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, July
8, 2025
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
ROSEMARY KOO
,
Assistant City Attorney
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1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INVOCATION
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Gardena Events Video Presentation
6. PROCLAMATIONS
6.A
Parks and Recreation Month - July 2025
Parks and Rec Proclamation 2025.pdf
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.A
Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of Mayor Pro Tem Select Mayor Pro Tem to serve from July 2025 to July 2026
COUNCIL_BENCH_SEATING_POLICY-1997.pdf
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE thru 7-2025.pdf
7.B
Reorganization of Council Assignments of Delegates and Alternates to Outside / City Committees
Approve Council Assignments to Outside / City Committees
COUNCIL DELEGATES ALTERNATES - Current 7.8.25.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
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 24, 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
06242025 CC MEETING - FINAL.pdf
8.C
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, July 8, 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Warrant-Payroll Register 07-08-25.pdf
8.D
Personnel Report P-2025-12 07-08-25
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PERS RPT P-2025-12 07-08-25.pdf
8.E
RESOLUTION NO. 6708
, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Local Transportation Funds CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
Local Transportation Funds STA_TDA FY25-26 RESO No. 6708 7_08_25.pdf
8.F
Approve City of Gardena's GTrans 2025 Title VI Program Update CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
GTrans Title VI Program Update - October 2025.pdf
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A
JULY 1, 2025, MEETING
-
Meeting Cancelled
2025_07_01 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.
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A
Approve a Five-Year Digital Radio System Maintenance Agreement and Software Subscription with COMMline, Inc. at a Cost of $105,697.92 and a Project Total of $116,267.71
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract and Project Total
Commline_Standard_Service_Agreement_&_Proposal_(2025-2030).pdf
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
19.A
Gardena Wall of Fame Honorees Nomination and Selection Procedures Staff Recommendation: Approve the updated Wall of Fame procedures
City of Gardena Wall of Fame Procedures.pdf
19.B
Gardena Wall of Fame Committee Appointments
Staff Recommendation: Appoint Committee Members
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
Mr. Duane Mayo Hinds
,
97 years old and a former Planning Commissioner with the City of Gardena from 1990-1999.
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 22, 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
.
Dated this 3rd day of July 2025
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 7.A
Section: APPOINTMENTS
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of Mayor Pro Tem COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Select Mayor Pro Tem to serve from July 2025 to July 2026 RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Mayor Pro Tem appointments are rotated annually. A list of the names of City of Gardena Councilmembers who have served in the position of Mayor Pro Tem from April 1956 to July 2025 is provided. The Councilmember selected to serve will be seated, as Mayor Pro Tem, at the August 12, 2025, City Council Meeting.
A copy of the Council Policy No. 97-30, Council Bench Seating, is also attached for convenience
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
COUNCIL_BENCH_SEATING_POLICY-1997.pdf
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE thru 7-2025.pdf
COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT: COUNCIL BENCH SEATING
NO. 97-30 REV.
DATE April 22, 1997
Donald L. Dear
MAYOR
STATEMENT:
It is the desire of the City Council to memorialize the traditional informal seating for Council members at the Council bench as follows:
• Center Seat The Mayor
• Seat to Right of Mayor The Mayor Pro Tem
• Seat to Left of Mayor The Most Senior Member of Council by Years of Service
• Seat to Far Right of Mayor The Next Senior Member of Council by Years of Service
• Seat to Far Left of Mayor The Member of Council having the Least Seniority by Years of Service
In the event that two or more seats on the Council would be vacated at one time, then seniority would be established by the number of votes received by the elected members, with the member having obtained the highest number of votes being declared the most senior member of the newly-elected council members.
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
CITY OF GARDENA
(Incorporated – September 11, 1930)
April 1956 – April 1958 ................... Adams W. Bolton April 1958 – April 1962 ....................... L. Pete Jensen April 1962 – April 1966 ................ Robert M. Firstman April 1966 – April 1967 ...................... Robert R. Kane April 1967 – April 1970 ............... Donald H. Davidson April 1970 – April 1971 ..................... Edmond J. Russ April 1971 – March 1974 .................... Donald L. Dear March 1974 – March 1975 .................. William L. Cox March 1975 – March 1976 ..........Masani (Mas) Fukai
March 1976 – March 1977 .............. Charles A. Nader March 1977 – March 1978 ......... Vincent H. Okamoto
March 1978 – March 1979 ..........Masani (Mas) Fukai
March 1979 – April 1980 ................. Charles A. Nader April 1980 – April 1981 ....................... Donald L. Dear April 1981 – April 1982 ..................Paul Y. Tsukahara April 1982 – April 1983 ................Masani (Mas) Fukai April 1983 – April 1984 .................... James W. Cragin April 1984 – April 1985 ............................ Gwen Duffy April 1985 – April 1986 ..................Paul Y. Tsukahara April 1986 – April 1987 ................Masani (Mas) Fukai April 1987 – April 1988 .................... James W. Cragin April 1988 – April 1989 ............................ Gwen Duffy April 1989 – April 1990 ..................Paul Y. Tsukahara April 1990 – April 1991 ................Masani (Mas) Fukai April 1991 – April 1992 .................... James W. Cragin April 1992 – April 1993 ............................ Gwen Duffy April 1993 – April 1994 ..................Paul Y. Tsukahara April 1994 – April 1995 ................Masani (Mas) Fukai April 1995 – April 1996 ................... James W. Cragin April 1996 – March 1997 ......................... Gwen Duffy April 1997 – March 1998 ............ Masani (Mas) Fukai March 1998 – March 1999 .......... Steven C. Bradford
March 1999 – March 2000 ............. James W. Cragin
March 2000 – March 2001 ................ Paul K. Tanaka March 2001 – April 2002 ............. Steven C. Bradford April 2002 – March 2003 ................ Grant J. Nakaoka March 2003 – April 2004 ................... Paul K. Tanaka April 2004 – March 2005 .................. Ronald K. Ikejiri March 2005 – March 2006 .......... Steven C. Bradford
March 2006 – March 2007 ........... Oscar Medrano Jr.
March 2007 – April 2008 ............. Rachel C. Johnson April 2008 – April 2009 ..................... Ronald K. Ikejiri April 2009 – Sept. 2009 ............... Steven C. Bradford Sept. 2009 – July 2010 ........................... Dan Medina July 2010 – April 2011 ........................... Tasha Cerda April 2011 – April 2012 ................ Rachel C. Johnson April 2012 – March 2013 .................. Ronald K. Ikejiri March 2013 – March 2014 ..................... Dan Medina March 2014 – April 2015 ...................... Tasha Cerda April 2015 – April 2016 ................. Terrence Terauchi April 2016 – April 2017 ................ Mark E. Henderson April 2017 – April 2018 ........................... Dan Medina April 2018 – April 2019 ..................... Rodney Tanaka April 2019 – April 2020…………...……Art Kaskanian
April 2020 – April 2021………….Mark E. Henderson
April 2021 – July 2022……………Rodney Tanaka
July 2022 – July 2023 ..................Paulette C. Francis July 2023 – July 2024 ………… Mark E. Henderson
July 2024 – July 2025 …………..… Rodney Tanaka
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 7.B
Section: APPOINTMENTS
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Reorganization of Council Assignments of Delegates and Alternates to Outside / City Committees
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Approve Council Assignments to Outside / City Committees RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
A list of current Council Delegate and Alternate Assignments to Outside / City Committees is provided for Council's consideration.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
COUNCIL DELEGATES ALTERNATES - Current 7.8.25.pdf
1 City of Gardena, California
COUNCIL DELEGATES
TO OUTSIDE / CITY COMMITTEES
CURRENT
MAYOR TASHA CERDA
County of Los Angeles Sanitation District No. 5:
City Selection Committee, LAFCO, Coastal and Transportation Commission :
Los Angeles Metro Mayors Roundtable:
California Cities Gaming Authority:
Gardena Finance Committee
COUNCILMEMBER PAULETTE C. FRANCIS
- Gardena Beautification Commission
- Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District
COUNCILMEMBER MARK E. HENDERSON
- *Southern CA Association of Governments –
Elected to be the District #28 Regional Council
Representative
- Independent Cities Association
COUNCILMEMBER WANDA LOVE
COUNCILMEMBER RODNEY G. TANAKA
- South Bay Regional Public Communications
Authority
- South Bay Cities Council of Governments
- League of California Cities
- Gardena Finance Committee
- West Basin Water Association
(See page 2 for Council Alternates Assignments)
2 City of Gardena, California
COUNCIL ALTERNATES
TO OUTSIDE COMMITTEES
CURRENT
MAYOR TASHA CERDA
South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
West Basin Water Association
League of California Cities
COUNCILMEMBER PAULETTE C. FRANCIS
COUNCILMEMBER MARK E. HENDERSON
Los Angeles Metro Mayors Roundtable
County of Los Angeles Sanitation District No. 5
City Selection Committee, LAFCO, Coastal and Transportation Commission South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG)
COUNCILMEMBER WANDA LOVE
COUNCILMEMBER RODNEY G. TANAKA
California Cities Gaming Authority
Independent Cities Association
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
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
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
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.
4 5.B Certificate of Recognition to Barbara Phillips in appreciation of her service to the community as a Member of the Gardena Beautification Commission – was received by Ms. Phillips; her son spoke and thanked the Council for this recognition, and appropriate photos were taken.
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
5 8.B Approve Minutes
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
6 Planning and Environmental Quality Commission on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
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.
7 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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.
8 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6704 which establishes the City’s Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at $153,171,077, as required by Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution:
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.
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
10 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items
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,
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;
12 4) Gardena’s Show and Shine Car Show and Concert , Saturday, 7/12/2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rowley Park.
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
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Treasurer’s Office
DATE: July 3, 2025
SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER
PAYROLL REGISTER
July 8, 2025 TOTAL WARRANTS ISSUED: $6,368,185.84
Wire Transfer: 13000, 13019-13027
Prepay: 181104-181110
Check Numbers: 181111-181302
Checks Voided:
Total Pages of Register: 24
June 27, 2025 TOTAL PAYROLL ISSUED: $2,760,136.03
__________________________________
for Guy Mato, City Treasurer
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13019 6/17/2025 101641 CALPERS 100000017937210 MISC GROUP UAL PAYMENT - JUNE 2025 37,966.00 Total : 37,966.00
13020 6/17/2025 101641 CALPERS 100000017937221 SAFETY CLASSIC UAL PAYMENT - JUNE 2025 68,422.67 Total : 68,422.67
13021 6/17/2025 101641 CALPERS 100000017937228 SAFETY PEPRA UAL PAYMENT - JUNE 2025 1,292.92 Total : 1,292.92
13022 6/20/2025 112441 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LIFE &, HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY365995860334 HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS 78,716.38 Total : 78,716.38
13023 6/23/2025 112401 PINNACLE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT INC 062325 HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS 19,360.71 Total : 19,360.71
13024 6/17/2025 111374 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE, INSURANCE COMPANY4842945191 023-01561 LIFE INSURANCE GRP PLANS - JUNE 2025 3,782.90 Total : 3,782.90
13025 6/26/2025 112441 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LIFE &, HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY365998442797 HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS 41,407.63 Total : 41,407.63
13026 6/26/2025 112401 PINNACLE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT INC 062525 HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS 65,403.74 Total : 65,403.74
13027 6/26/2025 101641 CALPERS 100000017942921 2025 REPLACEMENT BENEFIT CHARGES 44,563.65 Total : 44,563.65
181104 6/25/2025 113397 TITAN GROUP PROFESSIONAL, INVESTIGATIONS24117 035-01385 PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES 26,500.00 Total : 26,500.00
181105 6/25/2025 107991 LRJ CONSTRUCTION, INC. 13501CDBG-RET CDBG HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM - 13501 S WIL 4,990.00 Total : 4,990.00
181106 6/26/2025 113454 TV EXPERT LEGAL SERVICES, LLC 7582 LEGAL SERVICES 900.00 1Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 900.00 181106 6/26/2025 113454 113454 TV EXPERT LEGAL SERVICES, LLC 181107 6/26/2025 113456 SALGADO, ANDRES 25-10PW FINAL SETTLEMENT 2,041.20 Total : 2,041.20
181108 6/26/2025 107461 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE, SERVICES 23-14PD FINAL SETTLEMENT 122.80 Total : 122.80
181109 6/26/2025 109887 ELLIS LAW CORPORATION 23-14PD FINAL SETTLEMENT 44,877.20 Total : 44,877.20
181110 6/26/2025 113453 NESBY, NICOLE LATRICE 25-02REC FINAL SETTLEMENT 500.00 Total : 500.00
181111 7/8/2025 104606 2 BROTHERS TIRES & WHEELS 31019 PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES 20.00
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31037
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31045
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31051
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31053
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31081
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31086
20.00PD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES31112
Total : 160.00
181112 7/8/2025 110028 ACCENTURE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, LLC33163 024-01142 MAS FUKAI PARK REHABILITATION, JN820 15,860.00 Total : 15,860.00
181113 7/8/2025 108948 ADAMS-NAULLS, VICKEY APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 28.00
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
14.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
Total : 126.00
181114 7/8/2025 111673 AGA ENGINEERS, INC. 25168 024-01124 2025 CITYWIDE ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURV 2,080.00 Total : 2,080.00
181115 7/8/2025 112544 ALCARAZ, TIFFANY 061125 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 93.00 2Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 93.00 181115 7/8/2025 112544 112544 ALCARAZ, TIFFANY 181116 7/8/2025 112667 ANDERSON, JESSICA 060325 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 329.20 Total : 329.20
181117 7/8/2025 105293 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 12833448 REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES - CIVIC CENTER 57.54 426.28REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES - CIVIC CENTER12841813
Total : 483.82
181118 7/8/2025 104687 AT&T 23612483 TELEPHONE 217.01 371.13TELEPHONE23677319
Total : 588.14
181119 7/8/2025 111170 AT&T FIRSTNET 287290395417X061025 023-01559 PD CELL PHONE ACCT #287290395417 346.05 023-01559 2,074.44PD CELL PHONE ACCT #287293416290287293416290X041025 023-01559 2,205.54PD CELL PHONE ACCT #287293416290287293416290X061025 023-01559 311.28PD CELL PHONE ACCT #287293420631287293420631X061025 273.47PW CELL PHONE ACCT #287352273971287352273971X061025 Total : 5,210.78
181120 7/8/2025 100474 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 552259 LEA TRACKING 900.00 Total : 900.00
181121 7/8/2025 100474 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 061225 TELEPHONE 72.81 Total : 72.81
181122 7/8/2025 108383 ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUDD & ROMO751992 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 27,610.20 Total : 27,610.20
181123 7/8/2025 110686 AZTECH ELEVATOR COMPANY AZ18866 024-01098 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - CH 125.00 037-10378 83.33ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19106
037-10378 285.00ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19396
037-10378 425.00ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19693
037-10378 850.00ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19694
024-01098 125.00ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - NCCAZ19725
037-10378 285.00ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19816
037-10378 83.33ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19876
037-10378 83.33ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - GTRANSAZ19942
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Total : 2,629.99
181124 7/8/2025 112503 BARENTINE, LINDA APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 35.00
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
14.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
Total : 147.00
181125 7/8/2025 112760 BARRAZA, NORBERTO 04/14-05/12 OCTA CERTIFIED MAINTENANCE TRAINING - 403.20 Total : 403.20
181126 7/8/2025 102054 BAVCO 337789 (25) BACKFLOW VALVE INSPECTIONS 1,500.00 Total : 1,500.00
181127 7/8/2025 102035 BD WHITE TOP SOIL CO., INC. 92724 FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 967 364.65 364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792729
364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792730
364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792733
364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792750
364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792751
364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792752
364.65FREEMAN PARK PROJECT, JN 96792754
Total : 2,917.20
181128 7/8/2025 103641 BECNEL UNIFORMS 77613 BUS UNIFORM SUPPLIES 702.68 703.16BUS UNIFORM SUPPLIES77614
411.56BUS UNIFORM SUPPLIES78923
1,012.88BUS UNIFORM SUPPLIES79505
Total : 2,830.28
181129 7/8/2025 109037 BEEMAN, RAYMOND 06/02-06/04 PRIMA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 138.70 Total : 138.70
181130 7/8/2025 102135 BEHRENDS, KENT 337 023-01545 IT NETWORK SUPPORT - MAY 2025 3,400.00 4Page:
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75.00HEAT TRANSFER - POLO TEES7685
Total : 1,305.00
181132 7/8/2025 112299 BERMUDEZ, JASMINE 061725 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 452.58 Total : 452.58
181133 7/8/2025 102331 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 4107049 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 1,070.92 Total : 1,070.92
181134 7/8/2025 103373 BOB & MARC PLUMBING CO. S-114608 024-01154 BACKFLOW DEVICE RELOCATION, 2929 W. ROSE 7,430.00 Total : 7,430.00
181135 7/8/2025 112722 BP FORD OF LONG BEACH FOCS730968 2023 FORD INTRCPTR #1661717 SERVICE 137.50 Total : 137.50
181136 7/8/2025 111902 BPR CONSULTING GROUP LLC 3025 032-00173 CONSULTING SERVICES - MAY 2025 74,257.08 Total : 74,257.08
181137 7/8/2025 113461 CABACUNGAN, ANTHONY 060325 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 500.00 Total : 500.00
181138 7/8/2025 113283 CAL JUMP, INC 39842071 034-00684 SPECIAL EVENT JUMPERS - OLDER AMERICANS 179.00 Total : 179.00
181139 7/8/2025 110538 CANNON COMPANY 91148 024-00821 RBB ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JN945 558.75 024-00927 1,755.00ARTESIA BLVD. STREET IMPROVEMENT, JN 93591851 024-01143 3,062.25TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND NETWORK UPGRADE PROJE92054 024-00821 136.00RBB ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JN94592195 024-00927 3,134.15ARTESIA BLVD. STREET IMPROVEMENT, JN 93592197 024-01143 2,729.25TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND NETWORK UPGRADE PROJE92199 Total : 11,375.40
181140 7/8/2025 823003 CARL WARREN & COMPANY MAY 2025 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT 5,274.33 5Page:
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181142 7/8/2025 803420 CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT, LAW OFFICES OF49604 LEGAL SERVICES 127.00 132.50LEGAL SERVICES49605
858.00LEGAL SERVICES49606
1,434.50LEGAL SERVICES49607
265.95LEGAL SERVICES49608
2,457.96LEGAL SERVICES49609
1,185.95LEGAL SERVICES49610
1,507.95LEGAL SERVICES49611
46.00LEGAL SERVICES49623
111.50LEGAL SERVICES49624
483.00LEGAL SERVICES49625
92.00LEGAL SERVICES49626
1,067.15LEGAL SERVICES49627
1,879.95LEGAL SERVICES49628
184.00LEGAL SERVICES49629
3,836.90LEGAL SERVICES49631
1,760.95LEGAL SERVICES49635
1,265.00LEGAL SERVICES49636
Total : 18,696.26
181143 7/8/2025 103638 CENTINELA YOUTH SERVICES, INC HENDERSON 24/25 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 300.00 Total : 300.00
181144 7/8/2025 111486 CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES 437270 032-00219 TRAK-IT ANNUAL RENEWAL 20,644.50 Total : 20,644.50
181145 7/8/2025 112462 CHAO, LOUISE T. APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 49.00
49.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
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181147 7/8/2025 112664 CHEN, WEIMIN APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 7.00
7.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
7.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
7.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
Total : 28.00
181148 7/8/2025 303113 CITY OF TORRANCE 2025-00152243 023-01602 ASSESSMENTS FOR INSB JPA FY 2025-2026 171,970.00 Total : 171,970.00
181149 7/8/2025 111534 CLEAN ENERGY CE12779147 037-10389 CNG O&M SERVICES - APRIL 2025 12,917.00 Total : 12,917.00
181150 7/8/2025 103465 COMMUNITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL 715206210 VETERINARY SERVICES - MAXO 890.00 Total : 890.00
181151 7/8/2025 102388 COPYLAND, INC. 90349 037-10362 GTRANS - 8.5"X11" EMPLOYEE ABSENCE FORM 411.57 037-10362 1,001.16GTRANS - 3.5"X8.5" "TAKE ONE" CARDS90419 Total : 1,412.73
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181154 7/8/2025 103353 CRM COMPANY, LLC. LA27256 SCRAP TIRE DISPOSAL FEE 49.80 Total : 49.80
181155 7/8/2025 104736 D&R OFFICE WORKS, INC. 136356 CDD OFFICE FURNITURE 4,605.88 Total : 4,605.88
181156 7/8/2025 113099 DASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC 02 024-01149 ARTESIA BLVD STREET IMPROVEMENT, JN935 1,065,165.20 7Page:
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181158 7/8/2025 110844 DATA GEAR, INC. 44929-A 037-10296 GTRANS FACILITY CAMERA UPGRADE 58,774.89 Total : 58,774.89
181159 7/8/2025 312558 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE, & CONTROLMAY 2025 MONTHLY ANIMAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 1,838.10 Total : 1,838.10
181160 7/8/2025 303459 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 820055 FINGERPRINT APPS - MAY 2025 1,535.00 Total : 1,535.00
181161 7/8/2025 312117 DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER 062425 LIGHT & POWER 121.95 Total : 121.95
181162 7/8/2025 106371 DIXON, SEAN 03/17-03/19 CCW COORDINATORS CONFERENCE 2025 232.10 200.00NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 202505/12-05/16
Total : 432.10
181163 7/8/2025 110849 DMS CONSULTANTS CIVIL, ENGINEERS, INC GA-009-1 SCE EASEMENT REVIEW, JN 538 1,200.00 Total : 1,200.00
181164 7/8/2025 104500 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC 70248 035-01357 PD AMMUNITION SUPPLIES 19,994.63 Total : 19,994.63
181165 7/8/2025 104913 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION 2047A43985 FREEMAN PARK PROJECT SUPPLIES 223.72 Total : 223.72
181166 7/8/2025 110956 DURAN, BRANDON M. 061725 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 300.00 Total : 300.00
181167 7/8/2025 113296 ELECTRONIC ENTRY DISTRIBUTORS 99099248 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 199.73 Total : 199.73
181168 7/8/2025 105418 EMPIRE CLEANING SUPPLY S7078906 034-00691 FLOOR SCRUBBER MACHINE 5,722.25 034-00666 348.49CUSTODIAL SUPPLIESS7124843
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 6,070.74 181168 7/8/2025 105418 105418 EMPIRE CLEANING SUPPLY 181169 7/8/2025 113337 ESPINOZA, LOUIS PHILLIP RECEIPT #65536 CASINO BADGE REFUND 50.00 Total : 50.00
181170 7/8/2025 106129 FEDEX 6-780-72031 SHIPPING SERVICES 67.72 156.89SHIPPING SERVICES8-828-02561
86.68SHIPPING SERVICES8-856-95438
74.73SHIPPING SERVICES8-892-83693
Total : 386.02
181171 7/8/2025 103083 FIRST ADVANTAGE LNS OCC HEALTH, SOLUTIONS2502932505 DRUG TEST/ADMIN FEE 765.27 Total : 765.27
181172 7/8/2025 106334 FLORENCE FILTER CORPORATION IN-2025-01406 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 1,359.57 Total : 1,359.57
181173 7/8/2025 112329 FM THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING INC 48215 HVAC REPAIRS FOR NCC 578.48 024-01130 26,088.75CITY HALL HVAC SYSTEM UPGRADE48254
Total : 26,667.23
181174 7/8/2025 106465 FOX FIRST AID & SAFETY INC 75533 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 66.30 Total : 66.30
181175 7/8/2025 112566 GALLS, LLC 030795554 PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES 2,300.61 Total : 2,300.61
181176 7/8/2025 207303 GARCIA, PEGGY APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 63.00
35.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
56.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
49.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
Total : 259.00
181177 7/8/2025 107229 GARDENA POLICE DEPARTMENT 062525 SPECIAL OPERATIONS ACCOUNT FUNDING 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181178 7/8/2025 105823 GARDENA POLICE FOUNDATION HENDERSON 24/25 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 300.00 Total : 300.00
181179 7/8/2025 107011 GARDENA VALLEY NEWS 00153302 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL 196.00 182.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CUP #1-2500153305
199.50NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CUP #5-2400153776
1,540.00NOTICE INVITING BIDS - JN 52800153907
133.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - GANN LIMIT00153912
133.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET00153913
147.00SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 188200154070
140.00SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 188300154071
157.50SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 188400154072
Total : 2,828.00
181180 7/8/2025 619005 GAS COMPANY, THE 062725 GAS 24.99 Total : 24.99
181181 7/8/2025 619004 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. 062025 WATER 29,788.79 Total : 29,788.79
181182 7/8/2025 110364 GOMEZ, CLAUDIA 03/02-03/07 CAPE 2025 TRAINING SEMINAR 329.63 Total : 329.63
181183 7/8/2025 207435 GONSALVES, RODNEY 05/12-05/16 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
181184 7/8/2025 107513 GRAINGER 9537553332 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 225.41 Total : 225.41
181185 7/8/2025 113438 HANA HARDWOOD INC IN-10116 034-00699 NCC AUDITORIUM PROJECT SUPPLIES 7,038.00 Total : 7,038.00
181186 7/8/2025 108949 HELM, SUSAN APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 21.00
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
35.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 147.00 181186 7/8/2025 108949 108949 HELM, SUSAN 181187 7/8/2025 112848 HELPING OUR PETS EDUCATION, LLC 54751 POLICE K9 BOARDING 255.00 Total : 255.00
181188 7/8/2025 112076 HERNANDEZ, ROSA 012 06/25/25 INTERN SERVICES - 06/12-06/25/25 1,344.00 Total : 1,344.00
181189 7/8/2025 111549 HF & H CONSULTANTS, LLC 9722073 024-01096 CONSULTING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE 21,849.50 024-01096 8,263.50CONSULTING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE9722227 Total : 30,113.00
181190 7/8/2025 110371 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS, & ASSOCIATES SIN051070 023-01563 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX 2,743.48 Total : 2,743.48
181191 7/8/2025 108434 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 3220140 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES -92.69
96.65BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES3363238
65.64PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES6900178
17.56SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES7454305
418.04SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES7520068
10.98SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES8337096
102.57SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES8903204
61.75REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES9453211
Total : 680.50
181192 7/8/2025 113218 HORVITZ & LEVY LLP 102672 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,478.00 Total : 5,478.00
181193 7/8/2025 112385 INGRAM, PRESCILLA R. APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 70.00
70.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
70.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
70.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
84.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
84.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
Total : 448.00
181194 7/8/2025 113392 IRON BAR ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 061625 034-00696 ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES - JAZZ FESTIVAL 3,000.00 11Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 3,000.00 181194 7/8/2025 113392 113392 IRON BAR ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 181195 7/8/2025 103064 ITERIS, INC. 176849 024-01068 TRAFFIC SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, J 16,760.00 Total : 16,760.00
181196 7/8/2025 100436 J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES, INC 9110232968 037-10383 FLEET MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE 538.67 675.00FLEET MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE9110241071 Total : 1,213.67
181197 7/8/2025 104323 JACKSON, EVAN GEPCO 2025 GEPCO LOAN 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
181198 7/8/2025 113414 JK BIOSCIENCE, INC. 25-1344RT STORMWATER TESTING 920.00 Total : 920.00
181199 7/8/2025 110853 JONES MAYER 129560 020-00055 ATTORNEY SERVICES 11,354.56 1,361.36ATTORNEY SERVICES129561
831.36ATTORNEY SERVICES129562
1,021.38ATTORNEY SERVICES129563
712.59ATTORNEY SERVICES129565
2,066.52ATTORNEY SERVICES129566
570.07ATTORNEY SERVICES129567
2,589.06ATTORNEY SERVICES129569
403.80ATTORNEY SERVICES129570
95.01ATTORNEY SERVICES129572
1,911.70ATTORNEY SERVICES129573
1,781.18ATTORNEY SERVICES129575
7,933.53ATTORNEY SERVICES129576
831.35ATTORNEY SERVICES129577
1,390.33ATTORNEY SERVICES129579
14,065.87ATTORNEY SERVICES129580
33,068.30ATTORNEY SERVICES129581
405.52ATTORNEY SERVICES129582
Total : 82,393.49
181200 7/8/2025 102856 JONES, NATHAN A. 060325 EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT 459.00 459.00EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT060425
459.00EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT062025
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 1,377.00 181200 7/8/2025 102856 102856 JONES, NATHAN A. 181201 7/8/2025 113458 JONES, UNEICE RECEIPT #296323 BLOCK PARTY DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00 Total : 100.00
181202 7/8/2025 110385 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 194091014-0525 032-00203 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING - 1855 W 139TH 8,320.44 Total : 8,320.44
181203 7/8/2025 101542 KIWANIS CLUB OF GARDENA HENDERSON 24/25 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 300.00 Total : 300.00
181204 7/8/2025 110848 KREUZER CONSULTING GROUP 25-057 024-01134 CONSULTANT SERVICES - LOCAL STREET IMPRO 71,516.70 Total : 71,516.70
181205 7/8/2025 111813 KWIK FLASH PHOTO 11142024 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES - 2024 PRESIDENT'S 200.00 Total : 200.00
181206 7/8/2025 312240 L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF, PUBLIC WORKS25060906423 INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES 14,058.69 024-01101 2,489.20TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT - MAY 202525060906769 Total : 16,547.89
181207 7/8/2025 312039 L.A. COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT C0013295 023-01601 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES - JULY 2025 975,303.04 Total : 975,303.04
181208 7/8/2025 312113 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT 252693BL INMATE MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM - MARCH 202 768.63 625.76INMATE MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM - MAY 2025253212BL
Total : 1,394.39
181209 7/8/2025 113444 LA SOUTHWEST COLLEGE, FOUNDATION HENDERSON 24/25 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 300.00 Total : 300.00
181210 7/8/2025 113465 LARRY, CURTIS PERMIT #50024-0497 PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND - 13521 S WILKIE 5,000.00 Total : 5,000.00
181211 7/8/2025 112614 LAX AUTO REPAIR 20496 2022 FORD INTRCPTR #1630466 OIL & 70.00
70.002021 FORD INTRCPTR #1614731 OIL &20519
70.002023 FORD INTRCPTR #1661719 OIL &20531
70.002014 FORD F-350 #1403730 OIL & FILTER20535
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181211 7/8/2025 (Continued)112614 LAX AUTO REPAIR
91.962011 FORD CROWN VIC #1494034 OIL &20537
Total : 371.96
181212 7/8/2025 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 294853 LEGAL SERVICES 70,881.00 Total : 70,881.00
181213 7/8/2025 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 294850 LEGAL SERVICES 765.00 1,341.00LEGAL SERVICES294851
1,155.00LEGAL SERVICES294852
1,710.60LEGAL SERVICES294854
9,934.60LEGAL SERVICES294855
4,825.00LEGAL SERVICES294856
630.00LEGAL SERVICES294857
269.00LEGAL SERVICES294858
1,037.00LEGAL SERVICES294859
549.00LEGAL SERVICES294860
1,367.00LEGAL SERVICES294861
37.50LEGAL SERVICES294862
1,044.00LEGAL SERVICES294863
Total : 24,664.70
181214 7/8/2025 813030 MANNING & KASS 834972 LEGAL SERVICES 137.50 493.08LEGAL SERVICES834973
110.00LEGAL SERVICES834974
Total : 740.58
181215 7/8/2025 113046 MARX BROS. FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CO., INC. P31846 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE - GTRANS 1,705.00 530.40FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE- GTRANSP31864
1,332.40FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE - GTRANS BUSP31865
Total : 3,567.80
181216 7/8/2025 113064 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY 47357152 PW SHOP SUPPLIES 203.77 Total : 203.77
181217 7/8/2025 112524 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. 19724 032-00175 CDBG ADMINISTRATION - MAY 2025 8,813.00 032-00175 5,184.00CDBG HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM - MAY 202519725 14Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181217 7/8/2025 (Continued)112524 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. 034-00687 3,767.75GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES19726
Total : 17,764.75
181218 7/8/2025 100078 MESSINA, BRIAN 05/12-05/16 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
181219 7/8/2025 102905 MOBILE LIFT GATE SERVICE 10135 034-00701 LIFT GATE INSTALLATION - 2025 FORD F-150 4,988.35 Total : 4,988.35
181220 7/8/2025 102534 MONCADA, BARBARA APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 28.00
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
14.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
Total : 119.00
181221 7/8/2025 113295 MUNISERVICES, LLC INV06-021096 UUT CELLULAR COMPLIANCE SERVICES 3,725.51 696.74UUT WIRED COMPLIANCE SERVICESINV06-021097
Total : 4,422.25
181222 7/8/2025 113605 MUTUAL LIQUID GAS & EQUIPMENT, CO., INC.814608 PROPANE GAS 205.15 Total : 205.15
181223 7/8/2025 111979 NATIONAL CNG & FLEET SERVICES 4925 CNG INSPECTIONS 1,342.43 Total : 1,342.43
181224 7/8/2025 114826 NATIONAL STOCK SIGN CO., INC. 125074 SIGNS - 12"X18" "NO PARKING" 939.25 Total : 939.25
181225 7/8/2025 112922 NETFILE, INC. 10222 011-00045 CAMPAIGN STATEMENT AND ETHICS TRAINING S 8,900.00 Total : 8,900.00
181226 7/8/2025 112748 NEW DYNASTY CONSTRUCTION CO. 14 024-01027 AQUATIC & SENIOR CENTER PROJECT, JN978 581,407.22 Total : 581,407.22
181227 7/8/2025 110909 NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC NEX25-306 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 3,985.61 15Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 3,985.61 181227 7/8/2025 110909 110909 NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC 181228 7/8/2025 113360 OASIS NOI HOLDING LP RA-VERNON 07/2025 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 395.87 Total : 395.87
181229 7/8/2025 113360 OASIS NOI HOLDING LP RA-VERNON 08/2025 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 395.87 Total : 395.87
181230 7/8/2025 110575 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS, OF CALIFORNIA, A MEDICAL87019199 RANDOM TESTS 1,308.00 523.00RANDOM TESTS87019909
123.00RANDOM TESTS87096683
1,478.00RANDOM TESTS87168563
379.00RANDOM TESTS87168579
Total : 3,811.00
181231 7/8/2025 115168 OFFICE DEPOT 427030232 FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES 437.49
62.70FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES428176522
98.94FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES428176639
110.68PD OFFICE SUPPLIES428391693
Total : 709.81
181232 7/8/2025 113371 OGBECHIE, ABIMBOLA HSP #25-001 HOME-SHARING RENTAL PERMIT REFUND 990.00 Total : 990.00
181233 7/8/2025 101046 OLVERA, HILDA 10/28-10/29 2024 CALBO EDUCATION WEEK 98.39 Total : 98.39
181234 7/8/2025 113324 ONWARD ENGINEERING 8243 024-01136 CRENSHAW BLVD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, JN 98 23,019.90 024-01152 1,840.00LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, JN 525/5448244 Total : 24,859.90
181235 7/8/2025 115810 ORKIN PEST CONTROL 279322710 PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703 347.00 347.00PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703279322711
Total : 694.00
181236 7/8/2025 111343 OROZCO, ALEJANDRA 061125 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 277.49 Total : 277.49
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181237 7/8/2025 108382 OSORIO, CLINT 03/26-03/27 EV CHARGING SUMMIT & EXPO 2025 75.00 Total : 75.00
181238 7/8/2025 103673 PACIFIC PRODUCTS & SERVICE, LLC 36267 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 569.07 Total : 569.07
181239 7/8/2025 112845 PALICON GROUP 2288 035-01359 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES 1,750.00 Total : 1,750.00
181240 7/8/2025 110403 PENN RECORDS MANAGEMENT 0148049 OFF-SITE STORAGE SERVICES - APRIL 2025 198.97 Total : 198.97
181241 7/8/2025 109297 PEREZ, JUAN 03/30-04/04 ICI BURGLARY, THEFT, AND RECEIVING 250.00 200.00NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 202505/12-05/16
Total : 450.00
181242 7/8/2025 112173 PEREZ, NATHALIE 061125 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 500.00 Total : 500.00
181243 7/8/2025 112744 PHILLIP, SANJAY JANUARY 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 56.00 Total : 56.00
181244 7/8/2025 108600 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION, SYSTEMS 0520251211 035-01363 ADMIN CITATION MGMT SERVICES - MAY 2025 67.47 Total : 67.47
181245 7/8/2025 109851 PLANETBIDS, LLC 1023758 037-10447 PLANETBIDS LICENSE FOR YEAR 2024-2025 (Y 7,465.00 037-10447 250.00PLANETBIDS LICENSE FOR YEAR 2024-2025 (Y1024025 Total : 7,715.00
181246 7/8/2025 108938 PREFERRED AERIAL & CRANE, TECHNOLOGY27260 ANNUAL INSPECTION OF UNIT #632, 650.00 Total : 650.00
181247 7/8/2025 106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 43036140 034-00667 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 329.84 024-01082 165.51UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43036141
034-00667
034-00667 31.95UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43036142
034-00667 50.10SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS43036143
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 577.40 181247 7/8/2025 106092 106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 181248 7/8/2025 112891 PVJOBS HENDERSON 24/25 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 300.00 Total : 300.00
181249 7/8/2025 104901 Q-20 ENTERTAINMENT 8693 DJ SERVICES - 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION 600.00 Total : 600.00
181250 7/8/2025 112788 R&S AUTO BODY REPAIR 2783 GTRANS VEHICLE PARTS & LABOR 1,200.00 Total : 1,200.00
181251 7/8/2025 103072 REACH 0062510 EAP SERVICES/REACHLINE NEWSLETTER 902.00 Total : 902.00
181252 7/8/2025 118476 RICOH USA, INC. CLOSING BALANCE RICOH COPIER USAGE CHARGES 1,014.77 Total : 1,014.77
181253 7/8/2025 112578 RIDECO US INC 2025-314US 037-10254 MICROTRANSIT SOFTWARE 10,060.00 Total : 10,060.00
181254 7/8/2025 111867 RJM DESIGN GROUP 37145 024-00795 DESIGN & ENGINEERING - AQUATIC & SENIOR 2,100.65 Total : 2,100.65
181255 7/8/2025 100585 RKA CONSULTING GROUP 36001 ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES 980.00 Total : 980.00
181256 7/8/2025 107146 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC. U.S.A. 21308 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 939.53 Total : 939.53
181257 7/8/2025 113441 RUIZ-UGAITAFA, CAROLINA 060325 MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT 426.39 573.61MGMT ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFIT061125
Total : 1,000.00
181258 7/8/2025 113207 RYTYCH TRUCK SPECIALTIES 25118 CLEAN TRUCK CHECK 300.00 Total : 300.00
181259 7/8/2025 119126 S.B.R.P.C.A. 04638 023-01600 FY25-26 1ST QUARTER ASSESSMENT 883,427.30 Total : 883,427.30
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181260 7/8/2025 119022 SAFE MART OF SOUTHERN, CALIFORNIA, INC.1928 REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES 97.24
13.26PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES1961
Total : 110.50
181261 7/8/2025 108583 SALDANA, VICTOR 05/12-05/16 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
181262 7/8/2025 119016 SAM'S CLUB 0608 PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES 141.02
29.00PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES6736 05/14/25
180.40PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES7199
Total : 350.42
181263 7/8/2025 113446 SCOREBOARD SOLUTIONS INC 2694 034-00700 FREEMAN PARK SCOREBOARD PROJECT 7,615.25 Total : 7,615.25
181264 7/8/2025 103053 SEARLE, DOLORES 05/12-05/16 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
181265 7/8/2025 220288 SECOND TIME AROUND SENIORS, CLUB HENDERSON 24/25 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 300.00 Total : 300.00
181266 7/8/2025 108654 SECTRAN SECURITY INC. 25052694 ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - GTRANS 702.32 726.97ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - GTRANS25060903
Total : 1,429.29
181267 7/8/2025 113053 SEGUNDO TERRACE LLC RA-THOMAS 01/2025 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 473.75 Total : 473.75
181268 7/8/2025 113053 SEGUNDO TERRACE LLC RA-THOMAS 02/2025 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 473.75 Total : 473.75
181269 7/8/2025 104451 SELECT ADVANTAGE 10349472 BUS OPERATOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES 1,500.00 Total : 1,500.00
181270 7/8/2025 110731 SHAW HR CONSULTING, INC 013895 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,500.00 Total : 1,500.00
181271 7/8/2025 119378 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. S4247932 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 106.00 19Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 106.00 181271 7/8/2025 119378 119378 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. 181272 7/8/2025 119359 SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL, OF GOVERNMENTSMD2026-GARDENA 020-00059 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 2025-2026 29,074.82 Total : 29,074.82
181273 7/8/2025 119447 SOUTH BAY FORD 545138 PW AUTO PARTS 1,268.47 337.53PW AUTO PARTS545144
181.22PW AUTO PARTS545148
Total : 1,787.22
181274 7/8/2025 112633 SOUTH BAY KUSTOMZ, LLC 14702 2023 FORD EXPLR #P10 SERVICE & REPAIR 1,716.05 Total : 1,716.05
181275 7/8/2025 119375 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY, MANAGEMENT DISTRICT4552108 ANNUAL OPERATING FEES - I C E (>500 HP) 1,234.39 170.94EMISSIONS FEE - FLAT FEE FOR LAST4555025
Total : 1,405.33
181276 7/8/2025 619003 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 061725 LIGHT & POWER 26,075.23 Total : 26,075.23
181277 7/8/2025 111778 SPCALA 202506 032-00172 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 22,300.00 Total : 22,300.00
181278 7/8/2025 119548 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH JUNE 2025 SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CARE 1,100.00 Total : 1,100.00
181279 7/8/2025 119548 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH JULY 2025 SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CARE 1,100.00 Total : 1,100.00
181280 7/8/2025 119594 STANLEY PEST CONTROL 1919474 PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 13220 VAN NESS 65.00
60.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 14517 CRENSHAW1919475
42.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 2320 W 149TH ST1919476
65.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 2100 W 154TH PL1919477
65.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1718 W 162ND ST1919478
80.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1670 W 162ND ST1919480
80.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1700 W 162ND ST1919481
85.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1651 W 162ND ST1919482
42.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 14708 HALLDALE1919483
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181280 7/8/2025 (Continued)119594 STANLEY PEST CONTROL
42.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 15800 BRIGHTON1919484
70.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1220 W 170TH ST1919485
75.00PEST CONTROL SERVICE - 1717 W 162ND ST1919486
Total : 771.00
181281 7/8/2025 113357 TEAM CIVX 3902 023-01593 COMMUNICATION & PROJECT MGMT SERVICES 7,800.00 Total : 7,800.00
181282 7/8/2025 120215 THOMPSON TROPHY MFG., INC. 71500 12X15 WOODEN BOARD 152.77 Total : 152.77
181283 7/8/2025 110238 TIREHUB, LLC 50717141 TIRES - GY EAGLE ENFORCER BW 108V 255 1,126.35 Total : 1,126.35
181284 7/8/2025 106018 TRANE U.S. INC. 315442874 037-10366 BUS FACILITY SERVICE MAINTENANCE 1,176.21 Total : 1,176.21
181285 7/8/2025 111481 TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC CREDT000000000431 S SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAM -244.20 S -239.50SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMCREDT000000000432
S -281.75SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMCREDT000000000433
S -230.10SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMCREDT000000000434
-112.70SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMCREDT000000000435
5,832.88SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230034943
034-00659 6,815.48SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230058602
034-00659 9,890.78SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230065361
034-00659 11,081.40SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAMINV2230065842 Total : 32,512.29
181286 7/8/2025 111481 TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC INV2230066087 034-00659 SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAM 10,503.86 Total : 10,503.86
181287 7/8/2025 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSFINANCE 05/22/25 CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25 6,757.24 4,237.04CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25HR 05/22/25
1,713.04CAL CARD STATEMENT 05/23-06/23/25HR 06/23/25
9,687.77CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25MACIEL 05/22/25 3,868.01CAL CARD STATEMENT 05/23-06/23/25NOLAN 06/23/25 6,477.26CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25PD TRAINING4 5/22/25 21Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181287 7/8/2025 (Continued)109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMS 857.62CAL CARD STATEMENT 05/23-06/23/25ROMERO 06/23/25
35.00CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25SAFFELL 05/22/25
814.33CAL CARD STATEMENT 05/23-06/23/25TSUJIUCHI 06/23/25 Total : 34,447.31
181288 7/8/2025 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSBEEMAN 06/23/25 CAL CARD STATEMENT 05/23-06/23/25 1,433.63 995.01CAL CARD STATEMENT 12/24-01/22/25C.OSORIO 01/22/25 131.95CAL CARD STATEMENT 03/25-04/22/25C.OSORIO 04/22/25 1,088.96CAL CARD STATEMENT 09/24-10/22/24C.OSORIO 10/22/24 1,508.85CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25OROZCO 05/22/25 167.47CAL CARD STATEMENT 05/23-06/23/25RIGG 06/23/25
4,799.87CAL CARD STATEMENT 04/23-05/22/25SWEENEY 05/22/25 Total : 10,125.74
181289 7/8/2025 107274 U.S. TOW, INC. 01986 037-10388 TOWING SERVICES FOR DODGE PROMASTER 120.40 037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #230101988
037-10388 103.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200201989
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200301994
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200501995
037-10388 107.20TOWING SERVICES FOR RAM PROMASTER #1683101998 037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #201302001
037-10388 124.48TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200302022
037-10388 103.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200102023
037-10388 127.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #240402865
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #201002952
037-10388 40.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #231202953
037-10388 127.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #240402968
037-10388 127.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #240402969
037-10388 103.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #231302970
037-10388 125.20TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #231102971
037-10388 74.68TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #230102975
037-10388 74.68TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #230102977
037-10388 74.68TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #230102978
037-10388 103.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200202979
037-10388 103.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #231302980
037-10388 103.60TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200202981
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181289 7/8/2025 (Continued)107274 U.S. TOW, INC.
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #201302984
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #200302986
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #201002987
037-10388 70.00TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #231202988
037-10388 108.40TOWING SERVICES FOR BUS #89403748
Total : 2,484.12
181290 7/8/2025 121010 UNITED RENTALS 244388581-002 037-10432 RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR TERMITE FUMIGATION 1,028.42 -185.00RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR TERMITE FUMIGATION244388581-006 -185.00RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR TERMITE FUMIGATION244388581-007 037-10432 8,798.86RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR TERMITE FUMIGATION244434456 Total : 9,457.28
181291 7/8/2025 122050 VERIZON WIRELESS 6115691267 PW CELL PHONE SERVICE 778.51 Total : 778.51
181292 7/8/2025 111900 VILLACORTA, ARSENIO APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 28.00
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
21.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
28.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
Total : 154.00
181293 7/8/2025 105254 VISION TIRE 43042 CD VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES 25.00 580.00PW VEHICLE TIRE SERVICES43059
Total : 605.00
181294 7/8/2025 122435 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2025-967415-00 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 110.35 Total : 110.35
181295 7/8/2025 101195 WASTE RESOURCES GARDENA 061625 WASTE COLLECTION 301,062.20 Total : 301,062.20
181296 7/8/2025 112903 WATTS, BARBARA APRIL 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER 56.00
49.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERFEBRUARY 2025
63.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJANUARY 2025
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 181296 7/8/2025 (Continued)112903 WATTS, BARBARA
35.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERJUNE 2025
56.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMARCH 2025
35.00VOLUNTEER DRIVERMAY 2025
Total : 294.00
181297 7/8/2025 123146 WEST BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION 241015-7 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 500.00 Total : 500.00
181298 7/8/2025 112314 WESTERN ALLIED CORPORATION 917276 HVAC REPAIRS - CITY HALL CHILLER 1,842.56 Total : 1,842.56
181299 7/8/2025 110370 WESTERN COLLISION CENTER, INC 1142 035-01365 2023 FORD INTRCPTR #1661718 BODY REPAIRS 4,029.73 035-01365 2,181.302024 FORD INTRCPTR #EA95L42 BODY REPAIRS1144 035-01365 2,745.772024 DODGE DURANGO #1697553 BODY REPAIRS1148 Total : 8,956.80
181300 7/8/2025 123050 WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC. 9023580222 035-01358 MODULAR BUILDING RENTAL CPX-80416 2,284.43 035-01358 2,284.43MODULAR BUILDING RENTAL CPX-804169023798148 Total : 4,568.86
181301 7/8/2025 103839 WILLIAMS, JEFFREY 05222025 ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES - SHOW & SHINE 650.00 Total : 650.00
181302 7/8/2025 125001 YAMADA COMPANY, INC. 85063 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 707.59
93.69PARK MAINT SUPPLIES85064
Total : 801.28
Bank total : 6,368,185.84 209 Vouchers for bank code : usb 6,368,185.84Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 209 24Page:
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register are accurate and funds are available for payment thereof.
By: __________________________________________
Director of
Administrative Services
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register have been audited by the City Council of the City of Gardena and that all of the said checks are approved for payment except check numbers:
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Mayor Date
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Councilmember Date
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Councilmember Date
Acknowledged:
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Report No. P-2025-12
1 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PERSONNEL REPORT
1. Report the appointment of the following individuals:
a. RICHARD MENDOZA, to the position of Police Trainee, Schedule 200 ($6,927/month), with the Police Department, effective June 28, 2025.
b. MATHEW McCOMAS, to the position of Police Trainee, Schedule 200 ($6,927/month), with the Police Department, effective June 29, 2025.
c. FERNANDA CASO, to the position of Police Trainee, Schedule 200 ($6,927/month), with the Police Department, effective June 30, 2025.
2. Report the promotion of the following individuals:
a. MANUEL PAEZ , to the position of Police Officer , Schedule 2 01 ($8,149 - $10,400/month), with the Police Department, effective May 9, 2025. b. ANTHONY PETRELLI, to the position of Police Officer, Schedule 201 ($8,149 - $10,400/month), with the Police Department, effective May 9, 2025. c. CHRISTOPHER CUFF , to the position of Police Captain, Schedule 231 ($16,123 - $20,577/month), with the Police Department, effective June 15, 2025. d. DAVID BROCK, to the position of Police Captain, Schedule 231 ($16,123 - $20,577/month), with the Police Department, effective June 16, 2025.
3. Report the Service Retirement of RAUL ALARCON, Police Sergeant with the Police Department, effective July 5, 2025. Sgt. Alarcon provided 24.6 years of service to the City.
4. Report the Separation of DERRICK CASTLEBERRY , Code Enforcement Officer with the Community Development Department, effective June 27, 2025. M r. Castleberry provided 1.1 years of service to the City.
5. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Account Clerk (Administrative Services Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
6. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Community Services Officer (Community Development Department). This recruitment is open until filled.
7. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Officer/Lateral (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
8. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Trainee (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
9. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Assistant (Police Department). This recruitment is scheduled to close July 15, 2025.
10. Report the Recruitment for the Closed/Competitive position of Office Specialist (Recreation and Human Services Department). This recruitment is scheduled to close July 7, 2025.
Report No. P-2025-12
2 11. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Lifeguard (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
12. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Lifeguard/Instructor (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
13. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Recreation Leader I /II (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
14. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Equipment Utility Worker I (Transportation Department). This recruitment is scheduled to close July 9, 2025.
15. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Bus Operator (Transportation Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
16. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of On- Demand (Micro/Paratransit) Operator (Transportation Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
17. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of On- Demand Transit Dispatcher (Transportation Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
18. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Transportation Operations Supervisor (Transportation Department). This is a continuous recruitment.
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.E
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
RESOLUTION NO. 6708
, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Local Transportation Funds CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6708, which authorizes the filing of a claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for Local Transportation Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
The attached resolution provides the necessary authority to file a claim with Metro for Local Transportation Funds in support of GTrans. These funds have been included in the City of Gardena's Fiscal Year budget for 2025-2026 previously approved by City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Anticipated Revenue and Expense:
SB325 TDA Article
4 LTF
$ 5,983,883
TDA-STAF
$ 2,651,222
Total:
$ 8,635,105
ATTACHMENTS:
Local Transportation Funds STA_TDA FY25-26 RESO No. 6708 7_08_25.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 6708
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
WHEREAS, Transportation Development Act of 1971 (“Act”), Chapter 1400, Statues 1971 (SB 325), and amendments thereto, makes certain funds available for public transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, the Gardena City Council has adopted a budget for the Gardena Municipal Bus Lines for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, evidencing the need for financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has been charged in the Act with the responsibility for the general administration of local transportation funds established through the Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager or designee of the City of Gardena is hereby authorized to file a claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for local transportation funds in an amount to be determined by LACMTA based on preliminary estimates of funds available.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 8th day of July 2025.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: 9AA510CF-4365-413A-B917-67AE6C09179F
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 8.F
Section: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Approve City of Gardena's GTrans 2025 Title VI Program Update CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires that federally funded transit agencies submit a triennial report to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI regulations were set forth to assure equal access to transit services regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or income in programs receiving federal funding.
GTrans’ 2025 Title VI Program Update is due on October 1, 2025, and approval of this program by the City Council is required. Upon submittal, the FTA reviews and concurs with the Title VI Program or requests additional information.
The FTA's Title VI Circular includes both general requirements and transit-specific requirements. As a result of GTrans having a peak-bus threshold of below 50 buses, it’s program is required to have the following elements:
Overview of GTrans and the services provided
General Title VI Reporting Requirements including procedures for handling complaints, complaint form, public engagement, language assistance plan Program Specific Requirements including setting system-wide service standards, service policies and providing any fare and service equity analyses
The GTrans 2025 Title VI Program Update reflects minor changes that include updated service maps, service data, fleet data, and census tract data. Therefore it is recommended that Council approve the attached GTrans 2025 Title VI Program Update.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
There is no financial impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
GTrans Title VI Program Update - October 2025.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena’s GTrans
Title VI Program
October 2025
Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................................................... 1 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Agency Overview
Services Provided
General Reporting Requirements ............................................................ 5 Civil Rights Notice to the Public
Procedures for Reviewing a Title VI Complaint
Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits
Public Engagement Process
Language Assistance Plan
Membership of Non-Elected Committees and Councils
Monitoring Subrecipients and Contractors
Fixed Facility Impact Analysis
Governing Body Approval of Title VI Plan
Program Specific Requirements .............................................................. 9 System-Wide Service Standards
System-Wide Service Policies
Fare and Service Equity Analyses
Appendices ............................................................................................. 13 A – Title VI Complaint Form and Procedures for Reviewing Complaints B – Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits
C – Public Participation Process for Fare and Service Changes D – GTrans’ Language Assistance Plan and Four-Factor Analysis E – Gardena City Council Approval of 2025 Title VI Program F – GTrans Bus Stop Policy
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Overview
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color , or national origin. Title VI of the Act states that “No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
To achieve this purpose, each federal department and agency, which provides financial assistance for any program or activity, is authorized and directed by U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to put into effect provisions of Title VI for each program or activity by issuing applicable rules, regulations, or requirements.
In this regard, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assistance are responsible for distributing transit services and related benefits in a manner consistent with Title VI. Title VI requires recipients of federal assistance to monitor and evaluate federally assisted programs for compliance. The FTA is responsible for ensuring compliance of transit a gencies receiving federal assistance. FTA Circular 4702.1B describes the monitoring methodology used by recipient s.
Transit providers must conduct periodic assessments to determine whether the transit service provided to minority communities and minority users is consistent with the objectives cited in this circular. The City of Gardena’s GTrans receives federal assistance for the provision of public transit services and therefore complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the provisions of Title VI.
All transit providers—whether direct recipients, primary recipients, or subrecipients—that receive financial assistance from FTA are also responsible for following the general requirements in FTA 47021.B Chapter IV, which are scaled based on the size of the fixed route transit provider.
Requirements
Transit Providers that
Operate Fixed-Route Service
Transit Providers that operate 50 or more
fixed route vehicles in peak service and are
located in a UZA of 200,000 or more in
population
Set system-wide standards and
policies
Required Required
Collect and report data Not required Required:
• Demographic and service profile
maps and charts
• Survey data regarding customer
demographics and travel patterns
Evaluate service and fare equity
changes
Not required Required
Monitor transit service Not required Required
Agency Overview
The City of Gardena is located in the South Bay subregion of Los Angeles County, approximately 12 miles from the downtown Central Business District (CBD) of Los Angeles. Gardena is bounded on the north and west by unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, as well as the City of Hawthorne, and on the south and east by the cities of Los Angeles and Torrance. The City of Gardena was incorporated in 2 | P a g e
1930 and is governed by a five-member City Council, one of whom is the mayor and presiding officer.
The City Manager, appointed by the Council, administers the City's day-to-day business.
The City’s Transportation Department (GTrans) inaugurated service in 1940 and for over 85 years has been one of three municipal transit operators serving the South Bay subregion of Los Angeles County.
GTrans provides fixed-route bus service using a fleet of 51 buses deployed over six routes. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, GTrans boarded over two million customers annually on the system.
As shown in Exhibit 1, the GTrans service area is quite racially diverse. According to the 2020 American Community Survey, roughly 89 percent of GTrans’ service area residents are considered a minority. The minority population includes designations of Hispanic or Latino, African American, Asian, Indian , and Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander, or other non-white races, including persons of two or more races.
Service is deployed to the City of Gardena and throughout the adjacent communities of Torrance, Redondo Beach, Carson, Compton, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, and certain unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. GTrans interfaces at several points with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) A (Blue) and C (Green) Line light rail services, J (Silver) Line at Harbor Gateway Transit Center, and Metro bus service. GTrans also connects with Torrance Transit, Beach Cities Transit, Lawndale Beat, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) , and the City of Compton’s Renaissance Transit. More than two-thirds of the GTrans service area lies outside the City of Gardena's boundaries. Customers may transfer between many of these services with a special interagency transfer or a special student pass.
GTrans also operates an on-demand shared-ride service using nine accessible cutaway and minivan vehicles for the general public, registered senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Bolt’s general public on-demand service is for rides within the boundaries of Gardena. Bolt for paratransit customers includes residents of Gardena, Hawthorne, and unincorporated areas of Alondra Park and Del Aire in Los Angeles County.
Residents wishing to use the Bolt on-demand paratransit service can apply for a membership card at the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau or Hawthorne Memorial Center. Once a Senior or Paratransit rider is registered in the system, they may book a ride through Bolt Paratransit dispatch, the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau, the Bolt website, or the Bolt Powered by GTrans App. A rrangements must be made at least 48 hours in advance. The service normally would operate Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Sunday and Holiday service 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
GTrans operates out of its main Administrative, Operations, and Maintenance facility located at 13999 S.
Western Avenue in Gardena.
GTrans’ fixed-route revenue fleet consists of 51 vehicles, which include both compressed and natural gas (CNG) and zero-emission buses. GTrans also operates nine Bolt vehicles, including six vans and three cutaway vehicles.
GTrans has adopted an alternative fuel strategy for the immediate future to include 80 percent Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and 20 percent zero-emission buses. Since the previous report, GTrans has deployed 39 CNG buses, alongside 13 total zero-emission battery electric buses. All buses use low- floor, curb-level technology, and all are fully ADA accessible. Fixed-route buses can accommodate up to three bikes.
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Exhibit I GTrans Bus Lines Title VI Census Tracts in Service Area, Minorities Per Census Tract
Services Provided
Fixed Route Bus Service
Since the 2022 report, GTrans has seen an increase in patrons since the COVID-19 pandemic but has yet to fully recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers. Fixed route service is provided with an active fleet of 51 buses distributed over 6 routes, with a peak requirement of 26 buses. As such, GTrans falls under the Title VI requirements of Transit Providers that Operate Fixed Route Service.
Effective January 5, 2025, GTrans adopted system-wide service changes to meet customer demand and improve service reliability.
Line 1 – Trips to Downtown L.A. eliminated:
GTrans eliminated all weekday service to Downtown L.A. and permanently adopted the current modified weekend frequency and routing, with improvements to the schedule. The updated schedule runs from Monday to Sunday from Redondo Beach C Line Station to Harbor Freeway C Line and J Line Station.
The zone fares were also eliminated.
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Line 2 – Adjustments to Weekend running times:
GTrans made minor schedule adjustments to Line 2 during weekend peak periods to improve on -time performance and overall service.
Line 3 – Adjustments to PM running times:
GTrans adopted minor schedule adjustments to Line 3 service heading Eastbound during the PM peak periods to improve on-time performance and overall service.
Line 4 – Permanent reduction to service:
GTrans permanently reduced service to the morning and afternoon peak periods only.
Line 5 – Expanded service to operate on weekends:
GTrans improved peak frequency to 30 minutes on the current weekday schedule, along with adding a new weekend service at a peak frequency of 30 minutes, between the Metro Willowbrook/ Rosa Parks Station in Compton and the Aviation/LAX Station in El Segundo. With the addition of weekend service, GTrans aims to provide more connections to the Automated People Mover and LAX Transit Center when operational. Once the new LAX/Metro Transit Center Station opens, the Aviation/LAX station will no longer serve as the end of the line. Final connections will be made at the new LAX/Metro Transit Center.
Service operates weekdays throughout the fixed-route system from 4:25 a.m. to 10:01 p.m., and on six routes on weekends from 4:44 a.m. to 9:38 p.m.
Bolt Powered by GTrans On-Demand Shared-Ride Service
GTrans also operates an on-demand shared-ride service using nine accessible cutaway and minivan vehicles for the general public, registered senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Bolt’s general public on-demand service is for rides within the boundaries of Gardena. Bolt for paratransit customers includes residents of Gardena, Hawthorne, and unincorporated areas of Alondra Park and Del Aire in Los Angeles County.
Residents wishing to use the Bolt on-demand paratransit service can apply for a membership card at the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau or Hawthorne Memorial Center. Once a Senior or Paratransit rider is registered in the system, they may book a ride through Bolt Paratransit dispatch, the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau, the Bolt website, or the Bolt Powered by GTrans App. A rrangements must be made at least 48 hours in advance. The service normally would operate Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Sunday and Holiday service 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The regular fare for the general public on-demand service is $2.00 per ride. For Bolt on-demand paratransit, the one-way fare is $0.75. Riders from the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau may purchase S.S.I. tickets for $0.35 cents each, and the City of Hawthorne sells dial-a-ride tokens to its residents for $0.75 cents one-way. An aide assisting a passenger with disabilities rides free of charge; however, the person requiring the aide must have the ID card that specifies the need for the aide service.
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General Reporting Requirements
Civil Rights Notice to the Public
Part of GTrans’ Title VI responsibilities is to inform the public of its obligations through a public notice that details GTrans’ Title VI complaint procedures. The following notice is posted in GTrans’ Route and Schedule Guide, on the GTrans website www.RideGTrans.com, onboard GTrans buses, and in the lobby of GTrans’ Administrative, Operations, and Maintenance headquarters, located at 13999 S. Western Avenue in Gardena:
Title VI Civil Rights
The City of Gardena’s GTrans is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
No person or group of persons will be discriminated against with regard to fares, routing, scheduling, or quality of transportation service that GTrans furnishes, on the basis of race, color, or national origin. In addition, the frequency of service, age, and quality of GTrans vehicles assigned to routes, and location of routes will not be determined on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a signed, written complaint within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the alleged discrimination date. The complaint should include the following information:
1. Your name, address, and how to contact you (i.e., telephone number, email address, etc.)
2. How, when, where, and why you believe you were discriminated against. Include the location, names, and contact information of any witnesses.
The complaint may be filed in writing with GTrans Customer Service at:
Attn: Deputy City Manager
City of Gardena Department of Transportation
13999 S. Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
Complaint forms can be obtained at GTrans’ website:
http://ridegtrans.com/contact/title-vi-complaint-form/
To request additional information regarding Title VI, please call 310-965-8888 or email [email protected].
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Procedures for Reviewing a Title VI Complaint
The following is a summary of the procedures GTrans uses for the investigation and resolution of the formal Title VI complaints. Please see Appendix A for GTrans’ Title VI Complaint Form, the formal complaint procedures provided to the public, and GTrans’ internal procedures for Title VI complaint handling.
GTrans staff will adhere to the following internal procedures when investigating and resolving Title VI complaints:
1. GTrans staff will accept either the formal Title VI Complaint form or, if a customer calls in to complain about discrimination, staff will submit the complaint on his/her behalf through the Trapeze COM system and identify it as a potential Title VI complaint. For either method or receipt, staff will proceed per the process below.
2. Once a Title VI complaint is received, GTrans staff will contact the complainant to obtain additional details and information that will assist with the investigation. Department staff will meet with any complainant at their request.
3. Staff will attempt to obtain additional internal documentation, which may assist in the investigation, including on-board video camera footage, statements from GTrans personnel, etc.
4. GTrans has 90 days to investigate the complaint. If more information is needed to resolve the case, GTrans may contact the complainant via phone or letter. The complainant has 15 business days from the date of the call or letter to send requested information to the personnel assigned to investigate the complaint. If the investigator is not contacted by the complainant or GTrans does not receive the additional information within 60 business days, GTrans can administratively close the case. A case can be administratively closed if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.
5. After the complaint is reviewed and a determination is made, GTrans will send a closure letter or a letter of finding (LOF) to the complainant. A closure letter summarizes the allegations and states that there was no Title VI violation and that the case will be closed. A LOF summarizes the allegations and the interviews regarding the alleged incident and explains how the situation will be addressed. If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision, he/she has 90 busine ss days after the date of the LOF to do so.
6. A detailed record of all Title VI complaints and the City’s response will be kept on file for a minimum of five years.
Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits
GTrans has had no lawsuits and four complaints alleging discrimination under Title VI since the submittal of its 2022 Title VI Program. Of the four complaints alleging discrimination, none were substantiated, and GTrans is not aware of any formal Title VI complaints filed with the FTA.
For a summary listing of the Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits please see Appendix B.
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Public Engagement Process
The City of Gardena’s GTrans continually monitors and considers the impact of various service decisions as they relate to the community and customers using the service.
As required by FTA Circular 9030.1E, Chapter VI Program Management and Administrative Requirements, the City of Gardena’s GTrans must establish a process to solicit and consider public comment before raising fares or implementing a major reduction of transit services. The policy should provide an opportunity for a public hearing or public meetings for any fare increase or major service reduction and should describe how the recipient will conduct such meetings and how the recipient will consider the result of such meetings in the process of changing fares and service.
The purpose of GTrans’ Public Participation Process is to promote public involvement in transit planning decision-making activities. This plan establishes formal procedures that allow for, encourage, and monitor public participation within the GTrans service area, including, but not limited to, minority in dividuals, persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and low-income populations.
GTrans continues to be dedicated to reaching the various demographics that they serve. To get an understanding of the various needs of the community, GTrans participates in diverse community events to best reach LEP individuals and receive feedback. While participating in events, GTrans discuss es its Clean Air Initiatives, distributes department information, showcases services, including the new on- demand shared-ride services, promotes services to potential new ridership, promotes the GoPass Fareless Program for students, promotes sustainability efforts of the department, provides information on how to ride the bus, public safety concerns, senior TAP card applications, and receives valuable feedback from customers and non-customers. Since its 2022 Title VI report, GTrans had the opportunity to share the aforementioned information at a variety of events. A sample of these events are listed below:
Clean Air Day City of Gardena’s
Harvest Festival
City of Gardena Fall
Carnival
City of Gardena’s Too
Cute to Spook
Halloween Event
LABFive Trunk or Treat
Event
City of Gardena
Veterans Day Service
Martin Luther King Jr.
Parade
City of Gardena
Community Meetings
It Takes a Village
Community Fair
South Bay Cities
Council of
Governments 23rd
Annual General
Assembly
Gardena High School
Resource Fair
United: A Community
Celebration
Blueprint for Success
Youth & Adult Job Fair
City of Hawthorne
Business Expo
City of Gardena’s Cinco
De Mayo Parade and
Festival
City of Gardena’s Fun
in the Sun Senior Day
Event
City of Gardena’s Kids
to Park Day
Bring it on the Blvd
Downtown Street Fair
event
City of Gardena’s
National Night Out
Bolt Powered by
GTrans ribbon-cutting
ceremony
Please see GTrans’ adopted Public Participation Process for Fare and Service Changes in Appendix C.
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Language Assistance Plan
Individuals who have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English are considered persons with Limited English Proficiency. In Los Angeles County, according to the U.S. Census records, approximately one-quarter of the County’s residents would describe themselves as being able to communicate in English less than “very well.”
Title VI prohibits conduct that has a disproportionate effect on LEP persons because such conduct constitutes discrimination based upon national origin. In conjunction with the development of its 20 25 Title VI Program, GTrans updated its Language Assistance Plan and four-factor analysis of services provided to the LEP population.
For a copy of GTrans’ Language Assistance Plan and Four Factor Analysis, please see Appendix D.
Membership of Non-Elected Committees and Councils
GTrans does not select membership to any transit-related, non-elected planning boards, advisory councils, or committees, or similar bodies.
Monitoring of Subrecipients and Contractors
For the reporting period, GTrans did not have any subrecipients that received federal financial assistance from the FTA.
Fixed Facility Impact Analysis
GTrans has not constructed any new fixed facilities since the submission of its 2025 Title VI Program and thus has not performed a fixed facility impact analysis.
City Council Approval of Title VI Program
The GTrans 2025 Title VI Program received governing body approval by the City of Gardena’s City Council on July 8, 2025. Please see Appendix E for a copy of the agenda and minutes.
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Program Specific Requirements
System-Wide Service Standards
Service performance standards are necessary to ensure that all services are contributing positively to the transit network and the overall financial stability of GTrans. Performance should be measured regularly to identify trends over time and to allow prompt changes to be enacted if necessary. GTrans has adopted quantitative system-wide service standards for its fixed route services. These standards, which are summarized below, were developed and implemented to better help GTrans achieve equity for all its transit customers in service design and operations decisions.
Performance standards help ensure that GTrans services are equitably provided, useful to customers, and cost-effective for the organization.
Passenger Load
Passenger load is the ratio of passengers on the vehicle to the number of seats on the bus. If the passenger load is high, resulting in overcrowded conditions, additional service may be needed to address the issue. GTrans measures the vehicle load at the maximum load point on each route during peak and off-peak periods. GTrans’ policy is not to exceed a passenger load to seat ratio of 1.25 for fixed route services operating in local service, and 1.00 for fixed route services operating express service on freeway segments.
Vehicle Headway
Vehicle headway is the measurement of time between buses on a line. A shorter headway corresponds to service that is more frequent. GTrans generally operates fixed-route service with vehicle headways between 15-45 minutes during weekday peak periods, and between 30-60 minutes during weekday off- peak periods and weekends.
On-Time Performance
GTrans defines on-time performance for fixed-route bus trips as those trips that depart from a time point location no earlier than the time listed on printed schedules or arrive at the time point no later than five minutes from the scheduled time. Since the 2022 report, GTrans has deployed a CAD/AVL system that provides a more effective way of tracking on-time performance. Customers can use MyGTBus and other third-party tools to track their bus and gauge on-time performance.
Service Availability
Service availability generally corresponds to the provision of transit service on major traffic corridors in the service area and access to high population centers and trip generators in urbanized areas. GTrans primarily provides fixed-route service to people who reside within one-half to one-quarter mile of the stops along the routes. Due to the large and varied number of municipal transit operators, including Torrance Transit, Beach Cities Transit, and LA Metro, who provide services at or near many GTrans bus stops, Passenger Load
Service Type Passenger Load Factor
Local Service 125% of seated capacity
Express Service 100% of seated capacity
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patrons have many options to access public transportation services in addition to GTrans. The many operators in the region also coordinate regularly to reduce unnecessary duplication of routes and promote a more even distribution of transit services.
GTrans’ general standard is to have stops spaced approximately one-quarter mile apart, although stops may be located more closely depending on land use. Stops may be located further apart if safety conditions do not allow a safe stop to be placed within one-quarter mile of the previous stop. Where site conditions allow, GTrans aims to have far-side stops, which reduce conflict with right-turning vehicles, eliminate sight-distance deficiencies at intersection approaches, and encourage pedestrians to cross behind the bus. Please see Appendix F for GTrans’ Bus Stop Policy.
System-Wide Service Policies
Under FTA Title VI Guidelines, recipients of federal assistance must develop policies for the equitable distribution of transit amenities and buses. GTrans has adopted quantitative system-wide service policies for its fixed-route services, which, as summarized below, were developed and implemented to help GTrans better achieve equity for all its transit customers in service design and operations decisions.
Distribution of Transit Amenities
Transit amenities refer to items of comfort, convenience, and safety that are available to the general riding public. Amenities may include, but are not limited to, bus stop benches, shelters, lighting, trash receptacles, and bike racks. Transit amenities are sited per GTrans’ Bus Stop Policy (See Appendix F).
Within GTrans’ service area, bus stop amenities may be provided by GTrans or by one or more of several other sources, including local governments, private developers, citizen groups, other transit agencies , and commercial advertisers. In general, GTrans has jurisdiction over the location and type of amenities placed within the City of Gardena. Specific equipment and placement at existing bus stops in Gardena is done by GTrans in accordance with all applicable municipal regulatory and permitting processes.
Outside of the City, each municipality is responsible for determining the type of amenities at each existing bus stop. GTrans may recommend or provide information on its standard equipment used within the City of Gardena; however, each city is responsible for selecting and installing amenities at bus stops within its jurisdiction. GTrans will regularly evaluate the conditions and needs of bus stops in its service area and will meet with other cities to provide recommendations for changes to bus stops. Regarding amenities and their placement, GTrans will also consider the input and recommendations from its bus operators and employees, as well as customers, community, and business stakeholders.
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The table below outlines GTrans’ method of determining what amenities are placed, by GTrans, at bus stops for which it has the ability to decide, and when capital funding resources become available.
Currently, GTrans does not have shelters installed at any of the stops within the City of Gardena, however, GTrans is currently seeking funding for this future project.
Transit Amenities
Average Weekday
Boardings
Category Amenities Provided
>100
Tier 1
Seating, lighting, trash receptacles, and bus stop
signage. These stops will be considered for bus shelters if policy allows.
15-99 Tier 2 Seating, lighting, and bus stop signage
<15 Tier 3 Bus stop signage and trash receptacles
Vehicle Assignment
Vehicle assignment refers to the process by which transit vehicles are placed into service on routes throughout the transit system to ensure that all communities receive the same benefits derived from the transit vehicles. GTrans’ entire fleet of transit buses is 100 percent ADA compliant, with wheelchair securement devices, ramps, and kneeling capabilities. Also, standard are air conditioning, bike racks, and voice annunciators. GTrans’ fleet of 40-foot buses comes equipped with innovative design functions and state-of-the-art propulsion technology.
Vehicle age is also considered a benefit, as it is generally considered a proxy for the condition of the vehicle. Barring restrictions of certain vehicle fleets (i.e., inability for certain buses to travel on the freeway, or zero-emission battery buses not able to travel on longer routes), vehicles are distributed across the routes equitably by age.
Fare and Service Equity Analyses
GTrans has implemented service changes and changes to its fare policies since the implementation of its last Title VI Program. However, GTrans operates fewer than 50 buses in peak service, falling within the category of reporters that are not required to perform formal evaluations of service and fare equity changes. GTrans is committed to ensuring all such changes do not result in disparate impacts on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
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Appendix A
Title VI Complaint Form and
Procedures for Reviewing
Complaints
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Appendix B
Title VI Investigations, Complaints
and Lawsuits
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List of Transit-Related Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits and Complaints Since Last Program Submittal in 2022
Type Date Summary Status Action(s) Taken
Investigations
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lawsuits
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Complaints
1 3/3/2023 The complainant alleged that a GTrans
operator allowed passengers from a
certain race with low or no fares to ride
the bus while not allowing him who is
from another race to ride with low fare.
Investigation
found complaint
to be not valid
for Title VI
Sent Closeout
Letter
2 3/3/2023 The complainant alleged that a GTrans
operator allowed a passenger from one
race to ride without paying but did not
allow a passenger from another race
who had no money to ride.
Investigation
found complaint
to be not valid
for Title VI
Sent Closeout
Letter
3 10/08/2023 The complainant alleged that a GTrans
operator was using profanity and racial
slurs when a passenger had no fare
money.
Investigation
found complaint
to be not valid
for Title VI
Sent Closeout
Letter
4 7/03/2024 The complainant alleged that a GTrans
operator allowed other passengers to
play music through speakers but singled
the requestor due to race.
Investigation
found complaint
to be not valid
for Title VI
Sent Closeout
Letter
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Appendix C
Public Participation Process for Fare
and Service Changes
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Appendix D
GTrans’ Language Assistance Plan
and Four-Factor Analysis
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LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PLAN 2025
Analysis of Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Language Assistance Plan
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 28 GTrans Background ............................................................................... 28 Four Factor Analysis .............................................................................. 29 Factor 1 .......................................................................................... 29 Factor 2 .......................................................................................... 37 Factor 3 .......................................................................................... 38 Factor 4 .......................................................................................... 39 Language Assistance Plan..................................................................... 41
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1. Introduction
This Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) has been prepared to address GTrans’ responsibilities as a recipient of federal financial assistance as they relate to the needs of individuals with limited English language skills. As defined, LEP persons are those who do not speak English as their primary language and have limited ability to read, speak, write or understand English.
This plan has been prepared in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which states: “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjugated to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” GTrans is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
2. GTrans Background
The City of Gardena’s GTrans began operation of transit services in 1940 in response to a stoppage of railroad services between the areas of the South Bay and Downtown Los Angeles. In 2015, Gardena Municipal Bus Lines rebranded and officially changed its name to GTrans and unveiled a new modern bus design and logo.
GTrans is a City department that operates as an enterprise fund and is self-supported. It is not operated with any of the City’s general funds.
GTrans serves several local communities that include: the City of Gardena, Torrance, Lomita, West Carson, Compton, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and certain parts of Inglewood. The City of Gardena is six square miles and is situated in the South Bay area of metropolitan Los Angeles between Athens to the north, City of Torrance to the south, Harbor Gateway to the east, and the City of Hawthorne and City of Lawndale to the west. GTrans’ total service encompasses 87.5 square miles with a population of approximately 816,700 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Services Provided
Local Fixed Route Service
GTrans provides transportation to area residents with fixed bus routes that serve many local communities and provide access to Metro Rail and Downtown Los Angeles. GTrans’ fixed-route revenue fleet consists of 51 vehicles, which include CNG and zero-emission buses. GTrans also operates nine Bolt on-demand vehicles, including six vans and three cutaway vehicles. All buses use low-floor, curb level technology, and are fully ADA accessible. Current fixed route buses can accommodate two to three bikes.
Bolt Powered by GTrans
GTrans also operates an on-demand shared-ride service using nine accessible cutaway and minivan vehicles for the general public, registered senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Bolt’s general public on-demand service is for rides within the boundaries of Gardena. Bolt for paratransit customers includes residents of Gardena, Hawthorne, and unincorporated areas of Alondra Park and Del Aire in Los Angeles County.
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Residents wishing to use the Bolt on-demand paratransit service can apply for a membership card at the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau or Hawthorne Memorial Center. Once a Senior or Paratransit rider is registered in the system, they may book a ride through Bolt Paratransit dispatch, the Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau, the Bolt website, or the Bolt Powered by GTrans App. A rrangements must be made at least 48 hours in advance. The service normally would operate Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Sunday and Holiday service 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3. Four Factor Analysis
Factor 1: The Number and Proportion of LEP Individuals Served or Encounters in the Eligible Service Population
What the Guidance Says:
“The greater the number or proportion of LEP individuals from a particular language group served or encountered in the eligible service population, the more likely language services are needed” Being a part of the diverse communities served by GTrans, the agency has regularly encountered LEP individuals throughout its day-to-day operations. Accordingly, GTrans works to ensure that all individuals have access to this vital information which allows them to use the transit system. To follow are some examples of the typical interaction GTrans has with LEP individuals:
• Customer Service Call Center
• Customer Service Front Desk at GTrans
• Community meetings
• Paratransit dispatch
• Bus operators
• Public hearings
• Schedules, brochures, and other printed materials
• Customer and Community surveys
• Public outreach team and events
• GTrans website
• GTrans social media, including Facebook, and Instagram
The U.S. Census Bureau compiles data through its American Community Survey (ACS), which is an ongoing statistical survey that samples a small percent of the population every year giving communities the information they need to plan investments and services. In addition to tracking race, family and relationships, income and benefits, health insurance, education, veteran status, and disabilities, it also provides numbers for areas across the United States of English proficiency. The categories provided describe levels of English proficiency as speaking English “Well,” or “Less than very well.” This data can be accessed for each of the census tracts contained within areas surrounding the GTrans service area.
This data is the basis for much of the analysis that follows.
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Figure 1: GTrans Route Map
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Since the 2022 plan, GTrans had made a significant change to its’ service area. January 2025 saw the removal of all weekday service to Downtown Los Angeles, resulting in the omission of nearly 50 census tracts. The removal of these census tracts impacts the LEP languages and reportable population. The 2023 ACS showed that of the many languages spoken in the homes of those living within the GTrans service area, approximately 45 percent of the population speaks only English at home. The remaining 55 percent of the population speaks a language other than English at home: approximately 43 percent Spanish, two percent Korean, two percent Tagalog, two percent Other Asian and Pacific Island, two percent Indo-European languages, one percent Chinese, one percent Vietnamese, one percent Arabic, and one percent Other and unspecified languages. Figure 2 shows the breakdown of languages spoken at home within the GTrans service area, covering 158 census tracts.
Figure 2
As indicated in Figure 2 above, nearly half of the respondents in GTrans’ service area speak English at home (45 percent). However, there are a significant number (43 percent) of respondents who speak Spanish at home. Of the LEP population, Spanish is the most predominant language spoken by far.
Second to Spanish are Tagalog and other Asian and Pacific Islander languages at about four percent, Korean and Other Indo-European languages at about three percent, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Other or Unspecified languages at about two percent. All other languages spoken at home by respondents in GTrans’ service area make up approximately one percent of the total LEP languages spoken at home .
Compared to the previous report in 2022, the Spanish language remains the highest spoken other than English within the GTrans area.
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The LEP population is determined by specific categories used by respondents in the ACS. Using LEP classifications of “Very well” and “Less than very well” the number of LEP individuals can be determined.
As depicted below in Figure 3 on the following page, approximately 75 percent of the population is classified as speaking English only and speaking English “Very well.” The remaining 25 percent report speaking English “Less than very well.” This is considered the LEP population of GTrans’ service area.
Approximately 76 percent of the total LEP population communicates in Spanish, which is by far the main non-English language spoken in the GTrans service area.
Figure 3
Safe Harbor
By further exploring the ACS data, GTrans has determined that there are eight LEP language groups that are required to be analyzed. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has adopted the U.S.
Department of Justice (USDOJ) Safe Harbor Provision, which outlines circumstances that can provide a “Safe Harbor” for recipients regarding the translation of written materials for LEP populations. The Safe Harbor Provision stipulates that, if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five percent or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total populations of people eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient’s written language obligations.
The GTrans language groups that fall under the Safe Harbor provision are depicted in Figure 3 on the previous page. From the data, Spanish was the largest LEP language group for the GTrans service area with approximately 74 percent of the LEP population. Language groups which exceed 1,000 persons speaking English “Less than very well” are: Korean with approximately 11,436 members of the LEP
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population, Chinese with an LEP population of approximately 7,314, Tagalog with an estimated LEP population of 5,177, Vietnamese with an estimated LEP population of 4,310, Other Asian and Pacific Island languages with an estimated LEP population of 7,549, Other Indo-European languages with an estimated LEP population of 3,903, and Other and unspecified languages with an estimated LEP population of 1,543.
In terms of concentration, GTrans has determined that Spanish-speaking LEP populations are concentrated in GTrans’ service areas around Compton, Inglewood, Lennox, Lynwood, Hawthorne, and Willowbrook, which are within the service areas of Lines 1X, 2, 5, and 7X. Korean-speaking LEP concentrations are mostly in the section of the GTrans service area that occupies Gardena, Carson, and Torrance areas, which are within the service areas of Lines 1X, 2, and 3. Tagalog -speaking LEP populations are concentrated primarily in the GTrans service area which occupies Carson, which is within the service area of Line 2. The concentration of the Vietnamese-speaking LEP population is in the El Camino Village area, which is serviced by Line 1X and 3. The other categories all are dispersed across most of the GTrans lines: The Other Asian and Pacific Island languages are concentrated along the Torrance and Gardena areas, Other Indo-European languages are dispersed amongst the South Bay cities of Torrance, Hawthorne, and Redondo Beach, and Other and unspecified languages are concentrated within the Gardena and Hawthorne areas.
Although Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, Other Indo-European languages, and Other and unspecified languages LEP population are above the 1000-person threshold as defined by the DOJ Safe Harbor Provision, they all represent together approximately 7 percent of the LEP population within GTrans Service area.
The GTrans website www.ridegtrans.com has a feature provided by Google that translates the website into over 100 different languages including all of the languages which fall under the Safe Harbor Provision. Written translations for the printed material will be focused on the Spanish LEP lang uage group, which makes up approximately 77.3 percent of the LEP population within GTrans service area. For more on GTrans’ efforts for Safe Harbor languages and its vital documents, please see Factor 4 below.
The Federal guidance also suggests incorporating data that can be obtained through the State Department of Education, which has enrollment data on LEP populations, and the types of languages spoken in the areas throughout which GTrans provides service.
GTrans’ service area encompasses eleven school districts. For this report, not all the schools that represent Los Angeles Unified School were included in the calculation of LEP populations. Rather, just the schools located in census tracks within GTrans’ service area were included, representing a total o f 4,088 English learner students grades K-12. Centinela Valley Union High School District includes high schools located in Lawndale, Hawthorne, Lennox, Del Aire, and El Camino Village and has a total of 1,008 English learner students in grades 9-12. Compton Unified School District serves the city of Compton along portions of Paramount and Carson with a total of 4,349 English learner students in grades K-12. El Segundo Unified School District serves the residents of El Segundo and has a to tal of 77 English learner students in grades K-12. Hawthorne Unified School District serves the residents of Hawthorne and has a total of 1,610 English learner students in grades K-12. Inglewood Unified School District serves students in Inglewood and has a total of 1,758 English learner students in grades K-12. Lawndale Elementary School District serves Lawndale, parts of Hawthorne and the El Camino Village has a total of 1,151 English learner students in grades K-12. Lennox Unified School District serves K-8 students in the Lennox area and has a total of 1,982 English learner students. Redondo Beach Unified School District which serves the areas of both Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach has a total of 377 English learner 34 | P a g e
students. Torrance Unified School District serves the city of Torrance and has a total of 2,443 English learner students grades K-12. Wiseburn Unified School District, which serves K-8 students in the Hawthorne area, has a total of 349 English learner students.
Figure 4 details the percentage of English learners enrolled at specific GTrans’ service area schools in each of the eleven districts by language spoken, if greater than one percent of the total within the specific district. According to the State of California’s Department of Education, English learners are those who do not speak, read, write, or understand English as a result of English not being their home language. The statistics related to LEP inevitable are in keeping with the census data, in that Spa nish is by far the most common language spoken by LEP individuals.
Figure 4
English Learner Students by Languages Greater than 1% of total Number of English Learner students
% of Language Spoken
by English Learner
Students in the School
District
Centinela Valley Union High School District 2023-2024
Spanish 989 94.10%
Vietnamese 19 1.81%
Compton Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 4,349 99.70%
El Segundo Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 41 54.67%
Arabic 4 6.86%
Japanese 4 5.33%
Khmer (Cambodian) 3 4.00%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 2 4.00%
Urdu 3 4.00%
Portuguese 3 3.92%
French 2 2.67%
Russian 2 2.67%
Thai 2 2.67%
Telugu 2 1.96%
Hebrew 1 1.33%
Indonesian 1 1.33%
Marathi 1 1.33%
Other Baltic Languages 1 1.33%
Other non-English languages 1 1.33%
Rumanian 1 1.33%
Ukrainian 1 1.33%
Undetermined 1 1.33%
Vietnamese 1 1.33%
Hawthorne Unified School District 2023-2024
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Spanish 1,577 91.95%
Arabic 33 1.92%
Inglewood Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 1,758 96.22%
Lawndale Elementary School District 2023-2024
Spanish 1,066 88.83%
Vietnamese 58 4.83%
Arabic 27 2.25%
Los Angeles Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 4088 94.39%
Lennox Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 1,982 99.35%
Redondo Beach Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 167 39.95%
Japanese 59 14.11%
Russian 34 8.13%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 22 5.26%
Portuguese 21 5.02%
Korean 18 4.31%
Arabic 11 2.63%
Farsi (Persian) 10 2.39%
Vietnamese 9 2.15%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 7 1.67%
French 7 1.67%
German 6 1.44%
Turkish 6 1.44%
Torrance Unified School District 2023-2024
Spanish 894 34.14%
Japanese 541 20.66%
Korean 274 10.46%
Arabic 132 5.04%
Portuguese 101 3.86%
Vietnamese 81 3.09%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 80 3.05%
Urdu 74 2.83%
Other non-English languages 72 2.75%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 67 2.56%
Russian 45 1.72%
Farsi (Persian) 28 1.07%
Hindi 27 1.03%
Telugu 27 1.03%
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Wiseburn School District 2023-2024
Spanish 167 40.05%
Japanese 59 14.15%
Russian 6 8.15%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 22 5.28%
Portuguese 21 5.04%
Korean 18 4.32%
Arabic 11 2.64%
Persian (Farsi) 10 2.40%
Vietnamese 9 2.16%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 7 1.68%
French 7 1.68%
German 6 1.44%
Turkish 6 1.44%
Grand Total 19,192
Data Source: English Learner Students by Language by Grade, California Department of Education. 2023-2024.
* Information provided in Figure 4 includes only those schools located in census tracts within GTrans’ service area and therefore does not represent district-wide figures. Additional languages are spoken in each district; however, they represent less than 1% of the languages spoken within each district.
The Federal Transit Administration recommends that each agency conduct community outreach to organizations that work with LEP populations. This outreach may provide the agency with information that is not included in the Census, such as information on the specific languages spoken by the LEP populations, population trends, cultural backgrounds of LEP persons, information on what services are most frequently sought by the LEP population, and what will resonate equally among all nationalities and subcultures within the GTrans service area.
GTrans continues to be dedicated to reaching the various demographics that they serve. To get an understanding of the various needs of the community, GTrans participates in diverse community events to best reach LEP individuals and receive feedback. While participating in events, GTrans discusses its Clean Air Initiatives, distributes department information, showcases services, including the new on - demand shared-ride services, promotes services to potential new ridership, promotes the GoPass Fareless Program for students, promotes sustainability efforts of the department, provides information on how to ride the bus, public safety concerns, senior TAP card applications, and receives valuable feedback from customers and non-customers. Since its 2022 Title VI report, GTrans had the opportunity to share the aforementioned information at a variety of events. A sample of these events is listed on the following page:
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Clean Air Day City of Gardena’s
Harvest Festival
City of Gardena Fall
Carnival
City of Gardena’s Too
Cute to Spook
Halloween Event
LABFive Trunk or Treat
Event
City of Gardena
Veterans Day Service
Martin Luther King Jr.
Parade
City of Gardena
Community Meetings
It Takes a Village
Community Fair
South Bay Cities
Council of
Governments 23rd
Annual General
Assembly
Gardena High School
Resource Fair
United: A Community
Celebration
Blueprint for Success
Youth & Adult Job Fair
City of Hawthorne
Business Expo
City of Gardena’s Cinco
De Mayo Parade and
Festival
City of Gardena’s Fun
in the Sun Senior Day
Event
City of Gardena’s Kids
to Park Day
Bring it on the Blvd
Downtown Street Fair
event
City of Gardena’s
National Night Out
Bolt Powered by
GTrans ribbon-cutting
ceremony
Based on the interactions between GTrans staff and the aforementioned community groups and events, the LEP language most encountered is Spanish. Recognizing that demographics and languages are shifting all the time, GTrans will continue to work with these and other community groups to continue to gain experience and knowledge about its LEP population.
Factor 2: The Frequency with which LEP Individuals Come into Contact with Your Programs, Activities, and Services
What the Guidance Says:
“Recipients should assess, as accurately as possible, the frequency with which they have or should have contact with the LEP individuals from different language groups seeking assistance, as the more frequent the contact, the more likely enhanced language services will be needed”
GTrans recently reviewed the frequency with which staff and drivers have or could have contact with LEP persons. GTrans conducted a recent survey of bus operators and frontline staff, including the front office Customer Service who handles all calls and visits, and Staff who often interact with the community and passengers. Of those surveyed, 52.5 percent indicated they interacted with more than one individual with limited English proficiency during a typical shift.
Approximately 70 percent of the respondents indicated that the primary LEP language encountered was Spanish. Roughly, 75 percent of the respondents indicated that they most frequently encounter LEP customers along Line 2, which is GTrans’ highest ridership line. There have only been a few requests made to the operators and frontline staff for language translation of public information, with 65 percent indicating that passengers have not requested translated materials.
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Here are additional relevant activities and services provided by GTrans during which LEP contact is made:
• Fixed Route transit services on 6 routes
• In person at GTrans Customer Service Desk
• City of Gardena Phone Tree providing names, phone numbers, and languages of certified employees in the City that can assist with translation or interpretation • Bolt Powered by GTrans on-demand shared-ride service within the City of Gardena, Hawthorne and portions of LA County
• GTrans outreach events and information booths
• Bus Operators and their Supervisory Team interact with LEP persons daily in the field • GTrans Website with Google Translate feature which translates the website into over 100 different languages
• Schedules, brochures, and bus signage provided in English and Spanish • GTrans social media accounts include Facebook, and Instagram • Outreach with local schools regarding access to services
In an effort to explore the needs of LEP communities within the GTrans service area, staff surveyed local organizations including the El Camino College, Southwest College, South Bay Adult School, St. Anthony of Padia Catholic Church, The Potter’s House Church of Los Angeles, Gardena Valley Baptist Church, Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools, Angeles Community Health Center, Massao W. Satow Library, Gardena Mayme Dear Library, Carson One-Stop Community Center, Gardena One-Stop Employment Center, Hawthorne Senior Center, A C Bilbrew Library, and Compton Library. The purpose of this dialogue was to understand further the extent of the LEP population in GTrans’ service area, as well as the needs of the community. The discussions resulted in confirmation that Spanish is the largest spoken language amongst the LEP population. Other languages common within those organizations included Japanese, Chinese, and Tagalog, which represent a small sector of the overall LEP population in the GTrans service areas. From our conversations with these organizations, we learned that the seniors make up a large amount of the LEP population and prefer communication like phone calls, printed newsletters, and phone calls.
While other languages are not required, GTrans collaboratively works with the aforementioned organizations on an as-needed basis for materials in languages other than the majority.
Factor 3: The importance to LEP Persons of Your Program, Activities, and Services
What the Guidance Says:
“The more important the activity, information, service, or program, or the greater the possible consequences of the contact to the LEP individuals, the more likely language services are needed”
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vital documents, without which a person would be unable to access services. GTrans’ vital documents are as follows:
Vital Documents
GTrans Route and Schedule Guide
Bolt Powered by GTrans Information
Title VI Notice, Title VI Plan, and Complaint Procedures Language Assistance Plan
Public Notices to Change in Service
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
PTASP Safety Plan
Factor 4: The Resources Available to the Recipient and Cost
What the Guidance Says:
“A recipient’s level of resources and the costs imposed may have an impact on the nature of the steps it should take in providing meaningful access for LEP persons”
As a small transit operator, GTrans has limited resources but manages to stretch this limited budget through cost-effective and efficient measures that benefit not only GTrans’ LEP customers but all customers. Currently, GTrans practices several measures in support of assisting the LEP population.
These efforts include:
• There is staff within the Transportation Department and throughout the City of Gardena who are on the Bilingual List of Translators and eligible for Bilingual Bonus Pay. Eligible employees receive $31 per pay period. As of May 2025, the City of Gardena has 46 employees that can translate Tagalog, Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Korean. GTrans, specifically, has 17 employees that receive this compensation for a FY2025 budgeted cost of $16,904.
• GTrans’ Route and Schedule Guide is printed in both English and Spanish, providing maps and timetables in addition to offering customers important information about how to ride the bus, critical information on fares and passes, information on Bolt, etc. There is only minimal incremental cost for this guide to include Spanish translation, as in-house staff provides the translation copy. The cost to print the guides in total is roughly $9,500
• GTrans’ website uses Google Translate feature to support over 100 languages for immediate translation. This feature is free for GTrans to use on its website.
• GTrans’ non-bilingual bus operators ask other customers on board for translation assistance when they are either unable to understand or communicate with an LEP person or are not near the GTrans’ staffed customer service center. If still unable to provide assistance, GTrans operators are instructed to contact Dispatch for assistance. This is at no additional cost.
• Brochures and other materials including signage and information cards for the bus are printed in both English and Spanish. This amounts to approximately $11,000 per year.
• Public outreach team and events are held throughout the year to provide the public, which includes the LEP population, with information and giveaways. These outreach events are already in the budget for outreach; however, the staff ensures there are Spanish-speaking employees 40 | P a g e
available to assist with GTrans’ Spanish-speaking customers. This additional cost is approximately $10,000 per year.
GTrans will continue to translate its vital documents such as the Route and Schedule Guide, Bolt Powered by GTrans Information, Title VI Notice, Title VI Plan and Complaint Procedures, Language Assistance Plan, Public Notices to Change in Service, Reasonable Accommodation Request Form, and the PTASP Safety Plan through Google Translate on the GTrans website and use certified translators when needed. GTrans will also continue to use its in-house multilingual staff, citywide Bilingual List of Translators, and Google Translate to translate for eligible LEP language groups .
Conclusion:
GTrans has developed several methods to guarantee that those who rely on public transit and are limited English speakers are able to receive critical information. The availability of the resources outlined in the four-factor analysis has greatly helped in providing critical information to GTrans’ LEP population. As shown in the review of U.S. Census information, GTrans can provide services to most of its service area without any additional effort. GTrans will continue to make efforts to ensure that LEP individuals do not feel unable to utilize the services provided by the city.
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Language Assistance Plan
Introduction
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Limited English plan (LEP) guidance recommends that GTrans, as a recipient of federal funds, develop an implication plan to address the needs of the LEP population it serves. GTrans has developed this Limited English Proficiency Plan to help identify reasonable steps for providing language assistance to persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who wish to access services provided. This plan outlines how to identify a person who may need language assistance, the language assistive measures, training staff, providing notice to LEP persons, and monitoring and updating the LEP plan.
Element 1: Identifying LEP individuals Who Need Language Assistance
What the Guidance Says:
“There should be an assessment of the number or proportion of LEP individuals eligible to be served or encountered and the frequency of encounters pursuant to the first two factors in the four-factor analysis”
As part of the four-factor analysis, GTrans’ used ACS data to determine the breakdown of LEP individuals located within its service area. This was executed using the analysis of 206 Census tracts, and approximately 714,006 residents.
The data showed some very clear trends within GTrans’ service area. Approximately 56% of the residents in the service area speak a language other than English at home. Of the total service area population,
75.5% identified themselves as speaking English only or “Very well.” This figure includes the 4 4.3% of those who identify themselves as speaking only English, but also the populations which speak other languages and speak English “Very well”. GTrans also determined that 24.5% of GTrans service area population can be classified as LEP, and of that population 74.1% spoke Spanish.
Spanish is the clear and overwhelming LEP language to be addressed in the GTrans’ service area. In accordance with the USDOJ’s Safe Harbor Provision, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic, Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, Other Indo-European languages, and Other and unspecified languages LEP populations are emerging in GTrans’ service area, with concentrations seen in specific areas. As indicated in Factor 1, GTrans regularly encounters LEP individuals throughout its day -to-day operations. By far the most common language group encountered by GTrans, outside of English is Spanish.
Element 2: Language Assistance Measures
What the Guidance Says:
“An effective LEP Plan would likely include information about the ways in which language assistance will be provided”
GTrans will strive to offer the following measures to LEP individuals, that is, persons who speak English “Less than very well.”
• GTrans’ Title VI Policy and GTrans staff will take reasonable steps to provide the opportunity for meaningful access to LEP clients who have difficulty communicating in English.
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• If a client asks for language assistance and GTrans determines that the client is an LEP person and that language assistance is necessary to provide meaningful access, reasonable efforts will be made to provide meaningful access, reasonable efforts will be made to pr ovide free language assistance. If reasonably possible, GTrans will provide language assistance in the LEP client’s preferred language. GTrans has the discretion to determine whether language assistance is needed, and if so, the type of language assistance necessary to provide meaningful access.
• GTrans will periodically assess client needs for language assistance based on requests for interpreters and/or translations, as well as the literacy skills of the clients.
• When an interpreter is needed, in person or on the telephone, staff will attempt to determine what language is required and then access language assistance at one or more of the available resources identified on the next page.
Element 3: Training Staff
What the Guidance Says:
“Staff members should know about their obligations to provide meaningful access to information and services for LEP persons, and all employees in public contact positions should be properly trained. An effective LEP plan would likely include training to ensure that:
• Staff knows about LEP policies and procedures
• Staff having contact with the public (or those in recipient’s custody) is trained to work effectively with in person and telephone interpreters”
The following training will be provided to GTrans staff • Information on the Title VI Policy and LEP responsibilities • Description of language assistance services offered to the public • Process for assisting LEP customers when translation is requested • How to handle potential Title VI/LEP complaints
Element 4: Providing Notice to LEP Persons
What the Guidance Says:
“Once an agency has decided, based in the four-factors, that it will provide language services, it is important that the recipient notify LEP persons of service es available free of charge. Recipients should provide this notice in languages LEP person would understand.”
GTrans currently provides most of its public printed material about service in both English and Spanish including the Route and Schedule Guide and bus signage. Staff members throughout GTrans, who are bilingual in English and Spanish, are available to assist customers as needed. Furthermore, the website offers a feature from Google Translate which automatically can translate the website into over 100 different languages.
Translation of Documents
• In those cases where the need arises for LEP outreach, GTrans will consider the following options:
o When staff prepares a document, or schedules a meeting, for which the target audience is expected to include LEP individuals, then documents, meeting notices, flyers, and agendas will be printed in an alternative language for the known LEP population
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o Bus schedules, maps, and other transit publications will be made available in an alternative language for the known LEP population through the GTrans website using the Google translate feature
Formal Interpreters
• When necessary to provide meaningful service to LEP clients, GTrans will provide qualified interpreters upon request, including any bilingual staff of the City of Gardena, if available. The City of Gardena has identified all City staff who speak languages other than English. At important stages that require one-on-one contact, written translations and verbal interpretation services will be provided consistent with the four-factor analysis used earlier.
• GTrans may require a formal interpreter to certify to the following:
o The interpreter understood the matter communicated and rendered a competent interpretation
o The interpreter will maintain private information, non-public data will not be disclosed without written authorization from the client
o Bilingual City Employees, when available, can provide limited assistance to GTrans staff and LEP clients as part of their regular job duties
Informal Interpreters
• Informal interpreters may include the family members, friends, legal guardians, service representatives or advocates of the LEP client. GTrans staff will determine whether it is appropriate to rely on informal interpreters, depending on the circumstances a nd subject matter of the communication. However, in many circumstances, informal interpreters, especially children, are not competent to provide quality and accurate interpretations. There may be issues of confidentiality, competency, or conflict of interest.
• An LEP person, may use an informal interpreter of their own choosing and at their expense, either in place of or as a supplement to the free language assistance offered by GTrans. If possible, GTrans should accommodate an LEP client’s request to use an informal interpreter in place of a formal interpreter.
• If an LEP client prefers an informal interpreter after GTrans has offered free interpreter services, the informal interpreter may interpret.
• If an LEP client wants to use their own informal interpreter, GTrans serves the right to also have a formal interpreter present.
Element 5: Monitoring and Updating LEP Plan
What the Guidance says:
“Evaluation can help you track your outreach efforts, discover dissemination problems early, make corrections, and find out whether your language services have impacted your ridership and/or relations with local immigrant communities”
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GTrans will update the LEP Plan as required by U.S. DOT every 3 years or when significant changes are required. GTrans intends to explore additional improvements that may be developed as a result of an ongoing dialog with the LEP community and changes to the demographics of the service area.
Dissemination of the GTrans LEP Plan
A link to the GTrans Title VI Plan and the LEP Plan will be included on the GTrans website, http://ridegtrans.com/contact/title-vi-report/ and at http://ridegtrans.com/contact/lep-plan/
Any person or agency with internet access will be able to access and download the plan from the GTrans website. Alternatively, any person or agency may request a copy of the plan via telephone, fax, mail, or in person, and shall be provided a copy of the plan at no cost. LEP individuals may request a copy of the plan in translation which GTrans will provide, if feasible.
Questions or comments regarding the LEP Plan may be submitted to GTrans in person at 13999 S.
Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90249, through phone (310) 965-8888, or email at [email protected].
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Appendix E
Gardena City Council Approval of
2025 Title VI Program
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Place Holder for City Council Certified Minutes
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Appendix F
GTrans Bus Stop Policy
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CITY OF GARDENA
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the
Planning & Environmental Quality Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247.
Dated this 27
th day of June 2025.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 18.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Approve a Five-Year Digital Radio System Maintenance Agreement and Software Subscription with COMMline, Inc. at a Cost of $105,697.92 and a Project Total of $116,267.71
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract and Project Total RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
The City of Gardena’s GTrans utilizes the Interoperability Network of the South Bay (INSB), a digital radio network for daily two-way communication amongst the GTrans Communications and Dispatch Center, Route Supervisors and Bus Operators out on the road. This radio service also provides critical communication with the Gardena Police Department in the event of emergencies, service issues and for regular communication, ensuring the safety and security of GTrans employees and customers riding the bus.
In 2020 GTrans purchased a new digital radio system from the Gardena-based COMMLine, Inc., which included radio handsets, vehicle radios, radio recording equipment, and base modules. COMMLine also installed, configured, and provided annual maintenance services under the original contract. GTrans' current software maintenance and subscription contract with COMMLine is expiring, and GTrans wishes to enter into a new five-year maintenance and software agreement with this company, as they are the most familiar with the GTrans system as well as the INSB network. COMMLine provides the infrastructure and support to the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (SBRPCA), also referred to as the Regional Communications Center (RCC), providing police, fire, and 911 dispatch for the South Bay region, under which GTrans' radio system operates. COMMLine has provided pricing for a new, five-year agreement as detailed below:
Yearly
Costs
Year 1
$19,128.72
Year 2
$20,085.12
Year 3
$21,089.28
Year 4
$22,143.84
Year 5
$23,250.96
Total:
$105,697.92
GTrans has reviewed these costs and determined them to be fair and reasonable. GTrans would also like to include a 10 percent contingency, or $10,569.79 to accommodate any unforeseen expenditures that may arise. Such expenditures would not be allowed unless agreed upon and approved in advance by GTrans management.
Therefore, it is recommended that Council authorize a five-year agreement with COMMLine Inc. at a cost of $105,697.92, plus an additional 10 percent contingency of $10,569.79 as required, for a project total of $116,267.71.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
GTrans has allocated funding in the FY26 operating budget for this service. The cost of subsequent years of the agreement will be included in future budgets for Council consideration. There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Commline_Standard_Service_Agreement_&_Proposal_(2025-2030).pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GARDENA
AND
COMMLINE, INC.
This contract, hereinafter referred to as Agreement, is entered into by and between THE CITY OF GARDENA (“City”) and COMMLINE, INC. (“Consultant”). Based on the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Recitals.
A. City is desirous of obtaining technical and maintenance support for GTrans’ digital radio system.
B. Consultant is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to provide these services.
C. City has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement.
2. Services.
A. The services to be performed by Consultant shall consist of the scope of services outlined in Consultant’s proposal, and any associated addendum, incorporated herein by reference, unless otherwise instructed by City.
B. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the Project Schedule. Consultant shall not be liable for any failure or delay in furnishing proposed services resulting from fire, explosion, flood, storm, Act of God, governmental acts, orders or regulations, hostilities, civi l disturbances, strikes, labor difficulties, difficulty in obtaining parts, supplies, or shipping facilities, inability to obtain or delays in obtaining suitable material or facilities required for performance, temporary unavailability of qualified personn el, failure by City to provide appropriate access to equipment or personnel, or other causes beyond Consultant’s reasonable control.
3. Additional Services. If City determines that additional services are required to be provided by Consultant in addition to the Services set forth above, City shall authorize Consultant to perform such additional services in writing (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Ser vices shall be specifically described and approved by City in writing prior to the performance thereof. Consultant shall be compensated for such Additional Services in accordance with the amount agreed upon in writing by the Parties. No compensation shall be paid to Consultant for Additional Services which are not specifically approved by City in writing.
4. Agreement Administrator. For purposes of this Agreement, City designates Rachel Yoo as the Agreement Administrator who shall monitor Consultant’s performance under this Agreement. All notices, invoices or other documents shall be addressed to the Agreement Administrator, as well as all substantive issues relating to this contract. City reserves the right to change this designation upon written notice to Consultant.
5. Consultant’s Proposal. This Agreement shall include and incorporate therein Consultant’s proposal in response incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
6. Timing of Performance. Time is of the essence with respect to Consultant’s performance of Docusign Envelope ID: DC71C68D-2246-4B83-9E78-1652FA536BA0
the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall diligently and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by this Agreement City, in its sole discretion, may extend the time for performance of any Service.
7. Compensation. Compensation for the Services shall be billed as set forth in Attachment A, attached hereto. The Compensation is inclusive of all costs that may be incurred by Consultant in performance of the Services, including but not limited to such items as travel, copies, delivery charges, phone charges, and facsimile charges.
8. Term of Agreement/Termination.
A. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution by the City and shall remain in effect until all Services are completed or until terminated as provided for herein.
B. City may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing written notice to Consultant not less than three days prior to an effective termination date. City’s only obligation in the event of termination will be payment of fees and allowed expenses incur red up to and including the effective date of termination.
C. Unless for cause, Consultant may not terminate this Agreement.
D. Upon receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall: (1) promptly discontinue all Services, unless the notice directs otherwise; and (2) within ten (10) days, deliver to City all files, data, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or prepared to date by Consultant in performing the Services under this Agreement, whether completed or in progress. Consultant shall provide these documents by both hard copy and in electronic format if available. In the event of termination for other than cause attributable to Consultant, Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the services it performs up to the date of termination and shall be deemed released from liability for any work assigned but not completed as of the effective date of termination.
9. Invoices and Payments.
A. Payment shall be made upon receipt and approval of invoices for Services rendered. In order for payment to be made, Consultant’s invoice must include an itemization as to the services rendered, date(s) of service, direct and/or subcontract costs, and be submitted on an official letterhead or invoice with Consultant’s name, address, and telephone number referenced.
B. The Agreement Administrator shall review the invoices to determine whether services performed and documents submitted are consistent with this Agreement. Payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of the invoice or the Agreement Administrator shall provide Consultant with a written statement objecting to the charges and stating the reasons therefore.
C. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment.
10. Records/Audit.
A. Consultant shall be responsible for ensuring accuracy and propriety of all billings and shall maintain all supporting documentation for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of the Services under this agreement the following records:
1. All accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and assure proper accounting for all funds.
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2. Records which establish that Consultant and any subconsultant who renders Services under this Agreement are in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
3. Any additional records deemed necessary by City to assume verification of full compliance with this Agreement.
B. City shall have the right to audit Consultant’s invoices and all supporting documentation for purposes of compliance with this Agreement for a period of three years following the completion of Services under this Agreement.
C. Upon reasonable notice from City or any other governmental agency, Consultant shall cooperate fully with any audit of its billings conducted by, or of, City and shall permit access to its books, records and accounts as may be necessary to conduct such audits.
11. Successors and Assignment. This Agreement covers professional services of a specific and unique nature. Except as otherwise provided herein, Consultant shall not assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement or subcontract any services to be performed without amending this Agree ment. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
12. Change in Name, Ownership or Control. Consultant shall notify the Agreement Administrator, in writing, of any change in name, ownership or control of Consultant’s firm or subconsultant. Change of ownership or control of Consultant’s firm may require an amendment to the Agreement.
13. Key Personnel . City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform al l services under this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the Agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Consultant to perform Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving notice from City.
14. Use of Materials.
A. City shall make available to Consultant such materials from its files as may be required by Consultant to perform Services under this Agreement. Such materials shall remain the property of City while in Consultant’s possession. Upon termination of this Agreement and payment of outstanding invoices of Consultant, or completion of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall return to City any property of City in its possession and any calculations, notes, reports, electronic files, or other materials prepared by Consultant in the course of performance of this Agreement.
B. City may utilize any material prepared or work performed by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including computer software, in any manner, which City deems proper without additional compensation to Consultant. Consultant shall have no responsibility or liability for any revisions, changes, or corrections made by City, or any use or reuse pursuant to this paragraph unless Consultant accepts such responsibility in writing.
15. Confidentiality. Consultant acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with this Agreement or its performance may consist of information that is exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthori zed persons under either state or federal statutes ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e -mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles, credit card infor mation, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records, agency source code or object code, agency security data, or information identifiable to an individual that Docusign Envelope ID: DC71C68D-2246-4B83-9E78-1652FA536BA0
relates to any of these types of information. Consultant agrees to hold Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, to release it only to authorized employees or Sub-consultants requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this Agreement, and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make the information known to any other party without City's express written consent or as provided by law. Consultant agrees to release such information or material only to employees or Sub-consultants who have signed a nondisclosure agreement, the terms of which have been previously approved by City. Consultant agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information.
"Personal information" including, but not limited to, "Protected Health Information" (PHI) under Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and social security numbers collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Agreement shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss.
HIPAA establishes national minimum standards for the use and disclosure of certain health information.
The Consultant must comply with all HIPAA requirements and rules when determined applicable by the City. If City determines that (1) City is a "covered entity" under HIPAA, and that (2) Consultant will perform "business associate" services and activities covered under HIPAA, then at City's request, Consultant agrees to execute City's Agreement in compliance with HIPAA.
Consultant shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, Sub-consultants or agents use personal information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth herein. Consultant and its Sub-consultants agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of the City or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the Agreement and demand for return of all personal information. Moreover, Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all losses and damages resulting from any unauthorized or improper disclosure, dissemination or use of the information as a result, in whole or in part, of Consultant’s action or inaction.
16. Nonuse of Intellectual Property of Third Parties. Consultant shall not use, disclose or copy any intellectual property of any third parties in connection with work carried out under this Agreement, except for intellectual property for which Consultant has a license. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless against all claims raised against City based upon allegations that Consultant has wrongfully used intellectual property of others in performing work for City, or that City has wrongfully used intellectual property developed by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
17. Ownership of Work Product. All documents or other information created, developed, or received by Consultant shall, for purposes of copyright law, be deemed worked made for hire for City by Consultant and shall be the sole property of City. Consultant shall provide City with copies of these items upon demand, and in any event, upon termination of this Agreement.
18. Legal Requirements.
A. Consultant shall secure and maintain all licenses or permits required by law, including a City business license, and shall comply with all ordinances, laws, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to the work.
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compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation; and all ot her Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreements.
C. Consultant covenants that there shall be no discrimination based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin or ancestry, or any other category forbidden by law in performance of this Agreement.
19. Conflict of Interest and Reporting.
A. Consultant shall at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Consultant shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Consultant understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code sections 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an officeholder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Agreement.
B. Consultant and its representatives shall refrain from lobbying City of Gardena officials, employees and representatives for the duration of this Agreement.
20. Guarantee and Warranty. Consultant warrants to City that the material, analysis, data, programs and SERVICES to be delivered or rendered hereunder will be of the kind and quality designated and will be performed by qualified personnel. Without waiver of City’s other rights or remedies, City may require Consultant to re - perform any of said services, which were not performed in accordance with these standards. Consultant shall perform the remedial services at its sole expense.
21. Insurance.
A. Commencement of Work. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance. Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Consultant must have and maintain in place all of the insurance coverage required in this Section. Consultant’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Agreement.
Any subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Section and Consultant shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Consultant’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. Insurance Company Requirements. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-: VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. Coverage, Limits and Policy Requirements. Consultant shall maintain the types of coverage and limits indicated below:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance - a policy for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverage under this policy shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
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shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
3. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance - a policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
4. Professional Errors & Omissions - a policy with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim and aggregate. This policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled until thirty (30) days written notice, unless cancelled for non-payment, then ten (10) calendar days notice shall be given, is mailed to City.
5. Policy Requirements. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
a. The City, its appointed and elected officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be added as additional insured to the policy. b. The insurer shall agree to provide City with thirty (30) days prior written notice, of any cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage, unless cancelled for non-payment, then ten (10) calendar days notice shall be given. c. For any claims with respect to the Services covered by this Agreement, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
D. Additional Requirements. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder or to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement. There shall be no recourse again st City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Consultant in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Consultant does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Consultant shall be deemed in default hereunder.
E. Deductibles. Any deductible or self -insured retention over $25,000 per occurrence must be declared to and approved by City. Any deductible exceeding an amount acceptable to City shall be subject to the following changes: either the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Consultant); or Consultant shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
F. Verification of Compliance. Consultant shall furnish City with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefore, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City.
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Consultant shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
G. Termination for Lack of Required Coverage. If Consultant, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Consultant’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
22. Indemnity.
A. Consultant assumes all risk of injury to its employees, agents, and contractors, including loss or damage to property.
B. Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, including its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims, suits, or causes of action for injury to any person or damage to any property arising out of any intentional or negligent acts or errors or omissions to act by Consultant or its agents, officers, employees, subcontractors, or independent contractor, in the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant. This indemnity shall not apply if the claim arises out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers.
C. No official, employee, agent or volunteer of City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
23. Independent Contractor. Consultant agrees to furnish consulting services in the capacity of an independent contractor and neither Consultant nor any of its employees shall be considered to be an employee or agent of City.
24. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an emp loyee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled t o, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
25. Notices. Any notice or communication given under this Agreement shall be effective when deposited, postage prepaid, with the United States Postal Service and addressed to the contracting parties. Name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers of the parties are as follows:
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City of Gardena – GTrans
Attn: Rachel Yoo
13999 S. Western Avenue
Gardena, California 90249
Email: [email protected]
Commline, Inc.
Attn: Joseph Kim
13700 Cimarron Avenue
Gardena, California 30249
Email: [email protected]
Either party may change the information to which notice or communication is to be sent by providing advance written notice to the other party.
26. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it legal, valid, and enforceable, and the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
27. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement shall be deemed a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be interpreted in accordance with such laws. Both parties hereby agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California and that the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be Los Angeles County, California.
28. Waiver. No delay or failure by either Party to exercise or enforce at any time any right or provision of this Agreement shall be considered a waiver thereof or of such Party’s right thereafter to exercise or enforce each and every right and provision of this Agreement. To be valid a waiver shall be in writing but need not be supported by consideration. No single waiver shall constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver.
29. Electronic Signatures. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that electronic records and electronic signatures, as well as facsimile signatures, used in connection with the execution of this Agreement and electronic signatures, facsimile signatures or signatures transmitted by electronic mail in so-called pdf format shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if a paper original of this Agreement had been delivered and had been signed using a handwritten signature. City and Consultant (i) agree that an electronic signature, whether digital or encrypted, of a party to this Agreement is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature, (ii) intend to be bound by the signatures (whether original, faxed or electronic) on any document sent or delivered by facsimile or, electronic mail, or other electronic means, (iii) are aware that the other party will reply on such signatures, and (iv) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. If this Agreement has been executed by electronic signature, all parties executing this document are expressly consenting under the United States Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 ("E-SIGN") and California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA")(Cal. Civ. Code § 1633.1, et seq.), that a signature by fax, email or other electronic means shall constitute an Electronic Signature to an Electronic Record under both E-SIGN and UETA with respect to this specific transaction.
30. Joint Drafting. Each party acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision in this Agreement and to submit the same to counsel and other consultants for review and comment and that the parties jointly drafted this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement or any Assignment shall be construed more strictl y against one party than the other party by reason that one or the other party proposed, drafted or modified such provision or any other existing or proposed provision.
31. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and Docusign Envelope ID: DC71C68D-2246-4B83-9E78-1652FA536BA0
all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
32. Authority to Execute. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
33. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, or to declare the rights of the parties hereunder, the parties agree that the prevailing party in the legal action shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
34. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Consultant.
Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be eff ective only if in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be signed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic signatures. Electr onic signatures include facsimile or email electronic signatures. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. All counterparts, taken together, constitute the executed Agreement. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their names as of the day and year written below.
CITY OF GARDENA
By ______________________ Date ____________________
Tasha Cerda
Mayor
ACCEPTED: COMMLINE, INC.
By ______________________ Date ____________________
James Jun
CEO
By ______________________ Date ____________________
Joseph Kim
Business Analyst
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________ Date ____________________
Carmen Vasquez
City Attorney
ATTEST:
________________________ Date ____________________
Mina Semenza
City Clerk
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6/25/2025
6/25/2025
13700 Cimarron Ave. Gardena, CA 90249
(Main) 310.390.8003 (Fax) 310.390.4393
www.CommlineInc.com
STANDARD SERVICE CONTRACT
The following service agreement is between Commline, Inc. and Gardena Transit at 13999 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249.
I. Term of Agreement
This agreement is valid from July 1st 2025 to June 30th 2030, a (5) year contract between the above stated parties.
II. Locations Covered
Operations at the following locations are covered under this Agreement.
A. Headquarters 13999 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
III. Services Provided
Commline shall be contracted to provide general technical and sales support of Gardena Transit’s two-way communications hardware and infrastructure as detailed in Appendix A, which includes a list of covered model numbers and serial numbers.
IV. Technical Support
A. Technical support encompasses general repair and maintenance of equipment identified by serial number.
B. General repairs will be defined as repairs of radios that include the following:
intermittent or no transmit/receive; intermittent or no power; unresponsive /missing knobs and buttons; programming, tuning and aligning.
C. Certain technical support and repairs will be not covered under this agreement, such as, radio problems caused by excessive physical abuse/accidents or misuse; force majeure; fire; liquid damage; lack of performance due to the current repeater setup and location will also not be included.
D. Rates for non-contract, radio bench repairs not covered by the service contract will be at $150 plus parts.
E. Rates for on-site field work not covered by the service contract will be billed at $250 per hour, with a $175 trip charge, plus parts. After hours, weekend, and holiday rates will be $500 per hour, plus a $350 trip charge.
F. Time spent waiting onsite for response from Gardena Transit for access, information or personnel to continue work will be billed at standard hourly rate.
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V. Service Scope
A. Service Calls: Commline will provide support within 48 hours of a call or email. Calls generated on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays will be serviced the following business day.
Response SeverityDescription Phone Response Time On Site TimeCritical7x24 response to catastrophic failures that detrimentally impede operations or jeopardize safety of personnel2 hourSame day (after-hours T&M rates will be charged for work performed after service hours)ImpactfulMon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. response to failures that degrade business operations but do not impact safety of personnel4 hours (calls taken after 12:00 p.m. will be addressed by 8:00 a.m. next business day)Next business dayRoutineMon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. response to degraded communications that do not significantly impact business operations or safety of personnel4 hours (calls taken after 12:00 p.m. will be addressed by 8:00 a.m. next business day)48 hours
B. Repeater Infrastructure Troubleshooting: Commline will provide initial troubleshooting/assessment of the existing repeater infrastructure problems. Labor will be covered by the service contract, but replacement cost of bad equipment will be invoiced accordingly.
C. Loaner Radio Program: Commline will provide 1 loaner radio to replace radios that are sent in for repair, upon request. Additional loaners can be requested and approved as needed. Lost or damaged loaner radios will be invoiced separately at the end of the service contract or upon receipt of damaged radio, at full retail price.
D. Radio/Repeater Repairs:
i. Repair requests will be picked up by a Commline representative/courier service or by UPS label provided by Commline, within 48 hours of request. When sending in repair requests, please send the radio only. Please do not include antenna and battery, unless the battery is part of the repair request. ii. Radio repairs, if repairable, will be completed no longer than 2 weeks from receipt of equipment. If repairs are to take longer than 2 weeks, notice will be submitted to inform of a revised return date.
iii. Beyond Economic Repair – Radio repair costs that exceed the market value of the radio can be deemed ‘Beyond Economic Repair or BER’. Common reasons to be considered as BER include: damage to PC boards, unavailability of parts due to discontinuation of radio/parts, etc.
iv. Repaired radios will have a 90-day warranty.
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E. Preventative Maintenance Program: Commline will provide 1 annual scheduled onsite maintenance of existing repeater infrastructure.
F. Critical firmware updates are included in this contract. Additional feature subscriptions and end-user / third-party software subscriptions are not included except as stated in Appendix A.
G. Consoles
i. On-Site break- fix labor coverage (hardware covered within the limits of warranty)
ii. Console software issue mitigation
iii. Console software upgrades as required
iv. Single point of contact for issues related to:
a. Console Control station interface
b. Console manufacturer software and hardware issues
c. ICI system issue notification (advisory only)
d. Peripheral warranty processing
H. Subscribers
i. On-Site break- fix labor coverage (hardware covered within the limits of warranty)
ii. radio software issue mitigation assistance (Commline can assist application interface support, but cannot guarantee compatibility with radio manufacturers software)
iii. Single point of contact for issues related to
a. Two-Way Radio software and hardware issues (hardware covered within the limits of warranty)
b. ICI system issue notification (advisory only)
c. Repair and warranty processing
VI. Financial Terms & Obligations
A. Gardena Transit will provide an annual payment according to the schedule listed below to cover equipment listed in Appendix A.
i. Annual rate year one $19,128.72 (annual) or $1,594.06 (monthly) ii. Annual rate year two $20,085.12 (annual) or $1,673.76 (monthly) iii. Annual rate year three $21,089.28 (annual) or $1,757.44 (monthly) iv. Annual rate year four $22,143.84 (annual) or $1,845.32 (monthly) v. Annual rate year five $23,250.96 (annual) or $1,937.58 (monthly)
Qty Item/Description Unit Price/Month Ext Price
2 ScoutCare Services $ 208.33 $ 416.66 2 Avtec Consoles $ 168.49 $ 336.98 7 Console Stations $ 6.25 $ 43.75 82 Mobiles $ 7.00 $ 574.00 26 Portables $ 6.00 $ 156.00 1 Eventide Nexlog Subscription $ 66.67 $ 66.67 Per Month $ 1,594.06
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B. Payment is due on a NET 60-day basis.
C. Late payment (considered 5 days after due day) is subject to the maximum interest allowable by law, plus any penalty fees caused by bad payment, such as insufficient funds.
VII. Extension & Termination Options
A. Contract term to be five (5) years.
B. 90-days prior to contract completion, Commline will provide notice and propose new contract with updated inventory and pricing for review. If no notice is provided, the contract will continue on a month-to-month basis.
C. Gardena Transit can terminate this contract in the event Commline does not provide said services outlined in this contract to an acceptable level.
D. If termination by Gardena Transit occurs before the natural expiration of the contract, Gardena Transit will be responsible for paying out the remaining contract amount within 30-days of termination.
VIII. Indemnity: Gardena Transit does herby agree to indemnify and hold Commline, Inc., its agent, successors and assigns harmless from any and all liability, damage or loss, including reasonable attorney fees arising out of the ownership, selection, possession, rental, operation, use, condition (including but not limited to latent and other defects, whether or not discoverable by Gardena Transit), maintenance and return of any equipment or services. The indemnities and obligations herein provided shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding the termination or expiration of this agreement.
Agreed and Accepted by:
Gardena Transit
X_______________________________________ Date:________________________
Print Name: ______________________________Title: _________________________
Commline Inc.
X_______________________________________ Date:________________________
Print Name: ______________________________Title: _________________________ Tasha Cerda
Mayor, City of Gardena
James Jun
CEO
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Appendix A
Covered Equipment
A. Headquarters 13999 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
Qty Item/Description
2 ScoutCare Services
2 Avtec Consoles
7 Console Stations
82 Mobiles
26 Portables
1 Eventide Nexlog Subscription
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Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 19.A
Section: COUNCIL ITEMS
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Gardena Wall of Fame Honorees Nomination and Selection Procedures COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Approve the updated Wall of Fame procedures RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
At the City Council Meeting held on May 13, 2025, Mayor Cerda made a directive for staff to provide the current Procedures for the City of Gardena’s Wall of Fame. Staff reviewed the existing Procedures and provided them to the City Council for their review. In addition, staff is recommending updates to the current Procedures to provide a clear, fair, and transparent nomination and selection process. The proposed changes are as follows:
No Council Member may be appointed to the Committee. This is to ensure that all nominees have a fair selection process.
Nomination packages will be available for pick-up and submission at City Hall - City Manager’s Office.
The City Manager’s Office staff will compile and present to each Committee member a selection package that will include copies of each nomination submitted, along with a written explanation of eligibility criteria.
The City Manager’s Office staff will organize the Wall of Fame Committee meeting and facilitate a discussion on the selection process.
Furthermore, at the City Council Meeting held on June 24, 2025, a directive was given to staff
by Mayor Cerda and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka
to proceed with updating the
current Procedures based on staff’s recommendations.
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve the updated Wall of Fame Procedures as outlined.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
There is no direct fiscal impact. Preparations for the event may require minimal staff time and potential signage costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
City of Gardena Wall of Fame Procedures.pdf
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena Wall of Fame Procedures
Background
In 2009, the Council adopted formal procedures for the City’s Wall of Fame Program, which included the following:
Purpose
To recognize a person or persons for extraordinary service to the City of Gardena and our residents through induction on the City’s Wall of Fame.
When
The Wall of Fame ceremony shall take place every five years on the City’s anniversary year.
Committee
• Each Councilmember shall make one nomination to the Wall of Fame Committee.
• One At -Large Committee member may be added by the Gardena Beautification Commission.
Nomination Process
• Nomination packages can be picked up at City Hall, the Nakaoka Community Center or Gardena Park office.
• Completed Nomination packages shall be submitted to the Recreation Division offices for processing.
Eligibility Criteria
• 25 or more years of extraordinary service to the City of Gardena or an accomplishment so significant to the City that would justify placement to the Wall of Fame.
• Petition with 25 signatures or more nominating the person/persons. • Completed application form with all information, as required. • Complete the file with sufficient background information to be evaluated by the Committee. Including but not limited to, newspaper articles, listing of other awards, testimonials of Gardena residents.
• At least five years removed from office for an elected official.
Selection Process
• Recreation Division staff will compile and present to each Committee member, a selection package will include copied of each nomination submitted, as well as a written explanation of eligibility criteria.
• Recreation Division staff will organize the Wall -of-Fame Committee meeting and facilitate a discussion on the selection process.
• At least 80% of the Committee members must agree on a proposed inductee, before name is submitted to Council for approval.
• Once the Committee is in agreement as to their recommendations for Council, Staff will present the Committee’s report to the City Council.
Members of the Gardena Wall of Fame (by year)
1995 2001
Paul; T. Bannai Fred V. Adam
Harvey L. Chapman Brice E. Geisert
Edmond J. Russ Loyce Holt
Arturo Magana Sr. Beatrice “Bea” Wolfe
Haruo Yamashiro Dr. Paul Y . & Mrs. Aki Tsukahara
1996 2002
Katherine “Kay” Adley Andy Bero
Donald H. Davidson May Y. Doi
William & June Gerber Gwen Duffy
Bruce & Frances Kaji Iris Fujii
Carol Nichols Joan Johnette Quintana
1997 2003
G. Don Algie James W. Cragin
George & Lucille Anthony Laverne V. Knight
Clifford “Cliff” Holiday John T. Nichelson
Charles “Chuck” Nader Sr. Lloyd H. Olson
Tom H. Parks Kai Janell Parker
1998 2006
Dr. Ollie B. Hadley George Inouye
Ryo Komae George & Iku Kiriyama
Russell L. Miller Tad T. Uyemura
Norma J. Nall
Arnold G. & Ann Ramirez
1999 2015
George Castro Steven C. Bradford
Eugene “Gene” Dedeaux Donald L. Dear
Koo & Martha Kawanda Reverend John and Nancy Ward
Martin Rocha
Ann & Kenneth L. Sutton
Minoru & Keikp Yokota
2000 2020 (No ceremony due to the pandemic)
Joseph & Lillian Amenta
Al Defilippo
Arthur L. Johnson 2025 (Ceremony to be held in September) Rodney G. Tanaka
Isao Wada
Staff Recommendations
Staff respectfully recommends the following changes to the Wall of Fame procedures.
Wall of Fame Committee Selection
• No Council Member may be appointed to the Committee. This is to ensure that all nominees have a fair selection process.
Nomination Process
• Nomination packages can be picked up and submitted at City Hall at the City Manager’s Office.
Selection Process
• The City Manager’s Office will compile and present to each Committee member a selection package that will include copies of each nomination submitted, as well as a written explanation of eligibility criteria. • City Manager’s Office staff will organize the Wall-of-Fame Committee meeting and facilitate a discussion on the selection process.
Lastly, s taff requests that Councilmembers hold the Wall of Fame Committee nominations at the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Council Meeting to allow enough time for the Committee to evaluate nomination papers and make an educated recommendation to the Council.
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 19.B
Section: COUNCIL ITEMS
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE:
Gardena Wall of Fame Committee Appointments
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Appoint Committee Members
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
Staff respectfully requests that the City Council make the Gardena Wall of Fame Committee appointments. This is necessary in order to allow enough time for the Committee to review and evaluate nomination papers for the Wall of Fame and make an educated recommendation to the City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager