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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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 Frances Rodriguez spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Bill Sinko spoke.
Armando Soto spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
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Bill Sinko spoke.
Armando Soto spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke; and introduced Carolyn Kobayashi, Assistant Regional Administrator.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Vargas, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to move up Agenda Item No. C2 as the first Item.
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
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;
RECUSE0
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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, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of July 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, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of July 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 the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of July 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;
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of July 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 the Business Revitalization Program report.
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 Beautification Program, updated report for the months of June and July 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
7. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 3 to August 16, 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;
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 3 to August 16, 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 Treasurer's Report for June 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 Permits Report for the month of July 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 receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for the month of July 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;
ABSENT0
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Motion carried: 5000
10. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for the month of July 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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 14, 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 award a construction contract to All American Asphalt in the amount of $514,600 for the fiscal year 202223 Residential Street Slurry Seal, Project 110.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
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 provide direction to staff and approve donations to nonprofit organizations.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Bill Sinko, Community Family Guidance Center, spoke.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to provide direction to staff and approve donations to nonprofit organizations.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Bill Sinko, Community Family Guidance Center, spoke.
Jesus Mendoza, Hawaiian Gardens Eagles Soccer Club, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Daniel Ramirez, Hawaiian Gardens Little League, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
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 the graduation banner pick up and Ice Cream Social will be held on September 17, 2024; and the Fall Winter Program Guide will be sent out in mid September.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that a Neighborhood Safety meeting will be held on September 4, 2024
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced a Block Party CleanUp Event on Saturday 14, 2024.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Farfan read a letter from Hawaiian Gardens Resident, Maria Luz LopezAvila.
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
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There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Farfan read a letter from Hawaiian Gardens Resident, Maria Luz LopezAvila.
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
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Item into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:44 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 8:10 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:11 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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