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Hawaiian Gardens City Council
April 23, 2025

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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California.

ADA Information: The City of Hawaiian Gardens complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone needing special assistance please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 420­2641 x 240, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting so that we may accommodate you.

Bilingual Information: Anyone needing a Spanish bilingual interpreter for ORAL COMMUNICATION ONLY, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 420­2641 x 240, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting so that we may accommodate you.

The meeting can be viewed as a curtesy only and with no guarantee as to feasibility and disruption via various platforms as follows:

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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS AND AGENDA GENERAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:

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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS AND AGENDA GENERAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:

Please note that public comment is only guaranteed to be taken in­person during the meeting or prior to the meeting in­writing by complying with the below procedures. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy only and should not be relied upon to guarantee participation in the meeting. The City reserves the right to terminate remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason. So long as the public may still attend the meeting in­person, the meeting will continue.

VIA WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE / E­COMMENT: Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the City may submit written correspondence to the following email address: [email protected], or by e­comment on the City’s website, by no later than Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm. Note: Written correspondence will not be read into the record during the meeting; however, correspondence received by 4:00pm will be forwarded to the City Council, made a part of the official record, and made available for public review during the meeting. If submitting a comment pertaining to an agenda item, please reference the agenda item.

IN­PERSON COMMENT the City Council will provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the City Council in­person on any issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or to speak on items on and off the agenda, except for Public Hearing items. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes of public comment at each regular meeting. The City Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any public comment unless authorized by California Government Code Section 54954.2(b).

COURTESY VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: As noted above, remote participation is offered merely as a courtesy and convenience. The City cannot guarantee that the public's access to remote participation will be uninterrupted. The City cannot guarantee it will not terminate use of remote participation during the meeting. In order to ensure participation in the meeting, please attend in­person or submit a written comment as set forth above.

Courtesy remote participation will be conducted as follows: All members of the public participating via Zoom will be placed on mute, except for during the opportunity for public comments and when recognized by the Mayor. Members of the public may participate via Zoom by logging on via the information below:

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84396805805?
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COURTESY VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: As noted above, remote participation is offered merely as a courtesy and convenience. The City cannot guarantee that the public's access to remote participation will be uninterrupted. The City cannot guarantee it will not terminate use of remote participation during the meeting. In order to ensure participation in the meeting, please attend in­person or submit a written comment as set forth above.

Courtesy remote participation will be conducted as follows: All members of the public participating via Zoom will be placed on mute, except for during the opportunity for public comments and when recognized by the Mayor. Members of the public may participate via Zoom by logging on via the information below:

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84396805805?
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Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act). The City reserves the right to utilize teleconferencing in accordance with AB 2449.

PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

PRESENTATIONS

1. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

2. GREATER LA COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, PRESENTATION BY CAROLINE GONGORA, PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes in the order of agenda items.

A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
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.

2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, PlanningDivisionReportforthemonthofMarch2025.

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2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

5. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of March 29 to April 11, 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

6. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer's Report for March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

7. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

8. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

9. Recommendation to receive and file the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the months of February and March 2025.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)

1. Recommendation to approve a donation to Hawaiian Elementary School.

SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.

D. NEW BUSINESS
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
H. CLOSED SESSION
I. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

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E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
H. CLOSED SESSION
I. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B2
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Nicholas Tarango, Building Inspector/Permit Technician
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025

SUMMARY
The City of Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division, has prepared its March 2025 monthly status report on activities carried out within the City of Hawaiian Gardens. The report includes all the permits issued in the City and inspections for the reporting periods.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Monthly Permit Report for March 2025
B. Monthly Inspection Report for March 2025

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B3
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Rodrigo Ochoa, Code Enforcement Officer
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025

SUMMARY
The Code Enforcement Division, as part of the Community Development Department, is responsible for enhancing the quality of life for the residents of the City by providing effective public service in the enforcement of Building, Business License, Public Nuisance, and Zoning Ordinances. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing codes which address public health and safety issues, including regulations related to trash, debris, overgrown vegetation, dangerous buildings and housing, and inoperative vehicles on private property. Enforcement actions are taken both proactively and in response to requests for action received from citizens. Attached is a summary of code cases that opened during the month of March 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENT
A. List of Code cases – March 2025

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B4
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Kevin Nguyen, Associate Planner II
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025

SUMMARY
The Planning Division as part of the Community Development Department is responsible for the implementation of the policies and objectives of the community as set forth in the City of Hawaiian Gardens General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The City’s Planning Division guides the City’s orderly development, thus achieving a livable city that balances the needs of residents and businesses. Current planning projects range from residential remodels to new commercial developments. Staff serves the City Council and Planning Commission by providing reports and detailed analysis for projects subject to discretionary review.

The attached chart is a summary of all opened and approved projects during the month of March 2025 and the list contains additional details of the projects.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Chart of projects by type, March 2025
B. List of projects with details, March 2025

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B5
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
Abraham Yi, Accounting Specialist
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF MARCH 29 TO APRIL 11, 2025

SUMMARY
Information for warrants processed from March 29 to April 11, 2025 is provided, in the attachments, for review by the City Council. A detailed report for Accounts Payable (AP) provides a list of all payments presented by payment type and check number. Payments are made to vendors using paper checks, via ACH or online.

Payroll (PR) represents payments for employee payroll, taxes, insurance and CalPers retirement contributions and does not include any detailed information.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Financial Summary
B. AP Invoice Approval Lists Payment Type and Check Number

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B6
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MARCH 2025

SUMMARY
The attached Treasurer’s Reports provide balances for the months of March 2025. During this period, the City investments were in compliance with the Investment Policy and the City had sufficient cash reserves to meet the expenditure requirement for operations for the next six (6) months.

The City maintains checking accounts for general operations, payroll, and the housing account. In addition, we maintain an investment account with LAIF. Funds are also retained by the Bank of New York Mellon for the Successor Agency Bond payments. The general operating account and LAIF represent cash transactions for multiple funds (Pooled Cash) with the amount available for each fund tracked in the general ledger. Interest earned through LAIF is allocated to each fund based on the balance shown in the general ledger. The attached detail report provides balances by Fund as of March 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Treasurer's Report March 2025
B. PMIA-LAIF Performance Report

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B7
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PERMITS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025

SUMMARY
The Engineering Division, as part of the Public Works Department, is responsible for the implementation of the policies and objectives of the community as set forth in the City of Hawaiian Gardens’ General Plan, Municipal Code, and oversees the project management for the construction of the City’s capital improvements, infrastructure, and public facilities.

The Engineering Division reviews applications and issues construction, and encroachment permits for any work that is done in the public right-of-way, such as the streets and alleys, and if the public rights-of-way are used for equipment parking/staging and to conduct any construction, repair, or maintenance of any property or utilities within or adjacent. Work on or use of the public right-of-ways may include: underground and above-ground utilities repair/replacement by utility companies and their contractors, driveway construction, temporary use for staging of equipment and vehicles, and contractors working on behalf of the City for public improvements. The permits and final inspections will ensure that any work is conducted in accordance with City Engineering specifications and appropriate standards and that any traffic control and safety measures are properly in place and followed.

The attached chart is a summary of all permits issued during the month of March 2025.

Agenda Item #B7
April 23, 2025

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FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENT
A. Monthly Public Works Permits Report List for March 2025.

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B8
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s Office is to prepare and present the meeting minutes to the City Council for review and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. April 9, 2025 - Minutes

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B9
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation to receive and file the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the months of February and March 2025.

SUMMARY
Presentation of the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the months of February and March 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C1
DATE: April 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:

RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A DONATION TO HAWAIIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUMMARY
Hawaiian Elementary School has requested a donation of $5,000 to provide support for the school’s implementation of several programs to foster academic excellence and a positive learning environment for all students. These programs include: Positive Behavior Intervention System, attendance incentives, and college and career readiness activities.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 24-25 budget has funds available for donations to schools.

SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.

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