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, May 24, 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, May 24, 2022 at 6:30 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 Mike Laughlin, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Paul Hernandez, Executive Director of Water Education for Latino Leaders, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, INTERIM COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados spoke, Interim Community Library Manager, spoke.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, INTERIM COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados spoke, Interim Community Library Manager, spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve 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)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, ZONE CHANGE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12345 CARSON STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 7066017127 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CALIFORNIA
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Councilmember Gomez recused himself from Agenda Item No. A1.
Maryann Marks, Interim Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation to continue the hearing to Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 1; Gomez
Motion carried: 4–0–0–1
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.
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RECUSE: 1; Gomez
Motion carried: 4–0–0–1
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 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 Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 0282022 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. HGLLA1 AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 20222023, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LEVY AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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;
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INTENT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 20222023, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LEVY AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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 30 TO MAY 13, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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 ENGINEERING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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 APRIL 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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 RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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
9. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ON 5/10/22
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
9. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ON 5/10/22
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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
10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, 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 WAIVE FULL READING AND ADOPT ON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NO. 2022601, AMENDING HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 6, ADDING CHAPTER 6.48 ENTITLED SINGLEUSE FOODWARE ACCESSORIES AND STANDARD CONDIMENTS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt Ordinance No..
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)
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Ordinance No..
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 Memorial Day weekend and Lee Ware Pool opening up.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, spoke regarding election day and voting options.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez spoke regarding Artesia High School Senior Awards Presentation and the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day Event.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke regarding a free catalytic converter engraving event.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke regarding the free catalytic converter engraving event.
Mayor Roa spoke regarding attended Contract Cities Annual Municipal Seminar.
Councilmember Alvarado regarding attended Contract Cities Annual Municipal Seminar.
Councilmember Farfan spoke regarding attended Contract Cities Annual Municipal Seminar.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Roa adjourned the meeting at 6:57 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
IN MEMORIAM
Mayor Roa adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of the children and teachers who lost their lives as a result of the mass shooting in Uvalde Texas.
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There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Roa adjourned the meeting at 6:57 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
IN MEMORIAM
Mayor Roa adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of the children and teachers who lost their lives as a result of the mass shooting in Uvalde Texas.
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