CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Alvarado, Council Member
Myra Maravilla, Council Member
Victor Farfan, Council Member
Luis Roa, Mayor
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez,City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council meeting was called to order on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:05 PM.
Reanna Guzman, Staff Assistant II, provided brief information relating to the conduct of the meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reanna Guzman, Staff Assistant II.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan
Mayor Roa
Councilmember Alvarado
Councilmember Maravilla
Councilmember Del Rio
ABSENT
None
Reanna Guzman, Staff Assistant II, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA There were no Public Comments at this time.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY SCOTT SMITH FROM ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUGGESTED ACTION:
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve the AgendaOrganization
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY SCOTT SMITH FROM ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUGGESTED ACTION:
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion : 5–0–0–0
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO FIND THAT THERE EXISTS A PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY AND EITHER: (I) THAT STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE IMPOSED OR RECOMMENDED MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING; AND AUTHORIZE VIRTUAL AND HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL AND HYBRID MEETINGS FOR ALL OTHER CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR AGENCIES IN LIGHT OF AB 361
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES0
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EMERGENCY AND EITHER: (I) THAT STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE IMPOSED OR RECOMMENDED MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING; AND AUTHORIZE VIRTUAL AND HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL AND HYBRID MEETINGS FOR ALL OTHER CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR AGENCIES IN LIGHT OF AB 361
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 4 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. RECOMMENDATIONT TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CITY COMMITTEES FOR 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CITY COMMITTEES FOR 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND ADOPT ON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 599 AMENDING THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.06 (URBAN LOT SPLITS), ADDING SECTION 18.40.025, AND AMENDING SECTION 18.40.070 TO INCLUDE TWOUNIT PROJECTS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE R1 AND R1:10,000 RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PERMIT THEM SUBJECT TO OBJECTIVE STANDARDS AS ALLOWED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 AND A DETERMINATION THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
Mayor Roa read Agenda Item B6 ORD2021599 into the record.
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
There were no Discussion Items.
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Staff Reports.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
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D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Staff Reports.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Staff Reports.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager Jennifer Maria, Human Resources Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: AFSCME Management Unit
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager Jennifer Maria, Human Resource Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: AFSCME Rank & File Unit
Megan Garibaldi read the Closed Session Items into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:34 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:31 PM.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:32 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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