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, April 12, 2022
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez,City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6:05 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 Roa
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Alvarado
Councilmember Gomez
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.
Frances Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Linda, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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Linda, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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 Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, 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 Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, 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 TUESDAYMARCH222022
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, 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 22, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2021 THRU JANUARY 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF MARCH 11 TO APRIL 1, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0172022 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF THE STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 36, RANK & FILE UNIT
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0172022 with the following three amendments: [1] In Section 3, Tiered Layoff recall Language Additional Language: This language will apply moving forward to those hired after January 1, 2022 (People currently on the recall list or recently recalled will not be considered new hires); [2] In Section 5, COLA Pay out Additional language: Three percent (3%) COLA retroactive to the first day of the first payperiod in Fiscal Year 2020/2021 to the last day of the last pay period in Fiscal Year 2020/2021; continuing with the first day of the first pay period in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 until the new pay rates are in effect in the payroll system, which shall be no later than 4/30/2022 and the retro payable by no later than 5/19/2022 for all hours worked and/or paid (not to include June/Dec cash out); and [3] In Section 6, Holidays: Full timers giving up Lincoln’s Birthday; Part timers get New Year’s Day.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT:0;
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will apply moving forward to those hired after January 1, 2022 (People currently on the recall list or recently recalled will not be considered new hires); [2] In Section 5, COLA Pay out Additional language: Three percent (3%) COLA retroactive to the first day of the first payperiod in Fiscal Year 2020/2021 to the last day of the last pay period in Fiscal Year 2020/2021; continuing with the first day of the first pay period in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 until the new pay rates are in effect in the payroll system, which shall be no later than 4/30/2022 and the retro payable by no later than 5/19/2022 for all hours worked and/or paid (not to include June/Dec cash out); and [3] In Section 6, Holidays: Full timers giving up Lincoln’s Birthday; Part timers get New Year’s Day.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0182022 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF THE STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 36, MANAGEMENT UNIT
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0182022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SPEEDING CONCERNS AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING
STRATEGIES
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke, and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
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Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Yunus Rahi, City Engineer, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Department, spoke regarding the youth and miniyouth sports camps starting in May; Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 ; and adult softball and baseball coming back in the next fiscal cycle.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
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There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Department, spoke regarding the youth and miniyouth sports camps starting in May; Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 ; and adult softball and baseball coming back in the next fiscal cycle.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Alvarado spoke regarding the Independent City Association training he attended covering topics such as homelessness and the importance of emergency preparedness.
Councilmember Gomez spoke regarding the School Board Demographics Committee and requested for the city to reach out to School District for information.
Mayor Roa spoke regarding the successful 2022 carnival, thanked staff for putting it together, and thanked the School District for their partnership.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION § 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney, announced that the Closed Session item would be continued to future meeting, thus no reportable action was taken.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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