Meeting

Alex Vargas, Mayor
Olivia Valentine, Mayor Pro Tem
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
L. David Patterson, Councilmember
Angie Reyes English, Councilmember

Paul Jimenez, City Clerk
Gregory Fallon, City Treasurer

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL
PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETINGS
AGENDA FOR Tuesday, January 11, 2022 AT 6:00 PM

Video/Teleconference Meeting

Meeting may be viewed from Hawthorne Website or YouTube: https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthorne-television/council-meeting-video

Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20 and N-29-20 members of the City Council and staff may participate in this meeting via video-link (Zoom) and or teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing and to protect the health and safety of the Council, staff and public from exposure to COVID-19, this will not be an in-person meeting and the Council Chambers will not be open for this meeting. Members of the public may observe this meeting on the City of Hawthorne website or on YouTube. The Hawthorne City Council encourages public comments by phone and/or written email on the agenda or any topic, which also includes public hearings. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting by making comments can participate by calling the City Clerks office at (310) 349-2915 before the close of the oral communications or a public hearing. Please note that you may be put on hold or get a busy signal if there are speakers making comments to the City Council ahead of you as the call will be answered in the order received. In addition, you may offer your comments through email at [email protected]. Emails must be received prior to 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting and will be provided to the City Council members before the meeting.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation or modification pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact the City Clerk department at [email protected] prior to the meeting for assistance.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING 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)

THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMATS. PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE (48 HOUR NOTICE) BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT AT 310-349-2915. THE COUNCIL FACILITIES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEVICES TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE: https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthorne-television/council-meeting-video.

AGENDA

Call to order by Mayor Vargas

Non-denominational Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Presentation: Charter City vs. General Law City – Advantages & Disadvantages

Oral Communications.

CITY CLERK’S CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, January 11, 2022’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.

City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.

BIDS. (None at this time).

RESOLUTIONS

10.

RESOLUTION NO. 8323

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNAL RECORD FILES FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 TO DECEMBER 31, 2016. Motion to adopt.

11.

RESOLUTION NO. 8325

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CHECKS AND WARRANTS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMERGENCY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Motion to adopt.

12.

RESOLUTION NO. 8326

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE TOW AND STORAGE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE NONEXCLUSIVE TOWING & STORAGE CONTRACT WITH U.S. TOW & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO 2024. Motion to adopt.

13.

RESOLUTION NO. 8327

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CHECKS AND WARRANTS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM. Motion to adopt.

14.

RESOLUTION NO. 8328

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, RE-RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND RE-AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR THE 30 DAY PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 11, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361. Motion to adopt.

15.

RESOLUTION NO. 8329

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING, APPROVING & RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 EDWARDS BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM LOCAL SOLICITATION. Motion to adopt.

16.

RESOLUTION NO. 8330

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR CANNABIS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION WITH EJMA PLANNING + DEVELOPMENT, INC.

17.

RESOLUTION 8331

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCIES POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) AND U.S. BANK. Motion to adopt.

18.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (None at this time).

19.

ORDINANCES

20.

ORDINANCE NO. 2228 (2^nd Reading)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2023. Motion to adopt.

21.

GENERAL MATTER (NONE)

22.

CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR

23.

Agreement: Additional Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) for use by Police Department Staff.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Axon, a body worn camera vendor for a period of up to three years, with an annual fee not to exceed $37,000 over the course of the agreement, and authorize the City Manager or Chief of Police to execute any and all amendments to project to assure that objective is completed.

24.

Agreement: Provide COVID-19 testing to the public.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for COVID-19 testing with Reliant Health Services and the City of Hawthorne to provide COVID-19 testing at the Betty Ainsworth Sport Center parking lot.

25.

Agreement: Amendment No.2 to the Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and TeleHealth Van LLC for Providing daily virtual tele-health resources and family support to low income and homeless individuals in the City

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends approval of a second amended agreement with TelHealth Van LLC for providing support to people who are low income and/or homeless with virtual
tele-health and social support.

26.

Markings for On-Street Parking Spaces “Parking T’s”.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that City Council approve the expansion of the On-Street Parking Spaces “Parking T’s” Pilot Program for the North West Hawthorne neighborhood and authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to consider requests in other neighborhoods.

27.

Local Street Improvement 2022 (City Project #22-04) – 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 February 22, 2022.

28.

LAIF: Request for transfer of funds to Local Agency Investment Fund

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the transfer of funds from the Bank of the West Money Market Fund to LAIF in the amount of $57 million.

29.

First Time Home Buyer Program – Potential Federal Funding Consideration

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file.

30.

City of Hawthorne Landlord Resources.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file.

31.

CITY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT CALENDAR

32.

Claimant, Nallely G. Hernandez-Lupercio, alleges personal injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident involving a City-owned vehicle.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny Claim.

33.

CITY COUNCIL’S DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

34.

Juneteenth Federal Holiday (Monteiro)

35.

AdHoc Committee for Economic Development (Monteiro /Patterson)

36.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

37.

Adjourn.

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