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, October 24, 2023
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.
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 .
VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena
2 .
PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING
by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at
[email protected]
by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write
"Public Comment" in the subject line.
3 .
ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENT
:
The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications
Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications
Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4 .
The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email
[email protected]
at least 24 business
hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. 1
1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Brian Park vs City of Gardena
WCAB NO.: ADJ1460951
2.B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Juan Bareno vs City of Gardena
WCAB NO.: ADJ14862884
2.C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
David Brock vs City of Gardena
WCAB NO.: ADJ17330020
2.D
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 15106 Nader Place/15106 Daphne Ave, Gardena, CA; APN: 4064-023- 024
Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager and Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Saturo Toga, Eiko Onagi and Bryant Hoover, Thompson Team Real Estate.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 4.
INVOCATION
J. Mark Schwanz
Church of the Servant King
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Gardena Economic Business Advisory (GEBAC)
5.B
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"Gardena Red Ribbon Week," October 23 through October 31, 2023 - to be
accepted by Melissa Loza and Traci Saruwatari
Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week 2023.pdf
6.B
Lights on Afterschool -
October 26, 2023 -
to be accepted by Kim Richards and
Diana Medel
Proclamation - B&G Lights On Afterschool 2023.pdf
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees Appointment
Staff Recommendation:
Consider and discuss a full two-year or four-year term
appointment to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees
Greater LA County Vector Control District Letter.pdf
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, October 10, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10102023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
3 8.C
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 24, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 10-24-23.pdf
8.D
Monthly Investment Portfolio, September 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
September 2023 Investment Report.pdf
8.E
Personnel Report P-2023-17 10-24-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-17 10-24-23.pdf
8.F
Authorize Agreements between South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB, Inc.) on behalf of the City of Inglewood, and the City of Gardena through June 30, 2024. Authorize the agreement between the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services and the City of Gardena run by the SBWIB, Inc., for the period ending June 30, 2027.
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TSE PWE worksite agreement.docx
City of Gardena LA County WDACS-Youth@Work Worksite Agreement.docx
8.G
Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 1856,
Amending Chapters
18.04 and 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 Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance No. 1856 (ADU) FINAL.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
October 17, 2023
-
Meeting Cancelled
2023_10_17 CANCELLATION.pdf
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (
LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD)
Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear
when three minutes are over. Your cooperation
is appreciated.
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
4 12.A
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Authorization to Order (ATO) forms with the California Network and Telecommunications (CALNET) Program Cellular and Data Services through June 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the ATO forms
Exhibit A - ATT CalNet NextGen ATO Legacy.pdf
Exhibit B - ATT CalNet NextGen DNCS.pdf
Exhibit C - Verizon CalNet-19.1-ATO.pdf
Exhibit D - Charter Communications CalNet-DNCS-Group-I-ATO.pdf
Exhibit E - ATT CalNet -19.1-ATO.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
Discussion on Eligible CDBG Funded Activities
Staff Recommendation: No Action Needed
13.B
Consideration of the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission (GEBAC)’s recommendations on the use of grant funds for the revitalization of Gardena Boulevard.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Review the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission (GEBAC)'s recommendation on the use of grant funds for the revitalization of Gardena Boulevard, which prioritizes the acquisition of the vacant lot on 1112 W. Gardena Boulevard; and 2) Provide any additional direction to City Staff.
Staff Report - Gardena Blvd Revitalization Grant.pdf
GEBAC Gardena Blvd Revitalization Memo.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Authorize the Contract Renewal Services with SmartCover Systems, Inc. in the amount of $63,570 to provide Active Site Management (ASM) and Warranty Coverage for a Two-Year Term
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Purchase
SMARTCOVER_CONSULTANT_AGREEMENT_102423__Signed_by_SC.pdf
Quote 7596.pdf
SmartCover - Brochure.pdf
Sole Source Letter.pdf
16.B
Authorization to Purchase One (1) Electric Vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management in the amount of $57,252 for the Public Works Department Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase
2023 Tesla Model Y Purchase Quote.pdf
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DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
Mr. Tommie Herd,
81 years old, Tommie served the City of Gardena for 24 years as a bus operator in the Transportation Department.
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, November 14, 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
20th day of October 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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