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, June 25, 2024
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
TASHA CERDA
,
Mayor
MARK E. HENDERSON
,
Mayor Pro Tem
RODNEY G. TANAKA
,
Council Member
PAULETTE C. FRANCIS
,
Council Member
WANDA LOVE
,
Council Member
MINA SEMENZA
,
City Clerk
GUY H. MATO,
City Treasurer
CLINT OSORIO
, City Manager
CARMEN VASQUEZ
,
City Attorney
LISA KRANITZ
,
Assistant City Attorney
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1 .
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PUBLIC COMMENT
:
The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications
Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications
Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4 .
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at least 24 business
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1 1.
ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Esteban Sanchez
El Taller Iglesia Cristiana
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Boys & Girls Club of Carson Summer Robotics Camp -
presented by Kim
Richards, CEO and Diana Medel, Director of Strategic Partnerships
5.B
Gardena Police Department Fireworks Enforcement Plan 2024
5.C
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Beautification Commission
5.D
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission - Christyna Giles Washington (Appointed by Council Member Love)
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, June 11, 2024
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
06112024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File of Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, February 20, 2024 Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, May 21, 2024 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024_02_20_PEQC.pdf
2024_05_21_PEQC.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 25, 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 06-25-24.pdf
8.E
Monthly Investment Portfolio, May 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
May 2024 Investment Report.pdf
8.F
Personnel Report P-2024-11 6-25-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2024-11 6-25-24.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - effective June 23 2024.pdf
8.G
Amending the Blanket Purchase Order Amount for Enterprise Fleet Management from $191,377 to $275,765 to Pay for Citywide Lease Fleet for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Original Blanket Purchase Orders.pdf
Enterprise Fleet Management Expenditure Summary.pdf
8.H
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1868
, Amending
Chapter 13.04 Sewer System of the Gardena Municipal Code and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Ordinance No. 1868.pdf
3 Notice of Exemption.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
JUNE 18, 2024 MEETING:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT # 10-24, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT # 1- 24, ZONE CHANGE # 1-24, AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #4-24
The Planning Commission considered making a recommendation to the City Council on Certification of an EIR, adoption of findings, and statement of overriding considerations; readoption of General Plan land use plan designation changes and text amendments and readoption of Zoning changes and zone text amendments for the 468 Inventory Sites identified in the 2021-2029 Gardena Housing Element, and additional updates to the city's zoning map, addressing split-zoned properties, and refining zoning text.
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 14-
24, by a vote of 5-0, recommending the City Council adopt Resolutions Nos. 6676 and 6677, and Ordinance No. 1873, to certify the Final EIR and readopt the land use plan, zoning designations, and text amendments, along with additional clean- up modifications.
City Council Action:
Received and file. This matter will be brought to the City Council at later hearing.
To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet
CLICK HERE.
2024_06_18 PCAX.pdf
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
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 6673:
Adopting the City of Gardena's Two-Year
Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; and Adopt Resolution No. 6673, Adopting the City of Gardena's Two-Year Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Resolution No. 6673 Adopting Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-25 & 2025-26.pdf
Proposed Budget Fiscal Years 2024-25 & 2025-26.pdf
4 12.B
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6674
, Establishing the Appropriations Limit
for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (GANN Limit)
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; and Adopt Resolution No. 6674 which establishes the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at $143,472,346, as required by Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution.
Resolution_No._6674_-_GANN_Limit_FY_24-25_with_Exhibit_A.pdf
12.C
Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the amount of $113,122 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and $2,499,081 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for a total of $2,612,203
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the amount o
f $113,122 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and
$2,499,081 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for a total of
$2,612,203
Exhibit A - Insurance Coverages 2024-2025.pdf
12.D
RESOLUTION NO. 6675
, Acknowledging the Receipt and Filing of the Annual
Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6675
Reso._6675_Investment_Policy_2024-2025_with_Exhibit_A.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1874
, Adding Chapter 15.64 to Title 15 of
the Gardena Municipal Code relating to a Labor Transparency Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1874
Ordinance_No._1874.docx.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Approval of the Budget for International Travel for the City of Gardena's visit to Ichikawa, Japan, in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Ichikawa City becoming a municipality
Staff Recommendation: Designate one (1) Council Member who will travel to Ichikawa, Japan, and approve budget for International Travel for Mayor Tasha Cerda and one (1) Council Member.
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
15.A
Authorization to Purchase Five (5) Patrol Vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $290,998 and Expend Build-Out Costs in the Amount of $101,042 for a Total of $392,040
Staff Recommendation: Authorize Purchase and Build-Out Costs
Agenda Staff Report.pdf
National Auto Fleet.pdf
5 SBRPCA Quote.pdf
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A
Approve a Contract Change Order to David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc., for Professional Design Services in the amount of $18,626 for the Civic Center Lighting Improvements Project, JN 528.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Change Order to David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
JN 528 Generator design.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
17.A
Presentation and overview of the City of Gardena Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2024-2029.
Staff Recommendation:
Receive a report and adopt the proposed City of
Gardena Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2024-2029.
301-02 Gardena - Parks and Rec MP Report 2024-06-19 (1).pdf
Gardena Maintenance Mgmt Plan.pdf
301-02 Appendix 2024-06-19 (1of2).pdf
301-02 Appendix 2024-06-19 (2of2).pdf
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve Contract with Red Kite Consulting, Inc. for Training Services in the Amount of $130,280 and a Project Total of $143,308
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
City of Gardena Agreement with Red Kite Project.pdf
18.B
Ratify Administrative Approval of the Purchase of Driver Protective Barriers from New Flyer Industries in the Amount of $131,838.40 and a Project Total of $145,022.40
Staff Recommendation: Ratify Administrative Approval of Purchase
Gardena DPS Quote_06.17.2024.pdf
Driver Protective Barriers - Comparison.pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
2 .
MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
6 23.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
Mrs. Gail Laidoner,
75 years of age; former Beautification Commission member for many years.
Apostle Arsenio T. Ferriol,
88 years of age; Chief Executive Minister of Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch).
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, July 9, 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 21st day of June 2024
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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