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 26, 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 26, 2023 at 6:02 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 Rene Rodas spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided a presentation.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided a presentation.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
2. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, Hawaiian Gardens, 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 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 as presented, in its entirety.
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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 as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt
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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
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Beautification Program updated report for the month of August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of September 2 to September 15, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for August 2023 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt
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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
7. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for August 2023 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works DepartmentEngineering Division CIP Status Report for August 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Farfan, Roa, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
10. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
AmotionwasmadebyMayorProTemFarfansecondedbyCouncilmemberRoatoadopt
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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
10. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, 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 accept the construction improvements by Excel Paving Company for the fiscal year 20212022 Residential Street Rehabilitation, Project 101 (CDBG Project No. 60252521); 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 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
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 a Trunk or Treat event to be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
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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 a Trunk or Treat event to be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa requested staff to look at what other cities are doing to address Airbnb complaints.
Councilmember De Paula reported that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference; visited Hawaiian Elementary School for Mexican Independence Day; and visited Tracy High School for their back to school open house.
Mayor Del Rio thanked staff for the Fun Run Day event; reported that she attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ryan Clinkunbroomer.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Ryan Clinkunbroomer at 6:45 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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