CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
ABSENT
2 Councilmember De Paula
Mayor Del Rio
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA There were no Public Comments.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. MAYOR'S WALK OF ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS
Cristian Rodriguez, Neighborhood Counselor, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa presented the certificates to the youth and adult scholarship recipients.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa declared a recess at 6:16 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa called the meeting back to order at 6:34 PM.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
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Mayor Pro Tem Roa presented the certificates to the youth and adult scholarship recipients.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa declared a recess at 6:16 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa called the meeting back to order at 6:34 PM.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to continue the Public Hearing for the Minor Use Permit (MUP) for a proposed boat sales business located at 12347 E. Carson Street, to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
2. Recommendation to continue the Public Hearing for the appeal of business license denial for Chavez Unlimited Construction, Inc., for property located at 12347 E. Carson Street, to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
3. Recommendation to continue the Public Hearing for the appeal of business license denial for Precision Roofing dba A Precision Construction, for property located at 12347 E. Carson Street, to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT:2;DePaulaDelRio
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3. Recommendation to continue the Public Hearing for the appeal of business license denial for Precision Roofing dba A Precision Construction, for property located at 12347 E. Carson Street, to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of May 16 to May 29, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file a report regarding healthy eating options and nutrition guidelines for youth programs offered by the City of Hawaiian Gardens to support the City’s existing Food and Beverage PolicyResolution No. 0632013.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the
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AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file a report regarding healthy eating options and nutrition guidelines for youth programs offered by the City of Hawaiian Gardens to support the City’s existing Food and Beverage PolicyResolution No. 0632013.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
4. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0102026, calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0112026, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0122026, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an Election to be
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A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0122026, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
7. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for street cleanup, trash collection, landscaping, and tree maintenance services in accordance with the Hawaiian Gardens Beautification Grant Project scope of work.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa spoke.
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Landscapes, Inc. for street cleanup, trash collection, landscaping, and tree maintenance services in accordance with the Hawaiian Gardens Beautification Grant Project scope of work.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Farfan spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Farfan, Vargas, Roa
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; De Paula, Del Rio
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that Public Safety is cohosting the annual firearm buyback event on June 25.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Director, announced that the Carson Street Beautification Project received an award from CMAA; and that a tire recycling event and block cleanup will be held on June
27. Councilmember Farfan asked about the tire recycling event.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, reported that she’s working on public outreach for fireworks season.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, provided an update on the Summer YEP Program.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Vargas asked about fireworks.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
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There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Vargas asked about fireworks.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:56 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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