CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Alvarado, Council Member
Victor Farfan, Council Member
Mike Gomez, Council Member
Luis Roa, Mayor
Tuesday, March 22, 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 22, 2022 at 6:03 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
Voting Member Gomez
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a 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.
Lori Condinus, Business Representative of LOCAL AFSCME 3624, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES FOR THEIR DONATIONS OF FACE MASKS AND COVID19 TEST KITS SUGGESTED ACTION:
Councilmember Alvarado presented the Certificates to Daisy Vargas, FHCCGLA, Director of Community Relations; and Adolfo Varas, Bell Chamber of Commerce.
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Ramie Torres, President of AFSCME Local 3624, spoke.
Lori Condinus, Business Representative of LOCAL AFSCME 3624, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES FOR THEIR DONATIONS OF FACE MASKS AND COVID19 TEST KITS SUGGESTED ACTION:
Councilmember Alvarado presented the Certificates to Daisy Vargas, FHCCGLA, Director of Community Relations; and Adolfo Varas, Bell Chamber of Commerce.
2. PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa, presented the donation to Artesia High School Boys Soccer Team.
OATH OF OFFICE
CITY CLERK TO ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED CITY COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GOMEZ
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to newly appointed Councilmember Mike Gomez.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
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 Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4.
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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 Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
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 Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4.
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
Councilmember Gomez abstained from Agenda Item No. B3.
4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE
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Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4.
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
Councilmember Gomez abstained from Agenda Item No. B3.
4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 10, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECALLING OF EMPLOYEES AND REOPENING PLANS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Roa, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0152022 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0152022.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0152022 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0152022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
3. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0162022 TO APPROVE CITY’S LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN (LRSP) FOR CITY’S CRASH REDUCTION AND STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0162022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Farfan, Roa, Alvarado, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
Yunis Rahi, City Engineer, presented the staff report.
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Department, spoke regarding the Hawaiian Gardens Carnival 2022.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
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There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Department, spoke regarding the Hawaiian Gardens Carnival 2022.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Roa spoke regarding the City of Hawaiian Gardens Annual Car show.
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(D)(2) & (E)(3):
One potential case—See attached March 7, 2022 letter from Californians for Homeownership Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Items into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:50 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:59 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 7:59 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:50 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:59 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 7:59 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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