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, March 12, 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, March 12, 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 There were no Public Comments.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or 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
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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 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 warrants processed during the period of February 1, 2025 to February 28, 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 approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, February 26, 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;DelRio
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3. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, February 26, 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 minutes for the Planning Commission Special Meeting of Wednesday, January 29, 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)
1. Recommendation to receive, file, and provide comments on the Citywide Bicycle Master Plan proposed network prepared by Toole Design Group.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Roger Pelayo, Toole Design Group, provided a presentation.
Lila SingerBerk, Toole Design Group, continued the presentation.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A discussion ensued between Toole Design Group, Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager; Ernesto Marquez, City Manager; and Councilmember Roa.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Vargas, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE0
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A discussion ensued between Toole Design Group, Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager; Ernesto Marquez, City Manager; and Councilmember Roa.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
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 accept the construction improvements by United Storm Water, Inc., for the Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen (CPS) Inserts Installation, Project 111, and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
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 approve plans and specifications and award a construction contract to Sequel Contractors in the amount of $1,248,182 for the Fiscal Year 20232024 Arterial and Residential Street Rehabilitation, Project 112 (CDBG Project No. 60265823).
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
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
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
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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
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, reported that the closing ceremonies for the youth basketball season will be held next week; Saturday will be the kickoff for the rugby season; and the Spring Summer guide has been mailed to residents.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, announced that a Block Clean Up event will be held on March 22, 2025.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor De Paula reported that he attended the Read Aloud program at Furgeson Elementary and Hawaiian Elementary.
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 Patrick Donegan, City Attorney, read the Closed Session Item into the record.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:39 PM.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:07 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Patrick Donegan, 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, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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