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, May 9, 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, May 9, 2023 at 6:03 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Dr. Reginald Lawrence, Church of Deliverance International.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Melbourne Elementary School Students.
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. RECOGNITION OF FURGESON ELEMENTARY BLUE RIBBON WINNERS AND MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY RED RIBBON WINNERS AT THE READING OLYMPICS
Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to Melbourne Elementary Red Ribbon winners.
Karina Martir, Principal, Melbourne Elementary, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to Furgeson Elementary Blue Ribbon winners.
Patty Kildall, Reading Olympics Coach, spoke.
Alejandro Gutierrez, Principal, Furgeson Elementary, spoke.
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1. RECOGNITION OF FURGESON ELEMENTARY BLUE RIBBON WINNERS AND MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY RED RIBBON WINNERS AT THE READING OLYMPICS
Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to Melbourne Elementary Red Ribbon winners.
Karina Martir, Principal, Melbourne Elementary, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to Furgeson Elementary Blue Ribbon winners.
Patty Kildall, Reading Olympics Coach, spoke.
Alejandro Gutierrez, Principal, Furgeson Elementary, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio declared a recess at 6:23 PM.
Mayor Del Rio called the meeting back to order at 6:33 PM.
2. PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOE BARRIOS This proclamation was continued to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 23, 2023.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
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 Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt ConsentCalendaraspresented,initsentirety.
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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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to conduct second reading of 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.
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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. Recommendation to approve a second amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering; approve a Professional Services Agreement with Mobius Planning for completion of the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and adopt Resolution No. 0152023, amending the Citywide Fiscal Year 202223 budget and adding $80,000 to Community Development Contract Services for work related to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendations.
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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation
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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: 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 warrants processed during the period of April 15 to April 28, 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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0132023, approving the destruction of certain city records and documents in the department of Community Development.
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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0142023, approving applications for the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and Fireworks Stands in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for the year 2023 Independence Day Celebration.
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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motioncarried:5–0–0–0
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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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 25, 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: 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 adopt Resolution No. 0082023, approving a written agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Revolution Foods, Inc. regarding food services for the Summer Food Services Program.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0082023.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0092023, offering a reward in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s)whosewillfulmisconductresultedinthedeathofCarlosAlvarezDiaz
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A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0082023.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0092023, offering a reward in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) whose willful misconduct resulted in the death of Carlos AlvarezDiaz.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Mayor Del Rio recused herself from Agenda Item No. C2.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0092023.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 1; Del Rio
Motion carried: 4–0–0–1
3. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0102023 of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens approving a project to repair the Lee Ware pool deck and canopy and reallocating Project Reserve Funds.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0102023.
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. 0122023, approving the preliminary Engineer's Report forConsolidatedLandscapingandLightingAssessmentDistrictNoHGLLA1anddeclaringthe
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A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0102023.
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. 0122023, approving the preliminary Engineer's Report for Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. HGLLA1 and declaring the City Council’s intent to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 20232024, and setting a public hearing on the proposed levy at the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided the staff report.
Sabrina Haug, Willdan Consultant, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0122023.
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 discuss and consider incorporating Salute Armed Forces Everyday (SAFE) at future City Council meetings.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to approve recommendation
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to discuss and consider incorporating Salute Armed Forces Everyday (SAFE) at future City Council meetings.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, 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)
There were no Oral Staff Reports.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Counilmember De Paula reported that for his Education Committee he visited Fedde Middle School; and that he visited Furgeson Elementary School to support their beautification program.
Councilmember Roa acknowledged Recreation staff for their job with the Sports Complex.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported that that he took a tour of our water system.
Mayor Del Rio thanked Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, for setting up the Public Safety meeting.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: APN # 7066013913
Agency Negotiator: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager; Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director; Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Donald Verleur, CEO Olive Crest
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported that that he took a tour of our water system.
Mayor Del Rio thanked Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, for setting up the Public Safety meeting.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: APN # 7066013913
Agency Negotiator: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager; Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director; Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Donald Verleur, CEO Olive Crest
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Item into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:11 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:50 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:36 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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