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 JANUARY 09, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST
AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL
ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE:
https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television ______________________
THE AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos AND THEN SELECTING THE DESIRED MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT (AT NO COST) AND/OR OBTAIN COPIES (UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S
CURRENT COPYING FEE) OF ANY REGULAR SESSION ITEM BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL VIA TELEPHONE (310) 349-2915 OR EMAIL [email protected].
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation – Community Services Department
2. Southern California Edison – AB 205
Presenter: James Peterson
Introduction: Diane Forte
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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DISPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION AT THE CLOSE THEREOF OR MAY REFER IT TO AN APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR STUDY, INVESTIGATION, REPORT, AND/OR RECOMMENDATION. DISCUSSION, IF ANY, SHALL BE BY MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BODY ONLY. (H.M.C. 2.06.180, RESO. NO. 6443)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of waiver of full readings of Resolutions and Ordinances on Tuesday, January 9, 2024's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
5. Resolution No. 8448 setting forth an exception to the 180 day waiting period to hire a CalPERS retired annuitant in accordance with Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224. Motion to adopt.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
6. Publicly receive, open and declare sealed bids for Alley Improvement Project CDBG Funds(Project #24-06)
ORDINANCES
7. ORDINANCE NO. 2247 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.29.040 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF CHAPTERS 17.29 (CM – MIXED COMMERCIAL
CLASSIFICATION) TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT BY
REMOVING CONSTRAINTS TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS,
AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE HAWTHORNE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Motion to adopt.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 2248 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MUNICIPAL MESSAGE CENTER NETWORK, AMENDING THE HAWTHORNE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SAME, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Motion to introduce.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $267,611.39 due to GRBCON, Inc. of Baldwin Park, CA for Sewer Main and Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvement Project 2023 (Project # 23-04).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to GRBCON, Inc of Baldwin Park, CA.
10. Annexation of Unincorporated Regions within Hawthorne—Region 2.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the annexation of unincorporated Hawthorne or Region 2— as it is referred to on the City’s Sphere of Influence Map. Annexing this area will promote orderly growth, enhance development opportunities, and consolidate services within the City. The estimated financial impact of this annexation is approximately $23,000.
11. FOOD SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AND THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PREPARED MEALS TO FEED JAIL
INMATES FOR THE HAWTHORNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve an Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and the County of Los Angeles to Provide Prepared Meals to Feed Jail Inmates for the Hawthorne Police Department and authorize the Chief of the Police Department to execute the Agreement and any Amendments.
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, January 9, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK