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Meeting
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 Regular Meeting
AGENDA FOR October 11, 2022
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126
th
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/hawthorne-community-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/HAWTHORNE-COMMUNITY
-TELEVISION/MEETING
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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 CURRENT COPYING FEE) OF ANY REGULAR SESSION ITEM BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL VIA TELEPHONE (310) 349-2915 OR EMAIL [email protected]
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. West Basin E.J. Caldwell, Assistant General Manager , “The State Drought Update.”
2. My Civic “311” Application
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 Tuesday, October 11, 2022's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the Special Meeting of September 13, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of September 13, 2022. Motion to approve minutes.
Agenda Bill
9-13-22 Minutes Special
9-13-22 Minutes Regular
5. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
Agenda Bill
Council Warrants 101122
GENERAL MATTERS
6. PARS 115 Trust Investment Policy
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council (1) Approve PARS 115 Trust Investment Policy, (2) Approve initial investment of $3.5 million, and (3) Adopt PARS Trust Withdrawal Policy Guidelines.
Agenda Bill
Hawthorne Balanced IGD OPEB - Draft PARS 115 Trust Investment Policy.
PARS OPEB Presentation
7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Business Assistance Programs Update
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council ask questions as necessary and provide direction on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Business Assistance Program update.
Agenda Bill
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued Fair Share Housing Choice Vouchers to the Hawthorne Housing Agency.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: The staff recommends the City Council to approve and file this report.
Agenda Bill
Notice PIH 2022-29 (HA)
Initial Award Notification - August 29, 2022
Final Award Notification - September 23, 2022
9. Tree Trimming Project (City Project #22-07)- Reject and Out to Bid.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council rejects all the bids received on September 13, 2022 bid opening date and authorize the Director of Public Works to re-advertise for bids with a return date of November 8, 2022.
Agenda Bill
2.1 Tree Trimming Notice of Inviting Bids
2.2 Rejected Bidlist
10. Approval of Agreement and Purchase Order to ACCO Engineered Systems in the not to exceed amount of $74,044 for the Installation of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System at the City Hall Basement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order to ACCO Engineered Systems of Glendale, CA of $74,044 for the installation of the HVAC System at the City Hall Basement and authorize the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement and execute it on the City’s behalf.
Agenda Bill
3.1 ACCO Agreement
3.3 Blanket Purchase Order ACCO
11. Progress Payment #1 in the Amount of $670,892.19 Due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc., of Sylmar, CA for General Maintenance (Project #22-05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
Agenda Bill
1.1 #22-02 Progress Payment 1
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Claim for Damages of Eva M. Szalontal
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Deny the Claim of Eva M. Szalontal
Agenda Bill
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
13. Timing of the Introduction and Adoption of the Cannabis Ordinance. (Vargas) Agenda Bill
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case:
Javier Urias, etc., et al v. City of Hawthorne, et al
LASC Case No. 20STCV16065
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, October 11, 2022
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DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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