Meeting

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



 

Victor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Alvarado, Council Member
Myra Maravilla, Council Member
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Council Member

Luis Roa, Mayor

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM




 

Linda Hollinsworth, Interim City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
 
Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California. No Members of the Public will be permitted to attend.

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**DUE TO THE EVOLVING SITUATION WITH THE COVID-19 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND HEALTH ORDERS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND L.A. COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL MEETING SHALL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC REMOTELY.**
 
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



 

Victor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Alvarado, Council Member
Myra Maravilla, Council Member
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Council Member

Luis Roa, Mayor

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM




 

Linda Hollinsworth, Interim City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
 

AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:
AGENDA GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

TO SUBMIT/PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: It is advised to submit using one of the following options:
  • Via E-Comment on the City of Hawaiian Gardens website. E-comments may be submitted through our website PUBLIC COMMENT, which will become part of the official record. All E-Comments will be distributed to the Mayor and City Council members prior to commencement of the meeting. E-Comment must be submitted by no later than Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 4:00pm. If submitting a comment pertaining to an agenda item, please reference the agenda item. 
  • VIA WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE may also be delivered to the City Hall Drop Box or received via mail. They will become part of the official record and will be distributed to the Mayor and City Council members prior to the commencement of the meeting. All written correspondence MUST be received by no later than Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 4:00pm. If submitting a comment pertaining to an agenda item, please reference the agenda item.
  • VIA PHONE VOICE MESSAGE FOR CALL-BACK: A person may also leave a voice message and provide name and phone number to receive a call back during the public comment section. If the comment pertains to an agenda item, you must reference the agenda item in your voice message. Contact: 562.420-2641, Ext. 251. Each caller will be given 3 minutes to speak. All messages MUST be received by no later than Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 4:00pm.
ONLY ONE (1) PUBLIC COMMENT PER PERSON WILL BE ACCEPTED EITHER WRITTEN OR CALL BACK VIA PHONE.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1.

PROCLAMATION HONORING THE COMMEMORATION OF JUNETEENTH

PRESENTATIONS
1.
PRESENTATION FOR PAULO MARTINEZ
 
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)
1.

RECOMMENDATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 015-2021, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS’ CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. HGLLA1, FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022.

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

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- ENGINEERING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2021

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

3.

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT- ENGINEERING DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2021

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation.
 

4.

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2021

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation.
 

5.

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2021

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation
 

6.

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2021

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

7.

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2021

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation.
 

8.

RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 15 TO JUNE 11, 2021.

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation.
 

9.

RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

10.

RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 017-2021, APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

11.

RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 018-2021, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ON UPDATING THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation.
 

12.

RECOMMEND TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 019-2021, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATION TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation
 

13.

RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 020-2021 AUTHORIZING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (“AFSCME”), RANK AND FILE BARGAINING UNIT, SUSPENDING PANDEMIC FURLOUGHS AND CLARIFYING THE PROCESS FOR RECALLING EMPLOYEES FROM LAYOFF

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

14.

RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 021-2021 AUTHORIZING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (“AFSCME”), MANAGEMENT BARGAINING UNIT, SUSPENDING PANDEMIC FURLOUGHS

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

15.

RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE RESOURCES, INC

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

C.
DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1.

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 016-2021 TO CONTINUE THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET AS THE INTERIM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-22 UNTIL THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL CITYWIDE BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-22 AND 2022-23

SUGGESTED ACTION:           Approve Recommendation.
 

2.

RECOMMENDATION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGES TO THE SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEES

SUGGESTED ACTION:          Approve Recommendation.
 

D.
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
E.
NEW BUSINESS
F.
ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
G.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
H.
ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
I.
CLOSED SESSION
1.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Recruitment)
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title:  City Manager 
 
2.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Luis Roa, Mayor; Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
 
3.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager
Organization: AFSCME Rank & File Chapter
 
4.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager
Organization: AFSCME Management Chapter
 
J.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM.