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 26, 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. American Red Cross – Monteiro
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 26, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
3. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
4. Bid opening for Zela Davis Park Renovation Improvement (Project # 24-04)
ORDINANCES
5. Ordinance No. 2249 (2nd 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 Adopt
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Receive and file the 2023 Annual General Plan Progress Report and the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file the 2023 Annual General Plan Progress Report and the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
7. Progress Payment #3 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $184,397.80 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 #3 and Final Acceptance to Best Contracting Services Inc of Gardena, CA. and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
8. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $482,996.46 due to Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc of Orange, CA for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties 2023 (Project #23-09)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA.
9. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Ground Water Monitoring Services (”First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and L.
Everett and Associates, Inc. for Continued Operations of Soil Vapor Extraction System at 12601 Hawthorne Blvd.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amendment and Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute it on the City’s behalf.
10. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Aerodome for Services Related to Drone First Responder (DFR) Equipment and Software.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Aerodome for Drone First Responder (DFR) in the amount of $99,450.00 for the one-year term of the agreement and authorize the Chief of the Police Department to execute the agreement and make any minor amendments thereto.
11. Increased Investments in 1-5 year lettered fixed investments through Multi-Bank Securities (MBS).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve City Treasurer’s request to increase investments through MBS and authorize certain designated City of Hawthorne Officers (pursuant to Resolution 8010) to execute transfers of up to $5.5 million of City's General Fund to invest in fixed investments through Multi-Bank Securities.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Claim For Damages From Jaques Benoit
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim of Jaques Benoit
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
13. Receive and file Housing Successor Agency Reports for Fiscal Year Ending 2022-
23. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
14. City Clerk and City Treasurer Salaries (K. Manning)
15. Women’s History Month and Mothers Days Event – (K. Manning)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Herman Roberson v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
U.S. District Court Case No. 2:19-CV-06913-DMG-JPR
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 26, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK