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 AUGUST 13, 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. SCE: Residential Affordability Programs and Services by Connie Turner and Veronica Diaz
2. Hawthorne Presidents Council Presentation to Hawthorne Police Department – A. Monteiro
3. Presentation on Local Effects of US Supreme Court Decision on Grants Pass (Person’s Experiencing Homelessness)
4. Introduction to Wordly AI: Enhancing Communication with Next-Generation Language Translation
5. New City Logo Roll-out Status – Gregg McClain
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
6. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, August 13, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
7. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
8. Resolution No 8479 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California Authorizing, Approving & Ratifying the Acceptance of the Grant Year 2022-2026 ‘BJA FY 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program’ Totaling $53,080.00 to ensure the continued efficacy of the Body Worn Cameras (BWC) system employed by the Hawthorne Police Department.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8480, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Formally Appointing Assistant City Attorney David Caceres as the Voting Delegate on Behalf of the City of Hawthorne to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority, and Appointing Legal Risk Specialist Samuel English as the Alternate Delegate as Required by the ICRMA Bylaws.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
10. Ordinance No. 2253(1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.32, AND
17.34 TO UPDATE THE DEFINITIONS OF AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND THE ZONES WITHIN WHICH THEY ARE PERMITTED. Motion to introduce
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for 2024 Sidewalk Visual Condition Assessment and Reporting Services (“Second Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (“Consultant”)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Second Amendment and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement.
12. Progress Payment #9 in the amount of $144,469.68 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 #9 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
13. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Michael Baker International to provide environmental analysis of a pending hotel development.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Michael Baker International.
14. New City Yard (City Project #24-02)- Out to Bid,
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids with a return date of September 24, 2024.
15. Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $67,925. 00 due to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA for Zela Davis Park Renovation (Project # 24-04)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA.
16. Agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and Fusus for video and data collaboration for the Hawthorne Police Department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Fusus for video and data collaboration in the amount of $326,750, and authorize Captain Eric Lane to execute the agreement.
17. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation for the installation of baseball field improvements at Jim Thorpe Park RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement
18. Amendment to the Employment Contract of the Chief of Police.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Chief of Police, Gary Tomatani’s employment contract.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
19. Claim for personal injury and physical assault by Rodrick Sherington.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Rodrick Sheringon.
20. Claim for assualt and property damage by Ayotomide Akinbi.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Ayotomide Akinbi.
21. Claim for personal injury and property damage arising out of a police pursuit by Luis Molina.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that he City Council deny the claim of Luis Molina.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
22. Addressing Homelessness In Light of Supreme Court’s Holding in Grants Pass, the Governor Newsome’s Executive Order and Good Neighbor Pledge from SBCCOG. (D. Patterson, A. English)
23. Transparency Ordinance - Western Regional Carpenters (K. Manning)
24. Modifying Date/Time for Council Meeting – (A. Reyes English)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
25. 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, The Vella Group
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, August 13, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK