CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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, January 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor De Paula
ABSENT
1 Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Teddy Lloyd spoke.
Marcia Alfaro spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF THE HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, spoke.
Mayor De Paula presented the certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. REVIEW OF THE FY 20232024 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ANNUAL AUDIT PRESENTED BY GRUBER AND LOPEZ, INC.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
MatthewLentonGruberandLopezIncprovidedapresentation
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1. RECOGNITION OF THE HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, spoke.
Mayor De Paula presented the certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. REVIEW OF THE FY 20232024 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ANNUAL AUDIT PRESENTED BY GRUBER AND LOPEZ, INC.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Matthew Lenton, Gruber and Lopez, Inc., provided a presentation.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
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 Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to conduct second reading of Ordinance No. 2024620, amending Sections
18.30, 18.40, 18.50, 18.55, 18.60, 18.70, 18.90, 18.100 and 18.110 of the City of Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, and amending the Zoning Code Map.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
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18.30, 18.40, 18.50, 18.55, 18.60, 18.70, 18.90, 18.100 and 18.110 of the City of Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, and amending the Zoning Code Map.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of November 30 to December 27, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
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5. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
There were no Discussion Items.
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that the ATGM Program will be having their banquet for the teens who participated in flag football; January 18, 2025 is the grand opening ceremony for newly installed pickleball courts; and January 24, 2025 is the volunteer dinner.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Farfan congratulated the 605 All Star Band for their participation in the Rose Parade.
Mayor De Paula showed solidarity with those impacted by the Los Angeles Fires.
H. 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 Management Unit Union Megan Garibaldi, City Clerk, read the Closed Session Item into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:29 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:07 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
I. ADJOURNMENT
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Employee Organizations: 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 6:29 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:07 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, stated no reportable action from Closed Session.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:07 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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