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, February 26, 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, February 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Bella Hernandez, Fedde Middle School student.
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 There were no Public Comments.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF PARTICIPANTS FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY 2025 Sarah Perez, Fedde Middle School student, spoke.
Mayor De Paula presented the certificates to the students.
Mayor De Paula declared a recess at 6:21 PM.
Mayor De Paula called the meeting back to order at 6:31 PM.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Francisco Noyola, ABC School District Vice President of the Board, spoke.
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Mayor De Paula presented the certificates to the students.
Mayor De Paula declared a recess at 6:21 PM.
Mayor De Paula called the meeting back to order at 6:31 PM.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Francisco Noyola, ABC School District Vice President of the Board, 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 receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of January 2025.
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 Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of January 2025.
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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 Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of January 2025.
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 the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of January 2025.
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 receive and file the Beautification Program, updated report for the month of January 2025.
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
6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0042025, to approve an adjustment to the rates for
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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
6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0042025, to approve an adjustment to the rates for Recreation Leader II (formerly known as Senior Recreation Leader II) to reflect an 8% increase over Recreation Leader I (formerly known as Senior Recreation Leader I).
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
7. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for October, November and December 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
8. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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;
Motioncarried:4–0–1–0
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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
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting minutes for the month of January 2025.
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 they’re hosting pet clinics on March 6 and March 27; and that the pickleball courts are open to residents Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended League of California Cities conference.
Councilmember Farfan reported that he attended the League of California Cities conference.
Mayor De Paula reported that he attended the League of California Cities conference.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
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There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa reported that he attended League of California Cities conference.
Councilmember Farfan reported that he attended the League of California Cities conference.
Mayor De Paula reported that he attended the League of California Cities conference.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:40 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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