Gardena — 2025-10-14

10.A. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.A\nENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #8-25, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #3-25\nThe Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP #325) to operate an amusement arcade within an existing supermarket, located in the General Commercial (C-3)\nzone in accordance with Section 18.32.030.H\nAPPLICANT: Atsushi Iyoda representing Kiddleton LLC\nLOCATION: 1740 West Artesia Boulevard, APN (6106-013-047)\nCommission Action: The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 15-25, by a vote of 5-0, approving\nConditional Use Permit #3-25, and Environmental Assessment #8-25, determined that the project is exempt from\nCEQA, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.\n- City Council Action: Receive and file OR call for review (by way of two votes from the City Council).

10.B. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.B.\nENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #3-25, SITE PLAN REVIEW #2-25\nThe Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request for a Site Plan Review (SPR #2-25) to\nallow a modification to an existing motor vehicle dealership to add a 4,260 square-foot building for an auto repair\nfacility, located in the General Commercial (C-3) zone, in accordance with Section 18.44.010.B of the Gardena\nMunicipal Code.\nAPPLICANT: Franz Nalenzy, Gardena Honda\nLOCATION: 15541 South Western Avenue, APN (4063-018-037)\nCommission Action: The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 14-25, by a vote of 5-0, approving\nSite Plan Review #2-25, and Environmental Assessment #3-25, determined that the project is exempt from\nCEQA, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption.\n- City Council Action: Receive and file OR call for review (by way of two votes from the City Council).\n11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)\nOral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour during the oral communication segment of the\nagenda. Any additional speakers will be allowed to speak at the end of the meeting after Council Remarks.\nSpeakers are limited to three minutes, unless otherwise stated by the Mayor. The timer will be displayed on the\nscreen. Your cooperation is appreciated.\n12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES\n13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

13.A. Public Hearing Regarding FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report\n(CAPER)\nStaff Recommendation:\n-Conduct a public hearing\n-Receive public comment\n-Allow each speaker three (3) minutes\n-Authorize staff to submit the FY 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban\nDevelopment.\n14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES\n15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE\n16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS

16.A. Award Construction Contract for the Rowley Park Improvements Basketball Project - Phase 2, JN\n530, to Ferandell Tennis Courts Inc., in the amount of $199,305.00; Approve the Project Plans and\nSpecifications, Project Contingency, and Construction Support Services by BGB Design Group; and\nDeclare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.\nStaff Recommendation:\n- Award Construction Contract to Ferandell Tennis Courts Inc., in the amount of $199,305.00\n- Approve the Project Plans & Specifications\n- Approve Project Contingency\n- Approve Construction Support Services\n- Declare CEQA Exemption

16.B. Award Construction Contract for the City Message Board at 162nd St. and Western Ave., JN 551, to\nSquare Signs LLC dba Front Signs, in the amount of $129,900.00; Approve the Project Plans and\nSpecifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality\nAct (CEQA) Exemption.\nStaff Recommendation:\n- Approve Construction Contract to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs., in the amount of $129,900.00\n- Approve the Project Plans & Specifications\n- Approve Budget Appropriation and Project Contingency\n- Declare CEQA Exemption

16.C. Approve a Contract Change Order in the amount of $67,342 to the consulting services agreement\nwith Cannon Corporation for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project, JN 945.\nStaff Recommendation: Approve Professional Services Contract Change Order (CCO)

16.D. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 6714, Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rates, Adopt Resolution\n6714 to Establish a Fee for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Approve Electric Vehicle Charging\nRates and Approve Matrix Consulting Group to Complete a Fee Study for $10,000 in Addition to 10%\nContingency, for a total of $11,000\nStaff Recommendation:\n-Conduct the Public Hearing\n-Allow each Speaker Three (3) Minutes\nStaff Recommendation for Motion:\n-Adopt Resolution 6714\n-Approve Electric Vehicle Charging Rates\n-Approve Matrix Consulting Group's Fee Study

16.E. Award Contract for the Public Works Building HVAC Replacement Project, JN 570, to Thermal\nConcepts, Inc. in the amount of $103,209; Approve Budget Appropriation and Project Contingency; and\nDeclare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption\nStaff Recommendation:\n-Approve Construction Contract\n-Approve Budget Appropriation\n-Approve Project Contingency\n-Declare CEQA Exemption\n17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES\n18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION

18.A. Approve Contract for the Customization of Maintenance Service Truck for a Contract Total of\n$104,365.50 and a Project Total of $114,802.05\nStaff Recommendation: Approve Contract

18.B. Authorization to Lease-to-Own One (1) 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vehicle from Enterprise Fleet\nManagement with a Down Payment in the Amount of $74,383.06, and Monthly Fees Over a 60-Month\nPeriod in the Amount of $11,761.00 for a Total Requested Amount of $86,144.06\nStaff Recommendation: Approve Purchase

18.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6713 (1) Establishing the Bus Operator Unit and (2) Certifying the International\nAssociation of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) as the exclusively recognized\nemployee organization to represent the Bus Operator Unit\nStaff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6713\n19. COUNCIL ITEMS\n20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES\n21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS\n22. COUNCIL REMARKS\n\n1. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS\n2. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON\n3. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA\n4. MAYOR CERDA\n5. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE\n23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)\n24. REMEMBERANCES\n-Mrs. Jenet McCambry; 87 years of age and a long-time Gardena resident of 47 years.

3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nToshio Hirai v. City of Gardena\nWCAB NO; ADJ14338374

3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nMaria Sanchez v. City of Gardena\nWCAB NO; ADJ7992524

3.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nMichael Robbins v. City of Gardena\nWCAB NO; ADJ16413281

3.D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nRaul Alarcon v. City of Gardena\nWCAB NO; ADJ18335499

3.E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS\nGovernment Code Section 54957.6\nAgency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager\nEmployee Organization:\n1. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney

3.F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION\nParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nCity of Gardena, et. al vs. Soul Housing, et. al.\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV18231

3.G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION\nParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nCity of Gardena, et. al vs. Gardena Terrace Inn, LLC, et. al.\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25TRCP00075

3.H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nInitiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\n(One [1] Matter)\nRETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL\nCITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION\n4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE\nShelby Silveira\n153rd Street Elementary School\n5. INVOCATION\nSallie Cuaresma\nFirst Presbyterian Church of Gardena\n6. PRESENTATIONS

6.A. 2025 Beacon Spotlight Awards from the Institute of Local Government

6.B. Certificates of Commendation presented to the participants of the City of Gardena's Fourth\nLeadership Development Academy (to be accepted by the City of Gardena Participants)

6.C. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for Arcender Smoot - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 34 years of service

6.D. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for Ron Grace- Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 30 years of service

6.E. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for Evette Wedlow-Benjamin- Administrative Analyst II with the Transportation Department21 years of service

6.F. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for Donna Moreland-Edden - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 27 years of\nservice

6.G. Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Presentation

6.H. Youth Commission Presentation

6.I. Gardena Events Video Presentation\n7. PROCLAMATIONS

7.A. "Gardena Red Ribbon Week," October 24, 2025 through October 31, 2025 - to be accepted by\nGDAAP/ AADAP representative Traci Saruwatari\n\n8. APPOINTMENTS\nCouncil Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards\n(Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)\n9. CONSENT CALENDAR\nNOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar\nAll matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests\nCouncil discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately\nfollowing this portion of the agenda.\nWaiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only\nPUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR

9.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title\nOnly\nCONTACT: CITY CLERK

9.B. Approve Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 9, 2025\nCONTACT: CITY CLERK

9.C. Receive and File Minutes - Planning and Environmental Quality Commission\nPlanning and Environmental Quality Commission, August 19, 2025\nPlanning and Environmental Quality Commission, September 16, 2025\nCONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

9.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 23, 2025\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

9.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 14, 2025\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

9.F. Monthly Investment Report, August 2025\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

9.G. Personnel Report P-2025-16 10-14-25\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

9.H. RESOLUTION NO. 6716, Repealing Resolution No. 6681, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest\nCode\nCONTACT: CITY CLERK

9.I. Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $924,000 in funding to pay BPR Consulting Group, Inc to\nContinue Providing Contracted Building and Safety.\nCONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

9.J. Approval of Carnival Permit for St. Anthony Mini Harvest Church Festival to be held October 31st\nthrough November 2, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1050 West 163rd Street.\nCONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

9.K. Approval of MOU effective through June 30, 2031 with South Bay Cities Council of Governments\nRegarding Use of LA County Measure A Funds\nCONTACT: RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES\n10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET