Hawaiian Gardens public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council appointed Dandy De Paula as Mayor and Maria Teresa Del Rio as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council approved the 6th Cycle Housing Element and related zoning updates, including the Auto Zone site. Additionally, a new MOU and salary schedule for AFSCME Local 3624 were approved.

• Adopted Resolution No. 039-2024 declaring Nov. 5, 2024 election results (5-0)
• Appointed Dandy De Paula as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Maria Teresa Del Rio as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved inclusion of Auto Zone site as a Housing Element site (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolutions 035-2024, 036-2024, 037-2024 and first reading of Ordinance 2024-620 for Housing Element (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2024-618 regarding ADU and JADU code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 038-2024 to write-off loans to the Successor Agency (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 040-2024 and Resolution No. 041-2024 for AFSCME Local 3624 MOU and salary schedule (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 3-0 (with one recusal and one absence) to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-003, which includes amending the Zoning Code and Map, adopting the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element and General Plan Land Use Element and Map, and adopting the Initial Study. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2024-003 (zoning code, housing element, general plan updates) (3-0-1-1)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 meeting (4-0-1-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council approved a consent calendar item awarding a $190,525.60 contract to Moon Valley Nurseries for palm tree removal and installation on Carson Street, and appropriated an additional $270,000 for the Carson Street Beautification Phase II project. The council also accepted construction improvements for the Water Efficiency Project 113 as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the notice of completion. Both motions passed 3-0 with two councilmembers absent.

• Approved $190,525.60 contract to Moon Valley Nurseries for palm tree work on Carson Street (3-0)
• Appropriated $270,000 additional funding for Carson Street Beautification Phase II (3-0)
• Accepted Water Efficiency Project 113 improvements as complete and authorized filing notice of completion (3-0)

Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting

The joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting was cancelled due to lack of a Planning Commission quorum, so the City Council held a special meeting instead. The council received and filed a presentation on the 6th Cycle Housing Element, with no public comments and no other substantive decisions.

• Received and filed 6th Cycle Housing Element presentation (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (Ordinance No. 2024-618) and adopted an ordinance updating firework regulations (Ordinance No. 2024-619). The consent calendar, including a $100,000 budget increase for a fee study, was approved. No substantive decisions were made beyond these items.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-618 amending ADU and JADU regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-619 updating firework regulations (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, Willdan contract amendment, Prop A fund exchange, fee study RFP with $100,000 budget increase, Conflict of Interest Code update, meeting cancellations, and minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Recreation Commission request for Special Events Committee inclusion

Joint Meeting of the Planning, Public Safety, and Recreation Commissions

The Planning, Public Safety, and Recreation & Parks Commissions will meet jointly to discuss a training workshop for city commissioners. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with a single discussion item.

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority unanimously adopted PHA Resolution No. 2024-003, amending the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the September 2024 Section 8 Monthly Status Report, the Warrant Register Report, the Beautification Program update, and the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted PHA Resolution No. 2024-003 amending the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan (7-0)
• Received and filed the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for September 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Received and filed the Section 8 Warrant Register Report for September 2024 (7-0)
• Received and filed the Public Housing Authority Beautification Program updated report for September 2024 (7-0)
• Approved the minutes of the September 25, 2024 Public Housing Authority meeting (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend firework regulations and authorized two agreements with Michael Baker International for economic development grants. The council also approved a budget increase for planning services and expanded the youth@work program.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-619 amending firework regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 028-2024 for Economic Development Initiative Grant CPF B-23-CP-CP-0209 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 029-2024 for Economic Development Initiative Grant CPF B-24-CP-CA-0354 (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 budget increase for Planning Department Contract Services with Mobius Planning (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 027-2024 to accept 15 additional youth@work program allocations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 030-2024 declaring certain properties as public nuisances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 031-2024 for Safe Clean Water Municipal Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation that the City Council adopt an ordinance relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, finding it statutorily exempt from CEQA review. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting and elected Commissioner Hernandez as Vice Chair.

• Approved recommendation to adopt ADU ordinance (5-0)
• Approved minutes for March 20, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Hernandez as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a fourth amendment to the Transtech Engineering agreement, a Proposition A fund exchange with La Habra Heights, and a report on illegal fireworks. The council also adopted Resolution No. 026-2024, approving a Communications Facility License Agreement for 22115 Pioneer Boulevard. No public hearings, proclamations, or new business items were conducted.

• Adopted consent calendar in entirety (5-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to Transtech Engineering professional services agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 025-2024 for FY 2024-2025 Proposition A fund exchange with La Habra Heights (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed Sept 14-27, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed report on proposed changes to address illegal fireworks (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 25, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Recreation and Parks Commission minutes for September 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 026-2024 approving Communications Facility License Agreement for 22115 Pioneer Boulevard (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority held a brief regular meeting with no public hearings, comments, or discussion items. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report and Warrant Register for August 2024, the Beautification Program update, and the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting. All votes were 6-0-1-0, with Director Vargas absent.

• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for August 2024 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Report for August 2024 (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program updated report for August 2024 (6-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing various departmental reports, warrants, and minutes, and approved a report on the 2024 golf tournament. No public hearings or new business items were conducted. The council also held a closed session on labor negotiations with no reportable action.

• Approved consent calendar as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed Building & Safety Division Report for August 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Code Enforcement Division Report for August 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Planning Division Report for August 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed Aug 31-Sep 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Beautification Program report for August 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Business Revitalization Program report for August 2024 (5-0)
• Approved report on 2024 golf tournament (5-0)

Special Events Committee

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

• 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 Halloween event. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Halloween event

City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting was largely ceremonial, with no public hearings, discussion items, or new business. The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included waiving readings, receiving warrants, and approving minutes. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent calendar as presented (5-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants for Aug 17-30, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for July 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Aug 28, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Finance Committee minutes for Aug 29, 2024 (5-0)

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Golf Tournament event

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 Pow Wow event. The meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2024, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met to review a snapshot of end-of-year expenses and revenues. Members discussed potential strategies for diversifying city income and reducing costs, including commercial development and fee schedule updates. No formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

• Reviewed end-of-year fiscal snapshot
• Discussed revenue diversification and cost-saving measures

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority approved the consent calendar in its entirety by a 7-0 vote. The approved items included receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report and Warrant Register Report for July 2024, the Beautification Program updated report for June and July 2024, and the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted consent calendar containing Section 8 reports, beautification report, and prior minutes (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a construction contract for residential street maintenance. The council also adopted the consent calendar, which included receiving several departmental reports and approving previous meeting minutes.

• Approved $514,600 construction contract to All American Asphalt for Residential Street Slurry Seal, Project 110 (5-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed July 2024 Code Enforcement Division Report (5-0)
• Received and filed July 2024 Building & Safety Division Report (5-0)
• Received and filed July 2024 Planning Division Report (5-0)
• Received and filed Business Revitalization Program report (5-0)
• Received and filed June and July 2024 Beautification Program report (5-0)
• Received and filed July 2024 Public Works Permits and Engineering CIP Status reports (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved accepting construction improvements by S&H Civilworks for the Citywide Concrete Rehabilitation, Project 114, and authorized the City Clerk to file the notice of completion. The consent calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances, receiving warrants, and approving prior meeting minutes, was also approved 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session on labor negotiations with no reportable action.

• Accepted construction improvements by S&H Civilworks for Citywide Concrete Rehabilitation, Project 114 (5-0)
• Authorized City Clerk to file notice of completion for Project 114 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of full reading of ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed July 13 to August 2, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July 24 and July 30, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed Public Safety Commission meeting minutes for May 2024 (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Hawaiian Gardens Special Events Committee is holding a meeting on August 13, 2024, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center. The agenda consists of a roll call, public comments, and a discussion regarding the City of Hawaiian Gardens Golf Tournament event.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Golf Tournament event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event. The meeting includes procedural roll call, public comments, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in special session and recessed into closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding AFSCME Local 3624 units. Upon reconvening, the city attorney stated there was no reportable action from the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 3624 (no reportable action)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority held a brief regular meeting with no public hearings, presentations, or discussion items. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving the Section 8 Monthly Status Report and Warrant Register Report for June 2024, and approving the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Approved consent calendar to receive and file Section 8 Monthly Status Report for June 2024 (6-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar to receive and file Section 8 Warrant Register Report for June 2024 (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 Public Housing Authority meeting (6-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the consent calendar as a whole, which included receiving and filing various department reports, approving Resolution No. 022-2024 fixing the appropriations limitation for FY 2024-2025, and adopting Resolution No. 023-2024 for the Youth@Work program. The council also approved a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Level 3 Communications and adopted Resolution No. 024-2024, and approved bid documents for the Residential Street Slurry Seal project. All votes were 4-0-1-0, with Councilmember Del Rio absent.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0-1-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 022-2024 fixing appropriations limitation for FY 2024-2025 (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 023-2024 for Youth@Work program (4-0-1-0)
• Approved Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Level 3 Communications and adopted Resolution No. 024-2024 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved bid documents for FY 2022-23 Residential Street Slurry Seal, Project 110 (4-0-1-0)

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Independence Day event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Car Show event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a commercial lease agreement with Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles for continued operation of a health care clinic at 22310 Wardham Ave, including a four-month waiver of lease payments during transition. The council also adopted Resolution No. 021-2024 establishing prima facie speed limits based on the 2024 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey, and approved appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission. All consent calendar items, including a fourth amendment to the agreement with Romo Planning Group and declaring fitness equipment surplus, were approved 5-0.

• Approved commercial lease with Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles for clinic at 22310 Wardham Ave, with 4-month rent waiver (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 021-2024 approving 2024 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and establishing prima facie speed limits (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (5-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to professional services agreement with Romo Planning Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Declared cardio and strength equipment from fitness room as surplus and authorized sale/disposal (5-0)
• Received and filed warrants processed June 15-28, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 City Council meeting (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM with a quorum of four directors present. The board approved the consent calendar in its entirety, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report, Section 8 Warrant Register Report, and Beautification Program report for May 2024, as well as approving the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, as there were no public hearings, discussion items, or new business.

• Approved consent calendar: Section 8 Monthly Status Report for May 2024 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Section 8 Warrant Register Report for May 2024 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Beautification Program report for May 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 22, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a five-year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County for Sheriff's Department services (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2029) and awarded an on-call municipal engineering services agreement to Willdan Engineering. They also adopted a resolution authorizing liens on properties for delinquent rubbish charges and approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing various department reports and warrants. All votes were 4-0-1-0, with Councilmember Del Rio absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 019-2024 authorizing liens for delinquent rubbish charges (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 020-2024 approving 5-year Sheriff's services agreement (4-0-1-0)
• Awarded on-call engineering services agreement to Willdan Engineering (4-0-1-0)
• Approved consent calendar including reports and warrants (4-0-1-0)

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting where it presented certificates to the Hawaiian Gardens Titans for winning the California District 38 Major Softball championship. The council then went into closed session to discuss labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 3624, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on June 26, 2024.

• Presented certificates to Hawaiian Gardens Titans for District 38 Major Softball championship
• Held closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 3624 (no reportable action)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the landscaping and lighting assessment for FY 2024-2025, adopted several resolutions related to the November 2024 election, and passed an ordinance on storm runoff and water systems. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.

• Adopted Resolution No. 014-2024 for landscaping and lighting assessments (4-0-1)
• Adopted Consent Calendar including warrants, helicopter patrol agreement, and election resolutions (4-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-617 on storm runoff and water systems (4-0-1)

Special Events Committee

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

• 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 Independence Day 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 Independence Day event

Special Events Committee

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

• 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 Golf Tournament. The agenda includes public comments and a single discussion item about the tournament. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Golf Tournament event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens' 4th of July event. The agenda contains one discussion item and no action items. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with 10 minutes total allocated.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens 4th of July 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 Memorial Day event. The meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2024, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority meeting was largely procedural. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the April 2024 Beautification Program report and approving the minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted.

• Approved consent calendar: received and filed April 2024 Beautification Program report (5-0-2)
• Approved consent calendar: approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-2)

City Council Meeting

The Hawaiian Gardens City Council adopted Resolution No. 013-2024 approving the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Budget on a 5-0 vote. The Council also approved the entire Consent Calendar 5-0, including waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions and receiving and filing monthly departmental reports. In discussion items, the Council approved introducing Ordinance No. 2024-617 amending storm runoff, water system, and low impact development code chapters, authorized applying for a Clean Power Alliance electrification grant, and received a 60th Anniversary events update, all 5-0. A closed session item on labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 3624 was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Adopted Resolution No. 013-2024 approving the 2024-2025 CDBG Program and Budget (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar in its entirety, including waiving full reading of ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved introducing Ordinance No. 2024-617 amending storm runoff, water system, and low impact development code chapters, with CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for Clean Power Alliance Energized Communities Program grant (5-0)
• Received and filed 60th Anniversary highlights and special events update (5-0)
• Closed session item on AFSCME Local 3624 labor negotiations was withdrawn from the agenda

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on Memorial Day event
• Public comments (3-minute limit per speaker, 10 minutes total)
• Meeting at C. Robert Lee Activity Center, 21815 Pioneer Blvd.

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day 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 Memorial Day event

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $4,480,000 and construction management services with Ardurra Group, Inc. for $445,663.06 for the Carson Street Beautification Phase II project, and appropriated an additional $2,130,011 from general funds. The council also approved several resolutions, including the renewal of a five-year animal care agreement with Los Angeles County, the preliminary engineer's report for the landscaping and lighting assessment district, and the list of SB 1 road projects for fiscal year 2024-2025. All votes were unanimous except for the SB 1 resolution, which passed 4-0 with Councilmember Roa recused.

• Awarded $4,480,000 construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Carson Street Beautification Phase II (5-0)
• Approved $445,663.06 construction management services to Ardurra Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Appropriated $2,130,011 from general funds for Carson Street project budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 009-2024 approving preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District HG-LLA1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 008-2024 renewing five-year animal care agreement with County of Los Angeles (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 011-2024 approving Safe and Sane Fireworks applications for 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 012-2024 identifying SB 1 road projects for FY 2024-2025 (4-0, Roa recused)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to Planning and Public Safety Commissions (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day 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 Memorial Day event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event. The agenda includes roll call, 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 Memorial Day event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens' 4th of July event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item on the event. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens 4th of July event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority adopted its consent calendar, which included receiving several monthly status and warrant reports. The board also approved the minutes from the March 27, 2024, meeting.

• Approved Agenda Organization (6-0-1-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed March 2024 Beautification Program updated report (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed March 1, 2024 Section 8 Monthly Status Report (6-0-1-0)
• Received and filed April 2024 Section 8 Warrant Register Reports (6-0-1-0)
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the consent calendar and several contracts, including a $189,997 construction contract with United Storm Water, Inc. for catch basin connector pipe screen inserts (Project 111) and a $102,020 contract with S&H Civilworks for citywide concrete rehabilitation (Project 114), with Councilmember Roa recusing from the latter. The council also approved submitting the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element progress report to state agencies. Appointments to the Planning and Public Safety Commissions were continued to the May 8 meeting. No public hearings or new business items were held.

• Approved consent calendar including reports and warrants (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $189,997 contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for CPS inserts installation (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $102,020 contract to S&H Civilworks for concrete rehabilitation (3-0-1-1, Roa recused)
• Approved submission of 2023 General Plan and Housing Element progress report (4-0-1-0)
• Continued Planning and Public Safety Commission appointments to May 8 meeting

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Pow Wow event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival event. The agenda includes roll call, 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 Parade and Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the city's Memorial Day 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 Memorial Day event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event. The agenda includes roll call, 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 Easter Egg Hunt event

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a $230,800 expense reimbursement agreement with Central Basin Municipal Water District for Water Efficiency Project 113, including construction contracts with Empire Design and Build and Anguiano Lawn Care, Inc. They also accepted construction improvements by R.E. Schultz Construction Inc. for the Pioneer Park Renovation and authorized filing the notice of completion. The consent calendar, including the annual audit report and warrants, was approved 5-0. No public hearings or new business items were conducted.

• Approved $230,800 water efficiency project with Central Basin MWD and contracts to Empire Design and Build and Anguiano Lawn Care (5-0)
• Accepted Pioneer Park Renovation improvements by R.E. Schultz Construction and authorized notice of completion (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of reading, annual financial report, warrants, and prior minutes (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day 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 Memorial Day event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt 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 Easter Egg Hunt event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority unanimously approved a consent calendar and adopted Resolution No. 2024-002, certifying compliance with federal fair housing and civil rights laws. All items passed 7-0 with no public comments or hearings.

• Approved agenda organization (7-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including waiver of reading, Section 8 reports, and February minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-002 certifying fair housing compliance (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved all agenda items. This included declaring a 1996 generator and 2004 sweeper as surplus, extending a solid waste consulting agreement with MuniEnvironmental for three years, and adopting Resolution No. 007-2024 opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing various department reports and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Declared 1996 MQ WhisperWatt generator and 2004 Tennant 6650 Sweeper as surplus, authorized City Manager to sell or dispose (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment extending MuniEnvironmental solid waste/recycling consulting agreement for three years (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 007-2024 opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including waiver of reading, department reports, and minutes from March 13 and March 19 meetings (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival 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 Parade and Carnival event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt 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 Easter Egg Hunt event

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2024-001, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-0070 for an on-sale beer and wine license (Type 41) at 12135 E. Carson Street, and determined the project is exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from December 13 and 21, 2023 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the Housing Element update was informational only.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-001 for CUP No. 2023-0070 (beer/wine license) at 12135 E. Carson St (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar adopting minutes from Dec 13 and Dec 21, 2023 meetings (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a $3,000 donation to the Artesia High School Girls Soccer Team. The council also held a closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 3624, with no reportable action taken.

• Approved $3,000 donation to Artesia High School Girls Soccer Team (5-0)

Special Events Committee

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

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival 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 Parade and Carnival event

City Council Meeting

The Hawaiian Gardens City Council approved plans and specifications for Carson Street Beautification Phase II (Project 108, Norwalk Boulevard to Bloomfield Avenue) and authorized the Public Works Manager to advertise for public bids. The council also awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Toole Design Group for a Citywide Bicycle Master Plan, approved plans and bidding for Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Inserts (Project 111), and approved membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust, adopting Resolution No. 006-2024. All votes were 5-0-0-0, and the consent calendar was adopted as presented.

• Approved plans/specs and authorized bidding for Carson Street Beautification Phase II, Project 108 (5-0-0-0)
• Awarded Professional Services Agreement to Toole Design Group for Citywide Bicycle Master Plan (5-0-0-0)
• Approved plans/specs and authorized bidding for Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Inserts, Project 111 (5-0-0-0)
• Approved membership in Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust and adopted Resolution No. 006-2024 (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted consent calendar in its entirety, including waiving reading of ordinances/resolutions, receiving and filing warrants (Feb 17–Mar 1, 2024) and Treasurer's Reports (Oct–Dec 2023), and approving prior meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority approved the appointment of Patricia Ann Jones to the board for a term ending January 2026. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing Section 8 reports and the Beautification Program report, and approving the January 24, 2024 minutes. All votes were 5-0 with one absence.

• Approved appointment of Patricia Ann Jones to Public Housing Authority (5-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar waiving reading of ordinances/resolutions (5-0-1)
• Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for February 2024 (5-0-1)
• Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for January 1, 2024 (5-0-1)
• Received and filed Beautification Program report for January 2024 (5-0-1)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2024 meeting (5-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several routine items and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-616 regulating alcoholic beverages in public places, along with Resolution No. 004-2024 establishing a policy. It also adopted Resolution No. 005-2024 to reallocate special event funds for the 60th Anniversary Carnival and Parade, awarded a professional services agreement to Nichols Consulting Engineers for pavement management, and approved a donation to the Lakewood Sheriff's Station. All votes were 4-0-1-0 with Councilmember Del Rio absent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-616 regulating alcoholic beverages in public places (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 004-2024 establishing policy for alcoholic beverages in public places (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 005-2024 reallocating special event funds for 60th Anniversary Carnival and Parade (4-0-1-0)
• Awarded Professional Services Agreement to Nichols Consulting Engineers for pavement management program (4-0-1-0)
• Approved donation to Lakewood Sheriff's Station (4-0-1-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, reports, and minutes (4-0-1-0)

Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session to discuss potential housing sites for the Housing Element Update. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only, with several members recusing themselves from specific sites due to potential conflicts.

• Held joint study session on Housing Element potential sites (no vote)
• Recusals noted: McCaleb and Gonzalez from Site 1, Roa from Site 3, Winford and Farfan from Sites 6 and 7, De Paula and Farfan from Site 10

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, along with roll call and public comments. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event

Special Events Committee

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

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival event

City Council Meeting

The City Council voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-616, amending the Municipal Code regarding possession, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places, and to adopt Resolution No. 004-2024 with an added condition that alcohol be served and consumed in an enclosed location not visible to the public. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Minagar & Associates Inc. for a Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey report, and adopted the consent calendar, including the 2024 Title VI Program Update and minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting. No public hearings or committee reports were held, and no reportable action came from closed session.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-616 amending alcohol-in-public-places rules (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 004-2024 with enclosed-location condition for alcohol consumption (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Minagar & Associates for traffic survey (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including Title VI Program Update and January 24 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda organization (5-0)

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival Anniversary event. The agenda includes public comments and a single discussion item about this event. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival Anniversary event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, along with roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival Anniversary event. The agenda includes public comments and a single discussion item on this event. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival Anniversary event

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item on the event. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter Egg Hunt event

Public Housing Authority Meeting

The Public Housing Authority held a special meeting and approved all items on the consent calendar, including receiving Section 8 monthly status reports and warrant registers, adopting Resolution No. 2024-001 amending by-laws for meeting times, and approving prior minutes. The board also reappointed resident Director Veronica Hernandez for a term ending in January 2026. All votes were 5-0 with two absences.

• Approved consent calendar including Section 8 reports and warrant registers (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-001 amending by-laws for regular meeting time (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 28, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Reappointed Director Veronica Hernandez for term ending January 2026 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved contracts for the 2024 City Anniversary Carnival with Kastl Amusements and the parade coordination agreement with Terra Marketing Platform LLC. All consent calendar items, including reports and a resolution authorizing a Facility Use Agreement with the American Red Cross, were also approved 5-0. No public hearings, committee reports, or new business items were considered.

• Approved contract with Kastl Amusements for 2024 City Anniversary Carnival (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Terra Marketing Platform LLC for 2024 City Anniversary Parade (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 002-2024 authorizing Facility Use Agreement with American Red Cross (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 Parade and Carnival Anniversary event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and this single discussion item. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Parade and Carnival Anniversary event

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved all consent calendar items, including receiving warrants, approving the Mayor's 2024 appointments, and approving prior meeting minutes. They also approved Resolution No. 001-2024 to allow alcohol service at a boxing event on February 10, 2024, and awarded a $494,000 construction contract to RAN Enterprises Inc. for the C. Robert Lee HVAC Replacement project.

• Approved consent calendar items (5-0): waived reading of ordinances/resolutions, received warrants, approved Mayor's appointments, approved Dec 12, 2023 minutes
• Adopted Resolution No. 001-2024 authorizing alcohol service at Marvnation Boxing Promotions event on Feb 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Awarded $494,000 construction contract to RAN Enterprises Inc. for C. Robert Lee HVAC Replacement, Project 103 (5-0)