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, August 8, 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, August 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Vargas.
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. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR:
1. COMPAS SOUTHEAST CAR CLUB
2. MURGUIA IMPALAS
3. TOVARS LOS ANGELES
Mayor Del Rio presented the certificates to the car clubs.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
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1. COMPAS SOUTHEAST CAR CLUB
2. MURGUIA IMPALAS
3. TOVARS LOS ANGELES
Mayor Del Rio presented the certificates to the car clubs.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Mayor Del Rio declared a recess at 6:15 PM.
Mayor Del Rio called the meeting back to order at 6:21 PM.
PRESENTATIONS
1. CERRITOS COLLEGE UPDATE BY PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOSE FIERRO Dr. Jose Fierro, Cerritos College President/Superintendent, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
A discussion ensued between Dr. Jose Fierro and Mayor Del Rio.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Dr. Jose Fierro spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
A discussion ensued between Dr. Jose Fierro and Mayor Pro Tem Farfan.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Vargas 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
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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 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 Treasurer’s 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 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 warrants processed during the period of July 15 to July 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
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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
4. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 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 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.
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 Ordinance No. 2023612.
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 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.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, provided the staff report A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
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.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, provided the staff report 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
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.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided the staff report 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)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, encouraged the community to drive safely when dropping and pickup children at school.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, thanked the Council for supporting the backtoschool supply drive and movie night; announced that Recreation is wrapping up summer programing and introducing fall hours; and that the 23 annual Pow Wow will be held on August 1920.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager announced that the Public Works Block Cleanup Program will be held August 12 .
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There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, encouraged the community to drive safely when dropping and pickup children at school.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, thanked the Council for supporting the backtoschool supply drive and movie night; announced that Recreation is wrapping up summer programing and introducing fall hours; and that the 23 annual Pow Wow will be held on August 1920.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager announced that the Public Works Block Cleanup Program will be held August 12 .
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director announced that a job fair will be held at C.
Robert Lee on August 17 .
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Del Rio announced that she attended National Night Out; attended the movie night; attended Top Soccer; and reported that she attended the Independent Cities Association Seminar.
Councilmember De Paula announced that he attended the Top Soccer event.
Councilmember Roa announced that he attended National Night Out; and reported that he attended the Independent Cities Association Seminar;
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported that he attended the Independent Cities Association Seminar; National Night Out; Grand Opening at the new pickleball courts at Don Knabe; and the rugby tournament.
Councilmember Vargas announced that he attended National Night Out, and the youth program ruby tournament.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:19 PM to the next City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM
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