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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PUBLIC COMMENT
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1 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
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously;
Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions Thank you for your attendance and cooperation
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
2 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
3 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
4 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
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (
LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD)
Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear
when three minutes are over. Your cooperation
is appreciated.
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
6 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
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ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 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
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Dated this 10th day of May 2024
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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