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, October 11, 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, October 11, 2022 at 6:03 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 Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Francisco Noyola, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa, presented the donation to Community Family Guidance Center.
2. PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO HAWAIIAN GARDENS YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa, presented the donation to Hawaiian Gardens Youth Football & Cheer.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa, presented the donation to Community Family Guidance Center.
2. PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO HAWAIIAN GARDENS YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa, presented the donation to Hawaiian Gardens Youth Football & Cheer.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, Hawaiian Gardens Library, spoke.
2. PRESENTATION TO CONGRATULATE ROBERT SALAZAR ON HIS RETIREMENT SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa, presented a plaque to Robert Salazar.
3. PRESENTATION BY LAKEWOOD SHERIFF’S STATION CAPTAIN DANIEL HOLGUIN SUGGESTED ACTION:
Captain Daniel Holguin, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Captain Daniel Holguin, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, spoke Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Roa declared a recess at 6:37 PM.
Mayor Roa called the meeteing back to order at 6:51 PM.
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
APUBLICHEARING(S)/HEARING()
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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)
1. Recommendation to:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing;
2. Discuss and consider the following alternatives:
OPTION 1: Waive full reading and adopt on second reading by title only Ordinance No. 2022 604 (Attachment 1B); or
OPTION 2: Provide direction to staff, waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 2022604 as amended by the City Council (Attachment 2).
3. If the Council proceeds via Option 2 above, then set a public hearing for adoption of the amended Ordinance No. 2022604 on October 25, 2022 and direct staff to provide notice thereof as required by law.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke, Hawaiian Gardens Resident, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt option 2, and declare Ordinance No. 2022604, as amended, to include that no vehicle may receive more than 12 Oversized Vehicle parking permits in a calendar year, and add the requirement that the Oversized Vehicle must park within 100 feet from the permit’s registered residential address, read the first time, and set a public hearing for adoption of the amended Ordinance No. 2022604 on October 25, 2022.
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Mayor Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Ryan Stager, BB&K Associate, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt option 2, and declare Ordinance No. 2022604, as amended, to include that no vehicle may receive more than 12 Oversized Vehicle parking permits in a calendar year, and add the requirement that the Oversized Vehicle must park within 100 feet from the permit’s registered residential address, read the first time, and set a public hearing for adoption of the amended Ordinance No. 2022604 on October 25, 2022.
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:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 0502022 which:
a. Establishes a Schedule of Civil Penalties for Oversized Vehicle Parking Violations; and b. Finds that the adoption of the attached resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3).
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to continue the Public Hearing to Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
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
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 Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt the Consent Calendar, except for Item B4.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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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 Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt the Consent Calendar, except for Item B4.
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 Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt the Consent Calendar, except for Item B4.
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 September 17 to September 30, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt the Consent Calendar, except for Item B4.
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 an update and information on the Public Safety Officers from the Public Safety Department.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file an update and information on the Public Safety Officers from the Public Safety Department.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.
Councilmember Alvarado spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, 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
5. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Alvarado, to adopt the Consent Calendar, except for Item B4.
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 approve the Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
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Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke
Councilmember Alvarado 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, Public Safety Director, announced that there will be a Public Safety meeting tomorrow, October 12, 2022 at 6:00pm
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported about Legislative Bills amending the Brown Act:
addressing disruptions at meetings, and teleconferencing rules.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Alvarado recognize Public Works staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio reported that she attended the Contract Cities Emergency Response seminar.
Councilmember Gomez reported about the traffic at Fedde Middle School.
Mayor Roa reported that he attended the Contract Cities Emergency Response seminar.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
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H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Alvarado recognize Public Works staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio reported that she attended the Contract Cities Emergency Response seminar.
Councilmember Gomez reported about the traffic at Fedde Middle School.
Mayor Roa reported that he attended the Contract Cities Emergency Response seminar.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:46 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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