CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
2026
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CITY COMMITTEES
AGENCY / COMMITTEE FUNCTION / SUMMARY MEETING DATES AND TIMES REPRESENTATIVE(S) Business Development Committee Meets as needed. Varies Victor Farfan (Chair) Luis Roa
CA Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Power Authority This Authority was formed to protect the interest of cities that are home to Non-Indian Card Club Casinos.
Monthly meetings are held at which time discussions
regarding trends and legislation in the gaming industry in California. STIPEND - ONE DIRECTOR ATTENDING
$250.00. TWO ATTENDING $125.00 EACH
3 rd Wednesday of every month at 10am
Location alternates between the
6-member cities
Victor Farfan (Co-Director)
Maria Teresa Del Rio (Co-Director)
California Contract Cities Association
(562) 622-5533 or web: www.contractcities.org
The function of CCCA is to take appropriate action on
problems/challenges affecting cities and assemble,
examine and study all pertinent information pertaining
to the cost of the performance of CA Municipalities.
3 rd Wednesday of every month at 6pm
8119 Somerset Blvd.
Paramount, CA 900723
Maria Teresa Del Rio (Member)
Victor Farfan (Alternate)
- All can attend meetings, but only
one representative can vote
California Joint Powers Authority (CJPIA)
(562) 467-8700 or web: www.cjpia.org
The function of the CJPIA is to perform risk
management duties including insurance, cost analysis,
identifying problems, claim prevention, and claim
adjusting.
8081 Moody Street
La Palma, California 90623
Victor Farfan (Director)
Maria Teresa Del Rio (Alternate)
City Selection Committee
http://cityselection.lacounty.gov/
City Selects one member, usually the Mayor to sit on
this Committee, who then acts as advisors to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the following
agencies; MTA, SCAQMD, Coastal Commission, Library
Commission and several more.
3-4 times a year Maria Teresa Del Rio
Dandy De Paula - Alternate
Capital Improvements Committee (CIP) This committee meets re: capital projects within the City including expenditures, timelines, problems, etc.
Varies Victor Farfan (Co-Chair)
Maria Teresa Del Rio (Co-Chair)
Clean Power Alliance of Southern California (CPA) Clean Power Alliance was established in 2017 to provide cost competitive electric services, reduce
electric sector greenhouse gas emissions, stimulate
renewable energy development, implement distributed
energy resources, promote energy efficiency and
demand reduction programs, and sustain long-term
rate stability for residents and businesses through local control.
1 st Thursday of every month at 2pm
Los Angeles County Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Maria Teresa Del Rio – Director
Ramie L. Torres - Alternate
AGENCY / COMMITTEE FUNCTION / SUMMARY MEETING DATES AND TIMES REPRESENTATIVE(S) Public Education Committee This representative acts as a liaison between the School District, Cerritos College, and the City Council. In doing so the Council can maintain knowledge of items
affecting the schools such as programs, problems, etc.
Varies Dandy De Paula (Chair)
Ernie Vargas
Finance Committee This committee meets to discuss/research City budgets, expenditures, revenues, policies, etc.
Varies Maria Teresa Del Rio (Chair)
Victor Farfan
Fire Department Liaison
(562) 865-4119 or LA County Fire (323) 881-2411
This representative acts as a liaison between the Fire
Department and the Council. In doing so, the Council
receives information on policies, problems, and
procedures, within the community regarding fire
prevention.
Varies
Station #34
Dandy De Paula
Ernie Vargas
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
(562) 663-6850 or web: www.gatewaycog.org
The function of this Council is to reduce traffic
congestion, address housing needs, improve air
quality, nurture technology, and provide economic
partnerships to strengthen the economy. STIPEND
$125.00
1 st Wednesday of every month at 6pm
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Dandy De Paula (Director)
Victor Farfan (Alternate)
Homeless Task Force Rewrite the homeless plan with input from community members, LAHSA, and other agencies.
Varies Dandy De Paula
Maria Teresa Del Rio
Law Enforcement Committee This representative acts as a liaison between Law Enforcement and the Council. In doing so, there is
constant communication on policies, problems, etc.
Varies Dandy De Paula (Chair)
Maria Teresa Del Rio
League of California Cities
(916) 658-8200 or www.cacities.org
The League of CA Cities advocates policies which
protect funding for vital community services, expand
infrastructure investment, develop policies for
programs which protect the environment, and advance
social equity
Varies Maria Teresa Del Rio
Ernie Vargas
Personnel Committee Meets as needed Varies Ernie Vargas (Chair) Luis Roa
Southern CA Association of Governments (SCAG)
(213) 236-1800 or web: www.scag.ca.gov
SCAG Regional Council is mandated by the federal
government to research and draw up plans for
transportation, growth management, hazardous waste
management, and air quality and addresses other
regional issues including housing, open space, energy,
economic development, & public safety.
Conference in May
818 W. Seventh St.12th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Maria Teresa Del Rio
Victor Farfan
Sanitation District, LA County
(562) 699-7411 or web: www.lacsd.org
The Sanitation District constructs, operates, and
maintains facilities to collect, treat, recycle, and
dispose of wastewater and industrial wastes. The
Mayor serves as Director.
STIPEND $125.00
2 nd Wednesday of every month at
1:30pm
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Maria Teresa Del Rio - Director
Victor Farfan – Alternate
AGENCY / COMMITTEE FUNCTION / SUMMARY MEETING DATES AND TIMES REPRESENTATIVE(S) Selaco-WIB JTPA – PIC Executive Board
(562) 402-9336 or web: www.selaco.com
The WIB’s function is workforce development which
administers, and coordinates WIA-funded (and other)
programs which prepare the workforce to meet
employers’ requirements. It also coordinates resources
and develops partnerships with employers, schools,
and state/local agencies. STIPEND $75.00
3 rd Tuesday of every month at 12pm
10900 E.183rd St., Suite 350
Cerritos, CA 90703
Dandy De Paula (Director)
Maria Teresa Del Rio (Alternate)
Sister City Committee This committee meets to discuss/update our efforts of diplomacy, which work toward the stronger economic,
educational, and cultural success of our sister cities.
Varies Maria Teresa Del Rio
Luis Roa
Special Events Liaison This committee meets to discuss all aspects of city events such as staff, cost, safety and scheduling.
Varies Dandy De Paula
Victor Farfan
Southeast Collaborative Meets bi-monthly during the school year. Last Tuesday of every month at 8am Ernie Vargas Technology Committee Oversee technology initiatives and propose technology solutions.
Varies Maria Teresa Del Rio (Chair)
Luis Roa
Vector Control District, Greater L.A.
(562)944-9656 or web: www.glacvcd.org
The Vector Control District acts as a public health
agency with programs to control mosquitoes, black
flies, etc. Committee duties include setting policies,
establishing the budget, and approving expenditures.
STIPEND $100.00
2 nd Thursday of every month at 6pm
12545 Florence Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Luis Roa (Trustee)
UPDATED: 01/09/2026