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, February 28, 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, February 28, 2024 at 6:08 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 Roa
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula
Mayor Farfan
ABSENT
1 Councilmember Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF PARTICIPANTS FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY 2024 Mayor Farfan presented the certificates to the students.
Laura Lull, Rainbow Services, CEO, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Griselda Marquez, Rainbow Services, Community Outreach Manager, continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
2. RECOGNITION OF BEARS AND ROSES FOR 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY Mayor Farfan presented a plaque to Bears and Roses.
Mayor Farfan declared a recess at 6:36 PM.
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Laura Lull, Rainbow Services, CEO, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Griselda Marquez, Rainbow Services, Community Outreach Manager, continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
2. RECOGNITION OF BEARS AND ROSES FOR 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY Mayor Farfan presented a plaque to Bears and Roses.
Mayor Farfan declared a recess at 6:36 PM.
Mayor Farfan called the meeting back to order at 6:48 PM.
3. PROCLAMATION FOR TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH Mayor Farfan presented a proclamation to Rainbow Services, Ltd.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
The proclamation for teen dating violence awareness and prevention month was considered before the recognition of Bears and Roses.
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 De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of February 3 to February 16, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of February 3 to February 16, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Beautification Program updated report for the month of January 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of January 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of January 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of January 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of January 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of January 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt CtCldtdiittit
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AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to conduct second reading of Ordinance No. 2024616, amending the Municipal Code regarding possession, service, and consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places; and adopt Resolution No. 0042024, establishing a policy regulating Alcoholic Beverages in public places.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 2024616.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, provided the staff report.
2. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0052024, approving the reallocation of special event funds to support the 60th Anniversary Carnival and Parade.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0052024.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement to Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) for preparation of the citywide pavement management program, sidewalk and curb ramp survey, and asset inventory; and authorize the Public Works Manager to request additional pavement management related services from the consultant within the budgeted amount.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to approve a donation to the Lakewood Sheriff's Station.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to approve a donation to the Lakewood Sheriff's Station.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, presented the staff report.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
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, announced that a low cost mobile dog and cat vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided an update on Vote Centers for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced a block clean up on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
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Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that a low cost mobile dog and cat vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided an update on Vote Centers for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced a block clean up on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa asked how a resident can request to participate in the parade.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula thanked parents and stakeholders who attended the recent ABCUSD town hall meetings and reported that our school will remain open.
Mayor Farfan thanked the families and children who spoke and advocated for our schools.
Councilmember Roa was very impressed by how the community came together to support our local schools; and thanked Mariana Rios for representing the city on the committee.
Councilmember Vargas requested that residents continue to go to school meetings to support the schools.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula was thankful that the Hawaiian Gardens ABCUSD town hall meetings provided childcare and transportation for residents.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:48 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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