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 JUNE 25, 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. Business Improvement District Presentation (Andrew Jared)
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
2. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, June 25, 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. 8470
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION SPENDING LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8475
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE CITY-COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
Motion to adopt and approve.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
7. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Building Plan Check Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and Labib Funk + Associates (“Consultant”)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this first amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the consultant agreement.
8. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Blanket Purchase Orders
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the Council approve fiscal year 2024/25 Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s) for supplies and services in a total amount not to exceed $35,548,365.
9. The nominated members Glenn Grindstaff and Dawn Harris to fill the Hawthorne business private sector seats on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), that currently are vacant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council make an appointment of representatives of the Hawthorne Business Private Sector.
10. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of FY 23-24.
11. Appropriation of $315,000 grant from the Department of Cannabis Control, Retail Access Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to appropriate funds for Program development.
12. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and TeleHealth Van, LLC. for the Mobile Daily Virtual Tele-Health Services for the Low Income and Unhoused residents of Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve a New Agreement with TeleHealth Van, LLC.
13. Progress Payment #8 in the amount of $289,858.95 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Hawthorne Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (Project # 23-01)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #8 and approve Change Order #2 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
14. Progress Payment #12 in the amount of $174,080.30 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 #12 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
15. Progress Payment #3 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $140,970.50 due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA for Alley Reconstruction (Project #24-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 and Final Acceptance for the Alley Reconstruction (Project #24-06) to Martinez Landscape Company Inc. of Sylmar, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
16. Progress Payment #4 and Final Acceptance for the second contract year in the amount of $797,303.35 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 #4 and Final Acceptance for the second contract year, release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Acceptance and approve the start of the third contract year to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA.
17. Annual renewal payment of Hawthorne hosted Tyler Technology’s Enterprise ERP software suite (formerly Munis) in the amount of $114,575.08 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the payment to Tyler Technologies
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
18. Claim for false arrest and use of excessive force by Ubong Edem.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim of Ubong Edem.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
19. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code. Name of Labor Negotiator(s): City Manger Von Norris and Human Resources Director Erika Lampkin Hawthorne Police Management & Supervisory Group (“HPMSG”).
20. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8, 54954.5(b)) Properties: Approximately 1.49 acres of land located at 3136 West Rosecrans Ave. Hawthorne CA. 90250, APN 4071-020-001, APN 4071-020-002, APN 4071- 020-003, APN 4071-020-005, APN 4071-020-004 and APN 4071-013-025.
City Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager.
Negotiating Parties: Keller Williams Realty/John Hanley Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 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, June 25, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK