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, November 15, 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 Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:02 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided brief information regarding the conduct of the meeting.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Roa
Councilmember Farfan
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Councilmember Gomez
ABSENT
1 Councilmember Alvarado
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Adriana Lopez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PROCLAMATION FOR LA VS. HATE 2022 UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Roa presented a proclamation.
Kathy Ayala spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Kathy Ayala spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
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 Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
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 Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
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AB 361.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division report for the month of October 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of October 15 to November 4, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division report for the month of October 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
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5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division report for the month of October 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division report for the month of October 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file the window security bar removal program updated report for the month of October 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and OpenGov, Inc. for budgeting and planning software.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
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:
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8. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and OpenGov, Inc. for budgeting and planning software.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
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: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
9. Recommendation to approve an agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Xact Technology Solutions, Inc., for the infrastructure refresh project.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
10. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0542022, authorizing an agreement for reimbursement for helicopter patrol services by and between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the City of Lakewood – Sky Knight Program.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Director of Public Safety, provided the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt Resolution No. 0542022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
11. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0552022, authorizing an agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and ShotSpotter Incorporated.
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Resolution No. 0542022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
11. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0552022, authorizing an agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and ShotSpotter Incorporated.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Director of Public Safety provided the staff report.
Jason Silva, ShotSpotter Account Executive, spoke.
Joe Rodriguez, ShotSpotter Vice President of Sales, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Joe Rodriguez, ShotSpotter Vice President of Sales, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez spoke.
Mayor Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt Resolution No. 0552022.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
12. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1 Recommendationtointroduceforfirstreadingproceedbytitleonlyandwaivereadinginfullof
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Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7, 9, and 12.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to introduce for first reading, proceed by title only, and waive reading in full of Ordinance No. 2022605, amending Title 15 by repealing from Title 15 Sections 15.04.020,
15.06.020, 15.08.020, 15.10.020, 15.12.020, 15.14.020, 15.20.020 and adding in lieu thereof new Sections 15.04.020, 15.06.020, 15.08.020, 15.10.020, 15.12.020, 15.14.020, 15.20.020 to Title 15 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code to adopt by reference and amend the 2022 Los Angeles County Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Code and Fire Code; and set a Public Hearing and consideration of second reading for December 13, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director provided the staff report.
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: 4; Roa, Farfan, Del Rio, Gomez
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Alvarado
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
D. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director spoke about active shooter trainings at Furgeson Elementary School and Hawaiian Elementary School, additional trainings will be done the last week of November at Fedde Middle School and Melbourne Elementary School.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced updates on the holiday event.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
F. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez thanked colleagues and staff for the opportunity to serve.
Mayor Roa thanked colleagues and staff for the opportunity to serve as an elected official.
G. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
H. ADJOURNMENT
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There were no City Attorney Reports.
F. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Gomez thanked colleagues and staff for the opportunity to serve.
Mayor Roa thanked colleagues and staff for the opportunity to serve as an elected official.
G. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
H. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:35 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
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