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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
Monday, September 19, 2022
Special 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 Monday, September 19, 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
Councilmember Farfan
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Councilmember Alvarado
Councilmember Gomez
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA There were no Public Comments.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER,
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HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, 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, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE FOR FIRST
READING, PROCEED BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-602, AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING), CHAPTER 18.90 (SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS), SECTION 18.90.080 (ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADUS AND JADUS AND DETERMINING THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 21080.17 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Mayor Roa recused himself from Agenda Item No. A-1.
Councilmember Farfan recused himself from Agenda Item No. A-1.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke and provided a staff report.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
Pavel Rivera, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
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Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Frances Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to approve recommendation.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 2; Roa, Farfan
Motion Carried: 3–0–0–2
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 Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
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AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, 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 AUGUST 13 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
4. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
5. 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 Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5.
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The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY WIDE FACILITY CLEAN-UP
PLAN FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ramie Torres, Admin Technician, spoke and provided the staff report.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ramie Torres, Admin Technician, spoke.
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, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE AND UPDATE ON SENIOR EXECUTIVE
LEVEL RECRUITMENTS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
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, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
8. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
A discussion ensued between Councilmember Gomez and Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director.
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, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. RECOMMENDATION TO INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING, PROCEED BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-604, AMENDING
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT
SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
A. THE ORDINANCE DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A “PROJECT” UNDER CEQA AND
BECAUSE THE ORDINANCE WILL NOT RESULT IN A DIRECT OR REASONABLY FORESEEABLE INDIRECT PHYSICAL CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENT. (STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060, SUBD. (C)(2), (3).)
B. THE ORDINANCE FALLS WITHIN THE “COMMON SENSE” EXEMPTION SET FORTH IN STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061, SUBDIVISION (B)(3), WHICH EXEMPTS ACTIVITY FROM CEQA WHERE “IT CAN BE SEEN WITH CERTAINTY
THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACTIVITY IN QUESTION MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT; AND
2. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 AND DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio and Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
A discussion ensued between Councilmember Farfan and Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve recommendation, as amended, to set the public hearing for adoption of the ordinance on October 11, 2022.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
2. RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER APPROVING DONATION TO NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke and provided a staff report.
Mike Mendez, Hawaiian Gardens Youth Football and Cheer, spoke.
Bill Sinko, Executive Director, Community Family Guidance Center, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation to approve a $5,000 donation to both non-profit organizations.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 5–0–0–0
3. RECOMMENDATION TO:
A. CONSIDER AWARDING ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES A RETENTION AND RECOGNITION BONUS; AND
B. IF DESIRED BY COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 048-2022,
AWARDING ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES A RETENTION AND RECOGNITION BONUS SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
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Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 048-2022, as amended for the bonus to be paid out as a flat rate for all eligible employees instead of prorated.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion Carried: 4–0–0–0
4. RECOMMENDATION TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR SWIM
TEAM PROGRAM SUPPORT, AND YEAR-ROUND SWIMMING LESSONS
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joseph Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, spoke and provided the staff report.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
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Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Jesse Hernandez, Pool Manager, spoke.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Roa and Jesse Hernandez, Pool Manager.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Coucilmember Gomez spoke
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced that an eComment was submitted for this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to revisit this item after Financial Management provides additional information to the overall costs.
The motion was Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Alvarado, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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Motion : 5–0–0–0
5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE OUTSIDE AGENCY
PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS LIST
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ramie Torres, Admin Technician, spoke and provided the staff report.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ramie Torres, Admin Technician, 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, Farfan, Del Rio, 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(S)
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Staff Reports.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio request staff to look into H.O.P.E. team; requested staff to look for other alternatives for street sweeping and trash pickup on holidays, and requested an update on the speed bump study.
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Councilmember Gomez requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of former Mayor Michiko Oyama-Canada.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting in honor of former Mayor Michiko Oyama-Canada at 8:41 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM.