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, February 8, 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, February 8, 2022 at 6:01 PM.
Reanna Guzman, Staff Assistant II, provided brief information regarding the conduct of the meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reanna Guzman, Staff Assistant II.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Maravilla.
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 Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Hawaiian Gardens resident spoke.
Hawaiian Gardens resident spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDAORGANIZATION
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Hawaiian Gardens resident spoke.
Hawaiian Gardens resident spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve 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.
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 Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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 Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve
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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 Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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 JANUARY 15 TO JANUARY 28, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 0052022 FIXING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION IN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 20212022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 0052022 FIXING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION IN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 20212022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 0062022 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 0122021 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING PENSION FUND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL REQUIRED ACTIONS TO TERMINATE THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTIFY AND COORDINATE WITH BOND COUNSEL ACCORDINGLY
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0032022 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE A RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE VEHICLE AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE UNIT TO BE DONATED TO THE CITY'S SISTER CITY.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Maravilla, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0032022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Maravilla, Del Rio
NOES:0;
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C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0032022 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE A RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE VEHICLE AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE UNIT TO BE DONATED TO THE CITY'S SISTER CITY.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Maravilla, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0032022.
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 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0042022 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND KASTL AMUSEMENTS FOR THE 2022 CITY ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0042022 and give the Special Events Committee the choice to decide the location of the carnival.
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 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 0072022 TO ADOPT A TWO YEAR CITYWIDE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021 2022 and 20222023 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Bill Kelly, Consultant, presented a summary of the City Council’s goals.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Diretor, presented the Budget Overview/Summary PowerPoint.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve
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CITYWIDE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021 2022 and 20222023 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Bill Kelly, Consultant, presented a summary of the City Council’s goals.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Diretor, presented the Budget Overview/Summary PowerPoint.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0072022.
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
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Roa requested for all new employees to be introduced during a City Council meeting.
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)
Councilmember Alvarado made comments regarding a regional job fair hiring opportunity from Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board.
Mayor Roa encouraged the residents to attend the job fair.
Councilmember Maravilla resigned from the City of Hawaiian Gardens as a Councilmember.
All City Councilmembers thanked Councilmember Maravilla for all her hard work and dedication to the City.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:06 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held onTuesdayFebruary222022at6:00PM
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Councilmember Maravilla resigned from the City of Hawaiian Gardens as a Councilmember.
All City Councilmembers thanked Councilmember Maravilla for all her hard work and dedication to the City.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:06 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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