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, April
9, 2024
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
:
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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1 1.
ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INVOCATION
Reverend Bonnie Brandon
Church of the Holy Communion Gardena
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
ELECTION OFFICIAL'S CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF
MUNICIPAL ELECTION VOTES
RESOLUTION 6661
, Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on March 5, 2024, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6661
RESO NO 6661 Certifying Results for 2024 Election.pdf
Exhibit A - Certificate of Canvass of the 3-5-2024 Election Returns.pdf
5.B
Finance Committee Presentation
5.C
Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena:
(a) Luis Villanueva, Police Officer - 22 years (Gardena Police Department)
Villanueva Certificate .pdf
5.D
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"Challenge the Norm and Influence of Marijuana Use on Youth Day" - April 20, 2024 -
to be accepted by Tracy Saruwatari
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 Challenge the Norm and Influence of Marijuana Use on Youth Day proclamation .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:
Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 26, 2024
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
03262024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 9, 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 04-09-24.pdf
8.D
Personnel Report P-2024-6 4-09-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2024-6 4-9-24.pdf
Attach. 1 - Classification and Compensation Schedule - eff. April 9 2024.pdf
8.E
RESOLUTION NO. 6662
, Approving Application for Specified Grant Funds from
the Budget Act of 2023, 19.561(b)(44) $2,000,000 for the City of Gardena for the Renovation of the Mas Fukai Park Building Structure
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
RESOLUTION 6662.pdf
8.F
RESOLUTION NO. 6663
, Approving Application for Specified Grant Funds from
the Budget Act of 2023, 19.561(b)(57) $3,000,000 for the City of Gardena for the Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
RESOLUTION 6663.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
3 10.A
APRIL 2, 2024 MEETING
Environmental Impact Report; General Plan Amendment; Zone Change; Zone Text Amendment; Specific Plan; Site Plan Review; Vesting Tentative Map; Development Agreement, and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Normandie Crossing Specific Plan
Project Location:
16829, 16835, 16907, and 16911 S. Normandie Avenue, 16964 Brighton Avenue and 0.43 acre property located at the eastern edge of the specific plan area
Project Applicant
: Fred Shaffer and Steve Ludwig – 16911 Normandie
Associates, LLC
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission made the following actions on
this item by a 3-0-2 vote, being Commissioners Langley and Wright-Scherr not being able to vote because of a conflict:
• The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 4-24, recommending the City Council certify an Environmental Impact Report for the purposes of the project. • The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 5-24, recording the Commission’s 2 to 1 vote on recommendation of approving General Plan Amendment #3-21. The vote of the Planning Commission does not constitute a recommendation of approval for the General Plan amendments. • The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 6-24, recommending the City Council deny the project entitlement requests other than the General Plan Amendment.
10.B
APRIL 2, 2024 MEETING
Zone Text Amendment #3-24
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 7-
24 recommending that the City Council on adopt Ordinance No.1871 to amend Chapter 5.52 and Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to significant tobacco retailers, cigar lounges, and hookah lounges and making a finding that the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3).
10.C
APRIL 2, 2024 MEETING
Zone Text Amendment #1-24
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 8-24
recommending that the City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 1865 amending Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 18.60 and Sections 5.08.170, 8.16.030, and
8.16.050 relating to temporary use permits and temporary evens permits and amending section 5.04.160 and 5.04.278 relating to permits and finding the Ordinance to be categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15304 as a Minor Alterations to Land
.
City Council Action
:
No action needed on these items. Each item will be
brought forth to the Council for review at a future City Council Meeting date.
To view the complete Planning Commission packet
CLICK HERE
2024_04_02 PCAX
4 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
04-09-2024 Regular CC Meeting - PC #1 - Oral Communication.pdf
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. 6660
, 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. 1870
, Authorizing an Amendment to the
Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6660
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1870
A - City Resolution No. 6660.pdf
B - CON-302 Resolution of Intention.pdf
C - ORDINANCE NO. 1870.pdf
D - CalPERS Amendment to Contract.pdf
E - PERS-CON-12A Cert of Compliance w Gov Code Section 7507.pdf
F - PERS-CON12 Certification of Governing Body's Action.pdf
G - PERS-CON-500 Cert of Compliance w Gov Code Section 20516.pdf
12.B
Single Audit Report Required for Federally Funded Programs for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
2023 City of Gadena Single Audit Report.pdf
PPT-Single_Audit_FY2023.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
A
pproval
o
f
Contract
Services with Converse Consultants
for Environmental
Services Performed at
1112 W. Gardena Boulevard, Gardena, C
A
90247
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve the contract services with Converse Consultants in the amount of $50,846 for environmental services performed at 1112 W. Gardena Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90247.
PROPOSAL - Phase II ESA & Hoist and Water Removal_ Converse Consultants
5 13.B
Appeal of the Community Development Director's decision to deny Home-Sharing Rental Application #24-006.
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council, hold a hearing, receive testimony, and uphold the decision of the Community Development Director to deny Home Sharing Rental Application (HSP) #24- 006.
Staff Report 4-09-24 for Appeal of HSP#24-006.pdf
ATTACHMENT 1 - Applicant's Appeal Letter
ATTACHMENT 2 - GMC 5.76 Home Sharing Rental.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1869
, Adding Chapter 2.70 to Title 2 of the
Gardena Municipal Code relating to Statements of Economic Interest and Electronic and Paperless Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements Staff Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1869
ORD NO 1869 - NetFile.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Approve and Authorize Director of Public Works to execute an Authorization for Crossing Improvements between the City of Gardena and Union Pacific Railroad for the Normandie Avenue Railroad Crossing Improvement Project JN 540.
Additionally, approve Budget Appropriation of $110,000 from Gas Tax.
Staff Recommendations:
Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute an Authorization for Crossing Improvements with UPRR.
Approve Budget Appropriation
GardenaUPRR_ACI_240409.pdf
16.B
Reject all bids for the Rosecrans Community Center Project, Chase Building Demolition Phase, JN 505, and re-bid the project.
Staff Recommendation: Reject all bids and rebid.
JN_505_-_Clauss_Construction_3-28-2024.pdf
JN 505_Interior Demolition Letter of withdraw.pdf
JN_505_-_Interior_Demolition__Inc._3-28-2024.pdf
JN_505_-_Vertex_Civil_LLC_3-28-2024 (1).pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
6 19.A
RESOLUTION NO. 6664
, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gardena California, In Support of An Enduring Ceasefire in Gaza Staff Recommendation: Discuss and Consider Adopting Resolution No. 6664
Reso No. 6664 docx.pdf
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
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, April 23, 2024.
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 5th day of April 2024.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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