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 MEETING
AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Republic Services Operational Updates by Devin Kincaid
2. Information Technology Services – Present and Future An Informational Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, September 10, 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. 8483
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE “AIRCRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT” (AGREEMENT) AND ADDENDUM 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF THE 1988 MD500E HELICOPTER (AIR-55) BY THE HAWTHORNE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8486
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2024 LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND APPLICATION.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
7. Public Hearing - Adopt Resolution No. 8485 to establish Planning Department fees.
Planning Department declaration publication filed. No written communications were received.
Motion to open public hearing.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 8485
RESOLUTION NO. 8485
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
8. Public Hearing for Consideration to approve the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $144,352.50 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 #2 to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA.
10. Progress Payment #4 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $14,962.50 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 #4 and Final Acceptance to Best Contracting Services Inc of Gardena, CA. and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
11. City of Hawthorne Senior Center (City Project #24-03) - 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 October 22nd, 2024.
12. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update and request for approval of recommendations
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council provide approval on the reallocation recommendations and receive and file the ARPA Economic Development Plan Programs update.
13. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $184,205.00 due to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA for Hawthorne Memorial Center HVAC System Upgrade (Project #23- 08).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA
14. 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 $14,115,865.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
15. Laws Regarding the Placing of Campaign Signs and Banners. (Patterson)
16. Commissioner/Committee Appointment Procedure. (Patterson)
17. Questions and Discussion Regarding the Cordary Housing Development’s Request for Proposals (RFP). (A. English)
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, September 10, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK