CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B9
DATE: January 14, 2026
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 replace the youth basketball league with multi-sport youth programming, due to ongoing renovation and closure of the basketball gymnasium.
SUMMARY
Due to ongoing construction at the C. Robert Lee Gymnasium, staff anticipates that the gymnasium will remain closed until approximately mid-February. The closure timeline is dependent on the completion of construction work and the subsequent installation of basketball hoops, safety padding, and a full facility cleaning.
The Youth Basketball League was scheduled to begin prior to the anticipated gym reopening. Given the gym availability and the potential impact on program quality, staff has evaluated alternative programming options.
To address community needs and minimize inconvenience to families, staff proposes replacing the basketball league with multi-sport youth programming that allows additional time before indoor gym use is required.
The proposed clinics will be free of charge for residents who previously registered for the Youth Basketball League, as compensation for the inconvenience caused by the gym closure. Basketball league registration fees will be fully refunded.
Agenda Item #B9
January 14, 2026
Proposed Alternative Programming
Youth Multi-Sports Program (Ages 7–12)
• Duration: 9 weeks
• Start Date: Week of January 26 (Dates Subject to change) Program Breakdown:
• Kickball Clinic & Games:
January 26 – February 5 (2 weeks)
• Track & Field Training and Meet:
February 9 – February 26 (3 weeks)
Track Meet scheduled for February 25
• Basketball Clinic & Games:
March 2 – March 27 (4 weeks)
Mini Sports Program (Ages 3–6)
• Duration: 9 weeks
• Start Date: Week of January 26
Program Breakdown:
• Tee Ball Clinic & Games:
January 26 – February 11 (3 weeks)
Collaboration with the Little League
• Soccer Clinic & Games:
February 16 – March 4 (3 weeks)
Possible collaboration with Little League
• Basketball Clinics:
March 9 – March 25 (3 weeks)
Staff believes the proposed multi-sports programming provides a positive, flexible alternative that maintains youth engagement, allows time for gym readiness, and addresses community expectations.
FISCAL IMPACT
• Refunds will be issued for all Youth Basketball League registrations. • Proposed multi-sports programming will be covered within the current Recreation Community Service operating budget.
Agenda Item #B9
January 14, 2026
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
None.