| 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 APRIL 8, 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.
Presentation by Republic Services: Illegal Dumping / Abandoned Items
2.
McKenzie Neely-Wright Area Manager External Affairs AT&T
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
3.
The 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 03/26/2025 to 04/08/2025 for a total of $2,846,020.51.
4.
Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the regular meetings of April 23, 2024, May 14, 2024, May 28, 2024 and the special meeting of April 19, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 23, 2024, May 14, 2024, May 28, 2024 and the special meeting minutes of April 19, 2024.
RESOLUTIONS
5.
Resolution No. 8516- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22622.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Resolution No. 8516
6.
Resolution No. 8517- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING AN ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 15022 GERKIN AVE
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8517
7.
Resolution No. 8518- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (LA CADA)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8518.
8.
Resolution No. 8519- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING SENATE BILL 79 (WIENER)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8519 Opposing SB 79 (Wiener)
9.
Resolution No. 8520- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1061 (QUIRK-SILVA)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8520 Opposing AB 1061
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.
Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program 2025-2026 Draft Five-Year Plan, Annual Plan, and Administrative Plan.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the 2025-2026 Draft Five-Year Plan, Annual Plan and Administrative Plan.
2. Direct staff to file the required Five-Year, Annual and Administrative Plans with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before the due date of April 17, 2026.
2. Direct staff to file the required Five-Year, Annual and Administrative Plans with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before the due date of April 17, 2026.
11.
Ordinance No. 2256. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.44.080 (EFFECT OF PERMISSION TO LOAD OR UNLOAD) OF CHAPTER 10.44 (LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES), OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THIS AMENDMENT IS TO NOT A "PROJECT" IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Open public hearing
Take public testimony
Close public hearing
Introduce Ordinance No. 2256
Take public testimony
Close public hearing
Introduce Ordinance No. 2256
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
12.
Housing Department Records Digitization Project
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Richo-USA for secure digital scanning services and data importation and allow for all necessary reclassification of funds to be made available for payment.
13.
Bridge of Hope Community Housing (BHCH) Citigaurd Professional Services Agreement Second Amendment
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement first amendment with Citiguard for the period of one year from 03/14/2025 to 03/14/2026 to provide professional services necessary to operate the BHCH site.
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 Citiguard.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish a blanket purchase order for Citiguard not to exceed $226,596 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 Citiguard.
3. Authorize the Department of Finance to establish a blanket purchase order for Citiguard not to exceed $226,596 in administrative fees.
14.
Resurfacing of Runway 7-25 and Resurfacing of Taxiways and Trench Drain Extension for Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Project # 25-06) - 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 May 13th, 2025.
15.
Approval of the use of proposed military equipment by the Hawthorne Police Department pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the use of proposed military equipment for safeguarding the public's welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties.
16.
Agreement between the Hawthorne Police Department and Wrap Technologies for a five (5) year contract for the purchase of BolaWrap devices in the amount of $122,631.00 Approval of Blanket Purchase Order, not to exceed $122,631.00 to Wrap Technologies for purchase of BolaWrap contract services.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Wrap Technologies purchase of BolaWrap in the amount of $122,631.00 and authorize Captain Eric Lane to execute the agreement.
17.
American Dark Fiber City Owned Conduit Use Agreement
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and make any minor amendments thereto.
18.
Point-to-Point Wireless Microwave Replacement Project
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the listed hardware and services.
19.
Second Amendment to Agreement Between City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates, Inc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Authorize City Manager to execute agreement amendment on behalf of City.
20.
Second Amendment to the City Yard Consultant Agreement for Design Services ("Second Amendment") between the City of Hawhthorne ("City") and Rania Alomar Architect, Inc. dba RA-DA ("Consultant")
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Second Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the city yard consultant agreement.
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
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, April 8, 2025.
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DIANA CUCALON
HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK