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, May 22, 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, May 22, 2024 at 6:07 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 Mary Bueno spoke.
James Rodriguez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF HAWAIIAN ELEMENTARY READING OLYMPICS RECIPIENTS AND STEM OLYMPICS TOP HONORS
Mayor Farfan presented the STEM Olympics certificates.
Joel Garcia, STEM Lab Teacher, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Maria PerezBrena, Principle, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Julie Park, Teacher, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Mayor Farfan presented the Reading Olympics certificates.
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1. RECOGNITION OF HAWAIIAN ELEMENTARY READING OLYMPICS RECIPIENTS AND STEM OLYMPICS TOP HONORS
Mayor Farfan presented the STEM Olympics certificates.
Joel Garcia, STEM Lab Teacher, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Maria PerezBrena, Principle, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Julie Park, Teacher, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Mayor Farfan presented the Reading Olympics certificates.
Rocio Hernandez, Teacher, Hawaiian Elementary, spoke.
Francisco Noyola, ABC School District, Clerk of the Board, spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
1. MAYOR’S YOUTH WALK OF ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS
Mayor Farfan recognized the Mayor’s Youth Walk of Achievement recipients.
Mayor Farfan declared a recess at 6:50 PM.
Mayor Farfan called the meeting back to order at 7:00 PM.
2. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes made to the agenda organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 0132024, for approval of the 20242025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Budget.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0132024.
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
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
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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
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, Planning Division report for the month of April 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
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division report for the month of April 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;
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Division report for the month of April 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 receive and file warrants processed during the period of April 27 to May 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
5. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for March 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
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of April 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;
Motioncarried:5000
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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
7. Recommendation to receive and file the Beautification Program updated report for the month of April 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
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of April 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
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for the month of April 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;
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Status Report for the month of April 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
10. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 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
11. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes for the month of April 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 waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2024617, (1) amending Chapter 6.47 (Urban Storm Runoff Control) to Title 6 (Health and Safety) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding urban storm run off; (2) amending Chapter 13.04 (Water System) to Title 13 (Utilities) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding water system; (3) amending Chapter 13.20 (Low Impact Development Standards) to Title 13 (Utilities) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding water system; and (4) finding the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to state CEQA guidelines.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Tonya Pace, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
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C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2024617, (1) amending Chapter 6.47 (Urban Storm Runoff Control) to Title 6 (Health and Safety) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding urban storm run off; (2) amending Chapter 13.04 (Water System) to Title 13 (Utilities) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding water system; (3) amending Chapter 13.20 (Low Impact Development Standards) to Title 13 (Utilities) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding water system; and (4) finding the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to state CEQA guidelines.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Tonya Pace, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Jillian Brickey, John L. Hunter & Associates, provided a presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula 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, or designee, to apply for the Energized Communities Program: Pathways to Electrification and Innovation Grant offered and presented by the Clean Power Alliance (CPA).
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Dalia Gomez, Clean Power Alliance, provided a presentation.
Sona Coffee, Clean Power Alliance, continued the presentation.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa 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;
Motioncarried:5–0–0–0
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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
3. Recommendation to receive and file report regarding the City’s 60th Anniversary Highlights at future City Events and Special Events update.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan 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, announced upcoming events: May 2526 reopening of the pool, swim lessons registration will also open; May 25, the City is hosting a boxing event; May 27 is the Memorial Day Event.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director announced that a Neighborhood Safety Meeting will be held on June 5, 2024 at Lee Ware Park.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced that a block clean up will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced that a free paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced upcoming events: May 2526 reopening of the pool, swim lessons registration will also open; May 25, the City is hosting a boxing event; May 27 is the Memorial Day Event.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director announced that a Neighborhood Safety Meeting will be held on June 5, 2024 at Lee Ware Park.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced that a block clean up will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced that a free paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa congratulated staff for the scholarship dinner; and reported that he attended the Contract Cities Annual Conference;
Councilmember Del Rio acknowledged the Public Works Department.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula acknowledged Public Works staff; reported that he attended the Contract Cities Annual Conference; attended career day at Fedde Academy; and extended condolences to the family of Councilmember Del Rio.
Mayor Farfan reported that he attended the Contract Cities Annual Conference.
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
The Closed Session Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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