Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
MINUTES
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
September 9, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Hawaiian Gardens Recreation and Parks Commission is hereby called to order on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Hall Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Blvd.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Pedro Amaro.
ROLL CALL
Chairmember Carmen Hernandez
Vice Chair Pedro Amaro
Commissioner Anna Rodriguez
Commissioner Luis Gonzalez
Vice Chair Amaro made a motion to excuse Commissioner Anna Rodriguez. Chair Carmen Hernandez second the motion. All in favor.
Also in attendance: Director of Recreation, Joe Jimenez and Recording Secretary, Yunehe Rodriguez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON AND OFF THE AGENDA
No Public Comments
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Presentation of the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the month of August 2025
Commission Action: Receive and File
2. Department Monthly Report
Commission Action: Receive and File
3. Promotional Materials
Commission Action: Receive and File
Vice Chair Amaro requested to pull item 2, and made a motion to receive and file Item 1.
Chair Member Hernandez second the motion. Motion carried.
Staff clarified that flyers will be distributed to schools and community centers with detail information on the Dia de Los Muertos event.
Staff reiterated that ABC Adult School has standard pricing for anyone who signs up for the their classes.
Vice Chair Amaro made a motion to receive and file item 2 of the consent calendar. Chair Hernandez seconds the motion. Motion carried.
Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Summer Lunch Recap
Staff presented the Summer Food Service Program report on Clarkdale Park, Lee Ware Park and Teen Center sites.
Staff reported that participants are not allowed to take food. The health department does not give a letter grade, rather they provide a report.
2. Special Events Update
Summer Concert and graduate banner pick-up, September 12, 2025. Furgeson Elementary Golf Tournament, October 13, 2025, Old Ranch Country Club Red Ribbon Week, October 22, 2025
Halloween Spooktacular, October 31, 2025, CRL Activity Center Veterans Day Event – November 7, 2025, CRL Activity Center Patio Area
3. Utility Box Beautification
The Utility Box Beautification is a community art initiative for 12 utility boxes to enhance the appeal of the neighborhood. It is open to students and community members residing in Hawaiian Gardens. The art submission must be original, hand-drawn artwork only. The commissioners will play a key role in this program. The program is anticipated to launch in November 2025.
C. ORAL COMMISIONERS REPORT
Vice Chairmember Amaro expressed that as fall and winter season approach, would like to acquire jackets for the commission. He suggested inviting the Community Action for Peace Coalition to a commission meeting and explore potential collaboration. He would also like to be invited to the Student Government Day to gain a better understanding of the event.
Chairmember Hernandez expressed interest in attending all city events.
ADJOURNMENT to the next Special Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting on October 14, 2025, at 6:00p.m.