RESOLUTION NO. 029-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN
GARDENS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A MINOR USE PERMIT (PLNG2024-0011 MUP), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED BOAT SALES BUSINESS LOCATED AT
12347 E. CARSON STREET (“PROPERTY”) IN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS (APN: 7066-017-127) AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
WHEREAS, Surf City Boats, Inc., (“Applicant”) filed an application for a Minor Use Permit (“MUP”) for a boat sales business at the Property (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the Property is located within the C-4 (General Commercial) zoning district and is designated as General Commercial on the City of Hawaiian Gardens General Plan Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, a Minor Use Permit (“MUP”) is required for a boat sales business; and WHEREAS, a proposed site plan was submitted in conjunction with the Minor Use Permit (“MUP”) application for the Project. The boat sales proposal includes use of the existing Mobile Home as a proposed office, and parking lot, equipment area, landscaping, fencing, and lighting improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director issued a denial letter for the proposed Minor Use Permit (PLNG2024-0011 MUP) on December 12, 2024 based on the fact that the City is unable to make the findings required by the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code (“HGMC”); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant appealed the Director’s decision on December 20, 2024 to the Planning Commission of the City of Hawaiian Gardens (“Planning Commission”); and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2025, a Public Notice was published in the Los Cerritos Community News; and notices were placed at the City Hall, Lee Ware Park, and Lakewood Mobile Home Park; and notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property specifying the date, time and location of the public hearing before the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on January 29, 2025, and fully considered all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing, and directed Staff to prepare a Resolution for Planning Commission Approval as a Consent Agenda item; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that Case Number PLNG2024- 0011 does satisfy the criteria of Section 18.100.050 (E) of the City of Hawaiian Gardens Exhibit H
Municipal Code for an MUP in that:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan;
2. The proposed use is not contrary to the objectives of this Zoning Code or to the objectives of the applicable regulations;
3. The proposed use will be located, operated, and maintained in a manner consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the provisions of this Zoning Code;
4. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the property or improvements in the surrounding area or the public health, safety, or general welfare; and WHEREAS, the proposed MUP was deemed categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Specifically, The approval is exempt under CEQA Regulations §§15301, 15303(c) &(e), 15304(b) 15311(a) &(b), and 15332, because it establishes rules and procedures to alter existing facilities, permit new construction or conversion of small structures; permit minor alterations to the land and landscaping; construct or replace accessory commercial structures, signs, and parking lots; and permits an in-fill development project which are all exempt under the aforementioned CEQA Regulations. The MUP is therefore categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Regulations §§15301, 15303(c) &(e), 15304(b), 15311(a) &(b), and 15332; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its Regular Meeting on March 5, 2025, adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-01 approving PLNG2024-0011 MUP subject to compliance with certain Conditions of Approval attached as Attachment “A” to Resolution No. 2025-01; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted in HGMC Section 18.100.170(D), any member of the City Council is authorized to call up for review any decision made by the Director or Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2025, City Council Member Farfan requested review of the Planning Commission’s decision adopting Resolution No. 2025-01, approving PLNG2024-0011 MUP, authorizing the operation of a Boat Sales business; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on October 22, 2025, and fully considered all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions offered at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, all other prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference, are true and correct.
SECTION 2. MINOR USE PERMIT (PLNG2024-0011) Decision & Findings Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearing regarding the proposed Boat Sales business, the City Council hereby affirms and sustains the Planning Commission’s decision adopting Resolution No. 2025-02 approving PLNG2024-0011MUP, subject to the condition of approval contained in Attachment “A” to this Resolution. The City Council’s decision is based on the following:
1. The proposed use (Case PLNG2024-0011) is consistent with the General Plan and is not expected to be detrimental to the property or improvements in the surrounding vicinity;
2. That the proposed use is not contrary to the objectives of this Zoning Code or to the objectives of the applicable regulations;
3. That the proposed use will be located, operated, and maintained in a manner consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the provisions of this Zoning Code;
4. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the property or improvements in the surrounding area or the public health, safety, or general welfare.
SECTION 3. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act because it is exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Regulations §§15301, 15303(c) &(e), 15304(b), 15311(a) &(b), and 15332.
SECTION 4. RELIANCE OF RECORD
Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the Project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 5. SUMMARIES OF INFORMATION
All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 6.
The Mayor of the City of Hawaiian Gardens is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Hawaiian Gardens City Council on this 22nd day of October 2025.
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Dandy de Paula
Mayor