CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Victor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Alvarado, Council Member
Myra Maravilla, Council Member
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Council Member
Luis Roa, Mayor
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez,City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:40 PM.
Reanna Guzman, Staff Assistant II, provided brief information regarding the conduct of the meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reanna Guzman.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was 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 Proclamation and Certificates at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations at this time.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the Agenda Organization.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation and Certificates at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations at this time.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the Agenda Organization.
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
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
There were no Public Hearings at this time.
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 Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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 Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
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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 Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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 RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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 RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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
7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 TO JANUARY 14, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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
8. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
8. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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
9. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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
10. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0012022 AFFIRMING THE CITY'S OPPOSITION TO "LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING ON AMERICAN INDIAN LANDS INITIATIVE" RELATED TO SPORTS BETTING AT AMERICAN INDIAN GAMING CASINOS AND LICENSED RACETRACKS IN CALIFORNIA.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan made a few comments.
Councilmember Maravilla made comments.
Councilmember Alvarado made comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt Resolution No. 0012022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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Councilmember Maravilla made comments.
Councilmember Alvarado made comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt Resolution No. 0012022.
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
11. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0022022, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR THE SB1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY202122 THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE).
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Maravilla, to approve Consent Calendar Items and move Agenda Item B10 for separate discussion.
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
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
Agenda Item B10 was moved for separate discussion.
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced COVID19 testing at the C.
Robert. Lee Activity Center.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Council Reports.
I. CLOSED SESSION
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Robert. Lee Activity Center.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Council Reports.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session Items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned at 7:00 PM to the next City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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