Hawaiian Gardens, CA
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Finance Committee
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
📹 From the video · 2h 6m
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Thank you. Amen. Is there anyone here who is in the military or currently serving in the military? Please stand or raise your hand so that we can recognize you. Thank you. Thank you for your service. The flag salute will be led by council member Victor Farfan . Will the city clerk will be here. Please stand and join us in the city clerk will be here. Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call. Will the city clerk will be here. Mayor Farfan. Yeah. Mayor Farfan. Yeah. Council member Vargas. Yeah. Mayor Del Rio. Here. We have a quorum. Will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comment. A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. In other words, a participant is through our zoom option. The zoom meeting ID and passcode are in the agenda packet and person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open. Good evening mayor city council and. City staff. Ernesto city manager. I just want to quick report but my name is Jesus Mendoza. I live at 22022 Sane Avenue. On the powwow this weekend. Still recuperating. It was super, super hot but I just want to thank everyone from the city that helped. I guess from public works. Joe from recreation. You know, Albert from public works. It was really hot. We have plenty of water. I think we ended up still with extra water. So I just want to just a quick update just to let you guys k …
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 05:45 PM
Public Housing Authority Meeting
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The public housing authority meeting of August 26, 2026 is hereby called to order at 5:50 p.m. Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Director Hernandez >> here. >> Director Jones >> Director Depalo >> here. Director Farfan, >> here. >> Director Vargas, >> yes. >> Chair member Del Rio, >> here. Mo, >> uh, we have a we have a quorum. >> Will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comment? >> Member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are in the agenda packet. In person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open and there are no members of the public on Zoom. >> Now we move to agenda organization. Would any director like to make any changes to the agenda? >> No. >> Can I get a motion to approve the agenda? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Director Hernandez. >> Yes. Director Jones. >> Director Depala. >> Yes. >> Director Farfin. >> Director Vargas, >> yes. >> Chair member Del Rio, >> Motion carries. >> Now we move to consent calendar. Does any director want to pull any agenda item from the consent calendar for separate discussion? >> No. >> Can I get a motion to approve consent calendar its entirety as presented? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Director Hernandez. >> …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Safety Commission
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
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The city council meeting of August 12th, 2026 is hereby called to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation will be led by the city clerk. >> Please bow your heads. Dear heavenly father, we pray that you guide us always and satisfy the needs and need to be met during this meeting. Please provide strength to the council as we make tough decisions. Help us work together and encourage each other to excellence. We ask this in your loving name. Amen. >> Is there anyone here who was in the military or currently serving in the military? Please stand so we can recognize you. >> [applause] >> Thank you for your service. The flag salute will be led by council member Victor Farfan. >> You can please join me. Right hand over your heart. Ready begin. >> Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Council member DePaula? >> Here. >> Council member Farfan? >> Council member Vargas? >> Here. >> Mayor pro tem Raw? >> Mayor Del Rio? >> Here. >> We have a quorum. >> Will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comment? >> A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through a Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are in the agenda packet. In-person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open. >> Good evening, Mayor, city council, and city staff. My name is Jesus Mendoza. I live at 22022 Saint Avenu …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Recreation and Parks Commission
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
📹 From the video
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I'd like to call to order the uh City of Hawaiian Gardens Planning Commission meeting for this Wednesday, August the 5th. If we could all stand for the flag salute. Mr. Rodriguez, would you lead us? Thank you. Roll call, please. Commissioner Alvarez? >> Here. >> Commissioner Gonzalez? >> Commissioner Rodriguez? >> Here. >> And Chair Winford? >> Here. We have a quorum. >> And can I excuse Axel for tonight's meeting? Perfect. >> All right. Um The city clerk has a brief comment on um correspondence underneath public comment. >> So, a member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or in person at the City Council Chamber. For this meeting, we did not receive any comments. Thank you. >> Thank you. At this time, I'd like to open up uh for public comment if anybody would like to come up and speak uh to uh the Planning Commission on anything under our purview. Although, I will let you know we do have a public hearing and so those items can wait until we have the public hearing. Seeing none, then we will continue on with the agenda and first item is there any need from either staff or our commissioners for a uh a change in our agenda's organization? Seeing none. Uh next item is reorganization, uh vice chair nomination. So, this would be the time according to the agenda where if you would like to nominate someone for vice chair. And do you want to handle that? >> Yes. So, currently the previous vice chair has resigned so we have a new commissioner, Commissi …
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 05:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $55,792.80 Youth@Work funding and CDBG participation
The City Council approved two resolutions. Resolution No. 024-2026 accepted $55,792.80 in SELACO funding for the Youth@Work program and amended the FY 2026-2027 budget. Resolution No. 023-2026 authorized participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for fiscal years 2027-2029. Both motions passed 3-0 with two councilmembers absent.
- Adopted Resolution No. 024-2026 accepting $55,792.80 for Youth@Work program (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 023-2026 approving CDBG program participation for FY 2027-2029 (3-0)
📹 From the video
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Meeting of August 5th, 2026 is hereby called to order at 5:52 p.m. The flag salute will be led by Mayor Pro Tem Luis Roa. Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Council member De Paola? >> Here. >> Mayor Pro Tem Roa? >> Mayor Del Rio? >> Here. >> We have a quorum. >> Will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comment? >> A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are on the agenda packet. In-person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open. And there are no members of the public on Zoom. >> Being no public comment, we can now uh close public comment. We move to item A, discussion item. Discussion item number one, recommendation to adopt resolution number 024-2026 approving an amendment to agreement number 106008 between the city of Hawaiian Gardens and Selec accepting funding in the amount of $55,792.80 for program year 2026-2027 Youth at Work program and authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget to appropriate the funds. Is there a staff report? >> There is and thank you. Thank you for coming tonight. Before we introduce or before I do the staff report on this, I wanted to introduce Christina Iniguez who is our YIP coordinator now who has stepped in. I wanted to give her a chance to introduce …
📄 From the minutes
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Special Meeting, 5:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Special Meeting was called to order on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM.
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
Mayor Del Rio
ABSENT
2 Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA
There were no Public Comments.
A.
DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1.
Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0242026, approving an amendment to Agreement No.
106008 between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce
Development Board (SELACO) accepting funding in the amount of $55,792.80 for PY 20262027
“Youth@Work” Program and authorizing an amendment to the FY 20262027 budget to
appropriate the funds.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, introduced Cristina Iniguez, new YEP coordinator.
Cristina Iniguez, YEP Coordinator, spoke.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2026
Page 1
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, se …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 05:45 PM
Public Housing Authority Meeting
📹 From the video
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The Public Housing Authority meeting of July 22nd, 2026 is here called called to order at 5:47 p.m. Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Director Hernandez. >> Here. >> Director Jones. Director De Paola. >> Here. >> Director Farfan. >> Director Vargas. Chairwoman Del Rio. >> Here. >> We have a quorum. >> Will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comment? >> A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are the agenda packet. In person public comments are also welcome at the City Council Chamber. Public comment is now open. There are no members of the public on Zoom. >> There being no public comment, we can now close public comment. Now we move to agenda organization. Would any director like to make any changes to the agenda? >> No. >> Can I take a make a motion to approve agenda as entirety? >> Motion to move. >> Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Director Hernandez? >> Yes. >> Director Jones? >> Director Apala? >> Yes. >> Director Farfan? >> Director Vargas? >> Yes. >> Vice Chair member Rawa? >> Chair member Del Rio? >> Yes. >> We have >> Uh uh motion carries. >> Now we move to new business. Is there any new business? Oral staff reports, are there any oral staff reports? >> Uh yes, I wanted to let the Housing Authority know that we're holding a workshop next wee …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council places business license tax measure on Nov. 3 ballot
The City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 022-2026, placing a general tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot to amend business license tax sections of the municipal code. The council also approved recording liens for delinquent rubbish charges, continued three public hearings to September 9, 2026, and accepted construction improvements for the City Hall restroom renovation. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted Resolution No. 022-2026 placing business license tax measure on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 021-2026 authorizing liens for delinquent rubbish charges (5-0)
- Continued MUP hearing for boat sales business at 12347 E. Carson St. to Sept. 9, 2026 (5-0)
- Continued appeal of business license denial for Chavez Unlimited Construction to Sept. 9, 2026 (5-0)
- Continued appeal of business license denial for Precision Roofing dba A Precision Construction to Sept. 9, 2026 (5-0)
- Accepted construction improvements for City Hall Restroom Renovation, Project 124 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including reports and minutes (5-0)
📹 From the video
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The city council meeting of July 22nd, 2026 is hereby called to order at 6:01 p.m. The invocation will be led by the city clerk. >> Please bow your heads. Dear heavenly father, we pray that you guide us always and satisfy the needs that need to be met during this meeting. Please provide strength to the council as to make tough decisions. Help us work together and encourage each other to excellence. We ask this in your love name. Amen. >> Is there anyone here who is a military veteran or currently serving in the military? Please stand or raise your hand so that we can recognize you. [applause] Thank you for your service. The flag salute will be led by council member Dandy Depala. >> Will please stand. >> Put your right hand over your heart. Ready? United States to the one. >> Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Council member Depala >> here. >> Council member Farfin >> Council member Vargas >> here. >> Mayor Pro Tamroa >> here. Mayor Del Rio >> here. >> We have a quorum. >> Will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comment? A >> member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. In other words, a participant is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are at the agenda packet. In person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open. Hello, my name is Selene Pineda and I'm here to speak on beh …
📄 From the minutes
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
Mayor Del Rio
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA
Celene Pineda spoke.
Jose Mendoza spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1.
HONORING ESTELA VEGA, RESIDENT OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY
Mayor Del Rio presented a certificate to Estela Vega.
Estela Vega spoke.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 22, 2026
Page 1
Mayor Del Rio declared a recess at 6:18 PM.
Mayor Del Rio called the meeting back to order at 6:28 PM.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1.
Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 0212026, authorizing the
recording of liens against various real properties in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for delinquent
rubbish collection charges due to Waste …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Recreation and Parks Commission
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
📹 From the video
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The city council meeting of July 8th, 2026 is hereby called to order at 6:02 p.m. The invocation tonight will be led by our city clerk. Please bow your heads. Dear heavenly father, we pray that you guide us always and satisfy the needs that need to be met during this meeting. Please provide strength to the council as they make tough decisions. Help us work together and encourage each other to excellence. We ask this in your love name. Amen. Or currently serving in the military, please stand or raise your hand so we may recognize you. I don't think we have anyone tonight, but thank you for your service regardless. Um, we will stand up and do the flex salute. Will the city clerk please conduct the roll call? >> Council member Depal >> here. >> Council member Farfin >> Council member Vargas >> here. Mayor Prom >> here. >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Now, will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comments? A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-com through the city's website. Another way to participate is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are in the agenda packet. In person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open. >> Do we have anybody who would like to make a public comment? Good evening everybody. Pat Alviso here. I'm a retired teacher from for 39 years in ABC Unified School District mostly at Tracy High School. …
📄 From the minutes
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
ABSENT
1 Mayor Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA
Pat Alviso spoke.
Sabrina Gaona spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS RECREATION DEPARTMENT – HEALTHY FOOD AND
BEVERAGE POLICY PRESENTATION
Joe Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided a presentation.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 8, 2026
Page 1
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
There were no Public Hearings.
B.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
That the City Council waive reading in …
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 05:45 PM
Public Housing Authority Meeting
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The Public Housing Authority meeting of June 2024 um 2026 is hereby called to order at 5:49 p.m. Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Director Hernandez >> Here. >> Director Jones Director Ayala >> Here. >> Director Farfan >> Director Vargas >> Here. >> Vice Chair member Rua >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Now, will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comments? >> A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are in the agenda packet. In-person public comments are also welcome at the City Council Chamber. Public comment is now open. >> Good evening. Uh my name is Mary Bueno. I live at the corner Ibex and Civic Center Drive. And the reason I'm here today is that um I know we have a new disposal service. Uh Waste Management Is it Waste Management? Uh received the statement. I have a copy here for you. >> ma'am. >> Yes. >> Yeah, sorry. That that would not be under the jurisdiction of this body. Um that would be under the City Council meeting. That would >> Well, if you let me state what I here to say, you would understand that I'm not complaining about the service itself and I understand who I'm supposed to talk to about whatever. So, if you let me finish what I'm saying, I think you'll understand my purpose of coming here. >> Okay. Go ahead and continue. T …
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
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The city council meeting of June 20 June 24th, 2026 is hereby called to order at 6:03 p.m. The invocation will be led by our city clerk. >> Please bow your heads. Dear heavenly Father, we pray that you guide us always and satisfy the needs that need to be met during this meeting. Please provide strength to the council as they make tough decisions. Help us work together and encourage each other to excellence. We ask this in your loving name. Amen. >> Thank you. Will you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? Ready? Begin. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> I kind of skipped this part, but is there anyone here who's a military vet- veteran or currently serving in the military? Please stand or raise your hand so we may recognize you. No one today? Um Now, will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Council member DePaula? >> Here. >> Council member Farfan? >> Council member Vargas? >> Here. >> Mayor pro tem Raw? >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Now, will the city clerk please provide brief information regarding public comments? >> Remember, the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and pass code are in the agenda packet. In-person public comments are also welcome at th …
📄 From the minutes
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:03 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
ABSENT
1 Mayor Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
1.
UPDATE ON THE YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM – KRISTINA TORREYSON, YEP COORDINATOR
Kristina Torreyson, YEP Coordinator, provided a presentation.
Noemi Garcia, Loaded Protein, spoke.
Terryl Bruce, The Way Out Ministries, spoke.
Natalia, participant, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 2026
Page 1
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa presented a certificate to Kristina Torreyson, YEP Coordinator.
Kristina Torreyson, YEP Coordinator, spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
2.
PRESENTATION BY CASA YOUTH SHELTER – YVETTE STAGGS, PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Yvette Staggs, Casa Youth Shelter Program Operations, spoke.
Councilmember V …
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Safety Commission
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
📹 From the video
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The city council meeting of June 10th is hereby called to order at 6:01 p.m. The invocation tonight will be led by our city clerk. >> Please bow your heads. Dear heavenly father, we pray that you guide us always and satisfy the needs and needs to be met during this meeting. Please provide strength to the council as they make tough decisions. Help us work together and encourage each other to excellence. We ask this in your loving name. Amen. >> Thank you. Is there anyone here who is a military veteran or currently serving in the military? Please stand or raise your hand so we may recognize you. >> Thank you for your service. Now, if we could please stand for the flex salute. >> [clears throat] >> Thank you. Will the city clerk please conduct a roll call? >> Council member Farfan? >> Here. >> Council member Vargas? >> Mayor pro tem Rua? >> Here. >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Now, will the city clerk please provide brief information relating to public comments? >> A member of the public may submit a public comment via written correspondence or by submitting an e-comment through the city's website. Another way to participate is through our Zoom option. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are in the agenda packet. In-person public comments are also welcome at the city council chamber. Public comment is now open. >> Public comments are now open. This is a time if any members of the public would want to make a a comment, you may come up to the podium. >> There are no members of th …
📄 From the minutes
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
ABSENT
2 Councilmember De Paula
Mayor Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA
There were no Public Comments.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1.
MAYOR'S WALK OF ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS
Cristian Rodriguez, Neighborhood Counselor, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa presented the certificates to the youth and adult scholarship recipients.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa declared a recess at 6:16 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa called the meeting back to order at 6:34 PM.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2026
Page 1
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1.
Recommendation to continue the Public Hearing for the Minor Use Permit (MUP) for a proposed
boat sales business located at 12347 E. Carson Street, to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Appro …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Recreation and Parks Commission
💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
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