| Alex Vargas, Mayor Alex Monteiro, Mayor Pro Tem Angie Reyes English, Councilmember Katrina Manning,Councilmember Faye Johnson, 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 JUNE 10, 2025 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.
Citywide Parking Study Presentation
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
2.
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meetings of February 11, 2025 and February 25, 2025, and the special meeting of February 25, 2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of February 11, 2025 and February 25, 2025, and the special meeting of February 25, 2025.
3.
City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the warrants issued for the period of 05/28/2025 to 06/10/2025 for a total of $3,229,122.46.
4.
Approval of waiver of full readings of Resolutions and Ordinances on Tuesday, June 10, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 8534 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND SETTING JUNE 24, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE TIME AND DATE OF A PUBLIC HEARING.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8534.
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8535, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE TOW & STORAGE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE NON-EXCLUSIVE TOWING & STORAGE CONTRACT WITH U.S. TOW.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8535.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.
Public Hearing pursuant to section 8.14.130 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code regarding the weed abatement and cleaning charges or tax assessed against Union Pacific Railroad Company located at 610 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 for the costs of abatement at 2000 block of railroad in the City of Hawthorne.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing and make the following determination:
- The attached assessed total charge of $60,070 is correct or needs to be modified.
- Authorize a lien in the said amount against Union Pacific Railroad Company.
- The attached 2025 Weed Abatement Report, marked Exhibit "A," is hereby confirmed and approved, and that the County Tax Collector is hereby authorized to collect the amount of assessments as the same appear on the attached roll.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8.
Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park Improvement (City Project # 24-07) – 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 July 22nd, 2025.
9.
Agreement with the City of Gardena for Paratransit Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Gardena to provide paratransit services for eligible Hawthorne residents from Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, for an amount not to exceed $660,000.00, subject to the availability of funds in each fiscal year.
10.
Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $367,520.01 due to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for City of Hawthorne New Senior Center (Project #24-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #4 and Change Order #2 to PCN3 Inc of Los Alamitos, CA
11.
Progress Payment #11 and Final Acceptance in the amount of $86,908.66 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 #11,Change Orders 9 through 13, and final acceptance to DOJA, Inc of Ontario, CA.
12.
Agreement and Purchase Order between the City of Hawthorne and Verizon Communications Inc (dba Verizon Connect Fleet USA LLC) for a Fleet Camera System.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement and Purchase Order and authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute it on the City's behalf.
13.
Harris and Associates Professional Services Agreement for Housing Services to the Housing Department
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates for the period of one year from 07/1/2025 to 06/30/2026 to provide professional services necessary for housing services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to create a blanket purchase order for Harris and Associates not to exceed $39,509 in administrative fees.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and keep a record of documents necessary to administer the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to create a blanket purchase order for Harris and Associates not to exceed $39,509 in administrative fees.
14.
Request for Payout of Accrued Leave
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Council to Consider and Decide on Whether to Authorize a Payout of Accrued Leave Time for Robert Kim.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
15.
Claim for bodily injury by Ervin D. Tucker, Jr.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Ervin D. Tucker, Jr.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
16.
Illegal dumping signs request - K. Manning
17.
Outside Business Opportunities- F. Johnson
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, June 10, 2025
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK