CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Special Meeting, 6:00 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 Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor De Paula
ABSENT
1 Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Anthony Rico spoke.
Jenette Ortiz spoke
Unidentified woman spoke.
Adelaila spoke.
Maniza Reyes spoke.
Natalie Jimenez spoke.
Tiffany Jimenez spoke.
Mrs. Delgado spoke.
Frank Alfaro spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke
Councilmember Roa spoke
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Natalie Jimenez spoke.
Tiffany Jimenez spoke.
Mrs. Delgado spoke.
Frank Alfaro spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke
Councilmember Roa spoke
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor De Paula declared a recess at 6:32 PM.
Mayor De Paula called the meeting back to order at 6:43 PM.
A. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Budget Workshop.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Conduct a Budget Workshop.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided a presentation.
A budget discussion ensued between the City Council and staff.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
B. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:17 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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