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 OCTOBER 24, 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. Honorable Senator Steven Bradford Legislative Update
2. Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor, Honorable Jeff Prang
3. Southwest Carpenters Apprentice Program
4. Sanctuary of Hope Youth Program
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A
SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK/SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL , PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. 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 SHALL 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) PERS
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, October 24, 2023's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
6. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
7. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of September 26, 2023. Motion to approve minutes.
RESOLUTIONS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8440 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWTHORNE. Motion to adopt.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8441 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN. Motion to adopt.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8442 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE US
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS TO REMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING GRANT. Motion to adopt.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8443 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023 AS “NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH” IN HAWTHORNE. Motion to adopt.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
12. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Northeast Hawthorne Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 21-05)
13. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties 2023 (Project # 23-09)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
14. Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2240 (1st Reading) amending Title 17 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code, bringing it in compliance with the Housing Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 2240 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.14, 17.16, 17.18, 17.19, 17.22,
17.29, 17.87 TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT; AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTERS 17.85 (HOUSING OVERLAY) AND 17.101 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2240.
15. Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2241 (1st Reading) to amend the City Zoning Map to implement the Housing Overlay and other policies of the 2021-2029 Housing Element
ORDINANCE NO. 2241 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW HOUSING OVERLAY AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2241.
16. Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2242 (1st Reading) Establishing Chapter 17.100 of The Hawthorne Municipal Code regarding multifamily and mixed-use objective design standards.
ORDINANCE NO. 2242 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.100 (MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF HTE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2242.
17. Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2243 (1st Reading) establishing new Chapters 16.64 and 17.102 related to two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits
ORDINANCE NO. 2243 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 16.64 (URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE 16; AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.102 (TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE 17. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2243.
18. Public Hearing on the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application (Pro Housing Grant)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommends that the City Council:
Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application.
Approve the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application.
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ORDINANCES
19. ORDINANCE NO. 2245 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.92.120 (EXISTING NONCONFORMING USES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSES) AND USING THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA.
Motion to introduce.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
20. Letter of Support of the Metro C-Line (Green) Extension from the Redondo Beach (Marine) Station to the new Torrance Transit Center via Hawthorne Bl Elevated Option
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
21. Approval of Amended Agreement with South Bay Workforce Investment Board to provide business assistance services under the City of Hawthorne’s Business Assistance Grant Program
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amended agreement with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board to provide business assistance services for the City of Hawthorne’s Business Assistance Grant Program.
22. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates for Various Affordable Housing Consulting Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Harris & Associates for Affordable Housing Advisory Services in an amount not to exceed $130,925, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents, authorize the purchase order and encumber funds for the same.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
23. Claim of Daniel Ramirez
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim of Daniel Ramirez
24. Application for Leave to Present Late Claim of Gregory Tomich RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Application for Leave to Present Late Claim submitted by Gregory Tomich.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
25. Amend Ordinance RE. Commissioner Term Limits to Allow Termed-out Commissioners to Continue to Serve Until He or She is Replaced with a Newly Qualified Commissioner. (Monteiro)
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, October 24, 2023 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK
K:\Finance\COUNCIL APPROVAL OF WARRANTS\2024\Council approval of Warrants 102423.xlsx ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following Payroll City Warrants for your approval:
Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
10/12/23 21589 21884 Payroll 866,765.31
10/12/23 195815 195831 Payroll 10,691.12
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only 877,456.43
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 OCTOBER 24, 2023
Warrant #s
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following General City Warrants for your approval:
Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
10/10/23 483602 483602 CITY - SPECIAL 237.76
10/11/23 483603 483603 CITY - SPECIAL 165.60
10/12/23 483604 483619 DEBT LEVY 16,161.22
10/17/23 483620 483620 CITY - SPECIAL 1,150.00
10/24/23 483621 483772 CITY 2,567,959.72
2,585,674.30
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only
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 OCTOBER 24, 2023
Warrant #s
PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
121590 VARGAS, ALEX Reinb090823 Cal Cities conference 09/08/23-09/09/23 $237.76 TOTAL $237.76
PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
119294 DIVISION OF THE ST. ARCHITECT QTR ENDING 09/2023 SB 1186 $4 STATE SURCHARGE $165.60 TOTAL $165.60
PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Invoice Net
123239 CA DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-22 $704.30
119637 CA SDU, STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-22 $258.46
119685 CA SDU, STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-22 $177.69
123708 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 2023-22 $157.50 122739 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-22 $303.92
122863 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-22 $100.00
121291 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-22 $50.00
123722 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 2023-22 $70.23
4 H.M.E.A. 2023-22 $2,220.00
99379 HAWTHORNE EXECUTIVE GROUP 2023-22 $400.00
3 HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 2023-22A $4,755.51
3 HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 2023-22B $632.00
3 HAWTHORNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 2023-22C $2,765.12
123440 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 2023-22 $250.00 123628 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF-INGLEWOOD 2023-22 $724.70 115178 PRE PAID LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 2023-22 $154.50
103511 U.S. BANK PARS 6746022400, L.A. LOCKBOX 511649 2023-22A $1,857.52 103511 U.S. BANK PARS 6746022400, L.A. LOCKBOX 511649 2023-22B $464.39 123240 VILLEGAS, ALBA 2023-22 $115.38
TOTAL $16,161.22
INVOICE DETAIL REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
123788 GONZALES IVAN 233 Fiesta in the park event $1,150.00 TOTAL $1,150.00
INVOICE DETAIL REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
122920 4283929 DELAWARE LLC. WC11536-I-0031 Animal Disposal Service $52.50 123058 ACCESS INFORMATION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS I, LLC 10518541 Monthly Shredding Service - P.D. $578.00 123058 ACCESS INFORMATION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS I, LLC 10518539 SHREDDING SVC. 09/23 $242.88 123058 ACCESS INFORMATION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS I, LLC 10518539 SHREDDING SVCS. - 09/30 (HGS'S PORTION) $40.47 110977 ADVANTIDGE 261659 Ink for airport gate access card printer $256.70 122214 AIAA LA -LV REFUND 08/21/23 Cleaning Deposit Refund From Prior Event $500.00 121290 ALL STAR ELITE SPORTS 3747 Fall Futsal Uniforms $3,079.28 118095 ALL STAR WHOLESALE ELECTRIC 37580 Memorial Center $36.26 118095 ALL STAR WHOLESALE ELECTRIC 37461 Light Switches for Memorial Center $49.61 122721 ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC. 109323 P.D. - Commercial Dryer and Vent Cleaning $675.00 122780 ARAMSCO, INC. S6080142.001 PINKY SOAP & NANO FLOOR CLEANER - 6 CASES EACH $588.75 122699 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIUONS, LLC. B41791 ARC PRINTER FEE 9/30/2023 $149.97 122699 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIUONS, LLC. B37233 Arc image printer 06/30/2023 $125.13 122699 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIUONS, LLC. B38429 Arc Image printer fee 7/26/2023 $231.86 122699 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIUONS, LLC. B32704 Arc Image Printer fee $120.43 123109 ARROYO, KENNY JONATHAN 1701-113061 Stipend - civil service commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $125.00 111399 ASSI SECURITY 74137 Interior door electronic security locks $9,853.57 106116 AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS INV06-016757 UTILITY USER TAXES - JUNE 2023 $11,292.25 113306 BALBOA, MANUEL 1701-113062 Stipend - civil service commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $125.00 122831 BANDERA, DARIO A. 092623 Darken Rear Windows - Unit # 688 $150.00 123777 BRACAMONTE DOUGLAS ERNEST DR#23-6179 DR#23-6179 REFUND OF PROPERTY/EVIDENCE $7,970.00 123401 BRIDGEPAY NETWORK SOLUTIONS 10723128 Sepember 2023 Transactions $30.30 119831 BRISTOW, ERICA 090509082023 Training Reimbursement - Per Diem $296.00 123773 BURROUGHS KAIAH REFUND 09/19/2023 Refund for Tiny Tots Karate Class $68.00 123778 CALDERON ALEJANDRO 08/16/2023 Claim for damages 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 $1,500.00 123717 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. 6156 Grant Writing Services $7,500.00 123717 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. 6228 Grant Writing Services $5,500.00 110437 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF APRIL2023 Catholic Charities of Los Angeles- April 2023 $7,274.49 105476 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. LK28319 7 Airgain 9in1 Style Ant $1,865.43 105476 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. LJ20354 12 Tripp 6ft Pwr cord Red $277.30 121445 CENICEROS, JESUS 092509292023 Training Reimbursement - Mileage, Per Diem $461.20 121445 CENICEROS, JESUS 091809212023 Training Reimbursement - Per Diem $32.00 122325 CHAFEH GLOBAL MEDIA LLC. 2000-114897 GREEN CKECKS ( 1,000. ) $661.50 114528 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY 5177271213 Memorial Center First AID and AED Checks $217.07 114528 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY 5177271201 Memorial Center First Aid and AED Supplies $17.49 105166 CITY OF INGLEWOOD APR-JUN 2023 City of Inglewood- April 1,2023 - June 30,2023 $11,561.58 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11178 In reference to 4457 120th st. unit A - Labor $321.82 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11179 In reference to 4457 120th units B-E Labor $236.00 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11180 4501 W Imperial LAX Stadium INN Labor $943.40 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11181 In reference to 4752 W 136th St. Labor $1,673.80 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11182 In reference to De Novo Appeals - Labor $382.70 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11183 In reference to Gabaee-BL Appeals - Labor $105.20 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11184 In reference to Gabaee-Civil Enforcement $471.70 123567 CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC 11185 In reference to General Code Enforcement Labor $58.00 106811 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. 75010181001880 Insurance premium for the month of Oct 2023 $1,897.86 120149 COMMANDSTAT ANALYTICS INC. 230 Haw PD Monthly Maint of Reports and Updates Qtr3 $3,052.50 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 200796 Install cameras at City Yard $838.21 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 200877 Install cameras at City Yard $3,675.34 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 200645 5 Axis T8640 POE Coax ADAP $2,054.34 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 200924 Dual Laser Engraver for Most Materials $2,203.78 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 200963 8 Axis P1465 LE Bullet Camera $6,207.87 106275 CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS 200979 8 Xprotect Corporate Device License $2,771.20 92043 COUNTRY HILLS ANIMAL CLINIC 279338 K-9 Medical Expense - Hannibal $270.17 121267 CREATIVE WIRELESS, INC. C1707956 Crenshaw-120th ALPR new box work $4,395.11 121267 CREATIVE WIRELESS, INC. C1707769 Haw PD Cell roof antenna install work 7/18/23 $3,235.31 121267 CREATIVE WIRELESS, INC. C1707979 Holly Glen Park finish camera install work 10/6/23 $1,750.69 121267 CREATIVE WIRELESS, INC. C1707980 Hawthorne parks camera repairs 10/4-5 2023 $3,791.44 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. B230984 CSG plan check fee 7/2/2023 $607.50 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. B230800 - Rev. 1 csg plan check fee 6/1/2023 $6,065.00 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 52164 CSG Consultant Plan Check Fee 7/11/2023 $7,897.50 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 50826 CSG consultant plan check fee 04/23 $5,940.00 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 52803 CSG Consultant plan check fee 8-28-2023 $7,332.00 121381 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 53058 CSG consultant plan check fee 9-14-2023 $6,768.00 122212 CUMMINS INC. 1451068 Service Contract 10/20/23 - 10/19/2024 $692.05 5745 DAILY JOURNAL 12 Months 2024 12 Months Subscription renewal for Daily Journal $977.92 121515 DEL AIR BAPTIST CHURCH 004 Bridge of Hope Community Housing Meals Aug 2023 $2,083.33 121515 DEL AIR BAPTIST CHURCH 005 Bridge of Hope Community Housing Meals Sep 2023 $2,083.33 123597 DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY BE005705046 Insurance premium HMO for the month of Oct 2023 $1,137.04 91894 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA BE005706427 Insurance premium PPO for the month of Oct 2023 $15,112.35 119887 DEWEY PEST CONTROL 16112933 Sep 2023 Service Tiny Homes Village $150.00 119887 DEWEY PEST CONTROL 16118470 Sep 2023 Service Tiny Homes Village (Mosquitos) $160.00 123738 DIGA LLC 07/18/2023 REFUND REFUND FILMING FEES OVERPAYMENT $620.00 123787 EARTH & WATER LAW, LLC ACMG202319 Airport CA Monitoring Group fee 2023-2024 $2,475.00 122242 ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC. 6 Progress payment #6 Elecnor Belco Prj #21-06 $313,310.00 122242 ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC. 3 Progress payment #3 for Elecnor Belco Prj. #23-01 $141,110.06 6680 ENTENMANN-ROVIN COMPANY 0176767-IN Lieutenant Badges $1,633.10 6680 ENTENMANN-ROVIN COMPANY 0176768-IN Sergeant Badges $1,633.10 123774 ESIOBU CHIKA REFUND Refund for Futsal League $53.34 94292 FEDERAL EXPRESS 8-270-27180 Shipping Charges $20.73 123764 FIRSTTWO, INC. 2135 FirstTwo License $7,200.00
118382 FITCH, ROBERT A. 092923 Sept. 2023 instructor Share Karate Class $1,528.80 120493 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NP65186773 Fuel - P.D. Fleet Cars $4,096.85 123771 FOSTER & FOSTER CONSULTING ACTUARIES, INC. 28281 ACTURIAL SERVICES - GASB75 VALUATION $2,500.00 98543 G & S PRINTING 8621 Flyers Hispanic Heritage Celebration $186.33 108155 GOLDEN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE 150306 7 CASES OF LATEX GLOVES - L $532.51 116618 GOLDEN STATE ELEVATOR 00172682 Elevator Maint. for ATCT at airport $115.11 123698 GOVCONNECTION, INC. 74599704 6 Gigatrue 550 Cat6 bulk 1000ft $1,484.08 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9854397586 CSI Supplies - Double Sided Tape $172.14 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9833146534 CORDLESS DRILL $142.44 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9796984665 Gym Fire Ext. Boyes $68.18 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9796795509 Safety Equipment $23.32 97578 GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 9795457556 Gym Fire Ext. Boxes $45.45 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 59519 Hotel feasibility / peer review consultant service $268.75 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 59615 22-23 SUCCESSOR AGENCY SERVICE - 08/27/23-09/30/23 $6,685.00 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 59616 DDA/OPA SERVICES 0 08/27/23 - 09/30/23 $636.50 120536 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 58767 2022-23 HOUSING SERVICES -07/23 $13,018.25 122146 HARRIS, DONALD H. 1701-113063 Stipend - civil service commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $125.00 8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 441632 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES NUTS & BOLTS $1.98 8950 HAWTHORNE HARDWARE 441699 Park Maintenance $20.69
105919 HERALD PUBLICATIONS 60930 Legal Ad Pathways Housing Grant HH-28178 Eng $450.00 105919 HERALD PUBLICATIONS 60931 Legal Ad Pathways Housing Grant HH-28179 Spa $450.00 101277 HONEYWELL INC. 5264617475 Honeywell International, Inc.- 10/01/23-12/31/23 $19,123.06 114714 INFANTE, RAFAEL 027665 BLOWER SERVICE/PARTS $90.56 114714 INFANTE, RAFAEL 027777 AUTO HEAT ECHO $99.29
109647 ISLAMIC CENTER OF HAWTHORNE REFUND 08/24/23 Security Deposit for use of Memorial Ctr $500.00 109647 ISLAMIC CENTER OF HAWTHORNE REFUND 08/24/23 Security Deposit for Use of Memorial Center $500.00 123585 JACKSON, LATOYA TRAVEL 10-9/2023 LJ Mileage Reimbursement - CACEO Training $386.45 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 20230720 Jlee consultant fee 8/14/2023 $1,260.00 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 2023705 jlee plan check fee from Aug 14 (BLDC-2022-0049) $600.00 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 20230706 jlee plan check fee (space x) $3,329.09 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 2023624 jlee plan check fee (space x) 7-14 $3,150.00 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 20230818 j lee inspection fee 9/15 $8,820.00 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 20230805 jlee plan check fee 9/11 $7,947.59 122750 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. 20230624 jlee space x plan check fee 7-14 $19,812.27 104260 JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES HAW1MS412308 NPDES and FOG Program Services $3,456.25 104260 JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES HAW1FOG12308 FOG Program Services $7,690.00 122781 JOHNSON 225 INVESTIGATIONS 1076 Background Investigation Services $420.00 122781 JOHNSON 225 INVESTIGATIONS 1077 Background Investigation Services $2,500.00 122781 JOHNSON 225 INVESTIGATIONS 1078 Background Investigation Services $4,600.00 106077 JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS 39068856 Sports Ctr Quarterly Billing Monitoring $2,814.94 123497 JOHNSON, FAYE 1701-113056 Stipend - veteran commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $75.00 12311 KLEAN-SWEEP 159203 City Sidewalk Sweeping $705.00 12317 KNORR SYSTEMS INT'L. 204143 Aquatic services $600.00 12317 KNORR SYSTEMS INT'L. 201068 Aquatic Services $929.00 13750 L A COUNTY IN240000119 Traffic signal repair $913.31 13750 L A COUNTY RE-PW-23081400834 Traffic signal maintenance $527.18 13750 L A COUNTY RE-PW-23081400771 Traffic signal maintenance $22,622.30 13750 L A COUNTY RE-PW-23091101503 Traffic Signal Maintenance $31,058.30 13750 L A COUNTY RE-PW-23091101566 Traffic Signal Maint $1,025.15 13750 L A COUNTY RE-PW-23091101267 Repair Traffic Signal $1,061.14 13750 L A COUNTY RE-PW-23091101256 Repaired flashing pedestrian crossing beacon $1,231.26 102360 L A COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT C0011543 COUNTY FIRE SERVICES - 11/23 $1,190,191.63 113320 LA COUNTY OF PUBLIC WORKS RE-PW-23091101238 St Improvement Project $3,023.05 113320 LA COUNTY OF PUBLIC WORKS RE-PW-23091101189 120th Street Timing Project $601.16 113320 LA COUNTY OF PUBLIC WORKS RE-PW-23081400526 Street Improvement Project Maintenance $1,223.18 113320 LA COUNTY OF PUBLIC WORKS RE-PW-23081400395 El Segundo Blvd Mobility Improvement Project $1,107.42 113320 LA COUNTY OF PUBLIC WORKS RE-PW-23091101231 Re-paint traffic strips various locations $33,148.00 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 17991 PD Uniform Items - Naghaway $736.80 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 17992 PD Uniform Items - Santisteban $217.08 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 17993 PD Uniform Items - Peraza $168.52 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 17948 PD Uniform Items - Santisteban $154.29 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18054 PD Uniform Items - Barlin $436.37 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18056 PD Uniform Items - Nakagawa $102.48 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18103 PD Uniform Items - Vallin $247.95 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18188 PD Uniform Items - Hultgren $517.95 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18057 PD Uniform Items - Michalczak $218.18 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18058 PD Uniform Items - J. Yoshida $39.69 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18079 PD Uniform Items - Ceron $135.50 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18082 PD Uniform Items - Torres $66.09 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18100 PD Uniform Items - Michalczak $1,258.39 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18323 PD Uniform Items - Keus $447.39 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18112 PD Uniform Items - Trujillo $99.17 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18113 PD Uniform Items - Mada $573.61 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18131 PD Uniform Items - Moulton $552.44 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18178 PD Uniform Items - Marroquin $439.29 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18186 PD Uniform Items - Dahlen $66.15 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18343 PD Uniform Items - Broc $447.39 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18191 PD Uniform Items - Jimenez $231.41 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18208 PD Uniform Items - Moiseve $181.80 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18230 PD Uniform Items - Diaz $88.03 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18231 PD Uniform Items - Coronel $21.99 121776 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 18307 PD Uniform Items - Alvarado $695.35 116247 LAMB, THEODORE 09/30/2023 Reviewing reports for filing in court, research $2,520.00 118893 LANE, MORGAN 091909212023 Training Reimbursement - Mileage, Per Diem $40.90 107288 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 9310914225 SUPPLIES: GROMMET NUT, RIVET TOOL, WIRE SPOOL $295.30 123756 LAZATIN, MARIA 2900-111713 Transpo incentive for the month of Sep 2023-Walk $30.00 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7957 Labor compliance 120th St Improvement Prj #21-06 $488.50 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7920 CPF Administration - Jul 2023 $111.50 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7918 CDBG-RRP Inspection & Construction Mgmt - Jul 2023 $7,452.88 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7940 Reimbursable Expenses (Chevalier) - Jul 2023 $22.00 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7941 Reimbursable Expenses (Harris) - Jul 2023 $22.00 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7922 HOME Rental Rehabilitation Project - Jul 2023 $292.50 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7916 HOME Administration - Jul 2023 $1,699.63 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7917 CDBG-CRP - Jul 2023 $3,574.50 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7919 CDBG-CV Administration - Jul 2023 $334.50 104175 LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. 7915 CDBG Administration - Jul 2023 $12,606.88 120608 LEO WEB PROTECT 4650 LEO Web Protect Subscription $6,524.13 106270 LEXIS NEXIS 807435-20230831 Haw PD South Bay Consortium $30,900.00 101286 LINCOLN AQUATICS 40461520 Pool Cover for Aquatic Pool $244.30 101286 LINCOLN AQUATICS 37730697 Pool Maintenance $174.08 101286 LINCOLN AQUATICS D8836314 Pool Maintenance $151.29 123417 LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE #4 (August 2023) BHCH Site Services Aug 2023 $48,222.96 123417 LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE #3 (July 2023) BHCH Site Services Jul 2023 $55,206.35 123417 LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE #20 (September 2023) LACADA- September 2023 $19,338.50 103721 LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN1218977 Memorial Center Kitchen Public Health Permit $500.00 123662 LUCERO DANIEL 1701-113057 Stipend - veteran commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $25.00 117975 LUCERO, MATTHEW EDUD. - BCJ501 Educational Reimbursement - BCJ 501 $675.00 123192 MALLEN, KELLY 09/29/2023 Prosecution of City Misdemeanor Cases at court $4,000.00 123514 MARQUEZ CABLE SYSTEMS, INC. 231038 service call for crenshaw gate airport $850.00 119989 MATSON, MICHAEL 092409292023 Training Reimbursement - Mileage, Per Diem $594.65 117607 MAXX AIR INC. 1830 FILTER CLEANING ON UNIT#40 $350.00 117607 MAXX AIR INC. 1831 FILTER CLEANING ON UNIT#79 $350.00 100108 MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP 2227308 BULK FUEL PURCHASE FOR UNLEADED GASOLINE & DIESEL $15,022.82 120902 MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC 53696 FY22-23 SB90 ANNUAL CLAIMS -Q1 $1,575.00 122701 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1182743 On Call Planning Services $6,840.00 123575 MISSION LINEN & UNIFORM 520107881 Senior Center Towels and Mops $73.70 123575 MISSION LINEN & UNIFORM 520211359 Senior center Mops and Towels $85.89 123575 MISSION LINEN & UNIFORM 520165835 Senior Center Towels and Mops $63.11 112845 MITCHELL, ROBERT 092509282023 Training Reimbursement - Per Diem $296.00 115113 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC & 467566 Monthly Elevator Service - October 2023 $670.70 123650 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP, LLC 03-23-166 Expenses for Investigation 23043-HAW $504.36 123509 N.J.P. SPORTS INC. 149353 Park Maintenance. Beach Boys Monument $275.00 123480 NELLMAN, STEPHEN 1701-113058 Stipend - veteran commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $50.00 123565 NORTH STAR LAND CARE 1601-622 North Star Land Care- September 2023 $41,724.00 119058 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, IN 2890-433828 PCV ASSEMBLY-UNIT#331 $14.54 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 329942037001 Office supplies to city attorneys office - staple $17.61 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 334743948001 Office supplies - folder, fastener, etc $71.38 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 334743946001 Office supplies - index,post it,pen,mouse pad,etc $235.63 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 334741376001 Office supplies - folder,gluestick,tape,paper,etc $53.56 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 333251157001 Office Supplies - Records (2102-118919) $152.70 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 333275798001 Office Supplies - Admin (2102-118920) $38.02 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 336129599001 Office Supplies - Detectives (2102-118989) $190.25 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 336131698001 Office Supplies - Detectives (2102-118989) $23.13 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 336131700001 Office Supplies - Detectives (2102-118989) $44.08 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 291022724001 office supplies 2-06-2023 $44.27 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 335273451001 Memorial Center Supplies - pens, deskpad $110.60 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 335265038001 Memorial Center Supplies $103.77 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 333248188001 Office Supplies - Records (2102-118919) $177.54 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 333273368001 Office Supplies - Admin (2102-118920) $138.92 123279 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 333275799001 Office Supplies - Admin (2102-118920) $2.19 121582 OMEGA POLYGRAPH 01973 Psychological testing $2,000.00 123098 ORKIN SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC 249294790 Sept. Pest Control General Spray of the Office $222.99 123098 ORKIN SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC 249294782 Monthly Pest Control / September $125.99 121362 ORLEMANN, KYLE 1701-113059 Stipend - veteran commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $75.00 119612 PERAZA, ERICK EDUC. - ODV606 Educational Reimbursement - ODV 606, E-Book $1,152.50 107523 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC 3106332795 Service Contract - 08/1/2023-10/31/2023 $949.86 116355 PRIME HEALTHCARE CENTINELA, LLC. VAM96831 Prisoner Medical Expense - A. Vajda $750.00 116355 PRIME HEALTHCARE CENTINELA, LLC. VAN03841 Prisoner Medical Expense - D. Melendez $750.00 123139 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES PCE20006107 SHIPPING FOR PARTS TO P.D. CAMERA TRAILER $85.66 123139 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES PCE20006133 P.D. CAMERA TRAILER PARTS $90.29 123536 R & A TANK TECHNOLOGIES LLC 092123-38 DESIGNATED OP INSPECTION FOR SEPT.-CITY HALL $150.00 123536 R & A TANK TECHNOLOGIES LLC 092123-39 DESIGNATED OP INSPECTION FOR SEPT.-CITY YARD $150.00 123013 RACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. RC1004014 10GB Internet SBCOG October 2023 Billing $2,805.00 123770 RAINES, AMY M. 001 Necropsy and Report $500.00
115978 RED WING 24982 SAFETY SHOES FOR DONALD JEWETT $130.00 115978 RED WING 24979 SAFETY SHOES FOR FRANKIE CONTRERAS $130.00 115978 RED WING 24978 SAFETY SHOES FOR FRANCISCO SANCHEZ $130.00 112503 REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. INV0062143 REDLIGHT/COMM CHARGES FOR 09/23 $21,211.48 122785 REVENUE & COST SPECIALISTS, LLC 9155 Development Impact Fee consulting $6,900.00 123789 RG PERMITS & DESIGN SERVICES, INC REFUND 06/27/23 REFUND PERMIT PROJECT: 11924 RAMONA AVE $353.85 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 244261 Professional services rendered through August 2023 $11,683.71 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 244263 Professional services rendered through August 2023 $294.40 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 244264 Professional services rendered through August 2023 $6,701.68 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 244262 Legal Services for Hawthorne Airport $5,134.95 98822 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 244265 Legal Services for Hawthorne Airport $15,028.48 112919 RICOH USA, INC. 5068158472 Copier Print Charges - Airport $16.69 112919 RICOH USA, INC. 5068014002 Copier Print Charges (Credit Re: 5067879455) ($2,876.78) 112919 RICOH USA, INC. 5068179162 Copier Print Charges $3,551.47 112919 RICOH USA, INC. 5068245242 Copier Print Charges - Records $495.90 112919 RICOH USA, INC. 1098601221 Late Fee $9.25
112919 RICOH USA, INC. 5067907281 Copier Count - Records $924.95 123511 RRM DESIGN GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 2694-01-0823 Planning consulting services $14,757.50 108274 SANTA MONICA-UCLA 23901232 Medical Expense- Victim / J. Kirkland $911.00 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 108274 Park Main Restroom Door $48.19 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 104902 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES, TWINE PINK BRAID, REEL LINE $43.77 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 108414 Park Maintenance - masking tape $9.58 17550 SEERS LUMBER CO INC 108405 Park Maintenance - tiedown $28.65 110383 SHOETERIA 981534 SAFETY SHOES FOR JAIME VILLARRUEL $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981533 SAFETY SHOES FOR DANIEL JAIMES $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981529 SAFETY SHOES FOR AL MORALES $128.98 110383 SHOETERIA 981527 SAFETY SHOES FOR MATTHEW LINBERGH $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981526 SAFETY SHOES FOR LUIS GONZALEZ $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981523 SAFETY SHOES FOR ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981509 SAFETY SHOES FOR JESSE GALAN $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 860276 SAFETY SHOES FOR DEBRA JOHNSON $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981525 SAFETY SHOES FOR JOEL HERNANDEZ $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981522 SAFETY SHOES FOR OSCAR PENA $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981520 SAFETY SHOES FOR MIKE KERNS $130.00 110383 SHOETERIA 981517 SAFETY SHOES FOR DARIAN SEGOVIANO $128.98 110383 SHOETERIA 981513 SAFETY SHOES FOR JEFFEREY LA MORENA $130.00 116914 SIRCHIE ACQUISITION CO., LLC. 0602745-IN CSI Supplies - Evidence Bags $144.38 17651 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. S3997170.001 Park Maintenance Toilet Bowl and Seat $304.66 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO SP700169896049 ELECTRIC BILL $17.69 17953 SO CALIF EDISON CO SP700362433975 ELECTRIC BILL $2,379.34 101153 SOUTH BAY FORD COH23008 (1)ONE FORD EXP SSV $66,788.61 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04401 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR UNIT#753 $578.81 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04406 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR UNIT#623 $250.26 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04402 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR UNIT#688 $3,021.94 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04405 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR UNIT#582 $1,271.83 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04408 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE WORKLOAD SUPPORT $10,415.65 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04407 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE WORKLOAD SUPPORT $4,496.22 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04400 PROVIDE EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR UNIT#577 $473.63 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04403 Reimbursement - Billable Parts $733.16 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04383 Generator Tank Work - 50% Reimbursement $8,056.00 118526 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT Aug. 2023 City of Hawthorne Local Business Assistance Progr. $203.04 118526 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT Aug. 2023 - B City of Hawthorne Unhoused Program $11,048.03 106253 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. 521707 Line extension Hawthorne Blvd Prj #23-01 $1,928.67 110508 SRUNGARAM, SATISH KUMAR 116232 Animal Medical Services (Jan - Feb. 2023) $1,350.13 98746 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPT OF JUSTICE 677826 Fingerprinting services $358.00 120915 STEINHAUER, CAROL V. 1701-113060 Stipend - veteran commissioner 3rd Qtr 2023 $75.00 113310 STERICYCLE INC. 8004733104 Waste Disposal Service (10-1-23 to 12/31/23) $758.29 117117 T-MOBILE 9547671321 GPS Locate $100.00
105802 THE SAFEMART OF SO. CALIF. 240 Memorial Park Maintenance for Lever Locks $660.29 105802 THE SAFEMART OF SO. CALIF. 124 Park Maintenance- Schlage Latches $562.28 105802 THE SAFEMART OF SO. CALIF. 139 Park Maintenance Padlocks and Deadbolts $364.26 105802 THE SAFEMART OF SO. CALIF. 257 Park Maintenance- Memorial Center Doors $31.42 105802 THE SAFEMART OF SO. CALIF. 264 Park Maintenance - Common Key $20.56 115132 THE STANDARD INSURANCE CO. 10/1/2023_DIV2 Insurance premium DIV2 for the month of Oct2023 $2,401.50 119835 TIME WARNER CABLE 0000202101123 Spectrum Monthly Bill October 2023 $1,648.63 115460 TRI-STAR SAFETY SERVICES INC. 8002 CABINET DOOR, VIBE MOUNT, BOARD $994.02 115460 TRI-STAR SAFETY SERVICES INC. 8017 FUSES, FUSE HOLDER $883.12 123415 TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 10931 General acct support for Sep $570.00 123415 TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 10487 General account support Consultant $2,345.00 122495 UC REGENTS, DBA:UC CNTR /PREHOSPITAL 3013-552 Service Agreement - Cont. Education (Jul-Dec 2023) $12,102.30 123785 VIRGIL PILCHIER MAURICE JR 20-8862 EV-2 20-8862 EV-2 /21-2978 - PROPERTY/EVIDENCE REFUND $850.00 95851 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA) 818847149 Insurance premium MISC for the month of Oct2023 $2,424.41 95851 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA) 818847159 Insurance premium HPOA for the month of Oct2023 $2,231.84 95851 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA) 818852336 Insurance premium PSO for the month of Oct2023 $150.22 116995 VOHNE LICHE KENNELS, INC. 19120 Monthly K-9 Training - Sept. 2023 $300.00 118487 VU, THE PAUL 092529282023 Training Reimbursement - Per Diem $296.00 118487 VU, THE PAUL 071607222023 Training Reimbursement - Per Diem $483.00 21010 WEST-LITE SUPPLY CO 5386971-00 P.D. Facility - Fluorescent Bulbs $1,443.12 21660 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 8281 SIGNS $2,395.24
TOTAL $2,567,959.72
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
The City Treasurer submits the following Asset Forfeiture Warrants for your approval:
Date Start Ending Warrant type Total $
10/24/23 10922 10925 Asset Forfeiture 51,067.33
* Emergency Issue - for ratification only 51,067.33
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 OCTOBER 24, 2023
Warrant #s
PAID INVOICE REPORT - INVOICE DETAIL
Vendor # Vendor Invoice Description Invoice Net
117149 ADVANCED AIR AIRCRAFT SVCS LLC September 2023 Air-55 Fuel / September 2023 $1,877.40 119913 ENFORCEMENT AVIATION SERVICES, INC. 2161672 Cessna - Mission Console and Materials $39,983.82 17857 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC 04404 Docking Stations - MDC Replacement Project $9,023.10 110043 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS 33874280 Late Fee $2.36 110043 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS 33974280 Air 55 - Fuel $180.65 TOTAL $51,067.33
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 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 10/11/2023 to 10/24/2023 in the total of $3,514,198.06.
DISCUSSION:
Staff plans to issue checks to the vendors that provide goods and services to the City of Hawthorne.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Begin the transition to convert all vendor payments to ACH.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. Funds for these payments with the amount of $3,514,198.06 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Description of Warrants Amount
Payroll City Warrants $ 877,456.43
General City Warrants $ 2,585,674.30
Housing Warrants $ -
Asset Forfeiture Warrants $ 51,067.33
Grand Total $ 3,514,198.06
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Council Warrants 10/24/23
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 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 September 26, 2023.
Motion to approve minutes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Approve City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of September 26, 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Providing customer service by promoting transparency with the completion of City Council meeting minutes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. 09-26-2023 Minutes Regular
9/26/2023 1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alex Vargas called the City Council meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California.
INVOCATION
City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter gave the evening’s invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL-Present: Councilmembers Katrina Manning, Alex Monteiro, L. David Patterson, Mayor Pro Tem Reyes English. Mayor Alex Vargas.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Vontray Norris, City Attorney Robert Kim, City Clerk Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback.
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: Southern California Edison- Customer Outages Notification Diane Forte, Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager, provided a presentation on customer outages affecting Southern California Edison customers.
2. Update on City’s Medical Director Program.
Officer Joe Nakagawa provided a presentation on the Hawthorne Police Department’s Medical Director program, which includes police officers providing emergency medical services in the field/community.
3. Hawthorne Police Officer’s Association presentation of the “Hawthorne Fallen Hero’s Scholarship.” Officer Anthony Barlin presented the “Hawthorne Fallen Hero’s Scholarship” to parking enforcement officer Jose Mada.
4. Presentation by the Veterans Affairs Commission.
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Veterans Affairs Commissioner Chair Faye Johnson provided a presentation for a military banner program in the City.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Elena Meloni, Executive Director of New Star Family Justice Center, spoke regarding services offered by the New Star Family and gave an update on the New Star Family Justice Center. Cosandra Calloway, CEO of Feed the Streets Cali, provided information regarding food distribution services offered by Feed the Streets Cali. Jonathan De Leon, American Heart Association, spoke about different services and programs offered by the American Heart Association. Gordon Michael Mego provided comments regarding the potential new civic center building. Kyle Orlemann expressed a desire to include a recognition for first responders and military personnel on the city council agenda, provided comments regarding new programs offered by the VA, and spoke against the approval of agenda item number 8.
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, September 26, 2023’s agenda.
6. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants.
Warrant Nos. : 20972 – 21266; 483301 – 483449 70834 – 70837 10915 – 10918 195776 – 195794
Totals: $929,257.35 $1,971,357.09 $1,224.89 $37,991.95
7. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the special meetings of May 15, 2023, July 31, 2023, September 5, 2023, and September 11, 2023.
Councilmember Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Patterson to approve the City Clerk’s consent calendar (items 5 - 7).
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCES
8. ORDINANCE NO. 2244 (2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8.48.045 TO THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR
AUTHORIZED INDOOR SMOKING FACILITIES AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to adopt Ordinance No. 2244. 9/26/2023 3
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Councilmember Manning.
GENERAL MATTERS
9. Annual 3% Rent Increase for City-Owned Multi-Family Affordable Housing Units RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an annual rent increase for City-owned multi-family affordable housing units. The increase will be either 3% or the year's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate, whichever is higher.
Item 9 was not considered.
10. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Economic Development Programs Update RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council ask questions as necessary and receive and file the ARPA Economic Development Plan Programs update.
Ken Duran from HDL ECONSolutions provided a presentation.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve item 10.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Award of Contract for Sewer Main and Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvement Project 2023 (Project # 23-04)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, GRBCON, Inc. of Baldwin Park, CA.
12. Award of Contract for Hawthorne Memorial Center HVAC System Upgrade (Project #23-08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Pardess Air, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA.
13. Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $ $998,742.65 due to Best Contracting Services, Inc of Gardena, CA for City of Hawthorne Owned Building Roof Rehabilitation (Project #23-06) RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to Best Contracting Services of Gardena, CA
14. Approval of Side Letter agreement and new Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Joe Nakagawa, M.D. to provide Medical Director Services for the Hawthorne Police Department effective January 1, 2024.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Side Letter Agreement amending the accrued vacation and sick days retroactively to be in line with the HPOA (Hawthorne Police Officer’s Association) MOU.; and
Approve an Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Dr. Joe Nakagawa for the position of Medical Director for the Hawthorne Police Department effective January 1, 2024; and Approval of Fiscal year 2023/24 appropriations increase by $10,527 at mid-year budget.
15. Broker Agreement with Newmark of Southern California.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Broker Agreement with Newmark of Southern California Regarding the Negotiations over the Terms of a Land Swap with 13007 Yukon Avenue, Hawthorne LLC.
Councilmember Reyes English pulled item 15 for separate consideration.
Councilmember Reyes English moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve item 15 as amended to include a confidentiality clause for Christopher Beck and (Christohper Beck) not have any discussions with individual councilmembers unless as part of an agendized meeting, and not have any indirect or direct communication with Vella Group, LLC and/or its owners, representatives unless so directed by the City Manager.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Reyes English.
NOES: Mayor Vargas.
ABSTAINED: Councilmember Patterson.
Councilmember Patterson moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve the City Manager’s consent calendar (items 11-14). Item 15 pulled for separate consideration.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
16. Blanket Purchase Orders (“BPO”) for the City Attorney Department for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve fiscal year 2023/2024 BPO for City Attorney Department in the total amount of $555,000.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to approve item 16.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
17. Add “Feed The Street Cali Foundation” and “American Heart Association” to the list of City Sponsored Event. (Monteiro)
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Councilmember Monteiro moved, seconded by Mayor Vargas to add “Feed The Street Cali Foundation” and “American Heart Association” to the list of City Sponsored Event.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
18. Funding the Veterans’ Affairs’ Program Displaying Banners Recognizing the City’s Veterans and Current Members in the Service. (Vargas)
Councilmember Monteiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Manning to allocate $3,500 to fund a program displaying banners recognizing the City’s veterans and current military members.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
19. 2022-2023 Budget for City Special Events (Patterson/Reyes-English) The City Council discussed and updated the City sponsored events list.
20. Nominations of Commissioners for Planning, Civil Service, Youth and Senior Citizens’ Commissions. (Vargas)
Planning Commission Applicants: Jennifer Houston, Gregh Guich, Laurelia Walker, Ruby Cohens, and Robert Prieto.
Jennifer Houston (Planning Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to appoint Jennifer Houston to the Planning Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
Greg Guich (Planning Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Patterson to appoint Greg Guich to the Planning Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English.
Motion failed.
Laurelia Walker (Planning Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Patterson to appoint Laurelia Walker to the Planning Commission.
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ROLL CALL AYES: Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English.
Motion failed.
Ruby Cohens (Planning Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to appoint Ruby Cohens to the Planning Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
Robert Prieto (Planning Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved to appoint Robert Prieto to the Planning Commission, there was no second.
Motion failed.
Civil Service Commission Applicants: Carmen Luz Rodriguez and Shahzad Barket.
Carmen Luz Rodriguez (Civil Service Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Patterson to appoint Carmen Luz Rodriguez to the Civil Service Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Councilmember Manning.
Shahzad Barket (Civil Service Commission)
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Patterson to appoint Shahzad Barket to the Civil Service Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English.
Motion failed.
Senior Citizens’ Commission Applicant: Margaret Allen.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Patterson to appoint Margaret Allen to the Senior Citizens’ Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
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Youth Commission Applicant: Gabriela Zubia.
Mayor Vargas moved, seconded by Councilmember Monteiro to appoint Gabriela Zubia to the Youth Commission.
ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Manning, Monteiro, Patterson, Reyes English, Mayor Vargas.
NOES: None.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
City Treasurer Poindexter-Hornback did not provide any comments.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter attended city clerk training, expressed her condolences to Sgt. Espinoza for a recent loss in their family, and congratulated Jose Mada for receiving the “Hawthorne Fallen Hero’s” Scholarship.
Councilmember Monteiro thanked everyone who assisted with the World Fest event, thanked Southern California Edison for their presentation, expressed support for the military banner program and a similar program for fallen Hawthorne police officers, announced a rain barrel giveaway program at the Memorial Center on October 7th, announced fair housing workshop October 25th, and announced the upcoming President’s Council Dinner on October 19th at the Memorial Center.
Councilmember Manning thanked Dr. Joe Nakagawa for his presentation, congratulated Jose Mada for receiving the “Hawthorne Fallen Hero’s” Scholarship, and attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C.
Councilmember Patterson congratulated Jose Mada for receiving the “Hawthorne Fallen Hero’s” Scholarship, attended the World Fest Event, directed City Manager Norris to include the costs of City events in the budget, and requested an update on the status of commissioners.
Councilmember Reyes English announced an upcoming fair housing workshop, a toxic waste collection event and announced a Southbay Workforce Investment Board job fair taking place September 28th at the Memorial Center.
Mayor Vargas thanked all the commission applicants and current/former commissioners, commended everyone who contributed to the World Fest event, and expressed support for the military banner program.
CLOSED SESSION
No public comments were received for Closed Session.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session with all members present at 8:58 p.m.
21. Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54954(b):
Properties:
• Approximately .91 acres of land with 2,046 square feet building(s) located at 13007 Yukon Ave., APN 4050-014-002
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• Approximately 2.16 acres of land located at 12500 Eucalyptus Ave., APN 4041-009-900 Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager.
Other Party: 13007 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC. Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Mayor Vargas called the City Council meeting back to order at following recess with all councilmembers except Councilmember Monteiro.
City Attorney Kim announced that Councilmember Monteiro recused himself from the closed session due to a conflict of interest and the attorneys and negotiator were instructed and no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Vargas adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 9:34 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Passed and approved this 24th day of October 2023
______________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
City Attorney: ___________
Robert M. Kim
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 8440, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Proclaiming the Month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 8440, Proclaiming the Month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
DISCUSSION:
Breast Cancer affects one in eight women and thousands of men annually. One person is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. The risk of developing breast cancer increases as a woman grows older. It is often hereditary and therefore where there is a family history of breast cancer, it is imperative that a proper prevention and early diagnosis plan be implemented with a health professional. The appropriate use of screening mammography, in conjunction with clinical examination and breast self-examination, can result in the detection of many breast cancers early in their development and increase the survival rate to nearly 100 percent.
In 1985, the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month was observed in United States. The awareness is intended to focus on the critical need for early detection measures for all women and the need for more research.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 8440
RESOLUTION NO. 8440
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS “BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH” IN HAWTHORNE
WHEREAS, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, one person every two minutes; and
WHEREAS, the risk of developing breast cancer increases as a woman grows older; and WHEREAS, about 30 percent of early-stage breast cancer eventually metastasize (spread to parts of the body away from the breast) and thus the awareness is intended to focus on the need for more research about metastatic disease; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer is hereditary, and individuals whose family history puts them at increased risk for breast cancer should discuss with their doctor or qualified health professional the proper prevention and early diagnosis strategies; and WHEREAS, the appropriate use of screening mammography, in conjunction with clinical examination and breast self-examination, can result in the detection of many breast cancers early in their development and increase the survival rate to nearly 100 percent; and WHEREAS, data from controlled trials clearly demonstrate that deaths from breast cancer are significantly reduced in women over the age of 40 by using mammography as a screening tool; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month was observed in the United States; and
WHEREAS, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and an opportunity to increase awareness of the disease and to encourage individuals to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stage; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, in recognition and support of this worldwide effort to spread awareness of early detection with the need for research, to join the world community in recognizing and proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Hawthorne.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals in this Resolution are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne hereby proclaims the month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Hawthorne.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and this 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 24th day of October 2023. _____________________________
Alex Vargas, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:
Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
_____________________________
Robert M. Kim,
City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
City Attorney: ___________
Robert M. Kim
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 8441, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Supporting Equal Pay for Women
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 8441, Supporting Equal Pay for Women.
DISCUSSION:
It has been 60 years since the passage of The Equal Pay Act of 1963, prohibiting wage discrimination on the basis of sex. However, the average pay for women have continued to be less than men. A 2021 study revealed the disparity in pay for women of color were the largest. Notably, of all categories by race, Latina women continues to get paid the least. For every dollar made by a White men, White women earned 80 cents while Black and Latina women earned 67 and 57 cents respectively.
Per United States Department of Labor, a third of the gap in wages between men and women can be explained by worker characteristics, such as age, education, industry, occupation, or work hours. However, roughly 70% cannot be attributed to measurable differences between workers.
Although difficult to be captured in statistical model, at least some of the unexplained portion of the wage gap is the result of discrimination.
The type of work that women have, resulting in overrepresentation in certain jobs and underrepresentation on others, maybe the result of women having family caregiving responsibilities, workplace discrimination, culture and harassment. In any case, the jobs where women represent the most of the workforce often pay lower wages and regardless of the gender composition, women tend to earn less than men in the same occupation.
The United States Congress has recently recognized the severity of the disparity in pay for Latina workers that make up the second-largest group of women workers in the U.S. Latinas are overrepresented in industries that are underpaid and often lack basic workplace protections.
Farmworkers, domestic workers, immigrant, migrant, seasonal, and part-time workers continue to be left out of critical employment protections. For women who are immigrants, their citizenship status often makes them more vulnerable to wage theft and sexual harassment. Until these women who perform some of the most essential jobs are able to achieve economic security, our economy and communities will not be as strong as they possibly can be.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 8441
RESOLUTION NO. 8441
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING EQUAL
PAY FOR WOMEN
WHEREAS, sixty years ago, the United States passed The Equal Pay Act of 1963 which made wage discrimination on the basis of sex illegal; and WHEREAS, the wage disparity between men and women continues to persist with the differences between white men and women of color to a severe degree; and WHEREAS, a recent study revealed that for every dollar made by a White men, White women earned 80 cents while 67 cents were earned by Black Women with Latina women earning only 57 cents; and
WHEREAS, most the wage disparity causes between men and women cannot be explained based on a statistical model, it is apparent that discrimination is a major factor; and WHEREAS, some of the causes for the relative lower pay for women are overrepresentation in certain jobs and underrepresentation in other higher paying jobs, likely due to women having family caregiving responsibilities, workplace discrimination, culture and harassment; and
WHEREAS, Latina workers make up the second largest group of women workers in the country but are the lowest paid; and
WHEREAS, Latina workers often lack the basic workplace protections and work in jobs that are underpaid such as domestic work, migrant and seasonal work, and for immigrants, are vulnerable to wage theft and sexual harassment; and
WHEREAS, women and particularly Latina workers perform some of the most essential jobs and need immediate economic security.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals in this Resolution are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne hereby support equal pay for women, particularly for Latina workers.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and this 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 24th day of October 2023. _____________________________
Alex Vargas, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:
Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
_____________________________
Robert M. Kim,
City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Housing
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Housing: ___________
Kimberly Mack
SUBJECT:
Approval of Resolution No. 8442, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California approving the application for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8442 for the submission of the PRO Housing application.
DISCUSSION:
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized that communities nationwide are suffering from a lack of affordable housing, and housing production is not meeting the increasing demand for accessible and available units in many urban and rural areas, particularly areas of high opportunity.
Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) supports communities who are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing, such as:
• Barriers caused by outdated zoning, land use policies, or regulations; • Inefficient procedures;
• Gaps in available resources for development;
• Deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure;
• Lack of neighborhood amenities; or
• Challenges to preserving existing housing stock such as increasing threats from natural hazards, redevelopment pressures, or expiration of affordability requirements.
HUD is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328, approved December 29, 2022) (Appropriations
Act), which appropriates $85 million for competitive grant funding for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. Congress has directed HUD to undertake a competition using the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) statutory and regulatory framework. HUD will be accepting applications for PRO Housing grants to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.
Grantees may use awards to further develop, evaluate, and implement housing policy plans, improve housing strategies, and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation. 1 DISCUSSION:
Staff would like to apply for a $10 million grant to aid in the rehabilitation or development of up to 40 affordable housing units within city limits.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
5.4 Work cooperatively with developers to build and refurbish hotels and restaurants, and create space for target sectors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 8442
1 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/pro_housing
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
To: Honorable Mayor & City Councilmembers
Through:
From:
Von Norris, CityManager
KimberlyMack, Housing Director
Date: October 24, 2023
Subject: Resolution No. 8442,Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California approving the application for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution No. 8442.
Summary Report
The Housing Department is requesting the approval of the filing of an application for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant as well as the approval for the commitment of match funding to increase chances of receiving the grant. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has made funding available to support communities who are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing. The grant has a submission deadline of October 30, 2023, and is included for your review.
RESOLUTION NO. 8442
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PATHWAYS TO REMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT, Hawthorne Housing Authority, certifies by resolution the approval of the APPLICATION to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and.
WHEREAS, City Council approval for the commitment of match funding increases the likelihood that the Housing Authority will receive grant funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:
Section 1. Approves the filing of an APPLICATION for the HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program.
Section 2. Certifies that the city will provide matching funds up to the amount of $2,628,767.47 from existing funds designated for affordable housing development that are allowed for the proposed use as indicated by dollar amounts and sources listed in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and his 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 day of , 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
MATCH FUNDING SOURCE
SOURCE AMOUNT
$2,251,732.47
$377,035
HOME – Audition, Rehab, Resale
CHDO
*Where deemed eligible for use.
APPROVED:
________________________ Date: ____________________
Kimberly Mack
Department Head
________________________ Date: ____________________
Dayna Williams Hunter
City Clerk
________________________ Date: ____________________
Robert Kim
City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
Housing Hawthorne with Direct Affordable Housing Development Table of Contents
Narrative
Exhibit A Executive Summary………………………………………………… 1
2 3
Exhibit B Threshold Requirements and Other Submission Requirements……..
Exhibit C Need…….…………………………………………………………...
Exhibit D Soundness of Approach..…………………………………………… 11
Exhibit E Capacity…………………………………………………………….. 17
Exhibit F Leverage…………………………………………………………….. 19
Exhibit G Long-term effect……………………………………………………. 21
Appendix A
Summary of Comments
Standard Forms
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications (HUD 424-B) Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report (HUD 2880) Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
Certification Regarding Lobbying (Lobbying Form)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet (424-CBW)
PRO Housing Certifications
City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit A Executive Summary
The City of Hawthorne is a city of 84,563 residents in western Los Angeles County, California with a strong economy full of quality jobs within and near the city. It is interconnected with the rest of the region through a network of rail lines, bus rapid transit, and conventional bus lines as well as a predictable street network and freeway access. With its proximity to so many jobs and interconnectedness with the metro area, Hawthorne has become a desirable place to live, especially for those in the aerospace defense or air travel industries. The City, however, is fully built out with only a few underutilized parcels. Construction has been stagnant for more than a decade so new housing developments are few and far between, particularly for affordable housing units. The City’s residents suffer some of the worst rates of housing burden, or paying 50% or more of income in housing costs, in both the State of California and throughout the United States. To address affordability problems and encourage the production and preservation of affordable and fair housing, the City has implemented aggressive policies, programs, procedures, and codes that are known to remove barriers to affordable housing development.
Unfortunately, the City still suffers from seemingly insurmountable barriers related to the challenging real estate and construction markets in Los Angeles County. The urgent need for new affordable housing units has necessitated the City’s application proposing the construction of at least fifteen and as many as forty new affordable housing units for low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals. The project also undertakes an educational campaign to notify owners of underutilized parking lots and parking garages of a change in codes releasing them from maintaining the parking spaces in an area of the city well-serviced by high-quality public transit.
These efforts are expected to combine to produce or encourage the production of new permanent affordable housing stock for LMI individuals and to prevent the development of slums or blighted properties. The City intends to continue successful policies and procedures that prevent discrimination and support fair housing practices throughout the city. 1 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit B Threshold Requirements and Other Submission Requirements The City of Hawthorne does not have any unresolved civil rights matters, nor have they had any violations or deficiencies in recent history. The City proactively incorporates fair housing best practices into their procedures, policies, plans, and ordinances to create equal access to safe, affordable housing for all residents.
2 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit C Need
a. NEED (Maximum 35 points)
The City of Hawthorne has a diverse population of 84,563 residents, according to the ACS 5-year estimates of 2022. The City has been instrumental in actions, programs, and resources to help meet affordable housing production and preservation for its communities and workforce but benefits have spread throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area of 18.5 million people. S ategic actions are consistent with HUD’s national goals to provide decent housing opportunities that can be accessible to low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents.
On May 12, 2020, the Hawthorne City Council adopted the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, which described the City’s housing and community development needs, including strategies to address the priorities expressed by residents. Seven (7) strategies were identified with the top being: 1) Preserve the supply of affordable housing, and 2) Increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income individuals, families, persons with special needs and persons experiencing homelessness.
Currently, the City has attempted to facilitate housing development projects including a planned undertaking with Skid Row Housing Trust Developer. However, Additionally, to ensure equal access to housing opportunities, the City Fair Housing Services provider supports any resident in their efforts to obtain and maintain fair housing. The City maintains a centralized and exhaustive list of resources with links for tenants and landlords to help prevent evictions, preserve quality housing, prevent housing stock from falling into blight or slum conditions, and resolve conflicts.
Pro-housing programs in place are highlighted below:
• Single Family Rehabilitation program to preserve existing aged housing stock. • Tenant-landlord programs with resources to alleviate families/individuals at-risk of becoming unhoused.
• Low-income Affordable Housing waiting list and annual application process. • Emergency Housing Voucher Program- City was awarded 67 vouchers in June 2021 to meet those at-risk of homelessness, post COVID 19.
• Housing Trust Fund- 1st Phase funding commitment with land valued at $5.8 mil targeting 80% or below AMI.
The investment of HUD resources and other federal, state, and local investments has been a catalyst for consistent positive changes for fair housing within the community. Affordable housing preservation and development goals reflected below indicate recent strategies taken place to address the significant housing supply deficits in the Hawthorne and surrounding communities.
Goal 1: Provide a broad range of housing opportunities to meet the existing and future needs of all Hawthorne residents.
Program 1: Residential Sites Inventory
Using sources from the General Fund, the City will find and rezone sites that are sufficient in meeting the required density to achieve the RHNA requirements. The City aims to make all needed amendments to the zoning code by the end of 2023.
3 Program 2: Monitor Residential Capacity
Hawthorne aims to ensure no net loss of capacity on development sites by implementing an ongoing monitoring procedure. The evaluation procedure are pursuant to CGC Section 65863.
Program 3: Public Property Conversion to Housing
The City will work with nonprofits and public agencies to determine which sites are feasible for residential development. The updated list of surplus City-owned lands, their information and development status will be included in the City’s APR.
Program 4: Replacement of Units on Sites
Pursuant to CGC Section 65583.2(g)(3) the City will replace any units on identified sites in the Site Inventory that are rent controlled or reserved for low or very low-income households. Developments that require demolition of such units will only be approved if the new building houses as many as demolished or if certain affordability requirements.
Program 5: Facilitate Affordable and Special Needs Housing Construction The City is committed to facilitating construction by taking the following actions:
. Collaborating with affordable housing and special needs housing developers. . On a case-by-case basis implement regulatory concessions and incentives. . Assist developers with obtaining low-income housing tax credits to fund the new affordable. housing developments.
. Collaborate with housing developers to support large families.
Program 6: Mixed Use Development
On an ongoing basis the City will encourage mixed use developments by providing technical assistance, pursuing strategic partnerships, monitoring development interests and inquiries yearly.
Program 7: Accessory Dwelling Units
The City will amend its Zoning Code to allow for the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as a housing option for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Program 8: Density Bonus Implementation
On a sliding scale the City will grant density bonuses to developments that incorporate affordable housing units.
Program 9: Multi Family Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Using HOME funding the City will work with Community Housing Development Organizations to acquire dilapidated developments and rehabilitate them.
Program 10: California Accessibility Standards Compliance Program The City will ensure that new and rehabilitated developments adhere to the State of California accessibility standards by providing technical assistance and readily available resources to developers.
Program 11: Lot Consolidation
The City will establish a lot consolidation procedure to identify neighboring small lots that could be used for affordable housing development. A factsheet detailing the lot consolidation incentive will be available by October 2023.
4 Goal 2: Protect, encourage, and provide housing opportunities for persons of lower and moderate incomes.
Program 14: Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households o The City will encourage development by doing the following:
. Conducting outreach to housing developers annually.
. Providing financial and technical assistance on a case-by-case basis. . Identifying grant and funding opportunities.
. Applying for or supporting funding applications.
. Reviewing and prioritizing local funding.
. Offering additional incentives outside of the density bonus.
Goal 3: Preserve and maintain the existing housing stock so that all residents live in neighborhoods free from blight and deterioration.
Program 17: Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Opportunities The City will implement energy-efficient measures for new development construction. Information about the measures will be made available on the City’s website and the permit counter.
Goal 4: Reduce or remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing where feasible and legally permissible.
Program 19: Zoning Code Amendments – Housing Constraints To remove housing constraints the City will amend its Zoning Code. The update will address the following:
. Low Barrier Navigation
. Transitional and Supportive Housing
. Residential Care Facilities
. Streamlined and Ministerial Review for Eligible Affordable Housing Projects . Employee Housing
. Single-Room Occupancy
H using problems measure:
The City is listed in the PRO Housing spreadsheet as a priority geography because of housing problems. Specifically, the area suffers from very high housing burdens defined as spending 50% or more of household income on housing costs. This area also sees many new arrival immigrants who often join other families from their country of origin in a single housing unit leading to massive overcrowding. The area, as a particularly vulnerable portion of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, has high levels of people experiencing homelessness. In an effort to serve some of the unhoused, the City opened the Bridge of Hope Community Housing in May 2023.
The development is a transitional housing pallet site that houses 12 people suffering from homelessness at a time.
5 Housing Housing
Countyor Priority Affordability HAFNational
Threshold
HAFState
Threshold
ProblemsFactor HPFNational HPFState
Threshold
OffpaceNational OffpaceState
OffpaceFactor Threshold Threshold
-0.194093 0.107911 0.385373
Jurisdiction State Place Geography Factor(HAF)
Yes 1.177707
(HPF) Threshold
Hawthornecity California Place 2.069333 9.500000 0.495698 0.428937 0.588235 Current City demographics depict that there is insufficient affordable housing combined with excessive cost burden and substandard housing as quantified in the PRO Housing spreadsheet.
But the City’s needs go far beyond what is captured in this quantification. 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. Approximately, 7,199 of the cost burdened households were considered severely cost burdened households.
Concurrently, information gathered during development of the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2021-2029 Housing Element and market analysis, confirm that the primary barriers to affordable housing in Hawthorne are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. Preservation of existing housing requires its own efforts as well as the need to increase housing stock within the community, thus the need for additional funding streams is even higher to try to accomplish both goals. Consideration must be given to the growing percentage of housing units that will 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 City’s low-interest rehabilitation loans are one effort to maintain a good state of repair in existing housing but the strain throughout the community is greater than the resources available.
Given the post-pandemic era, families and individuals are challenged with even greater housing deficits based on recent supportive housing services and practices listed herein. In FY 2021-22, 6 City COVID-19 response included funds to support housing and economic development needs of Hawthorne residents. The housing component of actions provided short-term rental and utility assistance to 123 income eligible households.
Currently, the City’s Section 8 waiting list has 404 families pending assistance, and City-owned properties for Affordable Housing has its own waitlist, receiving an estimated 19 applications remaining on the waitlist this year. Application intake is opened once a year, with applications repeated annually. Income ranges and rent amounts on the waitlist indicate the following:
# of Bedrooms/unit Household Size Income Range Rent Amount 2 3
4 1
2 1
2 $88,401-$106,050
$98,201-$117,850
$68,751-$82,500
$78,551-$94,300
$26,501-$44,150
$30,301-$50,450
$2,431
1 $2,160
1 (62+) $982
The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element includes goals to reduce or remove governmental and non-governmental constraints to the development and improvements. Existing goals identified in the Housing Element are:
• 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 low- and moderate-income households.
• Adopt plans and programs that support the provision of adequate infrastructure and public facilities
These activities are already underway to advance affordable housing in Hawthorne and are continuing to be implemented outside the scope of the proposed project. The proposed project, as described in the next narrative exhibit, will be to acquire and develop city-owned and directly administered affordable housing that expands housing stock and overcomes the most serious and challenging barriers to development in the City: the lack of available land for development and the prohibitively expensive costs of development, which prevent private developers from obtaining adequate funding.
E en after the project and the City’s existing concurrent activities are completed, barriers will still exist to the production and preservation of more affordable housing. The City of Hawthorne has been faced with a history of redlining in some areas and continued racial/ethnic segregation.
More recent challenges include emerging linguistic isolation, household income constraints, and opportunity limitations.
7 Remaining racial/ethnic segregation has likely existed since at least the redlining phase of discriminatory lending. In the maps, below, it’s apparent that the riskier or less desirable neighborhoods from the Home Owners Loan Corporation correlate to the less integrated areas of the City now.
8 The problem of racial and ethnic segregation in Hawthorne did not appear recently and it is not likely to be solved without long-term, sustained efforts. The City’s proposed affordable housing unit development will not discriminate for or against segregated parts of the city but will instead locate wherever an adequate site presents itself in the market. Predictions at this time are to see parcels available in the northern and central portions of the city which are already either integrated or experiencing low levels of segregation. Unlike rental housing units, turnover in owner-occupied housing takes longer and involves more complicated interconnections with the neighborhood. Some residents may find comfort and connection in the closeness of others that share their culture. Efforts to bring opportunities into these neighborhoods cannot be overlooked as they can improve quality of life without uprooting established residents. Still, the City will actively work to incorporate regional, state, and national best practices to improve outcomes for all residents and improve equitable access to opportunity regardless of address.
Income and opportunity limitations not only impact the segregated communities but also impact every neighborhood within the city. Exploration of the US Census Bureau’s Opportunity Insights maps revealed that every tract in the city experienced generational impacts on household income at age 35. For each tract, 35-year-olds that had grown up in the tract to high-income parents had higher incomes that those who grew up with middle-income parents. Similarly, those from middle class origin families had higher incomes than those from low-income families. The difference in each step was roughly $4k-6k per year meaning that in some tracts the adult children of high-income families made up to $12,000 per year more than those from the same tract but from low-income families. The largest gap observed, in the southeastern part of the city, saw a difference of $23,000 in household income with those from high-income families earning nearly double that of 35-yhear-olds from low-income origin families. 9 Existing policies, partnerships, and ordinances are already in place to help equitable housing development, but there is no undeveloped land, and the market is prohibitively expensive.
Without intervention to provide additional funding, more affordable housing cannot be generated. The challenging real estate and construction markets have led to stagnant construction throughout the city for over a decade and ultimately back to the housing bubble collapse in 2008.
Since then, few new developments have successfully obtained financing and thus, the housing stock has stayed relatively flat. Only a few developments undertaken by the City have produced new affordable housing units. The City is committing itself to find additional resources to bridge gaps in funding such as through using Tax Incentive financing and applying HUD and CHDO funding to qualified developers. This kind of leverage may be all some developers need to start producing additional housing in Hawthorne. If it’s not enough, however, the City is dedicated to participating in conferences and planning to try to identify policies, procedures, ordinances, codes, best practices, programs, and innovative financing mechanisms to overcome these persistent housing shortages.
10 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit D Soundness of Approach
b SOUNDNESS OF APPROACH (Maximum 35 points)
The City of Hawthorne proposes to acquire unoccupied property as available within the City.
There is a preference for acquiring parking lots or parking garages that have been recently released from higher-than-needed coded parking requirements and are in areas served by highquality, high-frequency, and reliable public transit routes. These lots or garages would then be demolished and replaced with new housing stock, 100% of which would be deed restricted to serve low- to moderate-income (LMI) households and individuals for the City’s standard fiftyfive-year period. This would have the added benefit of producing new housing units in the city that don’t currently exist, since helping to increase the supply of housing overall, and especially affordable housing, will help reduce overall housing and rental market costs borne by residents.
In the absence of a suitable site for new housing development, the City will acquire one or more existing housing sites that are preferably vacant. No people will be displaced in the project but any current residents that do not meet LMI limits will be replaced with qualifying households upon the end of their leases. This type of project may also require the rehabilitation of the property through either substantial renovation, or minor updates, depending on the existing condition of the property.
In either of these two possible cases, the project is proposing to meet the national objectives of benefiting low- to moderate-income individuals by providing quality, affordable housing in welldeveloped, high-amenity communities that are close to good jobs. The community is a priority geography because of housing problem factors, most notably housing burden caused by high rents and mortgages. The properties in the city are in high-demand and thus fetch very high rents or purchase prices that require 50% or more of household income for many residents. Several census tracts within the city have housing burdens impacting 30%-40% of their population, according to the CalEnviroScreen 4.0 data. The city-owned and administered affordable housing units would be rented at income-dependent rates following already established procedures that protect participants from housing burden.
11 Also, in either case, the projects will prevent or eliminate slums or blight. The parking lots or garages that can be considered for acquisition were previously over-coded and thus are underutilized. Because they are not operating anywhere near full capacity and are therefore either bringing in either no or low incomes to cover maintenance and operations, these facilities are at a higher risk for becoming neglected and falling into a state of decay. The nature of their use as a parking lot or parking garage further increases their risk of becoming blighted as these facilities don’t have many people staying on site so they are often targets for graffiti and vandalism and potential locations for other crimes. By converting the parking lots or garages to housing, the area will be inhabited through all parts of the day and year-round with people coming and going.
It will also see dedicated maintenance and operations by the City so it does not fall into blight or become a slum. Similarly, existing housing that is acquired by the City will be maintained carefully while it is owned and operated by the City.
Another project activity will be the education of the owners of the excess parking sites that former restrictions requiring that much parking have been removed, thus allowing them to develop or sell their properties to other developers. While this won’t necessarily result in affordable housing developments, it will likely result in a split between housing and commercial development along with some possible sites without further improvements. Educational outreach campaigns such as this can encourage or promote the development of new housing units by informing landowners of new opportunities generated by the removal of previously restrictive codes or ordinances.
Benefits of the proposed project begin impacting the LMI individuals of the region within 1-6 months of unit completion for either new construction or renovation, when the first tenants will begin moving into the new units. This could be as early as the second quarter after the project begins, depending on the housing market, the speed of acquisition, and the condition of existing housing units. It could also be delayed as far as four years in the future if demolition and new construction are required. This will give enough time to acquire the property, perform design and engineering activities, complete CEQA/NEPA reports including public engagement, and construct the project using two rounds of competitive procurement: one for a design and engineering firm and another for a construction contractor. The improvements to housing supply are expected to last a minimum of fifty-five years and potentially over a hundred years, given good design, construction techniques, and maintenance. The benefits of the educational campaign for landowners of the parking lots and garages are anticipated to take up to five years from notice to permit application and another two years until housing units or commercial developments become occupied. Once established, these developments are expected to benefit the community into perpetuity.
These proposed activities focus on addressing the only two remaining barriers to affordable housing production in the City. This is the lack of available land for development and the prohibitively high costs of affordable housing in the Los Angeles region. An LA Times article published in June 2022 estimated that affordable housing in the LA metro area costs $1M per unit to develop. With development costs this steep, it is nearly impossible for private developers to find funding for projects that include substantial portions of affordable housing for LMI individuals. Recently in Hawthorne, a developer intending to build housing with affordable units 12 had moved along well in the process until they were ultimately unable to pull together financing and the entire development fell apart. However, the city urgently needs additional housing, especially affordable housing and private development has proven unable to provide it.
Therefore, the City is concentrating its request for grant funds to produce new directly owned affordable housing units for LMI individuals.
T e project’s activities will all fall within the city limits of Hawthorne, CA, and its impacts are likely to be felt through at several cities and unincorporated areas around Hawthorne on the western side of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. When considering actual geographic impact of increasing the affordable housing stock within Hawthorne, it’s important to realize the city exists within the regional context since geographic mobility from town to town in the LA Metro area is very high. Using the US Census “On the Map” tool, it’s clear that those who travel to work in Hawthorne come from all over the metro area, with 14.3% of the workforce traveling more than 50 miles to come to work in the city.
In the reverse, 53.5% of residents live within 10 miles of their jobs and only 7.7% travel more than 50 miles to work.
13 The City of Hawthorne is a high-opportunity area because it is home to or adjacent to large centers of quality jobs, particularly in the aerospace defense sector. With a cluster of these aerospace industries nearby and access to a variety of educational opportunities, the city is a great place for people working or pursuing a career in the aerospace economic cluster. The city has other diverse job opportunities and is close to desirable amenities such as sports arenas, retail, medical care, international airports and the beach. Furthermore, the city enjoys numerous neighborhoods that are thoroughly connected to the rest of the Los Angeles metro area by high quality transit lines.
14 K y stakeholders of the project are people with unmet housing needs in the LA metro area but specifically those already in Hawthorne. These stakeholders are regularly being invited to review and comment on housing plans including the Planning Department’s Housing Element and the Housing Department’s annual action plans as well as any grant applications, including this one, that are submitted for competitive funding. Notice of public availability to review the documents is made online and through publication in the local newspaper. The documents are available for review at two City-owned facilities including City Hall and are also available online. Hearings for public comment are usually held in conjunction with regularly scheduled City Council meetings at the central and transit-accessible council chambers. This allows the public to have a clear location and time during which to publicly appear for questions or comments. Comments and requests are also accepted at all times via phone, walk-in, or email.
T e proposal aligns with requirements to affirmatively further fair housing by following the City’s well-established fair housing practices that have had a long history of seamless implementation and success. The City does not discriminate against tenants from often excluded populations such as the disabled, families with children, or vulnerable communities of color. The City is also very careful not to discriminate against any person by race, religion, age, family status, etc. The City also makes efforts to serve the unhoused. In May 2023, the City opened a transitional housing pallet site called Bridge of Hope Community Housing that houses twelve people suffering from homelessness at any given time.
The City anticipates that the demographics of individuals benefitting from the project’s proposed units will be reflective of the diverse demographics of the city as a whole. The parcels likely to be acquired and developed by the project will fall in the high-opportunity, integrated sections of town giving more people from the segregated sides of the city more integrated housing options.
Because of the long-term housing shortage in the region, no parts of the city have highly concentrated affordable housing units. Instead, the city experiences mixed-income neighborhoods throughout all parts of town, even in those that have been racially segregated for a century. The project will also support the integration of protected class groups by developing a mix of units suitable for families with children and accessible to people with disabilities. The city enjoys a diverse mix of races and ethnicities and already has established processes to support affordable housing access for people regardless of race. Thus, individuals from underserved communities of color have equitable access to programs that help them obtain safe and affordable housing.
The project is being carefully designed to avoid displacement of existing residents or businesses.
Firstly, the project will work to find unoccupied sites. If this is not possible given the market at the time funds become available, then the project will allow existing tenants to stay through at least to the end of their existing lease, even if they do not qualify for LMI housing. If existing tenants do qualify for LMI housing, they will be rented their existing unit at the City’s affordable housing rental rates. Sites with existing operational commercial or industrial businesses will not be purchased.
15 The resulting affordable housing units will be included in the City’s existing city-owned properties leasing procedures, which have been in place for at least the past three years and possibly over a decade. This includes the widespread marketing of the opening of the City’s waiting list for its annual enrollment period. This is undertaken both online and through newspaper publication. The annual enrollment period is kept consistent from year to year to be predictable to the community.
T e project’s budget was estimated based on the available funding through a combination of the solicitation, the availability of leverage funding, and the value of in-kind contributions. The City will scale its efforts based on the amount of funding offered and the condition of properties acquired. The actual budget form was completed assuming the most divided possible expenditure of the funds, which would be the purchase of a parking garage, its demolition, design and engineering of a development, permitting and environmental compliance of the new development, and construction of the new facility. This process would take the longest and pose the highest risk for protest by community members or abutters. It’s anticipated that this most labor intensive project alternative would take four years to complete, seeing units open for leasing in approximately 2028, though all funds would be expected to be obligated by September 30, 2026.
It is possible instead that the City procures one or more existing sites that are already suitable for affordable housing. This approach could see more funding spent on acquisition and related expenses and much less devoted to design, construction, and related activities. However, the overall project cost would be expected to be the same and the timeline could be reduced to as little as 2 years or could remain at 4 years depending on the extent of renovations required to produce quality affordable housing units.
If partial funding is offered, the scale of the project would also be reduced. The City’s goal is to produce as many quality affordable housing units as possible given awarded funding, what is available on the market, and prevailing rates of construction at the time of development. 16 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit E Capacity
c CAPACITY (Maximum 10 points)
The City of Hawthorne is undertaking this grant as the sole and direct applicant. The City has a history of receiving and successfully administering grants of comparable scale for a variety of purposes such as transportation, hazard mitigation, security, public safety, and housing. The City’s Housing Department oversees an annual budget of about $23,093,679 that coordinates and governs operations and administration of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, Fair Housing, Rent Mediation, City-owned Properties, Building Rehabilitation Loan Programs, Emergency Housing Vouchers Program, Federal Community Development Block Grant programs and HOME programs.
As indicated above, the City owns properties that are directly rented to very-low-, low-, and moderate-income residents. The City currently has 6 affordable-housing buildings with a combined total of 38 units. The City operates and maintains a waiting list for direct housing that opens each year. Those wishing to be considered for housing must apply each year during the waiting list application period. This is because households tend to move extensively throughout the LA region instead of predominantly staying anchored to one community.
The City also maintains a partnership with the Fair Housing Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination in housing and promoting equal access to housing choices for everyone. They are an ongoing partner for normal operations of the City’s housing department. They typically provide services to residents as needed but also advocate for equality in housing at all levels of government. They stay engaged in the City’s public engagement processes offering valuable insights to help keep the City’s housing programs aligned with fair housing best practices.
For development projects, the City is experienced with competitively procuring contractors to perform work beyond the normal scope of the City’s day-to-day activities. This includes preparing, publishing, and advertising RFPs and RFQs, accepting and reviewing responses, contracting with selected vendors, and maintaining project management and administrative activities in conjunction with the contracted parties. This also includes final inspections of the work performed as well as invoicing, distribution of grant funds, data collection, and reporting.
In the preparation of this application, the City chose to hire consulting firm California Consulting, Inc, to assist with the composition of the application documents. Senior Project Managers Ashley Ramsey and Karen Simpson of California Consulting held a series of meetings with Planning Director Gregg McClain, Housing Director Kimberly Mack, and City Manager Vontray Norris. The consultants advised City leadership staff of the grant requirements and supported them as they determined what activities would most benefit the City and meet regional needs. City staff made all decisions based on previous community engagement; existing local, regional, state and federal plans, goals, guidelines, and requirements; best practices; and direct professional experience with their community. The consultants used the City leadership staff’s input and publicly available data and plans to draft the application documents. The City then reviewed the documents before making them available for public review and comment for twenty (20) calendar days. The City held a public hearing on October 24, 2023, during a 17 previously planned City Council meeting to maximize attendance and convenience to the community. The City staff collected public comments and provided them to the consultants. The consultants then incorporated the public comments into the application. City staff then reviewed the updated draft of the application and approved submission of the application for consideration for competitive funding.
For the project, the City will leverage its existing full-time staff to oversee and administer the project. As Housing Director, Kimberly Mack will serve as the lead project manager with assistance from Gregg McClain, and supervision by Von Norris. Together, they will contract with the necessary vendors and work with them for a successful project implementation. Mrs. Mack will take the lead on managing project site selection and construction or renovation design portions of the vendors’ scope of work, while Mr. McClain will confirm compliance with local, regional, and state laws including permitting and CEQA/NEPA requirements. Mr. Norris will provide overall supervision and assign other experts within the city government or contracted by the City to perform other services, such as legal services by the City Attorney Robert Kim or his assistants, and to coordinate with the City Council for timely completion of all activities, with assistance from Mrs. Mack, Mr. McClain, and their staff. The Director of Finance, Felice Lopez, will supervise her staff in the distribution of grant funds, including the timely payment of invoices, and the tracking and reporting of grant funds expended. Mrs. Mack and Mr. McClain will coordinate to prepare status updates that include the financial statements as well as project status and submit them the HUD periodically in compliance with the grant award agreement. 18 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit F Leverage
The City of Hawthorne proposes to leverage $2,628,767.47 of other housing funds toward the project. The City will use $2,251,732.47 of Home-ARP funding and $377,035 from Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funding for a qualified developer. Both programs permit the use of these funds for leverage in federal housing applications. The application also proposes the contribution of indirect costs using the de minimis rate of 10% of direct costs of the application for leverage. Because the housing needs of this priority geography are so great and the housing market is exceptionally challenging, all $10,000,000 of grant funds requested will be spent on direct costs. Thus, indirect costs will be $1,000,000. Total quantified leverage is proposed at $3,628,767.47, which are 36.29% of the requested grant funds. The funds have been dedicated per City policy via Resolution No ***, approved on October 24, 2023. 19 RESOLUTION NO. X
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PATHWAYS TO PREMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT certifies by resolution the approval of the APPLICATION to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section X requires City Council approval for the commitment of match funding over *threshold*;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:
Section 1. Approves the filing of an APPLICATION for the HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program.
Section 2. Certifies that the city will provide matching funds in the amount of $X from existing funds designated for affordable housing development that are allowed for the proposed use as indicated by dollar amounts and sources listed in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and his 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 day of , 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
City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit G Long-term Effect
e LONG-TERM EFFECT (Maximum 10 points)
P oposed Achievements
The project proposes to create additional affordable housing stock in the city, which is fully built out with no undeveloped land at all. The lack of land and the City’s desirable location leads to an exceptionally limited housing supply at all income levels. However, affordable housing development has not kept pace with demand leading to housing volatility and extremely high rents. Despite the City’s proactive inclusion of best practices to remove barriers to housing development, the area still needs financial help in acquiring and opening new affordable housing units.
The project will acquire and either rehabilitate, convert, or construct new affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income households. These units will be deed restricted as affordable rental housing units for a minimum of fifty-five years, the standard covenant used by the City.
While the exact number of units and the capacity of those units will be determined through the course of the project depending on the housing market at the time grant funds become available and the condition of the purchased buildings, the City expects at least 15 units and preferably 40 new units will be acquired, improved and/or built, and be made available for rent to low- and moderate-income renters.
Deliverables to indicate success in the project will include photographs and status reports of the project, a location map of all sites acquired, and a comprehensive list of all new units with location, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, square footage, energy and water efficiency features, community features, transportation linkages, availability date for rent, and, if applicable, non-personally identifiable information about the first tenants. These deliverables will be submitted to HUD with regular update reports and with the final report for grant closeout.
A ticipated Roadblocks
The project faces some known challenges in the form of an unknown market. Thankfully, the City has well-established pro-housing codes, procedures, programs, and plans, but the lack of available land for new development prevents the project activities from being completely known until grant funds are available to purchase property. Many cities or communities have undeveloped or unoccupied sites to offer for new commercial or housing developments, but Hawthorne has very few sites that could potentially be developed. New construction throughout the City has been stagnant for at least a decade, with few developers undertaking new construction for any purpose.
Another challenge to the proposed project, as well as any other housing development, is a regional shortage of sellers willing to accept market appraisal value for their properties. The regional market is slanted heavily toward sellers because of the extreme shortage of housing supply. Hawthorne in particular has an extensive shortage of workforce housing because large and desirable regional employers are based in and around the City. This includes SpaceX, Tesla Design Center, SoFi Stadium, the upcoming Intuit Dome, Amazon Fulfillment Center, OSI Systems, along with many retail, educational, medical, entertainment, and aerospace defense companies. People in the region have become conscientious about the impacts of a long 21 automobile commute to work and are increasingly looking to live near their work. With so many quality jobs in and near Hawthorne, demand is high driving both real estate sale prices and rents far outside of the affordable range. The City will only purchase property from a willing seller and cannot pay more than the market appraisal value, thus, the City may see some challenges in the market if it remains in its current state when grant funds become available.
Maintaining cohesion with the existing built environment is also a consideration for the project.
Because most existing housing in the city is single-story or low-rise, a high-rise housing complex is unlikely to be appropriate. The City will consider acquiring multiple sites that are suitable for multi-family housing. Ideally, the City will acquire sites not currently used for housing and develop new housing on those sites. This will have a larger, permanent improvement to the overall housing stock in the city, helping to narrow the gap between supply and demand.
H using Cost Burden Reduction
The project proposes to create new affordable housing units, preferably on sites that do not currently serve as housing or are not currently occupied. Furthermore, these developments will be made to be cohesive with the existing neighborhoods and leveraging existing high quality public transit corridors.
The City has already adopted, codified, and instituted all known best practices in supporting the production and preservation of affordable housing but the barriers of land availability and financing are steep enough to limit private investment. The City acknowledges the urgency and importance of developing additional housing units overall and in directly developing affordable housing units to help housing development keep better pace with demand. Through this proposal and other efforts, the City hopes to meet its share of regional affordable housing development goals. Even with these efforts, however, overall demand and especially affordable housing development will continue to fall short of regional need. However, as the shortage is lessened by every hard-fought gain in housing units, the market rates should be reduced without causing any additional expenses. Indeed, overall costs should be reduced as Hawthorne is becoming more transit-oriented and safer for pedestrians and cyclists, LA Metro offers affordable fare programs, new construction removes fossil fuel use for heating and cooking, and new developments or renovations offer energy and water efficient units.
Another element of this proposal is a campaign to educate owners of twenty (20) sites currently used for parking under old codes that have been overruled and replaced by State requirements.
These formerly codified parking areas are all within high-performing transit corridors that meet frequency and reliability standards in California. In the past, expansive parking was needed because nearly all people chose to drive alone to work or school and City zoning regulations required enough parking spaces to accommodate these behaviors. Over time and with great effort by the City, County, and State, commuter patterns have shifted within the city and county to more use of public transit, carpooling, or active transportation. This has allowed certain areas of the city to release previous parking requirements, but many owners of the parking lots or parking garages are not aware of this change. When they are directly informed of the change in requirements that allows their sites to be developed for different uses, it is likely these owners 22 will opt to convert the lots to higher and better use. The City is hopeful that many of these will be converted into much needed multi-family housing.
Outside of this proposal, the City is dedicated to proactively engaging with private housing developers and helping more with financing than they were previously able to do. The City already has an income-driven low-interest rehabilitation loan program to help preserve housing at more affordable rates and to keep low- to moderate-income homeowners in their own homes.
However, a recent private attempt to develop housing fell apart because the funding could not be finalized. The City is committed to working with developers to help them navigate funding challenges, including but not limited to using housing funds to fill small funding gaps.
A Model for Other Communities
While the proposed solution of creating more housing stock in the City is not a new idea, the portion of the project directed to inform landowners of the release of parking requirements from their sites is anticipated to be an efficient method for encouraging housing development. While it may only apply regionally, sharing the model of educating landowners on their new development opportunities could be a low-cost way to urge private housing development. Although education on this specific rule change that opens the door for the replacement of parking lots with other more urgently needed land uses is specific to the region, the idea of encouraging development through notification to landowners is one that could apply to communities throughout the country.
E vironmental Risks and Community Resilience
The community’s most significant natural hazard is earthquakes. The City is very close to known dangerous fault lines and is at a very high risk for serious ground shaking in the event of an earthquake. The City has adopted building codes that prohibit dangerous structural elements such as unreinforced masonry and guidelines that encourage both structural and non-structural best practices such as securing water heaters, propane tanks, kitchen appliances, chemicals, and wall mounted items. The project will ensure that any significant rehabilitation or new construction includes designs resilient to seismic risks.
The other natural hazard facing the City is a moderate flood risk to low lying areas. This is limited to a few small areas throughout the city. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recommends only protecting wells from contamination by flooding for this level of risk. The City and surrounding areas have already taken these precautions and continue to work to protect the region’s water supply from all matter of risks. Cal OES does not recommend home elevations or relocations in the City because of flood risks but does include optional guidance of raising or floodproofing HVAC equipment, raising electrical system components and adding waterproof veneer to exterior walls. The City will incorporate this guidance into plans for significant rehabilitation or new construction pursuant to the activities defined in Exhibit D Soundness of Approach.
In addition to these naturally occurring challenges, the City also faces climate change related dangers. According to the California Energy Commission’s Cal-Adapt Tool, the City faces a minimum increase in Annual Average Maximum Temperature of 3℉ over baseline using 23 medium emissions assumptions in the mid-century (2035-2064) outlook. This could be as bad as a 6.8℉ increase under high emissions models by the end of the century. This would be caused by up to 12 additional days of extreme heat per year over the 2 days per year established baseline and exacerbated by an estimated increase of 67 nights per year that would be considered “warm nights.” These warm nights are becoming known to be one of the highest indicators of heatrelated illness or death to an area experiencing climate change dangers.
Hawthorne’s precipitation models in the Cal-Adapt tool predict lengthened dry spells and more intense droughts despite a very small overall decrease in annual precipitation. This fits with recent experiences that see longer periods without rain but more intense rainfall events that dump large amounts of rain on an area in a short amount of time, causing additional localized flooding risks and reducing the amount of water absorbed by the ground, resulting in more storm water being lost to runoff.
The climate change impacts must be mitigated through the incorporation or energy and water efficient designs, appliances, and fixtures as well as by including nature-based solutions by providing permeable or semi-permeable surfaces, shade, bioswales, trees, and native and drought resilient vegetation. The City has extensive experience in establishing and maintaining energy and water efficient affordable housing developments and units. The State of California leads the nation in its requirements for energy efficiency and water efficient plumbing requirements and the City meets or exceeds all standards set by the State in efforts to meet local, regional, and state goals to save energy and conserve water. Although the specific measures relevant to the site(s) for planned affordable housing development will be dependent on the properties acquired through the market after award, the City commits to championing an energy efficient and water saving design that will ease the burden of climate change to the vulnerable populations in the city. This includes proactively addressing the urban heat island effect, most likely through planting native, drought tolerant vegetation and incorporating permeable surfaces, consistent with the City’s landscaping requirement. It also includes all-electric units for any new construction and the conversion to all-electric units during renovations, when economically feasible using a combination of grant funds, rebates, energy cost savings, and the value of air quality improvements.
M asures of Success
The city is a high priority geography because of the high housing cost burden. However, this high housing cost burden is a result of multiple factors. The one the project proposes to address is the lack of affordable housing units in the city. A successful project will see at a minimum the development of 15 units with a new 55-year affordable housing covenant. If there are 15 units that are added to the low- to moderate-income affordable housing stock in the city, this project will have been well worth the effort. However, the City would like to develop up to 40 units of affordable housing, if the market permits.
This realistic and attainable goal only measures those units that have new affordable housing deed restrictions. However, the City would prefer, if possible, to produce a mix of quality units designated as affordable housing and new affordable housing units on sites that were not previously used as housing. The project will be largely successful if it generates half of the new 24 deed restricted units on parcels currently used for other purposes. It is anticipated that both renovated new affordable housing units and new construction or conversion affordable housing units will be occupied by low- to moderate-income households within 6 months of project completion.
An additional measure of success will focus on the educational campaign notifying landowners whose parcels have had a recent lifting of parking requirements of the change. The City would consider the educational campaign a success if two of the sites, out of twenty identified, see building permit applications and/or zoning change applications within five years of notification.
Ideally, up to fifteen will seek to further develop their properties for either housing or commercial use rather than for parking.
L ng-term Barrier Removal
The long-term impact of the project will be the provision of new housing stock to do what is possible to reduce the extreme housing shortage. Unfortunately, Hawthorne does experience segregation as a clear result of redlining practices nearly a century ago. The eastern most side of the city sees People of Color (POC) isolation while the far southwestern section of the city is white isolated. Most potential sites for development in this project are found in the northern and central parts of the city, which are far more integrated. While this doesn’t solve the long-standing housing segregation within the city, it is likely to create additional housing stock within the integrated portions of the city both maintaining the integration of these neighborhoods.
Thankfully, Hawthorne has a long history of thorough urban development, and all neighborhoods have access to education, shopping, jobs, healthy food, and other desirable amenities. 25 OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
* 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
* Other (Specify):
New
Application Continuation
Changed/Corrected Application Revision
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: City of Hawthorne, California
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI:
95-6000718 QU9JK191Z2L3
d. Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
4455 W 126th St
* City: Hawthorne
County/Parish:
* State: CA: California
Province:
* Country: USA: UNITED STATES
* Zip / Postal Code: 90250-4211
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Housing Department
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs. * First Name: Kimberly
Mack
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Title: Director or Housing
Organizational Affiliation:
City of Hawthorne
* Telephone Number: 3103491603 Fax Number:
* Email: [email protected]
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.023
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant - PRO Housing Competition * 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
FR-6700 N-98
* Title:
Pathways to Removing OBstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
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* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Housing Hawthorne with Direct Affordable Housing Development Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant CA-043 * b. Program/Project CA-043
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
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17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 07/01/2024 * b. End Date: 06/30/2027
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
12,251,732.47
1,000,000.00
* d. Local
* e. Other 377,035.00
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL 13,628,767.47
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. .
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. * First Name: Vontray
Middle Name:
* Last Name: Norris
Suffix:
* Title: City Manager
* Telephone Number: Fax Number: 3103492908
* Email: [email protected]
* Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:
Applicant and Recipient
Assurances and Certifications
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
OMB Number: 2501-0017
Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Instructions for the HUD-424-B Assurances and Certifications As part of your application for HUD funding, you, as the official authorized to sign on behalf of your organization or as an individual, must provide the following assurances and certifications, which replace any requirement to submit an SF-424-B or SF-424-D. The Responsible Civil Rights Official has specified this form for use for purposes of general compliance with 24 CFR §§ 1.5, 3.115, 8.50, and 146.25, as applicable. The Responsible Civil Rights Official may require specific civil rights assurances to be furnished consistent with those authorities and will specify the form on which such assurances must be made. A failure to furnish or comply with the civil rights assurances contained in this form may result in the procedures to effect compliance at 24 CFR §§ 1.8, 3.115, 8.57, or 146.39.
By submitting this form, you are stating that all assertions made in this form are true, accurate, and correct.
As the duly representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
*Authorized Representative Name:
Prefix: *First Name: Vontray
Middle Name:
*Last Name:
Suffix:
Norris
City Manager *Title:
*Applicant Organization: City of Hawthorne, California
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, has the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds to pay the non-Federal share of program costs) to plan, manage and complete the program as
described in the application and the governing body has duly authorized the submission of the application, including these assurances and certifications, and authorized me as the official representative of the application to act in connection with the application and to provide any additional information as may be required.
is excluded by statute from coverage does not make this certification; and further except if the grant program
authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the designated population.
5. Will comply with all applicable Federal
nondiscrimination requirements, including those listed at 24 CFR §§ 5.105(a) and 5.106 as applicable.
6. Will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24 and, as applicable, Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5304(d))
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 42, subpart A.
2. Will administer the grant in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000(d)) and
implementing regulations (24 CFR part 1), which provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to
discrimination under any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance OR if the applicant is a
Federally recognized Indian tribe or its tribally designated housing entity, is subject to the Indian Civil Rights Act (25 U.S.C. 1301-1303).
7. Will comply with the environmental requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et.seq.) and related Federal authorities prior to the commitment or expenditure of funds for property.
8. That no Federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid, by or on behalf of the applicant, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress, in connection with the awarding of this Federal grant or its extension, renewal, amendment or modification.
If funds other than Federal appropriated funds have or will be paid for influencing or attempting to influence the persons listed above, I shall complete and submit Standard FormLLL, Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying. I certify that I shall require all subawards at all tiers (including sub-grants and contracts) to similarly certify and disclose accordingly.
Federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) established by Federallyrecognized Indian tribes as a result of the exercise of the tribe’s sovereign power are excluded from coverage by the Byrd Amendment, but State-recognized Indian tribes and
TDHs established under State law are not excluded from the statute’s coverage.
3. Will administer the grant in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), as
amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8, the American Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et.seq.), and implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35 or 36, as applicable, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42
U.S.C. 6101-07) as amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146 which together provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of disability or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity that receives Federal financial
assistance; except if the grant program authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the designated population.
4. Will comply with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), as amended, and the implementing regulations at 24
CFR part 100, which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin and will affirmatively further fair housing; except an applicant which is an Indian tribe or its instrumentality which I/We, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
WARNING: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil and administrative penalties. (18 U.S.C. §§287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §3729, 3802).
*Signature: Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov *Date: Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov
Form HUD-424-B (02/23)
Applicant/Recipient
Disclosure/Update Report
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
OMB Number: 2501-0017
Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Applicant/Recipient Information * UEI Number: QU9JK191Z2L3 * Report Type: INITIAL
1. Applicant/Recipient Name, Address, and Phone (include area code):
* Applicant Name: City of Hawthorne
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
4455 W 126th St
Hawthorne
Los Angeles
California
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* Country:
* Phone:
90250
United States of America
310-349-2900
95-6000718 2. Employer ID Number (do not include individual social security numbers):
* 3. HUD Program Name:
Pathways to Removing Obstacles for Housing (PRO Housing) * 4. Amount of HUD Assistance Requested/Received: $ 10,000,000
5. State the name and location (street address, City and State) of the project or activity:
* Project Name:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
TBD
Hawthorne
CA
County:
* State:
* Zip Code: 90250
* Country:
Part I Threshold Determinations
* 1. Are you applying for assistance for a specific project or activity? These terms do not include formula grants, such as public housing operating subsidy or CDBG block grants. For further information see 24 CFR Sec. 4.3.
* 2. Have you received or do you expect to receive assistance within the jurisdiction of the Department (HUD), involving the project or activity in this application, in excess of $200,000 during this fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sep. 30)? For further information, see 24 CFR 4.9.
X X Yes No
If you answered "No" to either question 1 or 2, Stop! You do not need to complete the remainder of this form. However, you must sign the certification at the end of the report.
Form HUD-2880 (02/23)
Part II Other Government Assistance Provided or Requested / Expected Sources and Use of Funds.
Such assistance includes, but is not limited to, any grant, loan, subsidy, guarantee, insurance, payment, credit, or tax benefit.
Department/State/Local Agency Name:
* Government Agency Name:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Government Agency Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
451 7th St SW
Washington
County:
* State: District of Columbia
* Zip Code: 20410
* Country: United States of America
* Type of Assistance: * Amount Requested/Provided: $ HOME ARP Funds 2,251,732.47 * Expected Uses of the Funds:
Leverage toward acquisition and/or renovations/restoration/construction Department/State/Local Agency Name:
* Government Agency Name:
Government Agency Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* Country:
* Type of Assistance: * Amount Requested/Provided: $
* Expected Uses of the Funds:
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Part III Interested Parties. You must disclose:
1. All developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the application for assistance or in the planning, development, or implementation of the project or activity.
* Alphabetical list of all persons with a
reportable financial interest in the project or
activity (for individuals, give the last name first)
* Unique Entity ID * Type of Participation in
Project/Activity
* Financial Interest in
Project/Activity ($ and %)
TBD
TBD
Engineering/Design
Construction
$
$
$
%
%
%
TBD
TBD
$
$
%
%
2. Any other person who has a financial interest in the project or activity for which the assistance is sought that exceeds $50,000 or 10 percent of the assistance (whichever is lower).
* Alphabetical list of all persons with a
reportable financial interest in the project or
activity (For individuals, give the last name first)
City of Residence * Type of Participation in
Project/Activity
* Financial Interest in
Project/Activity ($ and %)
$
$
$
%
%
%
Not Applicable
$
$
%
%
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I/We, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true, correct, and accurate.
Warning: If you knowingly make a false statement on this form, you may be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties under Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code. In addition, any person who knowingly and materially violates any required disclosures of information, including intentional non-disclosure, is subject to civil money penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. * Signature: * Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov
Form HUD-2880 (02/23)
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C.1352 OMB Number: 4040-0013 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
1. * Type of Federal Action: 2. * Status of Federal Action: 3. * Report Type:
a. contract a. bid/offer/application a. initial filing
b. grant b. initial award
c. post-award
b. material change
c. cooperative agreement
d. loan
e. loan guarantee
f. loan insurance
4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:
Prime SubAwardee
City of Hawthorne
4455 126th St
Hawthorne
Congressional District, if known: CA-043
* Name
* Street 1
* City
Street 2
W
State Zip
CA: California 90250
5. If Reporting Entity in No.4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:
6. * Federal Department/Agency: 7. * Federal Program Name/Description:
HUD
CFDA Number, if applicable:
8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:
$
10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant:
Prefix * First Name Middle Name
Suffix
Not Applicable
* Last Name
Not Applicable
* Street 1
* City
Street 2
State Zip
b. Individual Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a) Prefix * First Name Middle Name
Not Applicable
* Last Name
* Street 1
* City
Suffix
Not Applicable
Street 2
State Zip
11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when the transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. * Signature:
*Name: Prefix * First Name Middle Name
Suffix
Vontray
* Last Name
Norris
Title: City Manager Telephone No.: 310-349-2908 Date:
Authorized for Local Reproduction Federal Use Only: Standard Form - LLL (Rev. 7-97)
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
* APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION
City of Hawthorne, California
* PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Prefix: * First Name: Vontray Middle Name:
* Last Name: Norris Suffix:
* Title: City Manager
* SIGNATURE: Completed on submission to Grants.gov * DATE:
Completed on submission to Grants.gov
OMB Approval No. 2501-0017
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet (Exp. 08/31/2011) Name and Address of Applicant: City of Hawthorne, California 4455 W 125th St
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours 12 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Information collected will provide proposed budget data for multiple programs. HUD will use this information in the selection of applicants. Response to this request for information is required in order to receive the benefits to be derived. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Category Detailed Description of Budget (for full grant period) HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Estimated Income
Hours
Rate per
1. Personnel (Direct Labor) Hour Estimated Cost
Position or Individual
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Direct Labor Cost
2. Fringe Benefits
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
Rate (%) Base Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Fringe Benefits Cost $0
3. Travel
$0 $0 $0 $0
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Rate per Income
3a. Transportation - Local Private Vehicle Mileage Mile Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Trans - Local Private Vehicle $0 $0 $0 $0
form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
$0
1
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
HUD Share
HUD Share
HUD Share
HUD Share
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
Other
Other
Other
Program
Income
3b. Transportation - Airfare (show destination) Trips Fare Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Transportation - Airfare $0 $0 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
3c. Transportation - Other
Mileage toand from sites and City Hall
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
500 $0.66 $328
$0
$0
$0
$0
$328
$0
Subtotal - Transportation - Other $328 $328 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Rate per Share
3d. Per Diem or Subsistence (indicate location) Days Day Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Per Diem or Subsistence
Total Travel Cost
$0
$328
$0
$328
$0
$0
Applicant
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
Other
Federal
Share
$0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
$0 $0
Other HUD
Funds
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
4. Equipment (Only items over $5,000 Depreciated va Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
Total Equipment Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
5. Supplies and Materials (Items under $5,000 Depreciated Value) HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Income
5a. Consumable Supplies
Educational Mailing with Postage
Quantity
Quantity
Days
Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 $200.00 $200
$0
$ 200.00
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Consumable Supplies $200 $200 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
5b. Non-Consumable Materials Unit Cost Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$200
Subtotal - Non-Consumable Materials
Total Supplies and Materials Cost
$0
$200
$0
$0
Applicant
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
Other
Federal
Share
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Other
$0
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
State Share Local/Tribal
Rate per Share
6. Consultants (Type) Day Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Consultants Cost $0 $0 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
7. Contracts and Sub-Grantees (List individually) Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Subcontracts Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
8. Construction Costs
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Income
8a. Administrative and legal expenses
Legal Fees
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1053702 $1,053,702 $ 676,667.00 ########
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Administrative and legal expenses $1,053,702 $676,667 HUD Share
$0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $377,035 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8b. Land, structures, rights-of way, appraisal, etc
Site Acquisition
Site Appraisals
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1
3176667
60000
$3,176,667
$60,000
$0
$
$
924,934.00
60,000.00
$ 2,251,733.00
$0
Subtotal - Land, structures, rights-of way, … $3,236,667 $984,934 HUD Share
$0
Applicant
Match
$2,251,733
Other HUD
Funds
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8c. Relocation expenses and payments Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Relocation expenses and payments $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Other HUD
Funds
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8d. Architectural and engineering fees
Design & Engineering
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1045367 $1,045,367 $ 1,045,367.00
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Architectural and engineering fees $1,045,367 $1,045,367 HUD Share
$0
Other HUD
Funds
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8e. Other architectural and engineering fees
Reports/Studies for CEQA/NEPA
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 50000 $50,000
$0
$ 50,000.00
$50,000
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Other architectural and engineering fees $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
$0
4
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Program
Income
8f. Project inspection fees
Compliance Activities
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 135000 $135,000
$0
$ 135,000.00
$0
Subtotal - Project inspection fees $135,000 $135,000
HUD Share
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8g. Site work
Grading
Establish Utilities
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1
100000
250000
$100,000
$250,000
$0
$
$
100,000.00
250,000.00
Subtotal - Site work $350,000 $350,000
HUD Share
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8h. Demolition and removal Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost Demolish Existing Structure
Recycle/Disposition Demolished Material
1 1
400000
85000
$400,000
$85,000
$0
$
$
400,000.00
85,000.00
Subtotal - Demolition and removal $485,000 $485,000
HUD Share
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8i. Construction
Construction
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 4000000 $5,018,004
$0
$ 5,018,004.00
$0
Subtotal - Construction $5,018,004 $5,018,004
HUD Share
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8j. Equipment Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Equipment $0 $0 $0
Applicant
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8k. Contingencies
20% of physical construction
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1254500 $1,254,500
$0
$ 1,254,500.00
$0
Subtotal - Contingencies $1,254,500 $1,254,500
HUD Share
$0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8l. Miscellaneous Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Miscellaneous $0
Total Construction Costs
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0
$12,628,240 $9,999,472 $2,251,733 $0 $377,035 $0
5 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Income
9. Other Direct Costs Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost Item
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Other Direct Costs $0
Subtotal of Direct Costs
$0
$10,000,000
HUD Share
$0
$0
$0 $0
$0
Other
$0
$0
$0
$0 $377,035
Other
$0 $0
$12,628,767 $2,251,733 $0
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Program
Federal Income
10. Indirect Costs Rate Base Estimated Cost Share
Type
Administration and Overhead 10% ######### $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Total Indirect Costs $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
$1,000,000
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0
Total Estimated Costs (Subtotal Direct + Total Indirect) $13,628,767 $10,000,000 $2,251,733 $0 $377,035 $0 6 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
Analysis of Total Estimated Costs Estimated Cost ercent of Total 1 Personnel (Direct Labor)
2 Fringe Benefits
3 Travel
4 Equipment
5 Supplies and Materials
6 Consultants
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
327.50
-
200.00
-
-
0%
7 Contracts and Sub-Grante $ 0%
8 Construction
9 Other Direct Costs
10 Indirect Costs
Total:
$ 12,628,239.58 93%
0%
7%
$
$
-
1,000,000.00
$ 13,628,767.08 100%
HUD Share: $ 10,000,000.00
$3,628,768
(as percentage of
Match: HUD Share) 36%
form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
PRO HOUSING CERTIFICATIONS FOR ENTITLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPLICANTS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The submission of the PRO Housing application is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with PRO Housing funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction’s consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75.
Build America, Buy America (BABA) – It will comply with Title IX, Subpart A of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (41 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.).
Public Participation – It is in full compliance with the PRO Housing streamlined public participation requirements found in Section VI.E of the PRO Housing NOFO.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with PRO Housing funds, it has developed its proposal so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The proposal may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available (see Optional PRO Housing Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of PRO Housing funds shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with PRO Housing funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if PRO Housing funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with PRO Housing funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than PRO Housing funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than PRO Housing funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks PRO Housing funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R; and EPA's lead-based paint rules (e.g., Repair, Renovation and Painting; Pre-Renovation Education; and Lead Training and Certification (40 CFR part 745)).
Compliance with RFRA -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with the requirements of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (42 U.S.C. 2000bb) and 24 CFR 5.109, allowing the full and fair participation of faith-based entities.
Environmental Review -- It will comply with environmental review procedures and requirements at 24 CFR parts 50 and 58.
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. __________________________________ _______________
Signature of Authorized Official Date
_City Manager______________________
Title
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Attorney
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
City Attorney: ___________
Robert Kim
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 8443
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023 AS “NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH”
IN HAWTHORNE
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8443 DISCUSSION:
In 1915, Red Fox James, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, rode across the nation on horseback seeking approval from 24 state governments to have a day to honor indigenous peoples.
Although he presented the resolutions to the White House on Dec. 14, 1915, the Library of Congress reports that there is no record of such a day ever being proclaimed. The following year in 1916, New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day” to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples. In 1986, Congress called upon President Ronald Regan to designate the week of November 22-28, 1987, as “American Indian Week.” In 1990, President George H.W. Bush officially approved a joint resolution proclaiming November as “National American Indian Heritage Month,” commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Similar proclamations have been issued every year since 1994.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first suggested as part of a U.N. international conference on discrimination in 1977. It was first recognized as a holiday in 1989 by South Dakota. The holiday honors the perseverance and courage of Indigenous Peoples, and shows gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to the world, and renews the commitment to respect Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Long before European colonization, Native American and
Alaska Native Nations made this land their home, some for thousands of years before the United States was founded. These nations were powerful, prosperous, and diverse cultures, and they developed knowledge and practices that still benefit us today.
Throughout history, Indigenous Peoples have faced violence and devastation that has tested their limits. For generations, it was the shameful policy of the United States to remove Indigenous Peoples from their homelands; force them to assimilate; and ban them from speaking their own languages, passing down ancient traditions, and performing sacred ceremonies.
Countless lives were lost, precious lands were taken, and their way of life was forever changed. In spite of unimaginable loss and seemingly insurmountable odds, Indigenous Peoples have survived, persisted, continue to be an integral part of the fabric of the community.
America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. History, heritage, and culture of the Indigenous Communities is an integral part of communities across the country. Los Angeles County is home to more Native American/Alaska Natives than any other county across the United States. The County sits on unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, and Tataviam.
Indigenous Peoples Day along with Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also an opportunity to educate the public about the Indigenous People across the United States. This month is often celebrated with community gatherings and festivals and government and educational activities. Several federal agencies, including the National Archives, National Endowment for the Humanities, Library of Congress, and National Park Service acknowledge and celebrate this month through various methods. They collect special educational resources and historical documents, share history and heritage through special events and exhibitions, and feature cultural resources and sites that are significant to the indigenous communities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 8443
1 RESOLUTION NO. 8443
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023 AS “NATIVE AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH” IN HAWTHORNE
WHEREAS, as early as 1916, New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day” to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples; and, WHEREAS, the event resulted from efforts by Red Fox James, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, who rode across the nation on horseback seeking approval from 24 state governments to have a day to honor indigenous peoples; and, WHEREAS, Indigenous People’s Day, now celebrated on Columbus Day, first was suggested in 1977 during a U.N. conference on discrimination; and, WHEREAS, in 1986, Congress called upon President Ronald Regan to designate the week of November 22-28, 1987, as “American Indian Week”; and, WHEREAS, South Dakota was the first state to recognize an Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 1989; and,
WHEREAS, in 1990, President George H.W. Bush officially approved a joint resolution proclaiming November as “National American Indian Heritage Month,” now commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month; and,
WHEREAS, numerous states have Native American Day which falls on various days between the months of September and October depending on the state; and, WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples Day and Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories, to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people, and to educate the public about the indigenous people across the United States; and,
WHEREAS, this month is often celebrated with community gatherings, festivals and government and educational activities; and,
WHEREAS, America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land and the history, heritage, and culture of the Indigenous Communities is an integral part of communities across the country; and, 2 WHEREAS, California is home to the largest and most diverse population of Indigenous Peoples prior to European contact and inherits a rich, indigenous cultural legacy while bearing the responsibility of its historical role in the near-destruction of California Native Peoples through their violent dislocation.
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County is home to more Native American/Alaska Natives than any other county across the United States; and,
WHEREAS, The County of Los Angeles sits on unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, and Tataviam and,
WHEREAS, the City of Hawthorne is committed to lifting Native American stories and the cultures, and seeks to build a stronger foundational relationship between the City and the local Indigenous Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne hereby incorporates by reference all the recitals herein.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne hereby recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day, which took place on October 9, 2023
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Hawthorne hereby proclaims the month of November 2023 as “Native American Heritage Month” in Hawthorne.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and his certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of the City.
Section 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ___ DAY OF ,
2023.
____________________________
ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
3 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. 14
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Planning
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Planning: ___________
Gregg McClain
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2240 (1st Reading) amending Title 17 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code, bringing it in compliance with the Housing Ordinance Ordinance No. 2240 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.14, 17.16, 17.18, 17.19, 17.22, 17.29, 17.87 TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT; AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTERS 17.85 (HOUSING OVERLAY) AND
17.101 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT.
Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2240.
DISCUSSION:
State law requires all cities to have an adopted and certified Housing Element as part of the General Plan. Furthermore, certain zoning conditions are required to be included in the Housing Element in order for it to be certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Additionally, state zoning law also requires that a city’s zoning be in conformity with the General Plan, including the Housing Element. In the case of Housing Element zoning changes, the City has a deadline to complete the amendment process of three years from the date housing elements were due to HCD, which was October, 2022.
This ordinance implements commitments the City made in the Sixth Cycle, 2021-2029, Housing Element certification process, as well as implementing goals and policies of the certified Housing Element. The changes called for in each section of the draft ordinance are as follows:
Section 2 amends the definitions chapter of the zoning code by adding definitions related to the following sections.
Section 3 replaces the cumbersome and hard to read table of uses in the R-1 zone with a streamlined table. The content of the table adds employee housing as a new use required by the Housing Element and removes “accessory structures,” “parks,” and “signs.” Accessory structures and signs are dealt with in their own chapters so are not needed in the table. City parks are exempt from the zoning code, so having development standards for parks are meaningless. Of the remaining uses, some are renamed and others are organized differently within the table.
Section 4 replaces the uses table for the R-2 zone similar to what is described above.
Section 5 replaces the uses table for the R-3 zone. In addition to the changes described above, this table removed the use “rest home, boarding home or home for the aged” because this use is now covered by “large residential care facility,” which is the term used and defined in state law.. Minimum lot size, maximum lot coverage, and maximum building height were all increased for multi-family housing to accommodate the Housing Element (and Land Use Element) density of 30 units per acre.
Section 6 deletes the density section of the R-4 zoning regulations for two reasons. First, as in the other residential zones, the density is covered by the uses table in the column for minimum lot size. The second reason is the density calculation described in the section is overly complex and does not allow for the density permitted by the Housing and Land Use Elements on lots less than one acre. State law already requires cities to honor the general plan density when it is in conflict with the zoning density, so this section represents a conflict that should be removed from the zoning regulations.
Section 7 replaces the uses table in the R-4 zone and adds “single-room occupancy” while removing “fraternity and sorority house” and “sanitariums, convalescent homes, and nursing homes.”
Section 8 deletes the section on residential care facilities, alcoholism or drug abuse recovery and treatment facility. These uses are now covered by transitional housing, which is in the tables mentioned above, and are subject to state regulations on how cities must zone for them. The section is no longer enforceable so it is deleted.
Section 9 makes extensive amendments to the specific plans chapter. Although some of these amendments are not strictly required by the Housing Element, the City is obligated by the Housing Element to remove barriers to housing wherever reasonable. The amendments in this section do the following: clarify where needed (17.22.010); remove recently added onerous minimum size of specific plans (17.22.020); remove no longer used submittal requirements (17.22.040); simplify how specific plans are mapped (17.22.060); and remove sign program changes as a cause for requiring a specific plan amendment (17.22.080). Gender neutral language was also added where appropriate.
Section 10 adds the following uses to the CM zone because they are required to be permitted where housing is permitted in this commercial zone: “low barrier navigation center,” “small and large residential care facilities,” “single-room occupancy,” “supportive housing,” and “transitional housing.”
Section 11 reduces the minimum lot size for mixed-use developments in the CM zone from three acres to one acre.
Section 12 introduces a new chapter, 17.85 HO Housing Overlay, dealing with housing overlays, as required by the Housing Element. Housing overlays are to be mostly applied over commercial zones, with a few over residential, to allow residential or mix-use developments. This is one of several strategies the City committed to employ to achieve the housing goals of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which is necessary to have a new Housing Element certified. The new chapter has development standards that override the base zone standards when housing is involved.
Section 13 adds the new residential uses described in sections above to the Mixed-use Overlay Zone (MU).
Section 14 shifts the responsibility for interpretation of the permitted uses in the MU zone to the director, consistent with the administrative chapter of the zoning code. The section also removes the prohibition on residential only developments. In the past eight years only two mixed-use projects were built in the MU overlay zone, and in both cases the commercial component has not been successful. In one case half of the commercial space remains a vacant lot while the other half now has a McDonald’s restaurant. While the restaurant is doing well it is not how the overlay was intended to be developed. The other mixed-use project’s commercial component has been vacant since the project opened. It is hoped that this change will stimulate development and add economic vitality back to the MU areas that will, in turn, result in improved prospects for commercial uses.
Section 15 addresses the development standards of the MU overlay zone. Specifically, the following changes are made: make development consistent with objective development standards per state law; reduce minimum lot size from three acres to 1.5 acres; delete the section on minimum commercial component of mixed-use; remove floor area ratio as a density standard because it tends to encourage smaller units; cleanup the representation of numbers throughout the amendments; cleanup the setbacks table and unnecessary wording; and, reduce the open space requirement and shift of emphasis to common open space as a means to allow larger units and improve the quality of open space made available.
Section 16 adds a new chapter, 17.101 Residential care facility, large, that provides standards for the following new uses: large residential care facility; low barrier navigation centers; and single-room occupancy.
The remaining sections deal with the environmental analysis (in this case an addendum
to an environmental impact report), severability clause, authorization to publish the ordinance, and effective date. These sections are standard in all ordinances.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 4: Update zoning code for the 21st century.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of the adoption of this Ordinance.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Hawthorne Press Tribune on October 12, 2023 for the Hearing scheduled on the October 24, 2023 regular City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2240
2. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2023-17
3. Notice of Public Hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 2240
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS
17.04, 17.14, 17.16, 17.18, 17.19, 17.22, 17.29, 17.87 TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT; AND
ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTERS 17.85 (HOUSING
OVERLAY) AND 17.101 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
USES) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element to implement the goals and needs of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 19 (Zoning Code Amendments—Housing Constraints) addresses the City’s housing needs by removing constraints to development and ensure the City’s standards and permitting requirements are consistent with State law.
WHEREAS, the California Government Code establishes definitions for a wide variety of housing-related terms and types of residential housing, including “coordinated entry system,” “employee housing,” “low barrier navigation center,” “small residential care facility,” “large residential care facility,” and “single-room occupancy.” WHEREAS, this ordinance amends Title 17 to establish a new Chapter 17.101 (Standards for Specific Uses), to establish regulations that are consistent with state law for various types of residential housing.
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends Title 17 to establish a new Chapter 17.85 (HO Housing Overlay), to satisfy the needs of the RHNA and create new capacity for homes; the boundaries of the new Housing Overlay are established by the zoning map amendments of Ordinance No. 2241.
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Hawthorne considered the zone text amendment and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, adopted Resolution No.
PC2023-17recommending approval of the ordinance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne wishes now to adopt Ordinance No. 2240 in furtherance of the City’s Housing Element goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct. 2 SECTION 2. Section 17.04.010 (Definitions) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended by the addition of the following definitions in their appropriate alphabetical order and removal of any text that is struck though, (new language is underlined and language to be removed is shown in strikethrough):
“Coordinated Entry System” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to the applicable provisions of California Government Code Section 65662, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. “Employee Housing” means any portion of any housing accommodation, or property upon which a housing accommodation is located, if both of the following factors exist:
A. The accommodations consist of any living quarters, dwelling, boardinghouse, or other housing accommodations for six or fewer employees.
B. The accommodations are maintained in connection with any work or place where work is being performed, whether or not rent is involved. “Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry for people entering temporary living facilities and shelters. Low barrier practices may include, but are not limited to:
A. Accommodating the presence of partners if it is not a populationspecific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
B. Accommodating pets.
C. Providing for the secure storage of personal possessions.
D. Accommodating personal privacy, such as providing partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.
“Low Barrier Navigation Center” means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65660-65668. “Residential care facility, large” means a community care facility licensed for the 24-hour care of 7 or more persons requiring personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance with daily tasks pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 1500 et seq. Amenities may include shared living quarters, with or without a private bathroom or kitchen facilities. This definition does not include a rest home, sanatorium, boardinghouse, or lodging house.
3 “Residential care facility, small” means a licensed community care facility for the 24-hour care of 6 or fewer persons requiring personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance with daily tasks pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 1500 et seq. Amenities may include shared living quarters, with or without a private bathroom or kitchen facilities. This definition does not include a rest home, sanatorium, boardinghouse, or lodging house.
“Single-room occupancy” means a facility providing 5 or more units intended or designed to be used, rented, or hired out to be occupied for sleeping purposes, generally for one person per unit for at least 30 consecutive days.
Individual units typically share communal features such as kitchen, bathroom, and entertainment area.
“Supportive housing” means housing with no limit on the length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her their health status, and maximizing his or her their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.
“Target population” is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 53260(d), and may include persons with disabilities, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, homeless families, and homeless youth.
SECTION 3. Section 17.14.020 (Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and bulk requirements) of Chapter 17.14 (R-1 Low density residential classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be deleted and replaced as follows:
17.14.020 Permitted uses and general standards.
All uses and structures in the R-1 Low Density Residential classification shall comply with the standards and requirements of the table below. 4 Table of Uses and General Standards for R-1 Zone1 Minimum lot size Minimum lot width Minimum lot depth Minimum front setback 2 Side setbackinterior
3/street
4 Minimum rear setback
5 Maximum lot coverageMaximum building height
6 Minimum open space per unit
Single-family detached dwelling 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 22 - Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) See 17.21
2-unit residential development See 17.101
Libraries 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 22 -
Mobile home (17.20.140) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 12 - Place of worship (17.20.170)
(CUP) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 - - -
Planned unit development,
2 units only 8,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 75% 22 500
Public utility facilities (17.20.180)
(CUP) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 12 -
Schools, (public or nonprofit
private) (17.20.210)
See
17.20 - - 15 30 30 35% 22 -
Small and large family day care
home (17.73.030)
(CUP required for large)
5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 22 -
Accessory buildings (17.20.160) - - - - 5/107 5
7 50% 12 -
Short-term rental (17.74)
Not applicable Home occupation (17.72)
Employee housing
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in this zone (e.g. single-family detached, ADU unit).
Residential care facility, small
Supportive housing
Transitional housing
CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; - = Not Applicable
1. Units are feet except Lot Size and Open Space, which are square feet.
2. For garage facing street, minimum setback of 18 feet required.
3. Side setback is 10% of lot width up to 5 feet, but not less than 3.5 feet.
4. Side yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum width of 20% of lot width, up to 10 feet.
5. On through lots the rear setback shall be the same as required for front setback.
6. Twelve feet maximum on lots less than 40 feet average width and less than 5,000 square feet.
7. May be built to lot line provided the structure’s walls have a minimum one-hour fire rating and no windows or doors within three feet of a lot line.
SECTION 4. Section 17.16.020 (Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and bulk requirements) of Chapter 17.16 (R-2 Medium Density Residential Classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be deleted and replaced as follows:
17.16.020 Permitted uses and general standards.
All uses and structures in the R-2 Medium Density Residential classification shall comply with the standards and requirements of the table below.
5 Table of Uses and General Standards for R-2 Zone1 Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Minimum Lot Depth Minimum Front Setback 2 Side SetbackInterior
3/Street
4 Minimum Rear Setback
5 Maximum Lot CoverageMaximum Building Height
6 Minimum Open Spaceper unit
Uses permitted in R-1 subject to
R-1 standards See 17.14
Two-family dwelling (duplex) 7,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 225 1,000 Planned unit development
(min. 3 units)(CUP) 3,630/unit 50 100 15 5/10 5 75% 22 5007 Lodging and boarding houses 8,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 12 500 Employee housing
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other
residential uses of the same type in this zone.
Residential care facility, small
Supportive housing
Transitional housing
CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; - = Not Applicable
1. Units are feet except Lot Size and Open Space, which are square feet.
2. For garage facing street, minimum setback of 18 feet required.
3. Side setback is 10% of lot width up to 5 feet, but not less than 3.5 feet.
4. Side yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum width of 20% of lot width, up to 10 feet.
5. On through lots the rear setback shall be the same as required for front setback.
6. Twelve feet maximum on lots less than 40 feet average width and less than 5,000 square feet.
7. Not more than 50% may be private open space.
SECTION 5. Section 17.18.020 (Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and bulk requirements) of Chapter 17.18 (R-3 High Density Residential classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be deleted and replaced as follows:
17.18.020 Permitted uses and general standards.
All uses and structures in the R-3 High Density Residential classification shall comply with the standards and requirements of the table below. 6 Table of Uses and General Standards for R-3 Zone1 Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Minimum Lot Depth Minimum Front Setback 2 Side SetbackInterior
3/Street
4 Minimum Rear Setback
5 Maximum Lot CoverageMaximum Building Height
6 Minimum Open Spaceper unit
7 Uses permitted in R-1 or R-2
subject to standards of that zone See 17.14 (R-1) and 17.16 (R-2) Multifamily dwelling units
(min. 3 units) 1,452/unit 50 100 15 5/10 5 80% 45 150
Fire station 5.000 50 100 15 5/10 5 60% 22 -
Public parking 5,000 50 100 15 0 0 - 0 -
Residential care facility, large
(CUP) See 17.20.190
Single-room occupancy See 17.101.040
Employee housing
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other
residential uses of the same type in this zone.
Residential care facility, small
Supportive housing
Transitional housing
CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; - = Not Applicable
1. Units are feet except Lot Size and Open Space, which are square feet.
2. For garage facing street, minimum setback of 18 feet required.
3. Side setback is 10% of lot width up to 5 feet, but not less than 3.5 feet.
4. Side yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum width of 20% of lot width, up to 10 feet.
5. On through lots the rear setback shall be the same as required for front setback.
6. Twelve feet maximum on lots less than 40 feet average width and less than 5,000 square feet.
7. Not more than 50% may be private open space.
SECTION 6. Section 17.19.015 (Density) of Chapter 17.19 (R-4 Maximum density residential classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be deleted.
SECTION 7. Section 17.19.020 (Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and bulk requirements) of Chapter 17.19 (R-4 Maximum Density Residential classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be deleted and replaced as follows:
17.19.020 Permitted uses and general standards.
All uses and structures in the R-4 Medium Density Residential classification shall comply with the standards and requirements of the table below.
7 Table of Uses and General Standards for R-4 Zone1 Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Minimum Lot Depth Minimum Front Setback 2 Side SetbackInterior
3/Street
4 Minimum Rear Setback
5 Maximum Lot CoverageMaximum Building Height
6 Minimum Open Spaceper unit
7 Uses permitted in R-1, R-2, or R-3
subject to standards of that zone See 17.14 (R-1), 17.16 (R-2), and 17.18 (R-3) Multifamily dwelling units
(min. 3 units) 1,452/unit 50 100 15 5/10 5 80% 60 150
Hospital (CUP) excluding animal
hospitals 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 - 22 -
Mobile home park (CUP) 5 acres 50 100 15 0 0 - 22 -
Private clubs (CUP) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 - 22 -
Single-room occupancy See 17.101.040
Residential care facility, large
(CUP) See 17.20.190
Employee housing
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other
residential uses of the same type in this zone.
Residential care facility, small
Supportive housing
Transitional housing
CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; - = Not Applicable
1. Units are feet except Lot Size and Open Space, which are square feet.
2. For garage facing street, minimum setback of 18 feet required.
3. Side setback is 10% of lot width up to 5 feet, but not less than 3.5 feet.
4. Side yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum width of 20% of lot width, up to 10 feet.
5. On through lots the rear setback shall be the same as required for front setback.
6. Twelve feet maximum on lots less than 40 feet average width and less than 5,000 square feet.
7. Not more than 50% may be private open space.
SECTION 8. Section 17.20.190 (Residential care facility, alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be deleted.
SECTION 9. Chapter 17.22 (Specific Plans) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended as follows:
17.22.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide areas for the development and administration of specific plans, prepared in accordance with Sections 65450 through 65457 of the Government Code and consistent with the Hawthorne General Plan and to acknowledge and make reference to specific plans that have been adopted by the city pursuant to Government Code Section 65450, et seq. 8 The boundaries of the territory covered by each specific plan are shown on the official zoning map of the city.
17.22.020 Specific plan standards.
A. Minimum Area. The minimum net area of a specific plan that includes residential uses shall be three one acres except as provided in subsection E. The minimum net area of a specific plan that does not include residential uses shall be two acres. Specific plans may be subdivided in accordance with an adopted specific plan.
B. Residential Density. The total number of dwelling units in a specific plan shall not exceed the maximum number permitted by the maximum density residential (R-4) zoning classification (Chapter 17.19) for the total specific plan area except as provided in subsection E.
C. Development Standards. For projects that propose multifamily development, the development standards prescribed by Section 17.87.060 shall apply for the following: commercial mixture (Section 17.87.060(B)), minimum dwelling unit size (Section 17.87.060(D)), setbacks when adjacent to residential zones (Section 17.87.060(F)(2)), open space (Section 17.87.060(H)), storage (Section 17.87.060(K)), service and trash areas (Section 17.87.060(L)), vibration and noise requirements (Section 17.87.060(M)), additional development requirements (Section 17.87.060(S)), and parking requirements (Section
17.87.060(I)).
D. Design Standards. At a minimum, specific plans shall comply with Appendix B to this title, Design Guide for Highest Density Residential and Mixed Use Development.
E. Specific plans that include residential uses with a land area ranging from two to three acres in net size after dedications may be considered with a maximum of twenty dwelling units per acre as calculated over the entire project area.
FB. Other Development Standards. Other dDevelopment standards shall be as prescribed by the adopted specific plan.
17.22.030 Initiation.
A specific plan may be initiated by a property owner or authorized agent, the planning commission, or the city council. If there are multiple owners, all owners shall notarize and sign the application and a map showing the extent of each ownership shall be submitted.
9 17.22.040 Required plans and materials.
In addition to the plans and materials required to accompany an application for a zone text amendment and zone change, an application for a specific plan shall include the following:
A. A map showing proposed site boundaries and the relationship of the specific plan to uses and structures within a three hundred foot radius of adjacent to the site boundaries.
B. An aerial photo of the proposed site and one hundred feet beyond its boundary showing sufficient topographic data to indicate clearly the character of the terrain; the type, location, and condition of trees and other natural vegetation; and the location of existing development.
CB. The proposed zoning pattern of land use, with acreage and residential density and nonresidential intensity computations.
DC. The proposed street, sidewalk, pedestrian, and lot pattern with complete dimensions and sections (as applicable).
ED. A fully dimensioned and detailed conceptual plan of the proposed site plan, floor plans, building elevations, and sections, which shall be incorporated into the specific plan.
FE. Draft specific plan in compliance with Sections 65450 through 65457 of the Government Code and the applicable sections of the Hawthorne Municipal Code. The specific plan shall include a statement explaining the reasons that justify adoption of a specific plan in relation to the findings required by Section 17.22.050. The specific plan shall contain the detail as determined to be appropriate and necessary by the planning director, including, but not limited to: a description of the project at buildout; maximum units and nonresidential area; land uses, standards and criteria necessary for the development, maintenance and use of the property; infrastructure plan; proposed site plan, elevations, floor, landscape plans; design standards; circulation and access; phasing plan; and other information necessary to address the particular aspects of the project.
GF. Detailed colored elevations depicting and identifying proposed materials and colors.
H. Colored or renderings sufficient in detail to depict the scale, design, orientation, materials of the proposed project and its relationship with the adjacent properties and streets.
I. A fiscal analysis studying the financial implications to the city of the proposed project and including potential costs related to street maintenance, emergency service calls, parks and recreation, and other applicable factors. The 10 fiscal analysis shall be funded by the applicant but conducted by a financial expert selected by the city.
JG. The appropriate level of environmental analysis pursuant the California Environmental Quality Act. The environmental analysis shall be funded by the applicant but conducted by an environmental expert selected by the city.
KH. A description of the public benefits provided by the proposed project.
LI. Other materials and information as necessary to address issues raised by the project.
17.22.050 Findings.
In the planning commission’s recommendation and city council’s action on a specific plan, all of the following findings shall be made:
A. The specific plan is consistent with the adopted General Plan and other applicable policies and is compatible with surrounding development; and B. The specific plan provides a superior level of design and public benefits in comparison with the development under the underlying zoning provisions that would apply if the plan were not approved; and C. Deviations from the underlying zoning district provisions that otherwise would apply are justified by the compensating benefits of the specific plan; and
D. The specific plan includes adequate provisions for utilities, services, and emergency vehicle access; security; and public service demands will not exceed the capacity of existing and planned systems.
17.22.060 Zoning map designation.
A specific plan may be adopted such that it replaces the underlying zoning district or as an overlay and shall be established through the zone change process and communicated in the specific plan. Specific plans classified as an overlay shall be identified on the zoning map by a combination of a symbol for the underlying zoning district followed by as well as a symbol for the mixed use overlay zone (e.g., C-1/SPO) specific plan. The standards and regulations of the underlying zoning district shall be in effect until such time as the specific plan is developed. The regulations of the adopted specific plan shall be effective and utilized when any aspect of the adopted specific plan is developed. (Ord. 2154 § 3, 2018.)
11 17.22.070 Adopted specific plans.
Within the city, the following specific plans are adopted and in effect:
A. Central Park (Parkside Village).
B. Century Business Center.
C. Downtown Hawthorne.
D. Pacific Glen (360° at South Bay).
E. Prestige Villas.
F. Willow Glen (Fusion).
G. Green Line Mixed Use Specific Plan.
17.22.080 Amendments to specific plans.
The following amendments to an adopted specific plan shall require planning commission review and recommendation and city council review and approval in accordance with the procedures specified by law:
A. A change in the allowable density or floor area ratio that would exceed the density allowed under the general plan or adopted specific plan.
B. A change in permitted or prohibited uses within the plan area.
C. A change in the type or size of allowable signage.
DC. Any other modification to the specific plan which the director of planning determines, in his or her their discretion, is significant and warrants formal planning commission review and city council approval.
17.22.090 Relationship of specific plan to zoning ordinance.
In accordance with state planning and zoning law, the provisions of any adopted specific plan shall control over duplicative and conflicting provisions of the Hawthorne zoning ordinance. In the event the adopted specific plan is silent as to a development standard or procedure, the provisions of the Hawthorne zoning ordinance shall control.
SECTION 10. Section 17.29.020 (Permitted uses) of Chapter 17.29 (CM Mixed Commercial classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended as follows:
12 In the CM classification, the following uses only are permitted and as hereinafter specifically provided and allowed by this chapter, subject to the general provisions, conditions and exceptions set forth elsewhere in this title:
• Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (in mixed-use only);
• Art galleries;
• Financial services, including banks, credit unions, investment brokers, asset managers, and not including pawn shops and short-term lending (payday loans) businesses;
• Hotels, subject to the application process stipulated in Section 17.29.050; • Low Barrier Navigation Center, subject to compliance with Section
17.101.030;
• Offices, professional and medical, provided that a conditional use permit is required for offices located on the ground floor of mixed-use; • Residential care facility, small, subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in this zone; • Residential care facility, large, subject to a conditional use permit and compliance with Section 17.101.020;
• Residential units, subject to a conditional use permit and compliance with all the requirements contained in Section 17.29.050 and the limitations in this chapter and only permitted as a component of a mixed use project when fronting an arterial or collector street;
• Restaurants, bars, cocktail lounges, and coffee shops, all types (alcohol sales and/or drive-thru require conditional use permit); • Retail businesses, including grocers, convenience stores, and stores featuring large or small item indoor display areas;
• Service businesses, including personal cosmetic services, dry cleaning, real estate, insurance, and package/mail business;
• Single-Room Occupancy, subject to a conditional use permit and compliance with Section 17.101.040;
• Short-term rentals in legal non-conforming structures, subject to Chapter
17.74, except that vacation rentals shall not be permitted; • Studios, including for fitness, martial arts, dance, art, media production, etc.;
13 • Supportive housing, Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in this zone;
• Transitional housing, Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in this zone;
• Other similar establishments when not specified as prohibited below and subject to interpretation of the Director of Planning pursuant to procedures within this title.
SECTION 11. Section 17.29.040 (Development Standards) of Chapter 17.29 (CM mixed commercial classification) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended by the addition and removal of the following text:
17.29.040 Development standards.
The information that follows summarizes the development standards for the CM classification relating to site planning and schematic design.
A. Project Area.
1. The minimum lot area for a mixed-use development shall be one hundred thirty thousand six hundred eighty130,680 square feet (three one half of an acres). Where there is insufficient lot area for a mixed-use development, only commercial uses may be developed.
2. Project area shall be calculated based on total horizontal area of consolidated parcels defined by the legal property lines. Gross project area shall include portions of property that may become dedicated for public improvements, such as street widening. Net project area shall exclude portions of property that are to be dedicated for public improvements.
B. Density and Intensity.
1. The minimum residential density shall be 20 dwelling units per acre based on gross project area.
12. Maximum residential density shall be twenty-four 30 dwelling units per acre based on gross project area.
SECTION 12. A new Chapter, Chapter 17.85 (HO Housing Overlay) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be added as follows:
17.85 HO HOUSING OVERLAY
17.85.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the Housing Overlay is to provide new housing opportunities within existing commercial and residential zones. Development standards that differ from that of base zones are intended to incentivize and spur 14 construction of a variety of housing unit types, to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
17.85.020 Applicability.
A. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all sites identified within the Housing Overlay on the Hawthorne Zoning Map. This Chapter’s provisions are elective, and an applicant may choose to apply under this Chapter’s provisions or that of the base zone.
B. Residential uses allowed by the Housing Overlay are by-right, meaning new applications shall comply with the development standards of this Chapter, Chapter 17.102, and shall not be required to enter a discretionary hearing process.
17.85.030 Uses permitted.
The following residential uses are permitted by-right in the Housing Overlay:
• Mixed-commercial and residential
• Multifamily dwelling units;
• Employee housing;
• Residential care facility, small;
• Senior citizen housing project;
• Supportive housing;
• Transitional housing;
17.85.040 Development standards.
The property development standards set forth in this section, as well as those specified in Chapter 17.102, Multifamily and Mixed Use Objective Design Standards, shall apply to all land and buildings built within the housing overlay zone.
A. Density. The minimum residential density shall be 20 dwelling units per acre based on gross project area. Maximum residential density shall be 30 dwelling units per acre based on gross project area.
B. Maximum Building Height. Maximum building height shall be 60 feet. The following structures must be stepped back from the edge of the building a minimum of 5 feet and are allowed to exceed the established building height limit:
15 1. Elevators, stair towers, skylights, and chimneys;
2. Rooftop open space features (such as trellises and sunshades);
3. Flagpoles;
4. Fire escapes and catwalks;
5. Solar facilities;
6. Telecommunications facilities;
7. Utility elements.
C. Minimum Setbacks. Residential projects within the Housing Overlay shall comply with the following:
1. Street Frontage. Ground-floor residential buildings shall have a minimum setback of 15 feet from all street frontages. Ground-floor commercial and retail buildings shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet and a maximum of 15 feet from all street frontages. Such setback for ground-floor commercial and retail buildings shall be used to provide public open space, landscaping or street furniture.
2. Side and Rear. Mixed use and nonresidential buildings shall maintain minimum side and rear setbacks of 10 feet from property lines adjacent to residential zones. No setback is required if adjacent to other zones.
D. Minimum Open Space. 150 square feet of open space shall be provided per dwelling unit, of which not more than 50% may be private open space.
E. Minimum Street Frontage. Lots within the Housing Overlay shall have a minimum street frontage of 100 linear feet along a street. Lots with frontages on more than one street are only required to meet this standard for one street.
F. Minimum Unit Sizes. Residential units within the Housing Overlay shall comply with the following unit sizes:
1. A minimum of 350 square feet for bachelor/efficiency units.
2. A minimum of 650 square feet for one-bedroom units.
3. A minimum of 800 square feet for two-bedroom units.
4. A minimum of 1,000 square feet for three-bedroom or larger units. 16 SECTION 13. Subsections C and D of Section 17.87.040 (Uses Permitted) of Chapter 17.87 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone MU) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended by the addition of the following text:
C. If developed in combination with commercial, or retail uses within the same project area in accordance with the provisions of this section, the following residential uses shall be permitted:
• Live-work units;
• Multifamily dwellings;
• Residential care facility, large, subject to a conditional use permit and compliance with Section 17.101.020;
• Single-family attached dwellings (townhouses);
• Single-Room Occupancy, subject to a conditional use permit and compliance with Section 17.101.040.
D. The following residential uses shall be permitted whether developed independently or in combination with commercial or retail uses:
• Low Barrier Navigation Center, subject to compliance with Section
17.101.030;
• Residential care facility, small;
• Supportive housing;
• Transitional housing.
SECTION 14. Section 17.87.050 (Uses Prohibited) of Chapter 17.87 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone MU) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended by the addition and removal of the following text in alphabetical order:
• All uses not listed in Section 17.87.040, unless determined by the planning commission director to be similar pursuant to the provisions of this code17.06.020.
• Any project consisting solely of residential uses.
SECTION 15. Section 17.87.060 (Property Development Standards and Site Plan Review) of Chapter 17.87 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone MU) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be amended as follows:
The property development standards set forth in this section, as well as those specified in Chapter 17.102, Multifamily and Mixed Use Objective Design Standards, Appendix B, Design Guide for Highest Density Residential and Mixed 17 Use Development, shall apply to all land and buildings built within the mixed use overlay zone.
A. Minimum Project Area. Except as provided in subsection T, tThe minimum land area required for each project shall be one hundred thirty thousand six hundred eighty square feet (three acres) 1.5 acre. Lots must be consolidated through a lot line adjustment or parcel map to meet the minimum project area.
B. Residential and Commercial/Retail Mix.
1. In vertical mixed use developments, residential uses shall not be allowed on the first floor of a building fronting a collector or arterial street.
Residential uses may be located on the ground floor of a building if the building fronts on a local street or alley. In horizontal mixed use developments, residential uses shall not front a collector or arterial street.
2. Commercial/retail uses shall occupy a minimum of thirty percent of the ground floor net area for each building fronting a collector or arterial street. In circumstances where this minimum commercial area requirement is likely to produce unsustainable commercial square footage, the planning commission may grant a smaller minimum area through the conditional use permit process, and provided that the following findings are made:
a. The provision of thirty percent of the building footprint area in which the commercial space is to be located will create a commercial space that is uncharacteristically large for the vicinity in which it is to be located or is otherwise impractical for reasons of insufficient frontage, odd shape, frontage on a residential street only, etc.;
b. The provision of the minimum commercial space described above will likely lead to protracted and repeated vacancies in the commercial space(s) which will contribute to blight;
c. There are no viable alternative designs that are feasible that will meet the requirement and be economically sustainable; and d. The applicant has shown through evidence and market analysis that the proposed alternative smaller minimum commercial area will be economically viable and sustainable, and will be compatible with the vicinity in which it is located. Evidence may include letters of interest or intent from prospective commercial tenants, market studies that link size to tenant types, demonstration of similar uses under similar conditions existing elsewhere, or any combination or additional evidence that the planning commission deems necessary to support the approval of a lower minimum commercial area.
CB. Density and Intensity.
18 1. Residential uses as a part of a mixed use project shall have a maximum of thirty dwelling units per acre as calculated over the entire project area.
2. The floor area ratio (FAR) shall be a maximum of one and one-half FAR as calculated over the entire project area, excluding parking areas.
32. Building coverage and parking facilities shall not exceed ninety percent 90% of the entire project area.
DC. Dwelling Unit Size.
1. A minimum of three hundred fifty 350 square feet for bachelor/efficiency units.
2. A minimum of six hundred fifty 650 square feet for one-bedroom units.
3. A minimum of eight hundred 800 square feet for two-bedroom units.
4. A minimum of one thousand one hundred 1,100 square feet for three-bedroom or larger units, plus an additional one hundred fifty 150 square feet for each bedroom over three.
ED. Maximum Building Height. Buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty 60 feet in height as measured from the finished grade adjacent to the structure to the top of the roof plate or five stories, whichever is less, including parking.
FE. Setbacks and Yards.
1. Street Frontage. Ground-floor residential buildings shall have a minimum setback of fifteen 15 feet from all street frontages. Ground-floor commercial/retail buildings shall have a minimum setback of five 5 feet and a maximum of fifteen 15 feet from all street frontages. Such setback for groundfloor commercial/ or retail buildings shall be used to provide public open space, landscaping and street furniture.
2. Side and Rear. Mixed use and nonresidential buildings shall maintain minimum side and rear setbacks of ten 10 feet from property lines adjacent to residential zones. No setback is required if adjacent to other zones (if any setback is proposed, a minimum standard of ten feet applies, except encroachments as permitted in Appendix B of this title). Setbacks for structures abutting a one- or two-story single-family or multifamily residential structures within a residential zone, shall be provided along the entire length of any interior site boundary line as follows:
Structural Setback Landscaped Portion of Setback
19 Height of Structure
1 story 10 feet 10 feet minimum
2 story 20 feet 10 feet minimum
3 story + 30 feet + an additional 10 feet for each story above 3 stories.
15 feet minimum
Height of Structure Structural Setback
1 story 10 feet
2 story 10 feet
3 story + 15 feet + additional 5 feet for
each story above 3 stories.
3. The following encroachments within setback areas shall be permitted as follows:
a. Bay or Greenhouse Windows. An encroachment of two feet; b. Architectural Features, Including, but not Limited to, Cornices, Belt Courses, Sills, Eaves, and Fireplaces/Chimneys. An encroachment of two feet. c. Street setback encroachments as permitted in Appendix B.
4. The following are permitted in a setback area, provided they do not constitute a sight distance hazard as defined in Section 17.42.090 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code:
a. Landscape features such as fountains, arbors, trellises, pergolas, colonnades, statuary, and other similar features, as well as works of art, which also do not contain floor area;
b. Planting boxes or masonry planters;
c. Walls and fences, in compliance with Chapter 17.48 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code.
d. Other landscaped features as permitted in Section 17.20.100.
GF. Building Orientation.
1. Commercial and mixed-use buildings shall be oriented along major street frontages. A minimum of fifty percent 50% of the ground floor street frontage along a major arterial street shall be developed with commercial store fronts.
2. In order to create visual interest at the pedestrian level, cCommercial store fronts facing major arterial streets shall have prominent windows and recessed entries.
HG. Open Space. Open space shall be provided for the project as a whole and there shall be no open space requirements for individual units, although private open space is encouraged, except as follows:
20 1. The required open space for the project shall be based on the total number of residential units, including live/work units. A minimum of 150 three hundred square feet of open space (combined private and common) shall be provided for every residential unit in the project, of which not more than 50% may be private open space;
2. Common and/or private open space shall have a minimum dimension of ten feet in any direction, except when provided on a private balcony, in which case the minimum depth shall be seven feet and the minimum width shall be ten feet. Such open space shall be provided in areas that are not required setbacks, parking areas, driveways, or service areas. All landscaped open space areas shall comply with requirements of Section 17.20.100;
3. Common open space can be provided either as passive open space (accessible landscaped and outdoor seating areas) or active open space (improved with amenities such as tot lots, pool areas, cabanas, multi-purpose courts or similar improvements) or private open space (including balconies);
42. Private balconies shall be discouraged on building sides facing freeways, major arterial or collector streets;
5. Public open space is required for developments involving more than one hundred units, subject to the following standards:
a. Public open space will be permanently accessible to the general public from the sidewalk of the major street frontage(s) and will have a minimum dimension of fifteen feet of width and depth,
b. It shall be located in the publicly accessible portion of the project only, c. Public open space shall feature seat walls, sparse landscaping, and provide good visibility from the street,
d. Public open space shall be a minimum of twenty percent of the commercial/retail space provided for mixed-use projects.
I. Parking shall be provided pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
17.58. JH. Live/Work Units Standards. Live/work units are subject to the following standards:
1. Live/Work Limitations—No Separate Rent or Sale—Home
Occupancy. Work on the premises of a live/work unit shall be limited to persons who live in the live/work unit. Living and working spaces shall not be rented or sold separately. A home occupancy permit shall be required.
2. Change in Occupancy. The owner/occupant of a live/work unit shall notify the city of any change in use or occupancy. Any change of use or occupancy shall comply with the uses identified Section 17.87.040 and will 21 require a new business license. The commercial square footage initially approved for live/work areas within a unit shall remain commercial in nature and shall not be converted to residential use with subsequent owners.
3. Parking. Two parking resident spaces and 0.33 guest spaces per live/work unit shall be provided.
4. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. Covenants, conditions and restrictions for individual live/work projects may further restrict and prohibit uses, but shall not be more permissive than uses listed under Section 17.87.040.
5. Unit Size. Five hundred 500 square-foot minimum.
6. Residential/Commercial Floor Area. A minimum of fifty percent 50% of a unit must be used for nonresidential purposes. Each unit must contain a minimum residential floor area of two hundred fifty 250 square feet.
7. Open Space. On a property with only one live-work unit, forty 40 square feet of private open space is required. On a property with multiple livework units, forty 40 square feet of shared interior space, shared open space, or private open space per unit, which may include balconies, patios or roof top decks or areas.
8. Height. The height of any structure shall comply with the maximum requirements of the underlying zone. Height of existing structures may not be increased to accommodate the residential portion of a live-work unit. Height of existing structures may be increased for non-residential purposes and for nonhabitable spaces (e.g., stairwells, elevator shafts, open space and the like) that are required by the Hawthorne Municipal Code.
9. New Floor Area. Floor area of existing structures may not be increased to accommodate the residential portion of a live-work unit and may only be increased under the following circumstances:
a. To increase the nonresidential floor area of the unit. b. To provide a mezzanine for residential use that does not exceed thirty-three percent 33% of the area of the floor below (may be constructed within an existing building envelope).
c. For non-habitable spaces (e.g., enclosed parking, stairwells, elevator shafts, open space and the like) that are required by the Hawthorne Municipal Code.
10. Floor Area Ratio. The maximum floor area ratio for any property containing a live-work unit shall comply with the maximum requirements of the underlying zone.
22 11. Laundry Facilities. On-site laundry facilities are required if the total number of units on an integrated development site exceeds five unless laundry facilities are provided in each unit.
12. Recorded Covenant. A covenant shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County recorder by the owner of the subject property agreeing that the commercial or industrial use will be maintained as the primary use in the livework unit; that the work space will not be leased to a separate user from the occupant of the residential space; that a business license must be maintained at all times when a live-work unit is occupied; and that these requirements will be reflected in tenant leases. Furthermore, the covenant shall restrict each live-work unit to contain only one residential unit.
13. Bedrooms. All live-work units shall have a maximum of two bedrooms within the residential portion of the live-work unit.
KI. Storage Areas.
1. Each residential unit shall have at least two hundred 200 cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproofed and lockable storage space. Such space shall be for the sole use of the residential unit occupant and shall have a minimum horizontal surface area of twenty-five 25 square feet, a minimum interior dimension of three and one-half 3.5 feet and a minimum clear access opening of three and one-half 3.5 feet by six 6 feet. This section may be waived, if separate enclosed parking is provided.
2. Such space may be provided within individual storage lockers, cabinets, or closets within the garage area if neither the space nor the doors leading thereto overhang a parking space assigned to another unit. Such space may also be in another location approved by the planning department, but shall not be split among two or more locations.
Moreover, since it is the intention of this standard to require space over and above that normally associated with the day-to-day functioning of the unit, the planning department director shall exercise reasonable discretion in differentiating between this required private storage space and guest, linen or clothes closets or food pantries that are customarily within the unit. Thus, while providing this private storage space within the limits of the unit is not precluded, it must be clear that it is over and above that which would otherwise be provided.
Regardless of location, the precise architectural treatment of such space shall be approved by the planning department director to ensure that such areas are safe, convenient and unobtrusive to the functional and aesthetic qualities of the project.
LJ. Service, trash and loading areas, and mechanical equipment are subject to Chapter 17.54 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code and to the following standards:
23 1. Service and loading areas shall be oriented away from public view and provided with ornamental screening;
2. Exterior on-site facilities and mechanical equipment, including sewer, gas, water, electric, telephone, and communications equipment, shall be installed underground where feasible. Transformers and other mechanical equipment that must be above ground shall be screened and/or incorporated into the structures wherever possible;
3. Trash enclosures shall be screened, enclosed within the building envelope or architecturally integrated with the overall design theme of the development. Trash enclosures should be planted with vines if located adjacent to or within a landscaped area;
4. Requirements for green waste and recycling containers shall be met.
MK. Vibrations and Noise Requirements. The project shall comply with the following code provisions of this Title: e Hawthorne Municipal Code:
1. Section 17.21.100, Vibration and structure-borne noise—Shock mounting of mechanical equipment.
2. Section 17.21.110, Vibration and structure-borne noise—Location and plumbing equipment (except in mixed use buildings).
3. Section 17.21.120, Vibration and structure-borne noise— Separation of vents and drain lines.
4. Section 17.21.130, Vibration and structure-borne noise—Isolation and insulation of water and drainage lines (except in mixed use buildings).
5. Section 17.21.140, Attenuation of noise—General.
6. Section 17.21.150, Attenuation of noise—Air-borne sound insulation.
7. Section 17.21.160, Attenuation of noise—Impact sound insulation.
8. Section 17.21.165, Special noise sources.
NL. Signsage. The following standards shall apply:
1. A master sign program shall be submitted to the planning commission for approval of commercial signsage for mixed use developments.
Commercial building signsage shall be limited to channel letters, reverse channel letters, or other decorative forms approved by the planning commission in the master sign program. Cabinet or box signs on walls and shall be expressly prohibited. Ppole signs shall be prohibited, but monument signs are permitted. 24 2. The sign sizes and locations shall be compatible with the design of the building to provide visibility to the from public streets as well as for pedestrians.
OM. Landscape Standards. The landscaping standards of Section
17.20.100 and Chapter 17.89, Water Efficient Landscaping, shall apply to all development projects in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone.
PN. Public Works Department and Engineering Division Requirements.
1. If the development contains private streets, provision shall be made for public utility easements over the entire private street network. The public works department, engineering division, may also require public utility easements adjacent to public streets or over other portions of the project to accommodate fire hydrants, water meters, storm drainage, sanitary sewers, water and gas mains, and electrical lines. All easements that may be found necessary shall be dedicated to the public.
2. Demolition, grading and building permits, landscaping and street improvement plans may be issued before the recording of a final map.
3. Exterior doors to each unit shall contain dead-bolt locks, and all garage doors shall contain automatic closures.
4. No sidewalks shall be required along the internal roadway network unless specified in the approved pedestrian walkway plan. Any sidewalks or pedestrian walkways required as part of the approved pedestrian walkway plan shall be constructed concurrently with the applicable phase of development and completed prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any unit within that phase.
5. Rolled curbs may be used along internal streets within the development.
QO. Fire Department Requirements.
1. All weather access shall be provided. All weather access may require paving.
2. Fire department access shall be provided to within one hundred fifty 150 feet distance of any exterior portion of all structures.
3. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to all required fire hydrants.
4. Provide fire department or city approved street signs and building access numbers prior to occupancy.
5. All mixed-use buildings over five thousand 5,000 square feet shall be sprinklered.
25 6. A Knox box or other access provisions shall be provided to access the project through all gates.
RP. Security Requirements.
1. The security standards of Section 17.20.300 shall apply to all development projects in the mixed use overlay zone.
2. The applicant for approval of a project that includes residential condominiums shall ensure that the covenants, conditions and restrictions that are recorded for the project require owners of individual condominium units to comply with the city’s crime-free multifamily housing program and that they include a crime-free lease addendum, in the form on file with and approved by the city.
3. The owner of property for a new residential apartment project or mixed use project with residential apartments shall ensure that a covenant is recorded against the property ensuring that the owner, and each successor in interest, comply with the city’s crime-free multifamily housing program and that the owner and successor require tenants to execute a crime-free lease addendum, in the form on file with and approved by the city.
SQ. Additional Development Requirements.
1. All mixed use developments shall comply with, in addition to the requirements of this tTitle, all applicable development requirements set forth in Chapter 8.50 (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) and Titles 13 (Sewers) and 14 (Technical Review and Study Requirements for Specified Development Projects).
2. Except as provided in subsection T, aAdministrative plan review shall be required for all mixed use developments pursuant to Title 1714.
T. Project Sites Less Than Three Acres in Size.
1. Projects with land area less than one hundred thirty thousand six hundred eighty square feet (three acres) may be submitted for consideration by the planning commission through the granting of a conditional use permit, provided the following requirements are adhered to:
a. Deviations from minimum parking requirements or parking design standards shall not be allowed.
b. For projects with land area ranging from two to three acres in net size after dedications, the following minimum requirements shall be followed:
i. Commercial/retail uses shall incorporate a minimum of forty percent of the building footprint area in which they are located or at least ten percent of all building footprints within the project, whichever is greater, including residential and nonresidential uses.
26 ii. Residential uses as a part of the project shall have a maximum of fifteen dwelling units per acre as calculated over the entire project area. iii. Public open space per subsection H shall be required. c. For projects with land area ranging from thirty-five thousand square feet to two acres in net size after dedications, the following minimum requirements shall be followed:
i. Commercial/retail uses shall incorporate a minimum of fifty percent of the building footprint area in which they are located or at least ten percent of all building footprints within the project, whichever is greater, including residential and nonresidential uses.
ii. Residential uses as a part of the project shall have a maximum of ten dwelling units per acre as calculated over the entire project area. iii. Public open space per subsection H shall be required.
SECTION 16. Chapter 17.101 (Standards for Specific Uses) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Hawthorne Municipal Code shall be created by the addition of the following text:
Chapter 17.101 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
17.101.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for the location, site planning, development, and operations of specific land uses that are allowed within City boundaries. Standards are intended to comply with state and federal laws, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the general public.
17.101.020 Residential care facility, large
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to clarify procedures for the establishment or construction of large residential care facilities for the care of seven or more persons, pursuant to the California Community Care Facilities Act. (See California Health and Safety Code Section 1500 et seq.).
B. Conditional Use Permit. A conditional use permit is required to operate a large residential care facility.
C. Development Standards. Large residential care facilities shall be subject to the same objective development standards required of multifamily dwelling units in the applicable zone. In addition, large residential care facilities shall comply with the following requirements or guidelines:
1. Locational Criteria. Large residential care facilities shall be reviewed in light of the following factors in determining an appropriate location for such facilities:
27 a. One-half mile proximity to public transit facilities (fixed routes and bus or transit stops) or the provision of transportation for residents. b. Residential care homes shall not be located within 300 feet of heavy industrial facilities or the heavy industrial zone (M-2). c. The minimum distance between large residential care facilities, measured from the site boundaries, shall not be less than 300 feet.
2. Open Space. Open space for outdoor recreation shall be provided at a ratio of 100 square feet for each resident.
3. Unit Size.
a. Single Occupancy. The minimum floor area for sleeping rooms shall not be less than 100 square feet in rooms intended for a single occupancy. b. Multiple Occupancy. The minimum floor area for sleeping rooms shall not be less than 80 square feet per person in rooms intended for multiple occupancy.
17.101.030 Low Barrier Navigation Centers
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to implement the provisions of California Government Code Section 65660 et seq. relating to low barrier navigation centers.
B. Requirements. A low barrier navigation center shall meet the following requirements:
1. Connected Services. Centers shall connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services and associated staff contacts.
2. Coordinated Entry System. Centers shall be linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.
3. Code Compliant. Centers shall comply with Chapter 6.5 of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
4. Homeless Management Information System. Centers shall have a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
17.101.040 Single-Room Occupancy
28 Single-room occupancy units shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. Size. Each unit shall be a minimum of 100 square feet in size, excluding closet or bathroom space. No individual unit may exceed 400 square feet.
B. Maximum Occupancy. Each unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
C. Bathroom.
1. Each unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at least a toilet and a sink; a full facility shall have a toilet, sink, and bathtub, shower, or bathtub-shower combination.
2. If a full bathroom facility is not provided for each unit, one communal bathroom facility shall be provided at least one per 10 units, and at least one per floor. The communal bathroom shall have multiple toilets, sinks, and showers with locking doors.
D. Closet. Each unit shall have its own closet.
E. Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities must be provided in an enclosed room at the ratio of one washer and one dryer per every 10 units. At least one washer and dryer shall be provided per floor of the residential building.
F. Cleaning Facilities. A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub and hot and cold running water shall be provided per floor.
G. Tenancy. Tenancy of units shall be not less than 30 days.
H. Parking. 0.5 parking space shall be required per unit.
I. Facility Management.
1. A single-room occupancy facility with 10 or more units shall provide on-site management.
2. Single-room occupancy facilities shall provide a management plan which addresses the following:
a. Management and operations plan, including occupancy restrictions and hours of visitation,
b. Rental procedures, including any tenancy requirements; c. Security and safety plan, including information regarding emergency protocols, lighting, security cameras, and access control; 29 d. Building maintenance plan.
SECTION 17. CEQA. There are no new significant environmental impacts or previously identified significant impacts made more severe by project modifications, new circumstances, or new information associated with the project. Therefore, the City determined that an Addendum to the Hawthorne General Plan Environmental Impact Report for Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17, Zoning is the appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document to address project modifications in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section15164. CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c) provides that an addendum need not be circulated for public review.
SECTION 18. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 19. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney is authorized to prepare a summary of this ordinance. The City Clerk is also authorized to publish a summary of the text of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune at least five days prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Within 15 days after adoption of the ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to publish a summary of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune.
SECTION 20. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage thereof.
30 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 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. 15
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Planning
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Planning: ___________
Gregg McClain
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2241 (1st Reading) to amend the City Zoning Map to implement the Housing Overlay and other policies of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Ordinance No. 2241 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CITY ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW HOUSING OVERLAY AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2241.
DISCUSSION:
This ordinance will rezone properties to be in compliance with the Housing Element and the Land Use Element. The 83 parcels involved are listed in the ordinance by their assessor parcel numbers along with the existing and new zoning designations. There are two types of changes involved, addition of the housing overlay on 66 parcels while keeping the underlying zone unchanged, and rezoning the remaining 17 from Limited Industrial (M-1) to High-Density Residential (R-3).
Following is a list of the property addresses subject to zone changes. Some addresses cover two or more parcels, so the totals are not the same as the list in the ordinance.
Add Housing Overlay
4717 W Imperial Hwy
4700 W Imperial Hwy
3902 W Imperial Hwy
3866 W Imperial Hwy
3862 W Imperial Hwy
3854 W Imperial Hwy
3834 W Imperial Hwy
3838 W Imperial Hwy
11620 Inglewood Ave
11953 Inglewood Ave
13324 Inglewood Ave
13418 Inglewood Ave
13426 Inglewood Ave
13437 Inglewood Ave
13508 Inglewood Ave
13510 Inglewood Ave
13600 Inglewood Ave
13614 Inglewood Ave
13760 Inglewood Ave
13766 Inglewood Ave
13816 Inglewood Ave
13822 Inglewood Ave
13908 Inglewood Ave
11706 Prairie Ave
11736 Prairie Ave
11740 Prairie Ave
11808 Prairie Ave
11846 Prairie Ave
11826 Prairie Ave
11862 Prairie Ave
11886 Prairie Ave
3945 W 119th Pl
12721 Ramona Ave
4519 W El Segundo Blvd
12717 Grevillea Ave
12723 Grevillea Ave
4520 W El Segundo Blvd
4182 W El Segundo Blvd
4032 W El Segundo Blvd
4024 W El Segundo Blvd
13007 Yukon Ave
3203 W 131st St
4881 W Rosecrans Ave
Rezone M-1 to R-3
13807 Crenshaw Blvd
3111 W 139th St
13815 Crenshaw Blvd
3122 W 139th St
13933 Crenshaw Blvd
3136 W Rosecrans Ave
3138 W Rosecrans Ave
3152 W Rosecrans Ave
14312 Chadron Ave
14314 Chadron Ave
3322 W Rosecrans Ave
3316 W Rosecrans Ave
3314 W Rosecrans Ave
14315 Lemoli Ave
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 4: Update zoning code for the 21st century
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of the adoption of this Ordinance.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Hawthorne Press Tribune on October 12, 2023 for the Hearing scheduled on October 24, 2023 at the regular City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2241
2. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2023-18
3. Notice of Public Hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 2241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY
ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW HOUSING
OVERLAY AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE 2021-2029
HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.08 (Zoning Map) of Title 17 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code incorporates the zoning map by reference and establishes the official zoning map of the City of Hawthorne;
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022 City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The zoning map will be amended to reflect the change in zoning that is taking place to satisfy the new Housing Element;
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 1 (Residential Sites Inventory) addresses the City’s housing needs by identifying adequate sites to rezone for base zones and to apply a new Housing Overlay for additional residential capacity; WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 19 (Zoning Code Amendments – Housing Constraints) addresses the City’s housing needs by removing constraints to development and ensure the City’s standards and permitting requirements are consistent with State law;
WHEREAS, Housing Element Appendix Table B is titled Candidate Sites Identified to be Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need;
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends Title 17 to establish an amended Zoning Map to satisfy the needs of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and create new capacity for homes; the standards of the new Housing Overlay will be established by the accompanying zoning text amendments of Ordinance No. 2240; WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Hawthorne considered the zone text amendment and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, adopted Resolution No.
PC2023-18 recommending approval of the ordinance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne wishes now to adopt Ordinance No. 2241 in furtherance of the City’s objective to provide appropriate zoning pursuant the Housing Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
2 SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Chapter 17.08 (Zoning Map) shall be amended to adopt the zoning map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. Parcels are rezoned according to the following table. Firstly, a new Housing Overlay is created to accommodate the City’s RHNA goals. The housing overlay includes 31 sites (74 parcels consolidated). The total acreage of the new Housing Overlay parcels is 17.18 acres. The sites in the Housing Overlay are listed as sites 22-52 on the 2021-2029 Housing Element Site Inventory. Secondly, sites listed as sites 58, 59, 63, and 66 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Site Inventory are amended for their base zoning.
Housing
Element
Site No.
APN Existing
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
22 4037-030-034 CR CR-HO
23 4037-028-800 CR CR-HO
24 4044-003-001 CR CR-HO
4044-003-002 CR CR-HO
4044-003-003 CR CR-HO
4044-003-004 CR CR-HO
25 4048-018-006 CR CR-HO
26 4048-018-007 CR CR-HO
27 4048-018-008 CR CR-HO
4048-018-009 CR CR-HO
28 4048-018-014 CR CR-HO
4048-018-053 CR CR-HO
29 4044-002-004 C-3 C-3-HO
30 4141-009-001 C-3 C-M-HO
31 4042-011-026 C-3 C-M-HO
4042-011-024 C-3 C-M-HO
32 4042-013-025 C-3 C-M-HO
4042-013-026 C-3 C-M-HO
33 4144-022-018 C-3 C-M-HO
4144-022-019 C-3 C-M-HO
34 4042-015-001 C-3 C-M-HO
4042-015-024 C-3 C-M-HO
35 4043-001-001 C-3 C-M-HO
4043-001-026 C-3 C-M-HO
36 4043-009-024 C-3 C-M-HO
4043-009-025 C-3 C-M-HO
37 4043-020-004 C-3 C-M-HO
4043-020-005 C-3 C-M-HO
38 4043-020-037 C-3 C-M-HO
39 4048-015-065 C-3 C-M-HO
4048-015-056 C-3 C-M-HO
4048-015-058 C-3 C-M-HO
40 4048-014-002 C-3 C-M-HO
4048-014-059 C-3 C-M-HO
3 Housing
Element
Site No.
APN Existing
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
4048-014-058 C-3 C-M-HO
4048-014-057 C-3 C-M-HO
41 4048-013-055 C-3 C-M-HO
4048-013-052 C-3 C-M-HO
42 4048-012-046 C-3 C-M-HO
4048-012-068 C-3 C-M-HO
43 4052-016-011 C-3 C-M-HO
4052-016-012 C-3 C-M-HO
44 4041-010-056 R-3 R-3-HO
4041-010-055 C-2 C-2-HO
45 4041-013-019 C-2 C-2-HO
4041-013-018 C-2 C-2-HO
4041-013-017 C-2 C-2-HO
4041-013-016 C-2 C-2-HO
4041-013-015 R-1 R-1-HO
4041-013-014 R-1 R-1-HO
4041-013-013 R-1 R-1-HO
4041-013-011 R-3 R-3-HO
4041-013-010 R-3 R-3-HO
46 4042-031-010 C-2 C-2-HO
4042-031-009 C-2 C-2-HO
4042-031-008 C-2 C-2-HO
4042-031-007 C-2 C-2-HO
4042-031-006 C-2 C-2-HO
4042-031-005 R-1 R-1-HO
47 4045-022-034 C-3 C-3-HO
48 4045-023-035 C-3 C-3-HO
4045-023-011 C-3 C-3-HO
49 4050-014-002 M-1 M-1-HO
50 4053-005-001 M-2 M-2-HO
51 4053-006-006 M-2 M-2-HO
52 4147-027-008 CR CR-HO
58 4052-015-013 M-1 R-3
4052-015-012 M-1 R-3
4052-015-010 M-1 R-3
59 4052-017-007 M-1 R-3
4052-017-008 M-1 R-3
4052-017-010 M-1 R-3
63 4071-020-001 M-1 R-3
4071-020-002 M-1 R-3
4071-020-003 M-1 R-3
4071-020-004 M-1 R-3
4071-020-005 M-1 R-3
66 4071-011-021 M-1 R-3
4071-011-022 M-1 R-3
4071-011-023 M-1 R-3
4 Housing
Element
Site No.
APN Existing
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
4071-011-037 M-1 R-3
4071-011-038 M-1 R-3
4071-011-039 M-1 R-3
END OF LIST
SECTION 5. CEQA. There are no new significant environmental impacts or previously identified significant impacts made more severe by project modifications, new circumstances, or new information associated with the project. Therefore, the City determined that an Addendum to the Hawthorne General Plan Environmental Impact Report for Amendments the Zoning Map is the appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document to address project modifications in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section15164. CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c) provides that an addendum need not be circulated for public review.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney is authorized to prepare a summary of this ordinance. The City Clerk is also authorized to publish a summary of the text of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune at least five days prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Within 15 days after adoption of the ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to publish a summary of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage thereof.
5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 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
6 Exhibit A
Revised Zoning Map
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Planning
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Planning: ___________
Gregg McClain
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2242 (1st Reading) Establishing Chapter
17.100 of The Hawthorne Municipal Code regarding multifamily and mixed-use objective design standards.
Ordinance No. 2242 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.100 (MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF HTE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2242.
DISCUSSION:
The state adopted many housing bills in recent sessions that require cities to apply objective design standards to a range of housing projects. Unfortunately, due to the nature of design, design standards in the Hawthorne zoning code are mostly subjective, suggestive, or open to interpretation. This is not unusual for cities throughout the state. As in most cities, Hawthorne relied on the judgment of planning commissioners to ensure that design of projects was in line with the zoning standards and good taste.
This ordinance introduces a new chapter, 17.100 Multi-family and mixed-use objective design standards, to address objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use developments.
Section 2 provides the text for the new chapter and addresses the following: site planning (including building orientation, pedestrian circulation, access points, and open space); building
design standards applicable to mixed-use developments; and utilitarian elements, such as bicycle parking, trash facilities, fences, and vents.
These new design standards provide clear direction to developers and planning staff on how to build multifamily residential in Hawthorne. Any topics not addressed revert back to the various zone chapters, but the standards there apply only to the extent they are strictly objective. Any remaining subjective standards not covered in this chapter or elsewhere in the zoning code are not enforceable on multifamily residential developments.
These new design standards provide clear direction to developers and planning staff on how to build multifamily residential in Hawthorne. Any topics not addressed revert back to the various zone chapters, but the standards there apply only to the extent they are strictly objective. Any remaining subjective standards not covered in this chapter or elsewhere in the zoning code are not enforceable on multifamily residential developments.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 4: Update zoning code for the 21st century
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of the adoption of this Ordinance.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Hawthorne Press Tribune on October 12, 2023 for the Hearing scheduled on October 24, 2023 at the regular City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2242
2. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2023-19
3. Notice of Public Hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 2242
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW
CHAPTER 17.100 (MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED USE
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the California Government Code Section 65913.4 defines objective design standards as those which “involve no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal”;
WHEREAS, the California State legislature adopted housing bills such as Senate Bill 35 (2017), Senate Bill 330 (2019), Assembly Bill 2011(2022), Assembly Bill 2162 (2018), and Senate Bill 6 (2022), which require a local agency to have objective design standards to be evaluate specific types of qualifying housing projects in streamlined review process;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 35 (California Government Code Sections 65400 and 65582.1) provides provisions for streamlining projects based on a jurisdiction’s progress towards its Regional Housing Needs Allocation and timely submittal of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report;
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 6 (Mixed Use Development) and Program 19 (Zoning Code Amendments – Housing Constraints) reference the need for the City to adopt objective design standards and streamline residential development; WHEREAS, objective design standards are a tool that allow a local agency to retain design control and establish consistent design expectations for qualifying housing projects;
WHEREAS, this ordinance deletes Chapter 17.100 (Test elevator and spur) because it is no longer necessary and was intended to be deleted when appropriate.
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Hawthorne considered the zone text amendment and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, adopted Resolution No.
PC2022-15recommending approval of the ordinance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne wishes now to adopt Ordinance No. 2242 in furtherance of the City’s objective to provide appropriate zoning and separation regulations for cannabis businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Chapter 17.100 (Test elevator and spur) shall be deleted and replaced with 17.100 (Multifamily and mixed-use objective design standards) as follows:
Chapter 17.100 MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED USE
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
17.100.010 Introduction.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the design standards of this chapter is to provide the public, building and design professionals, and decisionmakers with objective criteria for eligible residential and mixed-use development in the City. The intent is to provide clear design direction that enhances an area’s unique character and sense of place, respects existing neighborhood compatibility and privacy, and ensures a high-quality living environment.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter apply to:
1. Senate Bill 35 projects (California Government Code §65913.4). In addition to criteria established by the California Government Code, the project must be a multi-unit housing development containing at least two or more new residential units, or a mixed-use project where at least two-thirds of the square footage is dedicated to residential use. SB 35 projects are subject to a ministerial, streamlined approval process.
2. Senate Bill 330 projects (California Government Code §65589.5 and §65920). In addition to criteria established by the California Government Code, the project may be residential only, mixed-use where at least two-thirds of the square footage is dedicated to residential use, or transitional, supportive, emergency, or farmworker housing. SB 330 projects are entitled to a preliminary application process prior to filing a complete application.
3. Assembly Bill 2011 projects (California Government Code §65400 and §65585). In addition to criteria established by the California Government Code, the project must be located within a zone where office, retail, or parking is a principally permitted use. AB 2011 projects are subject to a ministerial, streamlined approval process.
4. Assembly Bill 2162 projects (California Government Code §65583 and §65650). In addition to criteria established by the California Government Code, the project must be a supportive housing development located in a zone where multi-unit or mixed-use is permitted.
5. Senate Bill 6 projects (California Government Code §65913.4 and §65852.24). In addition to criteria established by the California Government Code, the project must be located within a zone where office, retail, or parking is a principally permitted use; and no part of the project is designated for hotel, motel, or other transient lodging use.
6. All other residential or mixed-use projects made eligible by Chapter
17.85 HO Housing Overlay or state law and which are required to meet objective standards.
C. Consistency with Objective Standards. Projects shall comply with all objective City policies, development standards, and design standards as established in the General Plan and the Hawthorne Municipal Code.
1. Exception. Any concessions, incentives, or waivers of development standards pursuant to Chapter 17.22, Density Bonus and other incentives of this Title.
2. Conflicting Standards. Projects subject to this chapter must meet objective standards in this Chapter in addition to all pertinent requirements elsewhere in this Title. Where there is a conflict between these objective standards and existing City or state standards, the more restrictive and objective standard shall apply.
D. Permit Required. Any eligible project processed pursuant to this Chapter shall require a Land Use Permit. Administrative Plan Review of projects processed pursuant to this Chapter shall be conducted by City staff and shall only include consistency with adopted objective design standards.
17.100.020 Site Planning.
A. Building Orientation.
1. Primary Entries. All buildings located along a primary street shall have primary ground-floor common entries or individual dwelling unit entries facing the street. Entrances at building corners may be used to satisfy this requirement.
2. Vehicle Light Intrusion. Vehicle headlights shall be screened with walls, solid fencing, or landscaping if parking spaces are located within 10 feet of habitable space.
B. Pedestrian Circulation.
1. Pedestrian Connection. The following pedestrian walkways shall be provided and interconnected within the site:
a. Pedestrian walkways shall connect residential dwelling units to areas throughout the site, such as vehicle parking areas, bicycle parking areas, common open space, waste and recycling enclosures, and other amenities. b. Pedestrian walkways shall connect public sidewalks, building entrances, and vehicle parking areas.
c. Pedestrian walkways shall connect building entrances and vehicle parking areas through the site interior to all transit stops directly adjacent to the site.
2. Pedestrian Walkways. Pedestrian walkways on private property shall be designed as follows:
a. Dimensions. Walkways shall be designed with a minimum width of four feet.
b. Materials. Walkways shall be constructed of firm and slip-resistant materials, such as poured-in-place concrete (including stamped concrete), permeable paving, decomposed granite, or concrete pavers. c. Paving for Pedestrian Crossings. Where an intersection of pedestrian and vehicle access exists, enhanced paving treatment using patterned or colored pavers, brick, painted or decorative colored and scored concrete shall be used. Pedestrian crossings shall feature enhanced paving a minimum width of six feet and span the length of the intersecting drive area.
Pedestrian Connections and Walkways Exhibit
3. Enhanced Paving for Building Entrances. Primary building entrances shall provide decorative paving that contrast in color and texture from the adjacent walkway paving. Grasscrete is prohibited.
C. Access Points.
1. Primary Access. Side street or alley access shall serve as the primary vehicular access to parking areas, if available. If not available, the primary street shall serve vehicular access.
2. Driveway Access on Corner Lots. Driveway access on corner lots shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the intersection.
Driveway Access Location on Corner Lots Exhibit
3. Entry and Access. A maximum of one curb cut, including driveways and private or service streets, per 200 feet of public street frontage shall be permitted.
a. Normal Lots. A maximum of one vehicle access point from the street is permitted per 200 feet of street frontage.
b. Corner Lots.
i. One vehicular access point is permitted per lot where all street frontages are less than 200 linear feet.
ii. Two vehicular access points are permitted on lots where at least one street has a frontage of 200 linear feet or more.
c. Enhanced Paving for Entrance Driveways. Paving treatment using one or more of the following: patterned or colored pavers, brick, or decorative colored or scored concrete shall be used for entrance driveways, a minimum of 12 feet in length, and spanning the width of the entrance driveway.
Enhanced Paving for Entrance Driveways Exhibit
4. Number of Parking Spaces. Except for projects that are exempt from required parking, projects shall provide parking spaces according to the following:
a. Residential Uses.
i. Three Bedrooms or Less. One space per residential unit. ii. Four Bedrooms or More. Two spaces per residential unit. b. Residential Guest Spaces. One space per 10 residential units.
c. Non-Residential Uses. One space per 750 square feet of floor area.
5. Surface Parking Areas. Parking areas shall not be located within any front or side setback or between any primary structure and the primary street.
6. Loading and Service Areas.
a. All required loading and service areas shall be located adjacent to a facade other than the primary street frontage. b. Loading and service areas shall be located so as to not disrupt or block the flow of on-site and off-site vehicular traffic. c. Loading and service areas shall not be located adjacent to residential dwelling units or common open space areas.
D. Open Space. Projects shall provide open space at the rate of 150 square feet per residential unit. Open space may be provided through common open space, private open space, or some combination of both.
1. Common Open Space. Projects shall provide common
space according to the standards below.
a. Amenity Types. Where required by the base zoning district, projects shall provide at least one common open space through the following amenities: play areas, common courtyards, patios, gathering spaces, multi-use paths and trails, athletic or recreational facilities, dog runs and enclosures; pools and spas; and community gardens. An applicant may provide common open space through an amenity not on this list if it is readily accessible by all residents for recreation and social purposes.
b. Dimensions. Common open space shall provide a minimum of 20 feet for one dimension, and a minimum of 10 feet in all other dimensions.
2. Private Open Space. Projects shall provide private space according to the standards below.
a. Dimensions. Private open space shall have a minimum
dimension of six feet for every dimension.
b. Screening with Landscaping and Structural Elements. Where a private open space is located within five feet of a public right-of-way, common open space, or pedestrian walkway, the private open space shall be screened by a landscape buffer or dense evergreen plants of a minimum five feet height, and a fence or wall a minimum of five feet in height.
Private Open Space: Dimensions Exhibit
17.90.030 Building Design.
A. Building Form, Massing, and Articulation.
1. Building Form and Vertical Hierarchy. Buildings shall be designed to differentiate between a defined base; a middle or body; and a top, cornice, or parapet cap. All buildings shall achieve this effect through at least two of the following:
a. Color, texture, or material changes.
b. Variations, projections, or reveals in the wall plane. c. Variations in fenestration size or pattern.
d. Decorative architectural details, such as cornices and columns.
2. Wall Plane Variation. Building facades facing a primary street shall not extend more than 60 feet in length without a five-foot variation in depth in the wall plane. Building entrances, front porches, upper-story setbacks, projections, recesses, stoops, bay windows, and overhangs count towards this requirement.
Vertical Hierarchy and Wall Plane Variation Exhibit
3. Corner Lots. Buildings located on corner lots shall include one or more of the following features on both street-facing facades, located within 30 feet of the corner of the building closest to the intersection:
a. An entrance to a ground-floor use or a primary building entrance. b. A different material application, color, or fenestration pattern of windows and doors from the rest of the facade.
c. A change in height of at least 18 inches from the height of the abutting facade.
4. Roof Line Variation. Roof lines shall not extend more than a length of 60 feet without at least one of the following:
a. Variation in roof form, such as hip, mansard, gable, shed, and flat with parapet.
b. Variation in architectural elements, such as parapets or varying cornices.
c. Variation of roof height of at least 18 inches (as measured from the highest point of each roof line).
Roof Line Variation
5. Flat Roofs and Parapets.
a. Where rooftop equipment is located within 10 feet of a roof edge, a parapet shall be provided that is a minimum of six inches taller than all roof-top equipment.
b. Interior side of parapet walls shall not be visible from a common open space or public right-of-way.
c. Parapets shall be capped with precast treatment, continuous banding, projecting cornices, dentils, or similar edge treatment.
B. Primary Building Entrance.
1. Location. Buildings located within 20 feet of the primary street rightof-way shall have a ground-level primary building entrance facing the primary street.
Primary Building Entrance: Location Exhibit
2. Architectural Treatments. Primary building entrances shall incorporate at least two of the following architectural treatments:
a. Feature window details;
b. Towers;
c. Decorative veneer or siding;
d. Projecting elements above the entrance; or
e. Changes in roof line or wall plane.
Primary Building Entrance: Architectural Treatments Exhibit C. Individual Dwelling Unit Entrance.
1. Weather Protection. All exterior unit entrances shall either be recessed from the main facade or have a sheltering element; the projection or recess shall have a minimum depth of three feet.
Weather Protection: Recessed From Facade (Left), Projected Element (Right) Exhibit
2. Street-Facing Unit Entrance. Each dwelling unit located within 20 feet of a primary street right-of-way shall include at least one street-facing porch, balcony, or patio.
Street-Facing Unit Entrances
3. Upper-Floor Unit Entrance. Exterior entrances to individual dwelling units on upper floors are permitted. No exterior access corridor located above the ground floor may provide access to five or more upper-floor dwelling units.
4. Architectural Treatments. Entrances for buildings and individual dwelling units shall incorporate at least two of the following architectural treatments:
a. Feature window details;
b. Towers;
c. Decorative veneer or siding;
d. Porches or stoops; or
e. Changes in roof line or wall plane.
D. Window Treatment.
1. Windows shall either be recessed at least three inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall or shall have a trim or windowsill projecting at least one-half inch.
2. Windows Facing a Public Street. Windows facing a public street shall feature enhanced window treatments, such as decorative architectural brackets, trim, shutters, awnings, or trellises.
3. Shutters. Functional and decorative shutters shall be proportionate to the size of the associated glazing. Shutters shall be half the width of the associated glazing for paired shutters, or identical width for a single shutter.
E. Materials and Colors.
1. Wall Material. The primary exterior siding material for buildings shall be wood, composite wood, stone, stone veneer, granite, slate, brick, brick veneer, stucco, plaster, fiber cement, vinyl, aluminum, or steel. The use of exposed plywood or glass curtain walls is prohibited.
2. Wall Color. The color of exterior walls shall have a light reflectance value of 50% or greater.
3. Material and Color Transition. Changes in material or color shall occur at inside corners of intersecting walls or at architectural features that break up the wall plane, such as columns.
4. Accent Material. Use of two or more accent materials, such as wood siding, brick, metal, glass, stone, concrete, or plaster, shall be incorporated to highlight building features.
5. Material Application. Materials and textures shall vary between the base and body of a building. Heavier materials such as brick, stone, tile, and precast concrete shall primarily be used at ground level to form a base. Lighter materials such as siding and smooth stucco shall be used on the body of the building.
6. Color Application. Colors shall vary between the body and base of a building. A color with higher light reflectance value shall be used on the body of the building and a color with lower light reflectance value (LRV) shall be used at ground level.
F. Parking Structures.
1. Wall Plane Variation. Building facades visible from the primary street shall not extend more than 60 feet in length without a five-foot variation in depth in the wall plane.
2. Materials and Colors. The parking structure shall utilize the same colors and materials as the residential buildings.
3. Articulation. The exterior of the parking structure shall apply at least one of the following as articulation:
a. Applied materials, such as brick, stone, or siding, which extend at least two inches from the face of the structure to the face of the applied materials. Painted concrete, smooth concrete, or stucco walls shall not be considered sufficient articulation.
b. Decorative architectural features, such as cut metal screens, awnings, trellises, louvers, or decorative security grills.
4. Vertical Plantings. Vertical plantings shall be located between openings, entrances, and architectural accent features. For any portion of a wall that does not include entrances or architectural accent features, at least one screening tree shall be placed in front of the building facade for every 50 feet.
The trees shall be selected to grow to at least 40 feet in height at maturity and at least 15 feet within two years from time of installation.
G. Garages.
1. Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of six inches from the surrounding wall plane.
2. Garages shall feature at least one of the following treatments:
a. Garage door windows.
b. Paneled garage door surface.
c. Two different colors.
H. Carports. Carports shall utilize wood or stucco. The use of exposed aluminum or steel is prohibited.
17.100.040 Mixed Use Standards.
A. Ground Floor Height. The ground floor of a mixed-use building shall have a minimum ceiling height of 14 feet, measured from finished floor to the bottom of the finished second floor.
Mixed-Use Buildings: Ground Floor Height Exhibit
B. Ground Floor Transparency. Exterior walls facing a public street shall include transparent windows and doors for at least 50 percent of the building wall area located between three and seven feet above the elevation of the sidewalk. Parking garages are not required to meet the ground floor transparency requirement.
C. Street-Facing Setbacks. Street-facing setbacks shall be landscaped or prepared for use by pedestrians. The setback area on each lot shall contain at least two amenities per 50 linear feet, such as benches, drinking fountains, shade structure, or other design element (e.g., public art, planters, kiosks, etc.).
Mixed-Use Buildings: Street-Facing Setbacks
D. Street-Facing Entrance. Mixed-use buildings located within 20 feet of a primary street right-of-way shall incorporate at least one primary building entrance directly from the public sidewalk or right-of-way. The primary building entrance shall include weather protection that is a minimum six feet wide and four feet deep by recessing the entrance or providing an awning or similar weather protection element.
17.100.050 Utilitarian Elements
A. Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking and storage areas are required for all multifamily and mixed use developments.
1. Short-Term Bicycle Parking.
a. Location. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located outside of the public right-of-way and outside of pedestrian walkways. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located within 50 feet of a primary building entrance. b. Size and Accessibility. Each short-term bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian ways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from any vehicle parking space.
c. Number of spaces required.
i. Residential uses. One space per every 10 residential units is reuired to be provided separately from long-term bicycle parking requirement. ii. Non-Residential Uses. Short-term bicycle parking for nonresidential uses shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per 10 vehicle spaces required for the non-residential use. Where no vehicle parking is required, Long-term bicycle parking for non-residential uses shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per 5,000 square feet of non-residential uses.2.
Long-Term Bicycle Parking.
2. Long-Term Bicycle Parking.
a. Number of Spaces Required. A minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space shall be provided for every dwelling unit. b. Location and Shelter. Long-term bicycle parking shall be located within 100 feet of a primary building entrance. At least 50% of required long-term bicycle parking shall be covered inside buildings, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures. c. Size and Accessibility. Each long-term bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian ways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from any vehicle parking space.
d. Bicycle Charging. For required long-term bicycle parking, one charging electrical outlet is required for every 10 required bicycle parking spaces.B. Trash, Recycling, and Green Waste Container Enclosures.
Enclosures for recycling, green waste, and any other waste containers required by law are required for multiple-unit and mixed-use developments, and shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.54.010, Required Trash, Recycling, and Organics Storage Area, of this Title. Enclosures shall be located within a building, incorporated into the exterior building design, or located within a detached enclosure designed and placed as follows:
1. Location. The enclosure shall be located to the rear or side of the building(s) and located outside of view from a public right-of-way.
2. Materials. The enclosure shall incorporate the same materials and colors of the primary residential or mixed-use building design.
C. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.48.020, Fences, Freestanding Walls, and Hedges, of this Title.
D. Vents and Exhaust. All wall-mounted vent and exhaust elements shall be located at interior corners of building walls or behind building elements that conceal them from public view. All flashing, sheet metal vents, exhaust fans or ventilators, and pipe stacks shall be painted a color to match the adjacent roof or wall material.
SECTION 3. CEQA. There are no new significant environmental impacts or previously identified significant impacts made more severe by project modifications, new circumstances, or new information associated with the project. Therefore, the City determined that an Addendum to the Hawthorne General Plan Environmental Impact Report for Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17, Zoning is the appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document to address project modifications in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section15164. CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c) provides that an addendum need not be circulated for public review.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney is authorized to prepare a summary of this ordinance. The City Clerk is also authorized to publish a summary of the text of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune at least five days prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Within 15 days after adoption of the ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to publish a summary of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 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