Hawthorne City Council
April 25, 2023

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 APRIL 25, 2023 6:00 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th 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/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. Hawthorne Municipal Airport Update

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

2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, April 25, 2023's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.

3. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.

4. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of March 14, 2023, special meeting of March 21, 2023, and regular meeting of March 28, 2023.

Motion to approve minutes.

RESOLUTIONS

5. Resolution No. 8400 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO EXECUTE

FOR AND ON THE BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR FINANCIAL

ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

AND THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FOR RECOVERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DECLARED EMERGENCIES. Motion to adopt.

6. Resolution No. 8401 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 30, 2023 THROUGH MAY 6, 2023 AS “MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK” IN HAWTHORNE. Motion to adopt.

7. Resolution No. 8402 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING TRUST FUND AND ADOPTING HOUSING TRUST FUND GUIDELINES. Motion to adopt.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)

8. Public Hearing on the Draft 2023-2024 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs

GENERAL MATTERS

9. Flash Vote Services – Annexing Survey Results
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file

10. 2023 Economic Development Strategy Plan Adoption
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt 2023 Economic Development Strategy Plan

CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR

11. Amendment to the current Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024.

12. Amendment to the Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Police Officers Association (HPOA)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024.

13. Betty Ainsworth Gymnasium Roof replacement Project (Project #23-03) - 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 May 23, 2023.

14. City of Hawthorne Owned Building Roof Rehabilitation Project (Project #23-06) - 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 May 23, 2023.

15. Receive and file the Single Audit Report for FY 2021-2022.<br> RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Single Audit Report for FY 2021-2022.

16. Approval of a Purchase Order to South Bay Ford in the Amount of $340,000 for the Purchase of Five Replacement Police Patrol Vehicles.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order to Southbay Ford in the amount of $340,000 for the purchase of five replacement Police Patrol vehicles

17. Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $682,094.25 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 #4 to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc of Sylmar, CA.

18. Application Approval and Agreement of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR4569-021-025R Between the City of Hawthorne and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Management Agency for the City of Hawthorne Seismic Retrofit project, Phase I.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the grant and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement and all future amendments and appropriate $328,158.48 from the General Fund balance to Account Number 850 for the project.

19. Appropriation of $150,000 in funds to Non-Profits in the City of Hawthorne RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize City Manager to allocate funds to the City of Hawthorne Non-Profits.

20. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.

21. Amendment to the Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Police Management Supervisors Group
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Police Management Supervisors Group Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024.

22. Amendment to the Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Municpal Employee Association (HMEA)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024.

23. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Revenue and Cost Specialists (RCS) for the calculation and textual support of a new Development impact Fee Calculation and Nexus Report.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with RCS to study and make a recommendation on Development Impact Fees.

24. THE USE OF PROPOSED MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE HAWTHORNE POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the use of proposed military equipment for safeguarding the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties.

25. THE APPROPRIATION OF $64,591.60 TO HAWTHORNE POLICE DEPARTMENT

BUDGET AFTER THE AWARD OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FOR THE SAME AMOUNT.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council Approves the Appropriation of $64,591.60 from the General Fund to the Hawthorne Police Department Budget, 100-2102-106-0-0-0-51652, for State of California Grant Funded Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant.

CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR

26. Settlement of Lawsuit – Nallely Hernandez-Lupercio v. City of Hawthorne RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve the settlement with Nallely HernandezLupercio.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

27. Ad Hoc Charter Committee – Clarification and Direction to Staff (Patterson)

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, April 25, 2023 . __________________________________

DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Licensing
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Acting Revenue & A/P Mgr: ___________
Shuntell Dixon
SUBJECT:

City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 04/12/2023 to 04/25/2023 in the total of $2,052,396.97.

DISCUSSION:

Staff plans to issue checks to the vendors that provide goods and services to the City of Hawthorne.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. Funds for these payments with the amount of $2,052,396.97 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.

Description of Warrants Amount
Payroll City Warrants $ 849,967.92
General City Warrants $1,173,099.09
Housing Warrants $ 705.01
Asset Forfeiture Warrants $ 28,624.95
Grand Total $2,052,396.97
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Council Warrants for 04/25/2023
K:\Finance\COUNCIL APPROVAL OF WARRANTS\2023\Council approval of Warrants 04252023.xlsx ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following Payroll City Warrants for your approval:

Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
4/13/23 17661 17942 Payroll 845,340.42
4/13/23 195534 195543 Payroll 4,627.50
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only 849,967.92
State of California, County of Los Angeles SS:

The foregoing claims/demands/warrants have been filed with me; each one bearing an endorsement of the officer or employee of the department, requiring same, that the price is correct.

City Treasurer
City Clerk

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2023
Warrant #s
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following General City Warrants for your approval:

Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
4/13/23 481513 481529 Debt Levy 20,571.33
4/14/23 481530 481532 City 45,247.00
4/25/23 481533 481542 City 278,335.32
4/25/23 481543 481686 City 828,945.44
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only 1,173,099.09
State of California, County of Los Angeles SS:

The foregoing claims/demands/warrants have been filed with me; each one bearing an endorsement of the officer or employee of the department, requiring same, that the price is correct.

City Treasurer
City Clerk

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2023
Warrant #s

PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Invoice Net
123239 CA DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-09 $704.30
119637 CA SDU, STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-09 $258.46
119685 CA SDU, STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-09 $177.69
122739 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-09 $303.92
120320 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-09 $48.52
122863 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-09 $100.00
123237 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-09 $50.00
123236 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-09 $100.00
100093 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY 2023-09 $335.00
4 H.M.E.A. 2023-09 $2,040.00
99379 HAWTHORNE EXECUTIVE GROUP 2023-09 $360.00
3 HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 2023-09A $5,107.77
3 HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 2023-09B $664.00
3 HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 2023-09C $2,504.82
123440 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 2023-09 $250.00 115178 PRE PAID LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 2023-09 $154.50
113121 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION SVCS CORP 2023-09A $541.34
113121 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION SVCS CORP 2023-09B $3,223.06 103511 U.S. BANK PARS 6746022400, L.A. LOCKBOX 511649 2023-09A $1,341.48 103511 U.S. BANK PARS 6746022400, L.A. LOCKBOX 511649 2023-09B $335.38 103511 U.S. BANK PARS 6746022400, L.A. LOCKBOX 511649 2023-08A $1,484.56 103511 U.S. BANK PARS 6746022400, L.A. LOCKBOX 511649 2023-08B $371.15 123240 VILLEGAS, ALBA 2023-09 $115.38
TOTAL $20,571.33

PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
122434 DAN CONTRACTOR 3719A HRP - Jose Benitez (Case #2002) Progress Pmt #1 $35,100.00 123609 RODGERS, KIMBERLY INV-003252023 supplies for Mother day event on May 6 2023 $347.00 123130 TELEHEALTH VAN LLC 1035 Walkup mental & medical Insurance 3/27/23 -4/7/23 $9,800.00 TOTAL $45,247.00

PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
115390 A T & T MOBILITY MA287311965804 PHONE BILL $169.96 115390 A T & T MOBILITY MA287311965804 PHONE BILL $117.64 115783 AT&T MA9391050328 PHONE BILL $502.26
115783 AT&T MA9391026325 PHONE BILL $24.49
115783 AT&T AP9391026345 PHONE BILL $48.98
115783 AT&T MA9391057056 PHONE BILL $365.42
115783 AT&T AP9391026291 PHONE BILL $131.00
115783 AT&T AP9391026293 PHONE BILL $44.78
115783 AT&T AP9391026297 PHONE BILL $44.78
115783 AT&T AP9391026296 PHONE BILL $44.78
115783 AT&T MA9391026287 PHONE BILL $47.30
115783 AT&T MA9391053669 PHONE BILL $167.43
115783 AT&T MA9391026344 PHONE BILL $3,367.65
115783 AT&T MA9391051258 PHONE BILL $192.50
115783 AT&T MA9391026282 PHONE BILL $24.49
115783 AT&T MA9391026281 PHONE BILL $70.11
115783 AT&T MA9391036076 PHONE BILL $601.21
115783 AT&T MA9391026343 PHONE BILL $246.73
115783 AT&T MA9391026341 PHONE BILL $433.17
15960 AT&T AP3348410061 PHONE BILL $31.43
115783 AT&T AP9391026284 PHONE BILL $24.49
115783 AT&T AP9391055735 PHONE BILL $24.49
115783 AT&T AP9391031545 PHONE BILL $141.40
115783 AT&T AP9391026320 PHONE BILL $24.49
115783 AT&T AP9391026322 PHONE BILL $251.49
115783 AT&T AP9391026278 PHONE BILL $24.49
15960 AT&T MA3348410059 PHONE BILL $67.13
15960 AT&T MA3348410058 PHONE BILL $34.32
15960 AT&T MA3348410068 PHONE BILL $34.31
15960 AT&T MA3348410060 PHONE BILL $34.31
115783 AT&T MA9391026316 PHONE BILL $94.33
15960 AT&T MA3348410061 PHONE BILL $34.04
15960 AT&T AP3348410058 PHONE BILL $31.86
15960 AT&T AP3348410068 PHONE BILL $31.86
15960 AT&T AP3348410060 PHONE BILL $31.84
15960 AT&T AP3348410059 PHONE BILL $62.28
115783 AT&T AP9391051258 PHONE BILL $192.50
103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA9056440300 WATER BILL $251.96 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA7858758946 WATER BILL $474.64 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA4046764921 WATER BILL $620.73 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA9309482003 WATER BILL $70.71 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE JA5612411111 WATER BILL $9,861.12 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA0866316861 WATER BILL $66.20 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA9004264798 WATER BILL $25.04 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA8816940090 WATER BILL $103.35 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA3357207262 WATER BILL $31.22 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA3406289008 WATER BILL $565.34 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA5612411111 WATER BILL $7,698.41 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA8639925174 WATER BILL $48.54 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA5297758587 WATER BILL $48.54 103177 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE MA3124149340 WATER BILL $48.54 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP31438000007 WATER BILL $204.66 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP22215100003 WATER BILL $246.46 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP14219000008 WATER BILL $306.14 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP83957100007 WATER BILL $290.24 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP89950300007 WATER BILL $30.84 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP88950300009 WATER BILL $30.84 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP29950300003 WATER BILL $30.84 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP79617300003 WATER BILL $216.91 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP58378300006 WATER BILL $17.39 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP34609100002 WATER BILL $106.69 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP88617300004 WATER BILL $158.69 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP25440300009 WATER BILL $409.61 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP70946300004 WATER BILL $217.79 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP79588300008 WATER BILL $85.22 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP80946300003 WATER BILL $216.91 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP11946300008 WATER BILL $296.48 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP78588300000 WATER BILL $54.60 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP70019046005 WATER BILL $28.95 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP53247400004 WATER BILL $197.75 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. FB87617300006 WATER BILL $443.15 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. MA31438000007 WATER BILL $3,589.14 18100 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. AP53542320113 WATER BILL $69.22 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700387810589 ELECTRIC BILL $21.98 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700573101912 ELECTRIC BILL $23,032.77 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700703880342 ELECTRIC BILL $11.68 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700413657352 ELECTRIC BILL $22.31 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700017571996 ELECTRIC BILL $283.20 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700203184631 ELECTRIC BILL $168.79 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700610655258 ELECTRIC BILL $672.19 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700028707802 ELECTRIC BILL $257.43 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700382576734 ELECTRIC BILL $110.03 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700412486177 ELECTRIC BILL $1,098.34 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700415497120 ELECTRIC BILL $311.14 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700415468525 ELECTRIC BILL $1,003.76 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700413581065 ELECTRIC BILL $348.94 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700413563584 ELECTRIC BILL $151.89 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415238048 ELECTRIC BILL $708.24 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700169896049 ELECTRIC BILL $17.31 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700573101912 ELECTRIC BILL $21,710.89 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700175276721 ELECTRIC BILL $141.80 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700195687541 ELECTRIC BILL $59.85 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700541319153 ELECTRIC BILL $70.29 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415081232 ELECTRIC BILL $6,807.39 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415091942 ELECTRIC BILL $91.38 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700441426331 ELECTRIC BILL $73.59 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700382595225 ELECTRIC BILL $57.77 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415178636 ELECTRIC BILL $76.48 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700170837555 ELECTRIC BILL $87.87 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700654091757 ELECTRIC BILL $150.20 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700133933301 ELECTRIC BILL $5.55 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700412486177 ELECTRIC BILL $1,113.22 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415468525 ELECTRIC BILL $1,017.17 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700364879789 ELECTRIC BILL $52,604.95 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415497120 ELECTRIC BILL $319.67 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415229055 ELECTRIC BILL $55.17 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415456195 ELECTRIC BILL $140.84 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700525278787 ELECTRIC BILL $876.80 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700602968212 ELECTRIC BILL $13.34 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700362433975 ELECTRIC BILL $1,308.74 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700427237251 ELECTRIC BILL $56.87 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700364879789 ELECTRIC BILL $52,473.19 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700413545497 ELECTRIC BILL $92.37 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700591200088 ELECTRIC BILL $27.57 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700364926774 ELECTRIC BILL $8,048.95 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700415157418 ELECTRIC BILL $65.34 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO AP700415444374 ELECTRIC BILL $76.52 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415041523 ELECTRIC BILL $87.80 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700412535081 ELECTRIC BILL $62.16 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700370247933 ELECTRIC BILL $23.11 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700023530426 ELECTRIC BILL $54.89 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700123368078 ELECTRIC BILL $343.09 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413899448 ELECTRIC BILL $128.36 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413750211 ELECTRIC BILL $58.33 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413775974 ELECTRIC BILL $48.24 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700414005138 ELECTRIC BILL $115.17 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413829831 ELECTRIC BILL $121.12 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413801034 ELECTRIC BILL $83.32 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700250316527 ELECTRIC BILL $1,302.08 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413964116 ELECTRIC BILL $102.36 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413948857 ELECTRIC BILL $22.32 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700412405547 ELECTRIC BILL $271.03 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413595112 ELECTRIC BILL $46.61 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415168330 ELECTRIC BILL $91.65 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415394157 ELECTRIC BILL $73.30 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413671395 ELECTRIC BILL $67.62 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415109322 ELECTRIC BILL $131.21 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415119022 ELECTRIC BILL $53.00 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415310392 ELECTRIC BILL $49.58 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415322318 ELECTRIC BILL $48.55 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700616837087 ELECTRIC BILL $116.50 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413762234 ELECTRIC BILL $0.22 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700455547107 ELECTRIC BILL $57.84 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700534679101 ELECTRIC BILL $101.52 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413787088 ELECTRIC BILL $0.12 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700212888873 ELECTRIC BILL $101.93 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700196576305 ELECTRIC BILL $81.46 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700238897708 ELECTRIC BILL $79.33 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700415434270 ELECTRIC BILL $76.03 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700413639568 ELECTRIC BILL $60.30 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO MA700412466979 ELECTRIC BILL $84.14 18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 09680396372 GAS BILL $520.51
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 18936983107 GAS BILL $1,037.19
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 11580407002 GAS BILL $14,527.73
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 09730449007 GAS BILL $111.64
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 12990557006 GAS BILL $1,742.24
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 07510463859 GAS BILL $15.02
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 18680456003 GAS BILL $14.30
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 16330470002 GAS BILL $130.03
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 08140463004 GAS BILL $84.61
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 02130419001 GAS BILL $1,272.46
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 11580407002 GAS BILL $8,161.77
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 13890410007 GAS BILL $245.78
18000 SO CALIF GAS CO 14720396127 GAS BILL $151.20
112237 T-MOBILE FB960336852 WIRELESS CHARGES $6,818.73
112237 T-MOBILE MA960336852 WIRELESS CHARGES $6,818.96
112237 T-MOBILE FB982816099 WIRELESS CHARGES $4,109.31
112237 T-MOBILE MA982816099 WIRELESS CHARGES $4,603.47
117117 T-MOBILE 9529661747 GPS Locate $100.00
113605 VERIZON WIRELESS FB470985090-1 WIRELESS CHARGES $6,089.27 113605 VERIZON WIRELESS MA470985090-1 WIRELESS CHARGES $5,292.66 113605 VERIZON WIRELESS FB470985090-4 WIRELESS CHARGES $526.72 113605 VERIZON WIRELESS MA470985090-4 WIRELESSS CHARGES $995.06 TOTAL $278,335.32

PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
122920 4283929 DELAWARE LLC. WC11536-I-0025 Animal Disposal Service $352.95 123058 ACCESS INFORMATION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS I, LLC 10176231 Monthly Shredding Services - P.D. $2,073.00 123593 ALL SAFETY PRODUCTS, INC. 48067 PORTABLE RESTROOMS $9,373.13 117572 ALSHANABLEH, RULA 01/18/23 - 03/01/23 Stipend for 4 PC meetings $100.00 116419 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC. IS645540 Bilingual testing $68.00 121747 ANIXTER INC. 18K635446 P.D. Facility - Spring Kit $51.48 121747 ANIXTER INC. 18K635447 P.D. Facility - Electric Bolt Lock $621.17 106116 AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS INV06-016163 Utility Tax User Services - 01/01/23 - 03/30/2023 $6,222.68 99041 B R W SAFETY & SUPPLY 17497 FLEX GLOVES 10 DZ XL & 10 DZ L $1,115.66 121728 BAFUT MANJONG CULTURAL REFUND 12/29/22 Cleaning Deposit Refund- Event Cancelled $1,000.00 118874 BELL, LAMEKA REIMB 02/23/2023 K-9 Reimbursement - Grooming, Treats, Dog House $329.93 2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3073654 ASPHALT, EMULSION BUCKETS $785.82 2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3053468 ASPHALT, EMULSION BUCKETS $244.05 2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3053469 ASPHALT $101.92
2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3061838 ASPHALT, EMULSION BUCKETS $602.20 2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3092263 ASPHALT $539.41
2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3086978 ASPHALT, EMULSION BUCKETS $2,162.71 2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3082858 ASPHALT, EMULSION BUCKETS $734.28 2333 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3078799 ASPHALT $251.33
122619 BOX, INC. INV10855231 72 Business Plus License Renew 23-24 $21,600.00 123401 BRIDGEPAY NETWORK SOLUTIONS 12105 TRANSACTION AND ANNUAL FEE - MARCH 2023 $83.00 119890 BRYANT, CHARLES 04082023 Referee for 2 Youth League Basketball Game $51.00 119005 C & S ENGINEERS, INC. 01110553 Design of Airport Lighting and Signage Project $9,585.00 122174 C M INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. 289410 TRIANGLE REFLECTOR, TRAFFIC VEST, FLASHING MAGNET $518.18 122174 C M INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. 289411 PAINT ROLLER, FACE SHIELDS, GLOVES,BLEACH SPRAYERS $590.26 122330 CARAVEO JR., JASON LAWRENCE 12/21/22 - 03/15/23 Stipend for 6 PC Meetings $150.00 110437 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF February 2023 HOMELESS COORDINATION SVCS.- February 2023 $7,204.92 105476 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. HV22391 3 Aruba AP270 Mnt V2 270 Series Kit $424.75 113279 CHEMMARK 501006 P.D. Cleaning Products $184.33
122789 CHERILYN YEE 022702312023 Training Reimbursement - Mileage, Per Diem $257.80 16800 CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 577241 Reimbursement - RTL 11/8/2022 $1,551.76 121875 CITY OF TORRANCE 2023-00152318 Reimbursement - RTL 3/25/2023 $4,307.57 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 10033 Legal Services Refer to Gabaee-Civil Enforcement $1,063.95 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 10034 Legal Services refer to General Code Enforcement $2,741.97 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 10032 Legal Services In Reference to Gabaee-BL Appeals $1,193.40 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 10030 Legal Services in refer to 4457 120 st. Unit B-E $259.60 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 10031 Legal Services in Reference to De Novo Appeals $188.80 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 10029 Legal Services In Reference to 4457 120 St.(Labor) $259.60 106811 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. 75010180401034 Insurance premium for the month of April 2023 $1,897.86 114897 COMMUNITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL, INC. 492321 K-9 Medical Expense - Loki $214.00 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 198535 Install security cameras Bridge of Hope $1,554.71 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 198749 Install security cameras Bridge of Hope $6,530.89 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 198894 2 Axis P3265LV Cameras Bridge of Hope $1,169.47 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 198849 2 Axis T8705 Video Decoder - Pallet Shelter $730.23 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 198476 Install security cameras Bridge of Hope $8,498.16 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 198689 Bridge of Hope Axis T94N01G equip $992.94 120978 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT, INC. RS4895594 RECORD STORAGE CARTON FOR 03/01/23 - 03/31/23 $65.02 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. B230239 CSG Consultants: plan check review $11,831.59 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 49088 CSG Consultants: plan check review $2,592.00 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 49013 CSG Consultants: plan check review $5,940.00 123597 DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY BE005424641 Insurance premium HMO for the month of April 2023 $1,125.70 91894 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA BE005425948 Insurance premium PPO for the month of April 2023 $14,305.96 119294 DIVISION OF THE ST. ARCHITECT QE 1/1/23-3/31/23 SB 1186 $4 STATE SURCHARGE $1,638.80 120878 DOUSE, JUANITA APRIL2023 Senior Citizen Commissioner Check- April 2023 $25.00 118513 EHS INTERNATIONAL INC. 3-19817 TRAFFIC CONTROL/FLAGGER SAFETY TRAINING $1,452.00 122761 FAMILY PROMISE OF THE SO. BAY 8 Hawthorne Family Homeless Support Feb 2023 $1,127.37 94292 FEDERAL EXPRESS 8-092-97726 Shipping Charges $86.37 121613 FINANCIAL CREDIT NETWORK Feb 2023 pymt for Feb 2023 services $652.40 115709 FINE LINE AUTO BODY & PAINT 15026 BODY SHOP RELATED REPAIRS TOUNIT#800 $5,058.03 115709 FINE LINE AUTO BODY & PAINT 15023 BODY SHOP RELATED REPAIRS TO UNIT#25 $201.75 115709 FINE LINE AUTO BODY & PAINT 15022 BODY SHOP RELATED REPAIRS TO UNIT#634 $2,566.67 118382 FITCH, ROBERT A. 04062023 Winter/Spring 2023 Karate Instruction 3/23 Payment $1,976.80 120493 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NP64133319 Fuel - P.D. Fleet Cars $4,275.28 116856 FORMULA ONE AUTO COSMETICS, INC. 8836 WASH BRUSH, MICROFIBER TOWELS, LIQUID TREATMENT $308.42 113567 FRED M BOERNER MOTOR CO. XA301112152:01 DRIVE FAN FOR UNIT#16 $1,326.15 123277 FUSUS, INC. INV788 Fusus - Year 2 $24,900.00
123325 GOD'S REALITEE'S APPAREL, LLC 282 Management Training supplies T-shirts $624.00 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9640936671 Memorial Center Kitchen- Motor $335.06 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9637387656 Park Maintenance- Utility Containers $261.91 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9443085510 Gym Fire Extinguisher Boxes ($282.81) 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9587819294 Holly Glen Tennis Windscreen Staples ($65.14) 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9567797460 RUBBER BOOT $25.30 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9561245474 WATER COOLER, FILTER CARTRIDGE $193.47 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9578687346 LINE MARKING PAINT $22.84 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9561245482 FAUCET & VALVE $2.48 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9650805188 Memorial Center- Multi-purpose dolly $107.43 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9648078377 P.D. CSI Supplies - Wipes, Gloves $231.96 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9651787047 P.D. CSI Supplies - Chemical Methanol $73.31 119891 GRIER, JR., ROBERT 04082023 Referee for 3 Youth League Basketball Game $76.50 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 55087 Hotel feasibility / peer review consultant service $790.00 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 56943 DDA/OPA SVCS. - 02/26/2023 - 04/01/2023 $1,595.75 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 56942 2016 TABS CD 2022-23 $98.50 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 56941 Successor Agency Svcs.- 02/26/2023 to 04/01/2023 $6,173.25 8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 438765 Park Maintenance- Plumbing paster $17.40 8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 438336 NUTS, BOLTS, PLUG TAP, COARSE PLUG $11.33 8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 438613 NUMBER STENCIL $10.79
8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 438616 PAINT SPRAY ENAMEL $27.42 8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 437777 SPATULA, NOZZLE $24.22
116569 HAWTHORNE MATH & REFUND 01/25/23 Cleaning Deposit Refund- Event Cancelled $500.00 105919 HERALD PUBLICATIONS 60278 Legal Advertising Draft Action Plan HH-27947 Eng $600.00 105919 HERALD PUBLICATIONS 60279 Legal Advertising Draft Action Plan HH-27947 Spa $675.00 105919 HERALD PUBLICATIONS 60336 Legal Advertising Ordinance 2238 on 4-6-23 $120.00 105919 HERALD PUBLICATIONS 60164 Legal Advertising Publication Ordinance $240.00 123619 HIFIVE VENDING REFUND 09/14/22 refund bl#31369 overpymt $331.50 121719 HIGH-TECH TRANSMISSION PARTS 21338 REBUILT TRANSMISSION/FLUID, CONVERTER ON UNIT#547 $2,736.80 121861 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN026897 TRANSACTION TAX (JAN-MAR 2023) $300.00 121861 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN024704 Economic Dev. Svcs., Qtr. 4 (Oct-Dec 2022) $10,940.00 121861 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN012548 Economic Dev. Svcs., Qtr. 3 (July-Aug 2021) $10,200.00 121861 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN010101 Economic Dev. Svcs., Qtr. 2 (April -June 2021) $4,350.00 108208 HOME PIPE & SUPPLY F42978 Senior Center Restrooms- Quantum Tank $40.31 10650 IMPERIAL GRAPHICS 7406 CSI - SUV Latent Print Cards $133.28 10650 IMPERIAL GRAPHICS 7405 CSI - Latent Print Cards $238.01 108760 INDUSTRIAL LOCK & SECURITY 64884 P.D. Facility - Re-Key Admin Office $282.70 114714 INFANTE, RAFAEL 024547 Park Maintenance- Tree Equipment $271.04 123195 INGLEWOOD COURTHOUSE DIV. 007 Bail DR#22-2013 Bail for DR#22-2013 Dimas Rafael Rodriguez $1.00 117867 IWORQ SYSTEMS, INC. 199849 SOFTWARE MGMT $1,980.00 121308 JACKSON, JOSEPH N. APRIL2023 Senior Citizen Commissioner Check- April 2023 $25.00 115272 JEREZ AUTO DETAIL INC. 169349 FULL DETAIL ON UNIT#744 $100.00 115272 JEREZ AUTO DETAIL INC. 169350 AUTO DETAIL ON UNIT#666 $140.00 120879 JOHNSON, DARVIS J. APRIL2023 Senior Citizen Commissioner Check- April 2023 $25.00 113091 K & P JANITORIAL SERVICES INC 1600 Janitorial Services - April 2023 $13,233.00 113091 K & P JANITORIAL SERVICES INC 66701 Janitorial Services - Emergency Clean Up $220.00 123456 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 24332810-001 Draft letter for 147th and El Segundo/Truro & plan $8,438.61 123456 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 24332810-101 Rosecrans Ave analysis summary $570.07 123456 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 24332810-103 VMT recommendations, transit research $8,937.12 123456 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 24332810-104 El Segundo/Truro traffic & safety analysis $3,812.67 12311 KLEAN-SWEEP 156790 City Sidewalk Sweeping $705.00 109121 KONE PASADENA 871009462 Elevator 1 & 2 Maintenance $682.82 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15676 PD Uniform Items - Peraza $440.72 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15679 PD Uniform Items - J. Gutierrez $163.11 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15680 PD Uniform Items - DeLa Concha $163.11 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15696 PD Uniform Items - Bristow $163.11 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15700 PD Uniform Items - Moulton $159.86 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15721 PD Uniform Items - Campos $30.87 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15761 PD Uniform Items - Diaz $159.81 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15797 PD Uniform Items - LaTona $829.74 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15904 PD Uniform Items - Ray $154.29 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15905 PD Uniform Items - Arth $154.29 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15906 PD Uniform Items - Wang $143.21 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15911 PD Uniform Items - Lopez $352.58 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15945 PD Uniform Items - Jimenez $363.60 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15966 PD Uniform Items - Coronel $274.41 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 15969 PD Uniform Items - Diaz $120.12 123614 LAD-F, INC. 54817 EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON UNIT#623 $10,871.89 116247 LAMB, THEODORE 03-31-2023 Prosecuting City Cases at Inglewood Courthouse $10,560.00 122756 LARA, JOSE G. 40 Roof Leak Repair 11529/11537 Gale Ave, 9/10/E $1,570.21 122756 LARA, JOSE G. 38 Kitchen Blinds Repair 12720 Grevillea Ave, B $341.00 123617 LAUNCH PAD LEARNING 28754 refund bl#28754 Overpayment $390.50 107288 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 9310383255 DRILL SCREWS, PINS, CONNECTORS,FUSESM, OTHER PARTS $625.07 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7633 CPF Administration - Sep 2022 $508.75 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7768 CDBG-CV Administration - Feb 2023 $217.00 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7767 CDBG-RRP Inspection & Construction Mgmt - Feb 2023 $6,401.50 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7766 HOME Administration - Feb 2023 $1,129.00 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7765 CDBG Administration - Feb 2023 $11,050.00 12699 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES INV-02207 2023 Local street road assessment $500.00 101286 LINCOLN AQUATICS 35034583 Hawthorne Pool- High Pressure pump $651.36 106227 LITTLETON, ALICIA 04062023 Winter/Spring 2023 Dance Instruction Payment #2 $1,925.00 121652 LOBBY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. 75354 Service Call - Broadway Exit Gate Repair $510.00 121652 LOBBY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. 75330 Repair - Broadway Exit Gate $3,250.00 121652 LOBBY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. 75362 Service Call - Broadway Exit Gate Repair $510.00 123194 LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT - AIRPORT Bail DR#22-1989 Bail for DR#22-1989 Ryan Timothy Olivares $1.00 105619 LOS ANGELES TIMES 10070564820 Prisoner Expense - Subscription - July 2023 $661.56 123341 LOTUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC LTC-23-0001-01 4 Basement PD Cameras $2,877.00 123341 LOTUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC LTC23-0017-01 PE - TV Installation Phase 3 $9,659.01 123341 LOTUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC LTC23-0029-01 City Hall EOC Basement Cabling $3,622.11 123341 LOTUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC LTC23-0034-01 City Hall City Manager's Office Cabling $941.23 123341 LOTUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC LTC23-0023-01 Code Enforcement Printer Cabling $575.13 123341 LOTUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC LTC23-0028-01 City Hall Pent House Cat6 Cabling $2,667.64 119917 M & M WELDING 1407 Doty Ave. Gate Repair- Removal,install,&welding $875.00 119917 M & M WELDING 1406 Memorial Park- Welding on the futsal courts $1,500.00 123192 MALLEN, KELLY 04-07-2023 Prosecuting City Cases at Inglewood Courthouse $1,440.00 123514 MARQUEZ CABLE SYSTEMS, INC. 230609 Install Cabling Network at the Pallet Shelter site $8,391.00 14500 MARX BROTHERS FIRE S12193 Senior Center Stove- Shut off Gas $90.00 122277 MASTON, CAROL L. APRIL2023 Senior Citizen Commissioner Check- April 2023 $25.00 123225 MCGEE, EBONY J. 0000190 Cannabis project management for March 2023 $68,750.00 100108 MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP 2224408 BULK FUEL PURCHASE FOR UNLEADED GASOLINE & DIESEL $12,671.98 111842 MICHAIL, SHAKA M. 10078 2ND FLOOR CARPET CLEANING $2,183.36 111842 MICHAIL, SHAKA M. 10079 1ST FLOOR CARPET CLEANING $2,016.80 111842 MICHAIL, SHAKA M. 10080 BASEMENT CARPET CLEANING $505.28 115113 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC & 450512 Monthly Elevator Service - Apr. 2023 $657.62 119825 MYERS & SONS 140496 PEDESTRIAN BARRICADE $4,994.33 120571 NMK CORPORATION HPD-012 Cisco Flex Collaboration Plan Yr 3 or 3 $19,592.00 113242 NORMAN, KEITH 04082023 Referee for 4 Youth League Basketball Game $102.00 123565 NORTH STAR LAND CARE 1601-529 North Star Land Care- March 2023 $43,288.00 123565 NORTH STAR LAND CARE 1601-530 North Star Land Care- Tree Removals March 2023 $2,112.00 123565 NORTH STAR LAND CARE 1601-514 North Star Land Care- Tree Removals February 2023 $3,973.00 123618 NORWOOD, JASMINE DR#23-2567 refund DR#23-2567 $2,422.11 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 301893881001 For office supplies (Tabs, Flash drive, Note pads $90.45 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 301846754001 Office Supplies (Envelopes, Post-it tabs, Flag) $18.81 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 303827276001 Memorial Center Office Supplies- File organizer $77.15 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 304987131001 Label tape, mouse pad, paper clips $91.52 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 270103305001 Office supplies $38.32 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 301141845001 Office Supplies - Detectives (2102-118011) $50.48 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 304428238001 Office Supplies - Traffic (2102-118023) $74.60 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 304429533001 Office Supplies - Traffic (2102-118023) $72.53 121582 OMEGA POLYGRAPH 01933 Psychological test $400.00 121012 ORTIZ, JUAN 12/21/22 - 03/15/23 Stipend for 6 PC meetings $150.00 121441 OSI HARDWARE, INC. INV-US97768 4 Cisco Catalyst 3850 fan modules $344.54 110944 P V P COMMUNICATIONS, INC 132707 Traffic - Motorcycle Helmet $694.22 123338 PACHECO, GRACE REFUND Refund due to rain. Unable to utilize on 2/24 $75.00 123338 PACHECO, GRACE REFUND Refund due to rain. Unable to utilize on 3/10 $500.00 99213 PARKHOUSE TIRE, INC 1010909933 TIRES, REPAIRS & SERVICES OF LARGE HEAVY-DUTY TIRE $1,488.13 99213 PARKHOUSE TIRE, INC 1010911888 TIRES, REPAIRS & SERVICES OF LARGE HEAVY-DUTY TIRE $322.50 107523 PITNEY BOWES 3106032945 Billing Services for 02/01/23 to 04/30/2023 $949.86 107523 PITNEY BOWES 3105927728 Pymt for Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 Relay 3500 $949.86 119561 POSEY, KEVIN 04082023 Referee for 1 Youth League Basketball Game $76.50 112546 PRICON ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGIES 111543 3 Lex 78C Waste Toner Bottles $127.73 116355 PRIME HEALTHCARE CENTINELA, LLC. VAM64272 Prisoner Medical Expense - F. Irby $750.00 116355 PRIME HEALTHCARE CENTINELA, LLC. VAM58867 Prisoner Medical Expense - D. Orr $750.00 116355 PRIME HEALTHCARE CENTINELA, LLC. VAM62981 Prisoner Medical Expense - E. Gary $750.00 106074 PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS INC 3924 Sftwr Renewal Jul 1 - Dec 31 2023 $18,539.05 16650 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42818925 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: TOWELS, COATS, MATS $86.29 16650 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42820904 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: MATS $31.09 16650 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42820903 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: MATS $61.34 16650 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42820902 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: TOWELS, COATS, MATS $86.29 118908 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC, INC. 526213 Critical Incident Debrief $385.00 118908 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC, INC. 526229 Critical Incident Debriefing $385.00 123472 QUALITY PAINTING CO., INC. 02852 Final Payment - PO # 825 $4,245.00 123013 RACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. RC870266 10GB Internet Apr 2023 $2,805.00 112503 REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. INV0051678 Redflex Traffic Systems 2022-2023 BPO $21,211.48 123234 REECE PLUMBING S115147136.001 Senior Center Kitchen $17.63 99050 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLRK 23-2089 11452-9149-0 Registrar Recorder /County Clerk - Elections $142,894.28 122162 RICHARD, RYAN 01/18/23 - 03/01/23 Stipend for 4 PC meetings $100.00 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 242018 Professional Services rendered through March 2023 $777.20 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 242020 Professional Services rendered through March 2023 $21,387.55 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 242026 RE: 12831-0003 LOW/MOD HOUSING $1,129.60 112919 RICOH USA, INC. 5067022999 Copier Print Charges - Airport $24.56 111254 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA 18287 BLK SPRAY CAN $224.19 111254 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA 17960-2 PAINT, GLASS BEADS $2,447.94 123519 ROADRUNNER EQUIPMENT LLC. 1952 MULTI TASK SKID STEER MOUNT TRENCH PAVER $5,532.00 17236 RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP 955871 DOF LITIGATION - PROFESSIONAL FEES & COST $2,272.20 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 105341 TIE DOWN RCHT RETRACT $225.83 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 104674 TAPE, PAINTRPLAST, OTHER STREET MAINT SUPPLIES $147.79 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 105721 Park Maintenance- Wire Tape $16.48 113893 SHELDON MECHANICAL CORPORATION 22-0343 Bi-Monthly Preventative Maintenance $3,791.23 113893 SHELDON MECHANICAL CORPORATION 22-0344 Motor Repair - Labor/Parts $541.49 116914 SIRCHIE ACQUISITION CO., LLC. 0584033-IN CSI Supplies $485.49 114677 SMITH, ROBERT 01/18/23 - 03/15/23 Stipend for 4 PC meetings $100.00 123586 STAGGERS, JONATHAN 04082023 Referee for 3 Youth League Basketball Game $76.50 123584 TABOR STORAGE SOLUTIONS LLC 101143-6734 Electrical Shelving Units - Removal $8,820.00 105802 THE SAFEMART OF SO. CALIF. 94481 Deadbolt for door on Rosecrans and Isis $278.24 123365 THOMAS C. ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES 03272023 balance for Appraisal for properties $3,000.00 123612 TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 55433837 Prisoner Medical Expense $35.00 121873 TRANS UNION LLC. 03311814 PD Applicants Credit Check - Service Fee $60.00 105489 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 045-401424 Remaining hours-implementation $2,100.00 105489 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 045-407581 Remaining hours - Implementation Munis Migration $700.00 105489 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 025-419056 Hosted Rpt Mgmt per user Ann Fee 040123 - 013124 $1,250.00 116195 US ARMOR CORPORATION 41316 PD Uniform Items - Coronado $494.47 116195 US ARMOR CORPORATION 41387 PD Uniform Items - Dahlen $530.93 116195 US ARMOR CORPORATION 41514 PD Uniform Items - Campos $515.46 106043 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2023-862528-00 PAINT, PAINT SUPPLIES $2,467.40 106043 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2023-897152-00 PAINT SUPPLIES $521.70 106043 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2023-890409-00 PAINT SUPPLIES $1,300.51 106043 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2023-887613-00 PAINT SUPPLIES $566.85 106043 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2023-902547-00 PAINT SUPPLIES $630.01 121110 VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC 4087 Prisoner Medical Expenses $2,302.00 121110 VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC 4077 Prisoner Medical Expense - Blood Draw $1,565.00 121110 VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC 4099 Prisoner Medical Expense - Blood Draw $1,878.00 121110 VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC 4106 Prisoner Medical Expenses - Service Cancellation $313.00 116995 VOHNE LICHE KENNELS, INC. 18734 Monthly K-9 Training Fees - Mar. 2023 $150.00 21410 WESTWOOD BUILDING MATERIALS CO 2301-041051 BLK MARKING PAINT $49.18 120853 WRAP BULLYS, INC. 60788 FRNT BUMPER GRAPHIC WRAPS FOR UNIT#634 $275.00 123135 ZENCITY TECHNOLOGIES US, INC. E1228000128 Zencity Platform Lic Yr 2 conclude contract term $24,900.00 21660 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 98950 TRAFFIC SIGNS & ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FOR CITY $1,741.26 21660 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 98585 TRAFFIC SIGNS & ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FOR CITY $623.19 21660 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 99093 5 Dog Park Rules Signs $1,647.12 21660 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 98878 TRAFFIC SIGNS & ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FOR CITY $16,910.07 TOTAL $828,945.44
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following Housing Authority Warrants for your approval:

Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
4/25/23 69077 69078 Housing 705.01
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only 705.01
State of California, County of Los Angeles SS:

The foregoing claims/demands/warrants have been filed with me; each one bearing an endorsement of the officer or employee of the department, requiring same, that the price is correct.

City Treasurer
City Clerk

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2023
Warrant #s

PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
122051 MRI SOFTWARE LLC MRIUS1366234 HQS Mobile Inspections Project (Dec 2022) $665.00 113605 VERIZON WIRELESS MA470985090-4 WIRELESS CHARGES $40.01 TOTAL $705.01
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following Asset Forfeiture Warrants for your approval:

Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
4/25/23 10882 10883 Asset Forfeiture 28,624.95
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only 28,624.95
State of California, County of Los Angeles SS:

The foregoing claims/demands/warrants have been filed with me; each one bearing an endorsement of the officer or employee of the department, requiring same, that the price is correct.

City Treasurer
City Clerk

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2023
Warrant #s

PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
117149 ADVANCED AIR AIRCRAFT SVCS LLC Mar. 2023_A Air-55 Fuel / Mar. 2023 $1,800.96 117149 ADVANCED AIR AIRCRAFT SVCS LLC Mar. 2023_B Air-55 Fuel / Mar. 2023 $3,043.59 118994 CELLEBRITE, INC. INVUS254567 Cellebrite $23,780.40 TOTAL $28,624.95

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: City Clerk
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
City Clerk: ___________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
SUBJECT:

Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of March 14, 2023, special meeting of March 21, 2023, and regular meeting of March 28, 2023. Motion to approve minutes.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the meeting minutes for the regular meeting of March 14, 2023, special meeting of March 21, 2023, and regular meeting of March 28, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of the minutes are to historically preserve the event of the City Council meetings.

The minutes typically describe the event of the meeting and may include a list of attendees, a statement of the issues considered by the participants and related responses or decisions for the issues. They are action minutes in nature. It is not a requirement that the minutes be a transcript but instead a historical preservation/record of the actions, guidance, and directives provided in conducting the wishes and the business of the City of Hawthorne by the said policy making body.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. 3-14-2023 Minutes Regular

2. 3-21-2023 Minutes Special

3. 3-28-2023 Minutes Regular
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD MARCH 14, 2023

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in City Hall Offices, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California.

INVOCATION
Bishop John Richardson gave the evening’s invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Tim Haggerty led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL-Present: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

Absent: None.

Also Present: City Manager Norris, City Attorney Kim, Deputy City Clerk Esquivel, City Treasurer Poindexter-Hornback.

PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS

1. “Michael Leon Traffic Safety Program”
Captain Eric Lane, Hawthorne Police Department, and Dr. Brian Markarian, Hawthorne School District Superintendent, gave a presentation on the implementation of the Michael Leon Child Safety and Education Program in memory of Hawthorne student Michael Leon who tragically lost his life in a traffic collision.

2. Traffic engineering presentation – Public Works Department DJ Torado and German Franco from the Engineering Department gave a presentation on the Parking T program, red curbs and speed hump policy.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Patricia Donaldson announced an upcoming Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day Mixer and provided comments on her gas bill and T-parking spaces. Jasmin Leon Guerrero, District Representative for State Senator Steven Bradford, announced an upcoming tax preparation event and community resource fair. Hayley Hutt, Field Representative for Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, introduced herself as the new representative for the Hawthorne area. Lely Fernandez thanked the Hawthorne Police Department for bringing their trailer to North Hawthorne and provided comments on auto shops parking their overflow on residential streets. Lisa Scott provided comments on the Edison substation re-landscaping project. Kyle Orlemann provided comments on Veteran’s issues.

CITY CLERK’S CONSENT CALENDAR

3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, March 14, 2023’s agenda.

4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants.

Warrant Nos.: 15681-15958; 480447-481182; 68385-68731; 10872-10873; 195433-195449;
16794-17070;
195495-195508;
Totals: $1,782,771.86 $3,872,363.55 $935,329.01 $6,593.24

5. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of February 14, 2023.

Councilmember Reyes English moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas, to approve items three through six of the City Clerk’s Consent Calendar.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS

6. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (City Project # 23-01)
Five bids were received. (All were accompanied by bidders bond) .

The prices are as follows:

Comet Electric, Inc. $2,530,080
DBX, Inc. $3,216,149
Calpromax Engineering, Inc. $2,587,500
Belco Elecnor Group $2,353,466
Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving $3,198,750
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Mayor Vargas, seconded by Councilmember Manning to accept bids and refer to staff for study and recommendation.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

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.

Councilmember Patterson moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English, to add discussed changes to Ordinance No. 2238 and bring back for re-introduction and a second reading.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None

GENERAL MATTERS

8. Report on the Hawthorne Business Connect (HBC) Timeline Update.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file.

Councilmember Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning, to approve the recommended motion.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None
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. 3/14/2023 4
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro, to approve Items 9, 10, 11 and 13 of the City Manager’s Consent Calendar.

ROLL CALL-AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro, to approve Item 12 of the City Manager’s Consent Calendar.

ROLL CALL-AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Reyes English.

CITY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
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14. Claim for Damages Submitted by Michael Shipp.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim for Damages Submitted by Michael Shipp.

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.

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.

17. Claim for Damages Submitted by Persona310.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim for Damages.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro, to approve Items 14 through 17 of the City Attorney’s Consent Calendar.

ROLL CALL-AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

18. 2023 Mother’s Day Event Funding (Manning)
Councilmember Manning requested funds in the amount of $1,000 from the general fund to cover costs for the Mother’s Day Event. City Attorney Kim will look into this further to see if it needs to be brought back as a City-sponsored event with a Resolution.

19. Establishment of a Women’s Commission (Manning)
Councilmember Manning directed that the process of establishing a Women’s Commission begin. City Attorney Kim recommended that the Ad Hoc committee that exists right now should work on the by-laws and the goals of the commission so they can be implemented.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
City Treasurer Hornback-Poindexter reported on the effects of this past week’s failure of two bank institutions, City CDs, on attending a Bond Boot Camp conference, and on attending Holly Park Little League opening day. Announced that she, along with Councilmember Manning and City Clerk HunterWilliams, will be speaking at a women’s conference on the 25th .
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Deputy City Clerk Esquivel announced the upcoming produce giveaway scheduled for April 25th.

Councilmember Manning reported on attending Holly Park Little League opening day, the Ministerial Association breakfast, and Cabrillo School Career Day. Announced upcoming events Women’s History Month for April 25th and Mother’s Day for May 6th at the Memorial Center. Commended Housing Director Kimberly Mack for her report at the prayer breakfast on the homeless housing program.

Councilmember Patterson expressed support for the Michael Leon Child Safety and Education Program, the T Parking program and Senator Bradford’s Taxes and Tacos event. Commented on the city park renovations. Reported on attending the Holly Park Little League opening. Suggested officially recognizing National Welcome Home Veteran’s Day.

Councilmember Monteiro commended those involved in creating the Michael Leon Child Safety and Education Program. Commented on the Jim Thorpe Park renovations. Expressed support for Councilmember Manning’s women’s events. Reported on attending Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor’s disaster preparedness event, Holly Park Little League opening day, the Hawthorne/ Lawndale Ministerial Association breakfast and the Air Force Base Alliance Coalition.

Councilmember Reyes English expressed support for the T Parking program. Thanked the Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety for implementing the Leon Family dedication.

Reported on attending the Los Angeles Counties California Cities briefing and the Jim Thorpe Park grand opening. Commented on being invited to the Lions Speaker contest in Monterey Park on April 6th.

Expressed her condolences for the Centinela Valley School District youth that died a few days ago while attending class. Announced the upcoming Pallet Shelter grand opening scheduled for April 11th.

Mayor Vargas reported on co-hosting a Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair with Assemblymember Tina McKinnor at the Memorial Center. Directed the City Manager to take a look at the possibility of using ARPA funds to be able to help subsidize some of CERT’s operations and to be able to fund the equipment and the setup of our emergency operations center. Thanked the Home Depot Center for giving out 50 emergency preparedness backpacks. Announced an upcoming event he will attend with Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to discuss regional issues and a Policy Institute on Economic Mobility for the National Association of Latino Elected Officials in New York. Spoke on communication issues with different city neighborhood associations. Commented on why he is not able to attend events due to work schedule conflicts.

CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called for oral comments. No public comments were received.

20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
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Name of Case: City of Hawthorne, et al. v. Cohen et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2018- 80002971
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 8:31pm.

Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting back to order at 8:55 p.m. following recess with all Councilmembers present.

City Attorney Kim announced that the City Attorney had been instructed.

CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 25th day of April 2023.
_____________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk
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3/21/2023 1

MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD MARCH 21, 2023

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Patterson led the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL-Present: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Reyes English.

Also Present: City Manager Norris, City Attorney Kim, City Clerk Williams-Hunter, City Treasurer Poindexter- Hornback.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Williams-Hunter called for oral comments.

No members of the public provided comments.

CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:34 p.m.

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION (Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code.) Property APN: 4049-018-001
Property Address: 3507 Jack Northrop Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 City Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager
Negotiation with: Beacon Default Management, Inc.

Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: People of the State of California (City of Hawthorne) v. M&A Gabaee, et al., LASC Case No. 21TRCV00869
M&A Gabaee v. City of Hawthorne, LASC Case No. 22STCP03512 M&A Gabaee v. City of Hawthorne, LASC CAse No. 22STCP03914 Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting back to order at 7:28 p.m. following recess with all Councilmembers except Councilmember Reyes English.

City Attorney Kim announced the City negotiator had been instructed on item 1 and a report was 3/21/2023 2
provided to the City Council on item 2.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Vargas adjourned the special City Council meeting at 7:28 p.m.

CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 25th day of April 2023.
_____________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk
3/28/2023 1

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD MARCH 28, 2023

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California.

INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Guich gave the evening’s invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Manning led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL-Present: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Mayor Pro Tem Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.

Absent: None.

Also Present: City Manager Norris, City Attorney Kim, City Clerk Williams-Hunter, City Treasurer Poindexter- Hornback.

PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS

1. Streamlining City Council Agenda – Technology Update – City Clerk’s Office City Clerk Williams-Hunter provided a presentation on technology updates in the City Clerk’s Office.

2. Proclamation Honoring Vietnam Veterans – March 30th is California Vietnam Veterans’ Day The City Council presented a proclamation honoring veterans.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joseph Geumlek provided comments regarding item #13. Susan Castro-Valenzuela, representative from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, provided information regarding the Technical Assistance Program (TAP), which provides grant opportunities to cities. Abdullah Ali invited the public to the Ramadan Interfaith Community Dinner event taking place April 1st. James Radek provided comments regarding item #19. Lucas commented he was on vacation visiting from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ronnie Manson thanked the City Council for their work and welcomed the newly elected officials. 3/28/2023 2

CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR

3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, March 28, 2023's agenda.

4. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of February 28, 2023.

5. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants.

Warrant Nos.: 17071 – 17353; 481183 – 481356; 68732 – 68737; 10874 - 10878 195509 – 195519
Totals: $890,088.59 $1,780,498.96 $2,884.71 $9,882.05
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve the City Clerk’s consent calendar (Items 3-5).

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS

6. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Project 2023 (Project # 23- 02)
Three bids were received, all were accompanied by a bidders bond.

The prices are as follows:

SANCON TECHNOLOGIES $896,147.50
INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC $589,750.00
SOUTHWEST PIPELINE & TRENCHLESS CORP. $619,200.00
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English to accept bids and refer to staff for study and recommendation.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None

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 3/28/2023 3
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.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes English to adopt Ordinance 2238.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson.

NOES: Mayor Vargas.

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.

Councilmember Reyes English moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to approve the recommended motion.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas NOES: None.

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.

Item 10 pulled for separate consideration.

Director of Finance Lopez provided a presentation.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve the recommended motion.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.
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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.
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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.

Item pulled for separate consideration.

Robert Chavez, South Bay Workforce Investment Board Operations Manager, provided a presentation.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve the recommended motion.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

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.

Items 10 and 17 pulled for separate consideration.

Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning to approve the City Manager’s consent calendar (Items 9 - 18), except items 10 and 17.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

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
City Council discussed housing needs in the city and housing legislation from Sacramento.

Council Member Reyes English moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to draft a letter in opposition of SB 423.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: Councilmember Manning.
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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.

The City Council discussed researching funds owed to the City from the State.

Councilmember moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to approve the recommended motion.

ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English, Patterson, Mayor Vargas.

NOES: None.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
City Treasurer Poindexter-Hornback provided an update on City financial reports and discussed potential investment options.

City Clerk Williams-Hunter provided an update on trainings she attended.

Councilmember Manning attended the Community Clean-up event, the Women’s History Month event, and announced the Mother’s Day event taking place on May 6th at the Memorial Center.

Councilmember Monteiro announced the Earth Day and Bunny Eggstravaganza events taking place April 1st and reported attending the South Bay Council of Governments General Assembly on May 23rd.

Councilmember Patterson thanked the public for attending the meeting and congratulated Police Chief Tomatani on his permanent appointment as Chief of Police.

Councilmember Reyes English congratulated Police Chief Tomatani on his permanent appointment as Chief of Police and attended the Community Clean-up event.

Mayor Vargas announced he would be attending some of the neighboring cities State of the City.

CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called for public comments for closed session items.

No public comments were received.

The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 8:38 p.m.

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
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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
Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting back to order following recess with all Councilmembers present.

City Attorney Kim announced that the City Negotiator had been instructed on all three closed session items (21, 22, and 23).

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Vargas adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 9:34 p.m.

CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 25th day of April 2023.
__________________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 8400 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,

CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON THE BEHALF OF

THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FOR RECOVERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DECLARED EMERGENCIES. Motion to adopt.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopts Resolution 8400.

DISCUSSION:

Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution 8400, which approves and authorizes submittal of Cal OES Form 130 designating personnel to act as the agent for the City when seeking financial assistance after a disaster.

Specifically, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Form 130 authorizes the positions listed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Hawthorne for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal Financial Assistance, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, P.L. 930288, as amended, 42 U.S.C 5121 et seq., and Related Authorities as of April 2013, and/or State financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA).

This form is required for cost recovery.

The positions designated o the form are the City Manager, Police Chief, Legal Risk Specialist, and Director of Public Works. Approval of Resolution 8400 allows the submittal of Cal OES Form 130, which shall remain valid for three (3) years.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. Positive Impact in terms of reimbursement for costs associated with declared emergencies.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Resolution No. 8400

2. Resolution No. 8400a
RESOLUTION NO. 8400

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED

AGENTS TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

OF HAWTHORNE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

AND THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(CAL OES) FOR RECOVERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH

DECLARED EMERGENCIES
WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne participates in the cost recovery process of disasters administered by the California Office of Emergency Services; WHEREAS, the California Office of Emergency Services requires local government to designate authorized agents;
WHEREAS, Cal OES Form 130 designates a city’s authorized agents when seeking financial assistance after a Governor or Presidential disaster proclamation; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne wishes to adopt Resolution No. 8400, designating authorized personnel to act agents for the City when seeking financial assistance after a disaster on Cal OES Form 130, which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the recitals of facts set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Hawthorne approves submittal of Cal OES Form 130 designating the City Manager, Police Chief, Legal Risk Specialist and Director of Public Works as designated agents to execute for and on behalf of the City of Hawthorne for financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for recovering costs associated with declared emergencies. This form shall be valid for three (3) years.

Section 3. That any resolutions in conflict with this Resolution No. 8400 are hereby rescinded and superseded.

Section 4. The City clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and their certification to be entered into the Book of Resolutions of the Council of the City of Hawthorne.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 1 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 25TH day of April , 2023. _____________________________

ALEX VARGAS
Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:
____________________________

DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER
City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
_____________________________

ROBERT KIM
City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Cal OES ID No: ______________________ CAL OES 130
DESIGNATION OF SUBRECIPIENT’S AGENT RESOLUTION
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF THE
(Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)

THAT , OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
, OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
(Title of Authorized Agent)
is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the , a public entity (Name of Subrecipient)
established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service. for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.

THAT the ________________________________________________, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, (Name of Subrecipient)
hereby authorizes its agent(s) to provide to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.

Please check the appropriate box below:

This is a universal resolution and is effective for all open and futures Disasters/Grants up to three (3) years following the date of approval below.

This is a Disaster/Grant specific resolution and is effective for only Disaster/Grant name/number(s) ________________________ Passed and approved this day of , 20
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
I,

CERTIFICATION
, duly elected and of
(Name) (Title)
, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a (Name of Applicant)
Resolution passed and approved by the of the
(Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)
on the day of , 20 .
(Signature) (Title)
Cal OES 130 (Rev.03/278/17) Page 1
037-32548 City Council City of Hawthorne City Manager Police Chief Legal Risk Specialist, Director of Public Works City of Hawthorne City of Hawthorne 25th April Alex Vargas, Mayor. Angie Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem. Katrina Manning,Councilwoman Alex Monteiro, L. David Patterson, Councilmen Dayna S. Williams-Hunter City Clerk City of Hawthorne City Council City of Hawthorne 25th April City Clerk 23 23

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICE
CAL OES 130 - INSTRUCTIONS
Cal OES Form 130
Instructions
A new Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution is required if the previously submitted document is older than three (3) years from the last date of Board/Council approval.

When completing the Cal OES Form 130, Subrecipients should fill in the blanks on page 1. The blanks are to be filled in as follows:

Resolution Section:

Governing Body: This is the individual or group responsible for appointing and approving the Authorized Agents. Examples include: Board of Directors, City Council, Board of Supervisors, etc.

Name of Subrecipient: This is the official name of the non-profit, agency, city, county or special district that has applied for the grant.

Examples include: City of Sacramento; Sacramento County; or Los Angeles Unified School District.

Authorized Agent: These are the individuals that are authorized by the Governing Body to engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service regarding grants applied for by the subrecipient.

There are two ways of completing this section:

1. Titles Only: If the Governing Body so chooses, the titles of the Authorized Agents should be entered here, not their names. This allows the document to remain valid if an Authorized Agent leaves the position and is replaced by another individual. If “Titles Only” is the chosen method, this document must be accompanied by a cover letter naming the Authorized Agents by name and title. This cover letter can be completed by any authorized person within the agency (e.g.; City Clerk, the Authorized Agent, Secretary to the Director) and does not require the Governing Body’s signature.

2. Names and Titles: If the Governing Body so chooses, the names and titles of the Authorized Agents should be listed. A new Cal OES Form 130 will be required if any of the Authorized Agents are replaced, leave the position listed on the document or their title changes.

Governing Body Representative: These are the names and titles of the approving board members. Examples include: Chairman of the Board, Superintendent, etc. The names and titles cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents.

Certification Section:

Name and Title: This is the individual that was in attendance and recorded the Resolution creation and approval.

Examples include: City Clerk, Secretary to the Board of Directors, County Clerk, etc. This person cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents to eliminate “Self Certification.” Cal OES 130 (Rev.03/28/17 Page 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: City Attorney
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
City Attorney: ___________
Robert Kim
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 8401 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 30, 2023 THROUGH MAY 6, 2023 AS “MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK” IN HAWTHORNE. Motion to adopt.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8401 DISCUSSION:

Initiated in 1969, and sponsored by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (“IIMC”), Municipal Clerk’s Week recognizes the important role of Municipal Clerks in local government, and their contribution in servicing their communities and educating the public on the significance of their roles.

Municipal clerks perform some of the principal functions of the democratic process. With the assistance of their deputies, they administer the local elections which can take months to organize. They remind the city councils of certain restrictions on contemplated legislative actions. They prepare agendas, take minutes, maintain ordinance and resolution files, keep the municipality’s historical records and record the action of the various commissions.

One of local government’s oldest positions is the Municipal Clerk. Their duties have expanded over the years and, today, modern technology assists them with their increasing responsibilities. To stay abreast of new computer applications, records management and other relevant information, many Municipal and Deputy Clerks return to the classroom to increase their knowledge of these issues, learn new material and sharpen old skills.

The City of Hawthorne in support of and in recognition of the efforts of the International Institute

Municipal Clerks (IIMC) designates April 30, 2023 through May 6, 2023, as Municipal Clerk’s Week in the City of Hawthorne.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Resolution No. 8401
1 RESOLUTION NO. 8401

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY

OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING APRIL
30, 2023 THROUGH MAY 6, 2023 AS “MUNICIPAL
CLERK’S WEEK” IN HAWTHORNE
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local government bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful to their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, province, county and international professional organizational; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Hawthorne has diligently and tirelessly progressed toward providing the citizens of Hawthorne with advancements in agenda management technology, records management, and the supervision of municipal elections in order to enable the public to fully participate in the governmental process and make informed decisions affecting the quality of lives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, hereby incorporates by reference all the recitals herein and finds that they are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, hereby proclaims that the week of April 30, 2023 through May 6, 2023 is Municipal Clerks Week, and further extends its appreciation to our Municipal Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter, her hardworking staff, and to all Municipal Clerks across the nation for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
2 Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of the City.

Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2023.

ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:

DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ROBERT KIM, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California

AGENDA ITEM NO.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE

CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager
City Manager: ____________________ City Attorney: ________________________ Vontray Norris Robert M. Kim
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 8402, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Establishing a Housing Trust Fund and Adopting Housing Trust Fund Guidelines.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8402 and Establish a Hawthorne Housing Trust Fund and Adopt Housing Trust Fund Guidelines.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Hawthorne’s Housing Element was recently certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Of the original Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,734 housing units, the City received 360 credits, leaving 1,374 housing units consisting of various income levels. The City is required to remove all impediments and allow the housing units to be developed in the next six years. In order to develop the required affordable housing units, the city will need to apply for many grant opportunities and raise funds for the development costs. The creation of the Hawthorne Housing Trust Fund (HHTF) is a method to bring together limited resources in a cost-effective and planned way to finance low- and moderate-income housing. Establishing the HHTF would also avail the City to apply for HCD’s Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program. The LHTF Program requires the applicants to have in place loan guidelines / Housing Trust Fund Guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact to the General Fund.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Resolution No. 8402

2. Exhibit A Guidelines
1 RESOLUTION NO. 8402

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY

OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A

HOUSING TRUST FUND AND ADOPTING HOUSING

TRUST FUND GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, establishment of a housing trust fund is a way to bring together limited resources in a cost-effective and planned way to finance needed low and moderate income housing to help meet the City's Housing Element goals and policies; and WHEREAS, the creation of a housing trust fund would help the City of Hawthorne to pursue several goals found in the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, most notably “Goal 1:

Provide a broad range of housing opportunities to meet the existing and future needs of all Hawthorne residents” and “Goal 2: Protect, encourage, and provide housing opportunities for persons of lower and moderate incomes;” and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish the Hawthorne Housing Trust Fund to help facilitate affordable housing development cost-effectively; and WHEREAS, the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development issued a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) dated March 7, 2023 under the Local Housing Trust Fund (“LHTF”) Program from the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018 (Proposition 1) (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50842.2 et seq. (Chapter 365, Statutes of 2017 (SB 3)) (“Program”); and WHEREAS, the LHTF Program requires applicants to have in place loan guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, hereby incorporates by reference all the recitals herein and finds that they are true and correct.

Section 2. The Hawthorne Housing Trust Fund is hereby established and the City Manager and other City staff are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the establishment and operation thereof.

Section 3. The attached Housing Trust Fund Program Guidelines (Exhibit A) are adopted to regulate use of the Hawthorne Housing Trust Fund and may be amended from time to time as needed.

Section 4. The City of Hawthorne shall provide funding and support for the operations of the Hawthorne Housing Trust Fund.
2 Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of the City.

Section 6. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2023.

ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:

DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ROBERT KIM, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California

EXHIBIT A

HAWTHORNE HOUSING TRUST FUND

PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Background
The City of Hawthorne (“City”) is forming a housing trust for the purposes of funding and financing the planning and construction of affordable housing serving extremely-low, very-low, low-, and moderate-income (collectively, “Low- and Moderate-Income”) households and homeless housing (e.g., emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing) in the City. These "Guidelines” provide parameters for the creation and operation of the housing trust.

The Hawthorne Housing Trust (HHT) will be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the members of the Hawthorne City Council. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the activities of the HHT and administration of the HHT Fund (HHTF). The HHTF provides an ongoing funding source for affordable housing and homeless housing projects located in the City of Hawthorne.

Applicability
The Guidelines apply to funds that are allocated to the HHTF – Fund or Account No. ________ and may be amended from time to time. Additional restrictions may apply to certain sources of funds.

Funding Sources & Availability
• Any city/successor agency owned real property
• In Lieu Fees (Once the fee is approved and adopted by the city council) • Other sources (to be determined)
The City will provide funding available through an in-lieu fee (once the fee is approved and adopted by Hawthorne City Council) and other sources. The HHT will continuously seek additional capital from public and private sources. Awards will be sized based on number of eligible projects and available funds.

The City shall provide funding and support for the operations of the HHT for a minimum of five years after the date of its first award of funds from the California Local Housing Trust Fund grant program.

Eligible Projects
Projects must be consistent with the HHT’s purpose of supporting affordable housing. Eligible projects and activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Development of new affordable ownership and rental housing

• Housing acquisition and/or rehabilitation that creates new or extends existing affordability covenants
• First-time homebuyer assistance
• Property acquisition for the purpose of housing development • Development of accessory dwelling units with affordability covenants • Housing rights education
• Tenant assistance for temporary housing
Projects must be located in the City of Hawthorne and must be supported by the Board of Directors in order to be eligible for funding.

Types of Assistance
The HHT will provide financing for the planning and construction of Low- and Moderate-Income housing developments (including multifamily rental, ownership, and predevelopment) in the form of low-interest, deferred loans. The HHT will provide financing for homeless housing projects, education, and tenant assistance in the form of grants. Assistance for other Eligible Projects (including first-time homebuyer assistance) may be provided as loans or grants. The HHT may also provide assistance directly to homeowners or tenants.

Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include non-profit and for-profit organizations, joint ventures, or partnerships that serve the loan purpose. Applicants for new development, acquisition, or rehabilitation projects must demonstrate sufficient prior experience and current capacity in housing development and management to successfully secure financing and entitlements, construct, complete, and operate the proposed project. Applicants for homebuyer assistance programs, education, tenant assistance, or similar activities must demonstrate sufficient prior experience with and current capacity for the Eligible Project(s) for which they are applying.

Eligible Costs
Eligible Costs for development, predevelopment, acquisition, and rehabilitation include all reasonable and necessary costs associated with:
• Property acquisition (applicants are required to submit a recent appraisal of the project site and any existing improvements as part of the application) • Demolition
• On-site improvements
• Off-site utility connections
• Construction and rehabilitation
• Developing common areas and supportive service spaces serving the residents • Soft costs associated with the development and financing of the project (including environmental review costs)
• Reasonable developer fees
• Operating reserve

• Capitalized replacement reserve
• Relocation costs (Borrowers must provide a relocation plan acceptable to the City demonstrating relocation compliance prior to construction start) Applicant/borrowers must provide project budgets with sufficient itemized detail to evaluate whether the projected costs are sufficient and reasonable, and provide related documentation as needed. Prior to loan closing, the City will request and review documentation such as appraisals, cost estimates, contracts for professional services, and agreements covering reserves with regard to cost reasonableness. Proposed development costs must be sufficient to complete the project proposed and meet property standards, as applicable.

Eligible Costs for other types of Eligible Projects shall allocate no more than 10% of costs for program administration, outreach, and promotion. Applicants for homebuyer assistance programs, education, tenant assistance, or similar activities must demonstrate that at least 90% of program costs provide direct benefits to Low- and Moderate-Income households.

Minimum Affordability
The following minimum affordability requirements apply. The City may refuse to consider applications that cannot meet the following requirements:

1. 100% of HHT assistance shall support households whose income does not exceed 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) or the creation or preservation of housing affordable to such households.

2. Due to the City’s location in a “high-cost area,” as defined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and/or the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, these Guidelines define “moderate income” with a maximum of 150% of AMI.

3. HHT may apply further restrictions based on the requirements of funding sources or programmatic considerations. Borrowers may provide a larger percentage of affordable units or units restricted at deeper levels of affordability than required by the HHT.

4. Restricted rents will be set based on the rent limit for the applicable income level and unit size published by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), regardless of whether the project includes tax credit financing.

5. Income and rent restrictions will apply for the full length of the loan term and regulatory agreement, surviving loan repayment.

Equal Housing Opportunity
All developments receiving HHT funding from governmental revenue sources must comply with applicable Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
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The remaining portion of the Guidelines applies to the HHT’s assistance for Projects involving predevelopment, development, and acquisition/rehabilitation of affordable housing. All

requirements apply to multifamily housing Projects. Some may not apply to ownership housing Projects.

Occupancy Requirements
The City’s regulatory agreement or another document will establish occupancy requirements that restrict occupancy of subsidized units to households that meet income and other eligibility criteria.

Annual Recertification of Tenant Income and City Monitoring For multifamily rental housing, borrowers are required to re-examine tenant incomes annually to ensure that tenants continue to meet the income requirements of this and other applicable funding programs. Rent schedules and utility allowances, including any increases, are subject to restrictions in the loan documents. Borrowers will be required to report on compliance with income and rent restrictions on an annual basis, and to make records available for on-site monitoring.

The loan documents will address how over-income tenants will be handled, consistent with the project’s funding sources. An annual compliance monitoring fee will be negotiated during underwriting.

City Loan Terms and Affordability Period
When the HHT provides assistance in the form of a loan, the loan will be typically structured as a residual receipts loan, except as otherwise approved by the HHT.

The HHT can fund three types of loans: predevelopment (short term), acquisition / construction (long term with short term requirements), and development loans (long term). Any requests for forgiveness of these loans will be reviewed and decided by the HHT Board of Directors upon a recommendation from the staff.

Development loans will be for a term of fifty-five (55) years from the date of Certificate of Occupancy, except as approved by the HHT. At the time a development proposal is submitted, the applicant must demonstrate that it has, and will maintain until the land is acquired, site control of the property for which funding is being requested. Examples of site control include fee ownership, an option to purchase or enter into a long-term lease dependent only on factors within the applicant’s control, and a long-term lease.

Affordability requirements will be recorded with a Regulatory Agreement executed at closing.

Except as approved by the HHT Board of Directors, all projects shall be required to maintain the project’s affordability for the term of the restrictive covenant, regardless of whether the loan is fully repaid.

Interest Rate
3% simple interest unless otherwise determined during underwriting.

Origination Fee
An origination fee of 1% may be assessed.

Debt Coverage Ratio
Generally between 1.10:1 and 1.20:1 for the first year of stabilized operations, unless a senior lender has a higher requirement.

Cash Flow
Borrowers will submit a proforma with their applications showing at least 35 years of cash flow and positive cash flow for at least a 15-year period.

Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses shall not be less than those specifically listed in California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Section 10327 as minimum Operating Expenses. An operating reserve shall be funded in an amount equal to three months of estimated operating expenses and debt service under stabilized occupancy. Projects utilizing tax credits must satisfy the operating cost minimums published by CTCAC for Los Angeles County and the applicable project type and year. In the event that the equity investor and the permanent lender are in place and provide evidence that they have agreed to lesser operating expenses, the HHT Board of Directors may agree to such lesser operating expenses.

HCD Funded Projects
If HCD funding is utilized in combination with HHT funding, such as with Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) program, the HHT and Borrower will comply with all HCD regulations and requirements.

Repayment and Monitoring
The loan will be typically structured as a residual receipts loan except as otherwise approved by the HHT. The loan for the project will be repaid from the Net Operating Income (NOI), if any.

Borrowers will be required to submit rent rolls and operating expenses within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the close of each calendar year.

Due Diligence
Borrowers will be asked to provide due diligence with their applications which may include but is not limited to the following:
• Preliminary Title Report
• Appraisal
• Phase I Environmental Report
• Preliminary development estimate and narrative
• Proposed sources and uses

Disbursement of Funds
Loan funds will be made available at the closing of the predevelopment, the construction, and/or the permanent loans.

Program Documents
Loans will be provided in the form of a Promissory Note, secured by a deed of trust. Regulatory Agreements will be recorded to secure affordability covenants. Borrower and HHT will enter into a development agreement for construction loans.

Subordination
The City will not subordinate its affordability covenants (typically the regulatory agreement) to the deeds of trust securing other lenders’ financing, with the exception of State, Federal, and County funding sources (subject to City approval and to the ratio of debt to total development cost). The City Manager may review exceptions. The affordability covenants control, among other things, the maximum income of tenants of project units, and the maximum rents allowed for project units. The City deed of trust may be subordinated to other financing on a case-by-case basis.

Exceptions to Underwriting Guidelines
The HHT may, at its sole discretion, approve a loan that does not conform with the above underwriting guidelines if approving the loan will provide significant benefits to the local community or HHT. Each loan request is evaluated on its own merits. The HHT has the authority to approve a loan with one or more waivers and/or exceptions to these guidelines. For development underwriting considerations not covered by these Guidelines (including, but not limited to, replacement reserves, capitalized operating reserves, projected vacancy rates, construction contingency, other lender requirements, and leasehold security requirements), the HHT will follow the California Uniform Multifamily Regulations.

For additional information, please contact the Housing Trust Fund at:
______________(Name) , ______________________ (Title)
City of Hawthorne Housing Trust
______________________ (email address)

AGENDA ITEM NO. 8

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Housing
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Housing: ___________
Kimberly Mack
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing on the Draft 2023-2024 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing and receive comments on the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.

2. Adopt the 2023-2024 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the plan and any necessary amendments to the plan to the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

3. Provide City staff with a methodology to distribute funds should the City’s 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME allocation increase or decrease.

4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with subrecipients or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME projects identified in the 2023-2024 Action Plan.

5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and submit to HUD all plans and documents necessary to administer the 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME programs.

6. Authorize the appropriation of funds for the 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME programs.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Hawthorne City Council adopted the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan on May 12, 2020, which described the City’s housing and community development needs and strategies to address those needs over five years using HUD entitlement grant funds. The 2023-2024 Action Plan is the fourth of five annual plans implementing the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan goals to invest annual allocations of CDBG and HOME funds from HUD.

As part of its responsibility in receiving these funds, the City must prepare and submit an annual Action Plan outlining the proposed uses of CDBG and HOME funds to address the priorities in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. To comply with HUD regulations, the 2023-2024 Action Plan must be submitted to HUD on or before May 15, 2023.

For the 2023-2024 program year, the City will receive $1,215,028 of CDBG and $635,813 of HOME funds from HUD. The 2023-2024 Action Plan allocates the CDBG and HOME funds to the following activities to be implemented from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. 2023-2024 CDBG PROGRAM
Public Service Activities
South Bay Workforce Investment Board: Teen Center $96,150.00 New Star Family Justice Center: Domestic Violence Services $24,776.00 Family Promise of the South Bay: Housing Stabilization Services $19,776.00 Catholic Charities of LA: St. Margaret’s Emergency Assistance $21,776.00 The Richstone Family Center: Behavioral Health Services $19,776.00 Sub-Total: $182,254.00
Capital Activities
City of Hawthorne: Section 108 Loan Repayment $369,517.00 City of Hawthorne: Alley Reconstruction Project $420,252.00 Sub-Total: $789,769.00
Program Administration Activities
City of Hawthorne: CDBG Program Administration $213,005.00 Housing Rights Center: Fair Housing Services $30,000.00 Sub-Total: $243,005.00
CDBG TOTAL: $1,215,028.00
2023-2024 HOME PROGRAM
Housing Activities
City of Hawthorne: Acquisition, Rehab, Resale $476,860.00 CHDO: Set-Aside $95,372.00
Sub-Total: $572,232.00
Program Administration Activities
City of Hawthorne: HOME Program Administration $63,581.00 Sub-Total: $63,581.00
HOME TOTAL: $635,813.00

In the event the City’s 2023-2024 annual allocation should change, a request of the City Council is being made to provide staff and the public with a methodology for which activity budgets would be adjusted. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following language for adjusting

activity budgets for the CDBG and HOME programs should the City’s 2023-2024 annual allocation change:
• Should the CDBG allocation be greater than $1,215,028:
o Fair Housing Services will remain at $30,000 but the CDBG Administration budget will be increased to be compliant with the 20% cap for administrative activities. o All public service activities will receive an equitable increase to be compliant with the 15% cap for public services activities.
o Balance of funds will be added to the City’s Alley Project o Funding levels for all outstanding activities will remain the same as proposed in the 2023-2024 Action Plan
• Should the CDBG allocation be less than $1,215,028:
o Fair Housing Services will remain at $30,000 but the CDBG Administration budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 20% cap for administrative activities. o All public service activities will receive an equitable reduction to be compliant with the 15% cap for public services activities.
o Balance of funds will be deducted from the City’s Alley Project o Funding levels for all outstanding activities will remain the same as proposed in the 2023-2024 Action Plan.
• Should the HOME allocation be greater than $635,813:
o The HOME Administration budget will be increased to be compliant with the 10% cap for administrative activities.
o The CHDO activity budget will be increased to be compliant with the 15% setaside requirement. o Balance of funds will be added to the City’s Housing Project • Should the HOME allocation be less than $635,813:
o The HOME Administration budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 10% cap for administrative activities.
o The CHDO activity budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 15% set-aside requirement.
o Balance of funds will be added to the City’s Housing Project For purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, approval of the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan is categorically exempt from environmental review. Before the commitment or release of funds for each of the proposed projects, HUD requires that the environmental impact of all activities outlined in the Action Plans be assessed and documented according to applicable program regulations. An appropriate environmental review will be prepared for each approved activity prior to entering into an agreement with any entity to receive CDBG or HOME funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City’s anticipated FY2023-2024 federal entitlement program budget is $1,215,028 in CDBG and $635,813 in HOME funds. Approval of the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan will not impact the General Fund as such costs, including staff and legal counsel costs related to preparation and review of contractual agreements with funding recipients, will be covered by CDBG and HOME administrative allocations.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:

In compliance with federal regulations, a Notice of Public Hearing was published on March 23, 2023, in the Hawthorne Press-Tribune, informing the public of the availability of the draft 2023- 2024 Action Plan. A copy of the draft documents was made available on the City’s website for public review and comment from March 24, 2023, through and including April 25, 2023.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Draft 2023-2024 Action Plan
Annual Action Plan
PY23-24
Draft for Public Review
March 23 – April 25, 2023
City of Hawthorne i 23-24 Annual Action Plan
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City of Hawthorne ii 23-24 Annual Action Plan
Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................... ii Version History...........................................................................................................................................iii Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. - 1 - AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)................................................................ - 1 - PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b).............................................................................. - 8 - AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ........................................................................... - 9 - AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c).......................................................................................... - 19 - Expected Resources ........................................................................................................................... - 25 - AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)................................................................................... - 25 - Annual Goals and Objectives .............................................................................................................. - 29 - AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................ - 29 - AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)............................................................................................................. - 31 - AP-38 Project Summary .................................................................................................................. - 32 - AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ...................................................................................... - 34 - Affordable Housing ............................................................................................................................. - 35 - AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ............................................................................................ - 35 - AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)................................................................................................... - 37 - AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ..................................................... - 38 - AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ............................................................................. - 41 - AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)..................................................................................................... - 43 - Program Specific Requirements .......................................................................................................... - 45 - AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)................................................................ - 45 - Action Plan Tables
Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary ......................................................................................................... - 5 - Table 2 – Responsible Agencies............................................................................................................ - 8 - Table 3 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated ................................................................ - 16 - Table 4 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts ...................................................................... - 17 - Table 5 – Citizen Participation Outreach.............................................................................................. - 24 - Table 6 - Expected Resources – Priority Table..................................................................................... - 26 - Table 7 – Goals Summary ................................................................................................................... - 29 - Table 8 - Project Information ............................................................................................................... - 31 - Table 9 - Geographic Distribution........................................................................................................ - 34 - Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement........................................ - 36 - Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type .................................................... - 36 -

City of Hawthorne iii 23-24 Annual Action Plan
Version History
No. Summary of Changes
1 Published Draft for Public Comment: 3/23/23 Sent to HUD for Approval: TBD Conducted Public Hearing: 4/25/23 Approved by HUD: TBD
Original 23-24 Action Plan.
2 Published Draft for Public Comment: Sent to HUD for Approval:

Conducted Public Hearing: Approved by HUD:

City of Hawthorne - 1 - 23-24 Annual Action Plan
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
On May 12, 2020, the Hawthorne City Council adopted the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, which described the City’s housing and community development needs, strategies, and activities to address those needs over a five-year period using entitlement grant funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2023-2024 Action Plan is the fourth of five annual plans implementing the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan goals via the investment of annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds from HUD. The Action Plan identifies available resources, annual goals, projects and activities for the period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.

The City receives CDBG and HOME funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, awards grants and loans to non-profit, for-profit or public organizations for programs and projects in furtherance of this Plan. The CDBG and HOME programs generally provide for a wide range of eligible activities for the benefit of low- and moderate-income Hawthorne residents, as discussed below.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. The CDBG regulations require that each activity meet one (1) of the following national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons; or
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or • Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency (usually the result of a natural disaster).

Each year, the City certifies with the submission of its Annual Action Plan that it has given maximum feasible priority to activities, which meet the first and second objectives above. Additionally, the City certifies that no less than 70 percent of the CDBG funds received, over a three-year certification period, will be designed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
The Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 created the HOME program to expand the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. Often used in partnership with local nonprofit housing development organizations, the HOME program can support a wide range of affordable City of Hawthorne - 2 - 23-24 Annual Action Plan
housing activities, including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating rental and ownership housing or providing direct rental assistance to low- and moderate-income people. 2023-2024 Program Year
For the 2023-2024 program year, the City will receive $1,215,028 of CDBG and $635,813 of HOME funds from HUD. The 2023-2024 Action Plan allocates the CDBG and HOME funds to the following program activities to be implemented from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. 2023-2024 CDBG PROGRAM
Public Service Activities
South Bay Workforce Investment Board: Teen Center $96,150.00 New Star Family Center: Domestic Violence Services $24,776.00 Family Promise of the South Bay: Housing Stabilization Services $19,776.00 Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: St. Margaret’s Emergency Assistance $21,776.00 The Richstone Family Center: Behavioral Health Services $19,776.00 Sub-Total: $182,254.00
Capital Activities
City of Hawthorne: Section 108 Loan Repayment $369,517.00 City of Hawthorne: Alley Reconstruction Project $420,252.00 Sub-Total: $789,769.00
Program Administration Activities
City of Hawthorne: CDBG Program Administration $213,005.00 Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services $30,000.00 Sub-Total: $243,005.00
CDBG TOTAL: $1,215,028.00

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2023-2024 HOME PROGRAM
Housing Activities
City of Hawthorne: Acquisition, Rehab, Resale $476,860.00 CHDO: Set-Aside $95,372.00
Sub-Total: $572,232.00
Program Administration Activities
City of Hawthorne: HOME Program Administration $63,581.00 Sub-Total: $63,581.00
HOME TOTAL: $635,813.00
In the event that the City’s 2023-2024 annual allocation should change, a request of the City Council is being made to provide staff and the public with a methodology for which activity budgets would be adjusted. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following language for adjusting activity budgets for the CDBG and HOME programs should the City’s 2023-2024 annual allocation change:
• Should the CDBG allocation be greater than $1,215,028:
o Fair Housing Services will remain at $30,000 but the CDBG Administration budget will be increased to be compliant with the 20% cap for administrative activities. o All public service activities will receive an equitable increase to be compliant with the 15% cap for public services activities.
o Balance of funds will be added to the City’s Alley Project o Funding levels for all outstanding activities will remain the same as proposed in the 2023- 2024 Action Plan
• Should the CDBG allocation be less than $1,215,028:
o Fair Housing Services will remain at $30,000 but the CDBG Administration budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 20% cap for administrative activities. o All public service activities will receive an equitable reduction to be compliant with the 15% cap for public services activities.
o Balance of funds will be deducted from the City’s Alley Project o Funding levels for all outstanding activities will remain the same as proposed in the 2023- 2024 Action Plan.
• Should the HOME allocation be greater than $635,813:
o The HOME Administration budget will be increased to be compliant with the 10% cap for administrative activities.
o The CHDO activity budget will be increased to be compliant with the 15% set-aside requirement.
o Balance of funds will be added to the City’s Housing Project • Should the HOME allocation be less than $635,813:

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o The HOME Administration budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 10% cap for administrative activities.
o The CHDO activity budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 15% set-aside requirement.
o Balance of funds will be added to the City’s Housing Project

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) Outcome Performance Measurement Framework classifies objectives in three (3) categories: decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity. In consideration of community input as well as the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis, the Strategic Plan identifies eight (8) high priority needs to be addressed through the implementation of activities with seven (7) Strategic Plan goals.

The high priority needs include:
• Preserve the supply of affordable housing
• Increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income individuals, families, persons with special needs and persons experiencing homelessness
• Public services for low-and moderate-income income residents • Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
• Improve public facilities and infrastructure
• Address material barriers to accessibility
• Response to COVID-19 Impact
• Promote economic opportunity
Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG and HOME programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the five year Consolidated Plan cycle through the implementation of CDBG and HOME funded activities aligned with the following measurable goals included in the Strategic Plan section of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.

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Goal Name Category Need(s) Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator Affordable Housing
Preservation
Affordable
Housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
Homeowner housing
rehabilitation: 30 housing units
Rental housing rehabilitation:
18 housing units
Affordable Housing
Development
Affordable
Housing
Increase the supply of
affordable housing
Affordable housing: 1 housing
units; 4 households
Public Services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Provide public services to
low- and moderate-income
residents
Public service activities other
than Low/Mod Income Housing
Benefit: 1,500 persons
Fair Housing Services Affordable
Housing
Ensure equal access to
housing opportunities Other: 1,750 persons
Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improvements
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Improve public facilities and
infrastructure; Address
material barriers to
accessibility
Public facility or infrastructure
activities other than Low/Mod
Income Housing
Benefit: 10,000 people
COVID-19 Response
Non-Housing
Community
Development
COVID-19 Impact
Homelessness Prevention: 30
people; 15 temporary noncongregate shelter units.

Housing Assistance: 105
households
Business Assistance: 6 jobs
created/retained and 7
microenterprises assisted
Economic
Development
Opportunities
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Promote Economic
Opportunity
Commercial Facade
Improvements: 7 businesses
assisted; 11 jobs
created/retained
Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary

3. Evaluation of past performance
The City is currently implementing the projects and activities included in the 2022-2023 Action Plan. As of this writing, all projects and activities are underway.

The investment of HUD resources during the 2021-2022 program year was a catalyst for positive change in the community. Together with other federal, state and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City and its partners to accomplish the following:
• Affordable Housing Preservation: The City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program completed 1 housing rehabilitation To address deficient housing conditions and preserve the existing housing stock that is affordable to low- and moderate-income homeowners. • Fair Housing Services: Housing Rights Center provided 153 Hawthorne residents with fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services.

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• Public Services: Four non-profit organizations provided a range of services to Hawthorne residents including but not limited to providing after-school enrichment activities for 165 low- and moderateincome school children, homelessness support to 17 families, case management and emergency assistance to 200 extremely low- and low-income residents, and domestic violence services for 25 Hawthorne residents.
• COVID-19 Response: CDBG-CV funds were used to address housing and economic development needs of Hawthorne residents. The housing component of these activities included short-term rental and utility assistance to 123 income eligible households. The economic development components included financial assistance in the form of grants to one (1) small business and three (3) microenterprises. Lastly, the City included a homelessness component to assist those residents displaced due to the socioeconomic impacts related to coronavirus.

While the City and local partners were able to successfully implement the activities listed above, there were insufficient resources to fully address the level of need identified in the last Consolidated Plan.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 provide the citizen participation and consultation requirements for the development of the Consolidated Plan. Chief among those requirements is the need to consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to address homelessness, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, survivor services, employment, or education needs of low-income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. This qualitative input was combined with a quantitative analysis of demographic, housing and socioeconomic data to develop the strategic plan that reflects the housing, community and economic development needs and priorities for the City of Hawthorne during the Five-Year Consolidated Plan cycle.

In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, residents and stakeholders were able to participate in the development process through surveys, community meetings and public hearings. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those living in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderateincome neighborhoods. Efforts were made to encourage the participation of minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data, and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.

To satisfy the federal requirements at 24 CFR 91.105(e)(1)(ii), the City held two public hearings to obtain residents’ views on housing and community development needs, development of proposed activities, proposed strategies and actions for affirmatively furthering fair housing, and a review of program performance. The City of Hawthorne convened the first public hearing on September 13, 2022, to receive comments regarding program performance. A draft of the 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) was made available for public review and comment from August 25, 2022 to September 13, 2022. No public comments were received.

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Subsequently, the City made the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan available for public review and comment from March 23, 2023 to April 25, 2023. Residents were invited to review the draft Action Plan and to attend the second Public Hearing on April 25, 2023, or submit written comments concerning the housing and community development needs, proposed projects and activities in the Action Plan, as well as proposed strategies and actions for affirmatively furthering fair housing.

During the development of the 2023-2024 Action Plan, the City solicited applications from various non-profit organizations and City Departments for the provision of fair housing services, public services and community and economic development projects. Applications received by the February 3, 2023 deadline were evaluated for eligibility and funding recommendations.

5. Summary of public comments
As required by HUD regulations, all comments received, and responses to said comments by the City are summarized in section AP-12 of this Action Plan..

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments and views received by the City in the development of the Action Plan were accepted and taken into consideration in the development of the Action Plan.

7. Summary
The 2023-2024 Action Plan addresses four (4) of the seven (7) Strategic Plan Goals from the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan by allocating a total of $1,215,028.00 in CDBG funds and $635,813.00 of HOME funds towards eligible activities that are to be implemented from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Activities submitted for consideration in response to any solicitation of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) process must conform with one (1) of the seven (7) Strategic Plan strategies and the associated action-oriented, measurable goals to be considered to receive CDBG or HOME funds.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator City of Hawthorne Housing Department HOME Administrator City of Hawthorne Housing Department Table 2 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative
The City of Hawthorne's Housing Department is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. The City contracted with LDM Associates, Inc. to prepare the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.

In the development of this Consolidated Plan, LDM Associates, Inc. developed and implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development. This information was gathered through consultation with public officials and local agencies, public outreach and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis.

In the implementation of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and each of the five (5) Annual Action Plans, the Housing Department shall be responsible for all grants planning, management and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Hawthorne
Housing Department
Attn: Kimberly Mack, Housing Director
4455 W 126th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 349-1603
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
The City of Hawthorne consulted with representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and/or provision of services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods:
• Survey of residents and stakeholders (web-based and paper surveys) • Individual stakeholder consultations
• Community meetings
• Community events
• Public hearings
• Receipt of written comments
To gather the greatest breadth and depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups and organizations concerning the housing, community and economic development needs of the community. Each of the agencies, groups or organizations invited to consult and participate in the planning process is represented in Table 3. The input received from these consultations helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan. The City also provided each agency with an opportunity to comment on the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan during the public review and comment period.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of their programs. As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City consulted closely with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community-focused agencies. Outreach efforts included surveys including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and follow-up in-person interviews where appropriate.

The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the preparation of the 2023-2024 Action Plan with these organizations and agencies. The City will reinforce these partnerships through the implementation of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) process for CDBG funds each year and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients.

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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness Los Angeles County’s homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of a network of public, private, faithbased, for-profit, and non-profit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The region’s municipalities, including the City of Hawthorne, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The nonprofit and faith-based community plays a key role in the current CoC system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children, and single men and women. The non-profit and faith-based community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, the disabled and youth.

The CoC guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. The City provided a detailed questionnaire to the CoC to identify the CoC’s perceived needs in the county and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless persons populations, specifically chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth and persons at risk of homelessness. Following the delivery and response to this questionnaire, the City followed up with the CoC to clarify existing needs and objectives and understand opportunities for collaboration and coordination during the five-year planning process.

To address the City’s homeless population, the City utilizes CDBG funds to provide public and supportive services to prevent homelessness and/or aid those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Homeless supportive and prevention services funded through the City’s 2023-2024 CDBG program include:
• Family Promise of the South Bay (FPOSB) – Provides shelter (transitional housing) and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• New Star Family Center (NSFC) – Provides case management, education, counseling and legal services to survivors of domestic violence who are at risk of homelessness. • The Richstone Family Center (RFC) – Provides behavioral health services to families affected by domestic violence who are at risk of homelessness.
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (CCLA) – Provides emergency housing and utility assistance to low-income Hawthorne residents.
• Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) – Addresses fair housing mediation and landlord-tenant dispute resolution services, which helps prevent homelessness.

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2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities 1 Agency/Group/Organization LAHSA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Continuum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
2 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid Society of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
3 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Development Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
4 Agency/Group/Organization Children's Dental Health Clinic Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
5 Agency/Group/Organization The Children's Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
6 Agency/Group/Organization Hawthorne Veteran Affairs Commission Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless Veterans What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
7 Agency/Group/Organization Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
8 Agency/Group/Organization Harbor Regional Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
9 Agency/Group/Organization Watts Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
10 Agency/Group/Organization County Public Health Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Health
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
11 Agency/Group/Organization Volunteers of America
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
12 Agency/Group/Organization South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
13 Agency/Group/Organization C-H #4 Residential Facility Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Residential Facility
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
14 Agency/Group/Organization Champions of Caring
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
15 Agency/Group/Organization El Nido Family Centers
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
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16 Agency/Group/Organization Advantage
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
17 Agency/Group/Organization Ashley's Place Adult Residential II Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Elderly Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
18 Agency/Group/Organization EPI Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Elderly Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
19 Agency/Group/Organization Piety and Emenogu-Work Skill Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Elderly Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
20 Agency/Group/Organization Rosecrans Villa Residential Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Elderly Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
21 Agency/Group/Organization Moneta Gardens Improvements Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey, e-mail, and in person
22 Agency/Group/Organization Woodyear Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Elderly Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
23 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Development Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey and e-mail
24 Agency/Group/Organization New Star Family Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Survivors of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey, e-mail, and NOFA
25 Agency/Group/Organization Family Promise of the South Bay Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services – Housing
Services – Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless
Homeless Needs – Families with Children
Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey, e-mail, and NOFA
26 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey, e-mail, and NOFA
27 Agency/Group/Organization The Richstone Family Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Survivors of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
E-mail and NOFA
28 Agency/Group/Organization WeeCare
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
E-mail and NOFA
28 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Fair Housing
Services-Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
E-mail and NOFA
Table 3 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City attempts to maintain a current and comprehensive list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders and invited representatives from each entity to participate in the planning process at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend community meetings and participate in surveys.

If an agency or organization was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the Housing Director in the Housing Department at (310) 349-1603.

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Los Angeles
Homeless Services
Authority (LAHSA)
The goals included in the Strategic Plan are consistent with the County of Los Angeles 10-Year Strategy to End
Homelessness.

City of Hawthorne
2021-2029
Housing Element
City of Hawthorne The goals included in the Strategic Plan are consistent with the City of Hawthorne's Housing Element with
respect to affordable housing, housing preservation, and furthering fair housing choice
Table 4 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l)) To enhance coordination among the CoC, public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City invited each of these entities to provide input on the needs of the community in the development of this Consolidated Plan.

The Housing Department works with subrecipients of CDBG funds to ensure a coordinated effort among service agencies in the region to address the needs of Hawthorne residents, including but not limited to chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, unaccompanied youth, and persons who were recently homeless but now live in permanent housing. To promote economic opportunities for low-income residents, the City coordinates with subrecipient social service agencies, businesses and housing developers to ensure that where there are job opportunities for low-income people in connection with HUD-assisted projects, information is disseminated through appropriate channels consistent with the objectives of Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968.

Narrative
Broadband
Throughout the City of Hawthorne, residents have consistent and multiple options to access broadband, high-speed internet. For broadband download speeds of 25 megabytes per second (mbps), 100% of residents are serviced by at least three internet service providers. For download speeds of 100 mbps, 71% of residents are serviced by two internet service providers and 28% of residents are serviced by one provider.

According to broadbandnow, the average download speed in Hawthorne is 70.91 mbps which is 119.3% faster than the average internet speed in California.

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Hawthorne complies with HUD’s Narrowing the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing (81 FR 92626) rule (effective January 19, 2017). Through this rule, all new HUD-funded multi-family construction or substantial rehabilitation has included broadband infrastructure including cables, fiber optics, wiring and wireless connectivity to ensure that each unit has the infrastructure to achieve at least 25 mbps download and 3 mbps upload speeds.

Throughout the city, residents are serviced by two, oftentimes at least three internet service providers who offer high speed internet. The three primary service providers in Hawthorne are Spectrum, ATT and Earthlink. While broadband is available through multiple providers, residents who participated in the community outreach survey, identified that access to broadband was the highest public infrastructure need in Hawthorne. Of those who participated in the community outreach survey, 87% indicated that they had access to broadband internet.

Resilience
The City prepared its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in coordination with other City departments, community stakeholders, partner jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations, and members of the public. The purpose of the LHMP is to focus on optimizing the mitigation phase of harm caused by a disaster. Mitigation involves making a community more resilient so that when hazard events do ultimately occur, the community suffers less damage and can recover more quickly and effectively. It differs from preparedness, which involves advanced planning for how to best respond when a disaster occurs or is imminent. The following new key goals were identified through consultation to increase resiliency:
• Protect life, property, and reduce potential injuries from natural caused hazards. • Improve public understanding, support, and need for hazard mitigation measures. • Promote disaster resistance for Hawthorne’s natural, existing, and future built environment. • Strengthen partnerships and collaboration to implement hazard mitigation activities. • Enhance the City’s ability to effectively and immediately respond to disasters.

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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The City established and followed a process for the development of this five-year Consolidated Plan that included broad participation from the community. These activities were coordinated and implemented by the Housing Department.

To assist in the identification of priority needs in the City, a survey was prepared and distributed to residents of the City to solicit resident input in the prioritization of needs related to community services, community facilities, infrastructure, neighborhood services, special needs services, businesses and jobs, and housing.

The surveys were available online and also were made available at various public facilities.

Two (2) community meetings to discuss the housing and community development needs in the community were held on September 26, 2019 and October 19, 2019. At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly impacted by the programs and activities supported by the Consolidated Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.

To satisfy the federal requirements at 24 CFR 91.105(e)(1)(ii), the City held two (2) public hearings to obtain residents’ views on housing and community development needs, development of proposed activities, proposed strategies and actions for affirmatively furthering fair housing, and a review of program performance. The City of Hawthorne convened the first public hearing on September 13, 2022, to receive comments regarding program performance. A draft of the 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) was made available for public review and comment from August 25, 2022 to September 13, 2022. No public comments were received.

The City made the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan available for public review and comment from March 23, 2023 to April 25, 2023. Residents were invited to review the draft Action Plan and to attend the Public Hearing on April 25, 2023, or submit written comments concerning the housing and community development needs, proposed projects and activities in the Action Plan, as well as proposed strategies and actions for affirmatively furthering fair housing.

During the development of the 2023-2024 Action Plan, the City solicited applications from various non-profit organizations and City Departments for the provision of fair housing services, public services and community and economic development projects. Applications received by the February 3, 2023 deadline were evaluated for eligibility and funding recommendations.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan
Needs
Assessment
Survey
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Nontargeted/broad
community
The 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan
Needs Assessment
Survey was
disseminated on
paper and in
electronic form in
English and in
Spanish to advise
the City on the
highest priority
housing, community
and economic
development needs
in Hawthorne.
58 Hawthorne
residents
responded to the
survey. The survey
was available from
August 2019 to
December 2019.

All comments were
accepted and
incorporated into the
survey results.
2 Public Meeting Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities
Residents and
stakeholders
attended two
Community Meetings
held on September
26, 2019 and
October 3, 2019.

Residents and
stakeholders
participated in a
presentation
concerning the
Consolidated Plan
and Action Plan. A
facilitated
discussion of
community needs
followed the
presentation.

All comments were
accepted.

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
3 Newspaper Ad Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-targeted /
broad community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Notice of the 30-day
public review and
comment period for
the draft 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan,
2020-2021 Annual
Action Plan and
Analysis of
Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice. The
public notice invited
interested residents
to review the draft
documents and
where they were
available. Residents
were invited to a
public hearing to
provide oral
comments before
the Hawthorne City
Council on May
12,2020 at 6:00
p.m.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Public Hearing Nontargeted/broad
community
Public hearing for
the draft 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan
and the 2020-2021
Annual Action Plan
before the
Hawthorne City
Council on May 12,
2020 at 6:00 p.m.

No public
comments were
received
Not Applicable
5 Newspaper Ad Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-targeted /
broad community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Notice of the 15-day
public review and
comment period for
the draft 2021-2022
Consolidated Annual
Performance and
Evaluation Report
(CAPER). The public
notice invited
interested residents
to review the draft
documents.

Residents were
invited to a public
hearing to provide
oral comments
before the
Hawthorne City
Council on
Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
September 13, 2022
at 6:00 p.m.
6 Public Hearing Nontargeted/board
community
Public hearing for
the draft 2021-2022
Consolidated Annual
Performance and
Evaluation Report
(CAPER) before the
Hawthorne City
Council on
September 13, 2022
at 6:00 p.m.

No public
comments were
received.

Not applicable.
7 Newspaper Ad Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-targeted /
broad community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Notice of the 30-day
public review and
comment period for
the draft 2023-2024
Action Plan. The
public notice invited
interested residents
to review the draft
documents.

Residents were
invited to a public
hearing to provide
oral comments
before the
Hawthorne City
Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Council on April 25,
2023 at 6:00 p.m.
8 Public Hearing Nontargeted/board
community
Public hearing for
the draft 2023-2024
Action Plan before
the Hawthorne City
Council on April, 25,
2023 at 6:00 p.m.

To be completed
after public review
and comment
period ends.

To be completed after
public review and
comment period ends.

Table 5 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The projects and activities included in the 2023-2024 Action Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from federal, state, local and private sources from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of the remainder of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City’s control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on several factors such as the amount of the national appropriation, changes in ACS population data applied to the CPD grant formulas, statutory changes to the CPD grant formulas, the addition or removal of entitlements receiving a particular CPD grant and the availability of reallocated funds. Additionally, state, local and private resources will vary significantly depending on the economic conditions.

For the 2023-2024 Program Year, the City has been informed by HUD that it will receive $1,215,028 in CDBG and $635,813 in HOME funds.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
$
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
$1,215,028 $0 $0 $1,215,028 $1,215,028
The expected
amount
available for
the remainder
of the
Consolidated
Plan period
assumes level
funding in
future years.

HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
Multifamily rental rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA
$635,813 $0 $0 $635,813 $635,813
The expected
amount
available for
the remainder
of the
Consolidated
Plan period
assumes level
funding in
future years.

Table 6 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied As a City with substantial housing and community development needs, Hawthorne needs to leverage its CDBG and HOME entitlement grants with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. The City’s former Redevelopment Agency was the City’s primary non-federal source of leveraged funds. With the elimination of the City’s Redevelopment Agency, the City’s ability to leverage federal funds has been substantially reduced. The City is currently seeking new opportunities to leverage federal funds, such as the Low Income Tax Credit program and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Project Funds and 811 for the Elderly Program.

Since the initial planning and programming of these resources, the Housing Department has worked closely with other City departments as well as County, State, and Federal partners to identify other available resources authorized through the CARES Act, ARP Act, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that may be leveraged to maximize the impact of the CDBG and HOME resources.

Federal Resources
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• HUD Veterans Affairs supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
• Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
• Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• Youthbuild
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• HUD Community Project Funding (CPF)
State Resources
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Housing Related Parks Grant
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
• State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Local Resources
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
• Los Angeles County Development Agency (LACDA)
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• Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (LACDC) • Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA) Funding Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way Funding
• Private Contributions
HOME Matching Requirements
HUD requires HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJ’s) to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation.

In accordance with 24 CFR 92.222, PJ’s satisfying the distress criteria established by the HOME Program regulations are provided a match reduction. As of November 2022, City of Hawthorne received a match reduction from HUD, and therefore, is required to match 15.42% of HOME Funds using non-federal funds. The City of Hawthorne leverages HOME funds with other local and private non-federal resources.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
In December 2011, the California Supreme Court upheld Assembly Bill 1X 26, which barred Redevelopment Agencies from engaging in new business and provided for their windup and dissolution. In the last five years, the elimination of the Redevelopment Agencies has resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This was the most significant public policy change impacting affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets are tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies (Successor Agencies) that may be utilized today, these resources are finite and scarce.

As such, any land or property necessary to address the needs in the Consolidated Plan would need to be acquired using HUD grant funds or other local resources.

Discussion
During the 2023-2024 program year, the City anticipates that these funds will be leveraged with other public and private funding. Along with leveraged dollars, the City expects to spend approximately $1,215,028 of CDBG and $635,813 of HOME funds during the program year on public services, housing development, and public facility and infrastructure improvement activities that promote a suitable living environment and decent housing.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order Goal Name Start Year
End
Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Program Planning and
Administration 2023 2024 N/A Citywide N/A
CDBG:
$213,005.00
HOME:
$63,581.00
Other: 1
2 Fair Housing Services
(subject to 20%
Admin cap)
2023 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Ensure Equal Access
to Housing
Opportunities
CDBG:
$30,000.00 Other: 250 persons
3 Public Services 2023 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide &
CDBG
Eligible
Areas
Provide Public
Services to low-and
moderate-income
residents
CDBG:
$182,254.00
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 285 Persons assisted
Homeless person overnight
shelter: 10 persons assisted
4 Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improvements
(includes Section 108
Loan Repayment)
2023 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide &
CDBG
Eligible
Areas
Improve public
facilities and
infrastructure;
Address material
barriers to
accessibility
CDBG:
$789,769.00
Public facility or infrastructure
activity other than Low/Mod
Income Housing Benefit: 12,385
persons
Section 108 Loan Repayment –
Other: 1
5 Affordable Housing
Development 2023 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Increase the supply of
affordable housing for
low- and moderateincome residents
HOME:
$572,232.00
Homeowner Housing Developed: 2
Household Housing Units
Table 7 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Program Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
CDBG and HOME Program Planning and Administration.
2 Goal Name Fair Housing Services (subject to 20% admin cap) Goal
Description
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination, and landlord-tenant mediation services. 3 Goal Name Public Services
Goal
Description
Provide low- and moderate- income families with a range of public services necessary to prevent homelessness and ameliorate the effects of poverty. 4 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements (Includes Section 108 Loan Repayment)
Goal
Description
Improve City of Hawthorne public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income residents or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly and disabled adults. Includes Section 108 Loan Repayment.
5 Goal Name Affordable Housing Development
Goal
Description
Expand the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Hawthorne homeowners and tenants.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b).

The City of Hawthorne anticipates providing affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households through the following projects:
• City of Hawthorne: Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resale - $476,860 (2 homeowner household housing units)
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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City of Hawthorne will invest CDBG and HOME funds in projects that provide fair housing services, provide public services to low- and moderate-income residents, develop affordable housing, and improve the City’s public facilities and infrastructure. Together, these projects will address the housing, community and economic development needs of Hawthorne residents.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Program Administration
2 Fair Housing Services
3 Public Services
4 Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
5 Affordable Housing Development
Table 8 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding Section 108 loan repayment and CDBG administration) as well as HOME funds for 2023-2024 projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people. Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in public service activities may be limited to the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas while other activities benefit low- and moderate-income limited clientele and are available citywide.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to lowincome people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2023-2024 Action Plan in projects that develop affordable housing, provide public services to low- and moderate-income residents, and improve public facilities and infrastructure.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding CDBG: $213,005
HOME: $63,581
Description Overall administration of the CDBG and HOME program which includes preparation and submission of the Annual Action Plan and CAPER, IDIS data input, provision of technical assistance, monitoring of all projects, and overall fiscal management.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities City of Hawthorne: CDBG Program Administration ($213,005) City of Hawthorne: HOME Program Administration ($63,581) 2 Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $30,000
Description Fulfill obligation to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, antidiscrimination, and landlord-tenant mediation services.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed activities
250 persons assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services ($30,000 - 250 persons assisted)
3 Project Name Public Services
Target Area Citywide/CDBG Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Public services for low- and moderate-income residents Needs Addressed Provide public services to low- and moderate-income residents Funding CDBG: $182,254
Description Provide low- and moderate-income residents with a range of public services necessary to prevent homelessness and
ameliorate the effects of poverty.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed activities
293 persons assisted
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Location Description Citywide/CDBG Eligible Areas
Planned Activities South Bay Workforce Investment Board: Teen Center ($96,150 – 90 persons assisted)
New Star Family Justice Center: Domestic Violence Program ($24,776 – 30 persons assisted)
Family Promise of the South Bay: Transitional Housing & Case Management ($19,776 – 10 persons assisted)
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: St. Margaret’s Center Emergency Assistance Program ($21,776 – 140 persons assisted)
The Richstone Family Center: Behavioral Health Services ($19,776 – 25 persons assisted)
4 Project Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Target Area Citywide/CDBG Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Improve public facilities and infrastructure; Address material barriers to accessibility
Funding CDBG: $789,769
Description Improve City of Hawthorne public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly people and disabled adults as well as residents of lowand moderate-income housing. This strategy includes the improvement of alleyways and repayment of the City’s section 108 loan is included under this project.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed activities
12,385 persons assisted
Location Description Citywide/CDBG Eligible Areas
Planned Activities City of Hawthorne: Alley Reconstruction Project ($420,252 – 12,385 persons assisted)
City of Hawthorne: Section 108 Loan Repayment: ($369,517) 5 Project Name Affordable Housing Development
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Development
Needs Addressed Increase the supply of affordable housing Funding HOME: $572,232
Description Expand the supply of affordable owner-occupied dwellings through acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale of housing units to eligible households.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed activities
2 Households/Housing Units
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities TBD: CHDO Set-Aside ($95,372)
City of Hawthorne: Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale
($476,860)
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Assistance will be primarily directed to activities that serve low- and moderate-income residents. During the 2023-2024 program year, one (1) public infrastructure and one (1) public service activity relies on the established low- and moderate-income area.

The low- and moderate-income census tract/block groups are shown on the map included in Section NA-10 of the Consolidated Plan and Appendix B of this Action Plan. According to data from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) provided in HUD’s eCon Planning Suite, a total of 86,440 residents live in these Census Tract Block Groups, of which 62,945 or 73% are predominantly comprised of members of low- and moderate-income households. Based on available data and mapping, the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas are primarily Hispanic.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of
Funds
Citywide 72%
CDBG Eligible Areas 28%
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically For the 2023-2024 program year, the City will invest $1,215,028 of CDBG funds and $635,813 of HOME funds for a total of $1,850,841 that will benefit low- and moderate-income people throughout the City. Of this amount, $516,402, or 28 percent, of all resources will be invested in alley reconstruction projects and public service activities that exclusively benefits residents of the L/M Income Census Tract/Block Groups. Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in activities such as the Alley Reconstruction and Teen Center are generally limited to the eligible low- and moderate-income areas, while other projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income limited clientele are available citywide.

Discussion
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding Section 108 loan repayment and CDBG administration) as well as HOME funds for program year 2023-2024 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
Two high priority affordable housing needs are identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and two Strategic Plan goals are established to provide the framework necessary to invest CDBG and HOME funds to address the affordable housing needs of the City.

Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing
Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 19,050 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 13,578 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 7,199 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 7,199 severely cost burdened households, 5,850 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 5,690 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.

Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing
As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.

The age and condition of Hawthorne’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.

According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure:
• 5,900 or 76 percent of the 7,735 owner-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980)
• 1,120 or 14 percent of the 7,735 owner-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999)
• 14,755 or 69 percent of the 21,415 renter-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980)
• 6,195 or 29 percent of the 21,415 renter-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999)
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Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderateincome households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Hawthorne residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 142
Special-Needs 0
Total 10
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 140
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 2
Total 10
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The Strategic Plan identifies a high priority need to expand the supply of affordable housing and a high priority need to preserve the supply of affordable housing. During the 2023-2024 program year, the City of Hawthorne will continue collaborating and coordinating with potential Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDO’s) to invest HOME funds in the expansion and preservation of affordable housing units.

The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan allocates $476,860 of HOME funds to acquire, rehabilitate, and resell two (2) affordable owner-occupied housing units.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Hawthorne Housing Authority was formed in 1994 under State of California Housing Authority Law to actively improve existing neighborhoods and develop affordable housing opportunities using local, state and federal resources. The Hawthorne Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing; however, the City is within the service area of the Los Angeles County Development Agency (LACDA) for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing During the 2023-2024 program year, LACDA will continue providing housing and public services to existing residents of the City of Hawthorne. LACDA takes in feedback of residents collected through resident surveys distributed throughout the City of Hawthorne to improve services.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. Resident surveys were distributed with translation services available on request. Community meetings in target areas were hosted with copies of the Consolidated Plan draft being available in these areas. A public hearing is conducted to accept public comments on the draft plan before its approval and submittal to HUD. Grant funding is administered to increase housing availability and accessibility to residents to encourage greater participation in homeownership. LACDA also maintains quarterly newsletters for Section 8 tenants, public housing residents, and Section 8 property owners.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable, LACDA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.

Discussion
LACDA is well-positioned to continue providing Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the City of Hawthorne and throughout Los Angeles County.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Hawthorne supports the efforts of The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), County Continuum of Care (CoC), and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout Los Angeles County. In alignment with this strategy, the City will use CDBG and HOME and other local funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Hawthorne for extremely low- and low-income residents. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The CoC and its partner agencies will continue to provide a continuum of programs ranging from outreach, access centers, emergency shelters, safe havens, transitional and permanent housing, and prevention.

More specifically, LAHSA, the County’s CoC, will increase efforts in 2023-2024 to add emergency and transitional shelter housing units through expedited construction or rehabilitation of facilities to accommodate homeless persons.

To reach out to unsheltered homeless persons and assess their individual needs for the purpose of connecting them with available emergency shelter and transitional housing resources, the City of Hawthorne, through its Housing Department provided information and referrals – primarily to LAHSA, United Way 2-1-1, and the organizations received CDBG funds for homelessness prevention activities.

During the 2023-2024 program year, the City will invest $86,104 of CDBG funds to the following non-profit organizations that provide public services that prevent and eliminate homelessness:
• Family Promise of the South Bay: Transitional Shelter & Housing Case Management (10 persons assisted - $19,776)
• New Star Family Center: Domestic Violence Services (30 persons assisted - $24,776) • The Richstone Family Center: Behavioral Therapy Services (25 persons assisted - $19,776) • Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: St. Margaret’s Center Emergency Assistance (140 persons assisted - $21,776)
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its emergency and City of Hawthorne - 39 - 23-24 Annual Action Plan
transitional housing system in order to address the immediate needs of Los Angeles County’s homeless population.

To address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons, the City continues to support the Family Promise of the South Bay (FPOSB) which operates a transitional shelter for families that are homeless and provides case management services with the goal of helping ten people to enter their own permanent housing.

This increase in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Los Angeles County homeless service providers re-tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County. Homelessness can be significantly reduced and the quality of life of our residents, especially those precariously housed or homeless can be improved.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City will continue to support the Family Promise of the South Bay (FPOSB) which operates a transitional shelter for families that are homeless and provides case management services with the goal of helping families enter their own permanent housing. Furthermore, the City intends to continue its support of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles' (CCLA) emergency assistance program that helps families that are at-risk of homelessness achieve stability by connecting them to the appropriate housing and utility resources based on their needs.

Additionally, the City’s partnership with LAHSA provides intensive, field-based engagement services and support that meets clients and their families where they live. As a result, the City has been able to leverage its partnerships with the County agencies to bolster its homeless outreach efforts.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs To help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, the City will continue its partnership with Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (CCLA) to connect residents at risk of becoming homeless to existing short-term housing and utility assistance programs based on their eligibility and need. In addition, the City intends to support both New Star Family Center (NSFC) and the Richstone Family Center (RFC) which provide a range of services to survivors of domestic violence and their children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness after fleeing violent homes.

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Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option available upon discharge from an institutional setting. Public institutions such as jails, hospitals, treatment facilities, mental health facilities, youth facilities, and foster care homes are central to limiting the creation of newly homeless persons upon discharge.

In California, discharge coordination and planning is largely unregulated unless county or municipal ordinances provide rules preventing public institutions from discharging people into homelessness. One of the goals included in the Los Angeles Ten Year Strategy to End Homelessness is to formalize protocols and improve the coordination of discharge planning among key institutional systems of care and supervision. The goal calls for the CoC to close the “revolving door” to homelessness so that new persons do not find themselves living in the community without the social and economic support necessary to access and maintain themselves in a safe environment.

The City coordinated with the CoC and other subrecipients receiving CDBG funds to ensure that its HUDfunded programs are targeted, to the greatest extent feasible, to address the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care so that these individuals and families have access to public services and affordable housing opportunities necessary to prevent homelessness. The City will continue to explore additional ways to prevent and address homelessness caused by discharge from public institutions.

Discussion
The City will use CDBG, HOME and other local funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Hawthorne for extremely low- and low-income residents
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2021-2029 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Hawthorne are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment In the development of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing development such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges and growth limitations. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing. Moreover, the City is actively engaged with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of affordable housing and ensuring that the entitlement process runs smoothly from inception to completion.

The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element includes a goal to reduce or remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing where feasible and legally permissible. More specifically, the following actions were identified:
• Review residential development standards, regulations, ordinances, departmental processing procedures, and permit fees related to construction and rehabilitation to determine any constraints on housing development and modify accordingly.
• Inform applicants on how to navigate the development review process and efficiently facilitate building permit and development plan processing for residential construction. • Monitor state and federal housing-related legislation, and update City plans, ordinances, and processes pursuant to such legislation to remove or reduce governmental constraints. • Provide incentives and regulatory concessions for residential projects constructed specifically for lowand moderate-income households. • Adopt plans and programs that support the provision of adequate infrastructure and public facilities City of Hawthorne - 42 - 23-24 Annual Action Plan
required to serve new housing.

Discussion
To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available resources to incentivize the development of new affordable housing units and the preservation of existing affordable housing.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
In the implementation of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce leadbased paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to lowincome people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2023-2024 Action Plan in projects that acquire, rehabilitate and resale housing units to low- and moderate-income households and projects that provide public services to low- and moderate-income people and those with special needs. To address underserved needs, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME investments for program year 2023-2024 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people or people presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing During the 2023-2024 program year, the City will continue its Housing Rehabilitation projects funded with CDBG and HOME funds to preserve and maintain affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income tenants and single-family homeowners.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program will conduct lead-based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and will incorporate safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help to reduce the number of povertylevel families by:
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income households;
• Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness; and
• Supporting public services for low- and moderate-income residents In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence and mental illness.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The institutional delivery system in Hawthorne is high-functioning and collaborative—particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable non-profit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City. support and enhance this existing institutional structure, the City of Hawthorne will collaborate with affordable housing developers and nonprofit agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds through the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan to ensure that the needs of low- and moderateincome residents are met as envisioned within the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income residents in Hawthorne— particularly the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas. With improvements in technology, the City will expand its outreach efforts to enhance coordination with public and private housing and social service agencies through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor, etc.

Discussion
In the implementation of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce leadbased paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the City of Hawthorne will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program.

Eligible applicants for CDBG assistance include organizations that carry out programs that benefit low- and moderate-income residents on behalf of the City. Applications from interest organizations are solicited by the City via a published Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Eligible beneficiaries for HOME funded resale programs include households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Developers for HOME-assisted housing projects shall be selected via an application and underwriting process determined by the City based on the nature, scope, and applicable regulatory requirements of the prospective project. Opportunities for leveraging and matching funds shall be emphasized in the selection of affordable housing developers.

Selection of affordable housing development projects shall be based on project feasibility, funding availability, and the City needs as determined by staff and the City Council.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
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Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
100.00%
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City will not use any other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

During the 2023-2024 program year, the City of Hawthorne will implement an acquisition, rehabilitation and resale project which will incorporate recapture requirements into written agreements and long-term affordability covenants as required by 24 CFR 92.254.

The recapture provision ensure that all or a portion of the City’s HOME assistance to homebuyers or home owners is recaptured if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the applicable period of affordability. In establishing this provision, the City is subject to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds or the net proceeds are insufficient to repay the HOME investments due, the City can only recapture a portion of the net proceeds, if any. The net proceeds that are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds), capital improvements, and any closing costs.

In the event of a mortgage default, the City has the right of first refusal before foreclosure and may use additional HOME funds to acquire the housing in order to preserve the housing’s affordability. However, notwithstanding a foreclosure situation, the City intends to recapture all or some of its HOME funds invested during or at the end of the established affordability period, if practicable. Recaptured HOME funds consist of loan payments (including interest) and/or a loan payoff, upon sale if the assisted owner is no longer residing in the assisted residence or for any other breaches of the agreement with the City.

Recaptured funds may be used for any HOME eligible activity.

These recaptured funds are identified in the City’s accounting system by a unique recaptured revenue object number. Any recaptured funds will be used by the City before any additional HOME funds.

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3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

See above.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City does not intend to use HOME funds under the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.

Discussion

APPENDIX A
Citizen Participation

APPENDIX B
Grantee Unique Appendices

APPENDIX C
SF-424, SF-424D, & Certifications

AGENDA ITEM NO. 9

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager
City Manager: ______________
Vontray Norris
SUBJECT:

Flash Vote Services – Annexing Survey Results
RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file DISCUSSION:

Staff was directed during the December 13, 2022, Council meeting to research the feasibility of annexing certain areas of Los Angeles County unincorporated areas of Hawthorne. Annexation is the legal process that transfers property from an unincorporated government unit to an incorporated one. The purpose of the annexing regions is generally used to join several strange features within the shape of its city boundaries. Staff obtained the services of Flashvote to survey residents that reside in the incorporated areas of Hawthorne. Flashvote collected from unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Hawthorne. The survey questions were developed in cooperation with the City of Hawthorne staff and addressed interests and concerns about incorporation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Survey Results
Survey Results: Incorporation
 Survey Info - This survey is from FlashVote Research on behalf of the City of Hawthorne These FlashVote results are shared with local officials 166
Total
Participants
148 of 5246 initially invited (3%)
18 others
Margin of error: ± 8%
Applied Filter:

All Responses
Participants for
filter:
162
Started:

Mar 8, 2023 10:58am PST
Ended:

Mar 11, 2023 11:00am PST
Target Participants:

All Uninc Near Hawthorne
Q1 Is your home just outside of the City of Hawthorne in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County?
(162 responses)
Q2 What is your overall impression of the City of Hawthorne services (policing, trash, planning/zoning, homeless services, etc) compared to your current services from Los Angeles County?
(148 responses)
Response Time (hours)
2 5 8 11141720232629323538414447505356596265687174
Votes
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Yes, and I’m an owner of the
home
Yes, and I’m a renter of the
home
No
Not Sure

67.3%

19.8%

6.8%

6.2%
Percent
Options Votes (162)
Yes, and I’m an owner of the home 67.3% (109)
Yes, and I’m a renter of the home 19.8% (32)
No 6.8% (11)
Not Sure 6.2% (10)
Options Votes (148)
City of Hawthorne seems a lot worse 23.0% (34)
City of Hawthorne seems a little worse 18.9% (28)
City of Hawthorne seems about the same as what I have now 16.9% (25) City of Hawthorne seems a little better 14.9% (22)
City of Hawthorne seems a lot better 12.2% (18)
Not Sure 14.2% (21)
Q3 Would you support or oppose your home (and the unincorporated area where you live) becoming part of the City of Hawthorne?
(148 responses)
Q4 Last question - Which of the following, if any, would you expect from possible incorporation into the City of Hawthorne? (Choose all that apply)
(139 responses)
Votes
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
City of Hawthorne seems a
lot worse
City of Hawthorne seems a
little worse
City of Hawthorne seems
about the...

City of Hawthorne seems a
little better
City of Hawthorne seems a
lot better
Not Sure

23.0%

18.9%

16.9%

14.9%

12.2%

14.2%
Percent
Average rating: 2.71
Votes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Strongly Oppose (1)
Somewhat Oppose (2)
Neutral (3)
Somewhat Support (4)
Strongly Support (5)
Not Sure

36.5%

8.1%

16.2%

12.2%

20.9%

6.1%
Percent
Options Votes (148)
Strongly Oppose (1) 36.5% (54)
Somewhat Oppose (2) 8.1% (12)
Neutral (3) 16.2% (24)
Somewhat Support (4) 12.2% (18)
Strongly Support (5) 20.9% (31)
Not Sure 6.1% (9)
Options Votes (139)
Lower taxes 25.9% (36)
Higher taxes 32.4% (45)
Worse services 25.9% (36)
Better services 40.3% (56)
Higher crime 23.7% (33)
Lower crime 23.7% (33)
I'd expect to be able to VOTE in our elections!!
The police to show up faster, but the building department to move slower.

More check ups by police, and faster response calls from police on 135th and Crenshaw is bad.

Don't know enough about the differances.

To be Better
better but plan for the worst.

More difficult permitting process for renovations and repairs All of the above.

Value of my home to decrease
Lower home
Votes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Lower taxes
Higher taxes
Worse services
Better services
Higher crime
Lower crime
More responsive local
government
Less responsive local
government
I’d expect:

25.9%

32.4%

25.9%

40.3%

23.7%

23.7%

41.7%

19.4%

20.9%
Percent
police
better
corrupt house
school
like
home
crap
lower
want expecthawthorne
department
able
faster
response
value
Options Votes (139)
More responsive local government 41.7% (58)
Less responsive local government 19.4% (27)
I’d expect: 20.9% (29)
Hawthorne police department to stop by my house if need not drive by and wave like they do now and Confusion with school District. I like wiseburn and don’t want that to change Police assistance mainly. I absolutely hate LA county sheriffs, and their response time is crap Corruption
Expect help with housing for families
House values would lower, wouldn't be as quite an calm
Crap
Hawthorne to tray us like the citizens we are instead of racist them cameras don’t work Better roads in Lennox, more police supervision to clear out gang bangers and taggers of Lennox 13 Woulda want to be able to do short term rental
Maybe better police presence.

More city corruption
More governmental interference and bureaucracy.

Treat everybody fair
Better policing. We have drag racers and people doing donuts down by the elementary school pretty m This is a terrible idea and it always has been.

Corrupt
Corrupt
The quality of schools and home prices to to be much worse. (c) Copyright 2013-2023 Governance Sciences Group, Inc., Patent pending

AGENDA ITEM NO. 10

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
SUBJECT:
2023 Economic Development Strategy Plan Adoption
RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt 2023 Economic Development Strategy Plan DISCUSSION:

On June 22, 2022, City staff and William Kelly of Kelly Associates Management Group provided a summary presentation regarding Economic Development Strategy to the City Council at a study session. The report provided an overview of the principal elements of Economic Sustainability, which included an outline of the foundations and pillars for economic sustainability. Economic development is active participation in the City's financial affairs in ways that promote revenueproducing developments, ensure better odds of success for businesses during periods of hardship, attract new companies to strengthen the local economy, and improve the quality of life for Hawthorne residents and businesses.

The goals and policies contained in the Economic Development Strategy are concerned with both preserving and enhancing the economic success the City is enjoying and developing ways to build a more economically sustainable future. After researching the city master plan, significant issues facing the City are underscored in the following policies that emphasize the need for a professional, organized, and unified approach to economic development and to be sensitive to the roles, responsibilities, and potential of elected officials, staff and our natural partners in economic development.If adopted, the City of Hawthorne Economic Development Strategy will:
1) Identify the City's significant goals;
2) Outline specific objectives to achieve the goals;
3) Establish metrics to track progress toward achieving the goals.

This plan will be submitted to the City Council at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting for review and amendments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. 2023 Economic Development Strategy Plan
City of Hawthorne, California
2023 Economic Development
Strategy
April 25, 2023
City of Hawthorne, California
2023 Economic Development
Strategy
April 25, 2023
City Council
Mayor - Alex Vargas
Mayor ProTem - Angie Reves English
Council Member- Katrina Manning
Council Member - Alex Monyeiro
Council Member David Patterson
City Staff
Von Norris, City Manager
Gregg McClain, Interim Planning Director
Prepared for the City of Hawthorne by
1 Section I – Introduction and Overview ............................................................... 2 Economic Development Strategy Process ........................................................ 3 City Council and City Executive Team Interviews.............................................. 3 Community Meeting ........................................................................................ 4 City Council Goal Setting Meeting .................................................................... 4 Section II – SWOT Exercise ............................................................................... 5 Section III – Implementation Plan ................................................................... 10 Section IV – Economic Development Strategy and the General Plan ................ 12 Section V – Economic Development Element................................................... 14 Appendix A - Community Meeting (Agenda, Participants, Photos) Appendix B - Financial Exhibits
Appendix C - City Council Goal Setting Meeting Agenda
Appendix D – City Council Prioritization of SWOT Opportunities City of Hawthorne
2023 Economic Development Strategy
Table of Contents
2 Economic development is active participation in the City's economic affairs in ways that promote revenue-producing developments, ensure better odds of success for businesses during periods of hardship, attract new businesses to strengthen the local economy and to improve the quality of life for Hawthorne residents and businesses.

Financing of government services is particularly challenging in California. For a number of reasons, the percentage of the City's municipal services funded through taxes and fees alone diminishes steadily, yet the demand for these services and other obligations continue to grow. Much reliance is placed on outside sources to fund many city programs, but these sources are highly specific in what they will fund, are increasingly competitive, and are somewhat unpredictable due to political machinations in Washington and Sacramento. The demand for services remains high nevertheless, so reductions in staffing or services is not always in the interest of the City. The best solution to improve the finances of the City is to grow revenue without greatly increasing the rate of taxation. The purpose of this Strategy is to establish goals and policies related to economic development with the intent of making the City a great place to do business, increase the rate of success and profitability of our businesses, and improve the revenue to the City that flows from taxes and fees.

The goals and policies contained in the Economic Development Strategy are concerned with both preserving and enhancing the economic success the City is enjoying and developing ways to build a more economically sustainable future. The major issues facing the City are underscored in the following policies that emphasize the need for a professional, organized and unified approach to economic development and to be sensitive to the roles, responsibilities and potential of elected officials, staff and our natural partners in economic development.

Hawthorne needs new and revitalized commercial development to increase sales tax revenue for municipal funding and to upgrade its physical image. As an older and well-established South Bay community, the City's future development will play a significant role in its efforts to maintain and upgrade the quality of its attractive residential communities.

The City of Hawthorne Economic Development Strategy will:
1) Identify the City's major goals;
2) Outline specific objectives to achieve the goals;
3) Establish metrics to track progress toward achieving the goals.

City of Hawthorne
2023 Economic Development Strategy
I. Introduction and Overview
3 Economic Development Strategy Process
The diagram below depicts the process for developing the Economic Development Strategy:

City Council and City Executive Team Interviews
Interviews using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats} exercise approach were conducted with each available City Council member.

City Council
• Mayor Alex Vargas
• Council Member Alex Monteiro
• Council Member Olivia Valentine
• Council Member David Patterson
Executive Team
Using the same SWOT approach, interviews were also conducted with the following staff members:
• Von Norris-City Manager
• Robert Kim-City Attorney
• Gregg McClain-Interim Planning Director
4 • Maria Majcherek-Senior Planner
• Chris Palmer-Senior Planner
• Felice Lopez-Finance Director
• Alan Leung-Public Works Director
• Peter Wang-Building and Safety Director
• Erika Lampkin-Human Resources Director
• Gary Tomatani-Police Captain
• Kywanna Bowie-Parks and Recreation Manager
• Kimberly Mack-Housing Manager
• Erick Chavez-Cable TV
• Debbie Chantos-Cable TV
Community Meeting
A Community Meeting was held on June 22, 2022 at the Memorial Center to solicit input on the strategic plan. (See Exhibit A for meeting agenda and Exhibit B for a list of attendees and photographs). During this meeting, Interim Planning Director Gregg McClain made a presentation about the City's history and development patterns followed by Finance Director Felice Lopez who provided a financial overview of the City’s budget, revenues, expenditures, reserves, property tax dollar breakdown, and other data. (See Appendix C).

The attendees were then divided into three groups and a SWOT exercise was conducted. At the conclusion of the Exercise, the results were divided into three separate lists of SWOT comments.

City Council Goal Setting Meeting
The City Council convened a Special Meeting on September 20, 2022. At this meeting there was an introduction by the Facilitator regarding the goal of the meeting and the process to date (See Appendix D for meeting agenda) After reviewing the combined list of Community SWOT comments, the City Council was asked to place colored stickers on the Opportunity list next to their top five goals (See Appendix E).
5 The most effective strategic planning in the public sector is one that identifies recent social and economic development activities, assesses local and regional trends, examines current growth opportunities, and introduces a series of goals and objectives that the City may pursue on a “goforward” basis to help remain focused on addressing improvements to the city. In many organizations, this process can be exacerbated by changes in public perceptions and expectations, and fluctuations in local and national economic trends. While strategic planning is intended to lay out a definitive organizational direction over a prescribed period of time, it must nonetheless have the ability to remain flexible in order to adapt to changing conditions.

The City employed a SWOT Analysis in order to provide a mechanism for helping to broaden stakeholder perspectives of future conditions and to establish a baseline of shared values and visions that can then be crafted into adopted Goals and Objectives. During interviews with each available Council member, input was solicited to identify each member’s perceptions of the top strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats currently facing Hawthorne. A similar exercise was also conducted with attendees at the Community Meeting held on June 22, 2022.

Based on both the input received from participants and follow-up discussion, a master list of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats has been developed (see below). Note that many of the Opportunities listed are consistent with one or more of the themes that emerged during the June 22nd Community Meeting. These themes are highlighted in red.

STRENGTHS
Participant input identified the following community strengths from which to build the 2023 Economic Development Strategy:
• Experienced staff
• Public Safety
• Location at 105 and 405 freeways
• Good school districts
• Space X
• City airport
• Proximity to "SOFI"
• Close to the beaches
• Hard working city staff
• Good access to city staff
• Good city commissions
• City departments are good at getting grants
• Great community events
City of Hawthorne
2023 Economic Development Strategy
II. SWOT Exercise
6 • Good infrastructure
• Strong city management team
• At present no fiscal debt
• Council and community open to ideas for economic development • City is considered hub of aerospace industries
• Lots of small "ethnic" restaurants
• Receive Federal dollars for housing programs

WEAKNESSES
Participants identified the following weaknesses as potential impediments to crafting strategic goals and objectives in the future. While most of these problem areas could be addressed proactively, others (such as regional perception or the Old Mall site) present challenges which may be difficult to overcome. • Community isn't always aware of community events
• Not enough restaurants
• No entertainment venues
• Need to improve relationship with Chamber of Commerce • Businesses complain City is not "business friendly
• Too many projects added to an already long list of City Council priorities • Regional perception about the "negative" image of the City • City Council does not have a common vision
• Low city staff morale
• Unable to recruit and retain quality employees
• Inadequate number of staff to do complete staff work
• Building Permit issuances problematic
• No grocery stores in some high population areas
• Too much strip commercial
• Old Mall site, vacant, underutilized and in litigation • No economic development strategy or point staff person • Lack of employee growth and development opportunities • Lack of public open space
• Community Center is in need of major renovation
• Lack of new technology in workplace
• Archaic city codes
• Lack of new housing to foster economic development
• City Council deep involvement with city employees

OPPORTUNITIES
Participants were asked to identify and discuss the various policies, programs, activities, improvements and initiatives in the local and regional environment that are currently available to the community or may become available in the future.
• Use SOFI as an attraction to visit Hawthorne
• Do something with the Mall (Increase property values, more community involvement) 7 • More staff training and development (Supportive City officials) • Improve interdepartmental coordination (Supportive City officials) • Promote more tech industries to locate in Hawthorne (Small business dev., digital embrace) • Create a Development Impact Fee
• Encourage more mixed-use developments (Lot consolidations, almost walkable downtown) • Improve marketing program (Small business dev., job creation, business ownership, reduce business vacancies)
• Renovate the Memorial Center (More recreation outlets) • Renovate restrooms and wading pools in parks (More recreation outlets) • Consider "startup centers" in and around the airport (Small business creation, more quality hotels, job creation, retail opportunities, entertainment, breweries, increase property values, trolley to the Grove)
• Review opportunities to increase open space (More recreation outlets) • EIFD - Enhanced Infrastructure Financial District (Increased efforts for grants/funding, increase property values)
• Review city wide parking fee (Increased efforts for grants/funding) • Make Hawthorne a "Digital City" by reputation! (Digital embrace, supportive city officials) • Restructure business license fees (Increased efforts for grants/funding) • Analyze Cannabis revenue for city programs (Increase efforts for grants/funding, small business development)
• Expand the South Bay Fiber Network (Digital embrace)
• Encourage residents to use" low speed" vehicles for local trips (Walkable Downtown District) • Review city staffing levels (Supportive City officials) • Create a Grant Writing position - Increase efforts for grants/funding • We must build for tomorrow. We should be community builders, not obstructionist (Digital embrace, more quality hotels, entertainment, arts, breweries, elementary school aesthetics, walkable downtown, more community involvement, trolley to the Grove, more recreation outlets, elementary school aesthetics, improve high school graduation rates) • Updated municipal and zoning codes for the 21st century (Digital embrace, more quality hotels, entertainment, arts, breweries, elementary school aesthetics, walkable downtown, more community involvement, trolley to the Grove, more recreation outlets, elementary school aesthetics, improve high school graduation rates)
• Creation of a city position of "Expediter" (Supportive City officials)

THREATS
Participants then sought to identify some of the factors in the community that could serve to inhibit the crafting of effective strategies.
• Online retailing
• Nothing for the youth to do
• Continued negative public perception
• Lack of succession planning and management stability
• Retention of quality city staff
• Homeless in city parks
• Lack of policies and procedures
8 • Many new requests from the city council overload getting other priority assignments completed • City Council differing priorities
• City budget facing deficits when federal subsidies run out • Long unaddressed oversupply of strip commercial not sustainable • Not communicating with Space X, Ring, Amazon and other large businesses • Cannabis competition from surrounding areas
• Lack of parking for neighborhoods
• Emergency communication plan not complete
• Lack of funds for building maintenance or replacements • No emergency funds
• 70% of the residents are renters creating a lack of stakeholder interest • State housing laws and mandates (SB 9 and 10}
• Projects take too much time to process building permits • Lack of community participation
• Lack of succession planning and loss of institutional knowledge • Not enough part time staff for summer activities
9 Based upon the prioritized Information, the City Staff and the facilitator developed an Implementation Plan to achieve the completion of the goals (See charts beginning on next page). This plan will be submitted to the City Council at a regularly Scheduled City Council meeting, for review and adoption.

The Implementation Plan reflects the following five Strategic Goals:

1. Create an Economic Development Plan for the City

2. Develop Revenue Generating Programs and Adjust Fees

3. Improve Development Processing and Customer Service Operations

4. Update Zoning Code for the 21st Century

5. Develop a Strategy for Major Developments
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FOUR-YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal 1: Create an economic development plan for the City Objectives Begin by Complete by Assigned to Status and % Complete

1.1 Make ED part of every City decision. Will include alignment of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ED goals and identify goals and objectives of this plan on CC agenda items.

Jan. 2023 May 2023 All departments 90% accomplished. Set to be fully implimented shortly after approval of this plan by City Council.

1.2 Hire marketing/social media professional to create marketing materials, promote positive stories about the City, and serve as Public Information Officer (PIO) to control negative info.

Jan. 2023 Mar. 2023 CM 100% accomplished Sep. 2022. Ongoing.

1.3 Develop a business support and development collaborative that interfaces directly with existing small and large businesses (support and retention), identifies key sectors (tech, hotels, restaurants) and energetically recruits new businesses in those sectors (attraction), and coordinates resources to assist growing businesses (expansion). Establish partnerships with entities that can work toward City goals and objectives. Create a database of businesses in the City to track interactions.

Jan. 2023 Jun. 2023 CM 100% accomplished Feb. 2023 as the "Business Connect" program. Ongoing.

1.4 Develop plan to attend annual ICSC and other local ED events to seek opportunities to capitalize on area attractions, infrastructure, and City assets, and to market Hawthorne as a favorably situated base for tourist and business travelers. Promote development of community amenities and open space.

Jan. 2023 Jun. 2023 CM 25% accomplished. HdL (city consultant) will advocate for the City in 2023.

1.5 Develop a branding program for the City. This will create a recognizable and relevant brand to the City to be used on media, wayfinding signs, and business cards, etc. Implementation to commence upon completion of program.

Apr. 2023 Jun. 2023 CM 25% accomplished. Marketing and branding specialist engaged Apr. 2023.

1.6 Create an training program that integrates ED and customer service, emphasizing that all City employee actions relate to ED. Encourage working groups to resolve problems and learn from each other. Add ED training to onboarding process for new employees.

Apr. 2023 Sep. 2023 CM/SBWIB/HR 25% accomplished. Additional training planned.

New employee onboarding process to incorporate
ED to be developed.

1.7 Select a specialist consultant to aggressively pursue grants to support projects aligned with the ED objectives of the City.

Jul. 2023 Sep. 2023 CM/PCD/PW/FD

1.8 Explore and evaluate the creation of an Enhanced infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). EIFD is a state-created mechanism that works like redevelopment, but is narrowly targeted at infrastructure development within the district.

Jul. 2023 Jun. 2024 CM/FD/PW/PCD

1.9 Develop a strategy to successfully obtain recognition as a business friendly city.

Review past Eddy award winning entries for ideas.

Oct. 2023 Jun. 2024 All departments
Key: CM= City Manager; SBWIB=Workforce Investment Board; HR=Human Relations; PCD=Planning Community Development; PW=Public Works; FD=Finance; LD=Licensing; BSD=Building Safety; ITS=Information Technology 10 Goal 2: Develop revenue generating programs and adjust fees Objectives Begin by Complete by Assigned to Status and % Complete

2.1 Complete 2020 fee study review and adopt new master fee resolution for all City fees. Re-evaluate City's Developer Impact Fees and update.

Jan. 2023 Dec. 2023 FD/LD/PCD 10% accomplished.

2.2 Develop cannabis business auditing procedures to start after cannabis businesses are operational. May be accomplished with help from consultants that specialize in TOT, STRs, or business licenses enforcement.

Jan. 2024 Sep. 2024 FD/LD
Goal 3: Improve development processing and customer service operations Objectives Begin by Complete by Assigned to Status and % Complete

3.1 Develop a "great customer service recognition and incentives program" Apr. 2023 Dec. 2023 CM 90% accomplished Apr. 2023. Plans to build on and refine Employee of the Month program.

3.2 Hire impartial consultant to review development processes and recommend best practices to improve throughput
Jul. 2023 Oct. 2024 BSD/PCD/LD/PW/ITS

3.3 Initiate collection and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to be used for training, reporting, forecasting, employee evaluations, and to improve processes.

Oct. 2023 Dec. 2023 CM/BSD/PW/PCD
Goal 4: Update zoning code for the 21st century
Objectives Begin by Complete by Assigned to Status and % Complete

4.1 Secure funding, develop RFP, and execute contract for consultant to reorganize and update zoning code, prepare drafts of new zoning code chapters, and adopt new zoning code.

Apr. 2023 Sep. 2025 PCD

4.2 Create public outreach program to community stakeholders to seek input and explain possible changes.

Jan. 2024 Jun. 2025 PCD/CTV/CM
Goal 5: Develop a strategy for major developments
Objectives Begin by Complete by Assigned to Status and % Complete

5.1 Create a regular community newsletter or social media program to discuss major developments, inform residents of projects, and announce meetings and public hearings to solicit public input.

Jan. 2023 Mar. 2023 PCD/CM/CTV/ITS 90% accomplished Feb. 2023, but further efforts planned to expand this objective.

5.2 Continue to work toward development of the mall site. Already begun Until start of construction

CA/CM/PCD/BSD

5.3 Continue to support owner of RFK site to remove hospital buildings and develop a project that supports the City's needs.

Already begun Until start of
construction

PCD/BSD

5.4 Work cooperatively with developers to build and refurbish hotels and restaurants, and create space for target sectors.

Already begun Continuous PCD
Key: CM= City Manager; SBWIB=Workforce Investment Board; HR=Human Relations; PCD=Planning Community Development; PW=Public Works; FD=Finance; LD=Licensing; BSD=Building Safety; ITS=Information Technology 11 12
The following chart provides a roadmap for understanding how the new Economic Development Strategy ties back to the Economic Development Element of Hawthorne’s General Plan.

Strategic Plan Objectives that Implement Hawthorne's
Economic Development Element Goals and Policies
EDE GOALS AND POLICIES Strategic Plan Objectives
For Goal 1:

Economic
Development
For Goal 2:

Develop
Revenue
For Goal 3:

Customer
Service
For Goal 4:

Update
Zoning Code
For Goal 5:

Major
Developments

1.0 Economic Promotion

1.1 Business Promotion 1.1, 1.3, 1.9

1.2 Available Tools 1.4, 1.5, 1.8 3.2, 3.5 4.1 5.1

1.3 Revitalization 1.8 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

2.0 Strategic Planning

2.1 Strategy Development 1.4

2.2 Prioritizing Sectors 1.3 2.2

2.3 Workflow Progress 1.6 2.2 3.2, 3.3

2.4 Sector Strategies 1.3 5.4

2.5 Regional Strategies 1.3

2.6 ED Partnerships 1.2, 1.3, 1.6

2.7 Elected Officials Role 1.3

3.0 Customer Service

3.1 Engagement 1.4

3.2 Accountability 3.1, 3.3

3.3 Relationship Management 3.5 4.2 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

3.4 Service Partnerships 1.6 3.2 4.2

3.5 Business Consultations 1.4 5.4

3.6 Streamlining 3.4

3.7 Dedicated Staff 1.2

4.0 Staff Training

4.1 Operations Manual 1.6

4.2 Sales Training 1.6

4.3 Communications Training 1.6

4.4 Customer Service Training 1.6

4.5 Onboarding Process 1.6

4.6 Staff Development Plan 1.6 3.3

4.7 Continued Training 1.6 3.3

4.8 Information Sharing 1.6 3.3
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13 Strategic Plan Objectives that Implement Hawthorne's Economic Development Element Goals and Policies
EDE GOALS AND POLICIES Strategic Plan Objectives
For Goal 1:

Economic
Development
For Goal 2:

Develop
Revenue
For Goal 3:

Customer
Service
For Goal 4:

Update
Zoning Code
For Goal 5:

Major
Developments

5.0 Marketing

5.1 Outreach Plan 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 4.2 5.1

5.2 Business Database 1.3

5.3 Web Presence 1.2, 1.5 4.2 5.1

5.4 Relationship Management 1.3

5.5 Communication Materials 1.2, 1.5, 1.9 4.2 5.1

5.6 Specific Plans 1.4

7.2 Fees Review 2.1 4.1

8.0 Assets and Infrastructure

8.1 Airport Asset 1.4

8.2 Increase Open Space 1.4

8.3 Utilities 1.4

8.4 Develop Special Districts 1.8

8.5 Outside Funding Sources 1.7

9.0 Partnerships

9.1 Strategic Partnerships 1.3, 1.4, 1.9
14 The following are the Goals and Policies incorporated into the 2015 Hawthorne Economic Development Element.

GOAL 1: The City will promote, assist and contribute to a sound local economy, which attracts investment, increases the tax base, creates employment opportunities for Hawthorne residents and generates public revenues.

POLICY 1.1: The promotion of businesses that generate positive economic benefits to the community, including generating tax revenue, job creation and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors shall be encouraged and assisted.

POLICY 1.2: Any tools available to attract new businesses that create quality jobs, generate revenue, or enhance the quality of life for residents, those employed with the City, and visitors to the City shall be considered.

POLICY 1.3: Revitalization of declining commercial and industrial areas through new development, rehabilitation and other means that may be available shall be considered and, if deemed advantageous, implemented.

GOAL 2: The City of Hawthorne will have an Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) that will: 1) Identify the City's objectives related to business retention; expansion and attraction; 2) Outline specific programs and tools to achieve the objectives; and 3) Establish metrics to track progress toward achieving the objectives.

Policy 2.1: Through the EDSP, develop specific strategies for retaining and growing businesses in Hawthorne as well as attracting new businesses to the City.

Policy 2.2: Through the EDSP, define market segments of businesses that are a priority/focus.

Review and update annually.

Policy 2.3: Develop detailed workflow processes for business retention, expansion, and attraction.

Policy 2.4: The City shall become increasingly involved in sector strategies or workforce development activities in the South Bay region that are relevant to business sectors or objectives of the City.

Policy 2.5: The City will increase its involvement in regional strategies with other business-facing organizations, including but not limited to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, and California Association of Local Economic Development.

Policy 2.6: The City will work with partners to help market our business services. Partners could include, among others, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, local school districts and the City of Hawthorne
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Policy 2.7: Elected officials should individually leverage their positions to create new partnerships and introductions with new businesses.

GOAL 3: The City will develop and implement a customer service strategy for all City staff that interface with businesses.

Policy 3.1 : Specific calls to action to engage businesses shall be defined in a customer service strategy.

Policy 3.2: Goals for staff that directly interface with businesses shall be established. Staff members that directly interface with businesses shall be held accountable for their goals.

Policy 3.3: The City shall acquire or develop a customer relationship management tool to manage contacts with businesses.

Policy 3.4: As an organization and as individual members of the organization, the City shall develop partnerships with organizations offering a range of business services that fall outside our expertise.

Policy 3.5: The City shall develop a standard set of probing questions for new prospective business consultations.

Policy 3.6: A procedure to avoid duplication of effort among staff that directly interface with businesses shall be implemented.

Policy 3.7: At least one staff member shall be dedicated to work exclusively with business and/or industry.

GOAL 4: The City will develop a robust program of staff training to support economic development initiatives.

Policy 4.1: An operations manual for staff that directly interface with businesses shall be created.

Policy 4.2: A training regime in sales shall be developed and implemented for business-facing staff.

Policy 4.3: A training regime in communications shall be developed and implemented for business-facing staff.

Policy 4.4: A training regime in customer service sales shall be developed and implemented for business-facing staff.

Policy 4.5: An onboarding process for new business-facing staff shall be developed and implemented.

Policy 4.6: A professional development plan for business-facing staff shall be developed and implemented. Train-the-Trainer models for professional development opportunities should be utilized.

Policy 4.7: A program of quarterly training to improve the skills of our business-facing staff shall, to the extent feasible, be developed and implemented.

Policy 4.8: The City shall develop a way for business-facing staff to collect and share information about best practices.
16 GOAL 5: The City will further develop outreach and marketing programs aimed toward business retention and growth and projecting a positive image of the community.

Policy 5.1: The City shall develop an outreach and social media plan that proactively engages business and/or industry.

Policy 5.2: The City shall develop and maintain a database of our businesses that can be used for marketing.

Policy 5.3: A section of the City's website shall be developed to target business and/or industry and will include opt-in features to leave contact information as well as to obtain updates and information from the City. The City should use business quotes and testimonials, collected through the web site, to build third-party credibility.

Policy 5.4: The City staff shall adopt or develop a dedicated customer-relationship management tool.

Policy 5.5: The City shall continue to develop dedicated communications materials for business services.

Policy 5.6: The City will promote its various specific plans.

GOAL 6: The City will collect relevant data and use it to monitor progress toward achieving goals.

Policy 6.1: The City shall gather and analyze business retention and engagement data to evaluate trends.

Policy 6.2: The City shall define success metrics to measure specific calls to action for businesses and develop a scorecard that measures the results of our work with the business community.

Policy 6.3: The City shall use a technology tool that automates business services reports to measure outcomes.

GOAL 7: The City will streamline and automate processes that result in better delivery of services, improved access to information, or improved efficiency in operations.

Policy 7 .1: The City shall apply technology to application and permitting processes, fee collection, and other forms of interaction between the public and City services.

Policy 7 .2: Fees for services and applications shall be reviewed to ensure that they are simple to understand, reasonable, and competitive in cases where that is appropriate to achieve City goals.

GOAL 8: The City will identify key strategic assets and exploit them for economic development and, where necessary, safeguard these assets appropriately.

Policy 8.1: The City shall work closely with the management of the Hawthorne Airport, pilots and regulatory agencies to ensure that negative impacts to the airport and its operations are avoided while simultaneously developing plans for economic development in the vicinity.

Policy 8.2: To enhance the quality of life in the City, which is an important marketing asset for business attraction, the City shall develop a plan to create publicly accessible and useable open space throughout the city, but most especially in areas where open space is scarce or nonexistent.

Policy 8.3: The City shall work closely with utility providers where appropriate to ensure that services are maintained at a high standard, which is a valuable marketing asset for business 17 attraction as well as essential to ensure existing businesses stay. Additionally, where appropriate, the City shall explore alternative distribution and technologies that will improve the level of service, cost, and reliability.

Policy 8.4: The City shall continue to develop special districts and use these to guide development and economic activity to better the whole community. These districts shall include, but not be limited to, zones, overlay zones, specific plans, districts (such as for business improvement), and the like.

Policy 8.5: The City shall continue to work closely with funding and regulatory agencies that support our infrastructure. City departments shall continue to work cooperatively to ensure that improvements to the infrastructure are kept apace of wear and tear as well as technological advances.

GOAL 9: The City will identify key strategic partners and develop mutually beneficial relationships around issues of economic development.

Policy 9.1: The City shall work closely with key strategic partners to augment and enhance services available to businesses. The Economic Development Strategic Plan will identify specific programs and ways that each partner assist the City in business retention, expansion and attraction and set forth programs and plans to move toward these goals in a cooperative manner. (List of possible partners not reproduced here).

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APPENDIX A

COMMUNITY MEETING AGENDA,

PARTICIPANTS LIST AND EVENT
PHOTOS
City of Hawthorne
Economic Development Strategy Community Meeting
June 22, 2022 6:00 pm. Memorial Center
Agenda:
• Opening Comments- Von
• Goal of the meeting-Bill
• Self- introductions
• Presentations: What is Hawthorne-Gregg- City's Financial Position (Felice) • SWOT exercise-individual first, group summary second. • Presentations by table
• Summary and next actions
• Thank you
Economic Development Strategy
Community Meeting
June 22, 2022 6:00 pm. Memorial Center
Attendees and Event Photos
• Ryan Richard
• Richard F. Huhn
• Dr. Donnisha Sanford
• Pastor David McNeil
• Brian Markarian
• Juan Ortiz
• Gordon Mego
• Ruby Cohens
• Ruben Sanchez
• Lely Fernandez
• Jasmine Esquivias
• Michael Downes
• Harvey Beesen
• Tony Reynoso
• Yahia Liban
• Rula Alshanableh
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APPENDIX B

FINANCIAL EXHIBITS

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2023 Economic Development Strategy

APPENDIX C

CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Meeting Notice
City of Hawthorne
Economic Development Goal Setting Meeting
September 20, 2022 6:30 pm. Memorial Center
Agenda:

Goal of the Meeting
Communication Review
City Financial Projections
Review of SWOT Exercise Results
• City Council/Staff Comments
• Community Meeting Comments
Establish Goals/by Priority
Summary and Next Actions

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Hawthorne is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in our community by providing the highest quality services while utilizing fiscal responsibility.

CORE VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY - Decisions are made to advance the success of the city as a whole, with attention to efficiency and effectiveness, while accepting responsibility for the results of those decisions.

INNOVATION - We promote flexibility while encouraging new and creative ideas to meet the changing needs in our community. _
INTEGRITY - We are committed to the highest standards of moral and ethical principles, truthfulness, and fairness in all that we do.

RESPECT - We treat the public and our co-workers with courtesy and dignity. We value individual contributions while at the same time embracing diversity; thus fulfilling our motto, "City of Good Neighbors".

PROFESSIONALISM - We exhibit consistent, responsive, professional conduct demonstrating our dedication to public service.

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APPENDIX D

CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIZATION OF

SWOT OPPORTUNITIES

AGENDA ITEM NO. 11

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Human Resources
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Director of Human Resources: ___________
Erika Lampkin
SUBJECT:

Amendment to the current Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024.

DISCUSSION:

Staff recommends an edit to the current language in the current Memorandum of Understanding for the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association. This language adds specificity and clarity to duties as it relates to special pay provisions for tree trimming duties in Section 11.1.A.

Proposed New Added Language
A. Those employees classified as Skilled Maintenance Worker and City Maintenance Worker and assigned to work on the Tree Crew shall receive premium pay at the rate of forty-five dollars ($45) per pay period while so assigned.

Tree Crew operations usually include the possibility of using a chain saw, stump grinder, bucket lift, and chipper. In order to qualify for the Tree Crew premium pay stipend, members of the crew would have to utilize at least two of those tools in order to receive the stipend.  Trims and shapes trees in the City parks, streets and parkways.  Performs basic tree surgery.
 Fells and removes trees from City parks, streets and parkways.  Cultivates, sprays, fertilizes, plants and transplants trees.  Performs general tree maintenance work as required.
 Cables, ties, stakes and braces trees.

 Uses axes, power saws, handsaws and other basic trimming tools.  Operates motorized heavy equipment.
 Maintains necessary equipment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

It increases the possibilities of additional charges to the tree trimming special pay provision budget as both City Maintenance Worker and Skilled Maintenance Workers have the opportunity to claim the special pay.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Side Letter

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
TO THE 2021 – 2024 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE

AND THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association (“HMEA”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024.

WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association (“HMEA”) have met and conferred in good faith.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES do hereby agree as follows:

1. On February 7, 2023, the parties agreed to amend the language in Section 11.1A and it will read as
Section 11.1 Special Pay Provisions
A. Those employees classified as Skilled Maintenance Worker and City Maintenance Worker and assigned to work on the Tree Crew shall receive premium pay at the rate of forty-five dollars ($45) per pay period while so assigned.

Tree Crew operations usually include the possibility of using a chain saw, stump grinder, bucket lift, and chipper. In order to qualify for the Tree Crew premium pay stipend, members of the crew would have to utilize at least two of those tools in order to receive the stipend. • Trims and shapes trees in the City parks, streets and parkways. • Performs basic tree surgery.
• Fells and removes trees from City parks, streets and parkways. • Cultivates, sprays, fertilizes, plants and transplants trees. • Performs general tree maintenance work as required.
• Cables, ties, stakes and braces trees.
• Uses axes, power saws, handsaws and other basic trimming tools. • Operates motorized heavy equipment.
• Maintains necessary equipment.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL

EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION

_________________________ ____________________________
Erika Lampkin HMEA – President, Daniel Mills
Director of Human Resources
___________________________
Vontray Norris
City Manager

AGENDA ITEM NO. 12

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Human Resources
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Director of Human Resources: ___________
Erika Lampkin
SUBJECT:

Amendment to the Agreement/Contract Hawthorne Police Officers Association (HPOA) RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Hawthorne Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024.

DISCUSSION:

Staff recommends an edit to the language in the Memorandum of Understanding for the Hawthorne Police Officers Association effective July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024 for the Hawthorne Police Officers Association as a result of a CalPERS audit of holiday pays, premium pays, and/or special pays. The audit suggest that the Memorandum of Understanding should specify how the holiday pay is calculated. The audit further suggests that all Memorandums of Understanding for the Hawthorne Police Officers Association going back to July 1, 2012 reflect this language for the purpose of properly calculating retirement benefits for upcoming retirees.

New Proposed Added Language
Holiday pay is calculated as base pay plus all eligible premiums *Hourly Rate plus Hourly Rate of each premium(special compensation)*
FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Side Letter

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
TO THE 2012 – 2024 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE

AND THE HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and the Hawthorne Police Officers Association (“HPOA”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the periods of July 1, 2012 – 2015, July 2015 – 2020, July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 and July 1, 2021 – June 2024.

WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and the Hawthorne Police Officers Association (“HPOA”) have met and conferred in good faith.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES do hereby agree as follows:

1. On April 6, 2023, the parties agreed to amend the language in Section(s) Entitled Holidays/Holiday Time Off in each respective Memorandum of Understanding going back to July 2012 to the present MOU ending June 2024.

Using the current Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2021 – June 2024 for placement it will be:

D. Holiday pay is calculated as base pay plus all eligible premiums *Hourly Rate plus Hourly Rate of each Premium (special compensation)*

This will not allow for retroactive compensation as parties have already been paid according to the amended language.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE HAWTHORNE POLICE

OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
_________________________ ____________________________
Erika Lampkin HPOA
Director of Human Resources
___________________________
Vontray Norris
City Manager

AGENDA ITEM NO. 13

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:

Betty Ainsworth Gymnasium Roof replacement Project (Project #23-03) - 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 May 23, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

Provide all services, labor, materials, permits, insurance, tools and equipment needed, in accordance with the Plan and Specifications to successfully and safely complete the replacement of the roof over the Gymnasium at Betty Ainsworth Sports Center located at 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. The project cost will be funded through a Specified Grant from the Budget Act of 2022 from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Notice of Inviting Bids

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CITY OF HAWTHORNE

NOTICE INVITING BIDS
(A Cash Contract)
Pursuant to statute and to the authorization by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, and on file in the office of the City Clerk of said city, notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Hawthorne, California in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250, until 4:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023.

Proposals will be publicly opened and recorded on a Bid List at 4:10 P.M. of the same day in the City Clerk's office.

Bidders, as well as the general public, are invited to view this proceeding.

Proposals will be read at a meeting of the City Council at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 for the following:

BETTY AINSWORTH GYMNASIUM ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(Project # 23-03)
3851 EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250

SCOPE OF WORK
Provide all services, labor, materials, permits, insurance, tools and equipment needed, in accordance with the Plan, Technical Provisions, and Specifications to successfully and safely complete the replacement of the roof over the Gymnasium at Betty Ainsworth Sports Center located at 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250.

BASE BID

APPROXIMATE

ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1. Betty Ainsworth Installation of specified roof replacement system, plus Lump Sum all aspects of the Project as specified, including warranty and service agreement, for the Betty Ainsworth Gym with an estimated square footage of 13,200 S.F.

CLASSIFICATION CONTRACTORS
Contractors bidding this project must possess a valid State of California "C39” Contractors' License on file with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The successful bidder shall be licensed as required by law, and consistent with the contract documents, at the time the contract is awarded.

PRE-BID JOB WALK - MANDATORY
A pre-bid meeting/job walk will be conducted at the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center on WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All Bidders shall sign a Sign-In sheet at the job walk. All Bidders’ questions will be answered at this time or by addenda. In addition, Bidders will have the opportunity to tour the proposed improvement and have an opportunity to talk to the City’s Consultant and City’s staff concerning any aspect of the job or the site. BIDS WILL BE NULL AND VOID IF CONTRACTOR DOES NOT ATTEND THIS PRE-BID JOB WALK.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
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Original proposals must be submitted on the blank forms prepared and furnished for that purpose, which may be obtained at the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division (2nd Floor), Hawthorne City Hall, 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250, phone (310) 349-2980. Bidders may also obtain copies of the Plans and Specifications for the contemplated work at this same location.

No bid will be considered unless it conforms to the Proposal Requirements and Conditions. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne, also referred to as the City, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Bids must be returned in the special envelopes provided, marked "SEALED BIDS," and addressed to the City Clerk.

Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier’s check, certified check, or in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier’s checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the State of California and shall be made payable to the City of Hawthorne. Bid bonds must be issued by an admitted surety insurer licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. Personal or company checks are not acceptable unless certified. The City shall return bid security of unsuccessful bidders when the successful bidder (“Contractor”) enters into the Contract with the City.

A list of subcontractors shall be submitted with the bid on the form provided by the City.

Each bidder must supply all information required by the bid documents and specifications.

WAGES AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Pursuant to the provision of Section 1770 through 1780, inclusive, of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the proposed contract, and it will be required that not less than said rates be paid to all such workers employed or engaged in the work.

In addition to the Contractor’s obligations as to minimum wages rates, the Contractor shall abide by all other provisions and requirements stipulated in Sections 1770-1780, inclusive, of the Labor Code of the State of California, including, but not limited to, those dealing with the employment of registered apprentices. The responsibility of compliance with Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code shall be with the prime contractor.

NONDISCRIMINATION
In performance of the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall not engage in, nor permit such subcontractors as he may employ from engaging in, discrimination in employment of persons because of the race, color, place of national origin or ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, or religion of such persons.

PERFORMANCE RETENTIONS
The successful bidder will be required to provide for performance security as provided by law. Requirements for performance retentions may be satisfied by deposit or securities specified in Section 16430 of the Government Code, and in accordance with Section 223001 of the Public Contract Code.

DBE REQUIREMENTS
The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and the State of California, Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan.

The City of Hawthorne established an AADPL of 8.0%. The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable iii
requirements of 49 CFR, Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as recipient deems appropriate.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Plans and Specifications are available for purchase at Hawthorne City Hall, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division (second floor), 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250 (310) 349-2980
NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: THE COST OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IS $50.00 (non-refundable). AN ADDITIONAL $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED IF MAILING IS NECESSARY, OR $50.00 IF FEDERAL EXPRESS MAILING OPTION IS REQUIRED.

If you have questions and/or need clarification regarding this project, please contact German Franco, in the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, at telephone number (310) 349-2980 or at telephone number (310) 349-2997 or send email to [email protected]

THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST, QUALIFIED, RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 14

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council

AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of April 25, 2023
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:

City of Hawthorne Owned Building Roof Rehabilitation Project (Project #23-06) - 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 May 23, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

Provide all services, labor, materials, permits, insurance, tools and equipment needed, in accordance with the Plan and Specifications to successfully and safely complete the resurfacing of the roof at six (6) City of Hawthorne owned buildings located at 11605 Gale Ave, 12720 - 12726 Grevillea Ave, 11529 Gale Ave, 11537 Gale Ave and 12529 Truro Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. The project cost will be funded through the allocated and approved Home Funds, PLHA Grant and Maxine Waters Grant.

NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Notice of Inviting Bids

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CITY OF HAWTHORNE

NOTICE INVITING BIDS
(A Cash Contract)
Pursuant to statute and to the authorization by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, and on file in the office of the City Clerk of said city, notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Hawthorne, California in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250, until 4:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023.

Proposals will be publicly opened and recorded on a Bid List at 4:10 P.M. of the same day in the City Clerk's office.

Bidders, as well as the general public, are invited to view this proceeding.

Proposals will be read at a meeting of the City Council at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 for the following:

City of Hawthorne Owned Building Roof Rehabilitation Project (Project # 23-06)
11605 Gale Ave, 12720 - 12726 Grevillea Ave, 11529 Gale Ave, 11537 Gale Ave and 12529 Truro Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

SCOPE OF WORK
Provide all services, labor, materials, permits, insurance, tools and equipment needed, in accordance with the Plans, Technical Provisions, and Specifications to successfully and safely complete the resurfacing of the roof at six (6) City of Hawthorne owned buildings located at 11605 Gale Ave, 12720 - 12726 Grevillea Ave, 11529 Gale Ave, 11537 Gale Ave and 12529 Truro Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

BASE BID

APPROXIMATE

ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1. 50 Sheets Plywood deck replacement

2. 400 linear feet Fascia board replacement.

3. 400 linear feet Rafter tail replacement.

4. Lump Sum For all properties mentioned in the scope of work the contractor shall remove and dispose of existing rain gutters and downspouts throughout the dwellings. Install new seamless baked enamel rain gutters and downspouts. Rain gutters shall be 5” in size and the down spouts shall be a minimum 2” x 3”.

Install concrete splash blocks at all downspout locations. Work shall include all necessary hardware and splash blocks.

Apply sealer at all connecting joints to insure watertight seal. Finish color shall be selected by project manager prior to installation. All work will be in accordance to plans, technical provisions and specifications.

5. Lump Sum For all properties mentioned in the scope of work the contractor shall prepare all exterior plaster surfaces to receive fresh paint. Contractor shall remove all hardware and items attached/hanging on the exterior plaster surfaces. Contractor shall power wash all exterior plaster surfaces to remove all loose and peeling paint, dirt, dust, etc. Contractor shall inspect all exterior plaster surfaces and repair, patch and caulk all voids cracks and holes, as required, to best match the existing plaster texture. Contractor shall apply surface fillers, conditioners, etc., in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications to achieve a complete and uniformed bond between the new paint and the existing plaster surfaces. Contractor shall use plastic sheeting or drop cloths to protect all surfaces ii
not intended to be painted. Contractor shall prep and prime all intended surfaces with Dunn Edwards – EFF-Stop Premium” (or approved equal) exterior primer, as required, where repairs have been done to create a smoother, more even finish in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications. Contractor shall furnish and apply a minimum of two (2) coats of “Dunn Edwards – Evershield” (or approved equal) ultra- premium, exterior grade acrylic paint to all exterior plaster surfaces to provide a uniform professional finish, free of surface defects. To be applied in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications. The City’s Project Manager shall select and approve the new paint color. All work will be in accordance to plans, technical provisions and specifications.

6. 11605 Gale Ave Installation of specified roof replacement system, plus all other Lump Sum aspects of the Project as specified, including warranty and Service agreement, for 11605 Gale excluding item No.s 1 through 3 with an estimated square footage of 3900 S.F.

7. 12720-26 Grevillea Installation of specified roof replacement system, plus all other Lump Sum aspects of the Project as specified, including warranty and service agreement, for 12720-26 Gale excluding item No.s 1 through 3 with an estimated square footage of 7200 S.F.

8. 11529/11537 Gale Installation of specified roof replacement system, plus all other Lump Sum aspects of the Project as specified, including warranty and service agreement, for 11529/11537 Gale excluding item No.s 1 through 3 with an estimated square footage of 9250 S.F.

9. 12529 Truro Installation of specified roof replacement system, plus all other Lump Sum aspects of the Project as specified, including warranty and service agreement, for 12529 Truro excluding item No.s 1 through 3 with an estimated square footage of 4500 S.F.

CLASSIFICATION CONTRACTORS
Contractors bidding this project must possess a valid State of California "C39” Contractors' License on file with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The successful bidder shall be licensed as required by law, and consistent with the contract documents, at the time the contract is awarded.

PRE-BID JOB WALK - MANDATORY
A pre-bid meeting/job walk will be conducted at each location starting with 12720-12726 Grevillea Ave and ending at 11605 Gale Ave on, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM. All Bidders shall sign a Sign-In sheet at the job walk. All Bidders’ questions will be answered at this time or by addenda. In addition, Bidders will have the opportunity to tour the proposed improvement and have an opportunity to talk to the City’s Consultant and City’s staff concerning any aspect of the job or the site. BIDS WILL BE NULL AND VOID IF CONTRACTOR DOES NOT ATTEND THIS PRE-BID JOB WALK.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Original proposals must be submitted on the blank forms prepared and furnished for that purpose, which may be obtained at the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division (2nd Floor), Hawthorne City Hall, 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250, phone (310) 349-2980. Bidders may also obtain copies of the Plans and Specifications for the contemplated work at this same location.

No bid will be considered unless it conforms to the Proposal Requirements and Conditions. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne, also referred to as the City, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Bids must be returned in the special envelopes provided, marked "SEALED BIDS," and addressed to the City Clerk. iii
Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier’s check, certified check, or in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier’s checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the State of California and shall be made payable to the City of Hawthorne. Bid bonds must be issued by an admitted surety insurer licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. Personal or company checks are not acceptable unless certified. The City shall return bid security of unsuccessful bidders when the successful bidder (“Contractor”) enters into the Contract with the City.

A list of subcontractors shall be submitted with the bid on the form provided by the City.

Each bidder must supply all information required by the bid documents and specifications.

WAGES AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Pursuant to the provision of Section 1770 through 1780, inclusive, of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the proposed contract, and it will be required that not less than said rates be paid to all such workers employed or engaged in the work.

In addition to the Contractor’s obligations as to minimum wages rates, the Contractor shall abide by all other provisions and requirements stipulated in Sections 1770-1780, inclusive, of the Labor Code of the State of California, including, but not limited to, those dealing with the employment of registered apprentices. The responsibility of compliance with Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code shall be with the prime contractor.

NONDISCRIMINATION
In performance of the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall not engage in, nor permit such subcontractors as he may employ from engaging in, discrimination in employment of persons because of the race, color, place of national origin or ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, or religion of such persons.

PERFORMANCE RETENTIONS
The successful bidder will be required to provide for performance security as provided by law. Requirements for performance retentions may be satisfied by deposit or securities specified in Section 16430 of the Government Code, and in accordance with Section 223001 of the Public Contract Code.

DBE REQUIREMENTS
The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and the State of California, Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan.

The City of Hawthorne established an AADPL of 8.0%. The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR, Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as recipient deems appropriate.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Plans and Specifications are available for purchase at Hawthorne City Hall, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division (second floor), 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA iv
90250 (310) 349-2980
NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: THE COST OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IS $50.00 (non-refundable). AN ADDITIONAL $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED IF MAILING IS NECESSARY, OR $50.00 IF FEDERAL EXPRESS MAILING OPTION IS REQUIRED.

If you have questions and/or need clarification regarding this project, please contact German Franco, in the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, at telephone number (310) 349-2980 or at telephone number (310) 349-2997 or send email at [email protected]

THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST, QUALIFIED, RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.