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 MARCH 12, 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. Presentation for LAX: Soaring to New Heights
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, March 12, 2024's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
4. RESOLUTION NO. 8453
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH CERTAIN POLICIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY BUDGET.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8454
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 2024 AS “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.”
ORDINANCES
6. Ordinance No. 2249 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.87.050 (USES PROHIBITED) OF CHAPTER 17.87 (MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE (MU)) TO REMOVE
CANNABIS-RELATED USES FROM THE LIST OF USES PROHIBITED, AND APPROVING AN EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 15061(b)(3) OF CEQA. Motion to introduce
7. Ordinance No. 2251 (2nd Reading) 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. Motion to Adopt
GENERAL MATTERS
8. Collaboration with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file staff report.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $29,576.59 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 #6 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
10. Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $199,226.02 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 #4 to GRBCON, Inc of Baldwin Park, CA.
11. Progress Payment #9 in the amount of $169,654.80 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 #9 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
12. Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $208,836.14 due to Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA for Northeast Hawthorne Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 21-05)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA
13. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 of FY 23-24.
14. 120 St Improvements – Crenshaw Blvd to Felton Ave, Phase II (Project #21- 03) - Out to Bid.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of April 9th, 2024.
15. Review of the Mid-Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Mid Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
16. Attending California Public Utilities Commission Hearing Re. Southern California Edison’s Request to Raise the Fixed Cost to Residential Electric Bills. (Mayor Pro Tem A. English)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION (Pursuant to Section 54956.8, 54954(b) of the California Government Code.) Property APN: 4050-014-002
Property Address: Approximately .91 acres of land located at 13007 Yukon th
Avenue
City Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager
Negotiation with: 13007 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price and Termns of Payment
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, March 12, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK