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 27, 2022 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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 ______________________
THE AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.CITYOFHAWTHORNE.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/COMMUNITY-SERVICES/HAWTHORNECOMMUNITY-TELEVISION/MEETING-VIDEOS AND THEN SELECTING THE DESIRED MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT (AT NO COST) AND/OR OBTAIN COPIES (UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation – Republic Services – Dawn Harris-Benton Municipal Service Manager
2. Presentation – 1 Annual Hawthorne Police Department Basketball Academy
3. Presentation – 2 Annual World Fest Event Recap
4. Presentation – Touch a Truck Children’s Book Fair Event Recap
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
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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) st
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, September 27, 2022's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
6. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
7. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022. Motion to approve minutes.
RESOLUTIONS
8. Resolution No. 8378 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Motion to adopt.
9. Resolution No. 8379 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS IN WHICH THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE IS ELIGIBLE. Motion to adopt.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
10. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Housing Maintenance 2022 Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties Various Locations (City Project #22-06)
11. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120 St Improvement ProjectPrairie Ave to Felton Ave (City Project #21-06)
ORDINANCES
12. Ordinance No. 2234: 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 adopt.
GENERAL MATTERS
13. Hawthorne Economic Development and Retail Recruitment Services Discussion RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council direct on Hawthorne Economic Development and Retail Recruitment Services th
14. Overview of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments FY 2022-2023 Membership Dues
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file services provided by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $1,094,366.75 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 #3 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
16. Construction of Speed Humps on Cordary Ave between 135th St and Rosecrans Ave.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve installation of speed humps on Cordary Ave between 135th St and Rosecrans Ave.
17. Construction of Speed Humps on Cedar Ave, Freeman Ave, Menlo Ave, Oxford Ave, and York Ave between 126th St and Railroad Right of Way.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve installation of speed humps on Cedar Ave, Freeman Ave, Menlo Ave, Oxford Ave, and York Ave between 126th St and Railroad Right of Way.
18. Appropriation of $150,000 in funds to Non-Profits in the City of Hawthorne RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize City Manager to allocated funds to the City of Hawthorne Non-Profits
19. Amendment to the current Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Police Management Supervisory Group
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Police Management Supervisory Group Memorandum of Understanding effective July 2021 through June 30, 2024.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
20. Settlement of lawsuit: Mary Ann Miller v. City of Hawthorne, Hawthorne School District
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve the settlement with Plaintiff, Mary Ann Miller, for $16,000.00.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(c): Administrative Appeals) Name of Case: 1. M&A Gabaee v. City of Hawthorne – Business & Film License Revocation – JAMS (Honorable Candace Cooper [Ret.])
2. M&A Gabaee v. City of Hawthorne – Code Enforcement
Citations – Barbara Craig
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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 27, 2022 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK