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, September 12, 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, September 12, 2023 at 6:06 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 Jesus Mendoza, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO THE LOCAL BARBERS AND HAIR STYLISTS THAT DONATED FREE HAIRCUT VOUCHERS AT OUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY EVENT Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to the local barbers.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT This presentation was continued to the Tuesday, September 26, 2023, City Council meeting.
2. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
AnjeliqueGranadosCommunityLibraryManagerHawaiianGardensLibraryspoke
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DONATED FREE HAIRCUT VOUCHERS AT OUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY EVENT Mayor Del Rio presented certificates to the local barbers.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT This presentation was continued to the Tuesday, September 26, 2023, City Council meeting.
2. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, Hawaiian Gardens Library, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 – 6, except for Item 5.
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 authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements regarding the issuance of temporary work permits for the chair massage technicians at the Gardens Casino.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 – 6, except for Item 5.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements regarding the issuance of temporary work permits for the chair massage technicians at the Gardens Casino.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 – 6, except for Item 5.
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 August 12 to September 1, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 – 6, except for Item 5.
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 authorize the City Manager to approve onthejob training agreements with Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB).
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 – 6, except for Item 5.
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 approve a contract between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Public Sector Personnel Consultants for services related to classification and compensation study to be conducted in conjunction with the Human Resource Department per the FY 20232024 citywide budget.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to approve a contract between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Public Sector Personnel Consultants for services related to classification and compensation study to be conducted in conjunction with the Human Resource Department per the FY 20232024 citywide budget.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Rosario Pozzoli, Human Resources Manager, provided the staff report.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas 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
6. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 – 6, except for Item 5.
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)
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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)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that the first open Street Fair will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and that staff is working on programing starting in October to impliment a 12week program for youth involving sports for 36 year olds.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the Teen Center Open House; and attended the Contract Cities conference.
Councilmember De Paula thanked the local barbers who donated free haircuts; reported that he attended the Contract Cities conference; attended Boba Tea with a Deputy; and attended the Teen Center Open House.
Councilmember Vargas thanked the Teen Center staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan reported that he attended the Teen Center Open House; and Boba Tea with a Deputy.
Mayor Del Rio reported that she attended the Gateway City Conference; attended Contract Cities conference; and congratulated Melissa Flores from our Sister City, who will represent Mexico in Miss Universe.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:39 PM to the next City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM
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