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, December 12, 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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation, pu
rsuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)
(2)-
November 13, 2023, correspondence from attorney Kim Savage on behalf of Clear Recovery Center, Inc. regarding project at 1921 146th Street, Gardena
11132023 correspondence from attorney K. Savage.pdf
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brooklyn Grayson and Devine Egboh
153rd Street Elementary School
4. INVOCATION
Bishop Jones
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
Youth Commission - Aidan Madison
(Appointed by Mayor Cerda)
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 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, November 14, 2023
Special Meeting of the City Council, December 7, 2023
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
11142023 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
12072023 Special CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, September 5, 2023 Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, November 7, 2023 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
23_09_05 PCMIN
23_11_07_PCMIN.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, November 28, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 11-28-23.pdf
8.E
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, December 12, 2023 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
Warrant-Payroll Register 12-12-23.pdf
8.F
Monthly Investment Portfolio, October 2023
CONTACT: CITY TREASURER
October 2023 Investment Report.pdf
8.G
Personnel Report P-2023-19 12-12-23
CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES
PERS RPT P-2023-19 12-12-23.pdf
Classification and Compensation Plan- Effective Dec 12 2023.pdf
Recreation Instructor Job Description.pdf
Deputy City Manager Job Description.pdf
3 8.H
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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
CONTACT: CITY MANAGER
ORDINANCE No. 1859.rtf.pdf
8.I
Acceptance and Notice of Completion 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.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
NOC__UPRRRehabPavingPH1_JN935.pdf
8.J
Approve Purchase of Mobile Bus Chargers for $157,914 and Authorize a Program Total of $173,705
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
Gardena, CA (Heliox, 50kW, 120123RZ2).pdf
Heliox Mobile 50 UL Leaflet - Digital.pdf
Commonwealth of Virginia Letter to GTrans.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
November 21, 2023
-
Meeting Cancelled
2023_11_21 PC CANCELLATION_signed.pdf
10.B
DECEMBER 5, 2023 MEETING
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY #2-23
General Plan Conformity Determination for the Purchase of Two Parcels Totaling Approximately 19,200 sf Located at 1112 W. Gardena Blvd. (APNs: 6111-004-032,
033)
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC
#21-23, by a vote of 5-0,
setting forth the Commission’s General Plan conformity report in accordance with Government Code section 6540.2.
City Council Action
: No action is needed.
4 10.C
DECEMBER 5, 2023 MEETING
GENERAL PAN CONFORMITY #3-23
General Plan Conformity Determination for the Purchase of a Parcel Totaling Approximately 5,500 sf Located at 15016 Nader Place, also known as 15016 Daphne Ave (APN: 4064-023-024)
Commission Action: The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-23, by a vote of 5-0,
setting forth the Commission’s General Plan conformity report in accordance with Government Code section 6540.2.
City Council Action:
No action is needed.
To view the complete Planning Commission packet
CLICK HERE
.
2023_12_05 PCAX.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.
11.A
PUBLIC COMMENT
PC #1 - Under Oral Communication.pdf
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12.A
Approve Citywide Classification and Total Compensation Study Contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Incorporated (Doing Business as Koff & Associates) in the amount of $205,940 and a project total of $236,831
Staff Recommendation: Approve Proposal
12-12-23-Gallagher Benefit Services Inc- Contract Agreement.pdf
12.B
City of Gardena Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023; Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Family Child Care and GTrans Staff Recommendation: Receive and File Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023
Attachment #1 - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report June 30, 2023.pdf
Attachment #2 - Child Care Program Report June 30, 2023.pdf
Attachment #3 - GTrans Report June 30, 2023.pdf
12.C
Approve contracts with AT&T Business and AT&T Corp (AT&T Consulting) for the purchase of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services and AT&T Consulting Services for an estimated total of $30,213 for the period January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
S
taff Recommendation: Approve Purchase and Contract
5 12-12-23-City of Gardena IP Flex proposal.pdf
12-12-23-AT& T Consulting Proposal.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1863
, M
aking minor amendments to
Ordinance No. 1851 which adopted by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code relating to fence permits and rodent-proofing, amending Section 18.42.070.f of the Gardena Municipal Code and finding the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1863 and set a public hearing on the adoption for the meeting of January 9, 2024.
Staff Report - 2022 Building Code Adoption.pdf
Ordinance No. 1863.pdf
Resolution No. 6649.pdf
13.B
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1860
, R
epealing and readopting 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)
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance No. 1860
Staff Report - Ordinance No. 1860.pdf
PC Resolution No. PC 19-23.pdf
Ordinance No. 1860.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1861
, Amending Section 2.60.100 (Open
Market Procedure) of Chapter 2.60 (Purchasing System) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Gardena Municipal Code
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1861, and Adopt the Ordinance at the next City Council meeting on January 9, 2024.
ORDINANCE No. 1861.rtf.pdf
14.B
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1862
, Am
ending Section 3.24.020
(Delegation of claims authority to city manager) of Chapter 3.24 (Claims and Demands Against the City) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Gardena Municipal Code
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1862, and Adopt the Ordinance at the next City Council meeting on January 9, 2024.
ORDINANCE No. 1862.rtf.pdf
6 14.C
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1864
, Amending Section 2.04.170 of the
Gardena Municipal Code Setting the Compensation of the Mayor and Members of the City Council as A
uthorized by Senate Bill 329
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance Number
1864 and
Adopt the
Ordinance at the next City Council meeting on January 9, 2024.
ORDINANCE No. 1864.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
Authorization to Purchase Seven (7) Patrol Vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $367,104 and Expend Build-Out Costs in the Amount of $199,127 for a total of $566,231
Staff Recommendation: Authorize Purchase and Build-Out Costs
Agenda Staff Report.pdf
National Auto Fleet.pdf
SBRPCA Quote.pdf
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Award Construction Contract for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Project, JN 978, to New Dynasty Construction Company, in the amount of $16,870,644. Additionally Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, $34,675 Additional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, $195,340 Additional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, 10% of Project Contingency, and Budget Appropriation of $6,206,867 from General Fund Reserve.
Staff Recommendations:
Award Construction Contract
Approve Project Plans & Specifications
Approve Additional Design Services
Approve Additional Construction Administration Services Approve Project Contingency
Approve Additional Budget Appropriation
JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center CD Plans.pdf
JN 978 Aquatic & Senior Center Specifications.pdf
JN 978 - New Dynasty Construction Co Proposal. 11-21-2023.pdf
JN 978 Gardena Aquatic-Senior Ctr_Additional RJM Design Services.pdf
JN 978 Gardena Aquatic & Senior Center_Additional GS Services.pdf
7 16.B
Award Construction Contract for the Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 Project, JN 998 and 999, to United Strom Water, Inc. in the amount of $243,793.00. Additionally, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, $8,784 Construction Support Services Contract with Cannon, 10% of Project Contingency and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Staff Recommendations:
Award Construction Contract
Approve Project Plans and Specifications
Approve Construction Support Services
Approve Project Contingency
Declare CEQA Exemption
Bid Documents.pdf
Plans and Specifications.pdf
Notice of Exemption.pdf
Construction Support Services - Cannon.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve Microtransit Pilot Service Concept
Staff Recommendation: Approve Pilot
Approve Microtransit Pilot Staff Report 12_12_2023.pdf
Attachment - Booking Application Examples.pdf
18.B
Approve Purchase of Two Electric Microtransit Vans for a Total of $301,904 and a Program Total of $
332,094
Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase
Model1 Quote - Class Z Electric Vans (CalACT Quote - GTrans).pdf
CALACT Letter of Assignment 20-01.pdf
ETransit Gamechanger Demo Photos 12_12_2023.pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
3 .
MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
8 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, December 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 December, 2023
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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