Alex Vargas, Mayor Angie Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem
Katrina Manning, Councilmember
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
L. David Patterson, Councilmember
Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City Treasurer
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA FOR April 09, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
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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:
Distracted Driving Awareness Month (April) – Hawthorne Police Department
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National DMV/Donate Life Month – Mayor Alex Vargas
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING 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)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
6.
Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, April 9, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
7.
City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
Resolution No. 8456, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Hawthorne for the Election of Certain Officers Consolidated with the Statewide General Election Scheduled for Tuesday November 5, 2024 and Requesting that the Board of Supervisors Issue Instructions to the Registrar-Recorder to take any and all Steps Necessary for the Holding of the Consolidated Election.
RESOLUTION NO. 8457
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2024 AS “SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH” AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 AS “DENIM DAY” IN HAWTHORNE
Progress Payment #10 in the amount of $393,765.50 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120th St Improvement Project – Prairie Ave to Felton Ave (Project # 21-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #10 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $625,347.57 due to GRBCON, Inc of Baldwin Park, CA for Sewer Main and Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvement Project 2023 (Project # 23-04).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #5 to GRBCON, Inc of Baldwin Park, CA.
Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $494,656.57 due to Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA for Northeast Hawthorne Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 21-05)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $319,298.27 due to Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc of Orange, CA for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties 2023 (Project #23-09)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #3 to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA.
Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program 2024-2025 Annual Plan.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Plan. 2. Direct staff to file the required Annual Plan and supportive documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before the due date of April 17, 2024.
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Coffman Associates, Inc. for providing On-Call Planning Consulting Services at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Master Consultant Agreement with Coffman Associates, Inc. and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
Charter Provisions – Timeline for Ballot Measure (A. Monteiro)
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External Boards/Committees Assignments, Appointments and Rotation of Mayor Pro Tem (A. Monteiro)
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, April 9, 2024.
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DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK
