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 23, 2024 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. Recognition - Louie Lopez, Professional Skater – Mayor Alex Vargas
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
2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
ORDINANCES
4. ORDINANCE NO. 2250: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025
AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. For Introduction
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $249,460.03 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (Project # 23-01)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
6. Award of Contract for Alley Improvement Project – CDBG Funds (Project # 24-06) RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
7. Progress Payment #8 in the amount of $245,610.42 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120th St Improvement Project – Prairie Ave to Felton Ave (Project # 21-06)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #8 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
8. First amendment to the Professional Services Agreement By and Between the City of Hawthorne and Think & Make Design Firm for Consultant Services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Think and Make for the period of one year from 1/12/2024 to 1/12/2025 to provide professional services necessary to administer and implement the CDBG funded Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer the amended Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Professional Services Agreement with Think and Make.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish all necessary blanket purchase orders as needed on multiple projects concurrently for Think and Make not to exceed $50,000 per approved single project.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
9. Discussion Regarding Charter Provisions (L. David Patterson)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Hawthorne Airport LLC. v. City of Hawthorne, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22TRCV01306
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION (Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code.) Hawthorne Municipal Airport
Property Address: 12101 Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 City Negotiator: Robert Kim, City Attorney
Negotiation with: Attorneys for HA LLC, Levi Stockton, President Under Negotiation: Price and terms of 4 Amended Master Ground Lease
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 23, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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