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, September 10, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California.
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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, September 10, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, 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, September 10, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, 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, September 10, 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:
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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:
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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
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 9TH AS CALIFORNIA’S 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF STATEHOOD
2. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY LA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT REGARDING SEWER LINE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING PROJECT SCHEDULE, CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE, AND PARKING IMPACTS
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes in the order of agenda items.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
B. NEW BUSINESS
C. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
D. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
E. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
F. CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
G. ADJOURNMENT
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C. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
D. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
E. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
F. CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
G. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #A1
DATE: September 10, 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, August 27, 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. August 27, 2025 - Minutes
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, August 27, 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, August 27, 2025 at 6:02 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
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Mayor De Paula
ABSENT
1 Councilmember Vargas
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Kim spoke.
Irene Zapata, Hawaiian Gardens Library Manager, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamations or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMER PROGRAMS VIDEO HIGHLIGHT Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
2. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
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PRESENTATIONS
1. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMER PROGRAMS VIDEO HIGHLIGHT Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
2. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Francisco Noyola, ABC School District Vice President of the Board, spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
3. PRESENTATION BY ANTONIO MENDOZA, GENERAL MANAGER, REGARDING THE ARTESIA CEMETERY DISTRICT
Antonio Mendoza, Artesia Cemetery General Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes 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 Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
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 July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
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 July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
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 July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
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 July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 2 to August 15, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the
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AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 2 to August 15, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
7. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
There were no Discussion items.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
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 deadline to reserve the graduation street banners is September 5 and they can be picked on September 12; and that the youth flag football and volleyball registration closes on September 6.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that two crossing guards are at each elementary school and encouraged the community to use the crosswalk.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, announced the completion and signoff of 6 homes on Pioneer Blvd., 3 singlefamily homes with ADUs in the back; and provided an update on ADU applications, beautification program; and new permitting software.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided an update on the YEP program, finance system, and fee study.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no Oral City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor De Paula announced that ABC Unified School District will host a Parent Advisory Leadership training on September 4; and reported that he attended Pow Wow, a private communityorganized event.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:34 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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