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 23, 2024
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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1 .
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2 .
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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:
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 .
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations:
1 .
Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Robert Rosales Jr., Association President
2 .
Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney
3 .
Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4 .
Confidential / Unrepresented Employees
2.B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Charmaine L. Green v. City of Gardena, et al.
L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No.: 22STCV18526
2.C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation, pu
rsuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)-
April 18, 2024, correspondence from attorney Dave Rand on behalf of Cityview regarding project at 12888 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena
4.18.2024 correspondence from attorney D. Rand.pdf
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Katherine Wilson and Feechukwu Onuegbu
156th Street Elementary School
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
Pastor Chris Codrington
Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena:
(a) Kimberly Baston, Bus Operator - 22 years (Transportation Department) (b) Sebastian Goodlow, Bus Operator - 30 years (Transportation Department)
Kimberly Baston Certificate.pdf
Sebastian Goodlow certificate.pdf
5.B
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Human Services Commission
5.C
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week" - May 5, 2024 - May 11 , 2024
(
to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza)
Municipals City Clerk's Week Proclamation
6.B
"Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day" - May 05, 2024 - (
to be accepted Cinco de Mayo
Committee)
Cinco De Mayo Proclamation
6.C
"Older Americans Month" - May 2024 -
(to be proclaimed only)
Proclaim Only-Older Americans Month- May 2024.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, April 9, 2024
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
04092024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
3 8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, March 19, 2024 Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, April 2, 2024 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
24_03_19 PCMIN.pdf
24_04_02 PCMIN.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 23, 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 04-23-24.pdf
8.E
Monthly Investment Portfolio, March 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
March 2024 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2024-7 4-23-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2024-7 4-23-24.pdf
8.G
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
ORD NO 1869 - NetFile.pdf
8.H
RESOLUTION NO. 6665
,
Upholding the Community Development Director’s
Decision to Deny a Home Sharing Rental Application and Denying the Appeal CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Resolution No. 6665.pdf
8.I
Approval of Annual/Periodic Event Permit - Carnival, for the 86th Annual Strawberry Park Day Fiesta to be Held May 17th through May 19, 2024, at St.
Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1050 West 163rd Street) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
St. Anthony's Annual Carnival Application.pdf
Community Development, Building and Safety Division Memo.pdf
Community Development, Planning Division Memo.pdf
Police Department Memo.pdf
L.A. County Fire Department Memo.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
4 10.A
APRIL 16, 2024 MEETING
First Request for Extension of Conditional Use Permit #7-21.
The Planning Commission considered the first request extension of time for Conditional Use Permit #7-21, to permit the operation of a warehouse facility in the General Industrial (M-2) zone.
LOCATION: 1600 and 1606 W. 135th Street
APPLICANT: Jason Hines (DBA Gardena Owner LP)
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved the first extension of Conditional Use Permit #7-21 approving the permit to expire October 25, 2024, by a vote of 5-0.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
10.B
APRIL 16, 2024 MEETING
Resolution No. PC 10-24
: Denying the appeal by The Tire House Inc. from the
Director's decision to revoke the approval of the Site Plan Review #4-15 of The Tire House located at 1818 W. Redondo Beach Blvd, and finding that the action is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to guidelines Section 15321.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission moved that this item be
continued and recommended that staff monitor the business for compliance with the conditions of approval for Site Plan Review #4-15, by a vote of 5-0.
City Council Action:
No action needed.
To view the complete Planning Commission packet
CLICK HERE
2024_04_16 PCAX
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
Award Contract with Gruber and Lopez, Inc. for Professional Auditing Services for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024, 2025, and 2026 in the Amount of $240,625 Staff Recommendation: Award Contract
PSA_-_Gruber_and_Lopez.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5 13.A
PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1871:
Amending
Sections of Chapter 5.52 and Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to significant tobacco retailers, cigar lounges, and hookah lounges Environmental Determination:
The project is exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion: Introduce Ordinance No. 1871.
Staff Report presented to Planning Commission on April 2nd.pdf
Public Comment on Ordinance No. 1871.pdf
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 7-24.pdf
Ordinance No. 1871.pdf
13.B
PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 1865
: Amending Chapter
18.60 of the Gardena Municipal Code and Sections of 5.08.170, 8.16.030 and
8.16.050 relating to temporary use permits and temporary events permits, and amending Section 5.04.160, 5.04.278, and 5.28.020 of Title 5 Environmental Determination:
The project is exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15304, as there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, and considered minor alterations to a land project.
RESOLUTION NO. 6659:
Adopting an application fee for Temporary Use and
Temporary Event Permits
Environmental Determination:
The project is exempt under Public Resources
Code Section 21080(B)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion: Introduce Ordinance No. 1865 and adopt Resolution No. 6659.
Staff Report presented to Planning Commission on April 2nd.pdf
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 8-24.pdf
Ordinance No. 1865 with changes highlighted.pdf
Resolution No. 6659.pdf
Cost Detail Temporary Use Permit.pdf
Cost Detail for Temporary Event Permit.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
6 16.A
Reject all bids for the Gardena Rowley Park Basketball Rehabilitation Project, JN 530, and re-bid the project with modified requirements and/or scope.
Staff Recommendation: Reject all bids and re-bid.
JN 530_We R Builders Bid.pdf
JN 530_CS Legacy Bid.pdf
JN 530_Minco Bid.pdf
JN 530_Bid Tabulation.pdf
16.B
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6655
: Confirming the Diagram and
Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated March 11, 2024, for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscape Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution 6655
Artesia_Landscaping_Distrct_Resolution_No._6655.pdf
16.C
PUBLIC HEARING
:
RESOLUTION NO. 6656
: Confirming the Diagram and
Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated March 11, 2024, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution No. 6656
Consolidated_Street_Lighting_District_Resolution_No._6656.pdf
17. 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 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
2 .
MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
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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, May 14, 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 19th day of April 2024
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/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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