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 28, 2026
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
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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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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.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ryan and Julian Lee
Nativity Catholic School
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Charles Williams
Grace Chapel
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Boards & Commissions Presentation - Recreation Commission
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)
8.A. Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
8.B. Reorganization of Council Assignments of Delegates and Alternates to Outside / City Committees
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 City Council, July 14, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, July 28, 2026 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.D. Monthly Investment Report, June 2026
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.E. Personnel Report P-2026-12 07-28-26
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.F. Approval of a new Fortunetelling Permit - Psychic Reading and Meditation Center located at 1500 W.
Artesia Square, Suite B
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.G. Amendment to Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for Environmental Consulting Services for Ponce Recycling Project Located at 1937 West 169th Street for Additional Services Needed in an Amount of $26,400 (Contract Amount Totaling $145,680) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.H. Ratify Administrative Approval for BPR Consulting Group, Inc from the Amount of $924,000.00 to $1,238,958.49, to Cover Plan Check Reviews for FY 2025-26.
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.I. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
10.J. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement FY 2024-2025 Project (Phase 2), JN 545
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #3-26 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF TITLE 18 (ZONING)
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REVIEW PROCESS AND STANDARDS FOR
MECHANICAL/ROBOT PARKING STRUCTURES
On July 21, 2026, the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a recommendation to amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to the review process and development/design standards for mechanical/robotic parking structures.
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 9-26, by vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Zone Text Amendment #3-26.
City Council Action: No City Council action required. Zone Text Amendment #3-26 will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.
11.B. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #2-26 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 18.13 OF THE GARDENA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS (JADUS)
On July 21, 2026, the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a recommendation to amend Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs).
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 10-26, by vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Zone Text Amendment #2-26.
City Council Action: No City Council action required. Zone Text Amendment #2-26 will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.
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
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Approve a Contract Change Order to the Engineering Staff Augmentation Services Agreement with DCCM Consultant, Inc., an Additional Amount not to Exceed $124,800.00 Staff Recommendation: Approve a Contract Change Order to the Engineering Staff Augmentation Services Agreement with DCCM Consultant Inc.
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 FUKASAWA
4. MAYOR CERDA
5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
Mr. Francisco Crespo, 77 years of age, beloved father of the City of Gardena's Deputy City Manager and Transportation Director, Ernie Crespo.
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, August 11, 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 24, 2026