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 27, 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
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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
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
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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)
One Potential Case
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kendal Anderson
Dana Middle School
4. INVOCATION
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Resolution Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Gardena-Ichikawa Sister City Relationship (To be presented and co-signed by Mayor Tasha Cerda and City of Ichikawa Mayor Koh Tanaka during the Ichikawa Delegation's July 2 through July 5, 2023 anniversary visit to Gardena). Resolution to be signed during Ichikawa Delegation Welcome Dinner, on July 2, 2023.
Resolution - 60th Anniversary Gardena - Ichikawa Sister City Affiliation.pdf
5.B
Presentation from the Quilts of Valor Foundation and Recognition of Greg T.
Tsujiuchi as he is awarded a Quilt of Valor for his service - to be presented by
Phyllis Genereux.
5.C
Gardena Events Video Presentation
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 6.
PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" - June 14, 2023 through July 4, 2023 - To be
proclaimed only
Proclaim Only-Pledge of Allegiance-2023.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:
Regular Meeting of the City Council, June13, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
06132023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, June 6, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PEQC June 6, 2023 Minutes
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 27, 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 06-27-23.pdf
8.E
Monthly Investment Report, May 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
May 2023 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2023-10 6-27-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-10 6-27-23.pdf
Job Description - Assistant Transit Operations Manager.pdf
Job Description - Assistant Director of Transportation.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - Effective
June 27 2023.pdf
8.G
Authorization to Execute a Deed Restriction Pursuant to the Requirements of the 2018 Parks Bond Act
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
18-19-102 Deed Restriction.pdf
3 8.H
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Project - Underground Utility Phase, JN 978.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
NOC_Aquatic & Senior Center Underground Utility Phase.pdf
8.I
Approval of the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Lawndale and the City of Gardena for Senior Case Management Services beginning July 1, 2023 through June 28, 2024.
CONTACT: RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
City of Lawndale SSP-Case Management Agreement
8.J
Approve Extension for GTrans Participation in Los Angeles County Metro's Pilot Fareless System Initiative (GoPass) Providing Free Fares for K-12 and Community College Students
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
GoPass Letter of Support from GHS 6_2023.pdf
8.K
Approve Amendment to GTrans Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
GTrans Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan Update 6_2023.pdf
GTrans Special Transit Cutaway Vehicle Picture.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
JUNE 20, 2023 MEETING
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #3-23
The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council on adoption of an ordinance amending Title 18 and adding Chapter 5.76 to Title 5 of the Gardena
Municipal
Code relating to regulations for short term home sharing rentals.
Commission Action:
Planning Commission approved resolution No. PC 10-23,
recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1854, with modifications to permit issuance, timeframes for compliance, and applicability to extensions.
City Council Action:
Receive and File. This item will be brought forth to the Council for review at a future City Council meeting.
10.B
JUNE 20, 2023 MEETING
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #4-23
Recommendation to the City Council on Ordinance No. 1856 making amendments to Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units.
Commission Action:
No action was made by the Planning Commission. This item will be brought back to the Commission at a future meeting.
City Council Action:
No action is needed.
4 10.C
JUNE 20, 2023 MEETING
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #5-23
The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council on Ordinance No. 1857 making amendments to Section 18.12.060 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to relating to two-unit housing developments
Commission Action:
Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 12-23,
recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1857.
City Council Action:
Receive and File. This item will be brought forth to the Council for review at a future City Council meeting.
To view the complete Planning Commission packet please
CLICK HERE
.
PEQC Action Sheet June 20, 2023.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.
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12.A
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6635
, Adopting the City of Gardena's
Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; and Adopt Resolution No. 6635, Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Proposed Amended FY 2023-2024 Budget.pdf
Resolution NO.6635.pdf
12.B
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6633
, Establishing the Appropriations Limit
for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (GANN Limit)
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; and Adopt Resolution No. 6633 which establishes the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at $138,153,439, as required by Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution.
Resolution 6633 - Gann Limit FY23-24 including Exhibit A.pdf
12.C
RESOLUTION NO. 6634
, Acknowledging the Receipt and Filing of the Annual
Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6634
Reso. 6634 Investment Policy 2023-2024 including Policy.pdf
5 12.D
Renew the Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to provide Insurance Brokerage and Consulting Services for City Property and Casualty Program, in the amount of $491,095, for Fiscal Year beginning 2023/2024 through 2027/2028
Staff Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for Insurance Brokerage and Consulting Services
PSA - City of Gardena Alliant - 6_7_23 SIGNED.pdf
12.E
Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the amount of $2,130,152.04 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the amount of $2,130,152.04 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
EXHIBIT A- Insurance Coverages 2023-2024.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6636
, For Vesting Tentative Map #1-22
(VTM #1-22) in accordance with Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 17.08, for the subdivision of airspace to create five condominium units for a property located in the Medium Residential Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) Zone that qualifies for an exemption for CEQA pursuant guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) Project Location: 1715 West 149th Street (APN: 6103-022-091) Applicant: FM Marketing & Properties, LLC
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and
Adopt
Resolution No. 6636.
Planning Commission Staff Report, Resolution, and Presenation.pdf
City Council Staff Report.pdf
Attachment A - Resolution No. 6636.pdf
Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval.pdf
Exhibit B: VTM 83979 (VTM #1-22)
Attachment B - Public Hearing Notice.pdf
13.B
Approval of Guidelines for the 12-Month Pilot Commercial Façade Improvement Program
Staff Recommendation: Approve the guidelines for the 12-Month Pilot Commercial Façade Improvement Program.
Staff Report - Facade Improvement Grant Guidelines.doc
Commercial Facade Improvement Program Guidelines - Jun 2023 FINAL.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
6 14.A
Approval of the Budget for International Travel for the City of Gardena's official visit to Ichikawa, Japan, in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Gardena - Ichikawa Sister City Relationship, in an amount not to exceed $5,670.00 and designate the (2) two officials from Council who will travel to Ichikawa, Japan.
Staff Recommendation:
Approve budget for International Travel and
designate the (2) two officials from Council who will travel to Ichikawa, Japan.
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
Authorization to Purchase Crisis Negotiation Incident Command System from 836 Technologies for $35,770.94 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Staff Recommendation: Authorize Purchase
836 Technologies Quote
15.B
Authorization of Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Narcotic Analyzer in the Amount Not to Exceed $36,830.41 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize Purchase
Quote
GSA Contract
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Approve the Fencing Replacement for the Baseball Diamonds at Rowley Park in the amount of $37,983 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Fencing Replacement for the Baseball Diamonds at Rowley Park in the amount of $37,983 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
California Fence & Supply Co. Bid
Innovative Fence Inc. Bid.pdf
Lobby Traffic Systems Inc Bid.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve Contract with RideCo for On-Demand Microtransit Software in the amount of $635,240 and a Project Total of $698,764
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
RFP 2022-04 Contract Package with RideCo Inc.pdf
RideCo Microtransit Software System Examples.pdf
18.B
Approve a Pilot Beach Trolley Service
Staff Recommendation: Approve Service
Pilot Beach Trolley Service Option A - Redondo Beach Pier.pdf
Pilot Beach Trolley Service Option B - Hermosa Beach Pier.pdf
7 18.C
Approve Contract with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. for the Purchase of Unleaded Fuel for a Two-Year Term with Three, One-Year Options at a Cost Not-To-Exceed the Annual Budget Approved by City Council
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
IFB 2022-05 Contract Package with Merrimac Petroleum Inc.pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
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
Mrs. Barbara Jean Mato-Jaeger
, 88 years of age, grandmother and loving mother of our City Treasurer Guy Mato.
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, July 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 23rd day of June 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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