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, February 11, 2025
Open Session 7:00 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
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
1 .
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2 .
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3 .
ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
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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1 1.
ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Iakopo "Bam" Tovio and Tre' Harrison
Junipero Serra High School
4. INVOCATION
Rev. John Iwohara
Gardena Buddhist Church
5. PROCLAMATIONS
5.A
"BLACK HISTORY MONTH" February 2025 -
To be proclaimed only
Proclaim Only-Black History Month-2025.pdf
6. APPOINTMENTS
6.A
Reorganization of Council Assignments of Delegates and Alternates to Outside/City Committees
Approve Council Assignments to Outside / City Committees
Current Assignments - COUNCIL DELEGATES ALTERNATES
2.11.25.pdf
Outside Committees - Detailed information 2025.pdf
7. PRESENTATIONS
7.A
Certificate of Recognition to the Winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Committee of Gardena 52nd Annual City-Wide Essay Contest - To be accepted by
the first, second, and third place winners
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 MLK Essay Contest 2025.pdf
7.B
Recognition of Members of the City of Gardena Police Explorer Post #142 for their Successes at the 27th Annual Chandler Tactical Competition in Chandler, Arizona -
To Be Accepted by Members of the City of Gardena Police Explorer Post #142
Certificate Recognition- Gardena Police Explorers 2025.pdf
7.C
Find and Protect Campaign Presentation -
To be presented by Chief Mike Saffell
7.D
Gardena Events Video Presentations
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, January 28, 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
01282025 CC MEETING - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Receive and File Minutes:
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission December 3, 2024 Planning and Environmental Quality Commission January 7, 2025 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024_12_03 PCMIN - FINAL.pdf
2025_01_07 PCMIN - FINAL.pdf
8.D
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 11, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 02-11-25.pdf
8.E
Personnel Report P-2025-3 02-11-25
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2025-3 2-11-25.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - eff. February 11 2025.pdf
Attach. #2 - Lifeguard-Swim Instructor.pdf
Attach. #3 - Lifeguard Trainee.pdf
Attach. #4 - Lifeguard.pdf
3 8.F
RESOLUTION NO. 6686,
Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District
Renewal for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Artesia Landscaping Disctrict Reso No. 6686.pdf
Vicinity_Map.pdf
8.G
RESOLUTION NO. 6687:
Consolidated Street Lighting District Renewal for the
Fiscal Year Commencing July1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
Consolidated Street Lighting District Reso No. 6687.pdf
District_Map.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
FEBRUARY 4, 2025, MEETING
1818 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, the Tire House Progress Report Staff presented an update report on the Tire House Inc.’s progress with meeting the requirements of Site Plan Review #4-15.
Commission Action
:
The Planning Commission motioned to grant the appeal,
made by the Appellant, by a vote of 5-0. The Planning Commission directed staff to bring back a resolution to approve the appeal at a later Planning Commission meeting.
City Council Action:
No action needed.
4 10.B
FEBRUARY 4, 2025, MEETING
Environmental Assessment #9-21 (SCH 2023060263), Specific Plan #1-23, Site Plan Review #5-21, and Development Agreement #1-21 The Planning Commission reviewed a request for a recommendation to the City Council for the entitlements needed to establish a 1450 Artesia Specific Plan.
Environmental Assessment Consideration:
Approval of these items requires
certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EA #9-21), adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, Findings Relating to Alternatives and Mitigation Measures, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations Project Location: 1440, 1450, 1462, 1472 Artesia Boulevard, (APN: 6106-036-010, -012, -034, -035, -036, -037)
Project Applicant: 1450 Artesia Acquisition Company LLC (Representative: Brian Sorensen)
Commission Action:
The Planning Commission adopted the following resolutions by a 5-0 vote:
Resolution No. PC 2-25, recommending the City Council certify the FEIR and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Findings Relating to Alternatives and Mitigation Measures, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the purposes of the project; and
Resolution No. PC 3-25, recommending the City Council approve the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan (SP #1-23), Site Plan Review #5-21, and Development Agreement #1-21.
City Council Action:
No action necessary. These items will be brought before the City Council on February 25, 2025.
To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet,
CLICK HERE
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2025_02_04 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
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A
Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission's Facade Improvement Program Guidelines for the Gardena Boulevard Revitalization Staff Recommendation:
The Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
(GEBAC) respectfully recommends that the City Council review and approve the Facade Improvement program guidelines and the color palette for the Gardena Boulevard Revitalization.
5 Gardena Blvd Facade Improvement Program Guidelines.pdf
13.B
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6694
, Approving Conditional Use Permit
#1-24 for a modification to a conditional use permit for an existing high school located within the R-1 zone; Site Plan Review #1-24 for the demolition of a 9,036 SF building and proposing a new 7,500 SF facility in its place; and an Administrative Adjustment to the off-street parking requirements, for a 12% reduction in the number of required spaces for the existing high school located at 2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Enviornmental Consideration
: The proposed project is being considered for a
categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Enviornmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Sections 15302 and 15303, as a Replacement of an Existing Structure and New Construction of Small Structure project.
APPLICANT: Farnaz Golshani-Flecher, Farnaz Golshan-Flechner, Enviornmental Charter High School
LOCATION: 2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd; APN: (4067-007-005) Staff Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:
Open the public hearing;
Hear the Applicant's presentation;
Receive testimony from the public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; Allow the Applicant time to respond; and
Close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 6694.
City Council Staff Report - Environmental Charter School
A - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 1-25, approving the Project
B - Planning Commission Staff Report Dated January 7, 2025
Parking Study
C - City Council Resolution No. 6694
Exhibit A - Project Plans
Exhibit B - Conditions of Approval
13.C
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 1877
, Amending the Gardena Municipal
Code Chapter 18.66 and Section 18.36.020 relating to allowing non-storefront retail medical cannabis delivery services businesses in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts.
Environmental Consideration
: Adoption of this ordinance 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 effects on the environment.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:
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:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1877.
City Council Staff Report - Non-storefront Retail
6 A - Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-24, Recommending Adoption of Ordinance No. 1877
B - Planning Commission Staff Report dated December 3, 2024.pdf
C - Ordinance No. 1877
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
14.A
Ordinance No. 1880
, Amending Sections 14.04.090 and 14.04.220 of Chapter
14.04 – Residential Rent Mediation and Hearings – of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Notification of Rent Increases
Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1880
Ordinance No. 1880 - Rent mediation.pdf
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORATION
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1 .
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
2 .
MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA
3 .
COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
4 .
MAYOR CERDA
5 .
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
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, February 25, 2025.
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 7th day of February 2025
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
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