6:00 PM
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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)
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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: Tri-City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (Jose Hernandez) & Acknowledgment of CERT volunteers.
4. Presentation: Hawthorne Business Expo 2022; Highlights and Acknowledgments.
5. Presentation: Public Service Announcement T-Parking
6. Oral Communications.
7. CITY CLERK’S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Approval of City Council minutes for the regular meetings of June 8, 2021, June 22, 2021 and October 12, 2021. Motion to approve minutes.
9. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, May 24, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
10. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
11. RESOLUTIONS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 8357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017. Motion to adopt.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANTS FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION’S WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 FOR THE HOLLY PARK MULTI-BENEFIT DROUGHT RESILIENCE AND STORMWATER INFILTRATION PROJECT. Motion to adopt.
14. BIDS. (None at this time).
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing on the Draft Allocation Plan for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: The staff advises that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the Draft Allocation Plan for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program.
2. Adopt Draft Allocation Plan for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and submit to HUD all plans and documents necessary to administer the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
4. Authorize the appropriation of funds for the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
17. ORDINANCES
18. ORDINANCE NO. 2231 (2nd 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 adopt.
19. GENERAL MATTERS (None at this time)
20. CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
21. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 of FY 21-22.
22. Internships with Elected Officials.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and approve staff to create an Internship with Elected Officials Program.
23. Progress Payment #2 in the Amount of $555,957.10 to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. of Torrance, CA for Sewer Improvement Project 2022 (Project #21-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp, Torrance, CA.
24. Progress Payment #4 in the Amount of $110,065.81 to United Storm Water, Inc. of Industry, CA for Street Inlet Improvement Project – Phase 2 (Project #20-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #4 to United Storm Water Inc., Industry, CA.
25. Progress Payment #8 and Final Acceptance in the Amount of $893,895.70 Due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc., of Sylmar, CA for General Maintenance (Project # 15-02).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #8 and Final Acceptance to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
26. The re-nomination of incumbent members Marc Weiss, President of Commercial Consulting, Inc. and Jamin Gallman, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Learning at SpaceX, to fill the Hawthorne business private sector seats.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the appointment of representatives of the Hawthorne Business Private Sector.
27. Review of the Quarter 3 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Quarter 3 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
28. Study on request for Housing Commission.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: The staff advises that the City Council:
1. Receive report
2. Provide direction
3. File report
29. CITY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
30. Claims of Elizore Kilgore and Glenda J. Sims for personal injuries arising from an automobile accident that occurred on November 27, 2021.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Counsel deny the claims of Elizore Kilgore and Glenda J. Sims.
31. Settlement of lawsuit: Salvador Mitchem v. City of Hawthorne for $5,000.00.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Counsel approve the settlement with Plaintiff, Salvador Mitchem.
32. CITY COUNCIL’S DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
33. Appointment of Stephen Nellman to the Veterans’ Affairs Commission (Vargas)
34. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
35. Adjourn.