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 23, 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 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan.
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 Axzel Roman, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOE BARRIOS This proclamation was continued to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve the Agenda Organization.
Themotionwasbythefollowingvote:
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1. PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOE BARRIOS This proclamation was continued to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion : 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 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 receive and file the Beautification Program updated report for the month of April 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;
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April 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
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the Month of April 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
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the Month of April 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 receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the Month of April 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;
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5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the Month of April 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
6. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of April 29 to May 12, 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
7. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the City of Hawaiian Gardens Emergency Operations Plan.
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
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for April 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;
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8. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for April 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
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the Month of April 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
10. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0172023, adopting the City Council’s Norms and Procedures.
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
11. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0182023, approving and adopting the City Council's Informational Handbook.
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;
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
11. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0182023, approving and adopting the City Council's Informational Handbook.
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
12. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 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. 016202, to approve the Business Revitalization Program Guidelines and request approval to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for three different contractors for the program.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Gloria Thomas, Housing Rehab Supervisor, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Gloria Thomas, Housing Rehab Supervisor, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Gloria Thomas, Housing Rehab Supervisor, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
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Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Gloria Thomas, Housing Rehab Supervisor, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Gloria Thomas, Housing Rehab Supervisor, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0162022.
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 introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 2023610 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens adopting by reference Title 32, Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, with certain changes and amendments; Amending Chapter 15.20 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code; and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act”.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
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
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
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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
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 the next Neighborhood Safety meeting will be held on June 7, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on the active construction projects.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that pool will open on May 27 and May 28; there will be a Memorial Day Event on May 29; and the Teen Center will host a pool party on June 9.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, announced that the Governor signed AB 341, which extends the existing Card Club moratorium for 20 more years.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference.
Councilmember De Paula reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference; and attended the closing program for youth sports.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan congratulated Gina Zietlow and the new ABC Unified School District Superintendent; reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference; and attended the closing ceremony for mini soccer.
Mayor Del Rio reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference.
Councilmember Vargas reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
TheCityCounciladjournedthemeetingat6:34PMtothenextCityCouncilSpecialMeetingtobeheld
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ceremony for mini soccer.
Mayor Del Rio reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference.
Councilmember Vargas reported that he attended the Contract Cities Conference.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:34 PM to the next City Council Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM
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