GARDENA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California
Website:
www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
TASHA CERDA
,
Mayor
RODNEY G. TANAKA,
Mayor Pro Tem
PAULETTE C. FRANCIS
,
Council Member
ART KASKANIAN
,
Council Member
MARK E. HENDERSON
,
Council Member
MINA SEMENZA
,
City Clerk
J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA,
City Treasurer
CLINT OSORIO
, City Manager
CARMEN VASQUEZ
,
City Attorney
LISA KRANITZ
,
Assistant City Attorney
PETER L. WALLIN
,
Deputy City Attorney
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has signed AB 361. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically.
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
1 .
VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena
2 .
PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected]
by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line.
3 .
PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88427129975
Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 884 2712 9975 Press *9 to Raise your Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted.
If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak.
4 .
The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email [email protected]
at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available.
The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus.
1 1.
ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Roshawn Douglas, et. al v. City of Gardena, et al.
United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No.2:21-cv-06327-
JFW-MAR
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Special Primary Election for State Assembly 62nd District Presentation Flyer - to
be presented by City Clerk Mina Semenza
Special Election Flyer.jpg
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" March 2022 (To be proclaimed only)
Proclaim Only-Women's History Month-Mar 2022.pdf
7. APPOINTMENTS
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS
Treat everyone
courteously
;
Listen to others
respectfully
;
Exercise
self-control
;
Give
open-minded
consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and
avoid personalizing debate
; and
Embrace respectful disagreement
and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions.
Thank you for your attendance and cooperation
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC
§54954.3)
2 8.
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda.
8.A
Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be Read by Title Only
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
8.B
Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 8, 2022
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
02082022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.docx
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, January 4, 2022 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
22_01_04 PCMIN.pdf
8.D
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, February 1, 2022 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
22_02_01 PCMIN.pdf
8.E
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 22, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Consent Calendar Memo 02-22-22.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2022-4 2-22-22
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2022-4 2-22-22.doc
Meal Services Coordinator Job Description_Attachment 1.docx
Classification and Compensation Schedule effective February 22, 2022_Attachment 2.pdf
Resume Hon. Judy Hersher, Ret._Attachment 3.pdf
8.G
RESOLUTIO
N NO. 6561
, Mak
i
ng the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the
use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees and Boards subject to State open meeting laws.
CONTACT: CITY MANAGER
RESO NO 6561.pdf
8.H
RESOLUTION NO. 6562,
Amending the list of authorized games and authorizing
the play of certain games in licensed card clubs.
CONTACT: CITY MANAGER
Hustler Casino Modified Game Temporary Approval Request.pdf
Reso No 6562.pdf
3 Hustler Casino - Dept of Justice temporary approval of game.pdf
8.I
RESOLUTION NO. 6552:
Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District
Renewal for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 2023 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Artesia Blvd. Landscaping Assessment District -
Resolution 6552.pdf
Vicinity Map.pdf
8.J
RESOLUTION NO. 6553:
Consolidated Street Lighting District Renewal for the
Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2022, and Ending June 30, 2023 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Consolidated Street Lighting District - Resolution 6553.pdf
District Map.pdf
8.K
Ratify Administrative Approval of the Elderly Nutrition Program Contract ENP202105 Amendment Eight
CONTACT: RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
FY 2021-22 ENP Allocation Letter (ARP) (City of Gardena)
FY 2021-22 ENP Amendment Eight (City of Gardena) (2-3-22) Final
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 MEETING
Continuation of Environmental Assessment #14-21, Site Plan Review #5-21, Conditional Use Permit #5-21, and Conditional Use Permit #6-21 The Planning Commission considered a request for site plan to construct a four- story residential building for 121 single room occupancy units; a conditional use permit to permit the construction of a single room occupancy (SRO) residential development in the Industrial (M-1) zone; another conditional use permit to permit the construction of two, six-tier automated parking structures; and a density bonus request to allow the density and FAR increase as the project included seven affordable, very low-income units. The project qualified for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 for an in-fill development project.
PROJECT LOCATION: 13126 S. Western Avenue
APPLICANT: Lee Johnson, West Realty Group, Inc
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission voted 5-0-0, approving
Resolution No. PC 4-22, approving Site Plan Review #5-21, Conditional Use Permit #5-21, and Conditional Use Permit #6-21.
City Council Action
:
Receive and File or Call for Council Review
(By way of two
votes from the City Council)
4 10.B
FEBRUARY
15, 2022 MEETING
Ordinance No. 1840
The Planning Commission considered an ordinance to add Chapter 18.74 to Title 18, Zoning, of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to reasonable accommodations.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission voted 5-0-0, approving
Resolution No. PC 5-22, recommending the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1840.This Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the common sense exemption.
City Council Action:
No action needed, this item will come before the City Council at a future meeting.
CLICK HERE to view the complete Planning Commission Packet
Planning Commission Action Sheet.pdf
11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12.A
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6558
, A Resolution amending the
Gardena General Plan by adopting an Environmental Justice Element and an update to the Public Safety Plan and adopting amendments to the General Plan Implementation Program and direct staff to file a notice of exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061, Review for Exemption
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6558
Resolution No. 6558.pdf
Planning Commission Packet Dated Februay 1, 2022.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
13.A
COVID-19 Update
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
14.A
Execution of One-Year Agreement with JL Group, LLC for Background Investigation Services Not to Exceed $77,000
Staff Recommendation: Authorize and Execute Contract
Contract
JL Group, LLC RFP Response
RFP - Background Investigation Services
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (
LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD)
Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports.
Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear
when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated.
5 15.
DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18. COUNCIL ITEMS
19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
21. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
23. REMEMBRANCES
Teresa Loan Nguyen;
92 years of age, beloved aunt of Program Coordinator Hong Lee in the Public Works Department; and
William Tillis
, who worked for the City of Gardena's
Recreation Department in the 1970s.
24. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org
.
Dated this 18th day of February, 2022.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
6