CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B4
DATE: January 28, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director
Kevin Nguyen, Associate Planner II
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2025
SUMMARY
The Planning Division as part of the Community Development Department is responsible for the implementation of the policies and objectives of the community as set forth in the City of Hawaiian Gardens General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The City’s Planning Division guides the City’s orderly development, thus achieving a livable city that balances the needs of residents and businesses. Current planning projects range from residential remodels to new commercial developments. Staff serves the City Council and Planning Commission by providing reports and detailed analysis for projects subject to discretionary review.
The attached chart is a summary of all opened and approved projects during the month of December 2025 and the list contains additional details of the projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Chart of projects by type, December 2025
B. List of projects with details, December 2025