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 OCTOBER 08, 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
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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. 9/11 Ceremony Ruby Cohens – (L. Patterson)
2. Abundant Birth Project - A. Jones (K. Manning)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
3. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, October 8, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
4. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
5. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meetings of February 13, 2024, August 27, 2024 and the Successor Agency meeting minutes for the special meeting of September 24, 2024. Motion to approve minutes.
ORDINANCES
6. ORDINANCE NO. 2254 (1ST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING AND ENACTING CHAPTER 9.62 (UNLAWFUL CONDUCT –
POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGNS, BANNERS AND THE LIKE) TO
TITLE 9 (PUBLICE PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE), DIVISION V (OFFENSES
AGAINST PROPERTY) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Motion to introduce.
GENERAL MATTERS
7. Progress of Economic Development Four-year Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council receive and file.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Progress Payment #10 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $122,282.20 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (Project # 23-01)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #10 and Final Acceptance and approve Change Order #3 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days afer Final Approval.
9. Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $264,094.06 due to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA for 120th St Improvements – Crenshaw Blvd to Felton Ave, Phase II (Project # 21-03)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
10. Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $279,537.50 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 #3 to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA.
11. Progress Payment #14 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $285,610.13 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 #14 and Final Acceptance and approve Change Order #1 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA and release 5% retention amount 35 days after Final Approval.
Award of Contract for City of Hawthorne New City Yard (Project #24-02).
12. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award the contract to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement and negotiate any change orders after contract is awarded.
13. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Comcate for the setup and annual licensing of code enforcement softwware.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Comcate for code enforcement software.
14. Approve Blanket Purchase Order for South Bay Regional Public Communication Authority.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $510,783.05 for the current fiscal year.
15. Progress Payment #7 in the amount of $918,822.25 due to Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc of Orange, CA for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties 2023 (Project #23-09)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7 to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA.
16. Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements (2) Related to the Assignment and Sublease of Hangar 8 and Hangar 13 at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements for Hangar 8 and Hangar 13.
17. Agreement/Contract. Between the City of Hawthorne and Destiny Software Inc. for the purpose of replacing agenda creation software RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve a contract
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
18. Urging the State of California for an Emergency Measure to Stabilize the Homeowner’s Insurance Market. (Manning)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
19. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the acquisition of certain property interests, consisting of the leasehold interest of Bank of America National Association, a national banking association in the Cityowned real property located at 12547 Hawthorne Boulevard, Hawthorne, California (APN 4041-015-016). The negotiators for the City are Vontray Norris, City Manager, and Robert Kim, City Attorney. The negotiating parties are the City of Hawthorne and the lessee Bank of America, National Association. Under negotiations are price and terms of the acquisition of these property interests in connection with the City Hall Expansion and Civic Center Park.
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Rafael Salgado v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No. 21STCV41556
21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: People of State of California by and through the City of Hawthorne v. M&A Gabaee, et al.
LASC Case No. 21TRCV00869
Name of Case: M&A Gabaee v. City of Hawthorne
LASC Case No. 22STCP03914
22. 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
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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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, October 8, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK