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Hawaiian Gardens public meetings in 2025

40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council reorganizes leadership and updates accessory dwelling unit rules

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.

Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 building codes and approves finance agreement

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.

Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council continues boat sales permit hearing to December 10

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.

Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves Section 8 report and prior minutes

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.

Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts Measure A grant application authority

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.

Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves consent calendar, no substantive decisions

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.

Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves ABCUSD consolidation letter and fiber optic agreement

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.

Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, hears sewer and funding updates

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.

Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves consent calendar with Section 8 reports

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.

Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar with reports and warrants (4-0-1)

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.

Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts Citywide Bicycle Master Plan and sewer plan update

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.

Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves Section 8 reports and resolution

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.

Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $591,600 ERP consulting contract and $303,313 pedestrian safety project

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.

Wed Jul 9, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts resolutions on liens, grants, and AFSCME MOU

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).

Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing Authority adopts two-year budget for FY 2025-2027

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.

Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves housing allocation agreement and landscaping assessment

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.

Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council adopts two-year budget for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027

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.

Wed May 28, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Public Housing Authority adopts consent calendar items for April 2025

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.

Wed May 28, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $507,240 City Hall roof contract

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).

Thu May 22, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council holds budget workshop, no formal action taken

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.

Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing authority approves consent calendar, files Section 8 reports

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.

Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $5,000 donation to Hawaiian Elementary School

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.

Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Council holds budget workshop, no formal action taken

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.

Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $5,000 donation to Fedde Academy

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.

Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special Events Committee

Committee to discuss upcoming Hawaiian Gardens Carnival

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.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing authority approves Section 8 program certification

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.

Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, including parking citation resolution

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.

Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 02:30 PM

Special Events Committee

Special Events Committee to discuss Memorial Day event

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

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Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.25M street rehabilitation contract

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.

Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission elects new chair and approves boat sales permit

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.

Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special Events Committee

Special Events Committee to discuss City of Hawaiian Gardens Carnival

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

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Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 05:45 PM

Public Housing Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves consent calendar with 4 routine items

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.

Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, including 8% pay bump for Recreation Leader II

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.

Wed Feb 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts 5-year Pavement Management Program and approves appointments

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.

Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Planning Commission overturns staff denial of boat sales permit

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.

Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting - Revised

✓ Decided: Council approves slurry seal completion, carnival contract

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).

Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special Events Committee

Committee to discuss Hawaiian Gardens Carnival event

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.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Special Events Committee

Committee to discuss Hawaiian Gardens Easter event plans

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.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts consent calendar, including zoning ordinance second reading

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.

Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Special Events Committee

Committee to discuss Christmas Tree Lighting event

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.

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