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, May 23, 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 .
PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING
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[email protected]
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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation, pu
rsuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One Potential Case
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Edward Hawthorne
Hollypark United Methodist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Senior Citizens
5.B
Rotary Club Presentation to City of Gardena
5.C
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
7. APPOINTMENTS
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 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:
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 25, 2023
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 9, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
04252023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
05092023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, April 18, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
23_04_18 PCMIN
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 23, 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 05-23-23.pdf
8.E
Monthly Investment Report, April 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
April 2023 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2023-8 5-23-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-8 5-23-23.pdf
8.G
Appointments of Representatives to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SBWIB Nomination Letter.pdf
8.H
RESOLUTION NO. 6628
: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
for the Elderly Nutrition Program on Behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Resolution No. 6628
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RESOLUTION NO. 6629
: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
for the Supportive Services Program on Behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Resolution No. 6629
8.J
Approval of the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Lawndale and the City of Gardena for the Elderly Nutrition Program Services beginning July 1, 2023 through June 28, 2024
CONTACT: RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
City_of_Gardena_Elderly_Nutrition_Program_May_2023.docx.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
MAY 16, 2023 MEETING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #1-23
The Planning Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit, per section 18.32.030.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) zone and direction to staff to file a Notice of Exemption as an existing facilities project.
LOCATION: 1425 West Artesia Boulevard Unit #21-22 (APN: 6106-034-001) APPLICANT: Tim Mao (Top BBQ & Noodle Restaurant)
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 6-
23, approving Conditional Use Permit #1-23 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.B
MAY 16, 2023 MEETING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #1-23
The Planning Commission considered a request for a vesting tentative map per Chapter 17.08 of the Gardena Municipal Code, for the subdivision of airspace to create five condominium units for a property located in the Medium Residential Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3) zone and direction to staff to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)/
LOCATION: 1715 West 149th Street (APN" 6103-022-091)
APPLICANT: FM Marketing & Properties
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 6-
23, approving Conditional Use Permit #1-23 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)
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MAY 16, 2023 MEETING
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #3-23
The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council on the adoption of an ordinance amending Title 18 and Title 5, Zoning, of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to regulations for short-term home sharing rentals in residential zoning districts throughout the city and direction to staff to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15308.
Commission Action:
A motion was made to reopen the public hearing and
continue it to the June 20, 2023 meeting, and direction to staff to make modifications to the draft ordinance relating to onsite parking space requirements, timeframe for compliance properties with existing listings, and to add a time extension process for compliance. The motion was passed by a vote of 4-0-0 City Council Action:
No City Council action is needed.
To view the complete Planning Commission packet
CLICK HERE
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2023_05_16 PCAX
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
Presentation of the City of Gardena's Proposed Amended Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
5-23-23 City Council Meeting-Proposed Amended Budget PPT FY2023-24 -.pptx
Proposed Amended FY 2023-2024 Budget.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
PUBLIC HEARING
:
ORDINANCE NO. 1851
:
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: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and adopt Ordinance No. 1851.
5 Ordinance No. 1851..pdf
Resolution No. 6624.pdf
Staff Report.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Proclamation to Declare Juneteenth Day as a Public Holiday, and approve Side Letters and Resolution with employee groups to observe Juneteenth Holiday Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6627, Police Mangers' Resolution; and approve Side Letters with employee groups: Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), and Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA)
Proclaim Only-Juneteenth 2023.pdf
Resolution No. 6627.pdf
GPOA Side Letter - Juneteenth Holiday.pdf
GMEO Side Letter - Juneteenth Holiday.pdf
GMEA Side Letter - Juneteenth Holiday.pdf
14.B
Approve Employment Agreement between the City of Gardena and the Chief of Police Michael Saffell, and Approve the City of Gardena Classification and Compensation Plan, Effective May 23, 2023
Staff Recommendation:
1. Approve the Employment Agreement between the City of Gardena and the Chief of Police Michael Saffell
2. Approve the City of Gardena Classification and Compensation Plan, Effective May 23, 2023
Employment Agmt - M. Saffell.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - eff. 05-23-23.pdf
14.C
Revision to City Travel Policy to Limit Domestic Travel Over 150 miles Outside the Jurisdictional Limits of the City of Gardena to Two Councilmembers for One Event Staff Recommendation: Approve Revision to City Travel Policy
Proposed Administrative Policy Procedure -City Travel Policy 5.23.2023.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Approve the Conceptual Design for Southern California Edison to Build the Infrastructure for Electric Vehicle Chargers for Arthur Johnson Park, Rowley Park and the Police Department Parking Lot.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Conceptual Design for the Infrastructure for Electric Vehicle Chargers
EV Chargers Public Feedback Presentation_City Council Mtg.pptx
Conceptual Plan (Arthur Johnson Park).pdf
Conceptual Plan (Police Department Parking Lot).pdf
Conceptual Plan (Rowley Park).pdf
EV Gateway Proposal (Police Department).pdf
6 EV Gateway Proposal (Rowley Park).pdf
EV Gateway Proposal (Arthur Johnson Park).pdf
16.B
RESOLUTION NO. 6631
: Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6631
Resolution 6631 Adopting Local Road Maint SB1 2023-2024.pdf
16.C
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6617
: Confirming the Diagram and
Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated April 25, 2023 for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscape Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution 6617
Artesia Landscaping Distrct Resolution No. 6617_CA Signed.pdf
16.D
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6618
: Confirming the Diagram and
Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated April 25, 2023, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution No. 6618
Consolidated Street Lighting District Resolution No. 6618_CA Signed.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
19.A
RESOLUTION NO. 6630
:
Authorizing a Reward in an amount not to exceed
$5,000 for information leading to the apprehension, identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Andrew Price in the City of Gardena on November 30, 2019.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6630
RESO. NO. 6630.pdf
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
7 23.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
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, June 13, 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 19th day of May, 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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