CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California.
ADA Information: The City of Hawaiian Gardens complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone needing special assistance please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 4202641 x 240, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting so that we may accommodate you.
Bilingual Information: Anyone needing a Spanish bilingual interpreter for ORAL COMMUNICATION ONLY, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 4202641 x 240, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting so that we may accommodate you.
The meeting can be viewed as a curtesy only and with no guarantee as to feasibility and disruption via various platforms as follows:
City of Hawaiian Gardens local cable/channel:
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS AND AGENDA GENERAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Live Stream via City website at: www.hgcity.org.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Maria Teresa Del Rio, Mayor Pro Tem
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Luis Roa, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Dandy De Paula, Mayor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS AND AGENDA GENERAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:
Please note that public comment is only guaranteed to be taken inperson during the meeting or prior to the meeting inwriting by complying with the below procedures. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy only and should not be relied upon to guarantee participation in the meeting. The City reserves the right to terminate remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason. So long as the public may still attend the meeting inperson, the meeting will continue.
VIA WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE / ECOMMENT: Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the City may submit written correspondence to the following email address: [email protected], or by ecomment on the City’s website, by no later than Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm. Note: Written correspondence will not be read into the record during the meeting; however, correspondence received by 4:00pm will be forwarded to the City Council, made a part of the official record, and made available for public review during the meeting. If submitting a comment pertaining to an agenda item, please reference the agenda item.
INPERSON COMMENT the City Council will provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the City Council inperson on any issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or to speak on items on and off the agenda, except for Public Hearing items. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes of public comment at each regular meeting. The City Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any public comment unless authorized by California Government Code Section 54954.2(b).
COURTESY VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: As noted above, remote participation is offered merely as a courtesy and convenience. The City cannot guarantee that the public's access to remote participation will be uninterrupted. The City cannot guarantee it will not terminate use of remote participation during the meeting. In order to ensure participation in the meeting, please attend inperson or submit a written comment as set forth above.
Courtesy remote participation will be conducted as follows: All members of the public participating via Zoom will be placed on mute, except for during the opportunity for public comments and when recognized by the Mayor. Members of the public may participate via Zoom by logging on via the information below:
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COURTESY VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: As noted above, remote participation is offered merely as a courtesy and convenience. The City cannot guarantee that the public's access to remote participation will be uninterrupted. The City cannot guarantee it will not terminate use of remote participation during the meeting. In order to ensure participation in the meeting, please attend inperson or submit a written comment as set forth above.
Courtesy remote participation will be conducted as follows: All members of the public participating via Zoom will be placed on mute, except for during the opportunity for public comments and when recognized by the Mayor. Members of the public may participate via Zoom by logging on via the information below:
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Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act). The City reserves the right to utilize teleconferencing in accordance with AB 2449.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
PRESENTATIONS
1. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMER PROGRAMS VIDEO
HIGHLIGHT
2. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES BY FRANCISCO NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
3. PRESENTATION BY ANTONIO MENDOZA, GENERAL MANAGER, REGARDING THE ARTESIA CEMETERY DISTRICT
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes in the order of agenda items.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTEDACTION:ApproveRecommendation.
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agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
5. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of August 2 to August 15, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of July 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
7. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
D. NEW BUSINESS
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
H. CLOSED SESSION
I. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B2
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Nicholas Tarango, Building Inspector/Permit Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
SUMMARY
The City of Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division, has prepared its July 2025 monthly status report on activities carried out within the City of Hawaiian Gardens. The report includes all the permits issued in the City and inspections for the reporting periods.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Monthly Permit Report for July 2025
B. Monthly Inspection Report for July 2025
8/4/2025 City of Hawaiian Gardens
4:41:19PM
Permits Issued (w/ Census, etc.)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Permit No.
Reference No.
Issued Date Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Occupancy Type
Group Type
Const. Type
Census
Tax Rate Area
FW Dodge
BLDG2025-0065
7/7/2025 ISSUED
ADDITION
21915 SEINE AVE
7068022043
AVINA,LORENA S
Permit Name: 464 SF ADDITION TO EXISITNG SFD
COMBO
BLDG2025-0066
7/8/2025 ISSUED
22011 NORWALK BLVD
7068015058
JB AUTO REPAIRS INC
J R ROOFING INC
TEAR OFF AND REROOF FLAT BUILT UP ROOFING
LIKE FOR LIKE
Permit Name:
BUILDING
BLDG2025-0067
7/10/2025 ISSUED
ALTERATION
21815 PIONEER BLVD
7075001925
HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY
COURTNEY INC
Permit Name: ROOF REPAIR TO CITY HALL BUILDING
BUILDING
BLDG2025-0068
7/17/2025 ISSUED
22326 ELAINE AVE
7069023059
Marvin Cano
SUPERSTAR ROOFING INC
TEAR OFF AND REROOF COMP SHINGLE LIKE FOR
LIKE
Permit Name:
BUILDING
BLDG2025-0069
7/24/2025 ISSUED
11871 CARSON ST Unitpole sign
7065006048
HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO
BLAKE SIGN COMPANY INC
REFACE EXISTING SIGN AND ADD/REPLACE
EXISTING LED
Permit Name:
COMBO
ELEC2025-0024
7/8/2025 ISSUED
12414 FARLOW ST
7066031004
BALTA,JACK
GREEN REMODEL SOLUTIONS
Permit Name: NEW 30 AMP CIRCUIT FOR WATER HEATER
ELECTRICAL
ELEC2025-0026
7/8/2025 ISSUED
SOLAR < 10KV
22024 PIONEER BLVD UnitA & B
7068012037
JIMMY MARINELARENA
E L ECTRIC POWER SERVICES INC
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
ELEC2025-0027
7/8/2025 ISSUED
SOLAR < 10KV
22024 PIONEER BLVD UnitA & B
7068012037
JIMMY MARINELARENA
E L ECTRIC POWER SERVICES INC
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
ELEC2025-0028
7/8/2025 ISSUED
SOLAR < 10KV
22020 PIONEER BLVD
7068012037
JIMMY MARINELARENA
E L ECTRIC POWER SERVICES INC
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
ELEC2025-0029
7/8/2025 ISSUED
22020 PIONEER BLVD
7068012037
JIMMY MARINELARENA
E L ECTRIC POWER SERVICES INC
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
ELEC2025-0030
7/8/2025 ISSUED
SOLAR < 10KV
22022 PIONEER BLVD UnitA & B
7068012037
MONTOYA,ANA M
E L ECTRIC POWER SERVICES INC
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
ELEC2025-0031
7/8/2025 ISSUED
22022 PIONEER BLVD UnitA & B
7068012037
MONTOYA,ANA M
E L ECTRIC POWER SERVICES INC
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
ELEC2025-0032
7/15/2025 ISSUED
SERVICE PANEL
22324 DEVLIN AVE
7069025058
HERNANDEZ,BYRON D AND SILVIA
Permit Name: 200 AMP MPU
ELECTRICAL
ELEC2025-0033
7/21/2025 ISSUED
SERVICE PANEL
22419 IBEX AVE
7069020060
MIGUEL MARTINEZ
HAVEN ELECTRIC & PLUMBING INC
Permit Name: UPGRADE MAIN SERVICE PANEL 200 AMPS
ELECTRICAL
ELEC2025-0034
7/24/2025 ISSUED
SOLAR < 10KV
22128 HORST AVE
7069012057
TANG,TRUNG T AND
BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR
Permit Name: PV Roof Mount: 8 Modules; 3.24kW; Existing Main 100A; SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
PERM150
8/4/2025 City of Hawaiian Gardens
4:41:19PM
Permits Issued (w/ Census, etc.)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Permit No.
Reference No.
Issued Date Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Occupancy Type
Group Type
Const. Type
Census
Tax Rate Area
FW Dodge
ELEC2025-0035
7/28/2025 FINALED
SERVICE PANEL
21309 NORWALK BLVD 56
7065002063
MADDELLA,MANOLO F TR
BKD ELECTRIC
Permit Name: REPLACE 100 AMP SUB PANEL
ELECTRICAL
ELEC2025-0037
7/29/2025 ISSUED
12135 216TH ST
7065017009
CHANG,ZHENG AND
BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR
Permit Name: ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR
SOLAR PERMIT 10KW
PLCK2025-0055
7/14/2025 INPLANCHECK
11871 CARSON ST Unitpole sign
7065006048
HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO
REFACE EXISTING SIGN AND ADD/REPLACE
EXISTING LED
Permit Name:
PLAN CHECK
PLMB2025-0015
7/31/2025 ISSUED
WATER HEATER
12414 FARLOW ST
7066031004
BALTA,JACK
MARAVILLA FOUNDATION
30 GALLON WATER HEATER CHANGE OUT INSIDE
GARAGE
Permit Name:
PLUMBING
19 Permits Issued from 7/1/2025 Thru 7/31/2025
PERM150
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/4/2025
4:39:28PM
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Inspection Totals Completed by Inspector
TRANS TECH
CEILING INSULATION 1
DRYWAIL NAILING 1
ELECTRICAL FINAL 1
FINAL 4
INTERIOR LATH 1
MECHANICAL FINAL 1
PLUMBING FINAL 1
RE-ROOF FINAL 1
ROOF SHEATHING 2
ROUGH ELECTRICAL 1
ROUGH FRAMING 1
ROUGH GAS TEST 1
ROUGH MECHANICAL 1
ROUGH PLUMBING 1
WALL INSULATION 1
TOTAL INSPECTIONS for TRANS TECH: 19
TOTAL INSPECTIONS COMPLETED: 19
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B3
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Eliana Arteaga, Code Enforcement Officer
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
SUMMARY
The Code Enforcement Division, as part of the Community Development Department, is responsible for enhancing the quality of life for the residents of the City by providing effective public service in the enforcement of Building, Business License, Public Nuisance, and Zoning Ordinances. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing codes which address public health and safety issues, including regulations related to trash, debris, overgrown vegetation, dangerous buildings and housing, and inoperative vehicles on private property. Enforcement actions are taken both proactively and in response to requests for action received from citizens. Attached is a summary of code cases that opened during the month of July 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENT
A. List of Code cases – July 2025
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/18/2025
4:59:05PM
CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES OPENED (BY OFFICER)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Case No
Opened
Closed
Type
SubType
Site Address
Parcel Number Status/Officer
CE2025-0417 7/11/2025
PROHIBITIED USE
Case Name: Neighbor dispute about fence
21841 BELSHIRE AVE 102
7076039038
ELISE MCCALEB
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CE2025-0418 7/11/2025
CHICKENS/ROOSTERS
Case Name: Cats, Birds, and Rats due to feeding feral cats 22415 JUAN AVE
7069023038
ELISE MCCALEB
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CE2025-0419 7/11/2025
Case Name: Opened by Mistake
22415 JUAN AVE
7069023038
ELISE MCCALEB
ANIMALS CLOSED CASE
CE2025-0420 7/11/2025
PROHIBITED ANIMALS
Case Name: Chickens and/or rooster
22306 JOLIET AVE
7069021002
ELIANA ARTEAGA
7/21/2025
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CE2025-0421 7/11/2025
CHICKENS/ROOSTERS
Case Name: Chickens, Roosters, Ducks
22419 JUAN AVE
7069023040
ELIANA ARTEAGA
7/16/2025
CODE ENFORCEMENT CLOSED CASE
CE2025-0422 7/14/2025
WEEDS AND DEBRIS
Case Name: OVERGROWN WEEDS
21501 NORWALK BLVD
7065017021
ELIANA ARTEAGA
7/14/2025
CODE ENFORCEMENT CLOSED CASE
CE2025-0423 7/14/2025
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
Case Name: Mold - email sent to LAC public health
21914 BELSHIRE AVE 1
7076002008
ELIANA ARTEAGA
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CE2025-0424 7/15/2025
WEEDS AND DEBRIS
Case Name: Overgrown weeds
22006 HAWAIIAN AVE
7076006020
ELIANA ARTEAGA
7/25/2025
CODE ENFORCEMENT CLOSED
CE2025-0425 7/15/2025
WEEDS AND DEBRIS
Case Name: Overgrown weeds
22002 HAWAIIAN AVE
7076006019
ELIANA ARTEAGA
7/25/2025
CODE ENFORCEMENT CLOSED CASE
CE2025-0426 7/17/2025
OTHER
Case Name: Ilicit Discharges
12127 216TH ST
7065017007
ELIANA ARTEAGA
CODE ENFORCEMENT CLOSED
CE2025-0427 7/17/2025
Case Name: Burning cardboard in backyard
21908 HORST AVE
7068016029
ELIANA ARTEAGA
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CODE20
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/18/2025
4:59:05PM
CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES OPENED (BY OFFICER)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Case No
Opened
Closed
Type
SubType
Site Address
Parcel Number Status/Officer
CE2025-0428 7/25/2025
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
Case Name: Opened by Mistake ELIANA ARTEAGA
7/25/2025
CODE ENFORCEMENT CLOSED CASE
CE2025-0429 7/28/2025
BUILDING W/O PERMIT
Case Name: unpermitted structure
12442 BRITTAIN ST
7076008009
ELIANA ARTEAGA
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CE2025-0430 7/29/2025
OTHER
Case Name: Painted Sidewalk, Injury to Pubic Property
12343 BRITTAIN ST
7076016021
ELIANA ARTEAGA
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
CE2025-0431 7/31/2025
PARKING REGULATION
Case Name: RV PARKED ON SIDE YARD
22311 CLARETTA AVE
7076015023
ELIANA ARTEAGA
CODE ENFORCEMENT OPEN CASE
15 Cases Opened from 7/1/2025 Thru 7/31/2025
CODE20
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
ANIMALS
CODE ENFORCEMENT
1 14ANIMALS
CODE ENFORCEMENT
CASETYPE Count of CASETYPE
CASES Opened by Type & Subtype
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
TYPE SUBTYPE
8/18/2025 Page 1
ANIMALS
no subtype 1
CODE ENFORCEMENT
BUILDING W/O PERMIT 1
CHICKENS/ROOSTERS 2
no subtype 1
NPDES 1
OTHER 1
PARKING REGULATION 1
PROHIBITED ANIMALS 1
PROHIBITIED USE 1
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING 1
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 1
WEEDS AND DEBRIS 3
Grand Total: 15
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B4
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Kevin Nguyen, Associate Planner II
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
SUMMARY
The Planning Division as part of the Community Development Department is responsible for the implementation of the policies and objectives of the community as set forth in the City of Hawaiian Gardens General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The City’s Planning Division guides the City’s orderly development, thus achieving a livable city that balances the needs of residents and businesses. Current planning projects range from residential remodels to new commercial developments. Staff serves the City Council and Planning Commission by providing reports and detailed analysis for projects subject to discretionary review.
The attached chart is a summary of all opened and approved projects during the month of July 2025 and the list contains additional details of the projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Chart of projects by type, July 2025
B. List of projects with details, July 2025
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/20/2025
12:16:14PM
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Projects Applied For by Type
Total Projects Applied for: 13
0 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 BUSINESS APPL
HOUSING
PLN DISCRETION
PLN LEGISLATIVE
PLN MINISTERIAL
PRE SALE REPORT
1 2
00 8
2 CHART90
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/20/2025
12:31:04PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Project Number
Planner
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Date Applied Date Closed
Status of Project
Project Type
Project Subtype Address
ELISE MCCALEB
Precision Roofing Contruction
BLC2025-0003 7/29/2025
UNDER REVIEW
BUSINESS APPL 12347 CARSON ST
TONYA PACE
Legalize (e) block, new wrought iron
HSG2025-0001 7/23/2025
UNDER REVIEW
HOUSING
BEAUTIFICATION
12260 212TH ST
TONYA PACE
Legalize Block Pil. New WI Panels-Gates
HSG2025-0002 7/29/2025
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
HOUSING
BEAUTIFICATION
12260 212TH ST
KEVIN NGUYEN
Convert (e) storage to ADU
PLNG2025-0072 7/10/2025
8/14/2025
APPROVED
PLN MINISTERIAL
ADU/JADU
12415 FARLOW ST UnitA
(ADU)
TONYA PACE
Allow fence to exceed 6' in height.
PLNG2025-0073 7/9/2025
UNDER REVIEW
PLN MINISTERIAL
MINOR EXCEPTION
22016 PIONEER BLVD
New wall sign for Mate Coffee
PLNG2025-0074 7/10/2025
UNDER REVIEW
PLN MINISTERIAL
SIGN PERMIT REVIEW
12567 CARSON ST
KEVIN NGUYEN
Remodel (e) house, addition, new garage
PLNG2025-0075 7/16/2025
CORRECTION SENT
PLN MINISTERIAL
PLOT PLAN REV <2000
12231 BRITTAIN ST
KEVIN NGUYEN
Online education for Anthony Hardy
PLNG2025-0076 7/24/2025
UNDER REVIEW
PLN MINISTERIAL
HOME OCC PERMIT
21987 CLARETTA AVE
KEVIN NGUYEN
House mover trucking business
PLNG2025-0077 7/31/2025
UNDER REVIEW
PLN MINISTERIAL
HOME OCC PERMIT
22218 VIOLETA AVE
TONYA PACE
Landscape review
PLNG2025-0078 7/31/2025
UNDER REVIEW
PLN MINISTERIAL
LANDSCAPE REV <1000
12239 BRITTAIN ST
TONYA PACE
Roof Review - like for like shingles
PLNG2025-0079 7/31/2025
7/31/2025
APPROVED
PLN MINISTERIAL
PPR COUNTER APPRVL
22326 ELAINE AVE
RODRIGO OCHOA
Presale inspection for a condo residenti
RPR2025-0016 7/21/2025
UNDER REVIEW
PRE SALE REPORT
CONDO/TOWNHOME
21311 NORWALK BLVD
132
ELIANA ARTEAGA
Pre-Sale Inspection
RPR2025-0017 7/29/2025
8/7/2025
COMPLETE
PRE SALE REPORT
SINGLE FAMILY RES
21721 JUAN AVE
13 Project(s) Found
PROJ15
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12:42:14PM
Projects with Selected Action Type (by Action Type)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
1ST REVIEW CORRECTION SENT
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
KEVIN NGUYEN
Convert (e) storage to ADU
PLNG2025-0072 7/10/2025
8/14/2025
APPROVED
7/1/2025
TONYA PACE
Repair Fire Damage to (E) SFR
PLNG2025-0060 6/24/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/15/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence, gates - south and east prop line
PLNG2025-0068 6/27/2025
7/22/2025
APPROVED
7/15/2025
TONYA PACE
New wall sign for Pro Care Physical Ther
PLNG2025-0061 6/24/2025
APPROVED
7/16/2025
TONYA PACE
Convert (e) det. garage into ADU
PLNG2025-0049 5/12/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/16/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
Det. ADU, room addition to (e) house
PLNG2025-0062 6/25/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/17/2025
TONYA PACE
Exceed max height wall/fence (7')
PLNG2025-0066 6/27/2025 7/22/2025
WITHDRAWN
7/22/2025
TONYA PACE
New wall sign for Future Business Solu
PLNG2025-0013 2/12/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/29/2025
TONYA PACE
Amedment to outdoor gym (prior MUP)
PLNG2025-0055 5/28/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/30/2025
3RD REVIEW CORRECTION SENT
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
TONYA PACE
TI to correct unpermitted construction
PLNG2025-0018 2/18/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/23/2025
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
TONYA PACE
Allow fence to exceed 6' in height.
PLNG2025-0073 7/9/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/9/2025
PROJ55
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/20/2025
12:42:14PM
Projects with Selected Action Type (by Action Type)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
Convert (e) storage to ADU
PLNG2025-0072 7/10/2025
8/14/2025
APPROVED
7/10/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
Remodel (e) house, addition, new garage
PLNG2025-0075 7/16/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/15/2025
RODRIGO OCHOA
Presale inspection for a condo residenti
RPR2025-0016 7/21/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/21/2025
TONYA PACE
Legalize (e) block, new wrought iron
HSG2025-0001 7/23/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/23/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
Online education for Anthony Hardy
PLNG2025-0076 7/24/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/24/2025
ELISE MCCALEB
Precision Roofing Contruction
BLC2025-0003 7/29/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/25/2025
ELIANA ARTEAGA
Pre-Sale Inspection
RPR2025-0017 7/29/2025
8/7/2025
COMPLETE
7/29/2025
TONYA PACE
Window change out and mini split
PLNG2025-0080 8/4/2025
8/12/2025
APPROVED
7/31/2025
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
TONYA PACE
Exceed max height wall/fence (7')
PLNG2025-0066 6/27/2025 7/22/2025
WITHDRAWN
7/22/2025
APPROVED PLANS
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
KEVIN NGUYEN
Modify (E) Casino pylon sign
PLNG2025-0059 6/24/2025
7/2/2025
APPROVED
7/2/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence Review
PLNG2025-0069 6/27/2025
7/8/2025
7/15/2025
APPROVED
7/8/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence Review
PLNG2025-0070 6/27/2025
7/10/2025
7/15/2025
APPROVED
7/10/2025
PROJ55
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/20/2025
12:42:14PM
Projects with Selected Action Type (by Action Type)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
Modification to PLNG2024-0111
PLNG2025-0057 6/23/2025
7/10/2025
APPROVED
7/10/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
New detached ADU
PLNG2025-0050 5/14/2025
7/11/2025
APPROVED
7/11/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
PPR, ADUs, Landscaping
PLNG2025-0054 5/28/2025
7/16/2025
APPROVED
7/16/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
PPR, ADUs, Landscape
PLNG2025-0053 5/28/2025
7/16/2025
APPROVED
7/16/2025
TONYA PACE
Window Sign for Aqua Tots
PLNG2025-0041 4/28/2025
7/21/2025
APPROVED
7/21/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence, gates - south and east prop line
PLNG2025-0068 6/27/2025
7/22/2025
APPROVED
7/22/2025
TONYA PACE
New wall sign for Pro Care Physical Ther
PLNG2025-0061 6/24/2025
APPROVED
7/28/2025
DOCUMENTS RECEIVED
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
New wall sign for Mate Coffee
PLNG2025-0074 7/10/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/10/2025
TONYA PACE
Exceed max height wall/fence (7')
PLNG2025-0066 6/27/2025 7/22/2025
WITHDRAWN
7/15/2025
TONYA PACE
Convert (e) det. garage into ADU
PLNG2025-0049 5/12/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/21/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence, gates - south and east prop line
PLNG2025-0068 6/27/2025
7/22/2025
APPROVED
7/22/2025
TONYA PACE
Landscape review
PLNG2025-0078 7/31/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/28/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
House mover trucking business
PLNG2025-0077 7/31/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/31/2025
PROJ55
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/20/2025
12:42:14PM
Projects with Selected Action Type (by Action Type)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
E-MAIL
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
TONYA PACE
Landscape review
PLNG2025-0078 7/31/2025
UNDER REVIEW
7/31/2025
TONYA PACE
Window change out and mini split
PLNG2025-0080 8/4/2025
8/12/2025
APPROVED
7/31/2025
FIELD INSPECTION
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
TONYA PACE
Facade Imprvmt for (e) commercial bldg
PLNG2025-0002 1/10/2025
6/5/2025
7/24/2025
APPROVED
7/24/2025
FOLLOW UP
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
KEVIN NGUYEN
PPR, ADUs, Landscape
PLNG2025-0053 5/28/2025
7/16/2025
APPROVED
7/7/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
PPR, ADUs, Landscaping
PLNG2025-0054 5/28/2025
7/16/2025
APPROVED
7/7/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
New Galaxy sign copy area on (e) cabinet
PLNG2025-0012 2/12/2025
CORR REQUIRED
7/8/2025
TONYA PACE
Legalize Block Pil. New WI Panels-Gates
HSG2025-0002 7/29/2025
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
7/21/2025
TONYA PACE
Legalize Block Pil. New WI Panels-Gates
HSG2025-0002 7/29/2025
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
7/21/2025
TONYA PACE
Legalize Block Pil. New WI Panels-Gates
HSG2025-0002 7/29/2025
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
7/21/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
Convert (e) storage to ADU
PLNG2025-0072 7/10/2025
8/14/2025
APPROVED
7/23/2025
TONYA PACE
Amedment to outdoor gym (prior MUP)
PLNG2025-0055 5/28/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/30/2025
PROJ55
City of Hawaiian Gardens 8/20/2025
12:42:14PM
Projects with Selected Action Type (by Action Type)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
PLANS RESUBMITTED
Planner Status Comments
Project Name Date Approved Date Expired
Project Number Action Date Date Applied Date Closed
KEVIN NGUYEN
Modification to PLNG2024-0111
PLNG2025-0057 6/23/2025
7/10/2025
APPROVED
7/2/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence Review
PLNG2025-0070 6/27/2025
7/10/2025
7/15/2025
APPROVED
7/2/2025
TONYA PACE
Fence Review
PLNG2025-0069 6/27/2025
7/8/2025
7/15/2025
APPROVED
7/2/2025
KEVIN NGUYEN
New detached ADU
PLNG2025-0050 5/14/2025
7/11/2025
APPROVED
7/11/2025
TONYA PACE
New wall sign for Pro Care Physical Ther
PLNG2025-0061 6/24/2025
APPROVED
7/16/2025
TONYA PACE
Window Sign for Aqua Tots
PLNG2025-0041 4/28/2025
7/21/2025
APPROVED
7/17/2025
TONYA PACE
Convert (e) det. garage into ADU
PLNG2025-0049 5/12/2025
CORRECTION SENT
7/28/2025
TONYA PACE
Window change out and mini split
PLNG2025-0080 8/4/2025
8/12/2025
APPROVED
7/31/2025
55 Project(s) Found
PROJ55
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B5
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
Abraham Yi, Accounting Specialist
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 2 TO AUGUST 15, 2025
SUMMARY
Information for warrants processed from August 2 to August 15, 2025 is provided, in the attachments, for review by the City Council. A detailed report for Accounts Payable (AP) provides a list of all payments presented by payment type and check number. Payments are made to vendors using paper checks, via ACH or online.
Payroll (PR) represents payments for employee payroll, taxes, insurance and CalPers retirement contributions and does not include any detailed information.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Financial Summary
B. AP Invoice Approval Lists Payment Type and Check Number Attachment A
Financial Summary
Description Warrant Information Amount
AP Check Payments to Vendors Ck 67834 – 67892 $ 258,936.97 AP ACH Payments to Vendors Ck 1058579 – 1058608 66,764.53 AP Online Payments to Vendors Ck 2937 – 2965 130,143.88 PR Employee Salaries & Benefits Ck 71695 – 71840 236,134.29 PR CalPers- Online Retirement Benefits 8/8/2025 37,039.62 Voided Check
Total for Aug 2-Aug 15, 2025 $729,019.29
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 08/02/25 TO 08/15/25
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 1
Time: 12:57 pm
Date: 08/13/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
67834 08/06/25 Printed 0023P A PORTABLE SERVICES 07.12.25 CAR SHOW EVENT - 2,082.30
PORTABLE RESTROOMS
67835 08/06/25 Printed 0277J ALEX TIRES INC UNIT 42 - FLEET MAINT TIRE PATCH 20.00 67836 08/06/25 Printed 0559HD ARDURRA GROUP INC 06.01-06.30.25 PROF SVCS - HG 34,996.77 ARTERIAL & RES ST REHAB PRJ112
67837 08/06/25 Printed 0914S OSEE STEEVE BELVILUS 08.08.25 CONCERTS AT THE PARK 1,000.00
EVENT - MUSIC PERFORM BAL DUE
CALIFORNIA STATE 1,000.00
UNIVERSITY
67838 08/06/25 Printed 1465DH 2025 ADULT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
KASSANDRA ORTIZ CELIS
67839 08/06/25 Printed 1841C CLUBCORP USA INC 10.13.25 GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2ND 10,598.54 PMT
67840 08/06/25 Printed 2943 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE TITLE REPORT - 22101 NORWALK 1,000.00
BLVD, HAWAIIAN GARDENS
HOWROYD-WRIGHT 1,003.59
EMPLOYMENT
67841 08/06/25 Printed 0558M W/E 07.19.25 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE JOHN L. HUNTER & 4,299.27
ASSOCIATES
67842 08/06/25 Printed 4012MM 03.01 - 03.31.25 PROF SVCS NPDES 67843 08/06/25 Printed 4365B LESTER LITHOGRAPH INC CERTIFICATE PAPERS 2,912.78 67844 08/06/25 Printed 5307NF FRANCISCO NAVARRO CLEAN OUT MAIN LINE, DRAIN ICE 580.00
MACHINE - CRL
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 126.00
CENTERS
67845 08/06/25 Printed 5464 PHYSICAL/DRUG SCREENING - J.
NEUMANN
67846 08/06/25 Printed 5513S OPENGOV INC 07.01.25 - 06.30.26 PROF SVCS - 48,757.70
PERMITTING & LICENSING
PFS PRIDE FIRE SYSTEMS 204.91
INC.
67847 08/06/25 Printed 5755P AUTO SPRINKLER MAINT - CRL SR.
KITCHEN
67848 08/06/25 Printed 6277JM MARIA R ROLDAN CAMERA REBATE PROGRAM - 12444 100.00 222ND ST
67849 08/06/25 Printed 6278P ROMO PLANNING GROUP INC 06.01 - 07.05.25 PROF SVCS - CDD 19,402.50 MIGUEL GONZALES 1,000.00
SANCHEZ
67850 08/06/25 Printed 6404MP 08.08.25 CONCERTS AT THE PARK
EVENT-DANCE FLOOR, PHOTO
BOOTH
67851 08/06/25 Printed 6338 SCYR INC 06.07.25 SUMMER 7'S BOYS U14 TEAM 2,240.00 REG #10814 - BACK BAY
67852 08/06/25 Printed 6761MB ARMANDO SOTO REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/SEP 2024 520.00 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 159.15
COMPANY
67853 08/06/25 Printed 6801 06.20 - 07.22.25 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 3.95
COMPANY
67854 08/06/25 Printed 6801 06.20 - 07.22.25 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 8.72
COMPANY
67855 08/06/25 Printed 6801 06.20 - 07.22.25 SER PER
67856 08/06/25 Printed 6926V SR BRAY LLC GENERATOR REPAIR - MAGNETEK 1,226.76 120V BLOCK HEATER
ULISES ALEJANDRO ORTIZ 336.00
ACCUES
67857 08/06/25 Printed 4025TR 08.08.25 CONCERTS AT THE PARK
EVENT - EQUIPMENT RENTALS
67858 08/06/25 Printed 7324 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 07.03.25 UNIFORM, TOWELS & MATS 1,369.41 67859 08/06/25 Printed 7612 ELIZABETH VIGIL REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUL 2024 500.00 67860 08/13/25 Printed 0009O 8X8 INC JUL 2025 TELEPHONE SVCS 1,822.84 67861 08/13/25 Printed 0670Z ANDY DE AVILA REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/MAR 2025 200.00 67862 08/13/25 Printed 0881N ANTHONY BARRON 07.12 - 08.02.25 HIIT INSTRUCTOR 135.00 67863 08/13/25 Printed 0895L BAY ALARM COMPANY 21815 PIONEER BLVD - CITY HALL 1,090.27
ALARM BATTERY REPLACE
67864 08/13/25 Printed 1049E MICHAEL BONNER 06.06.25 - 06.06.26 PUBLIC WORKS 6,000.00
ONLINE PERMITTING SYSTEM
67865 08/13/25 Printed 1465LB CA STATE UNIV LONG BEACH 2025 ADULT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1,000.00
HUMBERTO ORTIZ
CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY 1,491.74
0168
67866 08/13/25 Printed 1729X FIRST AID RESTOCK - LEE WARE 67867 08/13/25 Printed 1979J JESUS CONTRERAS REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUN 2025 100.00 67868 08/13/25 Printed 1998C CORELOGIC, INC. JUL 2025 PROPERTY DETAIL 285.02
REPORTS
67869 08/13/25 Printed 3001M GONZALO FLORES REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUN 2025 100.00 GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY 519.41
INC
67870 08/13/25 Printed 3186 PAINT SUPPLIES - PW
67871 08/13/25 Printed 3213R MARYCARMEN GARCIA 07.15 - 07.24.25 BALLET CLASS 270.00
INSTRUCTOR
Attachment B
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 08/02/25 TO 08/15/25
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 2
Time: 12:57 pm
Date: 08/13/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL 2,160.00
SERVICE
67872 JUL 2025 SVCS - BANK REC, FY 24/25 08/13/25 Printed 3433G YR END, FY 25/26 ROPS
HOWROYD-WRIGHT 1,314.23
EMPLOYMENT
67873 W/E 07.26.25 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 08/13/25 Printed 0558M 67874 08.08.25 CONCERTS AT THE PARK 08/13/25 Printed 3791M JOSE C. HOYOS 1,800.00
EVENT - SOUND SYS & LIGHTING
67875 08/13/25 Printed 3936T IRON MOUNTAIN INC AUG 2025 STORAGE 378.22 67876 SIGNS - KEEP RIGHT (10) & NO 08/13/25 Printed 3944T JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 737.15 PARKING ANY TIME (6)
67877 REIMB EMP/07.17 - 07.19.25 TEEN 08/13/25 Printed 4740 ERNESTO MARQUEZ 243.50
CAMPING TRIP MEAL & FUEL
MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES 2,915.00
INC
67878 JUL 2025 CONSULTING SVCS 08/13/25 Printed 5195
67879 HVAC UNIT REPAIR - LW CLINIC 08/13/25 Printed 5513K ONSHORE MECHANICAL INC 1,182.17 67880 CAMERA REBATE PROGRAM - 12417 08/13/25 Printed 6145 JUANA RAMIREZ 100.00 223RD ST
SOCAL AUTO & TRUCK 154.42
PARTS INC
67881 FEDDE LAWNMOWER - BATTERY 08/13/25 Printed 6727
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 1,589.32
COMPANY
67882 07.01 - 07.31.25 SER PER 08/13/25 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 1,388.99
COMPANY
67883 07.01 - 07.31.25 SER PER 08/13/25 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 9,023.35
COMPANY
67884 07.01 - 07.31.25 SER PER 08/13/25 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 2,692.99
COMPANY
67885 07.01 - 07.31.25 SER PER 08/13/25 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 5,096.20
COMPANY
67886 07.01 - 07.31.25 SER PER 08/13/25 Printed 6801
67887 REPLACE 9 DAMAGED TILES & 08/13/25 Printed 7021 STEVEN'S CARPET AND 7,450.00
STRIP/WAX FLOORS - TEEN CTR
67888 JUL 2025 - PTT MOBLE SERVICES 08/13/25 Printed 7120M T-MOBILE USA INC 1,288.48 UNDERGROUND SERVICE 16.00
ALERT
67889 JUL 2025 DIG ALERT NOTICES 08/13/25 Printed 7310
67890 07.31.25 UNIFORMS, TOWELS & MATS 08/13/25 Printed 7324 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 363.84 67891 JUL 2025 VISION INSURANCE 08/13/25 Printed 7649 VISION SERVICE PLAN - CA 2,056.48 67892 05.08 - 06.30.25 PROF SVCS - CITY 08/13/25 Printed 7907 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 68,524.00
ENGINEERING
Total Checks: 59 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 258,936.97 Total Payments: 59 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 258,936.97 Total Payments: 59 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 258,936.97 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ACH PMTS 08/02/25 TO 08/15/25
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 1
Time: 12:58 pm
Date: 08/13/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT EFTs
1058579 07.29.25 12073 223RD ST - REMOVED 08/06/25 Printed 0310W ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING 75.00
ONE DEAD CAT
1058580 COFFEE SUPPLIES 08/06/25 Printed 5682GC COMPASS GROUP USA INC 63.43 1058581 08/06/25 Printed 2349Y DEPROFUNDIS INC ASBESTOS CLEANUP INSPECTION & 495.00
REPORT - CH ROOF REPLACEMENT
BARBARA CONSUELO 350.00
GARCIA
1058582 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JAN 2025 08/06/25 Printed 2306G 1058583 07.08 - 07.17.25 ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR 08/06/25 Printed 3219D VANESSA GARCIA 120.00 1058584 JUN 2025 CAR WASH PW FLEET 08/06/25 Printed 3615EF HAWAIIAN GARDENS HAND 50.00 1058585 PUBLIC SAFETY NEWSLETTER 08/06/25 Printed 0893 MADISON LEEDS 6,600.34 1058586 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JAN 2025 08/06/25 Printed 4426C JOSE LOERA 300.00 MICHAEL BAKER 2,167.50
INTERNATIONAL
1058587 FEB 2025 PROF SVCS - 23/24 ST 08/06/25 Printed 4953 IMPROVEMENT, 24/25 CLEAN UP
1058588 PW UNIFORM WORK SHOES - F. 08/06/25 Printed 6619 SHOETERIA INC 398.79 HARDY
STAPLES BUSINESS 751.17
ADVANTAGE
1058589 ENGINEERING SUPPLIES 08/06/25 Printed 6932-PWW
ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN 891.24
CENTER
1058590 LANDSCAPING EQUIP/SUPPLIES - 08/13/25 Printed 0252
BACKPACK BLOWERS/EARPLUGS
1058591 08.02.25 21913 BELSHIRE AVE - 08/13/25 Printed 0310W ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING 75.00
REMOVED ONE DEAD OPOSSUM
AMERICAN SOCCER 1,964.98
COMPANY INC.
1058592 SPORTS COMPLEX SUPPLIES - 08/13/25 Printed 0486 WHITE & BLUE PAINT
1058593 JUN 2025 PROF ATTORNEY SVCS - 08/13/25 Printed 0923A BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 30,011.00
CITY CLERK
COALITION FOR 323.08
CONTROLLING INS
1058594 JUL 2025 EAP 08/13/25 Printed 1855L
1058595 07.15 - 08.14.25 MONTHLY RETAINER 08/13/25 Printed 2751K ENGLANDER KNABE ALLEN & 5,500.00 1058596 REPAIR CUT WIRES - CH ROOF 08/13/25 Printed 3788 HOTWIRE ELECTRIC INC 450.00 1058597 TEEN CTR, YOUTH SPORTS, CRL 08/13/25 Printed 0893 MADISON LEEDS 1,924.77
GAME ROOM FLYERS, CRL BANNERS
1058598 CITY ENVELOPES - WINDOW 08/13/25 Printed 6691V MCLEAN ENTERPRISES INC 395.65 1058599 2025 GRADUATION BANNER 08/13/25 Printed 5061 MOLI-MEX INC 2,198.49 1058600 JUL 2025 DENTAL PPO INSURANCE 08/13/25 Printed 5166D MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL 5,598.77 1058601 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/APR 2025 08/13/25 Printed 5338 KEVIN NGUYEN 160.00 RAMJAN BROTHERS 665.21
ENTERPRISES
1058602 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - 08/13/25 Printed 6444
FACILITIES/RESTROOM
1058603 07.12.25 VIDEO PROD - CAR SHOW 08/13/25 Printed 6391 NADIM SALLMAN 500.00 EVENT
1058604 UNIT 53 - REPAIR A/C MIL - 62896 08/13/25 Printed 3985 JEFF P SMITH 3,601.43 STAPLES BUSINESS 437.61
ADVANTAGE
1058605 CR CITY HALL BREAKROOM 08/13/25 Printed 6932-FINN
SUPPLIES
STAPLES BUSINESS 456.62
ADVANTAGE
1058606 REC ADMIN SUPPLIES 08/13/25 Printed 6932-RECC
1058607 JUN 2025 FLEX PLAN 08/13/25 Printed 7161DG THE ADVANTAGE GROUP 224.00
ADMINISTRATION FEES
1058608 REIMB EMP/07.16 - 07.29.25 MILEAGE 08/13/25 Printed 7195Y KRISTINA TORREYSON 15.45 Total EFTs: 30 EFTs Total (excluding void checks): 66,764.53 Total Payments: 30 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 66,764.53 Total Payments: 30 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 66,764.53 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ONL PMTS 08/02/25 TO 08/15/25
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Page: 1
Time: 2:15 pm
Date: 08/18/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Checks
2937 M/C 0814 05.28.25 PWA 06/04/25 Printed 0821M BMO BANK N.A. 27,881.43 2938 08/04/25 Printed 7174TC CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS AUG 2025 SVCS CABLE TV, 1,270.68
INTERNET, PHONE & STREAMING
2939 07.17.25 STATEMENT DATE 07/21/25 Printed 4607P LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT 515.48 2940 07.02 - 08.03.25 SER PER 08/06/25 Printed 1795 CITY OF LONG BEACH 2,443.35 BMO BANK N.A.-BANK 1,450.56
CHARGES
2941 JUL 2025 - BANK FEE CHARGES 08/01/25 Printed 0821BC GOLDEN STATE WATER 233.42
COMPANY
2942 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 129.47
COMPANY
2943 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 131.21
COMPANY
2944 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 181.44
COMPANY
2945 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 451.98
COMPANY
2946 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 501.25
COMPANY
2947 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 874.21
COMPANY
2948 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 293.05
COMPANY
2949 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 418.94
COMPANY
2950 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 1,262.85
COMPANY
2951 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 129.47
COMPANY
2952 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 155.45
COMPANY
2953 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 129.47
COMPANY
2954 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 1,482.11
COMPANY
2955 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 313.71
COMPANY
2956 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 684.76
COMPANY
2957 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 359.18
COMPANY
2958 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 170.17
COMPANY
2959 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 1,052.05
COMPANY
2960 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 177.33
COMPANY
2961 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 111.72
COMPANY
2962 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 866.52
COMPANY
2963 07.08 - 08.05.25 SER PER 21631 08/08/25 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
2964 08/06/25 Printed 1458L CAL PERS RETIREMENT AUG 2025 HEALTH PREMIUM 85,202.95
COVERAGE
2965 08.01 - 08.31.25 COPIER SVCS ACCT 08/13/25 Printed 2331KA DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL 1,269.67 #5489323
Total Checks: 29 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 130,143.88 Total Payments: 29 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 130,143.88 Total Payments: 29 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 130,143.88
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B6
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Neema Ghanbari, M.S., P.E., Public Works Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PERMITS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
SUMMARY
The Engineering Division, as part of the Public Works Department, is responsible for the implementation of the policies and objectives of the community as set forth in the City of Hawaiian Gardens’ General Plan, Municipal Code, and oversees the project management for the construction of the City’s capital improvements, infrastructure, and public facilities.
The Engineering Division reviews applications and issues construction, and encroachment permits for any work that is done in the public right-of-way, such as the streets and alleys, and if the public rights-of-way are used for equipment parking/staging and to conduct any construction, repair, or maintenance of any property or utilities within or adjacent. Work on or use of the public right-of-ways may include: underground and above-ground utilities repair/replacement by utility companies and their contractors, driveway construction, temporary use for staging of equipment and vehicles, and contractors working on behalf of the City for public improvements. The permits and final inspections will ensure that any work is conducted in accordance with City Engineering specifications and appropriate standards and that any traffic control and safety measures are properly in place and followed.
The attached chart is a summary of all permits issued during the month of July 2025.
Agenda Item #B6
August 27, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENT
A. Monthly Public Works Permits Report List for July 2025.
ATTACHMENT A
No. Permit Date Contractor For Location Type Amount
1 1535 07/10/25 Courtney, Inc. City Hawaiian Gardens City Hall City Hall Roof Replacement, Project 118 $ - 2 1536 07/15/25 Alcoa Traffic Control SCE 11833 E Carson St Traffic Control to Replace Vault #V5208080 Transformer $ 897.00 3 1537 07/21/25 Wind Energy Transport Norwalk Blvd Oversize Load Transport $ 858.00 3 Total for Month: $ 1,755.00
59 Total for Fiscal Year: $ 62,209.00
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Total Permits for Fiscal Year:
City of Hawaiian Gardens - Public Works Department
Monthly Report - Public Works Permits Issued
July 2025
Total Permits for Month:
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B7
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s office is to prepare and present the meeting minutes to the City Council for review and approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. August 13, 2025 - Minutes
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
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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, August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Roa
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio
Mayor De Paula
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Ernie Nishii, ABCUSD President of the Board, spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke.
Kim spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. RECOGNITION OF BOXING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: LUIS ALEXANDER GOMEZ JR. AND ALBERT ISAIAH MARTINEZ
Mayor De Paula presented certificates to Luis Alexander Gomez Jr., and Albert Isaiah Martinez.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ATGM RECAP PRESENTATION OF THE TEEN OVERNIGHT CAMP IN BISHOP, CALIFORNIA Cristian Rodriguez, Neighborhood Counselor, provided a presentation, and introduced some of the teens who participated.
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1. RECOGNITION OF BOXING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: LUIS ALEXANDER GOMEZ JR. AND ALBERT ISAIAH MARTINEZ
Mayor De Paula presented certificates to Luis Alexander Gomez Jr., and Albert Isaiah Martinez.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ATGM RECAP PRESENTATION OF THE TEEN OVERNIGHT CAMP IN BISHOP, CALIFORNIA Cristian Rodriguez, Neighborhood Counselor, provided a presentation, and introduced some of the teens who participated.
Mayor De Paula declared a recess at 6:48 PM.
Councilmember Vargas left the meeting after the recess.
Mayor De Paula called the meeting back to order at 6:58 PM.
2. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMER PROGRAMS VIDEO HIGHLIGHT This video highlight presentation was continued to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item No. C3 was considered before the Consent Calendar.
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 full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of July 12 to August 1, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of July 12 to August 1, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file Treasurer's Report for May and June 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to authorize the Public Works Manager to conduct a traffic study on Claretta Avenue from 214th Street to 211th Street.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0242025, authorizing the City Manager to approve the Change Order No. 1 for the City Hall Roof Replacement, Project 118 to Courtney, Inc., in the amount of $546,367 for the roof replacement at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0242025, authorizing the City Manager to approve the Change Order No. 1 for the City Hall Roof Replacement, Project 118 to Courtney, Inc., in the amount of $546,367 for the roof replacement at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
6. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0232025, approving the Citywide Bicycle Master Plan.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Roger Pelayo, PrincipalinCharge, Toole Design Group, spoke.
Lila SingerBerk, Project Manager, Toole Design Group, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0232025.
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Roger Pelayo, PrincipalinCharge, Toole Design Group, spoke.
Lila SingerBerk, Project Manager, Toole Design Group, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0232025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
2. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0262025, approving the City of Hawaiian Gardens 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0262025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
3. Recommendation to approve donations to nonprofit organizations.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Jesus Mendoza spoke and requested that the Mayor close the meeting in memory of Jorge Contreras.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
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Jesus Mendoza spoke and requested that the Mayor close the meeting in memory of Jorge Contreras.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
4. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0252025, approving salary ranges and benefits for unrepresented atwill confidential and nonconfidential professional and management positions.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0252025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
5. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a retirement incentive program (“Program”) for eligible employees for an anticipated cost of $300,000, plus the employer share of applicable payroll taxes;
2. Authorizes the City Manager to take all necessary, lawful and appropriate actions to implement the Program; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached acknowledgement form required by Government Code Section 7507.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Norma Tabares, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve all three recommendations, with the amendment to the Retirement Incentive Program to extend the election window from October 10, 2025, to October 31, 2025; and the retirement effective date to be no later than November 5, 2025.
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Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio spoke.
Norma Tabares, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Mayor De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve all three recommendations, with the amendment to the Retirement Incentive Program to extend the election window from October 10, 2025, to October 31, 2025; and the retirement effective date to be no later than November 5, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Farfan, Roa, Del Rio, De Paula
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 1; Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 4–0–1–0
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that the Public Safety Center is collaborating with Cerritos College for them to use the Public Safety Center Computer Lab for a Spanishspeaking computer class; that September 16, 2025, will be the first Southeast Collaborative meeting; and that a TrunkorTreat event will be held on October 24, 2025.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, reported about a letter received from our local casino to extend our Operating and Covenant Performance Incentive Agreement, that was established on February 22, 2011; and requested that the Mayor establish an Ad Hoc Committee to work with staff on the involvement process, next steps, data assessment, and possible recommendations to the council.
Mayor De Paula established the Ad Hoc Committee and appointed Councilmember Victor Farfan and Councilmember Luis Roa to sit on the committee.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no Oral City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Roa welcomed the students back at school.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio welcomed the students back to the new school year, and thanked everyone who participated in National Night Out.
Mayor De Paula thanked the school district for dedicated school bus service; attended National Night Out; and attended the backtoschool concert at the park.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
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Councilmember Roa welcomed the students back at school.
Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio welcomed the students back to the new school year, and thanked everyone who participated in National Night Out.
Mayor De Paula thanked the school district for dedicated school bus service; attended National Night Out; and attended the backtoschool concert at the park.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Jorge Contreras at 7:55 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, Auguest 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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