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, May 14, 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. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kemsinachi Nzenwa and Royce Carter
Maria Regina Catholic School
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Ware
FaithWorks AG
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Resolutions of Commendation to Members of the Gardena Police Department in Acknowledgement of Receiving Awards from the South Bay Police and Fire Memorial Foundation at the 48th Annual Medal of Valor Awards Ceremony on May 23, 2024
a. Police Officer Emmanuel Bazan - Life Saving Award
b. Police Officer Andre Carter - Life Saving Award
c. Police Officer Jocelyn Castellanos - Life Saving Award d. Police Officer Carlos Gutierrez - Life Saving Award
e. Police Officer Laurent Hentges - Life Saving Award
f. Police Officer Miles Medeiros - Life Saving Award
g. Police Officer Austin Pennella - Life Saving Award
h. Sergeant Richard Reynaga - Life Saving Award
i. Police Officer Erich Von Roishmandt - Life Saving Award j. Police Officer Jose Serrano - Life Saving Award
k. Police Officer Edward Wenke - Life Saving Award
Medal of Valor - 2024 Commendations.pdf
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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
5.B
South Bay City Council of Governments - South Bay Energy & Climate Recognition Program: Gold Level Award Presented to the City of Gardena
5.C
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month - May 2024 (
to be accepted by Terrie Brinkley,
Founder of The Fibro Warriors support group
)
Fibromyalgia Awareness Proclamation
6.B
Public Works Week - May 19 through May 25, 2024
(
to be accepted by Allan Rigg,
Director of Public Works with the City of Gardena)
Public Works Week Proclamation
6.C
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - to be
proclaimed only
PROCLAIMED ONLY - AAPI month 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 23, 2024
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
04232024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, April 16, 2024 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024_04_16 PCMIN - Approved & Signed.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 14, 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 05-14-24.pdf
8.E
Personnel Report P-2024-8 5-14-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2024-8 5-14-24.pdf
Attachment 1 - Classification and Compensation Schedule.pdf
Attachment 2 - Court Liaison.pdf
8.F
SECOND READING OF 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
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance No. 1865.pdf
8.G
SECOND
READING OF ORDINANCE 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.
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance No. 1871.pdf
8.H
Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83979
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Tract Map No. 83979.pdf
8.I
RESOLUTION NO. 6666
:
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
for the Elderly Nutrition Program on Behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Resolution No. 6666.pdf
8.J
RESOLUTION NO. 6667
: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
for the Supportive Services Program on Behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Resolution No. 6667.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
MAY 7, 2024 MEETING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2-24
The Planning Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with a new sushi restaurant within an existing supermarket located at 1740 W Artesia Blvd.
Environmental Determination:
The Planning Commission reviewed a
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301, as an Existing Facilities project.
Project Location: 1740 W. Artesia Blvd
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 9-
24, by a vote of 5-0, approving Conditional Use Permit #2-24, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council Action:
Receive and file or call for review by way of two votes from the City Council.
10.B
MAY 7, 2024 MEETING
SITE PLAN REVIEW #7-23, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #21-23; AND
DENSITY BONUS REQUEST
The Planning Commission considered approval of a site plan review and density bonus request for the development of a multi-family residential housing project consisting of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building with one subterranean level for parking, in the R-6 zone.
Environmental Determination:
The Planning Commission considered a
recommendation to the City Council whether to approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) (SCH #2024020743), make the findings, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project, pursuant to PRC Section 21155.
Project Location: 1610 W. Artesia Boulevard
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission adopted the following
resolutions:
• Resolution No. PC 11-24, by a vote of 4-1, recommending that the City Council approve the SCEA, make the proper findings, and adopt the MMRP for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project; and
• Resolution No. PC 12-24, by a vote of 4-1, approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and Density Bonus Request, contingent on the approval from the City Council for the SCEA prepared for the project.
City Council Action:
• A public hearing before the City Council will be held on May 28, 2024, for the consideration of adopting the SCEA findings for the project.
• Receive and file the Planning Commission’s approval of Site Plan Review #7-23 and Density Bonus request or call the items for review, by way of two votes from the City Council.
To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet
CLICK HERE.
2024_05_07 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
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1870
,
Authorizing an
Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No.
1870
ORDINANCE NO. 1870.pdf
Amendment to Contract.pdf
CON-5.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
Appeal of the denial of a business license from Soul Housing for the property at 15906 S Western Avenue in the City
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 the business license by Soul Housing for the property at 15902 S Western Avenue.
Staff Report.pdf
ATTACHMENT 1 - Application for Soul Housing.pdf
ATTACHMENT 2 - Director's Letter with attachments.pdf
ATTACHMENT 3 - Applicant's Appeal Letter.pdf
ATTACHMENT 4 - Lease Agreement.pdf
ATTACHMENT 5 - Business portfolio for Soul Housing.pdf
ATTACHMENT 6 - CalAim Agreement.pdf
ATTACHMENT 7 - Planning Division Zoning/Land Use Determination with attachments.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1872
, Adopting a
Military Equipment Use Policy of the City of Gardena, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and Introduce Ordinance No. 1872
Attachment 1 - Staff Report
Attachment 2 - AB 481 Text.pdf
Attachment 3 - Ordinance 1872 & Policy 706
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Approve and Authorize Director of Public Works to execute an Agreement for the installation of water services between the City of Gardena and Golden State Water Company for the Gardena Community Aquatics and Senior Center Project, JN 978.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute an Agreement for the water line services with GSW Company
25032939 - Agreement - Non-Refundable - GSW managed signed.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
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 , Ukraine, Haiti and the
Democratic Republic of Congo
Staff Recommendation: Discuss and Consider Adopting Resolution No. 6664
RESOLUTION No. 6664.pdf
19.B
Consider Letter of Support for California Assembly Bill 2309 (Muratsuchi) Regarding Allowing Local Prosecution of Misdemeanors
Staff Recommendation: Approve Letter
of Support for AB 2309
AB 2309 Bill Text.pdf
AB 2309 Fact Sheet.pdf
AB 2309 Letter of Support.pdf
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
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, May 28, 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
.
Dated this 10th day of May 2024
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY
“ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC
ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH”
May 2024
Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have contributed much to our City, our State, and our Nation. According to 2023 US Census data, the Asian American , Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders communities comprise over 24% of the City of Gardena’s population.
To honor and celebrate their achievements and contributions that generations of Asian American , Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society and culture, Congress, by Public Law 102 - 450, permanently designated the month of May each year as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”
Their values and commitment to family and community have helped shape and strengthen America; these citizens speak many languages, honor countless traditions, and practice different faiths, but they are bound by a shared commitment to freedom and liberty.
Therefore, I, TASHA CERDA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, do hereby proclaim MAY 2024, to be
in the City of Gardena, and call upon all residents to recognize the significant cultural, economic, leadership and empowerment impact of the citizens of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage on this nation and state, and the vital role they have played in shaping the cultural diversity of this community.
1 MINUTES
Regular Meeting Notice of the
Gardena City Council
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:09 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mayor Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Paulette C. Francis. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
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, pursuant 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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 8:09 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated staff was provided with direction on Items 2.A and 2.C, but no reportable action was taken. With regards to Item 2.B, she reported that Council was advised that both parties recently met in mediation, and a resolution was reached; the City does not admit any liability as a business decision; they did reach a settlement in the amount of $295,000.
2 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Katherine Wilson and Feechukwu Onuegbu, both of 156 th Street School led the pledge of allegiance. Katherine is in 4 th grade was chosen because she is a scholarly student and a writing contest winner at her school. She excels in all academic areas including Language Arts and Math. Feechukwu is in the 5 th grade and was chosen because she is a Spelling Bee champion at her school. As one of the top spellers in the South Bay area and an avid learner, she is an excellent role model for our students and in our community. Both girls introduced their parents.
4. INVOCATION
Reverand Christopher Codrington of Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church, led the Invocation.
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 - 31 years (Transportation Department) (b) Sebastian Goodlow, Bus Operator - 30 years (Transportation Department)
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 – was accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza
6.B "Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day" - May 05, 2024 – was accepted by the Cinco de Mayo Committee
6.C "Older Americans Month" - May 2024 – was proclaimed only
7. APPOINTMENTS
8. 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
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
3 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 23, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
April 23 , 2024: Wire Transfer: 126 86-12694; Prepay: 175763 -175768; Check Numbers: 175769 -175944 for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $5,440,366.02; Total Payroll Issued for April 19, 2024: $2,330,900.58
8.E Monthly Investment Portfolio, March 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
8.F Personnel Report P-2024-7 4-23-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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
ORDINANCE NO. 1869
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, 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
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
AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DECISION TO DENY A HOME
SHARING RENTAL APPLICATION AND DENYING THE
APPEAL
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
It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.H and 8.I:
Ayes: Council Member Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
4 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
8.H COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT : RESOLUTION NO. 6665 , Upholding the Community Development Director’s Decision to Deny a Home Sharing Rental Application and Denying the Appeal – Item pulled by Mayor Cerda
Mayor Cerda stated she pulled this item because not all Council Members were present when we voted on this item; she then asked City Attorney Vasquez to explain in more detail; City Attorney Vasquez stated that she has advised Council Member Love to abstain from voting on this item, since she was not present for the hearing.
It was moved by Council Membe r Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.H:
Ayes: Council Members Tanaka and Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Abstain: Council Member Love
8.I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 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) – Item pulled by Council Member Francis
Council Member Francis asked if there was a plan for the type of security that will be at the fiesta. City Manager Osorio replied to her question.
It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.I:
Ayes: Council Member s Francis and Love, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
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.
5 There was a public speaker: Salvador George, lead representative of Western States Regional Council of Carpentry, Local 323 and the Carpentry Training Center located in Carson, along with their union members.
City Council Action: Receive and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council)
This Item was Received and Filed.
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.
This Item Required No Action by the City Council.
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1) Pablo Arakaki , Owner of Lady Bug Restaurant; came out to let Council know about what’s been happening around his restaurant since the homeless shelter moved in next door;
2) T ravis Hernandez , Community Library Manager of the Masao W. Sato Library, came to give updates regarding the Mayme Dear and Masao W. libraries 3) B enidel Santos, resident, came to speak about a trash can issue 4) Tuck Lye, resident, came to speak about the Monthly Investment Report 5) Paul Randall, Director of Mama Rosa’s Food Pantry; came to speak about the food pantry; and
6) J anet Klappoth, representative of Mama Rosa’s Food Pantry; came to speak about the food pantry.
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
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
City Manager then stated that Matt Lenton from Gruber and Lopez was hear to answer any questions.
6 Mayor Pro Tem Henderson asked if the PUN Group was no longer going to be providing any services for us, and if they tried to compete at all. City Manager Osorio replied to his questions.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Contract:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member s Tanaka, Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1871
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 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
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
There was a presentation by Community Development Manager, Amanda Acuna.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 9:27p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers, and no comments were made by Council.
Mayor Cerda then closed the Public Hearing at 9:28p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1871.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1871:
7 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member s Tanaka, Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1865
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA , AMENDING CHAPTER18.60 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
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPLICATION FEE
FOR TEMPORARY USE AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
There was a presentation by Community Development Manager, Amanda Acuna.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 9:40p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were two public speakers: Paul Randall and Lisa Wong.
There was a lengthy discussion which included all Members of the Council, Director of Community Development Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Manager Acuna, Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz, City Attorney Vasquez, and City Manager Osorio regarding the proposed changes to the Ordinance, and Resolution. 8 It was stated by staff that the wrong Ordinance was attached to the Agenda Packet; the correct version was being presented tonight.
Mayor Cerda then closed the Public Hearing at 10:30p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1865:
Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: Council Member Francis
Absent: None
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Love and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6659 with the Whereas clauses:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Love, Council Member Tanaka and Mayor Cerda
Noes: Council Member Francis
Absent: None
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES – No Items
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
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.
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions.
There was a discussion which included Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Francis, and City Manager Osorio regarding scheduling the use of the basketball and pickleball courts at Rowley and Johnson Parks, and who determines the schedule; and if the pickleball courts could be on the tennis courts, rather than on the basketball courts. City Manager Osorio replied to all questions.
It was moved by Mayor Council Member Love , seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote Reject all bids and rebid:
Ayes: Council Members Love and Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Tanaka and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
9 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
RESOLUTION NO. 6655
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, 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
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:40p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions.
There were no public comments and no comments made by Council.
She then closed the Public Hearing at 10:41p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6655:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member s Tanaka, Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
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
RESOLUTION NO. 6656
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 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 FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
10 Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:44p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public comments.
Council Member Francis asked how the residents were notified of the assessment, and how much is the dollar amount. City Manager Osorio replied.
She then closed the Public Hearing at 10:45p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6655:
Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items
19. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson
Subject: Would like to receive a memorandum regarding the Ordinance the City of Carson just adopted regarding labor standards.
Purpose – For Council to be introduced to labor standards.
Reason – It will determine the best way to protect against wage theft (potential).
Benefit – For Council to gain an understanding of labor standards.
Council Member Francis seconded it.
Mayor Cerda
Subject: Would like to get a letter of support for Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi’s AB 2309 that will revise the Gov’t Code to allow Cities to prosecute state misdemeanors specifically when a County District Attorney declines to prosecute. This would be agendized for a vote at a future Council Meeting.
Purpose – It will reduce crime.
Reason – It will reduce crime, better quality of life in Gardena.
Benefit – It will help with graffiti, retail thefts, trespassing, disturbing the peace, criminal threats, and loitering to commit prostitution.
Council Member Love seconded it.
11 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1) COUNCI MEMBER LOVE – Since the last Council Meeting, she caught herself taking a little break and took some of the seniors that volunteer for the city to Indio where she says they had a really good time. After that, she took a trip to Sacramento for four days, where she met with almost all of our elected officials and was able to talk to them and be educated on the assembly members’ bill. In meeting with him in his Capitol Hill office, he expressed the value of a support letter supporting his bill because we agree that giving back control over these matters can help mitigate and resolve some of these crime issues that our County DA is not pressing. She said it was a very informative trip put on by the League of Cities, which is a membership organization that has almost all of the cities in the State of California, and it gives them all an opportunity to come together on Capitol Hill to see what’s going on and how other cities are dealing with issues in their city, what’s working and what’s not. When she came back, she attended the Compost Giveaway to grab a bag of dirt and replant her new Meyer miniature lemon tree and then went over to the Willows Wetland to help with the cleanup. She also dropped off some donuts and coffee to the hardworking Public Works guys that were shoveling compost.
2) MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON – Since their last meeting, he participated as a guest speaker for community briefings where they talked about contracting and procurement in the public sector and some of the best practices in engaging public sector contracting.
In addition, he also did some business and community visits. He wanted to thank the City Manager and staff for obliging him and his meeting requests for various different items and various directives and initiatives. He attended his ICA board meeting, a government technology AI demo, Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s budget priority forum, C ouncil Member Mike Griffin’s retirement over in Torrance, our Y outh Day in government which he described was an outstanding event and said it was great to hear the great ideas of the young minds. He also attended his MSRC -TAC AQMD meeting and he was also at the bill signing for Assembly Member Mike Gipson at LA Harbor College.
3) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS – Since their last gathering, she was a guest speaker for Assembly Member Mike Gipson’s Autism Awareness Day 5k event. She attended the Beautification Commission meeting, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural C ommittee meeting, Holly Mitchell’s budget town hall meeting, Hawthorne Airport noise committee meeting, the greater Los Angeles C ounty of V ector Control district meeting, and our Youth Chess Tournament where former Mayor Don Dear was present. She thanked all the volunteers that came out to the Earth Day event for helping make it very successful.
As she always says, there’s a lot of crazy things going on, but just know that better days are coming.
4) MAYOR CERDA – Since the last Council Meeting, she had an opportunity to be one of the speakers for consolidated real estate realtors as they had their realtor week, they invited Mayors from the South Bay cities to talk about all the different housing projects that are being built in their cities and some of the different ways that we’re doing different strategic things in our city, different types of developments, she got a chance to share some of the creative things we’re doing in our city. They were impressed by our $71 million dollars in capital improvements and how great our streets were. She was in
12 Sacramento for the Kiwanis DCON convention, where she got to be a chaperone for our Gardena High School students. She wanted to give her colleague C ouncil M ember Tanaka, a special thank you for helping them get the Kiwanis started back again. She briefly attended the meeting put on by PD regarding bill 481 where they learned a little bit about the equipment that was possessed by Gardena PD, how it was used in 2023 and some of the things that they’re thinking about for the coming year. She attended her monthly CCGA meeting, monthly S anitation meeting and along with Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Torrance City Council Member Mike Griffin’s retirement celebration. She also attended the Youth in Government Day and she wanted to thank the staff for doing a great job. Lastly, she wanted to thank all our Administrative Professionals for all the hard work they do.
5) COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA - Since their last meeting , he attended their C ouncil of Governments legislative meet and greet and although there were no federal state officials, all their field reps were there. It was mostly regarding grid reliability, EV charging, budget deficit, and some of the crime bills that were out there so they gave a quick overview. He attended the 5
th Annual Autism awareness 5k presented by Assembly
Member Mike Gipson in Wilmington and called it a really great event. He took Captain Vince Osorio with him to answer questions and give information because he has a son with autism. He apologized for missing the presentation on the police equipment.
Mentioned that our Kiwanis Club hosted the d ivisional district Council meeting, which includes all the South Bay Kiwanis Clubs. He attended Youth in Government Day and said it’s always an awesome event and says he’s sure some of the kids who attended will become future leaders. He attended the Employee Mixer and commented that it’s really nice to see our employees interact with each other and celebrate new employees and the promotions of others. He went on to remark that we, in this city, do not neglect the people that need food and pointed out as the Mayor did that we’ve had a food pantry for over 30 years. He, as an Elk and Kiwanian, donates thousands of dollars just as one organization to our food pantry to help feed people. He continued saying that if we don’t have the food, we give out food vouchers and he just wanted to say that he’s been in this city for 70 years and he has a lot of friends that live in the area, and they complained to him every other Saturday about double parking and not being able to get into their driveways or out of their houses. They complained about not being able to attend an event at Rush Gym, and the church down the street didn’t have parking when they had an event due to the double parking and it starts at Mama Rosa’s, goes around the block, comes back around the block and it makes a full circle and when you start looking at how it affects the residents and the kids, it’s just not fair and we did as a city try to help them out so that wasn’t supposed to be an issue but it turned out that way and he just wanted to tell everyone that our city does not neglect those that need to be fed.
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
Mayor Cerda Announced:
1) Community Yard Sale, New Date, Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Mas Fukai Park;
2) Paper Shredding Event, Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.at the City Hall Complex;
13 3) DEA National Rx Takeback day, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Drop off Location: Gardena Police Department; and
4) Cinco De Mayo Parade, May 4, 2024, starts at 10:00 a.m., begins at Gardena Market 5) South Bay Youth Fishing Event, Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. at Alondra Park Lake;
6) Sweet Garden Brunch “Paint & Create” on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Willows Wetland Preserve;
7) Power by Connection Art Walk on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at City Hall Complex and;
8) Kids to Park Day, Pop -Ups, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Bell Park (10:00-11:45a.m.), Thornburg Park (12:00-1:45p.m.) and Sister City Parkette (2:00-3:45p.m.);
Mayor Cerda then asked everyone to join us as we celebrate our City Manager’s and our Transportation Director’s birthdays after the meeting.
24. REMEMBRANCES – None
25. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:12 p.m., Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
APPROVED:
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council
______________________________ By:___________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk
1 MINUTES
Regular PEQC Meeting
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Regular PEQC Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the Council Chambers at 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California.
PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Planning Commission at [email protected]
by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting and write
“Public Comment” in the subject line.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ronald Wright-Scherr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Deryl Henderson; Vice Chair Stephen P . Langley; Commissioner Jules Kanhan; Commissioner Steve Sherman and Commissioner Ronald Wright -Scherr.
Employees present: Director of Community Development Greg Tsujiuchi ; Community Development Manager Amanda Acuna; Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz; Assistant City Attorney Rosemary Koo and Planning Assistant Kevin La.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.A March 19, 2024 MEETING
A motion was made by Commissioner Wright -Scherr and seconded by Chair Henderson to approve the minutes of the meeting on March 19, 2024:
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Wright-Scherr, Henderson, Sherman, Kanhan and Langley Noes: None
4.B April 2, 2024 MEETING
A motion was made by Chair Henderson and seconded by Commissioner Langley to approve the minutes of the meeting on April 2, 2024:
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Henderson, Langley, Kanhan, Sherman and Wright-Scherr Noes: None
2 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Assistant Kevin La asked if there were any comments from the public and noted for the record that no member of the public wished to speak to the Planning Commission at this time.
6. OTHER ITEMS
6.A FIRST REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
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)
Planning Assistant, Kevin La presented the Staff Report and stated that on April 25, 2023, the City Council approved this project. The entitlements for this project included Site Plan Review #9-21 and Conditional Use Permit #7-21 which is being reviewed for the first extension and Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 190,860 square foot warehouse building and under the Condition of Approval CUP1, it was conditioned to be utilized within twelve (12) months from the date of approval which is April 25, 2023.
On March 20, 2024, the Planning Division received a request for an extension of time for Conditional Use Permit #7-21.
On April 2, 2024, the Planning Division received a request for an extension of time for Site Plan Review #9- 21 which was granted on April 9, 2024, by the Community Development Director Tsujiuchi, to expire on October 25, 2024. Additionally, this project was to approve and demolish all existing buildings, structures, parking lots, and associated improvements to construct a new warehouse building, and Conditional Use Permit #7-21 was to conditionally allow warehouses on the site.
The applicant is requesting a six -month extension from the original Conditional Use Permit approval date, as they have stated that the extension is required to obtain approval of a Remedial Action Plan with the Regional Water Quality Control Board required by the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program from the MND.
Chair Henderson asked if anyone asked to speak on this item.
PUBLIC SPEAKER:
1) Jason Hines, Applicant, was present and available to answer any questions. He also thanked the Commission for their consideration of the extension.
There were no questions or comments made by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Langley and seconded by Vice Chair Wright-Scherr to grant the first six-month extension of time for Conditional Use Permit #7-21 to expire on October 25, 2024:
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Langley, Wright-Scherr, Sherman, Kanhan and Henderson Noes: None
3 6.B 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.
Community Development Manager Amanda Acuna presented the Staff Report and stated that Resolution No. PC 10- 24 is being brought forth for an appeal of 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. The item was brought before the Planning Commission on February 20, 2024, at that time the Commission directed staff to draft a Resolution to Deny the appeal request upholding the decision by the Director.
On April 10, 2024, staff received a letter from Eduardo SantaCruz, the architect representing the applicant, regarding the current status of the work being done for the property.
Community Development Director Greg Tsujiuchi provided an update, noting for the record that the applicant has made significant progress in moving forward with making improvements and they have paid and submitted new plans and are currently under plan check review. He visited the site that day and the issue of the outdoor storage of the tires had been mitigated. He did add that they do have a wrought iron fence but there are plans to remove the fence. Staff is requesting to continue the adoption of the Resolution and direct staff to continue monitoring progress made by the applicant.
Chair Henderson asked if anyone asked to speak on this item.
PUBLIC SPEAKER:
1) Jonathan Curtis, property owner, thanked everyone for the update and commended staff on all the work they have done. He explained in detail how the new plans have been a great deal of work.
2) Der “John” Mu , landlord, started by apologizing that this matter has not been resolved. He asked to be granted extra time to complete the project. He explained in detail the comments made by his architect regarding the new plans, existing business, and requirements.
3) Frank Yi, the current business owner, spoke in regard to removing the unpermitted fence and his business operations.
Commissioner Langley asked how much time is needed. Mr. Mu replied and stated that they are currently under plan check and awaiting approval by the city to start the construction.
Community Development Director Tsujiuchi informed everyone that applicants have paid and submitted plans which have a normal 10- day turnaround for the first plan check, and if there are any corrections needed, the architect is given time to make the corrections and he then explained the permit, construction, and inspection process. He recommends that the Commission direct staff to continue monitoring their progress and report back to the Commission, and if the applicants stop progress staff could then at that time bring back the Resolution to the Commission.
4 Commissioner Langley asked if the suggestion is for a three-month review of progress.
Director Tsujiuchi agreed; staff could provide an update by that time.
Chair Henderson asked if the facility has an alarm and if so, why have the wrought iron fence. Mr. Mu stated that he believes the facility has an alarm and the facility was acquired with the fence in 2013.
Director Tsujiuchi explained that the fence was never permitted – meaning there was no permit on file. He then stated that t here is an option to re -install the fence under current setbacks and development standards, however, added that where the fence was currently located would not meet these requirements and would need to be removed.
Vice Chair Wright-Scherr asked if the business is currently intended to be a full-service auto repair business or will it be just for tires. Mr. Mu was not able to confirm but wanted to speak on another matter on behalf of the new business owner Mr. Frank . Mr. MU stated that they will work with the city to take down the fence and Mr. Frank asked him to address the property safety issue.
Mr. Frank explained in detail of situations that are challenging for his business and is concerned about not having enough service space.
Commissioner Kanhan informed Mr. Mu that the City's main concern is safety and understands that there is not enough service space, however, that can affect the safety of the residents. Mr. Mu agreed; h e wants to work with the City and the Planning Department for the best possible solution for all the parties involved.
Commissioner Sherman asked if new plans were presented to the City.
Mr. Mu confirmed, yes, new plans were created for the entire site and there has been one revision from the Planning Division which requested a separate landscape architecture drawing and believes that those plans have been submitted to the city for review as well.
Commissioner Wright -Scherr asked for confirmation that the business would be for only tires.
During this time Mr. Mu received confirmation that the business would only service tires and brakes.
Chair Henderson thanked Mr. Mu for the progress in this matter.
There was a discussion between the Commission members regarding the time frame that will be given to show progression. Director Tsujiuchi stated that the staff is proposing to bring back an update on July 16, 2024, approximately three months.
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Langley and seconded by Vice Chair Wright-Scherr to Extend Resolution No. PC 10-24 to July 16, 2024 for review:
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
5 Ayes: Langley, Wright-Scherr, Kanhan, Sherman, and Henderson Noes: None
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director, Greg Tsujiuchi announced upcoming city events.
1) Spring Carnival is postponed, please visit our city website for updates. 2) Earth Day, April 20, 2024; 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Gardena Willows. 3) Cinco De Mayo , Saturday, May 4th. The parade route starts at New Hampshire and Gardena Blvd ending at MasFukai Park.
8. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
1) COMMISSIONER SHERMAN – No items to report.
2) VICE CHAIR WRIGHT-SCHERR – He reported and expressed his concerns about the theft in his neighborhood. He stated that there had been vehicles broken into and someone is following Amazon drivers and stealing packages. A package was stolen from him and he has a video of the incident. He ask ed the staff to whom he could the send the video to.
Community Development Manager Acuna replied that staff would get him in contact with Lieutenant Rivera who represented District 3.
3) CHAIR HENDERSON – Informed everyone that he was made aware by his neighbors about a barrier that is falling down at the property near the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Van Ness Ave nue. Assistant City Attorney Kranitz asked staff to show the location of the property on the screen. Chair Henderson asked staff if they could get the property owner to clean up and have them get a more permanent fence. Director Tsujiuchi informed him that he would have Code Enforcement look into it.
He then shared a touching conversation that he had with a dear friend who was in the Vietnam War and how he did not want to visit The Wall That Heals. He soon found out that he had visited the Wall and was very thankful to the City. He also reported that his vehicle had been recently vandalized.
Vice Chair Wright-Scherr added that he also wanted to thank the City for The Wall That Heals because he got the opportunity to see the name of a childhood friend.
4) COMMISSIONER KANHAN – Shared that his wife was surprised to find her cousin on The Wall That Heals. He mentioned that the existing structure on Western and Marine had been demolished. Director Tsujiuchi confirmed that the information was correct.
Chair Henderson noted that the proposed project for that location was for 7 Leaves Café.
Director Tsujichi stated that they are the potential tenants.
5) COMMISSIONER LANGLEY – He also thanked the City for bringing back The Wall That Heals. He had the opportunity to see two of his classmates from Gardena High School which brought back a lot of memories. He asked what the status of the project located at Gardena Boulevard close to Normandie, which appears to be waiting for stucco; and the complex on Normandie south of Redondo Beach Boulevard – the front two units seem to be occupied but the back four units appear to be under construction.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Treasurer's Office
DATE: May 10, 2024
SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER
PAYROLL REGISTER
May 14, 2024 TOTAL WARRANTS ISSUED:
Wire Transfer:
Prepay:
Check Numbers:
Checks Voided:
175945-175947
175948-176095
Total Pages of Register: 17
May 3, 2024 TOTAL PAYROLL ISSUED:
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Guy ato, City Treasurer
$1,558,440.90
$1,820,115.38
05/10/2024
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175960 5/14/2024 104302 BEE N' WASP NEST REMOVAL, SERVICE, LLC 958187 HONEY BEE NEST REMOVAL - 13220 VAN NESS 124.00 Total : 124.00
175961 5/14/2024 102135 BEHRENDS, KENT 259 023-01474 IT NETWORK SUPPORT - MAY 2024 3,400.00 Total : 3,400.00
175962 5/14/2024 107747 BENGAR PRODUCTIONS 7391 034-00646 YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY SHIRTS 2,570.00 Total : 2,570.00
175963 5/14/2024 112521 BICKMORE ACTUARIAL 30527 WC ACTUARIAL REPORT UPDATE 500.00 Total : 500.00
175964 5/14/2024 102331 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3559204 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 193.69 Total : 193.69
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 175965 5/14/2024 109377 BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. INV2009807 JAIL PROGRAM SUPPLIES 407.27 Total : 407.27
175966 5/14/2024 103383 CALPORTLAND 96275417 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 1,269.74 1,292.24STREET MAINT SUPPLIES96277099
Total : 2,561.98
175967 5/14/2024 110538 CANNON COMPANY 87961 024-00927 ARTESIA BLVD. STREET IMPROVEMENT, JN 935 8,991.13 Total : 8,991.13
175968 5/14/2024 823003 CARL WARREN & COMPANY MARCH 2024 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT 6,635.05 Total : 6,635.05
175969 5/14/2024 112073 CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC FB49925 024-00828 SEWER MASTER PLAN PROJECT 2,961.00 Total : 2,961.00
175970 5/14/2024 803420 CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT, LAW OFFICES OF46234 LEGAL SERVICES 7,074.07 Total : 7,074.07
175971 5/14/2024 111966 CELEDON'S EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, SERVICE1054 GTRANS FITNESS EQUIPMENT MAINT 350.00 Total : 350.00
175972 5/14/2024 103489 CF UNITED LLC 030124-033124 PD CAR WASH 176.00 Total : 176.00
175973 5/14/2024 108378 CHARLES E. THOMAS COMPANY INC. 108797 037-10246 VAPOR RECOVERY TESTING/PV VALVE TESTING 975.45 037-10246 210.83DESIGNATED OPERATOR SERVICES109573
Total : 1,186.28
175974 5/14/2024 104338 CODE PUBLISHING, INC. GC00125526 MUNICIPAL CODE - ANNUAL WEB UPDATE 940.00 Total : 940.00
175975 5/14/2024 112749 CONVERSE CONSULTANTS 23-42141-02-02 032-00156 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL SI 7,958.21 Total : 7,958.21
175976 5/14/2024 103512 CRENSHAW LUMBER CO. 19019 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 226.56 237.84BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES19650
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 464.40 175976 5/14/2024 103512 103512 CRENSHAW LUMBER CO. 175977 5/14/2024 103353 CRM COMPANY, LLC. LA24593 SCRAP TIRE DISPOSAL FEE 124.50 Total : 124.50
175978 5/14/2024 110319 CWE DIRECTOR F24179 024-01034 CALRECYCLE USED OIL & BEVERAGE PROGRAM 4,337.71 Total : 4,337.71
175979 5/14/2024 104736 D&R OFFICE WORKS, INC. 0131762 FURNITURE STORAGE WAREHOUSE FEE - MAY 350.00 Total : 350.00
175980 5/14/2024 111938 DANDOY GLASS 21647 WINDOW GLASS REPLACEMENT - PD BLDG 925.00 Total : 925.00
175981 5/14/2024 112838 DDMONTES CONSTRUCTION, INC PERMIT #50022-1440 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 16127 ATKINSON 7,500.00 Total : 7,500.00
175982 5/14/2024 312558 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE, & CONTROLMARCH 2024 032-00164 ANMONTHLY ANIMAL SERVICES - MARCH 2024 3,480.15 Total : 3,480.15
175983 5/14/2024 104310 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION JAN-MAR 2024 STRONG MOTION INSTRUMENTATION & SEISMIC 3,713.06 Total : 3,713.06
175984 5/14/2024 303377 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL240776 SIGNALS & LIGHTING-ARTESIA BLVD & VERMON 406.07 Total : 406.07
175985 5/14/2024 312117 DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER 042324 LIGHT & POWER 104.39
68.51LIGHT & POWER043024
Total : 172.90
175986 5/14/2024 110511 DESANTIAGO, RIGOBERTO 042424 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 100.00 Total : 100.00
175987 5/14/2024 111973 DUDEK 202402496 032-00101 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - INSITE - 1450 AR 9,512.50 Total : 9,512.50
175988 5/14/2024 109416 E S SPORTS 11905 CUSTOM GRAPHICS FOR UNIT V1 350.20 Total : 350.20
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 175989 5/14/2024 105418 EMPIRE CLEANING SUPPLY S6405599 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 1,269.30 265.05CUSTODIAL SUPPLIESS6405603
265.05CUSTODIAL SUPPLIESS6429644
Total : 1,799.40
175990 5/14/2024 105650 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 21969847 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 906.63 221.46PARK MAINT SUPPLIES22015143
70.61PARK MAINT SUPPLIES22016655
45.90PARK MAINT SUPPLIES22041994
340.95PARK MAINT SUPPLIES22052330
Total : 1,585.55
175991 5/14/2024 106129 FEDEX 8-475-16383 SHIPPING SERVICES 81.87 Total : 81.87
175992 5/14/2024 109315 FLEETCREW, INC. 53986 ADVANCED CLEAN FLEET REPORTING 750.00 Total : 750.00
175993 5/14/2024 106545 FLEETPRIDE, INC 116374717 SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES 24.24
29.04SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES116522143
Total : 53.28
175994 5/14/2024 107030 GARDENA AUTO PARTS 179383 PW AUTO PARTS 35.19
41.50PW AUTO PARTS179610
Total : 76.69
175995 5/14/2024 107011 GARDENA VALLEY NEWS, INC. 00141264 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - ORD 1865 308.00 Total : 308.00
175996 5/14/2024 619005 GAS COMPANY, THE 041524 CNG FUEL 31.71 8,418.64GAS043024
Total : 8,450.35
175997 5/14/2024 102542 GOLD COAST K9 PD-04 POLICE K9 TRAINING 1,000.00 Total : 1,000.00
175998 5/14/2024 619004 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. 041624 WATER 11,569.07 5Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 11,569.07 175998 5/14/2024 619004 619004 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. 175999 5/14/2024 107513 GRAINGER 9080791982 GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES 81.06
9.03GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9080791990
8.82GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9080892517
197.63GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9082192064
109.72GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9085301217
-109.72GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9086220572
22.84GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9086750859
Total : 319.38
176000 5/14/2024 108012 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE 1CR0088907 PW AUTO PARTS -122.64 G
497.37STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIES1IN0634238
Total : 374.73
176001 5/14/2024 112076 HERNANDEZ, ROSA 008 05/01/24 INTERN SERVICES - 04/11-05/01/24 1,984.50 Total : 1,984.50
176002 5/14/2024 111549 HF & H CONSULTANTS, LLC 9721058 024-00970 CONSULTING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE 6,929.50 024-00970 8,395.25CONSULTING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE9721130 Total : 15,324.75
176003 5/14/2024 108434 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 0035080 GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES 579.55 205.52STREET MAINT SUPPLIES0333280
317.11BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES1363949
81.33PARK MAINT SUPPLIES1541034
987.67GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES1901143
120.74BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES2352888
152.64REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES5903299
118.75BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES6332929
250.76SEWER MAINT SUPPLIES7042547
98.48PARK MAINT SUPPLIES7523005
371.81GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES8055145
Total : 3,284.36
176004 5/14/2024 112843 HUERTAS, LUIS 67193389 FACILITY RENTAL REFUND 200.00 6Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 200.00 176004 5/14/2024 112843 112843 HUERTAS, LUIS 176005 5/14/2024 109460 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INFO, TECH DBA LEFTA SYSTEMS002957 FTO SOFTWARE SERVICES 116.67 Total : 116.67
176006 5/14/2024 110356 JIMNI SYSTEMS, INC. 37171 024-01054 ROWLEY PARK PUMP WELL CLEANING 3,452.94 Total : 3,452.94
176007 5/14/2024 110853 JONES MAYER 121096 ATTORNEY SERVICES 1,449.66 020-00048 12,974.35ATTORNEY SERVICES121899
525.79ATTORNEY SERVICES121900
960.15ATTORNEY SERVICES121901
139.39ATTORNEY SERVICES121902
111.52ATTORNEY SERVICES121903
250.91ATTORNEY SERVICES121904
525.80ATTORNEY SERVICES121905
3,429.03ATTORNEY SERVICES121907
1,812.07ATTORNEY SERVICES121908
45.72ATTORNEY SERVICES121909
9,395.75ATTORNEY SERVICES121910
685.83ATTORNEY SERVICES121911
12,489.38ATTORNEY SERVICES121912
5,705.52ATTORNEY SERVICES121913
10,705.16ATTORNEY SERVICES121914
111.51ATTORNEY SERVICES122067
139.39ATTORNEY SERVICES122068
Total : 61,456.93
176008 5/14/2024 211429 KEMP, TAMARA 03/02-04/25/24 DANCE INSTRUCTOR 2,970.00 Total : 2,970.00
176009 5/14/2024 110385 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 194091010-0124 032-00102 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 16911 S. NORMANDI 6,077.26 Total : 6,077.26
176010 5/14/2024 112456 KIRKWOOD, DAVID 042424 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 150.00 Total : 150.00
176011 5/14/2024 312240 L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF, PUBLIC WORKS24040805953 024-00988 INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES 3,261.80 7Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 176011 5/14/2024 (Continued)312240 L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF, PUBLIC WORKS 024-00988 3,041.40TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT - MARCH 202424040806279 Total : 6,303.20
176012 5/14/2024 312240 L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF, PUBLIC WORKSIN240000585 024-01059 LABOR & EQUIPMENT CHARGES - TS 0304 2,672.47 Total : 2,672.47
176013 5/14/2024 312039 L.A. COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT C0012100 023-01468 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES - JUNE 2024 334,991.33 Total : 334,991.33
176014 5/14/2024 104203 L.A. PAINT & BODY WORKS 27333 037-10342 BUS REPAIR FOR BUS #2011 2,495.18 Total : 2,495.18
176015 5/14/2024 112614 LAX AUTO REPAIR 19559 2023 FORD INTRCPT #1614738 OIL CHANGE 70.00
70.002023 FORD INTRCPT #1661717 OIL CHANGE19562
70.002022 FORD INTRCPT #1630465 OIL CHANGE19570
70.002017 FORD INTRCPT #1488142 OIL CHANGE19584
70.002020 FORD INTRCPTR #1591740 OIL CHANGE19604
Total : 350.00
176016 5/14/2024 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 264393 LEGAL SERVICES 12,038.76 Total : 12,038.76
176017 5/14/2024 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 264382 LEGAL SERVICES 5,734.06 3,079.50LEGAL SERVICES264383
7,445.50LEGAL SERVICES264384
826.50LEGAL SERVICES264385
5,398.89LEGAL SERVICES264386
7,072.00LEGAL SERVICES264387
1,754.50LEGAL SERVICES264388
Total : 31,310.95
176018 5/14/2024 109517 LOAD N' GO BUILDING MATERIALS 29455 GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM 46.28
55.10STREET MAINT SUPPLIES29470
Total : 101.38
176019 5/14/2024 105279 LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC XA220567797 STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIES 26.01 396.89STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIESXA220569368
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 422.90 176019 5/14/2024 105279 105279 LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC 176020 5/14/2024 112615 LU'S LIGHTHOUSE, INC. 01259051 037-10271 GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES 50.24 037-10271 18.97GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES01262298
037-10271 103.37GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES01263173
Total : 172.58
176021 5/14/2024 111944 LUX AUTO BODY & PAINT 25701 2022 TOY HIGHLANDER #1505054 BODY 1,168.96 Total : 1,168.96
176022 5/14/2024 112326 LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS INC. 22408 023-01488 WORKERS' COMP CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR 21,286.66 Total : 21,286.66
176023 5/14/2024 105082 MAJESTIC LIGHTING, INC. ML87446 GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES 344.26 179.93GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIESML87647
Total : 524.19
176024 5/14/2024 109203 MAKAI SOLUTIONS SD1501 037-10259 FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVI 301.21 037-10259 1,260.22FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVISD1502 037-10259 1,155.00FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVISD1531 Total : 2,716.43
176025 5/14/2024 113036 MANERI SIGN CO., INC. 40016142 SIGN - GOODBYE SIGN 5.25X7 54.92 381.98SIGNS - NO DUMPING ALLOWED40016216
993.32SIGNS - WELCOME SIGNS40016235
Total : 1,430.22
176026 5/14/2024 112695 MANN CONSULTING 24-011 023-01500 RISK MGMT CONSULTANT SERVICES 5,650.00 023-01500 5,200.00CONSULTING SERVICES24-013
Total : 10,850.00
176027 5/14/2024 813030 MANNING & KASS 803756 LEGAL SERVICES 5,668.45 Total : 5,668.45
176028 5/14/2024 112524 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. 18355 032-00150 CDBG ADMINISTRATION - MARCH 2024 9,251.00 032-00150 7,677.75CDBG HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM - MARCH 202418356 032-00162 10,000.00LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES - COMMUNITY CE18357 9Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 26,928.75 176028 5/14/2024 112524 112524 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. 176029 5/14/2024 109331 MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC 57568 023-01510 SB 90 CLAIMS SERVICES 3,425.00 Total : 3,425.00
176030 5/14/2024 112814 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1209892 032-00161 DESIGN SERVICES - GARDENA FACADE IMPROVE 2,808.75 Total : 2,808.75
176031 5/14/2024 110824 MIXER INK LLC 105631 CODE ENFORCEMENT CRESTS 137.81 Total : 137.81
176032 5/14/2024 113605 MUTUAL LIQUID GAS & EQUIPMENT, CO., INC.728599 PROPANE GAS 234.25 Total : 234.25
176033 5/14/2024 105622 N/S CORPORATION 0121397 037-10249 GTRANS BUS WASH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 586.00 037-10249 586.00GTRANS BUS WASH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE0121735 Total : 1,172.00
176034 5/14/2024 114826 NATIONAL STOCK SIGN CO., INC. 120067 SIGN - NO PARKING SIGNS 903.38 Total : 903.38
176035 5/14/2024 111370 NV5 INC. 382000 024-01024 CONSULTING SERVICES - ARTESIA LANDSCAPIN 5,812.50 Total : 5,812.50
176036 5/14/2024 110575 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS, OF CALIFORNIA82909965 023-01486 PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST ACCIDENT, AND 690.00 Total : 690.00
176037 5/14/2024 115168 OFFICE DEPOT 361855676 PD OFFICE SUPPLIES 224.98
2.60PD OFFICE SUPPLIES361867188
8.57PD OFFICE SUPPLIES363398452
18.79PD OFFICE SUPPLIES363426145
193.03PD OFFICE SUPPLIES363426149
289.95PD OFFICE SUPPLIES364106564
Total : 737.92
176038 5/14/2024 111358 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 427105 PW AUTO PARTS 30.45 881.36PW AUTO PARTS429251
1,322.16SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES429253
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 176038 5/14/2024 (Continued)111358 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
3.56PW AUTO PARTS430977
255.74SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES431987
152.08SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES434165
Total : 2,645.35
176039 5/14/2024 115810 ORKIN PEST CONTROL 254975800 PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703 283.99 313.99PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703259229024
313.99PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703259229025
Total : 911.97
176040 5/14/2024 112845 PALICON GROUP 1918 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES 340.00 Total : 340.00
176041 5/14/2024 112728 PATRONAS, ELISSEOS PERMIT #50023-0594 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1727 MARINE AVE 7,500.00 Total : 7,500.00
176042 5/14/2024 112832 PC LAW GROUP 12100 LEGAL SERVICES 3,400.00 Total : 3,400.00
176043 5/14/2024 112189 PERFECT SCORE ATHLETIC, TRAINING CENTER04/08-05/01/24 GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR SERVICES 11,781.00 Total : 11,781.00
176044 5/14/2024 106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42885565 034-00616 UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL 165.60 024-01006
034-00617 1,899.11CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42887677
034-00616 41.46UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42887679
034-00616 165.60UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42889615
024-01006
034-00616 41.46UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42889616
034-00616 40.26UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42891502
034-00616 159.44UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42906660
024-01006
034-00617 1,065.45CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42925466
034-00616 159.44UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42925467
024-01006
034-00616 34.86UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42925468
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 176044 5/14/2024 (Continued)106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS SHOP42925469 034-00616 13.65SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - NCC42925470
034-00616 19.00SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH42925471
034-00616 91.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD42925472
034-00616 11.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS42925473
034-00617 1,445.66CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42927322
034-00616 34.86UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42927324
034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS SHOP42927325 034-00616 91.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD429290058
034-00617 290.72CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES42929052
034-00616 159.44UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42929053
024-01006
034-00616 34.86UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42929054
034-00616 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS42929055
034-00616 13.65SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - NCC42929056
034-00616 19.00SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH42929057
034-00616 11.60SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS42929059
034-00616 159.44UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL42931144
024-01006
Total : 6,319.66
176045 5/14/2024 104868 PYRO-COMM SYSTEMS, INC. 10021582 SERVICE CALL - BLDG C 475.00 037-10250 360.00ANNUAL FIRE ALARM TESTING - BLDG C10021818 Total : 835.00
176046 5/14/2024 114143 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC Q1297238 POSTAGE MAILING MACHINE LEASE 792.03 Total : 792.03
176047 5/14/2024 102283 QUICK COLOR PRINTING 16150 GTRANS - POSTER BOARD 66.15 Total : 66.15
176048 5/14/2024 111574 RACE COMMUNICATIONS RC1104225 023-01491 FIBER INTERNET SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 5,756.12 5,764.62FIBER INTERNET SERVICES - MARCH 2024RC1130327
Total : 11,520.74
176049 5/14/2024 100515 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY, CLERK 24-3006 MARCH 5 ELECTION CANDIDATE STATEMENT 5,809.72 12Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 5,809.72 176049 5/14/2024 100515 100515 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY, CLERK 176050 5/14/2024 111867 RJM DESIGN GROUP 36336 024-00795 DESIGN & ENGINEERING - AQUATIC & SENIOR 5,362.75 Total : 5,362.75
176051 5/14/2024 112836 RUSS REDONDO, LTD. PERMIT #50022-0940 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1425 W REDONDO 5,000.00 Total : 5,000.00
176052 5/14/2024 119022 SAFE MART OF SOUTHERN, CALIFORNIA, INC.755 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 251.64 Total : 251.64
176053 5/14/2024 112327 SAMI'S REFEREES LLC 04/01-04/15/24 REFEREE SERVICES 740.00 Total : 740.00
176054 5/14/2024 119016 SAM'S CLUB 0696 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 44.69 Total : 44.69
176055 5/14/2024 112847 SANCHEZ, INGRIT 051824 FACE PAINTING - GARDENA ART WALK 300.00 Total : 300.00
176056 5/14/2024 107006 SHAMROCK COMPANIES 2760238 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 28.86 Total : 28.86
176057 5/14/2024 109918 SHIGE'S FOREIGN CAR SERVICE, INC. 8097679 035-01282 2016 FORD INTRCPTR #1488054 OIL CHANGE 365.09 035-01282 684.362015 CHEV TAHOE #7HED092 BRAKE SERVICE8097716 035-01282 1,342.832018 FORD INTRCPTR #1554676 A/C & BRAKE8097813 Total : 2,392.28
176058 5/14/2024 112834 SIERRA, LESLIE PERMIT #50023-0314 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1127 W 162ND ST 7,500.00 Total : 7,500.00
176059 5/14/2024 112841 SILVEIRAS ENGINEERING PERMIT #17956 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1923 W 146TH ST 3,000.00 Total : 3,000.00
176060 5/14/2024 111865 SK ENTERPRISES 1236228 CNG BUSES REGISTRATION SERVICE 595.00 Total : 595.00
176061 5/14/2024 112510 SO CAL MOBILE MAINTENANCE, INC 21477 CNG TANK INSPECTION SERVICES 300.00 13Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 300.00 176061 5/14/2024 112510 112510 SO CAL MOBILE MAINTENANCE, INC 176062 5/14/2024 119447 SOUTH BAY FORD 483128 PW AUTO PARTS 367.23 429.69STREET SWEEPER PARTS485007
100.06PW AUTO PARTS486668
Total : 896.98
176063 5/14/2024 112633 SOUTH BAY KUSTOMZ, LLC 13243 2020 FORD EXPL #P02 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 538.50 244.372011 FORD CV #V1 BATTERY REPLACEMENT13255
Total : 782.87
176064 5/14/2024 619003 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 050124 LIGHT & POWER 66,586.50 Total : 66,586.50
176065 5/14/2024 108238 SPARKLETTS 15638236 041924 DRINKING WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM RENTAL 43.00 Total : 43.00
176066 5/14/2024 104126 SPECTRUM 0851122041224 CABLE SERVICES - PD 89.09 Total : 89.09
176067 5/14/2024 112792 SPEEDTECH LIGHTS, INC 382624 032-00160 CODE ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE LIGHTBAR 1,731.21 Total : 1,731.21
176068 5/14/2024 119594 STANLEY PEST CONTROL COG 0424 PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1670 W 162ND 654.00 117.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 2320 W 149THCOG 0424-1
Total : 771.00
176069 5/14/2024 119550 SWRCB SW-0289877 ANNUAL PERMIT FEE 1,673.00 Total : 1,673.00
176070 5/14/2024 112842 TESLA PERMIT #18026 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1425 ARTESIA 3,000.00 Total : 3,000.00
176071 5/14/2024 220479 THOMPSON, MARK 041024 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 1,000.00 Total : 1,000.00
176072 5/14/2024 112828 TINOSI, INC. 267 GAS MONITOR TRAINING 1,100.00 14Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 1,100.00 176072 5/14/2024 112828 112828 TINOSI, INC. 176073 5/14/2024 105070 T-MOBILE USA, INC. 9564791705 GPS LOCATE 340.00 165.00GPS LOCATE9565588827
Total : 505.00
176074 5/14/2024 109775 TOMS TRUCK CENTER NORTH COUNTY 1334978 037-10281 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 96.96 Total : 96.96
176075 5/14/2024 111494 TORRES, ROBERT GEPCO 2024 GEPCO LOAN 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
176076 5/14/2024 111990 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC 21581 023-01481 CONSULTING SERVICES - MAY 2024 7,000.00 Total : 7,000.00
176077 5/14/2024 106018 TRANE U.S. INC. 16419385 BUS FACILITY MAINT SUPPLIES 1,179.51 Total : 1,179.51
176078 5/14/2024 110851 TRAPEZE SOFTWARE GROUP, INC. TSPAU240057 037-09887 GTRANS SCHEDULING & OPERATIONS MGMT SOFT 55,187.64 Total : 55,187.64
176079 5/14/2024 111481 TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC INV2230044069 034-00584 SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAM 6,543.13 034-00584 6,522.74SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230044563
034-00584 6,469.70SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230044801
Total : 19,535.57
176080 5/14/2024 110695 TRUKSPECT, INC 240434 CLASS B DRIVER TRAINING 1,129.67 Total : 1,129.67
176081 5/14/2024 112821 TSENG, KEVAN PERMIT #50022-1248 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 1936 W 154TH ST 7,500.00 Total : 7,500.00
176082 5/14/2024 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSPD TRAINING 03/22/24 CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/23-03/22/24 4,750.53 2,627.27CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/23-03/22/24PD TRAINING2 3/22/24 1,027.88CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/23-03/22/24PD TRAINING3 3/22/24 2,841.79CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/23-03/22/24PD TRAINING4 3/22/24 Total : 11,247.47
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 176083 5/14/2024 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSOROZCO 04/22/24 CAL CARD STATEMENT 03/23-04/22/24 1,045.19 Total : 1,045.19
176084 5/14/2024 109220 U.S. BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 528022585 RICOH MPC4503 COPIER LEASE - CD 151.70 Total : 151.70
176085 5/14/2024 102603 UGALDE, JESUS FALL 2023 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 643.74 Total : 643.74
176086 5/14/2024 104692 ULINE 175686810 BUS SHOP SUPPLIES 1,155.97 322.87CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES177141497
Total : 1,478.84
176087 5/14/2024 121275 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT, OF SC 23-2425408 NEW TICKETS 55.67 125.50NEW TICKETS420240286
Total : 181.17
176088 5/14/2024 121407 UPS 649922154 4/13/24 SHIPPING SERVICE CHARGES 3.85 Total : 3.85
176089 5/14/2024 105254 VISION TIRE 40357 PW VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES 50.00
50.00STREET SWEEPER TIRE SERVICES40378
25.00STREET SWEEPER TIRE SERVICES40470
Total : 125.00
176090 5/14/2024 122435 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2024-295667-00 GTRANS FACILITY PAINT 379.67 037-10321 3,098.58GTRANS FACILITY PAINT2024-345357-00
386.86GTRANS FACILITY PAINT2024-389913-00
Total : 3,865.11
176091 5/14/2024 111719 WALLACE & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING, INC 23365 037-10212 DISPATCH REMODELING PROJECT, JN 512 4,254.00 Total : 4,254.00
176092 5/14/2024 108353 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO S125230894 GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES 158.76
94.74GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIESS125294804
1,454.48BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESS125322640
Total : 1,707.98
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 176093 5/14/2024 101195 WASTE RESOURCES GARDENA 042424 WASTE COLLECTION 282,492.57 Total : 282,492.57
176094 5/14/2024 125001 YAMADA COMPANY, INC. 84127 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 164.25 188.89PARK MAINT SUPPLIES84133
93.57PARK MAINT SUPPLIES84135
Total : 446.71
176095 5/14/2024 104315 ZAP MANUFACTURING, INC. 8671 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 1,241.79 Total : 1,241.79
Bank total : 1,558,440.90 151 Vouchers for bank code : usb 1,558,440.90Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 151 17Page:
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I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register are accurate and funds are available for payment thereof.
By: __________________________________________
Director of
Administrative Services
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register have been audited by the City Council of the City of Gardena and that all of the said checks are approved for payment except check numbers:
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Report No. P-2024-8
1 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PERSONNEL REPORT
1. Request City Council approval to revise the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan (Attachment 1) to add new Classification Court Liaison (Job Description attached; Attachment 2) to Schedule 36 ($4,064 – $5,186/month). The position will be located in the Police Department.
2. Report the Promotional Appointment of DANNY RODRIGUEZ to the position of Revenue and Purchasing Manager, Schedule 130 ($9,687 - $12,364/month) with the Administrative Services Department, effective April 15, 2024.
3. Report the appointment of the following individuals:
a. JERON BLACKMON to the position of Police Trainee, Schedule 200 ($6,720/month) with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024.
b. MICHAEL SUIT to the position of Right-of-Way Maintenance Worker , Schedule 32 ($3,682 - $4,699/month) with the Public Works Department, effective April 22, 2024. c. CAMILLE DURAN to the position of Recreation Coordinator, Schedule 42 ($4,713 - $6,015/month) with the Recreation Department, effective April 28, 2024. d. CHARLES GILL to the position of Police Officer, Schedule 201 ($7,906 - $10,090/month) with the Police Department, effective May 5, 2024.
4. Report the Retirement of Bus Operator, SEBASTIAN GOODLOW , of the Transportation Department, effective April 22, 2024. Mr. Goodlow provided 30.6 years of full-time service to the City.
5. Report the Administrative Leave of the following individuals:
a. Police Officer, MICHAEL SPINOSA, of the Police Department, effective April 22, 2024 – April 27, 2024.
b. Street Sweeper Operator, KEVIN DOMINGUEZ, of the Public Works Department, effective April 22, 2024.
c. Custodian II, HENRY SORTO -MUNOZ, of the Recreation Department, effective May 3, 2024.
6. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Deputy City Clerk I (Elected and City Manager’s Office). This recruitment is scheduled to close May 23, 2024.
7. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of On- Demand (Micro/Paratransit) Operator (Transportation Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
Report No. P-2024-8
2 8. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Officer/Lateral (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
9. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Trainee (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
10. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Recreation Leader I /II (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
11. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Relief Bus Operator Trainee (Transportation Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
12. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Transit Mechanic (Transportation Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
13. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Transportation Operations Supervisor (Transportation Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
14. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Assistant (Police Department). This recruitment is scheduled to close May 22, 2024.
15. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Records Technician I (Police Department). This recruitment is scheduled to close May 22, 2024.
HOURLY RANGE 20.00 - 35.00
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 26,904.00 28,248.00 29,664.00 31,152.00 32,712.00 34,344.00 MONTHLY 2,242.00 2,354.00 2,472.00 2,596.00 2,726.00 2,862.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,034.77 1,086.46 1,140.92 1,198.15 1,258.15 1,320.92 HOURLY 12.9346 13.5808 14.2615 14.9769 15.7269 16.5115 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 26,280.00 27,600.00 28,980.00 30,432.00 31,956.00 33,552.00 MONTHLY 2,190.00 2,300.00 2,415.00 2,536.00 2,663.00 2,796.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,010.77 1,061.54 1,114.62 1,170.46 1,229.08 1,290.46 HOURLY 12.6346 13.2692 13.9327 14.6308 15.3635 16.1308 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 26,940.00 28,284.00 29,700.00 31,188.00 32,748.00 34,380.00 MONTHLY 2,245.00 2,357.00 2,475.00 2,599.00 2,729.00 2,865.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,036.15 1,087.85 1,142.31 1,199.54 1,259.54 1,322.31 HOURLY 12.9519 13.5981 14.2788 14.9942 15.7442 16.5288 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 27,648.00 29,028.00 30,480.00 32,004.00 33,600.00 35,280.00 MONTHLY 2,304.00 2,419.00 2,540.00 2,667.00 2,800.00 2,940.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,063.38 1,116.46 1,172.31 1,230.92 1,292.31 1,356.92 HOURLY 13.2923 13.9558 14.6538 15.3865 16.1538 16.9615 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 28,344.00 29,760.00 31,248.00 32,808.00 34,452.00 36,180.00 MONTHLY 2,362.00 2,480.00 2,604.00 2,734.00 2,871.00 3,015.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,090.15 1,144.62 1,201.85 1,261.85 1,325.08 1,391.54 HOURLY 13.6269 14.3077 15.0231 15.7731 16.5635 17.3942 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 29,052.00 30,504.00 32,028.00 33,624.00 35,304.00 37,068.00 MONTHLY 2,421.00 2,542.00 2,669.00 2,802.00 2,942.00 3,089.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,117.38 1,173.23 1,231.85 1,293.23 1,357.85 1,425.69 HOURLY 13.9673 14.6654 15.3981 16.1654 16.9731 17.8212 14 Pool Cashier
6 Police Aide
6 Clerical Aide I
7 Peer Advocate Counselor II
Eff May 14, 2024: Add Classification Court Liaison (Schedule 36)
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Effective May 14, 2024
13 CITY OF GARDENA
5 Recreation Instructor
7 Storeroom Aide
15 8 Community Aide I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 29,784.00 31,272.00 32,832.00 34,476.00 36,204.00 38,016.00 MONTHLY 2,482.00 2,606.00 2,736.00 2,873.00 3,017.00 3,168.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,145.54 1,202.77 1,262.77 1,326.00 1,392.46 1,462.15 HOURLY 14.3192 15.0346 15.7846 16.5750 17.4058 18.2769
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 30,528.00 32,052.00 33,660.00 35,340.00 37,104.00 38,964.00 MONTHLY 2,544.00 2,671.00 2,805.00 2,945.00 3,092.00 3,247.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,174.15 1,232.77 1,294.62 1,359.23 1,427.08 1,498.62 HOURLY 14.6769 15.4096 16.1827 16.9904 17.8385 18.7327 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 31,296.00 32,856.00 34,500.00 36,228.00 38,040.00 39,948.00 MONTHLY 2,608.00 2,738.00 2,875.00 3,019.00 3,170.00 3,329.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,203.69 1,263.69 1,326.92 1,393.38 1,463.08 1,536.46 HOURLY 15.0462 15.7962 16.5865 17.4173 18.2885 19.2058 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 32,064.00 33,672.00 35,352.00 37,116.00 38,976.00 40,920.00 MONTHLY 2,672.00 2,806.00 2,946.00 3,093.00 3,248.00 3,410.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,233.23 1,295.08 1,359.69 1,427.54 1,499.08 1,573.85 HOURLY 15.4154 16.1885 16.9962 17.8442 18.7385 19.6731 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 32,868.00 34,512.00 36,240.00 38,052.00 39,960.00 41,964.00 MONTHLY 2,739.00 2,876.00 3,020.00 3,171.00 3,330.00 3,497.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,264.15 1,327.38 1,393.85 1,463.54 1,536.92 1,614.00 HOURLY 15.8019 16.5923 17.4231 18.2942 19.2115 20.1750 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 33,684.00 35,364.00 37,128.00 38,988.00 40,932.00 42,984.00 MONTHLY 2,807.00 2,947.00 3,094.00 3,249.00 3,411.00 3,582.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,295.54 1,360.15 1,428.00 1,499.54 1,574.31 1,653.23 HOURLY 16.1942 17.0019 17.8500 18.7442 19.6788 20.6654 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 34,524.00 36,252.00 38,064.00 39,972.00 41,976.00 44,076.00 MONTHLY 2,877.00 3,021.00 3,172.00 3,331.00 3,498.00 3,673.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,327.85 1,394.31 1,464.00 1,537.38 1,614.46 1,695.23 HOURLY 16.5981 17.4288 18.3000 19.2173 20.1808 21.1904 22 Lifeguard/Instructor
22 Geriatric Aide
21 Police Cadet
22 Recreation Leader I
16 17 Clerk Typist
22 Human Services Aide
22 FCC Program Assistant I
18 19
20 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 35,388.00 37,152.00 39,012.00 40,968.00 43,020.00 45,168.00 MONTHLY 2,949.00 3,096.00 3,251.00 3,414.00 3,585.00 3,764.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,361.08 1,428.92 1,500.46 1,575.69 1,654.62 1,737.23 HOURLY 17.0135 17.8615 18.7558 19.6962 20.6827 21.7154 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 36,276.00 38,088.00 39,996.00 42,000.00 44,100.00 46,308.00 MONTHLY 3,023.00 3,174.00 3,333.00 3,500.00 3,675.00 3,859.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,395.23 1,464.92 1,538.31 1,615.38 1,696.15 1,781.08 HOURLY 17.4404 18.3115 19.2288 20.1923 21.2019 22.2635
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 37,188.00 39,048.00 41,004.00 43,056.00 45,204.00 47,460.00 MONTHLY 3,099.00 3,254.00 3,417.00 3,588.00 3,767.00 3,955.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,430.31 1,501.85 1,577.08 1,656.00 1,738.62 1,825.38 HOURLY 17.8788 18.7731 19.7135 20.7000 21.7327 22.8173
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 38,112.00 40,020.00 42,024.00 44,124.00 46,332.00 48,648.00 MONTHLY 3,176.00 3,335.00 3,502.00 3,677.00 3,861.00 4,054.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,465.85 1,539.23 1,616.31 1,697.08 1,782.00 1,871.08 HOURLY 18.3231 19.2404 20.2038 21.2135 22.2750 23.3885
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 39,060.00 41,016.00 43,068.00 45,216.00 47,472.00 49,848.00 MONTHLY 3,255.00 3,418.00 3,589.00 3,768.00 3,956.00 4,154.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,502.31 1,577.54 1,656.46 1,739.08 1,825.85 1,917.23 HOURLY 18.7788 19.7192 20.7058 21.7385 22.8231 23.9654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 40,032.00 42,036.00 44,136.00 46,344.00 48,660.00 51,096.00 MONTHLY 3,336.00 3,503.00 3,678.00 3,862.00 4,055.00 4,258.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,539.69 1,616.77 1,697.54 1,782.46 1,871.54 1,965.23 HOURLY 19.2462 20.2096 21.2192 22.2808 23.3942 24.5654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 41,028.00 43,080.00 45,240.00 47,508.00 49,884.00 52,380.00 MONTHLY 3,419.00 3,590.00 3,770.00 3,959.00 4,157.00 4,365.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,578.00 1,656.92 1,740.00 1,827.23 1,918.62 2,014.62 HOURLY 19.7250 20.7115 21.7500 22.8404 23.9827 25.1827
27 26 Pool Supervisor
28 Recreation Leader II
29 Account Clerk
29 Printing & Technology Intern
29 Recreation Therapist
25 24
28 Police Assistant
28 Meal Services Coordinator
29 Customer Service Clerk I
23 Community Aide II
*1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 42,048.00 44,148.00 46,356.00 48,672.00 51,108.00 53,664.00 MONTHLY 3,504.00 3,679.00 3,863.00 4,056.00 4,259.00 4,472.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,617.23 1,698.00 1,782.92 1,872.00 1,965.69 2,064.00 HOURLY 20.2154 21.2250 22.2865 23.4000 24.5712 25.8000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 43,104.00 45,264.00 47,532.00 49,908.00 52,404.00 55,020.00 MONTHLY 3,592.00 3,772.00 3,961.00 4,159.00 4,367.00 4,585.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,657.85 1,740.92 1,828.15 1,919.54 2,015.54 2,116.15 HOURLY 20.7231 21.7615 22.8519 23.9942 25.1942 26.4519
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 44,184.00 46,392.00 48,708.00 51,144.00 53,700.00 56,388.00 MONTHLY 3,682.00 3,866.00 4,059.00 4,262.00 4,475.00 4,699.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,699.38 1,784.31 1,873.38 1,967.08 2,065.38 2,168.77 HOURLY 21.2423 22.3038 23.4173 24.5885 25.8173 27.1096
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 45,288.00 47,556.00 49,932.00 52,428.00 55,044.00 57,792.00 MONTHLY 3,774.00 3,963.00 4,161.00 4,369.00 4,587.00 4,816.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,741.85 1,829.08 1,920.46 2,016.46 2,117.08 2,222.77 HOURLY 21.7731 22.8635 24.0058 25.2058 26.4635 27.7846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 46,416.00 48,732.00 51,168.00 53,724.00 56,412.00 59,232.00 MONTHLY 3,868.00 4,061.00 4,264.00 4,477.00 4,701.00 4,936.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,785.23 1,874.31 1,968.00 2,066.31 2,169.69 2,278.15 HOURLY 22.3154 23.4288 24.6000 25.8288 27.1212 28.4769
33 Public Safety Officer
34 Graffiti Technician
34 Paratransit Dispatcher
33 Equipment Utility Worker I
34 Custodian II
30 FCC Program Assistant II
31 On-Demand (Micro/Paratransit) Operator
31 Paratransit Driver
34 On-Demand Transit Dispatcher
30 Office Specialist
34 Park Maintenance Worker I
32 Home Improvement Maintenance Helper
32 Right-of-Way Maintenance Worker
33 Customer Service Clerk II
33 Relief Bus Operator Trainee
30 Custodian I
30 FCC Education Assistant II
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 47,580.00 49,956.00 52,452.00 55,080.00 57,840.00 60,732.00 MONTHLY 3,965.00 4,163.00 4,371.00 4,590.00 4,820.00 5,061.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,830.00 1,921.38 2,017.38 2,118.46 2,224.62 2,335.85 HOURLY 22.8750 24.0173 25.2173 26.4808 27.8077 29.1981
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 48,768.00 51,204.00 53,760.00 56,448.00 59,268.00 62,232.00 MONTHLY 4,064.00 4,267.00 4,480.00 4,704.00 4,939.00 5,186.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,875.69 1,969.38 2,067.69 2,171.08 2,279.54 2,393.54 HOURLY 23.4462 24.6173 25.8462 27.1385 28.4942 29.9192
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 49,992.00 52,488.00 55,116.00 57,876.00 60,768.00 63,804.00 MONTHLY 4,166.00 4,374.00 4,593.00 4,823.00 5,064.00 5,317.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,922.77 2,018.77 2,119.85 2,226.00 2,337.23 2,454.00 HOURLY 24.0346 25.2346 26.4981 27.8250 29.2154 30.6750
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 51,240.00 53,808.00 56,496.00 59,316.00 62,280.00 65,400.00 MONTHLY 4,270.00 4,484.00 4,708.00 4,943.00 5,190.00 5,450.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,970.77 2,069.54 2,172.92 2,281.38 2,395.38 2,515.38 HOURLY 24.6346 25.8692 27.1615 28.5173 29.9423 31.4423
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 52,524.00 55,152.00 57,912.00 60,804.00 63,840.00 67,032.00 MONTHLY 4,377.00 4,596.00 4,826.00 5,067.00 5,320.00 5,586.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,020.15 2,121.23 2,227.38 2,338.62 2,455.38 2,578.15 HOURLY 25.2519 26.5154 27.8423 29.2327 30.6923 32.2269
38 Police Service Technician
39 Home Improvement Lead Person
35 Community Aide III
36 Court Liaison
38 Purchasing Clerk
39 Records Management Coordinator
39 Park Maintenance Worker II
38 Homeless Coordinator
38 Activity Coordinator
37 Nutrition Services Coordinator
38 Equipment Utility Worker II
38 Senior Clerk Typist
35 Help Desk Technician
35 Street Maintenance Worker
36 Intermediate Clerk Typist
39 Apprentice Mechanic
38 Senior Account Clerk
37 Relief Bus Operator
38 Police Records Technician I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 53,832.00 56,520.00 59,352.00 62,316.00 65,436.00 68,712.00 MONTHLY 4,486.00 4,710.00 4,946.00 5,193.00 5,453.00 5,726.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,070.46 2,173.85 2,282.77 2,396.77 2,516.77 2,642.77 HOURLY 25.8808 27.1731 28.5346 29.9596 31.4596 33.0346
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 55,176.00 57,936.00 60,828.00 63,864.00 67,056.00 70,404.00 MONTHLY 4,598.00 4,828.00 5,069.00 5,322.00 5,588.00 5,867.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,122.15 2,228.31 2,339.54 2,456.31 2,579.08 2,707.85 HOURLY 26.5269 27.8538 29.2442 30.7038 32.2385 33.8481
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 56,556.00 59,388.00 62,352.00 65,472.00 68,748.00 72,180.00 MONTHLY 4,713.00 4,949.00 5,196.00 5,456.00 5,729.00 6,015.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,175.23 2,284.15 2,398.15 2,518.15 2,644.15 2,776.15 HOURLY 27.1904 28.5519 29.9769 31.4769 33.0519 34.7019
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 57,972.00 60,876.00 63,924.00 67,116.00 70,476.00 74,004.00 MONTHLY 4,831.00 5,073.00 5,327.00 5,593.00 5,873.00 6,167.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,229.69 2,341.38 2,458.62 2,581.38 2,710.62 2,846.31 HOURLY 27.8712 29.2673 30.7327 32.2673 33.8827 35.5788
42 Secretary
42 Police Records Technician II
40 FCC Program Assistant III
40 Public Works Coordinator
42 Recreation Coordinator
43 Transit Maintenance Coordinator
43 Administrative Aide
43 Payroll / Personnel Technician
40 FCC Education Assistant III
40 Engineering Aide
42 Human Services Coordinator
40 Sr. Transit Utility Specialist
41 Permit/Licensing Technician I
43 Human Resources / Department Coordinator
42 Community Services Officer
42 Police Service Officer
42 Community Center Coordinator
42 Tree Trimmer I
43 Building Maintenance Worker
43 Senior Citizens Social Services Coordinator
43 Cement Finisher
41 Deputy City Clerk I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 59,424.00 62,400.00 65,520.00 68,796.00 72,240.00 75,852.00 MONTHLY 4,952.00 5,200.00 5,460.00 5,733.00 6,020.00 6,321.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,285.54 2,400.00 2,520.00 2,646.00 2,778.46 2,917.38 HOURLY 28.5692 30.0000 31.5000 33.0750 34.7308 36.4673
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 60,912.00 63,960.00 67,164.00 70,524.00 74,052.00 77,760.00 MONTHLY 5,076.00 5,330.00 5,597.00 5,877.00 6,171.00 6,480.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,342.77 2,460.00 2,583.23 2,712.46 2,848.15 2,990.77 HOURLY 29.2846 30.7500 32.2904 33.9058 35.6019 37.3846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 62,436.00 65,556.00 68,832.00 72,276.00 75,888.00 79,680.00 MONTHLY 5,203.00 5,463.00 5,736.00 6,023.00 6,324.00 6,640.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,401.38 2,521.38 2,647.38 2,779.85 2,918.77 3,064.62 HOURLY 30.0173 31.5173 33.0923 34.7481 36.4846 38.3077
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 63,996.00 67,200.00 70,560.00 74,088.00 77,796.00 81,684.00 MONTHLY 5,333.00 5,600.00 5,880.00 6,174.00 6,483.00 6,807.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,461.38 2,584.62 2,713.85 2,849.54 2,992.15 3,141.69 HOURLY 30.7673 32.3077 33.9231 35.6192 37.4019 39.2712
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 65,592.00 68,868.00 72,312.00 75,924.00 79,716.00 83,700.00 MONTHLY 5,466.00 5,739.00 6,026.00 6,327.00 6,643.00 6,975.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,522.77 2,648.77 2,781.23 2,920.15 3,066.00 3,219.23 HOURLY 31.5346 33.1096 34.7654 36.5019 38.3250 40.2404
47 Maintenance Painter
47 Senior Building Maintenance Worker
47 Transit Mechanic
47 Transit Parts/Storeroom Coordinator
48 Human Resources Technician
48 Junior Accountant
44 Building Aide
44 Building/Planning Technician
44 Administrative Secretary
44 Permit/Licensing Technician II
44 Sewer Maintenance Worker
44 Tree Trimmer II
46 Street Traffic Painter
48 Custodian-Lead
47 Equipment Mechanic
47 Graphics Technician
45 Street Sweeper Operator
46 Heavy Equipment Operator
48 Financial Services Technician
48 Property and Evidence Technician
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 67,236.00 70,596.00 74,124.00 77,832.00 81,720.00 85,812.00 MONTHLY 5,603.00 5,883.00 6,177.00 6,486.00 6,810.00 7,151.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,586.00 2,715.23 2,850.92 2,993.54 3,143.08 3,300.46 HOURLY 32.3250 33.9404 35.6365 37.4192 39.2885 41.2558
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 68,916.00 72,360.00 75,984.00 79,788.00 83,772.00 87,960.00 MONTHLY 5,743.00 6,030.00 6,332.00 6,649.00 6,981.00 7,330.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,650.62 2,783.08 2,922.46 3,068.77 3,222.00 3,383.08 HOURLY 33.1327 34.7885 36.5308 38.3596 40.2750 42.2885
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 70,644.00 74,172.00 77,880.00 81,780.00 85,872.00 90,168.00 MONTHLY 5,887.00 6,181.00 6,490.00 6,815.00 7,156.00 7,514.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,717.08 2,852.77 2,995.38 3,145.38 3,302.77 3,468.00 HOURLY 33.9635 35.6596 37.4423 39.3173 41.2846 43.3500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 72,408.00 76,032.00 79,836.00 83,832.00 88,020.00 92,424.00 MONTHLY 6,034.00 6,336.00 6,653.00 6,986.00 7,335.00 7,702.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,784.92 2,924.31 3,070.62 3,224.31 3,385.38 3,554.77 HOURLY 34.8115 36.5538 38.3827 40.3038 42.3173 44.4346
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 74,220.00 77,928.00 81,828.00 85,920.00 90,216.00 94,728.00 MONTHLY 6,185.00 6,494.00 6,819.00 7,160.00 7,518.00 7,894.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,854.62 2,997.23 3,147.23 3,304.62 3,469.85 3,643.38 HOURLY 35.6827 37.4654 39.3404 41.3077 43.3731 45.5423
53 Park Maintenance Lead
51 General Building Inspector
49 Recreation Supervisor
51 Executive Assistant to Chief of Police
49 Community Services Counselor
51 Planning Assistant
51 Information Technology Coordinator
50 Case Management Supervisor/Instructor
51 Lead Equipment Mechanic
52 Payroll Specialist
53 Code Enforcement Officer
51 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
51 Engineering Technician
50 Transit Dispatcher/Operations Assistant
49 Program Coordinator
49 Administrative Analyst I
53 Transit Operations Training Coordinator
53 Public Works Inspector
53 FCC Education Coordinator
51 Lead Mechanic
53 Public Works Lead
51 Electrical/Signal Technician I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 76,080.00 79,884.00 83,880.00 88,080.00 92,484.00 97,104.00 MONTHLY 6,340.00 6,657.00 6,990.00 7,340.00 7,707.00 8,092.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,926.15 3,072.46 3,226.15 3,387.69 3,557.08 3,734.77 HOURLY 36.5769 38.4058 40.3269 42.3462 44.4635 46.6846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 77,988.00 81,888.00 85,980.00 90,276.00 94,788.00 99,528.00 MONTHLY 6,499.00 6,824.00 7,165.00 7,523.00 7,899.00 8,294.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,999.54 3,149.54 3,306.92 3,472.15 3,645.69 3,828.00 HOURLY 37.4942 39.3692 41.3365 43.4019 45.5712 47.8500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 79,932.00 83,928.00 88,128.00 92,532.00 97,164.00 102,024.00 MONTHLY 6,661.00 6,994.00 7,344.00 7,711.00 8,097.00 8,502.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,074.31 3,228.00 3,389.54 3,558.92 3,737.08 3,924.00 HOURLY 38.4288 40.3500 42.3692 44.4865 46.7135 49.0500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 81,936.00 86,028.00 90,324.00 94,836.00 99,576.00 104,556.00 MONTHLY 6,828.00 7,169.00 7,527.00 7,903.00 8,298.00 8,713.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,151.38 3,308.77 3,474.00 3,647.54 3,829.85 4,021.38 HOURLY 39.3923 41.3596 43.4250 45.5942 47.8731 50.2673
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 83,988.00 88,188.00 92,592.00 97,224.00 102,084.00 107,184.00 MONTHLY 6,999.00 7,349.00 7,716.00 8,102.00 8,507.00 8,932.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,230.31 3,391.85 3,561.23 3,739.38 3,926.31 4,122.46 HOURLY 40.3788 42.3981 44.5154 46.7423 49.0788 51.5308
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 86,088.00 90,396.00 94,920.00 99,672.00 104,652.00 109,884.00 MONTHLY 7,174.00 7,533.00 7,910.00 8,306.00 8,721.00 9,157.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,311.08 3,476.77 3,650.77 3,833.54 4,025.08 4,226.31 HOURLY 41.3885 43.4596 45.6346 47.9192 50.3135 52.8288
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 88,236.00 92,652.00 97,284.00 102,144.00 107,256.00 112,620.00 MONTHLY 7,353.00 7,721.00 8,107.00 8,512.00 8,938.00 9,385.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,393.69 3,563.54 3,741.69 3,928.62 4,125.23 4,331.54 HOURLY 42.4212 44.5442 46.7712 49.1077 51.5654 54.1442
57 Senior Accountant
55 Electrical/Signal Technician II
56 Administrative Coordinator
60 54 Building Maintenance Lead
57 Communications Liaison Officer
54 Administrative Analyst II
54 Transit Marketing Coordinator
59 Administrative Support Services Supervisor
58 Code Enforcement Supervisor
58 Associate Planner
56 FCC Program Coordinator
56 Assistant Engineer
54 Forensic Technician
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 90,444.00 94,968.00 99,720.00 104,712.00 109,944.00 115,440.00 MONTHLY 7,537.00 7,914.00 8,310.00 8,726.00 9,162.00 9,620.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,478.62 3,652.62 3,835.38 4,027.38 4,228.62 4,440.00 HOURLY 43.4827 45.6577 47.9423 50.3423 52.8577 55.5000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 92,700.00 97,332.00 102,204.00 107,316.00 112,680.00 118,320.00 MONTHLY 7,725.00 8,111.00 8,517.00 8,943.00 9,390.00 9,860.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,565.38 3,743.54 3,930.92 4,127.54 4,333.85 4,550.77 HOURLY 44.5673 46.7942 49.1365 51.5942 54.1731 56.8846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 95,016.00 99,768.00 104,760.00 110,004.00 115,500.00 121,272.00 MONTHLY 7,918.00 8,314.00 8,730.00 9,167.00 9,625.00 10,106.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,654.46 3,837.23 4,029.23 4,230.92 4,442.31 4,664.31 HOURLY 45.6808 47.9654 50.3654 52.8865 55.5288 58.3038
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 97,392.00 102,264.00 107,376.00 112,740.00 118,380.00 124,296.00 MONTHLY 8,116.00 8,522.00 8,948.00 9,395.00 9,865.00 10,358.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,745.85 3,933.23 4,129.85 4,336.15 4,553.08 4,780.62 HOURLY 46.8231 49.1654 51.6231 54.2019 56.9135 59.7577
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 99,828.00 104,820.00 110,064.00 115,572.00 121,356.00 127,428.00 MONTHLY 8,319.00 8,735.00 9,172.00 9,631.00 10,113.00 10,619.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,839.54 4,031.54 4,233.23 4,445.08 4,667.54 4,901.08 HOURLY 47.9942 50.3942 52.9154 55.5635 58.3442 61.2635
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 102,324.00 107,436.00 112,812.00 118,452.00 124,380.00 130,596.00 MONTHLY 8,527.00 8,953.00 9,401.00 9,871.00 10,365.00 10,883.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,935.54 4,132.15 4,338.92 4,555.85 4,783.85 5,022.92 HOURLY 49.1942 51.6519 54.2365 56.9481 59.7981 62.7865
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 104,880.00 110,124.00 115,632.00 121,416.00 127,488.00 133,860.00 MONTHLY 8,740.00 9,177.00 9,636.00 10,118.00 10,624.00 11,155.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,033.85 4,235.54 4,447.38 4,669.85 4,903.38 5,148.46 HOURLY 50.4231 52.9442 55.5923 58.3731 61.2923 64.3558
65 61 Transit Planning and Scheduling Analyst
63 66 Civil Engineer
61 Information Technology Systems Analyst - Transit
62 Information Technology Supervisor
64 67
61 Administrative Analyst III
61 Associate Engineer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 57,144.00 60,000.00 63,000.00 66,156.00 69,468.00 72,936.00 MONTHLY 4,762.00 5,000.00 5,250.00 5,513.00 5,789.00 6,078.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,197.85 2307.69 2423.08 2,544.46 2,671.85 2,805.23 HOURLY 27.4731 28.8462 30.2885 31.8058 33.3981 35.0654 Specialty - 5% 238.10 250.00 262.50 275.65 289.45 303.90 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 61,152.00 64,212.00 67,428.00 70,800.00 74,340.00 78,060.00 MONTHLY 5,096.00 5,351.00 5,619.00 5,900.00 6,195.00 6,505.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,352.00 2,469.69 2,593.38 2,723.08 2,859.23 3,002.31 HOURLY 29.4000 30.8712 32.4173 34.0385 35.7404 37.5288
Lgy Bonus 20 127.40 133.78 140.48 147.50 154.88 162.63
Lgy Bonus 25 254.80 267.55 280.95 295.00 309.75 325.25
Lgy Bonus 30 382.20 401.33 421.43 442.50 464.63 487.88
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 62,676.00 65,808.00 69,096.00 72,552.00 76,176.00 79,980.00 MONTHLY 5,223.00 5,484.00 5,758.00 6,046.00 6,348.00 6,665.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,410.62 2531.08 2657.54 2790.46 2929.85 3076.15 HOURLY 30.1327 31.6385 33.2192 34.8808 36.6231 38.4519
Lgy Bonus 20 130.58 137.10 143.95 151.15 158.70 166.63
Lgy Bonus 25 261.15 274.20 287.90 302.30 317.40 333.25
Lgy Bonus 30 391.73 411.30 431.85 453.45 476.10 499.88
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 64,248.00 67,464.00 70,836.00 74,376.00 78,096.00 81,996.00 MONTHLY 5,354.00 5,622.00 5,903.00 6,198.00 6,508.00 6,833.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,471.08 2,594.77 2,724.46 2,860.62 3,003.69 3,153.69 HOURLY 30.8885 32.4346 34.0558 35.7577 37.5462 39.4212
Lgy Bonus 20 133.85 140.55 147.58 154.95 162.70 170.83
Lgy Bonus 25 267.70 281.10 295.15 309.90 325.40 341.65
Lgy Bonus 30 401.55 421.65 442.73 464.85 488.10 512.48
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 65,856.00 69,144.00 72,600.00 76,236.00 80,052.00 84,060.00 MONTHLY 5,488.00 5,762.00 6,050.00 6,353.00 6,671.00 7,005.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,532.92 2,659.38 2,792.31 2,932.15 3,078.92 3,233.08 HOURLY 31.6615 33.2423 34.9038 36.6519 38.4865 40.4135
Lgy Bonus 20 137.20 144.05 151.25 158.83 166.78 175.13
Lgy Bonus 25 274.40 288.10 302.50 317.65 333.55 350.25
Lgy Bonus 30 411.60 432.15 453.75 476.48 500.33 525.38
106
105
90 Bus Operator
107
104
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 67,500.00 70,872.00 74,412.00 78,132.00 82,044.00 86,148.00 MONTHLY 5,625.00 5,906.00 6,201.00 6,511.00 6,837.00 7,179.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,596.15 2,725.85 2,862.00 3,005.08 3,155.54 3,313.38 HOURLY 32.4519 34.0731 35.7750 37.5635 39.4442 41.4173
Lgy Bonus 20 140.63 147.65 155.03 162.78 170.93 179.48
Lgy Bonus 25 281.25 295.30 310.05 325.55 341.85 358.95
Lgy Bonus 30 421.88 442.95 465.08 488.33 512.78 538.43
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 69,192.00 72,648.00 76,284.00 80,100.00 84,108.00 88,308.00 MONTHLY 5,766.00 6,054.00 6,357.00 6,675.00 7,009.00 7,359.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,661.23 2,794.15 2,934.00 3,080.77 3,234.92 3,396.46 HOURLY 33.2654 34.9269 36.6750 38.5096 40.4365 42.4558
Lgy Bonus 20 144.15 151.35 158.93 166.88 175.23 183.98
Lgy Bonus 25 288.30 302.70 317.85 333.75 350.45 367.95
Lgy Bonus 30 432.45 454.05 476.78 500.63 525.68 551.93
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 70,920.00 74,472.00 78,192.00 82,104.00 86,208.00 90,516.00 MONTHLY 5,910.00 6,206.00 6,516.00 6,842.00 7,184.00 7,543.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,727.69 2,864.31 3,007.38 3,157.85 3,315.69 3,481.38 HOURLY 34.0962 35.8038 37.5923 39.4731 41.4462 43.5173
Lgy Bonus 20 147.75 155.15 162.90 171.05 179.60 188.58
Lgy Bonus 25 295.50 310.30 325.80 342.10 359.20 377.15
Lgy Bonus 30 443.25 465.45 488.70 513.15 538.80 565.73
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 72,696.00 76,332.00 80,148.00 84,156.00 88,368.00 92,784.00 MONTHLY 6,058.00 6,361.00 6,679.00 7,013.00 7,364.00 7,732.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,796.00 2,935.85 3,082.62 3,236.77 3,398.77 3,568.62 HOURLY 34.9500 36.6981 38.5327 40.4596 42.4846 44.6077
Lgy Bonus 20 151.45 159.03 166.98 175.33 184.10 193.30
Lgy Bonus 25 302.90 318.05 333.95 350.65 368.20 386.60
Lgy Bonus 30 454.35 477.08 500.93 525.98 552.30 579.90
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 74,532.00 78,264.00 82,176.00 86,280.00 90,600.00 95,136.00 MONTHLY 6,211.00 6,522.00 6,848.00 7,190.00 7,550.00 7,928.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,866.62 3,010.15 3,160.62 3,318.46 3,484.62 3,659.08 HOURLY 35.8327 37.6269 39.5077 41.4808 43.5577 45.7385
Lgy Bonus 20 155.28 163.05 171.20 179.75 188.75 198.20
Lgy Bonus 25 310.55 326.10 342.40 359.50 377.50 396.40
Lgy Bonus 30 465.83 489.15 513.60 539.25 566.25 594.60
110
111
112
108 Economic Development Analyst
109
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 76,392.00 80,208.00 84,216.00 88,428.00 92,844.00 97,488.00 MONTHLY 6,366.00 6,684.00 7,018.00 7,369.00 7,737.00 8,124.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,938.15 3,084.92 3,239.08 3,401.08 3,570.92 3,749.54 HOURLY 36.7269 38.5615 40.4885 42.5135 44.6365 46.8692
Lgy Bonus 20 159.15 167.10 175.45 184.23 193.43 203.10
Lgy Bonus 25 318.30 334.20 350.90 368.45 386.85 406.20
Lgy Bonus 30 477.45 501.30 526.35 552.68 580.28 609.30
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 78,300.00 82,212.00 86,328.00 90,648.00 95,184.00 99,948.00 MONTHLY 6,525.00 6,851.00 7,194.00 7,554.00 7,932.00 8,329.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,011.54 3,162.00 3,320.31 3,486.46 3,660.92 3,844.15 HOURLY 37.6442 39.5250 41.5038 43.5808 45.7615 48.0519
Lgy Bonus 20 163.13 171.28 179.85 188.85 198.30 208.23
Lgy Bonus 25 326.25 342.55 359.70 377.70 396.60 416.45
Lgy Bonus 30 489.38 513.83 539.55 566.55 594.90 624.68
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 80,256.00 84,264.00 88,476.00 92,904.00 97,548.00 102,420.00 MONTHLY 6,688.00 7,022.00 7,373.00 7,742.00 8,129.00 8,535.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,086.77 3,240.92 3,402.92 3,573.23 3,751.85 3,939.23 HOURLY 38.5846 40.5115 42.5365 44.6654 46.8981 49.2404
Lgy Bonus 20 167.20 175.55 184.33 193.55 203.23 213.38
Lgy Bonus 25 334.40 351.10 368.65 387.10 406.45 426.75
Lgy Bonus 30 501.60 526.65 552.98 580.65 609.68 640.13
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 82,260.00 86,376.00 90,696.00 95,232.00 99,996.00 105,000.00 MONTHLY 6,855.00 7,198.00 7,558.00 7,936.00 8,333.00 8,750.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,163.85 3,322.15 3,488.31 3,662.77 3,846.00 4,038.46 HOURLY 39.5481 41.5269 43.6038 45.7846 48.0750 50.4808
Lgy Bonus 20 171.38 179.95 188.95 198.40 208.33 218.75
Lgy Bonus 25 342.75 359.90 377.90 396.80 416.65 437.50
Lgy Bonus 30 514.13 539.85 566.85 595.20 624.98 656.25
115 Deputy City Clerk/Records Management Officer
115 Deputy City Treasurer
114
113
115 Risk Management Analyst
116
115 Human Resources Analyst
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 84,312.00 88,524.00 92,952.00 97,596.00 102,480.00 107,604.00 MONTHLY 7,026.00 7,377.00 7,746.00 8,133.00 8,540.00 8,967.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,242.77 3,404.77 3,575.08 3,753.69 3,941.54 4,138.62 HOURLY 40.5346 42.5596 44.6885 46.9212 49.2692 51.7327
Lgy Bonus 20 175.65 184.43 193.65 203.33 213.50 224.18
Lgy Bonus 25 351.30 368.85 387.30 406.65 427.00 448.35
Lgy Bonus 30 526.95 553.28 580.95 609.98 640.50 672.53
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 86,424.00 90,744.00 95,280.00 100,044.00 105,048.00 110,304.00 MONTHLY 7,202.00 7,562.00 7,940.00 8,337.00 8,754.00 9,192.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,324.00 3,490.15 3,664.62 3,847.85 4,040.31 4,242.46 HOURLY 41.5500 43.6269 45.8077 48.0981 50.5038 53.0308
Lgy Bonus 20 180.05 189.05 198.50 208.43 218.85 229.80
Lgy Bonus 25 360.10 378.10 397.00 416.85 437.70 459.60
Lgy Bonus 30 540.15 567.15 595.50 625.28 656.55 689.40
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 88,584.00 93,012.00 97,668.00 102,552.00 107,676.00 113,064.00 MONTHLY 7,382.00 7,751.00 8,139.00 8,546.00 8,973.00 9,422.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,407.08 3,577.38 3,756.46 3,944.31 4,141.38 4,348.62 HOURLY 42.5885 44.7173 46.9558 49.3038 51.7673 54.3577
Lgy Bonus 20 184.55 193.78 203.48 213.65 224.33 235.55
Lgy Bonus 25 369.10 387.55 406.95 427.30 448.65 471.10
Lgy Bonus 30 553.65 581.33 610.43 640.95 672.98 706.65
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 90,804.00 95,340.00 100,104.00 105,108.00 110,364.00 115,884.00 MONTHLY 7,567.00 7,945.00 8,342.00 8,759.00 9,197.00 9,657.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,492.46 3,666.92 3,850.15 4,042.62 4,244.77 4,457.08 HOURLY 43.6558 45.8365 48.1269 50.5327 53.0596 55.7135
Lgy Bonus 20 189.18 198.63 208.55 218.98 229.93 241.43
Lgy Bonus 25 378.35 397.25 417.10 437.95 459.85 482.85
Lgy Bonus 30 567.53 595.88 625.65 656.93 689.78 724.28
117 Transportation Operations Supervisor
119 Transit Training and Safety Supervisor
120 Administrative Management Analyst II
119 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
118 Administrative Management Analyst I
119 Transit Administrative Supervisor
119 Accountant/Cost Accountant
120 Executive Office Assistant
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 93,072.00 97,728.00 102,612.00 107,748.00 113,136.00 118,788.00 MONTHLY 7,756.00 8,144.00 8,551.00 8,979.00 9,428.00 9,899.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,579.69 3,758.77 3,946.62 4,144.15 4,351.38 4,568.77 HOURLY 44.7462 46.9846 49.3327 51.8019 54.3923 57.1096
Lgy Bonus 20 193.90 203.60 213.78 224.48 235.70 247.48
Lgy Bonus 25 387.80 407.20 427.55 448.95 471.40 494.95
Lgy Bonus 30 581.70 610.80 641.33 673.43 707.10 742.43
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 95,400.00 100,176.00 105,180.00 110,436.00 115,956.00 121,752.00 MONTHLY 7,950.00 8,348.00 8,765.00 9,203.00 9,663.00 10,146.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,669.23 3,852.92 4,045.38 4,247.54 4,459.85 4,682.77 HOURLY 45.8654 48.1615 50.5673 53.0942 55.7481 58.5346
Lgy Bonus 20 198.75 208.70 219.13 230.08 241.58 253.65
Lgy Bonus 25 397.50 417.40 438.25 460.15 483.15 507.30
Lgy Bonus 30 596.25 626.10 657.38 690.23 724.73 760.95
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 97,788.00 102,672.00 107,808.00 113,196.00 118,860.00 124,800.00 MONTHLY 8,149.00 8,556.00 8,984.00 9,433.00 9,905.00 10,400.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,761.08 3,948.92 4,146.46 4,353.69 4,571.54 4,800.00 HOURLY 47.0135 49.3615 51.8308 54.4212 57.1442 60.0000
Lgy Bonus 20 203.73 213.90 224.60 235.83 247.63 260.00
Lgy Bonus 25 407.45 427.80 449.20 471.65 495.25 520.00
Lgy Bonus 30 611.18 641.70 673.80 707.48 742.88 780.00
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 100,236.00 105,252.00 110,520.00 116,052.00 121,860.00 127,956.00 MONTHLY 8,353.00 8,771.00 9,210.00 9,671.00 10,155.00 10,663.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,855.23 4,048.15 4,250.77 4,463.54 4,686.92 4,921.38 HOURLY 48.1904 50.6019 53.1346 55.7942 58.5865 61.5173
Lgy Bonus 20 208.83 219.28 230.25 241.78 253.88 266.58
Lgy Bonus 25 417.65 438.55 460.50 483.55 507.75 533.15
Lgy Bonus 30 626.48 657.83 690.75 725.33 761.63 799.73
122 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
123
124 Assistant Transit Operations Manager
121
122 Senior Planner
124 Senior Administrative Analyst
122 Senior Human Resources Analyst
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 102,744.00 107,880.00 113,280.00 118,944.00 124,896.00 131,136.00 MONTHLY 8,562.00 8,990.00 9,440.00 9,912.00 10,408.00 10,928.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,951.69 4,149.23 4,356.92 4,574.77 4,803.69 5,043.69 HOURLY 49.3962 51.8654 54.4615 57.1846 60.0462 63.0462
Lgy Bonus 20 214.05 224.75 236.00 247.80 260.20 273.20
Lgy Bonus 25 428.10 449.50 472.00 495.60 520.40 546.40
Lgy Bonus 30 642.15 674.25 708.00 743.40 780.60 819.60
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 105,312.00 110,580.00 116,112.00 121,920.00 128,016.00 134,412.00 MONTHLY 8,776.00 9,215.00 9,676.00 10,160.00 10,668.00 11,201.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,050.46 4,253.08 4,465.85 4,689.23 4,923.69 5,169.69 HOURLY 50.6308 53.1635 55.8231 58.6154 61.5462 64.6212
Lgy Bonus 20 219.40 230.38 241.90 254.00 266.70 280.03
Lgy Bonus 25 438.80 460.75 483.80 508.00 533.40 560.05
Lgy Bonus 30 658.20 691.13 725.70 762.00 800.10 840.08
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 107,940.00 113,340.00 119,004.00 124,956.00 131,208.00 137,772.00 MONTHLY 8,995.00 9,445.00 9,917.00 10,413.00 10,934.00 11,481.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,151.54 4,359.23 4,577.08 4,806.00 5,046.46 5,298.92 HOURLY 51.8942 54.4904 57.2135 60.0750 63.0808 66.2365
Lgy Bonus 20 224.88 236.13 247.93 260.33 273.35 287.03
Lgy Bonus 25 449.75 472.25 495.85 520.65 546.70 574.05
Lgy Bonus 30 674.63 708.38 743.78 780.98 820.05 861.08
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 110,640.00 116,172.00 121,980.00 128,076.00 134,484.00 141,204.00 MONTHLY 9,220.00 9,681.00 10,165.00 10,673.00 11,207.00 11,767.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,255.38 4,468.15 4,691.54 4,926.00 5,172.46 5,430.92 HOURLY 53.1923 55.8519 58.6442 61.5750 64.6558 67.8865
Lgy Bonus 20 230.50 242.03 254.13 266.83 280.18 294.18
Lgy Bonus 25 461.00 484.05 508.25 533.65 560.35 588.35
Lgy Bonus 30 691.50 726.08 762.38 800.48 840.53 882.53
126 Economic Development Manager
126 Transportation Administrative Manager
128 Financial Services Manager
125 Public Information Officer
128 Finance and Administrative Services Manager
128 Transit Maintenance Manager
126 Administrative Services Manager
126 Recreation & Human Services Manager
126 Community Development Manager
127
128 Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
126 Family Child Care Manager
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 113,412.00 119,088.00 125,040.00 131,292.00 137,856.00 144,744.00 MONTHLY 9,451.00 9,924.00 10,420.00 10,941.00 11,488.00 12,062.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,362.00 4,580.31 4,809.23 5,049.69 5,302.15 5,567.08 HOURLY 54.5250 57.2538 60.1154 63.1212 66.2769 69.5885
Lgy Bonus 20 236.28 248.10 260.50 273.53 287.20 301.55
Lgy Bonus 25 472.55 496.20 521.00 547.05 574.40 603.10
Lgy Bonus 30 708.83 744.30 781.50 820.58 861.60 904.65
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 116,244.00 122,052.00 128,160.00 134,568.00 141,300.00 148,368.00 MONTHLY 9,687.00 10,171.00 10,680.00 11,214.00 11,775.00 12,364.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,470.92 4,694.31 4,929.23 5,175.69 5,434.62 5,706.46 HOURLY 55.8865 58.6788 61.6154 64.6962 67.9327 71.3308
Lgy Bonus 20 242.18 254.28 267.00 280.35 294.38 309.10
Lgy Bonus 25 484.35 508.55 534.00 560.70 588.75 618.20
Lgy Bonus 30 726.53 762.83 801.00 841.05 883.13 927.30
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 119,148.00 125,100.00 131,352.00 137,916.00 144,816.00 152,052.00 MONTHLY 9,929.00 10,425.00 10,946.00 11,493.00 12,068.00 12,671.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,582.62 4,811.54 5,052.00 5,304.46 5,569.85 5,848.15 HOURLY 57.2827 60.1442 63.1500 66.3058 69.6231 73.1019
Lgy Bonus 20 248.23 260.63 273.65 287.33 301.70 316.78
Lgy Bonus 25 496.45 521.25 547.30 574.65 603.40 633.55
Lgy Bonus 30 744.68 781.88 820.95 861.98 905.10 950.33
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 122,124.00 128,232.00 134,640.00 141,372.00 148,440.00 155,868.00 MONTHLY 10,177.00 10,686.00 11,220.00 11,781.00 12,370.00 12,989.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,697.08 4,932.00 5,178.46 5,437.38 5,709.23 5,994.92 HOURLY 58.7135 61.6500 64.7308 67.9673 71.3654 74.9365
Lgy Bonus 20 254.43 267.15 280.50 294.53 309.25 324.73
Lgy Bonus 25 508.85 534.30 561.00 589.05 618.50 649.45
Lgy Bonus 30 763.28 801.45 841.50 883.58 927.75 974.18
130 Park Maintenance Superintendent
130 Street Maintenance Superintendent
131 Transit Operations Manager
131 Plan Check Engineer
130 Information Technology Manager
130 Recreation Program Administrator
130 Accounting/Finance Manager
129
132 FCC Therapist/Trainer II
130 Revenue and Purchasing Manager
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 125,172.00 131,436.00 138,012.00 144,912.00 152,160.00 159,768.00 MONTHLY 10,431.00 10,953.00 11,501.00 12,076.00 12,680.00 13,314.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,814.31 5,055.23 5,308.15 5,573.54 5,852.31 6,144.92 HOURLY 60.1788 63.1904 66.3519 69.6692 73.1538 76.8115
Lgy Bonus 20 260.78 273.83 287.53 301.90 317.00 332.85
Lgy Bonus 25 521.55 547.65 575.05 603.80 634.00 665.70
Lgy Bonus 30 782.33 821.48 862.58 905.70 951.00 998.55
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 128,304.00 134,724.00 141,456.00 148,524.00 155,952.00 163,752.00 MONTHLY 10,692.00 11,227.00 11,788.00 12,377.00 12,996.00 13,646.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,934.77 5,181.69 5,440.62 5,712.46 5,998.15 6,298.15 HOURLY 61.6846 64.7712 68.0077 71.4058 74.9769 78.7269
Lgy Bonus 20 267.30 280.68 294.70 309.43 324.90 341.15
Lgy Bonus 25 534.60 561.35 589.40 618.85 649.80 682.30
Lgy Bonus 30 801.90 842.03 884.10 928.28 974.70 1023.45 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 131,508.00 138,084.00 144,984.00 152,232.00 159,840.00 167,832.00 MONTHLY 10,959.00 11,507.00 12,082.00 12,686.00 13,320.00 13,986.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,058.00 5,310.92 5,576.31 5,855.08 6,147.69 6,455.08 HOURLY 63.2250 66.3865 69.7038 73.1885 76.8462 80.6885
Lgy Bonus 20 273.98 287.68 302.05 317.15 333.00 349.65
Lgy Bonus 25 547.95 575.35 604.10 634.30 666.00 699.30
Lgy Bonus 30 821.93 863.03 906.15 951.45 999.00 1048.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 134,796.00 141,540.00 148,620.00 156,048.00 163,848.00 172,044.00 MONTHLY 11,233.00 11,795.00 12,385.00 13,004.00 13,654.00 14,337.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,184.46 5,443.85 5,716.15 6,001.85 6,301.85 6,617.08 HOURLY 64.8058 68.0481 71.4519 75.0231 78.7731 82.7135
Lgy Bonus 20 280.83 294.88 309.63 325.10 341.35 358.43
Lgy Bonus 25 561.65 589.75 619.25 650.20 682.70 716.85
Lgy Bonus 30 842.48 884.63 928.88 975.30 1024.05 1075.28 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 138,168.00 145,080.00 152,340.00 159,960.00 167,964.00 176,364.00 MONTHLY 11,514.00 12,090.00 12,695.00 13,330.00 13,997.00 14,697.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,314.15 5,580.00 5,859.23 6,152.31 6,460.15 6,783.23 HOURLY 66.4269 69.7500 73.2404 76.9038 80.7519 84.7904
Lgy Bonus 20 287.85 302.25 317.38 333.25 349.93 367.43
Lgy Bonus 25 575.70 604.50 634.75 666.50 699.85 734.85
Lgy Bonus 30 863.55 906.75 952.13 999.75 1049.78 1102.28 133 Public Works Superintendent
137
134 Assistant to the City Manager
135
136
133 Human Resources Manager
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 141,624.00 148,704.00 156,144.00 163,956.00 172,152.00 180,756.00 MONTHLY 11,802.00 12,392.00 13,012.00 13,663.00 14,346.00 15,063.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,447.08 5,719.38 6,005.54 6,306.00 6,621.23 6,952.15 HOURLY 68.0885 71.4923 75.0692 78.8250 82.7654 86.9019
Lgy Bonus 20 295.05 309.80 325.30 341.58 358.65 376.58
Lgy Bonus 25 590.10 619.60 650.60 683.15 717.30 753.15
Lgy Bonus 30 885.15 929.40 975.90 1024.73 1075.95 1129.73 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 145,164.00 152,424.00 160,044.00 168,048.00 176,448.00 185,268.00 MONTHLY 12,097.00 12,702.00 13,337.00 14,004.00 14,704.00 15,439.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,583.23 5,862.46 6,155.54 6,463.38 6,786.46 7,125.69 HOURLY 69.7904 73.2808 76.9442 80.7923 84.8308 89.0712
Lgy Bonus 20 302.43 317.55 333.43 350.10 367.60 385.98
Lgy Bonus 25 604.85 635.10 666.85 700.20 735.20 771.95
Lgy Bonus 30 907.28 952.65 1000.28 1050.30 1102.80 1157.93 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 148,788.00 156,228.00 164,040.00 172,248.00 180,864.00 189,912.00 MONTHLY 12,399.00 13,019.00 13,670.00 14,354.00 15,072.00 15,826.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,722.62 6,008.77 6,309.23 6,624.92 6,956.31 7,304.31 HOURLY 71.5327 75.1096 78.8654 82.8115 86.9538 91.3038
Lgy Bonus 20 309.98 325.48 341.75 358.85 376.80 395.65
Lgy Bonus 25 619.95 650.95 683.50 717.70 753.60 791.30
Lgy Bonus 30 929.93 976.43 1025.25 1076.55 1130.40 1186.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 152,508.00 160,128.00 168,132.00 176,544.00 185,376.00 194,640.00 MONTHLY 12,709.00 13,344.00 14,011.00 14,712.00 15,448.00 16,220.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,865.69 6,158.77 6,466.62 6,790.15 7,129.85 7,486.15 HOURLY 73.3212 76.9846 80.8327 84.8769 89.1231 93.5769
Lgy Bonus 20 317.73 333.60 350.28 367.80 386.20 405.50
Lgy Bonus 25 635.45 667.20 700.55 735.60 772.40 811.00
Lgy Bonus 30 953.18 1000.80 1050.83 1103.40 1158.60 1216.50 138 Transit Administrative Officer
141 Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
138 Chief Fiscal Officer
140
138 Transit Operations Officer
139
141 Assistant Director of Transportation
138 Principal Civil Engineer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 156,324.00 164,136.00 172,344.00 180,960.00 190,008.00 199,512.00 MONTHLY 13,027.00 13,678.00 14,362.00 15,080.00 15,834.00 16,626.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,012.46 6,312.92 6,628.62 6,960.00 7,308.00 7,673.54 HOURLY 75.1558 78.9115 82.8577 87.0000 91.3500 95.9192
Lgy Bonus 20 325.68 341.95 359.05 377.00 395.85 415.65
Lgy Bonus 25 651.35 683.90 718.10 754.00 791.70 831.30
Lgy Bonus 30 977.03 1025.85 1077.15 1131.00 1187.55 1246.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 160,236.00 168,252.00 176,664.00 185,496.00 194,772.00 204,516.00 MONTHLY 13,353.00 14,021.00 14,722.00 15,458.00 16,231.00 17,043.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,162.92 6,471.23 6,794.77 7,134.46 7,491.23 7,866.00 HOURLY 77.0365 80.8904 84.9346 89.1808 93.6404 98.3250
Lgy Bonus 20 333.83 350.53 368.05 386.45 405.78 426.08
Lgy Bonus 25 667.65 701.05 736.10 772.90 811.55 852.15
Lgy Bonus 30 1001.48 1051.58 1104.15 1159.35 1217.33 1278.23 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 164,244.00 172,452.00 181,080.00 190,140.00 199,644.00 209,628.00 MONTHLY 13,687.00 14,371.00 15,090.00 15,845.00 16,637.00 17,469.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,317.08 6,632.77 6,964.62 7,313.08 7,678.62 8,062.62 HOURLY 78.9635 82.9096 87.0577 91.4135 95.9827 100.7827 Lgy Bonus 20 342.18 359.28 377.25 396.13 415.93 436.73
Lgy Bonus 25 684.35 718.55 754.50 792.25 831.85 873.45
Lgy Bonus 30 1026.53 1077.83 1131.75 1188.38 1247.78 1310.18 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 168,348.00 176,760.00 185,604.00 194,880.00 204,624.00 214,860.00 MONTHLY 14,029.00 14,730.00 15,467.00 16,240.00 17,052.00 17,905.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,474.92 6,798.46 7,138.62 7,495.38 7,870.15 8,263.85 HOURLY 80.9365 84.9808 89.2327 93.6923 98.3769 103.2981 Lgy Bonus 20 350.73 368.25 386.68 406.00 426.30 447.63
Lgy Bonus 25 701.45 736.50 773.35 812.00 852.60 895.25
Lgy Bonus 30 1052.18 1104.75 1160.03 1218.00 1278.90 1342.88 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 172,560.00 181,188.00 190,248.00 199,764.00 209,748.00 220,236.00 MONTHLY 14,380.00 15,099.00 15,854.00 16,647.00 17,479.00 18,353.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,636.92 6,968.77 7,317.23 7,683.23 8,067.23 8,470.62 HOURLY 82.9615 87.1096 91.4654 96.0404 100.8404 105.8827 Lgy Bonus 20 359.50 377.48 396.35 416.18 436.98 458.83
Lgy Bonus 25 719.00 754.95 792.70 832.35 873.95 917.65
Lgy Bonus 30 1078.50 1132.43 1189.05 1248.53 1310.93 1376.48 145
146
142
144
143
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 176,880.00 185,724.00 195,012.00 204,768.00 215,004.00 225,756.00 MONTHLY 14,740.00 15,477.00 16,251.00 17,064.00 17,917.00 18,813.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,803.08 7,143.23 7,500.46 7,875.69 8,269.38 8,682.92 HOURLY 85.0385 89.2904 93.7558 98.4462 103.3673 108.5365 Lgy Bonus 20 368.50 386.93 406.28 426.60 447.93 470.33
Lgy Bonus 25 737.00 773.85 812.55 853.20 895.85 940.65
Lgy Bonus 30 1105.50 1160.78 1218.83 1279.80 1343.78 1410.98 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 181,308.00 190,368.00 199,884.00 209,880.00 220,380.00 231,396.00 MONTHLY 15,109.00 15,864.00 16,657.00 17,490.00 18,365.00 19,283.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,973.38 7,321.85 7,687.85 8,072.31 8,476.15 8,899.85 HOURLY 87.1673 91.5231 96.0981 100.9038 105.9519 111.2481 Lgy Bonus 20 377.73 396.60 416.43 437.25 459.13 482.08
Lgy Bonus 25 755.45 793.20 832.85 874.50 918.25 964.15
Lgy Bonus 30 1133.18 1189.80 1249.28 1311.75 1377.38 1446.23 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 185,844.00 195,132.00 204,888.00 215,136.00 225,888.00 237,180.00 MONTHLY 15,487.00 16,261.00 17,074.00 17,928.00 18,824.00 19,765.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,147.85 7,505.08 7,880.31 8,274.46 8,688.00 9,122.31 HOURLY 89.3481 93.8135 98.5038 103.4308 108.6000 114.0288 Lgy Bonus 20 387.18 406.53 426.85 448.20 470.60 494.13
Lgy Bonus 25 774.35 813.05 853.70 896.40 941.20 988.25
Lgy Bonus 30 1161.53 1219.58 1280.55 1344.60 1411.80 1482.38 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 156,000.00
MONTHLY 13,000.00
BI-WEEKLY 6,000.00
HOURLY 75.0000
147
150 Joint Powers Authority Accountant
148
149
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 80,640.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 6,720.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 3,101.54 - - - - - HOURLY 38.7692 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 94,872.00 99,600.00 104,592.00 109,812.00 115,320.00 121,080.00 MONTHLY 7,906.00 8,300.00 8,716.00 9,151.00 9,610.00 10,090.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,648.92 3,830.77 4,022.77 4,223.54 4,435.38 4,656.92 HOURLY 45.6115 47.8846 50.2846 52.7942 55.4423 58.2115
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
AA 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 BA 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 SPECIALIST 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 Lgy Bonus 7 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 Lgy Bonus 12 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 Lgy Bonus 20 915.30 935.00 955.80 977.55 1,000.50 1,024.50 Lgy Bonus 26 1,310.60 1,350.00 1,391.60 1,435.10 1,481.00 1,529.00 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 121,128.00 127,188.00 133,536.00 140,220.00 147,240.00 154,596.00 MONTHLY 10,094.00 10,599.00 11,128.00 11,685.00 12,270.00 12,883.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,658.77 4,891.85 5,136.00 5,393.08 5,663.08 5,946.00 HOURLY 58.2346 61.1481 64.2000 67.4135 70.7885 74.3250
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
AA 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 BA 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 SPECIAL DUTY PAY 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 Lgy Bonus 7 326.00 326.00 326.00
326.00 326.00 326.00
Lgy Bonus 12 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 Lgy Bonus 20 1,024.70 1,049.95 1,076.40 1,104.25 1,133.50 1,164.15 Lgy Bonus 26 1,529.40 1,579.90 1,632.80 1,688.50 1,747.00 1,808.30 200 Police Trainee
203 Police Sergeant
201 Police Officer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 162,720.00 170,856.00 179,400.00 188,376.00 197,796.00 207,684.00 MONTHLY 13,560.00 14,238.00 14,950.00 15,698.00 16,483.00 17,307.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,258.46 6,571.38 6,900.00 7,245.23 7,607.54 7,987.85 HOURLY 78.2308 82.1423 86.2500 90.5654 95.0942 99.8481
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 1,766.44 1,837.84 1,912.84 1,991.56 2,074.24 2,161.00 CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 678.00 711.90 747.50 784.90 824.15 865.35 Lgy Bonus 20 678.00 711.90 747.50 784.90 824.15 865.35 Lgy Bonus 26 1,356.00 1,423.80 1,495.00 1,569.80 1,648.30 1,730.70 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 193,476.00 203,148.00 213,300.00 223,968.00 235,164.00 246,924.00 MONTHLY 16,123.00 16,929.00 17,775.00 18,664.00 19,597.00 20,577.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,441.38 7,813.38 8,203.85 8,614.15 9,044.77 9,497.08 HOURLY 93.0173 97.6673 102.5481 107.6769 113.0596 118.7135
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 2,036.08 2,120.92 2,209.96 2,303.56 2,401.84 2,505.04 CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 806.15 846.45 888.75 933.20 979.85 1,028.85 Lgy Bonus 20 806.15 846.45 888.75 933.20 979.85 1,028.85 Lgy Bonus 26 1,612.30 1,692.90 1,777.50 1,866.40 1,959.70 2,057.70 STEP *1*
ANNUAL 238,812.00
MONTHLY 19,901.00
BI-WEEKLY 9,185.08
HOURLY 114.8135
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 2,588.12
CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 995.05
Lgy Bonus 20 995.05
Lgy Bonus 26 1,990.10
232 Deputy Police Chief
227 Police Lieutenant
231 Police Captain
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 31,200.00
MONTHLY 2,600.00
BI-WEEKLY 1,200.00
HOURLY 15.0000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 19,200.00
MONTHLY 1,600.00
BI-WEEKLY 738.46
HOURLY 9.2308
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 12,000.00
MONTHLY 1,000.00
BI-WEEKLY 461.54
HOURLY 5.7692
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 6,000.00
MONTHLY 500.00
BI-WEEKLY 230.77
HOURLY 2.8846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 300.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 25.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 11.54 - - - - - HOURLY 0.1442 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 600.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 50.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 23.08 - - - - - HOURLY 0.2885 - - - - - STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 1,200.00 - - - - - MONTHLY 100.00 - - - - - BI-WEEKLY 46.15 - - - - - HOURLY 0.5769 - - - - - 306 Senior Citizens Commissioner
308 Planning Commissioner
306 Gardena Beautification Commissioner
306 Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commissioner
302 Councilmember
301 Mayor
304 City Treasurer
303 City Clerk
306 Rent Mediation Board Member
306 Human Services Commissioner
306 Recreation Commissioner
305 Youth Commissioner
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 176,040.00 184,848.00 194,088.00 203,796.00 213,984.00 224,688.00 MONTHLY 14,670.00 15,404.00 16,174.00 16,983.00 17,832.00 18,724.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,770.77 7,109.54 7,464.92 7,838.31 8,230.15 8,641.85 HOURLY 84.6346 88.8692 93.3115 97.9788 102.8769 108.0231 Lgy Bonus 20 366.75 385.10 404.35 424.58 445.80 468.10
Lgy Bonus 25 733.50 770.20 808.70 849.15 891.60 936.20
Lgy Bonus 30 1100.25 1155.30 1213.05 1273.73 1337.40 1404.30 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 184,848.00 194,088.00 203,796.00 213,984.00 224,688.00 235,920.00 MONTHLY 15,404.00 16,174.00 16,983.00 17,832.00 18,724.00 19,660.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,109.54 7,464.92 7,838.31 8,230.15 8,641.85 9,073.85 HOURLY 88.8692 93.3115 97.9788 102.8769 108.0231 113.4231 Lgy Bonus 20 385.10 404.35 424.58 445.80 468.10 491.50
Lgy Bonus 25 770.20 808.70 849.15 891.60 936.20 983.00
Lgy Bonus 30 1155.30 1213.05 1273.73 1337.40 1404.30 1474.50 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 193,236.00 202,896.00 213,036.00 223,692.00 234,876.00 246,624.00 MONTHLY 16,103.00 16,908.00 17,753.00 18,641.00 19,573.00 20,552.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,432.15 7,803.69 8,193.69 8,603.54 9,033.69 9,485.54 HOURLY 92.9019 97.5462 102.4212 107.5442 112.9212 118.5692 Lgy Bonus 20 402.58 422.70 443.83 466.03 489.33 513.80
Lgy Bonus 25 805.15 845.40 887.65 932.05 978.65 1027.60 Lgy Bonus 30 1207.73 1268.10 1331.48 1398.08 1467.98 1541.40 STEP *1*
ANNUAL 279,531.16
MONTHLY 23,294.26
BI-WEEKLY 10,751.20
HOURLY 134.3900
Edu Incentive Pay 2,995.31
CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 2,329.43
Lgy Bonus 26 2,329.43
STEP *1*
ANNUAL 311,548.00
MONTHLY 25,962.33
BI-WEEKLY 11,982.62
HOURLY 149.7827
350 City Manager
340 Police Chief
339 Assistant City Manager
330 Department Heads
335 Deputy City Manager
CITY OF GARDENA CLASS SPECIFICATION
Gardena, California MAY 2024
COURT LIAISON
(Job Summary)
Description
Under the supervision of the Detective Bureau Supervisor, the Court Liaison processes, files, and presents misdemeanor and felony criminal cases to the District Attorney and/or City Attorney for criminal filing consideration. Is responsible for the main detective bureau phone line by answering and returning phone calls from outside agencies and the public. Provides administrative support to sworn detective personnel. Maintains relationships with external criminal justice system partners, and provides information to inter-agency staff, as well as the general public. May be called upon to carry out specialized clerical functions, write correspondence, complete reports, gather and disseminate evidentiary discovery, perform, or coordinate the service of subpoenas, and other duties outlined in the representative duties. This position may require occasional overtime as well as assignments outside of traditional business hours including nights and weekends.
Organization Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Detective Bureau supervisor, assists other Police Department personnel with specialized clerical functions in record keeping, management of court activities, report requests, processing of court documents, subpoenas, warrants, restraining orders citations, and other related matters.
Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Prepare and file criminal cases with the District Attorney or City Attorney; • Manage and maintain the main Detective Bureau phone line to ensure a timely response to incoming calls and voicemail messages;
• Respond to requests for evidentiary discovery requests for pending court hearings and trials;
• Perform or coordinate the service of subpoenas to department personnel, victims, and witnesses;
• Maintain complete and accurate records of court case status and disposition, warrant requests and criminal complaints;
• Provide administrative assistance to detective personnel in the form of witness coordination, subpoena status, report requests, etc;
• Assist department personnel, outside agencies, and members of the public by addressing questions, requests, and complaints either in-person or by phone; • Transport evidence, documents, and other items to and from the police department and other agencies such as the Department of the Coroner or Los Angeles County Crime Lab; • Provide research assistance to officers and other law enforcement personnel as needed or requested;
• Maintain current court calendars, spreadsheets, and phone lists required for court appearances;
• Assist sworn personnel with the registration of Sex, Arson, and Violent Offender registrations;
• Perform clerical work as needed related to case/arrest package creation and reproduction • Serve as a liaison between the police department and other law enforcement, judicial, and corrections agencies;
• Process, type, file, record, and retrieve a wide variety of police records, forms, memos, letters, complaints, and other documents of a confidential nature; • G o into field to deliver subpoenas as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED, and sufficient education, training, and/or work experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions.
College coursework or prior experience in the criminal justice field is highly desired.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Law enforcement functions and organization;
• Familiarity with basic court procedures;
• Understanding of laws relating to criminal conduct;
• Understanding classification of criminal offenses;
• Understanding the function of the Offices of the District and City Attorney.
Ability to:
• Communicate and interact effectively with others;
• Maintain organized and accurate records;
• Meet deadlines;
• Work independently with minimal supervision;
• Create clear and articulate products;
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Skills:
• Perform digital scanning and utilize computers;
• Operate fax and copy machines;
• Utilize various criminal justice databases and software; • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and outlook is highly desirable.
License and Certifications
Required to have and maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office or court environment and will require the employee to perform extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing, and using a keyboard and mouse to operate a personal computer. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time and talk or hear. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write, and communicate orally clearly and effectively. The incumbent w ill drive a vehicle on City business. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The work environment does not require any ex traordinary physical strength, heavy lifting, or other special physical qualifications, but may require to employee to occasionally drag, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds in the transportation of boxes, records, and other items related to evidence handling. The incumbent may also be exposed to the related health hazards of evidence handling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment usually ranges from quiet to moderate. Incumbents are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.F
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
SECOND READING OF 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
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
On April 23, 2024, City Council held a public hearing for Ordinance No. 1865 relating to temporary use permits and temporary events permits. At that time, the Ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Council Member Francis.
At this time, staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1865.
The adoption of Ordinance No. 1865 is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15304.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 1865.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 ORDINANCE NO. 1865
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAP TER 18.60 OF THE GARDENA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTIONS 5.08.170, 8. 16.030 AND 8.16.050
RELATING TO TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND TEMPORARY EVENT
PERMITS, AND AMENDING SECTI ONS 5.04.160, 5.04.278 AND
5.28.020 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO PERMITS AND FINDING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT
TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIO NS 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE
EXEMPTION) and 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND)
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has received requests to hold special, temporary events by various businesses in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have clea r and adequate procedures and regulations to govern such events; and
WHEREAS, the lack of clear and adequate procedures and regulations has created issues for staff as they struggle to review last minute applic ations without clear direction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to allo w temporary uses and temporary events to be held in the City subject to reasonable rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the power to adopt such rules and regulations pursuant to Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly, noticed public hearing on this matter on January 16, 2024, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral after which it adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 1-24 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1865; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter on March 12, 2024, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and
WHEREAS, at the close of the public heari ng the City Council di rected staff to amend the Ordinance to add provisions which would allow food distribution centers operated in conjunction with non-profits; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly, noticed public hearing on the revised Ordinance on April 2, 2024, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both wr itten and oral after which it adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 8-24 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1865 as amended; and
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 2 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter on April 23, 2024, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gardena does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 18.60 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby repealed and a new Chapter 18.60 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 18.60
TEMPORARY USE AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS
FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY
18.60.010 Intent and purpose.
A. The intent of this chapt er is to provide a process for reviewing and acting upon proposed temporary uses and temporary events at specific locations that would otherwise be inappropriate as classified uses on a permanent basis. A temporary use permit or temporary event permit allows short-term ac tivities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zoning district, but may be considered acceptable because of the temporary nature. It is further the intent to avoid incompatibility between such temporary activities and the surrounding areas by regulating such activities so as to prevent or mitigate adverse effe cts associated with or resulting from such temporary uses.
B. Temporary use and temporary event permits are in addition to any other required city approvals, licenses, and inspections required by applicable laws or regulations.
18.60.020 Definitions.
“Temporary activity” shall mean both “temporary uses” and “temporary events.”
“Temporary event” shall mean an event of a limited duration.
“Temporary use” shall mean the use of a property that is not meant to be permanent in nature, but may be approved for a period of up to one year.
18.60.030 Allowed Temporary Uses and Temporary Events.
The temporary activities set forth in this Chapter may be allowed, subject to the issuance of a temporary use or temporary event permit by the Director. Conditions may be imposed on these permits to ensure compliance with the required findings se t forth in Section DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 3 18.60.080. Uses other than the following shall comply with the use and development regulations and permit requirements that otherwise apply to the property.
18.60.040 Temporary Uses
A. The following temporary uses ma y be allowed upon approval of a temporary use permit issued by the Community Development Director.
1. Construction yards. Off-site contractor cons truction yards including the storage of building materials, in conjunction with an approved construction project within the City limits. The permit shall expire upon completion of the construction project or the expiration of the co mpanion building permit authorizing the construction project.
2. Residence. A mobile home as a temporary residence of the property owner when a valid building permit for a new single-family dwelling is in force. In addition, a mobile home may be used as a temporary residence of the property owner when a valid building permit has been issued for the remodel of a single family dwelling and the Building Official has determined that the extent of such remodel would prevent the safe occupancy of the dwe lling. The Temporary Use Permit may be approved for up to 1 year, or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.
3. Temporary real estate sales offices. A temporary real estate sales office may be established within the area of an approved development project or other location within 1,250 feet, solely for the first sale of homes. A permit for a temporary real estate office may be approved for up to 1 year.
4. Temporary work trailers. A trailer or mobile home as a temporary work site for employees of a business may be allowed:
a. During construction or re modeling of a permanent commercial or industrial structure, when a valid building permit is in force up to 1 year, or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first; or b. For a temporary office occ upied only by employees of a business or manufacturer conducting business on pr operty not normally open to the general public for up to 1 year;
c. Upon demonstration by t he applicant that this temporary work site is a short-term necessity while a permanent work site is being obtained for up to 1 year.
5. Similar temporary uses. Similar temporary uses t hat, in the opinion of the Director, are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 4 B. When a request for an extension of time within which to comply with any requirement or condition imposed pursuant to t he provisions of this chapter is filed for approval, a fee in an amount established by city council resolution shall be paid for the purpose of defraying the costs incidental to the processing of such request.
18.60.050 Temporary Events
A. Temporary Events. T he following events may be allowed upon approval of a temporary event permit by t he Community Development Director and as summarized in Table 18.60-1 below:
1. Grand opening. An event which involves activities outside of the normal business activities, to identify the opening of a new business, the change of ownership for an existing business, or the change of name for an existing business. a. A grand opening event may last for up to four days.
b. No more than two grand openings shall be allowed per business address in a 12 month period.
c. An event does not include minimal activities such as putting up a temporary banner or having a ribbon cutting ceremony.
2. Special event. A temporary event for the use of a premise for an activity that is unrelated to or exceeds the scope of the bus iness licensed and approved for such premises. Special events may be indoors or outdoors and include swap meets, fairs, festivals, flea markets, car shows, and auto dealer sales events.
Special events shall be subject to the following:
a. A special event may last up to four days.
b. The applicant for the event shall be responsible for payment of all business license fees to the City in accordance with Title 5 of this Code and shall comply with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration relating to Operators of Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or Special Events. c. No special event may include servic es of any type that requires a state license or certificate unless the person performing such services has a copy of the required license or certificate and a government issued identification on their person at all times services are being provided.
3. Outdoor sales events. Unless exempt pursuant to Section 18.60.100, temporary events related to an existing business with temporar y outdoor sale of merchandise in any commercial or industrial zoning district, in compliance with the following provisions:
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 5 a. The merchandise displayed shall be that customarily sold at the business premises;
b. The site is used for a permanent ly established business holding a valid business tax certificate as required; and
c. Such events may take place four times in a twelve month period for up to four days per event.
4. Farmer’s Markets. Both certified and noncertified Farmer’s Markets may be permitted in compliance with the following provisions:
a. The applicant for the event shall be responsible for payment of all business license fees to the City in accordance with Title 5 of this Code and shall comply with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration relating to Operators of Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or Special Events. b. A certified Farmer’s Market sha ll be authorized by the County of Los Angeles Agricultural Commissioner and sponsored by a non-profit organization or a local governmental entity. Certified Farmer’s Markets may operate twice a week throughout each calendar year.
c. A noncertified Farmer’s Market may operate four times a year for up to three days for each event.
5. Seasonal sales lots. Seasonal sales activities for pumpkin patches and Christmas tree lots, including temporar y security trailers, on nonresidential properties, in compliance with the following:
a. Sales activity shall only ta ke place between September 15 and December 31.
b. The sales activity may be appr oved for a maximum of 45 days. c. An applicant may apply for a permi t for both a pumpkin patch and a Christmas tree lot at the same time.
6. Food distribution events. Food distribution in compliance with the following:
a. The food distribution must take plac e in conjunction with a non-profit organization;
b. The distribution shall be limited to walk-up events; DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 6 c. There must be adequate parking on-site as determined by the Community Development Director based on the time of the event, the location, and the number of people expected;
d. Food distribution events may operate twice a week throughout the calendar year.
7. Similar temporary events. Similar temporary events that, in the opinion of the Director, are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.
Table 18.60-1 - Temporary Event Table
Temporary Event Type Maximum Number of Days
Per Event
Maximum Number of
Similar Events per 12
month period
Grand Opening 4 days 2 per business address
Special event 4 days 12
Outdoor sales events 4 days per event – with a
maximum of four outdoor sales
event in a 12 month period
4 Certified Farmer’s Market 2 days a week, need not be
consecutive
No maximum
Non-certified Farmer’s
Market
3 days 4
Walk-up food distribution in
conjunction with a non-profit
2 days a week, need not be
consecutive
No maximum
Seasonal sales lots – pumpkin
patches and Christmas Trees
45 days each Limited to September 15
through December 31 of each
calendar year
B. Except for certified farmer’s mark ets and walk-up food distribution events in conjunction with a non-profit, there may not be more than 12 temporary events of any combination that takes place at any single property address in a 12 month period.
C. Alcohol sales and service may be allo wed where the applicant has obtained the required permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the time of the event.
D. Food and drink sales and service may be allowed provided they are served in compliance with applicable laws, including required permits for sale or distribution of food and drinks.
18.60.060 Application.
A. An application for both a temporary use permit or temporary event permit shall be filed by the owner, lessee or other person having the right to the possession of the land DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 7 for which the permit is sought. At a minimum, the application for either of these permits shall contain the following information:
1. The name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the applicant;
2. Evidence in the form of an o fficial or governmental agency issued document or identification card that the applicant is eighteen (18) years of age or older or in instances involving alcohol sales twenty-one (21) years of age or older;
3. Property owner authorization along with t he name, residence address, email address, and telephone number of th e property owner on whose property the temporary activity will take place;
4. The pr oposed dates of the temporary activity;
5. A plot plan drawn to scale and whic h designates all land uses on the property, the location of the proposed temporary activity/facility, utility connections, yards, off-street parking, and other info rmation which the planning division may require; and
6. Any supplemental informati on deemed necessary by the Director to determine whether the application should be granted, conditioned or denied.
B. Applications for temporary events shall include the following additional information:
1. A detailed descripti on indicating all components of the temporary activity such as rides, entertainment, amplified music, canopies, tents, inflatable devices, jump tents, temporary banners, displays and sales, portable toilets;
2. A parking plan which may include o ff-site parking locations, shuttles, and valet parking;
3. Expected number of attendees;
4. The daily hours of the temporary activity;
5. Additional dates needed for set-up and tear down.
C. Filing Fees. The applicant shall pay a filing fee established by City Council resolution to defray the costs incurred by the city in processing the temporary use permit application.
D. Indemnification. The app licant shall be required to sign an indemnification and/or hold harmless agreement with the city.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 8 E. Timing of Application. A pplications which are filed within the following time frames shall be acted upon by the Director at least one day before the scheduled event.
1. Applications for temporary uses, filed a minimum of 21 business days before the desired start date.
2. Applications for temporary events filed a minimum of 10 business days before the desired start date.
F. No application shall be accepted and pr ocessed unless all of the required information is provided and completed, as required by this chapter.
18.60.070 Director’s Decision.
A. The Director shall review the applicat ion, consult with those departments of the city which might have an interest in or juri sdiction over some aspect of the proposed temporary use, and make any necessary investigation.
B. After review and consultation, the Director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application for the temporary use or temporary event permit.
C. In approving an applicati on, the Director may impose such conditions as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare in order to make the required findings set forth in Section 18.60.080. Such conditions may involve any pertinent factors affecting the operation of such temporary activity. In addition to such other conditions as the Director may impose, it s hall also be deemed a condition of every temporary use or temporary event permit, whether such condition is set forth in the permit or not, that such approval shall not authorize the construction, establishment, alteration, moving onto, or enlargement of any permanent building, structure or facility.
1. Conditions may be imposed to require the provision of the following, which is not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
a. Sanitary and medical facilities;
b. Security and safety measures;
c. Solid waste collection and disposal.
2. Conditions may be imposed to regulate the following, which is not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
a. Nuisance factors;
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 9 b. Operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the use or event to a shorter time period than that requested;
c. Temporary signs;
d. Temporary structures and facilities, including height, placement, and size, and the location of equipment and open areas.
3. All permits shall be conditioned to pr ovide that the site shall be cleaned of debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary activity upon completion or removal of the activity and to require t hat the temporary activity be removed and the site restored as necessary to ensure that no changes to the site will occur.
18.60.080 Findings.
The following findings shall be made in order for the Director to approve a temporary use or temporary event permit:
A. T he proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate such temporary activity without material detriment to the use, enjoyment or valuatio n of the property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site;
B. S ufficient off-street parking spaces, which may include off-site locations, shuttles, or valet parking, are provided;
C. T he proposed site is adequately served by st reets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that such temporary activity will or could reasonably generate;
D. The proposed activity will not interfere with any other te mporary activity for which a permit has already been approved or with the pr ovision of City services in support of other scheduled activities;
E. The use or event will comply with all applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws and regulations.
F. The proposed activity will not be detri mental to the public peace, health, safety or welfare;
G. None of the grounds set fort h in Section 18.60.090 exist.
18.60.090 Grounds for Denial.
An application shall be denied if any of the following grounds exist:
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 10 A. The information contained in the appl ication or supplemental information requested from the applicant is found to be materially fals e, or such information is incomplete;
B. The applicant or the person or ent ity on whose behalf the application for the permit was made has failed to conduct a previously authorized activity in accordance with the law or the terms of the permit, or both;
C. The applicant or t he person or entity on whose beh alf the application for permit was made, has outstanding and unpaid debts to the City; D. The applicant fails to complete the indemnification and hold harmless requirements as prescribed by this chapter; or
E. Where conditions of a previous temporary use or tempor ary event permit issued to the applicant were violated, or where any City ordinance, rule or regulation was violated within the past twenty-four months.
18.60.100 Exemptions.
A. The following temporary activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
1. Circuses and carnivals;
2. Fireworks stands;
3. Garage sales;
4. On-site contractor’s construction ya rds, in conjunction with an approved construction project. The activity shall cease upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the building permit authorizing the construction project;
5. Promotional activities related to the primary product lines of a retail business, and similar activities (e.g., book readings and signings at book stores, opening receptions at art galleries); and
6. Any other use or event which requir es a separate permit from the City.
B. This chapter shall also not apply to the outdoor display of merchandise located within 10 feet of the main stru cture provided that the total di splay area is not located in any parking space, does not interfere wit h required pedestrian access, and does not create a public safety issue.
18.60.110 Revocation of permits.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 11 A. The Director may revoke or suspend, in whole or in part, a temporary event or temporary use permit at any time if the Director finds: (1) the activity constitutes a public nuisance or disturbs the peace; (2) the activity is injurious to the public peace, health, safety or welfare; (3) the activity is conduc ted contrary to the pe rmit, permit conditions, any State or City law or rules and regulati ons adopted by the City Council or the City Manager, or Director governing special events; (4) the applicant, or his or her agent(s) or representatives, has willfully made false or misleading statem ents in the application or any other document required pursuant to this chapter.
B. Revocation or suspension shall become effective immediately upon delivery of a written notice to the person in immediate charge of the activity or portion thereof affected by such act. The notice of such revocati on or suspension shall specify the reasons therefor. The Director may, for good cause, cancel and make null and void any revocation or suspension action, or written notice ordering the same, but in all cases he or she shall promptly take such steps as are necessary to inform appropriate City officials of the action taken, and of the reason or reasons therefor.
C. Upon revocation or suspension of a temporary use or temporary event permit, the permittee and any parties under the permittee’s control shall immediately cease operation of the activities subject to revocation or suspension. In the event that the permit is suspended, the permittee may resume operation once the suspension period has expired or canceled.
18.60.120 Appeals.
A. Any person or body, public or private, may appeal the decision of the Director to the City Manager. Such appeal shall be filed with the pl anning division within ten days after the date of the decision of the Director. Upon the receipt of such an appeal, the City Manager or the City M anager’s designee shall hold a hear ing no later than the third business day after the filing of the appeal, and will render a written decision no later than the next business day after hearing the appeal. The City Manager’s decision is final. The written decision of the City Manager shall be served upon the applicant or permittee.
B. A fee shall be paid at the time of the filing of the notice of appeal.
18.60.130 Unlawful to use City name without authorization.
It is unlawful for any applicant to use in th e title of the event the words “The City of Gardena” or “City of Gardena” in a manner that can be reas onably interpreted to imply that the event is sponsored or endorsed by the City or to use the facsimile of the seal or logo of the City of Gardena without the City’s written authorization.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 12 SECTION 2. Section 5.04.160.A of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to permit procedures is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Application of Section. No person s hall engage in, conduct, or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted or carried on in any location within the city, a business or occupation for which a permit is required, without first having obtained the required permit in addition to the businesses license. No business license shall be issued for any business for which a permit is required pursuant to this Title until the permit is obtained. The procedures set forth in subsections B through L of this section shall apply to any business or occupation for which permit approval by the community development director or the city council is required under this Title , unless a more specific permit application procedure applies.
SECTION 3. Section 5.04.278.A of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to annual and periodic events is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Notwithstanding Section 5.04.275 above, in the case of periodic events which occur more than once a year but which do not take place on a regular daily basis, the sponsor of the event may obtain a license and any permit required by this Title or Chapter 18.60 for all approved vendors included in the event and pay a fee for the business license bas ed upon gross receipts pursuant to Section 5.08.510 of this code.
SECTION 4. Section 5.08.170.B of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to circuses and carnivals is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Permit Required. Prior to operating any circus or carnival, a permit shall first be obtained from the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.04.160 of this Code. The application shall be filed no later than thirty-five days prior to the scheduled event. No backg round check shall be required of the applicant. A list of all empl oyees and their date of birth shall accompany the application. Additionally, a temporary use pe rmit shall be required pursuant to Chapter 18.60 of this Code for any circus or carnival which lasts more than three days.
SECTION 5. Section 5.28.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code re lating to permits for charitable and religious solicitations is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.28.020 Soliciting – Permits required.
No person, without first having applied for and received a permit from the city manager as provided in this chapter, shall make any appeal to the public for a charity or charitable or religious purpose either by soliciting or collecting gifts, contributions, donations or DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 13 subscriptions or by promoting or conducting any sale, bazaar, or exhibition or by any other means whatsoever at any place or to any person in the city; provided, however, the provisions of this section s hall not apply to any person if the solicitations are conducted among the members of the soliciting agency thereof.
SECTION 6. Section 8.16.030.D of the Gardena M unicipal Code relating to firework stands is hereby deleted.
D. [repealed] At the time of filing the application for a permit to sell fireworks, pursuant to subsection C of this secti on, the fireworks di stributor (“company”) involved with the applicant must simultaneo usly file an application for temporary use permit (TUP), and pay the requisite fees.
SECTION 7. Section 8.16.050 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to firework stands is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.16.050 Permit applications – Notice of acceptance or rejection.
Applicants for any such permits shall be notified by the community development director, or their designee, by May 15th of the granting or rejection of such applications for fireworks stand and Temporary Use Permits.
SECTION 8. Findings. In approving the changes to the Gardena Municipal Code set forth above, the City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is required for the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good land use and zoning practices. This Ordinance will provide rules and regulations for processing temporary activities and allow the city to impose conditions for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
SECTION 9. CEQA. Adoption of this Ordinanc e is exempt under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) where it can be seen that the project will not have any possibility of creating significant effe cts on the environment. The ordinance does not authorize any development and is merely sets forth policy and procedures. Moreover, CEQA Guidelines section 15304 allows minors alterations to land, including temporary uses having negligible and no permanent effects.
SECTION 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordi nance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragr aph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11DD93DB-AE29-4803-A1C9-4CA4C2EF4FAB 14 SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on the thirty-first day after passage.
SECTION 12. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a publication of general circulation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.G
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
SECOND
READING OF ORDINANCE 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.
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
On March 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1867, extending a temporary moratorium on significant tobacco retailers until March of 2025.
On April 23, 2024, City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1871 relating to significant tobacco retailers, cigar lounges, and hookah lounges. At that time, the Ordinance was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson.
At this time, staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1871.
The adoption of Ordinance No. 1871 will effectively amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Gardena Municipal Code to prohibit significant tobacco retailers within all zoning districts within the City.
Subsequently, Section 15 of the Ordinance concerning its effective date has been revised to render Urgency Ordinance No. 1867 null and void upon implementation of Ordinance No. 1871.
The adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) as there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 1871.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 ORDINANCE NO. 1871
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS OF 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)
WHEREAS, Tobacco consumption remains a pressing public health concern, with dire consequences evidenced by the premature deaths of 480,000 individuals annually in the United States due to smoking-related illnesses. This makes tobacco use the primary preventable cause of death. Its detrimental effects extend across nearly all bodily systems, contributing to 87 percent of lung cancer fatalities, 79 percent of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) fatalities, and 32 percent of coronary heart disease fatalities. Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that tobacco is the leading cause of death, responsible for nearly 6 million deaths each year; and WHEREAS, the City has seen a proliferation of Significant Tobacco Retailer businesses within the City, going from 10 in October 2021 to 16 in March 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned about this proliferation of businesses and the harmful effects of tobacco on the residents of the City; and WHEREAS, the City has no specific regulations for Significant Tobacco Retailers that would protect minors; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to provide for the public’s health, safety, and welfare in part by protecting youth from commencing the inherently dangerous activity of smoking, and protecting the public health and safety of the general public, while balancing business interests of existing City businesses; and WHEREAS, young individuals are especially vulnerable to the addictive nature of tobacco products and are at a heightened risk of becoming lifelong users; and WHEREAS, Cigar and hookah lounges enforce a strict policy of prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from entering their premises; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2023, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance placing a moratorium on all new significant tobacco retailers in the City in accordance with Government Code section 65858; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and adopted an extension of the urgency ordinance in accordance with Government Code section 65858; and
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2 WHEREAS, on March 12, 2024, the City Council held an additional duly noticed public hearing and adopted a further extension of the urgency ordinance which will expire on March 27, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, it would like to prohibit any future significant tobacco retailers from locating in the City and wants to make clear that significant tobacco retailers does not include hookah lounges and cigar lounges; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and
WHEREAS, after the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 7-24 recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2024 the City Council of the City of Gardena, California held a duly noticed public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Sections 5.52.010, 5.52.020 and 5.52.090 of Chapter 5.52 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows; all other sections remain the same:
5.52.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings defined in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
A. “Arm’s length transaction” means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that reflects the fair market value in the open market between two informed and willing parties, neither of which is under any compulsion to participate in the transaction. A sale between relatives, related companies or partners, or a sale for which a significant purpose is avoiding the effect of the violations of this chapter is not an arm’s length transaction.
B. “Cigar” means any roll of tobacco wrapped entirely or in part in tobacco or in any substance containing tobacco, and includes all of the component parts of the cigar (including but not limited to tobacco, filters, or wrapping). For the purposes of this section, “cigar” includes, but is not limited to, tobacco products labeled “cigar,” “cigarillo,” “tiparillo,” “little cigar,” “blunt,” or “blunt wrap.” C. “Cigar lounge” shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Chapter 18.04 of this Code.
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3 D. “Hookah lounge” shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Chapter 18.04 of this Code.
EC. “Person” means any natural person, partnership, cooperative association, corporation, personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other legal entity.
FD. “Proprietor” means a person with an ownership or managerial interest in a business.
An ownership interest shall be deemed to ex ist when a person has a fifty percent or greater interest in the stock, assets, or income of a business other than the sole interest of security for debt. A managerial interest shall be deemed to exist when a person can or does have or share ultimate control over the day-to-day operations of a business.
GE. “Self-service display” means the open di splay of tobacco pr oducts or tobacco paraphernalia in a manner that is accessible to the general public without the assistance of the retailer or employee of the retailer. A vending machine is a form of self-service display.
HF. “Significant tobacco retailer” shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Chapter
18.04 of this Code. means any tobacco retailer for which the principal or core business is selling tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia , or both, as evidenced by any of the following: twenty percent or more of the fl oor or display area is devoted to tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or both; sixty- seven percent or more of gross sales receipts are derived from tobacco products , tobacco paraphernalia, or both; or fifty percent or more of completed sales transac tions include tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia.
IG. “Smoking” means possessing a light ed tobacco product, lighted tobacco paraphernalia, or any other lighted weed or plant (including a lighted pipe, cigar, hookah pipe, or cigarette of any kind), the lighting of a tobacco product, to bacco paraphernalia, or any other weed or plant (including a pipe, cigar, hookah pipe, or cigarette of any kind), or the use of an electronic cigarette.
JH. “Tobacco paraphernalia” means cigarette papers or wrappers, pipes, electronic cigarettes, holders of smoking materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines, and any other item designed fo r the smoking, preparation, stori ng, or consumption of tobacco products.
KI. “Tobacco product” means: (1) any substance containing tobacco leaf, including but not limited to cigarettes, ci gars, pipe tobacco, hookah tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, bidis, or any other preparat ion of tobacco; and (2) electronic cigarette cartridges and any other product or formulation of matter cont aining biologically active amounts of nicotine that is m anufactured, sold, offered for sale, or otherwise distributed with the expectation that the product or ma tter will be introduced into the human body, but does not include any product specifically approved by the Unit ed States Food and Drug Administration for use in treating nicotine or tobacco product dependence.
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4 LJ. “Tobacco retailer” means any person who sells, offers for sale, or does or offers to exchange for any form of consideration, tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia, or who distributes free or low cost samples of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia. “Tobacco retailing” shall mean t he doing of any of these things. This definition is without regard to the quantity of tobacco, toba cco products, or tobacco paraphernalia sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange. Tobacco retailer includes cigar and hookah lounges.
MK. “Vending machine” means a machine, appl iance, or other mechanical device operated by currency, token, debit card, credit card, or any other form of payment that is designed or used for vending purposes, including, but not limited to, machines or devices that use remote control locking mechanisms.
NL. “Electronic cigarette” or “e-cigarette” means a device, often shaped like a cigarette, cigar or pipe, that is designed to deliver nicotine or other substances to a user in the form of a vapor. Typically, e-cigarettes consis t of battery-powered heating elements and replaceable cartridges that contain nicotine or other chemicals, and an atomizer that, when heated, converts the contents of the cartridge into a vapor that a user inhales.
5.52.020 Tobacco retailer permit required.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a tobacco retailer without first obtaining and maintaining a valid tobacco retailer permit pursuant to this chapter for each location at which that activity is to occur. Tobacco retailing without a valid tobacco retailer permit is a public nuisance.
B. A tobacco retailer without a valid tobacco retailer permit, including, for example, a person whose permit has been revoked:
1. Shall keep all tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia out of public view. The public display of tobacco pr oducts or tobacco paraphernalia in violation of this provision shall constitute tobacco retailing without a permit and the tobacco retailer shall not be eligible to apply for or be issued a permit as set forth in Section 5.52.120.
2. Shall not display any advertisement relating to tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia that promotes th e sale or distribution of such products from the tobacco retailer’s location or that could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that such products can be obtained at that location.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall be c onstrued to grant any person obtaining and maintaining a tobacco retailer pe rmit any status or right other than the right to act as a tobacco retailer at the location in the city identified on the face of the permit. For example, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to render inapplicable, supersede, or apply in lieu of, any other provision of applicable law, including, but not limited to, any provision of this code including without limitation the zoning ordinance, building codes, and business license ordinance, or any condi tion or limitation on smoki ng in an enclosed place of DocuSign Envelope ID: CA879C7C-A280-44DA-9709-CB060C377333
5 employment pursuant to California Labor Code Section 6404.5. For example, obtaining a tobacco retailer permit does not make the reta iler a retail or wholesale tobacco shop for the purposes of California Labor Code Section 6404.5.
D. As of June 14, 2024, no tobacco retailer permit shall be issued for a significant tobacco retailer. Significant tobacco retailers may continue to renew their permit on an annual basis for as long as there is a significant tobacco retailer business in existence at the given location.
5.52.090 Other requirements and prohibitions.
A. Lawful Business Operation. In the course of tobacco retailing or in the operation of the business or maintenance of the location for which a permit has been issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a permittee, or any of the permittee’s agents or employees, to:
1. Violate any local, state, or federal law applicable to tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or tobacco retailing.
2. Violate any local, state, or federal la w regulating exterior, storefront, window, or door signage.
B. Display of Permit. Each tobacco retailer permit shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible location at the permitted location.
C. Positive Identification Required. No per son engaged in tobacco retailing shall sell or transfer a tobacco product or tobacco par aphernalia to another person who appears to be under the age of twenty-seven years without first examining the identification of the recipient to confirm that the recipient is at least the minimum age under state law to purchase and possess the tobacco product or tobacco paraphernalia.
D. Minimum Age for Persons Selling Tobacco. No person who is younger than the minimum age established by state law for the purchase or possession of tobacco products shall engage in tobacco retailing.
E. Self-Service Displays Prohibited. No tobacco retailer shall display tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia by means of a self-s ervice display or engage in tobacco retailing by means of a self-service display.
F. Sale of Single Cigars Prohibited.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no tobacco retailer shall sell, offer for sale, or exchange for any form of consideration:
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6 b. Any number of cigars fewer than the number contained in the manufacturer’s original consumer packaging designed for retail sale to a consumer; or c. Any package of cigars containing fewer than five cigars.
2. This section does not apply to the sale or offer for sale of a single cigar or multiple individual cigars by a significant tobacco retailer or by a cigar lounge.
SECTION 2. Chapter 18.04 of the Gardena Zoning Code is hereby amended by adding the following definitions in alphabetical order.
“Cigar lounge” means an establishment where patrons gather to socialize or smoke cigars, whether purchased on the premises or elsewhere. “Hookah lounge” means a social establ ishment where patrons share shisha (flavored tobacco) from a communal hookah or from one placed at each table or a bar.
“Significant tobacco retailer” means any tobacco retailer for which the principal or core business is selling tobacco produc ts, tobacco parapherna lia, or both, as evidenced by any of the following: twenty percent or more of the floor or display area is devoted to tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or both; sixty-seven percent or more of gross sales receipts are derived from tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or both; or fifty percent or more of completed sales transactions include tobacco products or tobacco parapher nalia. “Significant tobacco retailer” does not include a cigar lounge or hookah lounge.
SECTION 3. Sections 18.19.040 and 18.19.050 of the Gardena Zoning Code relating to uses allowed in the Mixed Use Overlay (MUO) Zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.19.040 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
The following uses may be permitted in a mixed use development under a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.46:
A. Bars and nightclubs;
B. Restaurants, coffee shops (drive-thru);
C. Supermarkets;
D. Public assembly:
1. Lodges and meeting halls,
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7 2. Museums,
3. Theaters (cinema and otherwise);
E. Pharmacies (drive-thru);
F. Health clubs of more than ten thousand square feet;
G. Retail sales and service:
1. Clothing stores of more than five thousand square feet,
2. Department and furniture stores of more than five thousand square feet,
3. Hardware and paint stores of more than five thousand square feet,
4. Television, radio, and home appliance stores of more than five thousand square feet;
H. Computer internet and amusement facilities;
I. Live-work in conjunction with:
1. Restaurants; or
2. Any use that may result in exterior or interior noise levels in excess of city residential noise standards;
J. Churches;
K. Massage establishments that are not otherwise subject to an exception pursuant to Section 5.48.030, except no massage establishment shall be allowed to locate in a live- work unit.
L. Cigar and hookah lounges in compliance with section 18.46.030C.30.
18.19.050 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.19.030 and 18.19.040 are deemed to be expressly prohibited in the MUO zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040;
B. Home sharing rentals; and
C. Short-term rentals.
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8 D. Significant tobacco retailers.
SECTION 4. Section 18.19A.050 relating to uses prohibited in the Artesia Mixed Use (AMU) zone is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.19A.050 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18.19A.030 and 18.19A.040 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040. No similar use determination may be made for the following specific uses, which are deemed to be either incompatible with the uses permitted in the C- 3AMU zone and are therefore prohibitedor otherwise prohibited:
A. Residential.
1. Any residential units other than live-work north of Main Street;
2. Home sharing rentals; and
3. Short-term rentals.
B. Commercial.
1. Any commercial uses other than live-work south of Main Street;
2. Fitness and training facilities.
3. Significant tobacco retailers.
C. Live-Work.
1. Industrial uses;
2. Wholesaling and warehousing;
3. Outdoor sales;
4. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020(G).
SECTION 5. Sections 18.20.030 and 18.20.040 rela ting to uses allowed in the Commercial Residential (C-R) zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.20.030 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
The following uses, after a public hearing, may be permitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.46:
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9 A. Establishments serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises provided the establishment of such a business would not adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of the community;
B. Lodges and meeting halls;
C. Vocational colleges, such as barber and beauty colleges, modeling schools and medical training and trade schools;
D. Mobile homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) on a foundation system, pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code of the state. Further, such mobile homes shall be occupied only as a residential use type and shall be subject to any and all property development standards of the zone; E. Amusement arcades;
F. Churches and related facilities. Related facilities do not include day care facilities, schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and rectories, convents, parsonages or minister’s residences; and
G. Those uses permitted with a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section
18.46.030C.
H. Cigar and hookah lounges in compliance with section 18.46.030C.30.
18.20.040 Uses prohibited.
The following uses are deemed to be incompatible with the uses set forth in Sections 18.20.020 and 18.20.030 and are therefore prohibited:
A. Motor vehicle dealerships;
B. Automobile service stations;
C. Car wash facilities;
D. Fast food and drive-in restaurants;
E. Industrial uses;
F. Motels and hotels;
G. Commercial uses other than those specifically listed or provided for in Sections 18.20.020 and 18.20.030;
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10 H. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020; I. It is unlawful to sell, contract to sell, offer to sell, display for the purpose of sale, or permit the sale of any vehicle from a vacant or unimproved lot. “Vehicle,” as used in this subsection, means and includes everything so defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and, in addition, boats;
J. Swap meets;
K. Automobile repair facilities;
L. Home sharing rentals;
M. Short-term rentals; and
N. Significant tobacco retailers; and
ON. Any other use not listed in Section 18.20.020, 18.20.025, or 18.20.030, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040.
SECTION 6. Sections 18.26.030 and 18.26.040 of the Gardena Zoning Code relating to uses allowed in the Business and Professional Office (C-P) zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.26.030 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
The following uses may be permitted in the C-P zone subject to a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.46 of this code:
A. Lodges and meeting halls;
B. Museums;
C. Office supply stores;
D. Public parking lots;
E. Establishments serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises provided the establishment of such a business would not adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of the community;
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11 G. Vocational colleges, such as barber and beauty colleges, modeling schools and medical training and trade schools;
H. Health facilities;
I. Day care facilities;
J. Hospitals;
K. Amusement arcades;
L. Urgent care centers;
M. Massage establishments that are not otherwise subject to an exception pursuant to Section 5.48.030;
N. Churches and related facilities. Related facilities do not include day care facilities, schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and rectories, convents, parsonages or minister’s residences;.
O. Cigar and hookah lounges in compliance with section 18.46.030C.30; PO. Those uses permitted with a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section
18.46.030C.
18.26.040 Uses prohibited.
The following uses are hereby expressly prohibited in the C-P zone, except as otherwise provided in Sections 18.26.020 and 18.26.030:
A. Residential uses;
B. Any combination of residential and nonresidential uses in any building or structure or on any lot;
C. Industrial uses;
D. Uses other than those specifically set forth or provided for in Sections 18.26.020 and 18.26.030, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040;
E. Outdoor sales, including sales of products from trucks, conducted on vacant lots and outdoor sales of products not related to the business conducted on the premises; F. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020G; DocuSign Envelope ID: CA879C7C-A280-44DA-9709-CB060C377333
12 G. It is unlawful to sell, contract to sell, offer to sell, display for the purpose of sale, or permit the sale of any vehicle from a vacant or unimproved lot. “Vehicle,” as used in this subsection, means and includes everything so defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and, in addition, boats; .
H. Significant tobacco retailers.
SECTION 7. Sections 18.30.030 and 18.30.040 of the Gardena Zoning Code relating to uses allowed in the Commercial (C-2) zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.30.030 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
The following uses may be permitted subject to issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.46 of this code:
A. Establishments selling or serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises;
B. Day care facilities;
C. Group care facilities and community care facilities, but excluding community care facilities for residential uses for less than seven persons; D. Hospitals;
E. Amusement arcades;
F. Health facilities;
G. Massage establishments that are not otherwise subject to an exception pursuant to Section 5.48.030;
H. Urgent care centers;
I. Churches and related facilities. Related facilities do not include day care facilities, schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and rectories, convents, parsonages or minister’s residences;
J. Self-service laundromats;
K. Supermarkets;
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13 ML. Those uses permitted with a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section
18.46.030C.
18.30.040 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18.30.020 and 18.30.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040. No similar use determination may be made for the following specific uses, which are deemed to be either incompatible with the uses permitted in the C-2 zone or otherwise and are therefore prohibited:
A. Residential uses;
B. Any combination of residential and nonresidential uses in any building or structure or on any lot;
C. Hotels and motels;
D. Industrial uses;
E. Laboratories, other than medical and dental;
F. Wholesaling and warehousing;
G. (Deleted) Significant tobacco retailer;
H. Outdoor sales, including sales of products from trucks, conducted on vacant lots and outdoor sales of products not related to the business conducted on the premises; I. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020G; J. It is unlawful to sell, contract to sell, offer to sell, display for the purpose of sale, or permit the sale of any vehicle from a vacant or unimproved lot. “Vehicle,” as used in this subsection, means and includes everything so defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and, in addition, boats;
K. Swap meets.
SECTION 8. Sections 18.32.030 and 18.32.040 of the Gardena Zoning Code relating to uses allowed in the General Commercia l (C-3) zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.32.030 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
The following uses may be permitted in the C-3 zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedure set forth in Chapter 18.46:
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14 A. Car wash facilities;
B. Establishments selling or serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises;
C. Group care facilities and community care facilities, but excluding community care facilities for residential uses for less than seven persons; D. Recreational vehicle storage facilities, provided they are not located on arterial and major collector streets;
E. Motor vehicle dealerships;
F. Hospitals;
G. Day care facilities;
H. Amusement arcades;
I. Hotels and motels, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.15; J. Amenity hotels, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.29; K. Health facilities;
L. Massage establishments that are not otherwise subject to an exception pursuant to Section 5.48.030;
M. Urgent care center;
N. Vocational colleges, such as barber and beauty colleges, modeling schools and medical training and trade schools;
O. Churches and related facilities. Related facilities do not include day care facilities, schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and rectories, convents, parsonages or ministers’ residences;
P. Automobile service stations;
Q. Self-service laundromats;
R. Neighborhood markets;
S. Health clubs;
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15 T. Supermarkets;
U. Lodges and meeting halls;
V. Cigar and hookah lounges in compliance with section 18.46.030C.30; WV. Those uses permitted with a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section
18.46.030C.
18.32.040 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18.32.020 and 18.32.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040. No similar use determination may be made for the following specific uses, which are deemed to be either incompatible with the uses permitted in the C-3 zone and are thereforeor otherwise prohibited:
A. Residential uses;
B. Any combination of residential and nonresidential uses in any building or structure or on any lot;
C. Industrial uses;
D. Wholesaling and warehousing;
E. Outdoor sales, including sales of products from trucks, conducted on vacant lots and outdoor sales of products not related to the business conducted on the premises; F. It is unlawful to sell, contract to sell, offer to sell, display for the purpose of sale, or permit the sale of any vehicle from a vacant or unimproved lot. “Vehicle,” as used in this subsection, means and includes everything so defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and, in addition, boats;
G. Swap meets;
H. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020G; I. Significant tobacco retailers.
SECTION 9. Sections 18.34.030 and 18.34.040 of the Gardena Zoning Code relating to uses allowed in the Heavy Commercial (C -4) zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.34.030 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
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16 The following uses may be permitted in the C-4 zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedure set forth in Chapter 18.46:
A. Car wash facilities;
B. Establishments selling or serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises;
C. Recreational vehicle storage facilities;
D. Amusement arcades;
E. Hotels and motels, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.15; F. Amenity hotels, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.29; G. Health facilities;
H. Group care facilities and community care facilities, but excluding community care facilities for residential uses for less than seven persons; I. Hospitals;
J. Urgent care centers;
K. Churches and related facilities. Related facilities do not include day care facilities, schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and rectories, convents, parsonages or ministers’ residences;
L. Motor vehicle dealerships;
M. Automobile service stations;
N. Self-service laundromats;
O. Neighborhood markets;
P. Supermarkets;
Q. Health clubs;
R. Lodges and meeting halls;
S. Drive-in restaurant;
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17 T. Drive-in theaters;
U. Golf driving range and golf pitch and putt courses;
V. Taxicab services;
W. Massage establishments that are not otherwise exempt from the requirements of Chapter 5.48;
X. Self-storage facilities; provided, that the self-storage units do not exceed more than seventy-five feet of ground floor street frontage on a major collector or arterial street, or are otherwise buffered by another allowed, or conditionally allowed, use, including a retail component of the facility, and subject to the requirements set forth in Section
18.46.030C.17; and
Y. Cigar and hookah lounges in compliance with section 18.46.030C.30; ZY. Those uses permitted with a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section
18.46.030C.
18.34.040 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18.34.020 and 18.34.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined by the commission to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040. The following specific uses are deemed to be incompatible with the uses permitted in the C-4 zone and are thereforeor otherwise prohibited:
A. Residential uses;
B. Any combination of residential and nonresidential uses in any building or structure or on any lot;
C. Industrial uses;
D. Wholesaling and warehousing;
E. Commercial uses other than those specifically listed or provided for in Sections 18.34.020 and 18.34.030;
F. Outdoor sales, including sales of products from trucks, conducted on vacant lots and outdoor sales of products not related to the business conducted on the premises; G. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020G of this code; DocuSign Envelope ID: CA879C7C-A280-44DA-9709-CB060C377333
18 H. It is unlawful to sell, contract to sell, offer to sell, display for the purpose of sale, or permit the sale of any vehicle from a vacant or unimproved lot. “Vehicle,” as used in this subsection, shall mean and include everything so defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and, in addition, boats;
I. Swap meets;
J. Significant tobacco retailers.
SECTION 10. Section 18.36.030 and 18.36.050 of the Gardena Zoning Code relating to uses allowed in the Industrial (M-1) zone are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.36.030 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
Provided all activities are within an enclos ed building, unless otherwise provided, the following uses may be permitted in the M-1 zone, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.46:
A. Ambulance services, provided they are not located on arterial and major collector streets.
B. Automobile repair facilities, provided they are not located on arterial and major collector streets.
C. Automobile service stations.
D. Building supply centers.
E. Car wash facilities.
F. Churches and related facilities, subject to the requirements set forth in Section
18.46.030C.16. Related facilities do not include day care facilities, schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and rectories, convents, parsonages, or ministers’ residences.
G. Contractor businesses; provided they are not located on arterial and major collector streets.
H. Establishments selling or serving alc oholic beverages for off- or on-premises consumption.
I. Health facilities.
J. Hotels and motels, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.15.
K. Amenity hotels, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.29.
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19 L. Recreational vehicle storage facilities, pr ovided they are not located on arterial and major collector streets.
M. Self-storage facilities, at least five t housand feet from another si milar facility and not located along a major collector or arterial st reet, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.17.
N. Urgent care centers.
O. Warehouse uses subject to the requirements set forth in Section 18.46.030C.18.
P. Single room occupancy (“SRO”) residential units subject to the following requirements in addition to the other requirements of Chapter 18.46:
1. Each room shall have a minimum floor area of one hundred fifty square feet and a maximum floor area of three hundred fifty square feet, which may include bathroom and/or kitchen facilities.
2. Dwelling units shall be offered for rent on a monthly basis or longer.
3. An SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
4. Each SRO development shall provide a minimum common area of ten square feet for each unit or two hundred fifty square feet, whichever is greater. All common areas shall be within the st ructure. Dining rooms, m eeting rooms, recreational rooms, or other similar areas approved by the comm unity development director may be considered common areas. Shared bathrooms, kitchens, janitorial storage, laundry facilities, common hallways, and other similar types of areas shall not be considered as common areas.
5. If a full kitchen is not provided in each SRO unit, common kitchen facilities shall be provided in the development. A full ki tchen includes a sink, refrigerator, and a stove, range top and/or oven.
6. Each SRO unit shall have a private to ilet in an enclosed compartment with a door and a sink, in addition to a kitchen sink if one is provided. The compartment shall be a minimum of fifteen square f eet. If private bathing facilities are not provided for each unit, shared shower or bat htub facilities shall be provided in accordance with the most recent edition of the Californi a Building Code for congregate residences. However, in no event shall there be less than one full shower or bathtub for every three units, and shower and bathtub facilities shall be located on each floor. Shared shower and bathtub facilities shall be accessible from a common area or hallway and shal l be provided with an interior lockable door.
7. Each SRO unit shall have a separate closet.
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20 8. Laundry facilities shall be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one washer and dryer for every ten units, with at least one washer and dryer per floor.
9. A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub with hot and cold running water shall be provided on each floor.
10. Parking shall be provided for an SRO fa cility at the rate of one parking space per unit plus an additional two spaces for the resident manager.
11. A management plan sha ll be submitted with the conditional use permit application for an SRO development, which shall be approved by the planning commission. The management plan must address management and operation of the facility, rental procedures, safety and security of the residents, and building maintenance. A twenty-four-hour resident manager shall be provided for any single-room occupancy with ten or more units. An on-site manager and a manager’s office shall be provided for any SRO development with nine or less units; the manager must maintain hours in the office for at least thirty hours a week.
Q. Cigar and hookah lounges in compliance with section 18.46.030C.30.
18.36.050 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18.36.020 and 18.36.030 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.040. No similar use determination may be made for the following specific uses, which are deemed to be incompatible with the uses permitted in the M-1 zone and are therefore prohibited:
A. Cocktail lounges;
B. Displays and sales of motor vehicles from vacant or unimproved lots; C. Outdoor sales conducted on vacant lo ts and not related to the business on the premises; and
D. Residential uses; and.
E. Significant tobacco retailers.
SECTION 11. Section 18.46.030 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new C.30 to read as follows:
30. Cigar and hookah Lounges (“Lounge”) as allowed in the MUO, C-R, C-P, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and M-2 zones shall comply with the following requirements:
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21 a. The Lounge has a valid tobacco re tailers permit, pursuant to Chapter
5.52 of this Code;
b. Entry is prohibited to anyone und er the age of 21 years and a sign is posted to that effect at the entrance;
c. No person who is obviously in toxicated or under the influence of any intoxicating drug or beverage shall be permitted entry; d. The Lounge must have a stand-al one ventilation system that is not shared with any other business or any porti on of the building in which the Lounge is located;
e. No advertisement, or display, of tobacco products shall be visible from the front of the business; and
f. The Lounge shall be in complia nce with all City, state and federal laws and regulations.
SECTION 12. CEQA . This Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects which hav e the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and where it can be s een with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The changes are not for any specific project but is regulator y in nature and therefor e will not impact any environmental resource of haz ardous or critical concern, will not create cumulative impacts, or impacts to scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources.
As such, staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption SECTION 13. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is held to be unconstitutional, it is the intent of the City Council that such portion of this Ordinance be severable from the remainder and that the remainder be given full force and effect.
SECTION 14. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 15. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on the thirty-first day after passage, and on that date Urgen cy Ordinance No. 1867 shall be of no further force or effect.
SECTION 16. Effect on Existing Uses. This Ordinance shall not apply to any cigar or hookah lounge that is legally existing as of April 23, 2024. Legally existing means that in addition to any required city licenses and pe rmits, the business has the required state license and a tobacco retailers permit from the City.
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22 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024.
________ _____________________
T A S H A C E R D A , M a y o r
ATTEST:
Mina Semenza, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.H
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83979
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council :
1. Find the final map complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the Subdivision Ordinance of the City.
2. Find the final map in compliance and consistent with the previously approved tentative map and the Mitigating measures of the environmental review.
3. Approve the final tract map.
On July 3, 2018, the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission approved tentative Tract Map 83979. The approved tentative tract map incorporated all requirements of the City of Gardena, including the Planning and Environmental quality Commission. The final map has been checked by LA County Public Works for compliance with the State Subdivision Map Act, the City of Gardena Public Works Department for compliance with local requirements, and Community Development Department for compliance with Land Use General plan Requirements, and the City Treasurer for outstanding assessments.
All departments have reviewed the map and did not find any violations. The map is acceptable and ready for recordation. This map can be found on file in Engineering.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Tract Map No. 83979.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.I
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
RESOLUTION NO. 6666
:
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement for the Elderly Nutrition Program on Behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6666 which designates the City Manager as the authorized representative to execute the Elderly Nutrition Program Agreement between the City of Gardena and Los Angeles County's Aging and Disabilities Department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Elderly Nutrition Program includes serving congregate and home-delivered meals as well as conducting telephone reassurance to the older adult population.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 6666.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6666
A R ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has established a congregate and home - delivered meals program for seniors through its Recreation and Human Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department has been awarded the funds for providing services for older adults under the Older Americans Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena wishes to submit a signed, executed Elderly Nutrition Program agreement; and
WHEREAS, in order to certify the approval of City Council to enter into this transaction with the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department for the purpose of providing seniors with nutritious meals for Fiscal Year 20 24/2025, it is necessary that this resolution be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Designates the City Manager as authorized to sign the Elderly Nutrition Program agreement, binding the City to the Subaward (and any amendments or addendums thereto), and approve and accept Subaward funds on behalf of the City.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Gardena and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
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2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 14th day of May, 2024.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.J
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
RESOLUTION NO. 6667
: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement for the Supportive Services Program on Behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6667 which designates the City Manager as the authorized representative to execute the Supportive Services Program Agreement between the City of Gardena and Los Angeles County's Aging and Disabilities Department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Supportive Services Program provides seniors throughout Gardena with vital in-home care assistance and case management services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 6667.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6667
A R ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has established an in -home help program for seniors through its Recreation and Human Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department has been awarded the funds for providing services for older adults under the Older Americans Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena wishes to submit a signed, executed Supportive Services Program agreement; and
WHEREAS, in order to certify the approval of City Council to enter into this transaction with the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department for the purpose of providing seniors with vital in-home care assistance for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, it is necessary that this resolution be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Designates the City Manager as authorized to sign the Supportive Services Program agreement, binding the City to the Subaward (and any amendments or addendums thereto), and approve and accept Subaward funds on behalf of the City.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Gardena and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 8A16F7B1-88DA-4365-83C9-0F87110ACE7E Resolution No. 6667
2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 14th day of May, 2024.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
DocuSign Envelope ID: 8A16F7B1-88DA-4365-83C9-0F87110ACE7E
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY COMMISSION
Regular PEQC Meeting Notice and Agenda
Website: www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – 7:00 PM
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
6.A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2-24
The Planning Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with a new sushi restaurant within an existing supermarket located at 1740 W Artesia Blvd.
Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission reviewed a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301, as an Existing Facilities project.
Project Location: 1740 W. Artesia Blvd
Staff Report (CUP #2-24).pdf
Resolution (CUP2-24).pdf
Conditions of Approval (CUP 2-24)
Floor Plan and Site Plan.pdf
Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 9- 24, by a vote of 5-0, approving Conditional Use Permit #2-24, subject to the conditions of approval presented by staff, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council Action: Receive and file OR call for review by way of two votes from the City Council.
6.B SITE PLAN REVIEW #7-23, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #21-23; AND
DENSITY BONUS REQUEST
The Planning Commission considered a request for a site plan review and density bonus request for the development of a multi-family residential housing project consisting of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six- story, podium apartment building with one subterranean level for parking, in the Very-High Density Multifamily Residential zone.
Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council to determine whether the project meets the requirements pursuant to California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155, whether to approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) (SCH #2024020743), make the findings, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project.
Project Location: 1610 W. Artesia Boulevard
Staff Report (1610 W Artesia Blvd).pdf
Resolution No. PC 11-24 (SCEA).pdf
City Council Resolution No. 6668 (SCEA).pdf
Draft SCEA 1610 W Artesia Blvd.pdf
Final SCEA 1610 W Artesia Blvd.pdf
Mitigation Monitoring Program.pdf
Resolution No. PC 12-24.pdf
Conditions of Approval 1610 W Artesia Blvd.pdf
Architectual Plans 1610 W Artesia Blvd.pdf
Affordable Housing Agreement.pdf
Letters of Support from Local Businesses.pdf
Commission Action: The Planning Commission adopted the following resolutions:
• Resolution No. PC 11 -24, by a vote of 4-1, recommending that the City Council approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), make the proper findings, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project; and • Resolution No. PC 12-24, by a vote of 4-1, approving Site Plan Review #7- 23, and Density Bonus Request, subject to the attached conditions of approval and contingent on the approval from the City Council for the SCEA prepared for the project.
City Council Action:
• A public hearing before the City Council will be held on May 28, 2024, for the consideration of adopting the SCEA findings and Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the project.
• The City Council may receive and file the Planning Commission’s approval of Site Plan Review #7-23 and Density Bonus request OR call the items for review, by way of two votes from the City Council. As mentioned above, the SCEA is tentatively scheduled to be heard on May 28, 2024. If two members of the City Council independently call the matter for review prior to the close of business on May 10, 2024, the review will be heard on May 28, 2024 as well. If the matter were called for review after May 10, 2024, the hearing on the SCEA will be continued until the June 11, 2024 meeting.
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 12.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1870
,
Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Gardena
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No.
1870
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance N o. 1870,
authorizing an
amendment to the City's contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") to allow cost sharing of the employer contribution pursuant to Government Code Section 20516 for members of the Gardena Municipal Employees Association ("GMEA"), Gardena Management Employees Organization ("GMEO"), and Unrepresented/Confidential Personnel ("Unrepresented").
On
April 9, 2024, Councilmember Rodney Tanaka
introduced and the City Council conducted
the first reading of Ordinance No. 1870 at a Noticed Public Hearing to amend the City's contract with CalPERS. Per Government Code Section 20471, the City Council must conduct the second and
final r
eading no less than twenty (20) days following the first reading and the adoption of the Intentio
n. This is the second reading of Ordinance No. 1870 and is now before the City Council for adoption.
The amendment to the contract between CalPERS and the City of Gardena allows members of the GMEA, GMEO and Unrepresented to pay an additional one percent (1%) of their compensation towards the employer contribution rate on a pre-tax basis. All groups agreed to the cost sharing arrangements as adopted by City Council through GMEA, GMEO MOU's and Resolution No. 6565.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
ORDINANCE NO. 1870.pdf
Amendment to Contract.pdf
CON-5.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
1 ORDINANCE NO. 1870
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(“CALPERS”) AND THE CITY OF GARDENA
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That an amendment to the contract between the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked Exhibit, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.
SECTION 2. The Mayor of the Gardena City Council is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a publication of general circulation.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall not become effective or be in force until thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption.
DocuSign Envelope ID: C5FEAC68-764C-4B77-ACBD-89849CA792A8 ORDINANCE NO. 1870
2 PERS-CON11A (Rev. 1/28/19) (Amendment)
Passed, approved, and adopted this day of , 2024.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
DocuSign Envelope ID: C5FEAC68-764C-4B77-ACBD-89849CA792A8
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 13.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Appeal of the denial of a business license from Soul Housing for the property at 15906 S Western Avenue in the City
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
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 the business license by Soul Housing for the property at 15902 S Western Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
In February of this year, the Community Development Department received a new business license application request by Soul Housing, looking to operate a new hotel/motel/inn business on the property at 15902 S Western Avenue.
After reviewing all the materials provided by the applicant, the Planning Division issued a determination
that the intended use of the property by the applicant would fall under the City's definition of a group care facility
.
At that time the applicant's business license applications for a hotel/motel/inn was denied.
On March 28, 2024, the office of the City Clerk received an appeal from Frank A. Weiser representing Eric Schames, pertaining to the denial of the business license application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Report.pdf
ATTACHMENT 1 - Application for Soul Housing.pdf
ATTACHMENT 2 - Director's Letter with attachments.pdf
ATTACHMENT 3 - Applicant's Appeal Letter.pdf
ATTACHMENT 4 - Lease Agreement.pdf
ATTACHMENT 5 - Business portfolio for Soul Housing.pdf
ATTACHMENT 6 - CalAim Agreement.pdf
ATTACHMENT 7 - Planning Division Zoning/Land Use Determination with attachments.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item No.: 13.A
Department: Community Development
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: Appeal of the denial of a business license from Soul Housing for the property at 15906 S Western Avenue in the City
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council , hold a hearing, receive testimony, and uphold the decision of the Community Development Director to d eny the business license by Soul Housing for the property at 15902 S Western Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
An application for new business license was submitted to the License Division of the Community Development Department (“Department”) by Social Oriented United Living, Inc. (dba Soul Housing), looking to occupy the building at 15902 S Western Avenue (APN: 6105 -010-068) as a hotel/motel/inn (Attachment 1).
As part of the business license application process, the Planning Division first conducts a zoning analysis, ensuring that every new business aligns with t he City’s Zoning Code, Title 18 of Gardena Municipal Code.
On March 14, 2024, the Planning Division conducted an assessment of the applicant’s request for a business license as a hotel/motel/inn for the property, and after thoroughly assessing all materials provided by the applicant, concluded that the proposed use did not fall under the City’s definition of a motel. I nstead, the Planning Division determined that the applicant’s proposed use should be classified as a group care facility, in accordance with the definition set forth in the Gardena Municipal Code.
On March 21, 2024, the Community Development Director, Greg Tsujiuchi, issued a letter to the applicant, Eric Schames, representing the business, informing the denial of the business license as a hotel/motel/inn (Attachment 2). At that time Mr. Tsujiuchi informed the applicant that it had been determined that the proposed use falls under the City’s definition of a group care facility, and that the operations would be subject to a Conditional Use Permit request.
On March 28, 2024, the office of the City Clerk received an appeal from Frank A. Weiser representing Eric Schames , pertaining to the denial of the business license application (Attachment 3).
SUMMARY:
The property at 15902 S Western Avenue is currently zoned General Commercial (C -3). The records from the Planning Division show that the property was issued Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #17-83, in October of 1983 to operate a 46- unit motel. Permit records of the Department show that the motel building was completed in November of 1985, and the Gardena Terrace Inn has been operating a s a motel at the location ever since. Pursuant to C hapter 18.04 of the Gardena Municipal Code a “motel” use is defined as the following:
“… a group of attached or detached buildings containing guest rooms or sleeping rooms, some or all of which have a separate entrance leading directly from the outside of the building with garage e attached or automobile parking space conveniently located on the lot or parcel of land, and which is designed, used or intended to be used for the accommodation of automobile travelers or tourists. Motels shall include motor inns, motor lodges, auto courts, tourist courts and similar designations.”
In February of this year, the Community Development Department received a new business license application request by Soul Housing, looking to operate a new hotel/motel/inn business on the property at 15902 S Western Avenue. As part of the application for a new business license, the applicant provided the lease agreement with the property owner, Gardena Terrace Inn, LLC which was entered into on January 25, 2024 (Attachment 4). Within this agreement the agreed upon use was listed as being a, “h otel/inn for those facing homelessness via CalAim Community Support program.”
Additionally, the applicants provided a portfolio of the business which further describe d the intended business operations ( Attachment 5). Within the portfolio the applicant described that the business would provide health care services through the California Advancing and Innovating Medi -Cal (CalAIM) initiative, by the State’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The applicant also provided the City a copy of their agreement with Health Net of California, Inc. for the participation as a CalAim Community Supports provider (Attachment 6).
In the business portfolio, the applicant outlined the services that the business intends to offer, which included:
• 24/7 security supervision and on-site management;
• Meals delivered daily;
• Coordination with clinicians and medication adherence; • Coordination with case management and housing transition services providers; and • Assistance with applying for housing assistance programs.
It should be further noted that the business portfolio explains that the applicants intended operations of the building included limiting access to only those guests that were eligible members through the CalAIM program, and mandatory screening of guests and their belongings for illicit drugs, weapons, and contraband would be required upon entry.
When the request for a new business license was filed with the City, the Planning Division reviewed the application and all supplemental information provided by the applicant to determine whether the intended use of the property was compliant with the applicable regulations of the City’s Zoning Code.
After reviewing, all the materials provided by the applicant, the Planning Division issued a determination (Attachment 7) that the intended use of the property by the applicant would fall under the definition of a g roup care facility, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of the Gardena Municipal Code, which is listed below:
“Group care facility” means twenty -four-hour residential facilities authorized, certified or licensed by the state to provide medical or nonmedical care for seven or more individuals such as children, the elderly, mentally disordered persons, developmentally disabled persons, or otherwise handicapped persons. These facilities include, but are not limited to, rest homes, convalescent homes, group homes, residential facilities for the chronically ill, residential care facilities for the elderly, alcoholism/drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, and skilled nursing facilities and community care facilities for residential care, but excluding those uses classified under hospitals.
As previously stated, the property at 15902 S Western Avenue is zoned C -3. Group care facilities are subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit in the C -3 zone, pursuant to Section
18.32.030.C of the Gardena Municipal Code . On March 21, 2024, the Community Development Department informed the applicant of the Planning Division’s remarks , that the application as a hotel/motel/inn was denied and directed the applicant to apply for a Conditional Use Permit for the intended use of the subject property.
On March 28, 2024, the office of the City Clerk received an appeal from Frank A. Weiser representing Eric Schames, pertaining to the denial of the business license application.
CONCLUSION:
The applicants intended use as described in their application aligns with the City’s definition of a group care facility and not that of a motel . Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council uphold the decision of the Community Development Director for the denial of the business license application as a hotel/motel/inn.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Date: 5/10/2024
Submitted by: ______ Greg S. Tsujiuchi _______________
ATTACHMENTS
1 – Application from Soul Housing
2 – Director’s Letter, Denial of Business License Request (with attachments) 3 – Applicant’s Appeal Letter
4 – Lease Agreement
5 – Business Portfolio for Soul Housing
6 – CalAIM Agreement
7 – Planning Division Zoning/Land Use Determination (with attachments)
ATTACHMENT
To Director's Letter
Copy of denied business
license request
ATTACHMENT
To Director's Letter
Zoning Determination
Memo
ATTACHMENT A
To Zoning Determination
Memo
ATTACHMENT B
To Zoning Determination
Memo
ATTACHMENT
To Director's Letter
Development Application
Packet for Conditional Use
Permit request
Development Application Instructions
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS (Please note that incomplete filing may cause a delay in the processing of your case)
The plans checked below shal
l be submitted in the following formats:
One (1) CD/DVD or USB Flash drive with PDF format files of plans checked below. Electronic format of pages in the set shall be
the same sheet size and must be to scale.
• Files can alternatively be emailed to [email protected] Three (3) sets of 24”x36” project plans, folded to approximately 8.5" x 14" Fourteen (14) sets of 11”x17” project plans, folded to approximately 8.5" x 11" Elevations
Floor Plan
Landscaping Plan
Lighting Plan
Security Plan
Site Plan
Tentative Tract
Map / Parcel Map
One (1) CD/DVD or USB Flash drive with PDF format files of items checked below. Executed and original items shall be provided with submittal.
Colored artist rendering
Colors and materials
Property Preliminary Title Report (hyperlinked)
Current tenant information (multi-family
projects)
Development Application
Environmental Assessment Application
ESA Phase I Soils report
Narrative explanation of proposed project
Project Valuation and Development Timetable
Sewer capacity analysis
Variance Supplement (if applicable)
Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement
Two (2) sets of Radius Map and Property Owner/Occupant List on mailing labels PLANNING DIVISION (310) 217-9530 [email protected] PLN-101 Rev. 06/12/2023
APPEALS
Any action of the Commission, unless otherwise provided, may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or other interested parties. Appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk within seven (7) days of Commission action, except for Parcel Maps and Tentative Tract Maps which must be appealed within ten (10) days of Commission action. The required appeal fee for filing such appeal shall accompany appeal.
LANDSCAPE P
LANS
Detailed Landscape plans are required for all new development, except one single- family dwelling on a lot, conditional use permit applications, and projects involving conversion of uses. Plans submitted must be prepared by a State licensed landscape architect.
1. Show plant types, sizes, and planting standards for all landscape areas.
2. See City landscape standards.
SITE PLAN
Site plans must s
how the following information drawn to scale (1/8” = 1’ preferred) and dimensioned:
1. Lot Lines and dimensions.
2. Buildings on abutting properties (outline of
building face adjacent to property boundary).
3. Buildings and structures (location, size,
building dimensions, height, distance from
property line/other buildings, proposed use).
4. Buildings and structures to be demolished.
5. Yards and distance between buildings.
6. Walls and fences (Location, height, and
materials).
7. Off-street parking (Location, number of
spaces, compact/standard, parking spaces,
driveways, and aisles, all dimensioned).
8. Access (Pedestrian, vehicular, service, and
points of ingress and egress).
9. Signs (Location, size, and height).
10. Loading (Location, dimensions, number of
spaces, and internal circulation).
11. Exterior lighting (Location, general nature, and
hooding devices.)
12. Landscape areas (Location, total landscape
area).
13. Street dedications and improvements. Such
other data as may be required to permit the
City to make required findings.
PLANNING DIV
ISION (310) 217-9530 [email protected] PLN-101 Rev. 06/12/2023
4. BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE APPLICANT
Community Development Department Staff will assist anyone who desires to file an application with the City.
Such assistance, however, must not be interpreted as encouragement to the applicant regarding the outcome.
The burden of proof is upon the Applicant to justify findings required for the agency or body authorized to grant approval in this matter.
The Applicant understands also that each matter must be carefully investigated and that after a thorough investigation and analysis of the project has been completed, or the public hearing has been held, Staff’s recommendation may be contrary to the original position taken in preliminary discussions.
Staff is not permitted to assist the Applicant or any opponents to an application in preparing arguments for or against the request.
I have read the foregoing and understand that I HAVE THE BURDEN OF PROOF in the matter arising under the application made by me. I further understand and agree that the application shall not be deemed complete until such time that all materials required for application have been submitted in proper and accurate form with the Community Development Department.
Name Signature Date
PLANNING DIVISION (310) 217-9530 [email protected] PLN-100 Rev. 06/12/2023
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code § 65962.5, I have consulted the following Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites lists and hereby certify that:
The development p roject and any alternatives proposed in this application are not contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Government Code § 65962.5.
The development pr oject and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Government Code § 65962.5. (See below.) INFORMATION:
Name of applicant:
Address:
Phone number: Email:
Address of site:
Local agency (city/county):
Assessor’s parcel number:
SITES CHECKED:
Envirostor – DTSC - Facilities with Corrective Actions - https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search?cmd=search&site type=&corrective action=Tru e&reporttitle=Facilities+With+Corrective+Actions
On List (Y or N) Regulator ID # Date Website Accessed
Envirostor – DTSC - Cortese List –
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search?cmd=search&reporttype=CORTESE&site type= CSITES,FUDS&status=ACT,BKLG,COM&reporttitle=HAZARDOUS+WASTE+AND+SUBSTANCE S+SITE+LIST+%28CORTESE%29
On List (Y or N) Regulator ID # Date Website Accessed
Geotracker – SWRCB – Underground Storage Tanks -
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/search?CMD=search&case number=&business name=& main street name=&city=&zip=&county=&SITE TYPE=LUFT&oilfield=&STATUS=&BRANCH=& MASTER BASE=&Search=Search
On List (Y or N) Regulator ID # Date Website Accessed
List of Solid Waste Disposal Site – State Water Board (PDF) – https://calepa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2016/10/SiteCleanup-CorteseList-CurrentList.pdf On List (Y or N) Regulator ID # Date Website Accessed List of Active Cease and Desist and Cleanup and Abatement Orders – State Water Board (Excel).
Access from Cortese list (4th bullet) –
https://calepa.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/CorteseList/
On List (Y or N) Regulator ID # Date Website Accessed Applicant Date
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City of Los Angeles Housing Department
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Gardena, CA 90247
E-Mail: [email protected]
Re: Request for In Person
Appeal Hearing for Eric Schames
and Soul Housing/Denial of
Business License Request/Property
Address located at 15902 S. Western
Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247/APN No.:
6105-010-068
Dear Ms. Semenza:
I represent Eric Schames, and Soul Housing in the above referenced appeal of the denial of the business license that was issued to him and Soul Housing (“SH”) on March 21, 2024 by Greg Tsujiuchi (“GT”) and the City of Gardena Department of Community Development.
Mina Semenza
City Clerk
City of Gardena
City of Los Angeles Housing Department
1700 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
E-Mail: [email protected]
Re: Request for In Person
Appeal Hearing for Eric Schames
and Soul Housing/Denial of
Business License Request/Property
Address located at 15902 S. Western
Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247/APN No.:
6105-010-068
March 28, 2024
(By E-Mail and Federal Express-
Guaranteed Overnight Delivery)
Mr. Schames is the CEO of SH and the subject property is the Gardena Terrace Inn located at 15902 S. Western Ave., Gardena, CA (“GTI”).
My clients are requesting an immediate in person appeal of the denial of the business license to the appropriate administrative body that has jurisdiction in the matter.
The grounds for the appeal are as follows:
A. THE DENIAL VIOLATES DUE PROCESS
In City of San Bernardino Hotel/Motel Association v City of
San Bernardino (1997) 59 Cal.App.4th 237, 245-252, the Fourth District Court of
Appeal, Division 2, a case that I litigated, held that the previously enacted City of
San Bernardino Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) ordinance was facially
unconstitutional under the federal “void for vagueness” due process doctrine.
As the appellate court reasoned, based on U.S. Supreme
Court precedent, before a person can be subject to criminal liability under a statute
Mina Semenza
City Clerk
City of Gardena
City of Los Angeles Housing Department
1700 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
E-Mail: [email protected]
Re: Request for In Person
Appeal Hearing for Eric Schames
and Soul Housing/Denial of
Business License Request/Property
Address located at 15902 S. Western
Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247/APN No.:
6105-010-068
March 28, 2024
(By E-Mail and Federal Express-
Guaranteed Overnight Delivery)
he must not be required to speculate as to the statute’s meaning or application,
and the statute is contradictory, it fails on due process grounds as a matter of law.
Id., at 245-247 (collecting and explaining cases).
My clients and GTI has a Certificate of Occupancy that was issued by
the City prior to my clients leasing it from the owner of GTI to operate as a transient
motel that is subject to the City’s TOT, and my clients intend and will operate as
a transient motel and are not converting the use of the property requiring a
new CO. They will be collecting and paying to the City the required TOT for
stays of occupancy within the prescribed limits of the municipal code.
Further, the City’s TOT ordinance, as do all other TOT ordinances
in the State of California set forth exemptions from the Tot for occupancies beyond
the prescribed limits in their ordinances, generally thirty (30) days consistent with
the State’s limit set forth in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280(a).
Mina Semenza
City Clerk
City of Gardena
City of Los Angeles Housing Department
1700 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
E-Mail: [email protected]
Re: Request for In Person
Appeal Hearing for Eric Schames
and Soul Housing/Denial of
Business License Request/Property
Address located at 15902 S. Western
Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247/APN No.:
6105-010-068
March 28, 2024
(By E-Mail and Federal Express-
Guaranteed Overnight Delivery)
The statutory structure does not prohibit occupancies beyond thirty
(30) days which is classified in your TOT ordinance, as well as all other TOT
ordinances in the State as permanent occupancy exemptions.
Notwithstanding this, this is not a group care home as GT claims.
If the potential occupants at GTI, who are a protected class under the Federal Fair
Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 3604, et seq. (“FHA”), and are being denied to
occupy GTI as do other guests who have done so in the past, then the City will be
violating the FHA for discriminatory housing practices and a failure to make a
reasonable accommodation in the application of its laws.
The owner of GTI has the right to lease GTI to my clients and the parties
cannot be discriminated against under the FHA.
B. THE CITY’S DENIAL VIOLATES THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
The denial of a business license further violates the Fifth Amendment
Takings Clause, the substantive and procedural components of the Due Process
Mina Semenza
City Clerk
City of Gardena
City of Los Angeles Housing Department
1700 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
E-Mail: [email protected]
Re: Request for In Person
Appeal Hearing for Eric Schames
and Soul Housing/Denial of
Business License Request/Property
Address located at 15902 S. Western
Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247/APN No.:
6105-010-068
March 28, 2024
(By E-Mail and Federal Express-
Guaranteed Overnight Delivery)
Clause, and Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United
States Constitution.
I trust that my clients will receive immediately their appeal hearing
and not have to turn to the United States District court for the Central District of
California under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 and other federal and state statutes.
Further, any correspondence between City staff and my clients regarding the notice and citation and appeal must also be addressed also to my office by e-mail to insure proper delivery. I can be reached directly at (213) 399-7806 or at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Frank A. Weiser
Attorney at Law
cc: Clients
[email protected]
ATTACHMENT A
To Zoning Determination
Memo
ATTACHMENT B
To Zoning Determination
Memo
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 15.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - POLICE
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1872
, Adopting
a Military Equipment Use Policy of the City of Gardena, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and Introduce Ordinance No. 1872
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 which requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a “military equipment” use policy by ordinance, prior to the law enforcement agency funding, acquiring, or using equipment deemed military equipment as defined in Assembly Bill 481.
Items deemed to be “military equipment” by AB 481 are used as a component of overall best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the country. These tools have been tested in the field and are used by law enforcement agencies to enhance public and officer safety.
None of the equipment in Gardena Police Department’s inventory has been obtained from the military, nor is it solely designated for military use.
Gardena Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 706) was approved by the Gardena City Council in 2023. The updated proposed Policy includes updated quantities for ammunition utilized at the range for training purposes, and the purchase of a new mobile command post/equipment truck, public speaker, breaching tool, and robot.
The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 3) is in compliance with AB 481 and is necessary to adopt in order to approve GPD’s Policy 706, which constitutes GPD’s updated Military Equipment Use Policy (Exhibit A to Attachment 3). As required by AB 481, the draft Policy was posted on the Police Department’s website on April 2, 2024, more than 30 days prior to the introduction of the Ordinance.
The proposed Policy 706 safeguards the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
Policy 706 ensures that there are safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place.
The Gardena Department seeks City Council adoption of the attached Military Equipment Use Policy – 706 (Exhibit A to Attachment 3) to allow GPD to continue to use the vital equipment specified therein and allow neighboring police agencies to use military equipment in this jurisdiction when providing mutual-aid during exigent circumstances.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
There is no fiscal impact associated with introducing the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Staff Report
Attachment 2 - AB 481 Text.pdf
Attachment 3 - Ordinance 1872 & Policy 706
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: Introduction of Ordinance No. 1872 ORDINANCE NO. 1872, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully recommends that Council conduct a Public Hearing. Please allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and introduce Ordinance No. 1872. BACKGROUND: On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481 or the Bill), codified at Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 (Attachment 2), which requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a “military equipment” use policy (the Policy) by ordinance (the Ordinance), prior to the law enforcement agency funding, acquiring, or using equipment deemed military equipment as defined in Assembly Bill 481. Items deemed to be “military equipment” by AB 481 are used as a component of overall best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the country. These tools have been tested in the field and are used by law enforcement agencies to enhance public and officer safety. None of the equipment in Gardena Police Department’s inventory has been obtained from the military, nor is it solely designated for military use. Loss of these items would jeopardize the welfare of citizens and peace officers within the Gardena Police Department. The term “military equipment,” as used in AB 481, in fact, does not necessarily indicate the equipment that has been used by or acquired through the military. Pursuant to AB 481, items deemed to be “military equipment” include, but are not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, and diversionary devices.
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
Attachment 1
The Gardena Police Department (GPD) is committed to using the most up-to-date tools and equipment to safeguard the citizens of Gardena. Many of the items deemed to be “military equipment” by AB 481 are in fact employed by GPD, and law enforcement agencies across the country, in order to specifically reduce risk to community members. These items provide peace officers with the ability to safely resolve volatile situations which otherwise might rise to the level of a lethal force encounter. To that end, the items at issue in this report, and accompanying Military Equipment Use Policy, also provide GPD’s peace officers with vital tools that facilitate compliance with its stringent use of force policy. DISCUSSION Gardena Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 706) was approved by the Gardena City Council in 2023. Policy 706 outlines each item identified in Government Code section 7070, that is currently owned and utilized by the police department. The Policy also includes the current use and cost of each item. The majority of the items, and their stated uses, have been in place prior to the implementation of AB 481. The updated proposed Policy includes updated quantities for ammunition utilized at the range for training purposes, and the purchase of a new mobile command post/equipment truck, public speaker, breaching tool, and robot. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 3) is in compliance with AB 481 and is necessary to adopt in order to approve GPD’s Policy 706, which constitutes GPD’s updated Military Equipment Use Policy (Exhibit A to Attachment 3). As required by AB 481, the draft Policy was posted on the Police Department’s website on April 2, 2024, more than 30 days prior to the introduction of the Ordinance. The proposed Policy 706 safeguards the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. Policy 706 ensures that there are safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place. The proposed Policy 706 still requires that GPD conduct an annual audit of military equipment, and present a military equipment report at a yearly community meeting. Members of the public are provided direction per the Policy on how to register complaints with the police department related to its use of military equipment. All items which result in a use of force will be investigated, as is already required by existing GPD policy. There are no reasonable alternatives to the equipment as these are the best standards and practices. Additionally, GPD has not discovered alternative items that can achieve the same officer and civilian safety objectives. All use of what has been deemed military equipment by AB 481 must be reasonably necessary and conform to the Gardena Police Department’s use of force and other policies. All the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident must be carefully weighed and considered before authorizing the use of, and/or utilizing this equipment.
The Gardena Department seeks City Council adoption of the attached Military Equipment Use Policy – 706 (Exhibit A to Attachment 3) to allow GPD to continue to use the vital equipment specified therein and allow neighboring police agencies to use military equipment in this jurisdiction when providing mutual-aid during exigent circumstances. IN CONCLUSION, Staff respectfully recommends that City Council Conduct a Public Hearing, allowing three (3) minutes for each speaker, and introduce Ordinance No. 1872. Submitted by: Mike Saffell, Chief of Police Date: May 7, 2024 Attachments: Text of AB 481 Proposed Ordinance No. 1872 Exhibit A – Proposed Policy 706, Military Equipment Policy Assembly Bill No. 481
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An act to add Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to military equipment. [Approved by Governor September 30, 2021. Filed with
Secretary of State September 30, 2021.]
legislative counselÕs digest
AB 481, Chiu. Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment:
funding, acquisition, and use.
Existing law designates the Department of General Services as the agency for the State of California responsible for distrib ution of federal surplus personal property, excepting food commodities, and requires the department to, among other things, do all things necessary to the execution of its powers and duties as the state agency for the distribution of federal personal surplus property, excepting food commodities, in accordance with specified federal law. Existing law, the Federal Surplus Property Acquisition Law of 1945, authorizes a local agenc y, as defined, to acquire surplus federal property without regard to any law which requires posting of notices or advertising for bids, inviting or receiving bids, or delivery of purchases before payment, or which prevents the local agency from bidding on federal surplus property.
Existing federal law authorizes the Department of Defense to transfer surplus personal property , including arms and ammunition, to federal or state agencies for use in law enforcement activities, subject to specified conditions, at no cost to the acquiring agency.
This bill w ould require a la w enforcement agenc y, defined to include specified entities, to obtain appro val of the applicable go verning body, by adoption of a military equipment use polic y, as specified, by ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting la ws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined. The bill would also require similar approval for the continued use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The bill would allow the go verning body to appro ve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards. The bill w ould require the governing body to annually review the ordinance and to either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for a type, as defined, of military equipment or amend the military equipment use polic y if it determines, based on an annual military equipment report prepared by the law enforcement agency, as pro vided, that the military equipment does not comply with the above-described standards for appro val. The bill w ould specify these provisions do not preclude a county or local municipality from implementing
92 STATE OF CALIFORNIAAUTHENTICATED ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.
This bill would also require a state agency, as defined, to create a military equipment use policy before engaging in certain activities, publish the policy on the agenc y’s internet website, and pro vide a cop y of the polic y to the Governor or the Go vernor’s designee, as specified. The bill w ould also require a state agenc y that seeks to continue use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, to create a military equipment use policy.
This bill would also include findings that the changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
By adding to the duties of local officials with respect to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment, this bill w ould impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires local agencies, for the purpose of ensuring public access to the meetings of public bodies and the writings of public officials and agencies, to comply with a statutory enactment that amends or enacts la ws relating to public records or open meetings and contains findings demonstrating that the enactment furthers the constitutional requirements relating to this purpose.
This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deplo yment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welf are, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deplo yed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are e xperienced most acutely in mar ginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local go vernment officials, as well as a right to participate in an y government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and ci vil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
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(d) Legally enforceable safe guards, including transparenc y, oversight, and accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police ha ve with the community , which can be undermined when la w enforcement is seen as an occup ying force rather than a public safety service.
SEC. 2. Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read:
Chapter 12.8. Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment
7070. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Governing body” means the elected body that o versees a la w enforcement agency or, if there is no elected body that directly oversees the law enforcement agency, the appointed body that oversees a law enforcement agency. In the case of a la w enforcement agency of a county, including a sheriff’s department or a district attorney’s office, “governing body” means the board of supervisors of the county.
(b) “Law enforcement agency” means any of the following:
(1) A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school district, or an y campus of the University of California, the California State University, or California Community Colleges. (2) A sheriff’s department.
(3) A district attorney’s office.
(4) A county probation department.
(c) “Military equipment” means the following:
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (2) Mine-resistant amb ush-protected (MRAP) v ehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humv ees, two and one-half-ton trucks, fiv e-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain v ehicles (A TVs) and motorized dirt bik es are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(4) Tracked armored v ehicles that pro vide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion. (5) Command and control v ehicles that are either b uilt or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. (6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are e xplosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, 92 Ch. 406 — 3 —
or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision. (10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber , including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the e xception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency. (11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
(12) “Flashbang” grenades and e xplosive breaching tools, “tear g as,” and “pepper balls, ” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
(13) Taser Shockw ave, micro wave weapons, w ater cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).
(14) The follo wing projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag, ” rubber b ullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
(16) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (15), “military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
(d) “Military equipment use policy” means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by a la w enforcement agency or a state agency that addresses, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, e xpected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment.
(2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the la w enforcement agency or the state agency proposes to use each type of military equipment. (3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
(4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use. (5) The training, including an y course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before an y officer, agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
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authority, and, if applicable, what le gally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy.
(7) For a law enforcement agency, the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and ho w the la w enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner.
(e) “State agency” means the la w enforcement di vision of e very state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, and commission or other state body or agenc y, e xcept those agencies pro vided for in Article IV (except Section 20 thereof) or Article VI of the California Constitution. (f) “Type” means each item that shares the same manuf acturer model number.
7071. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency shall obtain appro val of the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy at a re gular meeting of the go verning body held pursuant to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of P art 1 of Di vision 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of P art 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable, prior to eng aging in an y of the following:
(A) Requesting military equipment made a vailable pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(B) Seeking funds for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting pri vate, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (C) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily , including by borrowing or leasing.
(D) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
(E) Using any new or e xisting military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not pre viously approved by the go verning body pursuant to this chapter.
(F) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for , or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment. (G) Acquiring military equipment through an y means not pro vided by this paragraph.
(2) No later than May 1, 2022, a la w enforcement agenc y seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall commence a governing body approval process in accordance with this section. If the go verning body does not appro ve the continuing use of military equipment, including by adoption pursuant to this subdivision of a military equipment use polic y submitted pursuant to subdi vision (b), within 180 days of submission of the proposed military equipment use policy to the go verning body, the la w enforcement agenc y shall cease its use of 92 Ch. 406 — 5 —
the military equipment until it receives the approval of the governing body in accordance with this section.
(b) In seeking the approval of the governing body pursuant to subdivision (a), a law enforcement agency shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy to the governing body and mak e those documents available on the law enforcement agency’s internet website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue. (c) The governing body shall consider a proposed military equipment use policy as an agenda item for an open session of a re gular meeting and provide for public comment in accordance with the Bagle y-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Di vision 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M. Bro wn Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of P art 1 of Di vision 2 of Title 5), as applicable.
(d) (1) The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (B) The proposed military equipment use polic y will safe guard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to a vailable alternati ves that can achie ve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. (2) In order to facilitate public participation, any proposed or final military equipment use policy shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the relevant law enforcement agency for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
(e) (1) The governing body shall review any ordinance that it has adopted pursuant to this section approving the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment at least annually and, subject to paragraph (2), vote on whether to rene w the ordinance at a re gular meeting held pursuant to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of P art 1 of Di vision 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of P art 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable.
(2) The governing body shall determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for appro val set forth in subdi vision (d). If the go verning body determines that a type of military equipment identified in that annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards for approval set forth in subdivision (d), the governing body shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications 92 — 6 — Ch. 406
to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance.
(f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, if a city contracts with another entity for la w enforcement services, the city shall ha ve the authority to adopt a military equipment use policy based on local community needs.
7072. (a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the follo wing information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns recei ved concerning the military equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. (4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year follo wing submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the ne xt year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
(b) Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and con veniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions re garding the annual military equipment report and the la w enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 7073. (a) A state agency shall create a military equipment use polic y prior to engaging in any of the following:
(1) Requesting military equipment made a vailable pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(2) Seeking funds for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting pri vate, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (3) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily , including by borrowing or leasing.
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(4) Collaborating with a law enforcement agency or another state agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
(5) Using any new or e xisting military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not pre viously approved by the go verning body pursuant to this chapter.
(6) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for , or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, or to apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment. (7) Acquiring military equipment through an y means not pro vided by this subdivision.
(b) No later than May 1, 2022, a state agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall create a military equipment use policy.
(c) A state agenc y that is required to create a military equipment use policy pursuant to this section shall do both of the follo wing within 180 days of completing the policy:
(1) Publish the military equipment use polic y on the agenc y’s internet website.
(2) Provide a copy of the military equipment use policy to the Governor or the Governor’s designee.
7074. The Legislature finds and declares that ensuring adequate oversight of the acquisition and use of military equipment is a matter of state wide concern rather than a municipal af fair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, this chapter applies to all cities, including charter cities and shall supersede an y inconsistent provisions in the charter of any city, county, or city and county. 7075. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a county or local municipality from implementing additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 1 of this act, which adds Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, furthers, within the meaning of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public officials and local agencies. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the Legislature makes the following findings:
Requiring local agencies to hold public meetings prior to the acquisition of military equipment further e xposes that activity to public scrutin y and enhances public access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business.
SEC. 4. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agenc y or school district under this act w ould 92 — 8 — Ch. 406
result from a legislative mandate that is within the scope of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), adding Chapter 12.8, “Funding, Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment”, to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code (sections 7070 – 7075), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies;
WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used;
WHEREAS, the Gardena Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as “military equipment” under AB 481 and further intends to acquire other items of military equipment;
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, inter alia, that a law enforcement agency possessing and using such qualifying equipment must prepare a publicly released, written, military equipment use policy document covering the inventory, description, quantity, purpose, capabilities, use, lifespan, acquisition, maintenance, authorized use, fiscal impacts, procedures, training, oversight, and complaint process, applicable to the Department’s use of such equipment;
WHEREAS, the policy must be approved by the City Council by ordinance, and reviewed annually thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the military equipment inventoried and presented to the City Council is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”), attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, will safeguard the public’s health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties;
WHEREAS, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
WHEREAS, prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance;
WHEREAS, the Police Department has submitted the proposed Policy to the City Council and has made those documents available on the Police Department’s website for at least 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue;
WHEREAS, the Policy satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section 7070(d);
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gardena, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the Gardena Police Department’s use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to and hereby does approve the Military Equipment Policy; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA HERBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Recitals. The City Council finds that all the recitals, facts, findings, and conclusions set forth above in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct.
Section 2: Approval of Military Equipment Policy.
Military Equipment Policy.
(a) The Military Equipment Policy shall govern the use of military equipment by the Gardena Police Department.
(b) The Policy shall be made publicly available on the Police Department’s website for as long as the military equipment is available for use or as otherwise ordained by the City Council.
(c) The Police Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to the City Council containing the information required by Government Code Section 7072 and the City Council shall thereafter determine whether each type of military equipment identified therein complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code Section 7071(d).
(d) The City Council shall on an annual basis and at a regular meeting thereof review this ordinance and vote on whether to renew it pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e)(2).
DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC (e) The definitions set forth in Government Code section 7070 shall apply to this ordinance. Any provision of state law referred to herein shall mean and include any amended or successor provision thereof.
Section 3: Compliance with CEQA. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not a “project” and because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the passage of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Gardena Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 5: Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Gardena Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains.
Section 6: Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or its application to other persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. No portion of this Ordinance shall supersede any local, state, or federal law, regulation, or codes dealing with life safety factors.
Section 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following from its adoption.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Section 8: Execution. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from its adoption.
Passed and adopted this 28th day of May, 2024 by the following vote:
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 1 1 Policy 706 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual Military Equipment 706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE State The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072). 706.1.1 DEFINITIONS State Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070): Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department. Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following: • Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram. • Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition. • Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. • TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs). • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions. • Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
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2 706.2 POLICY State It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR Best Practice The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to: (a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy. (b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body. (c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Gardena Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include: 1. Publicizing the details of the meeting. 2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment. (f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072). (g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner. 706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY State The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department: ARMORED VEHICLES Type: Lenco BearCat G2 (FORD F-550 CHASSIS; VIN: 1FDAF5HT5DEB79977) Quantity: 1 Cost: $259,932.03 (estimated) Lifespan: 20+ years based on maintenance and care (estimated) DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 3 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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3 Capabilities: The Lenco BearCat G2 can support first responders in any hazardous, high-risk, or critical incidents which would benefit from having a vehicle that provides a high level of ballistic protection. Manufacturer’s Description: The Lenco BearCat G2 is the standard tactical armored vehicle for special operations units within the US Law Enforcement community. Since the early 2000s, agencies such as LAPD, LASD SEB, NYPD ESU, Boston PD and hundreds of Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies have made the BearCat G2 part of their standard operating procedure. The G2 has excellent on-road driving characteristics and maneuverability in tight urban settings. The large floor plan seats 10 – 12 fully equipped officers with a long list of tactical features only found on the Lenco BearCat line of armored SWAT vehicles for Police and Government. Purpose: The purpose of the BearCat is to provide protection for the members of the Gardena Police Department and community members in high risk or critical incidents, such as serving high risk search warrants, arrest warrants of dangerous subjects, the safe transportation of law enforcement officers and for the rescue of injured residents and personnel. Authorized Use: The use of armored vehicles shall be authorized by a watch commander or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Armored vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 10,000 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: All drivers/operators shall attend formalized instruction and be trained in vehicle operations and practical driving instruction. Type: Major Incident Response Vehicle (MIRV) (FORD E-350 CHASSIS WITH MARATHON INDUSTRIES UTILITY BED “BOX STYLE”; VIN: 1FDWE35L87DA27297) Quantity: 1 Cost: $60,000.00 (estimated) Lifespan: 15+ years based on maintenance and care (estimated) Capabilities: The MIRV is a custom-built vehicle used by SWAT personnel to transport the tools used by the SWAT Team. The MIRV can also serve as a mobile command post for SWAT operations. The MIRV seats two department personnel. Manufacturer’s Description: N/A DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 4 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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4 Purpose: To be used in response to critical incidents where SWAT personnel are deployed. The equipment transported by the MIRV is used to enhance officer and community safety and assist in resolving critical incidents. Authorized Uses: The use of the MIRV shall only be authorized by a SWAT commander based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. The MIRV shall be used only by officers trained in its deployment and operation in a manner consistent with Department policy and training. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 10,000.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Every SWAT operator is authorized to operate the MIRV. Type: Mobile Command Post/Equipment Truck (Model # Ford F650) Quantity: 1 Cost: $386,000.00 (estimated) Lifespan: 15+ years based on maintenance and care (estimated) Capabilities: The Ford Truck is a custom-built vehicle used by SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), and the Drone Team personnel to transport equipment for SWAT and provide a workstation for CNT / Drone Team personnel. The Ford Truck can also serve as a mobile command post for SWAT operations. Manufacturer’s Description: It has all the tools, features, and accommodates a geared SWAT team needs, including other smaller teams such as a Crisis Negotiation Team or Drone Teams. Purpose: To provide SWAT, CNT, and Drone operators a vehicle for storing / transporting tools and equipment necessary for tactical operations, and mobile command post. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the Mobile Command Post may include, but not limited to, warrant services, callouts, trainings, and public gatherings. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 5,000.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.
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5 Training: Only SWAT, CNT, Drone personnel who have completed the required training shall be permitted to use the Mobile Command Post. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Mobile Command Center Recreational Vehicle (RV) (2014 THOR OUTLAW 37LS) Quantity: 1 Cost: $102,865.00 (estimated) Lifespan: 15+ years based on maintenance and care (estimated) Capabilities: The Mobile Command Center RV is a community meeting center as well as a command vehicle for emergency incidents. Manufacturer’s Description: Engine Brand Name Triton® Engine Type V10 Cylinders 10 Horsepower (bhp/kW) 362 / 270.1 Horsepower RPM 4750 Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) 457 / 619.6 Torque RPM 3250 Fuel Requirements Regular Fuel Type Gas Chassis Model F-Series Super Duty Chassis Brand Ford Displacement (l) 6.8 Carburetion Type Fuel Injected Length (ft/m) 38.33 / 11.7 Width (in/mm) 101 / 2565.4 Height (in/mm) 155 / 3937 Wheelbase (in/mm) 242 / 6146.8 Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs) 5000 / 2268 GVWR (lbs/kgs) 24000 / 10886.4 Fuel Capacity (gal/l) 80 / 302 Purpose: To be used in response to critical incidents where personnel are deployed. It can also be used as a community meeting center. Authorized Uses: The use of the RV can be used as a community meeting center or for critical incidents. If for a critical incident, it shall only be authorized by an Incident Commander based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. The RV shall be used only by officers trained in its deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.
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6 Fiscal Impact: $0 – 10,000.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: The RV shall be used only by officers trained in its deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training. PROJECTILES Type: 40mm Sponge Rounds (Part #6325) Quantity: Not to Exceed 1100 Cost: $17.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capability: The 40mm eXact iMpactTM Sponge Round will prove most successful for incapacitation when used within its optimal energy range of approximately 5 – 40 meters, although it may be used in situations from 1.5 – 50 meters. The optimal zone offers the necessary energy and accuracy to target the large muscle groups of the buttocks, thigh, and even the knees of the subject. These areas provide sufficient pain stimulus, while greatly reducing serious or life-threatening injuries. Manufacturer’s Description: This lightweight, high-speed projectile incorporates a plastic body and a foam (sponge) nose which is spin stabilized via the incorporated rifling collar and the 40mm launcher’s rifled barrel. The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and has velocities that are extremely consistent. The 40mm eXact iMpactTM Sponge Round is a “point-of-aim, point-of-impact” direct fire round that is most commonly used by tactical teams in situations where maximum deliverable energy is desired for the incapacitation of an aggressive, non-compliant subject. In many municipalities, these are being selected for both tactical call outs and as an available option for patrol. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 18,700.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 7 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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7 Training: Sworn personnel utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: 40mm Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (Part #-6320) Quantity: Not to Exceed 110 Cost: $18.25 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capability: The 40mm Direct Impact munition is a less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single 40mm launcher. It delivers OC irritant upon impact. Manufacturer’s Description: The 40mm Direct Impact® munition is a point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round. An excellent solution whether you need to incapacitate a single subject or control a crowd. When loaded with OC powder, the Direct Impact combines blunt trauma with the effects of an irritant powder, maximizing the potential for incapacitation. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,007.50 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: Only SWAT operators or members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the 40mm OC. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: 40mm Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Ferret (Part # 2290) Quantity: Not to Exceed 110 Cost: $20.06 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 8 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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8 Capability: It is capable of penetrating barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impact the nose of the projectile ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle. Manufacturer’s Description: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating Round is filled with an OC powder chemical agent. It is a frangible projectile that is spin stabilized utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impact the nose of the projectile ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,206.60 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: SWAT operators utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: 40mm CS Ferret (Part # 2292) Quantity: Not to Exceed 110 Cost: $19.44 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capability: The 40mm CS Ferret is a less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a structure of vehicle. Manufacturer’s Description: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating Round is filled with a CS powder chemical agent. It is a frangible projectile that is spin stabilized utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects, it can also be used for area denial. Primarily used by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impact the nose of the projectile ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle.
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9 Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,138.40 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: SWAT operators utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Projectile Pepper Ball Munition (Inert) Quantity: Not to Exceed 11,000 Cost: $853.00 (375 rounds) (estimated) Lifespan: 3 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: This projectile can travel at a velocity of 280-300 fps and is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired. Manufacturer’s Description: Containing a harmless, scented powder, this projectile is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only those officers who have been trained in the use of Pepper Ball launchers are authorized to use the Pepper Ball launchers and munitions. All other Gardena Police Department policies remain in effect, including, but not limited to, Gardena Police Department Policy 300 – Use of Force. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 25,021.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 10 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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10 Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing Pepper Ball launchers and munitions are trained in their use by a POST-certified, less-lethal and chemical agent instructor. Type: Live-X Projectile Pepper Ball Munition (Live-X) Quantity: Not to Exceed 2475 Cost: $1,060.00 each (375 rounds) (estimated) Lifespan: 3 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: This projectile can travel at 280-300 fps with a payload of 2.5 grams. It is the equivalent of 10 regular Pepper Ball LiveTM rounds. Manufacturer’s Description: Our most potent and powerful concentration of PAVA pepper powder. One round of LIVE-XTM contains the equivalent PAVA irritant chemical agent in 10 regular Pepper Ball® LIVETM rounds. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only those officers who have been trained in the use of Pepper Ball launchers are authorized to use the Pepper Ball launchers and munitions. All other Gardena Police Department policies remain in effect, including, but not limited to, Gardena Police Department Policy 300 – Use of Force. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 6,996.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing Pepper Ball launchers and munitions are trained in their use by a POST-certified, less-lethal and chemical agent instructor. PROJECTILE LAUNCHERS Type: Defense Technology 40mm Launcher (Part #1425) Quantity: Not to Exceed 40 Cost: $1,193.23 each (estimated) Lifespan: 25 years (estimated) DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 11 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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11 Capabilities: 40mm launchers are capable of firing a variety of munitions with a maximum effective range of 120 feet. 40mm launchers can deliver 40mm munitions in the form of chemical agents, sponge baton rounds, or combined use sponge baton Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) chemical round agent rounds. Manufacturer’s Description: Manufactured exclusively for Defense Technology®, the 40LMTS is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. The ambidextrous Lateral Sling Mount (LSM) and QD mounting systems allow both a single and two point sling attachment. The 40LMTS will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. The Picatinny Rail Mounting System will accept a wide array of enhanced optics/sighting systems. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 - $47,729.20 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: Sworn personnel utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Defense Technology 40mm 4 or 6-Shot Launcher (Part # 1440) Quantity: Not to Exceed 2 Cost: $2,783.88 each (estimated) Lifespan: 15 years (estimated) Capabilities: 40mm launchers are capable of firing a variety of munitions with a maximum effective range of 120 feet. 40mm launchers can deliver 40mm munitions in the form of chemical agents, sponge baton rounds, or combined use sponge baton Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) chemical round agent rounds. Manufacturer’s Description: Designed for riot and tactical situations, the Defense Technology® 1440 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher is low-profile and lightweight, providing multi-shot capability in an easy to carry launcher. It features the Rogers Super Stoc™ expandable gun stock, an adjustable Picatinny mounted front grip, and a unique DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 12 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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12 direct-drive system to advance the magazine cylinder. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 5,567.76 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Pepper Ball Launchers (Full Tactical Carbine (FTC)) Quantity: Not to Exceed 8 launchers Cost: $999.95 each (estimated) Lifespan: 20 years (estimated) Capabilities: A non-lethal munitions system that employs paint ball launchers to fire “pepper balls” that contain powdered OC in place of the paint. The pepper ball delivery system combines chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness in addressing armed and/or violent individuals or crowds. Pepper ball munitions also include glass breaking rounds and marking rounds. Manufacturer’s Description: Pepper Ball launchers are designed for minimum time between launches and quick reload speed, so whether in a crowd control scenario, tactical or even Mobile Field Force situation, the Pepper Ball system offers flexibility, safety and security, all within one platform. Launchers range from a compact lightweight hand-held style that fits on a standard duty belt to a longer barreled shoulder-mounted launcher with greater range and projectile capacity. Each launcher is air powered, with either carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen, or compressed air powering the launch of projectiles. Pepper Ball launchers are not classified as firearms. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapons systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; civil unrest DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 13 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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13 incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only those SWAT operators or members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have been trained in the use of Pepper Ball launchers are authorized to use the Pepper Ball launchers. Fiscal Impact: $0 - 7,999.60 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: Only assigned operators or members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have completed the required training from POST-certified instructors shall be permitted to deploy the Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. AMMUNITION Type: Duty: Winchester Ranger, .223 Remington 55 grain pointed soft point Range: Winchester 5.56mm, 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Quantity: Duty Not to Exceed: 11,000 rounds Range Not to Exceed: 85,000 rounds Cost: Duty: $0.77 per round, $767.00 for 1000 rounds + tax (estimated) Range: $0.46 per round, $459.00 per 1000 rounds + tax (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of purchase Capabilities: The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body armor being worn by armed subjects. Manufacturer’s Description: The .223/5.56 cartridge is used as a lethal option designed to stop a violent encounter. Purpose: To be utilized with the AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK 416 in accordance with Department policy. Authorized Uses: To be utilized with the AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK 416 in accordance with Department policy. Fiscal Impact: Duty: $0 – 8,437.00 (estimated) Range: $0 – 39,015.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 306 Firearms Policy DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 14 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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14 Training: All sworn personnel are trained by POST-certified firearms instructors for the use M4 and AR 15s. SWAT operators receive additional training from POST-certified firearms instructors in the operation of the HK 416. Type: Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round (Part # 3027) Quantity: Not to Exceed 250 Cost: $5.82 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from manufacture date Capabilities: This round has a velocity of 270 fps with a maximum effective range of 75 feet. Manufacturer’s Description: The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Round is a translucent 12-Gauge shell loaded with a 40-Gram tear shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design utilizes four stabilizing tails and utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant. The 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round has secured its place as the Law Enforcement Communities’ number one choice for specialty impact munitions. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where the employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon, the Remington 870, system may include, but are not limited to: self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,455.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Only sworn personnel who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round. Type: .308 Caliber Rifle Ammunition (Winchester S308M) Quantity: Not to Exceed 2,000 Cost: $1.29 each (case of 200 rounds $259.00) (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from manufacture date DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 15 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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15 Capabilities: This ammunition enables SWAT long rifle operators the ability to engage hostile suspects at a distance with precision rifle fire. Manufacturer’s Description: Designed for use in rifles equipped with fast twist (1:7" to 1:9") barrels; Match-style Bullet - Proven performance and extreme accuracy on the range; Proven Hollow Point Boattail Design - Sleek profile, large boattail and small hollow point maximizes long-range accuracy. Purpose: To be used with the Remington 700 or Remington R10. Authorized Uses: The .308 Caliber Rifle Ammunition is authorized when used by the Remington 700 or Remington R10. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,590.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Only assigned SWAT long rifle operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the rifle with this ammunition. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Duty: Winchester Ranger, 9mm Luger 115 grain Hollow Point Range: Winchester Target, 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket Quantity: Duty: Not to Exceed 33,000 Range: Not to Exceed 85,000 Cost: Duty: $0.37 per round, $374.000 per 1,000 rounds (estimated) Range: $0.27 per round, $266.00 per 1,000 rounds (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: This ammunition enables SWAT operators the ability to stop an armed subject at various distances. Manufacturer’s Description: Duty: Threat stopping performance. It's what makes Ranger T-Series the trusted duty load law enforcement agencies across America. The bullet's patented, segment engineered design enhances expansion, penetration and weight retention through a variety of intervening barriers. Range: Backed by generations of legendary excellence, Winchester "USA White Box" stands for consistent performance and outstanding value, offering high-quality ammunition to suit a wide range of shooter's needs.
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16 Purpose: To be used with the MP-5. Authorized Uses: The Winchester Ranger and Winchester Target Ammunition are authorized when used with the MP-5. Fiscal Impact: Duty: $0 – 12,342.00 (estimated) Range: $0 – 22,610.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the MP-5. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. FIREARMS: Type: AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK416 Quantity: Not to Exceed 100 Cost: $865.26 (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: The AR 15/Carbine Rifle/HK 416 is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. Manufacturer’s Description: A lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed shoulder-fired weapon designed for semi-automatic fire (or select fire for HK416). Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. Authorized Uses: Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle. Members may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to: a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range. c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower. d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
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17 e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor. g. When needed to euthanize an animal. HK 416’s are only authorized for SWAT use in tactical situations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,000.00 each (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 306.33 Patrol Rifles Training: All sworn personnel are trained by POST-certified firearms instructors for the use of M4s and AR 15s. SWAT operators receive additional training from POST-certified firearms instructors in the operation of the HK 416. Type: Remington 870 Magnum 12 Gauge Shot Lock (Repurposed Remington 870 Magnum modified with a breaching barrel) Quantity: Not to Exceed 3 Cost: $196.00 Lifespan: 25 years (estimated) Capabilities: This tool allows for officers to safely utilize shotgun breaching rounds to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive placement of the device into the correct position and vents gasses to prevent overpressure. This device can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flash bang round. Manufacturer’s Description: The Remington 870 family of shotguns was first introduced by Remington in the 1950s and since, has become one of the most popular USA-made pump action shotguns ever. Sales of the 870 reached over 7 million guns by 1996 and have continued to grow. This particular model is configured with a pistol grip and door-breaching accessory threaded into the barrel making it ideal for forceful entry situations. Purpose: During crisis situations, it may become necessary for a SWAT team to facilitate an entry into a target location. It is critical the point of entry is breached as quickly and as safely as possible. A quick and effective breach may be required to provide an added degree of safety and tactical advantage in order to accomplish a mission. Authorized Uses: A shot gun breach should only be utilized after taking into consideration the overall mission, officer and citizen safety, the overall construction of the structure, the presence of unstable chemicals, explosives or incendiary materials, and whether other means of mechanical breaching would be effective and safe to use. The option to use a shot gun breach shall be at the discretion of the SWAT Team Leader or the Incident Commander.
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18 Fiscal Impact: $0 – 150.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Only assigned operators who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the Remington 870 Magnum 12 Gauge Shot Lock. Type: Remington 870 – Less-Lethal Shotgun (Repurposed Remington Shotguns from Patrol) Quantity: Not to Exceed 4 Cost: $946.00 (estimated) Lifespan: 25 years (estimated) Capabilities: This less lethal shotgun is specifically designated for use with kinetic energy projectiles and is specially marked in a manner that makes them readily identifiable as such. It can deploy at a distance up to 75 feet. They are 12-gauge with a 6+1 magazine capacity. Manufacturer’s Description: As one of the most popular shotguns of all time, the Model 870 is offered in dozens of configurations to suit hundreds of applications. It is the heart of the Model 870's landmark dependability and durability. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where the employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Authorized Use: Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 200.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 306 Training: Only sworn personnel who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the Remington 870. Type: MP-5 Select Fire Firearm Quantity: Not to Exceed 20 DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 19 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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19 Cost: $3,128.29 each (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: A compact, modular, lightweight, select fire firearm chambered in 9mm. The MP-5 is one of the most widely used firearm by SWAT teams in North America. The firearm provides the ability to deliver precision gun fire with a shoulder fired weapons system that is accurate, reliable, and safe. Its compact design allows for ease of maneuverability when operating in the open or within interior environments. Manufacturer’s Description: Probably the most popular series of select fire guns in the world, it functions according to the proven roller-delayed blowback principle. Tremendously reliable, with maximum safety for the user, easy to handle, modular, extremely accurate and extraordinarily easy to control when firing – features that are particularly appreciated by security forces and military users worldwide. Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. Authorized Uses: A sworn police officer who is member of the SWAT team may utilize an MP-5. Members may deploy the MP-5 in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the MP-5 may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the MP-5 may include, but are not limited to: a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range. c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower. d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage. e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor. g. When needed to euthanize an animal. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the MP-5. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.
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20 Type: Daniel Defense V7S Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) Quantity: Not to Exceed 20 Cost: $1,495.00.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: The Daniel Defense V7S SBR is a rifle capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. Manufacturer’s Description: Daniel Defense has become one of the most reputable household brands touted for its dependability and reliability. The rifle delivers optimal reliability and accuracy with a newly equipped free-floating barrel, Daniel Defense buttstock and pistol grip. The rifle offers plenty of space for all operators’ needs and comes with the ability to further customize the SBR with a wide variety of muzzle devices and suppressors. Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. This specific model better equips SWAT team operators with a more advanced primary rifle platform. Authorized Uses: A sworn police officer who is member of the SWAT team may utilize a Short Barrel Rifle. Members may deploy the Short Barrel Rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the Short Barrel Rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the Short Barrel Rifle may include, but are not limited to: a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range. c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower. d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage. e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor. g. When needed to euthanize an animal. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500.00 each (estimated for maintenance after initial acquisition of $26,000) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.
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21 Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the Short Barrel Rifle. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Remington 700 Precision .308 Bolt Action Rifle Quantity: Not to Exceed 4 Cost: $2,000 (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: The bolt action sniper rifle provides SWAT long rifleman the ability to engage a suspect at up to 600 yards with precision accuracy. Manufacturer’s Description: It's the number one bolt-action of all time, proudly made in the U.S.A. For over 50 years, more Model 700s have been sold than any other bolt-action rifle before or since. The legendary strength of its 3-rings-of-steel receiver paired with a hammer-forged barrel, combine to yield the most popular bolt-action rifle in history. Top choice of elite military snipers, the Model 700 is unequalled in tactical precision. Whether defending freedom or pursuing big game, its out-of-the-box accuracy is unmatched. Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. Authorized Uses: SWAT operators who have been trained as a long rifleman/observer may use the Remington 700 during SWAT team operations. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the Remington 700 may include, but are not limited to: a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range. c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower. d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage. e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor. g. When needed to euthanize an animal. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 5,200.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes pursuant to State and Federal law.
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22 Training: Only assigned SWAT long rifle operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the rifle. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Remington R10 .308 Caliber Select Fire Rifle Quantity: Not to Exceed 4 Cost: $2,836.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: This is a semi-automatic precision rifle with precision optics and provides SWAT long rifleman the ability to engage a suspect at up to 800 meters with precision accuracy. Manufacturer’s Description: The R10's hammer-forged, sniper-grade barrel features 5R rifling for added precision and an effective range out to 800 m. All R10s have fully ambidextrous controls and free floated modular Remington Arms Handguards. Purpose: The rifle provides SWAT long rifle operators and team spotters the ability to rapidly deploy and provide overwatch for team movements. Authorized Uses: SWAT operators who have been trained as a long rifleman/observer may use the Remington R10 during SWAT team operations. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the Remington R10 may include, but are not limited to: a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range. c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower. d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage. e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor. g. When needed to euthanize an animal. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,000.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.
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23 Training: Only assigned SWAT long rifle operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the rifle. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. HAND THROWN GAS Type: Flameless Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Expulsion (Part # 2040) Quantity: Not to Exceed 33 Cost: $36.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: This canister’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area consisting of approximately 1,500 square feet. The Flameless Expulsion Canister has a 1.5 second delay, followed by sub-munitions that mechanically activate a CO2 cartridge. The released CO2 pressure expels the powder through one or two (or both) ports on the side of the canister within seconds. Manufacturer’s Description: The Flameless Expulsion canister is designed for indoor use. This canister’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area consisting of approximately 1,500 square feet. The Flameless Expulsion Canister has a 1.5 second delay, followed by sub-munitions that mechanically activate a CO2 cartridge. The released CO2 pressure expels the powder through one or two (or both) ports on the side of the canister within seconds. The Flameless Expulsion canister is extremely safe for indoor use. The extremely light powder from the agent will remain airborne for extended periods depending on the draft conditions. The Expulsion canister cannot be launched. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,188.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.
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24 Type: Multi-Use CS Smoke (Part #1082) Quantity: Not to Exceed 55 Cost: $26.33 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: A high volume continuous burn canister that expels its payload in approximately 20 - 40 seconds. Manufacturer’s Description: Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations, the canister is a high volume continuous burn canister that expels its payload in approximately 20 - 40 seconds. It has slightly less chemical content than the Spede- HeatTM version, but differs mainly in size. The longer burn time may allow for throwback by individuals wearing burn protection such as a welder’s mitt. The canisters may be protected from advancing individuals with the use of less lethal impact munitions. The device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,448.15 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Stinger CS Rubber Balls (Part # 1088) Quantity: Not to Exceed 110 Cost: $45.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 25 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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25 Capabilities: The Stinger® CS Rubber Ball is a maximum effect device that delivers four stimuli for psychological and physiological effects: rubber pellets, light, sound, and CS. It has an initial 1.5 second delay that initiates fuze assembly separation, followed by another .5 second delay before the blast which is sufficient to project the rubber balls and chemical agent in a 50-foot radius. Manufacturer’s Description: The Stinger® canister is a combination Less Lethal Impact Munitions and Distraction Device® that may incorporate optional CS or OC laden powder, if desired. The Stinger® canister is a maximum effect device as it delivers up to four stimuli for psychological and physiological effect: rubber pellets, light, sound, and optional chemical agent or Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). The Stinger® canister has an initial 1.5 second delay that initiates fuze assembly separation, followed by another 0.5 second delay before the function of the device. The blast is sufficient to project the rubber balls and optional chemical agent in a 50-foot radius. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 4,950.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Triple Chaser Smoke (Part #1027) Quantity: Not to Exceed 28 Cost: $35.50 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This apparatus can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system and is an effective way to quickly deploy a wide blanket of agent.
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26 Manufacturer’s Description: The Triple-Chaser® is a fast burning, medium volume canister. It is a pyrotechnic canister consisting of three (3) separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each section. When deployed, this apparatus will separate into three (3) distinct sub-munitions spaced approximately 20 feet apart – allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time, from one deployment. Terrain and surface conditions can affect the distance of the separating sub-munitions. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 994.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Triple Chaser CS (Part #1027) Quantity: Not to Exceed 28 Cost: $47.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This apparatus can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system and is an effective way to quickly deploy a wide blanket of agent. Manufacturer’s Description: The Triple-Chaser® is a fast burning, medium volume canister. It is a pyrotechnic canister consisting of three (3) separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each section. When deployed, this apparatus will separate into three (3) distinct sub-munitions spaced approximately 20 feet apart – allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time, from one deployment. Terrain and surface conditions can affect the distance of the separating sub-munitions.
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27 Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,316.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Pocket Tactical CS (Part #1016) Quantity: Not to Exceed 110 Cost: $25.19 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: The Pocket Tactical is a small lightweight easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. Manufacturer’s Description: The Pocket Tactical is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge canister available in Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), CN, CS, and Saf-Smoke. Pelletized chemical agent or smoke is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister. The Pocket Tactical is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. It was designed with the tactical team in mind for distraction, concealment, rescue, or signaling. The pocket canister is not specifically intended as a crowd management device; however, it can be used in chemical configurations in conjunction with larger smoke canisters to “piggy back” chemical agents into a predominately smoke environment. This device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. It should NOT be deployed onto rooftops, in crawl spaces, or indoors due to its fire-producing capability. Hand throw or launch. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 28 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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28 animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,770.90 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Flameless Tri-Chamber CS (Part #1032) Quantity: Not to Exceed 22 Cost: $36.63 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. It is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. It can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. Manufacturer’s Description: The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister is designed for indoor use. This canister’s pyrotechnic contents are burned within an internal can that is one of three in this design. The internal combustion allows the chemical-laden smoke to be released through three (3) ports on the outer canister side while safely containing any of the fire-producing properties within the two internal canisters. The fuze is shrouded to further protect surrounding materials from the possibility of fire. The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections, but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.
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29 Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 805.86 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: Flameless Tri-Chamber Smoke (Part #1033) Quantity: Not to Exceed 22 Cost: $29.50 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. Manufacturer’s Description: The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister is designed for indoor use. This canister’s pyrotechnic contents are burned within an internal can that is one of three in this design. The internal combustion allows the chemical-laden smoke to be released through three (3) ports on the outer canister side while safely containing any of the fire-producing properties within the two internal canisters. The fuze is shrouded to further protect surrounding materials from the possibility of fire. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 649.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
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30 Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. Type: MK 46 Vertical 1st Defense (Part # 56746V) Quantity: Not to Exceed 11 Cost: $335.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: This will deliver 26 short bursts of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) at an effective range of 25-30 ft. Manufacturer’s Description: The MK-46 features a trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 26 short bursts of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) at an effective range of 25-30 ft. This .7% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target-specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff. Non-flammable / Electronic Discharge Weapon (EDW) safe. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations. Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 3,685.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors. DIVERSIONARY DEVICES Type: Low Roll Distraction Device (Part #8922 – HH) Quantity: Not to Exceed 55 Cost: $46.00 each (estimated) DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 31 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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31 Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture Capabilities: Diversionary Devices are capable of releasing large amounts of stored energy in the form of heat, light, pressure, and noise. They are intended to temporarily distract, confuse, and disorient subjects. They can also be used as “attention-getting” devices. Manufacturer’s Description: The 11-Gram Low Roll II® Non-Reloadable Distraction Device®, High Humidity utilizes an M201A1 type fuze with Hex design steel body. This compact version of the 8933 Low Roll Distraction Device body is the newest version of the first reusable non-bursting canisters that limits movement and rolling once deployed. Purpose: A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations. It produces atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light, and as a result, can cause short-term (6-8 seconds) physiological/psychological, sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage. Authorized Uses: Diversionary Devices shall only be used by SWAT operators who have been trained in their proper use; in hostage and barricaded suspect situations; in high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers; during other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety; and during training exercises. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,530.00 (estimated) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. Training: Prior to use, SWAT operators must attend divisionary device training that is conducted by POST-certified instructors. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Type: Battering Ram Quantity: 2 Cost: $330.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: Can breech lightweight exterior and most interior doors. Manufacturer’s Description: The ram is a great way to breach most residential doors within one to two seconds, and forces open doors with as many as seven different bolts, locking systems, and chains. It has a wright forward design to maximize the impact from DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 32 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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32 hips and shoulders. The reach through handle makes for easy one arm carry and keeps the breachers weapon hand free. Purpose: Used when door-breaching speed is required for lightweight exterior and most interior doors. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the battering ram may include, but not limited to, breaching doors, windows, walls, and barricades to gain access to buildings and property. Fiscal Impact: $0.00 Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 404.5 Ram/Entry Tools Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to use battering ram. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Battery Operated Combination Tool by Ogura (Model #BC300X) Quantity: 1 Cost: $6,796.31 each (estimated) Lifespan: No expiration Capabilities: The tool can be used for spreading, cutting, crushing, and pulling various materials for breaching and forced-entry purposes. Manufacturer’s Description: The Combi-tool is the most portable, lightweight, and ergonomic battery powered breaching / rescue tool available. The Ogura is the only rescue tool manufactured that uses Makita brand batteries for ease of use for operators. The ergonomic design and easy controls make operation simple in difficult circumstances. The tool is constructed of a special alloy steel combined with an electro-hydraulic pump system, powerful enough to produce over 70,000 pounds of cutting force, 78,000 pounds of spreading force, and 13,000 pounds of squeezing force. Purpose: To provide operators with the ability to force entry/breach through various materials with a single combination tool that is easily controlled with a handheld power drill. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the combination tool may include, but not limited to, breaching doors, windows, walls, and barricades to gain access to buildings and property. Fiscal Impact: $0.00 after initial purchase of tool and/or spare batteries.
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33 Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 404.5 Ram/Entry Tools Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to use the combi-tool. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: LRAD (Model #100X) Quantity: 1 Cost: $20,183.00 (estimated) Lifespan: Life of speaker Capabilities: Can be used as a lightweight portable public announcement speaker during public events, large gatherings, and tactical situations when a marked patrol vehicle is not an option. Manufacturer’s Description: The LRAD – 100X is a self-contained, lightweight, and compact battery – powered hailer that communicates with great intelligibility up to 600 meters. The speaker emits acoustic sound pressure levels up to 140db that result in clear, intelligible communications and alert tones. The speaker is also capable of playing prerecorded messages and audio files stored in its MP3 player and broadcasting live speech through its handheld microphone. The speaker is completely waterproof with a rechargeable lithium iron phosphate battery. Purpose: The LRAD 100X is a self-contained, handheld, portable communications device for on-scene and tactical communications. At 20 – 30 db louder than bullhorn megaphones, it easily overcomes vehicle, vessel, siren, and background noise to ensure messages / commands are clearly heard and understood. The speaker can be used during events such as parades, public events, riots, and tactical SWAT situations where announcements need to be made and patrol vehicles are not available or cannot enter a structure / area. Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the speaker may include, but not limited to parades, public gatherings, riots, patrol / SWAT scenarios, and trainings. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 200.00 after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the speaker. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.
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34 Type: DJI Mini Drone Package (Model# DJIM3PRORCM) Quantity: 3 Cost: $1,173.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: Life of drone Capabilities: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance/surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Manufacturer’s Description: The DJI Mini 3 Drone sports a completely new look that is optimized to get more out of every flight. With larger propellers, an aerodynamic body tilt, and a powerful obstacle sensing system, the streamlined design allows for increased flight time and safety. Purpose: The DJI Mini 3 Drone with FLIR is designed as a lighter, compact, and smaller drone capable of entering small spaces / openings to help accomplish the mission. The drone will be used during many events and provides an overwatch for officers and civilians. Utilizing a drone in these situations also provides greater safety to officers, suspects, and to the public. Authorized Uses: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance / surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 159.00 each with insurance plan after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 606 Drones Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the drones. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: DJI Mavic 3 Cine Drone Package (Model# DJIMAVIC3CCH) Quantity: 3 Cost: $5,093.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: Life of drone DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 35 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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35 Capabilities: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance/surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Manufacturer’s Description: Extended Flight Time: Execute every step, from flight route planning to composition and even record a timelapse video, all during a single flight. Compared with the previous generation, Mavic 3’s wind resistance has improved by 35%. It also uses motors and propellers with higher energy efficiency along with a high-capacity battery that extends the flight time to 46 minutes.; Fly Farther, See More: O3+ not only gives Mavic 3 a 15km max transmission range, it also ensures higher transmission stability and less video lag, offering you greater peace of mind during flight; FHD High-Framerate Transmission with Visible Smoothness: Thanks to the updated O3+ transmission system, Mavic 3 is DJI’s first-ever drone able to transmit a 1080p/60fps live feed. This means the camera view is displayed at specifications close to what the camera actually records. It also makes Mavic 3 more responsive to your control; Extreme-Precision Positioning: The high-precision positioning of Mavic 3 not only ensures clearer long-exposure shots, it also helps record smoother time-lapse videos. In short, it makes Mavic 3 more stable every time it hovers. Purpose: The utilization of drones in law enforcement has become an essential key in many high-risk situations and public gatherings. The drone will be used during many events and provide overwatch for officers and civilians. Utilizing a drone in these situations also provides greater safety to officers, suspects, and to the public. The drone will safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Authorized Uses: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance / surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 159 each with insurance plan after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 606 Drones Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the drones. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Aardvark Loki MK2 Drone and Drone Package (Model#: MK2) Quantity: 2 Cost: $23,575.37 each (estimated) DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 36 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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36 • If purchased by itself • $9,500.00 • If purchased in package set that includes one additional Loki MK2 Drone, batteries, charger, hub, propellers, pouch for drone / batteries, and one Sigyn robot. • $23,575.37 • Purchasing two drones and one robot separately would cost approximately $35,590.45. If you buy the package set, it will save approximately $12,015.08. Lifespan: Life of drone Capabilities: This model is built for close quarter indoor tactical scouting missions. Loki MK2 features highly sensitive Day-Night + IR sensor camera giving it the ability to fly and see in complete darkness. Manufacturer’s Description: Designed and built-in conjunction with several of the world’s top counter terrorism teams, LOKI Mk2 solves all problems associated with the tactical use of commercial UAS. Built for close-quarter, under-roof, tactical scouting missions. Purpose: The utilization of drones in law enforcement has become an essential key in many high-risk situations and public gatherings. The drone will be used during many events and provide overwatch for officers and civilians. Utilizing a drone in these situations also provides greater safety to officers, suspects, and to the public. The drone will safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Authorized Uses: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance / surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 159 each with insurance plan after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 606 Drones Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the drones. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Aardvark Sigyn Robot (Model# MK1) Quantity: 1 Cost: $14,980.00 each (estimated) • If purchased by itself without the Aardvark Loki MK2 Drone and extension set - $14,980.00 DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 37 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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37 • If purchased in conjunction with the Aardvark Loki MK2 Drone package - $8,767.00 Lifespan: Life of robot Capabilities: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Manufacturer’s Description: Built in conjunction with the world’s top counterterrorism teams, SIGYN is a 4-wheeled micro robot with the ability to operate almost silently, in complete darkness, and in a GPS, WiFi, and cellular denied environment. Featuring multiple IR LEDs and dual day-night cameras with a 150-degree view, SIGYN provides a clear view in virtually any lighting conditions. Purpose: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Authorized Uses: This robot will be used during SWAT and tactical situations, hostage rescue scenarios, reconnaissance / surveillance, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, barricaded suspects, and armed / dangerous suspects. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500 (estimated) after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 404.5 Robots Training: Only SWAT operators who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the robot. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Transcend Robot (Model# VR026) with Hot Gas Delivery System Quantity: 1 Cost: $56,778.75 each (estimated) Lifespan: Life of robot Capabilities: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. It can also deploy highly effective hot pyro OC/CS gas deep within a structure. Manufacturer’s Description: Transcend’s Vantage robot is the only automatic stair and obstacle climbing robot compatible with our safe indoor Hot Gas Delivery System. Our robots do the stair and obstacle climbing for you based on double patented mobility technology. Up to 600 ft. non-line-of-sight or 2,500 line-of-sight communication signal. Full camera suite, two-way audio, and option to deploy pyro hot gas indoors safely.
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38 Purpose: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Authorized Uses: This robot will be used during SWAT and tactical situations, hostage rescue scenarios, reconnaissance / surveillance, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, barricaded suspects, and armed / dangerous suspects. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500.00 (estimated) after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 404.5 Robots Training: Only SWAT operators who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the robot. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. Type: Throw Bot (Model# Sky Hero Sigyn MK1) Quantity: 2 Cost: $8,000.00 each (estimated) Lifespan: Life of robot Capabilities: Pocket sized, lightweight throwable ground robot, purpose-built to collect and transmit real-time audio/video intelligence with extreme ease of use. Manufacturer’s Description: The Sigyn MkI is a rugged, simple-to-use, throwable ground device designed to deliver support for indoor operations in difficult to access and hazardous places. Designed and made in Europe with top in-class materials, this little robot will sustain heavy use and deliver reliable Audio/Video situational awareness. Our Odyssy compatible sUGV provides the operator with front and back wide angle low light cameras, eight controlable IR LEDs and payload connection system as to execute complex tactical mission from a safe stand-off distance, in any light conditions. Purpose: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel. Authorized Uses: This robot will be used during SWAT and tactical situations, hostage rescue scenarios, reconnaissance / surveillance, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, barricaded suspects, and armed / dangerous suspects. Fiscal Impact: $0 – 159.00 (estimated) with insurance after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.
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39 Training: Only SWAT operators who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the robot. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander. 706.5 APPROVAL State The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071): (a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing. (d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body. (f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment. (g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS State Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Any military equipment that is deployed or used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this Department shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies. Situations may arise where the Gardena Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies, in these situations, Gardena Police Department is authorized to deploy or use a different agency’s military equipment as authorized in this policy. The Gardena Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved, and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code section 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Gardena Police Department may engage with to provide mutual DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Gardena Police Department Military Equipment - 40 Gardena Police Department Gardena Policy Manual
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40 aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Gardena Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction. 706.7 ANNUAL REPORT State Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072). The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT State Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 706.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process (Lexipol Policy 1010) and be handled in a timely manner.
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42 DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C69B8D-69FA-4A8F-9632-45EB881851AC City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 16.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Approve and Authorize Director of Public Works to execute an Agreement for the installation of water services between the City of Gardena and Golden State Water Company for the Gardena Community Aquatics and Senior Center Project, JN 978.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute an Agreement for the water line services with GSW Company
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
On December 12, 2023, the City Council approved the construction contract with New Dynasty Construction Company. Subsequently, construction commenced on February 12, 2024, and is currently in the grading and underground utility phases. The project is targeted for completion in early summer of 2025.
Simultaneously, staff has submitted an application to Golden State Water (GSW) Company for new water services for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center. Engineering plans have been prepared by the Water Company, and they have received construction bids and are ready to execute the agreement with the City of Gardena.
The scope includes construction of new domestic, irrigation, and fire service lines, as well as the point of connection for the City's general contractor to tie-in on Harbor Boulevard, adjacent to the new City Senior Center.
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an Agreement for the installation of water service lines between the City of Gardena and Golden State Water Company for the Gardena Community Aquatics and Senior Center Project, JN 978, in the contract amount of $184,252.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Sources of Funds:
Gardena Community Aquatics &
Senior Center Project, JN 978
Measure G/General Fund
$13,906,867
Prop 68
$5,976,221
Federal Earmark (Site
Furnishing & Operation Use Only)
$1,400,000
TOTAL
$21,283,088
Estimated Expenditures:
Design Services
$121,118
Edison/SCE Utility Relocation
$73,939
Site Furnishing & Operation
$1,400,000
Community Development Permit
Fees
$100,000
Construction Support & Deputy
Inspection Services
$1,027,387
General Contractor Contract
$16,870,644
Project Contingency (10%)
GSW Company Contract
Agreement
$184,252
Others as needed
$1,505,748
TOTAL
$
21,283,088
The contract agreement with Golden State Water Company will be paid from the project's budget contingency; therefore, no additional budget appropriation is necessary.
ATTACHMENTS:
25032939 - Agreement - Non-Refundable - GSW managed signed.pdf
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager