Gardena — 2026-01-13

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

10.B. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 9, 2025\nCONTACT: CITY CLERK

10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, December 23, 2025\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, January 13, 2026\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.E. Monthly Investment Report, November 2025\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.F. Personnel Report P-2026-1 01-13-26\nCONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.G. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Park Electronic Signage Project, Rowley Park, JN 529\nCONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS

10.H. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Fire Station No. 159 Roof Replacement Project, JN\n569\nCONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS\n11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET

11.A. DECEMBER 16, 2025 MEETING - Cancelled

11.B. JANUARY 6, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled\n12. 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.

12.A. PUBLIC COMMENT

14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development\nBlock Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan\nStaff Recommendation:\n- Conduct a public hearing and receive testimony;\n- Allow three (3) minutes for each speaker;\n- Approve the proposed 2025-2026 Annual Action Substantial Amendment which includes reallocating $90,624\nfrom the Fair Housing Services and Community Food Pantry Services Programs and $603,358 from the prior\nyear rollover funds for a total of $693,982 to the Residential Rehabilitation Program; and\nAuthorize the City Manager to execute and submit the plan, amendment and any other necessary and related\ndocuments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)\n15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES\n16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE\n17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS

17.A. Consideration of a Request to Approve the Assignment of the Amended and Restated Agreement\nBetween City of Gardena and Waste Resources of Gardena for Solid Waste Handling Services to USA\nWaste of California, Inc. and Approve Consent to Assignment and First Amendment to Agreement for\nIntegrated Solid Waste Management Services\nStaff Recommendation: Approve the Assignment of the Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of\nGardena and Waste Resources of Gardena for Solid Waste Handling Services to USA Waste of California, Inc.\nand Approve Consent to Assignment and First Amendment to Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste\nManagement Services\n18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES\n19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION\n20. COUNCIL ITEMS

20.A. Discuss and Consider the City Council Policy Guidelines for Proclamations, Certificates,\nCommendations, and Congratulatory Letters\nStaff Recommendation: Discuss and Consider Adoption of the City Council Policy Guidelines for Proclamations,\nCertificates, Commendations, and Congratulatory letters\n21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES\n22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS\n23. COUNCIL REMARKS\n1. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS\n2. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON\n3. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA\n4. MAYOR CERDA\n5. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE\n\n24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)\n25. REMEMBERANCES\nMr. Jessie James Ingram, 81 years old; longtime Gardena resident.

6.A. South Bay Cities Council of Government's Energy and Climate Recognition Program Award

6.B. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for Louis Alford III - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department - 23 years of service

6.C. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for Rita Lopez- Permit/Licensing Technician II with the Community Development Department-\n20 years of service

6.D. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City\nof Gardena for John Moore - General Building Inspector with the Community Development Department -\n11 years of service

6.E. Certificates of Commendation presented to Ashley Lotman, Kali Bragg, and Josiah Davis, for their\nHeroic Efforts

6.F. Presentation of the "Holiday Home Decoration Contest 2025" Winners

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

7.A. "Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week," January 12 through 19, 2026 (to be accepted by\nCouncilmember Paulette C. Francis, Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Committee of\nGardena)