1 Regular Meeting Notice
Gardena City Council
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:03 PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Paulette C. Francis and Council Member Wanda Love.
Others City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero; Treasurer Guy H. Mato was not present.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9
One Potential Case
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 8 :29 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting, including Mayor Cerda. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she reported the following:
With regards to C losed Session item 2A Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2 ) of Government Code Section 54956. 9, all members of the Council were present with the exception of Council Member Love who was recused from item 2A. With regards to Closed Session Item 2A, the City Council voted 4-0 with the motion by the Mayor, and seconded by Council Member Francis, the Council voted to approve the waiver of the attorney client privilege with redactions and to direct the City Attorney to read the executive summary of the investigation that was sent to the City Attorney and HR Manager Diana Schn ur by Special Counsel Scott Tiedemann from the L aw Firm of Li ebert Cassidy Whitmore who coordinated the investigation. The second action taken by the Council on Item 2A with a motion by Council Member Henderson and a second by the Mayor, the Council voted 4-0 to approve the waiver of the attorney client privilege related to an investigation report dated May 27, 2025. The report is in the process of being prepared for public disclosure as the Council ordered that the names of the City employees are to be redacted from the investigation report to protect the privacy of the City 's employees and to insulate them from possible retaliation for participating in the investigation. The investigation report will be available on or before August 8, 2025. The third action taken by the Council on Item 2A with the vote of 3-1 with a motion by Mayor Cerda and a second by Council Member
Docusign Envelope ID: A69108C9-72A3-4C6F-98A4-37A50BCE684D 2 Henderson. Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Henderson voted yes, Council Member Francis voted no, for the City Council to set a matter for a censure hearing for Council Member Wanda Love at the regular Council Meeting of August 12, 2025. The executive summary reads as follows: “ This is a summary of the factual findings of outside investigator Jeffrey Love with respect to the allegations that Council Member Wanda Love made false and misleading statements about the Department of Recreation and Human Services and its director, discussed concerns about City Manager Clint Osorio with subordinate employee, and disclosed or discussed with City employees her concerns regarding a previous investigation into complaints about her made by other City employees. On May 27, 2025, the investigator submitted his final report regarding the allegations levied against Council Member Love . The investigator concluded that a preponderance of the evidence supported the allegations that Council Member Love made false, misleading, and damaging comments about the Department of Recreation and Human Services, discussed concerns about the City Manager with another employee and expressed frustration about employee complaints filed against her . As to the first allegation, the investigator sustained allegations that Council Member Love made false and misleading statements about the Department of Recreation and Human Services. The investigator concluded that Council Member Love had dual roles with overlapping authorities as both a Council Member and Director of the Chamber of Commerce. In those capacities, according to the investigation, Council Member Love often sought preferential treatment for chamber related requests, included expedited approvals or fee waivers for the chamber without adhering to established City protocol. T he investigator gave examples of Council Member Love making misleading or damaging comments about the Department of Recreation and Human Services including the following incidents: In March 2023, Council Member Love stated her expectation that City staff would prioritize chamber related tasks of the State of the City event. When the Department of Recreation and Human Services director informed Council Member Love that she needed to adhere to established City protocol, Council Member Love attempted to bypass the Department of Recreation and Human Services director's authority by reaching out directly to other City officials and departments; I n May 2023 , when Council Member Love was informed that she needed to follow established City policy by submitting formal proposals for the chamber's participation in a Cinco de Mayo event , Council Member Love expressed frustration to the Department of Recreation and Human Services director and accused the director of the Department of Recreati on and Human Services of being uncooperative; In June 2023, after attending the City 's Community Care event Council Member Love expressed dissatisfaction with the Department of Recreation and Human Services on social media referring to event pictures posted by the department stating quote, "it's like I wasn't even there," with the implication that the Department of Recreation and Human Services intentionally excluded Council Member Love from the event photos ; In July 2023 , Council Member Love publicly interrogated Department of Recreation and Human Services operations at a City Council meeting, specifically, questioning the allocation of funds within the department and pressing the director of the Department of Recreation and Human Services about the department staffing levels and budget decisions ; I n October 2023 , Council Member Love pushed for the chamber's involvement and special accommodations at the City 's Trunk or Treat event , including waived City fees and priority access to re sources. When the Department of Recreation and Human Services director reinforced that without an M OU, the chamber must follow the same vendor regulations, Council Member Love expressed that she was being singled out and treated unfairly by the Department of Recreation and Human Services; In
Docusign Envelope ID: A69108C9-72A3-4C6F-98A4-37A50BCE684D 3 November 2023, Council Member Love declined to recognize the Department of Recreation and Human Services for its contributions to a City wide holiday festival at a City Council meeting; In December 2023, Council Member Love attempted to secure a sponsorship deal for the Christmas parade for the chamber but expected the City to cover additional costs. When the Department of Recreation and Human Services clarified that the City could not provide additional funding, Council Member Love suggested that the Department of Recreation and Human Services director was deliberately making things difficult for the chamber . Regarding the second allegation, the investigator sustained allegations that during the Dia de los Muertos event at Roosevelt Cemetery, Council Member Love told a subordinate employee that it felt like a quote, “slap in the face,” when the City Manager initially said that the City would not partner with the cemetery but ultimately did . Council Member Love expressed frustration at being excluded from the decision-making process and shared further concerns about the City Manager during that conversation. The investigator also found that Council Member Love, more likely than not, discussed with a separate City employee that she learned which City employees had filed complaints against her, specifically identifying those individuals in her conversation with the employee. In her administrative interview, the employee witness knew the identities of the complainants and knew the substance of at least one of their complaints. Finally, the investigator found that Council Member Love discussed that she learned about the City employees that had filed complaints against her , specifically identifying one of the complainants, and revealing the details about the nature of the complainants to two additional separate employees. In her administrative interview , one employee recalled that in September 2024, while the two were in their office, Council Member Love expressed frustrations about the complaints filed against her by City staff. The Council Member additionally expressed to the first employee that she was surprised upon learning that one employee felt harassed. Additionally, a second employee from that office recalled an incident in which Council Member Love briefly mentioned that she was preparing to attend a meeting relating to complaints lodged against her by other City employees. In conclusion, the investigator sustained all the allegations involving Council Member Love.
The investigator found that the testimony of the employee witnesses involved was reasonable and verifiable based on the evidence and interviews conducted.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Aidan Madison led the Pledge of Allegiance. He graduated from Fairfax Senior High School and will be attending Cal State University Northridge. Aidan has been a Youth Commissioner for over a year, he enjoys drawing, working out, and animating. Aidan was also part of our Youth in Government Day. He introduced his mom and thanked the Council for allowing him to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Associate Pastor Stanley A. White of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board – presentation was made by Board Member Jack Nemeth.
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5.C Certificates of Commendation presented to the members of the Fourth Gardena Police Department Community Academy – Chief Todd Fox spoke and Captain Chris Cuff explained what the Community Academy was about, and both Chief Fox and Captain Cuff presented the certificates to the members.
5.D Gardena Police Department Fireworks Enforcement Plan 2025 – presentation was made by Captain Cuff.
5.E Gardena Events Video Presentation – the video presentation highlighted the Recreation and Human Services Department’s current and future events.
6. PROCLAMATIONS - None
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission (GEBAC) - Donald Penegar (Appointed by Council Member Love)
Council Member Love spoke regarding her Appointee.
It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to Appoint Mr. Donald Penegar to the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission (GEBAC):
Ayes: Council Member Love and Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Henderson, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Cerda stated that the appointment had been approved and asked Mr.
Penegar to come up to be sworn in. City Clerk Mina Semenza administered the Oath of Office.
Mayor Cerda read a press release statement that the City of Gardena released on social media on June 16, 2025 regarding Immigration Enforcement Operations.
8. 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
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 10, 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 24, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
June 24, 2025: Wire Transfer: 13010 -13018, Prepay: 180 931-180938; Check Numbers: 180939-181103 for Total Warrants issued in the amount of $2,915,136.08; Total Payroll Issued for June 13, 2025: $2,361,701.31
8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, May 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
8.E Personnel Report P-2025-11 06-24-25
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
8.F Ratification of the City Council's May 13, 2025, Approval of the Authorization to Purchase a 2025 Ford Transit - 350 MR Passenger XL RWD Vehicle CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
8.G Ratification of the City Council's May 13, 2025, Approval of the Authorization to Purchase a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring ADA Commercial Mini Van with Folding Ramp
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
8.H Approval of an Annual Bingo Permit - Gardena Buddhist Church CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka , seconded by Council Member Henderson and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson, Francis and Love and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A JUNE 3, 2025 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled
10.B JUNE 17, 2025, MEETING
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #15-24, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #5-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #3-24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #1-24
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission considered staff's request to open and continue the public hearing to the regularly scheduled meeting of the
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The project requests a Conditional Use Permit (CUP #5-24) to allow warehouse operations in the General Industrial (M-2) zone in accordance with Section
18.46.030.C.18 of the Gardena Municipal Code; Site Plan Review (SPR #3- 24) to permit the demolition of an existing 233,634 sf single- tenant warehouse building and replace with four (4) new warehouse buildings containing 15 tenant spaces, totaling 223,509 s f, a new parking and circulation plan, lighting, fencing, and landscaping improvements; Tentative Parcel Map (TPM #1- 24) to permit the merger of eight lot-tied parcels into one single parcel for the site development; and Environmental Assessment (EA #15- 24) to consider the proposed project for a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15302(b) Class 2, as a replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities.
LOCATION: 1855 W. 139th Street, Gardena, CA 90249 (APN: 4061-025-130)
APPLICANT: Terreno LLC
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission approved the request, by 3-0 vote, to open and continue the public hearing on the project, to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
City Council Action: No action needed.
10.C JUNE 17, 2025, MEETING
RECEIVE BROWN ACT TRAINING FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Assistant City Attorney, Rosemary Koo, provided Brown Act training for the members of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission.
Commission Action: Received Brown Act training from the City Attorney's office.
City Council Action: No action needed.
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1) Andrea Simental , Library Manager of Mayme Dear Library came to give updates regarding the Mayme Dear Library and Masao W. Sato libraries; 2) Gizelle Zaragoza and Anthony Benitez of the Lundquist Institute at Harbor UCLA Hospital came out to share the UCLA South LA CPR Initiative (improving cardiac arrest survival) and asked Council to participate in a meeting; 3) Carmen Arambula, resident – came out to address Council about speeding on Marine Avenue.
11.A PUBLIC COMMENT
1) City Clerk Semenza acknowledged that a Public Comment was received.
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12.A PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6703 : Adopting the City of Gardena's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Amended Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 6703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN AMENDED
BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026
City Manager Osorio and Director of Administrative Services Ray Beeman presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:03 p.m.
Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Members Francis and Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda. City Manager Osorio and Director Beeman answered all questions.
The Public Hearing was closed at 10:18 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka , seconded by Mayor Cerda and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6703:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Mayor Cerda, Council Members Henderson, Francis, and Love
Noes: None
Absent: None
12.B PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6704 , Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (GANN Limit)
RESOLUTION NO. 6704
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING ITS
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:21 p.m.
Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers , and no Council comments.
The Public Hearing was closed at 10:22 p.m.
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Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
12.C RESOLUTION NO. 6705, Acknowledging the Receipt and Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. 6705
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE
RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -
2026
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Member Henderson. City Manager Osorio answered all questions.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6705:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Francis, Henderson, and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
12.D Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the amount of $119,570 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and $2,858,830 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for a total of $2,978,400
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Mayor Cerda and Council Member Francis.
City Manager Osorio and Director Beeman answered all questions.
Docusign Envelope ID: A69108C9-72A3-4C6F-98A4-37A50BCE684D 9 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to: Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the amount of $119,570 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and $2,858,830 for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 for a total of $2,978,400:
Ayes: Council Members Henderson and Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – No Items
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES – No Items
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS – No Items
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
17.A RESOLUTION NO. 6707, Amending the Naming of City-Owned Facilities Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 6707
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE POLICY FOR
NAMING OF CITY OWNED FACILITIES
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Members Francis . City Attorney Vasquez noted for the record that there was a typo on Exhibit A, which contains the policy, on Section 4, Subsection E, instead of 6, it should say 5. Director of Recreation and Human Services Stephany Santin commented and answered all questions.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka , seconded by Council Member Henderson and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6707, amending the existing policy for the naming and renaming of City - owned facilities, including parks, recreational facilities, public buildings, and rights-of-way, with the correction to Exhibit A of Section 4 Subsection E; the reference should state “required by Section 5 below”:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson, Francis, and Love, and Mayor Cerda
Noes: None
Absent: None
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19. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
Council Member Henderson
Subject: Figure out a way to communicate the budget forum to the community (Finance Committee/PIO/CM/Admin Services)
Purpose – Increase community participation at our budget forums.
Reason – Reduce miscommunication, misinformation and any misinterpretation of the budget process.
Benefit – Raise our collective awareness about our City’s finances, SWOT and engagement.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka seconded it.
Mayor Cerda
Subject: Update the current procedures for the Wall of Fame with the following staff recommendations:
1) No Council Member may be appointed to the committee; 2) Nomination packets can be picked up and submitted to the City Manager’s office; 3) City Manager’s office will compile and present to each committee member a selection packet which includes copies of the nominations submitted, as well as a written explanation of eligibility criteria;
4) City Manager staff will organize the Wall of Fame committee meetings and facilitate discussion on the selection process; and
5) Would like to request that the updated procedures be placed on the Agenda for the July 8, 2025, Council meeting.
Purpose –To continue to recognize individuals for their extraordinary service to the City of Gardena and who have significantly contributed to the betterment of our community.
Reason – The integrity of those honored on the Wall of Fame is maintained.
Benefit – To continue the tradition of the Wall of Fame.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka seconded it.
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
1) City Manager Osorio stated there was nothing new to report, still working on prior directives and will now continue to work on the Wall of Fame directive.
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON - Since the last meeting, he attended the ICA Board meeting, he mentioned the ICA Conference will be in conducted in Coronado, San Diego July 11-13. He attended the Gardena Budget Forum. He commended the City Manager,
Docusign Envelope ID: A69108C9-72A3-4C6F-98A4-37A50BCE684D 11 Director Beeman, and the Administrative Services team for the transparency and all the information available on our website. He attended the SCAG L egislative Committee meeting. He did his community and business visits. He attended the Gardena Juneteenth celebration out on the City Hall lawn; it was an awesome event . He attended the LA Sanitation Committee meeting, on behalf of the M ayor. He participated in the LA County Business Federation Responsible Governance Committee. He celebrated his son's 33rd birthday, Mark Edward Henderson II. He attended the dedication of his twin grandsons. He cried all the way through seeing his twin grandsons get their dedication.
2) MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA - He attended the funeral services for our longtime business owner, Sam Kaskanyan , it was a great memorial . He chaired the COG Homeless Task Force meeting. He took a tour of the Torrance refinery ; he was quite impressed, it's unbelievable the operation that goes on behind those gates. He attended the B udget Forum at the Nakaoka Community Center, Clint, Ray, and your entire department did a really great job. He apologized for missing Juneteenth here he had already planned on being at another place for another Juneteenth party. Lastly, he presented a Certificate of Recognition to Eihachi Ota Sensei, for his 50 years of teaching Karate in Gardena. Sensei Eihachi was celebrating his 80th birthday and he was appreciative of the Mayor and the City for his Certificate of Recognition.
3) COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE - Since the last Council meeting, she attended the Hollywood Park Juneteenth celebration, and stated it was well attended. She also attended the Gardena Budget Forum, and the Gardena Juneteenth event. She stated it was a good turnout; everyone had a great time. S he mentioned they taught the crowd to respond, “freedom” when they hear the word, “Juneteenth”. She stated it was amazing to see the crowd come to the lawn when the famous song “Boots on the Ground” came on, the lawn was packed. She commented on the Closed Session response, and stated she was quite surprised by the allegations. She continued to say that she will continue to do what she’s been doing on behalf of her constituents, and she will not be silenced by her colleagues.
4) MAYOR CERDA - Since the last Council meeting, she attended the going away party for the President of Serra High School, Mr. John Moran. She attended the funeral services for Sam Kaskanyan of Sam’s Autoland, and mentioned she and her colleague presented a certificate and gave condolences on behalf of the City of Gardena. She attended Yaba TV's Juneteenth event that was held in Long Beach and apologized for not getting a chance to celebrate Juneteenth here in Gardena. Lastly, she responded to the statements made by her colleague, Council Member Love.
5) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS – Council Member Francis said Goodnight.
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
1) Citizen’s Leadership Academy, join our engaging six-week session starting on Thursday, 9/4/2025 begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center; 2) Women’s Self Defense Workshop, Saturday, 6/28/2025 9:00 a.m. to 10 :00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Thornburg Park;
3) Fourth of July Celebration, Friday, 7/4/2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Rowley Park;
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24. REMEMBRANCES
Mr. Shiou Deng, a sergeant with the LAPD who served over 26 years.
25. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:07 p.m. Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
APPROVED:
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council
______________________________ By:___________________________
Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk
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