MINUTES
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
February 10, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Hawaiian Gardens Recreation and Parks Commission is hereby called to order on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 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 Chairmember Pedro Amaro.
ROLL CALL
Chairmember
Vice Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Carmen Hernandez
Pedro Amaro
Anna Rodriguez
Luis Gonzalez
Also in attendance: Director of Recreation, Joe Jimenez and Recording Secretary, Elizabeth Vigil.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS ON AND OFF THE AGENDA
No Public Comments
A. ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
Nominations for Chairmember were opened. Vice Chairmember Amaro was nominated for Chair. Vice Chairmember Amaro accepted his nomination for Chairmember. All in favor.
Nominations for Vice Chairmember were opened. Commissioner Gonzalez was nominated for Vice Chairmember. Commissioner Gonzalez accepted his nomination for Vice Chairmember.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Presentation of the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the month of September 2025
Commission Action: Receive and File
2. Department Monthly Report
Commission Action: Receive and File
3. Promotional Materials
Commission Action: Receive and File
Chairmember Amaro made a motion to receive and file Consent Calendar, Commissioner Rodriguez second the motion.
Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2026
Attachment A
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Special Events Update
Staff reported on the upcoming special events:
- Volunteer Recognition will take place February 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM during the council meeting for an award presentation by the city council. A mixer will follow at 6: 15 PM, with dinner at 6:30 PM in CRL, Room A.
- Scholarship Program, application deadline is set for February 13, 2026. - Teen Center Valentine's Day scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 4pm. - Parade and Carnival will take place April 17 - 19, 2026. Parade route was reviewed.
Carnival pre-sale tickets will be distributed soon.
2. CRL Renovation Update
Staff reported on the C. Robert Lee building renovations. A walk-through of the project renovations will take place after the meeting.
D. ORAL COMMISIONERS REPORT
Vice Chairmember Gonzalez expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the chance to serve as Vice Chairmember.
Commissioner Hernandez extended warm wishes for a Happy New Year to all.
Chairmember Amaro noted that he attended the Public Safety meeting, which had a great turnout and was highly informative. He also requested the inclusion of an item on the agenda for the next meeting regarding the Youth Sub Committee/Teen Council.
ADJOURNMENT to the next regular Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting on March 10, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2026