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 SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2022 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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
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https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television ______________________
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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].
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation - Recognizing Employee Services
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.3 THE PUBLIC SHOULD DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY CONCERNING ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, November 29, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
4. RESOLUTION NO. 8385 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS. Motion to adopt.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution No. 8384, establishing fees related to the Commercial Cannabis Business.
RESOLUTION NO. 8384
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
ESTABLISHING FEES RELATED TO THE COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS AND
ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Motion to adopt.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
6. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 of FY 22-23.
7. Award of Contract for Street Tree Trimming Project (Project #22-07).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, North Star Land Care of Downey, CA.
8. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Department of Transportation to conduct a free Dump Day Event
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute this agreement with the Department of Transportation to conduct a free Dump Day Event.
9. Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $676,401.42 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 #5 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
10. Approval of Purchase of Stump Cutter
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to proceed with the purchase of the Stump Cutter.
11. Partnership Agreement between Los Angeles County, City of El Segundo, City of Lawndale, City of Manhattan Beach, and City of Redondo Beach for Alondra Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project and Appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Measure W Fund for this Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement with any minor clerical changes and all future amendments and appropriate $1,000,000 from the Measure W to construct a stormwater capture project.
12. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $697,360.14 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 #2 to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
13. Change of start date.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize the Human Resources Department and the Finance Department to adjust the date in all respective areas including appropriate forms.
14. Review of the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Quarter 1 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Claim of Beverly Bergeron
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the claim of Beverly Bergeron
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
16. Join the South Bay Cities Council Of Governments in opposing the Los Angeles County Land Bank Program. (Valentine)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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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 24 hours before the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK