Hawaiian Gardens public meetings in 2025
40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council appointed Maria Teresa Del Rio as Mayor and Luis Roa as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council also adopted an urgency ordinance to update local regulations for accessory dwelling units to align with state law. Additionally, several public hearings regarding business licenses and land use permits were continued to February 11, 2026.
- Appointed Maria Teresa Del Rio as Mayor (5-0)
- Appointed Luis Roa as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2025-622U for ADU regulations (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for 12347 E. Carson Street boat sales to Feb 11 (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for Chavez Construction business license to Feb 11 (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for A Precision Roofing business license to Feb 11 (5-0)
- Approved amendment to HDL Companies master service agreement (5-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-621, adopting the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Residential Codes by reference. The Council also approved a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority, accepted street rehabilitation improvements, and approved amended scholarship guidelines with a 10-hour community service requirement. All votes were 4-0-1-0, with Councilmember Vargas absent.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-621, adopting 2025 California building codes (4-0-1-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 033-2025, Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with California Municipal Finance Authority (4-0-1-0)
- Approved amended Youth and Adult Scholarship Program guidelines, adding 10-hour community service requirement (4-0-1-0)
- Accepted construction improvements by Sequel Contractors for FY 2023-2024 Street Rehabilitation, Project 112 (4-0-1-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 1-6, except item 2, including waiving rental fees for VFW Ball and cancelling Nov 26 and Dec 24 meetings (4-0-1-0)
- Received and filed report on Cerritos Sheriff's drone program (4-0-1-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council voted 5-0 to reopen the public hearing on a Minor Use Permit for a proposed boat sales business at 12347 E. Carson Street and continue it to the December 10, 2025 meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included introducing Ordinance No. 2025-621 adopting the 2025 California building codes, and adopted resolutions consenting to the assignment of the solid waste franchise agreement, amending the citywide budgets, and awarding a street rehabilitation contract. All votes were unanimous 5-0.
- Continued boat sales MUP hearing to Dec 10, 2025 (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2025-621 adopting 2025 California building codes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 030-2025 amending school donation policy (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 031-2025 consenting to solid waste franchise assignment to USA Waste of California (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 032-2025 amending 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budgets (5-0)
- Awarded $1,335,200 street rehabilitation contract to Sequel Contractors and $93,080 inspection services to Ardurra Group (5-0)
- Authorized City Manager to approve Z Best Hardwood Floors proposal to resurface gymnasium and racquetball courts (5-0)
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority held a brief regular meeting with no public comments, hearings, discussion items, or new business. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for September 2025 and approving the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. The meeting adjourned after about two minutes.
- Approved receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for September 2025 (7-0)
- Approved the minutes of the September 24, 2025 Public Housing Authority meeting (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 028-2025, granting blanket authority to file applications for Measure A funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included waiving full readings, receiving warrants and the Treasurer's report, approving a Proposition A fund exchange with La Habra Heights, and approving prior meeting minutes. A discussion on potential assistance during an ICE raid was received and filed without formal action.
- Adopted Resolution No. 028-2025 for Measure A grant applications (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including waiver of full readings (5-0)
- Received and filed warrants for Sept 13-26, 2025 (5-0)
- Received and filed Treasurer's Report for August 2025 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 027-2025 for Proposition A fund exchange with La Habra Heights (5-0)
- Approved minutes of Sept 24, 2025 meeting (5-0)
- Received and filed discussion on ICE raid assistance (no vote)
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 Section 8 warrant register reports for August 2025, the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for August 1, 2025, and the minutes of the August 27, 2025 meeting. No public comments, hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted. The meeting adjourned after about two minutes.
- Approved consent calendar: received and filed Section 8 warrant register reports for August 2025 (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar: received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for August 1, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar: approved minutes of August 27, 2025 meeting (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved a letter to ABC Unified School District regarding school consolidation, a right-of-way agreement for the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network, and several other consent items. They also approved amendments to the City Manager's employment agreement and formed an Ad Hoc Investment Advisory Committee.
- Approved letter to ABCUSD on school consolidation (5-0)
- Approved right-of-way use agreement for fiber optic network (5-0)
- Approved Third Amendment to MOU for Watershed Management Program (5-0)
- Approved opting into opioid settlement agreements (5-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to City Manager Employment Agreement (5-0)
- Formed Ad Hoc Investment Advisory Committee, appointed Farfan and Roa (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 1-12 except item 8 (5-0)
- Directed staff to research nonprofit assistance (5-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, in a 5-0 vote. No new business items were discussed. Staff reported on various projects, including a $1.5 million Caltrans grant for Norwalk and Pioneer Blvd improvements, and the council held a closed session for a City Manager performance evaluation with no reportable action.
- Approved consent calendar including August 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for July 2025, the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for July 1, 2025, and the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting. All items were approved unanimously with a 5-0 vote, with two directors absent. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent calendar receiving Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for July 2025 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar receiving Section 8 Monthly Status Report for July 1, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 PHA meeting (5-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved the entire consent calendar in one motion, which included waiving the full reading of ordinances and resolutions, receiving and filing July 2025 reports from the Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and Planning divisions, accepting warrants processed August 2-15, 2025, receiving the Public Works permits report, and approving the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted. The meeting included presentations on summer programs, school district updates, and the Artesia Cemetery District, plus staff announcements on deadlines and programs.
- Approved consent calendar as a whole (4-0-1, Vargas absent)
- Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
- Received and filed Building & Safety Division report for July 2025
- Received and filed Code Enforcement Division report for July 2025
- Received and filed Planning Division report for July 2025
- Received and filed warrants processed August 2-15, 2025
- Received and filed Public Works Permits Report for July 2025
- Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 City Council meeting
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several items, including the Citywide Bicycle Master Plan (Resolution No. 023-2025) and the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update (Resolution No. 026-2025). They also approved a retirement incentive program for eligible employees with an amended election window, and authorized a $546,367 change order for the C. Robert Lee Activity Center roof replacement. All votes were 4-0-1-0, with Councilmember Vargas absent.
- Adopted Resolution No. 023-2025 approving Citywide Bicycle Master Plan (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 026-2025 approving 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update (4-0-1-0)
- Approved retirement incentive program with amended election window to Oct 31, 2025 (4-0-1-0)
- Authorized Change Order No. 1 for City Hall Roof Replacement, $546,367 to Courtney, Inc. (4-0-1-0)
- Approved donations to non-profit organizations (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 025-2025 approving salary ranges for unrepresented positions (4-0-1-0)
- Authorized traffic study on Claretta Avenue from 214th to 211th Street (4-0-1-0)
- Received and filed warrants and Treasurer's Report (4-0-1-0)
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority met and approved the consent calendar, which included receiving the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for June 2025, the Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for June 2025, adopting Resolution No. 2025-003 for the Section 8 Management Assessment Program certification, and approving the minutes of the June 25, 2025 meeting. All items were approved unanimously (5-0-2-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved receiving Section 8 Monthly Status Report for June 2025 (5-0-2-0)
- Approved receiving Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for June 2025 (5-0-2-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-003 for Section 8 Management Assessment Program certification (5-0-2-0)
- Approved minutes of June 25, 2025 meeting (5-0-2-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $591,600 contract with SDI Presence LLC for ERP system consulting, and separately awarded a $303,313 construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc. for Norwalk Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Improvements. The council also adopted Resolution No. 021-2025 for the CDBG program, created a speed hump policy and directed a traffic study, and approved a revised salary schedule for AFSCME employees. All votes were 4-0-1-0 with Councilmember Vargas absent.
- Approved CDBG program and budget via Resolution No. 021-2025 (4-0-1-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $591,600 ERP consulting contract with SDI Presence LLC (4-0-1-0)
- Approved Fifth Amendment to Transtech Engineers agreement (4-0-1-0)
- Created speed hump policy and directed staff to conduct a Traffic Study (4-0-1-0)
- Directed creation of a plan of action on immigration enforcement concerns (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 022-2025 revising AFSCME salary schedule (4-0-1-0)
- Awarded $303,313 construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc. for Norwalk Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Improvements (4-0-1-0)
- Authorized agreement with West Coast Arborists for citywide tree maintenance (4-0-1-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several resolutions, including authorizing liens for delinquent rubbish charges, applying for a CalRecycle used oil grant, and adopting a successor MOU with AFSCME Management Unit along with a revised salary schedule. The council also continued a discussion on a traffic study for speed bumps near Melbourne Elementary School to the July 23 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Adopted Resolution No. 018-2025 authorizing liens for delinquent rubbish charges (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 016-2025 to apply for CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program grant (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 017-2025 approving Youth@Work program amendment and budget adoption (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 019-2025 approving AFSCME Management Unit MOU (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 020-2025 adopting revised salary schedule for AFSCME Management Unit (5-0)
- Continued traffic study discussion for speed bumps near Melbourne Elementary to July 23 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including warrants and Treasurer's report (5-0)
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority approved a consent calendar that included receiving the Section 8 Monthly Status Report and Warrant Register Reports for May 2025, adopting Resolution No. 2025-002 for a two-year budget covering fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, and approving the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. All items were approved unanimously with a 5-0 vote, with two members absent. No public comments, hearings, discussion items, or new business were presented.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-002, two-year budget for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (5-0)
- Received and filed Section 8 Monthly Status Report for May 2025 (5-0)
- Received and filed Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for May 2025 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (5-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved two public hearing items: participation in the Los Angeles County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program with an agreement with the Salvation Army's Bell Shelter, and the levy of assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. HGLLA1 for FY 2025-2026. The council also adopted the consent calendar, which included approving a $98,700 architectural and engineering services proposal for the C. Robert Lee Activity Center Renovation Project and authorizing HVAC maintenance agreements. A discussion item on proposed ABC Unified School District school closures was received and filed with no action taken.
- Approved PLHA program participation and Resolution No. 015-2025 (4-0-1)
- Approved landscaping and lighting assessment levy, Resolution No. 014-2025 (4-0-1)
- Adopted consent calendar including $98,700 for C. Robert Lee Activity Center design services (4-0-1)
- Authorized City Manager to execute HVAC maintenance agreements with Onshore Mechanical Inc. and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. (4-0-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 013-2025 fixing FY 2025-2026 appropriations limitation (4-0-1)
- Received and filed ABC Unified School District school closures discussion item (4-0-1)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a two-year budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 via Resolution No. 011-2025. They also accepted construction improvements for the Carson Street Beautification Phase II project, approved a $5,000 donation to VFW Post 7243, and adopted several consent calendar items including a water management agreement and a helicopter patrol reimbursement amendment. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.
- Adopted Resolution No. 011-2025, two-year budget for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (4-0-1-0)
- Accepted construction improvements by Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Carson Street Beautification Phase II, Project 108 (4-0-1-0)
- Approved $5,000 donation to Hawaiian Gardens VFW Post 7243 (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 012-2025, Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for LA Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 010-2025, amendment to helicopter patrol reimbursement agreement with City of Lakewood – Sky Knight Program (4-0-1-0)
- Authorized City Manager to execute professional services agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for fee schedule update and Development Impact Fee Study (4-0-1-0)
- Received and filed warrants processed May 17-30, 2025 (4-0-1-0)
- Approved minutes for May 22 and May 28, 2025 meetings (4-0-1-0)
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority approved the consent calendar in its entirety by a 6-0 vote. Actions included receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report and Warrant Register Reports for April 2025, as well as approving the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting.
- Adopted the Consent Calendar in its entirety including April 2025 Section 8 reports and previous minutes (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a $507,240 construction contract with Courtney, Inc. for the City Hall Roof Replacement project, and approved a $100,160 proposal from Willdan Engineering for engineering design and grant administration services for the Citywide Surface Transportation Block Grant Project. The council also continued the public hearing on the Year 5 Permanent Local Housing Allocation to June 25, 2025, and adopted the consent calendar, which included authorizing agreements for hazardous materials removal and splashpad maintenance, and adopting Resolution No. 009-2025 for the landscaping and lighting assessment district. All votes were 4-0 with one absence (Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio).
- Approved $507,240 construction contract with Courtney, Inc. for City Hall Roof Replacement (4-0)
- Approved $100,160 proposal from Willdan Engineering for STBG grant services (4-0)
- Continued PLHA public hearing to June 25, 2025 (4-0)
- Adopted consent calendar including hazardous materials removal agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services (4-0)
- Adopted consent calendar including splashpad maintenance agreement with Commercial Aquatic Services (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 009-2025 for landscaping and lighting assessment district (4-0)
- Received and filed April 2025 reports from Community Development, Public Works, and warrants (4-0)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting on May 22, 2025, primarily to conduct a budget workshop. City Manager Ernesto Marquez and Finance Director Linda Hollinsworth presented budget information, followed by discussion between the council and staff. The agenda item was received and filed, with no formal decisions or votes recorded. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on May 28, 2025.
- Budget workshop conducted and item received and filed (no vote)
- Meeting adjourned to May 28, 2025 regular meeting
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM with a quorum of four members present. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 Monthly Status Report for March 2025, the Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for March 2025, and approving the minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent calendar to receive and file Section 8 Monthly Status Report for March 2025 (4-0-3-0)
- Approved consent calendar to receive and file Section 8 Warrant Register Reports for March 2025 (4-0-3-0)
- Approved minutes of the March 26, 2025 Public Housing Authority meeting (4-0-3-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a $5,000 donation to Hawaiian Elementary School. The consent calendar, including reports and minutes, was adopted as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved $5,000 donation to Hawaiian Elementary School (3-0-2)
- Adopted consent calendar including waiver of reading, department reports, warrants, treasurer's report, permits report, and prior minutes (3-0-2)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting on April 16, 2025, primarily as a budget workshop. A budget discussion ensued, and the item was received and filed, meaning no formal decisions or votes were made. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on April 23, 2025.
- Budget workshop held and item received and filed (no vote)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a $5,000 donation to Fedde Academy, a local school, with a 4-0 vote (one absent). The consent calendar, including warrants, an MOU with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public hearings or new business items were held.
- Approved $5,000 donation to Fedde Academy (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted consent calendar including warrants, MOU, and minutes (4-0-1-0)
- Received and filed warrants processed March 15-28, 2025 (4-0-1-0)
- Approved MOU with California Joint Powers Insurance Authority for ADA program (4-0-1-0)
- Approved minutes of March 26, 2025 meeting (4-0-1-0)
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the carnival. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.
- Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority unanimously approved a consent calendar containing four items: Resolution No. 2025-001 certifying the Section 8 Management Assessment Program, receiving and filing the Section 8 monthly status report for February 2025, receiving and filing the Section 8 warrant register reports for February 2025, and approving the minutes of the February 26, 2025 meeting. All items passed 7-0.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-001 approving Section 8 Management Assessment Program certification (7-0)
- Received and filed Section 8 monthly status report for February 1, 2025 (7-0)
- Received and filed Section 8 warrant register reports for February 2025 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing various department reports, authorizing a $25,000 budget amendment for business license services, and adopting Resolution No. 005-2025 establishing parking citations for violations of California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n). The council also received and filed the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element progress report and directed staff to submit it to state agencies. No public comments or public hearings were held, and no reportable action was taken in closed session.
- Adopted consent calendar as presented (5-0)
- Approved $25,000 budget amendment for HDL companies business license services (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 005-2025 establishing parking citations for CVC 22500(n) violations (5-0)
- Received and filed February 2025 reports from Community Development, Public Works, and Treasurer (5-0)
- Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (5-0)
- Received and filed 2024 General Plan and Housing Element progress report; directed staff to submit to state (5-0)
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event. The meeting includes a period for public comments.
- Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day event
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a $1,248,182 construction contract with Sequel Contractors for the FY 2023-2024 Arterial and Residential Street Rehabilitation Project (Project 112). The council also accepted the completed catch basin screen installation by United Storm Water, Inc., and received the Citywide Bicycle Master Plan proposed network. All votes were 4-0-1-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio absent.
- Approved $1,248,182 construction contract to Sequel Contractors for street rehabilitation (4-0-1-0)
- Accepted construction improvements by United Storm Water, Inc. for catch basin screen installation (4-0-1-0)
- Received and filed Citywide Bicycle Master Plan proposed network (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted consent calendar including warrants, minutes, and reading waiver (4-0-1-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reorganized, electing Grant Winford as Chair and Fabiola Hernandez as Vice Chair. It also approved a consent calendar that included a Minor Use Permit for a boat sales business at 12347 E. Carson Street, overturning staff's denial, and approved the January 29, 2025 special meeting minutes.
- Elected Grant Winford as Chair (3-2)
- Re-elected Fabiola Hernandez as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Approved Minor Use Permit for boat sales at 12347 E. Carson Street, overturning staff denial (3-2)
- Approved minutes for January 29, 2025 special meeting (3-2)
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. The meeting includes a period for public comments.
- Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event
Public Housing Authority Meeting
The Public Housing Authority held a brief regular meeting with no public comments, hearings, or discussion items. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included receiving and filing the Section 8 monthly status report, the Section 8 warrant register reports for January 2025, the Beautification Program updated report, and approving the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. All items passed 6-0 with one absence.
- Approved consent calendar receiving Section 8 monthly status report for January 2025 (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar receiving Section 8 warrant register reports for January 2025 (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar receiving Beautification Program updated report for January 2025 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved the entire consent calendar in a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio absent), which included receiving and filing various department reports, approving the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes, and adopting Resolution No. 004-2025 to increase Recreation Leader II pay by 8% over Recreation Leader I. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions beyond the consent items.
- Approved consent calendar as a whole (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution No. 004-2025 for 8% Recreation Leader II pay increase (4-0-1)
- Received and filed Building & Safety Division report for January 2025 (4-0-1)
- Received and filed Code Enforcement Division report for January 2025 (4-0-1)
- Received and filed Planning Division report for January 2025 (4-0-1)
- Received and filed Beautification Program report for January 2025 (4-0-1)
- Received and filed Treasurer's Report for Oct-Dec 2024 (4-0-1)
- Approved minutes of Feb 12, 2025 City Council meeting (4-0-1)
City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved the 2025 updated 5-year Pavement Management Program via Resolution No. 002-2025, and appointed Roselia Gomez to the Public Safety Commission. All consent calendar items, including a General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County, were approved 5-0. No public hearings or new business were conducted.
- Adopted Resolution No. 002-2025 approving the 2025 updated 5-year Pavement Management Program (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Roselia Gomez to the Public Safety Commission (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 003-2025 approving General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 (5-0)
- Received and filed warrants processed January 11-31, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 City Council meeting (5-0)
- Received and filed Planning Commission minutes of December 4, 2024 (5-0)
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to overturn the staff denial of a minor use permit for Surf City Boats, Inc. at 12347 E. Carson Street, determining the proposed boat sales business is permitted under the HGMC. The commission directed staff to prepare a resolution with standard conditions of approval. The consent calendar, approving the December 4, 2024 minutes, was adopted 5-0.
- Approved appeal of Surf City Boats, Inc., overturning staff denial of minor use permit (3-2)
- Directed staff to bring back a resolution with standard conditions of approval for the boat sales business
- Adopted consent calendar approving December 4, 2024 minutes (5-0)
City Council Meeting - Revised
The City Council approved the acceptance of construction improvements by All American Asphalt for the FY 2022-23 Residential Street Slurry Seal, Project 110, and authorized the City Clerk to file the notice of completion. The Council also approved a contract with Kastl Amusements for the 2025 City Anniversary Carnival. Both items passed unanimously (5-0).
- Accepted construction improvements for FY 2022-23 Residential Street Slurry Seal, Project 110 (5-0)
- Authorized City Clerk to file notice of completion for Project 110 (5-0)
- Approved contract with Kastl Amusements for 2025 City Anniversary Carnival (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar items 1-14, except Item 7 (5-0)
- Withdrew Item B-7: Recreation Leader II rate adjustment
- Approved Mayor's appointments to Government Agencies and City Committees for 2025 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 001-2025 for Youth@Work Program amendment (5-0)
- Approved minutes for January 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and a single discussion item about the carnival. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will meet to discuss plans for the City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter event. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and adjournment to a future date.
- Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Easter event
City Council Meeting
The City Council voted 4-0-1 to adopt the entire consent calendar, which included waiving full reading of ordinances, conducting the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-620 (amending zoning code sections and map), receiving the FY 2023-2024 annual audit report, and approving warrants and prior meeting minutes. No public hearings, discussion items, or new business were conducted. The council also held a closed session on labor negotiations with no reportable action.
- Adopted consent calendar as a whole (4-0-1)
- Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (4-0-1)
- Conducted second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-620 amending zoning code and map (4-0-1)
- Received and filed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2024 (4-0-1)
- Received and filed warrants processed Nov 30-Dec 27, 2024 (4-0-1)
- Approved minutes of Dec 11, 2024 City Council meeting (4-0-1)
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, along with roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
- Discussion on City of Hawaiian Gardens Christmas Tree Lighting event