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, September 10, 2024
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
TASHA CERDA
,
Mayor
RODNEY G. TANAKA
,
Mayor Pro Tem
MARK E. HENDERSON
,
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
Amestoy Elementary School
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Ataru Nakagawa
Gardena Japanese-American Seventh-day Adventist Church
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
November 5, 2024 Election Presentation
5.B
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Gardena Economic Business Advisory (GEBAC)
5.C
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
"City of Gardena 94th Anniversary Day" - September 11, 2024 (To be proclaimed
only)
Proclaim Only-94th Anniv. Day - 2024.pdf
6.B
"24th Annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day," - September 21, 2024 ( To be
proclaimed only
)
Proclaim Only-Keep Gardena Beautiful Day-2024.pdf
6.C
"City Employee Recognition Day," September 26, 2024 (
To be proclaimed only
)
Proclaim Only-City Employee Recognition Day-2024.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 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, August 13, 2024
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
08132024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, July 16, 2024 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024_07_16 PCMIN.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, August 27, 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 08-27-24.pdf
8.E
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 10, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 09-10-24.pdf
8.F
Monthly Investment Portfolio, July 2024
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
July 2024 Investment Report.pdf
8.G
Personnel Report P-2024-14 9-10-24
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2024-14 9-10-24.pdf
Classification and Compensation Sched - September 10 2024.pdf
Crime Analyst.pdf
8.H
RESOLUTION NO. 6681,
Repealing Resolution No. 6612, and Adopting a New
Conflict of Interest Code
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
RESO NO 6681 - Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
3 8.I
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Nakaoka Community Center HVAC Upgrade Project, JN 522.
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
NOC_NCC HVAC Upgrade_JN 522.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
AUGUST 20, 2024 - MEETING:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #3-24, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #6-24 The Planning Commission reviewed a request for a conditional use permit and public convenience or necessity
to allow the sale of beer and wine for on-site
consumption in an existing cigar lounge located at 14512 Crenshaw Blvd, and exemption request from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 and 15061(b)(3).
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 15-
24, by a vote of 4-0, approving Conditional Use Permit #3-24, made the findings for public convenience or necessity, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council:
Receive and file.
10.B
AUGUST 20, 2024 - MEETING:
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #5-24 - ORDINANCE NO. 1875
The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council on adoption of Ordinance No. 1875 amending GMC Chapter 18.66 and Section
18.36.020 relating to allowing non-storefront retail medicinal cannabis delivery services businesses in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts and finding the exempt under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Commission Action
:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 16-
24, by a vote of 3-1, recommending the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1875 and find the project exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
City Council:
Receive and file. This matter will brought before the City Council at a future hearing date.
To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet
CLICK HERE.
2024_08_20 PCAX (CC Agenda 9.10.2024).pdf
10.C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
-
Meeting Cancelled
2024_09_03 CANCELLATION.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.
4 12.
DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12.A
Authorization to Lease to Purchase 2024 Tesla Model Y from Enterprise Fleet Management with a Down Payment in the Amount of $57,057, and Monthly Fees Over a 60-Month Period in the Amount of $8,461 for a Total Requested Amount of $65,518
Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase
Quote - 2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range 4dr All-Wheel Drive.pdf
12.B
Approval of Side Letter between the City of Gardena and the Gardena Municipal Employees Association ("GMEA")
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Side Letter between the City of Gardena and the Gardena Municipal Employees Association ("GMEA")
GMEA Side Letter - FT Bus Operator - September 2024.pdf
Bus Operator.pdf
Relief Bus Operator.pdf
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
Review Of The Façade Improvement Conceptual Design and Program For The Gardena Boulevard Revitalization Program
Staff Recommendations:
Review the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission (GEBAC)’s recommendations on the Façade Improvement Conceptual Design and Programs prepared by Michael Baker International for the Gardena Boulevard Revitalization Program.
Provide direction to GEBAC to draft the program guidelines for implementing the Façade Improvement Conceptual Design, utilizing the $2 million state earmark.
Gardena Blvd Facade Improvement Design Report.pdf
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
5 16.A
Award Construction Contract for the Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project, JN 935, from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue to DASH Construction Company in the amount of $5,311,440.36. Additionally, Award Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract to Anser Advisory, in the amount of $358.279.50, Approve the Design Contract Change Order Services to Cannon Corporation in the amount of $52,181.00, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Approve a Budget Appropriation of $775,000 for 18% Project Contingency and Job Cost, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption under Section 15301
Staff Recommendation:
Award Construction Contract to DASH Construction Company Award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Anser Advisory
Approve Design Contract Change Order Services to Cannon Corporation
Approve Project Plans and Specifications
Approve Budget Appropriation for Project Contingency and Job Cost Declare CEQA Exemption Under Section 15301
JN935_DASH ConstructionCompanyInc_Bid.pdf
JN935_AnserAdvisory Proposal.pdf
JN935_Cannon's Reqst.pdf
JN935_Specifications & Plans.pdf
Notice of Exemption JN 935 Ph2.pdf
16.B
Award Construction Contract for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement FY 2023- 2024 Project (Phase 2), JN 527, to Kalban, Inc., in the amount of $199,679, Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption under Section 15301, Approve the Project Specifications and Budget Contingency Staff Recommendation:
Award Construction Contract
Declare CEQA Exemption Under Section 15301
Approve the Project Specifications
Approve Expenditures of Remaining Budget as Contingency
JN 527 Specs_Signed.pdf
JN 527_CEQA_NOE.pdf
JN 527_District 2 Map.pdf
16.C
Authorization to Purchase 2024 Ford Crew Cab F350 Pickup Truck from Downtown Ford Sacramento in the amount of $69,616.49 and Sell Current 1999 Chevrolet Crew Cab 2500 Pickup Truck at Estimated Residual Value of $3,000 for the Public Works Department
Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase and Sell Current Vehicle
2024 Ford F350 Quote.pdf
6 16.D
Approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the City of Gardena to share costs for the County Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project, JN 518, on East Rosecrans Ave.
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Agreement
Rosecrans Ave. TSSP Co-op Funding
Agreement.pdf
16.E
Approve On-Call Professional Services for General Civil Engineering Design, Construction Management and Inspection, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Geotechnical Engineering/Geology and Material Testing, and Staff Augmentation.
Staff Recommendations: Approve On-Call Professional Consultants for As- Needed Services
Consultant Agreement_Anser Advisory Management.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Architerra Design Group.pdf
Consultant Agreement_AZTEC.pdf
Consultant Agreement_BGB Design Group.pdf
Consultant Agreement_BREEN Design Group.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Cannon Corporation.pdf
Consultant Agreement_David Evans and Associates.pdf
Consultant Agreement_DMS Consultants.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Hartzog and Crabill.pdf
Consultant Agreement_IDS Group.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Iteris.pdf
Consultant Agreement_JMDiaz.pdf
Consultant Agreement_John M. Cruikshank Consultants.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Kimley-Horn and Associates.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Kreuzer Consulting Group.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Ninyo and Moore.pdf
Consultant Agreement_NV5.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Onward Engineering.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Project Partners.pdf
Consultant Agreement_PSOMAS.pdf
Consultant Agreement_TAIT and Associates.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Terracon Consultants.pdf
Consultant Agreement_TJKM Transportation Consultants.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Transtech Engineers.pdf
Consultant Agreement_Verde Design.pdf
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve GTrans Proposed Service Changes for January 2025 Staff Recommendation: Approve Service Changes
GTrans Service Changes 2025 Staff Report.pdf
7 19.
COUNCIL ITEMS
19.A
Designation of Voting Delegate / Representative for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - October 16-18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Designate Voting Delegate / Representative
2024 Cal Cities Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf
19.B
Designate one (1) Council Member for the 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
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
2 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
3 .
MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBRANCES
All those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks within the United States on September 11, 2001.
Mr. Le' Roy Robert Harris
; 82 years of age, a long-time resident of the Greater Los Angeles area, a devoted family man and a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.
Ms. Elizabeth Cota;
58 years of age, Part Time Recreation Leader II with the City of Gardena. Elizabeth worked with the City for a total of 21 years.
8 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, September 24, 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 6th day of September, 2024
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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