Hawaiian Gardens public meetings in 2024
57 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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