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.