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 28, 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
Abraham Chavez and Thomas Njimbong
Kipp Generations Academy
4. INVOCATION
Reverend Edward Hawthorne
Hollypark United Methodist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Certificates of Commendation presented to the participants of the City of Gardena's Third Leadership Development Academy (
to be accepted by the City of Gardena
Participants
)
Leadership Development Academy Certificates.pdf
5.B
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Senior Citizens Commission
5.C
Investment Presentation -
to be given by Chandler Asset Management Inc.
5.D
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
7. APPOINTMENTS
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously;
Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions Thank you for your attendance and cooperation
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
2 8.
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A
Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
8.B
Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 14, 2024
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
05142024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, May 7, 2024 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024_05_07 PCMIN - Approved & Signed.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 28, 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 05-28-24.pdf
8.E
Monthly Investment Portfolio, April 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
April 2024 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2024-9 5-28-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2024-9 5-28-24.pdf
8.G
RESOLUTION NO. 6671:
Denying the appeal of Soul Housing relating to the
Community Development Director's decision to deny a business license for a hotel at 15906 S Western Avenue
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION_NO_6671(Soul_Housing)
8.H
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE. 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
CONTACT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Attachment 1 - Ordinance 1872 & Policy 706.pdf
3 8.I
RESOLUTION NO. 6669:
Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Resolution 6669 Adopting Local Road Maint SB 1 2024-2025.pdf
8.J
Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority under the ExpressLanes Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant Program to Deploy Weekend Service on Line 5
CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
Metro ExpressLanes Grant Application 7_25_2023.pdf
MX202311 - Net Toll Revenue Funding Agreement.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
MAY 21, 2024 MEETING:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #16-23, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #9-23, SITE PLAN REVIEW #5-23, AND VARIANCE #1-23.
The Planning Commission considered the request for a Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Variance request to allow construction of a new public utility facility by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, which includes the construction of a new 4,000 square foot building with a height of 35-feet located in the General Commercial (C-3) zone within the City.
Project Location: 1919, 1923, 1931 W. Artesia Boulevard.
Project Applicant: Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 13-24, by a vote of 5-0, approving Conditional Use Permit #9-24, Site Plan Review #5-23, and Variance #1-23.
City Council Action:
Received and file or Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council).
To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet
CLICK HERE.
2024_05_21 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
4 12.A
Presentation of the City of Gardena's Proposed Two-Year Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
Proposed Budget Presentation FY2025 and
FY2026 Final.pdf
Proposed Budget Fiscal Years 2024-25 & 2025-26.pdf
12.B
Approval of Police Managers' Resolution No. 6670 and the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between The City of Gardena and Michael Saffell Staff Recommendation: Approve Police Managers' Resolution No. 6670 and First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between The City of Gardena and Michael Saffell
Resolution No. 6670.pdf
First Amendment to Employment Agreement - Saffell.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - May 28 2024.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6668
, A
pproving a Sustainable
Communities Environmental Assessment and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project; and PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6672,
Approving Site Plan Review #7-23,
and Density Bonus request for the development of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building at 1610 W Artesia Boulevard.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1610 W Artesia Boulevard
APPLICANT: The Picerne Group, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 6668
, approving a Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project; and Adopt Resolution No. 6672
, approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and
Density Bonus request for the development of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building at 1610 W Artesia Boulevard.
City Council Staff Report.pdf
Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 7, 2024.pdf
Attachment 2 - Letters of Support.pdf
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-24.pdf
Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-24.pdf
Attachment 5 - Resolution No. 6668 approving the SCEA for the Project.pdf
Exhibit A - Draft SCEA.pdf
5 Exhibit B - Final SCEA 1610 W Artesia Blvd.pdf
Exhibit C - Mitigation Monitoring Program.pdf
Attachment 6 - Resolution No. 6672 approving Project.pdf
Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval.pdf
Exhibit B - Architectural Plans.pdf
Exhibit C - Affordable Housing Agreement.pdf
13.B
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of the Proposed 50th Year CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-2025
Staff Recommendation:
Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the
public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion: A
pprove the Annual Action Plan for FY
2024-2025, as presented or as may be amended by Council action.
Staff Report - CDBG 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.pdf
2024-2025 Draft Action Plan.pdf
Proof Publication.pdf
13.C
Consideration of a contract with spcaLA for Animal Sheltering and Services Staff Recommendation: Approve the contract between the City and spcaLA for a 14 month term beginning June 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025
SPCALA Contract 2024-2025.pdf
13.D
Consideration of a 5-year agreement with Los Angeles County Animal Control for Animal Control Related Services
Staff Recommendation: Approve 5-year agreement with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control for animal control related services
Municipal Services Agreement (2024-29) - Gardena.pdf
Attachment A - Description of Services (2024-29) FINAL.pdf
Attachment B - SLR FY2024-25 South County.pdf
Attachment C - FY2023-24 Billing Rates.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Approve City Related Towing Services Contract Extension with RSD Tow, Inc., DBA U.S. Tow-Gardena for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
First Amendment to Agreement with RSD Tow.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
6 16.A
Award Construction Contract for the Rosecrans Community Center Project, Chase Building Demolition Phase, JN 505, to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, inc., in the amount of $338,000, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 30% Demolition Contingency and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Staff Recommendations:
• Award Construction Contract
• Approve Project Plans and Specifications
• Approve Construction Contingency
• Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
JN 505 Rosecrans CC_Chase Bldg Demo Phase_Complete Specs.pdf
JN 505 Rosecrans CC_Chase Bldg Demo Phase Plans.pdf
JN 505_Project Location Map.pdf
JN 505 RCC_Chase Bldg Demo Phase_CEQA NOE.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
17.A
Approval of the Agreement between the City of Gardena and TRIO Community Meals for the provision of the Senior Community Action Meals Program (SCAMP) for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028. Not to exceed $400,000 for year 1.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement
Attachment A- Caterer Bid Comparison Chart.pdf
Food Service Agreement - TRIO 7-1-24 (1).pdf
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
7 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, June 11, 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 24th day of May 2024
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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