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, July 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, July 10, 2024 at 6:00 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 An unidentified woman spoke.
Majalia Gonzalez, Sergeant, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. PROCLAMATION FOR CARMELLA MAHAR, FORMER PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY DIRECTOR, CELEBRATING HER 90TH BIRTHDAY.
Mayor Farfan presented the proclamation to Carmella Mahar.
Carmella Mahar spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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1. PROCLAMATION FOR CARMELLA MAHAR, FORMER PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY DIRECTOR, CELEBRATING HER 90TH BIRTHDAY.
Mayor Farfan presented the proclamation to Carmella Mahar.
Carmella Mahar spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
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 approve a fourth amendment of the professional services agreement with Romo Planning Group, Inc.
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 declare cardio and strength equipment from fitness room as surplus and authorize City Manager to sell or dispose as necessary.
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 declare cardio and strength equipment from fitness room as surplus and authorize City Manager to sell or dispose as necessary.
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 June 15 to June 28, 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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, June 26, 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 approve appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
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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
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to approve appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, 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 approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Commercial Lease Agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. for the continued operation of a heath care clinic located at 22310 Wardham Ave.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A discussion ensued between the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, Recreation Director, and City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Mayor Farfan, to approve recommendation, with a waiver of lease payments for four months, while the transition takes place.
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
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A discussion ensued between the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, Recreation Director, and City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Mayor Farfan, to approve recommendation, with a waiver of lease payments for four months, while the transition takes place.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0212024, approving 2024 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey report and establishing a prima facie speed limits in the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Fred Minagar, Project Manager, Minagar and Associates, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, spoke.
A discussion ensued between Fred Minagar, Project Manager, Minagar and Associates, and the City Councilmembers.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0212024.
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)
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, corrected the rate for the YEP Program mentioned at the previous meeting.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that the Annual National Night Out event will be held on August 6, 2024.
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There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, corrected the rate for the YEP Program mentioned at the previous meeting.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that the Annual National Night Out event will be held on August 6, 2024.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, thanked everyone in the community for coming out to the fireworks show and car show.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on completed projects and the Carson Beautification, Phase 2 project starting next month.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa reported he attended Fireworks and Car Show.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he attended Fireworks and Car Show.
Councilmember Del Rio reported that she attended the Car Show.
Councilmember Vargas reported that he attended the Fireworks and Car Show.
Mayor Farfan reported that he attended the Fireworks and Car Show; and was in Sacramento discussing AB549.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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