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, April 10, 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, April 10, 2024 at 6:02 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Farfan.
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 Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. REVIEW OF FY 20222023 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ANNUAL AUDIT PRESENTED BY GRUBER AND LOPEZ, INC.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, introduced Matthew Lenton, CPA, Audit Director.
Matthew Lenton, CPA, Audit Director, Gruber and Lopez, Inc., provided the presentation.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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PRESENTATIONS
1. REVIEW OF FY 20222023 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ANNUAL AUDIT PRESENTED BY GRUBER AND LOPEZ, INC.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, introduced Matthew Lenton, CPA, Audit Director.
Matthew Lenton, CPA, Audit Director, Gruber and Lopez, Inc., provided the presentation.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes made to the 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 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 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 warrants processed during the period of March 2 to March 29, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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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 warrants processed during the period of March 2 to March 29, 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
4. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, March 27, 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
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an expense reimbursement agreement with Central Basin Municipal Water District in the amount of $230,800, allocate funding for the project, and award construction contracts to Empire Design and Build and Anguiano Lawn Care, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $230,800 for the Water Efficiency, Project 113.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
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;
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
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 accept construction improvements by R.E. Schultz Construction Inc., for the Pioneer Park Renovation, Project 105, and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio 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)
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on the Norwalk Boulevard underground project; announced that the traffic signal project will start in May; and provided an update on new equipment purchased.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, announced that staff will comeback with an item to go over a summary of the parade and carnival.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
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F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on the Norwalk Boulevard underground project; announced that the traffic signal project will start in May; and provided an update on new equipment purchased.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, announced that staff will comeback with an item to go over a summary of the parade and carnival.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Del Rio thanked staff for carnival and parade.
Councilmember Roa thanked staff for parade and carnival, and extended gratitude to the car clubs Mayor Pro Tem De Paula thanked staff for parade and carnival; and reported that he went to grant seminar;
Mayor Farfan thanked staff for carnival and parade.
Councilmember Vargas commented on the parade and carnival.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agencydesignated representative: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager Employee Organizations: AFSCME Local 3624 Rank & File Unit Union AFSCME Local 3624 Management Unit Union
John Natalizio, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Item into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:37 PM
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:17 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
John Natalizio, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:18 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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