Agenda packet — Hawaiian Gardens City Council, August 8, 2023

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Victor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Council Member
Luis Roa, Council Member
Ernie Vargas, Council Member Maria Teresa Del
Rio, Mayor
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California.

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INVOCATION
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ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS AND AGENDA GENERAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:

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INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS AND AGENDA GENERAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:

VIA WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE / ECOMMENT: Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the City may submit written correspondence to the City Hall Black Drop Box or the following email address: [email protected], or by ecomment on the City’s website, by no later than Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 4:00pm. Note: Written correspondence will not be read into the record during the meeting; however, correspondence received by 4:00pm will be forwarded to the City Council, made a part of the official record, and made available for public review during the meeting If submitting a comment pertaining to an agenda item, please reference the agenda item.

INPERSON COMMENT the City Council will provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the City Council inperson on any issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or to speak on items on and off the agenda, except for Public Hearing items. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes of public comment at each regular meeting. The City Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any public comment unless authorized by California Government Code Section 54954.2(b).

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Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act).

PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

1. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR:

1. COMPAS SOUTHEAST CAR CLUB

2. MURGUIA IMPALAS

3. TOVARS LOS ANGELES

PRESENTATIONS

1. CERRITOS COLLEGE UPDATE BY PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOSE

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consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act).

PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

1. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR:

1. COMPAS SOUTHEAST CAR CLUB

2. MURGUIA IMPALAS

3. TOVARS LOS ANGELES

PRESENTATIONS

1. CERRITOS COLLEGE UPDATE BY PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOSE FIERRO
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes in the order of agenda items.

A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
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.

2. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

3. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of July 15 to July 28, 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

4. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)

1. Recommendation to conduct second reading of Ordinance No. 2023612, adding Chapter 15.38 to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code relating to an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

2. Recommendation to direct staff to submit letters of opposition signed by the Mayor to Assemblymember Sharon QuirkSilva and State Senator Janet Nguyen regarding SB 423 (Wiener) and AB 309 (Lee).

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

2. Recommendation to direct staff to submit letters of opposition signed by the Mayor to Assemblymember Sharon QuirkSilva and State Senator Janet Nguyen regarding SB 423 (Wiener) and AB 309 (Lee).

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

3. Recommendation to accept construction improvements by Empire Design & Build for the Lee Ware Recreation Center Restroom Renovation, Project 104; and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
E. NEW BUSINESS
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
I. CLOSED SESSION
J. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM.

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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B2
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2023

SUMMARY
The attached Treasurer’s Reports provide balances for the months of June 2023. During this period, the City investments were in compliance with the Investment Policy and the City had sufficient cash reserves to meet the expenditure requirement for operations for the next six (6) months.

The City maintains checking accounts for general operations, payroll, and the housing account. In addition, we maintain an investment account with LAIF. Funds are also retained by the Bank of New York Mellon for the Successor Agency Bond payments. The general operating account and LAIF represent cash transactions for multiple funds (Pooled Cash) with the amount available for each fund tracked in the general ledger. Interest earned through LAIF is allocated to each fund based on the balance shown in the general ledger. The attached detail report provides balances by Fund as of June 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Treasurer's Report June 2023
B. PMIA/LAIF Monthly Yields

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B3
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
Abraham Yi, Accounting Specialist
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 15 TO JULY 28, 2023

SUMMARY
Information for warrants processed from July 15 to July 28, 2023 is provided, in the attachments, for review by the City Council. To provide Council with information on these warrants in a clear and concise manner, staff has changed the report that is attached. A detailed report for Accounts Payable (AP) provides a list of all payments presented by payment type and check number. Payments are made to vendors using paper checks, via ACH or online.

Payroll (PR) represents payments for employee payroll, taxes, insurances and CalPers retirement contributions and does not include any detail information.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Financial Summary
B. AP Invoice Approval Lists by Payment Type and Check Number Attachment A
Financial Summary
Description Warrant Information Amount
AP Check Payments to Vendors Ck 64911 – 64961 $ 210,727.76 AP ACH Payments to Vendors Ck 1056972 – 1057000 57,306.54 AP Online Payments to Vendors Ck 2060 – 2063 817,070.08 PR Employee Salaries & Benefits Ck 65205 – 65304 200,912.87 PR CalPers- Online Retirement Benefits 7/24/2023, 7/26/2023 70,546.62 Voided Check 64919, 64947
Total for Jul 15-Jul 28, 2023 $1,356,563.87
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 07/15/23 TO 07/28/23
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 1
Time: 5:31 pm
Date: 07/27/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES 66.00
INC
64911 07/17/23 Printed 0355X 06.01.23 BILINGUAL LISTENING & SPEAKING TEST - Y. RODRIGUEZ
64912 07/17/23 Printed 0559HD ARDURRA GROUP INC 05.01 - 05.31.23 PROF SVCS - FY21/22 32,538.00 ST REHAB PROJ 101
64913 07/17/23 Printed 0091M ASCAP 2023 ANNUAL MUSIC LICENSING FEE - 16.25

BAL DUE
64914 07/17/23 Printed 0096D AT & T CALNET JUN 2023 MONTHLY SVCS 1,058.97 DEPARTMENT OF 233.88

CONSERVATION
64915 07/17/23 Printed 2345S JAN - MAR 2023/SMIP FEES
EASTERN COUNTY 4,841.93

NEWSPAPER GROUP
64916 07/17/23 Printed 4587 07.08.22 LEGAL NTC - ZONING

ORDINANCE ADU/ELECTION
JOHN L. HUNTER & 1,392.63

ASSOCIATES
64917 07/17/23 Printed 4012MM 05.01 - 05.31.23 PROF SVCS NPDES MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES 2,942.50
INC
64918 07/17/23 Printed 5195 JUN 2023 CONSULTING SVCS
PMR, PROFESSIONAL 0.00
MOBILE
64919 07/17/23 Void 07/20/23 5926M HOUSING REHAB PHA PGM 12550 CARSON ST #185 - T. KONG
RESOURCES RECYCLING & 5,000.00

RECOVERY
64920 07/17/23 Printed 6223A CCPP-20-122 UNSPENT FUNDS FY 20/21
64921 07/17/23 Printed 6278P ROMO PLANNING GROUP INC 06.04 - 07.01.23 PROF SVCS CDD 19,011.25 SOCAL AUTO & TRUCK 29.67

PARTS INC
64922 07/17/23 Printed 6727 LW PARK DOOR REPAIR - FILLER SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 1,727.36

COMPANY
64923 07/17/23 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.23 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 8,498.60

COMPANY
64924 07/17/23 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.23 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 2,541.16

COMPANY
64925 07/17/23 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.23 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 1,299.24

COMPANY
64926 07/17/23 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.23 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 4,079.31

COMPANY
64927 07/17/23 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.23 SER PER
64928 07/17/23 Printed 1384M STATE OF CALIFORNIA - JAN - MAR 2023/SB 1473 FEES 74.70 THE SAUCE CREATIVE 6,643.06

SERVICES
64929 07/17/23 Printed 7164NNK SUMMER 2023 CITY BROCHURE 64930 07/17/23 Printed 7250V TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC JUN 2023 PROF MONTHLY SVCS 19,771.67

BUILDING AND SAFETY
64931 07/17/23 Printed 7324 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 03.31.23 UNIFORMS, TOWELS & MATS 738.44 64932 07/17/23 Printed 7500 ERNEST VARGAS REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUN 2023 75.00 64933 07/17/23 Printed 7907 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 06.01 - 06.30.23 PROF STAFFING SVCS 9,880.00 - CODE ENFORCEMENT
64934 07/18/23 Printed 7624 AC & HEAT SERVICES INC JUL-SEP 2023 QTRLY A/C MAINT 1,160.00 LIB/PSC UNIT 1-4, TC WALL
64935 07/18/23 Printed 0670Z ANDY DE AVILA REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUL 2023 40.00 COALITION FOR 150.66

CONTROLLING INS
64936 07/18/23 Printed 1855L JUL 2023 EAP
COAST PARTY RENTALS, 3,180.65
INC.
64937 07/18/23 Printed 1860M 2023 4TH OF JULY EVENT -

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
64938 07/18/23 Printed 2654S ECS IMAGING INC 2023 LASERFICHE ANNUAL FEE 11,875.00 GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL 15,015.00

OF GOVT
64939 07/18/23 Printed 3244C FY 23/24 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES HOWROYD-WRIGHT 1,332.75

EMPLOYMENT
64940 07/18/23 Printed 0558M W/E 07.01.23 HR ASSISTANT
64941 07/18/23 Printed 3936T IRON MOUNTAIN INC JUL 2023 STORAGE 326.58 64942 07/18/23 Printed 3944T JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 2023 4TH OF JULY EVENT - MESSAGE 2,550.00

BOARD RENTAL
64943 07/18/23 Printed 4441 LONG BEACH ANGLERS INC 07.20.23 FISHING EXCURSION - TEEN 1,072.00 CENTER - 1/2 DAY CHARTER
64944 07/18/23 Printed 5759M PHOENIX PATROL 2023 CONCERTS AT THE PARK EVENT 720.00 - SECURITY
64945 07/18/23 Printed 7649 VISION SERVICE PLAN - CA JUL 2023 VISION INSURANCE 2,354.07 PMR, PROFESSIONAL 35,770.00
MOBILE
64946 07/20/23 Printed 5926M HOUSING REHAB PHA PGM 12550 CARSON ST #185 - T. KONG
PMR, PROFESSIONAL 0.00
MOBILE
64947 07/20/23 Void 07/20/23 5926M HOUSING REHAB PHA PGM 12550 CARSON ST #185 - T. KONG
64948 07/26/23 Printed 0009O 8X8 INC JUN 2023 TELEPHONE SVCS 889.81 Attachment B
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 07/15/23 TO 07/28/23
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 2
Time: 5:31 pm
Date: 07/27/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
64949 05.05.23 METROPOLITAN WATER 07/26/23 Printed 2897M VICTOR FARFAN 56.71

DISTRICT TOUR TRANSPORTATION
GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY 297.36
INC
64950 PAINT SUPPLIES - DOORS 07/26/23 Printed 3186
64951 MAY 2023 PAYMENT SVCS 07/26/23 Printed 3548 HDL SOFTWARE LLC 71.70 64952 CRL ICE MACHINE REPAIR 07/26/23 Printed 4338U UNKOO LEE 160.00 64953 REIMB EMP/06.27 - 06.30.23 SISTER 07/26/23 Printed 4740 ERNESTO MARQUEZ 85.51

CITY TRAVEL EXPENSE
64954 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/MAR 2023 07/26/23 Printed 5717 ALBERT PEREZ 240.00 PFS PRIDE FIRE SYSTEMS 202.70
INC.
64955 07/26/23 Printed 5755P AUTO SPRINKLER MAINT - CRL SR

KITCHEN
PMR, PROFESSIONAL 5,000.00
MOBILE
64956 HOUSING REHAB PHA PGM 12550 07/26/23 Printed 5926M CARSON ST #111 - J. SLAUGHTER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 47.14

SECURITY
64957 STORAGE PADLOCKS - PSC UNIT 07/26/23 Printed 6855H 64958 07/26/23 Printed 0884C BASIC BENEFITS LLC AUG 2023 COBRA ADMIN FEE 100.00 64959 OLD PHONE LINES TEST AND 07/26/23 Printed 1180C CRAIG BULLARD 489.00

REMOVAL - VIDEO ROOM
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT 4,000.00
CITIES
64960 07.01.23 - 06.30.24 CITY MEMBERSHIP 07/26/23 Printed 1390 DUES
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA 1,081.50
CITIES
64961 07.01.23 - 06.30.24 LA COUNTY 07/26/23 Printed 4300

DIVISION MEMBERSHIP DUES
Total Checks: 51 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 210,727.76 Total Payments: 51 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 210,727.76 Total Payments: 51 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 210,727.76 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ACH PMTS 07/15/23 TO 07/28/23
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 1
Time: 5:32 pm
Date: 07/27/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT EFTs
1056972 JUN 2023 COLLECTION AGENCY SVC 07/17/23 Printed 2307N DATA TICKET INC. 200.00

CODE ENFORCEMENT
1056973 LOT CLEARING - CITY PROP BEHIND 07/17/23 Printed 3653F FELIPE HERNANDEZ 1,300.00

ELKS LODGE
1056974 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT REPR - CRL 07/17/23 Printed 3788 HOTWIRE ELECTRIC INC 2,120.00 RM B
1056975 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUN 2023 07/17/23 Printed 5099 SHAVON MOORE 60.00 1056976 COMPUTER & ACCESSORIES - 07/17/23 Printed 6328 SC CONSULTING GROUP LLC 12,343.30

VARIOUS REC DEPARTMENTS
STAPLES BUSINESS 8.26

ADVANTAGE
1056977 07/17/23 Printed 6931-ADMM ADMIN OFFICE SUPPLIES -

BATTERIES
1056978 JUN 2023 FLEX PLAN 07/17/23 Printed 7161DG THE ADVANTAGE GROUP 136.50

ADMINISTRATION FEES
1056979 06.27.23 22119 HORST AVE REMOVED 07/18/23 Printed 0310W ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING 75.00 1 DEAD CAT
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE 3,419.13

ASSURANCE
1056980 JUL 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL 07/18/23 Printed 0204

INSURANCE
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE 292.61

COMPANY
1056981 JUL 2023 DENTAL INS 07/18/23 Printed 2338
FRONTIER 739.98

COMMUNICATIONS
1056982 07.01 - 07.31.23 LOCAL SERVICE 07/18/23 Printed 3062 1056983 08.06.23 - 08.05.24 WEBSITE HOSTING 07/18/23 Printed 3444M GRANICUS LLC 7,653.93 1056984 JUL 2023 RADIO SERVICES 83 RADIOS 07/18/23 Printed 3648M HENRY RADIO NETWORK 1,494.00 1056985 JUL 2023 DENTAL PPO INSURANCE 07/18/23 Printed 5166D MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL 5,955.02 1056986 07.01.23 VIDEO PRODUCTION - 4TH 07/18/23 Printed 6391 NADIM SALLMAN 400.00

OF JULY EVENT
STANDARD INSURANCE 1,707.50

COMPANY
1056987 JUL 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE 07/18/23 Printed 6928C

INSURANCE
ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN 762.55
CENTER
1056988 LANDSCAPE EQUIP - BR200 07/26/23 Printed 0252

BACKPACK BLOWER TUNE-UP
1056989 07/26/23 Printed 2307N DATA TICKET INC. APR 2023 COLLECTION AGENCY SVC 200.00

CODE ENFORCEMENT
1056990 IRRIGATION REPAIRS - CARSON 07/26/23 Printed 3999E JHM SUPPLY INC 129.25 1056991 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JAN 2023 07/26/23 Printed 5834 LUIS POLANCO 240.00 RAMJAN BROTHERS 638.13

ENTERPRISES
1056992 INDUSTRIAL VACUUM REPAIRS - 07/26/23 Printed 6444 SC899 WIDE TRACKS #20803,20804
1056993 UNIT 52 - OIL/FILTER CHG MIL - 13706 07/26/23 Printed 3985 JEFF P SMITH 688.68 VERIZON WIRELESS 837.24
SERVICES. LLC
1056994 JUN - JUL 2023 WIRELESS PHONE 07/26/23 Printed 7547

CHARGES
1056995 2023 BACKFLOW TESTING - 2424244, 07/26/23 Printed 7560 VERNE'S PLUMBING INC. 105.00 2424268
1056996 07.01 - 07.31.23 11940 CARSON ST 07/26/23 Printed 3653F FELIPE HERNANDEZ 3,300.00

GARDEN SVC
1056997 RECEPTACLE INSTALL - SR CTR 07/26/23 Printed 3788 HOTWIRE ELECTRIC INC 285.00 OFFICE
1056998 BUSINESS CARDS - I. ARECHIGA, 07/26/23 Printed 6691V MCLEAN ENTERPRISES INC 109.91 COUNCILMAN L. ROA
NATIONWIDE 11,705.55

ENVIRONMENTAL
1056999 JUL 2023 STREET SWEEPING SVC 07/26/23 Printed 5305M 1057000 07.08.23 VIDEO PRODUCTION - CAR 07/26/23 Printed 6391 NADIM SALLMAN 400.00

SHOW EVENT
Total EFTs: 29 EFTs Total (excluding void checks): 57,306.54 Total Payments: 29 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 57,306.54 Total Payments: 29 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 57,306.54 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ONL PMTS 07/15/23 TO 07/28/23
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Page: 1
Time: 11:13 am
Date: 08/03/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Checks
2060 05.25 - 06.27.23 SER PER 07/06/23 Printed 1795 CITY OF LONG BEACH 1,840.35 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC 811,343.00

EMPLOYEES'
2061 PREPAYMENT UAL FY 23/24 PLAN 901 07/18/23 Printed 1458K CALIFORNIA PUBLIC 3,472.00

EMPLOYEES'
2062 PREPAYMENT UAL FY 23/24 PLAN 902 07/18/23 Printed 1458K 2063 06.17.23 STATEMENT DATE 06/28/23 Printed 4607P LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT 414.73 Total Checks: 4 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 817,070.08 Total Payments: 4 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 817,070.08 Total Payments: 4 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 817,070.08

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B4
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s Office is to prepare and present the meeting minutes to City Council for review and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. July 25, 2023 - Minutes
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 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, July 25, 2023 at 6:02 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 There were no Public Comments.

PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.

PRESENTATIONS

1. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, provided a presentation.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.

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There were no Proclamation or Certificates.

PRESENTATIONS

1. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, provided a presentation.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.

Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Councilmember Vargas spoke.

Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, spoke.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

2. PRESENTATION BY FRANCISCO MARTINEZ AND ROBERT CICCARELLI, FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE OF THE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING/RULE 20A PROJECT ON NORWALK BOULEVARD
Francisco Martinez, Southern California Edison Government Affairs Representative, spoke.

Robert Ciccarelli, Southern California Edison Project Manager, provided a presentation.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

Councilmember Roa spoke
Robert Ciccarelli, Southern California Edison Project Manager, spoke.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Francisco Martinez, Southern California Edison Government Affairs Representative, spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Mayor Del Rio spoke.

Robert Ciccarelli, Southern California Edison Project Manager, spoke Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Del Rio spoke.

Robert Ciccarelli, Southern California Edison Project Manager, spoke Councilmember Roa spoke.

NeemaGhanbariPublicWorksManagerspoke

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Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Del Rio spoke.

Robert Ciccarelli, Southern California Edison Project Manager, spoke Councilmember Roa spoke.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Robert Ciccarelli, Southern California Edison Project Manager, spoke Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

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: 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 Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 May and June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

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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 May and June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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, Code Enforcement Division Report for the months of May and June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 months of May and June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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. 0302023 approving the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program for fiscal years 20242026.

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Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided the staff report.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0302023.

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 the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the months of May and June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 warrants processed during the period of July 1 to July 14, 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided the staff report.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Mayor Del Rio spoke.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.

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7. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of July 1 to July 14, 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided the staff report.

Councilmember Roa 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

8. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the months of May and June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 Engineering Division CIP Status Report for June 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 review a request for sponsorship from the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, for their 40th Year Celebration; and approve the City of Hawaiian Gardens to be a Gold Sponsor.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt CtCldIt111tfIt5d7

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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11, except for Items 5 and 7.

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 waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2023612, adding Chapter 15.38 to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code relating to an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations; and Adopt the Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Permit Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, provided the staff report.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, provided the staff report.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

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: 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. 0292023 of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, County of Los Angeles, State of California, awarding contracts to Instant Sign Cypress LLC and Continental Signs Inc., as the two lowest bidders to provide sign installation services for the City of Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department’s Business Revitalization Program.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, provided the staff report.

A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0292023.

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 award a construction contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $249,340 for Pioneer Park Renovation, Project 105.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0

3. Recommendation to award a construction contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $249,340 for Pioneer Park Renovation, Project 105.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Mayor Del Rio spoke
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Councilmember Roa spoke.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.

Mayor Del Rio spoke.

Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.

Councilmember De Paula spoke.

Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, 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: 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)

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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)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that the next Movie at the Park will be held on August 4, 2023, and it will also be a backpack and school supply giveaway; August 5, 2023, will be the Top Soccer Event; August 11, 2023, will be Concert at the Park; and provided an update that the Summer Lunch Program served over 1,700 meals in June.

Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that National Night Out is August 1, 2023.

G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.

H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
There were no Oral Council Reports.

I. CLOSED SESSION

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City designated representative: City Manager Ernesto Marquez; City Attorney Megan Garibaldi; Human Resources Manager Rosario Pozzoli
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 3624, RankandFile and Management Units Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Items into the record.

The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:17 PM
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 9:13 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 9:19 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

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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 9:19 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C1
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation to conduct second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-612, adding Chapter

15.38 to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code relating to an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.

SUMMARY
In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (AB 1236), codified as Government Code § 65850.7, which requires local jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on or before September 30, 2017. AB 1236 was adopted to limit the restrictions that cities and counties could impose on applicants installing electric vehicle charging stations, to achieve timely and costeffective installation of electric vehicle charging stations, which has been deemed by the legislature to be a matter of statewide concern.

Assembly Bill 970 (AB 970), codified as Government Code § 65850.71, adopted by the State legislature on October 8, 2021, sets forth certain timing obligations applicable to cities when fulfilling their function of processing electric vehicle charging station permits.

The proposed ordinance would bring the City’s permitting processes for EV Charging stations in line with State law.

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DISCUSSION
AB 1236 requires cities to adopt an ordinance to expedite permit processing for applicants looking to install electric vehicle charging stations. An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

AB 1236 also requires that jurisdictions adopt a checklist of requirements with which a permit application for an electric vehicle charging station will be eligible for expedited review. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of the existing electrical service such as: rating in amperes; system voltage; connected or calculated load; spare capacity in amperes; voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment; circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment; location of the electric vehicle supply equipment; if ventilation is or is not required; and clearances of the charging equipment to comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws.

Government Code Section 65850.7 requires the City’s checklist be based on the “PlugIn Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

In addition, AB 970 requires an application to install an electric vehicle charging station to be deemed complete if, either 5 business days or 10 business days after the application was submitted (depending on the number of electric vehicle charging stations proposed in the application), the city has not deemed the application to be incomplete or issued a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application. Then, AB 970 requires an application to install an electric vehicle charging station to be deemed approved if, 20 business days or 40 business days after the application was deemed complete (depending on the number of electric vehicle charging stations proposed in the application): (1) the city has not approved the application; (2) the building official has not made a finding that the proposed installation could have an adverse impact upon the public health or safety or required the applicant to apply for a use permit; (3) the building official has not denied the permit; and (4) an appeal has not been made to the planning commission of the city. Members of the City Building Department are aware of these timing requirements and are prepared to comply with them in connection with the adoption of this Ordinance and all electric vehicle permitting laws.

The attached ordinance complies with the requirements set forth in AB 1236 and AB 970 by requiring that the City administratively approve applications that comply with the City’s “Expedited EV Permit & Checklist” and limit review to whether the installation would comply with safety and performance standards.

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ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The City Council finds that these ordinances are not subject to the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for the following reasons: These ordinances are (1) not “project” within the meaning of sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because they have no potential for resulting in direct or indirect physical change in the environment; and (2) are exempt under section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), the general rule exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this code amendment will have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact anticipated.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 2023-612
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-612

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWAIIAN GARDENS ADDING CHAPTER 15.38 TO TITLE 15 OF THE

HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN

EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC

VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (Chapter 598, Statutes of 2015), which requires every city with a population of less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on or before September 30, 2017, and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 970 (Chapter 710, Statutes of 2021), requires, beginning January 1, 2023, such permitting applications, to be deemed complete, and subsequently deemed approved, at a certain point after submission if the City of Hawaiian Gardens (“City’) has not taken certain specified actions with respect to the applications; and WHEREAS, creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code to meet these State law requirements and to facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby incorporates by reference the recitals of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. Amendment. Chapter 15.38 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code to read in full as follows:
“Chapter 15.38 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS; STREAMLINED PERMITTING.”
Sections:

15.38.010 Purpose

15.38.020 Definitions

15.38.030 Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Requirements

15.38.040 Expedited Permitting Process

15.38.050 Permit Application Process

15.38.060 Permit Review; Timing
2 15.38.010 – Purpose
The purpose of this section is to create an expedited and streamlined electric vehicle charging station permitting process that complies with Government Code sections 65850.7 and 65850.71 to achieve the timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7 and notwithstanding any other provision of this code pertaining to conditional or accessory uses, only an electrical permit shall be required for an electric vehicle charging station.

15.38.020 – Definitions
A. “A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact” includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit.

B. “Building Official” means the chief building official of the City or their designee.

C. “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, and any subsequent amendments thereto, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

D. “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

E. “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. Email
b. The Internet

15.38.030 – Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Requirements A. The electric vehicle charging station shall meet the applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission and the local electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.

B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
3 D. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

15.38.040 – Expedited Permitting Process
Consistent with Government Code section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.

15.38.050 – Permit Application Process
A. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; and areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

B. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. A completed application does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval and all necessary permits are granted by the City.

C. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, they shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

D. The Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

15.38.060 – Permit Review
A. The Building Official shall review all electric vehicle charging station applications.

Notwithstanding the expedited permit processing set forth in this chapter, the Building Official retains authority at all times to identify and address higher priority life-safety situations.

B. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or 4 safety, the City may require the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit. The Building Official’s decision may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission.

C. An application for a conditional use permit to install an electric vehicle charging station shall not be denied unless the Planning Commission makes written findings based upon substantial evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. The findings shall include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible alternatives. If denied, the Planning Commission’s decision may be appealed by the applicant to the City Council pursuant to Section 18.100.170.

D. In the technical review of a charging station application, the Building Official shall not condition the approval of any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

E. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, as may be amended, approve the application and issue all necessary permits.

F. An application to install an electric vehicle charging station submitted to the Building Official of the City shall be deemed complete if, after the applicable time period has elapsed, both of the following are true:
a. The Building Official has not deemed the application complete, consistent with the checklist created by the City pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7(g). b. The Building Official has not issued a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and identifying any additional information explicitly necessary for the Building Official to complete a review limited to whether the electric vehicle charging station meets all health and safety requirements of local, state, and federal law, consistent with subdivisions (b) and (g) of Government Code section 65850.7.

G. For purposes of paragraph (F), “applicable time period” means either of the following:
a. Five business days after submission of the application to the City if the application is for at least 1, but not more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations at a single site.
b. Ten business days after submission of the application to the City if the application is for more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations at a single site.

H. An application to install an electric vehicle charging station shall be deemed approved if the applicable time period described in paragraph (G) has elapsed and all of the following are true:
5 a. The Building Official has not administratively approved the application pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7(b).
b. The Building Official has not made a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety or required the applicant to apply for a use permit pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7(b).
c. The Building Official of the City has not denied the use permit pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7(c).
d. An appeal has not been made to the Planning Commission pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7(d).

I. For purposes of paragraph (H), “applicable time period means” either of the following:
a. Twenty business days after the application was deemed complete, if the application is for at least 1, but not more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations at a single site.
b. Forty business days after the application was deemed complete, if the application is for more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations at a single site.

J. If an electric vehicle charging station and any associated equipment interfere with, reduce, eliminate, or in any way impact the required parking spaces for existing uses, the City shall reduce the number of required parking spaces for existing uses by the amount necessary to accommodate the electric vehicle charging station and any associated equipment.

SECTION 3. CEQA. This Ordinance was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines (the Guidelines), and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance is not subject to CEQA because the adoption of this ordinance is not a "project" pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

Specifically, this Ordinance only establishes a streamlined process for electric vehicle charging station permits and merely authorizes administrative activities which will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that the provisions contained herein would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. 6 SECTION 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall publish or post the Ordinance as required by law.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens this 8th day of August 2023.

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor
ATTEST:

Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Megan K. Garibaldi
City Attorney

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C2
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:

Direct staff to submit letters of opposition signed by the Mayor to Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and State Senator Janet Nguyen regarding SB 423 (Wiener) and AB 309 (Lee).

SUMMARY
Assemblymember Wiener and Assemblymember Lee are proposing new legislation which would impact the development of housing in Hawaiian Gardens. SB 35 was signed in 2017 (Effective date: January 1, 2018) and provides a streamlined approval process for housing projects proposing certain affordable housing guarantees. SB 35 requires local entities to approve certain housing projects by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the requirement for CEQA analysis, and removing the requirement for discretionary entitlements granted by the Planning Commission.

SB 423 would extend the sunset date of SB 35 from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2036 and allow the state Department of General Services (DGS) to control housing developments on state-owned or -leased property in disregard of the local zoning and development standards. This legislation would take away local control and force cities to ministerially approve certain housing projects without obtaining input from community.

Cities would have no ability to impose zoning standards, objective standards, or design review requirements on state-owned or -leased land.

AB 309 would create the Social Housing Program within the Department of General Services (DGS). This program would facilitate the construction of government-owned housing on leased state property or excess state-owned property. Cities would not be able to impose zoning standards, objective standards, or design review requirements.

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Cities would have no ability to regulate development standards, including floor area ratios, height limitations, or density requirements.

The City of Hawaiian Gardens is creating a plan through the 6th Cycle Housing Element to build more housing units. Hawaiian Gardens is planning for 331 units. In total, cities across California are identifying sites for more than 2.5 million additional housing units.

This legislation erodes local control and forces cities to accept projects brought forward by the DGS.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. SB 423 (Wiener) – Letter of Opposition
B. AB 309 (Lee) – Letter of Opposition

August 8, 2023
The Honorable Janet Nguyen
Member, California State Senate
1021 “O” Street, Suite 7130
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 423 (Wiener) By-right Housing Approvals: Multifamily Housing Developments: SB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017) Expansion Notice of Opposition
Dear Senator Nguyen:

The City of Hawaiian Gardens opposes SB 423 (Wiener), which would greatly expand SB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017), extend the January 1, 2026 sunset date to January 1, 2036, and allow the Department of General Services (DGS) to control housing developments on state-owned or -leased property, regardless of the locally required zoning or development standards.

The City of Hawaiian Gardens understands the affordable housing and homelessness crisis as it plays out in our community every day. Local leaders are working to find creative solutions so homes of all income levels can be built. They’re taking on these difficult and complex tasks, and in many cases successfully planning for more than 2.5 million new homes statewide.

SB 423 would force cities to approve certain housing projects without regard to the needs of the community, opportunities for environmental review, or public input. Public engagement often leads to better projects. Not having such outlets will increase public distrust in government and potentially result in additional ballot measures limiting housing development.

Lawmakers should partner with local officials to annually invest funds to help cities prevent and reduce homelessness and spur housing development. Targeted, ongoing funding is the only way cities can find community-based solutions that get residents off the streets and into homes. California needs a sustainable state investment that matches the scale of this long-term crisis.

CITY OF
“Our Youth – Our Future”

HAWAIIAN GARDENS
SB 423
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For these reasons, the City of Hawaiian Gardens respectfully opposes SB 423.

Sincerely,
Maria Teresa del Rio
Mayor
City of Hawaiian Gardens
C: Kristine Guerrero, Cal Cities, [email protected] League of California Cities (Via email: [email protected]) Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva

August 8, 2023
The Honorable Sharon Quirk-Silva, District 67
Member, California State Assembly
Capitol Swing Space Room #4210
1021 “O” Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 309 (Lee) Social Housing Program
(as amended 7/13/2023)
Notice of Oppose Unless Amended
Dear Assemblymember Quirk-Silva:

The City of Hawaiian Gardens opposes AB 309 (Lee), unless it is amended to address the City’s concerns. AB 309 would create the Social Housing Program within the Department of General Services (DGS) to facilitate the construction of governmentowned housing on leased state property or excess state-owned property. Cities would have no ability to regulate zoning or development standards, including floor area ratios, height limitations, or density requirements.

Hawaiian Gardens strongly supports the intent of AB 309, which is to produce more housing. As you know, housing affordability and homelessness are among the most critical issues facing California cities. Affordably priced homes are out of reach for many people and housing is not being built fast enough to meet the current or projected needs of people living in the state. Cities support housing production by planning for new projects based upon public review and input and following state housing laws.

Importantly, cities are currently updating housing plans to identify sites for more than 2.5 million additional housing units.

AB 309 disregards the state-mandated planning process and specifically empowers DGS to make land use and zoning decisions on state excess property. While AB 309 currently limits DGS authority to three housing projects on declared excess state property suitable for housing, the measure broadly establishes the Social Housing Program within DGS which could be easily expanded to include all state-owned lands.

Bypassing California’s longstanding housing planning laws and local zoning rules is not a way out of the housing crisis. The City of Hawaiian Gardens urges the Governor and lawmakers to annually invest funds to help cities prevent and reduce homelessness and spur affordable housing development. Targeted, ongoing funding is the only way cities can find community-based solutions that produce housing at all income levels.

CITY OF
“Our Youth – Our Future”

HAWAIIAN GARDENS
AB 309 (Lee)
August 8, 2023

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For these reasons, the City of Hawaiian Gardens respectfully opposes AB 309 unless it is amended to address our concerns.

Sincerely,
Maria Teresa Del Rio
Mayor
City of Hawaiian Gardens
C: Kristine Guerrero, Cal Cities, [email protected] League of California Cities (Via email: [email protected]) State Senator Janet Nguyen

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C3
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS BY EMPIRE

DESIGN & BUILD FOR THE LEE WARE RECREATION CENTER RESTROOM RENOVATION, PROJECT 104 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

SUMMARY
The Lee Ware Recreation Center restrooms were over 35 years old and have reached the end of their useful life.

The project’s scope of work included the removal and replacement of the existing plumbing and plumbing fixtures, toilet accessories, floor tiles, light fixtures, exhaust fans, wall grilles, toilet partitions, access panels, and restroom doors to comply with Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

On April 25, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Empire Design and Build in the amount of $85,000 for restroom renovation at Lee Ware Recreation Center.

The construction started in June 2023 and was completed in July 2023.

Staff recommends accepting the project as complete, authorizing the City Clerk to file the notice of completion, and releasing the retention payment to Empire Design and Build within the specified timeline set forth by Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total project budget is $186,793 and is funded by CA Natural Resources Agency’s Per Capita Program.

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The Lee Ware Recreation Center Restroom Renovation, Project 104 was completed under budget. The following table is a breakdown of the project’s costs and cost savings:

Project Description Budget Actual Costs Net Difference
Construction $85,000.00 $85,000.00 0
Construction Contingency $30,000.00 $24,877.30 $5,122.70 Design & Inspection $40,664.00 $40,664.00 0
Estimated Project Cost $155,664.00 $150,541.30 $5,122.70 A construction contingency of $30,000 was set aside to address unforeseen conditions during construction due to old plumbing. The total contingency used was $24,877.30.

The project budget was adequate, and the project was completed $5,122.70 below the estimated project expense.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

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Hawaiian Gardens City Council
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