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 23, 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 23, 2024 at 6:04 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 Pedro Amaro spoke.
Jesse Alvarado spoke.
Reynaldo Rodriguez spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. STUDENT AWARDS FOR THE RED RIBBON POSTER CONTEST
Mayor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, and Councilmember Roa presented certificates to Red Ribbon contest winners.
PRESENTATIONS
1. COMMANDER JAVIER ORTIZ, VFW POST 7243 HAWAIIAN GARDENS – MURAL UNVEILING OCTOBER 27TH
Jesus Mendoza spoke; and introduced commander Javier Ortiz.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. STUDENT AWARDS FOR THE RED RIBBON POSTER CONTEST
Mayor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem De Paula, and Councilmember Roa presented certificates to Red Ribbon contest winners.
PRESENTATIONS
1. COMMANDER JAVIER ORTIZ, VFW POST 7243 HAWAIIAN GARDENS – MURAL UNVEILING OCTOBER 27TH
Jesus Mendoza spoke; and introduced commander Javier Ortiz.
Commander Javier Ortiz spoke.
Pat Abiso spoke
Salomon Louisa spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
Student awards for the Red Ribbon Poster Contest were added under Proclamations and Certificates.
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 adopt Resolution No. 0272024, approving an amendment to the agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board to accept 15 additional allocations for 20242025 “youth@work” program from July to December 2024 and to adopt these funds into the FY 20242025 citywide budget.
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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
2. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0272024, approving an amendment to the agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board to accept 15 additional allocations for 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 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 warrants processed during the period of September 28 to October 11, 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 Treasurer's Report for August and 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
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of September 2024.
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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
5. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report 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
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report 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
7. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report 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
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Beautification Program, updated report for the month of
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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
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Beautification Program, updated report 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
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Business Revitalization Program, updated report for 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
10. Recommendation to approve a second amendment to the professional services agreement with Mobius Planning in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and approve an amendment to the FY 2425 budget with an increase of $20,000 for Planning Department Contract Services.
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;
Motioncarried: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
11. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0302024, declaring certain properties to constitute a public nuisance due to the overgrowth of weeds and/or accumulation of rubbish, refuse or dirt and other nuisance conditions.
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
12. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0312024, approving the updated transfer Agreement No. 2024MP30 for Safe Clean Water Municipal Program between the County of Los Angeles Flood Control District and the City of Hawaiian Gardens and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
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
13. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report 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;
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
13. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report 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
14. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, October 9, 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 introduce Ordinance No. 2024619, amending Chapter 6.28 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding firework regulations and finding the action to be exempt from CEQA.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation.
Themotionwascarriedbythefollowingvote:
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Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, 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 adopt Resolution No. 0282024, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Michael Baker International to provide technical services for the Economic Development Initiative Grant CPF B23CPCP0209.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0282024.
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. 0292024, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Michael Baker International to provide technical services for the Economic Development Initiative Grant CPF B24CPCA0354.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0292024.
Themotionwascarriedbythefollowingvote:
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Development Initiative Grant CPF B24CPCA0354.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Del Rio, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0292024.
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 the annual Spooktacular event October 31, 2024; Veterans Day Event November 8, 2024; and provided a summary of the golf tournament held on October 21, 2024.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, provided an update on the Residential Street Slurry Seal Project; and C. Robert Lee HVAC Replacement Project; and announced that the city is going to receive an additional $300,000 grant from Caltrans for the HSIP project.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced the local Vote Centers locations and hours.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Del Rio responded to public comments about city programming, public safety, and encouraged voters to submit their ballots.
Councilmember Vargas responded to public comments about city leadership Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he attended the trunkortreat event.
Mayor Farfan spoke about the City’s 60 anniversary golf tournament.
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There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Del Rio responded to public comments about city programming, public safety, and encouraged voters to submit their ballots.
Councilmember Vargas responded to public comments about city leadership Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he attended the trunkortreat event.
Mayor Farfan spoke about the City’s 60 anniversary golf tournament.
Councilmember Roa recognized staff recognition for the city programming they run for the city.
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 7:28 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:52 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 7:53 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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