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 25, 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. Life-Saving Measures Presentation – Hawthorne Police Department
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, October 25, 2022's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the Special Meeting of September 20, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2022. Motion to Approve Minutes.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
5. Resolution No. 8380, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Authorizing, Approving, & Ratifying the Acceptance of the FY 2022-2023 State of California Office of Traffic Safety ‘Selective Traffic Enforcement Program’ (STEP), Grant Number PT23039. Motion to adopt.
6. Resolution No. 8381, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Authorizing, Approving, & Ratifying the Acceptance of the FY 2022-2023 State of California Office of Traffic Safety ‘Ride to Live Motorcycle Education Grant,’ Grant Number MC23002. Motion to adopt.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
7. Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2235 - Public Hearing before the introduction for public comments and enacting Chapter 5.100 (Commercial Cannabis Business) to Title 5 (Business Regulation and Licenses), Division II (Businesses Regulated)
Ordinance No. 2235 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING CHAPTER 5.100 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSES), DIVISION II (BUSINESSES REGULATED). Motion to introduce.
ORDINANCES
8. Ordinance No. 2236 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 5.16.010 OF THE
HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO HAVE THE CITY CLERK DETERMINE THE TIME AND PLACE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING. Motion to introduce.
GENERAL MATTERS
9. This report serves to provide an overview of the existing regulations regarding short-term rentals (STR) in the City of Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council discuss how the City currently regulates short-term rentals (STR). Staff recommends the City Council receive and file information and provide direction to staff regarding further discussion if necessary.
10. Economic Development Staffing and Retail Recruitment Services RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council direct on Hawthorne Economic Development and Retail Recruitment Services.
11. Hawthorne Bridge Housing Project
RECOMMENDED MOTION: The staff recommends the City Council to approve this project and file this report.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Purchase of GapVax Sewer Vacuum and Hydro-Excavation Truck.
12. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to proceed with the purchase of the GapVax Sewer Vacuum and Hydro-Excavation Truck.
13. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Building Plan Check Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and CSG Consultants. (“Consultant”)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this first amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the consultant agreement.
14. Letter of Support for a soundwall along I-405 and City of Hawthorne’s Glasgow Park.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
15. Community Project Funding Grant (CPF) – City Properties Revitalization Project RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and receive the $500,000 CPF Grant awarded by Congresswoman Maxine Waters for the purpose of revitalizing the City-owned properties.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer the grant and for reporting to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish all necessary account numbers for the administration of the CPF grant and create necessary blanket purchase orders not to exceed $100,000 in administrative fees and $400, 000 in project cost.
16. Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $915,552.79 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 #4 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
17. Retiree Healthcare Plan June 30, 2022 GASBS 75 Actuarial Report RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept and file the OPEB Valuation Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022.
18. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates for Various Affordable Housing Advisory Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement with Harris & Associates for Affordable Housing Advisory Serves in an amount not to exceed $99,009 and authorize the city manager to execute the agreement and any and all amendments thereto.
19. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the City of Inglewood for Supplemental Law Enforcement (Medical Director) Services RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the City of Inglewood for Supplemental Law Enforcement (Medical Director) Services.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
20. Claim for Damages submitted by Tania Mora.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the claim of Tania Mora.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
21. Mask mandates during Council and Commission meetings (Monteiro)
22. Outdoor Dining in the City of Hawthorne (Monteiro)
23. Appointment of Faye Johnson to the Veterans’ Affairs Commission (Vargas) RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that City Council discuss and vote.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
24. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code, section 54957(b))
Concerning City Manager, Vontray Norris
25. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code, section 54957(b))
Concerning Robert M. Kim, City Attorney
(John Harris, Special Counsel).
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 25, 2022 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK