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 FEBRUARY 27, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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. Presentation for Update of New City Senior Center Design
2. Presentation for New City Maintenance and Parks Yards
3. Overview of a Charter City
4. Black History Month – Monteiro
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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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
5. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, February 27, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
6. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
ORDINANCES
7. ORDINANCE NO. 2251: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.30.140 (SALARIES OF THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER) OF CHAPTER 2.30 (CIVIL SERVICE GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION, CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL) OF THE
HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
GENERAL MATTERS
8. Protocols for Supporting Non-Profits Special Event
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Establishing a selection process for the support of non-profits requesting support for collaboration with the City of Hawthorne.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.
10. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department recognizing the Hawthorne Police Department’s Paramedic Provider Agency Status.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the City Council approve and ratify the City Manager's execution of the Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department recognizing the Paramedic Provider Agency Status and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and amendments thereto.
11. Allow staff to seek a buyer for the Hawthorne Police Department 1988 MD500E Helicopter (Air-55).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Hawthorne Police Department to begin the process to locate a buyer for the sale of the Hawthorne Police Department 1988 MD500E Helicopter (Air-55).
12. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update and request for approval of recommendations
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council ask questions as necessary, provide approval on the recommendations and receive and file the ARPA Economic Development Plan Programs update.
13. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and WGJ Enterprises Inc., dba PCI for On-Call Citywide Traffic Striping, Signing and Pavement Markings Services on an as needed basis.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with WGJ Enterprises Inc., dba PCI as the primary service provider for traffic striping, signing and pavement markings services on an as needed basis and authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
14. Zela Davis Park Improvement (City Project #24-04)- Out to Bid.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of March 26, 2024.
15. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and Rania Alomar Architect, Inc (RADA). (“Consultant”)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this first amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement.
16. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Draxxon, dba Blackstone Tower Partners, LLC for the Transportation of and Improvements to a City Owned Vehicle.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Agreement Between the City and Draxxon and Authorize the Chief of Police to Execute the Agreement and Make Any Necessary Minor Changes to the Agreement
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
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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, February 27, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK