Gardena City Council

# MINUTES

# Regular Meeting of the

Gardena City Council Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California.

## 1\. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G.Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Art Kaskanian; Council Member Paulette C. Francis. Other City Official and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. City Treasurer Ingrid Tsukiyama was not present.

At 7:01 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session in the Management Information Center of the Council Chamber at City Hall, with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Art Kaskanian; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez.

## 2\. CLOSED SESSION

2.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations:

1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees

Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 8:24 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members who were present at the meeting.

When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there were any reportable actions from the Closed Session, she stated that no reportable action had been taken.

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## 3\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Meleana Dyogi and Emmanuel Gillam led the Pledge of Allegiance. These 2 students are well rounded in all aspects and are the best example of an ideal graduate of St. Anthony of Padua School. Both are tremendous scholar athletes, and are kind, compassionate leaders, and have hearts for service.

## 4\. INVOCATION

Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation.

## 5\. PRESENTATIONS - No Items

## 6\. PROCLAMATIONS

6.A Older Americans Month - Proclaimed by Mayor Cerda

6.B 52nd Annual Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8, 2021 - was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda. The Proclamation was accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza

## 7\. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made

## 8\. CONSENT CALENDAR

8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and That They Be Read by Title Only

8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 9, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK

8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission MARCH 2, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

8.D Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission APRIL 6, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 27, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER

April 27, 2021: Wire Transfer: 11995-12000; Prepay: 162853-162861; Check Nos. 162862-163022 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $2,614,346.33; Total Payroll Issued for April 23, 2021: $1,904,389.26.

8.F Monthly Portfolio, February 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER

8.G Monthly Portfolio, March 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER

8.H Personnel Report No. P-2021-08 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES

8.I Approval of Extension Agreement with JAS Pacific for Building Inspector services CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

8.J Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE No. 1827, Amending Section 8.08.035 (Amendment of Section 7802.3) of Chapter 8.08 (Fire Code) and Amending Sections 8.16.010 (Definitions), 8.16.020 (Permit-Required), Section 8.16.130 (Dates and Hours of Sale and Use), Section 8.16.150 (Prohibitions on Discharge), 8.16.170 (Violation-Penalty) and Adding Section 8.16.155 (Social Host Liability) of Chapter 8.16 (Fireworks) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Gardena Municipal Code CONTACT: CITY MANAGER

## ORDINANCE NO. 1827

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.08.035 (AMENDMENT OF SECTION 7802.3) OF CHAPTER 8.08 (FIRE CODE) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 8.16.010 (DEFINITIONS), 8.16.020 (PERMIT -REQUIRED), SECTION 8.16.130 (DATES AND HOURS OF SALE AND USE), 8.16.150 (PROHIBITIONS ON SECTION 8.16.155 (SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY) OF CHAPTER 8.16 (FIREWORKS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE

8.K Authorization to Purchase Personal Protective Equipment, in the amount of $70,185.00, Under the 2018 Homeland Security Program Grant CONTACT: POLICE

8.L Purchase of High Yard Lighting for GTrans Campus from Majestic Lighting, Inc. in the amount of $43,306.20 CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION

8.M Receive and File: Gardena General Plan Annual Progress Report CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member ART KASKANIAN, Council Member MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney PETER L. WALLIN, Deputy City Attorney In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. 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 Deputy City Clerk at bromero@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read into the record up to the time limit of three (3) minutes. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet or Via Phone Conference Direct URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87291141399 Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 872 9114 1399 If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus. 1

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meleana Dyogi and Emmanuel Gillam St. Anthony of Padua School 4. INVOCATION Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A Older Americans Month - To be Proclaimed Only Proclaim Only-Older Americans Month- May 2021.doc 6.B 52nd Annual Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8, 2021 (to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza) Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week-2021.doc 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 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC §54954.3) 2

7. APPOINTMENTS 8. 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. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and That They Be Read by Title Only 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 9, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 2021 03-09 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.docx 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission MARCH 2, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21_03_02 PC Minutes.pdf 8.D Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission APRIL 6, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21_04_06 PC Minutes.pdf 8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 27, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrants-Payroll Register Memo 4-27-21.pdf 8.F Monthly Portfolio, February 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER February 2021 Investment Report.pdf 8.G Monthly Portfolio, March 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER March 2021 Investment Report.pdf 8.H Personnel Report No. P-2021-08 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2021-8 04-27-21.doc 8.I Approval of Extension Agreement with JAS Pacific for Building Inspector services CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JAS Contractual Services Agreement - Building Inspector - 2018 3

8.J Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE No. 1827 , Amending Section 8.08.035 (Amendment of Section 7802.3) of Chapter 8.08 (Fire Code) and Amending Sections 8.16.010 (Definitions), 8.16.020 (Permit-Required), Section 8.16.130 (Dates and Hours of Sale and Use), Section 8.16.150 (Prohibitions on Discharge), 8.16.170 (Violation-Penalty) and Adding Section 8.16.155 (Social Host Liability) of Chapter 8.16 (Fireworks) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Gardena Municipal Code CONTACT: CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE_No._1827.pdf 8.K Authorization to Purchase Personal Protective Equipment, in the amount of $70,185.00, Under the 2018 Homeland Security Program Grant CONTACT: POLICE 2018 SHSP Agreement Part I.pdf 2018 SHSP Agreement Part II.pdf 2018 SHSP Project Ledger.pdf 8.L Purchase of High Yard Lighting for GTrans Campus from Majestic Lighting, Inc. in the amount of $43,306.20 CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION High Yard Lighting Quote from Majestic Lighting.pdf 8.M Receive and File: Gardena General Plan Annual Progress Report CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Gardena General Plan APR 2021.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A APRIL 20, 2021 Receive and File. No action needed. 2021_04_20 PCAX.doc 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated. 4

12.A PUBLIC HEARING: Environmental Assessment #1-20; General Plan Amendment #1-20; Specific Plan #1-20; Zone Change #1-20; Zoning Code Amendment #3-20; Development Agreement #1-20; Lot Lint Adjustment #1-20; Site Plan Review #1- 20 (Gardena Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan) Applicant: Din/Cal 4, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing Receive testimony from the public Adopt Resolution Nos. 6507 & 6508 Introduce Ordinance No. 1828 CC_staff_report_-_GTODSP_042721 CC Resolution No. 6507 - GTODSP EIR.pdf CC Resolution No. 6508 GTODSP GPA.pdf CC Ordinance No. 1828 - GTODSP.pdf RESOLUTION NO. PC 4-21 without attachments.pdf GTODSP PC staff report without Attachment A 040621.pdf 12.B ORDINANCE NO. 1829, Adopting the most recent version of the Los Angeles County Fire Code as set forth in Title 32 of the Los Angeles Code by Reference. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance and set hearing date for May 25, 2021. 2019 adoption staff report.pdf Ord. 1829 Fire Code 2019.pdf 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A RESOLUTION NO. 6504, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2021-2022, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2021-2022, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: May 25, 2021) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6504 Engineer's Report - Artesia 2021-2022.pdf Resolution 6504.pdf 15.B RESOLUTION NO. 6505, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2021-2022, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for fiscal year 2021-2022, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: May 25, 2021) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6505 Resolution 6505.pdf 5

Consolidated SLD Enginer's Report 2021-20221.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN 2. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 23. REMEMBRANCES 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. 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. Dated this 23rd day of April 2021 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 6

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member ART KASKANIAN, Council Member MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney PETER L. WALLIN, Deputy City Attorney In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. 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 Deputy City Clerk at bromero@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read into the record up to the time limit of three (3) minutes. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet or Via Phone Conference Direct URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87291141399 Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 872 9114 1399 If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus.

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meleana Dyogi and Emmanuel Gillam St. Anthony of Padua School 4. INVOCATION Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A Older Americans Month - To be Proclaimed Only Proclaim Only-Older Americans Month- May 2021.doc 6.B 52nd Annual Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8, 2021 (to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza) Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week-2021.doc 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 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC §54954.3)

7. APPOINTMENTS 8. 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. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and That They Be Read by Title Only 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 9, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 2021 03-09 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.docx 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission MARCH 2, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21_03_02 PC Minutes.pdf 8.D Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission APRIL 6, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21_04_06 PC Minutes.pdf 8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 27, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrants-Payroll Register Memo 4-27-21.pdf 8.F Monthly Portfolio, February 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER February 2021 Investment Report.pdf 8.G Monthly Portfolio, March 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER March 2021 Investment Report.pdf 8.H Personnel Report No. P-2021-08 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2021-8 04-27-21.doc 8.I Approval of Extension Agreement with JAS Pacific for Building Inspector services CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JAS Contractual Services Agreement - Building Inspector - 2018

8.J Second Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE No. 1827 , Amending Section 8.08.035 (Amendment of Section 7802.3) of Chapter 8.08 (Fire Code) and Amending Sections 8.16.010 (Definitions), 8.16.020 (Permit-Required), Section 8.16.130 (Dates and Hours of Sale and Use), Section 8.16.150 (Prohibitions on Discharge), 8.16.170 (Violation-Penalty) and Adding Section 8.16.155 (Social Host Liability) of Chapter 8.16 (Fireworks) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Gardena Municipal Code CONTACT: CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE_No._1827.pdf 8.K Authorization to Purchase Personal Protective Equipment, in the amount of $70,185.00, Under the 2018 Homeland Security Program Grant CONTACT: POLICE 2018 SHSP Agreement Part I.pdf 2018 SHSP Agreement Part II.pdf 2018 SHSP Project Ledger.pdf 8.L Purchase of High Yard Lighting for GTrans Campus from Majestic Lighting, Inc. in the amount of $43,306.20 CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION High Yard Lighting Quote from Majestic Lighting.pdf 8.M Receive and File: Gardena General Plan Annual Progress Report CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Gardena General Plan APR 2021.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A APRIL 20, 2021 Receive and File. No action needed. 2021_04_20 PCAX.doc 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated.

12.A PUBLIC HEARING: Environmental Assessment #1-20; General Plan Amendment #1-20; Specific Plan #1-20; Zone Change #1-20; Zoning Code Amendment #3-20; Development Agreement #1-20; Lot Lint Adjustment #1-20; Site Plan Review #1- 20 (Gardena Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan) Applicant: Din/Cal 4, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing Receive testimony from the public Adopt Resolution Nos. 6507 & 6508 Introduce Ordinance No. 1828 CC_staff_report_-_GTODSP_042721 CC Resolution No. 6507 - GTODSP EIR.pdf CC Resolution No. 6508 GTODSP GPA.pdf CC Ordinance No. 1828 - GTODSP.pdf RESOLUTION NO. PC 4-21 without attachments.pdf GTODSP PC staff report without Attachment A 040621.pdf 12.B ORDINANCE NO. 1829, Adopting the most recent version of the Los Angeles County Fire Code as set forth in Title 32 of the Los Angeles Code by Reference. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance and set hearing date for May 25, 2021. 2019 adoption staff report.pdf Ord. 1829 Fire Code 2019.pdf 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A RESOLUTION NO. 6504, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2021-2022, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2021-2022, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: May 25, 2021) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6504 Engineer's Report - Artesia 2021-2022.pdf Resolution 6504.pdf 15.B RESOLUTION NO. 6505, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2021-2022, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for fiscal year 2021-2022, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: May 25, 2021) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6505 Resolution 6505.pdf

Consolidated SLD Enginer's Report 2021-20221.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN 2. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 23. REMEMBRANCES 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. 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. Dated this 23rd day of April 2021 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY ““ OOLLDDEERR AAMMEERRIICCAANNSS MMOONNTTHH ”” ~~ MMAAYY 22002211 ~~ Every May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month. Gardena is fortunate to have countless older Americans who enrich and strengthen our community; and the City of Gardena is committed to engaging and supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers. We acknowledge the importance of older Americans taking part in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The theme for 2021 is Communities of Strength. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help support and inspire others. During this year’s Older Americans Month, we will celebrate the strength of older adults with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities. Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives. Connecting with others is one of the most important; it plays a vital role in our health and well-being. In support of this nationwide observance, I, Tasha Cerda, Mayor of the City of Gardena, California, am pleased to proclaim MMaayy 22002211, to be ““OOLLDDEERR AAMMEERRIICCAANNSS MMOONNTTHH”” in our City and encourage every resident to take time this month to recognize older adults, and the people who serve them, as vital parts of our community.

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1 MINUTES Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, March 9, 2021 The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Art Kaskanian; and Council Member Paulette C. Francis. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. City Treasurer Ingrid Tsukiyama was not present. At 7:10 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session in the Management Information Center of the Council Chamber at City Hall, with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Art Kaskanian; and Council Member Paulette C. Francis; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez. 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality Control Board- Los Angeles Region, et al. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2016-00833722 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter) Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:41 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was anything to report from Closed Session, she stated the following: 2.A. Council unanimously voted (5-0) and authorized the City Attorney’s office to file a petition for review with the California Supreme Court. 2.B. No reportable action. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jordan Agyemang, Cameron Agyemang and Morgan Agyemang led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jordan, Cameron, and Morgan are siblings and live in Gardena. They currently attend Maria Regina Catholic School and are current participants at the Johnson Park Afterschool Program. They have attended many of our events and the brothers have played in our Youth Sports Program. It is Morgan’s first year in the Afterschool Program and she has also participated in our dance classes. 4. INVOCATION Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS – No Items

2 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "American Red Cross Month," March 2021 - was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda Mr. Ken Phan, Community Volunteer Leader, came into the meeting to accept the Proclamation 7. APPOINTMENTS – No Appointments were made 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and That They Be Read by Title Only 8.A Affidavit of Posting Agenda on March 5, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 26, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Received and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 9, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER March 9, 2021: Wire Transfer: 11979-11984; Prepay: 162274-162277; Check Nos. 162278- 162453 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $2,238,523.57; Total Payroll Issued for February 26, 2021: $1,975,410.02. 8.E Monthly Portfolio for January 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER 8.F Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between City of Gardena and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Net Toll Revenue Re- Investment Grant CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.G Amendment No. 1 to Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Sub-Regional Paratransit Services CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.H RESOLUTION NO. 6496: Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District renewal for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO. 6496 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, ARTESIA BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1ST, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30TH, 2022. 8.I RESOLUTION NO. 6497: Consolidated Street Lighting District Renewal for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2021, and Ending June 30, 2022 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS

3 RESOLUTION NO. 6497 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA CONSOLIDATED STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT RENEWAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1ST, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30TH, 2022. 8.J Personnel Report No. P-2021-05 It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Attachment 3 of Item 8.J – PERS Report: Ayes: Council Members Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Council Members Kaskanian, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.J Personnel Report No. P-2021-05 – Attachment 3 City Manager Osorio requested that Attachment 3 of Personnel Report No. 2021-05 be withdrawn from this item. City Attorney Vasquez confirmed that it would be brought back at a later date. 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A MARCH 2, 2021 A. Environmental Assessment #14-20 and Conditional Use Permit #4-20. Direction by Staff: Continue Item to a future Planning and Environmental Quality Commission meeting. This item will be re-noticed Inc. Commission Action: No action taken. B. Environmental Assessment #17-20, Zone Change #5-20, and associated General Plan Amendment. Direction by Staff: This item has been removed by staff. Commission Action: No action taken. C. Environmental Assessment #9-20, Site Plan Review #4-20, Zone Change #4- 20, General Plan Amendment #5-20, Tentative Tract Map #3-20, Variance #2-20 The Planning Commission considered a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Site Plan Review and Variance all related to the development of six condominium townhomes for the property located 1031 Magnolia Avenue. The project qualified for a categorically exemption from the provision the provisions of CEQA. Project Location: 1031 Magnolia Ave Applicant: Steve Stapakis Commission Action: The Commission continued the item to an unspecified future date. The item will be re-noticed in the Gardena Valley News and mailers will be sent out to all properties within a 300-foot radius of the project site. Receive and File

4 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Amendment to the Land Use Plan of the General Plan to Increase Floor Area Ratio for Specific Uses, and Introduction of an Ordinance Making Other Changes As Well City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Gregg McClain, Acting Interim Community Development Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Cerda then opened the Public Hearing at 8:18p.m. There were two (2) speakers: 1) Vishal Patel, Ray Ahir’s business partner, and 2) Zahid Ahmed. They both spoke and brought forth their concerns to the Council. A very lengthy discussion took place which included our Mayor and Council regarding adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, amending the Land Use Plan of the General Plan to increase Floor Area Ratio for specific uses, and making changes to Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code, primarily relating to Amenity Hotels. Assistant City Attorney Kranitz led the discussion and brought in Spencer Dela Cruz, our Economic Development Manager, to give some background regarding the project. She also brought in our two (2) Consultants, Starla Barker of the DeNovo Planning Group, and Clare Look-Jaeger of Linscott, Law & Greenspan, who gave information regarding the parking and environmental studies that were conducted. They went through all of the standards with Assistant City Attorney Kranitz and voiced each of their concerns regarding location, lot size, building height, CUP requirements, floor area ratio maximum, setbacks, and parking ratio and requirements. Mayor Cerda then closed the Public Hearing at 10:47p.m. Resolution Nos. 6498 and 6499 were both approved and adopted, and Mayor Cerda indicated that Ordinance No. 1825 would be brought back to the next Council Meeting for Introduction and with all the changes. RESOLUTION NO. 6498, Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program RESOLUTION NO. 6498 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW INCREASED FLOOR AREA RATIO IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND AMENDMENT TO THE GARDENA ZONING CODE RELATING TO CHANGES IN DEVELOPMENT STANDARS, PRIMARILY RELATING TO AMENITY HOTELS IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES

5 It was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6498: Ayes: Council Members Kaskanian, Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and Mayor Cerda Noes: Council Member Francis Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6499, Amending the Land Use Plan of the General Plan to increase the FAR up to 2.75 for specific uses as identified in the Zoning Code for General Commercial uses and up to 2.0 for specific uses as identified in the Zoning Code for Industrial uses RESOLUTION NO. 6499 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN OF THE GARDENA GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW INCREASED FLOOR AREA RATIOS IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call