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, March 28, 2023
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
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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 .
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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)
Clarence Cecil IV Davis
v. City of Gardena, et al.
L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No.:
BC719909
2.B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation, pu
rsuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) &
(e)(3)
One Potential Case: Claim No. T11-2022, filed June 22, 2022, by George Van Heel
(Copy of Claim available in City Clerk’s office)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Desirae Jourdan
and
Tyler Chin
Denker Elementary School
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Christopher Codrington
Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena:
(a) David McMichael, Building Maintenance Lead
- 39 years - (Public Works
Department)
David McMichael retiree.pdf
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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
2 5.B
Certificates of Recognition to Gerrie Noel in appreciation of her service to the community as a Tenant Representative Member of the Rent Mediation Board
Gerri E. Noel - Commisioner Cert.pdf
5.C
Certificate of Commendation to the students of Junipero Serra High School's National Society of Black Engineers for their accomplishments in the International Space Program.
5.D
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"Fair Housing Month," April 2023
FHF_Proclamation.pdf
6.B
"DMV / DONATE LIFE MONTH," April 2023
Donate Life Month Proclamation.pdf
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON 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:
Amended Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 28, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 14, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
02282023 Amended REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
03142023 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, March 7, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
23_03_07 PCMIN
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 28, 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 03-28-23.pdf
3 8.E
Monthly Investment Report, February 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
February 2023 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2023-5 3-28-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-5 3-28-23.pdf
Attachment 1 - Salary Schedule - eff. March 28 2023.pdf
Attachment 2 - Job Specification Payroll Specialist.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
MARCH
21, 2023 MEETING
Conditional Use Permit #7-21, Site Plan Review #9-21, and Environmental Assessment #18-21
The applicant is requesting the following to construct a new 190,860 square foot industrial building on an 8.46 acre property:
1 .
Conditional Use Permit (CUP #7-21) - To permit the operations of a warehouse facility in the General Industrial (M-2) zone in accordance with Section 18.46.030.C.18 of the Gardena Municipal Code; and 2 .
Site Plan Review (SPR #9-21) - Demolition of all existing on-site buildings to construct a new 190,860 square foot tilt-up industrial building, with 22 dock doors, a new parking area, lighting, and landscaping site improvements; and 3 .
Environmental Assessment (EA #18-21) - Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
Project Location: 1600 W. 135th Street, Gardena
Applicant: Gardena Owner LP
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 4-
23, by a vote of 3-0-1.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
10.B
MARCH 21, 2023 MEETING
General Plan Consistency for the Acquisition of a 0.11 Acre Parcel Located at 1731 W. 162nd St.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 5-
23, by a vote of 3-0-0.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
To view the complete Planning Commission packet
CLICK HERE
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2023_03-21 PCAX
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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
PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan to Accept HOME - ARP Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in the amount of $1,040,280.
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
Substantial Amendment to FY 2021-2022 HUD Annual Allocation Plan - CDBG Program
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing (limit comments to no more than three (3) minutes); Approve the Substantial Amendment to include the Home-ARP Allocation Plan; Authorize City Manager, or his designee, to take all actions necessary or desirable to implement the HOME-ARP Program.
Home ARP_Staff Report 3.24.28.pdf
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan- Final
Substantial Amendment FY 2021
2.28.23 HOME-ARP City Council Presentation
12.B
Single Audit Report Required for Federally Funded Programs for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
2022_Gardena_Single_Audit_FINAL_03.22.2023_.pdf
Single_Audit_2022_PPT_3-23-23.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1850
– A Moratorium Prohibiting New Significant
Tobacco Retailers from Establishing in the City
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council adopt as Urgency Ordinance No. 1850, a moratorium prohibiting any new Significant Tobacco Retailer businesses from establishing in the City.
Staff Report - Tobacco Retail Urgency Ordiance 1850.pdf
Urgency Ordinance_No._1850_Tobacco_Moratorium.pdf
13.B
Annual Housing Element Progress Report 2022, of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File.
5 APR Staff Report.pdf
HCDs 2022 Annual Housing Element Progress Report (APR).pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
17.A
Award the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. in the amount of $273,970.
Staff Recommendation: Award Contract to RJM Design Group, Inc.
FINAL_RJM_CV_Agreement.pdf
Attachment A RJM-Gardena Master Plan Proposal-andFeeProposal 03-09-23.pdf
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve Purchase and Installation of Upgraded Fuel Terminals and Software from E.J. Ward at a cost of $138,320.16
Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase
Contract Package with EJ Ward 3_2023.pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
2 .
MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
Mr. Wayne Spencer;
Chairman of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for over 20 years. He will be greatly missed.
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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, April 11, 2023.
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 24th
day of March 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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