Hawaiian Gardens public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-614 and General Plan Amendment 2024-615 to a date uncertain, meaning no decision was made on the proposed amendments. The motion to continue was made by Commissioner Rodriguez and seconded by Vice Chair Roman. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM.

• Continued public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-614 and General Plan Amendment 2024-615 to a date uncertain (4-0-1-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2023-006, recommending a Conditional Use Permit for off-sale beer and wine sales at the 76 gas station/convenience store at 11807 E. Carson Street, with added conditions prohibiting the separation of multi-pack alcohol beverages. The commission also continued a public hearing on zoning and general plan amendments to December 21, 2023, and approved the consent calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-006 for Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-0027 (alcohol sales at 76 station) with added conditions (3-1-1-0)
• Continued public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-614 and General Plan Amendment 2024-615 to December 21, 2023 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions (4-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting (4-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously appointed Victor Farfan as Mayor and Dandy De Paula as Mayor Pro Tem, both by 5-0 votes. The council also approved a consent calendar including a five-year uniform contract renewal with UniFirst Corporation, a Proposition A funds exchange with La Habra Heights, and acceptance of the C. Robert Lee roof replacement project. No reportable action was taken in closed session regarding litigation.

• Appointed Victor Farfan as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Dandy De Paula as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 039-2023 for Proposition A funds exchange with La Habra Heights (5-0)
• Approved five-year contract renewal with UniFirst Corporation for uniforms (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 040-2023 fixing meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Successor Agency (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Nov 28, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Accepted construction improvements for C. Robert Lee Roof Replacement, Project 102 (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the event. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion meeting.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item on the event. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included waiving full reading of ordinances, receiving and filing Section 8 reports and the Beautification Program report, canceling the December 26, 2023 meeting, and approving the October 24, 2023 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved agenda organization (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar as a whole (7-0)
• Waived reading in full of ordinances and resolutions (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for October 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for November 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program report for October 2023 (7-0)
• Cancelled the Regular Public Housing Authority Meeting of December 26, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Successor Agency to the RDA

The Successor Agency to the RDA held a regular meeting with all five directors present. The agency approved the consent calendar in its entirety, which included waiving the reading of ordinances and resolutions, adopting Resolution No. 2023-001 for the 24-25 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (July 2024 through June 2025), and approving the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted.

• Adopted consent calendar as presented (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-001 adopting the 24-25 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (5-0)
• Approved minutes for the December 13, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing various departmental reports for October 2023, the Treasurer's Report for September 2023, warrants processed in November, and minutes from the November 14 meeting. The council also voted to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for December 26, 2023. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved consent calendar as a whole (5-0)
• Received and filed Code Enforcement Division report for October 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed Building & Safety Division report for October 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed Planning Division report for October 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program report for October 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed Public Works Permits report for October 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for September 2023 (5-0)
• Cancelled the December 26, 2023 regular City Council meeting (5-0)

Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting

The joint meeting consisted of a discussion regarding a recommendation to solicit public comment and conduct a joint study session on the Housing Element. The discussion covered housing policy, needs, rezoning, RHNA, and strategies for meeting city housing goals. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and adjournment to a future date.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-613, adding regulations on mobile food vending, and adopted Resolution No. 038-2023 to amend the Flexible Benefit Plan and establish a Health Reimbursement Arrangement. The council also approved Resolution No. 037-2023 to allow alcohol at a city facility for a December 2 boxing event, with Councilmember Vargas abstaining. All other consent calendar items were approved 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-613 regulating mobile food vending (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 038-2023 amending Flexible Benefit Plan and establishing HRA (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 037-2023 allowing alcohol at city facility for Dec 2 boxing event (4-0, Vargas abstained)
• Approved consent calendar including surplus declaration, salary adjustments, online permitting extension, and parking signs (5-0)
• Received and filed citywide development projects presentation (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. No other formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item on the Halloween event. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved two resolutions: one allowing a 1,994 SF outdoor expansion for EOS Fitness under Minor Use Permit Case No. 2017-0041, and another permitting a roof-mounted wireless communication facility with a variance, conditional use permit, and design review. The commission also reorganized its leadership, electing a new Chair and Vice Chair effective January 1, 2024, and approved the consent calendar including the July 26, 2023 minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-004 for EOS Fitness 1,994 SF outdoor expansion (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-005 for roof-mounted wireless communication facility (5-0)
• Elected Vice Chair Roman as Chair effective Jan 1, 2024 (3-2)
• Elected Commissioner Rodriguez as Vice Chair effective Jan 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of reading and July 26, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:44 PM and adjourned at 5:46 PM. The only actions taken were approving the agenda organization and the consent calendar, which included waiving reading of ordinances, receiving and filing reports, and approving prior minutes. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted.

• Approved agenda organization (6-0-1-0)
• Approved consent calendar as a whole (6-0-1-0)
• Waived reading in full of ordinances and resolutions (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for September 1, 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for October 1, 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program updated report for September 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2023 meeting (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and all discussion items. It introduced Ordinance No. 2023-613 to regulate mobile food vending, set for adoption on November 14, 2023. It also awarded two construction contracts to Crosstown Electric & Data Inc. for traffic signal hardware improvements on Carson Street ($795,778) and Norwalk Boulevard ($463,765). All votes were 5-0.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-613 regulating mobile food vending, set for adoption Nov 14 (5-0)
• Awarded $795,778 contract to Crosstown Electric & Data Inc. for Carson Street signal improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $463,765 contract to Crosstown Electric & Data Inc. for Norwalk Boulevard signal improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, reports, and agreements (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment with Romo Planning Group for planning services (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute IT services contract with SC Consulting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 032-2023 authorizing CalRecycle grant applications (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 10, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the upcoming City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event. The meeting is open to public comments and will include a roll call of committee members.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the event. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the discussion item. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the 2023-2025 Goals and Objectives and adopted Resolution No. 033-2023 for the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and budget, with a corrected Neighborhood Clean-Up amount of $30,000. The council also adopted Resolution No. 034-2023 fixing the employer contribution for employee and annuitant medical benefits under PEMHCA, with a 4-1 vote. All other items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously.

• Adopted 2023-2025 Goals and Objectives (5-0)
• Approved CDBG program and budget, Resolution No. 033-2023, with corrected Neighborhood Clean-Up amount of $30,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 034-2023 fixing PEMHCA employer contribution (4-1, De Paula dissenting)
• Approved consent calendar including roof replacement change order for $193,764 (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner's Informational Handbook (5-0)
• Approved minutes for September 26 and October 4 meetings (5-0)
• Waived reading of ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants for September 16-29, 2023 (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and adjournment to a future date.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting on October 4, 2023, with all members present. The only substantive item was a recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 034-2023 fixing the employer contribution for employees and annuitants under PEMHCA. After discussion, the council voted 5-0 to continue the item to the next regular meeting on October 10, 2023, rather than deciding on the resolution itself.

• Continued Resolution No. 034-2023 (PEMHCA employer contribution) to Oct. 10 meeting (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and this single discussion item. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item on the City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event. The meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2023, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Red Ribbon Rally Walk event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 2023-005, adopting revised housing choice voucher program payment standards, after discussion with staff. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 monthly status report, warrant register, beautification program report, and the August 22, 2023 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-005 revising housing choice voucher payment standards (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving reading of ordinances/resolutions (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for August 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for September 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program updated report for August 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2023 Public Housing Authority meeting (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved accepting construction improvements by Excel Paving Company for the FY 2021-2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project 101 and authorized the City Clerk to file the notice of completion. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing various departmental reports and warrants, and approved the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted construction improvements by Excel Paving for Residential Street Rehabilitation Project 101 (5-0)
• Authorized City Clerk to file notice of completion for Project 101 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of reading, departmental reports, warrants, and minutes (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the event. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. No other formal actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event

Special Events Committee

The Hawaiian Gardens Special Events Committee will hold a meeting on September 13, 2023, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center. The agenda consists of a roll call, public comments, and a discussion item regarding the City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included authorizing the City Manager to issue temporary work permits for chair massage technicians at the Gardens Casino, receive and file warrants, approve on-the-job training agreements with SELACO WDB, and approve a contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a classification and compensation study. The council also approved the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-6, except item 5 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for classification and compensation study (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter agreements for temporary work permits for chair massage technicians at Gardens Casino (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed August 12-September 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve on-the-job training agreements with SELACO WDB (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2023 City Council meeting (5-0)

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will review the proposed 2024 special events calendar for the City of Hawaiian Gardens. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item about the City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item on the City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event. The meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2023, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved all agenda items, including the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-004 certifying the Section 8 Management Assessment Program. The consent calendar was approved as a whole, covering reports and minutes. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-004 approving Section 8 Management Assessment Program certification (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of reading, Beautification Program report, Section 8 warrant register, Section 8 monthly status report, and July 25, 2023 minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved contracts for security camera installation as part of the Business Revitalization Program. The council also authorized public bidding for signal hardware improvements on Carson Street and Norwalk Boulevard.

• Adopted Resolution No. 031-2023 awarding security camera contracts to AM-TEC Security and Network Solutions and Eagle Star Security (5-0)
• Authorized public bids for HSIP Cycle 8 Carson Street Signal Hardware Improvements, Project 106 (5-0)
• Authorized public bids for HSIP Cycle 8 Norwalk Boulevard Signal Hardware Improvements, Project 107 (5-0)
• Approved donations to non-profit organizations (5-0)
• Approved worksite experience sponsor agreement with Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with LA Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management JPA for monitoring equipment (5-0)
• Authorized the City to enter into a tolling agreement regarding anticipated litigation from the BKK Working Group
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item regarding the City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event. The meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2023, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the event. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee met on August 9, 2023, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, including roll call and public comments. The only substantive discussion item was the City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance streamlining the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and directed staff to send letters opposing state housing bills SB 423 and AB 309. The council also accepted completed restroom renovations at Lee Ware Recreation Center and approved the consent calendar, which included routine financial reports and prior meeting minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-612 for expedited EV charging station permits (5-0)
• Directed staff to send opposition letters to SB 423 and AB 309 (5-0)
• Accepted construction improvements for Lee Ware Recreation Center restroom renovation (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Treasurer's Report, warrants, and prior minutes (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item about the City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion on Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Two Wing Health Services, Inc to operate an adult day health care facility. The commission also approved the April 26, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-003 for adult day health care facility Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-0025 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved waiver of reading in full for all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (4-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes for the April 26, 2023 meeting (3-0-1-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the discussion item. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the street fair discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Street Fair event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority adopted its consent calendar in its entirety. This action included receiving several Section 8 status and warrant reports and a beautification program report.

• Approved Agenda Organization (7-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program updated report for May and June 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register report for June 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 warrant register reports for June and July 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for May 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for June 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 13, 2023 Special Meeting (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved an ordinance to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging stations, adopted a resolution awarding sign installation contracts, and awarded a $249,340 construction contract for Pioneer Park renovation. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved the consent calendar, including a cooperation agreement for CDBG funds and a sponsorship for the workforce board.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-612 for expedited EV charging station permits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 029-2023 awarding sign installation contracts to Instant Sign Cypress LLC and Continental Signs Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $249,340 construction contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for Pioneer Park Renovation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 030-2023 for CDBG Entitlement Program cooperation with County of Los Angeles (5-0)
• Approved Gold Sponsor request for Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-11, except items 5 and 7 (5-0)
• Approved warrants processed July 1-14, 2023 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-611 regulating sidewalk vending, and adopted Resolution No. 027-2023 for the Youth@Work program. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public hearings or discussion items were held.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-10, except items 6 and 9 pulled for discussion (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-611 on sidewalk vending regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 026-2023 clarifying Public Safety Commission responsibilities (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 027-2023 for Youth@Work program and budget adoption (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 028-2023 fixing FY 2023-2024 appropriations limitation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 025-2023 for records retention schedule and policy (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Luis Gonzalez to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Special Events Committee

This meeting of the Hawaiian Gardens Special Events Committee was cancelled. The agenda included only a discussion item about the Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event, but no decisions were scheduled.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow event (cancelled)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens' 19th Annual Car Show. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item on the car show. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens 19th Annual Car Show event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens 19th Annual Car Show event. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

Public Housing Authority Special Meeting

The Public Housing Authority adopted a budget covering fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-003 for the FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budget (6-0-1-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1-0)
• Approved Agenda Organization (6-0-1-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted a two-year budget for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 via Resolution No. 021-2023. They also approved several other items including a sidewalk vending ordinance introduction, a $9,000 donation to a sister city school, and a list of street improvement projects funded by SB 1. All votes were unanimous except for the street projects resolution, which passed 4-0-1 with Councilmember De Paula absent.

• Adopted two-year budget for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-611 regulating sidewalk vending (5-0)
• Authorized $9,000 donation to sister city school in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 023-2023 listing SB 1 street improvement projects (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 022-2023 for landscaping and lighting assessments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 019-2023 for delinquent rubbish collection liens (5-0)
• Approved Pioneer Park Renovation plans and authorized bidding (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including fire code adoption and helicopter patrol agreement (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed Citywide Budget for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The Finance Director presented an overview of General Fund revenues and expenditures, and staff discussed new positions, programs, major equipment purchases, and capital projects. No formal action was taken; staff will prepare a presentation for the June 13, 2023 meeting.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Citywide Budget (no vote)
• Discussed new positions and programs by department (no action)
• Reviewed list of Major Equipment Purchases and Capital Projects (no action)
• Scheduled budget presentation for June 13, 2023 City Council meeting

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority meeting was largely procedural. The board unanimously approved the agenda organization and the consent calendar, which included waiving full reading of ordinances, receiving and filing the Beautification Program report for April 2023, the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for April 1, 2023, the Section 8 Warrant Register Report for May 1, 2023, and approving the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted.

• Approved agenda organization (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar in its entirety (7-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (7-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program report for April 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for April 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for May 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023 meeting (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 016-2022, adopting the Business Revitalization Program Guidelines and authorizing circulation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for three contractors. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 2023-610, adopting the 2022 California Fire Code by reference, and approved the consent calendar, which included receiving various departmental reports and adopting resolutions on council norms and procedures.

• Approved Resolution No. 016-2022 for Business Revitalization Program Guidelines and RFP (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-610 adopting the 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 017-2023 on City Council's Norms and Procedures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 018-2023 on City Council's Informational Handbook (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including reports and warrants (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event. The agenda includes public comments and committee reports, but the primary item is the Memorial Day event discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of those responsible for the death of Carlos Alvarez-Diaz, with Mayor Del Rio recusing herself. The council also approved several routine items, including a second reading of an ordinance requiring certified massage practitioners to obtain a business license, a contract amendment for the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and a resolution for the Lee Ware pool deck repair. All other consent calendar items and discussion items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $10,000 reward for info in Carlos Alvarez-Diaz death (4-0-0-1, Del Rio recused)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-609 requiring massage practitioners to obtain business license (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 for 6th Cycle Housing Element update with Willdan and Mobius Planning (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 008-2023 for Summer Food Services Program with Revolution Foods (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 010-2023 for Lee Ware pool deck and canopy repair (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 012-2023 for landscaping assessment district, set public hearing for June 13 (5-0)
• Approved incorporating Salute Armed Forces Everyday (SAFE) at future meetings (5-0)
• Approved destruction of certain city records (Resolution No. 013-2023) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2023-002, recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-0059 for a drive-through menu board and Minor Use Permit No. 2022-0060 for a drive-through restaurant with outdoor seating, and determined the project is exempt under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). The vote was 3-0 with one commissioner absent. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions and approving the February 8, 2023 minutes, both by 3-0 votes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-002 for drive-through restaurant permits (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances/resolutions (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item about the City of Hawaiian Gardens' 59th Anniversary Carnival. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens 59th Anniversary Carnival event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved a consent calendar and adopted Resolution No. 2023-002, amending the beautification program guidelines with specific grant amounts: $10,000 for single-family, $10,000 for duplex, $6,000 for condominium, and $5,000 for mobile home properties. All votes were 6-0-1-0, with Director De Paula absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda organization (6-0-1-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including waiver of reading, Section 8 warrant register report, Title VI/Fair Housing resolution, Section 8 status report, and March 28 minutes (6-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-002 amending beautification program guidelines with grant amounts: $10,000 single-family, $10,000 duplex, $6,000 condominium, $5,000 mobile home (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council terminated the local emergency declared for the COVID-19 pandemic and rescinded related legislation. The council also awarded construction contracts for roof and restroom renovations and updated city beautification grant amounts.

• Terminated local COVID-19 emergency and rescinded related legislation (4-0-1)
• Approved $519,589 roof replacement contract for C. Robert Lee (4-0-1)
• Approved $85,000 restroom renovation contract for Lee Ware Recreation Center (4-0-1)
• Adopted beautification grants: $10k (single-family/duplex), $6k (condo), $5k (mobile home) (4-0-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance requiring city business licenses for massage practitioners (4-0-1)
• Selected Gruber & Lopez, Inc. for FY2023-2025 auditing services (4-0-1)
• Authorized support for California Assembly Bill 1175 (4-0-1)
• Amended Sister City Travel and Donation Policy via Resolution No. 006-2023 (4-0-1)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will discuss the upcoming 59th Anniversary Carnival. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and the single discussion item. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens 59th Anniversary Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting with roll call, public comments, and a discussion item about the City of Hawaiian Gardens 59th Anniversary Carnival event. No decisions are listed; the agenda is mostly procedural with one discussion item.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens 59th Anniversary Carnival event

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting on April 6, 2023, which consisted solely of a media training session provided by the EKA consultant team. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee held a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 22-23 budget and proposed budgets for FY 23-24 and 24-25. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed topics including the city parade, facilities maintenance, underground utilities, and the commercial façade program. The meeting was adjourned without any votes or resolutions.

• No formal decisions made; budget workshop only

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. The agenda includes public comments and committee reports, but the main item is the carnival discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority meeting was largely procedural, with no public hearings, presentations, or discussion items. The board unanimously approved the agenda organization and the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing reports on Section 8 warrants, Section 8 monthly status, and the Beautification Program, as well as approving the minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda organization (6-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar as a whole (6-0-1)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register report for March 1, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for February 1, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Received and filed Beautification Program updated report for February 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2023 meeting (6-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the consent calendar (items 1-16, except item 9) with a 4-0 vote, including a $998,872.02 construction contract to Excel Paving Company for residential street rehabilitation. Item 9 was amended to pay the vendor directly for Little League uniforms and hold the remaining donation until requirements are met, then approved 4-0. The council also adopted Resolution No. 004-2023 to upgrade game rooms at Lee Ware and C. Robert Lee and reallocated special event funds from the Truck Show to the Fourth of July budget.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-16 except item 9 (4-0)
• Approved $998,872.02 street rehabilitation contract to Excel Paving Company (4-0)
• Approved donation to Little League with amendment to pay vendor directly and hold remainder (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 004-2023 for game room upgrades at Lee Ware and C. Robert Lee (4-0)
• Approved reallocation of special event funds from Truck Show to Fourth of July budget (4-0)
• Approved on-call professional services agreements with Ardurra Group Inc. and Psomas (4-0)
• Approved opting into opioid settlement agreements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and Teva (4-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. The agenda includes public comments and committee reports, but the only substantive discussion item is the carnival.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee reviewed a list of proposed projects for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, presented by Public Works Manager Neema Ghanbari. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting was procedural, with no public comments or new business.

• Reviewed proposed projects for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 (no vote taken)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a $39,025 contract with Romo Planning Group, a resolution to apply for Community Project Funding, and the minutes from prior meetings. They also received and filed a report on street vendors and peddlers after public comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including $39,025 contract with Romo Planning Group (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 003-2023 to apply for Community Project Funding (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 28 and Mar 4 meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed street vendor and peddler report (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold an in-person meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. The agenda includes public comments and committee reports, but the only substantive item is the carnival discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting on March 4, 2023, for a Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop. The agenda item was received and filed, with no formal decisions, approvals, or votes taken. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on March 14, 2023.

• Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop received and filed (no action taken)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority meeting was largely procedural. Members approved the agenda organization and the consent calendar, which included waiving full ordinance readings, receiving and filing Section 8 reports, a Beautification Program update, and approving prior meeting minutes. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted.

• Approved agenda organization (6-0-1-0)
• Approved consent calendar as a whole (6-0-1-0)
• Waived reading in full of ordinances/resolutions (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register report for Feb 1, 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for Jan 1, 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program report for Jan 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 24, 2023 meeting (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar (items 1-12) except item 8, which was also approved separately. This included receiving and filing various department reports, approving a donation for 6th grade students, and authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with Romo Planning Group, Inc. for an amended contract amount of $300,000. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-12 except item 8 (5-0)
• Approved donation for 6th grade students at Furgeson, Hawaiian, and Melbourne Elementary Schools (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute amendment to Romo Planning Group agreement for $300,000 (5-0)
• Received and filed Community Development, Code Enforcement, Building & Safety, Beautification, Treasurer's, Public Works, and Permits reports (5-0)
• Approved minutes for February 14 and February 21, 2023 meetings (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 002-2023, approving the General Plan Amendment PLN 2023-001 (the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update) and recommending CEQA findings under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. The motion was amended to add five vacant sites for housing to Table 7.2 of the Housing Element: 12402 Norwalk Blvd, 22114 Norwalk Blvd, 12418 Ilex Ave, 11719 Violeta Ave, and 11730 Clarkdale Ave. The motion carried 5-0. No public comments were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 002-2023 approving General Plan Amendment PLN 2023-001 (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update with CEQA findings
• Amended Housing Element Table 7.2 to add five vacant housing sites
• Added 12402 Norwalk Blvd, 22114 Norwalk Blvd, 12418 Ilex Ave, 11719 Violeta Ave, 11730 Clarkdale Ave as housing sites

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the General Plan Amendment and Housing Element Update to a special meeting on February 21, 2023. The council also approved the entire consent calendar, which included authorizing virtual and hybrid meetings, a professional services agreement for the City Council audio visual system upgrade, an agreement with GOGov for citizen request management services, and receiving and filing warrants and committee reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued public hearing on General Plan Amendment PLN 2023-001 and Housing Element Update to Feb 21 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Authorized continuation of virtual and hybrid City Council and board/commission meetings per AB 2441 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Wester Audio Visual & Security for City Council AV system upgrade (5-0)
• Approved agreement with GOGov for Citizen Request Management Services and App (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed Jan 17-Feb 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 17, 2023 City Council meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Special Events Committee reports from Jan 17 and Feb 6, 2023 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to the City Council. The commission also approved the December 14, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-001 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment PLNG 2023-001 (Housing Element Update) (4-0)
• Approved waiver of reading in full for all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee met on February 7, 2023, at the Mary Rodriguez Senior Center. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, including roll call and public comments. The only specific discussion item was the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. No decisions, votes, or dollar amounts were recorded in the provided text.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee met on January 24, 2023, to discuss the upcoming City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments, but no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved the consent calendar as presented, which included waiving the reading of ordinances and resolutions, receiving and filing Section 8 monthly status reports and warrant registers for November 2022 through January 2023, receiving the Beautification Program report, and approving the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes. All votes were 6-0-1-0, with Director Mahar absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including waiver of reading of ordinances/resolutions (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for November 1, 2022 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report as of December 1, 2022 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for November 2022 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for December 2022 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for January 2023 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program updated report for November/December 2022 (6-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes of October 25, 2022 meeting (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2023-608, amending the zoning code to allow electrical utility metering and service equipment for electric car charging systems within landscape setbacks, and determined the project is exempt from CEQA. The council also approved the consent calendar (items 1-14, except item 6) and separately approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2021-22. Additionally, the council authorized a contract with Kastl Amusements for the 2023 City Anniversary Carnival.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-608 amending zoning for EV charging equipment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-14, except item 6 (5-0)
• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Kastl Amusements for 2023 City Anniversary Carnival (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-607, amending zoning rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs, with two members recused. It also approved amendments to allow electrical utility metering and service equipment for electric car charging systems in landscape setbacks within the Card Club and Bingo Club overlay zones. Several consent calendar items were approved, including a camera installation contract, a public relations services agreement, and appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-607 amending ADU/JADU regulations (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved zoning text amendments for EV charging equipment in landscape setbacks (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Edgeworth Security LLC for camera installation at Clarkdale Park, Wardham Ave., and 226th St & Norwalk Blvd (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 001-2023 approving public relations services agreement with Englander, Knabe and Allen (5-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to Government Agencies and City Committees for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Frances Rodriguez to the Public Safety Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-3, 6, and 8 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2022 meeting (5-0)