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, October 9, 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, October 9, 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 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 Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Manuel Nava spoke.
Bashir Matin spoke.
Eric Leon spoke.
Armando Soto spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
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Eric Leon spoke.
Armando Soto spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations and Certificates.
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 Transtech Engineering, Incorporated.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0252024, approving the exchange of FY 20242025 PropositionAFundsbetweentheCityofHawaiianGardensandtheCityofLaHabraHeights
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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 adopt Resolution No. 0252024, approving the exchange of FY 20242025 Proposition A Funds between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the City of La Habra Heights, California; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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 September 14 to September 27, 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 report on proposed changes to better address illegal fireworks.
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
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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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 25, 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 the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the month of September 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 adopt Resolution No. 0262024, approving a Communications Facility License Agreement and Memorandum of Communications Facility License Agreement for 22115 Pioneer Boulevard.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
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1. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0262024, approving a Communications Facility License Agreement and Memorandum of Communications Facility License Agreement for 22115 Pioneer Boulevard.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0262024.
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)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced dates for upcoming Recreation Events: Golf Tournament October 21, 2024; Red Ribbon Walk October 23, 2024; Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2024; Veteran's Day Event November 8, 2024; reported that C. Robert Lee Activity Center will be closed from October 1416, 2024 for HVAC replacement; and provided an update on the resurfacing of the pickleball courts.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that the Trunk or Treat event will be held on October 18, 2024.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided updates on active construction projects: Carson Street Beautification, Carson Street HSIP Project, Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Inserts Installation, Residential Street Slurry Seal Project, C. Robert Lee HVAC Replacement Project.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, provided an update on new housing legislation.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he participated in the Artesia High School Byte of Reality event.
CouncilmemberVargasrespondedtocommentsmaderegardingnegotiation
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Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided updates on active construction projects: Carson Street Beautification, Carson Street HSIP Project, Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Inserts Installation, Residential Street Slurry Seal Project, C. Robert Lee HVAC Replacement Project.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, provided an update on new housing legislation.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he participated in the Artesia High School Byte of Reality event.
Councilmember Vargas responded to comments made regarding negotiation 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
Megan Garibaldi, City Clerk, read the Closed Session Item into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:36 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 8:07 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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