Hawaiian Gardens public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission voted 3-0-1-0 to recommend City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment 2022-012, which amends municipal code sections regarding electric vehicle charging equipment, and determined the project is exempt from CEQA. The Commission also voted 3-0-0-1 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-013, approving the architectural design for a new two-story single-family dwelling with a detached garage and accessory dwelling unit at Lot No. 132 on 214th Street. Both items were approved as recommendations to the City Council. The consent calendar, including waiver of reading and approval of November 16, 2022 minutes, was adopted 4-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-012 recommending City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment 2022-012 for EV charging equipment (3-0-1-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-013 approving architectural design for new two-story home with ADU at Lot 132 on 214th Street (3-0-0-1)
• Adopted consent calendar waiving reading of ordinances/resolutions and approving November 16, 2022 minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council swore in newly elected members and appointed Maria Teresa Del Rio as Mayor and Victor Farfan as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council denied a zoning change and site plan for a 13-unit apartment complex on Carson Street. Additionally, the Council adopted updated building and zoning codes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 056-2022 declaring Nov. 8, 2022 election results (5-0)
• Appointed Maria Teresa Del Rio as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Victor Farfan as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-605 updating building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, residential, existing building, and fire codes (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-606 and Ordinance No. 2022-607 regarding ADUs and JADUs (4-0-0-1 and 3-0-0-2)
• Authorized appeal of Caltrans Notice of Violation for Gardens Casino sign (5-0)
• Denied General Plan Amendment, zoning change, and site plan for 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street (3-0-0-2)
• Approved Consent Calendar including virtual meeting authorization and Nov. 15 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-011, recommending the City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 2022-011, which amends Section 18.90.080 of the Municipal Code, and also recommend an urgency ordinance for the same section. The motion was amended to remove a placeholder text from Exhibit A. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions and approving minutes from May 11, July 20, and August 3, 2022 meetings. No public comments were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-011 recommending Zone Text Amendment 2022-011 (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions (3-0)
• Approved minutes for May 11, July 20, and August 3, 2022 meetings (3-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council approved agreements for ShotSpotter technology and helicopter patrol services through the City of Lakewood. The Council also authorized budgeting software from OpenGov, Inc. and an infrastructure refresh project with X-act Technology Solutions, Inc.

• Adopted Resolution No. 055-2022 for agreement with ShotSpotter Incorporated (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 054-2022 for helicopter patrol services with City of Lakewood Sky Knight Program (4-0-1-0)
• Approved agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for budgeting and planning software (4-0-1-0)
• Approved agreement with X-act Technology Solutions, Inc. for infrastructure refresh project (4-0-1-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-605 to adopt 2022 LA County building and fire codes (4-0-1-0)
• Authorized continued virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and boards (4-0-1-0)
• Approved October 2022 reports for Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and Planning (4-0-1-0)
• Approved October 2022 window security bar removal program report (4-0-1-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold an in-person meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Winter Wonderland. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, with a total of ten minutes allocated. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating and recommended face masks.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Winter Wonderland

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved several administrative items via a consent calendar. This included filing Section 8 reports and canceling two upcoming regular meetings.

• Approved Agenda Organization (7-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for October 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for September 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Cancelled regular meetings for November 22 and December 27, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council voted 4-0-1 (Gomez recused) to deny the proposed 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street, including the associated General Plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2022-604 and Resolution No. 050-2022 to regulate oversized vehicle parking and set penalties. A study for an on-street parking marking program was approved, and the FY 2022-2023 budget was amended via Resolution No. 052-2022.

• Denied 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson St (4-0-1, Gomez recused)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-604 on oversized vehicle parking (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 050-2022 setting civil penalties for oversized vehicle parking (5-0)
• Approved study for on-street parking marking program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 052-2022 amending FY 2022-2023 budget (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-13, except 6 and 10 (5-0)
• Approved exchange of Proposition A funds with La Verne (5-0)
• Cancelled City Council meetings on Nov 22 and Dec 27, 2022 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council introduced an amended ordinance for oversized vehicle parking and approved a second amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. A public hearing regarding civil penalties for oversized vehicle parking was continued to October 25, 2022.

• Introduced amended Ordinance No. 2022-604 limiting vehicles to 12 oversized parking permits per year and requiring parking within 100 feet of the registered address (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Resolution No. 050-2022 regarding oversized vehicle parking civil penalties to October 25, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized continued virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other City bodies (5-0)
• Approved Public Safety Department update on Public Safety Officers (5-0)
• Approved warrants processed from September 17 to September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Agenda Organization (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved revised payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The board also authorized the continued use of virtual and hybrid meetings and filed monthly Section 8 reports.

• Adopted PHA Resolution No. 2022-004 revising Housing Choice Voucher Program payment standards (7-0)
• Authorized continued virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other City boards pursuant to AB 361 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for September 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for August 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Agenda Organization (7-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council voted 4-0-0-1 (Gomez recused) to continue the public hearing for the proposed 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street to the October 25, 2022 meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, including reports and the H.O.P.E. program, and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-602 on ADUs and JADUs with a 3-0-0-2 vote (Roa and Farfan recused).

• Continued hearing for 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street to Oct. 25 (4-0-0-1, Gomez recused)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-6, 8, 11 (5-0)
• Approved Window Security Bar Removal Program update report (5-0)
• Received and filed H.O.P.E. program report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 049-2022 updating Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Sept. 19, 2022 special meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Infrastructure Engineers presentation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-602 on ADUs and JADUs (3-0-0-2, Roa and Farfan recused)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-602, amending zoning rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), with Mayor Roa and Councilmember Farfan recusing themselves. The council also introduced an ordinance on oversized vehicle parking, set a public hearing for October 11, 2022, and approved $5,000 donations to two non-profits. A motion to revisit swim team support after more cost information was passed.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-602 amending ADU/JADU regulations (3-0, 2 recusals)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2022-604 on oversized vehicle parking; public hearing set for Oct 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Hawaiian Gardens Youth Football and Cheer and Community Family Guidance Center (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 048-2022 awarding employee retention bonus as flat rate (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including Treasurer's Report, warrants, minutes, and virtual meeting authorization (5-0)
• Received and filed facility clean-up plan, senior recruitments update, and public safety programs update (5-0)
• Received and filed outside agency procedures and protocols list (5-0)
• Tabled swim team support discussion pending additional cost information (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold an in-person meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the single discussion item. No other business is listed.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting in person to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event. The agenda contains one discussion item and no new business or reports. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold an in-person meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event. The agenda includes public comments and a single discussion item about the event. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved all consent calendar items, including waiving full ordinance readings, continuing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361, and receiving Section 8 reports. It also reappointed Carmela Mahar and corrected Veronica Hernandez's term end date to January 2024. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent calendar including waiver of full ordinance readings (7-0)
• Authorized continued virtual/hybrid meetings for all city boards and agencies (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register report for August 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Received monthly report on Section 8 assisted households as of July 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Reappointed Carmela Mahar as Resident Director, term ending January 2024 (7-0)
• Corrected Veronica Hernandez's term end date to January 2024 (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2022-603 on second reading, adding Chapter 10.22 to the municipal code to address street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions. The council also approved a 12-item consent calendar, including appointments and reappointments to city commissions, and approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-603 on street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-10, including virtual meeting authorization and reports (5-0)
• Approved reappointments to Planning Commission and Public Safety Commission (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 City Council meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted a resolution approving the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and its negative declaration of environmental impact. The Council also introduced an ordinance to regulate street racing and sideshows. Several administrative items and a land dedication were approved via the consent calendar.

• Adopted Resolution No. 047-2022 approving General Plan Amendment 2022-01 (6th Cycle Housing Element Update) (4-0-1-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2022-603 for first reading to regulate street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 045-2022 to exchange FY 2022-2023 Proposition A funds with the City of La Habra Heights (4-0-1-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 046-2022 fixing appropriations limitations for FY 2022-2023 (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 042-2022 accepting a 419.04 square foot dedication for public right-of-way at 22001 Claretta Avenue (4-0-1-0)
• Authorized continued use of virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other city bodies (4-0-1-0)
• Approved warrants processed from July 16 to July 29, 2022 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 to recommend approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment 2022-01, the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, and the Negative Declaration. The motion included amendments to density standards in several zones, as specified in the motion. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included waiving full reading of ordinances and authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361.

• Approved recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2022-010 for Housing Element Update (4-0-1, Hernandez absent)
• Amended density table: R-1 to 7.2-10 units/acre, R-2 to 17.4-23, R-3 to 18.9-25, R-4 to 23.5-30, C-2 to max 25, C-4 to 20-30 units/acre
• Approved consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances (4-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361 (4-0-1)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority adopted a resolution certifying that its programs comply with the Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The board also approved several Section 8 status and warrant reports.

• Adopted PHA Resolution No. 2022-004 certifying compliance with fair housing and civil rights laws (7-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for PHA and other city boards due to proclaimed state of emergency (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status reports for May 1, 2022, and June 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register reports for June 2021 and July 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Agenda Organization (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a resolution to record liens for delinquent rubbish collection charges and adopted the consent calendar, which included a $48,450 lease for 17 automated license plate reader cameras and a Youth@Work program agreement. The public hearing for a proposed 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street was continued to September 27, 2022, with Councilmember Gomez recused. A discussion on a letter from ABC Unified School District opposing a carnival was also continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 044-2022 authorizing liens for delinquent rubbish charges (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including $48,450 lease for 17 Flock Group ALPR cameras (5-0)
• Approved Youth@Work program agreement and budget adoption (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street to Sept 27, 2022 (4-0-1, Gomez recused)
• Continued discussion of ABC Unified School District letter opposing carnival to Aug 9, 2022
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of Zone Text Amendment 2022-009, amending Section 18.90.080 of the municipal code. A separate application for a T-Mobile wireless facility at 12140 E. Carson Street was withdrawn by the applicant, and the hearing was closed without action. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361.

• Approved recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2022-009 for Zone Text Amendment 2022-009 (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for PLNG2022-0017 (T-Mobile facility) after applicant withdrawal (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances/resolutions (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council postponed a hearing regarding a general plan amendment and zone change for a property on Carson Street. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a contract amendment for HR services and a new electronic content management system.

• Continued hearing for 12345 Carson Street to July 26, 2022 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved contract amendment with CPS HR Consulting and FY 2022-2023 budget amendment (4-0-1-0)
• Approved agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. for Laserfiche electronic content management system (4-0-1-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other city bodies (4-0-1-0)
• Approved receiving and filing warrants from June 4 to July 1, 2022 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved June 14, 2022 regular and special meeting minutes (3-0-1-1)
• Approved Agenda Organization (4-0-1-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council approved Resolution No. 041-2022, which identifies and adopts the list of street improvement projects for fiscal year 2022-2023. These projects are funded by the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account.

• Approved Agenda Organization (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 041-2022 identifying FY 2022-2023 street improvement projects (4-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (HGLLA1) for fiscal year 2022-2023. The council also adopted a resolution amending the FY 2021-2023 citywide budget. All items on the consent calendar were approved in a single 4-0 vote, with one member absent.

• Adopted Resolution 029-2022 for landscaping and lighting assessments (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 034-2022 amending the FY 2021-2023 citywide budget (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including final tract map, election resolutions, and contract extension (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager employment agreement (4-0)
• Approved agenda organization (4-0)
• Received and filed draft framework for 'Celebrating Hawaiian Gardens' promotional project (no vote recorded)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of Hawaiian Gardens will hold a special meeting to review proposed budget amendments. The meeting is open to the public, with procedures for public comments and ADA accommodations outlined.

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved the consent calendar as presented, which included waiving full reading of ordinances, authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361, receiving and filing Section 8 reports, and approving prior meeting minutes. The board also held a closed session to discuss pending litigation (Joseph Covington v. Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority) and reported no action taken.

• Approved consent calendar as presented (7-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (7-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for PHA and other city boards under AB 361 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register report for May 2022 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for April 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Held closed session on pending litigation; no reportable action

City Council Meeting

The City Council voted 4-0-1 (Gomez recused) to continue the public hearing on the General Plan amendment, zone change, and site plan review for 12345 Carson Street to July 12, 2022. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2022-601 on second reading, adding Chapter 6.48 to the municipal code regarding single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including the preliminary engineer's report for the landscaping and lighting assessment district and the authorization for virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361.

• Continued hearing on 12345 Carson Street project to July 12, 2022 (4-0-1, Gomez recused)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-601 on single-use foodware accessories and condiments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 028-2022 for landscaping and lighting assessment district, setting June 14 hearing (5-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants for April 30-May 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Received and filed April 2022 reports from Engineering, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and Planning (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 City Council meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-007, recommending denial of a general plan amendment, zone change, and site plan review for a proposed 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final action. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including waiving readings, authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361, and approving the April 27, 2022 minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-007 recommending denial of general plan amendment (PLNG2021-0026) from General Commercial to High Density Residential (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-007 recommending denial of zone change (PLNG2021-0025) from C-4 to R-4 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-007 recommending denial of site plan review for 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar item to waive reading of ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar item authorizing virtual and hybrid meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Hawaiian Gardens Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed budget amendments, OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) and 115 Trusts, and finance software. These are discussion items, not final decisions. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a total of 10 minutes.

• Proposed Budget Amendments
• OPEB and 115 Trusts
• Finance Software

City Council Meeting

The Hawaiian Gardens City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a food services agreement with Revolution Foods, Inc. and amendments to the City Beautification Program guidelines. The Council also adopted a resolution expressing a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. Additionally, they introduced an ordinance regulating single-use foodware and accepted the completion of a street improvement project.

• Approved Resolution No. 020-2022 for Revolution Foods, Inc. summer food services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 021-2022 amending City Beautification Program guidelines (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 023-2022 expressing no confidence in DA George Gascón (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2022-601 on single-use foodware for first reading (5-0)
• Accepted completion of FY 2020-21 Street Improvement Project by Sequel Contractors (5-0)
• Approved applications for 2022 Independence Day fireworks sales (5-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid city meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed April 16-29, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare resolutions of denial for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from C-4 to R-4 for 12345 Carson Street, citing lack of parking, increased traffic, and inadequate open space. It also voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial for the site plan review of the proposed 13-unit apartment complex, based on inconsistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The commission approved the consent calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361.

• Directed staff to prepare resolutions of denial for General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from C-4 to R-4 (3-1)
• Directed staff to prepare resolution of denial for site plan review of 13-unit apartment complex (3-1)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of full reading and virtual meeting authorization (4-0)
• Approved minutes for February 9, March 23, and April 6, 2022 meetings (4-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority adopted Resolution No. 2022-003 to amend City Beautification Program guidelines and authorize a request for proposals for two contractors. The board also appointed Veronica Hernandez to fill an unexpired term ending in January 2023. Several Section 8 reports and the March 22 minutes were approved.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-003 to amend City Beautification Program guidelines and authorize RFP for two contractors (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Veronica Hernandez to fill unexpired term ending January 2023 (6-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for City boards and agencies per AB 361 (6-0)
• Approved Section 8 monthly status reports for February 1 and March 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register reports for March and April 2022 (6-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a resolution to declare three city vehicles as surplus and donate them to the sister city of Venustiano Carranza, Michoacan. The council also approved a consent calendar that included receiving and filing various reports, and approved a recommendation to discuss posting positive community highlights. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Resolution No. 019-2022 to donate three surplus vehicles to sister city (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including reports and minutes (5-0)
• Approved discussion on posting positive community highlights (5-0)
• Approved donation to non-profit organizations (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted two Memorandums of Understanding with AFSCME Local 36 for rank-and-file and management units. The Council also authorized virtual and hybrid meetings due to a proclaimed state of emergency.

• Adopted Resolution No. 017-2022 (MOU with AFSCME Local 36 Rank & File) with amendments to layoff recall, COLA pay out, and holidays (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 018-2022 (MOU with AFSCME Local 36 Management Unit) (5-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other city boards/commissions (5-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for October 2021 through January 2022 (5-0)
• Received and filed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed March 11 to April 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Received and filed presentation on citywide traffic speeding and calming strategies (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting featuring a presentation from the Municipal President and Public Works Director of sister city Venustiano Carranza, Michoacan. No legislative actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Presented Certificates of Appreciation to sister city Venustiano Carranza

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing for the proposed 13-unit apartment complex at 12345 Carson Street to the next regular meeting on April 27, 2022. The item includes a General Plan amendment, zone change, and site plan review. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included waiving full reading of ordinances and authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued PLNG2021-0026 (General Plan amendment), PLNG2021-0025 (zone change), and site plan review for 12345 Carson Street to April 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar authorizing virtual and hybrid meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event. The meeting is held in person with limited seating and mask requirements. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting via virtual video teleconference. The body will discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with roll call and public comments. The meeting will be held in person at the Helen Rosas Center with limited seating and mask requirements.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03, recommending City Council approval of the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and its Negative Declaration. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included waiving full readings and authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361. Officers were reorganized with Grant Winford as Chair and Ana Rodriguez as Vice Chair.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-03 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 2022-01 (Housing Element Update) (5-0)
• Approved negative declaration for draft housing element and recommended project approval to City Council (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving full ordinance/resolution readings (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Re-elected Grant Winford as Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Ana Rodriguez as Vice Chair (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved all agenda items unanimously, including a resolution ratifying the City Council's policy for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to serve as chairperson and vice chairperson. The consent calendar was adopted, covering waiver of full ordinance readings, authorization for virtual/hybrid meetings under AB 361, and approval of prior meeting minutes. No public comments, hearings, or other substantive discussions occurred.

• Approved agenda organization (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including waiver of full readings, AB 361 virtual meeting authorization, and February 22, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-002 ratifying Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem as chair/vice chair (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several routine items, including authorizing the City Manager to apply for specified grant funds and adopting the Local Roadway Safety Plan for crash reduction and street safety improvements. The council also received and filed an update on the Recreation and Community Services Department's employee recall and reopening plans. All votes were unanimous (5-0), except for the approval of the March 8, 2022 minutes, which passed 4-0 with Councilmember Gomez abstaining.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-4 (5-0)
• Approved update on Recreation and Community Services employee recall and reopening plans (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 015-2022 authorizing City Manager to approve grant applications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 016-2022 approving Local Roadway Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (4-0, Gomez abstained)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the carnival. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating and mask requirements. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with roll call and public comments.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event

City Council Meeting

The City Council appointed Michael Gomez to fill the vacant council seat left by Councilmember Maravilla's resignation, effective until the November 2022 election. The council also approved a donation to Artesia High School and adopted a Complete Streets policy resolution. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Appointed Michael Gomez to vacant City Council seat via Resolution No. 014-2022 (4-0)
• Approved donation to Artesia High School (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 013-2022 incorporating Complete Streets Policy into General Plan (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-6, including waiving reading of ordinances, authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361, approving Feb 22 minutes, receiving warrants and permits reports (4-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee of Hawaiian Gardens, CA, met virtually to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19 health orders and AB 361 requirements, with public participation via Zoom.

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority unanimously approved a two-year budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 via Resolution No. 2022-001. All consent calendar items, including waiving full ordinance readings, authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361, and receiving Section 8 reports, were also approved 5-0. No public comments, hearings, or other substantive discussions occurred.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-001 approving two-year budget for FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar: waived reading of ordinances/resolutions (5-0)
• Authorized virtual/hybrid meetings for PHA and other city bodies under AB 361 (5-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register report for February 2022 (5-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for January 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council decided to fill a vacant seat resulting from a resignation via appointment, setting a March 2, 2022, deadline for letters of interest. The Council also approved several professional service contracts and updated the city's fund policy.

• Approved filling vacant City Council seat by appointment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 008-2022 to partner with Baby2Baby for distributing baby goods (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 009-2022 approving City Fund Policy and revised reserve policies (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Willdan Engineering for code enforcement services (4-0)
• Approved contract with RPG Romo Planning Group, Inc. for interim Community Development Director (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 010-2022 declaring two administration vehicles as surplus (4-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other city boards (4-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the carnival discussion, with no other business items listed.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival event

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two resolutions for a proposed café bakery at the Gums Mall Antiques facility at 21330 Norwalk Blvd. Resolution No. 2022-001 granted a parking reduction variance, and Resolution No. 2022-002 approved the architectural design with direction that the mural conform to one of two options. Both votes were 4-0-0-1, with Chairmember Winford recused. The commission also approved consent calendar items, including waiving full reading of ordinances and authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-001 (parking reduction variance for café bakery at 21330 Norwalk Blvd) (4-0-0-1, Winford recused)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-002 (design review for café bakery, with mural conformance direction) (4-0-0-1, Winford recused)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-3 (waive reading, virtual meetings authorization, minutes approval) (5-0-0-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a two-year citywide budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, along with several other items including a contract for the 2022 City Anniversary Carnival and a resolution to donate a surplus vehicle to a sister city. The council also approved consent calendar items, including a resolution to rescind pension obligation bonds and to authorize virtual meetings under AB 361. Councilmember Myra Maravilla resigned during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 007-2022 for two-year citywide budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 004-2022 for Kastl Amusements carnival contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 003-2022 to donate surplus vehicle to sister city (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution No. 005-2022 (appropriations limit) and Resolution No. 006-2022 (rescinding pension obligation bonds) (5-0)
• Approved agenda organization (5-0)
• Councilmember Maravilla resigned from City Council

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved its agenda organization and all nine consent calendar items by 6-0 votes, including waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions, authorizing virtual and hybrid meetings under AB 361, and receiving Section 8 warrant register reports for October 2021 through January 2022. It also approved Section 8 monthly status reports for October-December 2021, approved prior meeting minutes, and ratified the mayor and mayor pro tem as chairmember and vice chairmember per City Council Resolution No. 030-2021. The authority met in closed session on one pending litigation case, Joseph Covington v. Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority (HUD File No. 09-5771-8), and the City Attorney stated no reportable action. There were no public hearings, discussion items, committee reports, new business, or public comments.

• Approved agenda organization (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions (6-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid public meetings under AB 361 due to proclaimed state of emergency (6-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register reports for October, November, December 2021 and January 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Section 8 monthly status report for October-December 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Public Housing Authority meeting minutes (6-0)
• Ratified mayor and mayor pro tem as chairmember and vice chairmember per City Council Resolution No. 030-2021 (6-0)
• Closed session on Joseph Covington v. Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority (HUD File No. 09-5771-8): no reportable action

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved its consent calendar 5-0, including Resolution No. 001-2022 affirming the city's opposition to the "Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative" related to sports betting at American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California. That item (B-10) was pulled for separate discussion, where the City Attorney presented a staff report and council members commented before adopting the resolution 5-0. The council also approved Resolution No. 002-2022 authorizing the City Manager to apply for the SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program through CalRecycle, and received and filed several December 2021 department reports and warrants processed January 1 to January 14, 2022. No public comments, public hearings, new business, or closed session items were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution No. 001-2022 opposing the "Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative" (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 002-2022 authorizing the City Manager to apply for the SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program through CalRecycle (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar and moved Agenda Item B-10 for separate discussion (5-0)
• Received and filed Community Development Department Building & Safety Division report for December 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed Community Development Department Code Enforcement Division report for December 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed Engineering Division Public Works permits report for December 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed Community Development Department Planning Division report for December 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed January 1 to January 14, 2022 (5-0)

Special City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop to review strategic planning goals, the city budget, and recreation programs. Council members discussed potential projects including facility remodels, street sign replacements, renaming numbered streets, traffic calming measures, and building improvements, but made no formal binding decisions or votes.

• Conducted budget workshop (no formal votes recorded)

Special Finance Committee

The Hawaiian Gardens Finance Committee is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss financial matters. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing pension obligation bonds, and a budget workshop. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of Finance Committee Minutes
• Review of Pension Obligation Bonds
• Budget Workshop

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several consent calendar items, including a municipal code amendment to allow urban lot splits and two-unit projects in specific residential zones. The Council also authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for city bodies due to a proclaimed state of emergency.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 599 to add urban lot splits and two-unit projects to R-1 and R-1:10,000 residential zones (5-0)
• Authorized virtual and hybrid meetings for City Council and other city boards/commissions (5-0)
• Approved Mayor's 2022 appointments to government agencies and city committees (5-0)
• Approved warrants processed from December 4 to December 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Agenda Organization (5-0)