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 AND PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA FOR JULY 23, 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. Homeless Services Update – Dulce Medina
2. Regional Special Events - Special Events Committee Update
3. Sharp Performance Wellness Program – HPD
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
4. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, July 23, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
5. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8477
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, providing for the terms and conditions of employment of those employees represented by the Hawthorne Police Management Supervisors Group (“HPMSG”) according to the provisions of the Hawthorne Municipal Code (“HMC”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the HPMSG Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”).
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8476
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, providing for the terms and conditions of employment of those employees represented by the Hawthorne Police Officers Association (“HPOA”) according to the provisions of the Hawthorne Municipal Code (“HMC”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the HPOA Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”).
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and Office Untitled (“Consultant”).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this First Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement.
9. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Traffic Engineering Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and Kimley-Horn and Associates (“Consultant”)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this first amendment and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement.
10. Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $1,933,607.43 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 #5 and approve Change Order #3 to Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA
11. Memorandum of Agreement for Bioterrorism Response Enhancement Program (Measure B Funding) between City of Hawthorne Police Department and Emergency Medical Services Agency in the amount of $44,950.00.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council Approve the following:
• Memorandum of Agreement for Bioterrorism Response Enhancement Program (MOA)
• The appropriation of $44,950.00 from the General Fund to the Hawthorne Police Department Training Budget, 100-2101-224-0-0-43124, for the purchase of “Stop the Bleed” First Aid kits funded by the Measure B. and • A blanket purchase order Not to Exceed $44,494.14 to TACMED Solutions, LLC. for “Stop the Bleed” First Aid medical kits.
• Authorize Captain Eric Lane to execute the MOA
12. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Department of Transportation for Freeway Maintenance Agreement on State Right of Way within Local Jurisdictional Limits
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Department of Transportation
13. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and CPA (Clean Power Alliance) for the Energized Communities Program for Building Electrification Assistance Program
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with CPA (Clean Power Alliance) for the Energized Communities Program for Building Electrification Assistance Program and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
14. First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and C&S Engineering (“Consultant”)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this First Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement.
15. Purchase order between the City of Hawthorne and Snap On for the purchase of Tool Boxes for Equipment Mechanics.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Purchase Order and authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the purchase of the Snap On Tool Boxes.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
16. Claim for Damages from Alex A. Windham Arising out of an Alleged Fall on a Sidewalk.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim of Alex A. Windham.
17. Funding Request for Administration Contract Services Account in the Amount of $150,000 for the Fiscal Year 24-25 and Request for Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve increasing the budget in the amount of $150,000 to Administration Contract Services account, encumber for the same and approve the blanket purchase orders for Civica Law Group, Richard Watson & Gershon and The Feldhake Law Firm.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolution No. 11, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Hawthorne Public Financing Authority Regarding Date and Time of Regular Meetings.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
18. Approval of Applicants for Various Commissions (A. Vargas)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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, July 23, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK