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 26, 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 26, 2022 at 6:27 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 a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Jesus Mendoza, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Yolanda Mayela Macias Hernandez, Municipal President of our Sister City, Venustiano Carranza, Michoacan, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DAVID MARQUEZ, PARENT ENGAGEMENT INSTITUTE
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Councilmember Alvarado spoke; and presented a certificate to Parent Engagement Institute.
David Marquez, Executive Director, Parent Engagement Institute, spoke.
Mari Lujan Campos, Director of Operations, Parent Engagement Instutute, spoke.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DAVID MARQUEZ, PARENT ENGAGEMENT INSTITUTE
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Councilmember Alvarado spoke; and presented a certificate to Parent Engagement Institute.
David Marquez, Executive Director, Parent Engagement Institute, spoke.
Mari Lujan Campos, Director of Operations, Parent Engagement Instutute, spoke.
2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO HAWAIIAN GARDENS EAGLES SOCCER CLUB FOR THEIR 2022 STATE CUP PRESIDENTS OLDERS CHAMPIONSHIP
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa spoke.
Damian Marquez, Head Coach, Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club, spoke.
Guillermo Arzate, Assistant Coach, Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club, spoke.
Mayor Roa presented the certificates to the Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to aprove the Agenda Organization.
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
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 Councilmember Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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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 Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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 Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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 RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2022 AND MARCH 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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 WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2 TO APRIL 15, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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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 WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2 TO APRIL 15, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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
7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
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A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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
7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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
8. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022; AND THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt 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 DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF POSTING POSITIVE COMMUNITY
HIGHLIGHTS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, 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;
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HIGHLIGHTS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, 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
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
2. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0192022, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE UNIT 35, LICENSE PLATE 1146372, UNIT 37, LICENSE PLATE 1225982, AND UNIT 39, LICENSE PLATE 1193797, AS SURPLUS WITH INTENT TO DONATE TO THE SISTER CITY, VENUSTIANO CARRANZA, MICHOACAN
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke; and provided a staff report.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0192022.
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 CONSIDER APPROVING DONATION TO NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
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recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0192022.
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 CONSIDER APPROVING DONATION TO NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke; and provided a staff report.
Coucilmember Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Roa 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.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez spoke regarding the School Board Demographics Enrollment Number Study.
Mayor Roa congratulated staff on the Easter Egg Hunt, and spoke about the Community Development Block Grant CleanUp Program on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
ICLOSEDSESSION
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Steve Gomez, Recreation and Community Services Department, spoke regarding the youth and miniyouth sports camps starting in May.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez spoke regarding the School Board Demographics Enrollment Number Study.
Mayor Roa congratulated staff on the Easter Egg Hunt, and spoke about the Community Development Block Grant CleanUp Program on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION § 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
2. 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
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Items into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:24 PM
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 9:15 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 9:15 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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