MINUTES
Regular Meeting Notice
Gardena City Council
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California wascalled to order at 6:38p.m. on August 25, 2026, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162ndStreet, Gardena, California, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Paulette C.
Francis; and Council Member Fukasawa. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Cermen Vasquez; City Treasurer Kale Morita; City Clerk Becky Romero; Acting Assistant City Clerk Katherine Rhee; and Deputy City Clerk I Crystal Contreras. It was stated that Mayor Tasha Cerda was running late and was on her way.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka asked City Clerk Romero if any public comments on Closed Session had been received by email. City Clerk Romero stated that we received seventy nine (79) Public Comments. All Public Comments were received after the deadline and were distributed to Council and made part of the record. 1) James Sandoval, Vice-President of SMART union, came out to speak in support of GTrans bus operators; 2) Monica Sandoval, SMART union representative, came out to speak in support of GTrans bus operators; and 3) Derrick Jones, GTrans bus operator, came out to speak on behalf of GTrans bus operators.
3. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Brooks, Wendy v. City of Gardena, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25LBCV02614
Attorney Lou Dumont of Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLC was present for the above item.
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter)
Attorney Lou Dumont of Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLC was present for the above item.
3.C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54957.6.)
Agency designated representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Name of Employee Organization: Gardena Police Managers Association
3.D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Name of Employee Organization: International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART)
3.E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54957.6.)
Agency designated representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Name of Employee Organization: Gardena Police Officers Association
RETURN FROM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
Council returned from Closed Session at 8:53p.m. and City Clerk Romero reported that all Members of the Council were present.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
When Mayor Cerda asked City Attorney Carmen Vasquez if there was anything to report out of Closed Session, City Attorney Vasquez reported all Members of the Council were present. In regards to Item 3.A., staff was provided with direction but no reportable action was taken. In regards to Item 3.B., direction was given to initiate litigation with a unanimous vote of 5-0. The action, the defendant and other particulars shall once formally commence be disclosed to any person upon inquiry unless to do so would jeopardize the City’s ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 Subsection 82. With regards to Items 3.C.,
3.D., and 3.E., staff was provided with direction but no reportable action was taken.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Prince Otegbulu, in the 11th grade at California Academy of Math and Science, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition to being sworn in tonight as a Youth Commissioner, Prince is a student-athlete and basketball team captain.
He earned First Team honors in both basketball and volleyball, as well as a CIF Championship in volleyball. He works as a research assistant, contributing to computational research involving protein simulations. He plans to pursue medicine in the future, with the long-term goal of becoming a cardiologist.
5. INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka led the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificate of Recognition to Aidan Madison in appreciation of his service to the community as a Youth Commissioner
Mr. Madison accepted his Certificate, thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the Youth Commission and appropriate photos were taken.
6.B. GTrans 2026 APTA Bus Safety Excellence Award and International Bus Roadeo Competition Director of Transportation and Deputy City Manager Ernie Crespo gave a PowerPoint presentation acknowledging the acceptance of the GTrans 2026 APTA Bus Safety Excellence Award and highlighted the results of the International Bus Roadeo Competition. Lead Mechanic Elner Miranda and Transit Mechanics Romeo Neou and Kevin Romano were also present. Director and Deputy City Manager Crespo gave kudos to the maintenance team in attendance as well as the training team, administrative team and the bus drivers for all their hard work.
6.C. Gardena Events Video Presentation
The video presentation highlighted the Recreation and Human Services Department's current and future events.
7. PROCLAMATIONS
8. APPOINTMENTS
8.A. Rent Mediation Board - Mina Semenza (Appointed by Mayor Cerda) Mayor Cerda stated she wanted to appoint Mina Semenza to the Rent Mediation Board.
It was moved by Mayor Cerda and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka to Approve the Appointment of Mina Semenza to the Rent Mediation Board. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Cerda, Tanaka, Henderson, Francis and Fukasawa).
Ms. Semenza then accepted her Certificate, thanked the Council for the appointment and appropriate photos were taken. City Clerk Romero administered the Oath of Office.
8.B. Youth Commission - Prince Otegbulu (Appointed by Mayor Cerda) Mayor Cerda stated she wanted to appoint Prince Otegbulu to the Youth Commission.
It was moved by Mayor Cerda and seconded by Council member Henderson to Approve the Appointment of Prince Otegbulu to the Youth Commission. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Cerda, Henderson, Tanaka, Francis and Fukasawa).
Mr. Otegbulu then accepted his Certificate, thanked the Council for the appointment and appropriate photos were taken. City Clerk Romero administered the Oath of Office.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 28, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, July 7, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.D. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, July 21, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, August 11, 2026 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.F. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, August 25, 2026 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.G. Monthly Investment Report, July 2026
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.H. Personnel Report P-2026-13 08-25-26
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.I. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the City Message Board at 162nd Street and Western Ave. Project, JN 551
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
10.J. Approval of Agreement between the City of Lawndale and City of Gardena for the Elderly Nutrition Program Services
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
10.K. Approval of Amendment 2 to MOU with South Bay Cities Council of Governments for Additional Funding for the Housing Navigation Scope of Work
CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
10.L. Approval of Amendment 2 to TRIO Community Meals Agreement to Increase Not to Exceed from $400,000 to $500,000 Annually for Senior Meals Catering CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka to Approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Henderson, Tanaka, Cerda, Francis and Fukasawa).
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. AUGUST 4, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
11.B. MODIFICATION TO AMEND SITE PLAN REVIEW #1-19 AND REQUEST TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT (AA#3-26) AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA#7-26) TO ALLOW FOR A 15%
REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED GUEST PARKING SPACES AND RECONFIGURE THE SHARED RESIDENTIAL AND GUEST PARKING WITHIN THE EXISTING 113-UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT AT 2129 ROSECRANS The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve the 2nd Modification/Amendment to Site Plan Review #1-19 and Administrative Adjustment #3-26 to allow for a 15% reduction in the required guest parking spaces, and reconfiguration of the shared residential and guest parking spaces.
Environmental Consideration: The project was considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 –in-fill development project).
APPLICANT: Samantha Merchant
LOCATION: 2129 W. Rosecrans Avenue (4061-028-049)
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission approved to the 2nd Modification/Amendment to Site Plan Review #1-19 and Administrative Adjustment #3-26, by a vote of 3-0 (two commissioners were absent). The Commission directed staff to prepare an approval resolution for consideration at the next Planning Environmental Quality Commission meeting.
City Council Action: No City Council action is required. The approval resolution will be presented to the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission for consideration on September 1, 2026.
Questions and comments were made by Council Member Henderson. City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez and Assistant Director of Community Development Jo-Anne Burns answered all questions.
No City Council action was required.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1) James Moon, business owner, came to share his concerns regarding Enterprise parking it's rental car fleet on the street;
2) Da'Ron Grier, resident, came to share his concerns regarding excessive noise and dog barking in his neighborhood; and
3) Becky Romero, City Clerk, came to congratulate Acting Assistant City Clerk Katherine Rhee on obtaining her Certified Municipal Clerk designation.
Mayor Cerda asked City Clerk Romero if any public comments had been received by email. City Clerk Romero stated that we received six (6) Public Comments. Five (5) Public Comments were received before the deadline and were added to the agenda packet. One (1) Public Comment was received after the deadline and was distributed to Council and made part of the record.
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13.A. Acceptance of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 40th Consecutive Year City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Director of Administrative Services Ray Beeman accepted the Certificate and thanked City Manager Osorio and the Council for their leadership, along with the entire Administrative Services team, with a special recognition of Accounting and Finance Manager, Khoi Quach.
This Item was Received and Filed.
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1892, An Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Amending Portions of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code Relating to the Review Process and Standards for Mechanical/Robotic Parking Structures and Finding the Action Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 9:45 p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis and Mayor Cerda. Assistant Director of Community Development Jo-Anne Burns answered all questions.
Mayor Cerda then closed the Public Hearing at 9:51 p.m.
A motion was made by Council member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis to Introduce Ordinance No. 1892. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Henderson, Francis, Cerda, Tanaka and Fukasawa).
Ordinance No. 1892 was introduced by Council Member Henderson.
14.B. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1893, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gardena, California Amending Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Making a Determination that the Ordinance is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 9:54 p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers and no comments from Council.
Mayor Cerda then closed the Public Hearing at 9:54 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Francis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka to Introduce Ordinance No. 1893. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Francis, Tanaka, Cerda, Henderson and Fukasawa).
Ordinance No. 1893 was Introduced by Council Member Francis.
14.C. Consideration of a contract with spcaLA for Animal Sheltering and Services City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Council Member Francis.
Director of Community Development Greg Tsujiuchi and City Attorney Vasquez answered all questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and seconded by Council Member Francis to Approve the contract between the City and spcaLA for a 12 month term. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea:
Tanaka, Francis, Cerda, Henderson and Fukasawa).
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES No Items.
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16.A. Notification of Eligibility for Funding in the Amount of $131,000 Under the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Award for the 2026-2027 Grant Cycle City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis and Mayor Cerda. Chief Todd Fox answered all questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and seconded by Council Member Fukasawa to Accept the Grant Award and Authorize Expenditures. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Tanaka, Fukasawa, Cerda, Henderson and Francis).
16.B. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDIANCE NO. 1894, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy of the City of Gardena, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:21 p.m. and asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Chief Fox introduced Lieutenant Contreras, who then gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Questions and comments were made by Council Members Henderson, Francis and Fukasawa. Lt. Contreras answered all questions.
Mayor Cerda then closed the Public Hearing at 10:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and seconded by Council Member Henderson to Introduce Ordinance No. 1894. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Tanaka, Henderson, Cerda, Francis and Fukasawa).
Ordinance No. 1894 was Introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka.
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Funding Agreement Amendment with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA) in the Amount of $5,675,000 and Approve a Contract Change Order to the Professional Services Agreement with Cannon Corporation, in the Amount of $184,793 for the Redondo Beach Blvd Arterial Improvements, JN 945 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis. Acting Director of Public Works Kevin Kwak answered all questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Francis and seconded by Council Member Henderson to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Funding Agreement Amendment with LACMTA and Approve a Contract Change Order for Professional Services with Canon Corporation. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea:
Francis, Henderson, Cerda, Tanaka and Fukasawa).
17.B. Award a Contract to F.M. Thomas for the City Hall HVAC Controller System Replacement in the amount of $78,362.00
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis. Acting Director of Public Works Kwak answered all questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Francis and seconded by Council Member Fukasawa to Award a Contract to F.M. Thomas. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Francis, Fukasawa, Cerda, Tanaka and Henderson).
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
No Items.
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Contract with MOEV Inc. for Microgrid Management Software at a Cost of $235,000 and a Project Total of $258,500
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers and no comments from Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis to Approve Contract and Project Total of $258,500. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Henderson, Francis, Cerda, Tanaka and Fukasawa).
19.B. Approve Proposed Modification of GTrans Line 7X From All Sundays to Game Day Sundays Only City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Questions and comments were made by Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Francis.
Deputy City Manager and Director of Transportation Ernie Crespo answered all questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Francis and seconded by Council Member Henderson to Approve Service Modification. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Francis, Henderson, Cerda, Tanaka and Fukasawa).
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
20.A. Designation of Voting Delegate / Representative for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - September 23-25, 2026
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.
Comments were made by Council Member Henderson.
A motion was made by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Fukasawa to Designate Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka as the Voting Delegate/Representative and Mayor Cerda as the Alternate.
The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Henderson, Fukasawa, Cerda, Tanaka and Francis).
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
Mayor Cerda
Subject: Would like to see the current Emergency Preparedness Plan Purpose - See updated plan, so we can make sure it's current and or make recommendation to improve.
Reason - So Council and community will know what to do in event of an emergency.
Benefit - To make sure our emergency plan is current.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka seconded it.
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS City Manager Osorio stated that he had no updates from previous directives at this time but commended IT staff for working with Vector USA, an IT consultant, in fixing the delay issue for the City Council meetings.
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
1) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS - Since the last meeting she attended the 23 Annual Jazz Festival; Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District meeting. She congratulated Mina Semenza on her appointment to the rent mediation board. She attended the Beautification Commission meeting. She thanked Nikki Sweeney and all the excellent volunteers for the festival and congratulated Admin Services Director Beeman, Khoi Quach and Danny Rodriguez for being awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in financial reporting. Council Member Francis said that young people are back in school and to make sure we watch out for them and to stay hydrated. She announced Rowley Park and Nakaoka are cooling centers when the temperature reaches 90 degrees. Lastly, a reminder to check on the seniors and families at home that may not have air conditioning. 2) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON - Since the last meeting he attended the Assembly District 61's Backpack Giveaway in the City of Inglewood; the Summer Block Party; and the Air Quality Management District meeting. He highlighted the Jazz Festival and thanked all the volunteers. He stated what he took away from this event is that the leaders in our organization were leading by example and everybody was invested in everybody's success. He finished with his remarks by saying he’s proud to serve this city and proud of our staff. Lastly, he thanked the City Manager for making staff available when needed.
3) MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA - Since the last meeting he attended Coffee with a Cop; the Gardena Buddhist Church's Obon Festival; the Council of Government board meeting; the Island Rootz ribbon cutting; the Summer Block Party; Teen Pool Party; he did the Cal City's LA County installation of the new president for LA County; the transportation Council of Government meeting; the Council of Government steering committee meeting; Lieutenant Messina’s retirement ceremony; the Homeless Task Force Council of Government meeting; the Battle of the Badges blood drive; and the celebration of life for a dear friend of his. 4) MAYOR CERDA - Since the last council meeting, she attended the City Selection meeting; Coffee with a Cop; Obon Festival; the Summer Block Party; the 13 Gents Car Show at Arthur Johnson Park; funeral services for Director of Transportation and Deputy City Manager Ernie Crespo's father; retirement ceremony for Lieutenant Brian Messina; the first week of school visit at Peary Middle School; the District 2 neighborhood watch meeting; the youth basketball and softball awards banquet at Rowley Park; City of Inglewood's Chili Cookoff; the monthly California Cities Gaming Authority meeting. She mentioned a high school football challenge between the Mayor of City of Hawthorne and herself, where the Mayor of the losing team would have to wear the opponents city hat, Gardena lost and Mayor Cerda ended up wearing the City of Hawthorne's hat. She attended the 23 Annual Jazz Festival. Lastly, she thanked the staff for doing all that they do to make these events possible. 5) COUNCIL MEMBER FUKASAWA - Since the last meeting he attended the Gardena Obon Festival; a Block Party on 132nd and Casimir Ave.; the 23 Annual Jazz Festival. He commended Khoi Quach and Director of Administrative Services Ray Beeman for those 40 years of big success and then congratulated GTrans for their award on their mechanics and for coming in overall sixth for GTrans.
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
1) New District Policing - District 1: Lieutenant Luis Contreras (El Segundo Blvd to Rosecrans Ave); District 2:
Lieutenant Nick Beerling (Rosecrans Ave to Redondo Beach Blvd); and District 3: Lieutenant Alex Rivera (Redondo Beach Blvd to 182nd St).
2) Cooling Center is available when the temperatures reach 90 or above. Located at the Nakaoka Community Center from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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3) Cooling Center, at Rowley Park Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. & Saturday and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4) Cool down at the Gardena Aquatic Center with the recreational swimming and other activities. Registration is required.
5) Join Aqua Fitness class at the Gardena Aquatic Center. For more information check www.cityofgardena.org/events or call (310)217-9537.
6) Self-Defense Workshop, Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Thornberg Park
7) 26th Annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day, Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 8) 911 Commemoration Ceremony, Friday, September 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. located at the City hall complex.
25. REMEMBERANCES
Mrs. Betty Ozawa, 101 years of age, beloved mother of Gardena Valley News editor, Gary Kohatsu.
26. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:31p.m, Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:30p.m. on September 8, 2026.
APPROVED:
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Tasha Cerda, Mayor
BECKY ROMERO
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council
By:__________________________________
Katherine Rhee, Acting Assistant City Clerk