GARDENA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 West 162
nd
Street, Gardena, California
Website:
www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
TASHA CERDA
,
Mayor
PAULETTE C. FRANCIS,
Mayor Pro Tem
MARK E. HENDERSON
,
Council Member
RODNEY G. TANAKA
,
Council Member
WANDA LOVE
,
Council Member
MINA SEMENZA
,
City Clerk
GUY H. MATO,
City Treasurer
CLINT OSORIO
, City Manager
CARMEN VASQUEZ
,
City Attorney
LISA KRANITZ
,
Assistant City Attorney
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 .
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by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write
"Public Comment" in the subject line.
3 .
ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENT
:
The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications
Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications
Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. 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 business
hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. 1
1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Zoila Monroy, Aragon; Genesis Dubon; and Kelly Dubon v. City of Gardena, et al.
L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No.: 20STCV46821
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Neil Hance and Savannah Hance
Amestoy Elementary School
4. INVOCATION
Reverend Scott R. Fairchild
- CrossRoad Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Senator Steven Bradford - Legislative Update
5.B
Certificates of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirements and Long- Time Service to the City of Gardena:
(a) Juan Bareno,
S
ewer Maintenance Worker- 21.8 years - (Public Works)
Juan Bareno Certificate 12.13.22.pdf
5.C
2022 Most Business-Friendly City Award
6. PROCLAMATIONS
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)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
2 7.
APPOINTMENTS
7.A
Gardena Rent Mediation Board - Member at Large - Woods Woolwine (Appointed by Mayor Cerda)
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, November 8, 2022
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
11082022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, July 19, 2022 Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, September 6, 2022 Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, November 1, 2022 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVLEOPMENT
2022_07_19 PCMIN.pdf
2022_09_06 PCMIN.pdf
2022_11_01 PCMIN.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, November 22, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 11-22-22.pdf
8.E
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, December 13, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 12-13-22.pdf
8.F
Monthly Investment Report, October 2022
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
October 2022 Investment Report.pdf
8.G
Personnel Report P-2022-21 12-13-22
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2022-21 12-13-22.doc
Classification and Compensation Schedule, eff. December 13, 2022 - Attachment
1.pdf
Human Services Aide - Attachment 2.pdf
Lead Mechanic - Attachment 3.pdf
3 8.H
Authorize Agreement between South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc., on behalf of the City of Inglewood, and the City of Gardena through June 30, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SBWIB AGREEMENT - WIO Paid Work Experience.doc
SBWIB Transitional Subsidized Employment Agreement 2022-2023.docx
Certificates_City-of-Gardena-Coverage.pdf
Automobile Insurance Waiver.pdf
8.I
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Gardena community Aquatic and Senior Center Project - Demolition Phase, JN 978
CONTRACT: PUBLIC WORKS
NOC_Aquatics and Senior Center_JN 978.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 MEETING
-
Meeting Cancelled
10.B
DECEMBER 6, 2022 MEETING
2022 Planning Commission Recap
Staff presented to the Planning Commission a recap of the past development and planning policy project that went before the Commission over the past year.
Commission Action: No action taken.
City Council Action
: No action needed
.
To view the complete Planning Commission packet,
CLICK HERE
11. 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.
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12.A
City of Gardena Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Family Child Care and GTrans Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2021-
2022
Attachment #1-ACFR Report June 30, 2022.pdf
Attachment #2-Gardena Family Child Care Program Report June 30, 2022.pdf
Attachment #3-GTrans Report June 30, 2022.pdf
4 12.B
Approve Microsoft Software Assurance and Licensing Agreement with Dell Technologies for $575,787.12 for the period January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Proposal
Attachment #1-Dell 3 Year Microsoft Assurance and Licensing Proposal-$575,787- City of Gardena.pdf
Attachment #2- Riverside County Master Agreement and Dell Agreement Nov 1
2019-October 31 2021-.pdf
Attachment #3-Dell Amended Agreement Nov 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
New Fortunetelling Permit - #2 Psychic Reading & Meditation Center 1602 Artesia Boulevard Unit F Gardena, California 90248
Staff Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council approve a new fortunetelling permit for Sophie Adams and Tiffany D.
Johnson (dba: #2 Psychic Reading & Mediation Center)
Fortunetelling Permit Application.pdf
Los Angles County Fire Department Memo 10.12.2022.pdf
Police Department Memo 11.23.2022.pdf
Planning Division Memo 12.5.2022.pdf
13.B
ORDINANCE NO. 1846
, Relating to the Protection of Property During Demolition, Including a Determination that the Ordinance is Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption Set Forth in Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) and Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5) for Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance 1846.
Staff Report Ordinance 1846.pdf
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 1846.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
COVID-19 Update
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
Notification of Eligibility for Funding in the amount of $123,276.00 Under the Tobacco Grant Program Award for the 2022 - 2023 Grant Cycle Staff Recommendation: Accept Grant Award and Authorize Expenditures
5 15.B
Authorization to Award a Two-Year Video Policing System Camera Maintenance and Repair Contract to DataGear, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $133,902.40.
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize and execute a two-year contract, with
optional one-year extension, for
the Video Policing System Camera
Maintenance and Repair to DataGear, Inc.
It is further recommended that
Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract which has
been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Camera Maintenance Contract 2022
DataGear Proposal & City of Gardena RFP
Side Letter Agreements.pdf
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Award Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Project, JN 978, to Griffin Structures, Inc., in the amount of $895,000.
Staff Recommendation: Award Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract
JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center_CMI Services Consultant Agreement.pdf
16.B
Award Construction Contract for the New Marked Crosswalk with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Vermont Avenue and 133rd Street, JN 972 to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $314,488. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Approve Budget Appropriation of $250,000 funds, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Staff Recommendations:
Award Construction Contract
Approve Project Plans and Specifications
Approve Budget Appropriation and Contingency
Declare CEQA Exemption
JN972 Location Map.pdf
JN972 New Crosswalk with HAWK Signal system Project Plans.pdf
JN972 Contract Doc and Specifications 5276(033).pdf
JN972 California Professional Engineering, Inc. Bid 11-8-2022.pdf
JN972 CEQA Notice of Exemption.pdf
JN 972_PHB HWAK Exhibit.pdf
16.C
Award Professional Design Services Contract for the Mas Fukai Park Improvements Project, JN 820, to David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc., in the amount of $755,830.
Staff Recommendations: Approve Professional Services Contract
JN 820_Mas Fukai Park Improvements_DVD Consultant Agreement.pdf
16.D
Authorize Payments to Southern California Edison in the amount of $69,439.10 and AT&T in the amount of $26,443.23 to Underground the Existing Overhead Utilities for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Project, JN 978 Staff Recommendation: Authorize Payment to Utility Companies
6 JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center_SCE Invoice & Plans.pdf
JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center_AT&T Invoice & Map.pdf
16.E
Award Construction Contract For Manhattan Beach Blvd. Drought Tolerant Landscape Conversion Maintenance Project To Venco Western Inc. In The Amount Of $46,279.00; Additionally Declare CEQA Exemption And Approve Project Plans.
Staff Recommendation:
Award Construction Project
Approve Project Plans
Declare CEQA Exemption
Manhattan Beach Blvd. Landscape Proposal.pdf
Manhattan Beach Blvd Median Gardena.pdf
CEQA NOE_Manhanttan Beach Median Landscape.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
7 24.
REMEMBRANCES
Mr. Ronald B. Williams
; long time Gardena resident since 1973. He attended local Gardena schools and graduated from Gardena High School. Mr. Williams attended UC San Diego and graduated in 1992, he then attended Cal State Dominguez Hills where he earned his teaching credential and MA. In 2005, Mr. Williams began teaching Secondary World History and 9
th
grade Life Skills at Gardena High School, where he also assisted with coaching and mentoring the students of Gardena High School. After two years of classroom teaching, Mr. Williams became the Dean of Discipline from 2006-2011. Mr.
Williams made it his personal mission to support students and parents at every opportunity and treated all students and their families with fairness and dignity. He will be greatly missed;
Mr. Dwayne Nathaniel Battle
; 60 years of age and longtime Gardena
resident since 1968. Mr. Battle attended Purche Avenue Elementary and Maria Regina Elementary School. He graduated from Gardena High School in 1980; and Mr. Richard
Shigeru F
ujio
; 83 years of age. Mr. Fujio was a pillar of our City. He was a successful businessman, gracious & generous volunteer, and loving family man. He owned and operated “Rich’s Carpet” in Gardena for 40 years. He was a stalwart member of the Gardena Kiwanis Club, donating tens of thousands of dollars to worthy community causes. Mr. Fujio is survived by his daughter Kelly, son Rich, his sister in Chicago, brother in La Quinta, sister and brother-in-law in Gardena, and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.
25. 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, December 27, 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 9
th day of December 2022
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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