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, April 25, 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, April 25, 2023 at 6:03 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by the Fedde Academy History Day Team.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Del Rio
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember Vargas
ABSENT
1 Councilmember De Paula
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. RECOGNITION OF FEDDE ACADEMY STUDENTS FOR COMPETING IN HISTORY DAY 2023 Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to the Fedde Academy Students.
Chad Laines, History Department Chair, Fedde Academy, spoke.
Denise Macias, Principal, Fedde Academy, spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to the Fedde Academy Students.
Chad Laines, History Department Chair, Fedde Academy, spoke.
Denise Macias, Principal, Fedde Academy, spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
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 Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to:
1. Review existing emergency executive orders, resolutions, and ordinances related to the COVID19 pandemic and discuss necessary modifications or rescissions thereto; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 0072023, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Declared by the City as a Result of the COVID19 Pandemic and Rescinding City Legislation Related to the COVID19 Pandemic.” SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
AmotionwasmadebyCouncilmemberRoa,secondedbyMayorProTemFarfan,toadopt
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to:
1. Review existing emergency executive orders, resolutions, and ordinances related to the COVID19 pandemic and discuss necessary modifications or rescissions thereto; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 0072023, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Declared by the City as a Result of the COVID19 Pandemic and Rescinding City Legislation Related to the COVID19 Pandemic.” SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for California Assembly Bill 1175 (QuirkSilva).
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division report for the month of March 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to approve amendment 2 for the contract between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and CPS HR consulting for services related to Human Resource matters.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to approve amendment 2 for the contract between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and CPS HR consulting for services related to Human Resource matters.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division report for the month of March 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division report for the month of March 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to select Gruber & Lopez, Inc. to provide auditing services FY20232025 and authorize City Manager to execute a contract for professional services.
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Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to select Gruber & Lopez, Inc. to provide auditing services FY20232025 and authorize City Manager to execute a contract for professional services.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
9. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of March 18 to April 14, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
10. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for January 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
11. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for February 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
11. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for February 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
12. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for March 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
13. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of March 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
14. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0062023 to amend the Sister City Travel and Donation Policy.
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Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
14. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0062023 to amend the Sister City Travel and Donation Policy.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
15. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 28, 2023, and the Special Meeting of Thursday, April 6, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
16. Recommendation to receive and file the minutes for the Finance Committee meeting of Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to introduce and conduct first reading of an Ordinance No. 2023609 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California, Amending Chapter
9.66 (Massage Parlors) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code to Require Certified Massage Practitioners to Obtain a City Business License in Order to Perform Massage Services Within the City.”
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0052023 a Resolution of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, County of Los Angeles, State of California amending the existing City Beautification Program Guidelines.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0052023, as amended, with the grant amounts of $10,000 for SingleFamily Properties; $10,000 for Duplex Properties; $6,000 for Condominium Properties; and $5,000 for Mobile Home Properties.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to approve plans and specifications and award a construction contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. in the amount of $519,589 for C. Robert Lee roof replacement, Project 102.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to approve plans and specifications and award a construction contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. in the amount of $519,589 for C. Robert Lee roof replacement, Project 102.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to approve plans and specifications and award a construction contract to Empire Design and Build in the amount of $85,000 for Lee Ware Recreation Center Restroom Renovation, Project 104.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to discuss and consider incorporating Salute Armed Forces Everyday (SAFE) at future City Council meetings.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to continue the item to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
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Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to discuss and consider incorporating Salute Armed Forces Everyday (SAFE) at future City Council meetings.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to continue the item to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; De Paula
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, spoke.
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 a Neighborhood Safety meeting will be held on May 3, 2023 at 6:00pm.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director provided an update on the carnival, announced that the pool reopens on May 26, 2023, and that the 4 of July Fireworks Show is on July 1, 2023.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on the Street Rehabilitation, Project 101.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke regarding AB 1175.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa spoke regarding the carnival.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke regarding the carnival.
Mayor Del Rio spoke regarding the carnival and Easter Egg Hunt.
Councilmember Vargas spoke regarding the carnival.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke regarding the carnival.
Mayor Del Rio spoke regarding the carnival and Easter Egg Hunt.
Councilmember Vargas spoke regarding the carnival.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:41 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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