CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B3
DATE: November 12, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Joseph Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to approve the waiving of rental fees to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ball to be held at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.
SUMMARY
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7243 is set to host their 1st VFW Ball in the City of Hawaiian Gardens. The event aims to honor and celebrate local veterans and promote community engagement.
The event is to take place at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The evening will include dinner, music, and other ceremonies.
Support from the city will be in the form of waiving the deposit and rental fees associated with the use of the meeting rooms at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center The waiver of the rental and deposit fees will assist the VFW in covering other operational costs, allowing them to focus on creating a meaningful experience for attendees.
The VFW will still be required to:
• Provide proof of insurance, naming the City as additionally insured. • Arrange and fund private security for the event.
• Comply with all City facility rules, event policies, and post-event cleanup requirements.
Supporting the VFW Ball provides an opportunity for the City of Hawaiian Gardens to honor local veteran and strengthen community relationships.
Agenda Item #B3
November 12, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to the city will consist of the waiving of rental and deposit fees for the Activity Center meeting rooms. No direct expenditure on City funds is expected beyond standard staff support and facility use.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
None.