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 NOVEMBER 08, 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. Hawthorne Police Department Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, November 8, 2022's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the Special Meeting of October 10, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of October 11, 2022. Motion to approve Minutes.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
5. Publicly receive, open, and declare sealed bids for Tree Trimming Project. (Project #22-07)
ORDINANCES
6. Ordinance No. 2235 (2nd 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 adopt.
7. Ordinance No. 2236 (2nd 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 adopt.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Construction of Speed Humps on W 142nd Pl between Judah Ave and Isis Ave and Doty Ave between W 135th St and Rosecrans Ave.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve installation of speed humps on W 142nd Pl between Judah Ave and Isis Ave and Doty Ave between W 135th St and Rosecrans Ave.
9. Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120th St Improvement Project – Prairie Ave to Felton Ave, (City Project # 21-06) – Reject and Out to Bid.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council rejects all the bids received on September 27, 2022 bid opening date and authorize the Director of Public Works to re-advertise for bids with a return date of December 13, 2022.
10. Approval of Purchase of Case Wheel Loader.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to proceed with the purchase of the Case Wheel Loader.
11. Amendment to the City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines RECOMMENDED MOTION: The staff advises that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the amendment to the City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines
12. Progress Payment #3 in the Amount of $631,220.56 due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA for Holly Glen Park and Jim Thorpe Improvement Project (Project #22-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc of Sylmar, CA.
13. Approve a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) in the amount of $180,000 to Redflex Traffic Systems for the City’s Red Light Camera Enforcement Program.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the City Council approve a Blanket Purchase Order for to Redflex Traffic Systems in a total amount not to exceed $180,000.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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, November 8, 2022 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK