Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
MINUTES
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
June 10, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Hawaiian Gardens Recreation and Parks Commission is hereby called to order on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Teen Center, 22325 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Joe Jimenez.
ROLL CALL
Chairmember Carmen Hernandez
Vice Chair Pedro Amaro
Commissioner Anna Rodriguez
Commissioner Luis Gonzalez
Vice-Chair Amaro made a motion to excuse Chair Hernandez, Commissioner Rodriguez second the motion.
Also in attendance: Director of Recreation, Joe Jimenez, Special Events Coordinator Eric Leon and Acting Recording Secretary, Yunehe Rodriguez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON AND OFF THE AGENDA
None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Presentation of the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the month of April 2025
2. Department Monthly Report
Commission Action: Receive and File
3. Promotional Materials
Commission Action: Receive and File
Vice-Chair Amaro made a motion to receive and file the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Rodriguez second the motion. Motion carried.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Summer Program Updates
Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
Staff reported on the following summer programming.
• Lee Ware Pool
• Summer Lunch
• Teen Center
• Summer Camp
2. Special Events Update
Staff reported on the following past and upcoming special events • Summer Concert Series
• Independence Day
• Car Show
• Concerts at the Park
▪ Concerns of lack of attendance due to ICE
▪ Propose contingency plan to the City Council on residence safety during special events
C. ORAL COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Rodriguez enjoyed volunteering at the Easter Egg Hunt event and is looking forward to future events. She also expressed concerns on the 4th of July fireworks display at Furgeson Elementary. Staff shared that logistics are being discussed with the Public Safety Department. Lastly, Commission Rodriguez inquired about additional programs available to teens, besides ATGM, for teens who do not want to do sports. Staff noted that the following programs are also available for teens: teen center, teen summit, youth sports and Youth Employment Program.
Vice Chair Amaro requested a video recap of past special events at upcoming commissioner meetings. Also suggested a cyber security class for senior citizens. Staff will reach out to Supervisor Janice Hahn regarding cyber security classes.
Commissioner Gonzales requested a Summer Food Service report at the end of summer.
Also inquired of additional new programs proposed in the new budget. Staff responded that additional information will be available after tomorrow’s council meeting and currently focusing on enhancing the present programs.
The commission also discussed the Pow Wow event. Staff reiterated that the city will only provide the field and limited staff for this event.
ADJOURNMENT to a Special Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting on July 22, 2025, at 6:00p.m.