CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Victor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Council Member
Luis Roa, Council Member
Ernie Vargas, Council Member Maria Teresa Del
Rio, Mayor
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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, February 28, 2023 at 6:01 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided brief information regarding the conduct of the meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Dr. Reginald Lawrence, Church of Deliverance International.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by the Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Del Rio
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Vargas
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
1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO THE BOYS 2014 HAWAIIAN GARDENS EAGLES SOCCER CLUB FOR THEIR 2023 STATE CUP MAYORS YOUNGERS CHAMPIONSHIP SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Del Rio presented a certificates to the Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club.
Lauren Yokomizo, Field Deputy for Supervisor Janice Hahn, spoke.
Octavio Marquez, Eagles Soccer Club Head Coach, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
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1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO THE BOYS 2014 HAWAIIAN GARDENS EAGLES SOCCER CLUB FOR THEIR 2023 STATE CUP MAYORS YOUNGERS CHAMPIONSHIP SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Del Rio presented a certificates to the Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club.
Lauren Yokomizo, Field Deputy for Supervisor Janice Hahn, spoke.
Octavio Marquez, Eagles Soccer Club Head Coach, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF PARTICIPANTS FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY 2023 SUGGESTED ACTION:
Mayor Del Rio presented a certificates to the participants from Student Government Day.
2. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
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 Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
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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 Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Beautification Program updated report for the month of January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for December 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of February 4 to February 17, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES5DelRioFarfanRoaDePalaVargas
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of February 4 to February 17, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
8. Recommendation to approve a donation for 6th grade students at Furgeson, Hawaiian and Melbourne Elementary Schools.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Karina Matir, Principal, Melbourne Elementary School, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Mayra Lozano, Principal, Hawaiian Elementary School, spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
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Motion carried: 5000
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
10. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
11. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Romo Planning Group, Inc. for “As Needed Professional Planning and Other Professional Services” for an amended contract amount of $300,000.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
12. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 14, 2023, and the Special Meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:5;DelRioFarfanRoaDePaulaVargas
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
12. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 14, 2023, and the Special Meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar 1 – 12, except for Item 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
There were no Discussion items.
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that the Wall That Heals will be open to visitors from March 2326, 2023; and that a pet vaccination clinic will be held on March 18, 2023.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that a Neighborhood Safety Meeting will be held on March 1, 2023 at 6:00pm.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, announced that today is the end of the state’s COVID19 State of Emergency.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
There were no City Council Reports.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:39 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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There were no City Council Reports.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:39 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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