MINUTES
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
March 10, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Hawaiian Gardens Recreation and Parks Commission is hereby called to order on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Teen Center, 22325 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairmember Pedro Amaro.
ROLL CALL
Chairmember
Vice Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Pedro Amaro
Luis Gonzalez
Anna Rodriguez
Carmen Hernandez
Also in attendance: Director of Recreation, Joe Jimenez and Recording Secretary, Elizabeth Vigil.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS ON AND OFF THE AGENDA
Teen center participants approached the commission with several requests aimed at enhancing the facilities and experiences available to the teens who utilize the center. Their request for the Teen Center included: a higher fencing so balls do not go over; establish an official lnstagram account to promote teens activities; purchase of computers and iPad; provide transportation to and from teen center, especially at night; and extend the operation hours of the Teen Center to the weekends.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Presentation of the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes for the month of February 2026
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.
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B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 . Special Events Update
Staff reported on the upcoming special events:
Parade and Carnival will take place April 17 - 19, 2026. Review of entertainment lineup and parade route adjustments. Carnival pre-sale tickets will be distributed next week. Also reviewed logistics and parade line-up. An invitation was extended to the commissioners to participate in the parade.
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Furgeson Elementary School.
2. Youth Sub-Committee / Teen Council
Chairmember Amaro suggested establishing a Youth Subcommittee that includes representatives from all grade levels to ensure that members can participate in and engage with regular commission meetings. Additionally, he recommended reviewing the Youth Council Subcommittee format from the City of La Mirada, which he will share with the staff.
Chairmember Amaro made a motion to retable the Youth Sub-Committee for further discussion at the next commission meeting. Commissioner Rodriguez second the motion.
C. ORAL COMMISIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Hernandez, nothing to report.
Commissioner Rodriguez requested an update on the U.S. Cadets program. Staff reported that the city is currently working on developing guidelines for shared office space at Helen Rosas.
Commissioner Rodriguez also expressed her enthusiasm for taking on the role of the Easter Bunny at the upcoming event.
Commissioner Rodriguez thanked the city and staff for providing support to the Pow Wow committee. Announced that the Pow Wow will be August 22 and 23, 2026.
Vice Chairmember Gonzalez suggested reviewing the teenagers' recommendations and requests for enhanced support at the Teen Center.
Chairmember Amaro requested business cards for the commissioners. However, staff suggested creating badges for the commissioners instead of business cards.
ADJOURNMENT to the next regular Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting on May 12, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
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