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, September 11, 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, September 11, 2024 at 6:03 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 Mike Laughlin spoke.
Bashir Matin spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, HAWAIIAN GARDENS COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Mayor Farfan presented a plaque to Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
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1. RECOGNITION OF ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, HAWAIIAN GARDENS COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Mayor Farfan presented a plaque to Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, 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 receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 17 to August 30, 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;
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2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 17 to August 30, 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 Treasurer's Report for 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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 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 receive and file the minutes for the Finance Committee meeting of Thursday, August 29, 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;
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5. Recommendation to receive and file the minutes for the Finance Committee meeting of Thursday, August 29, 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)
There were no Discussion Items.
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 fall/winter program guides has been mailed to residents; the pool’s summer program is ending on September 15, 2024; and the final Summer Concert of 2024 is September 13, 2024.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced a catalytic converter engraving event for residence on September 28, 2024.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced a Block Party CleanUp Event on Saturday 14, 2024; and provided an update on the HVAC Replacement Project at C. Robert Lee Activity Center.
Mayor Farfan encouraged the public take advantage of the catalytic converter engraving event; and Community Block Party CleanUp Event.
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 VFW Post 7243 September 11 memorial event; and announced that our local schools are still accepting enrollment.
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the VFW Post 7243 September 11 memorial event.
Mayor Farfan provided an update on SB 549.
I. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PursuanttoGovernmentCodesection549576
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H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he attended the VFW Post 7243 September 11 memorial event; and announced that our local schools are still accepting enrollment.
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended the VFW Post 7243 September 11 memorial event.
Mayor Farfan provided an update on SB 549.
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 6:33 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 8:01 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 8:01 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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