Alex Vargas, Mayor
Katrina Manning, Mayor Pro Tem
Angie Reyes English, 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 MAY 14, 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. Proclamation for Daniel Lucero (Army Retirement)
2. Proclamation for American Lung Association (Turquoise Week)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A
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
OBTAINING PERMISSION TO PROCEED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER SPEAKERS SHOULD FIRST STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. THEY THEN SHALL STATE THEIR BUSINESS FOR ALL GOVERNING BODIES
BRIEFLY AND COMPLETELY AND UNLESS GRANTED FURTHER TIME BY A GOVERNING BODY SHALL LIMIT THEIR ADDRESS TO THREE MINUTES. THE THREE-MINUTE LIMIT SHALL INCLUDE GOVERNING BODY OR STAFF RESPONSES, IF ANY, TO QUERIES POSED BY SPEAKERS. HOWEVER, THE STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM PROVIDING A DETAILED RESPONSE OR ACTING UPON ANY ITEM NOT CONTAINED ON THE AGENDA POSTED 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING AND 24 HOURS BEFORE A SPECIAL MEETING. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNING BODIES AS A BODY AND NOT TO ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER THEREOF. THE GOVERNING BODY MAY EITHER
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, May 14, 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. 8461
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A NEW CITY SEAL AND LOGOS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
7. Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget Workshop/Department Work plans presentation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
ORDINANCES
8. ORDINANCE NO. 2252 (1st 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 introduce
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $632,762.76 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 #3 to Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA
10. Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $592,661.30 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 #6 to GRBCON, Inc of Baldwin Park, CA.
11. Award of Contract for 120 St Improvements – Crenshaw Blvd to Felton Ave, Phase II (Project # 21-03)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
12. Progress Payment #7 in the amount of $82,222.21 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (Project # 23-01)
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
13. Progress Payment #11 in the amount of $112,916.32 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120 St Improvement Project – Prairie Ave to Felton Ave (Project # 21-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #11 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
14. Bids to Repair Betty Ainsworth Sports Center Exterior Doors.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize approval to accept the lowest bid to repair the exterior doors.
15. Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $514,309.38 due to Best Contracting Services, Inc of Gardena, CA for Betty Ainsworth Gymnasium Roof Replacement (Project #23-03)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to Best Contracting Services Inc of Gardena, CA.
16. Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $577,012.47 due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA for General Maintenance (Project #22-05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this progress Payment #3 to Martinez Landscape, Inc of Sylmar, CA.
17. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $271,671.50 due to Martinez Landscape Inc, of Sylmar, CA for Alley Improvement Project (Project #24-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Martinez Landscape Inc. of Sylmar, CA. th
18. City Owned Properties Renovation Project Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Packing and Moving LLC
RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Packing and Moving LLC for the period of one year from 05/06/2024 to 05/05/2025 to provide professional services necessary to temporarily relocate tenants.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2025-2024 Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Packing and Moving LLC.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to create a blanket purchase order for Pacific Packing and Moving LLC in an amount not to exceed $40,040.
19. Approval of a Change Purchase Order to J. Lee Engineering, Inc on the amount of $200,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $250,000 annually.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Change Purchase Order to J. Lee Engineering, Inc on the amount of $200,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $250,000 annually.
20. Fiscal Year 2023/24 & 2024/25 Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Blanket Purchase Orders for Public Works Department contracted services in a total amount not to exceed $255,000.00 annually.
21. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to provide overtime funding for after hours or weekend investigations and or enforcement. The Hawhorne Police Department was awarded $106,000.00, which has been adopted into next years budget (24-25).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approves the agreement for fiscal year 2023 Operation Stone Garden (OPSG) and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
22. Further Discussion Re. Charter for November General Election (A. Monteiro, D.
Patterson)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
One potential case
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION AGAINST A
THIRD PARTY
(Pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 (d)(4) of the California Government Code.)
One potential case
25. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code.) Name of Labor Negotiator(s): Vontray Norris and Erika Lampkin Regarding: Hawthorne Municipal Employees Association (HMEA)
26. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code.) Name of Labor Negotiator(s): Gary Tomatani
Regarding: Hawthorne Executive Group (HEG)
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, May 14, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK