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, November 28, 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, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Ramon Rodriguez.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan
Mayor Del Rio
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Daniel Ramirez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF FRANK AMARO FOR OVER 30 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM
This recognition was continued to the Tuesday, December 12, 2023, City Council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
APUBLICHEARING(S)/HEARING()
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There were no Presentations.
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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
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 October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motioncarried:5000
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3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
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 October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the Month of October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for October 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.
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for October 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
8. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for September 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
9. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of November 4 to November 17, 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
10. Recommendation to cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 26, 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
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10. Recommendation to cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 26, 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
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, November 14, 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; De Paula, Roa, Vargas, Farfan, Del Rio
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)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director announced that the Annual Tree Lighting Event will be held December 1, 2023.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported that earlier in the fall, there were a number of bills that were passed and has been working with staff to address those laws, mostly going into effect January 1, 2024.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the Turkey Bowl at Fedde Middle School.
Councilmember De Paula reported that he attended the flag football league banquet, and thanked the neighborhood counselor for putting it together.
Councilmember Vargas thanked the neighborhood counselor.
Mayor Del Rio reported that she attended the flag football banquet, and thanked all staff members involved with the event.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
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Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the Turkey Bowl at Fedde Middle School.
Councilmember De Paula reported that he attended the flag football league banquet, and thanked the neighborhood counselor for putting it together.
Councilmember Vargas thanked the neighborhood counselor.
Mayor Del Rio reported that she attended the flag football banquet, and thanked all staff members involved with the event.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:12 PM to the next Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
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