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, June 25, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez,City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00 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 Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to open the continued Public Hearing for the Year 5, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA); approve an agreement with the Salvation Army’s Bell Shelter in a form to be approved by the City Attorney; and adopt Resolution No. 0152025, approving participation in the Los Angeles County PLHA Program by authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to sign a ReimbursableContractwiththeLosAngelesCountyDevelopmentAuthority(LACDA)actingon
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There were no Presentations.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to open the continued Public Hearing for the Year 5, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA); approve an agreement with the Salvation Army’s Bell Shelter in a form to be approved by the City Attorney; and adopt Resolution No. 0152025, approving participation in the Los Angeles County PLHA Program by authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to sign a Reimbursable Contract with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) acting on behalf of the City.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
Mayor De Paula closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0152025.
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 a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 0142025, ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the city of Hawaiian Gardens’ Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. HGLLA1, Fiscal Year 20252026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor De Paula closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0142025.
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
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
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recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0142025.
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
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, Planning Division Report for the month of May 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 May 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;
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3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of May 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, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of May 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 approve Resolution No. 0132025 fixing the appropriations limitation in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for the fiscal year 20252026.
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 receive and file warrants processed during the period of May 31 to June 13, 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
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6. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of May 31 to June 13, 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
7. Recommendation to receive and file the update on the City of Hawaiian Gardens' submitted FY 2024 Community Funding Grant, and to approve BOA Architecture’s proposal in the amount of $98,700 for the provision of architectural and engineering design services for C. Robert Lee Activity Center Renovation Project.
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 authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Onshore Mechanical Inc., and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for oncall Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair services at City facilities.
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 Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of May 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.
Themotioncarriedbythefollowingvote:
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ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
9. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of May 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
10. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Engineering Division CIP Status Report for the month of May 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
11. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, June 11, 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 discuss the ABC Unified School District Proposed School Closures.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Norma Tabares, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to discuss the ABC Unified School District Proposed School Closures.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Norma Tabares, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, read a statement from Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
Silvestre Vasquez, a member of the public spoke.
This item was received and filed.
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, announced that the annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 3, 2025.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no Oral City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor De Paula informed residents about the available know your rights cards.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:30 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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