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, September 12, 2023
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
TASHA CERDA
,
Mayor
MARK E. HENDERSON
,
Mayor Pro Tem
RODNEY G. TANAKA
,
Council Member
PAULETTE C. FRANCIS
,
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
:
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1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INVOCATION
Rev. John E. Ward
First Southern Baptist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Gardena Events Video Presentation
5.B
West Nile Virus Activity Update -
Presentation to be given by Susanne Kluh,
General Manager of GLA County Vector Control District.
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"Constitution Week," September 17-23, 2023 (to be proclaimed only)
Proclaim Only-Constitution Week-2023.pdf
6.B
"23rd Annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day," September 16, 2023 (to be proclaimed only)
Proclaim Only-Keep Gardena Beautiful Day-2023.pdf
6.C
"City Employee Recognition Day" September 21, 2023 (To be proclaimed only)
Proclaim Only-City Employee Recognition Day-2023.pdf
6.D
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - September 2023 -
to be accepted by
Freddie Muse Jr.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - 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
7.A
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
Rent Mediation Board / Tenant Representative - Cassandra Villa (Appointed by Mayor Cerda)
Rent Mediation Board / At Large Representative - Doris Sims (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, August 22, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
08222023 REGULAR MInutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 12, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 09-12-23.pdf
8.D
Personnel Report P-2023-14 9-12-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-14 9-12-23.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - effective September 12 2023.pdf
Job Description - Communications Liaison Officer (Attachment 2).pdf
8.E
Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 1858
, Authorizing an
Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Ordinance No. 1858.pdf
8.F
Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO.1854
Amending Title 18 and
Adding Chapter 5.76 to Title 5, of the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Home Sharing Rentals
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance No. 1854 (Home Sharing) FINAL.docx.pdf
8.G
Modification to Bingo License for Gardena Valley JCI, located at 1964 W. 162nd Street
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gardena Valley JC)_Application_Staff Memos.pdf
8.H
Approve Carnival Contract with CM Amusement for the Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 20, Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2023 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
CM_Amusements_Carnival_Contract_October_2023.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
SEPTEMBER 5. 2023 MEETING
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY DETERMINATION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #5-22
The Planning Commission considered a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine ancillary to a new karaoke bar business at 15210 Western Avenue, pursuant to a Type-42 On- Sale General license with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and determination that the project is exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Ace (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15061(b)(3).
Location: 15210 S Western Ave
Applicant: Kyeang Linda Jo (DBA Sul Bar)
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 16-23,
making a finding of convenience and necessity for approving the sale of alcohol beverages for on-site consumption for the establishment at 15210 Western Avenue.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from City Council)
10.B
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 MEETING
Conditional Use Permit #6-23
The Planning Commission reviewed 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 determination that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption as an existing facilities project, and exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Project Location: 1845 W Redondo Beach Blvd.
Applicant: Sun Ja Lee
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 14-
23, approved Conditional Use Permit #6-23 subject to the Conditions of Approval, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
10.C
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 MEETING
MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #13-17
The Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's request to continue the project to a future Planning and Environmental Quality Commission meeting.
Project Location: 1650 W 130th St.
Applicant: Antonio Valenzuela
Commission Action:
No action was made by the Planning Commission. This item will be brought back to the Commission at a future meeting and re-noticed in the newspaper.
City Council Action:
No action needed.
10.D
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #4-23
The Planning Commission reconsidered an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and making a determination that the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 17-
23, by a vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1856.
City Council Action:
Receive and File. This item will be brought forth to the Council for review at a future City Council meeting.
2023_09_05 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
RESOLUTION NO. 6645
, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Agreements and to Accept Grant Funds for the Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Resolution No 6645.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
PUBLIC HEARING
: Regarding FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; receive public comment, and authorize staff to submit the FY 2021-2022 CAPER and 2022-2023 CAPER to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Staff Report - CAPER 2021-22 & 2022-23.pdf
Gardena - 2021-2022 CAPER.pdf
Gardena - 2022-2023 CAPER.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Calling for the March 5, 2024, General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, and Providing Regulations for Candidates; Adoption of Resolution Nos. 6642, 6643 and 6644
Staff Recommendation:
Initiate the process of the March 5, 2024, General
Municipal Election by Adopting Resolution Nos. 6642, 6643 and 6644
RESO No 6642 - Calling for the Election.pdf
RESO No 6643 - Catch all RESO.pdf
RESO No 6644 - Candidate Statements.pdf
14.B
Approval of the International Travel for City Clerk Mina Semenza in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary Visit of the Gardena - Ichikawa Sister City Relationship Staff Recommendation:
Approve the International Travel for City Clerk
City Travel Policy - APP 2023-001.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
Notification of Eligibility for Funding in the Amount of $23,491 Under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, Fiscal Year 2022 Local Solicitation
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
JAG Grant Announcement.pdf
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Review and Approve Submission of the City of Gardena Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft to State and Federal Emergency Agencies
Staff Recommendation: Review and Approve Submission of the Draft of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to State and Federal Emergency Agencies
2023 LHMP Presentation
City of Gardena LHMP Draft
16.B
Award Contract for the Council Chambers Visual Audio Upgrade Design/Build Project, JN 536, to Western Audio Visual & Security, in the amount of $81,888.40, Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, Approve the Project Request for Proposal & Specifications, and Budget Contingency Staff Recommendation:
Approve Contract
Declare CEQA Exemption
Approve Project RFP and Specifications
Approve Budget Appropriation and Contingency
JN 536_CEQA_NOE.pdf
JN 536 Council Chambers AV Upgrade_RFP.pdf
JN 536_WAVS proposal.pdf
16.C
Award Contract for the Purchase and Installation of 71 Electric Vehicle Chargers and Five-Years of Operations and Maintenance to Noodoe Inc, in the amount of $268,884.75 for the Arthur Johnson Park, Rowley Park and Police Department Parking Lot Charge Ready Project, JN 538, Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, and Authorize the Budget Appropriation Staff Recommendation:
Award Contract for the Purchase and Installation of 71 Electric Vehicle Chargers and Five (5) Years of Operations and Maintenance Declare CEQA Exemption
Authorize the Budget Appropriation
EV Connect Proposal.pdf
Noodoe Proposal.pdf
16.D
Reject all bids and the Pre-Qualified General Contractor list for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Project, JN 978, and re-bid the project with modified requirements and/or scope
Staff Recommendation: Reject all bids and the Pre-Qualfied General Contractor list and rebid
JN 978_General Contractor Pre-Qualification RFQ.pdf
JN 978_General Contractor Pre-Qualification Scoring Matrix_April 2023.pdf
JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center_Swinerton Pre-Qual Proposal.pdf
JN 978 - Swinerton Builders Bid_09-05-2023.pdf
JN 978_BID TABULATION.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve Contract with Arellano Associates for Microtransit Service Community Outreach and Education in the amount of $127,020 and a Project Total of $146,073
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
City of Gardena Agreement with Arellano Associates.pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
2 .
MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
Mrs. Thelma Johnson
, longtime resident of Gardena and former teacher at Purche Elementary School.
Mrs. Birda Floyd Hill
,
82 years old, became a resident of Gardena in 1972 and was a pillar in her community.
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, September 26, 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 8th Day of September 2023.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY
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September 17, 2023, marks the two hundred thirty-six anniversary of the drafting of THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by the Constitutional Convention.
Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America, designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; and therefore, it is fitting and proper to accord official recogniti on to this magnificent document and to its memorable anniversary.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution began the celebration of Constitution Week and is just one of the numer ous devoted and patriotic organizations that wil l be celebrating the 236
th
Anniversary of the drafting of this
momentous and unique document.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TASHA CERDA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, do hereby proclaim SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 1177--2233,, 22002233, to be
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in the City o f Gardena and urge all citizens to study the Constitution and to reflect on the privileges, as well as on the rights and responsibilities, of being an American.
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On Saturday, September 16, 20 23, volunteers representing community groups, individual citizens, and City of Gardena Elected Officials and City Staff, will work together for an annual “Community Clean-Up Day.”
These dedicated Volunteers will work to “Keep Gardena Beautiful,” by sprucing up our City Parks, by cleaning the rights of way along our streets, as well as by working within our neighborhoods, and minor “fix-ups” will be accomplished.
Public Works Staff, supported by members of the City Mana ger’s Office and Recreation and Human Se rvices Department , in conjunction with the Gardena Beautification Commission, are coordinating all projec ts for the day. Following these worthwhile activities, Community Clean-Up participants are invited to enjoy lunch at Gardena’s Mas Fukai Park.
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to encourage our many, caring citizens, and City officials and staff to unite on this special day to carry out the projects planned to beautify and ben efit our community. Let ’s ta ke pride in making Garden a a bette r p lace in which to live, work, visit, shop, and play.
TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY
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The elected officials of the City of Gardena are most appreciative of the exemplary support that the City’s dedicated employees demonstrate toward the Ci ty and its citizens.
City of Gardena employees have traditionally been honored for their service , and recognitions have been given for their years of service at special functions.
In an effort to continue the City Council’s long tradition of showing thei r appreciation to the City ’s employee s, a special time of Cit y Employee Recognition is planned for Thursday, September 21, 20 23. This will include a luncheon for ALL City employees, as well as a time of special emphasis to those receiving recognition for years of service.
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to bring public awareness of the employees of the City of Gardena who com plete their daily responsibilities in a commendable manner, to show appropriate appreciation for their on-going dedication to this community, and to say thank you to all employees for their tremendous work. Their work does not go unnoticed.
1 MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Gardena City Council
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162
nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Tasha Cerda
presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Paulette C. Francis and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. It was stated for the record that Mayor Cerda was late but was on her way.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Sarai Gil-Morales v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No.: 21STCV16661
2.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 8:05 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting.
When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated for the record, regarding Item 2.A, staff was provided with direction from Council; with regards to Item 2.B, on March 28, 2023, the City Council was presented with a single audit report for Fiscal Year 2021 -2022, the audit report identified several significant deficiencies or findings as such the city retained an outside L aw Firm to conduct an independent investigation into the following audit findings : No. 1. CDBG Cash Management Internal Control and compliance overdraw down request; No. 2 :
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Cash Management Internal Control and compliance over reimbursement requests and Closeouts, and No. 3: CDBG reporting internal controlling compliance over reporting. The independent investigation concluded that all three (3) findings were due to one (1) employee failing to do their duties and responsibilities such employee is no longer employed with the City, which concludes the closed session report.
2 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hollis Mason and Hailey Mason led the Pledge of Allegiance. Both are in the 8th grade and attend Dodson Middle School. The Mason twins have participated in many of the City programs since they were 5 years old. They attended Purche Elementary School – kinder through 5 th grade. Hollis and Hailey have previously attended the Youth Day Camp Programs and participated in the Teen Camp this past summer. They have also participated in Gardena’s Youth Basketball, Baseball , and Football Programs. They were active in the city events such as the Halloween Program and Easter Program. They both introduced their mother.
4. INVOCATION
Ruling Church Elder, Sallie Cuaresma, of First Presbyterian Church of Gardena led the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Gardena Military Veteran Recognition to Honor Richard Suzuki, who served in the U.S. Army. He was chosen at the recommendation of Councilmember Wanda Love - was accepted by Richard Suzuki
Council Member Love introduced Mr. Richard Suzuki and shared stories about Mr. Suzuki. She also thanked him for his service and for being a great friend.
Mayor Cerda read a brief Biography . Mr. Suzuki was given an opportunity to speak and appropriate photos were taken.
5.B Presentation from the Quilts of Valor Foundation and Recognition of Richard Suzuki as he is awarded a Quilt of Valor for his service - Phyllis Genereux and husband Don Genereux presented Richard Suzuki with a quilt to recognize his service to our nation.
5.C Gardena Events Video Presentation – was not presented
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A Lemonade Day - August 12, 2023 – was accepted by Chief Mike Saffell
6.B "City of Gardena 93rd Anniversary Day" - September 11, 2023 – was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A Senior Citizen Commission - Joyce Warren
- was Appointed by Mayor Cerda
Mayor Cerda spoke about Ms. Warren and congratulated her on her appointment.
3 Ms. Joyce Warren came up to the podium and spoke; she said she was honored to accept the position and was looking forward to working with Mayor Cerda and our seniors, and indicated great things were going to happen.
It was moved by Mayor Cerda, seconded by Council Member Tanaka , and carried by the following roll call vote to Appoint Joyce Warren to the Senior Citizen Commission:
Ayes: Mayor Cerda, Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Council Members Francis and Love
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. 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, July 25, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
8.C Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, July 18, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, August 8, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
August 8, 2023: Wire Transfer: 12455, 12472, 12474- 12501; Pre-Pay: 172 753- 172755; Check Numbers: 172756-172907 for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $3,241,698.03; Total Payroll Issued for July 28, 2023: $2,469,560.94.
8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, August 22, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
August 22, 2023: Wire Transfer: 12502-12520; Pre-Pay: 172908; Check Numbers:
172909-173135 for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $3, 456,493.75; Total Payroll Issued for August 11, 2023: $1,762,019.87.
8.F Monthly Investment Portfolio, July 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
8.G Personnel Report P-2023-13 8-22-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
8.H Ratification of Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order for Shige's Foreign Car Service, Inc. from $50,000 to $80,000 to Pay for Vehicle Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
CONTACT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
4 8.I Approve the revised 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.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
8.J Approval of Final Tract Map No. 82437
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
8.K Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Fire Station No. 158 Roof Replacement Project - Water Damaged Repair Phase, JN 509.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
8.L Approve Purchase of Six Bus Mobile Validators (BMV) from Cubic Transportation Systems for a total of $32,376
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8.H:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Love, Tanaka and Francis, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
8.H POLICE DEPARTMENT - Ratification of Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order for Shige's Foreign Car Service, Inc. from $50,000 to $80,000 to Pay for Vehicle Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 – was pulled by Council Member Francis
There was a lengthy discussion which included questions and comments by Council Members Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda regarding the Ratification of Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order for Shige’s Foreign Car Service, Inc. from $50,000 to $80,000 to pay for vehicle maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
City Manager Osorio and Chief Saffell answered all of Council’s questions.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka , seconded by Mayor Cerda , and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.H:
Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Council Members Francis and Love
Noes: None
Absent: None
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A August 1, 2023 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled
5 10.B AUGUST 15, 2023 MEETING
DISCUSSION OF OUTDOOR DINING REGULATIONS
The Planning Commission considered design standards for outdoor seating areas for restaurants.
Commission Action: The Planning Commission provided Planning Staff with direction on design standards for outdoor dining areas for restaurants.
City Council Action: This Item Required No Action by City Council
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1) Andrea Simental, Interim Community Manager for the Mayme Dear Library; she came to announce library events for the Gardena Mayme Dear and the Masao W. Sato Libraries.
2) R uss Bryant, works as an Artist; he came out to complain about a body shop business that is next door to his home/studio, where he and his neighbors get all the paint and sanding overspray into their homes, which makes it impossible to live; he came out tonight to ask for Council’s help.
3) I
an May, representative of Jeff Prang, LA County Assessor, came out to introduce himself to the community.
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12.A Amendment to the Contract between the California Public Employees' Retirement System Board of Administration and the City of Gardena
a. RESOLUTION NO. 6641 , Adopting the Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract between Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena b. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1858, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena
RESOLUTION NO. 6641
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF GARDENA
ORDINANCE NO. 1858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (“CALPERS”) AND THE CITY OF
GARDENA
6 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
There was a discussion which included questions and comments by Council Member Francis regarding the cost sharing plan for our employees.
City Manager Osorio answered all questions.
Council Member Tanaka introduced Ordinance No. 1858.
It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6641 and Introduce Ordinance No. 1858:
Ayes: Council Member Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
12.B Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
There was a lengthy discussion which included questions and comments by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Council Members Francis and Love regarding the Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2022-2024.
City Manager Osorio responded to all of Council’s questions.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2023-2024:
Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 1854 , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gardena, California Amending Title 18, and Adding Chapter 5.76 to Title 5 Relating to Home Sharing Rentals and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Commonsense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
7 ORDINANCE NO. 1854
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 AND ADDING
CHAPTER 5.76 TO TITLE 5 RELATING TO HOME SHARING
RENTALS
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Senior Planner Amanda Acuna gave the PowerPoint presentation and was available for any questions.
Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz was present and available for any questions.
At 9:38 p.m., Mayor Cerda announced that the Public Hearing was open. She asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if Council had any comments or questions.
Public speakers : The following people came into the meeting and spoke in opposition to Ordinance No. 1854: Vera Povetin a; Mariya Wrightsman , and Yegor Kuchutor.
There was a lengthy discussion which included questions and comments by Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Council Members Tanaka, Francis and Love regarding the proposed Home Sharing Rentals Ordinance.
Senior Planner Acuna, Assistant City Attorney Kranitz and City Attorney Vasquez answered all of Council’s questions.
At 10:30 p.m., Mayor Cerda then announced that the Public Hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1854.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Conduct a public hearing, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and direct staff to Introduce Ordinance No. 1854 with the amended language proposed by Council Member Francis, the amended definitions language proposed by Assistant City Attorney Kranitz, and also correcting the typo under relief changing it from 90 to 180 days after the effective date:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Tanaka, Francis, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: Council Member Love
Absent: None
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES – No Items
8 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE
15.A Approval of 4 -Year Lease Extension with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the Police Modular Building at a Total Cost of $109,405
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
There was a discussion which included questions and comments by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson regarding Approving the 4- Year Lease Extension with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the Police Modular Building at a Total Cost of $109,405.
City Manager Osorio answered all questions.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Lease Agreement:
Ayes: Council Members Tanaka and Love, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A Award Construction Contract for the Van Ness Avenue Street Improvement from Redondo Beach Boulevard to Marine Avenue Project, JN 992, to Hardy and Harper, Inc. in the amount of $1,382,000. Additionally Award Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract to KOA Corporation, in the amount of $124,064, Approved the Project Plans & Specifications, Approve Budget Contingency, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
It was moved by Council Member Love , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Construction Contract; Award Construction Management and Inspection Services; Approve Project Plans and Specifications and Amendment; Approve Expenditures of Remaining Budget as Contingency and Declare CEQA Exemption:
Ayes: Council Member Love, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Tanaka and Francis, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
9 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items
19. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
Council Member Love
1) Asked for an evaluation report on Mariposa Landscaping for their tree trimming and landscaping services - Council Member Francis seconded it.
Purpose – Wants a progress report of the work they have been doing Reason – Some of our trees are growing into our electrical wires and causing safety concerns
Benefit – P ublic safety, and raising the quality of life
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
City Manager Osorio gave a verbal report of information to follow-up on matters that had been directed or requested by the Mayor and Members of Council. Those items were, as follows:
1) Video highlighting National Night Out.
2) Memo to the City Council for the pending Council Directives. They are still working on two (2) items.
3) He commended the Public Works staff and the Director of Public Works for going above and beyond the call of duty when they learned that there was an impending hurricane coming our way. They came together and helped the residents fill sandbags on Friday and Saturday.
4) He wished a belated Happy Birthday to Mayor Cerda, Council Member Francis , and City Clerk Mina Semenza
Mayor Cerda then invited everyone to stay for cake after the meeting for City Clerk Mina Semenza’s birthday.
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
(1) MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
Since our last meeting, I attended the following: my Open City Hall, and thanked everyone who emailed, called and came down; the Gardena Moneta Lodge 372 where we recognized G ardena Police Department officer and LA County Fire ; our National Night Out; the City of Hawth orne State of the City event; had a couple of other community meetings met with a few business leaders to get feedback on what they would like to see improved around the City ; I participated at a conference regarding degenerative art ificial intelligence in City government, the do’s and don’ts and best practices; what we’re coming to find out there are no best practices because it’s still pretty new; met with the CPUC regarding some more broadband funding to address the last mile of our fiber network with the South Bay COG ; had a brief phone call with the Department of Justice about what we are doing to protect all our houses of worship in 10 our City; my SCAG Community & Economic Housing Development Committee meeting, we had Housing Community Development (HCD) do a pres entation on the regional housing needs assessment; every agency is having challenges, I did let them know we did our zoning work and are trying to move forward; the Board of Directors meeting for Los Angeles County Business Federation; attended my AQMD meeting and proud to report because we are part of the corridor that comes from the port, we were able to award quite a few million s of dollars for zero emission trucks for truck s coming out of the port; Independent Cities Association Seminar, it was a great seminar; I’m president elect once again, and will be hosting the winter seminar in Santa Barbara.
(2) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
I wanted to commend Chief Saffell and our CERT Team for being proactive in getting out emails and taking care of our City as we prepared for the hurricane; I attended the following events: Mayor’s M eet and Greet for Non Profits, N ational Night Out, Beautification Commission meeting, Candlelight dinner; ;LA County Vector Control District meeting ; Park Master Plan W orkshop which provided good information; she encouraged everyone to come out on 9/28 for the next Park Master Plan at Nakaoka ; it’s important that you have a say of what you would like our parks to look like ; we are back at school started today; young people are back on the streets on their cell phones, they are not paying attention to you, please watch out for our young people; all kinds of crazy stuff is going on with the weather, just keep remembering and keep the faith that “better days are coming”.
(3) COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
Since the last Council Meeting, I attended the following events: City Employee Mixer for new hires and promotions , South Bay COG B oard Meeting; N ational Night Out; Serra High School and watched the Space X project live launch; Serra’s engineering students sent an experiment into outer space, we are waiting to get some information back on how the experiment is going; G to the Beach kickoff, trolleys are still running; Officer Rene Lopez’s promotion to Sergeant; the League of California Cities LA County Division installation of their new President, Bea Dieringer, who is a Rolling Hills Council Member; the S enior’s s ’more luncheon at Nakaoka; N on-Profit Meet & Greet; the Bafang Dumpling’s grand opening; Steering Committee for the South Bay COG; gave blood today for UCLA’s Blood Drive; participated in the South Bay Disaster Control Systems during the tropical storm and earthquake warnings, Stuart Gorsky and city staff did a great job, that system worked out really well; I needed sandbags came to Public Works there was a line of about 15 cars waiting; thanked city staff and Director Rigg; my apologies to Police and Fire for not being able to attend the M asonic Lodge recognition, the Park Master Plan and the End of Summer Dinner.
(4) MAYOR CERDA
Gave a special thanks to Public Works for doing an amazing job; I came out briefly on Friday night and on Saturday; I thought I heard 10,000 bags, Director Rigg confirmed it was 3,000 during the hurricane over the entire weekend; I attended the following events:
the Employee Quarterly Mixer and thanked all the directors for recognizing our new hires as well as those who get prom oted; the Independent Cities Association seminar with Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, great topics were discussed from what cities should know, to mental health, homelessness, things that are constantly changing; District
11 Attorney Gascon was the guest speaker; it was great sharing ideas with other elected officials; the trolley kick off; she encouraged everyone to get on; National Night Out was truly a great event; it was great night for our community to come out to talk to our different departments, thanked everyone involved; we have an awesome staff; Los Angeles County Fire Lifeguard Medal of Valor for 50 years of Women Lifeguards; Promotion for Rene Lopez to Sergeant; met with TR Trading which is a non-profit organization who helps people who are incarcerated or homeless find jobs as welders; I have some information I can leave in our office if we need to refer people over; met with and toured several business es and met with the business owners in the unincorporated areas of LA regarding the issues they are having with Chief Saffell and our police officers; walked with Dave Matthews; this was geared more with the businesses and what issues they are dealing with; just so everyone knows that area is not Gardena it is the unincorporated area of Los Angeles , we stop at Vermont ; we do what we can to offer any assistance but we have no jurisdiction there; I attended my Non-Profit Meet and Greet, and wanted to commend staff for doing such a great job; the grand opening of Bafang Dumpling; attended my normal monthly CCGA meeting; Hawthorne State of the City Address; the Park Master plan workshop; Masonic Lodge where they recognized police and fireman of the year; special thanks to Detective Tyler Nash and Firefighter Nicholas Pitchford.
(5) COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
Thanked Director Rigg and Public Works’ staff for all their hard work; went by Public Works on Saturday morning and saw that staff was working really hard; I brought them Gatorade, water and donuts; please tell your staff they made us proud; attended the City of Carson street festival, it was a great turnout; National Night Out; she commented Chief Saffell you showed up and Director Santin and all of the departments did a great job; we committed to 300 trays of nachos, it gave me an opportunity to connect with the people; the swearing in of Sergeant Lopez; attended Senator Bradford’s Back to School event at Cal State Dominguez; it showed the need that was out there for the parents to receive some assistance with getting their kids the school supplies they needed to go back to school; attended a lot of the senior lunches and candlelight dinners with the seniors; went to the Venice Health Clinic that operates on the eastside of Vermont on Gardena Boulevard, it’s a free health clinic; I know we have a couple of them in the City, this one is a chain they own and operate a few other ones; it used to be South Bay Health Clinic, if you are in need of any regular checkups or need medical attention, they do free services for the community; attended the Mayor’s Non-Profit Meet and Greet ; where we met with a lot of them; it was good to see a lot of the work their doing in giving back and helping the residents in our community; grand opening of Bafang Dumpling restaurant; the Park Master Plan Workshop, I really encourage the community to come out and get involved to the next workshop; we hear a lot when we are talking to people about what they would like to see, here is an opportunity to put your ideas on paper; we don’t know what you want unless you tell us. Thanked Chief Saffell; for saying yes when I reached out to him and asked him to be a judge for Lemonade Day. I would also like to thank Council Member Francis for coming out. The kids that ran them, the oldest was 9 and the youngest was 6, they literally did everything, to hear some of them to become an entrepreneur, between 5 stands they raised almost six thousand dollars; and they got to keep all that money; Chief Saffell came out and was serious about judging; the kids were so impressed, for some it was their first encounter with a police officer to see them supporting their business, I can’t thank Chief Saffell enough he really stepped up, we are hoping to do more.
12 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
Mayor Cerda announced:
1) Reminder! New Pilot Service Line G to Manhattan Beach is still running until September 2, 2023. Pick-up locations are City Hall and Rowley Park, and it takes you free of charge to Manhattan Beach.
2) Willows At Dusk, join us on the following date to explore the Willows, August 25, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
3) Reminder! 20th Year Anniversary City of Gardena Jazz Festival, Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Rowley Park . The headliner is Boney James. General admission is $30 and box seating is $75 per person.
4) Youth Softball Clinics – Free to Participate. Dates Saturday, September 9 & 16, 2023; Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Thornburg Park for 1st - 2nd Grade: 3rd – 5th Grade and 6th – 8th Grade.
5) Movies in the Park – The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Friday, September 8, 2023 , at 7:00 p.m. at Mas Fukai Park.
6) 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, Monday, September 11, 2023, at 9:00 am at the City Hall Lawn.
7) Keep Gardena Beautiful Day, Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by lunch and a raffle at Mas Fukai Park. We encourage everyone to register by September 1, 2023, at http://www.eventbrite.com; search “Keep Gardena Beautiful Day” or contact City Hall.
8) Food, Wine & Brew, Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The headliner DW3. General Admission $25; Reserved Table Seating $85. 9) Park & Recreation Master Plan Workshops: Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 6 pm – 8 pm at the Nakaoka Community Center; Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6 pm – 8 pm at Rowley Park.
10) Save the Date – Fall Games, Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Freeman Park. Free Event sponsored by the Gardena Police Department; featuring Games, Sweet treats, Raffles & more.
24. REMEMBRANCES - None
25. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:30 p.m., Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council
APPROVED:
______________________________ By:___________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk
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173136 8/24/2023 104572 HUDSON AUDIO WORKS 104572 034-00610 JAZZ FESTIVAL - GENERATOR RENTAL 3,600.00 Total : 3,600.00
173137 8/24/2023 104572 HUDSON AUDIO WORKS 12142 034-00608 JAZZ FESTIVAL - STAGING EQUIPMENT 15,000.00 Total : 15,000.00
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173170 9/12/2023 108715 BOBBS FAMILY CHILDCARE AUGUST 2023 CHILD CARE PROVIDER 2,815.00 Total : 2,815.00
173171 9/12/2023 108715 BOBBS FAMILY CHILDCARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 2,200.00 Total : 2,200.00
173172 9/12/2023 110651 BRIAN, YAMAMOTO 090123 ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES - FWB FESTIVAL 1,400.00 Total : 1,400.00
173173 9/12/2023 111818 BRIGHT EVENTS RENTALS R311897-22 034-00613 RENTAL SERVICES - JAZZ FESTIVAL 8,947.02 Total : 8,947.02
173174 9/12/2023 103029 CALIFORNIA FENCE & SUPPLY M10574 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 22.35 Total : 22.35
173175 9/12/2023 103029 CALIFORNIA FENCE & SUPPLY M111126 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 3.72 Total : 3.72
173176 9/12/2023 823003 CARL WARREN & COMPANY JANUARY 2022. CLAIMS MANAGEMENT 247.50 3,286.00CLAIMS MANAGEMENTJULY 2023
195.50CLAIMS MANAGEMENTJULY 2023.
Total : 3,729.00
173177 9/12/2023 111731 CARPENTER, CHAD GTR082123 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00 6Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 120.00 173177 9/12/2023 111731 111731 CARPENTER, CHAD 173178 9/12/2023 803420 CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT, LAW OFFICES OF44399 LEGAL SERVICES 955.27 Total : 955.27
173179 9/12/2023 112632 CHALCO, GIOVANNA V. PERMIT #50022-0785 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1702 W 144TH ST 7,500.00 Total : 7,500.00
173180 9/12/2023 110605 CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT 2307GARDENA 013-00031 INVESTMENT MGMT SERVICES - JULY 2023 2,485.13 Total : 2,485.13
173181 9/12/2023 111836 CHARGERS FOOTBALL COMPANY IN-CF-02777 037-10269 LINE 7X MARKETING PACKAGE WITH THE CHARG 29,000.00 Total : 29,000.00
173182 9/12/2023 112138 CHAUHAN, MINESH 07/30-08/03 APTA TECH CONFERENCE - MILEAGE 281.72 Total : 281.72
173183 9/12/2023 103127 CHILD 2 CHILD CONNECTION, FAMILY DAY CAREAB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 1,760.00 Total : 1,760.00
173184 9/12/2023 312105 CITY OF LOS ANGELES MA240000008 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE & OPERATION 852.83 Total : 852.83
173185 9/12/2023 111534 CLEAN ENERGY CE12608965 037-10217 GTRANS OFFSITE CNG FUELING SERVICES 45,009.38 037-10062 246,715.26GTRANS FACILITY MODIFICATIONSPJI00025394 Total : 291,724.64
173186 9/12/2023 111534 CLEAN ENERGY 082223 LAFD PERMIT - CNG PROJECT 763.58 Total : 763.58
173187 9/12/2023 104338 CODE PUBLISHING, INC. GC0011271 MUNICIPAL CODE - WEB UPDATE 681.50 Total : 681.50
173188 9/12/2023 110122 COMMANDSTAT ANALYTICS, INC 227 035-01277 DATABASE MGMT & REPORTING PREPARATION 2,016.00 Total : 2,016.00
173189 9/12/2023 102388 COPYLAND, INC. 83303 037-10278 GTRANS - 12X8" FULL COLOR SIGNS,~ 1,371.55 037-10278 316.53GTRANS - 5.5X8.5 3 PART NCR FORMS83372 7Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173189 9/12/2023 (Continued)102388 COPYLAND, INC.
037-10278 459.78GTRANS - 8.5X11 COLOR BROCHURES83497
Total : 2,147.86
173190 9/12/2023 109005 CRESPO, ERNIE 081423 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 440.00 Total : 440.00
173191 9/12/2023 103353 CRM COMPANY, LLC. LA23169 SCRAP TIRE DISPOSAL FEE 69.50
69.50SCRAP TIRE DISPOSAL FEELA23170
69.50SCRAP TIRE DISPOSAL FEELA23190
Total : 208.50
173192 9/12/2023 106193 CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE X4-41417 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 2,153.59 Total : 2,153.59
173193 9/12/2023 110319 CWE DIRECTOR 23346 024-00766 MS4 & NPDES - MONITORING & COMPLIANCE SE 4,240.00 024-00846 2,915.39MS4 & NPDES - MONITORING & COMPLIANCE SE23347 Total : 7,155.39
173194 9/12/2023 104736 D&R OFFICE WORKS, INC. 0128331 034-00615 NCC FURNITURE 3,593.05 -169.14PD OFFICE FURNTIURE0128861
Total : 3,423.91
173195 9/12/2023 110844 DATA GEAR, INC. 44130 035-01284 VIDEO POLICING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 9,087.24 035-01284 507.00VIDEO POLICING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE44154 035-01284 848.00VIDEO POLICING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE44155 820.00GTRANS CAMERA SYSTEM LAYOUT44173
Total : 11,262.24
173196 9/12/2023 105951 DECALS BY DESIGN, INC. 17750 GTRANS BUS DECALS 386.26 Total : 386.26
173197 9/12/2023 104222 DELL MARKETING L.P. 10691227305 023-01464 DELL POWEREDGE R6525 SERVER 29,924.60 Total : 29,924.60
173198 9/12/2023 312558 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE, & CONTROLJULY 2023 MONTHLY ANIMAL SERVICES - JULY 2023 1,835.06 Total : 1,835.06
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173199 9/12/2023 107461 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE, SERVICES T03-2018 A/B FINAL SETTLEMENT 268.32 Total : 268.32
173200 9/12/2023 303459 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 671550 035-01279 FINGERPRINT APPS - JULY 2023 2,430.00
32.00FINGERPRINT APPS - JUNE 2023676972
Total : 2,462.00
173201 9/12/2023 312117 DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER 082223 LIGHT & POWER 105.78
72.84LIGHT & POWER082923
Total : 178.62
173202 9/12/2023 110511 DESANTIAGO, RIGOBERTO SUMMER 2023 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 100.00 Total : 100.00
173203 9/12/2023 103464 DIRECT A/V 8559 CHAMBERS CAMERA REPAIR & SERVICE 1,424.00 Total : 1,424.00
173204 9/12/2023 103241 DP STAR AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 68810 SMOG INSPECTIONS - 2015 FORD F350 #14681 50.00 Total : 50.00
173205 9/12/2023 109416 E S SPORTS 11770 CUSTOM GRAPHICS FOR UNIT P-13 178.50 178.50CUSTOM GRAPHICS FOR UNIT P-1711772
Total : 357.00
173206 9/12/2023 110534 EL DORADO NATIONAL 90813574 GTRANS BUS VEHICLE SUPPLIES 25.14 Total : 25.14
173207 9/12/2023 110532 ELECTRIC CAR SALES & SERVICE 33152 037-10159 ELECTRIC CLUB CAR CARRYALL 100, S/N FC24 12,631.11 Total : 12,631.11
173208 9/12/2023 105418 EMPIRE CLEANING SUPPLY S5975994 331-00070 FCC PROGRAM PPE SUPPLIES 8,747.91 331-00071 9,993.63FCC PROGRAM PPE SUPPLIESS5981586
Total : 18,741.54
173209 9/12/2023 107690 ENLIGHTENMENT CHILD, DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLCAB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,400.00 Total : 4,400.00
173210 9/12/2023 105778 ENNIS PAINT, INC. 449237 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 1,584.29 9Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 1,584.29 173210 9/12/2023 105778 105778 ENNIS PAINT, INC. 173211 9/12/2023 107510 ESCALANTE, WENDY E. AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 2,640.00 Total : 2,640.00
173212 9/12/2023 105650 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 20357837 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 316.19 484.14PARK MAINT SUPPLIES20361932
160.31PARK MAINT SUPPLIES20455483
Total : 960.64
173213 9/12/2023 100055 FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION JULY 2023 CDBG CONSULTANT 1,637.15 2,032.66CDBG CONSULTANTJUNE 2023
Total : 3,669.81
173214 9/12/2023 106129 FEDEX 3270554814 SHIPPING SERVICES 279.15 Total : 279.15
173215 9/12/2023 106129 FEDEX 8-221-09104 SHIPPING SERVICES 194.35 Total : 194.35
173216 9/12/2023 109315 FLEETCREW, INC. 11865 UNIT #45 DURATHON SERVICE 720.12 Total : 720.12
173217 9/12/2023 108974 FLEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 43852 GTRANS AUTO SUPPLIES 357.52 Total : 357.52
173218 9/12/2023 112329 FM THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING INC 45623 HVAC REPAIRS FOR CITY HALL 543.90 Total : 543.90
173219 9/12/2023 106607 FORD OF MONTEBELLO 519473 037-10182 REMANUFACTURED ENGINES 5,221.79 037-10182 5,221.79REMANUFACTURED ENGINES519476
037-10182 5,221.79REMANUFACTURED ENGINES519477
037-10182 5,221.79REMANUFACTURED ENGINES519478
Total : 20,887.16
173220 9/12/2023 106465 FOX FIRST AID & SAFETY INC 70901 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 162.07
16.54PARK MAINT SUPPLIES70946
154.35STREET MAINT SUPPLIES70948
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 332.96 173220 9/12/2023 106465 106465 FOX FIRST AID & SAFETY INC 173221 9/12/2023 206509 FRANCIS, JOHN S. GEPCO 2023 GEPCO LOAN 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
173222 9/12/2023 108102 FUNFLICKS OF SO CAL 13764467 RENTAL - 33FT BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE SCREEN 1,327.81 Total : 1,327.81
173223 9/12/2023 109726 G SECURITY SERVICES PPO 082623 SECURITY SERVICES - JAZZ FESTIVAL 700.00 Total : 700.00
173224 9/12/2023 112566 GALLS, LLC BC1931611 PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES 284.85 925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932116
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932133
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932134
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932135
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932136
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932137
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932138
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932139
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932140
925.36PD UNIFORM SUPPLIESBC1932141
Total : 9,538.45
173225 9/12/2023 107724 GARCIA, CLAUDIA CRISTINA AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,400.00 Total : 4,400.00
173226 9/12/2023 207133 GARCIA, NANCY C. AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 3,960.00 Total : 3,960.00
173227 9/12/2023 108183 GARDENA ACE HARDWARE 093602 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 41.87 Total : 41.87
173228 9/12/2023 107030 GARDENA AUTO PARTS 171013 PW AUTO PARTS 231.39 447.34PW AUTO PARTS171819
Total : 678.73
173229 9/12/2023 107011 GARDENA VALLEY NEWS, INC. 00133622 NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS 112.00 11Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173229 9/12/2023 (Continued)107011 GARDENA VALLEY NEWS, INC. 210.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING00133733
283.50NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CAPER00134150
224.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING00134152
Total : 829.50
173230 9/12/2023 107034 GARDENA WELDING SUPPLY CO INC. 95 126357 GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES 216.09 Total : 216.09
173231 9/12/2023 619005 GAS COMPANY, THE 083023 GAS 3,884.62 Total : 3,884.62
173232 9/12/2023 111964 GCAP SERVICES, INC. 016 037-10116 CNG PROJECT LABOR COMPLIANCE AND DBE MON 1,301.25 Total : 1,301.25
173233 9/12/2023 106763 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TOOL &, SUPPLY 1198993-01 PW MAINT SUPPLIES 34.93 Total : 34.93
173234 9/12/2023 112536 GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS INC. 523127 024-00950 CONSULTANT SERVICES-DEVELOPMENT & PROJEC 8,649.75 Total : 8,649.75
173235 9/12/2023 619004 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. 082123 WATER 17,790.22 Total : 17,790.22
173236 9/12/2023 112502 GORDON, CHRISTOPHER SUMMER 2023 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 208.00 Total : 208.00
173237 9/12/2023 102480 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. INV37918 REGISTRATION - NEOGOV USER CONFERENCE 2,398.00 Total : 2,398.00
173238 9/12/2023 109055 GRAFFITI SHIELD, INC. 22798 BUS GRAFFITI SHIELD 1,489.28 Total : 1,489.28
173239 9/12/2023 107513 GRAINGER 9796164482 BUS FACILITY SUPPLIES 251.75 1,014.56BUS FACILITY SUPPLIES9796164490
124.36BUS FACILITY SUPPLIES9799019535
Total : 1,390.67
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173240 9/12/2023 112374 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. GSI-GCASC-07 024-00910 AQUATIC & SENIOR CENTER PROJECT, JN978 3,333.00 Total : 3,333.00
173241 9/12/2023 110435 GUERRERO, ANGELICA AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,840.00 Total : 4,840.00
173242 9/12/2023 112611 GUNNER CONCRETE O-0010445 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 1,059.94 Total : 1,059.94
173243 9/12/2023 104017 HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS INC. 2023000133342 PW STREET MAINT PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 938.47 Total : 938.47
173244 9/12/2023 108607 HENDERSON-BATISTE, TANEKA AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 2,200.00 Total : 2,200.00
173245 9/12/2023 112076 HERNANDEZ, ROSA 18 INTERN SERVICES - 08/10-08/24/23 1,617.00 504.00INTERN SERVICES - 08/28-08/30/2319
Total : 2,121.00
173246 9/12/2023 111549 HF & H CONSULTANTS, LLC 9720472 024-00970 CONSULTING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE 10,480.50 Total : 10,480.50
173247 9/12/2023 106928 HOLLAND, ERIC 080723 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 868.91 Total : 868.91
173248 9/12/2023 108434 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 0313194 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 13.76 205.53BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES1351935
15.38GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES3323699
247.84SR BUREAU PROGRAM SUPPLIES3784372
199.55REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES3903879
271.65REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES4053763
1,077.67JAZZ FESTIVAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES4053764
116.66BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES4313327
320.49SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES5021947
71.92JAZZ FESTIVAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES6031486
236.26JAZZ FESTIVAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES6055215
43.13BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES6363895
19.61SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES6521431
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173248 9/12/2023 (Continued)108434 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
75.39BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES7363880
104.68REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES7900536
88.16REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES7903697
118.17PARK MAINT SUPPLIES8340683
229.95BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES8340977
271.24BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES8340978
29.26STREET MAINT SUPPLIES8340979
13.65BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES8354803
221.24SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES9031274
130.67REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES9921958
Total : 4,121.86
173249 9/12/2023 104144 HOOKER, JASON SUMMER 2023 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 637.00 Total : 637.00
173250 9/12/2023 105513 INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SYSTEMS, INC. 40486 SERVICE CALL 624.96 Total : 624.96
173251 9/12/2023 112637 INK SMART PLUS LLC 3762 024-00990 KEEP GARDENA BEAUTIFUL DAY SUPPLIES 3,105.42 Total : 3,105.42
173252 9/12/2023 110222 INTERAMERICAN MOTOR, LLC 065-138460 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 223.80 257.94GTRANS AUTO PARTS065-212593
502.30GTRANS AUTO PARTS110-638388
184.32GTRANS AUTO PARTS110-648094
175.08GTRANS AUTO PARTS110-648137
33.78GTRANS AUTO PARTS110-649550
91.82GTRANS AUTO PARTS110-649552
Total : 1,469.04
173253 9/12/2023 106714 INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF, CALIFORNIA COAST, INC.140076635 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 193.14 Total : 193.14
173254 9/12/2023 112220 IWORQ SYSTEMS INC 200651 024-00989 FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE & SUPPORT 10,000.00 Total : 10,000.00
173255 9/12/2023 108579 J.D. FIELDS LUMBER COMPANY 8416 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 47.51 14Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 47.51 173255 9/12/2023 108579 108579 J.D. FIELDS LUMBER COMPANY 173256 9/12/2023 105226 JEKAL FAMILY CHILD CARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 3,960.00 Total : 3,960.00
173257 9/12/2023 111750 JL GROUP LLC 23003EM.1 035-01281 PD INVESTIGATION SERVICES 2,340.00 035-01281 2,210.00PD INVESTIGATION SERVICES23004EM.1
035-01281 13,560.00PD INVESTIGATION SERVICES23005BG-JA.1 035-01281 480.00PD INVESTIGATION SERVICESBG23003TL.1
Total : 18,590.00
173258 9/12/2023 112641 JOHNSON, LAKESHA 3049994JM FINAL SETTLEMENT 265.00 Total : 265.00
173259 9/12/2023 110853 JONES & MAYER 117644 020-00048 ATTORNEY SERVICES 10,928.35 334.53ATTORNEY SERVICES117645
274.56ATTORNEY SERVICES117646
68.58ATTORNEY SERVICES117647
699.85ATTORNEY SERVICES117648
3,017.65ATTORNEY SERVICES117649
306.67ATTORNEY SERVICES117650
1,505.40ATTORNEY SERVICES117651
947.85ATTORNEY SERVICES117652
1,806.02ATTORNEY SERVICES117653
5,189.46ATTORNEY SERVICES117654
6,941.71ATTORNEY SERVICES117655
2,564.78ATTORNEY SERVICES117656
1,895.70ATTORNEY SERVICES117657
Total : 36,481.11
173260 9/12/2023 211429 KEMP, TAMARA JUL-AUG 2023 DANCE INSTRUCTOR 1,980.00 Total : 1,980.00
173261 9/12/2023 110456 KHAIRZADA FAMILY CHILD CARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 1,320.00 Total : 1,320.00
173262 9/12/2023 110385 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 25620866 032-00142 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 1610 ARTESIA BLVD 8,917.15 15Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 8,917.15 173262 9/12/2023 110385 110385 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 173263 9/12/2023 111045 KJ SERVICES 2726 USED OIL PROGRAM EXPENSE - JULY 2023 425.00 Total : 425.00
173264 9/12/2023 111260 KJOS, BARBARA JEAN AUGUST 2023 GARDENA FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM 2,325.00 Total : 2,325.00
173265 9/12/2023 108349 KOSMONT COMPANIES 2209.6-003 032-00127 CONSULTING SERVICES - AFFORDABLE HOUSING 507.00 Total : 507.00
173266 9/12/2023 111813 KWIK FLASH PHOTO 09232023 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES - FWB FESTIVAL 750.00 Total : 750.00
173267 9/12/2023 312240 L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF, PUBLIC WORKS23081400375 024-00878 INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES 17,090.59 024-00878 2,997.22TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT-HIGHWAY SAFETY-JUNE23081400774 Total : 20,087.81
173268 9/12/2023 312039 L.A. COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT C0011475 023-01468 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES - OCTOBER 2023 958,033.00 Total : 958,033.00
173269 9/12/2023 312113 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT 240077BL INMATE MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM - JULY 2023 986.60 Total : 986.60
173270 9/12/2023 112015 LACERDA, DALVANICE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,400.00 Total : 4,400.00
173271 9/12/2023 112014 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS 158081081423 FCC PROGRAM SUPPLIES 184.05 Total : 184.05
173272 9/12/2023 112614 LAX AUTO REPAIR 18839 2018 FORD INTRCPTR #1554895 OIL & FILTER 70.00
70.002022 FORD INTRCPTR #1630457 OIL & FILTER18858
70.002020 FORD INTRCPTR #1591741 OIL & FILTER18859
Total : 210.00
173273 9/12/2023 110777 LEARN N PLAY FAMILY DAYCARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 1,320.00 Total : 1,320.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173274 9/12/2023 110777 LEARN N PLAY FAMILY DAYCARE AUGUST 2023 CHILD CARE PROVIDER 853.00 Total : 853.00
173275 9/12/2023 108237 LEO WEB PROTECT 4652 020-00047 INTERNET PRIVACY SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION 5,999.94 Total : 5,999.94
173276 9/12/2023 108023 LEXIPOL LLC INVLEX18744 035-01276 JAIL POLICY MANUAL UPDATE SUBSCRIPTION S 4,291.77 Total : 4,291.77
173277 9/12/2023 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 242395 LEGAL SERVICES 32,167.50 2,477.00LEGAL SERVICES244438
Total : 34,644.50
173278 9/12/2023 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 242932 LEGAL SERVICES 5,294.00 769.00LEGAL SERVICES242934
17,547.53LEGAL SERVICES245113
Total : 23,610.53
173279 9/12/2023 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 247338 LEGAL SERVICES 9,470.00 138.00LEGAL SERVICES247339
15,849.83LEGAL SERVICES247340
477.50LEGAL SERVICES247341
181.00LEGAL SERVICES247342
5,702.46LEGAL SERVICES247343
622.50LEGAL SERVICES247344
318.50LEGAL SERVICES247345
911.50LEGAL SERVICES247346
633.68LEGAL SERVICES248862
Total : 34,304.97
173280 9/12/2023 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 242931 LEGAL SERVICES 3,063.75 9,825.50LEGAL SERVICES242933
33.50LEGAL SERVICES246027
2,209.50LEGAL SERVICES246134
5,738.00LEGAL SERVICES246135
541.00LEGAL SERVICES246136
657.50LEGAL SERVICES246148
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173280 9/12/2023 (Continued)112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 9,941.66LEGAL SERVICES246156
410.00LEGAL SERVICES246157
694.50LEGAL SERVICES246166
Total : 33,114.91
173281 9/12/2023 102233 LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 3,520.00 Total : 3,520.00
173282 9/12/2023 112638 LITTLE RASCALS JUMPERS 3463 WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT 2023 1,990.00 Total : 1,990.00
173283 9/12/2023 109517 LOAD N' GO BUILDING MATERIALS 27444 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 112.42 120.15STREET MAINT SUPPLIES27513
290.97STREET MAINT SUPPLIES27551
Total : 523.54
173284 9/12/2023 105236 LONG BEACH ICE, INC. 273470 JAZZ FESTIVAL SUPPLIES 1,323.00 Total : 1,323.00
173285 9/12/2023 105236 LONG BEACH ICE, INC. 273595 FOOD, WINE & BREW FESTIVAL SUPPLIES 771.50 Total : 771.50
173286 9/12/2023 112642 LOS ANGELES CITY LAW T03-2018 A/B FINAL SETTLEMENT 174,731.68 Total : 174,731.68
173287 9/12/2023 105279 LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC XA220513176 STREET SWEEPING SUPPLIES 78.27
78.27STREET SWEEPING SUPPLIESXA220513308
Total : 156.54
173288 9/12/2023 112607 LUMINATOR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC 612988 037-10092 BUS SHOP SUPPLIES 8,209.00 Total : 8,209.00
173289 9/12/2023 112615 LU'S LIGHTHOUSE, INC. 01245837 037-10271 GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES 256.85 037-10271 77.90GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES01246763
037-10271 243.57GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES01248026
037-10271 161.86GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES01248047
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 740.18 173289 9/12/2023 112615 112615 LU'S LIGHTHOUSE, INC. 173290 9/12/2023 113036 MANERI SIGN CO., INC. 40014723 SIGN - 18X24 "STREET SWEEPING" 820.69 Total : 820.69
173291 9/12/2023 813030 MANNING & KASS 781282 LEGAL SERVICES 5,602.89 2,340.00LEGAL SERVICES781283
Total : 7,942.89
173292 9/12/2023 104841 MAR-CO EQUIPMENT COMPANY 195033 024-00980 STREET SWEEPER REPAIRS 7,216.42 Total : 7,216.42
173293 9/12/2023 110306 MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC 103678 024-00984 MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 8,864.00 Total : 8,864.00
173294 9/12/2023 109292 MARTIN AUTO COLOR, INC. 3590650 GTRANS PARTS SUPPLIES 1,260.91 Total : 1,260.91
173295 9/12/2023 107644 MARTINEZ, CHERYL NAOMI AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,400.00 Total : 4,400.00
173296 9/12/2023 104773 MARTINEZ, KAMBY AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,840.00 Total : 4,840.00
173297 9/12/2023 112631 MAYORAL, JUAN 1250 CATERING SERVICES - GTRANS 1,440.00 Total : 1,440.00
173298 9/12/2023 113064 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY 12283533 GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES 71.15
55.74GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES12289863
67.10GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES12529303
422.95GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES12684806
895.81SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES13223492
17.00GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES99449211
176.43GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES99465417
Total : 1,706.18
173299 9/12/2023 112524 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. 17746 023-01449 CDBG ADMINISTRATION - JULY 2023 3,861.00 032-00139 980.00COMMERCIAL FACADE PROGRAM17747
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 4,841.00 173299 9/12/2023 112524 112524 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. 173300 9/12/2023 113299 MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP 2226454 037-10260 87 OCTANE REGULAR UNLEADED FUEL 36,241.72 037-10260 37,031.8587 OCTANE REGULAR UNLEADED FUEL2226460 037-10260 37,505.8087 OCTANE REGULAR UNLEADED FUEL2226810 Total : 110,779.37
173301 9/12/2023 100078 MESSINA, BRIAN SUMMER 2023 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 6,000.00 Total : 6,000.00
173302 9/12/2023 108699 MEZIERE ENTERPRISES INC. 98054 ELECTRIC WATER PUMP 637.47 605.14ELECTRIC WATER PUMP98061
Total : 1,242.61
173303 9/12/2023 111604 MICRO ELECTRONICS, INC 12587141 023-01467 COMPUTER REPLACEMENT PARTS 3,554.83 023-01466 2,950.58COMPUTER REPLACEMENT PARTS12608178
Total : 6,505.41
173304 9/12/2023 112205 MILLIMETER MEDIA 230001 SUMMER BLOCK PARTY VIDEO SERVICES 450.00 Total : 450.00
173305 9/12/2023 110824 MIXER INK LLC 104495 034-00614 JAZZ FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE 4,710.98 Total : 4,710.98
173306 9/12/2023 113605 MUTUAL LIQUID GAS & EQUIPMENT, CO., INC.184916 SERVICE AGREEMENT PLAN 135.00 203.60PROPANE GAS682449
Total : 338.60
173307 9/12/2023 105622 N/S CORPORATION 0117932 037-10279 GTRANS BUS WASH EQUIPMENT PARTS 2,066.89 037-10249 586.00GTRANS BUS WASH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CO0118492 Total : 2,652.89
173308 9/12/2023 112634 NUNEZ, JULIO C. 082323 BUSINESS LICENSE FEE REFUND 172.00 Total : 172.00
173309 9/12/2023 110575 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS, OF CALIFORNIA80074083 RANDOM TESTS 452.00 432.00RANDOM TESTS80074365
409.00RANDOM TESTS80142939
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173309 9/12/2023 (Continued)110575 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS, OF CALIFORNIA 226.00RANDOM TEST80144446
50.00RANDOM TESTS80217283
731.00RANDOM TESTS80217880
389.00RANDOM TESTS80290875
785.00RANDOM TESTS80292172
Total : 3,474.00
173310 9/12/2023 115168 OFFICE DEPOT 321665061 CD OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.48 108.33BUS OFFICE SUPPLIES323820983
82.79BUS OFFICE SUPPLIES323869749
26.66CM OFFICE SUPPLIES324200818
34.38CM OFFICE SUPPLIES324200818-002
59.51BUS OFFICE SUPPLIES324227675
191.87FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES324358044
273.74REC OFFICE SUPPLIES325451197
477.06PD OFFICE SUPPLIES325555571
152.97PD OFFICE SUPPLIES326117986
78.71PD OFFICE SUPPLIES326118780
212.73HR OFFICE SUPPLIES326192851
81.57PD OFFICE SUPPLIES326443881
262.37PD OFFICE SUPPLIES326446862
15.42PD OFFICE SUPPLIES326526423
253.53CD OFFICE SUPPLIES327048640
200.62PD OFFICE SUPPLIES327079906
66.24PD OFFICE SUPPLIES327660953
86.88BUS OFFICE SUPPLIES328090491
32.19BUS OFFICE SUPPLIES328090746
236.30PD OFFICE SUPPLIES328850781
Total : 3,001.35
173311 9/12/2023 111676 ONYX PAVING COMPANY INC. 23-053-01 024-00962 VERMONT AVE STREET IMPVTS, JN959 81,903.30 024-00974 119,177.50LOCAL STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT23-057-1 Total : 201,080.80
173312 9/12/2023 115810 ORKIN PEST CONTROL 246476653 PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703 283.99 283.99PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703247720985
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173312 9/12/2023 (Continued)115810 ORKIN PEST CONTROL
283.99PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703247720986
Total : 851.97
173313 9/12/2023 109890 OWUSU FAMILY CHILD CARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,400.00 Total : 4,400.00
173314 9/12/2023 103673 PACIFIC PRODUCTS & SERVICE, LLC 32432 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 1,946.35 Total : 1,946.35
173315 9/12/2023 111954 PAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL GRP 23-1066 STORMWATER DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE 1,950.00 Total : 1,950.00
173316 9/12/2023 112189 PERFECT SCORE ATHLETIC, TRAINING CENTER08/07-08/30/23 GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR SERVICES 7,114.50 Total : 7,114.50
173317 9/12/2023 307103 PETTY CASH FUND 082323 REPLENISH UUT PETTY CASH 792.90 Total : 792.90
173318 9/12/2023 108600 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION, SYSTEMS 062023211 035-01283 PARKING CONTRACT SERVICES - JUNE 2023 8,832.26 035-01283 9.12PARKING CONTRACT SERVICES - JULY 20230720231211 035-01283 6,351.71PARKING CONTRACT SERVICES - JULY 2023072023211 Total : 15,193.09
173319 9/12/2023 111883 PROJECT PARTNERS, INC. 11313 024-00890 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 10,120.00 024-00890 8,250.00PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES11367
Total : 18,370.00
173320 9/12/2023 106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42850759 034-00617 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 2,010.54 034-00617 2,346.51CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42854517
037-10280 334.06UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42856052
034-00616 41.46UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42858210
034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS42858211
037-10280 1,609.65UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42859703
034-00617 2,326.52CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42860158
034-00616 41.46UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42860160
034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS42860161
034-00616 13.65SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS- NCC42860162
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173320 9/12/2023 (Continued)106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 034-00616 19.00SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH42860163
034-00616 91.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD42860164
034-00616 11.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS42860165
037-10280 334.06UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42861745
034-00616 41.46UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42862102
034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS42862103
034-00617 1,757.77CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42864873
034-00616 41.46UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42864875
034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS42864876
034-00616 13.65SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - NCC42864877
034-00616 19.00SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH42864878
034-00616 91.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD42864879
034-00616 11.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS42864880
Total : 11,357.05
173321 9/12/2023 116820 PSOMAS 199602 037-09987 CONSTRUCTION MGMT FOR CNG DESIGN BUILD P 2,851.75 Total : 2,851.75
173322 9/12/2023 116575 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING, ASSOCIATES, INC.526556 INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY 481.00 Total : 481.00
173323 9/12/2023 107419 PULSAR 29238 037-10229 DESIGN AND BRANDING OF NEW ON-DEMAND TRA 1,944.00 Total : 1,944.00
173324 9/12/2023 104901 Q-20 ENTERTAINMENT 23-2309 DJ SERVICES - FOOD, WINE & BREW 1,000.00 Total : 1,000.00
173325 9/12/2023 117603 QUALITY MEDICAL SERVICE 24262 BUS FIRST AID SUPPLIES 463.44 Total : 463.44
173326 9/12/2023 102283 QUICK COLOR PRINTING 16068 GTRANS - BANNERS 1,323.00 Total : 1,323.00
173327 9/12/2023 103907 QUINN COMPANY WO810252284 PW SERVICE CALL 1,173.01 1,479.43PW SERVICE CALLWO810252285
1,503.76PW SERVICE CALLWO810252397
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 4,156.20 173327 9/12/2023 103907 103907 QUINN COMPANY 173328 9/12/2023 100836 RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS 3652816 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 31.70 787.19STREET MAINT SUPPLIES3654529
405.72STREET MAINT SUPPLIES3654531
405.72STREET MAINT SUPPLIES3654532
405.72STREET MAINT SUPPLIES3654568
Total : 2,036.05
173329 9/12/2023 118476 RICOH USA, INC. 9032051943 RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - CD 236.10 246.46RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - CM9032051949
738.33RICOH PRO8100S COPIER BASE LEASE9032051954
459.79RICOH PRO8100SE COPIER LEASE - PD9032051955
175.70RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - CLERK9032051957
157.41RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - CHIEF9032087991
259.91RICOH MPC6003 COPIER LEASE - PD SOUTH9032088127
153.85RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - HS9032088130
204.62RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - SR. BUREAU9032088155 187.53RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - REC9032088199
165.00RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - PW9032088201
211.57RICOH MPC3503 COPIER LEASE - ADMIN9032088204
Total : 3,196.27
173330 9/12/2023 112578 RIDECO US INC 2023-138US 037-10254 MICROTRANSIT SOFTWARE 5,000.00 Total : 5,000.00
173331 9/12/2023 111867 RJM DESIGN GROUP 35883 024-00795 DESIGN & ENGINEERING - AQUATIC & SENIOR 9,181.15 Total : 9,181.15
173332 9/12/2023 100585 RKA CONSULTING GROUP 33643 ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES 280.00 770.00ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES33843
Total : 1,050.00
173333 9/12/2023 107146 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC. U.S.A. 18919 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 1,291.85 546.13STREET MAINT SUPPLIES19002
Total : 1,837.98
173334 9/12/2023 102988 RODRIGUEZ, DANNY 081023 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 286.64 24Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 286.64 173334 9/12/2023 102988 102988 RODRIGUEZ, DANNY 173335 9/12/2023 119126 S.B.R.P.C.A. 04384 023-01469 FY 23-24 2ND QUARTER ASSESSMENT 616,413.75 Total : 616,413.75
173336 9/12/2023 112557 SA ASSOCIATES VERMONT-01 024-00955 CONSULTANT SERVICES-MGMT & INSPECTION SE 16,701.00 024-00955 23,191.75CONSULTANT SERVICES - MGMT & INSPECTIONVERMONT-02 Total : 39,892.75
173337 9/12/2023 119022 SAFE MART OF SOUTHERN, CALIFORNIA, INC.146 TREE MAINT SUPPLIES 70.08 Total : 70.08
173338 9/12/2023 119015 SAFETY-KLEEN CORPORATION 92375184 024-00985 PW CLARIFIER CLEANING SERVICES 3,475.51 Total : 3,475.51
173339 9/12/2023 112327 SAMI'S REFEREES LLC 08/01-08/15/23 SPORT REFEREE SERVICES 1,480.00 Total : 1,480.00
173340 9/12/2023 108654 SECTRAN SECURITY INC. 23080826 ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - GTRANS 799.18 238.67ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - AUGUST23080827
Total : 1,037.85
173341 9/12/2023 110731 SHAW HR CONSULTING, INC 007860 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 752.00 665.00PROFESSIONAL SERVICES009049
Total : 1,417.00
173342 9/12/2023 106050 SHEHATA, AMY AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 3,960.00 Total : 3,960.00
173343 9/12/2023 106050 SHEHATA, AMY AUGUST 2023 CHILD CARE PROVIDER 1,601.00 Total : 1,601.00
173344 9/12/2023 119233 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. 3486-0 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 573.02 524.26STREET MAINT SUPPLIES3882-0
Total : 1,097.28
173345 9/12/2023 109918 SHIGE'S FOREIGN CAR SERVICE, INC. 8095161 035-01282 2016 FORD INTRCPTR #1488059 SERVICE & RE 2,557.27 035-01282 179.112018 FORD INTRCPTR #1554880 SERVICE & RE8095417 25Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173345 9/12/2023 (Continued)109918 SHIGE'S FOREIGN CAR SERVICE, INC. 035-01282 496.272021 FORD INTRCPTR SERVICE & REPAIR8095474 035-01282 766.162018 FORD INTRCPTR #1554895 SERVICE & RE8095486 035-01282 1,041.882016 FORD INTRCPTR #1488054 SERVICE & RE8095499 035-01282 305.412020 FORD INTRCPTR #1591741 BATTERY REPL8095539 035-01282 146.652017 FORD INTRCPTR #1368929 SERVICE & RE8095664 035-01282 343.412016 FORD INTRCPTR #1488054 SERVICE & RE8095665 035-01282 1,550.382018 FORD INTRCPTR #1554675 SERVICE & RE8095687 Total : 7,386.54
173346 9/12/2023 101649 SILVIA ESPINOZA FAMILY CHILD, CARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 2,640.00 Total : 2,640.00
173347 9/12/2023 119378 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. S3980722 BUS FACILITY MAINT SUPPLIES 174.92 1,993.97BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESS3988722
4.07BUS FACILITY MAINT SUPPLIESS3992862
Total : 2,172.96
173348 9/12/2023 109531 SMILLIN, MAGE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 3,960.00 Total : 3,960.00
173349 9/12/2023 119359 SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL, OF GOVERNMENTS2023-2024 020-00046 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 2023-2024 27,194.00 Total : 27,194.00
173350 9/12/2023 119447 SOUTH BAY FORD 448981 PW AUTO PARTS 139.05 Total : 139.05
173351 9/12/2023 112633 SOUTH BAY KUSTOMZ, LLC 13494 2022 FORD P23 BRAKE PAD & ROTOR REPLACEM 1,428.92
76.832022 FORD EXPLORER P04 SERVICE & REPAIR13495
1,206.682022 FORD EXPLORER P15 BRAKE SERVICES13496
Total : 2,712.43
173352 9/12/2023 619003 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 082923 LIGHT & POWER 75,193.52 Total : 75,193.52
173353 9/12/2023 619006 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 511501 024-00978 PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK PROJECT, JN 978 4,658.29 Total : 4,658.29
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173354 9/12/2023 103202 SOUTHERN COUNTIES LUBRICANTS, LLC 188814 BUS AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS 2,216.80 Total : 2,216.80
173355 9/12/2023 108238 SPARKLETTS 14211220 080923 DRINKING WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM RENTAL 42.99
43.00DRINKING WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM RENTAL15638236 081123 Total : 85.99
173356 9/12/2023 111778 SPCALA 072023 032-00143 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 9,143.75 Total : 9,143.75
173357 9/12/2023 104126 SPECTRUM 0851122081223 CABLE SERVICES - PD 83.54 Total : 83.54
173358 9/12/2023 119010 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3544192186 PW OFFICE SUPPLIES 48.25
16.09PW OFFICE SUPPLIES3545374822
199.55PW OFFICE SUPPLIES3545374823
418.82PW OFFICE SUPPLIES3545374824
Total : 682.71
173359 9/12/2023 104106 SWARCO MCCAIN, INC. INV0274185 024-00986 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 11,836.11 024-00986 19,122.62SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIESINV0274592
Total : 30,958.73
173360 9/12/2023 110877 TAYLORING MINDS FAMILY CHILD, CARE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 1,320.00 Total : 1,320.00
173361 9/12/2023 110238 TIREHUB, LLC 36280827 TIRES - BR ALENZA SPORT AS BW 106V 484.00 407.34TIRES - GY ASSUR ALL SEASON BW 102T36458169
801.41TIRES - GY EAGLE RS A POLICE BW 103V36589003
Total : 1,692.75
173362 9/12/2023 109775 TOMS TRUCK CENTER NORTH COUNTY 1311890 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 408.68
42.30GTRANS AUTO PARTS1312051
Total : 450.98
173363 9/12/2023 104806 TOYOTA LIFT OF L.A. PSI-0370158 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 15.38
49.96GTRANS AUTO PARTSPSI-0370368
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 65.34 173363 9/12/2023 104806 104806 TOYOTA LIFT OF L.A. 173364 9/12/2023 106018 TRANE U.S. INC. 14912058 GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES 125.07 868.96BUS FACILITY MAINT SUPPLIES15007039
Total : 994.03
173365 9/12/2023 105959 TRANSITTALENT.COM, LLC 1392308 RECRUITMENT AD - ON-DEMAND TRANSIT DISPA 270.00 Total : 270.00
173366 9/12/2023 111481 TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC INV2230033188 034-00584 SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAM 6,238.00 034-00584 7,192.95SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230033277
Total : 13,430.95
173367 9/12/2023 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSFCC 08/22/23 CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23 4,750.49 10,024.54CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23MACIEL 7/24/23 035-01275
149.66CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23ROMERO 08/22/23
946.49CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23TSUJIUCHI 08/22/23 Total : 15,871.18
173368 9/12/2023 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSBEEMAN 08/22/23 CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23 16.79 2,181.89CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23CRESPO 08/22/23 5,283.24CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23FINANCE 08/22/23 1,211.63CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23HR 08/22/23
4,456.27CAL CARD STATEMENT 06/23-07/24/23OROZCO 7/24/23 1,897.44CAL CARD STATEMENT 06/23-07/24/23PD TRAINING 7/24/23 7,489.56CAL CARD STATEMENT 06/23-07/24/23PD TRAINING2 7/24/23 035-01278
2,276.98CAL CARD STATEMENT 06/23-07/24/23PD TRAINING3 7/24/23 3,514.96CAL CARD STATEMENT 06/23-07/24/23PD TRAINING4 7/24/23 2,516.98CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23PYNN 08/22/23
16.79CAL CARD STATEMENT 07/25-08/22/23RIGG 08/22/23
3,529.32CAL CARD STATEMENT 06/23-07/24/23V.OSORIO 07/24/23 Total : 34,391.85
173369 9/12/2023 102603 UGALDE, JESUS SPRING 2023 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 388.08 Total : 388.08
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173370 9/12/2023 104692 ULINE 167069773 034-00607 REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES 4,574.18 024-00982 2,454.75PW PROGRAM SUPPLIES167301178
386.25BUS SHOP SUPPLIES167312494
Total : 7,415.18
173371 9/12/2023 103227 UNIPLAN ENGINEERING, INC. 800154-01 024-00981 DESIGN & CMI SERVICES-LOCAL STREET IMPRO 16,212.00 Total : 16,212.00
173372 9/12/2023 119825 UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORP. CI300850 024-00979 STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIES 2,928.24 Total : 2,928.24
173373 9/12/2023 105549 VALDEZ, MATILDE AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 4,400.00 Total : 4,400.00
173374 9/12/2023 105316 VECTOR RESOURCES, INC. 97788 023-01465 PD PROJECT - CABLING SERVICES 9,982.09 Total : 9,982.09
173375 9/12/2023 122050 VERIZON WIRELESS 9941702447 PW CELL PHONE SERVICE 976.62 Total : 976.62
173376 9/12/2023 122435 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2023-128177-00 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 678.99
45.10GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES2023-999390-00
-45.10GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES2023-999406-00
Total : 678.99
173377 9/12/2023 111719 WALLACE & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING, INC 18677 024-00870 FIRE STATION ROOF REPLACEMENT, JN 509 1,860.00 037-10212 13,890.00DISPATCH REMODELING PROJECT, JN 51218678 Total : 15,750.00
173378 9/12/2023 108353 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO S123076440 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 372.66 255.11GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIESS123719130
204.34BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESS123768637
186.32BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESS123775881
Total : 1,018.43
173379 9/12/2023 100107 WAYNE ELECTRIC CO. 210888 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 2,188.46 Total : 2,188.46
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 173380 9/12/2023 1
12314 WESTERN ALLIED CORPORATION 910519 PW SERVICE ORDER 1,680.00 024-00959 25,870.56EMERGENCY REPAIRS- CH BLDG CHILLER911205 T
otal : 27,550.56
173381 9/12/2023 110370 WESTERN COLLISION CENTER, INC 1115 035-01280 2022 FORD INTRCPTR #1630458 BODY REPAIRS 9,272.47 035-01280 6,898.962017 FORD EXPLR #1368929 BODY REPAIRS1117 035-01280 895.782022 FORD INTRCPTR #1630457 BODY REPAIRS1119 035-01280 8,426.862014 FORD EXPLR #1442350 BODY REPAIRS1120 035-01280 1,865.962017 FORD EXPLR #1488142 BODY REPAIRS1121 T
otal : 27,360.03
173382 9/12/2023 125001 YAMADA COMPANY, INC. 83292 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 95.22
45.94PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83346
135.93TREE PROGRAM SUPPLIES83347
89.68PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83354
31.27PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83357
105.65PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83366
96.21PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83379
161.51PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83413
19.50PARK MAINT SUPPLIES83414
Total : 780.91
173383 9/12/2023 107051 ZAVALETA, MARITZA AB 110 SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER 2,200.00 Total : 2,200.00
Bank total : 4,471,183.59 268 Vouchers for bank code : usb 4,471,183.59Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 268 30Page:
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I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register are accurate and funds are available for payment thereof.
By: __________________________________________
Director of
Administrative Services
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register have been audited by the City Council of the City of Gardena and that all of the said checks are approved for payment except check numbers:
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Report No. P-2023-14
1 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PERSONNEL REPORT
1. Request City Council approval to revise the City’s Clas sification and Compensation Plan to reflect an increase of 5.59% salary increa se to the Unrepres ented Police Manager Classifications. The increase addresses compaction caused by contractual increas es to the Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), effective June 25, 2023. Attachment 1
2. Request City Council approval to revise the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to add the new classification of Communications Liaison Officer to Schedule 57 ($6,828 - $8,713/month). Th is position will be located in the Elected and City Manager ’s Offices . Job Description attached. Attachment 2
3. Report the new appointment of the following individuals:
a. NICOLA HOWARD to the position of Rec reation and Human Ser vices Manager , Schedule 126 ($8,776 - $11,201/month), in the Recreation and Human Services Department, effective September 1, 2023.
b. GUADALUPE ZENDEJAS to the position of Community Center Coordinator, Schedule 42 ($4,713 - $6,015/month), in the Recreation and Human Se rvices Department , effective September 1, 2023.
4. Report the Separation of the following individuals:
a. TOMMY TRAN, Police Officer with the Police Department, effecti ve August 17, 2 023.
Mr. Tran provided two (2) months of service to the City. b. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, Police Officer with the Police Department, effecti ve August 21, 2023. Mr. Fernandez provided seven (7) months of service to the City. c. LILIANA MARTINEZ , Transit Marketing Coordinator with the Transportation Department, effective August 23, 2023. Ms. Martinez provided 1.6 years of service to the City.
d. MICHAEL RIVERA , Human Resources Coordinator with the Administrative Services Department, effective August 24, 2023. Mr. Rivera provided six (6) months of service to the City.
5. Report the le ave of the following individuals under the Family Medical Leave Act / California Family Rights Act (FMLA/CFRA):
a. Police Officer, JASMINE ZARAGOZA, of the Police Department, effective July 24, 2023. b. Police Sergeant, RAUL ALARCON, of the Police Department, effective August 3, 2023.
Report No. P-2023-14
2 c. Custodian II, VINCENT STEIB, of the Recreation and Human Ser vices Department , effective August 5, 2023.
d. Police Officer, AUSTIN PENNELLA, of the Police Department, effective August 9, 2023.
6. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Geriatric Aide (Recreation and Human Services Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
7. Report the Recruitment for t he Open/Competitive position of Police Officer/Lateral (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
8. Report the Recruitment for t he Open/Competitive position of Police Trainee (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
9. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Recreation Leader I/II (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
10. Report the Recruitment for t he Open/Competitive position of Relief Bus Operator Trainee (Transportation Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
11. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Transit Mechanic (Transportation Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
12. Report the Recruitment for t he Open/Competitive position of Transit Training and Safety Supervisor (Transportation Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
13. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Transit Transportation Operations Supervisor (Transportation Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 26,904.00 28,248.00 29,664.00 31,152.00 32,712.00 34,344.00 MONTHLY 2,242.00 2,354.00 2,472.00 2,596.00 2,726.00 2,862.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,034.77 1,086.46 1,140.92 1,198.15 1,258.15 1,320.92 HOURLY 12.9346 13.5808 14.2615 14.9769 15.7269 16.5115 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 26,280.00 27,600.00 28,980.00 30,432.00 31,956.00 33,552.00 MONTHLY 2,190.00 2,300.00 2,415.00 2,536.00 2,663.00 2,796.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,010.77 1,061.54 1,114.62 1,170.46 1,229.08 1,290.46 HOURLY 12.6346 13.2692 13.9327 14.6308 15.3635 16.1308 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 26,940.00 28,284.00 29,700.00 31,188.00 32,748.00 34,380.00 MONTHLY 2,245.00 2,357.00 2,475.00 2,599.00 2,729.00 2,865.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,036.15 1,087.85 1,142.31 1,199.54 1,259.54 1,322.31 HOURLY 12.9519 13.5981 14.2788 14.9942 15.7442 16.5288 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 27,648.00 29,028.00 30,480.00 32,004.00 33,600.00 35,280.00 MONTHLY 2,304.00 2,419.00 2,540.00 2,667.00 2,800.00 2,940.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,063.38 1,116.46 1,172.31 1,230.92 1,292.31 1,356.92 HOURLY 13.2923 13.9558 14.6538 15.3865 16.1538 16.9615 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 28,344.00 29,760.00 31,248.00 32,808.00 34,452.00 36,180.00 MONTHLY 2,362.00 2,480.00 2,604.00 2,734.00 2,871.00 3,015.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,090.15 1,144.62 1,201.85 1,261.85 1,325.08 1,391.54 HOURLY 13.6269 14.3077 15.0231 15.7731 16.5635 17.3942 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 29,052.00 30,504.00 32,028.00 33,624.00 35,304.00 37,068.00 MONTHLY 2,421.00 2,542.00 2,669.00 2,802.00 2,942.00 3,089.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,117.38 1,173.23 1,231.85 1,293.23 1,357.85 1,425.69 HOURLY 13.9673 14.6654 15.3981 16.1654 16.9731 17.8212 6 Clerical Aide I
7 Peer Advocate Counselor II
Add New Classification: Communications Liaison Officer to Schedule 57 6 Police Aide
7 Storeroom Aide
15 8 Community Aide I
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
13 CITY OF GARDENA
14 Pool Cashier
Schedule 227, 231 - Increase per Employment Contract; increase effective June 25, 2023 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 29,784.00 31,272.00 32,832.00 34,476.00 36,204.00 38,016.00 MONTHLY 2,482.00 2,606.00 2,736.00 2,873.00 3,017.00 3,168.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,145.54 1,202.77 1,262.77 1,326.00 1,392.46 1,462.15 HOURLY 14.3192 15.0346 15.7846 16.5750 17.4058 18.2769
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 30,528.00 32,052.00 33,660.00 35,340.00 37,104.00 38,964.00 MONTHLY 2,544.00 2,671.00 2,805.00 2,945.00 3,092.00 3,247.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,174.15 1,232.77 1,294.62 1,359.23 1,427.08 1,498.62 HOURLY 14.6769 15.4096 16.1827 16.9904 17.8385 18.7327 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 31,296.00 32,856.00 34,500.00 36,228.00 38,040.00 39,948.00 MONTHLY 2,608.00 2,738.00 2,875.00 3,019.00 3,170.00 3,329.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,203.69 1,263.69 1,326.92 1,393.38 1,463.08 1,536.46 HOURLY 15.0462 15.7962 16.5865 17.4173 18.2885 19.2058 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 32,064.00 33,672.00 35,352.00 37,116.00 38,976.00 40,920.00 MONTHLY 2,672.00 2,806.00 2,946.00 3,093.00 3,248.00 3,410.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,233.23 1,295.08 1,359.69 1,427.54 1,499.08 1,573.85 HOURLY 15.4154 16.1885 16.9962 17.8442 18.7385 19.6731 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 32,868.00 34,512.00 36,240.00 38,052.00 39,960.00 41,964.00 MONTHLY 2,739.00 2,876.00 3,020.00 3,171.00 3,330.00 3,497.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,264.15 1,327.38 1,393.85 1,463.54 1,536.92 1,614.00 HOURLY 15.8019 16.5923 17.4231 18.2942 19.2115 20.1750 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 33,684.00 35,364.00 37,128.00 38,988.00 40,932.00 42,984.00 MONTHLY 2,807.00 2,947.00 3,094.00 3,249.00 3,411.00 3,582.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,295.54 1,360.15 1,428.00 1,499.54 1,574.31 1,653.23 HOURLY 16.1942 17.0019 17.8500 18.7442 19.6788 20.6654 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 34,524.00 36,252.00 38,064.00 39,972.00 41,976.00 44,076.00 MONTHLY 2,877.00 3,021.00 3,172.00 3,331.00 3,498.00 3,673.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,327.85 1,394.31 1,464.00 1,537.38 1,614.46 1,695.23 HOURLY 16.5981 17.4288 18.3000 19.2173 20.1808 21.1904 22 Geriatric Aide
22 Recreation Leader I
16 17 Clerk Typist
21 Police Cadet
18 19
20 22 Lifeguard/Instructor
22 Human Services Aide
22 FCC Program Assistant I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 35,388.00 37,152.00 39,012.00 40,968.00 43,020.00 45,168.00 MONTHLY 2,949.00 3,096.00 3,251.00 3,414.00 3,585.00 3,764.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,361.08 1,428.92 1,500.46 1,575.69 1,654.62 1,737.23 HOURLY 17.0135 17.8615 18.7558 19.6962 20.6827 21.7154 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 36,276.00 38,088.00 39,996.00 42,000.00 44,100.00 46,308.00 MONTHLY 3,023.00 3,174.00 3,333.00 3,500.00 3,675.00 3,859.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,395.23 1,464.92 1,538.31 1,615.38 1,696.15 1,781.08 HOURLY 17.4404 18.3115 19.2288 20.1923 21.2019 22.2635
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 37,188.00 39,048.00 41,004.00 43,056.00 45,204.00 47,460.00 MONTHLY 3,099.00 3,254.00 3,417.00 3,588.00 3,767.00 3,955.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,430.31 1,501.85 1,577.08 1,656.00 1,738.62 1,825.38 HOURLY 17.8788 18.7731 19.7135 20.7000 21.7327 22.8173
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 38,112.00 40,020.00 42,024.00 44,124.00 46,332.00 48,648.00 MONTHLY 3,176.00 3,335.00 3,502.00 3,677.00 3,861.00 4,054.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,465.85 1,539.23 1,616.31 1,697.08 1,782.00 1,871.08 HOURLY 18.3231 19.2404 20.2038 21.2135 22.2750 23.3885
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 39,060.00 41,016.00 43,068.00 45,216.00 47,472.00 49,848.00 MONTHLY 3,255.00 3,418.00 3,589.00 3,768.00 3,956.00 4,154.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,502.31 1,577.54 1,656.46 1,739.08 1,825.85 1,917.23 HOURLY 18.7788 19.7192 20.7058 21.7385 22.8231 23.9654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 40,032.00 42,036.00 44,136.00 46,344.00 48,660.00 51,096.00 MONTHLY 3,336.00 3,503.00 3,678.00 3,862.00 4,055.00 4,258.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,539.69 1,616.77 1,697.54 1,782.46 1,871.54 1,965.23 HOURLY 19.2462 20.2096 21.2192 22.2808 23.3942 24.5654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 41,028.00 43,080.00 45,240.00 47,508.00 49,884.00 52,380.00 MONTHLY 3,419.00 3,590.00 3,770.00 3,959.00 4,157.00 4,365.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,578.00 1,656.92 1,740.00 1,827.23 1,918.62 2,014.62 HOURLY 19.7250 20.7115 21.7500 22.8404 23.9827 25.1827
24 27
26 Pool Supervisor
28 Recreation Leader II
29 Printing & Technology Intern
25 28 Certified Nursing Assistant
29 Recreation Therapist
28 Meal Services Coordinator
29 Account Clerk
29 Customer Service Clerk I
28 Police Assistant
23 Community Aide II
*1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 42,048.00 44,148.00 46,356.00 48,672.00 51,108.00 53,664.00 MONTHLY 3,504.00 3,679.00 3,863.00 4,056.00 4,259.00 4,472.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,617.23 1,698.00 1,782.92 1,872.00 1,965.69 2,064.00 HOURLY 20.2154 21.2250 22.2865 23.4000 24.5712 25.8000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 43,104.00 45,264.00 47,532.00 49,908.00 52,404.00 55,020.00 MONTHLY 3,592.00 3,772.00 3,961.00 4,159.00 4,367.00 4,585.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,657.85 1,740.92 1,828.15 1,919.54 2,015.54 2,116.15 HOURLY 20.7231 21.7615 22.8519 23.9942 25.1942 26.4519
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 44,184.00 46,392.00 48,708.00 51,144.00 53,700.00 56,388.00 MONTHLY 3,682.00 3,866.00 4,059.00 4,262.00 4,475.00 4,699.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,699.38 1,784.31 1,873.38 1,967.08 2,065.38 2,168.77 HOURLY 21.2423 22.3038 23.4173 24.5885 25.8173 27.1096
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 45,288.00 47,556.00 49,932.00 52,428.00 55,044.00 57,792.00 MONTHLY 3,774.00 3,963.00 4,161.00 4,369.00 4,587.00 4,816.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,741.85 1,829.08 1,920.46 2,016.46 2,117.08 2,222.77 HOURLY 21.7731 22.8635 24.0058 25.2058 26.4635 27.7846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 46,416.00 48,732.00 51,168.00 53,724.00 56,412.00 59,232.00 MONTHLY 3,868.00 4,061.00 4,264.00 4,477.00 4,701.00 4,936.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,785.23 1,874.31 1,968.00 2,066.31 2,169.69 2,278.15 HOURLY 22.3154 23.4288 24.6000 25.8288 27.1212 28.4769
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 47,580.00 49,956.00 52,452.00 55,080.00 57,840.00 60,732.00 MONTHLY 3,965.00 4,163.00 4,371.00 4,590.00 4,820.00 5,061.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,830.00 1,921.38 2,017.38 2,118.46 2,224.62 2,335.85 HOURLY 22.8750 24.0173 25.2173 26.4808 27.8077 29.1981
30 FCC Program Assistant II
31 On-Demand (Micro/Paratransit) Operator
34 Custodian II
33 Public Safety Officer
34 Graffiti Technician
34 Paratransit Dispatcher
33 Equipment Utility Worker I
34 Park Maintenance Worker I
35 Community Aide III
35 Help Desk Technician
31 Paratransit Driver
34 On-Demand Transit Dispatcher
35 Street Maintenance Worker
30 Office Specialist
32 Home Improvement Maintenance Helper
32 Right-of-Way Maintenance Worker
33 Customer Service Clerk II
33 Relief Bus Operator Trainee
30 Custodian I
30 FCC Education Assistant II
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 48,768.00 51,204.00 53,760.00 56,448.00 59,268.00 62,232.00 MONTHLY 4,064.00 4,267.00 4,480.00 4,704.00 4,939.00 5,186.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,875.69 1,969.38 2,067.69 2,171.08 2,279.54 2,393.54 HOURLY 23.4462 24.6173 25.8462 27.1385 28.4942 29.9192
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 49,992.00 52,488.00 55,116.00 57,876.00 60,768.00 63,804.00 MONTHLY 4,166.00 4,374.00 4,593.00 4,823.00 5,064.00 5,317.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,922.77 2,018.77 2,119.85 2,226.00 2,337.23 2,454.00 HOURLY 24.0346 25.2346 26.4981 27.8250 29.2154 30.6750
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 51,240.00 53,808.00 56,496.00 59,316.00 62,280.00 65,400.00 MONTHLY 4,270.00 4,484.00 4,708.00 4,943.00 5,190.00 5,450.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,970.77 2,069.54 2,172.92 2,281.38 2,395.38 2,515.38 HOURLY 24.6346 25.8692 27.1615 28.5173 29.9423 31.4423
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 52,524.00 55,152.00 57,912.00 60,804.00 63,840.00 67,032.00 MONTHLY 4,377.00 4,596.00 4,826.00 5,067.00 5,320.00 5,586.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,020.15 2,121.23 2,227.38 2,338.62 2,455.38 2,578.15 HOURLY 25.2519 26.5154 27.8423 29.2327 30.6923 32.2269
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 53,832.00 56,520.00 59,352.00 62,316.00 65,436.00 68,712.00 MONTHLY 4,486.00 4,710.00 4,946.00 5,193.00 5,453.00 5,726.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,070.46 2,173.85 2,282.77 2,396.77 2,516.77 2,642.77 HOURLY 25.8808 27.1731 28.5346 29.9596 31.4596 33.0346
38 Activity Coordinator
38 Police Service Technician
39 Home Improvement Lead Person
40 FCC Program Assistant III
40 Public Works Coordinator
40 FCC Education Assistant III
38 Purchasing Clerk
39 Records Management Coordinator
40 Engineering Aide
40 Sr. Transit Utility Specialist
39 Park Maintenance Worker II
38 Homeless Coordinator
39 Apprentice Mechanic
38 Senior Account Clerk
37 Nutrition Services Coordinator
38 Equipment Utility Worker II
38 Senior Clerk Typist
36 Intermediate Clerk Typist
37 Relief Bus Operator
38 Police Records Technician I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 55,176.00 57,936.00 60,828.00 63,864.00 67,056.00 70,404.00 MONTHLY 4,598.00 4,828.00 5,069.00 5,322.00 5,588.00 5,867.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,122.15 2,228.31 2,339.54 2,456.31 2,579.08 2,707.85 HOURLY 26.5269 27.8538 29.2442 30.7038 32.2385 33.8481
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 56,556.00 59,388.00 62,352.00 65,472.00 68,748.00 72,180.00 MONTHLY 4,713.00 4,949.00 5,196.00 5,456.00 5,729.00 6,015.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,175.23 2,284.15 2,398.15 2,518.15 2,644.15 2,776.15 HOURLY 27.1904 28.5519 29.9769 31.4769 33.0519 34.7019
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 57,972.00 60,876.00 63,924.00 67,116.00 70,476.00 74,004.00 MONTHLY 4,831.00 5,073.00 5,327.00 5,593.00 5,873.00 6,167.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,229.69 2,341.38 2,458.62 2,581.38 2,710.62 2,846.31 HOURLY 27.8712 29.2673 30.7327 32.2673 33.8827 35.5788
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 59,424.00 62,400.00 65,520.00 68,796.00 72,240.00 75,852.00 MONTHLY 4,952.00 5,200.00 5,460.00 5,733.00 6,020.00 6,321.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,285.54 2,400.00 2,520.00 2,646.00 2,778.46 2,917.38 HOURLY 28.5692 30.0000 31.5000 33.0750 34.7308 36.4673
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 60,912.00 63,960.00 67,164.00 70,524.00 74,052.00 77,760.00 MONTHLY 5,076.00 5,330.00 5,597.00 5,877.00 6,171.00 6,480.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,342.77 2,460.00 2,583.23 2,712.46 2,848.15 2,990.77 HOURLY 29.2846 30.7500 32.2904 33.9058 35.6019 37.3846
42 Secretary
42 Police Records Technician II
42 Recreation Coordinator
44 Building Aide
44 Building/Planning Technician
43 Transit Maintenance Coordinator
44 Administrative Secretary
44 Permit/Licensing Technician II
44 Sewer Maintenance Worker
44 Tree Trimmer II
43 Administrative Aide
43 Payroll / Personnel Technician
42 Human Services Coordinator
41 Permit/Licensing Technician I
42 Tree Trimmer I
43 Senior Citizens Social Services Coordinator
43 Human Resources / Department Coordinator
43 Cement Finisher
42 Community Services Officer
45 Street Sweeper Operator
42 Police Service Officer
42 Community Center Coordinator
43 Building Maintenance Worker
41 Deputy City Clerk I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 62,436.00 65,556.00 68,832.00 72,276.00 75,888.00 79,680.00 MONTHLY 5,203.00 5,463.00 5,736.00 6,023.00 6,324.00 6,640.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,401.38 2,521.38 2,647.38 2,779.85 2,918.77 3,064.62 HOURLY 30.0173 31.5173 33.0923 34.7481 36.4846 38.3077
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 63,996.00 67,200.00 70,560.00 74,088.00 77,796.00 81,684.00 MONTHLY 5,333.00 5,600.00 5,880.00 6,174.00 6,483.00 6,807.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,461.38 2,584.62 2,713.85 2,849.54 2,992.15 3,141.69 HOURLY 30.7673 32.3077 33.9231 35.6192 37.4019 39.2712
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 65,592.00 68,868.00 72,312.00 75,924.00 79,716.00 83,700.00 MONTHLY 5,466.00 5,739.00 6,026.00 6,327.00 6,643.00 6,975.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,522.77 2,648.77 2,781.23 2,920.15 3,066.00 3,219.23 HOURLY 31.5346 33.1096 34.7654 36.5019 38.3250 40.2404
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 67,236.00 70,596.00 74,124.00 77,832.00 81,720.00 85,812.00 MONTHLY 5,603.00 5,883.00 6,177.00 6,486.00 6,810.00 7,151.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,586.00 2,715.23 2,850.92 2,993.54 3,143.08 3,300.46 HOURLY 32.3250 33.9404 35.6365 37.4192 39.2885 41.2558
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 68,916.00 72,360.00 75,984.00 79,788.00 83,772.00 87,960.00 MONTHLY 5,743.00 6,030.00 6,332.00 6,649.00 6,981.00 7,330.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,650.62 2,783.08 2,922.46 3,068.77 3,222.00 3,383.08 HOURLY 33.1327 34.7885 36.5308 38.3596 40.2750 42.2885
46 Heavy Equipment Operator
47 Equipment Mechanic
47 Graphics Technician
49 Recreation Supervisor
49 Community Services Counselor
47 Maintenance Painter
47 Senior Building Maintenance Worker
47 Transit Mechanic
47 Transit Parts/Storeroom Coordinator
48 Human Resources Technician
48 Junior Accountant
46 Street Traffic Painter
48 Custodian-Lead
50 Case Management Supervisor/Instructor
50 Transit Dispatcher/Operations Assistant
49 Program Coordinator
48 Financial Services Technician
49 Administrative Analyst I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 70,644.00 74,172.00 77,880.00 81,780.00 85,872.00 90,168.00 MONTHLY 5,887.00 6,181.00 6,490.00 6,815.00 7,156.00 7,514.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,717.08 2,852.77 2,995.38 3,145.38 3,302.77 3,468.00 HOURLY 33.9635 35.6596 37.4423 39.3173 41.2846 43.3500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 72,408.00 76,032.00 79,836.00 83,832.00 88,020.00 92,424.00 MONTHLY 6,034.00 6,336.00 6,653.00 6,986.00 7,335.00 7,702.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,784.92 2,924.31 3,070.62 3,224.31 3,385.38 3,554.77 HOURLY 34.8115 36.5538 38.3827 40.3038 42.3173 44.4346
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 74,220.00 77,928.00 81,828.00 85,920.00 90,216.00 94,728.00 MONTHLY 6,185.00 6,494.00 6,819.00 7,160.00 7,518.00 7,894.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,854.62 2,997.23 3,147.23 3,304.62 3,469.85 3,643.38 HOURLY 35.6827 37.4654 39.3404 41.3077 43.3731 45.5423
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 76,080.00 79,884.00 83,880.00 88,080.00 92,484.00 97,104.00 MONTHLY 6,340.00 6,657.00 6,990.00 7,340.00 7,707.00 8,092.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,926.15 3,072.46 3,226.15 3,387.69 3,557.08 3,734.77 HOURLY 36.5769 38.4058 40.3269 42.3462 44.4635 46.6846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 77,988.00 81,888.00 85,980.00 90,276.00 94,788.00 99,528.00 MONTHLY 6,499.00 6,824.00 7,165.00 7,523.00 7,899.00 8,294.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,999.54 3,149.54 3,306.92 3,472.15 3,645.69 3,828.00 HOURLY 37.4942 39.3692 41.3365 43.4019 45.5712 47.8500
53 FCC Education Coordinator
51 General Building Inspector
51 Executive Assistant to Chief of Police
54 Building Maintenance Lead
53 Park Maintenance Lead
55 Electrical/Signal Technician II
51 Planning Assistant
54 Administrative Analyst II
54 Transit Marketing Coordinator
53 Public Works Inspector
53 Transit Operations Training Coordinator
51 Lead Equipment Mechanic
52 Payroll Specialist
53 Code Enforcement Officer
51 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
51 Engineering Technician
51 Information Technology Coordinator
51 Lead Mechanic
54 Forensic Technician
53 Public Works Lead
51 Electrical/Signal Technician I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 79,932.00 83,928.00 88,128.00 92,532.00 97,164.00 102,024.00 MONTHLY 6,661.00 6,994.00 7,344.00 7,711.00 8,097.00 8,502.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,074.31 3,228.00 3,389.54 3,558.92 3,737.08 3,924.00 HOURLY 38.4288 40.3500 42.3692 44.4865 46.7135 49.0500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 81,936.00 86,028.00 90,324.00 94,836.00 99,576.00 104,556.00 MONTHLY 6,828.00 7,169.00 7,527.00 7,903.00 8,298.00 8,713.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,151.38 3,308.77 3,474.00 3,647.54 3,829.85 4,021.38 HOURLY 39.3923 41.3596 43.4250 45.5942 47.8731 50.2673
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 83,988.00 88,188.00 92,592.00 97,224.00 102,084.00 107,184.00 MONTHLY 6,999.00 7,349.00 7,716.00 8,102.00 8,507.00 8,932.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,230.31 3,391.85 3,561.23 3,739.38 3,926.31 4,122.46 HOURLY 40.3788 42.3981 44.5154 46.7423 49.0788 51.5308
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 86,088.00 90,396.00 94,920.00 99,672.00 104,652.00 109,884.00 MONTHLY 7,174.00 7,533.00 7,910.00 8,306.00 8,721.00 9,157.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,311.08 3,476.77 3,650.77 3,833.54 4,025.08 4,226.31 HOURLY 41.3885 43.4596 45.6346 47.9192 50.3135 52.8288
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 88,236.00 92,652.00 97,284.00 102,144.00 107,256.00 112,620.00 MONTHLY 7,353.00 7,721.00 8,107.00 8,512.00 8,938.00 9,385.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,393.69 3,563.54 3,741.69 3,928.62 4,125.23 4,331.54 HOURLY 42.4212 44.5442 46.7712 49.1077 51.5654 54.1442
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 90,444.00 94,968.00 99,720.00 104,712.00 109,944.00 115,440.00 MONTHLY 7,537.00 7,914.00 8,310.00 8,726.00 9,162.00 9,620.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,478.62 3,652.62 3,835.38 4,027.38 4,228.62 4,440.00 HOURLY 43.4827 45.6577 47.9423 50.3423 52.8577 55.5000
58 Code Enforcement Supervisor
56 Administrative Coordinator
61 Transit Planning and Scheduling Analyst
61 Information Technology Systems Analyst - Transit
60 57 Communications Liaison Officer
56 Assistant Engineer
57 Senior Accountant
59 Administrative Support Services Supervisor
56 FCC Program Coordinator
61 Administrative Analyst III
61 Associate Engineer
58 Associate Planner
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 92,700.00 97,332.00 102,204.00 107,316.00 112,680.00 118,320.00 MONTHLY 7,725.00 8,111.00 8,517.00 8,943.00 9,390.00 9,860.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,565.38 3,743.54 3,930.92 4,127.54 4,333.85 4,550.77 HOURLY 44.5673 46.7942 49.1365 51.5942 54.1731 56.8846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 95,016.00 99,768.00 104,760.00 110,004.00 115,500.00 121,272.00 MONTHLY 7,918.00 8,314.00 8,730.00 9,167.00 9,625.00 10,106.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,654.46 3,837.23 4,029.23 4,230.92 4,442.31 4,664.31 HOURLY 45.6808 47.9654 50.3654 52.8865 55.5288 58.3038
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 97,392.00 102,264.00 107,376.00 112,740.00 118,380.00 124,296.00 MONTHLY 8,116.00 8,522.00 8,948.00 9,395.00 9,865.00 10,358.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,745.85 3,933.23 4,129.85 4,336.15 4,553.08 4,780.62 HOURLY 46.8231 49.1654 51.6231 54.2019 56.9135 59.7577
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 99,828.00 104,820.00 110,064.00 115,572.00 121,356.00 127,428.00 MONTHLY 8,319.00 8,735.00 9,172.00 9,631.00 10,113.00 10,619.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,839.54 4,031.54 4,233.23 4,445.08 4,667.54 4,901.08 HOURLY 47.9942 50.3942 52.9154 55.5635 58.3442 61.2635
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 102,324.00 107,436.00 112,812.00 118,452.00 124,380.00 130,596.00 MONTHLY 8,527.00 8,953.00 9,401.00 9,871.00 10,365.00 10,883.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,935.54 4,132.15 4,338.92 4,555.85 4,783.85 5,022.92 HOURLY 49.1942 51.6519 54.2365 56.9481 59.7981 62.7865
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 104,880.00 110,124.00 115,632.00 121,416.00 127,488.00 133,860.00 MONTHLY 8,740.00 9,177.00 9,636.00 10,118.00 10,624.00 11,155.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,033.85 4,235.54 4,447.38 4,669.85 4,903.38 5,148.46 HOURLY 50.4231 52.9442 55.5923 58.3731 61.2923 64.3558
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 57,144.00 60,000.00 63,000.00 66,156.00 69,468.00 72,936.00 MONTHLY 4,762.00 5,000.00 5,250.00 5,513.00 5,789.00 6,078.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,197.85 2307.69 2423.08 2,544.46 2,671.85 2,805.23 HOURLY 27.4731 28.8462 30.2885 31.8058 33.3981 35.0654 Specialty - 5% 238.10 250.00 262.50 275.65 289.45 303.90 65 63
66 Civil Engineer
62 Information Technology Supervisor
90 Bus Operator
64 67
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 61,152.00 64,212.00 67,428.00 70,800.00 74,340.00 78,060.00 MONTHLY 5,096.00 5,351.00 5,619.00 5,900.00 6,195.00 6,505.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,352.00 2,469.69 2,593.38 2,723.08 2,859.23 3,002.31 HOURLY 29.4000 30.8712 32.4173 34.0385 35.7404 37.5288
Lgy Bonus 20 127.40 133.78 140.48 147.50 154.88 162.63
Lgy Bonus 25 254.80 267.55 280.95 295.00 309.75 325.25
Lgy Bonus 30 382.20 401.33 421.43 442.50 464.63 487.88
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 62,676.00 65,808.00 69,096.00 72,552.00 76,176.00 79,980.00 MONTHLY 5,223.00 5,484.00 5,758.00 6,046.00 6,348.00 6,665.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,410.62 2531.08 2657.54 2790.46 2929.85 3076.15 HOURLY 30.1327 31.6385 33.2192 34.8808 36.6231 38.4519
Lgy Bonus 20 130.58 137.10 143.95 151.15 158.70 166.63
Lgy Bonus 25 261.15 274.20 287.90 302.30 317.40 333.25
Lgy Bonus 30 391.73 411.30 431.85 453.45 476.10 499.88
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 64,248.00 67,464.00 70,836.00 74,376.00 78,096.00 81,996.00 MONTHLY 5,354.00 5,622.00 5,903.00 6,198.00 6,508.00 6,833.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,471.08 2,594.77 2,724.46 2,860.62 3,003.69 3,153.69 HOURLY 30.8885 32.4346 34.0558 35.7577 37.5462 39.4212
Lgy Bonus 20 133.85 140.55 147.58 154.95 162.70 170.83
Lgy Bonus 25 267.70 281.10 295.15 309.90 325.40 341.65
Lgy Bonus 30 401.55 421.65 442.73 464.85 488.10 512.48
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 65,856.00 69,144.00 72,600.00 76,236.00 80,052.00 84,060.00 MONTHLY 5,488.00 5,762.00 6,050.00 6,353.00 6,671.00 7,005.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,532.92 2,659.38 2,792.31 2,932.15 3,078.92 3,233.08 HOURLY 31.6615 33.2423 34.9038 36.6519 38.4865 40.4135
Lgy Bonus 20 137.20 144.05 151.25 158.83 166.78 175.13
Lgy Bonus 25 274.40 288.10 302.50 317.65 333.55 350.25
Lgy Bonus 30 411.60 432.15 453.75 476.48 500.33 525.38
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 67,500.00 70,872.00 74,412.00 78,132.00 82,044.00 86,148.00 MONTHLY 5,625.00 5,906.00 6,201.00 6,511.00 6,837.00 7,179.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,596.15 2,725.85 2,862.00 3,005.08 3,155.54 3,313.38 HOURLY 32.4519 34.0731 35.7750 37.5635 39.4442 41.4173
Lgy Bonus 20 140.63 147.65 155.03 162.78 170.93 179.48
Lgy Bonus 25 281.25 295.30 310.05 325.55 341.85 358.95
Lgy Bonus 30 421.88 442.95 465.08 488.33 512.78 538.43
108 Economic Development Analyst
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STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 69,192.00 72,648.00 76,284.00 80,100.00 84,108.00 88,308.00 MONTHLY 5,766.00 6,054.00 6,357.00 6,675.00 7,009.00 7,359.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,661.23 2,794.15 2,934.00 3,080.77 3,234.92 3,396.46 HOURLY 33.2654 34.9269 36.6750 38.5096 40.4365 42.4558
Lgy Bonus 20 144.15 151.35 158.93 166.88 175.23 183.98
Lgy Bonus 25 288.30 302.70 317.85 333.75 350.45 367.95
Lgy Bonus 30 432.45 454.05 476.78 500.63 525.68 551.93
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 70,920.00 74,472.00 78,192.00 82,104.00 86,208.00 90,516.00 MONTHLY 5,910.00 6,206.00 6,516.00 6,842.00 7,184.00 7,543.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,727.69 2,864.31 3,007.38 3,157.85 3,315.69 3,481.38 HOURLY 34.0962 35.8038 37.5923 39.4731 41.4462 43.5173
Lgy Bonus 20 147.75 155.15 162.90 171.05 179.60 188.58
Lgy Bonus 25 295.50 310.30 325.80 342.10 359.20 377.15
Lgy Bonus 30 443.25 465.45 488.70 513.15 538.80 565.73
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 72,696.00 76,332.00 80,148.00 84,156.00 88,368.00 92,784.00 MONTHLY 6,058.00 6,361.00 6,679.00 7,013.00 7,364.00 7,732.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,796.00 2,935.85 3,082.62 3,236.77 3,398.77 3,568.62 HOURLY 34.9500 36.6981 38.5327 40.4596 42.4846 44.6077
Lgy Bonus 20 151.45 159.03 166.98 175.33 184.10 193.30
Lgy Bonus 25 302.90 318.05 333.95 350.65 368.20 386.60
Lgy Bonus 30 454.35 477.08 500.93 525.98 552.30 579.90
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 74,532.00 78,264.00 82,176.00 86,280.00 90,600.00 95,136.00 MONTHLY 6,211.00 6,522.00 6,848.00 7,190.00 7,550.00 7,928.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,866.62 3,010.15 3,160.62 3,318.46 3,484.62 3,659.08 HOURLY 35.8327 37.6269 39.5077 41.4808 43.5577 45.7385
Lgy Bonus 20 155.28 163.05 171.20 179.75 188.75 198.20
Lgy Bonus 25 310.55 326.10 342.40 359.50 377.50 396.40
Lgy Bonus 30 465.83 489.15 513.60 539.25 566.25 594.60
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 76,392.00 80,208.00 84,216.00 88,428.00 92,844.00 97,488.00 MONTHLY 6,366.00 6,684.00 7,018.00 7,369.00 7,737.00 8,124.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,938.15 3,084.92 3,239.08 3,401.08 3,570.92 3,749.54 HOURLY 36.7269 38.5615 40.4885 42.5135 44.6365 46.8692
Lgy Bonus 20 159.15 167.10 175.45 184.23 193.43 203.10
Lgy Bonus 25 318.30 334.20 350.90 368.45 386.85 406.20
Lgy Bonus 30 477.45 501.30 526.35 552.68 580.28 609.30
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STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 78,300.00 82,212.00 86,328.00 90,648.00 95,184.00 99,948.00 MONTHLY 6,525.00 6,851.00 7,194.00 7,554.00 7,932.00 8,329.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,011.54 3,162.00 3,320.31 3,486.46 3,660.92 3,844.15 HOURLY 37.6442 39.5250 41.5038 43.5808 45.7615 48.0519
Lgy Bonus 20 163.13 171.28 179.85 188.85 198.30 208.23
Lgy Bonus 25 326.25 342.55 359.70 377.70 396.60 416.45
Lgy Bonus 30 489.38 513.83 539.55 566.55 594.90 624.68
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 80,256.00 84,264.00 88,476.00 92,904.00 97,548.00 102,420.00 MONTHLY 6,688.00 7,022.00 7,373.00 7,742.00 8,129.00 8,535.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,086.77 3,240.92 3,402.92 3,573.23 3,751.85 3,939.23 HOURLY 38.5846 40.5115 42.5365 44.6654 46.8981 49.2404
Lgy Bonus 20 167.20 175.55 184.33 193.55 203.23 213.38
Lgy Bonus 25 334.40 351.10 368.65 387.10 406.45 426.75
Lgy Bonus 30 501.60 526.65 552.98 580.65 609.68 640.13
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 82,260.00 86,376.00 90,696.00 95,232.00 99,996.00 105,000.00 MONTHLY 6,855.00 7,198.00 7,558.00 7,936.00 8,333.00 8,750.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,163.85 3,322.15 3,488.31 3,662.77 3,846.00 4,038.46 HOURLY 39.5481 41.5269 43.6038 45.7846 48.0750 50.4808
Lgy Bonus 20 171.38 179.95 188.95 198.40 208.33 218.75
Lgy Bonus 25 342.75 359.90 377.90 396.80 416.65 437.50
Lgy Bonus 30 514.13 539.85 566.85 595.20 624.98 656.25
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 84,312.00 88,524.00 92,952.00 97,596.00 102,480.00 107,604.00 MONTHLY 7,026.00 7,377.00 7,746.00 8,133.00 8,540.00 8,967.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,242.77 3,404.77 3,575.08 3,753.69 3,941.54 4,138.62 HOURLY 40.5346 42.5596 44.6885 46.9212 49.2692 51.7327
Lgy Bonus 20 175.65 184.43 193.65 203.33 213.50 224.18
Lgy Bonus 25 351.30 368.85 387.30 406.65 427.00 448.35
Lgy Bonus 30 526.95 553.28 580.95 609.98 640.50 672.53
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115 Deputy City Clerk/Records Management Officer
115 Deputy City Treasurer
117 Transportation Operations Supervisor
115 Human Resources Analyst
115 Risk Management Analyst
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STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 86,424.00 90,744.00 95,280.00 100,044.00 105,048.00 110,304.00 MONTHLY 7,202.00 7,562.00 7,940.00 8,337.00 8,754.00 9,192.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,324.00 3,490.15 3,664.62 3,847.85 4,040.31 4,242.46 HOURLY 41.5500 43.6269 45.8077 48.0981 50.5038 53.0308
Lgy Bonus 20 180.05 189.05 198.50 208.43 218.85 229.80
Lgy Bonus 25 360.10 378.10 397.00 416.85 437.70 459.60
Lgy Bonus 30 540.15 567.15 595.50 625.28 656.55 689.40
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 88,584.00 93,012.00 97,668.00 102,552.00 107,676.00 113,064.00 MONTHLY 7,382.00 7,751.00 8,139.00 8,546.00 8,973.00 9,422.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,407.08 3,577.38 3,756.46 3,944.31 4,141.38 4,348.62 HOURLY 42.5885 44.7173 46.9558 49.3038 51.7673 54.3577
Lgy Bonus 20 184.55 193.78 203.48 213.65 224.33 235.55
Lgy Bonus 25 369.10 387.55 406.95 427.30 448.65 471.10
Lgy Bonus 30 553.65 581.33 610.43 640.95 672.98 706.65
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 90,804.00 95,340.00 100,104.00 105,108.00 110,364.00 115,884.00 MONTHLY 7,567.00 7,945.00 8,342.00 8,759.00 9,197.00 9,657.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,492.46 3,666.92 3,850.15 4,042.62 4,244.77 4,457.08 HOURLY 43.6558 45.8365 48.1269 50.5327 53.0596 55.7135
Lgy Bonus 20 189.18 198.63 208.55 218.98 229.93 241.43
Lgy Bonus 25 378.35 397.25 417.10 437.95 459.85 482.85
Lgy Bonus 30 567.53 595.88 625.65 656.93 689.78 724.28
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 93,072.00 97,728.00 102,612.00 107,748.00 113,136.00 118,788.00 MONTHLY 7,756.00 8,144.00 8,551.00 8,979.00 9,428.00 9,899.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,579.69 3,758.77 3,946.62 4,144.15 4,351.38 4,568.77 HOURLY 44.7462 46.9846 49.3327 51.8019 54.3923 57.1096
Lgy Bonus 20 193.90 203.60 213.78 224.48 235.70 247.48
Lgy Bonus 25 387.80 407.20 427.55 448.95 471.40 494.95
Lgy Bonus 30 581.70 610.80 641.33 673.43 707.10 742.43
119 Transit Training and Safety Supervisor
121
120 Administrative Management Analyst II
119 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
118 Administrative Management Analyst I
120 Executive Office Assistant
119 Accountant/Cost Accountant
119 Transit Administrative Supervisor
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 95,400.00 100,176.00 105,180.00 110,436.00 115,956.00 121,752.00 MONTHLY 7,950.00 8,348.00 8,765.00 9,203.00 9,663.00 10,146.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,669.23 3,852.92 4,045.38 4,247.54 4,459.85 4,682.77 HOURLY 45.8654 48.1615 50.5673 53.0942 55.7481 58.5346
Lgy Bonus 20 198.75 208.70 219.13 230.08 241.58 253.65
Lgy Bonus 25 397.50 417.40 438.25 460.15 483.15 507.30
Lgy Bonus 30 596.25 626.10 657.38 690.23 724.73 760.95
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 97,788.00 102,672.00 107,808.00 113,196.00 118,860.00 124,800.00 MONTHLY 8,149.00 8,556.00 8,984.00 9,433.00 9,905.00 10,400.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,761.08 3,948.92 4,146.46 4,353.69 4,571.54 4,800.00 HOURLY 47.0135 49.3615 51.8308 54.4212 57.1442 60.0000
Lgy Bonus 20 203.73 213.90 224.60 235.83 247.63 260.00
Lgy Bonus 25 407.45 427.80 449.20 471.65 495.25 520.00
Lgy Bonus 30 611.18 641.70 673.80 707.48 742.88 780.00
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 100,236.00 105,252.00 110,520.00 116,052.00 121,860.00 127,956.00 MONTHLY 8,353.00 8,771.00 9,210.00 9,671.00 10,155.00 10,663.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,855.23 4,048.15 4,250.77 4,463.54 4,686.92 4,921.38 HOURLY 48.1904 50.6019 53.1346 55.7942 58.5865 61.5173
Lgy Bonus 20 208.83 219.28 230.25 241.78 253.88 266.58
Lgy Bonus 25 417.65 438.55 460.50 483.55 507.75 533.15
Lgy Bonus 30 626.48 657.83 690.75 725.33 761.63 799.73
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 102,744.00 107,880.00 113,280.00 118,944.00 124,896.00 131,136.00 MONTHLY 8,562.00 8,990.00 9,440.00 9,912.00 10,408.00 10,928.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,951.69 4,149.23 4,356.92 4,574.77 4,803.69 5,043.69 HOURLY 49.3962 51.8654 54.4615 57.1846 60.0462 63.0462
Lgy Bonus 20 214.05 224.75 236.00 247.80 260.20 273.20
Lgy Bonus 25 428.10 449.50 472.00 495.60 520.40 546.40
Lgy Bonus 30 642.15 674.25 708.00 743.40 780.60 819.60
122 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
123
124 Assistant Transit Operations Manager
125 Public Information Officer
122 Senior Planner
124 Senior Administrative Analyst
122 Senior Human Resources Analyst
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 105,312.00 110,580.00 116,112.00 121,920.00 128,016.00 134,412.00 MONTHLY 8,776.00 9,215.00 9,676.00 10,160.00 10,668.00 11,201.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,050.46 4,253.08 4,465.85 4,689.23 4,923.69 5,169.69 HOURLY 50.6308 53.1635 55.8231 58.6154 61.5462 64.6212
Lgy Bonus 20 219.40 230.38 241.90 254.00 266.70 280.03
Lgy Bonus 25 438.80 460.75 483.80 508.00 533.40 560.05
Lgy Bonus 30 658.20 691.13 725.70 762.00 800.10 840.08
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 107,940.00 113,340.00 119,004.00 124,956.00 131,208.00 137,772.00 MONTHLY 8,995.00 9,445.00 9,917.00 10,413.00 10,934.00 11,481.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,151.54 4,359.23 4,577.08 4,806.00 5,046.46 5,298.92 HOURLY 51.8942 54.4904 57.2135 60.0750 63.0808 66.2365
Lgy Bonus 20 224.88 236.13 247.93 260.33 273.35 287.03
Lgy Bonus 25 449.75 472.25 495.85 520.65 546.70 574.05
Lgy Bonus 30 674.63 708.38 743.78 780.98 820.05 861.08
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 110,640.00 116,172.00 121,980.00 128,076.00 134,484.00 141,204.00 MONTHLY 9,220.00 9,681.00 10,165.00 10,673.00 11,207.00 11,767.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,255.38 4,468.15 4,691.54 4,926.00 5,172.46 5,430.92 HOURLY 53.1923 55.8519 58.6442 61.5750 64.6558 67.8865
Lgy Bonus 20 230.50 242.03 254.13 266.83 280.18 294.18
Lgy Bonus 25 461.00 484.05 508.25 533.65 560.35 588.35
Lgy Bonus 30 691.50 726.08 762.38 800.48 840.53 882.53
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 113,412.00 119,088.00 125,040.00 131,292.00 137,856.00 144,744.00 MONTHLY 9,451.00 9,924.00 10,420.00 10,941.00 11,488.00 12,062.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,362.00 4,580.31 4,809.23 5,049.69 5,302.15 5,567.08 HOURLY 54.5250 57.2538 60.1154 63.1212 66.2769 69.5885
Lgy Bonus 20 236.28 248.10 260.50 273.53 287.20 301.55
Lgy Bonus 25 472.55 496.20 521.00 547.05 574.40 603.10
Lgy Bonus 30 708.83 744.30 781.50 820.58 861.60 904.65
126 Economic Development Manager
126 Transportation Administrative Manager
128 Financial Services Manager
128 Finance and Administrative Services Manager
128 Transit Maintenance Manager
126 Administrative Services Manager
126 Recreation & Human Services Manager
126 Community Development Manager
127
128 Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
129
126 Family Child Care Manager
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 116,244.00 122,052.00 128,160.00 134,568.00 141,300.00 148,368.00 MONTHLY 9,687.00 10,171.00 10,680.00 11,214.00 11,775.00 12,364.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,470.92 4,694.31 4,929.23 5,175.69 5,434.62 5,706.46 HOURLY 55.8865 58.6788 61.6154 64.6962 67.9327 71.3308
Lgy Bonus 20 242.18 254.28 267.00 280.35 294.38 309.10
Lgy Bonus 25 484.35 508.55 534.00 560.70 588.75 618.20
Lgy Bonus 30 726.53 762.83 801.00 841.05 883.13 927.30
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 119,148.00 125,100.00 131,352.00 137,916.00 144,816.00 152,052.00 MONTHLY 9,929.00 10,425.00 10,946.00 11,493.00 12,068.00 12,671.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,582.62 4,811.54 5,052.00 5,304.46 5,569.85 5,848.15 HOURLY 57.2827 60.1442 63.1500 66.3058 69.6231 73.1019
Lgy Bonus 20 248.23 260.63 273.65 287.33 301.70 316.78
Lgy Bonus 25 496.45 521.25 547.30 574.65 603.40 633.55
Lgy Bonus 30 744.68 781.88 820.95 861.98 905.10 950.33
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 122,124.00 128,232.00 134,640.00 141,372.00 148,440.00 155,868.00 MONTHLY 10,177.00 10,686.00 11,220.00 11,781.00 12,370.00 12,989.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,697.08 4,932.00 5,178.46 5,437.38 5,709.23 5,994.92 HOURLY 58.7135 61.6500 64.7308 67.9673 71.3654 74.9365
Lgy Bonus 20 254.43 267.15 280.50 294.53 309.25 324.73
Lgy Bonus 25 508.85 534.30 561.00 589.05 618.50 649.45
Lgy Bonus 30 763.28 801.45 841.50 883.58 927.75 974.18
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 125,172.00 131,436.00 138,012.00 144,912.00 152,160.00 159,768.00 MONTHLY 10,431.00 10,953.00 11,501.00 12,076.00 12,680.00 13,314.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,814.31 5,055.23 5,308.15 5,573.54 5,852.31 6,144.92 HOURLY 60.1788 63.1904 66.3519 69.6692 73.1538 76.8115
Lgy Bonus 20 260.78 273.83 287.53 301.90 317.00 332.85
Lgy Bonus 25 521.55 547.65 575.05 603.80 634.00 665.70
Lgy Bonus 30 782.33 821.48 862.58 905.70 951.00 998.55
130 Park Maintenance Superintendent
130 Street Maintenance Superintendent
131 Transit Operations Manager
131 Plan Check Engineer
130 Information Technology Manager
133 Public Works Superintendent
130 Recreation Program Administrator
130 Accounting/Finance Manager
133 Human Resources Manager
132 FCC Therapist/Trainer II
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 128,304.00 134,724.00 141,456.00 148,524.00 155,952.00 163,752.00 MONTHLY 10,692.00 11,227.00 11,788.00 12,377.00 12,996.00 13,646.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,934.77 5,181.69 5,440.62 5,712.46 5,998.15 6,298.15 HOURLY 61.6846 64.7712 68.0077 71.4058 74.9769 78.7269
Lgy Bonus 20 267.30 280.68 294.70 309.43 324.90 341.15
Lgy Bonus 25 534.60 561.35 589.40 618.85 649.80 682.30
Lgy Bonus 30 801.90 842.03 884.10 928.28 974.70 1023.45 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 131,508.00 138,084.00 144,984.00 152,232.00 159,840.00 167,832.00 MONTHLY 10,959.00 11,507.00 12,082.00 12,686.00 13,320.00 13,986.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,058.00 5,310.92 5,576.31 5,855.08 6,147.69 6,455.08 HOURLY 63.2250 66.3865 69.7038 73.1885 76.8462 80.6885
Lgy Bonus 20 273.98 287.68 302.05 317.15 333.00 349.65
Lgy Bonus 25 547.95 575.35 604.10 634.30 666.00 699.30
Lgy Bonus 30 821.93 863.03 906.15 951.45 999.00 1048.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 134,796.00 141,540.00 148,620.00 156,048.00 163,848.00 172,044.00 MONTHLY 11,233.00 11,795.00 12,385.00 13,004.00 13,654.00 14,337.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,184.46 5,443.85 5,716.15 6,001.85 6,301.85 6,617.08 HOURLY 64.8058 68.0481 71.4519 75.0231 78.7731 82.7135
Lgy Bonus 20 280.83 294.88 309.63 325.10 341.35 358.43
Lgy Bonus 25 561.65 589.75 619.25 650.20 682.70 716.85
Lgy Bonus 30 842.48 884.63 928.88 975.30 1024.05 1075.28 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 138,168.00 145,080.00 152,340.00 159,960.00 167,964.00 176,364.00 MONTHLY 11,514.00 12,090.00 12,695.00 13,330.00 13,997.00 14,697.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,314.15 5,580.00 5,859.23 6,152.31 6,460.15 6,783.23 HOURLY 66.4269 69.7500 73.2404 76.9038 80.7519 84.7904
Lgy Bonus 20 287.85 302.25 317.38 333.25 349.93 367.43
Lgy Bonus 25 575.70 604.50 634.75 666.50 699.85 734.85
Lgy Bonus 30 863.55 906.75 952.13 999.75 1049.78 1102.28 137
134 Assistant to the City Manager
135
136
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 141,624.00 148,704.00 156,144.00 163,956.00 172,152.00 180,756.00 MONTHLY 11,802.00 12,392.00 13,012.00 13,663.00 14,346.00 15,063.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,447.08 5,719.38 6,005.54 6,306.00 6,621.23 6,952.15 HOURLY 68.0885 71.4923 75.0692 78.8250 82.7654 86.9019
Lgy Bonus 20 295.05 309.80 325.30 341.58 358.65 376.58
Lgy Bonus 25 590.10 619.60 650.60 683.15 717.30 753.15
Lgy Bonus 30 885.15 929.40 975.90 1024.73 1075.95 1129.73 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 145,164.00 152,424.00 160,044.00 168,048.00 176,448.00 185,268.00 MONTHLY 12,097.00 12,702.00 13,337.00 14,004.00 14,704.00 15,439.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,583.23 5,862.46 6,155.54 6,463.38 6,786.46 7,125.69 HOURLY 69.7904 73.2808 76.9442 80.7923 84.8308 89.0712
Lgy Bonus 20 302.43 317.55 333.43 350.10 367.60 385.98
Lgy Bonus 25 604.85 635.10 666.85 700.20 735.20 771.95
Lgy Bonus 30 907.28 952.65 1000.28 1050.30 1102.80 1157.93 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 148,788.00 156,228.00 164,040.00 172,248.00 180,864.00 189,912.00 MONTHLY 12,399.00 13,019.00 13,670.00 14,354.00 15,072.00 15,826.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,722.62 6,008.77 6,309.23 6,624.92 6,956.31 7,304.31 HOURLY 71.5327 75.1096 78.8654 82.8115 86.9538 91.3038
Lgy Bonus 20 309.98 325.48 341.75 358.85 376.80 395.65
Lgy Bonus 25 619.95 650.95 683.50 717.70 753.60 791.30
Lgy Bonus 30 929.93 976.43 1025.25 1076.55 1130.40 1186.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 152,508.00 160,128.00 168,132.00 176,544.00 185,376.00 194,640.00 MONTHLY 12,709.00 13,344.00 14,011.00 14,712.00 15,448.00 16,220.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,865.69 6,158.77 6,466.62 6,790.15 7,129.85 7,486.15 HOURLY 73.3212 76.9846 80.8327 84.8769 89.1231 93.5769
Lgy Bonus 20 317.73 333.60 350.28 367.80 386.20 405.50
Lgy Bonus 25 635.45 667.20 700.55 735.60 772.40 811.00
Lgy Bonus 30 953.18 1000.80 1050.83 1103.40 1158.60 1216.50 138 Transit Administrative Officer
141 Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
138 Chief Fiscal Officer
140
138 Transit Operations Officer
139
141 Assistant Director of Transportation
138 Principal Civil Engineer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 156,324.00 164,136.00 172,344.00 180,960.00 190,008.00 199,512.00 MONTHLY 13,027.00 13,678.00 14,362.00 15,080.00 15,834.00 16,626.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,012.46 6,312.92 6,628.62 6,960.00 7,308.00 7,673.54 HOURLY 75.1558 78.9115 82.8577 87.0000 91.3500 95.9192
Lgy Bonus 20 325.68 341.95 359.05 377.00 395.85 415.65
Lgy Bonus 25 651.35 683.90 718.10 754.00 791.70 831.30
Lgy Bonus 30 977.03 1025.85 1077.15 1131.00 1187.55 1246.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 160,236.00 168,252.00 176,664.00 185,496.00 194,772.00 204,516.00 MONTHLY 13,353.00 14,021.00 14,722.00 15,458.00 16,231.00 17,043.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,162.92 6,471.23 6,794.77 7,134.46 7,491.23 7,866.00 HOURLY 77.0365 80.8904 84.9346 89.1808 93.6404 98.3250
Lgy Bonus 20 333.83 350.53 368.05 386.45 405.78 426.08
Lgy Bonus 25 667.65 701.05 736.10 772.90 811.55 852.15
Lgy Bonus 30 1001.48 1051.58 1104.15 1159.35 1217.33 1278.23 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 164,244.00 172,452.00 181,080.00 190,140.00 199,644.00 209,628.00 MONTHLY 13,687.00 14,371.00 15,090.00 15,845.00 16,637.00 17,469.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,317.08 6,632.77 6,964.62 7,313.08 7,678.62 8,062.62 HOURLY 78.9635 82.9096 87.0577 91.4135 95.9827 100.7827 Lgy Bonus 20 342.18 359.28 377.25 396.13 415.93 436.73
Lgy Bonus 25 684.35 718.55 754.50 792.25 831.85 873.45
Lgy Bonus 30 1026.53 1077.83 1131.75 1188.38 1247.78 1310.18 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 168,348.00 176,760.00 185,604.00 194,880.00 204,624.00 214,860.00 MONTHLY 14,029.00 14,730.00 15,467.00 16,240.00 17,052.00 17,905.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,474.92 6,798.46 7,138.62 7,495.38 7,870.15 8,263.85 HOURLY 80.9365 84.9808 89.2327 93.6923 98.3769 103.2981 Lgy Bonus 20 350.73 368.25 386.68 406.00 426.30 447.63
Lgy Bonus 25 701.45 736.50 773.35 812.00 852.60 895.25
Lgy Bonus 30 1052.18 1104.75 1160.03 1218.00 1278.90 1342.88 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 172,560.00 181,188.00 190,248.00 199,764.00 209,748.00 220,236.00 MONTHLY 14,380.00 15,099.00 15,854.00 16,647.00 17,479.00 18,353.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,636.92 6,968.77 7,317.23 7,683.23 8,067.23 8,470.62 HOURLY 82.9615 87.1096 91.4654 96.0404 100.8404 105.8827 Lgy Bonus 20 359.50 377.48 396.35 416.18 436.98 458.83
Lgy Bonus 25 719.00 754.95 792.70 832.35 873.95 917.65
Lgy Bonus 30 1078.50 1132.43 1189.05 1248.53 1310.93 1376.48 145
146
142
144
143
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 176,880.00 185,724.00 195,012.00 204,768.00 215,004.00 225,756.00 MONTHLY 14,740.00 15,477.00 16,251.00 17,064.00 17,917.00 18,813.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,803.08 7,143.23 7,500.46 7,875.69 8,269.38 8,682.92 HOURLY 85.0385 89.2904 93.7558 98.4462 103.3673 108.5365 Lgy Bonus 20 368.50 386.93 406.28 426.60 447.93 470.33
Lgy Bonus 25 737.00 773.85 812.55 853.20 895.85 940.65
Lgy Bonus 30 1105.50 1160.78 1218.83 1279.80 1343.78 1410.98 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 181,308.00 190,368.00 199,884.00 209,880.00 220,380.00 231,396.00 MONTHLY 15,109.00 15,864.00 16,657.00 17,490.00 18,365.00 19,283.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,973.38 7,321.85 7,687.85 8,072.31 8,476.15 8,899.85 HOURLY 87.1673 91.5231 96.0981 100.9038 105.9519 111.2481 Lgy Bonus 20 377.73 396.60 416.43 437.25 459.13 482.08
Lgy Bonus 25 755.45 793.20 832.85 874.50 918.25 964.15
Lgy Bonus 30 1133.18 1189.80 1249.28 1311.75 1377.38 1446.23 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 185,844.00 195,132.00 204,888.00 215,136.00 225,888.00 237,180.00 MONTHLY 15,487.00 16,261.00 17,074.00 17,928.00 18,824.00 19,765.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,147.85 7,505.08 7,880.31 8,274.46 8,688.00 9,122.31 HOURLY 89.3481 93.8135 98.5038 103.4308 108.6000 114.0288 Lgy Bonus 20 387.18 406.53 426.85 448.20 470.60 494.13
Lgy Bonus 25 774.35 813.05 853.70 896.40 941.20 988.25
Lgy Bonus 30 1161.53 1219.58 1280.55 1344.60 1411.80 1482.38 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 156,000.00
MONTHLY 13,000.00
BI-WEEKLY 6,000.00
HOURLY 75.0000
147
150 Joint Powers Authority Accountant
148
149
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 80,640.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 6,720.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 3,101.54 - - - - - HOURLY 38.7692 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 94,872.00 99,600.00 104,592.00 109,812.00 115,320.00 121,080.00 MONTHLY 7,906.00 8,300.00 8,716.00 9,151.00 9,610.00 10,090.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,648.92 3,830.77 4,022.77 4,223.54 4,435.38 4,656.92 HOURLY 45.6115 47.8846 50.2846 52.7942 55.4423 58.2115
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
AA 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 BA 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 SPECIALIST 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 Lgy Bonus 7 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 Lgy Bonus 12 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 Lgy Bonus 20 915.30 935.00 955.80 977.55 1,000.50 1,024.50 Lgy Bonus 26 1,310.60 1,350.00 1,391.60 1,435.10 1,481.00 1,529.00 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 121,128.00 127,188.00 133,536.00 140,220.00 147,240.00 154,596.00 MONTHLY 10,094.00 10,599.00 11,128.00 11,685.00 12,270.00 12,883.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,658.77 4,891.85 5,136.00 5,393.08 5,663.08 5,946.00 HOURLY 58.2346 61.1481 64.2000 67.4135 70.7885 74.3250
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
AA 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 BA 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 SPECIAL DUTY PAY 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 Lgy Bonus 7 326.00 326.00 326.00
326.00 326.00 326.00
Lgy Bonus 12 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 Lgy Bonus 20 1,024.70 1,049.95 1,076.40 1,104.25 1,133.50 1,164.15 Lgy Bonus 26 1,529.40 1,579.90 1,632.80 1,688.50 1,747.00 1,808.30 200 Police Trainee
203 Police Sergeant
201 Police Officer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 162,720.00 170,856.00 179,400.00 188,376.00 197,796.00 207,684.00 MONTHLY 13,560.00 14,238.00 14,950.00 15,698.00 16,483.00 17,307.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,258.46 6,571.38 6,900.00 7,245.23 7,607.54 7,987.85 HOURLY 78.2308 82.1423 86.2500 90.5654 95.0942 99.8481
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 1,766.44 1,837.84 1,912.84 1,991.56 2,074.24 2,161.00 CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 678.00 711.90 747.50 784.90 824.15 865.35 Lgy Bonus 20 678.00 711.90 747.50 784.90 824.15 865.35 Lgy Bonus 26 1,356.00 1,423.80 1,495.00 1,569.80 1,648.30 1,730.70 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 193,476.00 203,148.00 213,300.00 223,968.00 235,164.00 246,924.00 MONTHLY 16,123.00 16,929.00 17,775.00 18,664.00 19,597.00 20,577.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,441.38 7,813.38 8,203.85 8,614.15 9,044.77 9,497.08 HOURLY 93.0173 97.6673 102.5481 107.6769 113.0596 118.7135
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 2,036.08 2,120.92 2,209.96 2,303.56 2,401.84 2,505.04 CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 806.15 846.45 888.75 933.20 979.85 1,028.85 Lgy Bonus 20 806.15 846.45 888.75 933.20 979.85 1,028.85 Lgy Bonus 26 1,612.30 1,692.90 1,777.50 1,866.40 1,959.70 2,057.70 STEP *1*
ANNUAL 238,812.00
MONTHLY 19,901.00
BI-WEEKLY 9,185.08
HOURLY 114.8135
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 2,588.12
CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 995.05
Lgy Bonus 20 995.05
Lgy Bonus 26 1,990.10
232 Deputy Police Chief
227 Police Lieutenant
231 Police Captain
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 11,400.00
MONTHLY 950.00
BI-WEEKLY 438.46
HOURLY 5.4808
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 7,800.00
MONTHLY 650.00
BI-WEEKLY 300.00
HOURLY 3.7500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 12,000.00
MONTHLY 1,000.00
BI-WEEKLY 461.54
HOURLY 5.7692
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 6,000.00
MONTHLY 500.00
BI-WEEKLY 230.77
HOURLY 2.8846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 300.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 25.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 11.54 - - - - - HOURLY 0.1442 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 600.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 50.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 23.08 - - - - - HOURLY 0.2885 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 900.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 75.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 34.62 - - - - - HOURLY 0.4327 - - - - - 306 Senior Citizens Commissioner
307
302 Councilmember
301 Mayor
304 City Treasurer
303 City Clerk
306 Rent Mediation Board Member
306 Human Services Commissioner
306 Recreation Commissioner
305 Youth Commissioner
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 1,200.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 100.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 46.15 - - - - - HOURLY 0.5769 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 176,040.00 184,848.00 194,088.00 203,796.00 213,984.00 224,688.00 MONTHLY 14,670.00 15,404.00 16,174.00 16,983.00 17,832.00 18,724.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,770.77 7,109.54 7,464.92 7,838.31 8,230.15 8,641.85 HOURLY 84.6346 88.8692 93.3115 97.9788 102.8769 108.0231 Lgy Bonus 20 366.75 385.10 404.35 424.58 445.80 468.10
Lgy Bonus 25 733.50 770.20 808.70 849.15 891.60 936.20
Lgy Bonus 30 1100.25 1155.30 1213.05 1273.73 1337.40 1404.30 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 193,236.00 202,896.00 213,036.00 223,692.00 234,876.00 246,624.00 MONTHLY 16,103.00 16,908.00 17,753.00 18,641.00 19,573.00 20,552.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,432.15 7,803.69 8,193.69 8,603.54 9,033.69 9,485.54 HOURLY 92.9019 97.5462 102.4212 107.5442 112.9212 118.5692 STEP *1*
ANNUAL 268,779.96
MONTHLY 22,398.33
BI-WEEKLY 10,337.69
HOURLY 129.2211
Edu Incentive Pay 2,887.80
CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 2,239.83
Lgy Bonus 26 2,239.83
STEP *1*
ANNUAL 299,565.00
MONTHLY 24,963.75
BI-WEEKLY 11,521.73
HOURLY 144.0216
350 City Manager
308 Planning Commissioner
340 Police Chief
339 Assistant City Manager
330 Department Heads
CITY OF GARDENA CLASS SPECIFICATION
Gardena, California JULY 2023
COMMUNICATIONS LIASION OFFICER
(Job Summary)
Description
Under direct supervision, performs advanced-level administrative and management support duties for the Mayor, Council, and City Manager requiring exercise of initiative, and independent judgement and decision making. Incumbent will develop, coordinate, and maintain a proactive public information program for the City, including communications, marketing, and public relations activities.
Representative Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Disseminates information to the public through technology and the communications media regarding the services, functions, and special activities of the City; writes news, press, and publicity releases; designs, writes, and produces public information materials such as brochures and flyers using a variety of graphics, desktop publishing software, applications, and social media platforms to develop or modify materials; • Acts as staff liaison in screening visitors, monitors phone calls and complaints, and direct others to appropriate parties, exercises considerable judgement in disseminating information;
• Analyzes, researches, and evaluates issues as directed by the City Manager and City Council, including with Department Directors/Division Managers, obtaining information from various sources, and providing recommendations to the City Manager and City Council;
• Gathers information regarding upcoming meetings or events; and ensures that the City Manager and City Council are well informed;
• Relays information and directives to management and other staff as directed by the City Manager and City Council; communicates effectively with elected public officials, private sector executives, public agency executives and other who have business with t he City Manager;
• Serves as a City representative and liaison to community organizations; • Interprets City policies, procedures, laws, and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints; coordinates, refers and/or assumes responsibility for investigating and responding to various inquiries and complaints from citizens, officials, and media; • Coordinates and arranges for executive level or City official representation at programs, special events, and functions;
• Composes, prepares, and proofreads various correspondence, reports, presentations, resolutions, proclamations, and other complex documents, including the State of the City; • Assists City Manager and City Council with preparation of agendas and staff reports and supporting documents for meeting and presentation purposes; • Designs and implements processes and procedures to engage citizen input and opinion in various City activities and functions;
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the City’s Strategic Plan; • Guides the development of various informational materials to promote and publicize programs, services, activities, and events, providing support with the effective presentation of program information, services, and activities, and assisting with media relations;
• Performs a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential administrative support duties for executive and administrative management staff in the City Manager’s Office; • Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school AND a minimum of f our (4 ) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience. A bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration or a related field is highly desirable.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public information, media relations, and media dynamics; • Standard office procedures and practices including business correspondence, filing, and the operation of office equipment used in business and the industry but not limited to using a computer;
• Techniques and methods relating to the dissemination of information; • K nowledge of relevant organization and procedures of City government and community; • Effective community outreach and engagement techniques; • General knowledge of City operation;
• Media outlets and communication technology;
• Effective customer service techniques.
Ability to:
• Conduct research, analyze date, and make recommendations independently; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports and recommendations; • To give clear and satisfactory explanations to members of the public, departments, and public officials;
• Handle public complaints tactfully.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Work is performed both in an office environment and in the field. W ork requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, use of standard office equipment, including a computer; operating a motor vehicle and visiting various City sites . Physical demands include walking, talking, listening, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping in the performance of duties. Employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. Requires driving, contact with the general public; exposure to seasonal weather conditions, noisy and hazardous traffic situations.
May be required to work weekends and/or evenings; work a flexible or irregular work schedul e; required to be available for emergency responses.
License and Certifications
Required to have and maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.E
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 1858
, Authorizing an
Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1858, authorizing an amendment to the City's contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") to allow cost sharing of the employer contribution pursuant to Government Code Section 20516 for members of the Gardena Municipal Employees Association ("GMEA"), Gardena Management Employees Organization ("GMEO"), and Unrepresented/Confidential Personnel ("Unrepresented").
On August 22, 2023, the City Council introduced and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1858 at a Noticed Public Hearing to amend the City's contract with CalPERS. Per Government Code Section 20471, the City Council must conduct the second and final reading no less than twenty (20) days following the first reading and the adoption of the Intention.
Ordinance No. 1858 is now before the City Council for a second reading and adoption.
The amendment to the contract between CalPERS and the City of Gardena allows members of the GMEA, GMEO and Unrepresented to pay an additional one percent (1%) of their compensation towards the employer contribution rate on a pre-tax basis. All groups agreed to the cost sharing arrangements as adopted by City Council through GMEA, GMEO Mou's and Resolution No. 6565.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 1858.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.F
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO.1854
Amending Title 18
and Adding Chapter 5.76 to Title 5, of the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Home Sharing Rentals
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1854, relating to regulations for short term home sharing rentals.
On July 18, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 13-23, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1856.
On August 22, 2023, Ordinance No. 1854 was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 1854 (Home Sharing) FINAL.docx.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 ORDINANCE NO. 1854
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.76 TO TITLE 5 RELATING TO HOME SHARING RENTALS
The City Council of the City of Gardena does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council does hereby find and declare as follows:
A. Due to close proximity to entertainment venues such as SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles International airport, Fortune 500 companies, beaches, and other Southern California tourist destinat ions, the City of Gardena has become a popular location for alternative short-term lodging.
B. The City of Gardena has never specifically allowed short-term rental lodging as an allowed use and considers such uses to be prohibited in the City.
C. Recent case law calls into question whether the City’s prohibition on short- term rentals is valid without the use being specifically prohibited.
D. Since 2017 , the City has specifically prohibited short-term rentals on properties which have an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), regardless of whether the short- term rental was of the ADU or the main residential structure.
E. The City Council wishes to make clear that short-terms rentals of an entire home are not permitted in the City . The adoption of this ordinance is not meant to indicate that short-term rentals were previously allowed in the City.
F. Short term rentals can create problems in residential areas due to such things as the potential for increased traffic, noise, parking i ssues, and can cause a change to the residential character of the community which can also lead to safety concerns. T he City desires to alleviate the se impacts to residential neighborhoods caused by short-term rentals.
G. According to the most recent Regional Housing Needs Allocation which was incorporated into the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City has a total need of 5,735 units, 55 percent of which are for very low, low and moderate income households.
H. Short term rentals impact the supply of long -term rental housing available in the City and increase the cost of housing. The City desires to preserve its available housing stock.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 2 I. Home sharing, the renting of rooms in private homes by hosts for temporary occupancy while the host is present, can create a community benefit by expanding the number and type of lodging facilities available in the City , can assist homeowners and long-term tenants by providing additional income which may be used for living expenses as well as maintenance and upgrade of residential units, and can provide companionship for people living alone without taking rental units off of the market for long-term tenants.
J. Home sharing does not create the same adverse impacts as unsupervised short-term rentals when the home -shares are hosted by the owner or a qualifying resident who lives on site and is present to regulate guests’ behavior.
K. Imposing time requirements for owners and tenants to have owned and lived in the property he lps ensure that those individuals who are home sharing have a long-term interest in the community.
L. While home sharing can be conducted in harmony with surrounding uses, those activities must still be regulated through a permitting process with restrictions and operational regulations to ensure that public health, safety and general welfare are protected.
M. On May 16, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing and considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, after which the Planning Commission provided further direction to staff for recommended changes and continued the public hearing to June 20, 2023.
N. On June 20, 2023, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 10-23 recommending that the City Council adopt the draft of the Ordinance presented.
O. On July 18, 2023 staff returned the item to the Planning Commission for an additional duly, noticed public hearing due to state and federal cases that were decided and/or published after the prior Planning Commission which necessitated revisions to the Ordinance.
P. At the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the revised Ordinance amending Title 18 and adding Chapter 5.76 to Title 5.
Q. On August 22, 2023, the City Council of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing and considered all evidence presented, both written, after which it introduced this Ordinance.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 3 R. Adoption of this Ordinance is for public necessity, convenience, and the general welfare as it provides protections to perso ns living in residential zones and protects the supply of housing in the City while taking into consideration constitutional requirements.
SECTION 2. Chapter 18.04 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
18.04.232 Home sharing rental.
“Home sharing rental” shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Section
5.76.020 of this Code.
18.04.417 Short term rental.
“Short term rental” shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Section
5.76.020 of this Code.
SECTION 3. Chapter 18.06 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 18.06
NEW AND EXISTING USES/SPECIFIC PLAN PROHIBITIONS
18.06.010 New construction and new uses.
All new construction, including buildings, improvements, alterations or enlargements, undertaken and all new uses or occupancy of premises within the city shall conform with the requirements, character and conditions as to use, height and area laid down for each of the several zones or districts as described in this title. No person shall erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge, or use or cause or permit to be erected, constructed, established, moved into, altered, enlarged or used, any building, structure, improvement or use of premises located in any zone described in this chapter contrary to the provisions of this title.
18.06.020 Specific Plans – uses prohibited.
A. Short term rentals and home sharing rentals are hereby prohibited in every Specific Plan zone in the city. This prohibition is in addition to the uses specifically identified as permitted or prohibited in each Specific Plan.
SECTION 4. Section 18.12.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to uses allowed in the R-1 zone is hereby amended by adding a subsection J. to read as follows:
J. Home sharing rentals. Home sharing rentals shall be allowed in a single-family residence in accordance with Chapter 5.76 of this Code. No home shar ing DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 4 rental shall be allowed in any dwelling unit if there is an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on the property.
SECTION 5. Section 18.12.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.12.040 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.12.020 and 18.12.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited in the R-1 zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040; and
B. Short term rentals.
SECTION 6. Section 18.14.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to uses allowed in the R-2 zone is hereby amended by adding a subsection D to read as follows:
D. Home sharing rentals. Home sharing rentals shall be allowed where there are no more than two units on the property in accordance with Chapter 5.76 of this Code.
No home shar ing rental shall be allowed in any dwelling unit if there is an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on the property.
SECTION 7. Section 18.1 4.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.14.040 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.14.020 and 18.14.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited in the R-2 zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040;
B. Short term rentals; and
C. Home sharing rentals if there are more than two dwelling units on the property.
SECTION 8. Section 18.16.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.16.040 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.16.020 and 18.16.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited in the R-3 zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040;
B. Home sharing rentals; and
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 5 C. Short term rentals.
SECTION 9. Section 18.18A.030 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.18A.030 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.18A.020 are deemed to be expressly prohibited in the R-6 zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040.
B. The following uses are expressly prohibited:
1. Home sharing rentals; and
2. Short term rentals.
SECTION 10. Section 18.19.050 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.19.050 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.19.030 and 18.19.040 are deemed to be expressly prohibited in the MUO zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040;
B. Home sharing rentals; and
C. Short term rentals.
SECTION 11. The opening paragraph of Section 18.19A.050 and subsection A of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows ; all other sections remain the same:
18.19A.050 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18. 19A.030 and 18.19A.040 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section
18.42.040. No similar use determination may be made for the following specific uses, which are deemed to be incompatib le with the uses permitted in the C -3 zone and are therefore prohibited:
A. Residential:
1. Any residential units other than live-work north of Main Street; DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 6 2. Home sharing rentals; and
3. Short term rentals.
SECTION 12. Section 18.20.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new subsection L and M to read as follows and relettering existing subsection L.
18.20.040 Uses prohibited.
L. Home sharing rentals;
M. Short term rentals; and
LN. Any other use not listed in Section 18.20.020, 18.20.025, or 18.20.030, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040.
SECTION 13. Section 18.21.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new subsection B.
The following uses shall be explicitly prohibited in the housing overlays:
A. Home sharing rentals; and
B. Short-term rentals.
SECTION 14. Section 18.28.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new subsection L and M to read as follows and relettering existing subsection L.
18.28.040 Uses prohibited.
L. Home sharing rentals;
M. Short term rentals; and
LN. Uses other than those specifically set forth or provided for in Sections 18.28.020 and 18.28.030, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 7 SECTION 15. Chapter 5.76 is hereby added to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5.76
HOME SHARING RENTALS
5.76.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to alleviate nuisances, protect the character of the City’s residential communities and stabilize the housing market by protecting the City’s housing supply while at the same time allowing owners and residents to supplement their income, provide potentially more affordable accommodations, and providing the opportunity for companionship.
5.76.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES: Regulations approved by the City Manager that may include, but are not limited to, application requirements, interpretations, conditions, reporting requirements, hosting platform safe harbor requirements, enforcement procedures, and disclosure requirements to implement the provisions of this Chapter.
BEDROOM: Any habitable space in a dwelling unit other than a kitchen , bathroom or living room that is intended for or capable of being used for sleeping, is at least 70 square feet in area with no dimension less than seven feet , has a window to the outside, is separated from other rooms by a door, and is accessible to a bathroom without crossing another bedroom.
BOOKING: A reservation for home sharing.
BOOKING TRANSACTION: Any reservation or payment service provided by a person who facilitates a transaction for home sharing, between a prospective transient user and a host.
DIRECTOR: The Director of Community Development or his/her designee.
DWELLING UNIT: Any building or portion thereof that is used as a complete, independent living facility for one or more persons containing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, as required by the California Building Code.
GUEST: A natural person who rents a home sharing rental.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 8 HOME SHARING: Renting, for a period of 30 consecutive days or less, of one or more bedrooms in a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the host, while the host lives on site, in the dwelling unit, throughout the guest’s stay.
HOME SHARING PERMIT (HSP): A permit issued in accordance with this Chapter.
HOME SHARING RENTAL: A dwelling unit which is a permanent structure that is made available for home sharing. A home sharing rental is included in the definition of “hotel” for purposes of Chapter 3.16 of this Code
HOST: Any natural person who is an owner or a qualifying tenant of a residential dwelling unit offered for use as home sharing rental.
HOSTING PLATFORM: A person or entity that participates in the home sharing rental business by providing booking services through which a host may offer a home sharing rental. Hosting platforms usually, though not necessarily, provide booking services through an online platform that allows a host to advertise the home sharing rental through a website provided by the hosting platform and the hosting platform conducts a transaction by which potential renters arrange use and payment, whether the renter pays rent directly to the operator or to the hosting platform.
LISTING: A webpage or advertisement (online or otherwise) for a home sharing rental or other overnight rented stays located on a hosting Platform or other online platform( s), including the web URL, metadata and other attributes.
LIVES ON -SITE: Maintains a physical presence in the home sharing rental including, without limitation, all of the following: the storing of one’s clothes and other personal effects, sleeping overnight, preparing and eating meals, and engaging in other activities of the type typically engaged in by a person residing in a dwelling unit.
OWNER: Any person who, alone or with others, has legal or equitable title to a dwelling unit and has held such intere st for a minimum of one year. A person whose interest in the property is sole ly that of a tenant, subtenant, lessee, or sublessee under an oral or written rental housing agreement shall not be considered an owner.
PERMIT PERIOD: A five-year period of time commencing on April 15, 2024 and ending on April 14, 2029 and every five-years thereafter commencing on April 15 of that year.
PERSON: A natural person or any legal entity.
PRIMARY RESIDENCE: The residential unit where the host resides for at least 183 nights per year. A host can have only one primary residence.
QUALIFYING TENANT: A tenant who has lived at the home sharing rental for a minimum of one year.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: Any rental of a dwelling unit or any portion thereof for occupancy, dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less which does not qualify as a home sharing rental.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 9 5.76.030 License, permits and taxes required.
A. No person may rent, offer to rent, or advertise a home sharing rental to another person without a valid business license. The business license must be renewed on a yearly basis.
B. No person may rent, offer to rent, or advertise a home sharing rental to another person without a valid home sharing permit approved and issued in the manner set forth in this Chapter.
C. All home sharing hosts shall be subject to the provisions of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) and Chapter 3.16, including the requirement to pay the City’s Transient Occup ancy Tax (TOT) and the requirement to have a transient occupancy registration certificate. Unless the applicant has the hosting platform they use collect and remit all TOT on their behalf, the applicant must be registered to pay TOT with the City’s Business License Division. Regardless of whether a host utilizes a hosting platform that offers to collect and remit TOT on their behalf, the host is ultimately responsible for the collection and monthly remittance of TOT to the City.
5.76.040 Home Sharing Permit
The following persons are qualified to be a host of a Home Sharing Rental:
A. Home sharing permits shall only be granted to applicants who are the owners or qualifying tenant of the proposed home shar ing rental as specified in this Chapter. A host may be issued only one home sharing permit within the City.
B. The following persons are qualified to be a host of a Home Sharing Rental:
1. An owner who lives on the premises and has owned the residence for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the application.
2. An owner who has owned the residence for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the application and who does not live on the premises but has a qualifying tenant and whose lease with the tenant specifies that the owner may use a designated bedroom or bedrooms for home sharing.
3. A qualifying tenant whose lease with the owner specifies that the tenant may use a designated bedroom or bedrooms for home sharing and the owner has owned the residence for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the application.
4. Ownership, including the length of ownership, shall be established by providing a copy of at least one document that identifies the full name or names of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 10 applicant as owner and the address of the property. Examples of acceptable documents include recent copies of: a property tax bill, mortgage statement, and title report.
5. Primary residency for a host or qualifying tenant shall be established by providing two documents which associate the property as the place which is the base of their personal life activities. Examples of acceptable documents include the following when the name and address match that of the application and there is a date on at least one document establishing residency of one year: valid federal or state -issued photo identification card; passport or alien registration card; valid California voter registration card or status document; vehicle registration certificate; health insurance or vehicle insurance bills; pay stubs with name and address; original utility bills for water, gas or electric service.
C. Home sharing permits shall be valid for a five-year period commencing April 15 of one year and ending on April 14, five years later.
D. The City shall issue a maximum of 100 home sharing permits per five-year period. The application period shall be January 1 through February 15, commencing in calendar year 2024 and then every five years thereafter.
1. If there are more than 100 qualified applications submitted during this time, the City shall issue home sharing permits by way of a lottery.
2. If there are less than 100 qualified applicants submitted during this time and additional home sharing permits are available, such permits may be issued on a first-come, first-served basis through the end rental permit period until 100 permits have been issued. Regardless of when a permit is issued during this time, it shall only be valid until the remainder of the rental permit period.
3. If a lottery is conducted and a qualified applicant is not selected, then the applicant’s permit fee shall be refunded.
E. No home sharing permit shall be issued to a host who has previously had a home sharing permit revoked.
F. No home sharing permit shall be issued for a dwelling unit with a pending enforcement action by the City for violations of this Chapter or any provision of the Municipal Code, unless the approval is required to resolve the enforcement action.
5.76.050 Home Sharing Permit – Application and Renewal Procedures A. Only a proposed host may apply for a home sharing permit.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 11 B. An application for a home sharing permit must meet the following requirements, be made on a form approved by the City , and must contain the following information:
1. The name, address , and telephone number of the host of the residence for which the permit is to be issued.
2. Whether the applicant is an owner or qualifying tenant.
3. Proof that the proposed home sharing rental is the primary residence of the owner, and if applicable, the qualifying tenant.
4. Proof that the owner has owned the proposed home share for at least a year and if applicable, that the qualifying tenant has resided in the proposed home share for at least a year.
5. An acknowledgment that the home sharing permit is only valid for the permit period of five years and subject to renewals which may be through a lottery system if there are more than the allowed number of users which apply.
6. An acknowledgment that the home sharing permit does not create a vested right, is non-transferable, does not run with the land and may not necessarily be renewed for successive five-year periods.
7. If the applicant is a property owner who will reside on site:
a. Proof that the proposed home share is the owner’s primary residence;
b. Proof that the owner has owned the house for a minimum of 365 days prior to the date of the application.
8. If the applicant is a n owner who will not reside on site but has a qualifying tenant:
a. Proof that the owner has owned the house for a minimum of 365 days prior to the date of the application;
c. Proof, other than a rental agreement, that the proposed home share is the qualifying tenant’s primary residence;
d. Proof that the qualifying tenant has resided at the resi dence for a minimum of 365 days;
e. A copy of the lease naming the qualifying tenant and specifying that the owner can use the residence for a home share rental and designating which rooms can be used for such purposes.
9. If the applicant is a qualified tenant:
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 12 a. Proof that the owner has owned the house for a minimum of 365 days prior to the date of the application;
b. Proof, other than a rental agreement, that the proposed home share is the qualifying tenant’s primary residence.
c. Proof that the qualifying tenant has resided at the residence for a minimum of 365 days;
d. A copy of the lease naming the qualifying tenant and specifying that the tenant can use the residence for a home share rental and designating which rooms can be used for such purposes;
10. An identification of the number of bedrooms to be home shared.
11. Such other information as required by the Administrative Guidelines or as the City Manager or his/her designee deems reasonably necessary to administer this Chapter.
12. All applications must be signed and notarized by the property owner and, if applicable, by the qualifying tenant.
C. An application for a home sharing permit and for each renewal must be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the City Council.
D. Once an applicant has been notified that they will receive a home sharing permit for the following period, the applicant shall have 45 days to provide the City with the information listed below. Once the information is provided , the home sharing permit shall be issued.
1. Evidence that the host has applied for or obtained a business license for operating a home sharing rental.
2. Evidence that the host has applied for or obtained a transient occupancy registration certificate for the home sharing rental.
3. Proof of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Insurance must be kept up to date on a yearly basis and a copy of the policy must be provided to the City upon request in subsequent years of the rental period. The insurance requirement may be satisfied if the host lists only on hosting Platforms that provide the host with this level of insurance. In such a case, the host must provide the City with a copy of the agreement between the host and the hosting Platform that evidences the requisite insurance coverage.
E. Renewal applications shall be processed in the same manner as the original application and shall contain the same information.
F. It shall be the obligation of the host to notify the Community Development Department of any changes to the information provided in the applicatio n within 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 13 business days of such change.
5.76.060 Regulatory requirements.
Home sharing permits are subject to the following regulations and conditions:
A. The host must reside on-site in a bedroom, within the home sharing rental, during the time in which guests are present.
B. Home sharing is only allowed in the Single -Family (R-1) and Low-Density Multiple-Family (R-2) zones as further set forth in Title 18 and may not be located on any property on which there is an accessory dwelling unit.
C. At all times th e home sharing rental must be used solely for residential purposes.
D. Only bedrooms may be rented and o ccupancy shall be limited to a maximum of 4 people per bedroom.
E. The host must take responsibility for and actively prevent any nuisance activities that may take place as a result of home-sharing.
F. There must be a minimum of two parking spaces on site per unit , which need not be in an enclosed garage . Parking must meet the requirements of Chapter
18.40 of this Code. At least one parking space per reservation must be made available to guests and such parking may include the required parking as well as driveway spaces.
Tandem parking spaces are acceptable provided each tandem space measures at least 9 feet by 20 feet and does not extend into any sidewalk or other public right-of-way. If any of the required parking is provided in a garage, each garage space must be kept clear of debris and able to accommodate a vehicle at all times.
G. The host shall keep records of the vehicle license plate numbers of guests, which shall be provided to the City upon request.
H. The host shall notify all residents within 75 feet of the property on which the home sharing rental is located that the host is operating a home sharing rental from that location.
I. The host shall post contact information on the property on a place that is visible and accessible to the public that provides the following information for the host:
name, phone number, e -mail address. The notice shall also include the home sharing permit number. The notice shall be in a minimum 1-inch size font.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 14 J. The home shar e must at all times have operable basic health and safety features, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.
K. The property shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Trash and refuse shall not be left outdoors and shall not be left stored within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection by the trash collectors.
L. The host must maintain a transient occupancy registration certificate and must ensure the timely remittance of all transient occupancy taxes due in accordance with 3.16 of this Code.
M. A home share is for overnight lodging accommodations only and may not be used for, or advertised for use for weddings, parties of any kind, conferences, or similar events.
N. The host must provide a Good Neighbor Policy notice to all guests that advises, at a minimum, the following:
1. The expectation that guests are expected to be respectful of neighbors and maintain the residential character of the neighborhood;
2. Parking requirements;
3. Rules for trash and recycling;
4. That the City noise provisions require noise levels to be reduced from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.;
5. That upon a failure to vacate by the expiration of the occupancy term, guests may be deemed trespassers and may be subject to removal by releva nt authorities;
6. That pursuant to Chapter 9.68 of the Municipal Code, if the police are called to address public peace, health, safety, or general welfare issues, guests may be responsible for the cost of the police response; and
7. That the rental may only be used for residential purposes and may not be used for weddings, parties of any kind, conferences, or similar events.
O. If the re is a change to the information provided in the application which qualified the dwelling unit to be a home sharing rental, such change must be reported to the Community Development Department in accordance with Section 5.76.050F, the host must also remove all listings within 15 business days and cease operations of the home sharing rental.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 15 P. The host shall keep and preserve, for a minimum period of three years, all records regarding each home sharing stay, including the length of stay for each booking and the corresponding rate charged, which shall be provided to the City upon request.
5.76.070 Advertising
A. The host is responsible for the content of all advertising with respect to the home sharing rental.
B. All advertising shall contain the following information:
1. The City-issued registration number
2. The applicable maximum occupancy per bedroom;
3. That the host will be present at all times during the rental.
C. In the event a home sharing permit is revoked, the host must remove all listings within 48 hours.
D. The Director may request a hosting platform to remove a listing for any unpermitted home sharing or short-term rental unit or for any home share unit that had its home sharing permit revoked pursuant to this Chapter.
5.76.080 Ban, termination, and revocation.
A. Ban.
1. If the Director determines that there is fraud on any application, the applicant shall be permanently banned from operating a home sharing rental within the City.
2. If there are three sustained complaints, whether criminal, civil, or administrative, within a 12 month period against a host, the host shall be permanently banned from operating a home sharing rental within the City.
B. Automatic Termination. A home sharing permit shall automatically terminate upon a change of circumstances that would have led to a denial of the home sharing permit in the first instance.
C. Revocation. A home sharing permit may be revoked for non -compliance with any provision of a home sharing p ermit or this Code after receiving a written Notice of Violation which has become final or for violations of this Code at the location of the home sharing rental . A written Notice of Violation is not required in cases where the violation causes an immedia te threat to the health and safety of the guests or other occupants of the home sharing rental or to any surrounding neighbors.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 16 D. Any regulatory actions taken hereunder shall be in writing and issued by the Community Development Director. Such actions shall be appealable pursuant to Chapter
1.12 of the Gardena Municipal Code. This shall not apply to any administrative citation issued pursuant to chapter 1.20 of this Code.
5.76.090 Registry.
All hosts and their respective property permitted for home sharing pursuant to this Chapter shall be listed on a registry created by the City which list shall be periodically updated. This registry shall be a public record and made available to any person upon request.
5.76.100 Administrative Guidelines.
The City Manager or his /her designee may promulgate administrative guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, application requirements, permit conditions, reporting requirements, inspection frequencies, enforcement procedures, advertising restrictions, disclosure requirements, to implement the provisions of this Chapter. No person shall fail to comply with any s uch regulation once it is incorporated into the Administrative Guidelines.
5.76.110 Hosting Platform Responsibilities.
A. Unless an alternative arrangement is authorized by the Administrative Guidelines, a hosting platform shall be responsible for collecting all transient occupancy taxes applicable to bookings completed through the hosting platform and for remitting the same to the City. The hosting platform shall be considered an agent of the host for purposes of such transient occupancy tax collections and remittance responsibilities as set forth in Chapter 3.16 of this Code.
B. The hosting platform shall require the host to input the home share unit’s corresponding Short -term home sharing permit number, consistent with the City’s alphanumeric format, before the listing can be displayed. Any short-term rental unit listing that predates this ordinance and that does not have a corresponding Short -term home sharing permit number shall be removed by the hosting platform consistent with this Section.
C. A hosting platform shall not complete any booking transaction for any residential property or unit unless it is list ed on the City’s registry created under Section
5.76.090 at the time the hosting platform receives a fee for booking the transaction. Upon request from the Director made in a manner specified in the Administrative Guidelines, DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 17 the hosting platform must remove a home share or short-term rental listing or take other action consistent with the Administrative Guidelines.
D. On a quarterly basis, the hosting platform shall provide the City with a report detailing the total number of nights all home shar ing rentals were rented through the platform during the applicable reporting period.
E. A hosting platform shall not collect or receive a fee or other financial benefit, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, for facilitating or providing services ancillary to an unregistered home sharing rental, including, but not limited to, insurance, concierge services, catering, restaurant bookings, tours, guide services, entertainment, cleaning, property management, or maintenance of the residential property or unit.
F. Safe Harbor. A hosting platform shall be presumed to be in compliance with this Chapter if it does either of the following:
1. Operates in compliance with subsections A – E above, or
2. Complies with the Administrative Guidelines approved by the City Manager or his/her designee that describe how the hosting platform must satisfy the hosting platform responsibilities in this Chapter.
G. The provisions of this Section shall be interpreted in accor dance with otherwise applicable State and Federal laws and will not apply if determined by the City to be in violation of, or preempted by, any such laws.
5.76.120 Prohibitions.
A. It is unlawful to offer, operate, maintain, authorize, aid, facilitate or advertise the home sharing of any portion of any residential dwelling unit in the city without a valid home sharing rental permit.
B. It is unlawful to offer, operate, maintain, authorize, aid, facilitate or advertise the home sharing rental of any portion of any residential dwelling unit in the city, other than for home sharing.
C. It is unlawful to operate or maintain a home shar ing unit in violation of the provisions of this Chapter.
D. Only a qualifying residential dwelling unit or portion thereof may be made available for home sharing subject to this Chapter and Title 18.
E. It is unlawful to offer, operate, maintain, authorize, aid, facilitate or advertise the short-term rental of any place or vehicle, other than a permitted home sharing rental, for purposes of overnight lodging. Rentals of recreational vehicles, trailers, and campers are specifically prohibited.
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A. Any person, including a guest, who violates any provision of this Chapter, or hosting platform that violates its obligations under this Chapter, shall be subject to administrative citations and penalties pursuant to Chapter 1.20 of this Code as well a s criminal citations.
B. If the property upon which a home share unit is located is the subject or the site of three final violations of any of the provisions of this Chapter, or of Chapters 8.36 (Noise), 8.64 (Real Property Nuisance) , or 9.68 (Unruly Gatherings), Title 15 relating to violation of building codes, or any combination thereof, the home sharing permit for the unit shall be automatically revoked. For purposes of this section, the automatic revocation shall become effective as of the date the third citation becomes final (i.e., the time for administrative and/or judicial review has passed or final judgment of a court has been entered upholding the citation).
C. The remedies provided in this Section are not exclusive, and nothing in this Section shall preclude the City’s use or application of any other remedies, penalties or procedures established by law.
5.76.140 Remedies not exclusive.
The remedies listed in this Chapter are not exclusive of any other remedies available to the City under any applicable federal, state or local law and it is within the discretion of the city to seek cumulative remedies.
SECTION 16. Effective Date.
A. This Ordinance shall take effect on the thirty-first day after passage.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A, short-term rentals that were in effect on the date of adoption of this Ordinance shall have until 180 days after the effective date to cease all operations. This extension shall not apply to any vehicle or trailer which is being used as a short-term rental.
C. For any short-term lodging rental remaining in operation n the effective date of this Ordinance, the host shall be required to obtain a business license from the City and pay the Transient Occupancy Tax in accordance with Chapter 3.16 of the Gardena Municipal Code.
SECTION 17. Relief.
A. The owner of any residence being used for a short-term lodging rental may appeal the termination of the use pursuant to the following administrative procedure:
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 19 1. No later than 45 days after the adoption date, the owner or other person with an interest in the property may file a written request for relief (“Request”) to the Community Development Director.
The Request shall state all reasons, including but not limited to alleged abridgements of the appellant’s constitutional rights, and why the prohibition should not b e made effective as set forth in Section 16 of this Ordinance on the 180th day after effective date extension and relief.
2. Within 30 calendar days of filing the Request, the matter shall be set for hearing before a hearing officer.
3. Within 10 business days after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall certify the findings and issue a written decision to the owner and the City. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final, subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure and further subject to the time limits for seeking such review pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
4. The cost of the hearing officer shall be paid for by the owner.
The owner shall be required to submit a deposit in an amount determined by resolution of the City Council with the Request.
5. The City shall take no enforcement action toward requiring termination of the short-term lodging rental use pending the final decision of the hearing officer.
B. There are no appeal rights regarding vehicles or trailers being used as short-term rentals.
SECTION 18. General Plan Consistency. Adoption of this Ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan. Specifically, the Ordinance implements Land Use Goal 1 and policies 1.1 and 1.2 by preserving and protecting single -family and low/medium-density residential neighborhoods as it helps create safe neighborhoods and protects the neighborhoods from incompatible uses of areas becoming commercial districts. The Ordinance also promotes policy 1.10 by insuring there will be adequate off-street parking.
The Ordinance promotes Noise Goal 2 by incorporating noise considerations into land use planning decisions. By preventing entire homes from being rented as short term rentals, the Ordinance also promotes Housing Element Goal 1.0 by maintaining and enhancing the sta bility of the of the City’s housing stock. Lastly, adoption of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C28E86A-A372-4FCE-93E7-4EFF8F055A08 20 Ordinance helps promote and retain the business community by increasing the customer base of people who will make use of City businesses.
SECTION 19. CEQA. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined that the Ordinance does not qualify as a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378, and there is no potential for the adoption of the Ordinance to result in a physical change in the environment and therefore is not subject to CEQA. Even if the Ordinance were subject to CEQA, it would be exempt under the common sense exemption of Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment. Adoption of the Ordinance is also exempt under Guidelines section 15308 as an action to creating a regulatory process to protect the environment. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption.
SECTION 20. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 21. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a publication of general circulation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 2023.
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TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.G
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Modification to Bingo License for Gardena Valley JCI, located at 1964 W. 162nd Street
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
On July 24, 2023, the applicant, Gardena Valley JCI, submitted a request for a modification to their existing Bingo License.
The modifications include the addition of hosting bingo games Tuesdays between the hours of 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM and changing their hours on Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM to now 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The applicant is also requesting to host bingo games at their annual June Matsuri event.
Memorandums from each applicable department or division are attached, as well as the filed application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Gardena Valley JC)_Application_Staff Memos.pdf
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.H
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Approve Carnival Contract with CM Amusement for the Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 20, Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2023 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve the attached Carnival Contract with CM Amusement. The carnival will be held on Friday, October 20, Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Mas Fukai Park. CM Amusement provides rides, games, and food for medium and large-scale events throughout Southern California. CM Amusement is committed to safety and abides by applicable laws and regulations, including routine inspections throughout the day during the event. A carnival manager will be onsite during all operational hours. The City of Gardena Recreation Division has used carnivals as a fundraiser since 1987 and the funds earned will support sports and recreation programs including funding for equipment, field maintenance, banquets, and other activities. Private security and Gardena Police Department will be assigned to this event.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Cost: No impact to the General Fund.
Anticipated Revenue: Will be based on attendance and participant spending at the event.
ATTACHMENTS:
CM_Amusements_Carnival_Contract_October_2023.pdf
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager
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A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 22nd day of August, 2023, at Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation of the State of California (“City”) and CM Amusement, 11721 Whittier Blvd. #503, Whittier, CA 90601, a corporation authorized to do business in the State of California (“Vendor”). Based on the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. RECITALS
A. The City desires to host a Fall Celebration with Carnival Festivities (the “Carnival”) at Mas Fukai Park, 15800 S. Brighton Avenue, on Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2023.
B. The operating hours shall be as follows:
Friday, October 20, 5PM – 10PM,
Saturday, October 21, 2PM -10PM
Sunday, October 22, 2PM – 10PM
C. The City desires to have entertainment and refreshments available at said Carnivals, including the availability of rides as defined herein.
D. Vendor represents that it is able and qualified to provide such entertainment and refreshments and the City desires to contract with Vendor for the same.
E. The City will have the option to provide up to five (5) booths for information or vending.
2. RIDES TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR:
Vendor shall provide a minimum of five (5) Spectacular rides, and a minimum of 15 Major and Kiddie rides at each Carnival. Total of 15 to 18 rides.
Additional rides shall be provided if the City so desires. The precise number of rides will be dependent upon what the park grounds area will safely accommodate. If the grounds will accommodate less than 18 rides, then the City of Gardena will choose which rides to be provided.
The rides shall always be in place and operating during the operating hours of the Carnivals. The rides shall be maintained in a good and safe working order and display appropriate licensing.
3. TICKET SALES
A. Vendor shall supply the tickets to be sold.
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B. Vendor shall supply a minimum of two air-conditioned ticket booths from which tickets are to be sold during Carnival operating hours.
City shall have the option of selling ride tickets at the Carnival or allowing Vendor to sell the tickets. In either case, Vendor will not receive compensation for selling the tickets unless a separate written agreement is entered between the parties.
C. All tickets sold on the Carnival grounds on October 20, 21, and 22, 2023 will be offered as follows.
a). “Pre-Sale Wristbands” (PSW)”: This special wristband shall cost $35.00. The wristband will allow one to ride any ride by showing the wristband at a ride entrance. The wristbands will be permitted from the Carnival open time to 9:00 pm daily. The wristband sales will be handled by CM Amusement’s with a QR code system to purchase online. The sales of the PSW will be made available to the City when sales begin. The sales for the PSW must begin no later than Sunday, October 1, 2023. Last day to purchase a PSW will be 5:00 pm, Friday, October 20, 2023.
b). Traditional Tickets/Wristbands shall also be available and priced as follows. Tickets will be offered at $1.00 per ticket and rides will require 4 to 7 tickets per ride, rate set by the vendor.
Wristbands will be offered at $45.00 each and will include unlimited rides from the opening time of the Carnival to 9:00 pm. daily.
4. GAMES.
Vendor shall provide and operate 15 to 18 Carnival games.
5. REFRESHMENTS.
Vendor shall supply one refreshment trailer for food items that will consist of: Cotton Candy; Corn Dogs; Popcorn; Snow Cones; Candy Apples; Nachos; Hotdogs and deep-fried Burritos.
6. ADVERTISEMENT.
Vendor shall be responsible for promotion of the Carnival.
A. Vendor shall supply one hundred (100) posters by Friday, September 22, 2023, at no cost to the City. The City may request, and Vendor shall supply, additional posters at the time of the initial delivery. The posters shall be approximately sixteen inches (16”) by twenty-four (24”) in size.
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and lights to each booth. Vendor will be responsi ble for connecting game and food booth lights, and food booths will be responsible for conn ecting their electrical cooking utensils to the provided electrical outlets.
8. SECURITY. The City shall supply a security guard from a licensed and bonded security firm for the Carnival grounds during the evening operating hours of 6:00 PM to close.
9. SET-UP/BREAK-DOWN.
A. Vendor shall set-up only during the hours of 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM beginning on Monday, October 16, 2023, and shall breakdown only during the hours of 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM on the Monday and Tuesday following each Carnival event date or as approved by CITY staff. CITY staff must be present for arrival and departure of all equipment on and off the baseball field. The Carnival will cease to operate including generators at closing time or sooner on each operating date except Sunday. On Sunday, October 22, 2023, the Carnival will close at 10PM and the generators and all activities will cease by 11PM. Vendor shall remove the Carnival in its entirety by 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2023, following the Carnival event date. In consideration of the residents who live around Mas Fukai Park (carnival location), Vendor and its workers shall abide by the operating hours set forth in Section 1.B., above and the set-up and break-down hours set forth in this paragraph (9). Violation of this Section may result in the loss of the Security Deposit as provided in Section 17 below.
B. The carnival company will store all equipment on the field known as Diamond #1.
C. Violation of this section may result in the loss of the security deposit as provided in Section 17 below.
10. TERMINATION. City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other party.
11. COMPENSATION. Vendor shall pay compensation to the City as follows:
A. FOR THE RIDES:
City shall receive Twenty-Five Percent (25%) of the gross ticket sales received by Vendor for such rides.
B. FOR THE GAMES:
CITY shall receive a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) compensation for games supplied.
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C. FOR THE REFRESHMENTS:
CITY will receive a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) compensation for refreshment booths supplied.
D. Vendor shall make payment in the form of a check to the City of Gardena no later than midnight Sunday, October 22, 2023, following the close of the Carnival.
E. Vendor will submit a financial report including revenue and expense detail for the carnival. Each report shall be either mailed or delivered to the Recreation and Human Services Department within 7 days of the close of the carnival.
13. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. Vendor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance.
Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Vendor must have and maintain in place all the insurance coverage required in this Section.
Vendor insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements of this Section and Vendor shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Vendor’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUIREMENTS. Insurers admitted
doing business in the State of California shall issue all insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-: VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. COVERAGE, LIMITS, AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS. Vendor
shall maintain the types of coverage and limits indicated below:
1) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE - a policy
for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, including all coverage provide by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office Form CG2010 ed. 10/93 or 11/85, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverages under this policy shall be no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence.
2) COMMERCIAL AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE - a policy
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Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City.
The limit for bodily injury and property damage liability shall be no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per accident.
D. POLICY REQUIREMENTS. The policies set forth shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
1) The City, its appointed and elected officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be added as additional insured to the policy.
2) The insurer shall agree to provide City with thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested of any cancellation, non- renewal or material change in coverage.
3) For any claims with respect to the Services covered by this Agreement, Vendor insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of Vendor insurance and shall not contribute with it.
E. WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
INSURANCE - A policy, which meets all statutory, benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted doing business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
F. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Vendor’s liability hereunder or to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement. There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Vendor in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Vendor does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice, Vendor shall be deemed in default hereunder.
G. DEDUCTIBLES. Any deductible or self-insured retention over $25,000 per occurrence must be declared to and approved by City.
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premium, if any to be paid by Vendor) or Vendor shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
H. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE. Vendor shall furnish City and Recreation and Human Services Department office with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by the Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by the Agreement, Vendor shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefore, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Vendor shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of such request by City.
I. TERMINATION FOR LACK OF REQUIRED COVERAGE. If
Vendor, for any reason fails to have in place, always during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Vendor’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
14. INDEMNIFICATION. Vendor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses or consequential damages of any nature, including attorney’s fees arising out of, or in any way connected with performance of this Agreement by Vendor, Vendor agents, employees, subcontractors, or independent contractors hired by Vendor. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Vendor.
15. RESTORATION OF PREMISES. By Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Vendor shall restore park facilities to the condition they were in prior to installing entertainment and refreshment facilities. The Carnival is required to cover any cost of the repairs to damages caused by the Carnival. Failure to properly restore the park facilities or cover any costs for damages of the facility may constitute cause for denying any future contracts with vendor.
16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Vendor is and shall always remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. Neither the city nor any of its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Vendor or any of its officers, employees, or agents.
17. SECURITY DEPOSIT Vendor shall post a refundable $2,000 cash or check deposit with the City. This security deposit shall cover any damage, which may occur to the facility at Mas Fukai Park that is related to the DocuSign Envelope ID: 1191613C-BEFB-4CEC-AC03-EA60DE091AC5
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Carnival, including costs incurred due to a failure of Vendor to restore the premises in accordance with Section 15, above. Should the City need to draw upon the deposit after said Carnival, Vendor shall restore the amount of the deposit to $2,000 or whichever is greater.
18. ELECTRICAL PERMIT. Vendor agrees to timely apply for, and secure permits required by the City Building Code. Carnival will not be permitted to begin without such permit. City shall waive fees for the electrical permit.
19. LICENSES. Vendor shall, always during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law, including but not limited to, a City Business License. The City Business License for Vendor shall be in good standing before an electrical permit shall be issued. Vendor shall be responsible for payment of business license fees.
20. ASSIGNMENT. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, nor any part thereof, without the prior written consent of the City.
21. NOTICE. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be written and shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
CITY: City of Gardena
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
CARNIVAL: CM Amusement
Ron Waldman, Manager
11721 Whittier Blvd. #503
Whittier, CA 90601
A notice shall be deemed to have been served upon the date of personal service or three (3) calendar days after the same has been deposited in the United States Postal Service.
22. WAIVER OR BREACH. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
23. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Vendor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations, of the federal, state, and local government.
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24. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTING. Vendor shall always avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Vendor shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Vendor understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code section 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an office holder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Agreement.
25. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The persons executing this agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
26. ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, or to declare the rights of the parties hereunder, the parties agree that the prevailing party in the legal action shall be entitled to recovery of attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
27. PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Should interpretation of this Agreement, or any portion thereof be necessary, it is deemed that this Agreement was prepared by the parties jointly and equally and shall not be interpreted against either party on the ground that one party prepared the Agreement or caused it to be prepared.
28. SEVERABILITY. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Vendor. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect.
Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Vendor have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.
CITY
__________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GARDENA
ATTEST_____________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY: ________________________________ City Attorney
VENDOR: BY: ________________________________
CM Amusement
TITLE: ______________________________
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY COMMISSION
Regular PEQC Meeting Notice and Agenda
Website: www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – 7:00 PM
1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California
REPORT OF ACTIONS
6. OTHER MATTERS
6.A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY DETERMINATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #5-22
For a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine ancillary to a new karaoke bar business at 15210 Western Avenue, pursuant to a Type-42 On-Sale General license with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and determination that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15061(b)(3).
Project Location: 15210 S Western Ave
Applicant: Kyeang Linda Jo (DBA Sul Bar)
Staff Report PCN for Sul Bar.pdf
Attachment A - ABC Form 245.pdf
Attachment B - Staff Report for CUP #5-22.pdf
Attachment C - Resolution No. PC 16-23 Sul Bar FINAL.pdf
Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 16-23, by a vote of 5-0, making a finding of convenience and necessity for approving the sale of alcohol beverages for on-site consumption for the establishment at 15210 Western Avenue.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7.A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #6-23
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 determination that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption as an existing facilities project, and exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
2 Project Location: 1845 W Redondo Beach Blvd.
Applicant: Sun Ja Lee
Staff Report (CUP #6-23).pdf
Resolution (CUP #6-23).pdf
Exhibit A: COA (CUP #6-23).pdf
Exhibit B: Project Plan (CUP #6-23).pdf
Commission Action: Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 14-23, by a vote of 5-0, approving Conditional Use Permit #6-23 subject to the Conditions of Approval, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
7.B MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
#13-17 Continuation to a later Planning Commission
meeting. Project Location: 1650 W 130th St. Applicant:
Antonio Valenzuela
Continuation Memo CUP #7-23
Commission Action: No action was made by the Planning Commission. This item will be brought back to the Commission at a future meeting and re-noticed in the newspaper.
7.C ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #4-23
Reconsideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and making a determination that the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 21080.17. The Planning Commission is being asked to reconsider additional changes to the draft Ordinance and to make a recommendation to the City Council. Project Location: Citywide
Staff Report (ADU Recondsideration).pdf
Attachment A - Resolution PC No. 17-23 (ADUs ).pdf
Draft Ordinance No. 1856 (ADU2-).pdf
Attachment B - Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Attachment C - Previous Public Comment.pdf
Commission Action: Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 17-23, by a vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1856.
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 12.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
RESOLUTION NO. 6645
, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All
Agreements and to Accept Grant Funds for the Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
In March 2023, the City received notification of a $1,400,000.00 Community Project Funding award requested by Congresswoman Water's office for the Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.
The City must adopt a resolution that gives an employee the authority to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The attached resolution delegates that authority to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto to the City Manager. Therefore staff recommends that Council Adopt Resolution No. 6645 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and to Accept Grant Funds for the Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
$1.4 million Community Project Funding award for the Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No 6645.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6645
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE GARDENA
COMMUNITY AQUATIC & SENIOR CENTER FROM THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena is eligible to receive grant funds in the amount of $1,400,000.00 for the Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and;
WHEREAS, Grant Agreements, Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and/or Fund Transfer Agreements must be executed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena wishes to delegate the authority to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto to the City Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA , CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Gardena designates the City Manager as the person authorized to execute all Grant Agreements, Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and/or Fund Transfer Agreements, and any amendments thereto with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 12th day of September 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 13.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING
: Regarding FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; receive public comment, and authorize staff to submit the FY 2021-2022 CAPER and 2022-2023 CAPER to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
During the FY 2021-22, the City received $601,759 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. $383,405.05 of these funds were used to meet the goal of providing funding for fair housing, and landlord-tenant mediation services, code enforcement, services for low- and moderate-income persons, and housing rehabilitation. The remaining funds will be reallocated toward FY 2023-24 eligible activities. During the FY 2022-23, the City received $601,759 of CDBG funds. Due to various factors, including staff turnover and program compliance challenges, the City did not meet its annual goals and will be reallocating those funds toward the FY 2023-24 activities. In addition, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City received $901,984 of CDBG-Coronavirus (CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. $567,955.39 of those funds were spent and the remaining funds will be considered for reallocation toward CDBG-CV eligible activities in FY 2023-24.
Staff respectfully recommends that the Council conduct a public hearing, receive public comment, and authorize staff to submit the FY 2021-22 CAPER and 2022-23 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Report - CAPER 2021-22 & 2022-23.pdf
Gardena - 2021-2022 CAPER.pdf
Gardena - 2022-2023 CAPER.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item No. 13A
Department: Community Development
Meeting Date: September 12, 2023
CDBG CAPER FY21-22 & 22-23
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: PUBLILC HEARING REGARDING FY 2021-2022 AND 2022-2023
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORTS (CAPER)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Council conduct a public hearing, receive public comment, and authorize staff to submit the FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 CAPER to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City Council annually conduct a public hearing to allow for comments regarding the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for each fiscal year. The CAPER is a federally required annual review of the City’s progress toward meeting the objectives specified in the City's five-year Consolidated Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. A public notice was published in the Gardena Valley News on August 25, 2023 to solicit public comments from interested citizens and invite them to the City Council meeting if they wish to comment on this item. In addition, the draft CAPER(s) were available for public review for the required 15 day period from August 28, 2023 through September 12, 2023 at City Hall and on the City’s website.
DISCUSSION:
The City’s current 5-year Consolidated Plan covers the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026. The Consolidated Plan provides HUD with a comprehensive assessment of the City’s housing and community development needs. The Plan outlines the City’s priorities, objectives, and strategies for the investment of CDBG funds to address these needs over a five-year period. While the Consolidated Plan establishes objectives and strategies, the Annual Action Plan(s) identifies the specific activities that will use CDBG funds to achieve certain outcomes related to the established objectives, and the CAPER evaluates the accomplishments of the Annual Action Plans.
FY 2021-2022 CAPER Summary
For the FY 2021-2022 program year, the City received $637,637 of CDBG funds. $383,405.05 of these funds were used to meet the Action Plan goals, including funding for fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, code enforcement, services for low- and moderate-income
persons, and housing rehabilitation. The remaining funds will be reallocated towards FY 2023- 2024 eligible activities and the accomplishments will be reported in the FY 2023-2024 CAPER.
FY 2022-2023 CAPER Summary
For the 2022-2023 program year, the City received $601,759. These funds were intended to be used to meet the Action Plan goals, including funding for fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, code enforcement, services for low- and moderate-income persons, and housing rehabilitation. However, due to various factors, including staff turnover and program compliance challenges, the City did not meet its annual goals. While the City did implement some of the eligible activities in FY 2022-2023, the City did not use CDBG funds but instead used its General Funds to subsidize these activities. Nonetheless, the City will be reallocating all FY 2022-2023 CDBG funds and allocating them towards FY 2023-2024 eligible activities and reporting the accomplishments in the FY 2023-2024 CAPER.
In addition, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, HUD provided special allocations of CDBG-Coronavirus (CV) funds to the City of Gardena. In total, the City received $901,984 of CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. A total of $567,955.39 of CDBG-CV funds have been expended by the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Small Business Assistance Program, and Emergency Food/Sustenance Assistance Program. The City will consider reallocating the balance of $334,028.61 in CDBG-CV funds to an eligible activity which will address the emergency service needs of Gardena residents in FY 2023-2024.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Submitted by: ___________________________________ Date: 9/8/2023
Attachment(s):
1. FY 2021-2022 CAPER
2. FY 2022-2023 CAPER
Greg S. Tsujiuchi
Draft - 2021-2022
Consolidated Annual
Performance and
Evaluation Report
Community Development Block Grant
PUBLIC COMMENT 8/28/23 – 9/12/23
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P r e p a r e d b y :
T h e C i t y o f G a r d e n a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes .................................................................................................................... 1 CR-10 - Racial and ethnic composition of families assisted ...................................................................... 7 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ......................................................................................... 8 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) .................................................................................................... 10 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ................................ 12 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ........................................................................................... 15 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) .................................................................................... 16 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 ................................................................................................... 18 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) .......................................................................................................................... 21 CR-58 – Section 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Public Notice................................ ................................ ................................ .......... A Appendix B – Summary of Citizen Participation Comments ................................ ........................... B Appendix C – IDIS PR26 Financial Reports ............................................................................. C
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CITY OF GARDENA - 1 - CAPER
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its Strategic Plan and its Action Plan.
91.520(a)
This 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the City of Gardena’s report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) describing the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The CAPER reports on the first Program Year of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan period, covering July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
The City receives CDBG funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, implements projects and activities in furtherance of the Consolidated Plan. The CDBG program generally provides for a wide range of eligible activities for the benefit of low - and moderate-income Gardena residents, as discussed below.
For the 2021-2022 program year, the City received $ 637,637of CDBG funds for a total formula grant allocation of $637,637. These funds were used to meet the Action Plan goals, including funding for fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, code enforcement, services for low- and moderate-income persons, and housing rehabilitation.
Under the CARES Act, HUD provided special allocations of CDBG funds to the City of Gardena. In total, the City received $9 01,984 of CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID -19 Pandemic. A total of $567,955.39 of CDBG-CV funds has been expended by the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Small Business Assistance Program, and Emergency Food/Sustenance Assistance Program. CDBG-CV funds continued to be used by the City of Gardena to address emergency housing, business, and public service needs of Gardena residents.
Table 1 provides a summary of the five -year and one-year accomplishments for the period ending June 30, 2022, listed by each of the Strategic Plan Goals included in the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan.
CITY OF GARDENA - 2 - CAPER
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the Consolidated Plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Strategic Plan and Program Year to Date Goal Category 2022-2023
Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Program Year 1
Expected Actual Percent
Complete Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Program
Administration)
Planning &
Administration
CDBG:
$107,527
Planning
Administration
Other
5 1
20.00%
1 1
100.00%
Fair Housing
Services
Affordable
Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$20,000
Fair Housing
Services
People
250 50 20.00% 50 50 100.00%
Services for Low &
Moderate Income
Persons
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$95,000
Public services
to help low-
income
residents.
People 100 204 204.00% 100 204 204.00%
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Goal Category 2022-2023
Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Program Year 1
Expected Actual Percent
Complete Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Code Enforcement Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$229,110
Preservation of
Supply of
Affordable
Housing
Neighborhood
Preservation &
Improvement
Hsg Code
Enforcement/
Foreclosed
Property
Care:
Housing Units
500 162 32.40% 250 162 64.80%
Owner-Occupied
Rehabilitation
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$186,000
Preserve the
supply of
affordable
housing
Housing Units
125
8 6.40%
25 8 32.00%
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the Action Plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
As shown in Table 1, the City and its housing and community development partners made significant progress toward achieving the 2021-2022 Program Year goals established in the Action Plan. Each of the CDBG funded activities addressed specific high priority objectives identified in the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan.
The City of Gardena allocated CDBG funds to activities that affirmatively furthered fair housing choice, provided public services, preserved affordable housing and provided for the administration of the CDBG.
Each of the activities that were underway during the 2021-2022 Program Year are listed in Figure 1, including the amount of CDBG allocated to the activity and the amount spent as of June 30, 202 2. Figure 2 provides the numeric accomplishment goal and the amount accomplished as of June 30, 2022.
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Figure 1 – Use of CDBG Funds
Strategic Plan Goal / Activity Source Allocation Spent through 6/30/22
Percent
Spent
1. Planning and Administration
Program Administration CDBG $107,527.00 $92,846.06 86.35% Subtotal $107,527.00 $92,846.06 86.35%
2. Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services CDBG $20,000.00 $20,000.00 100.00% Subtotal $20,000.00 $20,000.00 100.00%
3. Scvs for Low- & Mod-Inc Persons
Youth & Family Services Bureau CDBG $95,000.00 $58,591.93 61.68% Subtotal $95,000.00 $58,591.93 61.68%
4. Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement CDBG $229,110.00 $134,882.94 58.87%
Subtotal $229,110.00 $134,882.94 58.87%
5. Affordable Hsg Preserv & Access
Handy-Worker/Residential Rebate CDBG $186,000.00 $76,724.12 41.25% Subtotal $186,000.00 $76,724.12 41.25%
Total for all Goals: $637,637.00 $383,045.05 60.07%
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Figure 2–Program Year Accomplishments by Strategic Plan Goal Strategic Plan Goal / Activity Unit of Measure Expected Actual Percent Accomplished
1. Planning and Administration
Program Administration Other 1 1 100.00%
2. Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services People 50 50 100.00%
3. Svcs for Low- & Mod-Inc Persons
Youth & Family Services Bureau People 100 204 204.00%
4. Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Housing Units 250 162 64.80%
5. Affordable Hsg Preserv & Access
Handy-Worker Residential Rebate Housing Units 25 8 32.00%
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CR-10 - Racial and ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds* Race / Ethnicity CDBG
White 73
Black or African American 43
Asian 24
American Indian or American Native 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0
Other Multi-Racial 72
Total
Hispanic 61
Not Hispanic 0
Narrative
Table 2 provides an aggregate of race and ethnicity data for the combined number of people, families, households or housing units reported as complete during the Program Year based on accomplishment data from all CDBG activities reported in HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Source of Funds Resources Made Available in
the 2021-2022 Action Plan
Amount Expended During
Program Year
CDBG $637,637.00 $383,045.05
Narrative
The federal resources allocated in the 2021-2022 Action Plan for the implementation of projects are identified in Table 3. The CDBG resources include $ 637,637.00 of CDBG formula grant funds. A grand total of $637,637.00 of CDBG funds were allocated to projects in the 2021-2022 Action Plan.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area
Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual
Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
CDBG Eligible Areas 19% 21% CDBG Eligible Areas
Citywide Area 81% 79% Citywide
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Narrative
For the 2021-2022 program year, the City invested $637,637 of CDBG funds that will benefit low- and moderate-income people throughout the City. Of this amount, at least $229,110 or 21% for Code Enforcement in CDBG resources w ere invested in projects that exclusively benefit the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas. Due to the nature of these activities to be undertaken, they were limited to the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas while other funded projects and activities benefiting low- and moderate-income limited clientele were available citywide.
Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state , and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the Action Plan.
The City’s policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in the development of affordable housing and the maintenance and preservation of existing housing and public facilities throughout the entire city. During the Program Year, the City leveraged its CDBG activities as follows:
1. Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program – The City was not able to leverage its program this fiscal year. The City relies on program income from repaid loans originally funded by State HOME Program and/or the CalHome Program. No loans were repaid during the fiscal and therefore, no loans could be made.
The City does not own any property that could be used to address needs identified in the five-year plan. In addition, the City does not receive direct HOME funds and therefore, is not required to meet a matching requirement.
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low -income, low-income, moderate- income and middle-income persons served.
Table 5 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of homeless households to be provided
affordable housing units 2 1
Number of non-homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 25 8
Number of special-needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 27 9
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through rental
assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through the
production of new units 0 0
Number of households supported through the
rehab of existing units 25 8
Number of households supported through the
acquisition of existing units 0 0
Total 25 8
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.
As the City’s housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.
As such, the 2021-2022 Action Plan allocated $186,000 of CDBG funds for the preservation of owner-occupied single-family dwellings as part of the Handy-Worker/Residential Rebate Program. The City completed 8 Handy-Worker/Residential Rebate projects in FY2021-2022.
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Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
The City anticipates continuing to invest in affordable housing preservation in addition to investing in projects that will create new affordable housing opportunities for low -income residents.
As community needs change the City may need to undertake additional activities to best achieve the City's ability to meet its affordable housing goals. All future Annual Action Plans will provide additional information on any on-going affordable housing activities and the City will continue to assess and determine affordable housing needs that best utilize available funding sources.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families or households served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Table 7 – Number of Families or Households Served
Number Served CDBG Actual
Extremely Low-Income 209
Low-Income 3
Moderate-Income 0
Total 212
Narrative Information
To preserve housing that is already affordable to low -income homeowners, the City of Gardena's Handy-Worker/Residential Rebate programs rehabilitated 8 owner-occupied units.
To address what HUD defines as “worst case housing need” the City provided funds in the 2021-2022 Action Plan for the preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low - and extremely low -income residents who would otherwise continue to live in substandard housing because they were not in the financial posi tion to properly maintain their home.
Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities is a cost- effective way to invest limited resources to retain housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income residents and ensure all economic segments of the community have the opportunity to live in decent housing.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Gardena is not the recipient of federal or state funds targeted to homeless individuals and families. However, the City of Gardena supported homeless and other special needs activities through community grants administered by the Youth and Family Services Bureau . This year, the City allocate d approximately $ 90,260 of CDBG funds to support the Youth and Family Services Bureau, a community-based nonprofit which focuses their work on addressing homelessness and providing services to special needs populations.
Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community -based organizations and faith -based groups. To reach out to unsheltered homeless persons and assess their individual needs for the purpose of connecting them with available emergency shelter and transitional housing resources, the City of Gardena provided information and referrals to the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (CoC) led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the organizations receiving CDBG funds for homelessness prevention activities.
The City will continue its efforts in the prevention and reduction of homelessness by supporting the LAHSA and its outreach programs and providing referrals to public assistance programs offered by the County. Additionally, the City will continue to use C DBG funds to fund its Youth and Family Service Program that provides various services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its emergency and transitional housing system in order, to address the immediate needs of Los Angeles County’s homeless population.
Los Angeles County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Los Angeles County are rapidly housed and offered an appropriate level of support services to meet their circumstances and keep them stably housed. An incre ase
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in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Los Angeles County homeless service providers re-tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County.
The City will continue its efforts in addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of the homeless by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. The City will also continue to fund its Youth and Family Services Pr ogram to address the homeless issue.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option available upon disch arge from an institutional setting. Public institutions such as jails, hospitals, treatment facilities, mental health facilities, youth facilities, and foster care homes are central to limiting the creation of newly homeless persons upon discharge.
In California, discharge coordination and planning is largely unregulated unless county or municipal ordinances provide rules preventing public institutions from discharging people into homelessness. One of the goals included in the Los Angeles Ten Year St rategy to End Homelessness is to formalize protocols and improve the coordination of discharge planning among key institutional systems of care and supervision. The goal calls for the CoC to close the “revolving door” to homelessness so that new persons do not find themselves living in the community without the social and economic support necessary to access and maintain themselves in a safe environment.
The City will continue its efforts in helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless through its Youth, Senior and Family Services Program. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies in the County.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the peri od of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless
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individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again To address the needs of homeless families and families with children the City provided a total of $95,000 of CDBG funds for the Youth and Family Services Bureau which provide homeless prevention program to help families achieve stability by connecting them to the appropriate resources based on their needs.
The City will continue its efforts in helping homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance p rograms offered by other agencies to aid in preventing the recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Gardena Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing; however, the City is within the service area of the Los Angeles Community Development Agency (LACDA), formerly known as the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.
LACDA continues to serve the needs of residents through public housing and Section 8 vouchers. Specifically, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that the elderly in California will have an overall increase of 112 percent from 1990 to 2020. Los Angeles County mirrors this trend. To address the need for the growing senior population, in August of 2013, HUD approved LACDA’s application to designate 13 public housing senior developments as housing for elderly families only (62 years or older).
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. LACDA also maintains quarterly newsletters for Section 8 ten ants, public housing residents, and Section 8 property owners.
LACDA encourages residents to explore homeownership opportunities. LACDA currently administers Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) program for public conventional housing and Housing Choice Voucher program residents. The FSS program provides critical tools and supportive services to foster a resident’s transition from financial and housing assistance to economic and housing self-sufficiency, most importantly homeownership.
To support this effort, LACDA utilizes marketing materials to outreach and further promote the program’s requirements and benefits to all public housing residents. For families that are eligible to participate, a Contract of Participation (COP) is prepared to govern the terms and conditions of their participation and an Individual Training Service Plan (ITSP) is created that outlines the following: supportive services to be provided, activities to be completed by the participant, and agreed upon completion dates for the services and activities. The COP is valid for five years and may be extended to allow the family to meet their ITSP goals.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
N/A, LACDA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) In the Housing Element Update, the City has established barrier removal goals, policies and programs. The following goals will be implemented:
• Remove or reduce governmental constraints on affordable housing development. • Continue efforts to streamline administrative procedures for granting approvals and permits.
• Review residential development standards, regulations, ordinances, review procedures and permitting fees related to the development of housing. Adjust, as appropriate, those that are determined to be a constraint to the development of housing.
• Encourage the use of density bonuses and provide other regulatory concessions to facilitate affordable housing development.
• Provide appropriate definitions and zoning designations in the Zoning Ordinance to allow and facilitate the development of housing for extremely low-income and special needs persons.
• Streamline the development process, particularly for affordable housing projects, which reduces the costs associated with holding on to land until it can be developed.
As part of the Governmental Constraints analysis for the Housing Element update, revisions to the Gardena were identified as appropriate to better facilitate the provision of a variety of housing types such as: emergency shelters, transitional housing, sup portive housing, and single-room occupancy (SRO) units.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Efforts to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs included:
• The City obtained data from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles on the number of Section 8 households assisted by race, ethnicity, age and disability status. The City will compare who is being served to the demographic characteristics of the community. In this way, the City can estimate more precisely underserved populations.
• The City encouraged and supported the efforts of the Housing Authority of the County
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of Los Angeles to seek additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. • The City encouraged and supported the efforts of non -profit housing development corporations to seek funding from federal, state and local sources for special needs housing.
• The City adopted a new ordinance that allows for the use of accessory structures as living units under certain conditions.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. To reduce lead- based paint hazards, the City of Gardena's Hand-Worker/Residential Rebate Program conducted lead-based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and incorporated safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead -based paint hazards in ac cordance with 24 CFR Part 35.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The City's anti- poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment mar ketability, household income, and housing options. As funds become available, the City will consider allocating CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty.
The City assists in reducing the number of persons living below poverty level by continuing to fund its Youth and Family Services Program that assist with making referrals to job skill training and educational resources that assist in obtaining employment opportunities.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The institutional delivery system in Gardena is high -functioning and collaborative — particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable community -based organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents.
In order to support and enhance this existing institutional structure, the City of Gardena collaborated with nonprofit agencies to ensure that the needs of low- and moderate-income residents were met as envisioned within the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.
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Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City continued consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low - and moderate-income residents to participate in Gardena - particularly in low- and moderate-income areas.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) The City works with the Fair Housing Foundation to address the impediments identified in the report. One of the most common impediments to Fair Housing choice is discrimination towards race and familial status. The Fair Housing Foundation uses a diverse pool of skilled testers to investigate complaints. When an investigation is complete, each client is advised of the findings and available legal options. Referrals are made to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for complaints regarding lending discrimination, to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for class action cases, to the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Small Claims Court and to private attorneys for other matters as appropriate. The Fair Housing Foundation follows the desired legal path selected by the Complainant and mediates the situation if requested to do so. Legal training seminars are available to property owners as a means to educate them on Fair Housing regulations and requirements.
The City of Gardena’s goal is to ensure that all available avenues are maximized to make sure there are fair housing opportunities for all residents within the City.
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long -term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
This part describes the City’s compliance with the five monitoring requirements that are contained in 91.230. These requirements include topics such as standards and procedures and ensuring compliance with City housing codes.
1. Standards and Procedures - The City monitors each funded activity to ensure compliance with the CDBG regulations, national objectives, and subrecipient agreement. The City requires any sub -recipients to execute an agreement with specific
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performance measures prior to the release of funds. In addition, all records must be maintained for a five -year period. Pursuant to the CDBG contract, progress reports are required to be submitted quarterly. Staff conducts periodic site visits to ensure program records are in order and services are being provided in compliance with the sub -recipient agreements. The City further ensures compliance with the Strategic Plan and Action Plan by placing guidelines or conditions in its contracts with consultants that ensure implementation of the annual monitoring goals. All CDBG funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Invoices must be submitted for payment and must include a description of activities being reimbursed. Audit reports are further required at the close of the year.
2. Monitoring of City’s Performance - The previously described Performance Measurement System will be used to monitor the City’s performance in meeting its goals and objectives as set forth in the Strategic Plan and Action Plan.
3. Ensuring Compliance with Planning and Monitoring Requirements - The City makes every effort to comply with all CDBG and Consolidated Plan regulations. The Citizen Participation Plan ensures input from the community prior to action to approve or amend the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan. Housing rehabilitation, const ruction and professional services agreements are prepared to guarantee compliance with applicable CDBG program regulations. CDBG subrecipient agreements also contain language consi stent with the program regulations. Additionally, the City continues on-site monitoring of CDBG recipients and housing units assisted by State HOME funds and subject to occupancy and/or affordability covenants.
4. Compliance with Housing Codes and On-Site Inspections - The City has established program guidelines for all its CDBG -funded housing rehabilitation programs. The program guidelines require an initial property inspection to evaluate the current condition of the property and to prepare of written scope of work that addresses all outstanding building code and health and safety identified issues.
5. Monitoring of Subrecipients - As previously described, the City requires that sub - recipients maintain all records for a five -year period. Progress reports are required to be submitted quarterly. Staff conducts periodic site visits to ensure program records are in order and services are being provided in compliance with the sub-recipient agreements.
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Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.
In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, a public notice was published in the Gardena Valley News on August 25 , 202 3, notifying the public of the availability of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for a 15 -day public review and comment period. A copy of the public notice is included in Appendix A.
The draft CAPER was available from August 28, 2023, to September 12, 2023, on the City’s website and at Gardena City Clerk’s Office, Gardena City Manager’s Office, Gardena Human Services Division, Mayme Dear Memorial Library, and Nakaoka Community Center.
A public hearing was conducted before the City Council on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to solicit comments from residents and interested parties. A summary of any written or oral comments received during the public hearing is included in Appendix B.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
In review of the progress made toward accomplishing the goals established in the 2021- 2025 Consolidated Plan – Strategic Plan during the program year, there may be a need to change the projects and activities using CDBG and CDBG -CV funds and or revise the accomplishment goals.
The City’s residents faced new challenges as a result of t he COVID-19 pandemic including job loss, food insecurity, housing insecurity, and disruption to normal in -person public services. Nonetheless, the City staff continuously worked to deliver high quality services to residents.
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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
Total Labor Hours CDB
G
HOME ESG HOPW
A
HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding child care.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
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Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Other.
Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
Narrative
The City did not have any activities that required Section 3 reporting requirements.
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APPENDIX A
Public Notice
2021-2022
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE DRAFT FY 2021-2022 AND FY 2022-2023
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORTS (CAPER)
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Gardena has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Fiscal Years. The draft CAPER will be availabl e fo r public review from August 28, 2023 through September 12, 2023.
The CAPER provides an assessment of the City's performance in using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in meeting the City’s housing and community development goals that were included in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Annual Action Plans.
During t he public comment period, the d raft documents are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.cityofgardena.org, Gardena City Clerk’s Office, Gardena City Manager ’s Office, Gardena Hu man Services Division, Mayme Dear Memorial Library, and N akaoka Community Ce nter. Copies may also be provided upon request by contacting Greg Tsu jiuchi, Director of C ommunity Development at (310) 217-9526.
PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Gardena will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. or soon thereafter as the matter shall be heard, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California for the purpose of 1) receiving public comment on the draft FY2021-2022 & FY 2022-2023 CAPER reports , and (2) approv ing the submission of the reports to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
All interested persons may appear before the City Council at said hearing and will be given an opportunity to comment on the above -referenced item at the public hearing and any subsequent public hearings conducted related to the item . In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of City Clerk’s Office, City of Gardena, 1700 W 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247 or via email to [email protected]. Please reference the hearing title and date of the hearing in any correspondence.
If you wish to challenge the above item in court, the challenge will be limited only to those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the public hearing as described in this notice. The City cannot be held responsible for U.S. Mail that is not received prior to the hearing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) : 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 email [email protected] at least 6 hours prior to the scheduled special meeting to ensure assistance is provided.
Assistive listening devices are available.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
CITY CLERK
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APPENDIX B
Summary of Citizen Participation Comments
(To be inserted following Public Hearing)
2021-2022
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022
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APPENDIX C
IDIS PR26 FINANCIAL REPORTS
(To be inserted following Public Hearing)
2021-2022
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022
Draft - 2022-2023
Consolidated Annual
Performance and
Evaluation Report
Community Development Block Grant
COMMENT PERIOD: 8/28/23 – 9/12/23
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes .................................................................................................................... 1 CR-10 - Racial and ethnic composition of families assisted ...................................................................... 5 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ......................................................................................... 6 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) ...................................................................................................... 8 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ................................ 10 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ........................................................................................... 13 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) .................................................................................... 14 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 ................................................................................................... 16 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) .......................................................................................................................... 19 CR-58 – Section 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Public Notice................................ ................................ ................................ .......... A Appendix B – Summary of Citizen Participation Comments ................................ ........................... B Appendix C – IDIS PR26 Financial Reports ............................................................................. C
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its Strategic Plan and its Action Plan.
91.520(a)
This 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the City of Gardena’s report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) describing the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The CAPER reports on the second Program Year of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan period, covering July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
The City receives CDBG funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, implements projects and activities in furtherance of the Consolidated Plan. The CDBG program generally provides for a wide range of eligible activities for the benefit of low - and moderate-income Gardena residents, as discussed below.
For the 2022-2023 program year, the City received $ 601,759 of CDBG funds for a total formula grant allocation of $ 601,759. These funds were intended to be used to meet the Action Plan goals, including funding for fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, code enforcement, services for low- and moderate -income persons , and housing rehabilitation. However, d ue to various factors, including staff turnover and program compliance challenges, the City did not meet its annual goals. While the City did implement some of the eligible activities in FY2022-2023, the City did not use CDBG funds but instead used its General Funds to subsidize these activities. Nonetheless, the City will be reallocating all FY2022-2023 CDBG funds and allocating them towards FY2023-2024 eligible activities and reporting the accomplishments in the FY2023-2024 CAPER.
Under the CARES Act, HUD provided special allocations of CDBG funds to the City of Gardena. In total, the City received $9 01,984 of CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID -19 Pandemic. A total of $567,955.39 of CDBG-CV funds has been expended by the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Small Business Assistance Program, and Emergency Food/Sustenance Assistance Program. The City will consider reallocating the balance of $334,028.61 in CDBG-CV funds to an eligible activity which will address the emergency service needs of Gardena residents in FY2023-2024.
Table 1 provides a summary of the proposed five-year and one -year accomplishments for the period ending June 30, 202 3, listed by each of the Strategic Plan Goals included in the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan.
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Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the Consolidated Plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Strategic Plan and Program Year to Date Goal Category 2022-2023
Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2022-2023 Program Year 2
Expected Actual Percent
Complete Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Program
Administration)
Planning &
Administration
CDBG:
$100,350
Planning
Administration
Other
5 1
20.00%
1 0
0.00%
Fair Housing
Services
Affordable
Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$20,000
Fair Housing
Services
People
250 50 20.00% 50 0 0.00%
Services for Low &
Moderate Income
Persons
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$90,260
Public services
to help low-
income
residents.
People 100 204 204.00% 100 0 0.00%
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Goal Category 2022-2023
Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2022-2023 Program Year 2
Expected Actual Percent
Complete Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Code Enforcement Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$230,000
Preservation of
Supply of
Affordable
Housing
Neighborhood
Preservation &
Improvement
Hsg Code
Enforcement/
Foreclosed
Property
Care:
Housing Units
500 162 32.40%% 250 0 0.00%
Owner-Occupied
Rehabilitation
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$161,149
Preserve the
supply of
affordable
housing
Housing Units
125
8 6.40%
25 0 0.00%
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the Action Plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
The City implemented some of the proposed activities in FY2022 -2023, However, the City did not use CDBG funds, but instead used its General Funds to subsidize these activities.
Nonetheless, the City will be reallocating all FY2022-2023 CDBG funds and allocating them towards FY2023-2024 eligible activities and reporting the accomplishments in the FY2023 - 2024 CAPER.
Figure 1 – Use of CDBG Funds
Strategic Plan Goal / Activity Source Allocation Spent through 6/30/23
Percent
Spent
1. Planning and Administration
Program Administration CDBG $100,350.00 $0.00 0.00%
Subtotal $100,350.00 $0.00 0.00%
2. Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services CDBG $20,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Subtotal $20,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
3. Scvs for Low- & Mod-Inc Persons
Youth & Family Services Bureau CDBG $90,260.00 $0.00 0.00% Subtotal $90,260.00 $0.00 0.00%
4. Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement CDBG $230,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Subtotal $230,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
5. Affordable Hsg Preserv & Access
Handy-Worker/Residential Rebate CDBG $161,149.00 $0.00 0.00% Subtotal $161,149.00 $0.00 0.00%
Total for all Goals: $601,759.00 $0.00 0.00%
Figure 2–Program Year Accomplishments by Strategic Plan Goal Strategic Plan Goal / Activity Unit of Measure Expected Actual Percent Accomplished
1. Planning and Administration
Program Administration Other 1 0 0.00%
2. Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services People 50 0 0.00%
3. Svcs for Low- & Mod-Inc Persons
Youth & Family Services Bureau People 100 0 0.00%
4. Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Housing Units 250 0 0.00%
5. Affordable Hsg Preserv & Access
Handy-Worker Residential Rebate Housing Units 25 0 0.00%
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CR-10 - Racial and ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
Table = – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds* Race / Ethnicity CDBG
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or American Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other Multi-Racial
Total
Hispanic
Not Hispanic
Narrative
The City implemented some of the proposed activities in FY2022 -2023. However, the City did not use CDBG funds, but instead used its General Funds to subsidize these activities.
Nonetheless, the City will be reallocating all FY2022-2023 CDBG funds and allocating them towards FY2023-2024 eligible activities and reporting the accomplishments in the FY2023 - 2024 CAPER.
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Table 2 - Resources Made Available
Source of Funds Resources Made Available in
the 2022-2023 Action Plan
Amount Expended During
Program Year
CDBG $601,759.00 $0.00
Narrative
The federal resources allocated in the 2022-2023 Action Plan for the implementation of projects are identified in Table 3. A grand total of $601,759.00 of CDBG funds were allocated to projects in the 2022-2023 Action Plan, but zero CDBG funds were expended. FY2022- 2023 funds will be reallocated to 2023-2024 projects and activities.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Table 3 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area
Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual
Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
CDBG Eligible Areas 38% 0% CDBG Eligible Areas
Citywide Area 62% 0% Citywide
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Narrative
The City sought to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low-and moderate- income (LMI) census tracts. No specific neighborhoods were targeted for expenditure of funds. However, Code Enforcement worked with housing rehabilitation staff to identi fy distressed neighborhoods within which to focus its efforts to ameliorate health and safety issues. Investments in services serving special needs populations and primarily low - and moderate-income persons continue to be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources and financial feasibility. Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide with an emphasis on distressed neighborhoods identified by Code Enforcement.
Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state , and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the Action Plan.
The City’s policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in the development of affordable housing and the maintenance and preservation of existing housing and public facilities throughout the entire city. During the Pro gram Year, the City leveraged its CDBG activities as follows:
1. Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program – The City was not able to leverage its program this fiscal year. The City relies on program income from repaid loans originally funded by State HOME Program and/or the CalHome Program. No loans were repaid during the fiscal and therefore, no loans could be made.
The City does not own any property that could be used to address needs identified in the five-year plan. In addition, the City does not receive direct HOME funds and therefore, is not required to meet a matching requirement.
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low -income, low-income, moderate- income and middle-income persons served.
Table 4 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of homeless households to be provided
affordable housing units 2 0
Number of non-homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 25 0
Number of special-needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 27 0
Table 5 – Number of Households Supported
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through rental
assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through the
production of new units 0 0
Number of households supported through the
rehab of existing units 25 0
Number of households supported through the
acquisition of existing units 0 0
Total 25 0
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.
As the City’s housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.
As such, the 2022-2023 Action Plan allocated $161,149 of CDBG funds for the preservation of owner-occupied single-family dwellings as part of the Handy-Worker/Residential Rebate Program. However, the City did not complete any projects in FY2022 -2023. Nonetheless, the City will revamp the City’s Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program in FY2023 -2024 to
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provide homeowners with a larger level of assistance to help with more substantial improvements.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
The City anticipates continuing to invest in affordable housing preservation in addition to investing in projects that will create new affordable housing opportunities for low -income residents.
As community needs change the City may need to undertake additional activities to best achieve the City's ability to meet its affordable housing goals. All future Annual Action Plans will provide additional information on any on-going affordable housing activities and the City will continue to assess and determine affordable housing needs that best utilize available funding sources.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families or households served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Table 6 – Number of Families or Households Served
Number Served CDBG Actual
Extremely Low-Income 0
Low-Income 0
Moderate-Income 0
Total 0
Narrative Information
Although the City did not complete any rehabilitation projects in FY 2022 -2023, to address what HUD defines as “worst case housing need” the City will continue to provide funds in FY 2023-2024 for the preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low - and extremely low -income residents who would otherwise continue to live in substandard housing because they were not in the financial position to prop erly maintain their home.
Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities is a cost- effective way to invest limited resources to retain housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income residents and ensure all economic segments of the community have the opportunity to live in decent housing.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Gardena is not the recipient of federal or state funds targeted to homeless individuals and families. However, the City of Gardena supported homeless and other special needs activities by continuing to allocate CDBG funds to support the Y outh and Family Services Bureau, which focus es their work on addressing homelessness and providing services to special needs populations.
Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community -based organizations and faith -based groups. To reach out to unsheltered homeless persons and assess their individual needs for the purpose of connecting them with available emergency shelter and transitional housing resources, the City of Gardena provided information and referrals to the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (CoC) led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the organizations receiving CDBG funds for homelessness prevention activities.
The City will continue its efforts in the prevention and reduction of homelessness by supporting the LAHSA and its outreach programs and providing referrals to public assistance programs offered by the County. Additionally, the City will continue to use C DBG funds to fund its Youth and Family Service Program that provides various services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its emergency and transitional housing system in order, to address the immediate needs of Los Angeles County’s homeless population.
Los Angeles County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Los Angeles County are rapidly housed and offered an appropriate level of support services to meet their circumstances and keep them stably housed. An incre ase in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Los
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Angeles County homeless service providers re-tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County.
The City will continue its efforts in addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of the homeless by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. The City will also continue to fund its Youth and Family Services Pr ogram to address the homeless issue.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and ot her youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option available upon disch arge from an institutional setting. Public institutions such as jails, hospitals, treatment facilities, mental health facilities, youth facilities, and foster care homes are central to limiting the creation of newly homeless persons upon discharge.
In California, discharge coordination and planning is largely unregulated unless county or municipal ordinances provide rules preventing public institutions from discharging people into homelessness. One of the goals included in the Los Angeles Ten Year St rategy to End Homelessness is to formalize protocols and improve the coordination of discharge planning among key institutional systems of care and supervision. The goal calls for the CoC to close the “revolving door” to homelessness so that new persons do not find themselves living in the community without the social and economic support necessary to access and maintain themselves in a safe environment.
The City will continue its efforts in helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless through its Youth, Senior and Family Services Program. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies in the County.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the peri od of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families
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who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City will continue its efforts in helping homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance p rograms offered by other agencies to aid in preventing the recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Gardena Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing; however, the City is within the service area of the Los Angeles Community Development Agency (LACDA), formerly known as the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.
LACDA continues to serve the needs of residents through public housing and Section 8 vouchers. Specifically, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that the elderly in California will have an overall increase of 112 percent from 1990 to 2020. Los Angeles County mirrors this trend. To address the need for the growing senior population, in August of 2013, HUD approved LACDA’s application to designate 13 public housing senior developments as housing for elderly families only (62 years or older).
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. LACDA also maintains quarterly newsletters for Section 8 ten ants, public housing residents, and Section 8 property owners.
LACDA encourages residents to explore homeownership opportunities. LACDA currently administers Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) program for public conventional housing and Housing Choice Voucher program residents. The FSS program provides critical tools and supportive services to foster a resident’s transition from financial and housing assistance to economic and housing self-sufficiency, most importantly homeownership.
To support this effort, LACDA utilizes marketing materials to outreach and further promote the program’s requirements and benefits to all public housing residents. For families that are eligible to participate, a Contract of Participation (COP) is prepared to govern the terms and conditions of their participation and an Individual Training Service Plan (ITSP) is created that outlines the following: supportive services to be provided, activities to be completed by the participant, and agreed upon completion dates for the services and activities. The COP is valid for five years and may be extended to allow the family to meet their ITSP goals.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
N/A, LACDA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) In the Housing Element Update, the City has established barrier removal goals, policies and programs. The following goals will be implemented:
• Remove or reduce governmental constraints on affordable housing development. • Continue efforts to streamline administrative procedures for granting approvals and permits.
• Review residential development standards, regulations, ordinances, review procedures and permitting fees related to the development of housing. Adjust, as appropriate, those that are determined to be a constraint to the development of housing.
• Encourage the use of density bonuses and provide other regulatory concessions to facilitate affordable housing development.
• Provide appropriate definitions and zoning designations in the Zoning Ordinance to allow and facilitate the development of housing for extremely low-income and special needs persons.
• Streamline the development process, particularly for affordable housing projects, which reduces the costs associated with holding on to land until it can be developed.
As part of the Governmental Constraints analysis for the Housing Element update, revisions to the Gardena were identified as appropriate to better facilitate the provision of a variety of housing types such as: emergency shelters, transitional housing, sup portive housing, and single-room occupancy (SRO) units.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Efforts to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs included:
• The City obtained data from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles on the number of Section 8 households assisted by race, ethnicity, age and disability status. The City will compare who is being served to the demographic characteristics of the community. In this way, the City can estimate more precisely underserved populations.
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• The City encouraged and supported the efforts of the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to seek additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. • The City encouraged and supported the efforts of non -profit housing development corporations to seek funding from federal, state and local sources for special needs housing.
• The City adopted a new ordinance that allows for the use of accessory structures as living units under certain conditions.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. To reduce lead- based paint hazards, the City of Gardena's Hand-Worker/Residential Rebate Program conducted lead-based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and incorporated safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead -based paint hazards in ac cordance with 24 CFR Part 35.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The City's anti- poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketabil ity, household income, and housing options. As funds become available, the City will consider allocating CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty.
The City assists in reducing the number of persons living below poverty level by continuing to fund its Youth and Family Services Program that assist with making referrals to job skill training and educational resources that assist in obtaining employment opportunities.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The institutional delivery system in Gardena is high -functioning and collaborative — particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable community -based organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents.
To support and enhance this existing institutional structure, the City of Gardena collaborated with nonprofit agencies to ensure that the needs of low - and moderate -income residents were met as envisioned within the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.
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Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City continued consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low - and moderate-income residents to participate in Gardena - particularly in low- and moderate-income areas.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) The City works with the Fair Housing Foundation to address the impediments identified in the report. One of the most common impediments to Fair Housing choice is discrimination towards race and familial status. The Fair Housing Foundation uses a diverse pool of skilled testers to investigate complaints. When an investigation is complete, each client is advised of the findings and available legal options. Referrals are made to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for complaints regarding lending discrimination, to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for class action cases, to the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Small Claims Court and to private attorneys for other matters as appropriate. The Fair Housing Foundation follows the desired legal path selected by the Complainant and mediates the situation if requested to do so. Legal training seminars are available to property owners as a means to educate them on Fair Housing regulations and requirements.
The City of Gardena’s goal is to ensure that all available avenues are maximized to make sure there are fair housing opportunities for all residents within the City.
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long -term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
This part describes the City’s compliance with the five monitoring requirements that are contained in 91.230. These requirements include topics such as standards and procedures and ensuring compliance with City housing codes.
1. Standards and Procedures - The City monitors each funded activity to ensure compliance with the CDBG regulations, national objectives, and subrecipient agreement. The City requires any sub -recipients to execute an agreement with specific
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performance measures prior to the release of funds. In addition, all records must be maintained for a five -year period. Pursuant to the CDBG contract, progress reports are required to be submitted quarterly. Staff conducts periodic site visits to ensure program records are in order and services are being provided in compliance with the sub -recipient agreements. The City further ensures compliance with the Strategic Plan and Action Plan by placing guidelines or conditions in its contracts with consultants that ensure implementation of the annual monitoring goals. All CDBG funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Invoices must be submitted for payment and must include a description of activities being reimbursed. Audit reports are further required at the close of the year.
2. Monitoring of City’s Performance - The previously described Performance Measurement System will be used to monitor the City’s performance in meeting its goals and objectives as set forth in the Strategic Plan and Action Plan.
3. Ensuring Compliance with Planning and Monitoring Requirements - The City makes every effort to comply with all CDBG and Consolidated Plan regulations. The Citizen Participation Plan ensures input from the community prior to action to approve or amend the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan. Housing rehabilitation, const ruction and professional services agreements are prepared to guarantee compliance with applicable CDBG program regulations. CDBG subrecipient agreements also contain language consi stent with the program regulations. Additionally, the City continues on-site monitoring of CDBG recipients and housing units assisted by State HOME funds and subject to occupancy and/or affordability covenants.
4. Compliance with Housing Codes and On-Site Inspections - The City has established program guidelines for all its CDBG -funded housing rehabilitation programs. The program guidelines require an initial property inspection to evaluate the current condition of the property and to prepare of written scope of work that addresses all outstanding building code and health and safety identified issues.
5. Monitoring of Subrecipients - As previously described, the City requires that sub - recipients maintain all records for a five -year period. Progress reports are required to be submitted quarterly. Staff conducts periodic site visits to ensure program records are in order and services are being provided in compliance with the sub-recipient agreements.
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Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.
In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, a public notice was published in the Gardena Valley News on August 25 , 202 3, notifying the public of the availability of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for a 15 -day public review and comment period. A copy of the public notice is included in Appendix A.
The draft CAPER was available from August 28, 2023, to September 12, 2023, on the City’s website and at Gardena City Clerk’s Office, Gardena City Manager’s Office, Gardena Human Services Division, Mayme Dear Memorial Library, and Nakaoka Community Center.
A public hearing was conducted before the City Council on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to solicit comments from residents and interested parties. A summary of any written or oral comments received during the public hearing is included in Appendix B.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
Fiscal year 2022-2023 funds were intended to be used to meet the Action Plan goals, including funding for fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, code enforcement, services for low - and moderate-income persons, and housing rehabilitation. However, due to various factors, including staff turnover and program compliance challenges, the City did not meet its annual goal s. While the City did implement some of the eligible activities in FY2022-2023, the City did not use CDBG funds but instead used i ts General Funds to subsidize these activities. Nonetheless, the City will be reallocating all FY2022 -2023 CDBG funds and allocating them towards FY2023 -2024 eligible activities and reporting the accomplishments in the FY2023-2024 CAPER.
Additionally, the City will consider reallocating the balance of $334,028.61 in CDBG -CV funds to an eligible activity which will address the emergency service needs of Gardena residents in FY2023-2024.
Lastly, the City has also issued an RFP soliciting CDBG Administration and Implementation Services from a qualified consulting firm. The City will be revising its CDBG Policies and Procedures which will ensure program compliance as well as develop CDBG guidelines for its new owner-occupied Rehabilitation Program.
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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided Table 7 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
Total Labor Hours CDB
G
HOME ESG HOPW
A
HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding child care.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
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Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Other.
Table 8 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
Narrative
The City did not have any activities that required Section 3 reporting requirements.
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APPENDIX A
Public Notice
2022-2023
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE DRAFT FY 2021-2022 AND FY 2022-2023
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORTS (CAPER)
CITY OF GARDENA
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Gardena has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Fiscal Years. The draft CAPER will be availabl e fo r public review from August 28, 2023 through September 12, 2023.
The CAPER provides an assessment of the City's performance in using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in meeting the City’s housing and community development goals that were included in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Annual Action Plans.
During t he public comment period, the d raft documents are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.cityofgardena.org, Gardena City Clerk’s Office, Gardena City Manager ’s Office, Gardena Hu man Services Division, Mayme Dear Memorial Library, and N akaoka Community Ce nter. Copies may also be provided upon request by contacting Greg Tsu jiuchi, Director of C ommunity Development at (310) 217-9526.
PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Gardena will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. or soon thereafter as the matter shall be heard, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California for the purpose of 1) receiving public comment on the draft FY2021-2022 & FY 2022-2023 CAPER reports , and (2) approv ing the submission of the reports to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
All interested persons may appear before the City Council at said hearing and will be given an opportunity to comment on the above -referenced item at the public hearing and any subsequent public hearings conducted related to the item . In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of City Clerk’s Office, City of Gardena, 1700 W 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247 or via email to [email protected]. Please reference the hearing title and date of the hearing in any correspondence.
If you wish to challenge the above item in court, the challenge will be limited only to those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the public hearing as described in this notice. The City cannot be held responsible for U.S. Mail that is not received prior to the hearing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) : 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 email [email protected] at least 6 hours prior to the scheduled special meeting to ensure assistance is provided.
Assistive listening devices are available.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
CITY CLERK
CITY OF GARDENA CAPER
APPENDIX B
Summary of Citizen Participation Comments
(To be inserted following Public Hearing)
2022-2023
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
CITY OF GARDENA CAPER
APPENDIX C
IDIS PR26 FINANCIAL REPORTS
(To be inserted following Public Hearing)
2022-2023
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 14.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY
MANAGER'S OFFICES
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Calling for the March 5, 2024, General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, and Providing Regulations for Candidates; Adoption of Resolution Nos. 6642, 6643 and 6644
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation:
Initiate the process of the March 5, 2024, General Municipal Election by Adopting Resolution Nos. 6642, 6643 and 6644 RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
To initiate the process for the General Municipal Election to beheld on March 5, 2024, to fill the seats of two members of the City Council.
From the time the City of Gardena was incorporated through the General Municipal Election held in 2017, the City conducted "stand-alone" elections, with the aid of consultants and specified services provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk (Registrar). The City of Gardena has changed the date of its General Municipal Election a few times since 1997, all with the purpose of avoiding conflict with the statewide primary election.
Following the passage of SB 415, which became effective January 1, 2018, the City was required to consolidate its regular municipal elections with the statewide primary election conducted by the Registrar. This coincided with the Registrar implementing modernized voting equipment, which allows for greater ballot capacity and accommodates the large number of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County now consolidating their elections with the statewide primary. By way of background, subsequent to SB 415, the legislature made additional changes affecting the date on which the City's election is held, summarized below.
Senate Bill SB 415, effective January 1, 2018
Required cities not meeting certain election turnout thresholds to consolidate with a statewide primary or general election
Senate Bill SB 568, approved September 27, 2017
Changed date of statewide primary election from June of even-numbered years to March of even-numbered years
Ordinance No. 1782, adopted October 24, 2017
To align with statewide primary, changed general municipal election from March of odd-numbered years to March of even-numbered years
Required the terms of current elected officials be extended by approximately 12 months, pursuant to state law
Senate Bill SB 970, approved September 18, 2020
Changed date of statewide primary from March of even-numbered years to March of even-numbered years divisible by four, and June of even-numbered years not divisible by four
Ordinance No. 1835, adopted November 16, 2021
To align with statewide primary, and maintain alignment should the legislature make subsequent changes, changed general municipal election from March of even-numbered years to the date of the statewide primary election in each even- numbered year
The next general municipal election for the City of Gardena is March 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing two members of the City Council for a full term of four years. Those seats that are up for election are held by Councilmember Mark E. Henderson and Councilmember Paulette Francis. Before holding an election, the City Council must adopt three resolutions:
1 .
The resolution calls and gives notice of the election and requests Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election and canvass the results; 2 .
The second resolution requests the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to consent to consolidation with the statewide primary election being held on the same day; and
3 .
The third resolution adopts regulations for the candidates' statements.
The nomination filing period is from Monday, November 13, 2023, and concluding on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. If an eligible incumbent does not file, a five-day extension will permit filing until Wednesday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m., for that seat only. Candidates will also provide a deposit for costs associated with printing a candidate statement (200 words or less) in the sample ballot, should they choose to provide one.
As for the election, the Registrar will administer, manage, and oversee the operational portion of the City's election, including voting processes, ballot counting and canvass of the votes, which will take place at the Registrar's office. The City Clerk will continue to serve as the Elections Official, manage the candidates, nomination filing process, Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) filings, creating/publishing official election notices relating to calling an election and nominations, and serve as the liaison between the City and Registrar.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Election Cost Estimate: $177,678.30; Final costs to be determined Funding Source: General Fund; City of Gardena's proportionate share ATTACHMENTS:
RESO No 6642 - Calling for the Election.pdf
RESO No 6643 - Catch all RESO.pdf
RESO No 6644 - Candidate Statements.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 6642
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 , FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
RECITALS
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on March 5, 2024, for the election of Municipal Officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Gardena, California, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing a two Members of the City Council, for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 4 . That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 5. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
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2 SECTION 7. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the City Council, in accordance with Election Code § 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.
SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records o f the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 12th day of September, 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 6643
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF A GENERAL
MUNCIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024
WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME
DAY; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CANVASS THE
RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNIC IPAL ELECTION;
AND TO REQUEST THAT THE REGISTRAR -
RECORDER/COUNTY CLE RK OF SA ID COUNTY BE
PERMITTED TO RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY
OF GARDENA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
WHEREAS, a General Mun icipal Election has been called by the City of Gardena, to be held in the City of Gardena on March 5, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, a Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles has been or will be called to be held on March 5, 2024;
WHEREAS, it is desire d, pursuant to the authority found in California Elections Code section 10403, to consolidate said General Municipal Election with said Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles.
NOW, THEREFOR E, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gardena as follows:
SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby respectfully requested to order the consolidation of said General Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2024 , with the Statewide Direct Primary Election to be hel d in the County of Los Angeles on March 5, 2024.
SECTION 2. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby further respectfully requested to place upon the same ball ot as that provided for said Statewide Direct Primary Election to be hel d in the County of Los Angeles on March 5, 2024, the names of the candidates for the offices of
Councilmember, Full Term
Councilmember, Full Term
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2 to be submitted to the electors of the City of Gardena at said Statewide Direct Primary Election.
SECTION 3. The City of Gardena acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Section 10418 of the California Elections Code.
SECTION 4. The Board of Super visors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby authorized an d respectfully requested to canvass the returns of said Statewide Direct Primary Election.
SECTION 5. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby authorized a nd respectfully re quested to authorize and permit the Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles to:
a) Print and supply ballots for said City of Gardena’s General Mun icipal Election;
b) Mail the City’s sample ballots and candidate stat ements of qualific ations to the electors of the City of Gardena as part of the same material that will be mailed to the voters of the Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles;
c) Perform such other services as may be requi red for the consolidation and conduct of said City of Gardena’s G eneral Mun icipal Election with said Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION 6. The vote centers for the election shall be open as required during the id entified voting peri od pursuant to California Elections Code sections 4007 and 14401.
SECTION 7. The City shal l reimburse the County of Los Angeles in full for the services performed on behalf of the City upon the presentation of a bill by the County.
SECTION 8. The City Cl erk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Sup ervisors of the County of Los Angeles and to transmit an electronic copy to the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certi fy to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records o f the proceedings of the City Council of said Cit y in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
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3 Passed, approved, and adopted this 12th day of September, 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 6644
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 5, 2024
WHEREAS, §13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidate’s statement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. That pursuant to §13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an Election to be held in the City of Gardena on March 5, 2024, may prepare a candidate’s statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk.
B. The statement may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations.
C. The statement of no more than 200 words must conform to the word count standards established by Section 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
D. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the Office of the Gardena City Clerk/Elections Official at the same time the candidate’s nomination papers are filed. Statements submitted in handwritten or via electronic media will not be accepted for filing.
E. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers, and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
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2 SECTION 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY.
A. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidate statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Los Angeles . The County is required to translate candidate's statements into the following languages: Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese or other currently required languages as of the date of this resolution. (County only translating Spanish)
B. Los Angeles County will print and mail separate voter information booklets and candidate statements in the languages listed in Section 2, Subsection A to only those voters who are on the County voter files as having requested a voter information booklet in a particular language. The County will make voter information booklets and candidate statements in the require d languages available at all voting locations, on the County’s website and in the City Clerk/Elections Officials office.
SECTION 3. PAYMENT.
A. The City Clerk shall work with the County Registrar to estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the Candidate Statements filed, including the costs incurred as a result of complying with Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City of Gardena his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet/Voter Information Guide. The estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the City Clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost.
In the event of underpayment, the City Clerk may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the even of overpayment, the City Clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. The City Clerk shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.
SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the sample ballot package.
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3 SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate’s representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.
SECTION 7. All previous resolutions establishing council policy on payment for candidates’ statements are repealed.
SECTION 8. This resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on March 5, 2024 and shall then be repealed.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 12th day of September, 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 14.B
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY
MANAGER'S OFFICES
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Approval of the International Travel for City Clerk Mina Semenza in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary Visit of the Gardena - Ichikawa Sister City Relationship COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the International Travel for City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Gardena Sister City of Ichikawa, Japan, has invited Gardena Officials to travel to their city from October 30th through November 4th 2023, for an official 60th Anniversary Celebration.
Pursuant to the approved City Travel Policy-APP-2023-001, "All International travel for elected officials must be presented to the City Council for approval".
The anticipated expenses for the City Clerk include round-trip airfare, per diem (meals and incidentals), and misc. The budget below is an estimate of those costs:
ROUND – TRIP AIRFARE TICKETING :
Leave: LAX to Tokyo/Narita: October 30, 2023
Return:Tokyo/Narita to LAX: November 4, 2023
$1,800 x1 traveler = 1,800.00
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
1 Bedroom, approximately $100 per night
1 traveler x 5 days = 500 500.00
PER DIEM
$75 per day x 5 days = 375.00 375.00
POSSIBLE MISCELLANEOUS
(
Receipts for reimbursement)
$32 per day x 5 days = 160 = 160.00
TOTAL:
$2,835.00
Staff, therefore, recommends that the City Council approve the International Travel to Japan in an amount not to exceed $2,835.00 for the City Clerk to travel to Ichikawa, Japan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Fiscal Year 2023-2024: $2,835.00
Funding Source: General Fund
ATTACHMENTS:
City Travel Policy - APP 2023-001.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 15.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - POLICE
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Notification of Eligibility for Funding in the Amount of $23,491 Under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, Fiscal Year 2022 Local Solicitation
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this notification of eligibility for funding in accordance with the Bureau of Justice (BJA) requirement that the application be made available for review by the governing body of the state or unit of local government. Public notification will also appear in the local newspaper announcing such and will allow for public comment as required under the JAG Program.
The Police Department received notification from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, that the City of Gardena is eligible to receive funding in the amount of $26,126.00 under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2022 Local Solicitation.
The JAG Program assists state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. JAG funds may be used to enhance law enforcement programs in the areas of technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, and contractual support.
It is the intent of the Police Department to utilize the JAG Program funding to purchase new mobile digital computers (MDCs) to be used by officers while working patrol operations. The existing MDC's have exceeded their useful purpose, and the new equipment will be compatible with the current software. The Police Department was able to replace half of the outdated MDC's with the assistance of the FY 2020 JAG grant funding.
The Police Department plans to use funding in the amount of $23,491 to purchase 12 new mobile digital computers to be used by patrol officers. Funds to be expended by 09/30/2024 FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
JAG Grant Funding Amount: $23,491 with funds to be expended by 09/30/2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
JAG Grant Announcement.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 16.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: September 12,
2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Review and Approve Submission of the City of Gardena Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft to State and Federal Emergency Agencies COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Review and Approve Submission of the Draft of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to State and Federal Emergency Agencies RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
The federal Disaster Management Act of 2000 requires every local, county and state government to have an approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in order to be eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster grants and funding. Agencies are expected to update the plan every five years. The City's latest LHMP was approved by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2012.
Without an approved and current LHMP, local governments are not eligible for FEMA mitigation programs and assistance such as Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, National Flood Mitigation Assistance Program and public assistance for damaged facilities following a disaster.
The City's LHMP focuses on potential impacts both natural and man-made and provides direction and guidance for implementing hazard mitigation. In December 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Risk Management Professionals, Inc. to update the LHMP. A steering committee was formed which included City personnel, members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff Emergency Management, local government employees from neighboring cities and residents of the City.
Public input was requested and solicited through social media, newsletter, flyers at City events and emails to City staff that reside in the City. More than 20 residents responded to the survey and the results were included in the LHMP.
The following shows the hazards that represented the top risks in the City in the original 2012 plan and the updated 2023 plan.
2012
Earthquake
Pipeline Failure
Hazardous Materials Release/Terrorism
Airplane Crash
Fire
Drought
Dam/Reservoir Failure
Rail/Mass Transit Accident
Severe Storm/Flood
2023
Earthquake
Hazardous Materials Release
Pipeline Failure
Windstorm
Disease Outbreak
Urban Fire
Adversarial Events
Flood
Drought
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft of the LHMP to submit to Cal OES for review. Once approved by Cal OES, the plan will be submitted to FEMA for final review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Once the LHMP is approved by Cal OES and FEMA, the City is eligible to apply for grants (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities and the National Flood Insurance Program)
ATTACHMENTS:
2023 LHMP Presentation
City of Gardena LHMP Draft
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
www.RMPCorp.com
CITY OF GARDENA
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Ryan Bray
Risk Management Professionals, Inc.
(949) 282-0123
(877) 532-0806
www.RMPCorp.com
www.RMPCorp.com
PROJECT OVERVIEW
www.RMPCorp.com
DISASTER
MITIGATION ACT OF
2000
• Revitalized Federal Planning
Requirements
• State and Local Hazard Mitigation
Plans
• Plans must be updated every five
years
• Federal Grant Funding Eligibility
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP)
• Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
(PDM)
• Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 is
intended to facilitate cooperation
between state and local authorities on
risk reduction measures and to expedite
funding allocation
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PUBLIC
PROCESS
• DMA 2000 Stresses Public Participation
• An open public involvement process that is
comprehensive, starts early and continuous
• Coordination with neighboring communities and
various interest groups in Plan development
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PUBLIC
SURVEY
Using Google Forms,
the survey included 10
questions designed to
provide insight into the
community’s opinion of
local hazards
Using Google Forms,
the survey included 10
questions designed to
provide insight into the
community’s opinion of
local hazards
Outreach methods for
the survey included
social media, newsletter,
flyers at City event and
emails to City Staff
Outreach methods for
the survey included
social media, newsletter,
flyers at City event and
emails to City Staff
20 participants provided
feedback identified
hazards & public
outreach methods
20 participants provided
feedback identified
hazards & public
outreach methods
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CLIMATE CHANGE & EQUITY
• Gardena is located in the South Coast Region according to California Adaptation Planning Guide (APG) Revised 2020 • The City considered the following hazards;
Increased Temperatures
Reduced Precipitation
Sea Level Rise
Wildfire Risk
Public Health (heat and air quality)
• Equity
Economic Status
Age
Limited English Proficiency
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STEERING COMMITTEE
• The Steering Committee met four times
during the planning process
• Steering Team members were made up of
City Gardena department representatives from
Public Works, Engineering, Community
Development, and Police
Los Angeles County Sherriff, Emergency
Management
City of Hawthorne Planning
Residents of the City of Gardena
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RISK
RANKING
Rank Score
High
Moderately High
Earthquake 25
Hazardous Materials
Release 25
Moderate
Pipeline Failure 20
Windstorm 18
Moderately Low
Disease Outbreak 12
Urban Fire 10
Adversarial Events 9
Flood 6
Low
Drought 3
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UPDATED PLAN GOALS
Protect Life,
Property, and
Commerce
Minimize damage to structures and property,
as well as disruption of essential service and
human activities
Protect the
Environment
Increase Public
Awareness &
Participation
Improve emergency services and management capability
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PROPOSED MITIGATION ACTIONS
• Consider purchasing mobile generators to generate
backup power in the event of an emergency.
• Consider posting the hazard mitigation plan on the City website to provide awareness for natural hazards.
• Consider developing and distributing public education materials for natural hazards in English and Spanish to help provide education to underserved populations.
• Consider outfitting the Nakaoka Center for use as an
alternate EOC location. Include considerations for
sensitive populations to promote equitable emergency
services.
• Continue to ensure that new buildings comply with CBC seismic requirements. Implement structural improvement
projects as necessary.
• Consider reviewing existing City facilities for potential seismic vulnerabilities and implement mitigation projects accordingly.
• Provide updated information to the public on the impacts of a release from the Torrance Refinery including first response actions and community resources for relief.
• Continue to coordinate with pipeline owners throughout the City including So Cal Gas, Chevron, Golden State
Water, So Cal Edison, ATT, and MCI to minimize potential damage to facilities during construction activities.
• Expand the ongoing implementation of tree trimming
throughout the City.
• Consider emergency backup power for critical City
facilities. (Battery back-up system)
• Expand community outreach with regard to protective
measures and resources to deal with disease outbreak
situations. Provide the information in Spanish and English to ensure all members of the community have access to
information.
• Work with Golden State Water to improve water
lines/infrastructure throughout the City to increase flow rates and water pressures to support fire suppression
capabilities
• Expand active-shooter classes to be made available for the community. Training should be provided in English
and Spanish to help assist underserved populations.
• Update site-plan review policy to include language to consider the structure defensibility.
• Ensure flood mitigation remains a priority.
• Determine ways to utilize reclaimed water for landscaping throughout the City and implement capital projects.
• Assist Golden State water to implement State-mandated water restrictions throughout the City.
• Supplement Golden State Water outreach by providing
additional information to the community on water-wise
landscaping
• Continue to coordinate with agencies to implement water use restrictions and projects during periods of drought and water emergencies.
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NEXT
STEPS…
The Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan will be submitted to Cal OES review.
Once approved, the Plan will be submitted to FEMA for final review.
FEMA will provide the City with a letter of approval pending adoption before granting final approval.
Timeframe could be as long as six months or as short as a few weeks.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
Ryan Bray
Senior Technical Consultant
[email protected]
Risk Management Professionals, Inc.
(949) 282-0123
(877) 532-0806
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Prepared By:
Risk Management Professionals
8717 Research Drive
, Suite
15 0, Irvine, California 92618
949/282
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0123 www.RMPCorp.com
June
2023
Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan
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PLAN ADOPTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES.1 Plan Requirements and Objectives ................................ ............................ ES-1 ES.2 Mitigation Definition ................................ ................................ .................... ES-4 ES.3 Planning Process Summary................................ ................................ ........ ES-5 ES.4 Hazard Analysis ................................ ................................ ........................... ES-6 ES.5 Mitigation Strategies and Implementation Plan ................................ ......... ES-8 ES.6 Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan ................................ ....... ES-13
CHAPTER 1: PLANNING PROCESS
1.1 Narrative Description of the Planning Process ................................ ............ 1-1
1.2 Steering Committee & Public Involvement ................................ ................... 1-6
1.2.1 Steering Committee Participant Solicitation ................................ ................... 1-6
1.2.2 Steering Committee Participants ................................ ................................ .... 1-7
1.2.3 Steering Committee Meeting Descriptions ................................ ..................... 1-8
1.2.4 Public Meetings & Outreach ................................ ................................ ........ 1-12
1.3 Review and Incorporation of Existing Plans ................................ ............... 1-14
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CHAPTER 2: PLANNING AREA PROFILE
2.1 Region Description ................................ ................................ ......................... 2-2
2.2 Development Trends ................................ ................................ ...................... 2-4
2.3 Population ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 2-12
2.4 Demographics ................................ ................................ ............................... 2-12
CHAPTER 3: RISK ASSESSMENT
3.1 Risk Assessment ................................ ................................ ............................ 3-1
3.2 Hazard Identification and Profiling ................................ ................................ 3-3
3.2.1 Hazard Profiling ................................ ................................ ............................. 3-9
3.2.2 Trends in Vulnerability ................................ ................................ ................. 3-10
3.3 Earthquake Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ........... 3-12
3.3.1 Earthquake Hazard Information and Background ................................ ........ 3-12
3.3.2 Earthquake History ................................ ................................ ...................... 3-16
3.3.3 Earthquake Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ................................ ..... 3-25
3.4 Hazardous Material Release Hazard Profile ................................ ................ 3-35
3.4.1 Hazardous Material Release Hazard Information and Background .............. 3-35
3.4.2 Hazardous Material Release History ................................ ............................ 3-38
3.4.3 Hazardous Material Release Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude .......... 3-38
3.5 Pipeline Failure Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ .... 3-42
3.5.1 Pipeline Failure Hazard Information and Background ................................ .. 3-42
3.5.2 Pipeline Failure History ................................ ................................ ................ 3-43
3.5.3 Pipeline Failure Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude .............................. 3-45
3.6 Windstorm Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ............ 3-46
3.6.1 Windstorm Hazard Information and Background ................................ .......... 3-46
3.6.2 Windstorm History ................................ ................................ ....................... 3-47
3.6.3 Windstorm Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ................................ ...... 3-51
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3.7 Disease Outbreak Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ 3- 52
3.7.1 Disease Outbreak Information and Background ................................ ........... 3-52
3.7.2 Disease Outbreak History ................................ ................................ ............ 3-53
3.7.3 Disease Outbreak Probability, Frequency, and
Magnitude
............. ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 3-56
3.8 Urban Fire Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ............. 3-57
3.8.1 Urban Fire Information and Background ................................ ...................... 3-57
3.8.2 Urban Fire History ................................ ................................ ...................... 3- 59
3.8.3 Urban Fire Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ................................ ...... 3-64
3.9 Adversarial Events Hazard Profile ................................ ............................... 3-66
3.9.1 Adversarial Events Hazard Information and Background ............................. 3-66
3.9.2 Adversarial Events Hazard History ................................ .............................. 3-68
3.9.3 Adversarial Events Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ............. 3-69
3.10 Flood/ Dam Failure Hazard Profile ................................ ............................... 3-70
3.10.1 Flood/ Dam Failure Hazard Information and Background ........................... 3-70
3.10.2 Flood/ Dam Failure History ................................ ................................ ........ 3-72
3.10.3 Flood/ Dam Failure Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ....................... 3-78
3.11 Drought Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ................. 3-80
3.11.1 Drought Hazard Information and Background ................................ ............ 3-80
3.11.2 Drought History ................................ ................................ .......................... 3-82
3.11.3 Drought Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ................................ ........ 3-83
3.12 Climate Change ................................ ................................ ............................ 3-85
3.13 Asset Inventory ................................ ................................ ............................. 3-87
3.14 Loss Estimates ................................ ................................ ............................. 3-93
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CHAPTER 4: MITIGATION STRATEGIES
4.1 Mitigation Goals and Objectives ................................ ................................ .... 4-1
4.2 Identification of Mitigation Recommendations ................................ ............. 4-2
4.3 National Flood Insurance Program Compliance ................................ .......... 4-.7
4.4 Prioritization of Mitigation Recommendations ................................ ............. 4-8
4.5 Implementation Strategy ................................ ................................ .............. 4-14 CHAPTER 5: PLAN MAINTENANCE
5.1 Mitigation Progress Monitoring ................................ ................................ ..... 5-1
5.2 Planning Mechanisms ................................ ................................ .................... 5-2
5.2.1 Process to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategy into Other Planning Mechanisms ........... 5-2
5.2.2 Available Planning Mechanisms to Incorporate Mitigation Requirements ....... 5-9
5.3 Periodic Assessment Requirements ................................ ........................... 5-10
5.4 Update Requirements ................................ ................................ ................... 5-11
5.4.1 Plan Update ................................ ................................ ................................ . 5-12
5.4.2 Continued Public Involvement ................................ ................................ ..... 5-12
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Glossary and HAZUS Models
Appendix B: Regulations
Appendix C: Hazard Analysis
Appendix D: Public Participation & Planning Process Documentation
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Table of Contents
ES.1 Plan Requirements and Objectives ................................ ............................. ES-1 ES.2 Mitigation Definition ................................ ................................ ..................... ES-4 ES.3 Planning Process Summary ................................ ................................ ........ ES-5 ES.4 Hazard Analysis ................................ ................................ .......................... ES-6 ES.5 Mitigation Strategies and Implementation Plan ................................ ............ ES-8 ES.6 Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan ................................ .......... ES-13
List of Tables
Table ES.1: City of Gardena Hazard Ranking Summary ................................ ........... ES-6 Table ES.2: Loss Estimate Summary ................................ ................................ ........ ES-7 Table ES.3: Mitigation Action Summary ................................ ................................ .. ES-10
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ES.1 Plan Requirements and Objectives
The City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan is a living document that reflects ongoing hazard mitigation activities. Hazard mitigation involves strategies to reduce short - and long-term vulnerability to identified hazards. This document serves as the framework for the ongoing identification and implementation of hazard mitigation strategies developed in the City.
Background Information
In 2000, the United States Congress determined that disasters and, more importantly, lack of preparedness for disasters, were significant causes of loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage. Furthermore, because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity , special measures designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, were necessary. As a result, Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), or Public Law 106-390, to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act . This provides an opportunity for States, Tribal governments, and local jurisdictions to apply for assistance from the Federal government in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which results from such disasters by:
a. revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs; b. encouraging the development of comprehensive disas ter preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and by local governments;
c. achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs;
d. encouraging individuals, States, and local governments to protect themselves by obtaining insurance coverage to supplement or replace governmental assistance; e. encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of land use and construction regulations; and f. providing Federal assistance programs for both public and private losses sustained in disasters.
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DMA 2000 allows State, Tribal, and local jurisdictions to obtain Federal assistance through pre-disaster hazard mitigation planning. As part of the requirements for receiving Federal grants for improving a locality’s resistance to disasters, each locality must determine their existing vulnerabilities and develop a plan to reduce or eliminate these vulnerabilities and must have this plan approved by the appropriate State officials. Upon approval of this plan, each locality is eligible to receive various types of disaster -related assistance through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program . This includes the Pre -Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) which releases grant funds before and after a hazard event as well as the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (FMA) Program which appropriates funds for projects and planning that will reduce long-term risk of flood da mage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The PDM program provides funds for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation actions prior to a disaster event . These grants are funded and approved through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on a competitive basis. The HMGP provides grants to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. These grants are funded by FEMA but are distributed by the State.
In California, that agency is the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
FEMA has developed guidance to assist communities in developing both the vulnerability assessments and plans to reduce or eliminate their v ulnerabilities to disasters . These tools, coupled with techniques from the safety and security industries were used to develop the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional information regarding the HMGP and PDM programs can be found in FEMA’s “Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance” document, located in FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance portal (http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance). Additional information including guidance and regulations can be found at the Cal OES’s Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Program portal
(http://hazardmitigation.calema.ca.gov/plan/local_hazard_mitigation_plan_lhmp).
In order to be eligible for certain Federal disaster assistance and mitigation funding, the City of Gardena is required to have a Cal OES- and FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan in place. As a result, the City obtained grant funding to update this document to fulfill Cal OES and FEMA requirements and provide direction and guidance on implementing hazard mitigation actions on a hazard-level, probability, and cost-priority basis. The overall goal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to reduce the potential for damage to critical assets from natural and man -made hazards. In addition, the plan describes past and current
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hazard mitigation activities and philosophies and outlines future mitigation goals and strategies.
FEMA Requirements
FEMA requires that the Hazard Mitigation Plan meet certain requirements . First, the planning process must be open and public, and must allow the public to have an opportunity to comment during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval. Second, the process must allow other local jurisdictions to be involved in the planning process. Third, the Plan must incorporate, if appropriate, existing plans, studies, reports , and technical information.
FEMA expects that each Hazard Mitigation Plan have the following information:
1. Documentation of the planning process used to develop the plan
2. A risk assessment that provides a factual basis for upgrades and recommendations
3. A description of the natural hazards that can affect the jurisdiction
4. A description of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability to these hazards
5. A description of land usage, and an estimate of losses should a disaster occur
6. A mitigation strategy
7. A plan maintenance process
8. Documentation that the plan has been adopted by the jurisdiction’s governing body
9. Review by the State Hazard Mitigation Officer
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ES.2 Mitigation Definition
Mitigation is the ongoing effort to prevent or lessen future emergency or disaster incidents, and the impacts they might have on people, property, and the environment. Examples of mitigation activities include the following:
• Legislation, laws, and
regulations;
• Variances;
• Zoning and land use
management;
• Engineering and building codes;
• Hazard mitigation plans & teams;
• Technical guidance &
assistance;
• Financial assistance;
• Hazard Identification;
• Risk Analysis;
• Evaluation;
• Research; and
• Education.
Mitigation decreases the d emand for emergency response resources, reduces the principal causes of injuries and deaths, enables a quicker lifesaving response and economic recovery because the community infrastructure remains intact, and reduces the societal impacts of the emergency because it results in less disruption to the social environment. In essence, mitigation is the foundation of sustainable community development.
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ES.3 Planning Process Summary
Hazard mitigation planning is a dynamic process built on realistic assessments of past and present information that enables the City to anticipate future hazards and provide mitigation strategies to address possible impacts and identified needs . The overall approach to the Hazard Mitigation Plan included developing a baseline understanding of natural and man-made hazards, determining ways to reduce those risks, and prioritizing mitigation recommendations for implementation.
To complete these objectives, the City of Gardena compiled a qualified team with various expertise, including risk management, public safety and health, engineering and public works, water infrastructure, and emergency response agencies to participate on a Steering Committee to guide the d evelopment of the City’s comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan. In addition, the Steering Committee solicited public involvement throughout the planning process, including the release of a public survey through the City’s website and social media outlets, allowing the public to comment during the drafting stage, and making the draft Plan available to allow the public to comment on its content. Chapter 1: Planning Process contains descriptions of the Planning process, including information on the Steering Committee and public involvement.
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ES.4 Hazard Analysis
The City of Gardena is vulnerable to a wide range of natural and man-made hazards that threaten life and property. In order to identify the hazards that the City and neighboring communities perceive as the largest threat, each member of the Steering Committee participated in the Hazard Identification Workshop during the first Steering Committee Meeting. The Steering Committee brainstormed potential hazards based on past incidents that have impacted the City and information incorporated from other studies. (Incorporated Plans and studies are described in Section1.3 “Review and Incorporation of Existing Plans”). Each identified hazard was then qualitatively ranked based upon hazard probability/frequency, consequence/severity, and the City’s overall vulnerabi lity using an interactive model . Section 3.2 Hazard Identification contains detailed information regarding the hazard ranking. Table ES.1 provides a summary of the hazard ranking.
Table ES.1: City of Gardena Hazard Ranking Summary
Hazard Rank
High
Moderately High
Earthquake
Hazardous Material Release
Moderate
Pipeline Failure
Windstorm
Moderately Low
Disease Outbreak
Urban Fire
Adversarial Events
Flood
Low
Drought
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Asset Inventory and Loss Estimates
In addition to the hazard profiles, the Risk Assessment contains a detailed asset inventory that lists the City’s assets, such as buildings, parks, public facilities, and critical non-City assets, such as hospitals and schools. This asset inventory was used in the vulnerability assessment to estimate potential losses for each hazard. The Steering Committee reviewed each hazard and assigned a potential percentage of damage expected. This also included loss of function values for lifeline and emergency service interruptions. Section 3.17 Loss Estimates, includes a detailed breakdown of the vulnerability assessment calculations.
Table ES.2: Loss Estimate Summary
Hazard Estimated Losses
Earthquake $19,218,000
Hazardous Material Release $3,057,000
Pipeline Failure $3,502,000
Windstorm $1,560,000
Disease Outbreak $77,000
Urban Fire $3,898,000
Adversarial Events $293,000
Flood $340,000
Drought $8,422,000
Note: A total value is not included since it is not expected for all hazards to occur simultaneously.
Loss estimate values were determined through an in-person exercise. Supporting data can be found in Section 3.13 “Loss Estimates”
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ES.5 Mitigation Strategies and Implementation Plan
Plan Goals and Objectives
As part of the development process, Plan goals and objectives were revalidated to provide a framework for mitigating hazards and proposing potential mitigation actions . The goals are consistent with the California State Hazard Mitigation Plan and the L os Angeles County Hazard Mitigation Plan and were developed by the Steering Committee. The City’s overall Plan goals are to:
1. Protect Life, Property, and Commerce
2. Promote Public Awareness
3. Protect the Environment
4. Develop and Expand Partnerships and Implementation
5. Enhance Emergency Services Capabilities
In addition to the overall Plan goals, individual objectives were developed that more specifically address mitigation strategies . Section 4.1 Mitigation Goals and Objectives contains the full list of the Plan goals and objectives.
Mitigation Strategies
Mitigation strategies are administrative and/or engineering project recommendations to reduce the vulnerability to the identified hazards . The Steering Committee identified specific mitigation actions to reduce the impact or likelihood of the hazards . The specific objectives served as a starting point for developing the mitigation actions, and additional actions were taken from the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan.
Implementation Plan
Following the identification of mitigation actions, a simplified Benefit -Cost Review was applied i n order to prioritize the mitigation actions for implementation . The priority for implementing mitigation actions depended upon the overall cost effectiveness of the action, when taking into account monetary and non -monetary costs and benefits associated with each action. Additionally, the following questions were considered when developing the Benefit-Cost Review:
• How many people will benefit from the action?
• How large of an area is impacted?
• How critical are the facilities that benefit from the action?
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• Environmentally, does it make sense to do this project for the overall community? The Benefit-Cost Review yielded a relative priority ranking (High, Medium, or L ow) for each mitigation action. Each ranking was defined as follows. • High: Benefits are perceived to exceed costs without further study or evaluations; or the action is critical.
• Medium: Benefits are perceived to exceed costs but may require further study or evaluation prior to implementation.
• Low: Benefits and costs require evaluation prior to implementation.
Mitigation actions identified as high priority are typically implemented before lower ranked actions. Results from the Benefit-Cost Review are located in Chapter 4.4 Prioritization of Mitigation Recommendations . The Steering Committee considered responsible departments, funding resources, and estimated implementation timeframe when developing the implementation plan.
Chapter 4 Mitigation Strateg ies contains additional information regarding the mitigation strategies and implementation plan . Table ES.3 on the following pages provides a summary of each mitigation action, including the hazard(s) mitigated, responsible agency/department, and relative priority rank taken from the Benefit-Cost Review.
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Table ES.3: Mitigation Action Summary
Action ID Mitigation Action Hazards
Mitigated
Responsible
Agency/Dept. Priority
2022.HMP.01 Consider purchasing mobile generators to generate backup power in the event of an emergency. All Public Works High 2022.HMP.02 Consider posting the hazard mitigation plan on the City website to provide awareness for natural hazards. All Public Works High 2022.HMP.03 Consider developing and distributing public education materials for natural hazards. All Public Works Medium
2022.HMP.04 Consider outfitting the Nakaoka Center for use as a dedicated alternate EOC location. Multi-Hazard Police Department Medium 2022.HMP.05 Continue to ensure that new buildings comply with CBC seismic requirements. Earthquake Community
Development High
2022.HMP.06 Consider reviewing existing City facilities for potential seismic vulnerabilities and implement mitigation projects accordingly.
Earthquake
Community
Development /Public
Works
Medium
2022.HMP.07 Provide updated information to the public on the impacts of a release from the Torrance Refinery including first response actions (Shelter-in-Place, PPE, etc.) and
community resources for relief.
Hazardous
Material
Release
Police, Fire, and
Public Works Medium
2022.HMP.08 Continue to coordinate with pipeline owners throughout the City including So Cal Gas, Chevron, Golden State
Water, So Cal Edison, ATT, and MCI to minimize
potential damage to facilities during construction
activities.
Pipeline Failure Public Works
Inspector Medium
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Action ID Mitigation Action Hazards
Mitigated
Responsible
Agency/Dept. Priority
2022.HMP.09 Expand the ongoing implementation of tree trimming throughout the City. Windstorm Public Works High
2022.HMP.10 Consider emergency backup power for critical City facilities. (Battery back-up system) Windstorm Public Works High 2022.HMP.11 Expand community outreach with regard to protective measures and resources to deal with disease outbreak
situations. Provide the information in Spanish and
English to ensure all members of the community have
access to information.
Disease
Outbreak Human Services Medium
2022.HMP.12 Work with Golden State Water to improve water lines throughout the City to increase flow rates and water
pressures to support fire suppression capabilities
Urban Fire Public Works Medium
2022.HMP.13 Expand active-shooter classes to be made available for the community.
Adversarial
Events Police Department High
2022.HMP.14 Update plan check review policies to include language to consider the structure defensibility for permitting.
Adversarial
Events
Community
Development/ Fire
Department/ Police
Department
Medium
2022.HMP.15 Ensure flood mitigation remains a priority. Flood Public Works Low 2022.HMP.16 Determine ways to utilize reclaimed water for landscaping throughout the City and implement capital
projects accordingly.
Drought Public Works Medium
2022.HMP.17 Assist Golden State Water to implement State-mandated water restrictions throughout the City. Drought
Community
Development (Code
Enforcement)/ Public
Works
High
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Action ID Mitigation Action Hazards
Mitigated
Responsible
Agency/Dept. Priority
2022.HMP.18 Supplement Golden State Water outreach by providing additional information to the community on water-wise
landscaping
Drought Community
Development Low
2022.HMP.19 Continue to coordinate with agencies to implement water use restrictions and projects during periods of drought and water emergencies.
Drought Public Works Low
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ES.6 Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan
The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a living document that reflects ongoing hazard mitigation activities and requires monitoring, evaluating, and updating to ensure the mitigation actions are implemented. To facilitate the Hazard Mitigation Planning process and adhere to regulatory requirements, the Plan will be reviewed annually, and any major revisions will be incorporated into the five-year update. In addition, public involvement will be requested when applicable . Chapter 5: Plan Maintenance outlines the update requirements and planning mechanisms the City has in place for ongoing hazard mitigation.
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PLANNING PROCESS
Table of Contents
1.1 Narrative Description of the Planning Process ................................ ............. 1-1
1.2 Steering Committee & Public Involvement ................................ .................... 1-6
1.2.1 Steering Committee Participant Solicitation ................................ ................ 1-6
1.2.2 Steering Committee Participants ................................ ................................ 1-7
1.2.3 Steering Committee Meeting Descriptions ................................ .................. 1-8
1.2.4 Public Meetings & Outreach ................................ ................................ ..... 1-12
1.3 Review and Incorporation of Existing Plans ................................ ................ 1-14
List of Tables
Table 1.1: Steering Committee Participants ....................................................... 1-7
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1.1 Narrative Description of the Planning Process
§201.6(b): In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process shall include:
(1) An opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval;
(2) An opportunity for neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, and agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as businesses, academia and other private and non-profit interests to be involved in the planning process; and
(3) Review and incorporation, if appropriate, of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information.
§201.6(c)(1): [The plan shall document] the planning process used to develop the plan, including how it was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved.
Hazard mitigation planning is a dynamic
process built on realistic assessments of
past and prese nt information that
engages the City of Gardena (City) to
anticipate future hazards and provide
meaningful strategies to address
possible impacts and identified needs.
The hazard mitigation planning process
involves the following tasks.
• Organizing resources
• Assessing risks
• Developing mitigation strategies, goals, and priorities • Adopting a plan
• Implementing the plan
• Monitoring progress
• Revising the plan as necessary
The overall approach to updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan included building off the baseline understanding of the natural hazards as defined in the 2013 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, determining ways to focus solely on those risks which impact the City, continue reducing those risks, and prioritizing those recommendations for Implement Plan &
Monitor Progress
Organize Resources
Assess Risks
Develop a
Mitigation Plan
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implementation. The following task descriptions provide a detailed narrative of the overall project progression.
Organize Resources
Identify Stakeholders and Compile Steering Committee
Hong Lee , Public Works Program Coordinator for the City , invited and coordinated participation for a Steering Committee from the appropriate law enforcement, emergency response, academic, health organizations, local businesses, City personnel, and local government representatives. The Steering Committee was responsible for providing essential insight into the past hazard events, current hazard vulnerability (including specific locations), critical assets, and possible mitigation projects. The following groups were invited via email to participate in the plan development:
• City Key Personnel (Police Department, Community Development, Public Works) • City of Hawthorne Director of Planning
• Los Angeles County Fire Department
• County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management
• City Residents (CERT, Emergency Manager for CCALAC)
Public Process
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires an “Open and Public Process” for developing the Hazard Mitigation Plan. This process requires, at a minimum, that the public be allowed to comment on the Hazard Mitigation Plan during the drafting phase and prior to adoption.
To meet this requirement, the City published a public survey to allow for the public comment during the drafting stage of the Hazard Mitigation Plan prior to submittal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan for FEMA review . The public survey was advertised on social media and on the City’s website . Documentation of public outreach is provided in Appendix D.
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Risk Assessment
Identify Hazards
This task was designed to identify all the natural and man-made hazards that might affect the City and then narrow the list to the hazards that are most likely to occur. The hazards included natural, technical, and human-caused events, with an emphasis on the effect of disasters on the City’s critical facilities. In order to compile the list, the Project Team built upon the list of hazards identified in the 2013 Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, determined which hazards were specific to the City, and then continued to research newspapers, historical records, and websites to determine any additional hazards. In addition, the Steering Committee reviewed a list of hazards that have affected the City in the past with specific information regarding frequency, magnitude, and associated consequences. A Hazard Identification exercise was conducted during the first Steering Committee Meeting to identify and evaluate each selected hazard. The following hazards were included in the Hazard Mitigation Plan:
• Earthquake,
• Urban Fire,
• Disease Outbreak,
• Windstorm,
• Transportation Accident/Incident,
• Adversarial Events,
• Flood/ Dam Failure,
• Pipeline Failure/ Hazardous Materials Release, and
• Drought
This list is not all -inclusive of the hazards discussed during the Haz ard Identification exercise. Hazards not thought to pose significant risk to the City were not included. In addition, some items were captured as sub -items of the hazards listed above. For example, c limate change is discussed with hazards where the impact of changes in weather patterns could act as a catalyst for those scenarios.
Profile Hazard Events
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The hazard profiles consist of either a map indicating the area impacted by each hazard or an important piece of data regarding the characteristics of hazard events within the City and surrounding area. To update the detailed hazard profiles, the Project Team researched and reviewed relevant open -source natural hazard studies and mapping projects. In addition, the City supplied any hazard studies that have been developed specifically for the City. This task determined the hazar d magnitude, frequency, and location characteristics (e.g., predicted ground acceleration values, fault locations, flood plains, etc.) that were used as the design-basis for the loss estimates and hazard ranking.
Asset Inventory
The purpose of this task was to determine the quantity of City facilities and assets that lie in the different hazard areas and what proportion of the City this represents. The asset inventory was compiled with data provided by the City. The completed asset inventory enables the Pla nning Team to estimate losses resulting from hazard events and to determine where resources should be allocated to address mitigation issues.
Loss Estimates
The Project Team developed loss assessment tables for each specific hazard that identify potential damages with in the City, critical infrastructure, and buildings. This task was critical in determining which assets are subject to the greatest potential damages and which hazard event is likely to produce the greatest potential losses. The conclusion of this task precipitated a comprehensive loss estimate (vulnerability assessment) for each identified hazard for each specific asset in terms of damages, economic loss, and the associated consequences.
Mitigation Strategy Development
Development of Mitigation Goals and Objectives
The Project Team, based upon information provided by the Steering Committee, discussed the mitigation features and resources that the City currently has in place. These mitigation features provided a framework to determine where practical improvements could be made and where sufficient improvements would be prohibitive due to cost, schedule, or impracticality of implementation.
For each of the hazard events, mitigation goals and objectives were developed with the intention of reducing or eliminating the potential hazard impacts. The mitigation goals and
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objectives were developed at a Steering Committee Meeting to provide the basis for determining the associated mitigation projects.
Identify and Prioritize Mitigation Actions
Mitigation strategies are administrative and /or engineering project recommendations to reduce the vulnerability to the identified hazards. It was imperative to have City Planners and community developers involved in this phase of the Plan in order to develop strategies and projects that will mitigate the hazards cost-effectively, as well as ensure consistency with the City’s long-term mitigation goals and capital improvements. At a Steering Committee Meeting, a team-based approach was used to brainstorm mitigation projects based on the identified hazards and associated loss estimates. The evaluation and prioritization of the mitigation actions produce d a list of recommended mitigation actions to incorporate into the Hazard Mitigation Plan. A separate Steering Committee meeting was held to conduct a Benefit-Cost Review for each proposed mitigation action to determine the relative priority level of the recommendation.
Implementation & Monitoring
Preparation of Implementation Strategy
The Project Team developed an action plan to detail how the mitigation recommendations will be prioritized, imple mented, and administered by the City. During the Hazard Mitigation Plan creation process, the Project T eam coordinated with the Steering Committee to determine the mitigation project implementation strategy (including identifying responsible departments, funding resources, and estimated implementation timeframe).
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1.2 Steering Committee & Public Involvement
While the City and Risk Management
Professionals, a consultant hired by the city to
assist with the planning effort, had lead
responsibility for the update of the City’s Hazard
Mitigation Plan, neighboring communities,
agencies, businesses, and other interested
parties were invited to participate on the Steering
Committee to review the Hazard Mitigation Plan
during each phase of the document
development. In order to compile a list of
Steering Committee participants , the Project
Team assessed community support through active community leaders , built a planning Team, and engaged the public participants during the Project Initiation and Hazar d Identification meeting. Each member of the Steering Committee had the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the planning process.
§201.6(b): In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process shall include:
(1) An opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval;
(2) An opportunity for neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, and agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as businesses, academia and other private and non-profit interests to be involved in the planning process; and
§201.6(c)(1): [The plan shall document] the planning process used to develop the plan, including how it was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved.
1.2.1 Steering Committee Participant Solicitation
The City solicited participation in the Hazard Miti gation Plan Steering Committee by contacting both internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders included members of the various City departments. External stakeholders were comprised of representatives from local agencies and neighbo ring communities, including the Los STEP 1: ASSESS COMMUNITY
STEP 2: BUILD THE PLANNING TEAM
COMPILE STEERING COMMITTEE TO
GUIDE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
DEVELOPMENT
STEP 3: ENGAGE THE PUBLIC
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Angeles County Fire and County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management and the public.
1.2.2 Steering Committee Participants
The City brought together personnel from Public Works, Community Development, and the Police Department to ensure the Steering Committee included a variety of departments and provided a mechanism for receiving input from each participant.
Additionally, the City compiled historical hazard data, provided relevant planning documents for incorporation into the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and coordinated participation with the public. Each draft chapter was reviewed by the Steering Committee and specific comments and input were incorporated into the plan. The multidisciplinary Steering Committee enabled the City to work together and incorporate each individual’s expertise to provide for a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed with assistance and advice from participants from the City and several neighboring agencies. Table 1.1 provides a list of the Steering Committee participants.
Table 1.1: Steering Committee Participants
Name Affiliation Title
Vicente Osorio City of Gardena Police
Department Captain of Operations
Tim Tran City of Gardena Police
Department
Emergency Operations
Center Coordinator
Amanda Acuna City of Gardena Community
Development Planning Assistant
Allan Rigg City of Gardena Public Works Director of Public Works Hong Lee City of Gardena Public Works Program Coordinator Kevin Kwak City of Gardena Public Works Principal Civil Engineer Kevin Thomas City of Gardena Public Works Superintendent Gregg McCain City of Hawthorne Director of Planning
William Gamble Los Angeles County Fire
Department Chief
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Name Affiliation Title
Brian Bennett Los Angeles County Fire
Department Chief
Bryan La Sota County of LA Office of Emergency
Management
Emergency Services
Specialist
Margie Hoyt Resident/CERT/TRAA Resident
Brenda Rodriguez Resident/CCALAC Emergency Manager
Ryan Bray Risk Management Professionals Senior Technical Consultant
The Steering Committee met five times during the course of the project to discuss project progress and obtain valuable input and information for documenting the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meetings are detailed o ver the subsequent pages . Appendix D – Public Participation contains copies of the presentations used at each meeting and specific meeting handout.
1.2.3 Steering Committee Meeting Descriptions
Steering Committee Meeting #1 – Project Initiation, Hazard Identification, and Information Collection
Date: February 8, 2022
During the Project Initiation, Hazard Identification, and Information Collection Meeting, Risk Management Professionals presented an ov erview presentation that detailed the objectives and scope of the project. After a review of the project schedule and key tasks, the Steering Committee
participants’ areas of
expertise, resultant member
responsibilities, and the
community meeting process
was discussed.
The Steering Committee
Meeting also served as a
mechanism to determine the
hazards to profile in detail. To
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effectively characterize the City’s risk and vulnerability, Risk Management Professionals facilitated a discussion of the historical hazards with the Steering Committee members during this meeting. This meeting also serv ed as a forum to discuss information for the background information and asset inventory.
The Steering Committee determined the initial hazard profile ranking through a facilitated exercise using an automated interactive spreadsheet that ask ed specific questions on potential hazards and then assigned a relative value to each potential hazard, accordingly, including numerical rankings (1-5) of the following criteria:
• Consequence/Severity – How widespread is the impact area? • Secondary Effects – Could the event trigger another event and separate response?
• Probability/Frequency – Historical view of how often this type of event occurs locally and projected recurrence intervals.
• Warning/Onset – Advance warning of the event, or none. • Duration – Length of elapsed time where response resources are active. • Recovery – Length of time until lives and property return to normal.
Chapter 3: Risk A ssessment outlines the methodology used for hazard rankings.
Additionally, all Steering Committee participants were requested to provide existing plans and technical studies, GIS data, and identify existing mitigation features as part of a detailed information request.
Steering Committee Meeting #2 – Hazard Risk Rank Review , Mitigation Goals and Objectives
Date: March 14, 2022
The hazard risk ranking from Steering Committee Meeting #1 was reviewed, updated, and validated with the Steering Committee with a review of the hazard profiles. Additionally, the Plan’s mitigation goals and objectives were updated with the intention of reducing or eliminating the potential hazard impacts, which also provided the basis for determining the associated mitigation projects. The Steering Committee reviewed the goals and objects from the City’s 2013 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, the 2018 California State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the 2019 Los Angeles County Hazard Mitigation Plan as a baseline for determining the City’s current mitigation goals and objectives.
Steering Committee Meeting #3 – Asset Inventory and Vulnerability Assessment
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Date: April 12, 2022
The asset inventory was developed to determine the quantity of buildings, facilities, and other assets in the City that lie in the different hazard areas and what proportion of the City this represents. The asset inventory included locations and specifications for general buildings: city well sites, civic buildings, parks, hospitals, schools, and other facilities. The asset inventory was reviewed with the Steering Committee for completeness and assignments were given to those who could retrieve missing information.
The asset inventory was then used to develop loss estimates for all hazard scenarios. The hazard probabilities and recurrence intervals were applied to the City assets to determine which assets were subject to the greatest potential damages and which hazard events were likely to produce the greatest potential losses.
Additionally, each Steering Committee participant was given a Mitigation Activity Identification worksheet to document potential projects to be discussed during Steering Committee Meeting #4.
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Steering Committee Meeting #4 – Mitigation Action Identification Date: May 10, 2022
The purpose of this meeting was to identify potential mitigation actions and projects that will reduce the impact of identified hazards. First, the mitigation goals and objectives from Steering Committee Meeting #2 were reviewed and validated. Then, during the meeting, the Steering Committee participants brainstormed po ssible projects and actions to mitigate the effects of the identified hazards.
As the mitigation projects were identified, the Steering Committee discussed the mitigation action implementation plan according to the following characteristics:
• Mitigation Action Category – Prevention, Property Protection, Public Education and Awareness, Natural Resource Protection, Emergency Services, and Structural Projects
• Corresponding Goals and Objectives
• Responsible Department – Building and Safety, Engineering, Administration, Community Development, Public Works, etc.
• Resources – General Fund, Grant Programs, Staff Time, Capital Improvements, etc.
• Implementation Timeframe – Ongoing, Short-Term (within two years), Medium - term (between three and ten years), and Long-Term (greater than ten years) • Whether or not the project protects new or future buildings Steering Committee Meeting #5 – Mitigation Action Benefit-Cost Review Date: June 21, 2022
During the fifth Steering Committee Meeting, the identified mitigation actions from Steering Committee Meeting #4 were reviewed and validated with the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee then performed a high-level Benefit-Cost Review on each of the identified mitigation actions. The review con sisted of identifying all benefits and costs associated with implementing each mitigation action. Typical benefits include:
• Avoided physical damages (e.g., to buildings, infrastructure, and equipment) • Avoided loss of function costs (e.g., loss of utilities and lifelines) • Avoided casualties
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• Avoided emergency management costs (e.g., emergency operations center costs, evacuation/rescue costs, and other management costs)
Once the benefits and costs were estimated, a relative priority was assigned for each action based upon the evaluation. More detailed information can be found in Section 4.4 “Prioritization of Mitigation Recommendations.”
1.2.4 Public Meetings & Outreach
The City actively solicited public involvement through the City website inviting the public to participate in a survey on the City’s website . The survey assessed the community’s level of concern with various hazards and the steps each respondent had taken to prepare for a disaster . Members of the public were also able to provide direct input for Hazard Mitigation Plan development and attend a City Council Meeting in order to review the Hazard Mitigation Plan during the drafting stage and provide comments. The Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan was provided on the City website two weeks prior to the City Council meeting to allow the public to review the document before providing comments. Additional documentation regarding public involvement is provided in Appendix D.
The public was given the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Plan at a City Council Meeting on May 9, 2023. Copies of the Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan were provided to interested members of the public and a presentation was prepared to provide an overview of the planning process and the results of the analyses. Additional information
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on the City Council Meeting, including the attendance log and presentation, can be found in Appendix D.
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1.3 Review and Incorporation of Existing Plans
§201.6(b): In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process shall include:
(3) Review and incorporation, if appropriate, of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information.
While developing the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Project Team reviewed existing plans (detailed below) and incorporated relevant information into the planning efforts. 2013 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The 2013 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was crucial in comparing the previous mitigation ideas and attitudes to the City’s current needs and concerns. The project team referred to this plan constantly throughout the updating process. The Hazard Mitigation Plan provides insight into hazard ranking, hazard history, previously proposed mitigation projects, etc.
City of Gardena General Plan
The City of Gardena General Plan 20 06, including the 202 2 updates to the Housing Element and Environmental Justice Element, contains guidelines and policies that serve as the City’s vision for future planning and development. Mitigation projects defined in the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be required to align wit h the objectives outlined in the Safety Element of the General Plan. Proposed mitigation actions are found in Chapter 4 of this document.
Gardena Climate Vulnerability Assessment (2021)
The City’s Climate Vulnerability Assessment provides guidance to promote effective and integrated action to prepare for climate change. The information from the Assessment was used to develop those hazard profiles which may be the result of climate change.
California State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018)
The State Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed to ensure consistency between the State and City Plan, with respect to identified hazards and vulnerability, goals and objectives, and mitigation actions. The State goals served as the basis for developing the goals at the City level. City goals and objectives are outlined in Chapter 4.
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County of Los Angeles 2019 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Los Angeles County’s All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed to ensure consistency between the County and City Plan. The County Plan, updated in 201 9, outlines the County’s approach to hazard mitigation, focusing on natural hazards, human -caused events, and technological emergencies.
California Fire Plan
The State Board of Forestry and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection have developed the Fire Plan for wildland fire protection in California. The plan defines a level of service measurement, considers assets at risk, incorporates the cooperative interdependent relationships of wildland fire protection providers, provides for public stakeholder involvement, and creates a fiscal framework for poli cy analysis. This information was used when developing the Urban Fire hazard profile.
California Water Plan
The state updated the California Water Plan in 201 8 in order to address drought hazard mitigation over the long term. This Plan outlines the state’s approach to integrated water management and sustainability. This information was used when developing the drought hazard profile.
California Adaptation Planning Guide 2020
FEMA, CalOES, and the California Natural Resources Agency developed the California Adaptation Planning Guide to assist municipalities in recognizing local climate change and to provide guidance addressing potential vulnerabilities. The information was used to develop potential hazards and to provide background information that allowed the Steering Committee to make educated decisions regarding mitigation actions designed to alleviate the effects of climate change.
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PLANNING AREA PROFILE
Table of Contents
2.1 Region Description ................................ ................................ ......................... 2-2
2.2 Land Use ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 2-4
2.3 Population ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 2-12
2.4 Demographics ................................ ................................ ............................... 2-12
List of Figures
Figure 2.1 : City of Gardena Overview Map ................................ .............................. 2-3 Figure 2.2 : City of Gardena Plan Land Use Map ................................ ..................... 2-8 Figure 2.3 : City of Gardena Zoning Map ................................ ................................ .. 2-9
List of Tables
Table 2.1 : City of Gardena Land Use Categories ................................ .................... 2-7 Table 2.2 : City of Gardena Residential Capacity ................................ ................... 2-10 Table 2.3 : City of Gardena Commercial, Industrial, and Public Use Capacity .... 2-11 Table 2.4 : City of Gardena Demographic Estimates ................................ ............. 2-14
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1 2.1 Region Description
The City of Gardena (City) is a municipality characterized by a combination of residential, industrial, and commercial developments. According to the City website, t he City was incorporated in 1930 as a General Law City. The City is located in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County, California, about 15 miles southwest of the City of Los Angeles.
The City is bordered by Athens on the north, Harbor Gateway on the east and south, Torrance on the southwest, Alondra Park on the west, and Hawthorne on the northw est.
Gardena is centrally located to many of the major Los Angeles County freeways, including Interstates 105, 405, and 110, as well as California State Route 91.
The area that is now Gardena was settled by ranchers and became a local agricultural center. The name “Gardena” is reported to come from its reputation as being green year- round from the waters of the Dominguez Slough. The City’s climate is consistent with coastal southern California and is generally characterized by warm summers and cool winters. Average temperatures range from the 70’s in the summer to the 50’s in the winter.
Precipitation occurs mainly in the winter months with an average annual rainfal l of 1 4.1 inches. February is the wettest month on average with 3.5 inches of rainfall.
The City is a primarily residential city, with a mix of supporting commercial, industrial, and public development. Additionally, the City is in close proximity to Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach Municipal Airport, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and is 6 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. The City has a total area of 5.89 square miles. The map on the following page provides an overview of the City.
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1 Figure 2.1 : City of Gardena Overview Map
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1 2.2 Land Use
§201.6(c)(2)(ii)(C): [The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of] providing a general description of land uses and development trends within the community so that mitigation options can be considered in future land use decisions.
The City of Gardena is 5.89 square miles. The following describes land use designations for Gardena. These descriptions are derived from the City of Gardena General Plan 2006 in an attempt to designate the proposed general distribution and intensity of uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, public facilities, and other categories of public and private uses.
Residential Land Uses
Low Density Residential
• Designation provides for the development of conventional single -family detached houses. This designation represents the largest land use in the City which is 26.5% of all land and has a maximum density of 9 units per acre.
Medium Density Residential
• Designation provides for the development of lower density multi -unit residences and higher density single -family residences such as those in specific plan areas. This designation represents 13.3% of all land and has a maximum density of 17 units per acre.
High Density Residential
• Designation provides for the development of high quality, compact, multiple - family living environment and consists of two to three story multi-unit buildings.
This designation represents 5.9% of all land in the City.
Mixed-Use
• Designation provides for the co-existence of residential and commercial, office, or industrial uses in the same building or on the same lot. This area allows for a maximum density of 34 units per acre and can be found in the southern region of Gardena between 178th Street and 182nd Street.
Mixed-Use Overlay
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1 • Designation provides for greater flexibility of develo pment alternatives, especially attractive higher density residential development in appropriate areas that are experiencing both physical and economic blight. Residential development is only permitted with a Conditional Use Permit on selected areas designated for Commercial and Industrial Land Uses and is only allowed on project sites with a minimum of 1.5 acres.
Commercial Land Uses
Neighborhood Commercial
• Designation is intended to serve the surrounding residential neighborhood or cluster surrounding residential neighborhoods with uses such as smaller scale food markets, drug stores, restaurants, childcare centers, health clubs, and other neighborhood-oriented retail and professional uses.
General Commercial
• Designation provides for a wide range of larger scale commercial uses to serve both the needs of the City and the region. It is intended for commercial uses such as retail businesses, personal service uses, food and beverage establishments, automobile dealerships, financial institutions, professional offices, and other commercial uses oriented to the traveling public.
Industrial Land Uses
Industrial
• Designation provides for a wide variety of clean and environmentally friendly industries, technology -related uses and supporting facilities, and business parks.
Public/Institutional
• Designation provides for a wide range of public and quasi -public uses, including government offices, transportation facilities, parks, schools, public utilities, public libraries, and other public uses.
Specific Plan Areas
• Designation provides more focused guidance and regulation for particular areas. Specific plans are a useful tool to implement planning and development goals within selected areas by adopting unique standards and requirements.
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1 As of April 2021, the City of Gardena has adopted twelve (12) Specific Plan Areas, all used for residential development:
o Emerald Square
o Redondo Village
o Gardena Village
o Cottage Place
o Normandie Estates/Normandie Courtyard
o Carnelian
o Artesia Corridor
o Normandie Place
o Ascot Village
o Platinum Row
o Western Avenue
o Gardena Transit Oriented Development
The following table provides a summary of the land use designations and applicable zoning districts for Gardena from the 2006 General Plan with an update from March 2013.
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1 Table 2.1 : City of Gardena Land Use Categories
City Of Gardena Land Use Categories
Land Use
Designations Description
Zoning
Distric
t
Density/
Intensit
y
Acres Percen
t
Residential Low Density R-1 9 DUA 992.9 26.5%
Medium Density R-2, R-
3 17 DUA 498.8 13.3%
High Density R-4 27 DUA 101.5 2.7%
Mixed-Use C-R, H-
B 20 DUA 37.3 1.0%
Commercial Neighborhood C-2, P 0.3 FAR 34.8 0.9%
General C-P, C-
3, C-4 0.3 FAR 419.5 11.2%
Industrial Industrial M-1,
M-2
0.45 FAR 550.0 14.7%
Specific Specific Plan NA NA 92.4 2.5%
Public Public/Institutional O NA 211.7 5.6%
Streets and Right of
Ways NA NA 809.9 21.6%
Overlay Mixed-Use Overlay MUO 25 DUA
0.3 FAR NA NA
Total City 3,749.
4 100.0%
Note: * A Mixed Use Overlay Designation lies over 169.9 acres as follows: Low Density Residential – 3.8 of the 992.9 acres; Medium Density Residential 15 of the 505.5 acres; Neighborhood Commercial - 13.0 of the
34.8 acres; General Commercial - 115.4 of the 419.5 acres; and Industrial – 22.7 of the 550 acres.
The maps on the following pages illustrate Gardena’s land use and zoning designations, respectfully, and were extracted from the 2006 revision of the Gardena General Plan with the 2021 General Plan Land Use map used along with the 2020 Zoning map referenced below.
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1 Figure 2.2 : City of Gardena Plan Land Use Map
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1 Figure 2.3 : City of Gardena Zoning Map
As of January 2013, the City of Gardena is virtually built out, with 99.2 percent of the total area developed. There are approximately 31.7 acres of vacant land available for
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1 development. As a result, future development will either occur through limited infill development or through recycling of existing d eveloped land. Meeting the demand and expectation for new housing and related development as Gardena’s population continues to grow will be one of the major development issues in the near future. In order to accommodate population growth, new dwelling un its have been planned. The following table provides an estimate of the residential capacity of Gardena and is taken from the 2006 version of the Gardena General Plan using the amended version updated in February 2013.
Table 2.2 : City of Gardena Residential Capacity
City Of Gardena Residential Capacity
Residential
Categories
Average
Density Acres Dwelling
Units
Average
Persons/DU Population
Low Density 9 DUA 992.8 8,935 2.75 24,572
Medium Density 17 DUA 498.8 8,480 2.75 23,319
(<0.5 acres) 25 DUA 49.8 1,245 2.75 3,424
(0.5-1.0 acres) 27 DUA 23.3 629 2.75 1,730
(>1.0 acres) 30 DUA 28.4 852 2.75 2,343
Mixed-Use
(C-R) (a) 34 DUA 11.1 377 2.75 1,038
(HB) 9 DUA 18.8 169 2.75 465
Public/Institutional (b) NA 211.7 259 1.0 259
Specific Plan (c) NA 92.4 763 2.75 2,098
Non-Commercial
Mixed-Use Overlay (d)
(<0.5 acres) 20 DUA 30.7 614 2.75 1,689
(0.5-1.0 acres) 25 DUA 10.7 267 2.75 734
(>1.0 acres) 30 DUA 34.2 1,026 2.75 2,822
City Total 23,617 64,492
(a) 11.1 acres is 60% of the total 18.5 acres in the C-R zone.
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1 (b) Assumes development of 37-unit project proposed for 2010/1942 El Segundo Boulevard. (c) Assumes the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone not activated for any residentially zoned property. (d) Assumes 50% of land in non-residential. Mixed-Use Overlay Zone is developed for residential; acres listed for non-commercial Mixed-Use Overlay represent 50% of actual acreage.
The need for new employment and market opportunities for a growing population will also necessitate the growth and development of commercial and industrial land uses, as well as schools and other community facilities to provide needed services. The following table provides an estimate of the potential future development of commercial, industrial, and public uses within the City and is taken from the 2006 version of the Gardena General Plan using the amended version updated in 2013.
Table 2.3 : City of Gardena Commercial, Industrial, and Public Use Capacity City Of Gardena Commercial, Industrial, And Public Use Capacity Land Use
Designation
Realistic Intensity
(FAR) Acres Square Footage
Capacity
Mixed-Use-CR (a) 0.3 7.4 96,703
Mixed-Use HB 0.3 9.4 122,839
Neighborhood
Commercial 0.3 21.8 284,882
General Commercial 0.3 304.1 3,973,979
Industrial 0.45 527.9 10,347,896
Public/Institutional NA 211.7 1,065,000
Mixed-Use Overlay 0.3 75.6 987,941
City Total 16,879,240
(a) 7.4 acres is 40% of the total 18.5 acres in the C-R zone.
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1 2.3 Population
A healthy rate of growth and development is necessary for the economic well-being of the City of Gardena and their residents, even if it is difficult to determine exactly what a "healthy" rate of growth may be in many circumstances. The economic benefits of growth include employment opportunities, expanded markets, and increased property values and tax base. Adverse impacts of growth include increased traffic, greater demands on existing community services and schools, and pressure for development in previously undeveloped areas which may possess high recreational values. The City’s population has had a healthy rate of growth since its incorporation in 1930. According to the California Department of Finance’s Historical Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, the population increased by 9.17% from 1971 to 1980 and showed a continual large rate of growth throughout the late 20 th century with an increase in population of 8.63% from 1981 to 1990 and an even larger increase in population of 13.68% from 1991 to 2000.
Once the 21st century began, the rate of growth of population in the City began to decrease to just a 1.8% rate of increase from 2001 -2010 and a 3.13% rate of increase from 2011 - 2020. Although the population has been decreasing slightly in recent years, the overall population trend has shown a healthy rate of growth with an estimated population of 59,947 as of January 1st 2022.
2.4 Demographics
When considering the impacts of hazard scenarios on the community, the City is cognizant that some portions of the community will be impacted to a greater extent than others. A better understanding of how disasters impact the community, even disproportionately, can help guide resiliency efforts to better serve the entire community. Although other factors may be present, this section will focus on how low economic status and age can exacerbate the impacts of a hazard scenario. At the time of this report, economic status and age are the cle arest indicators of increased/reduced suffering during a disaster situation based on the information available.
Economic Status
The July 2017 issue of the Supplemental Research Bulletin published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) states that disasters are experienced differently by people in poverty, even at the preparedness stage. The Supplemental Research Bulletin also notes, according to a 2004 r eport by Fothergill and Peek, impoverished people are likely to have less access to education regarding City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 2-13
1 vulnerabilities to disasters and are therefore, typically not able to be as prepared. It is also speculated that preparedness actions may be costly, and possibly too expensive, for people with low incomes to be able to implement. Furthermore, the poor generally are assumed to have to live in homes with lower quality construction which are more susceptible to the impacts of disasters. The bulletin also cites a 1983 report (Rossi, Wright, Weber-Burdin, & Pereira) which found higher rates of injury during natural disasters for lower income households. This also may be tied to the high cost of preparedness measures leaving the poor at a higher rate of vulnerability. World Bank and GFDRR report authors note that people in poverty around the world are more likely than others to live in areas at high risk of disaster impacts. They explain that this may be the case because these more dangerous areas are less expensive, or simply more available, in parts of the world with limited space for housing (Hallegatte et al., 2017).
Age
According to a statement from the Red Cross, “new research has found that older adults are more vulnerable and experience more casualties after natural disasters compared to other age groups”. While not universal, older adults are more likely to have a greater prevalence for chronic conditions, multi -morbidity, cognitive impairment, and medical concerns that other age groups. Generally, older adults are more likely to be dependent on assistive devises and caregivers, more likely to be isolated, more likely to have gaps in preparedness, and potentially be at higher risk for psychological distress. All of these factors increase the potential for injury during a disaster event.
Youth can also be factor in determining the impacts of disasters on the community; especially long-term. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children may experience anxiety, fear, sadness, sleep disruption, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and anger outburst following a disaster. Furthermore, the CDC states children under 8 years of age are at particular risk for long-term mental health issues after experiencing a disaster.
City Vulnerability
To estimate the impacts of low income and population age on the City, Table 2. 1 summarizes some of the applicable estimates provided by the 2021 United States Census regarding the economic status of the community.
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1 Table 2.4 : City of Gardena Demographic Estimates
Estimate Category Census Estimates
Population (2021) 59,702
Persons under 5 years 5.7%
Persons under 18 years 19.9%
Persons 65 years and over 16.9%
Households (2016-2020) 20,391
Persons per household (2016-2020) 2.88
Households with a computer (2016-2020) 91.1%
Households with a broadband internet subscription, percent (2016-2020)
84.9%
High School graduate or higher, percent of persons aged 25 years+ (2016-2020)
83.0%
Bachelor’s degree or higher percent of persons aged 25 years+ (2016-2020)
26.6%
Median Household income (in 2020 dollars, 2016-2020) $64,015 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2020 dollars, 2016-2020) $28,471 Persons in poverty, percent 13.1%
Source: United State Census Bureau
Although many inferences could be made based on the table above, it is clear 13.1% of the community is recorded being at or below poverty level. Additionally, 16.9% of the community is over the age of 65 while 5.7% are under the age of 5. While each of these groups represent a small portion of the City, it can be assumed this percentage of the public with be impacted by disasters at a higher degree than the rest of the community.
As the City moves forward, considerations for these small sectors of the population should be made to provide effective resilience measures.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Table of Contents
3.1 Risk Assessment ................................ ................................ .............................. 3-1
3.2 Hazard Identification and Profiling ................................ ................................ .... 3-3
3.2.1 Hazard Profiling ................................ ................................ ............... 3-9
3.2.2 Trends in Perceived Vulnerability ................................ .................. 3-10
3.3 Earthquake Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ .............. 3-12
3.3.1 Earthquake Hazard Information and Background .......................... 3-12
3.3.2 Earthquake History ................................ ................................ ........ 3-16
3.3.3 Earthquake Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ...................... 3-25
3.4 Hazardous Material Release Hazard Profile ................................ ................... 3-36
3.4.1 Hazardous Material Release Information and Background ............ 3-36
3.4.2 Hazardous Material Release History ................................ ............. 3-39
3.4.3 Hazardous Material Release Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ................................ ................................ ..................... 3-39
3.5 Pipeline Failure Hazard Profile................................ ................................ ........ 3-43
3.5.1 Pipeline Failure Information and Background ................................ 3-43
3.5.2 Pipeline Failure History ................................ ................................ .. 3-44
3.5.3 Pipeline Failure Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ................ 3-46
3.6 Windstorm Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ............... 3-47
3.6.1 Windstorm Hazard Information and Background ........................... 3-47
3.6.2 Windstorm History ................................ ................................ ......... 3-48
3.6.3 Windstorm Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ........................ 3-52
3.7 Disease Outbreak Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ .... 3-53
3.7.1 Disease Outbreak Hazard Information and Background ................ 3-53
3.7.2 Disease Outbreak Hazard History ................................ ................. 3-54 3 City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 3- ii
3.7.3 Disease Outbreak Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude 3-57
3.8 Urban Fire Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ............... 3-58
3.8.1 Hazard Information and Background ................................ ............. 3-58
3.8.2 Urban Fire Hazard History ................................ ............................. 3-60
3.8.3 Urban Fire Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ........... 3-65
3.9 Adversarial Event Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ .... 3-67
3.9.1 Adversarial Event Hazard Information and Background ................. 3-67
3.9.2 Adversarial Event Hazard History ................................ .................. 3-69
3.9.3 Adversarial Event Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude. 3-70
3.10 Flood/ Dam Failure Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ .. 3-71
3.10.1 Flood/ Dam Failure Hazard Information and Background .............. 3-71
3.10.2 Flood/ Dam Failure History ................................ ............................ 3-73
3.10.3 Flood/ Dam Failure Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude .......... 3-76
3.11 Drought Hazard Profile ................................ ................................ ................... 3-79
3.11.1 Drought Information and Background ................................ ............ 3-79
3.11.2 Drought History ................................ ................................ ............. 3-81
3.11.3 Drought Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude ............................ 3-82
3.12 Climate Change ................................ ................................ .............................. 3-85
3.13 Asset Inventory ................................ ................................ ............................... 3-87
3.14 Loss Estimates ................................ ................................ ............................... 3-93 List of Figures
Figure 3.1: Southern California Historic Earthquakes Map ................................ ......... 3-25 Figure 3.2: City of Gardena Earthquake Fault Map ....... 3-Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 3.3: City of Gardena Peak Ground Acceleration Map ................................ ...... 3-33 Figure 3.4: National Peak Ground Acceleration Map ..... 3-Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 3.10: City of Gardena Average Wind Speeds ................................ .................. 3-52 Figure 3.6: City of Gardena Fire Threat Map ................................ .............................. 3-66 City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 3- iii
Figure 3.6: City of Gardena FEMA Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) ................................ . 3-78 Figure 3.7: Annual Runoff in California ................................ ................................ ....... 3-81 Figure 3.8: Western United States Drought Conditions, 2021 ................................ ..... 3-82 Figure 3.11: City of Gardena Asset Inventory Map ........ 3-Error! Bookmark not defined.
List of Tables
Table 3.1: Risk Factors for Hazard Identification ................................ .......................... 3-6 Table 3.2 Risk Ranking Matrix ................................ ................................ ...................... 3-8 Table 3.3: Risk Rank Categorization ................................ ................................ ............ 3-9 Table 3.5: Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale ................................ ................................ 3-14 Table 3.6 Southern California Historical Earthquakes................................ ................. 3-17 Table 3.7: San Andreas Fault Information ................................ ................................ .. 3-27 Table 3.8: Newport-Inglewood Fault Information ................................ ........................ 3-28 Table 3.9: Whittier-Fault Information ................................ ................................ .......... 3-29 Table 3.10: Elsinore Fault Information ................................ ................................ ........ 3-30 Table 3.11: Palos Verdes Fault Information ................................ ................................ 3-31 Table 3.12: Mercalli Intensity and Corresponding Peak Group Acceleration ............... 3-34 Table 3.17: Types of Hazardous Material Incidents ................................ .................... 3-37 Table 3.19: Historical Severe Weather Damage in Los Angeles County..................... 3-48 Figure 3.14: Nations with confirmed Cases H1N1 (August 4, 2009) ........................... 3-55 Table 3.13: Los Angeles County Historical Fires (2001-2020) ................................ .... 3-62 Table 3.15: Historical Flooding Damage in Los Angeles County ................................ 3-74 Table 3:16: Dam Failure Events in California ................ 3-Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3.21 - Loss of Function Values Per Capita – Utilities & Lifelines ....................... 3-88 Table 3.23 - Asset Inventory Summary – City of Gardena ................................ .......... 3-90 Table 3.24: Loss of Function ................................ ................................ ...................... 3-92 City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 3- iv
Table 3.25 Los Estimates/ Vulnerability Assessment – Earthquake through Flood/ Dam Failure ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 3-94 Table 3.26 Loss Estimates / Vulnerability Assessment – Pipeline Failure/ Hazardous Material Release through Windstorm ................................ ................................ ......... 3-96 Table 3.27: Loss Estimates Summary ................................ ................................ ........ 3-99
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3.1 Risk Assessment
The Risk Assessment consists of four steps:
Hazard Identification, Hazard Profiling, Asse t
Inventory, and Loss Estimate s. This chapter
includes the Hazard Identification and Hazard
Profiling steps to evaluate the hazards of primary
concern to local decision -makers and provide a
basis for loss estimates included later in this
chapter. Additionally, th is Risk Assessment
provides a foundation for the evaluation of
mitigation measures, included in Chapter 4 of this
plan, which can help reduce the impac ts of a
potential hazard event.
Step 1: Identify Hazards
In this step, The Steering Committee identified the natural and man-made hazards which might affect the City and then narrowed the list to the hazards that are most likely to occur.
These hazards included natural, technical, and human-caused events with an emphasis on the effect of natural disasters on critical facilities , services, and roadways (e.g., government buildings, schools, and public services including police and fire). The Steering Committee participated in a hazard identification exercise during the first Steering Committee Meeting to identify and rank the potential hazards within the City of Gardena (City).
Step 2: Hazard Profiling
The hazard profiles consist of either a map indicating the area impacted by each hazard or key information regarding the characteristics of hazard events within the planning area.
To develop detailed hazard profiles, relevant open -source hazard studies and mapping projects were reviewed and documented within this report. In addition, the City supplied historical accounts of man -made hazard events (e.g., transportation incidents, etc.) that included specific hazard and emergency information. This planning step also includes a summary of the magnitude, frequency, and location characteristics of relevant natural hazards (urban fire, fault locations, flood plains, etc.) that were utilized as the design-basis for the loss estimates.
STEP 1: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
STEP 2: HAZARD PROFILING
USE RISK ASSESSMENT OUTPUTS TO
PREPARE A HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Step 4: Loss Estimate
Step 3: Asset Inventory
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Step 3: Inventory Assets
The purpose of this step is to determine the quantity of buildings, people, and assets in the City that lie in the different hazard areas and what proportion of the City this represents.
The asset inventory was completed utilizing spatial Geographic information Systems (GIS) asset locations and specifications for the following assets:
• General Buildings: City well sites, Civic Buildings, Parks, etc. • Critical Facilities: Hazmat Facilities, Schools, etc.
The development of the comprehensive inventory facilitat ed the development of loss estimates for all hazard scenarios.
Step 4: Loss Estimates
The loss estimate step relied on detailed information regarding the hazard probability and maps that were completed as part of the hazard profiles. This information was utilized to apply the hazard probabilities and recurrence intervals to the City’s assets and inventory (buildings an d infrastructure) . This step was critical in determining which assets were subject to the greatest potential damages and which hazard event was likely to produce the greatest potential losses.
The conclusion of this step precip itated a comprehensive loss estimate (vulnerability assessment) for each identified hazard for each specific asset in terms of damages, economic loss, and the associated consequences for the City.
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3.2 Hazard Identification and Profiling
§201.6(c)(2)(i): [The risk assessment shall include a] description of the type, location, and extent of all-natural hazards that can affect the jurisdiction. The plan shall include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the probability of future hazard events.
§201.6(c)(2)(ii): [The risk assessment shall include a] description of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability to the hazards described in paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section . This description shall include an overall summary of each hazard and its impact on the community.
§201.6(c)(2)(ii): [The risk assessment] must also address National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insured structures that have been repetitively damaged by floods. §201.6(c)(2)(iii): For multi-jurisdictional plans, the risk assessment must assess each jurisdiction’s risks where they vary from the risks facing the entire planning area.
The hazard identification and ranking were obtained from the hazard identification exercise. Each hazard profile includes a summary of the hazard identification exercise identified risk factors and overall rank for eac h hazard, in addition to the detailed hazard description, historical occurrences, and projected future probability, magnitude, and frequency.
Each member of the Steering Committee participated in the hazard identification exercise to update the perceived vulnerability for the identified hazards within the City. As during the list development during the last update, t he hazard identification exercise was facilitated utilizing an interactive spreadsheet program that asks specific questions on potential hazards and then rates them accordingly. These questions guide the team in the correct facilitation and application of the program. Table 3. 1 summarizes the hazard identification exercise risk factors, lists the descriptions of each factor, provides t he specific descriptor choices for eac h risk factor and description, and summarizes the risk ranking associated with each hazard:
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Table 3.1: Risk Factors for Hazard Identification
Risk Factor Description Descriptors Value
Probability/
Frequency
Prediction of how often a
hazard will occur in the
future
Infeasible event - not applicable due to geographic location characteristics 0 Rare event - occurs less than once every 50 years 1
Infrequent event - occurs between once every 8 years and once every 50 years (inclusive)
2 Regular event - occurs between once a year and once every 7 years 3 Frequent event - occurs more than once a year 4
Consequence/
Severity
Physical Damage -
structures and lifelines
Economic Impact – loss
of function for power,
water, sanitation, roads,
etc.
No damage 1
Minor/slight damage to buildings and structures, no loss of lifelines 2 Moderate building damage, minor loss of lifelines (less than 12 hours) 3 Moderate building damage, lifeline loss (less than 24 hours) 4 Extensive building damage, widespread loss of lifelines (water, gas, electricity, sanitation, roads), loss of life
5 Vulnerability
Impact Area - area
impacted by a hazard
event
Secondary Impacts -
No physical damage, no secondary impacts 1
Localized damage area 2
Localized damage area, minor secondary impacts, delayed hazard onset 3 Moderate damage area, moderate secondary impacts, moderate warning time 4 City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 3-7
Risk Factor Description Descriptors Value
Capability of triggering
additional hazards
Onset - Period of time
between initial
recognition of an
approaching hazard and
when the hazard begins
to impact the community
Widespread damage area, significant secondary impacts, no warning time 5 Each profile also includes a ranking of the hazard (ranging from low hazard to high hazard). Table 3.2 illustrates the matrix for how each hazard was ranked according to all of the previously mentioned factors. Table 3.3 prov ides the value determinations for each ranking.
The Steering Committee determined this initial profile ranking based on all of the hazard identification, profile research, group discussion, and evaluation of all of the data.
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Table 3.2 Risk Ranking Matrix
Probability/Frequency
Description
Risk Ranking Matrix
Rare Event:
Occurs less than once every 50
years
Probability/Frequency Consequence/Severity
Value 1 1 2 3 4 5
Vulnerability
1 1 2 3 4 5
2 2 4 6 8 10
3 3 6 9 12 15
4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25
Infrequent Event:
Occurs between once every 8
years and once every 50 years
(inclusive)
Probability/Frequency Consequence/Severity
Value 2 1 2 3 4 5
Vulnerability
1 2 4 6 8 10
2 4 8 12 16 20
3 6 12 18 24 30
4 8 16 24 32 40
5 10 20 30 40 50
Regular Event:
Occurs between once a year
and once every 7 years
Probability/Frequency Consequence/Severity
Value 3 1 2 3 4 5
Vulnerability
1 3 6 9 12 15
2 6 12 18 24 30
3 9 18 27 36 45
4 12 24 36 48 60
5 15 30 45 60 75
Frequent Event:
Occurs more than once a year
Probability/Frequency Consequence/Severity
Value 4 1 2 3 4 5
Vulnerability
1 4 8 12 16 20
2 8 16 24 32 40
3 12 24 36 48 60
4 16 32 48 64 80
5 20 40 60 80 100
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Table 3.3: Risk Rank Categorization
Hazard Ranking Matrix Value
High Hazard 50 to 100
Moderately High Hazard 25 to 49
Moderate Hazard 15 to 24
Moderately Low Hazard 5 to 14
Low Hazard 1 to 4
3.2.1 Hazard Profiling
This section presents additional informa tion regarding the hazards of concern (detailed below) as hazard profiles. Hazard profiles are designed to assist communities in evaluating and comparing the hazards that can impact their community by comparing a number of hazard factors. Each type of hazard has unique characteristics and the impact associated with a specific hazard can vary depending on the ma gnitude and location of each event (a hazard event is a specific, uninterrupted occurrence of a particular type of hazard). Furthermore, the probability of occurrence of a hazard in a given location impacts the priority assigned to that hazard. Finally, each hazard will impact different communities in different ways, based on geography, local development, population distribution, age of buildings, and mitigation measures already im plemented. Table 3.4 summarizes the hazard ranking summary for the City.
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Table 3.4: Hazard Ranking Summary
Hazard Rank Score
High
Moderately High
Earthquakes 25
Hazardous Material Release 25
Moderate
Pipeline Failure 20
Windstorm 18
Moderately Low
Disease Outbreak 12
Urban Fire 10
Adversarial Events 9
Flood 6
Low Hazard
Drought 3
3.2.2 Trends in Perceived Vulnerability
As illustrated above, the Steering Committee reviewed its perceived vulnerability to determine the potential impact of each hazard on the City. The Steering Committee began with the hazards identified in the 2013 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and used the lists as a springboard in determining current perceived vulnerability. One of the major changes was the inclusion of Disease Outbreak as one of the perceived hazards. On the heels of the Coronavirus pandemic, the City was acutely aware of the impacts a disaster of this nature could have a significant impact on the City. Another notable change was the reclassification of Terrorism as Adversarial events. The new term combines the general understanding of terrorism, typical ly a foreign organization committing violence on America/Americans and includes domestic events such as school and office shootings.
The 2020 Los Angeles County All -Hazards Mitigation Plan considered the potential for Tsunami and Wildfire, but these were deemed not to be applicable to the City due to a lack of proximity to the ocean and the lack of open “wild areas”. As a result, Tsunami was City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 3-11
not included in the Plan and Wildfire was adapted to Urban Fire to be more in line with the City’s vulnerabilities.
Furthermore, according to the FEMA’s National Risk Index, communities in the City’s general area are also prone to Extreme Heat Wave events, Landslide, and lightning strikes. The Steering committee discussed each of these separately and determined they didn’t have a place in the plan. Although the City is prone to hot summers, in recent memory, not one steering committee member could account for any incidents arising as a result of the high temperatures. Additionally, although the City is vulnerable to lightning strikes, there have been no significant incidents which have been the result of lightning.
Lastly, landslide was considered to be a secondary impact of an earthquake scenario which was already captured by the plan. The Sterring Committee felt it would be redundant to include two “earth movement” hazards in the current Plan update.
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3.3 Earthquake Hazard Profile
Earthquake Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderately High
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event – occurs less than once
every 50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Extensive building damage, widespread
loss of lifelines (water, gas, electricity,
sanitation, roads), loss of life
Vulnerability:
Widespread damage area, significant
secondary impacts, no warning time
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
25 3.3.1 Earthquake Hazard Information and Background
Plate tectonics is a starting point for
understanding the forces within the Earth
that cause earthquakes. Plates are thick
slabs of rock that make up the outermost
100 kilometers of the Earth. The term
"tectonics" describes the deformation of the
Earth's c rust, the forces producing such
deformation, and the geologic and
structural features that result. The constant motion of the plates causes stress in the brittle upper crust of the E arth. These tectonic stresses build as the rocks are gradually deformed. The rock deformation, or strain, is stored in the rocks as elastic strain energy.
When the strength of the rock is exceeded, rupture s occur along a fault. The rocks on opposite sides of the fault slide past each other as they spring back into a relaxed position.
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The strain energy is released party as heat and partly as elastic waves called seismic waves. The passage of these seismic waves produces the ground shaking in earthquakes.
Faults are more likely to produce future earthquakes if they have rapid rates of movement, have had recent earthquakes along them, experience greater total displacements, and are aligned so that movement can relieve the accumulating tectonic stresses. Geologists classify faults by their relative hazards. “Active” faults, which represent the highest hazard, are those that have ruptured to the ground surface during the Holocene period (about the last 11,000 years). In contrast, “potentially active” faults are those that displaced layers of rock from the Quaternary period (the last 1,800,000 years). Determining if a fault is “active” or “potentially active” depends on geologic evidence, which may not be available for every fault.
Shaking
The amount of energy released during an earthquake is usually expressed as a magnitude and is measured directly from the earthquake as recorded on seismographs. An earthquake’s magnitude is expressed in whole numbers and decimals (e.g., 6.8).
Seismologists have developed several magnitude scales. One of the first was the Richter scale, developed in 1932 by Dr. Charles F. Richter of the California Institute of Technology.
The most commonly used scale today is the Moment Magnitude (Mw) Scale. Moment magnitude is related to the total area of the fault that ruptured and the amount of offset (displacement) across the fault. It is a more uniform measure of the energy released during an earthquake.
The other commonly used measure of earthquake severity is intensity. Intensity is an expression of the amount of shaking at any given location on the ground surface. In general, it decreases with distance from the source of an earthquake, but it may be increased or decreased by a number of factors.
The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and Corresponding Richter Scale Magnitudes Shaking intensity is often described using the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale which rates an earthquake’s effects based on human observation. While an earthquake has only one magnitude, it may have many intensity values which will generally decrease with distance from the epicenter. Table 3.5 lists the Mercalli Scale’s various intensity le vels and corresponding Richter scale magnitudes.
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Table 3.5: Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
Mercalli Intensity Description
Richter Scale
Magnitude
I Instrumental Detected only by a seismograph
II Feeble Noticed by sensitive people 0.1 to 3.4
III Slight Like the vibrations due to a passing truck 3.5 to 4.2 IV Moderate
Felt by people while walking, rocking of loose
objects, including standing vehicles
4.3 to 4.8
V
Rather
Strong
Felt generally; most sleepers are awakened and
bells ring
VI Strong
Trees sway and all suspended objects swing;
damage by over-turning and falling of loose
objects 4.9 to 5.4
VII Very Strong General alarm; walls crack; plaster falls VIII Destructive
Car drivers seriously disturbed; masonry
fissured; chimneys fall; poor ly constructed
buildings damaged
5.5 to 6.1
IX Ruinous
Some houses collapse where ground begins to
crack, and pipes break
6.2 to 6.9
X Disastrous
Ground cracks badly; many buildings destroyed,
and railway lines bent; landslides on steep slopes
7.0 to 7.3
XI
Very
disastrous
Few buildings remain standing; bridges
destroyed; all services (railway, pipes, and
cables) out of action; great landslides and floods
7.4 to 8.1
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Mercalli Intensity Description
Richter Scale
Magnitude
XII Catastrophic
Total Destruction; objects thrown into air; ground
rises and falls in waves
8.1 +
Amplification of Seismic Shaking
Although seismic waves radiate from their source like ripples on a pond, the radiation is not uniform due to the complex nature of an earthquake rupture, the different paths the waves follow through the earth, and the different rock and soil layers near the earth’s surface. Large earthquakes begin to rupture at their hypocenter deep in the earth and the fault ruptures outward from that point. Because the speed of an earthquake rupture on a fault is similar to the speed of seismic waves, waves closer to the epicenter can be compounded by waves from farther along the rupture, creating a pulse of very strong seismic waves that move s along the fault in the direction of the fault rupture . Seismic waves may also be modified as they travel through the earth’s crust.
As seismic waves approach the ground surface, they commonly enter areas of loose soils where the waves travel more slowly. As the waves slow down, their amplitude increases, resulting in larger waves with frequencies that are more likely to damage structures .
Waves can also be trapped within soft sediments between the ground surface and deep, hard basement rocks, their destructive energy multiplying as they bounce back and forth, producing much greater shaking at the ground surface.
Ground Failure
Fissuring, settlement, and permanent horizontal and vertical shifting of the ground of ten accompanies large earthquakes. Although not as pervasive or as costly as the shaking itself, these ground failures can significantly increase damage and , under certain circumstances, can be the dominant cause of damage . The following is a list of different ground failure scenarios.
Fault Rupture
The sudden sliding of one part of the earth’s crust past another releases the vast store of elastic energy in the rocks as an earthquake . The resulting fracture is known as a fault, City of Gardena Hazard Mitigation Plan 3-16
while the sliding movement of earth on either side of a fault is called fault rupture. Fault rupture begins below the ground surface at the earthquake hypocenter, typically between three and ten miles below the ground surface in California . If an earthquake is large enough, the fault rupture will actually travel all the way to the ground surface, severely damaging structures built across its path.
Liquefaction
In addition to the primary fault rupture that occurs right along a fault during an earthquake, the ground many miles away can also fail during the intense shaking . One common type of failure occurs when soft, water -saturated soil settles, causing the water to eject sediment particles as it works its way to the ground surface. This phenomenon, known as liquefaction, turns the soil into a fluid, causing it to lose the ability to support buildings and other structures. Areas susceptible to liquefaction include places where sandy sediments have been deposited by rivers along their course or by wave action along beaches.
Landslides
Landslides are the result of the down-slope movement of unstable hillside materials under the influence of weathering and gravity over time. Strength of rock and soil, steepness of slope, and weight of the hillside material all play an important role in the stability of hillside areas. Weathering and absorption of water can weaken slopes, while the added weight of saturated materials or overlying construction can increase the chances of slope failure .
Sudden failure can be triggered by heavy rainfall, excavation of weak slopes, and earthquake shaking, among other factors.
3.3.2 Earthquake History
To indicate the potential for an earth quake event, Table 3.6 lists significant recorded earthquakes in Southern California and the associated magnitudes over the last hundred years (excerpted from the Southern California Earthquake Data Center):
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Table 3.6 Southern California Historical Earthquakes
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 Magnitude > 7.5
Magnitude Year Earthquake Name
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1922 Parkfield Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1923 North San Jacinto Fault Earthquake Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1927 Lompoc Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1933 Long Beach Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1934 Parkfield Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1937
San Jacinto Fault ("Terwilliger Valley")
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1940 Imperial Valley Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1941 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1941 Torrance-Gardena Earthquakes
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1942 Fish Creek Mountains Earthquake Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1946 Walker Pass Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1947 Manix Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1948 Desert Hot Springs Earthquake
Magnitude > 7.5 1952 Kern County Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1952 Bakersfield Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1954 San Jacinto Fault Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1966 Parkfield Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1968 Borrego Mountain Earthquake
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Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 Magnitude > 7.5
Magnitude Year Earthquake Name
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1970 Lytle Creek Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1971 San Fernando (Sylmar) Earthquake Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1973 Point Mugu Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1975 Galway Lake Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1978 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1979 Malibu Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1979 Imperial Valley Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1980 White Wash Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1982 "Anza Gap" Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1986 North Palm Springs Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1986 Oceanside Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1987 Elmore Ranch/Superstition Hills Earthquakes Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1988 Tejon Ranch Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1988 Upland Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1988 Pasadena Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1989 Malibu Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1989 Newport Beach Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1989 Montebello Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1990 Upland Earthquake
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Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 Magnitude > 7.5
Magnitude Year Earthquake Name
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1991 Sierra Madre Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1992 Joshua Tree Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1992 Landers Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1992 Big Bear Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1992 Mojave (Garlock) Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1993 Wheeler Ridge Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1994 Northridge Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 1995 Ridgecrest Earthquakes
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1996 Coso Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1997 Calico Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1998 Coso Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1998 Crafton Hills (Redlands) Earthquake Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1998 San Bernardino Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 1998 Whiskey Springs (Big Bear City) Earthquake Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 1999 Hector Mine Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2001 Anza Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 2002 Laguna Salada Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 2003 San Simeon Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2005 Mettler Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2008 Chino Hills Earthquake
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Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 Magnitude > 7.5
Magnitude Year Earthquake Name
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2009 Inglewood Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 2009 Baja California Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 2010 El Mayor-Cucapah Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 2010 Sierra El Mayor Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2011 Calexico Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2012 Brawley Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2012 Westmoreland Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2013 Isla Vista Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2014 Brea Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2015 Stovepipe Wells Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2016 Borrego Springs Earthquake
Magnitude 4.5 - 5.4 2018 Santa Cruz Island Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5 to 7.4 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake
Magnitude 5.5 - 6.4 2020 Lone Pine Earthquake
Source. Southern California Earthquake Date Center
Southern California Historic Earthquakes
One of the best indicators of earthquake potential is learning the earthquake history of the area. The following is a discussion on large earthquakes that affected the City of Gardena and Southern California in general, which were also included in Table 3.6.
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1857 Fort Tejon Earthquake
On January 9, 1857 , one of the greatest recorded earthquakes in the United States occurred. The Fort Tejon earthquake measured 7.9 on the Richter scale and left a surface rupture scare of over 350 kilometers along the San Andreas Fault. Strong shaking was said to have lasted for over a minute, and water from the Los Angeles River was reportedly thrown out of its bed. Damage was not nearly as serious as it would be today since Southern California was sparsely populated at the time. Were the Fort Tejon earthquake to occur today, the damage would easily run into billions of dollars, and the loss of life would be substantial. The present-day communities of Wrightwood and Palmdale lie upon or near the 1857 rupture area.
1933 Long Beach Earthquake
In 1933, the Long Beach 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles Basin on March 10. The earthquake occurred on the Newport -Inglewood Fault, causing serious damage in Long Beach and other communities. The earthquake resulted in 120 deaths and over $50 million in property damage . Most of the damaged buildings were of unreinforced masonry construction. The following images of the damage were taken from the Southern California Earthquake Data Center website.
Damage resulting from the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake
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1971 Sylmar Earthquake (San Fernando)
On February 9, 1971, the Los Angeles
basin shook for over one minute . There
were 65 deaths and a financial cost of over
$500 million. The earthquake resulted in a
crack in the Van Norman Dam where an
80-square mile area had to be evacuated
due to fear the dam would break .
Numerous people were trapped in
buildings and fires were started from
natural gas line breaks . Two hospitals
collapsed killing nine people. The Veterans
Administration Hospital had seven deaths
(photos left) and the Olive View Hospital
had two deaths. Following this earthquake,
the Alquist Hospital Seismic Act was
passed establishing structural and non -
structure classifications for hospital
building seismic –safety levels.
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1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake
In October 1987, the Whittier Narrows Earthquake
struck the Los Angeles area with a 5.9 magnitude
earthquake. This earthquake occurred on a fault
system not previously known for seismic activity .
There were 8 deaths and 200 injuries . The
earthquake damage was estimated at $358
million.
1994 Northridge Earthquake
On January 17, 1994, the Northridge
Earthquake struck at a 6.7 magnitude in the Los
Angeles area. There were 57 deaths and over
1,500 people were injured . The earthquake
caused billions of dollars in damage and
disrupted the lives o f thousands of residents,
schools, and businesses in Southern California.
For days afterward, thousands of homes and businesses were without electricity; tens of thousands had no gas; and nearly 50,000 had little or no water. Approximately 15,000 structures were moderately to severely damaged, which left thousands of people temporarily homeless . Over 66,500 buildings were inspected , and n early 4,000 were severely damaged and over 11,000 were moderately damaged. Several collapsed bridges and overpasses created commuter havoc on the freeway system. Ground shaking caused extensive damage, but the earthquake triggered liquefaction and dozens of fires also caused additional severe damage.
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However, the earthquake occurred early in the morning on a holiday. This circumstance considerably reduced the potential effects. Many collapsed buildings were unoccupied, and most businesses were not yet open. The direct and indirect economic losses ran into the tens of billions.
2019 Ridgecrest Earthquakes
The 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake event s
began on July 4, 2019, with a magnitude
6.4 quake near the town of Ridgecrest.
Then, at 6:32PM on July 6th, 2019, a 7.1
magnitude struck again east of the town .
This quake moved along 30 miles of
Garlock strike-slip fault line and was
followed by 26,000 aftershocks over
multiple days. The shaking was felt in Stockton, Las Vegas, and downtown Los Angeles ; near the City. According to the United States Geological Survey, five people were injured, 50 homes were structurally damaged, and many more homes were damaged by fire from broken gas lines and power outages. Damages from the quake were estimated to exceed $100 million.
Even if the epicenter of a major earthquake is not located directly within the City, the aftershocks associated with that earthquake can cause significant d amage. The hazards associated with aftershock earthquakes are the same as mainshock earthquakes and may cause significant damage and disruption. The primary difference between mainshock and aftershock earthquakes is aftershock earthquakes are categorized b y the following two guidelines. First, it must occur within one rupture length of the mainshock rupture surface,
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or alternatively, within an "aftershock zone" based upon early aftershock activity and defined by seismologists. Second, it must occur within t hat designated area before the seismicity rate in that area returns to its "background", meaning pre-mainshock, level. Figure 3.1 from the Southern California Earthquake Data Center details the locations and magnitudes for historic Southern California earthquakes.
Figure 3.1: Southern California Historic Earthquakes Map Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech
3.3.3 Earthquake Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude
The Steering Committee ranked earthquake as one of the greatest threats to the City. The City is located in a seismic fault zone near the Newport -Inglewood Fault according to a Preliminary Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone map provided by the California Department of Conservation website and is located in a moderately high seismic risk zone.
Fault Zones
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There are many faults and fault zones throughout Southern California. After reviewing maps of the United States, California and specifically the Southern California area, the research showed potential earthquake areas that could impact the City. Faults that were reviewed include: the San Andreas, Newport-Inglewood, Rose Canyon, Cristianos, San Joaquin Hills, Rose Canyon, Coronado Bank, Whittier-Elsinore, Palos Verdes, San Diego Trough, and San Clemente Faults . These faults, all considered active, ar e capable of producing earthquakes in the 4.5 – 8+ magnitude range. This report focused on the four faults that could most seriously impact the area.
1. San Andreas Fault
2. Newport-Inglewood Fault
3. Whittier-Fault
4. Palos Verdes Fault
A major earthquake along any of these four faults could result in substantial casualties and damage resulting from collapsed buildings, damaged roads and bridges, fires, flooding, and other threats to life and property. There may still be unmapped earthquake faults throughout Southern California that could also affect the City. Figure 3.1 provides the local earthquake faults in the City and Southern California areas. In addition, Tables 3.7 through 3.11 giv e fault specific information fro m the Southern California Earthquake Data Center for local faults that could affect the City.
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The San Andreas Fault
Table 3.7: San Andreas Fault Information
Type of fault: Right-lateral strike-slip
Length: 1200 kilometers (km)
Nearby
Communities:
Parkfield, Frazier Park, Palmdale, Wrightwood, San Bernardino, Banning, Indio
Last Major
Rupture:
January 9, 1857 (Mojave segment); April 18, 1906 (Northern segment)
Slip rate: 20-35 millimeters/year (mm/yr.)
Interval Between
Major Ruptures:
Average of about 140 years on the Mojave segment; recurrence interval varies greatly from under 20 years (at Parkfield only) to over 300 years
Probable
Magnitudes:
6.8 to 8.0
Distance and
Direction from
City:
Approximately 100 miles east
Source: Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech This fault marks the boundary between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates and is capable of producing earthquakes in the magnitude 8+ range . It has been scientifically determined through a carbon dating process that a major earthquake on this fault has occurred approximately every 145 years plus or minus 20 years. The last major earthquake on the Mojave segment of the fault occurred in 1857 (165 years ago as of 2022). The San Andreas Fault is considered one of the most a ctive faults in the world today, and a major earthquake up to an 8.3 magnitude is expected to occur again within the next 20 years. The Fault traverses the Southern California region and is located approximately 100 miles east of the City . The ground shaking of an 8.3 magnitude earthquake on the Southern San Andreas Fault would result in serious damage in Southern California, including the City.
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The Newport-Inglewood Fault
Table 3.8: Newport-Inglewood Fault Information
Type of fault: Right lateral: local reverse slip associated with fault steps Length: 75 km
Nearby
Communities:
Culver City, Inglewood, Gardena, Compton, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa
Last Major Rupture March 10, 1933, MW 6.4
Slip rate: 0.6 mm/yr.
Interval Between
Major Ruptures:
Unknown
Probable
Magnitudes:
6.0-7.4
Distance and
Direction from
City:
Approximately 2 miles east
Source: Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech The Newport-Inglewood Fault is considered the second most active fault in California. It runs from the City of Inglewood through the City of Huntington Beach and out into the Pacific Ocean in the Newport Beach area. At its closest point, the fault lies about 8 miles southwest of the Cit y. This fault is capable of producing earthquakes in the range of 6.3 to 7.5 magnitude. The 6.5 magnitude, 1933 Long Beach earthquake, occurred on the Newport - Inglewood fault causing 120 deaths and severe damage. Unreinforced masonry buildings collapsed leaving people trapped beneath the rubble.
Earthquakes are to be considered a major threat to the City. When scientists refer to the San Andreas Fault, they often call it “The Big One.” In 1990, the Los Angeles Times newspaper did a series of articles on the Newport-Inglewood Fault and described it as “The Bigger One.” Both faults would cause considerable damage; however, a 7.5 magnitude Newport-Inglewood earthquake could be more severe to the City of Gardena than an 8.3 on the San Andreas due to the fault’s proximity to the City. The cost estimates of damage
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are much greater for the Newport -Inglewood worst-case scenario than the San Andreas worst-case scenario.
Whittier-Elsinore Fault
Table 3.9: Whittier-Fault Information
Type of fault: Right-lateral strike-slip with some reverse slip Length: 40 km
Nearby
Communities:
Yorba Linda, Hacienda Heights, Whittier
Most Recent
Surface Rupture
Holocene
Slip rate: Between 2.5 and 3.0 mm/yr.
Interval Between
Major Ruptures:
Unknown
Probable
Magnitudes:
6.0-7.2
Distance and
Direction from
City:
Approximately 15 miles northeast
Source Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech The Whittier Fault runs along the Chino Hills range between Chino Hills and Whittier .
Earthquakes with surface rupture on the Whittier Fault are estimated to have return intervals for a M6.5 and M7.5 of 100 and 1,200 years, respectively . An unpublished paleoseismic investigation suggests that the Whittier segment has not moved for 2,000 years. Since the average interval between major characteristic (extreme) events on the Whittier segment is estimated to be on the order of 1,200 years, the fault is considered long overdue . The Whittier fault joins the Chino Fault near Prado Dam where they merge into the Elsinore Fault.
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Table 3.10: Elsinore Fault Information
Type of fault: Right-lateral strike-slip
Length: 180 km
Nearby
Communities:
Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Julian
Last Major Rupture May 15, 1910; Magnitude 6.0
Slip rate: Roughly 4.0 mm/yr.
Interval Between
Major Ruptures:
Roughly 250 years
Probable
Magnitudes:
6.5-7.5
Distance and
Direction from
City:
Approximately 15 miles east
Source: Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech The Elsinore Fault trends along the eastern base of the Santa Ana Mountains and is one of the largest in Southern California, and in historical times, has been one of the quietest. The main trace of the Elsinore Fault has only seen one historical event greater than magnitude
5.2, which was the M6.0 Elsinore Earthquake of 1910.
At the northern end, the fault splays into several faults, creating the Whittier-Elsinore Fault Zone about 15 miles east of the City . A “characteristic” Magnitude M6.9 on the northwest segment of the Whittier-Elsinore Fault Zone has been estimated to have a return period of 450 years. This “characteristic” earthquake would be expected to cause ground movement on the order of 3 to 6 feet, with peak horizontal ground accelerations up to one multiplier of gravity (1 g). Most structures built prior to 1997 were designed to withstand peak gro und accelerations, described in further detail below, of up to 0.4 g, so a “characteristic” earthquake along this fault zone would have devastating consequences.
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Palos Verdes Fault
Table 3.11: Palos Verdes Fault Information
Type of fault: Right-reverse
Length: Roughly 80 km
Nearby
Communities:
San Pedro, Palos Verdes Estates, Torrance, Redondo Beach Most recent
surface rupture:
Holocene offshore; Late Quaternary onshore
Slip rate: Between 0.1 and 3.0 mm/yr.
Interval between
major ruptures:
Unknown
Probable
magnitudes:
6.0 – 7.0 (or greater); fault geometries may allow only partial rupture at any one time.
Distance and
Direction from
City:
Approximately 8 miles south
Source: Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech The Palos Verdes Hills Fault is capable of a 6.0 to 7.0 magnitude earthquake. It has two main branches and continues southward as the Palos Verdes-Coronado Bank Fault Zone.
This fault is located off the coast of Redondo Beach and Torrance, and continues southward through the Palos Verdes peninsula and offshore, outside the San Pedro Bay. The issue of concern is the fault causing shaking and liquefaction within the City.
Peak Ground Acceleration
Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) mapping represents peak horizontal acceleration of the ground on firm -rock conditions. The approach of representing peak horizontal ground acceleration on firm -rock is a common and widely used method of showing ground accelerations. The development of probabilistic acceleration maps is a result of three types of basic input parameters:
1) Attenuation of ground shaking with distance from the earthquake source. 2) Frequency of earthquakes within an area or region, termed recurrence; and
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3) The character and extent of regions and faults that generate earthquakes.
According to the following Peak Ground Acceleration Map, the City is located in an area that will experience a PGA ranging from 0.50 g to 0.70 g with 10% exceedance in 50 years (0.0021 annual probability).
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Figure 3.3: City of Gardena Peak Ground Acceleration Map
GARDENA
City of Gardena
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According to Table 3.12 below (provided by the United States Geographic Survey), this PGA Value is typically associated with a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. Thus, there is a 0.21% annual possibility of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake affecting the City.
Table 3.12: Mercalli Intensity and Corresponding Peak Group Acceleration Mercalli
Intensity
Richter
Intensity
Acceleration
(%g)
Velocity
(cm/s)
Perceived
Shaking
Potential
Damage
3.5 < 0.17 < 0.1 Not Felt None
4.2 – 4.3 0.17 - 1.4 0.1 - 1.1 Weak None
4.8 1.40 – 3.9 1.1 - 3.4 Light None
4.9 – 5.4 3.9 - 9.2 3.4 - 8.1 Moderate Very light
5.5 – 6.0 9.2 - 18 8.1 - 16 Strong Light
6.1 18 - 34 16 - 31 Very Strong Moderate
6.2 34 - 65 31 - 60 Severe
Moderate
to Heavy
6.9 65 - 124 60 - 116 Violent Heavy
> 7.0 > 124 > 116 Extreme Very Heavy
The City has been impacted by earthquakes numerous times over the years. Typical of many locations in Southern California, seismic building standards have prevented these earthquakes from causing any severe damage within the City. However, as noted above, the potential for a large-scale earthquake is possible . Based on data the proximity of identifies fault lines and the information demonstrated in the PGA maps, it is clear the whole community are at risk to the impacts of an earthquake event. Given the frequency, and likelihood, of earthquake occurrences in the area coupled with the possibility for a large- scale scenario, the City has ranked earthquakes as one of the hazard s with highest vulnerability for the City.
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Impacts to Sensitive Populations
In the event of an earthquake, sensitive populations may be impacted to a greater extent than others in the community. An earthquake may cause infrastructure /systems damage as well as loss of equipment, which would restrict access and use of facilities that cater to high-risk members of the community . Some facilities such as the Gardena Memorial Hospital, Rosecrans Care Center, and the Clear View Nursing home house the elderly population. In addition, there are multiple preschools an d elementary schools scattered throughout the city. Since these facilities are spread out throughout the region, there is no way for the city to know which of these is more likely to be impacted. Therefore, the city can assume that the sensitive population will be impacted equally since we cannot predict where an earthquake would occur. It is useful to note that the City and County emergency plans will include considerations for sensitive populations for response in the event of an earthquake.
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3.4 Hazardous Material Release Hazard Profile
Hazardous Material Release Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderately High
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event - occurs less than once every
50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Extensive building damage, widespread
loss of lifelines (water, gas, electricity,
sanitation, roads), loss of life
Vulnerability:
Widespread damage area, significant
secondary impacts, no warning time
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
25 3.4.1 Hazardous Material Release Information and Background Hazardous materials include hundreds of substances that can potentially pose a significant risk to the general population if released. These substances may be highly toxic, reactive, corrosive, flammable, radioactive or infectious. They are present in nearly every community in the United States where they may be manufactured, used, stored, transported, or disposed. According to reports obtained through the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program, there are thousands of hazardous material release events annua lly that contaminate air, soil, and groundwater resources. These events can potentially trigger millions of dollars in clean -up costs, human and wildlife injuries, and occasionally human deaths.
Accidents which result in chemical clouds or release of hazar dous materials int o public water or sewer systems may affect outlying neighborhoods or the community at large.
Depending upon the scale of the release, large segments of the residential and business
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populations may need to be evacuated quickly for extended periods of time. Effective emergency planning with regard to hazardous materials, therefore, requires the concentrated efforts of the Fire and Police Departments as well as other public safety officials and private organizations such as the Red Cross. Hazardous material releases may occur from any of the following:
Table 3.17: Types of Hazardous Material Incidents
Fixed-Site Includes all releases involving the production and manufacturing, handling, and storage of a hazardous product at a single facility a s well as any releases that may occur at a designated hazardous waste disposal site.
Transportation Includes all releases that occur while the product is in transit from one facility to another or en route to be disposed of at a designated hazardous waste disposal site, of which the main concerns for the City of Gardena are the 405, 105, 110, and 91 freeways.
Intentional
Spills and
Releases
Includes all criminal acts and acts of terrorism in which a hazardous material is used to intentionally cause injuries and/or fatalities, damage the environment and/or property, or advance a political or social agenda . Adversarial Events and Weapons of Mass Destruction will be discussed in further detail in the Adversarial Events section of this document.
In response to concerns over the environmental and safety hazards posed by the storage and handling of toxic chemicals, Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) in 1986. To reduce the likelihood of hazardous material releases, EPCRA established specific requirements on federal, state, and local governments, Indian tribes, and indu stry to plan for hazardous materials emergencies.
EPCRA’s Community Right-to-Know provisions help increase the public's knowledge and access to information on chemicals at individual facilities, their uses, and releases into the environment. States and com munities working with facilities can use the information to improve chemical safety and protect public health and the environment. Under EPCRA, hazardous materials must be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), even if they do not result in human exposure.
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Hazardous material releases may include the following.
• Air emissions (e.g., pressure relief valves, smokestacks, broken pipes, water, or ground emissions with vapors)
• Discharges into bodies of water (e.g., outflows to sewers, spills on land, water runoff, contaminated groundwater)
• Discharges onto land
• Solid waste disposals in onsite landfills
• Transfer of wastewater to public sewage plants
• Transfers of waste to offsite facilities for treatment or storage In addition to accidental human-caused hazardous material events, natural hazards may cause the release of hazardous materials and complicate response activities. The impact of earthquakes on fixed facilities may be particularly damaging due to the impairment of the physical integr ity or even failure of containment facilities. The threat of any hazardous material event may be magnified due to restricted access, reduced fire suppression and spill containment, and even complete cut-off of response personnel and equipment.
In recognition of the dangers associated with keeping hazardous substances, the California State legislature has enacted several laws regulating the use and transport of identified hazardous materials. In particular, Chapter 6.95 of the Health and Safety Code requires all businesses using these materials to inform local government agencies of the types and quantities of materials stored on site. This disclosure enables emergency response agencies to respond quickly and appropriately to accidents involving dang erous substances. Chapter 6.95 of the Ca lifornia Health and Safety Code and Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations describe the requirements for chemical disclosure, business emergency plans, and community right to know programs. According to these state requirements, a business that uses or handles hazardous materials in amounts equal to or greater than 55 gallons, 500 pounds or 200 cubic feet at any one time must prepare a business emergency plan and chemical inventory. The inventory must be updated annually, and the business plan must be updated every two years. The chapter also has incorporated certain requirements from Federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III for chemicals designated as acutely hazardous. In additio n, these regulations apply to industrial accidents, refinery explosions and incidences of high-volume releases.
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3.4.2 Hazardous Material Release History
According to the Emergency Response Notifications System (ERNS), there have been a total of 2,683 spills and accidents in California during 2010. As illustrated in the table below, the majority of these incidents were caused by mobile vehicles, which represent a substantial threat to the City.
ERNS Spills and Accidents in California in 2010
Type of Incident Number of Incidents
Fixed site (e.g., incident at a building) 922
Continuous release 2
Storage tank, drilling platform, or pipeline 223
Unknown sheen on water 546
Mobile vehicle (plane, truck, train, ship, etc.) 990
Other or unknown 0
Total 2,683
3.4.3 Hazardous Material Release Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude The following table provides a list of potential sources for hazardous materials releases within the City. In addition, the map following the table depicts the locations of these facilities.
Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Facility Locations
Facility Name Address
Coast Plating, Inc. 128 W 154th St.
Coronet Manufacturing Co., Inc. 16210 S Avalon Blvd.
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Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Facility Locations
Facility Name Address
Mechanical Metal Finishing 15220 S Broadway
Scigen Scientific, Inc. 333 E Gardena Blvd.
Spectrum Chemical & Laboratory Products 14422 S San Pedro St.
Grow More, Inc. 15600 New Century Dr.
Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC-Carson 17310 S Main St.
PB Fasteners 1700 W 132nd St.
Sonic Plating Co. 1930 W Rosecrans Ave.
GoldCo Manufacturing Inc. 1448 W 135th St.
Adcock Manufacturing Corporation 1550 W 132nd St.
Brek Manufacturing 1513 W 134th St.
Torrance Refining Company* 3700 W. 190th St. Torrance, CA Note: Although the Torrance Refiney is not within the City boundaries, it was inlcuded in this list as incidents at the location are expected to have the potential to impact to the City.
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Hazardous Material Facility Locations Map
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Hazardous materials are transported across the City, which poses a hazard should there be loss of containment. It is important to note that hazardous material emergencies occur during transportation and all major highways are susceptible to releases of to xic and flammable chemicals. While there is currently no mechanism to assign a probability of a fixed-site or transportation hazardous material emergency, it is important to consider a relatively high likelihood of occurrence and conduct planning and training accordingly. The map on the following page provides an overview of the transportation corridors throughout the City, including Interstates 105, 405, 110 and 91, which are considered major shipping and transportation routes.
One major concern for the City is the potential for a hazardous material release from the Refinery in Torrance, California, due to its close proximity to the City. On February 18, 2015, ignition of hydrocarbons in the Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) led to an explosion that resulted in a near-miss event in the modified hydrofluoric acid (MHF) alkylation unit, where a tank containing tens of thousands of pounds of MHF was nearly missed from the flying debris. In the case of a potential release from the Refinery, there is a fair likelihood that the offsite impact may affect areas within the City boundaries; nevertheless, as the Refinery is located outside of City boundaries, it may be safe to assume that when a hazardous material release occurs, the City would encounter a more minor impact than what is expected in the City of Torrance.
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3.5 Pipeline Failure Hazard Profile
Pipeline Failure Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderate
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event - occurs less than once every
50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Extensive building damage, widespread
loss of lifelines (water, gas, electricity,
sanitation, roads), loss of life
Vulnerability:
Moderate damage area, moderate
secondary impacts, moderate warning
time
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
20 3.5.1 Pipeline Failure Information and Background
Pipeline transport is an economic method for transporting large quantities of oil or natural gas over land. Where possible, pipelines are built above the surface; however, in more developed, urban, or environmentally sensitive area they are buried underground. The oil and natural gas infrastructure is utilized to provide resources for national defense, heating and cooling homes, generating power for business, and providing fuel. The City of Gardena has oil and gas underground pipelines.
Government regulations require that buried fuel pipelines must be protected from corrosion.
Typically, corrosion control is by use of pipeline coating in conjunction with cathodic protection. Natural gas can explode when mixed with air in certain concentrations and ignited by a spark or flame. The National Transportation Safety Board has documented
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cases where natural gas from ruptured pipelines resulted in flash fires and explosions, causing fatalities and property damage.
3.5.2 Pipeline Failure History
Compared to other methods of fuel transportation, pipelines are considered the safest means to transport vast quantities of petroleum and natural gas (compared to rail or truck).
However, failure incidents regularly occur, causing substantial losses to property and life.
According to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, there has been an annual average of 290 significant pipeline failure incidents for the past twenty years.
These events have resulted in a total of 2 60 deaths, 1,1 09 injuries, and over $11,050,342,077 in property damage.
Pipeline failures are caused by a variety of factors. The most common cause is corrosion of the pipeline. Corrosion weakens the structural integrity of the pipeline and makes it more susceptible to rupture and failure. Accidental rupture at a construction site from excavation is another common failure cause. Many natural gas and oil pipelines are buried underground, becoming a potential hazard for excavation projects. Other sources of failure include natural forces such as earthquakes, equipment failure and operations fai lure, materials failures, including defects and fatigue, and weld failures, as occurred in the well- known 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion. No pipeline failures have occurred within the City of Gardena; however, the prevalence of hazardous and flammable g as and liquid distribution pipelines throughout the City gives the potential for a future event. 2010 San Bruno Pipeline Explosion
On September 9, 2010, a 30-inch steel natural gas transmission pipeline owned by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) ruptured in a residential neighborhood in San Bruno, California.
The rupture released approximately 47.6 million standard cubic feet of natural gas. The released gas then ignited, resulting in an explosion and fire that killed 8, injured 60, and forced the evacuation of many more people. The fire also caused substantial property damage, destroying 38 homes, and damaging 70 homes. The rupture created a crater 72 feet long by 26 feet wide in the middle of the street. The ruptured pipe segment was 28 feet long, weighed approximately 3,000 pounds, and was found 100 feet from the crater.
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An investigation was immediately conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). A review of PG&E records revealed that the pipeline had been labeled in PG&E drawings as seamless API 5L Grade X42 pipe. However, upon examination of the ruptured pipe segment, the NTSB found that it was actually constructed of smaller segments of pipe of unknown origin welded together. The NTSB concluded that the poorly welded pipe section had a visible seam weld flaw that grew over time. As a result, the pipe was not as strong as the listed API 5L Grade X42 steel pipe and ruptured under increased pressure during electrical maintenance at the Milpitas Terminal. 2012 Richmond Refinery Fire
On August 6, 2012, a piping segment at the Number 4 Crude Unit at a Chevron refinery in Richmond, California, failed, leading to a release of hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbon vapor cloud then ignited, resulting in a large, uncontrolled fire. The fire burne d for several hours before being contained later that night. The picture below illustrates the smoke plume from the fire.
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Photo taken from a Cal/OSHA presentation on 2/26/2014
Fortunately, there were no fatalities from the fire. According to the final investigation report completed by the United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, over 15,000 residents surrounding the refinery sought medical treatment for respiratory irritation.
The incident tied up many local emergency response agencies and also shut down local service for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Although the 2012 Richmond Refinery Fire did not impact the City, the incident illustrates the potential major impacts to residential areas that a release of this magnitude could have on the City.
3.5.3 Pipeline Failure Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude Although there is no generalized pipeline failure probability (failure is dependent upon specific pipeline construction material, joint type, soil, diameter, length, etc.), the existence of natural gas and petroleum pipelines within the City service area i ndicates the potential for a pipeline failure incident. One of the most common sources of pipeline incidents occurs from construction equipment rupturing or penetrating buried lines. Maintaining pipeline integrity (including replacing corroded pipelines) , maintaining accurate piping maps , and ensuring adequate personnel training for construction and excavation in pipeline areas are important to prevent the occurrence of significant pipeline failures.
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3.6 Windstorm Hazard Profile
Windstorm Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderate
Probability/
Frequency:
Infrequent event - occurs between once
every 8 years and once every 50 years
(inclusive)
Consequence/
Severity:
Moderate building damage, minor loss of
lifelines (less than 12 hours), lost time
injury but no disability
Vulnerability:
Localized damage area , minor
secondary impacts, delayed hazard
onset
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
18 3.6.1 Windstorm Hazard Information and Background
Wind can be described as the flow of air caused by a difference in air pressure within the Earth’s atmosphere. Difference s in atmospheric pressure cause air to move from high pressure areas to lower. The greater the difference between the two pressure areas, the greater the speed at which the air moves from one pressure area to the other. Strong winds have been known to cause minor property damage and in extreme cases destroy large structures in its path.
The Beaufort Scale is widely used to describe wind speeds based on observed ocean conditions. Since its most recent modification in the 1940s, the scale utilizes a seventeen - level system ranging from no air flow to winds that exceed 140 miles per hour (mph ; 120 knots) and describe wind speeds in empirical terms. According to this scale , air speeds
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during a windstorm usually fall between 65 mph (56 knots) and 72 mph (63 knots). Winds of this speed and greater have been known to cause tornado -like property damage and could inhibit utility, telecommunications, and transportation systems in and around the City of Gardena.
3.6.2 Windstorm History
To indicate the potential for a severe storm event, Table 3.19 lists an excerpt of large-scale severe storms extracted from the NOAA National Climatic Data Center, including lightning, thunderstorms, hail, fog, winter weather, and wind some of which have resulted in extensive regional damage. This list is not considered to be comprehensive, since severe storms are an annual event causing minor damages and economic disruption (closed ro ads, fallen power lines, etc.).
Table 3.19: Historical Severe Weather Damage in Los Angeles County Date Fatalities Injuries Property Damage ($)
08/07/1990 0 8 0
02/23/1993 0 0 50,000
04/25/1994 0 0 5,000
03/14/1996 0 1 0
12/14/1996 1 2 0
01/20/1997 0 4 0
07/20/1998 0 1 0
05/23/1999 1 0 0
07/13/1999 0 1 0
02/23/2000 0 1 0
04/20/2001 0 1 0
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Date Fatalities Injuries Property Damage ($)
07/28/2003 0 1 0
11/12/2003 0 0 3,500,000
1/07/2005 0 0 5,000,000
09/01/2007 0 0 0
09/03/2017 0 0 0
10/09/2017 0 0 0
10/15/2018 0 0 0
10/10/2019 0 0 0
12/02/2020 0 0 0
10/11/2021 0 0 0
02/07/2022 0 0 0
Note: Property Damage may not have been reported for each incident Microbursts
As stated by the National Weather Service, a microburst is a downdraft in a thunderstorm that is less than 2.5 miles in scale. Microbursts can be driven by a number of factors including mid -level dry air entrainment, cooling beneath the thunderstorm cloud base, sublimation, and the existence of rain and/or hail within the thunderstorm. Although microbursts are not widely re cognized as tornadoes, they can cause comparable, and in some cases worse, damage than some tornadoes.
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In April 2000, a microburst ripped through 4.9
square miles of a The City of Paramount: less
than 5 miles from the heart of the City. Hardest
hit were the mobile homes where at least 141
structures were reported to have sustained
damage, ranging from total loss to minor
structural damage. The local Fire Department
estimated at least $843,000 in damage losses.
Families were immediately placed in a Re d
Cross Shelter at a nearby park.
Santa Ana Winds
The Santa Ana Winds are a seasonal phenomenon in Southern California occurring between October and March. According to the California Climate Change Center, these dry winds occur when cold air moves southw ard into the Great Basin between the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and the Southern California Coastal Range. The cold air mass is characterized by unusually high pressure near the land surface. As the wind moves through canyons and passes, the wind accelerates to speeds of 40 mph (35 knots) with gusts up to about 70 mph (60 knots). This phenomenon has occurred irregularly since at least the mid- 1800s. While generally overlooked, Santa Ana winds have been reported to have caused property damage, power outages, blocked roads due to fallen trees, increased fire threats, and even loss of life as the result of a secondary impact.
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Beaufort Wind Scale
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3.6.3 Windstorm Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude
Taking into account that Santa Ana Winds are (typically) an annual occurrence in Southern California, strong winds are very likely to continue to occur although infrequently in the City of Gardena. In the past, high winds have toppled trees, damaged traffic signals, and in rare cases caused minor in jury to residents. In response, the Steering Committee determined windstorm was still a possible threat to the City and warranted inclusion in the Plan update.
Figure 3.10 below provides information on the average wind speeds for the Los Angeles International Airport region.
Figure 3.10: City of Gardena Average Wind Speeds
Note: Data taken from the Western Regional Climate Center Impacts to Sensitive Populations
In the event of a windstorm, sensitive populations that are housed in special facilities in the City might be impacted to a greater extent than others. Some facilities such as the Gardena Memorial Hospital, Rosecrans Care Center, and the Clear View Nursing home house the elderly population. In addition, t here are multiple preschools and elementary schools scattered throughout the city. Since these facilities are spread out throughout the region, there is no way for the city to know which of these is more likely to be impacted. Therefore, the city can assume that the sensitive population will be impacted equally since we cannot predict where a windstorm would occur. It is useful to note that the city and county emergency plans will include considerations for sensitive populations for response in the event of a severe windstorm occurring.
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3.7 Disease Outbreak Hazard Profile
Disease Outbreak Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderately Low
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event - occurs once every 50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Moderate building damage, lifeline loss
(less than 24 hours), severe injury or
disability
Vulnerability:
Widespread damage area, significant
secondary impacts, no warning time
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
12 3.7.1 Disease Outbreak Hazard Information and Background A disease outbreak happens when a disease occurs in greater numbers than expected in a community of region or during a certain season. A pandemic is an outbreak of an infectious disease that spreads across a large region. A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, or possibly for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person -to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in very short time.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, an especially severe influenza pandemic could lead to high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss.
Numerous people in a wide range of locations will become seriously ill at t he same time.
Impacts can range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery. Additionally, a substantial percentage of
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the population will require some form of medical care. Health care facilities can be overwhelmed, creating a shortage of hospital staff, beds, ventilators, and other supplies.
In order to define and prepare for an influenza pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a global influenza preparedness plan, which defines the stages of a pandemic, outlines the role of WHO, and makes recommendations for national measures before and during a pandemic. The pandemic phases are detailed below:
Interpandemic period:
• Phase 1: No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans. • Phase 2: No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans, but an animal variant threatens human disease.
Pandemic alert period:
• Phase 3: Human infection(s) with a new subtype but no human-to-human spread. • Phase 4: Small cluster(s) with limited localized human-to-human transmission. • Phase 5: Larger cluster(s) but human-to-human spread still localized.
Pandemic period:
• Phase 6: Pandemic: increased and sustained transmission in general population.
3.7.2 Disease Outbreak Hazard History
There have been several major outbreaks that have resulted in many fatalities in the past.
More recently however, there have been fewer outbreaks of biological diseases that cause catastrophic loss of life. However, there c ontinue to be outbreaks of biological/human diseases.
Recent Influenza Outbreaks
Influenza (flu) season occurs every year, but some years may be worse than others when a new strain emerges. Health professionals were concerned in 2006 that the continued spread of a highly pathogenic avian H5N1 virus across eastern Asia and other countries represented a significant threat to human health. The H5N1 virus has raised concerns about a potential human pandemic because:
• It is especially virulent
• It is being spread by migratory birds
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• It can be transmitted from birds to mammals and in some limited circumstances to humans, and
• Like other influenza viruses, it continues to evolve.
There was an outbreak of H1N1, known as t he swine flu, in 2009. Figure 3.14 illustrates how widespread the strain became in 2009.
Figure 3.14: Nations with confirmed Cases H1N1 (August 4, 2009) Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a respiratory infection caused by a virus. The first patient found to be infected with MERS was in London in 2012. MERS is suspected to spread from an infected person’s respiratory secretions through close contact. According to the WHO, as of June 2014, there have been 707 confirmed cases of MERS resulting in at least 252 fatalities. An additional 113 cases have been reported by Saudi Arabia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the U.S., there have been two confirmed cases of MERS. Both were healthcare providers who recently traveled from Saudi Arabia. Even though the MERS situation in the U.S. is a low risk to the general public, the CDC is closely monitoring the situation.
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Ebola
Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus species. Researchers believe that the virus is animal- borne and that bats are the most likely reservoir. Ebola is spread throug h direct contact from an infected person through blood or body fluids, infected objects or through contact with infected animals. According to the CDC, there have been four cases of Ebola diagnosed in the U.S. in 2014. Of the four cases, two of them had travelled back from Africa and the other two were involved in treating one of the infected persons. The medical and public health professionals across the U.S. along with the CDC are taking precautions to ensure the Ebola situation in the U.S. is at a low risk to the general public. 2015 California Measles Outbreak
On January 5, 2015, five patients were hospitalized for suspected cases of measles all tied to December travels to Disneyland in Anaheim, California the previous year. By February 2015, 125 measles cases could be linked to the Disney theme park across several states with additional cases reported in Canada and Mexico. The event sparked national concern and exacerbated debates about vaccination rights throughout the country. Although the number of v ictims in this instance do not rival the MERS outbreak mentioned about, this event was close enough to the City to impact the public. Disneyland caters to more than 16 million guests annually, many of them coming from Southern California: including citizen s of the City.
2020-2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The novel coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan China when, on December 31, 2019, the WHO identified a pneumonia-like illness impacting dozens. By January 11, 2020, according to ABC NEWS, China reported its first death due to the Coronavirus. Ten days later, the United States confirmed its first case of the virus. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and at the time of this report, the U.S. had reported 86,168,902 cases of coronavirus including victims from all 50 states.
According to Harvard Health Publishing , coron aviruses are common and often are the cause of colds and other upper respiratory infections. SARS-CoV-2, short for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is the official name for the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. While severity can very b etween cases, common symptoms include fever, aches, cough, fatigue, chills, headache, loss of appetite, and loss of smell. Generally, symptoms appear withing six days of exposure, but in some cases, symptom shave taken
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up to 13 days to materialize. Current evidence suggests, according to the World Health Organization, that the virus spreads mainly between people who ar e in close contact with each other. A person can be infected when aerosols or droplets containing the virus are inhaled or come directly into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth.
3.7.3 Disease Outbreak Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude It is difficult to predict the probability and severity of the next biological/human disease pandemic. In contrast to many other illnesses, highly contagious disease spread rapidly and often unexpectedly. However, in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the City has gained a renewed perspective on the potential for a disease outbreak scenario to impact the community. At the time of this report, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department recorded 2,906,918 laboratory confirmed COVID -19 cases in Los Angeles County.
Furthermore, the Steering Committee agreed that all areas of the City cou ld be equally vulnerable. The City has limited medical capabilities; however, City staff will work with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department and other outside organizations in the event of an outbreak.
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3.8 Urban Fire Hazard Profile
Urban Fire Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderately Low
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event - occurs less than once
every 50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Extensive building damage, widespread
loss of lifelines (water, gas, electricity,
sanitation, roads), loss of life
Vulnerability: Localized damage area
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
10 3.8.1 Hazard Information and Background
Fire is a rapid oxidation process that can lead to uncontrolled burning, exposing and possibly consuming structures . Fires often spread quickly and are usually signaled by dense smoke that may fill the area for miles around. Fires can be human caused through acts such as arson or can be caused by natural events such as lightning. Fires are typically classified according to the following categories:
• Urban fires are primarily those associated with structures and the activities in and around them.
• Wildland fires occur in forests or other generally uninhabited areas and are fueled primarily by natural vegetation.
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• Urban Interface fires occur where development and forest interface, with both vegetation and structures providing fuel, and are sometimes referred to as urban - wildland interface fires.
The following factors contribute significantly to aforementioned fire behavior. • Slope/Topography: As slope increases the rate of fire spread increases . In the northern hemisphere, south facing slopes are also subject to greater solar radiation, making them drier and thereby intensifying fire behavior. • Fuel: Weight and volume are the two methods of classifying fuel, with volume also referred to as fuel loading. Each fuel is assigned a burn index (the estimated amount of potential energy released during a fire), an estimate of the effort required to contain a fire, and an expected flame length.
• Weather: Variations in weather conditions have a significant effect on the occurrence and behavior of fires.
Firestorms that occur during extreme weather (e.g., high temperatures, low humidity, and high winds) have high intensity , which makes fire suppression virtually impossible. These events typically burn until the conditions change, or the fuel is exhausted. Even small fires can threaten lives and resources and destroy properties. It is also important to note that, in addition to affecting people, fires may severely affect livestock and pets. Such events may require the emergency watering/feeding, shelter, evacuation, and even burying of animals.
Fire Secondary Events
The aftermath of a fire can be as dis astrous, if not more so , than the fire . A particularly destructive fire burns away plants and trees that prevent erosion. If heavy rains occur after such a fire, landslides, ash flows, and flash floods can occur . This can result in property damage outside the immediate fire area, and can affect the water quality of streams, rivers, and lakes.
Fire as a Secondary Event
In addition to typical ignition sources for fires, earthquakes and floods have the potential to rupture buried gas lines, and high winds or accidents could cause overhead electric lines to break, creating ignition sources for fires. Catastrophic earthquakes could cause widespread urban fires, as multiple gas and electrical lines could be broken or disrupted.
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3.8.2 Urban Fire Hazard History
Los Angeles County is well known as one of the world's great urban centers, but the county is also home to the 655,000-acre Angeles National Forest and a large portion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area. Thousands of homes are located in foothill communities near these great natural areas, creating unique challenges for local fire agencies.
2018 Pico Rivera Apartment Fire
Around 4 p.m. on February 22, 2018, a
fire was reported for an apartment
building in the 9100 block of Burke
Street. The fire, which started in the
attic of the structure, quickly engulfed
the first and second floors. Fortunately,
only 3 injuries were reported, but
around 300 residents were displaced
after more tha n 141 unites were impacted by the fire: 45 of them with fire and smoke damage. More than 100 firefighters were dispatched to fight the flames while City officials worked with property owners to provide hotel vouchers for displaced residents. Due to the need for critical repairs, residents could not begin to return home for at least 3 to 5 days after the fire. Although specifics were not provided to the public, in the aftermath, the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department stated that investigators believed a problem with the building’s plumbing caused the fire. Pico Rivera is less than 15 miles from the City. 2018 Wildfire Season
The 2018 wildfire season in California was one
of the deadliest seasons in California’s
recorded history. There was a total of 8 ,527
reported fires during this period which burned
more than 1,627,652 acres according to The
Sacramento Bee. Notable fires included the
Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara County which
burned 281,893 acres , and the Mendocino
Complex Fire which burned more than 459,000 acres, becoming the largest complex fire in
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California history. Estimated damages are more than $3 billion to clear debris and $11.8 billion to victims according to NBC News. As temperatures began to cool in late November and the fire subsides, the death toll was estimated at around 104 that year with more injured. 2017 Canyon Fire II
On the morning of October 9, 2017, a fast -
moving brush fire was noted near the 91
freeways and Gypsum Canyon Ro ad. By
noon, the fire had scorched 800 acres and
by 6:00AM the following day, the fire had
spread to 7,500 acres damaging at least 24
structures and dozens of homes. By the
time, the fire was fully contained on October
17, 2017, 9,217 acres had been burned, 25
structured has been destroyed, and 55 more were damaged. 16,570 people had to be evacuated from their homes in Anaheim, Orange, and the City. 2017-2018 Thomas Fire
The Thomas Fire started December 4 th, 2017, near Santa Paula and burned for three weeks raging across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The fire consumed over 280,000 acres before it was extinguished on January 12, 2018. 8,500 firefighters from all over the United States were deployed to fight the fire and over 1,063 structures, mostly houses, were destroyed before it was
extinguished. The Thomas Fire was
almost immediately followed by
massive mudslides in Montecito, CA
triggered by a combination of heavy
rainfall and the charred landscape.
On January 9th, 2018, massive
flows of mud and debris traveling at
20 miles per hour demolished
homes and businesses in the area.
Over 400 homes were damaged or destroyed, and 21 people were killed.
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Table 3.13: Los Angeles County Historical Fires (2001-2020) Fire Name Date Description
Topanga Fire 9/28/2005
The Topanga Fire burned 24,175 acres in the
Chatsworth area.
Empire Fire 7/22/2006
The Empire Fire burned 1,094 acres on Catalina Island
near the airport.
Quail Fire 8/13/2006
The Quail Fire burned 4,864 acres near the northbound
Interstate 5 at Quail Lake Road in Gorman.
Cross Fire 8/28/2006
The Cross Fire burned 665 acres near Placerita Canyon
Road and Sand Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
Pines Fire 9/19/2006
The Pines Fire burned 113 acres in the Angeles National Forest near the Angeles Forest Highway and Angeles
Crest Highway Junction.
Island Fire 5/10/2007
The Island Fire burned 4,750 acres near Avalon on
Catalina Island.
Gorman Fire 5/19/2007
The Gorman Fire burned 2,500 acres at the edge of Los
Padres National Forest.
Canyon Fire 7/7/2007
The Canyon Fire burned 815 acres near Agua Dulce
Canyon and 14 Freeway.
North Fire 9/2/2007
The North Fire burned 2,200 acres 6 miles southwest of
Acton in the Angeles National Forest.
Ranch Fire 10/20/2007
The Ranch Fire burned 58,401 acres near Townsend
Peak southwest of Templin Highway and Interstate 5.
Buckweed
(Agua Dulce)
Fire
10/21/2007
The Buckweed (Agua Dulce) Fire burned 38,000 acres
near Mint Canyon Road and Sierra Highway.
Canyon Fire 10/21/2007
The Canyon Fire burned 4,521 acres in the Malibu
Canyon south of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Magic Fire 10/22/2007
The Magic Fire burned 2,824 acres near the Magic
Mountain Parkway and The Old Road.
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Fire Name Date Description
Corral Fire 11/24/2007
The Corral Fire burned 4,901 acres near Malibu Creek
State Park.
Santa Anita
Fire
4/26/2008
The Santa Anita Fire burned 584 acres in the mountains
above the cities of Sierra Madre and Arcadia in the
Angeles National Forest.
Big Horn Fire 5/13/2008
The Big Horn Fire burned 490 acres North of Mt. Baldy
Village near Claremont.
Sesnon Fire 10/13/2008
The Sesnon Fire burned 14,703 acres in the Porter
Ranch Community, Twin Lakes, and Indian Hills area.
Marek Fire 10/28/2008
The Marek Fire burned 4,824 acres near the West Side
Little Tujunga Canyon.
Sayre Fire 11/14/2008 The Sayre Fire burned 11,262 acres near Sylmar.
Osito Fire 7/15/2009
The Osito Fire burned 304 acres north of Castaic in the Angeles National Forest.
Morris Fire 8/25/2009
The Morris Fire burned 2,168 acres by San Gabriel
Canyon near Morris Dam.
Station Fire 8/26/2009
The Station Fire burned 160,577 acres over 3 weeks by
Highway 2, 1.5 miles north of USFS Angeles Crest
Station.
PV Fire 8/27/2009
The PV Fire burned 235 acres near Rancho Palos
Verdes.
Crown Fire 7/29/2010
The Crown Fire burned 14,000 acres over 6 days, north
of Sierra Highway at Anthony Road, southwest of
Palmdale.
Mint Fire 9/17/2011
The Mint Fire burned 634 acres near the Sierra Highway
at Mint Canyon Road, north of Agua Dulce.
5 Mile Fire 7/6/2012
The 5 Mile Fire burned 525 acres off the I -5, north of Parker Road near Castaic.
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Fire Name Date Description
Lake Fire 05/28/2013
The Lake Fire burned 712 acres off the south bound I-5
and Lake Hughes Road.
Magic Fire 6/10/2013
The M agic Fire burned 149 acres around Magic Mtn
Parkway in Valencia.
Hunters Fire 6/2/2014
The Hunters F ire burned 677 acres near the southeast
shore of Lake McClure.
Gulch Fire 9/10/2014 The Gulch Fire burned 1,375 acres east of Bella Vista.
Black Fire 9/13/2014
The Black F ire burned 403 acres north of Lake
Mendocino.
Highway Fire 4/18/2015 The Highway Fire burned 1,049 acres near Prado Basin.
Park Hill Fire 6/20/2015
The Park Hill Fire burned 1,791 acres east of Santa
Margarita.
Swedes Fire 7/29/2015
The Swedes Fire burned 400 acres off Swedes Flat
Road, 3 miles north of Bangor.
Thomas Fire 12/4/2017
The Thomas Fire burned 280,000 acres across Ventura
and Santa Barbara Counties.
Rye Fire 12/5/2017
The Rye Fire burned 7,000 acres in Santa Clarita near
Rye Canyon Loop.
Creek Fire 12/20/2017
The Creek Fire burned 15,619 acres 4 miles east of
Sylmar.
Stone Fire 6/4/2018
The Stone Fire burned 1,352 acres near Anthony Road
in Agua Dulce.
Woolsey Fire 11/8/2018
The Woolsey Fire burned 96 ,949 acres across many
cities north of LA County.
Saddleridge
Fire
10/10/2019
The Saddleridge Fire burned 7,500 acres off the 210
FWY near Yarnell Street
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Fire Name Date Description
Tick Fire 10/24/2019
The Tick Fire burned 4,615 acres near Tick Canyon
Road
Soledad Fire 7/5/2020
The Soledad Fire burned 1,300 acres near Soledad
Canyon Road and the 14 Fwy
Lake Fire 8/12/2020 The Lake Fire burned 31,000 acres near Lake Hughes.
Bobcat Fire 9/6/2020
The Bobcat fire burned 115,796 acres in the central San Gabriel Mountains
Source: Major Incident Archive – Fire Department (lacounty.gov) (for fires after 2015)
3.8.3 Urban Fire Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude Since the City consists of urban terrain, the expected type of fire is an urban fire . Urban fires often consume buildings with the potential to spread to adjoining buildings; however major urban fires are highly unlikely.
Wildfires are a major environmental hazard that have historically cost California more than $800 million each year and contribute to "bad air days" throughout the state . Heat and smoke from fires can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the smoke can sear the lungs, and fire also produces poisonous gases that cause disorientation and drowsiness, eventually leading to asphyxiation . As a result, asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio.
While the City has never experienced a large-scale fire, the Steering Committee included urban fire as an identified hazard after considering the following factors. In response to the 2012-2017 California drought, water conservation efforts are imperative to ensure a reliable water source. As a result, water restrictions for landscaping have left much of the plant life dry and more susceptible to fire. Should drought conditions continue, the City’s vulnerability will only increase . During a Stee ring Committee meeting, the Committee discussed Fire response times and determined they would likely be sufficient to control most fires occurring within the City . Figure 3.6 on the following page illustrates the fire threat to the City . As shown in the figure, the expected fire hazard is low
.
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Figure 3.6: City of Gardena Fire Threat Map
Gardena
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3.9 Adversarial Event Hazard Profile
Adversarial Event Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderately Low
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event - occurs more than once
every 50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Moderate building damage, minor loss
of lifelines (less than 12 hours), lost time
injury but no disability
Vulnerability:
Moderate damage area , moderate
secondary impacts, moderate warning
time
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
9 3.9.1 Adversarial Event Hazard Information and Background Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of a political or social objective.
A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a type of weapon that can bring significant harm to a large number of people or structures. Examples of WMD include nuclear, radiological, biological, or chemical agents. Aside from attacking local targets, terrorists might also use WMD to inflict harm on a large population.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has categorized two types of terrorism in the United States.
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International Terrorism involves terrorist activity committed by groups or individuals who are foreign-based and/or directed by countries or groups outside the United States, or whose activities transcend national boundaries.
Domestic Terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government or population without foreign direction.
Well-known international terrorist groups include Islamic Fundam entalist groups, such as Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS); European terrorists, including the Red Brigade in Italy, Spain’s Euskadi Ta Askatasuna ( ETA), and the Japanese Red Army; separatist groups, such as Sierra Lumenoso, and the “Shining Path” in Peru. Add to these a host of narco - terrorists, such as the Medellin and Cali drug cartels.
In the United States , a number of animal rights activists; environmentalist groups; white supremacists, such as the League of Aryan nat ions; and groups including the Covenant, Sword and Arm of the Lord, New World Order, and skinheads have been responsible for acts of terrorism on U nited States soil. Added to these are groups like the K lu Klux Klan; survivalists, such as the Freemen in Montana; and doomsday cults, such as David Koresh in Waco, Texas, and Jim Jones in Guyana.
There are a number of methods a terrorist may use to carry out their objective, including attacks of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive, and c yber nature. In addition, terrorists conduct hijackings, assassinations, armed assaults, kidnappings/hostage taking, arson fires, sabotage of critical infrastructures such as utilities and transportation, and the dissemination of confidential or otherwise sensitive information for the planning of terrorist attacks.
Chemical
Chemical agents involve the use of chemical compounds to kill or seriously injure victims.
There are numerous kinds of chemical weapons, and their effectiveness is determined by a number of factors, including age, purity, weather conditions, wind direction, and means of dissemination.
Biological
Biological agents include microbes, such as bacteria or viruses, and toxins derived from plants or animals that can produce illness or death. Illegal facilities that manufacture these substances are difficult to detect because they employ fermentation technology commonly
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used in the production of legitimate products such as antibiotics, vaccines, and consumables.
Radiological and Nuclear
Radiological or nuclear terrorism is the use of radioactive materials and/or nuclear explosives, as well as any terrorist actions against nuclear facilities by individuals or groups, to inflict harm on a population and advance political or social objectives. Sources of radiological material including nuclear fuel cycle waste, medical and dental equipment, military weaponry, and machines used in private industry.
Explosive
The impact of a bombing depends largely on the type, size, and placement of the device used. Additionally, a WMD in combination with an explosive device expands the lethality, physical damage, and economic disruption. The use of an explosive device can also inflict significant disruption of society through destruction of critical infrastructure and widespread fear amongst the target population.
Cyber
Cyber terrorism is a premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which result s in violence against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents. Cyber terrorists can be domestic or international. Classification of being a cyber -terrorist depends on if the terrorist relies on cyber terrorism to further their cause or uses it in addition to conventional terrorism.
Additional Terrorism Methods
Additional terrorism methods include hijackings, kidnappings, and the taking of hostages; armed assaults and mass shootings; assassinations of public figures; sabotage of transportation sys tems and utility infrastructure; the dissemination of confidential information that would aid terrorist organizations when planning an attack; arson fires; and many other means of disrupting normal society or endangering lives and property.
3.9.2 Adversarial Event Hazard History
The United States has proven to be a high priority target for both domestic and international terrorists. Acts of terror have become increasingly alarming in their magnitude in recent years. Examples of this include the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Fede ral Building in
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Oklahoma City and the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the World Trade Center complex and the Pentagon. Not all attacks, however, are at this level of intensity. The United States has also been subject to small scale attacks in the past such as the bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013 or Las Vegas Shooting in 2017. Specifically, the City of Gardena has not been directly impacted by terrorism events in the past.
3.9.3 Adversarial Event Hazard Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude While the City has never fallen victim to a terrorist attack, the City recognizes the potential for a terrorism event to impact the City. Given current escalating terrorism trends, the threat of a terrorist event within the United States is a credible possibility and the City ranked the probability of terrorism accordingly during the Hazard Identification Workshop. Although Gardena does not have any hard targets within the City’s boundaries, the potential threat exists due to its proximity to the City and County o f Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Airport, and other identified targets.
Additionally, the City of Gardena completed a Security Vulnerability Assessment to comply with the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. The Security Vulnerability Assessment evaluated the City’s vulnerability to malevolent attacks, including terrorism and contamination, and developed recommendations to protect against the malevolent attacks. However, because of the security sensitive nature of the information, the terrorism risk assessment results are not repeated as part of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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3.10 Flood Hazard Profile
Flood Failure Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Moderately Low
Probability/
Frequency:
Rare event - occurs less than once every
50 years
Consequence/
Severity:
Moderate building damage, minor loss of
lifelines (less than 12 hours), lost time
injury but no disability
Vulnerability: Localized damage area
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
6 3.10.1 Flood Hazard Information and Background
According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), flood is the most common type of disaster including both man made and naturally occurring incidents in the United States.
Land along rivers, streams, lakeshores, and coastlines are particularly susceptible to flooding.
The primary responsibility of the local governments during widespread flooding is to protect public safety. The second responsibility is protection of the environment followed by property such as highways, streets, bridges, and structure protection.
The types and causes of flooding that can occur within the City of Gardena are the result of:
• Heavy rains,
• Dam failure,
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• Flood control channel overflow,
• Wastewater flooding within residences as a result of lift station failures, • Coastal, tropical, and/or hurricane storms, and
• Accidents such as reservoir leaks and water main breaks.
Due to light annual rain fa ll and the City’s location on the flood plain protecting it from channel overflow, dam failure is the most likely cause of flooding with the City of Gardena.
What are Floods?
A flood occurs any time a body of water rises to cover what is usually dry land. Floods have many causes, including heavy rains, spring snowmelt, coastal storms, and dam or levee failure. When flooding occurs, affected areas may sustain damage to structures and personal property, as well as severe damage to the environment in the form of soil erosion, deforestation and damage to utilities and transportation systems.
Floods can take several hours to days to develop . T he following flood characterization designates the amount of time for response.
• Flood Watch – a flood is possible in the area.
• Flood Warning – flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in the area. • Flash Flood Watch – a flash flood is possible in the area. Those affected should seek immediate shelter or higher ground.
• Flash Flood Warning – flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in the area.
Flash floods can occur without warning, during heavy rain in mountainous regions ensure that precautions and flash flood warnings are adhered to.
Alluvial Fan Flooding
Alluvial fan flooding o ccurs in the steep arid or semiarid mountains found throughout California. Alluvial fans are fan -shaped deposits of eroded rock and soil carried out of mountains and into valley floors by landslides, mudslides, mudflows, and surface runoff. At the beginni ng of the valley, alluvial fans are steep and narrow with boulders and other course material. The deposited material becomes increasingly fine as the gradient decreases and the material, mainly gravel, sand and mud, spreads.
When rain falls, runoff from th e canyon walls flows as a high -velocity sheet that channels into rivulets, and then to natural drainage courses. The rapidly moving water often carries
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large boulders and other material from the watershed depositing them into runoff channels, blocking the flow of water. Floodwater then spills out onto the fan, with each event finding a new channel that soon fills up with deposits and overflows. Flooding in alluvial fans often can cause greater damage than clear-water flooding.
Flash Flooding
A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas, rivers and streams that is caused by the intense rainfall associated with a thunderstorm or multiple thunderstorms. Flash floods also occur when a man-made structure, such as a dam, collapses. Flash flooding occurs when the ground under a storm becomes saturated with water so quickly that it cannot be absorbed. The runoff collects in low -lying areas and flows rapidly downhill. As a result, anything in its path is suddenly in rising water. Typically, flash floods begin with a slow - moving thunderstorm. A slow-moving thunderstorm usually takes longer to move out of the affected areas and causes the area to endure a greater amount of rainfall for a longer period of time. In addition, a thunderstorm may pass over an affecte d area repeatedly, dumping even more rainfall.
The heavy rainfall associated with these storm systems contributes to urban flooding in a number of ways. Primarily, heavy rainfall will often overwhelm the capacity of the conventional drainage system made up of storm drains, catch basins, sewers, and additional natural mechanisms for storm -water management. These systems typically cannot handle more than one or two inches of rainfall per hour before they begin to backup and overflow. This amount is further diminished if the storm drains, and other components of the storm-water management system, have not been adequately maintained, are clogged with debris such as trash or natural waste, or are old and in a state of disrepair. Heavy rainfall, combined with storm-water runoff, can cause local waterways to rise and overflow their banks.
3.10.2 Flood Failure History
A flood event in Los Angeles County can range from a few isolated areas where a number of streets are flooded preventing temporary access to homes and businesses, to numerous homes inundated with several feet of water causing millions of dollars of damage. Floods in the City of Gardena area can cause extensive damage to residential and business properties, parks and recreational facilities, road and h ighway infrastructure, and critical utility facilities.
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To indicate the potential for a flooding event, Table 3.15 below, taken from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center, lists an excerpt of large-scale flooding events that have resulted in damage within Los Angeles County.
Table 3.15: Historical Flooding Damage in Los Angeles County Date Injuries Fatalities Property Damage ($) Crop Damage ($) 02/17/1994 1 0 0 0
02/20/1994 0 0 50,000 0
01/04/1995 0 1 50,000,000 0
01/10/1995 0 0 500,000 0
02/07/1998 0 3 0 0
10/20/2004 0 1 0 0
01/09/2005 0 1 0 0
01/11/2005 0 0 2,000,000 0
02/20/2005 0 0 1,000,000 0
12/21/2005 1 0 0 0
09/22/2007 0 0 300,000 0
11/26/2008 0 0 10,000 0
01/19/2010 0 0 0 3,000,000
10/11/2012 0 0 0 0
2/28/2014 0 0 0 0
08/18/2020 0 0 0 0
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Historical Flooding Events
Los Angeles County Flood of 1938
According to the Suburban Emergency Management Project, the Los Angeles County Flood of 1938 was caused by two oceanic storms that swept through the Los Angeles Basin to the San Gabriel Mountains in late February and early March of 1938. Rainfall from the two storms totaled nearly 9.5 inches over a three-day period, resulting in a large natural disaster.
The flood was responsible for destroying 5,601 homes, damaging another 1,500, and killing nearly 110 people. The Los Angeles River reached a maximum flow rate of 130,000 cubic feet per second. As a result, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers channelized the local rivers and built more flood control dams.
The above photographs are courtesy of California State University Northridge . The photograph on the left illustrates flooding of the Los Angeles River along Victory Blvd.
The photograph on the right illustrates the levee failures along the Los Angeles River.
The Oroville Dam Crisis.
Built in 1968, the Oroville dam is the tallest dam in the country and forms Lake Oroville, the second largest reservoir in California. The dam and its corresponding hydroelectric power plant provide water and electricity to much of Sacramento and the surrounding area. The dam had been regarded as a marvel of modern engineering, however during the 200 0’s several notable environmental and civil engineering groups, including American Rivers, raised concerns regarding the dam’s emergency spillway and its foundation. These concerns were largely ignored until February 2017. On February 7th, after a period of heavy rain, a large crater appeared in the main spillway causing it fail and blocking the release of
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water leading to an increase in reservoir level. This caused 188,000 people in the surrounding Butte and Sacramento counties to be evacuated. As the heavy rain continued for several days, the emergency spillway had to be used on February 11th. It quickly became clear that the emergency spillway would not withstand this event. The hillside eroded causing large chunks of the concrete spillway and sediment to be washed into the feather river.
Photo taken from American Rivers, 2020.
The environmental and economic damage caused to the surrounding communities is impossible to measure, however, in total, the repairs alone cost the State over $1 billion.
This fa ilure threatened the lives of thousands and put at risk the electrical and water infrastructure of Northern California.
3.10.3 Flood Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude
The City is not prone to urban flooding and has not experienced a large-scale flood event.
Figures 3.6 on the following page provides FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the City of Gardena, as well as Southern California. According to the maps, the City is located in 500-year flood plains. The 500-year recurrence intervals indicate a 0.002 annual probability of a flooding event.
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Impacts to Sensitive Populations
As stated above the City is generally comprised of 500 -year flood zone. As such, the City is not prone to large flood events. Although there are sensitive population housed in special facilities in the City , it is unclear whether they would be affected to a greater degree than any other resident. The facilities that house the elderly, such as the Gardena Memorial Hospital and nursing homes, and schools that are occupied by young children under the age of 5, are distributed throughout the city. As mentioned in Section 4.3 of this plan, the City has no identified repetitive loss properties for flood meaning there are no structures in the City, whether housing sensitive population or not, which are recognized as been more susceptible to flood events. As such, the City can only conclude that if sensitive populations are impacted by flood, it would be a random event and targeted pre-disaster actions would be impossible to develop. It is useful to note that the City and county emergency plans will include considerations for sensitive populations for response in the event of drought conditions and provide supplemental water resources.
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Figure 3.6: City of Gardena FEMA Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
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3.11 Drought Hazard Profile
Drought Risk Assessment Summary
Risk Rank: Low
Probability/
Frequency:
Regular event - occurs between once a
year and once every 7 years
Consequence/
Severity:
No damage
Vulnerability:
No physical damage, no secondary
impacts
Hazard Risk Rank
Score:
3 3.11.1 Drought Information and Background
A drought or an extreme dry periodic climate is an extended period where water availability falls below the statistical requirements for a region . Drought is not a purely physical phenomenon, but rather an interplay between natural water availability and human demands for water supply. The precise definition of drought is made complex owing to political considerations, but there are generally four types of conditions that are referred to as drought.
• Meteorological drought is brought about when there is a prolonged period with less than average precipitation.
• Agricultural drought is brought about when there is insufficient moisture for average crop or range production. This condition can arise, even in times of average precipitation, owing to soil conditions or agricultural techniques.
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• Hydrologic drought is brought about when the water reserves available in sources such as aquif ers, lakes, and reservoirs fall below the statistical average . This condition can arise, even in times of average (or above average) precipitation, when increased usage of water diminishes the reserves.
• Socioeconomic drought associates the supply and demand of water services with elements of meteorological, hydrologic, and agricultural drought . Socioeconomic drought occurs when the demand for water exceeds the supply as a result of weather-related supply shortfall.
Due to the extensive nature of water supply infrastructure – reservoirs, groundwater basins, and inter-regional conveyance facilities – mitigation for the effect of short-term dry periods is implicit for most systems. Defining when a drought begins is a function of drought impacts to water users. Hydrologic conditions constituting a drought for water users in one location may not constitute a drought for water users elsewhere, or for water users having a different water supply. Individual water suppliers may use criteria such as rainfall/runoff, amount of water in storage, or expected supply from a water wholesaler to define their water supply conditions.
Drought is a gradual phenomenon. Although droughts are so metimes characterized as emergencies, they differ from typical emergency events . Most natural disasters, such as floods or wildland fires, occur relatively rapidly and afford little time for preparing for disaster response. Droughts, however, occur slowly and over a multi -year period. There is no universal definition of when a drought begins or ends . Impacts of drought are typically felt first by those most reliant on annual rainfall – ranchers engaged in dryland grazing, rural residents relying on wells in low-yield rock formations, or small water systems lacking a reliable source. Drought impacts increase with the length of a drought, as carry -over supplies in reservoirs are depleted and water levels in groundwater basins decline.
Droughts may cause a shor tage of water for human and industrial consumption, hydroelectric power, recreation, and navigation. Water quality may also decline, and the number and severity of wildland fires may increase. Severe droughts may result in the loss of agricultural crops and forest products, undernourished wildlife and livestock, lower land values, and raise unemployment.
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3.11.2 Drought History
As water systems are interconnected, the regional impacts of drought may have adverse impacts for the City of Gardena. Any significant rise in temperature, due to an unseasonably hot summer or perhaps the impacts of climate change, could reduce the available water supply for retailers decreasing the available water supply for the City’s use. It is important to consider droughts that have occurred and currently are occurring throughout the State.
Figure 3.7 provides the annual runoff in California for the last century and is provided by the United States Geological Survey.
Figure 3.7: Annual Runoff in California
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Figure 3.8 illustrates the current state of drought in California and is provided by the U.S.
Drought Monitor.
Figure 3.8: Western United States Drought Conditions, 2022 As stated by the California Department of Water Resources, the western U.S. is entering a third year of a severe drought. After previously lifting drought restrictions on April 2nd, 2017, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought state of emergency on October 19th, 2021 and encouraged civilians to minimize water usage. This triggered municipalities to take preventative actions. While the City has continued to provide potable water to its residents, the County of Los Angeles has imposed conservation measures to circumvent potential drought hazards. The City will rely on the previously discussed infrastructure to maintain water services for its residents.
3.11.3 Drought Probability, Frequency, and Magnitude
For years, the City has enjoyed an abundant supply of high -quality water. However, as water demand continues to increase statewide and the sup ply fluctuates with current drought conditions, the City must be even more conscientious about the water supply and maximize the efficient use of this preciou s natural resource as the entire community is at
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risk to the impacts of drought conditions . The City and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California work closely together to evaluate new and innovative water management and supply development pro grams, including water reuse and recycling, recharge facility construction, ocean and brackish water desalination, surface storage, and water use efficiency programs . These efforts are helping to enhance long -term water reliability and water quality.
As a result of the inherent uncertainty in the Colorado River and State Water Project supplies given various hydrologic, environmental, and legal considerations, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has undertaken several planning initiatives to broaden its water resource’s reliability. The 2020 update to their Integrated Resources Plan, outlines strategies and implementation plans to better manage resources, including the development of local resources and the furthering of existing conser vation efforts to meet the Water Conservation Act of 2009. These measures are anticipated to provide a buffer for member agencies to rely upon in times of drought and long-term climatic changes.
Drought and Climate Change
Increased population and exploitation of fossil fuels during the past century has led to longer and more prevalent droughts in many parts of the U.S. The global warming phenomenon has led to increased rainfall instead of snowfall in many regions resulting in increased flooding. This, combi ned with earlier and rapid melting of snow, has led to fluctuation in water availability and resulted in increased floods in wet regions and drought in dry regions.
As Southern California temperatures rise and water sources are depleted, the potential for droughts in California, including the District’s service area, are expected to continue to increase.
As mentioned in Section 3.12, City personnel would recognize decreased water supply and decreased precipitation, common impacts of climate change, as a dr ought scenario. As mitigation activities focused on water supply reliability are indifferent to the root cause of water shortage, the Steering Committee has chosen to blend the applicable impacts of climate change with its drought mitigation efforts. All mitigation actions for drought described in Chapter 4 also consider the impacts of climate change
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Impacts to Sensitive Populations
As stated by the California Department of Water Resources, the state is entering another period of drought, populations that are housed in special facilities in the City might b e affected to a greater degree than others. The facilities that house the elderly, such as the Gardena Memorial Hospital and nursing homes, and sch ools that are occupied by young children under the age of 5, are distributed throughout the city. Since these facilities are spread out throughout the region, there is no way for the city to know which of these is more likely to be impacted by the drought. Consequently, the city can assume that the sensitive population will be impacted equally since droughts are regional hazards expected to impact the entire City . It is useful to note that the City and county emergency plans will include considerations for sensitive populations for response in the event of drought conditions and provide supplemental water resources.
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3.12 Climate Change
With the release of the updated California Adaptation Planning Guide (APG) in June 2020, the City aimed to include the effects of climate change into the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Gardena is located in the South Coastal Region of California. As a result, the City considered the following climate change impacts as recommended by the APG:
• Increased Temperatures
• Reduced Precipitation
• Sea Level Rise
• Reduced Tourism
• Reduced Water Supply
• Wildfire Risk
• Public Health – Heat and Air Quality
• Coastal Erosion
The Steering Committee engaged in a discussion to determine which impacts posed a viable threat to the City. While some impacts clearly applied to the City, some required additional research. Studies were conducted to look at recorded trends for sea level rise, wildfire, and regional temperature increases. The result of the study was th e following list of perceived, feasible impacts that might affect the City over the next 5 to 10 years:
• Increased Temperatures
• Reduced Precipitation
• Reduced Water Supply
• Fire Risk
After reviewing the results of each of these impacts, the Steering Committee decided to include hazards in the Plan update that represented how the impacts would be felt by the City. For example, increased temperatures, reduced precipitation, and reduced water supply would be recognized as a drought. Additionally, increased temper atures and reduced precipitation might result in a fire hazard. Therefore, the Steering Committee identified Drought and Urban Fire as perceived hazards. Any information regarding the effects of these impacts on the City will be found under the hazard prof iles listed above.
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Additionally, mitigation strategies that apply to these impacts will be classified under Drought and Urban Fire in the mitigation actions identified in Chapter 4.
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3.13 Asset Inventory
§201.6(c)(2)(ii)(A): [The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of] the types and numbers of existing and future buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities located in the identified hazard area
A critical step required to complete the Risk Assessment is to develop a detailed asset inventory and document potential asset damages due to each identified hazard. The calculated loss estimates will be based on the values determined during the initial asset inventory. In order to produce accurate loss estimates, the City developed a comprehensive inventory of all assets, including asset locations.
In order to develop loss estimates, specific values were assigned to the critical City facilities in the asset inventory. The following tables summarize the assigned values, as well as the sources utilized as the basis for the values including the following. • FEMA’s guidance document entitled “What is a Benefit? - Guidance on Benefit-Cost Analysis of Hazard Mitigation Projects, Draft Revision 2.0” Replacement Values
Replacement values were provided by the City. It should be noted these values are the best estimates which could be developed at the time of this report. True replacement values would require a more in-depth assessment. These values are meant for planning purposes only.
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Loss of Function Values
In order to provide a mechanism for evaluating the importance of lifelines and critical services, the following tables were used to identify per capita values for each category .
Based upon the population in the City of Gardena, the following values were assigned.
Table 3.21 - Loss of Function Values Per Capita – Utilities & Lifelines Loss of Electric Power Cost of Complete Loss of Service Reduced Regional Economic
Activity1
$87
Impacts on Residential Customers $101
Total Economic Impact $188
Loss of Potable Water Service
Cost of Complete
Loss of Service
Cost of Water
Unsafe for Drinking
Reduced Regional Economic
Activity1
$35 $8.75
Impacts on Residential Customers $68 $34
Total economic impact (all hazards) $103 $43
Loss of Wastewater Service
Cost of Complete
Loss of Service
Cost of Partial
Treatment Only
Reduced Regional Economic
Activity1
$33.50 $8.50
Impacts on Residential Customers None None
Total Economic Impact $33.50 $8.50
Note: The values listed in this table were obtained from FEMA’s guidance document entitled “What is a Benefit? - Guidance on Benefit-Cost Analysis of Hazard Mitigation Projects, Draft Revision 2.0”
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Future Developments
At the time of this report, the City has not received an y proposals for development, so the future changes in vulnerability cannot be estimates. City staff will monitor the situation and roll a hazard review into future proposed developments
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Table 3.23 - Asset Inventory Summary – City of Gardena
Type Name Address Square Footage TOTAL
Police Station Gardena Police Department 1718 West 162nd St Gardena, CA 90247 23,147 $4,763,500.00
Fire Station Fire Station #158-
Headquarters
1650 W 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90249 17,975 $2,110,600.00
Fire Station Fire Station #159 2030 W 135th St
Gardena, CA 90249 5,587 $5,110,600.00
Library Gardena Mayme Dear Library 1731 W. Gardena Blvd Gardena, CA 90247 1,500 $311,820.00
Public Buildings City Hall 1700 West 162nd St
Gardena, CA 90247 27,800 $1,444,800.00
Public Buildings Public Works Department 1717 West 162nd St Gardena, CA 90247 8,000 $1,444,800.00
Public Buildings Human Services Division 1651 West 162nd St Gardena, CA 90247 20,700 $1,083,600.00
Public Buildings Nakaoka Community Center 1670 West 162nd St Gardena, CA 90247 18,645 $1,444,800.00
Public Buildings Transportation Department 13999 South Western Ave Gardena, CA 90249 25,000 $5,647,000.00
Public Buildings Parking Structure 1045 Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena, CA 90249 40,000 $730,380.00
Public Buildings Bell Park 14708 South Halldale Ave
Gardena, CA 90247 1,700 $180,600.00
Public Buildings Freeman Park 2100 West 154th Pl
Gardena, CA 90249 2,204 $180,600.00
Public Buildings Mas Fukai Park 15800 South Brighton Ave Gardena, CA 90247 4,428 $180,600.00
Public Buildings Thornburg Park 2320 West 149th St
Gardena, CA 90249 1,150 $180,600.00
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Type Name Address Square Footage TOTAL
Public Buildings* TBD - Community Center 2501 W Rosecrans Ave Gardena, CA 90249 13,644 $6,822,000.00
Public Buildings Rowley Park & Gymnasium 13220 South Van Ness Ave Gardena, CA 90249 17,133 $794,640.00
Public Buildings Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial
Park
1200 West 170th St
Gardena, CA 90247 5,565 $361,200.00
Public Buildings Army National Guard Property Adjacent to Old Transit Station 5,000 $903,000.00
Wastewater Sewer Lift Station 178th St and Western Ave 300,000 $300,000.00 Subtotal $32,792,140.00
Note: All Projected values were listed from FEMA's "Multi-hazard Loss Estimation Methodology, Earthquake Model, HAZUS MR5"
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Table 3.24: Loss of Function
Loss of Function / Continuity Premium (1 day) - City of Gardena Population: 61,027
Category Value Per Person Value Per Day Continuity Premium Total Fire Service - $78,173.00 10 $781,730.00
Police Service - $33,227.00 10 $332,270.00
Water Service $138.00 $8,421,726.00 - $8,421,726.00
Electricity $188.00 $11,473,076.00 - $11,473,076.00
Wastewater $33.50 $2,044,404.50 - $2,044,404.50
Subtotal $23,053,206.50
Note: Values were listed from FEMA's "BCA Reference Guide, June 2009" except Fire Service Note: Fire Service values were estimated using fiscal budgeting reports provided by the City
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3.14 Loss Estimates
§201.6(c)(2)(ii)(B): [The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of an] estimate of the potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures identified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this section and a description of the methodology used to prepare the estimate
Loss Assessment Calculations
The Steering Committee reviewed each asset category and assigned a potential percentage of damage expected due to each identified hazard. In addition, if there were identified lifeline or emergency service interruptions , the loss of function value was also included. The tables of the following pages identify each asset category, name, total value, and the percent damage/damage value for each asset. The damages for each asset are totaled for each hazard to obtain the overall loss estimate for each hazard.