Alex Vargas, Mayor
Angie Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem
Katrina Manning, Councilmember
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
L. David Patterson, Councilmember
Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City
Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City
Treasurer
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2023 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
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
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. Black History Presentation – City Clerks Office
2. Black History Month Presentation - Monteiro
3. Presentation of Panhandling PSA by Police Department
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
4. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, February 28, 2023's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
5. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
6. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meetings of January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. Motion to approve minutes.
RESOLUTIONS
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8393 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS. Motion to adopt.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8394 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 2023 AS “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.” Motion to adopt.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
9. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Hawthorne Housing Maintenance 2023 Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties Hawthorne, CA (City Project #22-06)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
10. Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance No. 2239 (2nd Reading) AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.08, 15.13,
15.24, 15.28, 15.30, 15.32, 15.36, AND 15.40; AND REPEALING LOCAL AMENDMENTS 15.12 AND 15.46, AS WELL AS ALL PRIOR EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS WHICH IS COVERED WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE. Motion to adopt.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2239 on February 14, 2023 and set public hearing on Ordinance No. 2239 on February 28, 2023. Adopt Ordinance No. 2239 on February 28, 2023. This procedure is in accordance with California Government Code Title 5, Division 1, Part 1.
ORDINANCES
11. ORDINANCE NO. 2238 (1st Reading) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 2.14 (BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTIONS 2.17.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE), AND, 2.17.050 (ORGANIZATION) OF CHAPTER 2.17 (YOUTH COMMISSION); ADDING SECTION 2.18.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2.18.070 (CHAIRPERSON) OF CHAPTER 2.18 (CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTIONS 2.19.020 (MEMBERS) AND 2.19.030 (ORGANIZATION) OF CHAPTER 2.19 (VETERANS’ AFFAIRS COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTIONS 2.20.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) AND 2.20.050 (ORGANIZATION) OF CHAPTER 2.20 (SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTIONS 2.22.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) AND 2.22.050 (ORGANIZATION) OF CHAPTER 2.22 (PARK, RECREATION AND FINE ARTS COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTION; 2.28.050 (CHAIRPERSON) AND ADDING SECTION 2.28.090 (TERMS OF OFFICE) TO CHAPTER 2.28 (PLANNING COMMISSION) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Motion to introduce.
GENERAL MATTERS
12. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for The City of Hawthorne Request For Proposals for Bridge Housing Site Operator.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council accept proposals for recommended study.
13. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for The City of Hawthorne Request For Proposals for Bridge Housing Site Security.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council accept proposals for recommended study.
14. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update and request for approval of recommendations
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council ask questions as necessary and provide direction and approval on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) recommendations
15. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed request for proposals for Consultant Services for Development and Implementation of a Relocation Plan for Rental Rehabilitation Project Using Federal Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Funds.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council accept proposals for recommended study.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
16. Sewer Improvement Project 2023 (Project # 23-02) – Out to Bid.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of March 28, 2023.
17. Approval of a Blanket Purchase Order to the Water Quality Control Board for Waste Discharging Fees.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approves a blanket purchase order to the Water Quality Control Board for Waste Discharge Fees.
18. Blanket Purchase Order for the Public Works Department for L. Everett & Associates, LLC..
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Blanket Purchase Order for L. Everett & Associates for a Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) system.
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19. Amendment to Contract approved May 25, 2021, for Administering the COVID-19 Relief and Economic Recovery Program
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign contracts with Hdl ECONSolutions for Administering the COVID-19 Relief and Economic Recovery Program
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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, February 28, 2023 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK