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, March 14, 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, March 14, 2023 at 6:04 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Vargas.
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
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
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;DelRioFarfanRoaDePaulaVargas
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There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
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 as presented, in its entirety.
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 authorize the City Manager to sign and execute a contract services agreement with Romo Planning Group, Inc., for $39,025 in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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 warrants processed during the period of February 18 to March 3, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0032023, authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for the Community Project Funding program through House Appropriations Committee.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 28, 2023, and the Special Meeting of Saturday, March 4, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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2023, and the Special Meeting of Saturday, March 4, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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)
1. Recommendation to receive and file a report on street vendors and peddlers.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke and provided a staff report.
Stephanie Lopez, Housing Technician II, translated in Spanish.
Unidentified business owner spoke.
Unidentified man spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
TC Tacos representative spoke.
Business owner of Taqueria 5 de Mayo spoke.
Taqueria Los Toyz representative spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
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Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Del Rio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, 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
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 ShotSpotter go live Wednesday, March 28th.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced that a Public Works block cleanup will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that a pet vaccination clinic will be held on March 18; Wall That Heals will be held March 2326, 2023, with a parade on March 21st.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, announced that dialog with business owners will continue.
Councilmember Roa requested research on extending sidewalk dining.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember De Paula reported out from the Education Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported out from traveling to Sacramento for a Hearing on AB 341, a cardroom moratorium.
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Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember De Paula reported out from the Education Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported out from traveling to Sacramento for a Hearing on AB 341, a cardroom moratorium.
Councilmember Vargas made comments regarding the basketball awards for kids.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:54 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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