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 JULY 12, 2022 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE MEETING INFORMATION SECTION OF THIS AGENDA.
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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
1. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, July 12, 2022's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
2. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approve an appropriation of $40,000 from the Selective Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Grant) account (244-2102-257-0-0-47404) and an additional $9,680 from the Police Department vehicle maintenance account (100-2101-222-0-0-47404) for the Purchase of two (2) Police Motorcycles; and Approval of a Purchase Order in the Not to Exceed Amount of $49,680 to Bartels’ Harley- Davidson for the Purchase of Police Motorcycles RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation of $40,000 from the Selective Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Grant) (244-2102-257-0-0-47404) and an additional $9,680 from the Police Department vehicle maintenance account (100-2101-222-0-0-47404) and approve a purchase order in the Not to Exceed Amount of $49,680 to Bartels Harley Davidson for the purchase of two (2) police motorcycles.
4. Progress Payment #5 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $24,664.38 due 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 # 5 and Final Acceptance to United Storm Water, Inc. of Industry, CA and release retention 35 days after Final Approval.
5. Progress Payment #3 and Progress Payment #4 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $460,848.80 due 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 #3 and Progress Payment #4 and Final Acceptance to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp of Torrance, CA.
6. Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and De Novo Planning Group for a Project-specific Environmental Review and EIR.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the agreement
7. First amendment to agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Michael Baker, International for planning services
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the first amendment to the agreement for planning services with Michael Baker, International
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Application of Nohoma Diane Rangel to Present Late Claim Pursuant to Government Code Section 911.4.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Application of Nohoma Diane Rangel to Present a Late Claim
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
9. Options to Enhance City Council Meeting Security (Patterson)
10. Landlord Tenant Mediation Services (Patterson)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and give further direction to staff.
11. Extending Permits and Development Projects Deadlines due to the Pandemic (Reyes English)
12. Emergency Preparation (Reyes English)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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CITY OF HAWTHORNE )
I, DIANA CUCALON, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hawthorne, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing City Council Meeting Agenda was posted not less than 72 hours before the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK