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GARDENA CITY
COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California
Website: www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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
JEFF FUKASAWA, Council Member
BECKY ROMERO, City Clerk
KALE MORITA, City Treasurer
CLINT OSORIO, City Manager
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney
IVY TSAI, Assistant City Attorney
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena
2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be provided to the City Council and will be made part of the record but will not be read aloud.
3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 Non-agenda Items - During Oral Communications
Public Hearings - At the time of the Public Hearings listed on the Agenda Each speaker will be given three (3) minutes to speak unless otherwise decided by the Mayor A. PARTICIPATE IN PERSON
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.
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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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code Section 54957(b)
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Octavio Saldana v. City of Gardena
WCAB NO; ADJ19538208
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 683
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Edward Hawthorne
Hollypark United Methodist Church
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificates of Recognition to Commission and Board Appointees for their Dedicated Community Service
1. Shari Farmer, Human Services Commission & Senior Citizens Commission
2. Ronald Wright-Scherr, Planning & Environmental Quality Commission
3. Dontae Rayford, Recreation and Parks Commission
4. Giovanny Rivera, Gardena Beautification Commission
5. Donald Penegar, Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
6. Christyna Giles Washington, Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
7. Kale Morita, Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
8. April Pamplin, Gardena Rent Mediation Board - Tenant Representative
9. Joanne Brown, Gardena Rent Mediation Board - Member at Large Representative
6.B. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. Parks and Recreation Month - July 2026
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 - Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 23, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of the City Council, July 2, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.D. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, May 5, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.E. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, May 19, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.F. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, July 14, 2026 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.G. Personnel Report P-2026-11 7-14-26
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.H. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Public Works Building HVAC Replacement Project, JN 570
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
10.I. RESOLUTION NO. 6746, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Local Transportation Funds CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
10.J. Approve Modification to the Agreement between City of Gardena and South Coast Air Quality Management District for the AB2766 / MSRC Zero Emission Microtransit Service Grant Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #19-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #4-24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #2-24 AT 1031 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
On July 7, 2026, the continued public hearing for Environmental Assessment #19-24; Site Plan Review #4-24; and Tentative Parcel Map #2-24 for the construction of four (4) three-story condominium units in the Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (R-3) zone portion of a split-zoned R-3 and Single-Family Residential (R-1) property at 1031 Magnolia Avenue was not heard and will be rescheduled to another date due to a lack of quorum; two Commissioners had excused absences and one Commissioner had a conflict of interest.
City Council Action: No City Council action required.
11.B. FINDING OF CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN REQUESTED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FOR AIN 6106-036-902 AND 6106-036-905 (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND NORMANDIE AVENUE)
On July 7, 2026, the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request from Los Angeles County Public Works to determine that the proposed sale of parcels AIN 6106-036-902 and 6106-036-905 to Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) to allow for the construction of an engineered cover over the Haach and Cooper Sumps, perimeter vapor control and treatment system, and perimeter storm water drainage is allowable within the Official (O) zone and in conformance with the City of Gardena General Plan.
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission made the finding of conformance and adopted Resolution No. PC 8-26, by a vote of 3-0, with two commissioners absent, determining that the proposed use is allowed within the Official (O) zone and in conformance with the City of Gardena General Plan, and that such determination is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
City Council Action: Receive and file.
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. Approval of the Classification and Compensation Plan to Reflect a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment Increase, per Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA) and Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO) Contractual Agreements, effective July 5, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Classification and Compensation Plan to reflect a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment per Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA) and Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO) Contractual Agreements, effective July 5, 2026
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. RESOLUTION NO. 6744, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for Implementation of a Local Transaction and Use Tax
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6744
15.B. RESOLUTION NO. 6745, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6745
15.C. Approval of First Amendment to Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) Companies for City Tax Audit and Information Services
Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement Amendment
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16.A. Authorization to Contract with Phoenix Group Information Systems for Parking Administrative, and Law Enforcement Processing Services
Staff Recommendation: Authorize Contract
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1891, Amending Chapter 8.70 of the Municipal Code for Stormwater and Runoff Pollution Control and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
Staff Recommendation:
-Open the Public Hearing; Allow Each Speaker Three (3) Minutes -Receive Public Testimony
-Close the Public Hearing
-Introduce Ordinance No. 1891
-Find that the Adoption of the Ordinance is Exempt from the Provisions of CEQA -Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption
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. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
2. COUNCIL MEMBER FUKASAWA
3. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
4. MAYOR CERDA
5. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
Barbara Rosales, 87 years of age, longtime Gardena resident and volunteer with the Senior Bureau for over 20 years.
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, July 28, 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/ BECKY ROMERO
BECKY ROMERO, City Clerk
Date Posted: July 10, 2026