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, June 12, 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, June 12, 2024 at 6:03 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
ABSENT
1 Mayor Farfan
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke.
Lorraine Cabrera spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes made to the agenda organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 0142024, ordering the levyandcollectionofassessmentswithintheHawaiianGardensConsolidatedLandscapingand
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There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes made to the agenda organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 0142024, ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Hawaiian Gardens Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. HGLLA1 for Fiscal Year 20242025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report and introduced Sabina Haug.
Sabina Haug, Willdan, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0142024.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of May 11 to May 31, 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.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of May 11 to May 31, 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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0152024, authorizing an amendment to the agreement for reimbursement for helicopter patrol services by and between The City of Hawaiian Gardens and the City of Lakewood – Sky Knight Program.
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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to direct the City Clerk to notify all city departments and advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes, of the biennial review requirements for such Conflict of Interest Codes; and report to the City Council any amendments, or report that no amendments are necessary, no later than October 1, 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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0162024, calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of two (2) members of the City Council as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0162024, calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of two (2) members of the City Council as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities.
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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0172024, requesting that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approve consolidating the City of Hawaiian Gardens General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 to be held with the County of Los Angeles along with any and all designated election(s) to be held on the date pursuant to the California Elections Code Section 10403 and 10418 and for Los Angeles County to conduct and provide specific election administration services for such election(s).
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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
7. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0182024, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates statements submitted to the voters at a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
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7. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0182024, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates statements submitted to the voters at a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, May 22, 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: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to conduct second reading of 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.
John Natalizio, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 2024617.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 2024617.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Farfan
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)
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided updates on Civic Center Drive.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula congratulated the graduates.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session Items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:26 PM to the next City Council Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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