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, August 23, 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, August 23, 2022 at 6:00 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 Dedra Giles, Hawaiian Gardens Food 4 Less Manager, spoke.
Frances Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, Hawaiian Gardens Library spoke.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, Hawaiian Gardens Library spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, 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)
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 Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 CONTINUE TO AUTHORIZE VIRTUAL AND HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL AND HYBRID MEETINGS FOR ALL OTHER CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, OR AGENCIES PURSUANT TO AB 361 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
Themotionwascarriedbythefollowingvote:
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ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE TO AUTHORIZE VIRTUAL AND HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL AND HYBRID MEETINGS FOR ALL OTHER CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, OR AGENCIES PURSUANT TO AB 361 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 30 TO AUGUST 12, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 WINDOW SECURITY BAR REMOVAL PROGRAM STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 MONTHS OF JULY 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt
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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 MONTHS OF JULY 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 JULY 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 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
8. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY AND JUNE 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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 APPOINT SERGIO CUEVA, TO SERVE AS A BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SELACOWDB)
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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
11. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SUGGESTEDACTION:ApproveRecommendation
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Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10.
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
11. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, 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
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, read the names of the reappointed commissioners.
12. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve recommendation.
The motion was by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, Alvarado
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion : 4–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND ADOPT ON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NO. 2022603, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.22 TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STREET RACING, SIDESHOWS, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Lakewood Sheriff’s Deputy spoke.
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TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NO. 2022603, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.22 TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STREET RACING, SIDESHOWS, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Lakewood Sheriff’s Deputy spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado 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 adopt Ordinance No. 2022603.
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)
There were no Oral Staff Reports.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported that we are at the end of the legislative session and will provide future updates on bills affecting the city.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez spoke regarding the Recreation Commission.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa announced that he attended the Friendship Pow Wow.
Councilmember Gomez announced that he attended the Friendship Pow Wow.
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Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported that we are at the end of the legislative session and will provide future updates on bills affecting the city.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez spoke regarding the Recreation Commission.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa announced that he attended the Friendship Pow Wow.
Councilmember Gomez announced that he attended the Friendship Pow Wow.
Mayor Roa reported that the City met with ABC Unified School District to discuss the City Anniversary Carnival at Fedde Middle School. The meeting opened lines of communication, moving forward to reestablish the relationship with the district.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:31 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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