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, July 11, 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, July 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember De Paula.
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 Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY LAKEWOOD SHERIFF’S STATION CAPTAIN DANIEL HOLGUIN Captain Daniel Holguin, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, provided a presentation.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A discussion ensued between Captain Holguin and Councilmember Vargas.
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There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY LAKEWOOD SHERIFF’S STATION CAPTAIN DANIEL HOLGUIN Captain Daniel Holguin, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, provided a presentation.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A discussion ensued between Captain Holguin and Councilmember Vargas.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Captain Holguin spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Councilmember Roa, 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 Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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. 2023611 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California, repealing and replacing Chapter 5.30 to Title 5 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, imposing regulations on sidewalk vending in compliance with Senate Bill 946 and 972.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0262023, clarifying the Public Safety Commission’s responsibilities.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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 June 3 to June 30, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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 warrants processed during the period of June 3 to June 30, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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 Treasurer’s Report for May 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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. 0272023 approving an amendment to the agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board to conduct an FY 20232024 “Youth@Work” Program from July to December 2023 and to adopt these funds into the FY 20232024 citywide budget.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A discussion ensued between Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director and Councilmember Vargas.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
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A discussion ensued between Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director and Councilmember Vargas.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Disucssion ensued between Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director and Councilmember Roa.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Resolution No. 0272023.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0282023, fixing the appropriations limitation in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for Fiscal Year 20232024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0252023, adopting an amended and restated Citywide Records Retention Schedule and establishing a records retention policy.
SUGGESTEDACTIONARdti
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discussion.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0252023, adopting an amended and restated Citywide Records Retention Schedule and establishing a records retention policy.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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 approve the appointment of Luis Gonzalez to the Planning Commission.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided the staff report.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Luis Gonzalez spoke.
Mayor Del Rio 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: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
10. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
10. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Items 6 and 9, which were pulled for separate discussion.
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)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that the National Night Out event will be hosted on August 1, 2023.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, encourage residents to apply for grants, for window security bar removal, and for the beautification program.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on Capital Improvement Projects.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, announced that they’re following AB 1175, amending te Outdoor Advertising Act, and SB 549, amending the Gambling Control Act.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Vargas reported that he took a trip to our Sister City of Venustiano Carranza Michoacan Mexico; and thanked staff for bringing back the youth rugby team.
Mayor Del Rio reported that she took a trip to our Sister City of Venustiano Carranza Michoacan Mi
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Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, announced that they’re following AB 1175, amending te Outdoor Advertising Act, and SB 549, amending the Gambling Control Act.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Vargas reported that he took a trip to our Sister City of Venustiano Carranza Michoacan Mexico; and thanked staff for bringing back the youth rugby team.
Mayor Del Rio reported that she took a trip to our Sister City of Venustiano Carranza Michoacan Mexico.
Councilmember De Paula reported that his Education Committee is working with school principles.
Councilmember Roa announced that he took a vacation to our Sister City of Venustiano Carranza Michoacan Mexico; and reported that he attended the Hawaiian Gardens Car Show.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported that he attended the Hawaiian Gardens Car Show.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:08 PM to the next City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM
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