| Alex Vargas, Mayor Katrina Manning, Mayor Pro Tem Angie Reyes English, Councilmember Alex Monteiro, 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 JANUARY 28, 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.
Proclamation for Peggy Holt (Retirement - ITS Department)
2.
Recognition of Hawthorne Police Department Response to Regional Wildfires
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
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 12/11/2024 to 01/28/2025 in the total of $12,770,151.01.
4.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, January 28, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 8507
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A DRIVE-THRU AT 13324 S. INGLEWOOD AVENUE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A DRIVE-THRU AT 13324 S. INGLEWOOD AVENUE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8507.
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 8509
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION OF THE KHHR COMMUNITIES NETWORK COMMITTEE AND CLARIFYING THE ELECTIONS AND TERMS OF THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION OF THE KHHR COMMUNITIES NETWORK COMMITTEE AND CLARIFYING THE ELECTIONS AND TERMS OF THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8509
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
7.
Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $131,021.08 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 Progres Payment #3 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA
8.
Retiree Healthcare Plan June 30, 2024 GASBS 75 Actuarial Report
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept and file the OPEB Valuation Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024, and approve contribution to OPEB Trust.
9.
Publicly receive, open, declare sealed request for bids and award of Section 3 Contract for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Hawthorne Crenshaw Village Commercial Rehabilitation Project #CRP-2401.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council publicly receive, open, declare sealed request for bids and award the Section 3 Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Dan Contractor of Riverside, CA.
10.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update and request for approval of recommendation
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide approval of the reallocation recommendation and receive and file the ARPA Economic Development Plan Programs update.
11.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Hawthorne for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024.
12.
Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $171,000 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 #6 to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA
13.
Approval of the sale of a crane, platform, and tugs that were purchased and utilized by the Police Department's Air Unit to assist with the maintenance, movement, and housing of related equipment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve as follows:
- The Sale of the crane and two tugs in the amount of $6,000.00 and $1,000.00 respectively and the proceeds of the sale to be deposited into the expense account 100-2102-215-00-40514 for the Hawthorne Police Department (Detective Bureau Contract Services)
- The sale of the platform in the amount of $3,000.00 and the proceeds of the sale be deposited in the expense account 230-2102-244-4740 for Hawthorne Police Department (Asset Forfeiture Machinery & Equipment).
14.
Aerodome change order for drone dock and radar system for Drone First Responder (DFR) in the amount of $175,550.00, and $67,600.00 for services provided by NASTEC International, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Aerodome Change Order in the amount of $175,550.00; and
Approval and also appropriation of a BPO not to exceed $67,600.00 for Nastec International, Inc from the specified asset forfeiture account for the Police Department's Drone as a First Responder program.
Approval and also appropriation of a BPO not to exceed $67,600.00 for Nastec International, Inc from the specified asset forfeiture account for the Police Department's Drone as a First Responder program.
15.
An agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and Action Target for maintenance and necessary upgrade of the Hawthorne Police Department range in the amount of $155,000.00
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the agreement with Action Target for maintenance and necessary upgrades to the Hawthorne Police Department Range in the amount of $155,000.00 and authorize the Chief of the Police Department to execute the agreement and make minor amendments thereto.
16.
Agreement with Hawthorne Airport LLC Regarding Taxiway Rehabilitation at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Agreement with Hawthorne Airport LLC Regarding Taxiway Rehabilitation at the Airport.
17.
Master Equity Lease Agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and Enterprise.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Master Equity Lease Agreement and a purchase Order in the Not to exceed amount of $224,364.00 to Enterprise for the lease of police vehicles from the Police Department Asset Forfeiture Fund (230-2100-2102-000-4740).
18.
Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $1,320,396.12 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 #4 and Change Orders #5 through #18 to Pardess Air Inc of Los Angeles, CA
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
19.
Claim for bodiliy injury by Dionte McCall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the Claim by Dionte McCall.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
20.
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Authorizing Proposition 40 Funds in the amount of $750,000 for the Holly Park Bathroom Project - K. Manning
21.
Decorum - Code of Conduct During Council Meetings - K. Manning
22.
Black History Month 2025 - A. Monteiro
23.
Should the City Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Gas Powered Leaf Blower? - A. Vargas
24.
Telehealth Scheduling and Locations - A. Vargas
25.
Community Usage of the Hawthorne Aquatic Center - A. Vargas
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, January 28, 2025
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK