CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Dandy De Paula, Mayor Pro Tem
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember Victor Farfan,
Mayor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Del Rio
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula
Mayor Farfan
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY CAPTAIN DAN HOLGUIN, LAKEWOOD SHERIFF’S STATION, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON CRIME STATISTICS
Dan Holguin, Captain Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, provided a presentation.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Farfan and Captain Dan Holguin.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY CAPTAIN DAN HOLGUIN, LAKEWOOD SHERIFF’S STATION, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON CRIME STATISTICS
Dan Holguin, Captain Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, provided a presentation.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Farfan and Captain Dan Holguin.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
2. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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 Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the months of November 2023 and December 2023.
SUGGESTEDACTION:ApproveRecommendation
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Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the months of November 2023 and December 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 November 2023 and December 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 months of November and December 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 November & December 2023.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 November & December 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of December 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0022024, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Facility Use Agreement with the American Red Cross.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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
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A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 November and December 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 December 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
10. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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 Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to approve a contract between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Kastl Amusements for the 2024 City Anniversary Carnival.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to approve the agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Terra Marketing Platform LLC to coordinate the 2024 City Anniversary Parade.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
AmotionwasmadebyCouncilmemberRoasecondedbyCouncilmemberDelRiotoapprove
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Parade.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
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)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director reported increase numbers of participation in youth sports programs.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula commended the efforts of the Mayor for highlighting new businesses; extended condolences to the family of Sonia Martinez, and Lupe Cabrera; thanked staff for the basketball program being well organized; and announced that ABCUSD will hold Town Hall meetings on February 7, 2024 and February 15, 2024, on the school facilities capacities and declining enrollment.
Councilmember Roa extended condolences to the family of Sonia Martinez; requested staff to look into a business recognition program; congratulated Jesus Mendoza on his retirement; and congratulated the Perez family for the Fire Academy Invitation.
Councilmember Del Rio extended condolences to the family of Sonia Martinez; and thanked staff for the great work they do for the basketball program.
Mayor Farfan reported that he met with legislatures about SB 549, which impacts nontribal cities with a card room.
I. CLOSED SESSION
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February 7, 2024 and February 15, 2024, on the school facilities capacities and declining enrollment.
Councilmember Roa extended condolences to the family of Sonia Martinez; requested staff to look into a business recognition program; congratulated Jesus Mendoza on his retirement; and congratulated the Perez family for the Fire Academy Invitation.
Councilmember Del Rio extended condolences to the family of Sonia Martinez; and thanked staff for the great work they do for the basketball program.
Mayor Farfan reported that he met with legislatures about SB 549, which impacts nontribal cities with a card room.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Sonia Martinez, at 7:08 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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