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, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PARKING
AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR
MEETING
AGENDA FOR JUNE 28, 2022 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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] OR CALL (310) 349-2915 PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
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/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television ______________________
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL WITH INVOCATION & PLEDGE
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Elder Abuse Advocacy (Valentine)
2. Recognition of Juneteenth June 19, 2022 (Monteiro)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY SHOULD
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE MEETING INFORMATION SECTION OF THIS AGENDA.
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)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on June 28, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants
5. Approval of the City Council minutes for the regular meeting of April 27, 2021, the special meeting of May 21, 2021 and the special meeting of May 25, 2021. Motion to Approve Minutes.
RESOLUTIONS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8367
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF HIGH FREQUENCY
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT THAT WILL ALLOW THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE TO
BE INCLUDED IN AN INTEGRATED HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO NETWORK SERVICE
THAT WILL PROVIDE ALERTS TO LOCAL AGENCIES AND THE ABILITY TO
COMMUNICATE WITH STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL AGENCIES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. Motion to adopt.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8368
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR SPECIFIED ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. Motion to adopt.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8369
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE GROWTH AND USE OF SOLAR AND CLEAN ENERGY. Motion to adopt.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
9. Public Hearing and Resolution No. 8365
Confirming Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Weed and Waste Abatement and Authorizing the Collection Thereof
Public Works Department declaration publication filed. No written communications were received. Call for oral comments.
Motion to close public hearing. Motion to approve Resolution No. 8365.
RESOLUTION NO. 8365
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 WEED AND WASTE ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION THEREOF. Motion to adopt.
10. Public Hearing and Resolution 8364 – Approving the Annual Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessment Amount, and Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Improvement of the Street Lighting System (Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972) for the Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Public Works declaration publication filed. No written communications were received. Call for oral comments. Motion to close public hearing. Motion to approve Resolution 8364.
RESOLUTION NO. 8364
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AMOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM (LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1972) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23. Motion to adopt.
GENERAL MATTERS
11. Progress Payment No. 4 and Final Acceptance in the Amount of $262,969.50 Due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc., of Sylmar, CA for the Holly and Ramona Park Improvement Project (Project #20-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #4 and Final Acceptance to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc of Sylmar, CA, and release retention 35 days after Final Approval.
12. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Business Assistance Programs Update RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Business Assistance Programs update.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
13. Consultant contract between the City of Hawthorne and Newmark of Southern California, Inc. - Newmark Knight Frank c/o Christopher Beck for the purpose of real estate investment guidance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve Contract between City of Hawthorne and Newmark of Southern California, Inc.
14. Fiscal Year 2022/23 Blanket Purchase Orders.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve fiscal year 2022/23 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $21,824,598.
15. Receive and file the Single Audit Report for FY 2020-2021.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file the Single Audit Report for FY 2020- 2021.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
16. Appointment of Dr. Stephen Nellman to the Veterans’ Affairs Commission (Vargas)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that City Council discuss and vote.
17. Assembly Bill 1702 (Valentine)
18. Assembly Bill 1951 (Valentine)
19. Assembly Bill 2622 (Valentine)
20. Emergency Preparation (Reyes English)
21. Memorial Plaque for Monica Dicrisci (Reyes English) RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council discuss.
22. Senate Bill 1449 (Valentine)
23. Assembly Bill 2097 (Valentine)
24. Extending Permits and Development Projects Deadlines due to the Pandemic (Reyes English)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT