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 24, 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 24, 2024 at 6:01 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 There were no Public Comments.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON THE YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM, PRESENTER – KRISTINA TORREYSON, YEP
COORDINATOR
Kristina Torreyson, YEP Coordinator, provided a presentation.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
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1. UPDATE ON THE YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM, PRESENTER – KRISTINA TORREYSON, YEP
COORDINATOR
Kristina Torreyson, YEP Coordinator, provided a presentation.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Unidentified youth spoke
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)
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 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 June 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:
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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 June 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, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of June 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 Treasurer’s Report for 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 approve Resolution No. 0222024, fixing the appropriations limitation in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for the fiscal year 20242025.
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:
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to approve Resolution No. 0222024, fixing the appropriations limitation in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for the fiscal year 20242025.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0232024, approving an amendment to the agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board to conduct an FY 20242025 “Youth@Work” Program from July to December 2024 and to adopt these funds into the FY 20242025 citywide budget.
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 Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of June 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 warrants processed during the period of June 29 to July 12, 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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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
8. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of June 29 to July 12, 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 the Public Works Department Permits Report for the months of May and June 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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 10, 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 approve a RightofWay Use Agreement with Level 3 Communications; and adopt Resolution No. 0242024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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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
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to approve a RightofWay Use Agreement with Level 3 Communications; and adopt Resolution No. 0242024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0242024.
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 approve bid documents and authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise and seek public bids for the Fiscal Year 202223 Residential Street Slurry Seal, Project 110.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, 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.
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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)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that a community celebration concert will be held on August 9, 2024.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that a steering wheel lock giveaway will be held on July 31, 2024; and that the Annual National Night Out event will be held on August 6, 2024.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he attended the ICA conference.
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the ICA conference.
Mayor Farfan reported that he attended the ICA conference; and provided an update on SB549.
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 7:02 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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