| Alex Vargas, Mayor Katrina Manning, Mayor Pro Tem Angie Reyes English, Councilmember Alex Monteiro, Councilmember L. David Patterson, Councilmember |
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Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City Treasurer |
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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MEETING VIDEO
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1.
Hawthorne Heroes - A. Reyes English
2.
Hawthorne Business Connect 2024 Quarterly Report
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, November 12, 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. 8496
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BALDWIN HILLS & URBAN WATERSHEDS CONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 40 FUNDING THE HOLLY PARK AND JIM THORPE PARK BATHROOM REMODELING PROJECT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BALDWIN HILLS & URBAN WATERSHEDS CONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 40 FUNDING THE HOLLY PARK AND JIM THORPE PARK BATHROOM REMODELING PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8496.
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8497
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF VARIOUS FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 7170 AND GOVERNMENT CODE § 34090.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF VARIOUS FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 7170 AND GOVERNMENT CODE § 34090.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve Resolution No. 8497, authorizing the Destruction of Various Finance Department Records.
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 8500
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE HAWTHORNE POLICE CIVILIAN ASSOCIATION AS AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE CITY AND DESIGNATING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AS THE CITY'S PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE HAWTHORNE POLICE CIVILIAN ASSOCIATION AS AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE CITY AND DESIGNATING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AS THE CITY'S PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8500, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, acknowledging the Hawthorne Police Civilian Association as an employee organization and majority representative in a bargaining unit of non-sworn police department employees and designating the Human Resources Director as the City's principal management representative, and designating the Human Resources Director and the City's Labor Counsel as the City's representatives to meet and confer with the association.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8.
Approval of Invoice for Payment to KSI for the Removal and Discard of Existing Competition and Activity Pool BEC System.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize payment to KSI an Aquafinity Company
9.
Construction of Speed Humps on 116th Street from Casimir Ave to Spinning Ave
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the installation of speed humps on 116th Street from Casimir Ave to Spinning Ave.
10.
City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of FY 24-25.
11.
Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $183,373.51 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 #2 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA
12.
Approval of a Purchase Order for the Amount of $77,018.98 for the purchase of two 2024 Ford Ranger XL from Southbay Ford.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to Proceed with the purchase order and purchase of two 2024 Ford Rangers XL for Planning Department.
13.
Progress Payment #4 and #5 in the amount of $929,286.20 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 #4 and #5 and approve Change Order #1 to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA.
14.
Approval of "Spark Good" grant in the amount of $3,000.00 funded by Walmart and an appropriation of $3,000.00 for Hawthorne Police Department Community Affairs Programs.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the "Spark Good" grant, funded by Walmart, in the amount of $3,000.00 to revenue account 100-110-51657; and
Appropriation of $3,000.00 from revenue account 100-110-51657 to expense account 100-2101-206-0-0-44934 for the Hawthorne Police Department's Community Affairs Programs.
Appropriation of $3,000.00 from revenue account 100-110-51657 to expense account 100-2101-206-0-0-44934 for the Hawthorne Police Department's Community Affairs Programs.
15.
Approve an appropriation of $66,495.38 from the "OT Reimbursement - Special Events - Inglewood" account, number 100-109-51956, for the purchase of Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance; and
Approval of a Purchase Order in the "Not to Exceed" Amount of $66,495.38 for payment to Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC for Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance.
Approval of a Purchase Order in the "Not to Exceed" Amount of $66,495.38 for payment to Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC for Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation of $66,495.38 from the "OT Reimbursement - Special Events - Inglewood" account, number 100-109-51956, and approve a purchase order in the "Not to Exceed" amount of $66,495.38 payable to Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC for Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance.
16.
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and PetData, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with PetData, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and make minor changes thereto.
17.
Hangar 8 Ground Sublease and Purchase and Sale Agreement
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Ground Sublease Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Hangar 8 at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
18.
Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $938,879.63 due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc of Sylmar, Ca for General Maintenance (Project #22-05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recomments that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 and Change orders 1 through 5 to Martines Landscape Company, Inc of Sylmar, CA.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
19.
Claim for bodily injury by Erin E. Bovenzi.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Erin E. Bovenzi.
20.
Funding Request for Insurance Reserve/Insurance Premium/Auto Phys Dam-CE-Earth Account (Earthquake Insurance Account) in the Amount of $99,000 for the Current Fiscal Year and Request for Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the additional funding in the amount of $99,000 for Earthquake Insurance Account (Account No. 250-1902-736-0-0-46224), encumber for the same and approve the increase in the blanket purchase orders for the Earthquake Insurance premium.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
21.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Naomi Tomita v. City of Hawthorne (LASC Case No. 22STCV3377)
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Naomi Tomita v. City of Hawthorne (LASC Case No. 22STCV3377)
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, November 12, 2024
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DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK