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, June 13, 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
by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at
[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- EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Reyes Enriquez, J
v. City of Gardena, et al.
United States District Court, Central District of California, No. 2:20-cv-07049-CBM-
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jordan Agyemang, Cameron Agyemang, and Morgan Agyemang.
Maria Regina Catholic School
4. INVOCATION
John Iwohara
Gardena Buddhist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Sewer Master Plan Presentation -
presented by Ryan Orgill of Carollo Engineers
5.B
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
LGBTQI+ Pride Month -
To Be Proclaimed Only
Proclaim Only-LGBTQI+ Pride Month - June 2023.pdf
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 7.A
Youth Commission - Damilola Ogundimu
(Appointed by Council Member Henderson)
Youth Commission - Anaiyah Harris
(Appointed by Council Member Tanaka)
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, May 23, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
05232023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, May 16, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
23_05_16 PCMIN
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 13, 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 06-13-23.pdf
8.E
Personnel Report P-2023-9 6-13-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-9 6-13-23.pdf
Office Specialist Job Description - Attachment 1.pdf
Associate Planner Job Description - Attachment 2.pdf
Recreation and HS Manager Job Description - Attachment 3.pdf
Salary Schedule - Effective June 13 2023.pdf
8.F
Approval Annual Membership and Reserve Assessment Dues in the amount of $41,728.08 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the City's Participation in the Interoperability Network of the South Bay Joint Powers Agreement CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
City of Gardena INSB Fiscal Year 22-2023.pdf
8.G
Approval for an Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order for Pinnacle Petroleum from $130,000 to $165,197 to purchase fuel for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
3 8.H
South Bay Cities Council of Governments MOU Addendum
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Gardena SBCCOG MOU Addendum 5.31.23 (002).docx
8.I
Ratify Administrative Approval of the Supportive Services Program Contract SSP232403
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
FY 2023-24 SSP Allocation Letter (Baseline Funding) City of Gardena Revised
6.6.23.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
JUNE 6, 2023 MEETING
DISCUSSION OF OUTDOOR DINING REGULATIONS
The Planning Commission discussed regulations relating to Outdoor Dining for restaurant uses.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission provided Planning Staff with
direction on regulations relating to Outdoor Dining.
City Council Action:
No action is needed.
2023_06_07 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
Approval of the Contribution to the City's California Employers' Retirement Benefit Trust (CERBT) in the amount of $1,750,000 to be made before June 30, 2023 and Approval of the Budgeted Contribution to the City's CERBT for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 in the amount of $750,000 to be made before June 30, 2024 Staff Recommendation: Approval of the Contribution to the City's California Employers' Retirement Benefit Trust (CERBT) in the amount of $1,750,000 to be made before June 30, 2023 and Approval of the Budgeted Contribution to the City's CERBT for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the amount of $750,000 to be made before June 30, 2024
June 13 2023 City Counncil Meeting - CERBT Transfers.pptx
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4 13.A
Consideration of a Contract Services Agreement between MDG Associates, Inc. and the City of Gardena for the consulting services of a 12- Month Pilot Commercial Façade Improvement Program beginning June 13, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Contract Services Agreement between MDG Associates, Inc. and the City of Gardena in the total amount of $60,000 for the consulting services of a 12-month pilot Commercial Façade Improvement Program, with a breakdown of $10,000 in FY 2022-23 and $50,000 in FY 2023-24.
Staff Report - Facade Improvement Grant Consulting Services.pdf
CSA_MDG_Associates,Inc..pdf
Gardena-Gen Fund CRP Pilot - Final.pdf
13.B
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1855,
An Ordinance Adopting the Most
Recent Version of the Los Angeles County Fire Code As Set Forth In Title 32 Of The Los Angeles County Code By Reference; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Qualit Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemptin of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1855 and set a Public Hearing on the adoption for the meeting of July 11, 2023
Staff Report.pdf
Los Angeles County Ordinance Adopting 2022 Fire Code.pdf
Ordinance No. 1855.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Award Construction Contract for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement FY 2022- 2023 Project (Phase 2), JN 513, to Martinez Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $139,780.00, Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, Approve the Project Specifications and Budget Contingency.
Staff Recommendation:
Award Construction Contract.
Declare CEQA Exemption.
Approve the Project Specifications.
Approve Expenditures of Remaining Budget as Contingency.
JN 513 Specs_Signed.pdf
JN 513_CEQA_NOE.pdf
JN 513_District 1 Map.pdf
16.B
Approve Catch Basin Trash Excluders Maintenance Agreement between the City of Gardena and Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Catch Basin Trash Excluders Maintenance Agreement
CB Trash Excluders Maintenance Agreement.pdf
5 COG Statewide Trash Provisions Implementation.pdf
16.C
Approve a Contract Change Order to Wallace and Associates Consulting, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection services in the amount of $31,713.03 for the 170
th
Street Improvement Project, JN 944.
Staff Recommendation:
Approved Contract Change Order to Wallace and
Associates Consulting, Inc.
Wallace CM&I Proposal Contract_170th street.pdf
Final Invoice with CCO request.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
19.A
RESOLUTION NO. 6632
: Amending City Council Meeting Agenda Policy No. 03-
01, as it Pertains to Council Directives.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6632
RESOLUTION No. 6632 with Proposed Amended Council Policy.pdf
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
6 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 27, 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 9th day of June 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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