CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Alvarado, Council Member
Victor Farfan, Council Member
Luis Roa, Mayor
Tuesday, March 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, March 8, 2022 at 6:06 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided brief information regarding the conduct of the meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan
Mayor Roa
Councilmember Alvarado
Councilmember Del Rio
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, made brief comments regarding Public Comments.
Ramie Torres, President of AFSCME Local 3624, spoke.
Mike Gomez, City Council Applicant, spoke.
Lori Cordinus, Business Representative for Local AFSCME 3624, spoke.
Pedro Velasco, City Council Applicant, spoke.
Francisco Noyola, City Council Applicant, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
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Mike Gomez, City Council Applicant, spoke.
Lori Cordinus, Business Representative for Local AFSCME 3624, spoke.
Pedro Velasco, City Council Applicant, spoke.
Francisco Noyola, City Council Applicant, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY DR. JOSE FIERRO, CERRITOS COLLEGE PRESIDENT – CERRITOS COLLEGE UPDATE
SUGGESTED ACTION:
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Mayor Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to move Agenda Item C1 to the beginning of the meeting.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
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 Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO FIND THAT THERE EXISTS A PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY AND EITHER: (I) THAT STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE IMPOSED OR RECOMMENDEDMEASURESTOPROMOTESOCIALDISTANCING;ANDAUTHORIZE
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approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
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 Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
3. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 12 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 12 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION PERMITS REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
6. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0132022 TO INCORPORATE CITY’S COMPLETE STREETS POLICY INTO GOALS AND POLICIES OF CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A DONATION TO ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation.
The motion was by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
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Motion carried: 4–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A DONATION TO ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation.
The motion was by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion : 4–0–0–0
Mayor Roa presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Teresa Macias, Counselor, spoke.
Manuel Cruz, Assistant Principal, spoke.
2. RECOMMENDATION TO REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR THE VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT, HEAR PRESENTATIONS FROM THE APPLICANTS, AND EITHER: (I) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0142022 TO APPOINT AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL SEAT RESULTING FROM COUNCILMEMBER MARAVILLA’S RESIGNATION; OR (II) DIRECT STAFF AS TO AN ALTERNATIVE REVIEW PROCESS BY WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD PROCEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council appoint one of the three applicants to the vacant City Council seat resulting from Councilmember Maravilla’s resignation via Resolution No. 0142022. If the Council appoints someone to fill this seat, this person would serve until November 2022 (which is when the next general municipal elections will be held) Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mike Gomez, City Council Applicant spoke.
Francisco Noyola, City Council Applicant, spoke.
Pedro Velasco, City Council Applicant, spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0142022 with all blanks fields to be filled with Michael Gomez.
The motion was by the following vote:
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Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mike Gomez, City Council Applicant spoke.
Francisco Noyola, City Council Applicant, spoke.
Pedro Velasco, City Council Applicant, spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0142022 with all blanks fields to be filled with Michael Gomez.
The motion was by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion : 4–0–0–0
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
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 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 Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: AFSCME Rank & File Unit
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION § 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANTTOTHEPROVISIONSOFGOVERNMENTCODESECTION§549576
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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 Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: AFSCME Rank & File Unit
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION § 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: Luis Roa, Mayor
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, read the Closed Session Items into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:09 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 8:55 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:56 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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