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, November 14, 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
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PUBLIC COMMENT
:
The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
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Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications
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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)
Zoila Monroy, Aragon; Genesis Dubon; and Kelly Dubon v. City of Gardena, et al.
L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No.: 20STCV46821
2.B
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1112 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90
247; APN:
6111-004-032, 6111-
004-033
Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager and Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties:
Shar P & J Family Trust represented by
Darryll Hamilton,
Thompson Team Real Estate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2.C
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 and Eiko Onagi represented by: 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
Restoration Church
Pastor Cherie Moore
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Legislative Update -
Presented by Senator Steven Bradford
5.B
Certificate of Recognition to
South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC)
Volunteer, Maria Fonseca, who has contributed 130 hours of cumulative service, overseen by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) - to be
accepted by Maria Fonseca
Certificate Recognition - Maria Fonseca.pdf
5.C
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"2023 Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023" -
To be Proclaimed Only
Proclaim Only-Small Business Saturday 2023.pdf
7. APPOINTMENTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A
Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
8.B
Approve Minutes:
Amended Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 10, 2023 Study Session of the City Council, October 24, 2023
Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 24, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10102023 Amended REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
10242023 Study Session Minutes - FINAL.pdf
10242023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, August 15, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PEQC August 15, 2023 Minutes
3 8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, November 14, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 11-14-23.pdf
8.E
Personnel Report P-2023-18 11-14-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-18 11-14-23.pdf
8.F
RESOLUTION NO. 6648,
Amending the List of Authorized Games and Authorizing
the Play of Certain Games in Licensed Card Clubs
CONTACT: CITY MANAGER
Hustler Casino - Department of Justice Temporary approval of game.pdf
Hustler Casino - Modified Game Temporary Approval Request.pdf
Lucky Lady Casino - Department of Justice Temporary approval of game.pdf
Lucky Lady Casino - Modified Game Temporary Approval Request .pdf
RESO NO. 6648.pdf
8.G
RESOLUTION NO. 6647
, Approving the Acceptance and Award from the State of
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's ABC-OTS Grant in the Amount of $40,000.00
CONTACT: POLICE
ABC grant application Oct 2023.pdf
Gardena PD AWARD letter $40k.pdf
ABC_Reso_&_Contract.pdf
8.H
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement FY 2022-2023 Project (Phase 2), JN 513
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
NOC_Ped Safety_JN 513.pdf
8.I
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Vermont Avenue Street Improvements from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard project, JN 959 C
ONTACT: PUBIC WORKS
NOC JN959.pdf
8.J
Approve Seven Month Tire Lease Contract Extension with Michelin North America, Inc. at a cost of $62,000
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
Third Amendment to Agreement with Michelin.pdf
City of Gardena Agreement with Michelin and Amendments.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
4 10.A
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 MEETING
SECOND REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
The Planning Commission considered a second request for an extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 82410, to subdivide a 17,221 square foot property at 15906-15908 S. Manhattan Place creating two separate parcels in the Low- Density Multiple-Family Residential (R-2) zone.
LOCATION: 15906-15908 S. Manhattan Place
APPLICANT: Nancy Hurt Canady
Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved a second request for an extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 82410 (TM #1-18), by a vote of 4-0, granting an additional 12-month extension.
City Council Action
: Receive and file, call for review (by way of two votes).
10.B
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 MEETING
FIRST MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #13-17
The Planning Commission reviewed a request for a modification to Conditional Use Permit #13-17, to add to an additional prefabricated storage container to the property and other site changes for a landscaping contractor's yard and determination that the project qualifies for both a Class 3 and Class 11 categorical exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
LOCATION: 1650 W 130th Street (APN: 6102-006-005)
APPLICANT: Antonio Valenzuela (Mariposa Landscapes Inc) Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 15-
23, by a vote of 4-0, approving Modification to CUP #13-17, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council Action
: Receive and File, or Call for review (by way of two
votes).
10.C
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 MEETING
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #6-23
The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council on adoption of Ordinance No. 1860 to repeal and readopt Chapter 18.43 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Density Bonus Laws, and finding the Ordinance to be exempt pursuant to the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 19-
23, by a vote of 4-0, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1860.
City Council Action
: Receive and File. This item will be brought forth to the Council for review at a future City Council meeting.
2023_11_07 PCAX
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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.
11.A
PUBLIC COMMENT
11-14-2023 Regular CC Meeting - PC #1 - Oral Communications_Redacted.pdf
11-14-2023 Regular CC Meeting - PC #2 - Oral Communications.pdf
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
Continuation of Public Hearing Adoption of Fees Relating to Home Sharing.
Staff Recommendation: No action needed by City Council. This Item will be brought to the City Council at a future meeting date.
Office Memorandum 11-08-23 - Home Sharing.docx
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Discuss and Consider Changing Council Meeting Start Time Staff Recommendation: Discuss and provide staff with direction.
14.B
Discussion of Amending Section 2.04.170 of the Gardena Municipal Code Pertaining to City Council Compensation in Light of Senate Bill 329 Staff Recommendation: Discuss and provide staff with direction.
14.C
ORDINANCE NO. 1859
, Amending Section 2.66.090 (Compensation) of Chapter
2.66 (Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission) and Section 2.68.110 (Compensation) of Chapter 2.68 (Gardena Beautification Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Gardena Municipal Code; and RESOLUTION NO. 6646
, Amending Resolution No. 4868 by Adding Subsections
(E) and (F) to Section 1 of Said Resolution Relating to the Compensation of Members of the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission and Gardena Beautification Commission
Staff recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1859 and Adopt Resolution No. 6646
ORDINANCE No. 1859.rtf.pdf
RESOLUTION_No._6646.rtf.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
6 16.A
Approve a Construction Contract Change Order to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $11,062.50 for the Traffic Detour and Temporary Pavement for UPRR Improvements Phase of the Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue, JN 935
Staff Recommendation: Approved Contract Change Order to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc.
JN 935 Contract Change Order 01.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Amend Purchase of Zero-Emission Buses to Include Purchase of Zero-Emission Bus Chargers a Revised Total of $9,134,691, and an Overall Program Total of $10,048,161.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment to Purchase
WA DES Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Transit Buses No. 06719 with City of Gardena.pdf
HVC-C_Depot-Charger_UL_Data-Sheet_F.pdf
Council Approval of Purchase of 7 Gillig Buses 3_22_2022.pdf
18.B
Approve Purchase of a Two-Year Service Level Agreement with ABB for Electric Bus Chargers for $65,885 and a Project Total of $72,474 Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase
City of Gardena Agreement with ABB.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
Seargant
Huey Meador,
Huey served in the United States Marine Corps and participated in the City's
Veterans Day celebrations.
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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, November 28, 2023.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org
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Dated this 9th Day of November 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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