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. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
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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
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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.
5. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Claim for Damages of Eva M. Szalontal
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim of Eva M. Szalontal
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Timing of the Introduction and Adoption of the Cannabis Ordinance. (Vargas)
13. 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 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK