GARDENA CITY
COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California
Website: www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
MARK E. HENDERSON, Mayor Pro Tem
RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member
PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member
WANDA LOVE, Council Member
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer
CLINT OSORIO, City Manager
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney
IVY TSAI, Assistant City Attorney
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1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena
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3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
Agenda Items - At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications Non-agenda Items - During Oral Communications
Public Hearings - At the time of the Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council.
The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak.
4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email [email protected] at least 24 business hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available.
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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
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 City of Gardena, et. al vs. Gardena Terrace Inn, LLC, et. al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25TRCP00075
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 City of Gardena, et. al vs. Soul Housing, et. al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV18231
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Denker Avenue Elementary School
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Larry Dozier
New Earth Christian Church
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificate of Recognition to Joyce Warren for her service to the community as a Member of the Senior Citizens Commission - To be accepted by Joyce Warren
6.B. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
8. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
10. 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.
10.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.B. Approval of Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 18, 2025 CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, November 25, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, December 9, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, October 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.F. Personnel Report P-2025-19 12-09-25
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.G. Records Retention Schedule Report 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. NOVEMBER 18, 2025 MEETING - Cancelled
11.B. DECEMBER 2, 2025 MEETING ITEM 6.A
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP #6-25) and Environmental Assessment (EA #15-25) to allow the operation of a warehouse within an existing 10,388 SF industrial building located in the industrial (M-1) zone per section 18.46.030.C.18 of the Gardena Municipal Code.
Environmental Consideration: The project is considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1- Existing Facilities).
APPLICANT: Jake Mallot, Ferrari Express Inc
LOCATION: 1219 W. 135th Street, APN (6115-004-021)
Commission Action: The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 17-25, by vote of 4-0-0, (with one commissioner absent), approving Conditional Use Permit #6-25 and Environmental Assessment #15-25, determined the project exempt from CEQA, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
City Council Action: Receive and file OR Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council).
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour during the oral communication segment of the agenda. Any additional speakers will be allowed to speak at the end of the meeting after Council Remarks.
Speakers are limited to three minutes, unless otherwise stated by the Mayor. The timer will be displayed on the screen. Your cooperation is appreciated.
12.A. Public Comments
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13.A. Receive and File the City of Gardena Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
13.B. Approve Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Agreement with Dell Marketing L.P. in the Amount of $241,806.63, for the Period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; Microsoft Products and Services Agreement for Software Assurance in the Amount of $191,743.20, for the Period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and License True-Up Costs for 2025 in the Amount of $88,480.57, for a Total of $522,030.04
Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. Discussion to Eliminate or Reduce Fees for Food Distribution Events At the previous City Council Meeting a directive was given to consider reducing or eliminating permit fees to conduct Food Distribution events. Food Distribution events can only be conducted in conjunction with a nonprofit organization. Staff is seeking further direction for the amount of reduction or whether to completely eliminate the fee.
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. Presentation Regarding City Manager's Accomplishments in Response to Council Directive Staff Recommendation: Receive and File
15.B. Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement Contract through December 8, 2029; and Adopting the City of Gardena Classification and Compensation Plan, effective December 9, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Discuss and Consider the Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Gardena and Clint Osorio, effective December 9, 2025 through December 8, 2029, and Discuss and Consider the City of Gardena Classification and Compensation Plan, effective December 9, 2025
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Award Professional Architectural Design Services Contract for the Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation Project, JN 561 to BOA Architecture, in the Amount of $103,000 and Authorize a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $10,300, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $113,000 Staff Recommendation: Award Professional Architectural Design Services Contract for the Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation Project, JN 561 to BOA Architecture, in the Amount of $103,000 and Authorize a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $10,300, for a Total Not-to-exceed Amount of $113,000
17.B. Reject bid for the Gardena Decorative String Lights Project JN 506 and Rebid the Project with Modified Requirement as Needed
Staff Recommendation: Reject bid for the Gardena Decorative String Lights Project JN 506 and rebid the project with modified requirement as needed
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
4. MAYOR CERDA
5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
26. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00pm followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
Date Posted: December 5, 2025