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
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
1 .
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2 .
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by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write
"Public Comment" in the subject line.
3 .
ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENT
:
The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications
Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications
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at least 24 business
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1 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
2 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
3 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)
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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.
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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
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Dated this 8th Day of September 2023.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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