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Hawaiian Gardens council approves additional $55,792 for youth employment program
Summary
The Hawaiian Gardens City Council on Aug. 5 approved Resolution No. 024-2026 to accept an additional $55,792 in Youth Employment Program funding from Celico, bringing the total available to $95,644.80 for program year 2026–2027; participants receive at least 120 hours at $18.47 per hour.
On Aug. 5 the Hawaiian Gardens City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 024-2026, authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. 106008 with Celico to accept additional Youth Employment Program (YEP) funding for program year 2026–2027.
Linda, a city staff member who delivered the staff report, said the council had previously approved $39,852 to support 10 continuing participants and that “Celico is now awarding another $55,792 to support 14 additional participants in alignment with the eligibility characteristics matrix and budget requirements established by the County Of Los Angeles.” Linda stated the combined award totals $95,644.80.
The staff report detailed program terms: eligible Hawaiian Gardens residents will receive a minimum of 120 hours of work-based services and be paid $18.47 per hour. “The grant provides us funding for both the program, the wages for the youth, and for our administration of the program,” Linda said; she also noted the city has allocated additional local funds to cover expenses that the grant does not fully cover.
Council member DePaulo moved to approve the amendment as presented; a second was received. Roll-call votes were recorded as follows: Council member DePaulo — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Luis Roa — yes; Mayor Del Rio — yes. The motion carried, and the council authorized amending the fiscal year 2026–2027 budget to appropriate the funds.
Christina Inejuez, introduced by staff as the city's new YEP coordinator, told the council she brings experience working with foster youth and previous YEP work in Santa Ana; she said she is “excited for this opportunity to continue learning, growing professionally, and expanding my skills while making a positive impact on the youth and families I serve.”
The approval allows the city to proceed with participant recruitment and payroll processes under the amended agreement. No public comment was received during the meeting on this item.
