| 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 FEBRUARY 11, 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.
Tim and Loreta Hagerty - A. Monterio
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
2.
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 01/29/2025 to 02/11/2025 in the total of $6,196,421.84.
3.
Approval of the minutes for the regular City Council meetings of December 12, 2023, January 09, 2024 and January 23, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the regular City Council meetings minutes for December 12, 2023, January 09, 2024 and January 23, 2024.
4.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, February 11, 2024's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
Resolution No. 8510, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Containing Revised Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories and Repealing All Previously Adopted Conflict of Interest Codes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8510.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.
Public Hearing on the Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2024-2025 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommends the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive comments on the draft substantial amendment to the 2024-2025 Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
2. Adopt the amended 2024-2025 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with subrecipients or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME projects identified in the 2024-2025 Action Plan.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and submit to HUD all plans and documents necessary to administer the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME programs.
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive comments on the draft substantial amendment to the 2024-2025 Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
2. Adopt the amended 2024-2025 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with subrecipients or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME projects identified in the 2024-2025 Action Plan.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, amend, and submit to HUD all plans and documents necessary to administer the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME programs.
GENERAL MATTERS
7.
A Year in Review: December2023-24 in the City of Hawthorne "Communication Initiative"
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8.
City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne's Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 of FY 24-25.
9.
Approval of Agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amended agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services
10.
Distribution of a Community Survey
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide recommendations and approval
11.
Hawthorne Police Department Roof Replacment Project (Project #25-09) - 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 March 11th, 2025.
12.
Telehealth Committee Report
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Provide direction for future meetings regarding the Telehealth Van Project given the limited funding remaining for services.
2. Receive and file report
1. Provide direction for future meetings regarding the Telehealth Van Project given the limited funding remaining for services.
2. Receive and file report
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
13.
Town Hall Meeting with Local, State, and Federal Officials to Discuss Legislations Affecting Our Communities. (K. Manning)
14.
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Council Representatives to Various Committee's and Organizations
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that City Council discuss appointments for the position of Mayor Pro Tem as well as delegate and alternate positions to represent the city in various organizations and committees.
15.
Decorum - Code of Conduct During Council Meetings - K. Manning
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, February 11, 2025.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK