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 28, 2023 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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 ______________________
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. Streamlining City Council Agenda – Technology Update – City Clerks Office
2. Proclamation Honoring Vietnam Veterans – March 30th is California Vietnam Veterans’ Day
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 day, March 28, 2023's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of February 28, 2023. Motion to approve minutes.
5. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
6. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Project 2023 (Project # 23-02)
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.
GENERAL MATTERS
8. Housing Successor Agency Reports for Fiscal Year Ending 2021-22 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City of Hawthorne Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Award of Contract for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (Project # 23-01)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. of Chino, CA
10. Review of the Mid-Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Mid Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
11. Bridge of Hope Community Housing (BHCH) Site Security Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard for the period of one year from 03/14/2023 to 03/14/2024 to provide professional services necessary to provide security services to the BHCH site.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish all necessary account numbers for the administration of the BHCH site and create a blanket purchase order for Citiguard not to exceed $209,503 in administrative fees.
12. Bridge of Hope Community Housing (BHCH) Site Operator Professional Services Agreement with the Los Angeles Centers for Drug and Alcohol Abuse RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with the Los Angeles Centers for Drug and Alcohol Abuse (LA CADA) for the period of one year from 4/17/2023 to 04/17/2024 to provide professional services necessary to operate the BHCH site.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Professional Services Agreement with LA CADA.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish all necessary account numbers for the administration of the BHCH Site and create a blanket purchase order for LA CADA not to exceed $890,206.29 in administrative fees.
13. Receive and file the Annual General Plan Progress Report and Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the calendar year 2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file.
14. Adding Mother’s Day Event, Women’s History Month and Women’s Health Resources Fair to the list of City Sponsored Events.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: The Staff Recommends that the City Council Approves Mother’s Day Event, Women’s History Month and Women’s Health Resources Fair to the List of City Sponsored Events.
15. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 of FY 22-23.
16. Employment Agreement Between Chief Gary Tomatani and City of Hawthorne RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve Police Chief Employment Agreement Between City of Hawthorne and Gary Tomatani.
17. Contract with the South Bay Workforce and Investment Board for the City’s Unhoused Employment Program.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that City Council approve the contract with the South Bay Workforce and Investment Board for their consultation on the city’s Unhoused Employment Program.
18. Appropriation of $76,192.50 from the Police Department Budget, 100-2102-205- 0-0-45154, for the Purchase of two (2) Vigilant Solutions Trailer Chassis; and Approval of a Purchase Order in the Not to Exceed Amount of $76,192.50 to Vigilant Solutions, LLC for the Purchase of Vigilant Solutions Trailer Chassis RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation of $76,192.50 from the Police Department Budget (100-2102-205- 0-0-45154) and approve a purchase order in the Not to exceed amount of $76,192.50 to Vigilant Solutions, LLC for the Purchase of two (2) Vigilant Solutions Trailer Chassis.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
19. Join the South Bay Cities Council Of Governments in opposing SB 423 (Wiener) Streamlined Housing Approvals: Multifamily Housing Developments. (Reyes English)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council discuss and vote to either join Cal Cities in opposing SB 423 or take no action
20. Join League of California Cities in calling for a $3 Billion Annual Funding Stream in the State Budget to Assist Cities with Housing and Fund the $1 Billion owed to the Local Agencies for the Unreimbursed State’s Mandated Programs. (Reyes English)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve Sending a Letter to the State Legislatures to join League of California Cities in calling for a $3 Billion Annual Funding Stream in the State Budget to Assist Cities with Housing and For the State to Fund $1 Billion Owed to the Local Agencies for the Unreimbursed Mandated Programs.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
21. Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8:
Approximately .41 acres of land and existing motel, located at 4501 West Imperial Hwy., APN 4037-022-054
Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager and Christopher Beck, City’s Real Estate Consultant.
Other Party: AJ Patel
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
22. Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8:
Property: Approximately 5,000 sq. ft. land, located at 13100 Yukon Ave., APN 4053-001-001
Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager & Christopher Beck, City’s Real Estate Consultant
Other Party: 13007 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC & 13100 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
23. Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8
Properties: Approximately .91 acres of land with 2,046 sq. ft. building located at 13007 Yukon Ave., APN 4050-014-002
Approximately 2.16 acres of land located at 12500 Eucalyptus Ave., APN 4041-009-900
Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager and Christopher Beck, City’s Real Estate Consultant
Other Party: 13007 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC & 13100 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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, March 28, 2023 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK