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 26, 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 26, 2024 at 6:08 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 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 Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Armando Soto spoke.
Majalia Gonzalez, Sergeant, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. HONORING PAULO MARTINEZ, WWII VETERAN, RESIDENT OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND VFW MEMBER ON HIS 103RD BIRTHDAY
Mayor Farfan presented the proclamation to Paulo Martinez.
Paulo Martinez spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON ASSISTANCE EFFORTS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS – ADRIANA LOPEZ (HOMELESS LIAISON), PATH AND LASA REPRESENTATIVES AdrianaLopezHomelessServicesLiaisonspoke
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1. HONORING PAULO MARTINEZ, WWII VETERAN, RESIDENT OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND VFW MEMBER ON HIS 103RD BIRTHDAY
Mayor Farfan presented the proclamation to Paulo Martinez.
Paulo Martinez spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON ASSISTANCE EFFORTS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS – ADRIANA LOPEZ (HOMELESS LIAISON), PATH AND LASA REPRESENTATIVES Adriana Lopez, Homeless Services Liaison, spoke.
Cameron Pastrano, LAHSA Community Relations Coordinator, spoke.
Tomasz Babiszkiewicz, PATH Associate Director, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
2. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, CLERK OF THE BOARD
Francisco Noyola, ABC School District Clerk of the Board, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
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. 0192024, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, County of Los Angeles, State of California, authorizing the recording of liens against various real properties in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for delinquent rubbish collection charges due to Waste Resources, Inc.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0192024.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT:1;DelRio
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Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0192024.
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
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 the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of May 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 Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of May 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
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of May 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, Planning Division Report for the month of May 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, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of May 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, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of May 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
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of May 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 Beautification Program updated report for the month of May 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 receive and file Treasurer’s Report for April 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
9. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of June 1 to June 14, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to adopt
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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
9. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of June 1 to June 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
10. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0202024, approving a fiveyear Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for public services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
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
11. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, June 12, 2024; and the Special meeting of Tuesday, June 18, 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 award oncall municipal engineering services agreement to Willdan Engineeringforengineeringandarchitecturaldesignsurveyinggeotechnicalandtraffic
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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 award oncall municipal engineering services agreement to Willdan Engineering for engineering and architectural design, surveying, geotechnical and traffic engineering, grant administration, project management, engineering support, Public Works permit administration, plan check, and labor compliance services.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A discussion ensued between Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, and the City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, seconded by Mayor Farfan, 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)
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, announced the ending of the YEP session.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Counilcmember Vargas spoke
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
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E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, announced the ending of the YEP session.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Counilcmember Vargas spoke
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that the youth soccer season concluded; youth baseball season will start July 8, 2024; pool operations are currently happening during summer; July 3, 2024 is the Independence Day Celebration; and July 6, 2024 is the car show.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced that a free paper shredding event will be held on June 29, 2024.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa requested staff recognition of their car displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:12 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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