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, April 25, 2023
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
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1 .
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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
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at least 24 business
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1 1.
ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Leilani Jordan and Jonathan Jordan Denker Avenue Elementary School
4. INVOCATION
Deacon Joe Henry
New Direction Community Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Boards and Commissions Update - Rent Mediation Board
5.B
Certificates of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirements and Long- Time Service to the City of Gardena:
(a)
Hugo Gualotuna
, Police Officer
- 21 years - (Gardena Police Department)
Hugo G. .pdf
5.C
Certificate of Commendation presented to Martel London for his heroic efforts -
to be accepted by Martel London
London cert.pdf
5.D
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"Challenge the Norm and Influence of Marijuana Use on Youth Day" - April 20, 2023 -
to be accepted by Tracy Saruwatari
4-20 Challenge the Norm-Influence of Marijuana on Youth Day-2023.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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
2 6.B
"National Library Week," April 23 through April 29, 2023 - to be accepted by
Friends of the Library and Sarah Harper, Library Manager of Mayme Dear Library
Proclamation -National Library Week.pdf
6.C
"Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day" - May 5, 2023 -
to be accepted by Cinco De
Mayo Committee
Proclamation - Cinco de Mayo -2023.pdf
6.D
"Older Americans Month" - May 2023
(to be proclaimed only)
Proclaim Only-Older Americans Month- May 2023.pdf
6.E
"Municipal Clerk’s Week" - April 30, 2023 - May 6
, 2023 –
to be accepted by City
Clerk Mina Semenza
Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week-2023.pdf
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission - Ronald Wright-Scherr (Appointed by Council Member Love)
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, March 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 28, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
Amended 03142023 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
03282023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, March 21, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
23_03_21 PCMIN
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 11, 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 04-11-23.pdf
3 8.E
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 25, 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 04-25-23.pdf
8.F
Monthly Investment Report, March 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
March 2023 Investment Report.pdf
8.G
Personnel Report P-2023-6 4-25-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-6 4-25-23.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - Attachment 1.pdf
Code Enforcement Supervisor - Attachment 2.pdf
8.H
RESOLUTION NO.6625
, Authorizing Execution of Agreement Number 22-14841
with the California Department of Technology
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Resolution 6625.pdf
Attachment A.pdf
8.I
Approve Amendment No. 4 to Funding Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for the On- Street Bus Signal Priority System Project
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
F3306 - Amendment 4 Revised 3.10.23.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
APRIL 4, 2023 MEETING
-
Meeting Cancelled
2023_04_04 CANCELLATION
10.B
APRIL 18, 2023 MEETING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #1-23
The Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's request to continue the project to Planning and Environmental Quality Commission meeting on May 16, 2023.
LOCATION: 1425 West Artesia Boulevard Unit #21-22
APPLICANT: Tim Mao
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission opened the public hearing and
continued the item to the May 16, 2023, meeting.
City Council Action:
No City Council action is needed.
4 10.C
APRIL 18, 2023 MEETING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2-23
The Planning
Commission
considered a request for a conditional use permit, per
section 18.030.030.A of the Gardena Municipal Code, to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine in an existing restaurant located in the Commercial (C-2) zone and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption as an existing facilities project.
LOCATION: 1420 West Redondo Beach Boulevard Suite A
APPLICANT: Stanley Szeto
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 7-
23, approving Conditional Use Permit #2-23 and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption, by a vote of 4-0-0.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
10.D
APRIL 18, 2023 MEETING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #3-23
The Planning Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit, per section 18.32.03.B of the Gardena Municipal Code, to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine in an existing restaurant located in the General Commercial (C-3) and Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO) zones and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption as an existing facilities project.
LOCATION: 15410 South Western Avenue #B
APPLICANT: Sean Kim (Kyodong Noodle)
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 8-
23, approving Conditional Use Permit #3-23 and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption, by a vote of 4-0-0.
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
.
2023_04_18 PCAX.pdf
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.
11.A
PUBLIC COMMENT
4-25-2023 Regular CC Meeting - Public Comment #1.pdf
4-25-2023 Regular CC Meeting - Public Comment #2.pdf
5 12.
DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
New Entertainment Permit to Allow Karaoke for
Sushibei #1 located
at 2021 West
Redondo Beach Boulevard Suites F and G
Staff Recommendation: Approve a New Entertainment Permit for Sushibei #1
at
2021 West Redondo Beach Blvd, Suites F and G
Application for Sushiebei #1.pdf
Planning Division Memo.pdf
Police Department Memo.pdf
Los Angeles County Fire Department Memo.pdf
13.B
PUBLIC HEARING
: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a 190,860 Square Foot Warehouse Building in the Industrial Zone
LOCATION: 1600 and 1606 W. 135th Street (APNs: 6102-013-026, 027) APPLICANT: Gardena Owner LP
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing, please allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and Adopt Resolution No. 6626, Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution Dated March 21, 2023.pdf
Staff Presentation dated March 21, 2023.pdf
Applicant Presentation dated March 21, 2023.pdf
RESOLUTION_NO._6626.pdf
Exhibit A - Final IS_MND dated March 2023.pdf
Exhibit B - Response to Comments dated February 2023.pdf
Exhibit C - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.pdf
Exhibit D - Architectual Plans.pdf
Exhibit E - Conditions of Approval.pdf
Exhibit F - Technical Memo Dated March 16, 2023.pdf
13.C
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1851
, a
n Ordinance of the City of Gardena,
California, Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code Of Regulations, Title 24), Except for the Fire Code, and Making Amendments thereto; Adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Repealing Chapter 15.08 of the Gardena Municipal Code; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B) (3)
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1851 and set a Public Hearing on the adoption for the meeting of May 23, 2023
Staff Report - 2022 Building Coode Adoption.pdf
Ordinance No. 1851.pdf
Resolution No. 6624.pdf
6 13.D
Report on Measures Taken to Alleviate New Significant Tobacco Retailers From Establishing in the City
Staff Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Council
approve and issue the attached report which describes the measures taken thus far to alleviate new significant tobacco retailers from establishing in the City.
Staff Report - Tobacco Business Moratorium Report.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Approval of One-Year Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in the amount of $84,000 Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement
TPA- Contract Agreement.pdf
CGAR TPA City Council Presentation April 25 2023.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
PUBLIC HEARING
:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1849:
An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy of the City of Gardena, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1849 and Conduct a Public Hearing. Please allow three (3) minutes for each speaker.
Attachment 1 - AB 481.pdf
Attachment 2 - Ordinance 1849_w Exhibit A.pdf
Attachment 3 - AB 481 Annual Report 2022.pdf
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Approve the Agreement for Streetlighting Maintenance between the City of Gardena and the City of Los Angeles related to the Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project on Vermont Avenue at Redondo Beach Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue Project, JN 930.
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Agreement for Street Lighting Maintenance.
Proposed Agreement for Streetlighting Maintenance between COG & COLAsignedbyCA.pdf
Existing Traffic Maintenance Agreement between COG & COLA.pdf
Vermont Traffic Signal Project Exhibit.pdf
7 16.B
Award Construction Contract for the Vermont Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard Street Improvements Project, JN 959, to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $791,000. Additionally, Award Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract to SA Associates, in the amount of $ 162,000, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Approve a 19% Construction Contingency, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Staff Recommendations:
Award Construction Contract
Award Construction Management and Inspection Services
Approve Project Plans and Specifications
Approve Expenditures of Remaining Budget as Contingency.
Declare CEQA Exemption
JN959 Specifcation Set.pdf
JN959 Bid Plan Set.pdf
Notice of Exemption JN959.docx.pdf
SA Associates CM & Inspection for Vermont Ave., JN959.pdf
JN 959 - Onyx Paving Company, Inc 04-18-2023.pdf
Project Location Map_JN 959.pdf
16.C
Award contracts for the Traffic Signal Emergency and Maintenance On-Call Services with an initial term of two (2) year and optional three (3) year terms to YUNEX LLC, Bear Electric Solutions, Inc., and St. Francis Electric, LLC.
Staff Recommendation:
Award Contracts for the Traffic Signal Emergency and Maintenance On- Call Services.
Statement of Qualification_BEAR.pdf
Statement of Qualification_St Francis Electric.pdf
Statement of Qualification_YUNEXT Traffic.pdf
Gardena PW Maintenance Traffic Emergency On-Call Services RFQ.pdf
16.D
RESOLUTION NO. 6615
, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2023-2024, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2023-2024, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: May 23, 2023) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6615
Gardena Landscape Engineer's Report 2023-24..pdf
Artesia Landscaping District Resolution No. 6615.pdf
16.E
RESOLUTION NO. 6616
, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena
Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2023-2024, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for fiscal year 2023-2024, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: May 23, 2023) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6616
Gardena SLD Engineer's Report 2023-24..pdf
8 Consolidated Street Lighting District Resolution No. 6616.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve Contract with Pulsar Advertising, Inc. for Design and Branding of New On-Demand Transit Service in the Amount of $85,138
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
Contract with Pulsar - MicroTransit Branding.pdf
Pulsar - Past Design Examples.pdf
18.B
Approve Contract with Anser Advisory for Owners Representative Services in the Amount of $289,960 and a project total of $362,450
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
RFP 2022-03 Anser Advisory Proposal.pdf
RFP 2022-03 Contract Package with Anser Advisory.pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
19.A
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1852
: Amending Section 2.48.020(B) of
the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Membership Eligibility of Youth Commission Members
Staff Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1852
ORDINANCE No. 1852.pdf
19.B
Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Property Located at 1731 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247 and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 1731 W. 162nd Street, Gardena CA 90247, and direct
staff to file the attached Notice
of Exemption pursuant to Categorical Exemption Guidelines section 15061(b) (3)-commonsense exemption.
1731 W 162nd St Purchase and Sales Agreement.pdf
1731 W 162nd Street Aerial Map.pdf
Notice of Exemption - 1731 W 162nd St.pdf
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
9 22.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
3 .
MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
Arguster Brisco Sr
, 99 years of age, father in law of Council Member Henderson.
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, May 9, 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
.
Dated this 21st day of April 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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