GARDENA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California
Website:
www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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.
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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
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Arianna Duncan & Bianca Novoa
Amestoy Elementary School
4. INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Boards & Commissions Update - Senior Citizens Commission
5.B
Recognition of Hong Lee (City Employee) and her efforts to curb violence against Asian Pacific Americans
5.C
Youth Engagement for Optimal Youth Development - Partnerships in Action
6. PROCLAMATIONS
7. APPOINTMENTS
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.
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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.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, May 10, 2022
Special Closed Session Meeting, May 19, 2022
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
05102022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
05192022 Special Closed Session CC Meeting Minutes - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, March 15, 2022 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
22_03_15 PCMINS Signed.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 24, 2022
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 05-24-22.pdf
8.E
Monthly Portfolio, March 2022
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
March 2022 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-10 5-24-22
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2022-10 5-24-22.doc
8.G
RESOLUTIO
N NO. 6579
, 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 6579.pdf
8.H
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1840
: Adopting Chapter 18.74 to
Title 18, Zoning, of the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Reasonable Accommodations Policy and Procedures and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption from California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning Commission Packet, Dated February 15, 2022.pdf
Ordinance No. 1840
8.I
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1841
, Adopting a Military
Equipment Use Policy of the City of Gardena, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
CONTACT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Attachment 1 - AB 481.pdf
Attachment 2 - Gardena Ordinance No 1841 with Exhibit A (Military Equipment Policy).pdf
3 8.J
Approve the GTrans Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
GTrans Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan FINAL 5_2022.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
MAY 17, 2022 MEETING
Site Plan Review #10-21 and Vesting Tentative Map No. 82437 (VMT #3-21) The Planning Commission considered a request for approval of a site plan review, a vesting tentative map, and a density bonus request, concession and development waivers in accordance with State Density Bonus Law, to develop 22 attached condominium townhomes, including two low-income affordable units, on a
0.72-acrea lot in the General Commercial and Mixed-Use Overlay zones that
qualified for a categorical exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act as an Infill Development project.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 8-
22, by vote of 4-1-0, approving the project and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
2022_05_17_PCAX.pdf
11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
11.A
RESOLUTION NO. 6580
, Amending the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-
2022
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6580
Resolution 6580 - Amending the City of Gardena's Budget for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022.pdf
Staff Report for Budget Amendments 5-24-22.doc
Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021-2022-May 24 2022 City Council Meeting Presenation.pdf
11.B
Presentation of the City of Gardena's Proposed Two-Year Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
Proposed Budget FY 2023 & 2024 Presentation-May 24 2022 CC.pdf
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.
4 Proposed Budget Book - May 24 2022.pdf
11.C
Single Audit Report Required for Federally Funded Programs for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
2021_Gardena_Single Audit Report_FINAL_.pdf
Single_Audit_PPT.pdf
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12.A
RESOLUTION NO. 6578
, Authorizing the Community Development Department to
Enforce the Requirements of AB 1276- Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6578
Bill Text - AB-1276 Single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments.pdf
RESOLUTION NO 6578.pdf
12.B
Approve additional $350,000 in funding to pay BPR Consulting Group, Inc to Continue Providing Contracted Plan Check, Permitting, and Inspection Services.
Staff Recommendation: A
pprove Additional Amount Requested
Staff Report - Building Services FY21-22 Funding Request.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
13.A
COVID-19 Update
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
15.A
Award Professional Services Contract for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Management Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 in the amount of $689,193 to CWE Corporation.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Professional Services Contract
22-05-18 NPDES MS4 Consultant Agreement_CWE_Rev01.pdf
Exhibit A_Gardena NPDES-MS4 RFP.pdf
Exhibit B_CWE Proposal.pdf
15.B
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6556
, Confirming the Diagram and
Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated April 26, 2022 for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscape Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution 6556
Artesia Landscaping Resolution 6556.pdf
5 15.C
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6557
, Confirming the Diagram and
Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated April 26, 2022, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution No. 6557
Consolidated Light Resolution 6557.pdf
15.D
RESOLUTION NO. 6577,
Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6577
Resolution 6577.pdf
15.E
Award Construction Contract for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Project - Demolition Phase, JN 978 to Interior Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $160,930 and approve the Project Plans & Specifications.
Staff Recommendation:
Award Construction Contract
Approve the Project Plans and Specifications
01_JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center Demo Phase_Final Specs.pdf
02_JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center Demo Phase_Final Plans.pdf
03_JN 978 Project Location Map.pdf
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 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
3 .
MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN
22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
6 23.
REMEMBRANCES
Mrs. Esther Barbick
,
102 years of age and a long-time Gardena Resident. Mrs. Barbick passed away on May 9, 2022. She was recently honored on her 102nd birthday by the Mayor, Police and Fire Departments with a drive-by celebration. Mrs. Barbick is survived by her two daughters, Annie Roddy, member of COPCAP, and Elinor Barbick; and Kathy
Marie Adams
,
71 years of age and beloved mother of Kim Nolan, Administrative Analyst II, who works in our Public Works Department.
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, June 14, 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
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Dated this 20th day of May 2022
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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