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Hawaiian Gardens council approves $180,000 Clean California‑funded contract with Mariposa Landscapes
Summary
The Hawaiian Gardens City Council on June 10 approved a one‑year agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to deliver street cleanup, trash collection, landscaping and tree maintenance under a $180,000 Clean California grant; roughly 60% will fund the contractor and 40% will reimburse city staff time.
The Hawaiian Gardens City Council on June 10 authorized the city manager to sign a one‑year agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to implement the city’s beautification work funded by a Clean California local grant.
Staff told the council the city received a $180,000 Clean California local grant and a notice to proceed on May 15, 2026. The grant will support citywide activities including litter and bulky‑item removal, landscaping improvements, tree maintenance, transit stop cleanup and graffiti abatement. Staff said roughly 60% of the award will fund the contractor while about 40% will be used to reimburse public works staff time.
“Following an evaluation of qualifications, experience, responsiveness and cost, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. was determined to be the most qualified and responsive proposer as able to provide the majority of the requested services within the available grant budget,” staff said during the presentation.
Council members asked detailed operational questions before voting. In response, staff said the contract provides routine Monday–Friday service hours (a 6‑hour window was specified in the contract example) and also includes on‑call, extra‑hour work at separate rates when the city requires supplemental assistance. Staff clarified Mariposa will not perform graffiti removal or pressure washing; those tasks will be handled by public works staff and covered by the grant reimbursement for staff time.
On questions about disposal, staff said contractor loads will be brought to the city yard and tracked; the city will coordinate load documentation with supervisors. Staff also confirmed the city will not provide trucks or uniforms — contractors will use company vehicles and attire.
The motion to authorize the agreement passed on a recorded roll call with Council member Farfin, Council member Vargas and Mayor Pro Tamroa voting yes.
The agreement is for an initial one‑year term with options for annual extensions subject to funding availability and satisfactory contractor performance. Implementation details and task orders will be administered by the public works department as grant activities proceed.
