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 28, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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. Fireworks Drawing pursuant to procedure delineated in Hawthorne Municipal Code (“HMC”) Section 8.34.085 (B).
2. Presentation: Business Improvement District by Andrew Jared (Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley)
3. Richstone Family Center 50 Anniversary
4. Boys and Girls Club Presentation – Diana Medel, Director of Strategic Partnerships
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
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
5. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, May 28, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
6. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants. th
RESOLUTIONS
7. Resolution No. 8464 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, declaring its Intention to Levy Weed Abatement Assessments and Setting a Hearing Date on June 11th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for such Proposed Assessments.
8. Resolution No. 8466 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California Declaring its Intention to Levy Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 And Setting Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. as the Time and Date of a Public Hearing. Motion to Adopt.
9. Resolution No. 8467, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Noticing Intent to Withdraw from Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
10. Public Hearing - Establishing Fees for Various Departments (Pursuant to Government Code Section 66018)
City Attorney Declaration publication filed. No written communications were received. Call for oral comments. Motion to close hearing. Motion to approve Resolution No. 8465
RESOLUTION NO. 8465
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS. Motion to adopt.
ORDINANCES
11. ORDINANCE NO. 2252 (Second 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.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Approval of the use of proposed military equipment by the Hawthorne Police Department pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the use of proposed military equipment for safeguarding the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties.
13. Approval of Agreement Between the Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School District for the provision of a “School Resource Officer” (SRO).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Agreement between Hawthorne Police Department and the Hawthorne School District for the provision of a “School Resource Officer” (SRO).
14. The Transfer of $301,424.82 in Unclaimed Money Pursuant to Government Code Section 50050.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the adoption of $301,424.82 in unclaimed currency, to be deposited into the City’s general fund, and approve an appropriation of this adopted currency to the Police Department’s Machinery & Equipment budget in the amount of $56,287.00, Contract Services budget in the amount of $67,600.00, and the Operating Supplies budget in the amount of $177,537.38.
15. Agreements with 1. Russ Bassett (Repurpose/Retrofit the Police Department’s new Real Time Information Center [RTIC]); 2. Nastec (Provide a Drone Operator/Observer for the Drone as First Responder [DFR] program); and 3.
Lotus Telecommunications, LLC (Create a New Local Server Room for the RTIC).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council Approve the Agreements with Russ Bassett, Nastec, and Lotus Telecommunications, LLC and their respective Purchase Orders, Authorize the Chief of Police to Execute the Agreements and Any Documents Related Thereto with the Funds Appropriated from Account No’s. 100-2102-229-0-0-41541, 100-2102-229-0-0-40514, and 100-2102-229-0-0-47404, respectively.
16. Approval of a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) in the amount of $28,700.00 to repair the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center exterior doors.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approves a Blanket Purchase Order for J & J Locksmith in the amount of $28,700.00.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
17. Discuss and Amend Various Proposed Budgeted Items from the Budget Workshop (K. Manning)
18. Providing Status of the City Attorney’s Department (K. Manning) Review of City Policies/Ordinances that will assist Small Businesses (A. Monteiro)
19. 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, May 28, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK