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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presidents Council Presentation
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, September 13, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants for 08/23/22. Motion to approve the warrants.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants for 09/13/22. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8377
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2022 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA.
Motion to adopt.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
6. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Tree Trimming Project (City Project #22-07)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
7. Public Hearing on the Draft Substantial Amendments to the 20-24 Consolidated Plan, 20-21, 21-22, 22-23 Action Plans for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff advises that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the draft Substantial Amendments to the Consolidated Plan and three Annual Action Plans for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
2. Adopt the 20-24 Consolidated Plan as well as the 20-21, 21-22, and 22-23 Action Plans and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the plan and any necessary amendments to the plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with subrecipients or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME projects identified.
8. Public Hearing on the Draft 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommend that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the draft 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
2. Approve the 2021-2022 CAPER for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the 2021-2022 CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ORDINANCES
9. Ordinance No. 2234 (1 Reading) st
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.32.010 (POSITIONS NOT INCLUDED) AND
2.32.020 (POSITIONS INCLUDED) OF CHAPTER 2.32 (CLASSIFIED SERVICE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION, CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL). Motion to introduce.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
10. The City of Hawthorne will be receiving the first installment of settlement funds to be used for opioid addiction prevention and abatement. The City is fortunate to have two existing programs that qualify for the funds, which programs will greatly benefit from the additional monies. The existing, qualifying programs are the Hawthorne Police Department’s Narcan Program and Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Abuse, (“L.A. CADA”) a non-profit agency that provides rehabilitation services and education for, among other issues, drug addiction.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve allocation of the Opioid Settlement funds equally between the Hawthorne Police Department’s Narcan Program and the City’s existing partnership with L.A. CADA.
11. Dominguez Channel Watershed Management Group Annual Payment RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve this payment to the Dominguez Channel Watershed Management Group
12. Rental and Facility Use Policy Update
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize increase the cleaning deposit amount for the Hawthorne Memorial Center.
13. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $526,368.88 due to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA for Local Street Improvement Project 2022 (Project # 22-04)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
14. Approval of an Additional Funding Request for J. Lee Engineering, Inc. in the NotTo-Exceed Amount of $150,000 for the current fiscal year.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an additional funding to J. Lee Engineering, Inc. for the amount of $150,000 and encumber them from account number ending in 40514.
15. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $353,112.34 due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA for Holly Glen Park and Jim Thorpe Park Improvement Project (Project # 22-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA
16. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Department of Transportation for Maintenance Services on State Right of Way within Local Jurisdictional Limits.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement
17. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Department of Transportation to conduct a free Dump Day Event
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute this agreement with the Department of Transportation to conduct a free Dump Day Event
18. Agreement between City of Hawthorne and Southern California Edison for a Vault Replacement at City Hall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute this agreement with Southern California Edison and approve a blanket purchase order in the not to exceed amount of $150,000.
19. Membership dues payment to South Bay Cities Council of Governments for fiscal year 2022-2023
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve Membership dues payment to South Bay Cities Council of Governments for fiscal year 2022-2023.
20. Amendment Number 1 of Professional Services Agreements with LDM Associates, Inc. for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs to include the FY 2022 Community Project Funding Grant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the amendment of the second year of the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) for the period of one year from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement the CDBG & HOME Investment Partnership Programs and Community Project Funding Grant (CPF).
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer the amended Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Professional Services Agreement with LDM.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish all necessary account numbers for the administration of the CPF grant and create a blanket purchase order for LDM not to exceed $50,000 in administrative fees.
21. Fiscal Year 2022/23 Blanket Purchase Orders.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2022/23 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $13,535,360.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
22. Claim for Damages submitted by Cecilia Flores.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the claim of Cecilia Flores.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
23. Supporting a Statewide Measure to Repeal Proposition 19 (Valentine) RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the council openly discuss supporting Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s (HJTA) initiative to repeal Proposition 19 then vote to issue or not issue a supporting letter.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION (Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code.) Property APN: 4041-015-016
Property Address: 12547 Hawthorne Boulevard
City Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager
Negotiation with: Bank of America
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms Re. Lease
25. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 13100 Yukon Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager. Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment for the property and conditions of title.
26. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 12536 Chadron Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager. Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment for the property and condition of title.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
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, September 13, 2022 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK