| 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 MARCH 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.
Autism Awareness for First Responders Program, "Hawthorne SNAP" - Sgt. J. Michalczak (Hawthorne Police Department)
2.
Proclamation - Significant Contributions in the Community - A. Monteiro
3.
South Bay Workforce Investment Board – Assisting the Unhoused - A. Reyes English
4.
Good Neighbor Award Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
5.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular City Council meetings of December 12, 2023, January 09, 2024, and January 23, 2024. Motion to approve minutes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes for December 12, 2023, January 09, 2024, and January 23, 2024
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of Resolutions and Ordinances on Tuesday, March 11, 2025's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
7.
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 02/26/2025 to 03/11/2025 in the total of $2,513,177.90.
RESOLUTIONS
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 8511 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE HAWTHORNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolutions 8511.
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 8512 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE PARKING STUDY WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8512
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 8513, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AND VONTRAY NORRIS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 8513 and Approve the Second Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
PARKING AUTHORITY
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 74 – A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE HAWTHORNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors Adopt Resolutions 74.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Hawthorne Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale by the Successor Agency of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and Taking Related Actions.
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE HAWTHORNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2025-02.
ORDINANCES
14.
ORDINANCE NO. 2255 (SECOND READING) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 12.31.010 (DEPOSIT OF BULKY WASTE ON SIDEWALKS, STREETS OR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) OF CHAPTER 12.31 (BULKY WASTE ON SIDEWALKS OR STREETS) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2255 on February 25, 2025, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2255 on March 11, 2025.
BIDS: OPENINGS & RESULTS
15.
Bid Opening for Project # 25-09 Hawthorne Police Department Roof Replacement Project
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
16.
Progress Payment #1 in the amount of $780,491.54 due to PCN3, Inc of Los Alamitos, CA for City of Hawthorne Senior Center (Project #24-03).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #1 to PCN3, Inc of Los Alamitos, CA and authorize the City Manager or Director of Public Works to review and execute any change orders as necessary.
17.
Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $1,455,394.05 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 #4 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA
18.
Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company to Develop an Additional Electrical Supply System Needed for the City Hall Expansion and Underground Parking Structure.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company.
19.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and DTA to perform a Development Impact Fee Study
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with DTA and authorize the City Manager or his desginee to enter into and execute the agreement.
20.
Review of the Mid-Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve, and file the Mid-Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
21.
First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services ("First Amendment") between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and Rania Alomar Architect, Inc. dba RA-DA ("Consultant").
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this First Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement.
22.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Award of Special Administrative Fee Funding for Small Area Fair Market Rents Implementation.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive and approve for use, the Special Administrative Fees from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to offset the transition cost of the mandatory use of Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs).
2. Authorize the Finance Department to make funds immediately available in the 810 account.
1. Receive and approve for use, the Special Administrative Fees from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to offset the transition cost of the mandatory use of Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs).
2. Authorize the Finance Department to make funds immediately available in the 810 account.
23.
The Hawthorne Commercial Facade Program funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
24.
Claim for monetary damages by Kansas Farm & Ranch, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim by Kansas Farm & Ranch, Inc.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
25.
Ordinance Prohibiting Trash Bins Left on Public Right of Way. (F. Johnson)
26.
Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) Basketball Clinic, July 13 & 14th Partnership with the City, Waiver of $1,107 Fee (K. Manning)
27.
Increase Budget for the City of Hawthorne's Facade Program (K. Manning)
28.
Marketing City's 311 App (A. Vargas)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
29.
Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation, California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of Case: Martha Gonzalez v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No.: 24TRCV01773
Name of Case: Martha Gonzalez v. City of Hawthorne, et al.
LASC Case No.: 24TRCV01773
30.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: People of State of California (City of Hawthorne) v. M&A Gabaee, et. al.
LASC Case Number: 21TRCV00869
Name of Case: People of State of California (City of Hawthorne) v. M&A Gabaee, et. al.
LASC Case Number: 21TRCV00869
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, March 11, 2025
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK