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 12, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
21815 Pioneer Boulevard
Council Chamber
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – ART CONTEST WINNERS
PRESENTATIONS
1. HAWAIIAN GARDENS YAL 2026 YOUTH CAMPING TRIP
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes in the order of agenda items.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to adopt Resolution 0232026, amending the City’s Administrative Citation Schedule to update fines for vehicle and traffic violations of Title 10 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, Title 15 of the Los Angeles County Code and portions of the California Vehicle Code.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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.
2. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of July 11 to July 31, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
3. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026; and the City Council Special Meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to read by title only, conduct first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2026626, adding Chapter 12.22 to Title XII of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal
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to July 31, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
3. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026; and the City Council Special Meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to read by title only, conduct first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2026626, adding Chapter 12.22 to Title XII of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, regulating the use of electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices on public property and within the public rightofway.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
2. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Fisher of Men West Coast Community Shoe Giveaway sponsored by the Hawaiian Gardens Casino.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
3. Recommendation to receive and file a Youth Sports update.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
4. Recommendation to accept the construction improvements by Onyx Paving Company, Inc., for the fiscal year 20242025 Arterial Street Improvements, Project 116 (CDBG Project No. 60279825) and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
D. NEW BUSINESS
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
H. CLOSED SESSION
I. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #A1
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Steve Gomez, Director of Public Safety & Community Relations RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to adopt Resolution 025-2026, amending the City’s Administrative Citation Schedule to update fines for vehicle and traffic violations of Title 10 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, Title 15 of the Los Angeles County Code and portions of the California Vehicle Code.
SUMMARY
Government Code Section 36900 states that a “[v]iolation of a city ordinance is a misdemeanor unless by ordinance it is made an infraction.” Government Code Section 53069.4 also authorizes local agencies, such as cities, to “by ordinance make any violation of any ordinance enacted by the local agency subject to an administrative fine or penalty.” Vehicle Code Section 40200 et seq. relatedly authorizes local agencies, such as cities, to impose and collect civil fines and penalties for violations of any local ordinance regulation pertaining to the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle by establishing a schedule of parking ticket amounts. To the extent feasible, the Vehicle Code aims for cities in the same county to have similar parking ticket amounts for similar violations.
On February 27, 1990, the City Council (“City Council”) of the City of Hawaiian Gardens (“City”) adopted Resolution No. 21-90, establishing a bail schedule (“Bail Schedule”) for violations of the City’s Municipal Code (“Municipal Code”). The Bail Schedule was subsequently amended on February 9, 1999 by Resolution 14-99 to reflect changes that had been made to the Municipal Code since the Bail Schedule’s adoption nine years prior.
On October 26, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 501-2004, adding Chapter
1.13 to the Municipal Code and establishing an Administrative Citation Program for violations of the City’s Municipal Code. A few months later, on December 14, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 106-2004, which amended the Bail Schedule to establish administrative fines pursuant to its Administrative Citation Program.
Agenda Item #A1
August 12, 2026
On October 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 050-2022, amending the Bail Schedule to establish civil penalties for violating the City’s Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance.
Because the Bail Schedule has not been comprehensively reviewed and revised since 2022, the Public Safety Department is now recommending a comprehensive review and update of the City’s Bail Schedule. As a first step, this Resolution will update the administrative fine schedule for traffic and vehicle violations to aid in improving the effectiveness of the City’s Code Enforcement efforts.
The purposes of the changes in fines is to:
Encourage vehicle operators to abide by all parking laws and regulations in an effort to create safer streets for all vehicles and pedestrians to utilize; Align fines with current rates in the county and surrounding cities; and Deter conduct and raise penalties equivalent to the severity of the violation.
This resolution repeals and replaces all portions of the Bail Schedule that specify fines for violations of Sections 10.04.010, 10.04.020, 10.28.010, 10.30.010, 10.36.030, and
10.36.040 of the Municipal Code, and specified Sections of the Vehicle Code. The revised fine amounts would go into effect on September 1, 2026.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66018, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing on August 12, 2026 to receive oral and written testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the Bail Schedule. Notice of the public hearing was given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the City once a week for two weeks commencing at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, with at least 5 days intervening between the first and last publication. The City Council heard and considered all oral and written testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the Bail Schedule on August 12, 2026 at the time and place set for the public hearing.
The proposed changes in fine amounts are as follows:
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (TITLE 10 – HGMC AND TITLE 15 OF LACC)
CHAPTER/SECTION
(HGMC)
LACC OFFENSE Current Fee Updated Fee
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.060 Obedience to Traffic Signals $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.070 Obedience to Traffic Signals - Posted
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.130 Parking Space Markings $ 35.00 $ 50.00 Agenda Item #A1
August 12, 2026
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.220 Interference, Defacing, or
Removing Signs
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.52.040(
b)
Operating Vehicle in Bicycle
Lane
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.010 Exceeding Parking Time LimitsPosted $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.020 Parking Loading Zone
(Commercial)
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.100(
a)
Parking Disconnected Trailer $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.110 Parking In Bus Loading Zone $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.120 Parking in Passenger Loading
Zone
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.130 No Parking in Alleys (3 Minutes for Passengers; 20 Minutes for
Loading Materials)
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.210 Key in Ignition Unattended
Vehicle
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.230 Parallel Parking over 18" from Curb
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.250 Double Parking $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.260 No Parking Anytime - Posted $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.270(
a)
Parking in Private or Public
Property Without Consent
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.290 Parking in Parkway or Sidewalk $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.300 Blocking Street $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.320(
a)
Blocking Driveway on Private
Street
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.340 Parking Vehicle for Sale or Rent $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.370 Parking near Fire HydrantPrivate $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.390 Road Parking Assigned Parking Spaces
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.68.020 Operating Vehicle on Private
Property Without Consent
$ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.080 Driving Vehicles or Bicycles on Sidewalk
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.090 Riding on Handle Bars $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.100 Clinging to Motor Vehicles $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Agenda Item #A1
August 12, 2026
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.120 Repairing Vehicle on Street $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.130 Washing Vehicle on Highway $ 35.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.140 Tampering with Traffic Counting Devices
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.180 Cleaning Sidewalks $ 50.00 $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.190 Littering on Highway or
Sidewalk
$ 100.00 $ 100.00
10.28.010 Parades, Permit Required
10.30.010 Block Parties, Permit Required
$100.00 (First
Offense)
$200.00 (Second
Offense)
$500.00 (Third
Offense)
$100.00 (First
Offense)
$200.00 (Second
Offense)
$500.00 (Third
Offense)
CHAPTER/SECTION
(HGMC)
CVC OFFENSE Current Fee Updated Fee
10.36.030(a) 40200 et
seq.
Oversize Vehicles – First
Violation
$100.00 $100.00
10.36.030(a) 40200 et
seq.
Oversize Vehicles – Second
Violation within 12 Months of
First Violation
$200.00 $200.00
10.36.030(a) 40200 et
seq.
Oversize Vehicles – Third and
Each Additional Violation within
12 Months of First Violation
$500.00 $500.00
10.36.040 40200 et
seq.
Utility Connections $50.00 $50.00
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS
CVC OFFENSE Current Fee Updated Fee
Division 3 – REGISTRATION
4000(a)(1) EXPIRED REGISTRATION $ 50.00 $ 50.00
5204(a) EXPIRED OR MISSING TAB $ 25.00 $ 50.00
5200 FRONT/REAR PLATE
REQUIRED
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
Division 11 – RULES OF THE ROAD
Agenda Item #A1
August 12, 2026
22500(a) PARKING WITHIN
INTERSECTION
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(b) PARKING ON CROSSWALK $ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(c) RED CURB $ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(d) PARKING NEAR FIRE
STATION
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(e) BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(f) PARKING ON or ACROSS
DRIVEWAY
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(h) DOUBLE PARKING $ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(i) PARKING IN BUS ZONE $ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500(l) BLOCKING DISABLED
ACCESS RAMP
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22500.1 NO PARKING NEAR FIRE
LANE
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22502(a) CURB PARKING ONE WAY
ROADWAY
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22502(a) 18 INCH FROM CURB $ 50.00 $ 50.00
22507.6 Street Sweeping $ 35.00 $ 50.00
22507.8(ad)Parking in or Blocking of
Disabled Parking Spaces
$ 325.00 $ 325.00
22514 Parked Within Fifteen Feet
(15'0") of a Fire Hydrant
$ 50.00 $ 50.00
22522 PARKING NEAR SIDEWALK
ACCESS RAMP
$ 50.00 $ 100.00
FISCAL IMPACT
To be determined based on compliance with the revised parking violation citations.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 025-2026 with Exhibit A - Updated Fine Schedule 1 Resolution No. 025-2026
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
RESOLUTION NO. 025-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY’S ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATION SCHEDULE TO UPDATE FINES FOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS OF TITLE 10 OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND SPECIFIED PORTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36900 states that violations of ordinance of the City of Hawaiian Gardens (“City”) are a misdemeanor unless the City deems them an infraction; WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53069.4 also authorizes the City to impose administrative fines or penalties for violations of an ordinance; WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 40200 et seq. authorizes the City to impose civil fines or penalties for violations of an ordinance pertaining to the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle;
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1990, the City Council (“City Council”) of the City adopted Resolution No. 21-90, establishing a bail schedule (“Bail Schedule”) for violations of the City’s Municipal Code (“Municipal Code”);
WHEREAS, on February 9, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-99, revising the Bail Schedule to reflect changes made to the Municipal Code since the Bail Schedule’s adoption;
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 501-2004, adding Chapter 1.13 to the Municipal Code and establishing an Administrative Citation Program for violations of the City’s Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 1.13.070A requires the City to adopt a schedule of such fines by resolution and allows the City to modify the amounts of the fine from time to time; WHEREAS, on December 14, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 106-2004, amending the Bail Schedule to establish administrative fines pursuant to its Administrative Citation Program;
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 40203.5 requires the City to adopt a parking penalties for parking violations and late payment penalties;
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 050-2022, amending the Bail Schedule to establish civil penalties for violating the City’s Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the City has not performed a comprehensive review and update of it Bail Schedule since 2004;
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WHEREAS, as the first step in a more comprehensive review and update of its Bail Schedule, the City desires to amend the schedule of civil penalties for traffic and vehicle violations to strengthen the City’s Code enforcement efforts; WHEREAS, this resolution shall repeal and replace all portions of the Bail Schedule that specify fines for violations of Sections 10.04.010, 10.04.020, 10.28.010, 10.30.010, 10.36.030, and 10.36.040 of the Municipal Code, and specified Sections of the Vehicle Code, with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein; WHEREAS, on August 12, 2026, in accordance with Government Code Section 66018, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the Bail Schedule. Notice of the public hearing was given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the City once a week for two weeks commencing at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, with at least 5 days intervening between the first and last publication. On August 12, 2026, at the time and place set for the public hearing, the City Council heard and considered all oral and written testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the Bail Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves Resolution No. 025-2026 repealing and replacing all portions of the Bail Schedule that specify fines for violations of Sections
10.04.010, Section 10.04.020, Section 10.36.030, 10.28.010, 10.30.010, and Section
10.36.040 with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The fines imposed by this Resolution shall supersede any prior fees or charges imposed by resolution or otherwise by the City Council, to the extent such prior fees or charges conflict herewith.
SECTION 3: On August 12, 2026, in accordance with Government Code Section 66018, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the Bail Schedule. Notice of the public hearing was given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the City once a week for two weeks commencing at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, with at least 5 days intervening between the first and last publication. On August 12, 2026, at the time and place set for the public hearing, the City Council heard and considered all oral and written testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the Bail Schedule.
SECTION 4: The City Council finds and determines that:
a) The fines set forth in Exhibit “A”:
1. Are imposed for a specific government service provided directly to the payor, or for reasonable regulatory costs of the City for issuing licenses and permits, performing investigations, inspections, and administrative enforcement of the City’s Municipal Code or other rules or ordinances;
2. Are no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity for which the fines are imposed; and 3 Resolution No. 025-2026
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3. The manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity for which the fines are imposed; and. b) The fines are not taxes within the meaning of California Constitution article XIII C, section 1(e).
SECTION 5: If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this resolution or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.
SECTION 6: This Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity, which involves establishing the City’s schedule of penalties for parking violations and related charges, will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and Section 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 7: The Mayor of the City of Hawaiian Gardens is hereby authorized to affix his/her signature to this Resolution signifying its approval and adoption by the City Council of the City Hawaiian Gardens.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens is hereby directed to attest hereto; and shall cause this Resolution and its certification to be entered into the Book of Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
SECTION 9: The revised fine schedule shall become operative on September 1, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California on this 12th day of August 2026.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
________________________________
MARIA TERESA DEL RIO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
PABLO RUBIO
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (TITLE 10 – HGMC AND TITLE 15 OF LACC)
CHAPTER/SECTION
(HGMC)
LACC OFFENSE Bail Per Offense
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.060 Obedience to Traffic Signals $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.070 Obedience to Traffic Signals - Posted $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.130 Parking Space Markings $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.20.220 Interference, Defacing, or Removing Signs $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.52.040(b) Operating Vehicle in Bicycle Lane $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.010 Exceeding Parking Time Limits- Posted $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.020 Parking Loading Zone (Commercial) $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.100(a) Parking Disconnected Trailer $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.110 Parking In Bus Loading Zone $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.120 Parking in Passenger Loading Zone $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.130 No Parking in Alleys (3 Minutes for Passengers; 20 Minutes for Loading
Materials)
$ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.210 Key in Ignition Unattended Vehicle $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.230 Parallel Parking over 18" from Curb $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.250 Double Parking $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.260 No Parking Anytime - Posted $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.270(a) Parking in Private or Public Property Without Consent
$ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.290 Parking in Parkway or Sidewalk $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.300 Blocking Street $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.320(a) Blocking Driveway on Private Street $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.340 Parking Vehicle for Sale or Rent $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.370 Parking near Fire Hydrant- Private $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.64.390 Road Parking Assigned Parking Spaces $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.68.020 Operating Vehicle on Private Property Without Consent
$ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.080 Driving Vehicles or Bicycles on Sidewalk $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.090 Riding on Handle Bars $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.100 Clinging to Motor Vehicles $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.120 Repairing Vehicle on Street $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.130 Washing Vehicle on Highway $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.140 Tampering with Traffic Counting Devices $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.180 Cleaning Sidewalks $ 50.00
10.04.010 & 020 15.76.190 Littering on Highway or Sidewalk $ 100.00
10.28.010 Parades, Permit Required $100.00 (First Offense) 5 Resolution No. 025-2026
65320.00001\45106146.1
10.30.010 Block Parties, Permit Required
$200.00 (Second Offense)
$500.00 (Third Offense)
CHAPTER/SECTION
(HGMC)
CVC OFFENSE Bail Per Offense
10.36.030(a) 40200 et seq. Oversize Vehicles – First Violation $ 100.00
10.36.030(a) 40200 et seq. Oversize Vehicles – Second Violation within 12 Months of First Violation
$ 200.00
10.36.030(a) 40200 et seq. Oversize Vehicles – Third and Each Additional Violation within 12 Months of
First Violation
$ 500.00
10.36.040 40200 et seq. Utility Connections $ 50.00
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS
CVC OFFENSE Bail Per Offense
Division 3 – REGISTRATION
4000(a)(1) EXPIRED REGISTRATION $ 50.00
5204(a) EXPIRED OR MISSING TAB $ 50.00
5200 FRONT/REAR PLATE REQUIRED $ 50.00
Division 11 – RULES OF THE ROAD
22500(a) PARKING WITHIN INTERSECTION $ 50.00
22500(b) PARKING ON CROSSWALK $ 50.00
22500(c) RED CURB $ 50.00
22500(d) PARKING NEAR FIRE STATION $ 50.00
22500(e) BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $ 50.00
22500(f) PARKING ON or ACROSS DRIVEWAY $ 50.00
22500(h) DOUBLE PARKING $ 50.00
22500(i) PARKING IN BUS ZONE $ 50.00
22500(l) BLOCKING DISABLED ACCESS RAMP $ 50.00
22500.1 NO PARKING NEAR FIRE LANE $ 50.00
22502(a) CURB PARKING ONE WAY ROADWAY $ 50.00
22502(a) 18 INCH FROM CURB $ 50.00
22507.6 Street Sweeping $ 50.00
22507.8(a-d) Parking in or Blocking of Disabled Parking Spaces
$ 325.00
22514 Parked Within Fifteen Feet (15'0") of a Fire
Hydrant
$ 50.00
22522 PARKING NEAR SIDEWALK ACCESS
RAMP
$ 100.00
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B2
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director
Abraham Yi, Accounting Specialist
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 11 TO JULY 31, 2026
SUMMARY
Information for warrants processed from July 11 to July 31, 2026 is provided, in the attachments, for review by the City Council. A detailed report for Accounts Payable (AP) provides a list of all payments presented by payment type and check number. Payments are made to vendors using paper checks, via ACH or online.
Payroll (PR) represents payments for employee payroll, taxes, insurance and CalPers retirement contributions and does not include any detailed information.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Financial Summary
B. AP Invoice Approval Lists Payment Type and Check Number Attachment A
Financial Summary
Description Warrant Information Amount
AP Check Payments to Vendors Ck 69248 – 69333 $ 392,503.36 AP ACH Payments to Vendors Ck 1059339 – 1059388 597,165.21 AP Online Payments to Vendors Ck 3335 – 3369 190,540.12 PR Employee Salaries & Benefits Ck 74629 – 74845 470,319.49 PR CalPers- Online Retirement Benefits 07/24/2026, 07/31/2026 76,533.26 Voided Check 3335
Total for Jul 11-Jul 31, 2026 $1,727,061.44
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 1
Time: 3:54 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
69248 07/15/26 Printed 0009O 8X8 INC JUN 2026 TELEPHONE SVCS 918.03 69249 07/15/26 Printed 0635TS ATLAS BACKFLOW INC BACKFLOW REPAIR & RETEST - 150.28 MEDIAN ISLAND 21631 BLOOMFIELD
69250 07/15/26 Printed 0895L BAY ALARM COMPANY AUG - OCT26 21815 PIONEER - MAINT 1,695.00 YARD ALARM SVC #4373270
69251 07/15/26 Printed 1701R ARIANA CHAVEZ VOLUNTEER LIVE SCAN 06.26.26 25.00 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY 466.75
0168
69252 07/15/26 Printed 1729X JUN 2026 3 EYEWASH STATIONS
SVCS - PW
69253 07/15/26 Printed 4143 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 2026-2027 LAFCO BUDGET FEES 765.85 GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY 101.52
INC
69254 07/15/26 Printed 3186 VERMIN REMEDIATION SUPPLIES -
CLARKDALE PARK
GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL 800.00
SERVICE
69255 07/15/26 Printed 3433G JUN 2026 SVCS - Y/E PLANNING/
CAPITAL ASSETS, BANK REC
69256 07/15/26 Printed 3609C HASA INC JUN 2026 SPLASHPAD SVC - 2,004.69
CLARKDALE PARK
69257 07/15/26 Printed 3548L HDR CONSTRUCTION LLC MWOA 2026 - CUSTOM CONCRETE 3,500.00
MONUMENT
69258 07/15/26 Printed 3548L HDR CONSTRUCTION LLC MWOA 2026 - CUSTOM CONCRETE 9,980.00
MONUMENT
69259 07/15/26 Printed 3781M MARDIROS HORIGHIAN 04.18.26 VIDEO COVERAGE - HG 62ND 400.00
ANNIVERSARY PARADE
HOWROYD-WRIGHT 5,364.71
EMPLOYMENT
69260 07/15/26 Printed 0558M W/E 07.04.26 CLERICAL AID2 (2) 69261 07/15/26 Printed 4278LN ANDREW MARIN 06.27.26 FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT 100.00 REFUND
69262 07/15/26 Printed 5089N MOON VALLEY NURSERY PURCHASE & PLANT NEW PALM 27,149.99 TREES (3)
NAN MC KAY & ASSOCIATES, 239.00
INC.
69263 07/15/26 Printed 5228 SEP 2026 - AUG 2027 ADMIN PLAN
DIGITAL REVISION SVC
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 130.00
CENTERS
69264 07/15/26 Printed 5464 PHYSICAL EXAM/ORAL FLUID
PREPLACEMENT - E. LEON
69265 07/15/26 Printed 5987Y QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 06.11.26 POSTAGE RELOAD 500.00 69266 07/15/26 Printed 6004G MARIA QUEZADA 06.27.26 FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT 750.00 REFUND
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 1,664.41
COMPANY
69267 07/15/26 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.26 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 9,250.00
COMPANY
69268 07/15/26 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.26 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 2,805.86
COMPANY
69269 07/15/26 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.26 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 4,500.28
COMPANY
69270 07/15/26 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.26 SER PER
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 22,463.51
COMPANY
69271 07/15/26 Printed 6801 06.01 - 06.30.26 SER PER
STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2,400.00
DEPARTMENT
69272 07/15/26 Printed 2349 AUG26 - JUL27 PIONEER PARK LEASE PARCEL #024290-0001-02
69273 07/15/26 Printed 7016M STERICYCLE, INC. AUG 2026 STERI-SAFE OSHA 1.07
COMPLIANCE CA FEE
69274 07/15/26 Printed 7164NNJL THE SALVATION ARMY, A JUN 2026 HOMELESS ASSISTANCE 2,670.00 PROG - 1 SHELTER BED
69275 07/15/26 Printed 7181K TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION JUL - SEP 2026 WHEEL CHAIR LIFT 93.24
MAINT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
UNDERGROUND SERVICE 65.90
ALERT
69276 07/15/26 Printed 7310 JUN 2026 DIG ALERT NOTICES
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 3,047.55
INC
69277 07/22/26 Printed 0411N FIN OFFICE SUPPLIES & CITY HALL
WINDOW DISPLAY DECOR
BRIDGEROCK 207,735.55
CONSTRUCTION INC
69278 07/22/26 Printed 1115BD CITY HALL RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJ 124 - PMT #1
CONCENTRA HEALTH 562.00
SERVICES INC
69279 07/22/26 Printed 1938 BREATH ALCOHOL & ORAL FLUID TEST BUNDLE FEE - PRE-EMP (6)
69280 07/22/26 Printed 2786MN MARIANA ESTRADA 04.27 - 05.07.26 ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR 630.00 69281 07/22/26 Printed 3589 FRED HARDY REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/MAR 2026 200.00 HOWROYD-WRIGHT 1,321.32
EMPLOYMENT
69282 07/22/26 Printed 0558M W/E 07.11.26 CLERICAL AID2 69283 07/22/26 Printed 4740 ERNESTO MARQUEZ REIMB EMP/2026 ICA SUMMER 108.00
SEMINAR - MEALS EXP
69284 07/22/26 Printed 5187IS STEVEN MURRIETA REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUN 2026 50.00 Attachment B
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 2
Time: 3:54 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
69285 REPAIR/REPLACE PLAYGROUND - 07/22/26 Printed 5517UC ORTCO INC 8,250.00
CLARKDALE PARK
69286 REIMB EMP/2026 ICA SUMMER 07/22/26 Printed 6266 LUIS ROA 1,422.85
SEMINAR - HOTEL EXP
S C SIGNS AND SUPPLIES 568.00
LLC
69287 RIVETS, CONES & PARKING LOT 07/22/26 Printed 6335S SIGNS
69288 SPEED BUMPS (4) & ADVISORY 07/22/26 Printed 6592L SHARPLINE SOLUTIONS INC 714.63 SPEED SIGNS (4)
69289 07.27.26 07/22/26 Printed 1932C JAMES R WHIRLOW SENIOR CENTER EXCURSION 1,725.00
SHOW WITH LUNCH
69290 07.11.26 CAR SHOW EVENT - 07/29/26 Printed 0023P A PORTABLE SERVICES 2,743.55
PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTALS
69291 JUN 2026 LEE WARE POOL 07/29/26 Printed 0276AB SALVADOR ALCAZAR 4,800.00
MAINTENANCE
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 128.44
INC
69292 CITY CLERK OFFICE SUPPLIES 07/29/26 Printed 0411N 69293 05.08.26 WATER PALM TREES (19) - 07/29/26 Printed 0520HZ JUAN ANGUIANO 2,840.00
JUAN AVE
69294 07.18.26 FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT 07/29/26 Printed 0671AM MARIA DE AVILA 750.00 REFUND
69295 VOLUNTEER LIVE SCAN 07.23.26 07/29/26 Printed 0950BS JEANNAH BISSON 57.00 69296 VOLUNTEER LIVE SCAN 07.20.26 07/29/26 Printed 1646VD CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES 29.00 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY 472.99
0168
69297 FIRST AID RESTOCK - LEE WARE 07/29/26 Printed 1729X POOL
COMMERCIAL DOOR OF LOS 2,796.03
ANGELES
69298 INSTL HOLLOW METAL DOOR - PW 07/29/26 Printed 1900D
YARD MAIN ENTRANCE
AIDA FABIOLA ROMERO 1,000.00
CUEVAS
69299 07.02.26 JULY 4TH EVENT - 07/29/26 Printed 2158Y BALLOONS DECOR
EASTERN COUNTY 835.20
NEWSPAPER GROUP
69300 07.03.26 LEGAL AD - NOTICE OF 07/29/26 Printed 4587
ELECTION
69301 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/JUN 2025 07/29/26 Printed 3182 JUAN MANUEL GAMEZ 650.00 GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY 842.91
INC
69302 PW SHOP - SDS MAX ROTO HAMMER 07/29/26 Printed 3186 69303 FEDDE VEH INSPECTION - TRIP 07/29/26 Printed 2039 GO EASY CART RENTALS LLC 1,289.17 CHARGE
69304 07.18.26 FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT 07/29/26 Printed 3416HS IRMA ORTIZ GONZALEZ 100.00 REFUND
L.A. COUNTY ANIMAL 5,770.64
CONTROL
69305 JUN 2026 ANIMAL HOUSING COSTS 07/29/26 Printed 4135 69306 UNIT #4 AERIAL TRUCK - BUCKET 07/29/26 Printed 4669M M & M LIFTS INC. 6,529.92
REPAIR/CERTIFICATION BAL DUE
69307 REIMB EMP/07.14 - 07.18.26 YAL 07/29/26 Printed 4740 ERNESTO MARQUEZ 573.68
CAMPING TRIP FUEL & SUPPLIES
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 130.00
CENTERS
69308 PHYSICAL EXAM/ORAL FLUID 07/29/26 Printed 5464
PREPLACEMENT - C. INIGUEZ
69309 DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA PLACEMENT - 07/29/26 Printed 6280BL ROSS-CAMPBELL INC 2,500.00 SB 1383 ORGANICS CAMPAIGN
MIGUEL GONZALES 1,000.00
SANCHEZ
69310 07.10.26 CONCERTS IN THE PARK 07/29/26 Printed 6404MP
EVENT-DANCE FLOOR, PHOTO
BOOTH
69311 FY 26/27 OP FEES D47530 & F46656 07/29/26 Printed 6770 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY 1,343.87 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 37.11
COMPANY
69312 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 15.58
COMPANY
69313 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 34.00
COMPANY
69314 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 288.89
COMPANY
69315 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 70.63
COMPANY
69316 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 54.90
COMPANY
69317 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 298.59
COMPANY
69318 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 17.37
COMPANY
69319 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
CHK PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 3
Time: 3:54 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
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Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Checks
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 15.67
COMPANY
69320 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 149.75
COMPANY
69321 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 15.68
COMPANY
69322 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 127.65
COMPANY
69323 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 83.43
COMPANY
69324 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 5,552.13
COMPANY
69325 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 34.89
COMPANY
69326 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 15.25
COMPANY
69327 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 34.62
COMPANY
69328 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 17,655.20
COMPANY
69329 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON 35.42
COMPANY
69330 06.15 - 07.14.26 SER PER 07/29/26 Printed 6801
ULISES ALEJANDRO ORTIZ 850.00
ACCUES
69331 07.02.26 JULY 4TH EVENT - 07/29/26 Printed 4025TR
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
69332 07.02.26 UNIFORMS, TOWELS & MATS 07/29/26 Printed 7324 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 854.60 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES 1,789.61
INC.
69333 LEE WARE POOL SUPPLIES 07/29/26 Printed 7727Q
Total Checks: 86 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 392,503.36 Total Payments: 86 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 392,503.36 Total Payments: 86 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 392,503.36 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ACH PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 1
Time: 3:55 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
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Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT EFTs
1059339 07.01.26 22122 NORWALK BLVD - 07/15/26 Printed 0310W ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING 100.00
REMOVED ONE DEAD OPOSSUM
AMERICAN CITY PEST 130.00
TERMITE INC
1059340 FLEA SVC - 21409 ELAINE AVE FEDDE 07/15/26 Printed 0440
STORAGE CONTAINER
COALITION FOR 157.56
CONTROLLING INS
1059341 JUL 2026 EAP 07/15/26 Printed 1855L
1059342 JUN 2026 PROPERTY DETAIL 07/15/26 Printed 1998C CORELOGIC INC 293.57
REPORTS
1059343 JUN 2026 COLLECTION AGENCY SVC 07/15/26 Printed 2307N DATA TICKET INC. - 200.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT
1059344 06.15 - 07.14.26 MONTHLY RETAINER 07/15/26 Printed 2751K ENGLANDER KNABE ALLEN & 5,500.00 FRONTIER 1,007.65
COMMUNICATIONS
1059345 JUL 2026 LOCAL SERVICE 07/15/26 Printed 3062
1059346 PW UNIFORM WORK SHOES - M. 07/15/26 Printed 6619 GCP WW HOLDCO LLC 400.00 GAMEZ
JOHN L. HUNTER & 2,095.20
ASSOCIATES
1059347 07/15/26 Printed 4012MM APR 2026 PROF SVCS - NPDES 1059348 PUBLIC NOTICE MAILING - PROP 218 07/15/26 Printed 6691V MCLEAN ENTERPRISES INC 1,978.43
SOLID WASTE SVC FEES
1059349 JUL 2026 DENTAL PPO INSURANCE 07/15/26 Printed 5166D MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL 5,298.07 1059350 JUL - SEP 2026 QTRLY FIRE ALARM 07/15/26 Printed 7252Q RHR SYSTEMS INC 195.00
MONITORING/RADIO UPLINK
1059351 06.27.26 VIDEO PROD - BLOCK 07/15/26 Printed 6391 NADIM SALLMAN 1,000.00
CLEAN-UP EVENT
1059352 JUN 2026 MONTHLY SVCS 07/15/26 Printed 6328 SC CONSULTING GROUP LLC 34,222.00 STAPLES BUSINESS 4.85
ADVANTAGE
1059353 ENGINEERING SUPPLIES - GLOVES 07/15/26 Printed 6932-PWW 1059354 JUN 2026 FLEX PLAN 07/15/26 Printed 7161DG THE ADVANTAGE GROUP 88.75
ADMINISTRATION FEES
1059355 REIMB EMP/06.01 - 06.30.26 MILEAGE 07/15/26 Printed 7195Y KRISTINA TORREYSON 24.29 1059356 BUILDING AND SAFETY - JUN 2026 07/15/26 Printed 7250V TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC 20,786.14
PROF SVCS
ALLIANT INSURANCE 2,730.00
SERVICES INC
1059357 07/22/26 Printed 0350MA APR-JUN 2026 HAWAGAR-02 QTRLY REPT
1059358 FY24/25 ARTERIAL ST IMPROV PROJ 07/22/26 Printed 0559HD ARDURRA GROUP INC 13,586.94 116 - JUN 2026 PROF SVCS
1059359 06.13 - 06.27.26 HIIT INSTRUCTOR 07/22/26 Printed 0881N ANTHONY BARRON 135.00 1059360 06.15 - 07.14.26 BOTTLE WATER 07/22/26 Printed 6172 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC 1,166.35
DELIVERY, COOLER RENTALS
1059361 JUN 2026 FINGERPRINT APPS (5) 07/22/26 Printed 2347J DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 160.00 1059362 VOLUNTEER LIVE SCAN 06.23.26 07/22/26 Printed 3219D VANESSA GARCIA 57.00 1059363 JUN 2026 CAR WASH 07/22/26 Printed 3615EF HAWAIIAN GARDENS HAND 713.00
TRANSPORTATION
1059364 DEMO, RETROFIT, 07/22/26 Printed 3788 HOTWIRE ELECTRIC INC INSTALL LED LIGHT 2,375.00
FIXTURES - CH FRONT DESK
L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S 397,285.82
DEPT.
1059365 JUN 2026 LAW ENFORCEMENT SVCS 07/22/26 Printed 4205 MICHAEL BAKER 3,177.90
INTERNATIONAL
1059366 CRL PROJECT #204300 - MAY 2026 07/22/26 Printed 4953
PROF SVCS
1059367 PARKING REGULATIONS & E-BIKE 07/22/26 Printed 5061 MOLI-MEX INC 2,117.00
INFO FLYERS
1059368 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/MAR 2026 07/22/26 Printed 5834 LUIS POLANCO 200.00 1059369 UNIT 58 - OIL/FILTER CHG MIL - 79277 07/22/26 Printed 6014C CONCEPCION QUIROZ 196.50 RAMJAN BROTHERS 2,579.07
ENTERPRISES
1059370 JANITORIAL & SPEC EVENT SUPPLIES 07/22/26 Printed 6444 1059371 REIMB EMP/CELL PHN/MAR 2025 07/22/26 Printed 6269MC CRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ 750.00 1059372 06.01 - 07.01.26 PROF SVCS - CDD 07/22/26 Printed 6278P ROMO PLANNING GROUP INC 13,390.00 GREGORIO J RUIZ DE 600.00
CHAVEZ
1059373 07.11.26 VIDEO PROD - CAR SHOW 07/22/26 Printed 6303
EVENT DRONE SHOTS
1059374 07.11.26 VIDEO PROD - CAR SHOW 07/22/26 Printed 6391 NADIM SALLMAN 500.00 EVENT
1059375 JUN 2026 ERP PROCUREMENT 07/22/26 Printed 6518I SDI PRESENCE LLC 810.00 1059376 PSC BLDG ROOF REPLACEMENT - 07/22/26 Printed 7907 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 36,856.85 JUN 2026 PROF SVCS
X-ACT TECHNOLOGY 1,469.06
SOLUTIONS INC
1059377 JUL 2026 OFFICE 365 - BUS PREMIUM 07/22/26 Printed 7966 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ACH PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT Page: 2
Time: 3:55 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
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Date
BANK OF THE WEST-GENERAL ACCT EFTs
1059378 07.21.26 21801 HAWAIIAN AVE - 07/29/26 Printed 0310W ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING 300.00
REMOVED ONE DEAD ANIMAL
AMERICAN CITY PEST 1,780.50
TERMITE INC
1059379 JUL 2026 PEST CONTROL - CITY HALL 07/29/26 Printed 0440 ,
CRL, PW YARD, PATIOS
1059380 PW UNIFORM WORK SHOES - J. 07/29/26 Printed 6619 GCP WW HOLDCO LLC 200.00
CONTRERAS
HUMAN SERVICES 4,895.00
ASSOCIATION
1059381 JUN 206 SENIOR MEALS SERVED 07/29/26 Printed 3813F 1059382 JUL 2026 PROF LEGISLATIVE 07/29/26 Printed 3380 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 4,000.00 1059383 07.17.26 FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT 07/29/26 Printed 4697 DAVID MALDONADO 500.00 REFUND
1059384 07.11.26 CAR SHOW EVENT - 07/29/26 Printed 5061 MOLI-MEX INC 1,076.39 BANNERS (10)
NATIONWIDE 12,828.10
ENVIRONMENTAL
1059385 JUL 2026 STREET SWEEPING SVC 07/29/26 Printed 5305M STAPLES BUSINESS 915.11
ADVANTAGE
1059386 CRL OFFICE SUPPLIES & TONERS (4) 07/29/26 Printed 6932-RECC VERIZON WIRELESS 598.11
SERVICES, LLC
1059387 JUN - JUL 2026 WIRELESS PHONE 07/29/26 Printed 7547
CHARGES
1059388 CODE ENFORCEMENT - JUN 2026 07/29/26 Printed 7907 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 15,735.00
PROF SVCS
Total EFTs: 50 EFTs Total (excluding void checks): 597,165.21 Total Payments: 50 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 597,165.21 Total Payments: 50 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 597,165.21 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ONL PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Page: 1
Time: 3:56 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Checks
3335 JUL 2026 HEALTH PREMIUM 07/16/26 Void 07/16/26 1458L CAL PERS RETIREMENT 0.00
COVERAGE
3336 JUL 2026 HEALTH PREMIUM 07/06/26 Printed 1458L CAL PERS RETIREMENT 86,694.17
COVERAGE
3337 M/C 0814 05.28.26 PWA 06/03/26 Printed 0821M BMO BANK N.A. 37,192.47 3338 06.04 - 07.07.26 SER PER 07/09/26 Printed 1795 CITY OF LONG BEACH 3,077.36 GOLDEN STATE WATER 363.70
COMPANY
3339 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 140.22
COMPANY
3340 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 134.55
COMPANY
3341 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 197.98
COMPANY
3342 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 485.82
COMPANY
3343 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 359.20
COMPANY
3344 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 652.96
COMPANY
3345 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 314.06
COMPANY
3346 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 451.25
COMPANY
3347 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 802.98
COMPANY
3348 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 140.22
COMPANY
3349 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 578.09
COMPANY
3350 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 151.95
COMPANY
3351 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 140.22
COMPANY
3352 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 763.45
COMPANY
3353 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 384.06
COMPANY
3354 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 802.98
COMPANY
3355 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 331.61
COMPANY
3356 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 147.38
COMPANY
3357 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 1,072.17
COMPANY
3358 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 172.32
COMPANY
3359 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
GOLDEN STATE WATER 108.89
COMPANY
3360 06.03 - 07.06.26 SER PER 21631 07/10/26 Printed 3342G
BLOOMFIELD IRR
BMO BANK N.A.-BANK 3,096.10
CHARGES
3361 JUN 2026 BANK FEE CHARGES 07/01/26 Printed 0821BC
3362 JUL 2026 SVCS CABLE TV, INTERNET, 07/06/26 Printed 7174TC CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1,276.22
PHONE & STREAMING
3363 JUL 2026 SVCS CABLE TV & INTERNET 07/06/26 Printed 7174TD CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 2,864.36 3364 SEP 2026 RETIREES HEALTH 07/16/26 Printed 1458L CAL PERS RETIREMENT 9,171.52
PREMIUM COVERAGE
3365 JUL-AUG 2026 RETIREES HEALTH 07/20/26 Printed 1458L CAL PERS RETIREMENT 2,539.62
PREMIUM COVERAGE
3366 JUL 2026 COPIER SVCS ACCT 07/13/26 Printed 2331KA DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL 1,269.67 #5489323
3367 06.11 - 07.13.26 SER PER 07/21/26 Printed 7163B SO CAL GAS 1,006.91 MIDAMERICA 32,847.98
ADMINISTRATIVE &
3368 07/24/26 Printed 4959A AUG 2026 HRA
3369 07.17.26 STATEMENT DATE 07/22/26 Printed 4607P LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT 807.68 City of Hawaiian Gardens
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
ONL PMTS 07/11/26 TO 07/31/26
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
BANK OF THE WEST-ONLINE PYMTS Page: 2
Time: 3:56 pm
Date: 08/03/2026
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
Total Checks: 35 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 190,540.12 Total Payments: 35 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 190,540.12 Total Payments: 35 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 190,540.12
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B3
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2026; and the City Council Special Meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s office is to prepare and present the meeting minutes to the City Council for review and approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. July 22, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
B. August 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes
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, July 22, 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, July 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
Mayor Del Rio
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Celene Pineda spoke.
Jose Mendoza spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. HONORING ESTELA VEGA, RESIDENT OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY Mayor Del Rio presented a certificate to Estela Vega.
Estela Vega spoke.
Mayor Del Rio declared a recess at 6:18 PM.
Mayor Del Rio called the meeting back to order at 6:28 PM.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
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1. HONORING ESTELA VEGA, RESIDENT OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY Mayor Del Rio presented a certificate to Estela Vega.
Estela Vega spoke.
Mayor Del Rio declared a recess at 6:18 PM.
Mayor Del Rio called the meeting back to order at 6:28 PM.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda Organization.
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 0212026, authorizing the recording of liens against various real properties in the City of Hawaiian Gardens for delinquent rubbish collection charges due to Waste Management, Inc.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0212026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. 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 September 9, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve recommendation to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
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Mayor Pro Tem Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve recommendation to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. 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 September 9, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve recommendation to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. 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 September 9, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to approve recommendation to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
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 Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
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 Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division Report for the month of June 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division Report for the month of June 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of June 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to receive and file the Community Development Department, Planning Division Report for the month of June 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of June 27 to July 10, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department Permits Report for the month of June 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
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Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting minutes for the months of May and June 2026.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember Farfan, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented, in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Recommendation to accept construction improvements by Bridgerock Construction Inc., for the City Hall Restroom Renovation, Project 124, and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Manager, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Farfan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation that the city council consider adopting Resolution No. 0222026, placing a business license tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot.
SUGGESTED ACTION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 0222026 calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot for the submission to the qualified voters of a proposed ordinance amending section 5.04.100 of Chapter 5.04 and various sections of articles I and II of Chapter 5.06 of the City’s municipal code as it relates to business license taxes; requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate said election with the Statewide General Election of even date; and setting rules and deadlines for arguments and rebuttals for and against the measure.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Roa spoke.
Norma Tabares, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0222026, calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot for the submission to the qualified voters of a proposed ordinance amending section 5.04.100 of Chapter 5.04 and various sections of articles I and II of Chapter 5.06 of the City’s municipal code as it relates to business license taxes; requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate said election with the Statewide General Election of even date; setting rules and deadlines for arguments and rebuttals for and against the measure; authorizing Mayor Del Rio and Councilmember Farfan to prepare, sign, and timely file the ballot argument in favor of the measure on the ballot; and authorize the same individuals to prepare and file a rebuttal argument if one becomes necessary.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
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measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot for the submission to the qualified voters of a proposed ordinance amending section 5.04.100 of Chapter 5.04 and various sections of articles I and II of Chapter 5.06 of the City’s municipal code as it relates to business license taxes; requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate said election with the Statewide General Election of even date; setting rules and deadlines for arguments and rebuttals for and against the measure; authorizing Mayor Del Rio and Councilmember Farfan to prepare, sign, and timely file the ballot argument in favor of the measure on the ballot; and authorize the same individuals to prepare and file a rebuttal argument if one becomes necessary.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; De Paula, Farfan, Vargas, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
D. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
E. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced the dates for two upcoming events: July 29Ice Cream with a Deputy; and August 4National Night Out.
Neema Ghanbari, Public Works Director, reported that Public Works staff painted all locations regarding the AB 413 daylighting law; and provided an update on the citywide Curb Address Project.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, announced that they will start using an online development application (OpenGov) on August 3 .
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
G. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Pro Tem Roa reported that he attended the ICA conference.
Councilmember Farfan reported that he attended the ICA conference.
Councilmember De Paula reported that he attended the ICA conference.
H. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of former Mayor Leonard Chaidez at 7:08 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM. rd
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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, August 5, 2026
Special Meeting, 5:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Special Meeting was called to order on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM.
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Roa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember De Paula
Mayor Pro Tem Roa
Mayor Del Rio
ABSENT
2 Councilmember Farfan
Councilmember Vargas
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA There were no Public Comments.
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.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, introduced Cristina Iniguez, new YEP coordinator.
Cristina Iniguez, YEP Coordinator, spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0242026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; De Paula, Roa, Del Rio
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, introduced Cristina Iniguez, new YEP coordinator.
Cristina Iniguez, YEP Coordinator, spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0242026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; De Paula, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; Farfan, Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
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.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roa, seconded by Councilmember De Paula, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0232026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; De Paula, Roa, Del Rio
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 2; Farfan, Vargas
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 3–0–2–0
B. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:00 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C1
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Steve Gomez, Director of Public Safety & Community Relations RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY, CONDUCT FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2026-626, ADDING CHAPTER 12.22 TO TITLE XII OF
THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING THE USE OF
ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY AND WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
SUMMARY
The use of electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices has grown in popularity in the City, and throughout the state. While these devices provide transportational and recreational benefits, their use on public property and within the public right-of-way can create safety concerns for pedestrians, motorists, and other riders. Additionally, electric mobility devices that are not operated responsibly can cause significant damage to personal and real property.
As a result, staff recommends adopting the proposed ordinance, which would add Chapter 12.22 to Title XII of the City’s Municipal Code. Chapter 12.22 would incorporate and regulate the use of electric mobility devices on public property and within the public right-of-way.
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the operation of electric mobility devices on public property or within the public right of way, unless (1) their use is specifically authorized by the City; or (2) they are being operated on a public highway, street, roadway, or designated bicycle lane, pursuant to state and federal law.
The proposed ordinance would also prohibit the operation of electric mobility devices in an “unsafe manner”. “Unsafe manner” is broadly defined and the following acts are Agenda Item #C1
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included as examples of what may be considered operating an electric mobility devices in an “unsafe manner”:
1. Intentionally lifting one or more wheels into the air while operating an electric mobility device;
2. Operating an electric mobility device on a public highway, street, roadway, or designated bicycle lane against the flow of traffic or without regarding for surrounding vehicular traffic and pedestrians;
3. Intentionally swerving or riding around traffic;
4. Carrying more passengers than an electric mobility device is intended to carry;
5. Not obeying posted signs or traffic lights;
6. Operating an electric mobility device while using any handheld electronic device;
7. Operating an electric mobility device on a public sidewalk or on public property, unless specifically authorized to do;
8. Operating an electric mobility device while another individual who is not riding on the electric mobility device is clinging, or attaching oneself, to the electric mobility device;
9. Operating an electric mobility device in a manner that poses a risk of injury to pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, or other persons; or
10.Operating an electric mobility device in a manner that actually causes injury to another person or damage to personal or real property.
Additionally, the proposed ordinance states that the City will be authorized to post signs about where operating electric mobility device is and is not permitted or regulated.
However, the presence or absence of such signage will not be a defense to a potential violation of this ordinance.
Furthermore, this proposed ordinance includes exemptions for use of electric mobility device by law enforcement, or other authorized government personnel; persons who rely on electric mobility devices for medical purposes; persons transporting electric mobility devices without actively operating them; and persons operating electric mobility devices in designated areas pursuant to applicable law.
Finally, violations of the proposed ordinance may result in the issuance of a citation.
Violations are also considered misdemeanors. Each act, occurrence, or incident in violation of the ordinance constitutes a separate offense.
Agenda Item #C1
August 12, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
To be determined based on compliance with the enforced violation citations. Any violation of this article is deemed an infraction punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). A second, and any subsequent, violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 2026-626
1 Ordinance No. 2026-626
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-626
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, ADDING CHAPTER 12.22 TO TITLE XII OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL
CODE, REGULATING THE USE OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTOF-WAY WHEREAS, the use of electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices has grown in popularity in the City;
WHEREAS, the increased number of electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices on public property and within the public right-of-way has increased the risk of injuries to pedestrians and accidents with other motor vehicles and bicyclists; WHEREAS, the City has a substantial interest in protecting pedestrians and personal property, preserving public property, and maintaining safe use of the City’s parks, roads, and facilities;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that reasonable regulations governing the use of electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and now seeks to regulate the use of electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices on public property and within the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City Council now seeks to add Chapter 12.22 to Title XII of the City’s Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code to regulate the use of electric bicycles and similar devices as follows.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: Chapter 12.22 is hereby added to Title XII of the City’s Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code as follows:
CHAPTER 12.22 – ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC MOBILITY
DEVICES
Section 12.22.010 – Statement of Purpose
Section 12.22.020 – Definitions
Section 12.22.030 – Prohibitions
Section 12.22.040 – Posted Signs and Designated Areas
Section 12.22.050 – Exemptions
Section 12.22.060 – Violations and Enforcement
Section 12.22.010 – Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for the use of electric mobility devices, such as electric bicycles, in the City. 2 Ordinance No. 2026-626
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Section 12.22.020 – Definitions
For the purpose of carrying out the intent of this chapter, words, phrases and terms used hereon shall have their ordinary meaning, unless otherwise indicated as follows:
“Chapter” means this Chapter 12.22 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code. “Citation” means an administrative citation issued pursuant to this section to remedy a violation.
“City” means the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
“Code or Municipal Code” means the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code. “Electric Bicycle or E-Bike” shall have the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time, including Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bicycles.
“Electric Mobility Device” means any device, vehicle, conveyance, or equipment that is powered in whole or in part by an electric motor and is designed, used, or capable of being used for the transportation of a person. The term includes, but is not limited to:
1. Electric bicycles;
2. Motorized scooters;
3. Electrically motorized boards;
4. Electric skateboards;
5. Electric unicycles;
6. One-wheel devices;
7. Hoverboards;
8. Pocket bikes;
9. Mini motorcycles;
10. Electric motorcycles;
11. Motorized bicycles or mopeds;
12. Motor-driven cycles;
13. Modified electric bicycles;
14. Surron-style electric motorcycles or similar off-road electric motorcycles;
15. Any similar electric-powered device used for personal transportation. “Enforcement officer” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.13.020 of this Code. “Operate” means to ride, drive, propel, control, or otherwise use an electric mobility device for transportation or movement. “Operate” does not include walking, pushing, carrying, or 3 Ordinance No. 2026-626
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otherwise moving an electric mobility device while the motor is not engaged and the person is not riding on the device.
“Unsafe Manner” means operating an electric mobility device in such a way as to constitute a danger to the operator, a passenger, other motorists, other riders, pedestrians in the area, or any personal or real property. It shall also mean to include an act in violation of this chapter, the California Vehicle Code, or any other applicable state or federal law.
Section 12.22.030 – Prohibitions
A. No person shall operate an electric mobility device on public property or within the public right of way, unless:
1. The City has expressly authorized such operation by posted signs, permit, written authorization, adopted plan, or City Council resolution; or
2. Such operation is on a public highway, street, roadway, or designated bicycle lane, where such operation is permitted under applicable state or federal law.
B. No person shall operate an electric mobility device in an unsafe manner. Examples of operating an electric mobility device in an unsafe manner include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Intentionally lifting one or more wheels into the air while operating an electric mobility device;
2. Operating an electric mobility device on a public highway, street, roadway, or designated bicycle lane against the flow of traffic or without regarding for surrounding vehicular traffic and pedestrians;
3. Intentionally swerving or riding around traffic;
4. Carrying more passengers than an electric mobility device is intended to carry;
5. Not obeying posted signs or traffic lights;
6. Operating an electric mobility device while using any handheld electronic device;
7. Operating an electric mobility device on a public sidewalk or on public property, unless specifically authorized to do;
8. Operating an electric mobility device while another individual who is not riding on the electric mobility device is clinging, or attaching oneself, to the electric mobility device;
9. Operating an electric mobility device in a manner that poses a risk of injury to pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, or other persons; or
10. Operating an electric mobility device in a manner that actually causes injury to another person or damage to personal or real property.
C. Where individuals are authorized to operate electric mobility devices, such operation must be pursuant to all applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code, this Code, and any other applicable law.
Section 12.22.040 – Posted Signs and Designated Areas
A. The City Manager, or their designee, may cause signs to be posted to identify areas where the operation of electric mobility devices is prohibited, or otherwise regulated.
B. The presence or absence of signage shall not be a defense to a violation of this chapter where the prohibition is otherwise established by this chapter.
C. The City may designate limited areas where electric mobility device operation is permitted on public property, provided that such designation is made by posted signs, permit, written authorization, adopted plan, or City Council resolution. 4 Ordinance No. 2026-626
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Section 12.22.050 – Exemptions
The prohibitions in this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. Peace officers, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, emergency medical personnel, code enforcement personnel, public works personnel, or other City personnel operating an electric mobility device in the course and scope of their official duties.
B. City contractors, vendors, or agents operating an electric mobility device with written authorization from the City and within the scope of the authorized work.
C. Persons operating wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, medical scooters, or other mobility assistance devices used by persons for medical purposes.
D. Persons walking, pushing, carrying, or otherwise moving a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric mobility device while not riding on the device and while the motor is not engaged.
E. Persons operating an electric mobility device in an area expressly designated by the City for such use.
Section 12.22.060 – Violations and Enforcement
A. Whenever an enforcement officer determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the enforcement officer may issue a citation in accordance with Chapter
1.13 of this Code.
B. Each act, occurrence, or incident in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Notwithstanding the amounts authorized by Chapter 1.13 of this Code, any person who violates any provision of this Chapter is subject to administrative fines in the following amounts:
1. A fine of $1,000.00 for a first offense;
2. A fine of $2,000.00 for a second offense, and each subsequence offense within one year of the first offense.
D. Any violation of this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor punishable under Chapter
1.12 of this Code.
E. Any person operating an electric mobility device in violation of this chapter on public property may be directed to immediately cease operation and remove the device from the public property. Failure to comply with a lawful order to cease operation or remove the device may constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
F. Nothing in this chapter limits the authority of law enforcement to tow, store, impound, or otherwise take custody of an electric mobility device when authorized by state law, this Code, or other applicable law.
SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Hawaiian Gardens is hereby authorized to affix his/her signature to this Ordinance signifying its approval and adoption by the City Council of the City Hawaiian Gardens.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens is hereby directed to attest hereto; and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification to be entered into records of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
SECTION 5: The City Council finds this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no 5 Ordinance No. 2026-626
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possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. If for any reason any portion of this ordinance is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California on this 12th day of August 2026.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
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MARIA TERESA DEL RIO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PABLO RUBIO
CITY CLERK
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C2
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Reanna Guzman, Administrative Analyst
RECOMMENDATION:
UPDATE ON FISHERS OF MEN WEST COAST COMMUNITY SHOE GIVEAWAY
SPONSORED BY THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO
SUMMARY
Fishers of Men West Coast, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting individuals through the sport of fishing and supporting local communities through charitable outreach, is partnering with the Hawaiian Gardens Casino to help Hawaiian Gardens families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Every student who resides in the City and attends Hawaiian Elementary, Ferguson Elementary, Melbourne Elementary, or Fedde Middle School will receive a free pair of new shoes.
The community event will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center.
Fishers of Men West Coast will coordinate the distribution of shoes with the assistance of volunteers from local schools, Hawaiian Gardens Casino, and city program participants from the Alternatives to Gang Membership (ATGM) and the Youth Activities League (YAL). City staff members will provide logistical support to ensure the event's success.
In addition, local schools, several social service organizations, and City departments will host informational booths to raise awareness of programs, services, and resources available to the community.
Agenda Item #C2
August 12, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C3
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Joseph Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to receive and file a Youth Sports update.
SUMMARY
The City of Hawaiian Gardens Recreation and Community Services Department offers five youth recreational sports leagues each year. These programs are designed as recreational leagues that primarily focus on introducing participants to each sport by teaching basic skills, rules, teamwork, and good sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment.
The City's 5 sports season offerings include:
Season Sport Ages
Fall Volleyball 7–12 years
Fall Flag Football 7–12 years
Winter Basketball 3–12 years
Spring Soccer 3–12 years
Summer Baseball 3–12 years
Currently, we are in our Youth Baseball Season. This season we have 148 youths participating in our league (83 in our Tee Ball Program- 3–6-year-olds, 65 in our youth baseball program, 7–12-year-olds). We currently have 14 teams in our current season, which play games on either Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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August 12, 2026
Recreation staff play a significant role in the success of these programs by serving as coaches, officials, field set up, and score keepers. Prior to each season, staff participate in in-service training that covers:
• Basic sport-specific skills and drills
• Rules of play
• Safety procedures
• Field and court setup
• Customer service and program expectations
Program Successes
The Recreation and Community Services Department has implemented several improvements that have enhanced the overall participant experience, including:
• Improved communication with parents regarding schedules, game times, weather updates, and league information.
• Parent orientation meetings held prior to the first games to review league expectations, sportsmanship, volunteer opportunities, and team information. • Purchase and implementation of quality reversible jerseys for each participant. • Continued ability to adapt league rules and operations to align with current youth sports standards and participant needs.
Challenges
Like many recreation agencies across the country, our city continues to experience challenges affecting youth recreational sport, such as:
- Growth of Club and Travel Sports- Families choosing to participate in competitive club and travel programs over City recreational programs. o Impact on our older division (10-12) year olds tend to phase out from our division.
- Low Registration Cost: The City's leagues remain intentionally affordable to ensure accessibility for all families. However, the relatively low registration fee can sometimes result in reduced participant commitment, including missed practices and withdrawals during the season because families have minimal financial investment in the program.
Future Improvements
The Recreation and Community Services Department is committed to enhancing the quality of its youth sports programs. Planned improvements include:
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August 12, 2026
Increase/Strengthen Staff Training
• Expand preseason training opportunities for Recreation staff. • Partnering with local nonprofit organizations and sports organizations to provide specialized coaching instruction.
• Explore additional certification and training opportunities for staff.
Increasing Parent Engagement
• Work with staff to create opportunities for parents to engage in each sport such as team parent, communication, etc.
Increase Volunteer Engagement
• Continue recruiting volunteer coaches and assistants. • Strengthen communication with volunteers through regular meetings, training, and ongoing support.
• Build stronger relationships with community organizations and local sports partners to expand volunteer participation.
Participant Program Evaluations
• Provide participants with a program evaluation form in which to fill out to assist us in ensuring we are addressing any concerns with the goal of improving our programs.
The City of Hawaiian Gardens' Youth Recreation Sports Program continues to provide affordable, quality recreational opportunities that promote the basic skills in the sport, teamwork, and community engagement for local youth. These efforts will help ensure the City's recreational sports leagues continue to serve the needs of Hawaiian Gardens families.
FISCAL IMPACT
Youth sports programs are funded through the Recreation and Community Services Department operating budget and participant registration fees.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C4
DATE: August 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Neema Ghanbari, MS, PE, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS BY ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 116 (CDBG PROJECT NO. 602798-25) AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
SUMMARY
On May 8, 2024, the City Council approved the following streets for the FY 2024-25 Arterial Street Improvements, Project 116 (CDBG Project No. 602798-25), as follows:
Item Street Beginning End
1. Carson Street Pioneer Boulevard Norwalk Boulevard
2. Pioneer Boulevard Carson Street 221St Street
The project’s scope of work included cold milling existing Asphalt Concrete (AC); overlaying the full street width with Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM); crack sealing; removing and replacing damaged curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and driveway approaches; installing new ADA compliant curb ramps; Refreshing and replacing traffic striping and markings and replacing vehicle detector loops, and installing Class II Bicycle Lanes on Carson Street, from Pioneer Boulevard to Norwalk Boulevard.
On January 14, 2026, the City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized the Public Works Director to advertise and seek public bids for the project.
On January 16, 2026, the Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Los Cerritos Newspaper, and the project plans and specifications became available on the City’s website.
Agenda Item #C4
August 12, 2026
On February 4, 2026, the City Clerk received seven (7) sealed bids for the project. The lowest responsive bidder was Onyx Paving Company, Inc., of Yorba Linda, California, with a bid amount of $1,182,000.
On February 25, 2026, the City Council awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Onyx Paving Company in the amount of $1,182,000. An 11% construction contingency was set aside for a total construction budget of $1,312,000. The contractor was authorized to proceed with construction in mid-April 2026, and the project was completed in July 2026.
Five change orders were issued to Onyx Paving Company to accommodate additional work, including grind and overlay of the Carson Street and Pioneer Boulevard intersections, additional striping at Norwalk Boulevard and Carson Street intersections, and sidewalk concrete grinding along Carson Street.
The Project was completed on schedule and within budget with a final construction cost of $1,308,036.40.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Project was funded by multiple special use funding sources for a total amount of $1,555,410 as follows:
Item Fund Budget
1. CDBG $232,759
2. Measure M $540,000
3. Measure R $100,000
4. SB1 $333,000
5. General Fund MOE/SB1 $224,819
6. STPL/Prop C $124,832
Total $1,555,410
The final project cost was $1,536,558.88 and was completed under budget. The following table is a breakdown of the project’s costs and cost savings:
Project Description Budget Actual Costs Net Difference
Construction $1,182,000.00 $1,182,000.00 $0
Construction Contingency $130,000.00 $126,036.40 $3,963.60 Design $136,660.00 $136,660.00 $0
Inspection & Material Testing $88,000.00 $73,113.48 $14,886.52 Labor Compliance $18,750.00 $18,749.00 $1.00
Estimated Project Cost $1,555,410.00 $1,536,558.88 $18,851.12 Agenda Item #C4
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Staff collaborated with the City of Lakewood Public Works Department for the improvements at the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and Carson Street, a shared boundary between the Cities of Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood. As part of this partnership, both cities entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) outlining the scope of the improvements. The City of Hawaiian Gardens will receive a $14,715 contribution from the City of Lakewood to cover the shared intersection improvement cost.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Project Location Map
ATTACHMENT A: PROJECT LOCATION MAP
FY 2024-25 ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 116