1 MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Gardena City Council
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:0 4 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162 nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Wanda Love was away on an excused absence; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Treasurer Guy H. Mato; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1731 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager and Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Gary J. Uyeda and his agent Glen Higuchi Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7: 45 p.m., and the City Clerk noted t he return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting.
When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated that direction was provided to staff, but no reportable action was taken.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kristinah Silva led the Pledge of Allegiance. She attends Serra High School. Kristina is the Vice President of her class and is currently a Cadette in training with the Hawthorne Police Department.
4. INVOCATION
Presented by Pastor, Larry Dozier, The New Earth Christian Church, gave the Invocation.
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 2 5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Gardena Military Veteran Recognition to Honor Gary N. Sakata, who served in the U.S. Army. He was chosen at the recommendation of M ayor Pro Tem Paulette C.
Francis (to be accepted by Mr. Gary Sakata)
Mayor Cerda read a brief Biography; then Mayor Pro Tem Francis presented Mr. Sakata with a City of Gardena Veterans Commemorative Coin. Mr. Sakata was given an opportunity to speak and appropriate photos were taken.
5.B Boards and Commissions Update - Human Services Commission - Jackie Arcos, Liaison for the Human Services Commi ssion, provided a Presentation.
5.C Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Presentation - Robert Urtega, Local Advocate for the Los Angeles Community College District introduced President of Southwest College, Dr. Anthony Culpepper , who provided a Presentation.
Council Member Henderson s tated, as a former studen t, he is proud to see how the college is progressing and how our bond dollars are at work with the new facilities. He encourages everyone to visit the college and thanked Dr.
Culpepper for the presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis mentioned, as a former stude nt, also thanked him for his presentation and is e xcited to hear about all the good things and the growth of the college.
Mayor Cerda, being an alumni, also thanked and commended him for such a great campus. She is pleased to hear about all the great thi ngs that they are doing at the college.
5.D Homeless Strategic Plan Overview Presentation
- Director of Recreation and Human Services, Stephany Santin and Homeless Coordinator, Diana Espinoza, co-presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
There was a discussion which included Council; Director Santin & Homeless Coordinator Espinoza answered all of their questions; Director Santin acknowledged all participants who were involved in the creation of the Homeless Strategic Plan.
5.E Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirements and Long- Time Service to the City of Gardena:
(a) Walter Hill, Custodian - Lead - 32 years - (Recreation & Human Services Department)
Director of Recreation and Human Services, Stephany Santin thanked Mr. Hill for all his hard work and dedication.
Mayor Cerda read Mr. Hill's Certificate of Commendation and expressed her appreciation for Mr. Hill.
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 3 6. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Cerda announced the Gardena Events Video Presentation that is highlighting the Recreation and Human Services Department current and future events.
6.A "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" March 2023
- was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda
6.B "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" February 2023
- was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda
7. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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, January 24, 2023
Special Meeting of the Gardena City Council, February 15, 2023 CONTACT: CITY CLERK
8.C Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, December 6, 2022 Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, January 31, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 14, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
February 14, 2023: Wire Transfer: 12312- 12320; Checks Voided: 170431- 170643– for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $4,032,799.30; Total Payroll Issued for January 27, 2023: $2,063,008.03; February 10, 2023: $1,698,182.40.
8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 28, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
February 28, 2023: Wire Transfer: 12321- 12334; Checks Voided: 170644- 170838– for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $1,614,395.70; Total Payroll Issued for February 24, 2023: $2,251,874.16.
8.F Monthly Investment Report, December 2022
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
8.G Personnel Report P-2023-3 2-28-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
8.H RESOLUTION NO. 6622 , Authorizing Execution of Administering Agency -State Master Agreements for State and Federal-Aid Funded Projects CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE
MASTER AGREEMENTS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL -
AID FUNDED PROJECTS
8.I RESOLUTION NO. 6623, Amending the List of Authorized Games and Authorizing the Play of Certain Games in Licensed Card Clubs
CONTACT: CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 6623
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LIST OF
AUTHORIZED GAMES AND AUTHORIZING THE PLAY
OF CERTAIN GAMES IN LICENSED CARD CLUBS
8.J Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 1848, Amending Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code Primarily Relating to the Establishment of Housing Overlays and Development Standards Pertaining Thereto and Revising the City’s Zoning Map and Finding the Adoption to be Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(B)(3) and 15308.
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 1848
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE PRIMARILY
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING
OVERLAYS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
PERTAINING THERETO AND REVISING THE CITY’S
ZONING MAP AND FINDING THE ADOPTION TO BE
EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) and 15308
8.K California Energy Commission Grant Agreement
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8.L RESOLUTION NO. 6613, Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District Renewal for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2023 and Ending June 30, 2024.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTION NO. 6613
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ARTESIA BOULEVARD
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1ST,
2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30TH, 2024
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CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTION NO. 6614
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CONSOLIDATED
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT RENEWAL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1ST, 2023 AND
ENDING JUNE 30TH, 2024
8.N Approve Carnival Agreement with Baque Bros/Classic Rides for Spring Carnival at Mas Fukai on Friday, April 7, Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9, 2023.
CONTACT: RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
8.O Approve Fuel Contract Increase with Clean Energy for the Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.J, 8.K and 8.O:
Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Member Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Love
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
8.J COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 1848, Amending Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code Primarily Relating to the Establishment of Housing Overlays and Development Standards Pertaining Thereto and Revising the City’s Zoning Map and Finding the Adoption to be Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(B)(3) and 15308. - Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis
Mayor Pro Tem Francis brought forth her concerns for pulling Ordinance No. 1848 for its Second Reading.
Senior Planner, Amanda Acuna explained in detail t hat this ordinance has to do with amending the GMC relating to the establishments of the Housing Overlays and Housing Standards pertaining to revising the City’s Zoning Map.
City Attorney Vasquez then stated that in our last meeting we adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1847 which adopted the Zoning. She further explained it was recommended by our City Attorney’s office in an abundance of caution that this ordinance have a first and second reading, because of the legal potential challenge that was received; as a result of adopting Urgency Ordinance No. 1847, we received a letter today that stated we have a compliant Housing Element.
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 6 City Attorney Vasquez noted for the record – Tonight because thi s is a regular Ordinance it only requires three (3) out of the five (5) votes to pass.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.J:
Ayes: Council Members Tanaka and Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis
Absent: Council Member Love
8.K COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - California Energy Commission Grant Agreement. - Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked for confirmation of this grant agreement . City Manager Osorio replied that the State has asked that we automate the permit process when it comes to solar panels; we are required to have an application be processed through an app. She then asked how much the gr ant was for and he replied $60,000.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.K:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson, Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Love
Mayor Cerda noted for the record that – Oral Communication will be taken out of order and shall be heard by a specific time as stated on our Agenda. She allowed for all individuals to speak at this time and informed everyone that once finished with Oral Communications the meeting will resume with Item 8.O.
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1) John Bradley, John Hilario, Ken Virzi, Dot Lin, Charisma DeBerry; Bryon Young and Sam Steward, residents of Rosecrans Place in Gardena expressed their concerns and spoke in opposition of the U-Haul Development Plan.
Mayor Cerda thanked everyone for coming out and expressing their concerns and making all Council Members aware of the impact that the project can have on their residence.
2) Hector Vargas, Board Member for Grandez a Mexicana Folk Ballet Company; came to announce their upcoming events and are looking to partner with the City of Gardena.
3) Sarah Harper, from Mayme Dear Library; came to announce library upcoming events happening at the Mayme Dear and Satow Libraries.
11.A PUBLIC COMMENT
1) City Clerk Mina Semenza, noted for the record the email that was received from the public.
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 7 Mayor Cerda resume the meeting with Consent Calendar Item 8.O.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked to pulled Item 8.N – noted for the record this Item was not pulled during the initial Consent Calendar roll call.
City Attorney Vasquez informed Mayor Cerda that with her permission Mayor Pro Tem Francis can ask her question, but the motion has been voted on already.
8.N RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES - Approve Carnival Agreement with Baque Bros/Classic Rides for Spring Carnival at Mas Fukai on Friday, April 7, Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis brought forth her concern about safety, same as last year; and asked if there is a plan. City Manager Osorio explained that one security g uard will be paid by the City, and two of our Police Officers will be present from 2:00p.m. to closing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; he continued to say that this same plan worked last year.
8.O TRANSPORTATION - Approve Fuel Contract Increase with Clean Energy for the Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) - Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked for confirmation about the increase in the cost of natural gas, and also asked what happens if the gas prices go down. She then asked which of our buses does this affect and asked if we were going to install gas tanks at GTrans; she also asked if there is money left over, does it just roll over to the fund and asked for confirmation that this does not affect the general fund.
City Manager Osorio and Director of Transportation Ernie Crespo answered all of her questions.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.O:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Member s Tanaka, Henderson, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Love
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A FEBRUARY 7, 2023 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled
10.B FEBRUARY 21, 2023 MEETING
Conditional Use Permit #7 -21, Site Plan Review #9- 21, and Environmental Assessment #18-21
The Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's request to continue the project to the next Planning and Environmental Quality Commission meeting on March 7, 2023.
APPLICANT: Gardena Owner LP
LOCATION: 1600 West 135th Street
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 8 Commission Action: The Planning Commission motioned to continue the public hearing of Conditional Use Permit #7- 21, Site Plan Review #9- 21, and Environmental Assessment #18 -21 to the next Planning and Environmental Quality Commission meeting on March 7, 2023, as requested by the applicant.
City Council Action: No City Council action needed. The Planning Commission had not approved an item resolution and motioned to continue the public hearing to March 7, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked what this was for?
Community Development Director Greg Tsujiuchi came up to the podium and answered her question.
10.C FEBRUARY 21, 2023 MEETING
Conditional Use Permit #3-22 and Site Plan Review #3-22 The Planning Commission considered a request for approval of the following entitlements to allow the use of an indoor firearm shooting range located on a 0.46- acre site:
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP #3 - 22), per section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code (GMC), for the operation of an indoor firearm shooting range facility located at the Industrial (M-1) zone; and • Site Plan Review (SPR #5 -22) required for any development project for which a Conditional Use Permit is being sought; and
• Determination that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the existing facility exemption, CEQA Section 15301.
APPLICANT: Edmund Tan
LOCATION: 1435 West 130th Street
Commission Action: The Planning Commission directed Planning Staff to draft a Resolution of Denial for Conditional Use Permit #3-22 and Site Plan Review #5-22.
City Council Action: No City Council action needed.
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - No Items
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - No Items
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES - No Items
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A Execution of One-Year Agreement with JL Group, LLC for Background Investigation Services Not to Exceed $77,000
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked the following questions: is this the same vendor we used last year, and we just renew the contract, why aren’t we looking for a new vendor?
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 9 City Manager Osorio explained the contract details.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Authorize and Execute Contract:
Ayes: Council Member Tanaka and Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis , and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Love
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS - No Items
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
17.A Approval of a Fourth of July Fireworks Agreement in the amount of $38,500 with Pyro Spectaculars Inc.
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
No Public Speakers.
Mayor Cerda asked if the display time was shortened; or was it the same amount time last year?
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked if there was anything we could do to be comparable to the fireworks in our neighborhoods, such as being the same height, or level?
Mayor Cerda stated that she was unsure if we could be comparable; those may be illegals, but we can assure our residents that it will be safer at ours cause it will be done by a professional, and we have our Fire Department there.
Director of Recreation and Human Services, Stephany Santin and City Manager Osorio answered all questions.
It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars Inc:
Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Member Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Love
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION - No Items
19. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items
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Mayor Pro Tem Francis
1) Asked for a report of how many tobacco stores sells tobacco and asked for a moratorium. Would like to know if any rules or regulations can be implemented to limit the amount. Mayor Cerda suggested we determine the number of stores first. – Mayor Cerda seconded it.
Mayor Cerda
1) Asked if we could look into a grant for business façade improvements – Council Member Henderson seconded it.
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
City Manager Osorio gave a verbal report of information to follow -up on matters that had been directed or requested by the Mayor and Members of Council. Those items were, as follows:
1) Full compliance letter received from HCD – Approving the city 6 th Cycle Housing Element from 2021-2029.
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1) COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA - Since the last meeting Council Member Tanaka attended the COG Finance Committee, Cookies with the Rookies, The Student Leadership Program hosted by Kiwanis Key Club. Council Member Tanaka also attended the COG Board Meeting. Lastly, Council Member Tanaka acknow ledges women for Women’s History Month.
2) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON- Since the last meeting Council Member Henderson attended the special meeting of the Housing Element. Council Member Henderson also attended the ICA Conference, the Advocacy Committee, Respo nsible Governance Committee, AQM Tach meeting, LA Chamber of Commerce event at the SOFI Stadium and obtained information regarding Digital Billboards, attended the viewing of Jessica Randell that took place at the Inglewood Mortuary. Council Member Henderson stated that he is no longer a Chair Responsible Governance. Council Member Henderson is now on the Advocacy Committee. Council Member Henderson stated that City of South Pasadena is looking into electrifying their police fleet. Council Member Henderson sends a special congratulations to Gardena resident Mrs. Yoshiko Miwa on the age of 109. Lastly, Council Member Henderson acknowledges women for Women’s History Month.
3) MAYOR CERDA- Since the last meeting Mayor Cerda attended a Neighborhood watch meeting for 129th and Wilton Place which was held at the Senior Center. Mayor Cerda also attended Southern California Mayor’s Leadership Conference that was held in the City of Claremont School of Management, a grand opening for a fast -food restaurant called Dirt Dog, and the ICA Conference. Mayor Cerda was also in attendance for the City Selection Meeting for the southwest sector where a rep for small cities affordable housing was selected. Mayor Cerda was also in attendance of her monthly CCGA meeting as well as the monthly Sanitation meeting, the Teen night that was held at DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 11 Nakaoka Community Center, and The Special City Council Meeting on the Housing Element. Mayor Cerda also attended a dinner with the Consulate General of Korea and several other mayors from South Bay Cities were also in attendance, Second City Selection meeting where the rep that was chosen for housing for small cities had to be ratified and a second vote had to be taken within a week and a half of each other, also in attendance of the retirement banquet for the L.A County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby, The Miss Los Angeles County Pageant which was held at the Nakaoka Community center, Attended the City of Carson 55
th anniversary of their city being
incorporated, City Selection Meeting for AQMD Rep whom City Council Member Jose Salachi from the City of Lynwood will represent for the upcoming 2 years. Lastly, Mayor Cerda attended the funeral service for Jessica Randell who served as a Senior Citizens Commission, Cop Cat rep, member of MLK Committee, and Holly Park Homeowners Association. Mayor Cerda mentioned a call she received about a resident who had a stroke and sheds light on Brian Tanaka for a great deal of service to the customer who called. Mayor Cerda asked a representative from the Southern California Gas Company to do a presentation on the increase of gas. Mayor Cerda provides information on an app that you can download that display’s the amount of gas has being used.
4) MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS - Mayor Pro Tem Francis also mentioned the notice of gas bill and rate increase and encourages those to participate in the hearing held virtually on March 6 th regarding the gas bill. Since the last meeting Mayor Pro Tem Francis attended the West Basin Director’s Installation Ceremony, Community meetings for the homeless plan, Los Angeles County Vector Control meeting, Beautification Commission meeting and report ed that there are 168 Graffiti incidents and 168 illegal dumping incidents that were reported by O fficer Bazan and was handled by our Public Works Departme nt, attended the Black History Month Celebration called the Historical Africa Cultural Center located on Gardena Boulevard and Cookies with Rookies. Mayor Pro Tem Francis mentioned on March 18 th there will
be a hands -on gardening workshop that touches on drought gardening. Mayor Pro Tem Francis mentioned the reason the MLK parade was being held during Black History Month was due to it being postponed due to weather from January 14th to February 25th, but it is not really part of the Black History Month program, while also stating that Gardena is the first city w est of the Mississippi to honor Dr. Martin Luther King with a n official celebration. Mayor Pro T em Francis stated that the MLK program was started by Arthur Johnson in 1972, which was approved by Council to have the program with the help of Rosemary Zucconi . Mayor Pro Tem Francis also mention ed that she attended the MLK Commemorative Youth Program on March 11 th at Nakaoka
Community Center. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tem Francis mentioned the reason she pulls the consent calendar items for the significance to discuss any time we are spending money, receiving money, or a new program is introduced; that way the community is updated on the information on what we do and why it is being done.
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
Mayor Cerda announced:
1) Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, Thursday, March 2, 2023; 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. at Rush Gymnasium, 1651 W. 162 nd Street. Save a life for a chance to win a pair of Gardena Dodgers Day Tickets!
2) Shamrockin’ & Rollin’ Dance, Friday, March 10, 2023; 6:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center. This is a Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP).
DocuSign Envelope ID: A5B807A4-BC48-41AB-85E9-253468B2CFC8 12 3) Hands On Gardening Workshop , Saturday, March 18, 2023 – from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Workshop will be held at Rowley Park. You will learn about native and climate appropriate plants; proper plant installation and maintenance; water efficient irrigation devices.
4) Semi- Annual Clean Up Event - Bulky item pickup, leave items out Event Schedule:
If your normal trash day is: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Then your cleanup day is: Feb. 18 Feb. 25 Mar. 4 Mar. 11 Mar. 18 Please contact WR for more information at (888)467-7600. 5) Free Shredding Event for Gardena Residents, Saturday, April 29, 2023; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at City Hall Complex. Proof of Residency Required. Maximum of 5 boxes (12x16x10 in) per household.
24. REMEMBRANCES
Mrs. Florence Needham , 98 years of age, beloved grandmother of Richard Gray, Home Improvement Helper from the Public Works Department.
Mrs. Barbara Robinson, 87 y ears of age, former Administrative Secretary with the City Clerk's Department. She provided over 16 years of service to the City of Gardena.
Mr. Hershel Clady, 8 1 years of age, Mr. Clady was a retired Assistant Fire Chief for the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. Mr. Clady retired in 2001 and provided over 32 years of service to the Department. He worked in Gardena for a short period of time as well.
Mrs. Betty Ann Hinds, 89 y
ears of age, longtime Gardena resident and active member of the community.
Officer Thomas Martinez , former retired Police Officer with the Gardena Police Department.
25. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:31 p.m., Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
APPROVED:
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council
______________________________ By:___________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk
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