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, November 13, 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, November 13, 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 Dexter O’Connell, Safe Place for Youth, spoke.
Lakewood Sheriff Station Deputy spoke.
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF THE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT’S TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT
Mayor Farfan recognized the volunteers.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF THE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT’S TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT
Mayor Farfan recognized the volunteers.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes made to the agenda organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to conduct a public hearing, introduce for first reading, proceed by title only, and waive reading in full of Ordinance No. 2024618, amending Section 18.90.080 of the City of Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Councilmember Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas 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
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 the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
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 the 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 October 12 to November 1, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 approve the first amendment to the agreement for Professional Services between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Willdan.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 adopt Resolution No. 0322024, approving the exchange of Proposition A funds between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the City of Hidden Hills, California; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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AYES: 5; Del Rio, Roa, Vargas, De Paula, Farfan
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0322024, approving the exchange of Proposition A funds between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the City of Hidden Hills, 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 the 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 authorize the issuance of a request for proposals for a fee study and adopt Resolution No. 0332024, to amend the 20242025 budget with an increase of $100,000 for Finance Department Contract Services.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 adopt Resolution No. 0342024, updating the Conflict of Interest Code and repealing Resolution No. 0492022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 cancel the Regular City Council meetings and Public Housing Authority meetings of Wednesday, November 27, and December 25, 2024.
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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 cancel the Regular City Council meetings and Public Housing Authority meetings of Wednesday, November 27, and December 25, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 Recreation and Parks Commission meeting minutes for the month of October 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to adopt the 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 conduct second reading of 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, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 2024619.
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 Recreation Commission's request for City Council approval regarding the inclusion of One Recreation Commission member and an alternate as part of the City's Special Events Committee.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Councilmmeber Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula spoke.
Mayor Farfan spoke.
This item was received and filed.
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
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This item was received and filed.
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 December 6, 2024 is the Annual Tree Lighting Event, and Santa Parade; December 7, 2024 is breakfast with Santa; November 19, 2024 is the last flag football game; and November 21, 2024 is the last volleyball game.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa thanked staff for the hard work for events; reported that he attended the golf tournament, TrunkorTreat Halloween event.
Mayor Pro Tem De Paula reported that he received a tour of Cerritos College by Dr. Jose Fierro; recognized staff for their work for city events; and extended condolences to commissioner Bertha Meraz.
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 7:10 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:41 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 7:41 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
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