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Meeting
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 March 14, 2023
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126
th
STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND NEED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OR MODIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT [email protected]
OR CALL (310) 349-2915 PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
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/hawthorne-community-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/hawthorne-community-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]
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. “Michael Leon Traffic Safety Program”
Michael Leon
Michael Leon Press Release - Office of Traffic Safety
2. Traffic Engineering Presentation – Public Works 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
3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, March 14, 2023’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
Agenda Bill
Council Warrants 031423
5. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of February 14, 2023. Motion to approve minutes.
Agenda Bill
02-14-23 Minutes Regular
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
6. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (City Project # 23-01)
ORDINANCES
7. ORDINANCE NO. 2238 (2nd 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 adopt.
Agenda Bill
2238 Commissions
GENERAL MATTERS
8. Report on the Hawthorne Business Connect (HBC) Timeline Update.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file.
Agenda Bill
Hawthorne Business Connect Timeline
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Amendment to Measure R Funding Agreement (#MR312.69). Amendment Number 1 between the City of Hawthorne and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Design Highway Improvements to El Segundo Boulevard from La Cienega Boulevard to Ocean Gate Avenue.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve Amendment No. 1 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and appropriate $700,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-463-40014 for the project for design improvements for El Segundo Boulevard from La Cienega Boulevard to Ocean Gate Avenue.
Agenda Bill
Amendment No 1 to El Segundo Blvd Phase 2 Measure R Funding Agreement
10. Amendment to Measure R Funding Agreement (MR.312.81). Amendment Number 1 between the City of Hawthorne and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Design Highway Improvements to 120th Street from Crenshaw Boulevard to Felton Avenue.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve Amendment No. 1 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and appropriate $3,000,000 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 291-5502-464-4001 for the project for construction improvements for 120th Street from Crenshaw Boulevard to Felton Avenue.
Agenda Bill
Amendment No 1 to 120th Street Measure R Funding Agreement
11. Approval of HVAC Duct Cleaning Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the HVAC Duct Cleaning for the Hawthorne Police Department.
Agenda Bill
EMCOR Services BPO
Hawthorne Police Department (VAV Box Coil Cleaning)
12. 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 reject all the proposals received on February 28, 2023.
Agenda Bill
RFP - Relocation Notice KM(003)
Rejected Relocation RFP Proposal List
13. Progress Payment No. 4 and Final Acceptance in the Amount of $320,223.63 Due to Martinez Landscape, Inc., of Sylmar, CA for Hollyglen Park and Jim Thorpe Park Improvement Project (Project #22-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #4 and Final Acceptance to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
Agenda Bill
22-03 Attachments
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
14. Claim for Damages Submitted by Michael Shipp.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Deny the Claim for Damages Submitted by Michael Shipp.
Agenda Bill
15. Settlement of Jose Zamora v. City of Hawthorne
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Approve the proposed settlement with Plaintiff, Jose Zamora, in the amount of $100,000.00.
Agenda Bill
16. Replacing the Delegate and Alternate to Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) with the City Attorney staff.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: The Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the replacement of the delegate and alternate delegate to ICRMA Board from the current delegate, Mayor Pro Tem Angie English and alternate, Councilman Alex Monteiro, with the staff of the City Attorney’s Office, Assistant City Attorney Alison Stevens as the delegate and Legal Risk Specialist Samuel English as the alternate.
Agenda Bill
17. Claim for Damages Submitted by Persona310
RECOMMENDED MOTION
: Deny the Claim for Damages
Agenda Bill
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
18. 2023 Mother’s Day Event Funding (Manning)
19. Establishment of a Women’s Commission (Manning)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case:
City of Hawthorne, et al. v. Cohen et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2018-80002971
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF HAWTHORNE )
I,
DIANA CUCALON
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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, March 14, 2023
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DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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