CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Luis Roa, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Councilmember
Victor Farfan, Councilmember
Ernie Vargas, Councilmember
Maria Teresa Del Rio,
Mayor
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Special Meeting, 5:00 PM
21815 Pioneer Boulevard
Council Chamber
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AND CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:
Please note that public comment will be taken inperson and remotely during the meeting or prior to the meeting inwriting by complying with the below procedures. Participation via Zoom is the only option available to provide public comment virtually, all other platforms are provided as a courtesy only. The City reserves the right to terminate remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason. So long as the public may still attend the meeting inperson, the meeting will continue.
VIA WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE / ECOMMENT: Members of the public who wish to comment on any item listed on the agenda may submit written correspondence to the following email address: [email protected], or by ecomment on the City’s website, by no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00pm. Note: Written correspondence will not be read into the record during the meeting; however, correspondence received by 4:00pm will be forwarded to the City Council, made a part of the official record, and made available for public review during the meeting. When submitting a written comment, please reference the agenda item.
INPERSON COMMENT the City Council will provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the City Council inperson on any items on the agenda. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes of public comment at each meeting. The City Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any public comment unless authorized by California Government Code Section 54954.2(b).
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: All members of the public participating via Zoom will be placed on mute, except for during the opportunity for public comments and when recognized by the Mayor. Members of the public may participate via Zoom by logging on (Meeting ID: 843 9680 5805 Passcode: HG1) and using the “Raise Hand” feature.
Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act). The City reserves the right to utilize teleconferencing in accordance with AB 2449 and SB 707.
A. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0242026, approving an amendment to AtN106008btthCitfHiiGddthStht
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Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act). The City reserves the right to utilize teleconferencing in accordance with AB 2449 and SB 707.
A. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0242026, approving an amendment to Agreement No. 106008 between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO) accepting funding in the amount of $55,792.80 for PY 20262027 “Youth@Work” Program and authorizing an amendment to the FY 20262027 budget to appropriate the funds.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
2. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0232026, approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for fiscal years 20272029 and authorizing the execution of a Cooperation Agreement.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That a Special Meeting of the City Council of Hawaiian Gardens will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00pm, at City Hall, in the City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California.
ADA Information: The City of Hawaiian Gardens complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone needing special assistance please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 4202641 x 240, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting so that we may accommodate you.
Bilingual Information: The City of Hawaiian Gardens complies with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et. seq.). Anyone needing to bring a bilingual interpreter or translator for inperson meetings, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 4202641 x 240, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting so that we may accommodate you.
Teleconference Information: In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City of Hawaiian Gardens will provide twoway audiovisual services for remote access and public participation during the meeting. If a disruption in service occurs, the Council shall follow the protocols outlined in the City’s Disruption Policy. Virtual meeting access information is listed as follows:
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Teleconference Information: In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City of Hawaiian Gardens will provide twoway audiovisual services for remote access and public participation during the meeting. If a disruption in service occurs, the Council shall follow the protocols outlined in the City’s Disruption Policy. Virtual meeting access information is listed as follows:
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Courtesy Access: Additionally, the meeting can be viewed as a courtesy only and with no guarantee as to feasibility and disruption via other platforms as follows: City of Hawaiian Gardens local cable/channel: ATT 99, FRONTIER 16, Spectrum 36 Live Stream via City website at: www.hgcity.org.
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #A1
DATE: August 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 024-2026 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 106008 BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND
THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SELACO) ACCEPTING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,792.80 FOR PY 2026- 2027 “YOUTH@WORK” PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS
SUMMARY
The City of Hawaiian Gardens (“City”) and Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO), have previously entered into Agreement No. 106008, as previously amended, to provide work experience services and personal enrichment activities through the Los Angeles County Earn and Learn program.
On July 8, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 019-2026 approving an amendment to award the City $39,852 for Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 to support ten (10) continuing participants to receive an additional 160 hours of Work Experience. SELACO is now awarding another $55,792.80 to support fourteen (14) additional participants in alignment with the eligibility characteristics matrix and budget requirements established by the County of Los Angeles. These participants will be eligible to receive a minimum 160 hours of Youth@Work services.
With this additional allocation the City is authorized to incur administrative and programrelated costs effective for the PY 2026-2027 for a total of $95,644.80, subject to the availability of the County of Los Angeles funding.
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The Youth@Work program is available for Hawaiian Gardens residents. Participants are eligible to receive a minimum of 160 hours of Youth@Work services. Participants will be paid at a rate of $18.47 per hour.
The attached Letter to Incur Costs, Amendment to Agreement No. 106008, and Resolution No. 024-2026 are being presented to the Council for consideration and approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant provides funding to support the participant wages and training materials. Grant funds are also provided to support the administration of the program, however, the City has budgeted additional amounts from the General Fund to supplement staff and supply costs for this program.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. SELACO Letter to Incur Costs
B. Amendment to Agreement No. 106008
C. Resolution 024-2026
ATTACHMENT A
Amendment II, Contract NO. 106008 (FY 2026-2027)
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Youth@Work Program
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 106008
BETWEEN
SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
THIS UNILIATERAL AMENDMENT is made and entered this 3rd day of August, 2026 by and between the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) hereinafter referred to as the SELACO WDB, and the City of Hawaiian Gardens, hereinafter referred to as the CITY.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have previously entered into an Agreement, approved by the SELACO WDB Board of Directors to provide Work Experience services and personal enrichment activities under the Los Angeles County Earn and Learn program regulations; and, WHEREAS, the SELACO WDB Board of Directors approved a one (1) year contract extension on May 28, 2026 to the CITY for the implementation of Youth@Work Youth Program for FY 2026-2027.
WHEREAS, the SELACO WDB received funding to serve CalWORKs, and Work Based Learning Youth; and
WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to serve Work Base Learning youth; WHEREAS, the CITY has been allotted ten (10) slots under Work-Based Learning and has subsequently been awarded an additional fourteen (14) slots, for a total of twenty-four (24) slots.
ATTACHMENT B
Amendment I, Contract NO. 106008 (FY 2026-2027)
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Youth@Work Program
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and the mutual obligations provided herein, the parties hereto agrees as follows
1. SECTION 5. – PAYMENTS, FISCAL LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: is amended to read “The SELACO WDB agrees to pay the CITY an amount not to exceed $95,644.80 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for reasonable and allowable expenses incurred during the conduct of the Youth@Work youth program, as delineated in the approved program budget, incorporated herein and designated “Attachment A”.”
2. SECTION 6. – PROGRESS BILLING: is amended to read “Billings must be in the format supplied by the WDB and in accordance with Los Angeles County directive. Per the county, billings must be submitted by funding stream (CalWORKS and Work Base learning ).”
Except as otherwise specifically amended herein, all terms and conditions contained in the original Agreement as amended shall remain in full force and effect.
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ATTACHMENT C
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
RESOLUTION NO. 024-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 106008 BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN
GARDENS AND THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PY 2026- 2027 “YOUTH@WORK” PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE AN UPDATE TO THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens supports youth employment and work experiences for its youth in our community; and WHEREAS, the City previously entered into Agreement No. 106008 with the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board ("SELACO") to provide work experience services and personal enrichment activities through the Los Angeles County Earn and Learn Work Experience Program; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 019-2026, approving an amendment to Agreement No. 106008 and accepting SELACO funding in the amount of $39,652 for Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 to support ten (10) NonCustodial Community (NCC) participants in the Youth@Work Program, including payment of wages at the rate of $18.47 per hour, program supervision, and supportive services; and
WHEREAS, SELACO has now awarded an additional $55,792.80 for Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 to support another fourteen (14) NCC participants in the Youth@Work for a minimum of 160 hours of services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to accept the additional funding from SELACO, authorize the City Manager to proceed with program implementation, and appropriate the funds for the FY 2026-2027 Youth@Work Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Amendment to Agreement 106008 with the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board and authorizes the City Manager to accept the additional funding to provide services for the PY 2026- 2027 Youth@Work Program and execute any related documents.
Section 2. The City Council hereby updates the FY 2026-2027 budget to appropriate these additional funds.
Section 3. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to sign Resolution No. 024- 2026, attesting its passage by the City Council.
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ATTACHMENT C
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ON THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026.
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MARIA TERESA DELRIO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
PABLO RUBIO, CITY CLERK
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #A2
DATE: August 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 023-2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2029 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
SUMMARY
It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt Resolution 023-2026 to authorize and approve the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the next three-year funding cycle, effective July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030.
The Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the County of Los Angeles outlines legal provisions and requirements for the City to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program and provides for automatic renewal of participation in successive three-year periods, unless the County or the City provide written notice electing not to participate in a new qualification period.
In order to continue to receive CDBG funds, the City of Hawaiian Gardens is required to provide an adopted resolution and a signed Cooperation Agreement to the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) authorizing continued participation. . The Cooperation Agreement for FY 2027-2029 is attached (). LACDA acts as the intermediary between the Housing and Urban Department (HUD) and the City in the distribution of CDBG funds. Each year, the City receives approximately $165,000 in CDBG funds to support various programs. The City’s continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban Agenda Item #A2
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County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) via the Cooperation Agreement ensures that these popular and vital programs will continue uninterrupted.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. The City will continue to receive CDBG grant funds to implement their programs.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution 023-2026
B. LACDA CDBG FY 2027-2029 Cooperation Agreement
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
RESOLUTION NO. 023-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2029 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Hawaiian Gardens ("City") desires to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Program for Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds, and if applicable, the HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG") Program, in the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2029, commencing on July 1, 2027 and through June 30, 2030; and WHEREAS, the City authorizes the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles in order to receive said CDBG funds, and if applicable, the HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG") Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Hawaiian Gardens City Council as follows:
Section 1. The City Council adopts and approves its participation in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program and receiving CDBG funds, and if applicable, HOME and ESG Program funds, and execution of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the County of Los Angeles for the time period of July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030.
Section 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Cooperation Agreement, following approval as to form by the city attorney, any and all related documents necessary, for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this __5th day of August, 2026, by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
MARIA TERESA DEL RIO
MAYOR
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM
PARTICIPATING CITY
COOPERATION AGREEMENT
This COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Agreement) is being entered into on this 1st day of JULY 2026, to be effective on the 1st day of July 2027, by and between the CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS (City) and the County of Los Angeles (County), by and through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) acting as the County's agent, and shall remain in effect for Fiscal Years 2027-2029. The County and the City are collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually “Party.”
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute this Agreement on the City's behalf;
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County authorized the LACDA, through its Executive Director, or designee, to execute this Agreement as the agent of the County on the County's behalf;
WHEREAS, in 1974, the U.S. Congress enacted and the President signed a law entitled, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Act); WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community development, essential community renewal, lower-income housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low- to moderate-incomes, and other community or urban renewal activities as approved between the Parties in the CDBG agreements, including the Consolidated Plan, as authorized by the Act, the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), and the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended; WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program are required to have an approved comprehensive housing strategy as authorized under NAHA;
WHEREAS, the County qualifies as an Urban County as defined under the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and, as such, receives allocations of CDBG Entitlement Program funds;
WHEREAS, HUD requires the County to re-qualify as an Urban County every three years
ATTACHMENT B
FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS Cooperation Agreement June 2026 2
and to enter into cooperation agreements with participating cities for the Fiscal Years 2027-2029 Urban County qualification period;
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in the County's Urban County CDBG Entitlement Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 (Urban County Program); WHEREAS, as the Urban County, the County assumes all responsibilities of an applicant under federal statutes and regulations, including the analysis of needs, establishment of objectives, preparation of the Consolidated Plan and related submissions, and the provision of all required certifications and assurances on behalf of the County and participating cities; WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized under State and local laws and provides full legal authority for the County, acting through the LACDA, to undertake or assist in undertaking, eligible community development and housing activities within the City for the benefit of its residents; and
WHEREAS, by executing this Agreement, the Parties affirm their mutual intention for the City to participate in the County's Urban County program for the Fiscal Years 2027-2029 CDBG Uban County qualification period.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. General
a. Authorization to Implement Activities. The City hereby authorizes the County, acting through the LACDA, to perform, or cause to be performed all actions necessary or appropriate to implement eligible community development and housing activities within the City for Fiscal Years 2027-2029. Any references to the County shall also refer to the LACDA acting as the agent of the County.
The City's activities may include, but are not limited to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low- and moderate-income and other eligible activities authorized under Title 1 of the Act, as amendment, and where applicable, the HOME and ESG programs. These activities may be funded from the County's CDBG Entitlement Program allocation and, where applicable HOME and ESG funds, including any program income generated therefrom. b. Cooperation. The County and the City agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community development and housing assistance activities within the benefit of the City, as approved and authorized between the Parties in this Agreements including the Consolidated Plan. c. State CDBG Program. The City understands and agrees that it may not apply for grants under the State CDBG Program for the Urban County Term, defined below, in which the City participates in the Urban County CDBG Program. The FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS Cooperation Agreement June 2026 3
County agrees that the CDBG funds that the City is entitled to will be utilized to benefit the City.
d. Covered HUD Programs. This Agreement covers the following formula funding programs administered by HUD where the County receives the following direct entitlement funding: the CDBG Program, the HOME Program and the ESG Programs.
The City understands and agrees that it may only receive such funding where HOME and ESG formula are allocated funds from the County. The City understands and agrees that it may receive a formula allocation under the HOME and ESG Programs only through the Urban County. This does not preclude the Urban County or the City from applying for HOME or ESG funds from the State, if the State allows.
e. Subrecipient Status. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 570.501(b), the City is subject to all requirements applicable to subrecipients, including the requirement of a written agreement as set forth in 24 CFR § 570.503.
2. Term; Withdrawal Rules. The Agreement shall remain in effect for the three-year program period of Fiscal Years 2027 - 2029, commencing July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030 (Term), and until the expenditure of all CDBG funds, or where applicable, HOME and ESG funds granted and program income received during the three-year program period are expended and the funded activities completed. Neither the County nor the City may terminate, withdraw, or be removed from the Urban County Program during the three-year program period or while this Agreement remains in effect.
This Agreement will renew automatically for participation for one successive three-year Urban County qualification period, unless the County or the City provides written notice to the other party that it elects not to participate in a new qualification period. The terminating party shall send a copy of the notice of termination to the HUD field office by the date specified on the HUD Exchange Urban Counties website. The County will notify the City in writing of the City’s right to make this election. A copy of the County’s notification must be sent to the HUD filed office by the date specified on the HUD Exchange Urban Counties website.
3. Reversion of Assets/Unspent Funds. Following the end of the three-year Urban County qualification period, and after resolution of any financial or programmatic findings, if the City elects not to participate in the next qualification period and does not qualify as a metropolitan city under HUD regulations, the City shall not be entitled to request the transfer of any unspent CDBG funds or remaining balances. Such unspent funds shall remain with the County and shall be reprogrammed to the Supervisorial District funding pool in which the City is located, consistent with 24 CFR 570.503(b)(7).
4. Amendments. The Parties agree to adopt amendments to this Agreement as may be required by HUD to meet any new Urban County Qualification requirement(s) for subsequent qualification cycles, when applicable. Failure by either Party to adopt any such amendments, and FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS Cooperation Agreement June 2026 4
to submit such amendment to HUD, will void this Agreement for the applicable qualification period.
5. Prohibition on Transfer or Exchange of Funds. The County and the City shall not sell, trade, assign, or otherwise transfer any portion of CDBG funds, or, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds, to any metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, or insular area that directly or indirectly receives such funds, in exchange for any other funds, credits or non-federal consideration. All funds must be used solely for eligible under Title I of the Act, as amended, and applicable HOME and ESG statutes and regulations.
6. Program Income
a. Reporting and Remittance. The City shall report to the County any program income generated from the use of CDBG funds, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds. All such program income shall be remitted to the County within 30 days of receipt. Program income shall be used solely for eligible activities in accordance with all applicable CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations in effect at the time of receipt or use.
b. Disposition of Program Income. The County and City shall not terminate or withdraw from the Agreement while it remains in effect. The County may transfer the program income to the City, upon its termination of Urban County participation, provided that the City begins participating as an independent CDBG Entitlement grantee and agrees to use the program income in its own CDBG Entitlement program.
c. Program Income After Closeout or Termination. In the event of grant closeout or termination of this Agreement, any program income on hand or received after closeout or termination shall be remitted to the County within sixty (60) days. Such program income shall remain subject to all applicable CDBG, HOME, and ESG requirements.
d. Program Income from Real Property. All program income generated from the disposition or transfer of real property acquired or improved by the City using CDBG funds, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG, funds or program income, during the Urban County Term shall remain subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement and all applicable federal regulations.
7. Recordkeeping and Monitoring. The County is responsible for reporting to HUD on the use of all program income; the City shall maintain complete and accurate records, accounts, and documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all applicable CDBG, HOME, and ESG requirements. The City shall make such records available to the County upon request for monitoring, reporting, and audit purposes.
8. Compliance with Federal Laws and Regulations. In performing this Agreement, the Parties shall take all actions necessary to ensure compliance with the County's certification FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS Cooperation Agreement June 2026 5
(under section 104(b) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974), that City grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1);
• Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968), and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 100, and the duty to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH); and
• Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 6, which incorporates:
o Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8;
o Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the implementing regulations at 28 CFR Part 35;
o Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 146;
o Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; o Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24;
o Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 42; and
• Other applicable federal laws and regulations.
CDBG, and where applicable HOME and ESG, funds in no event will be used for any activities in or in support of City failure to affirmatively further fair housing or that impedes the County’s actions to comply with the County's fair housing certification and duty to affirmatively further fair housing.
9. Records and Audit Access. The City shall make available for inspection and audit by the County and HUD, upon request, all books, records, documents, and files relating to activities funded under CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG programs. Such records shall be retained for at least five (5) years after the closeout of the applicable grant or completion of the activity, whichever is later, in accordance with 24 CFR 570.506.
10. Excessive Force and Anti-Blockade Policies. The County and the City certifies that each have adopted and are enforcing:
a. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and b. A policy prohibit law enforcement agencies from physically barring the FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS Cooperation Agreement June 2026 6
entrance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations.
11. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Parties hereto and shall not create any rights in any third parties.
No other person or entity shall have the right or action based upon the provisions of the Agreement.
12. Indemnification. City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless County and its authorized officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability arising from City acts, errors or omissions and for any costs or expenses incurred by County on account of any claim therefore, except where such indemnifications is prohibited by law. City shall promptly notify County in writing of the occurrence of any such claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability.
City shall indemnify and hold harmless County against any liability, claims, losses, demands, and actions incurred by County as a result of the determination by HUD or its successor that activities undertaken by City under the program(s) fail to comply with any laws, regulations, or policies applicable thereto or that any funds billed by and disbursed to City under this Agreement were improperly expended.
13. Severability. Each paragraph and provision of this Agreement is severable from each other provision and in the event any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provision will never the less continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way
14. Assignment. City shall not make any sale, assignment, conveyance or lease of any trust or power, or transfer in any other form with respect to this Agreement, or delegate or assign any interest in this Agreement without prior written approval of the County.
15. Interpretation; Governing Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties hereto, and the rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not be employed in interpreting this Agreement, all Parties having been represented by counsel in the negotiation and preparation hereof.
16. Waiver. Failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party, or the failure by a Party to exercise its rights upon the default of the other Party, shall not constitute a waiver of such Party’s right to insist and demand strict compliance by the other Party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.
17. Jurisdiction and Venue. Any action at law or in equity arising under this Agreement or brought by a Party hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the validity of any provision of this Agreement shall be filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties hereto waive all provisions of law FYs 2027-2029 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS Cooperation Agreement June 2026 7
providing for the filing, removal or change of venue to any other court or jurisdiction.
18. Amendments. No change, amendment, or modification to the Agreement shall be valid or binding upon City or County unless such change, amendment, or modification is in writing and duly executed. City and County agree to adopt any necessary amendments to this Agreement to incorporate changes required by HUD as set forth in the Urban County Qualification Notice.
Amendments must be submitted to HUD as provided in the Urban County Qualification Notice and failure to do so will void the automatic renewal for such qualification period.
19. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by facsimile, email, or other electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Executive Director of the LACDA, and the City has subscribed the same through its duly authorized officers, on the day, month, and year first above written.
County Counsel Certification
The office of the County Counsel hereby certifies that the terms and provisions of this Agreement are fully authorized under state and local laws, and that the Agreement provides full legal authority for the County to undertake or assist in undertaking essential community development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and public-assisted housing.
By: ___________________________________ ___________________________ Principal Deputy County Counsel Date
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
By: ________________________________
EMILIO SALAS, Executive Director
Los Angeles County Development Authority
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By: ________________________________
BEHNAZ TASHAKORIAN
Principal Deputy County Counsel
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Executive Director of the LACDA, and the City has subscribed the same through its duly authorized officers, on the day, month, and year first above written.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
By: ________________________________
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE (Signature)
_______________________________
Print Name, Title
ATTEST:
City Clerk
By: ________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY