Gardena City Council

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, September 27, 2022 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 361. 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. The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:03 PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and City Clerk Mina Semenza. At 7:04 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session via Microsoft Teams, with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez. Attorney James Oldendorph was in attendance for Item 2.A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Monica Sutton, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 21STCV03544 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) David Zetino-Aragon; Robert Fernandez; Aquilez Rivas, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 20STCVJ 8169 2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter)

2 Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:36 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 any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated that with regards to Item 2.A: Monica Sutton, et al. v. City of Gardena, L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 21STCV03544 – Council was provided with an update and staff was provided with direction. Item 2.B: David Zetino-Aragon; Robert Fernandez; Aquilez Rivas, v. City of Gardena, L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 20STCVJ 8169 – parties presently attended a mediation, this is a GTrans bus versus an auto accident, Council and parties reached a settlement: David Zetino-Aragon – settlement amount of $32,500; Robert Fernandez – settlement amount of $62,500; Aquilez Rivas – settlement amount of $20,000. Item 2.C: Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation the Council was provided with an update, no further action to report. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis led the Pledge of Allegiance 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Presentation - Mayor Cerda announced that the presentation was tabled to an October meeting. 6. PROCLAMATIONS - None 7. APPOINTMENTS – No Appointments were made Mayor Cerda asked that we take Item 12.A out of order. Council Member Tanaka made the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Francis seconded it. It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Move Item 12.A Out of Order: Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

3 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS ORDINANCE NO. 1844 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Community Development Director, Greg Tsujiuchi gave a PowerPoint presentation. Assistant City Attorney, Lisa Kranitz and Senior Planner, Amanda Acuna were present and available for any questions. Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. and asked if there were any comments from the public. Public Speakers: The following people came into the meeting and spoke in opposition of Ordinance No. 1844: Masha, Vera Provetina asked if any dialogue was going to happen, Anatoly.Kidder; Yegor Kochetov; Raymond Dennis; Katherine Wrightsman; Marc P; Clara CT; Alex Wrightsman; Kevin Davidson; Kathleen Tsai; Victoria; Celina; Jordan; Brooke W; Stephanie M. City Clerk Mina Semenza, noted for the record the 13 emails received regarding STRs and have been forwarded to the City Council. There was no further comment, Mayor Cerda closed the Public Hearing at 9:16 p.m. There was a discussion which included all members of the City Council, City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney Kranitz, and CDD Director Greg Tsujiuchi. Some of the issues discussed were: the financial impact, the impact to hotels in our City; that it seems like it’s more about profit; how we go about setting regulations since we are already allowing them in our city, how we would regulate the ban; notifying all the platforms that we do not allow them; Notice of Violations; when Rentalscape would will be providing us with the other data; that there are more than 57 STRs in our city; how STRs destroys the beauty and significance of being a small town; if we were to put a cap on the number of STRs; STRs are a threat to the city; how much would it cost to get a Code Enforcement officer to regulate the number of complaints; and how all of these STR’s landlords could still go back to long term rentals.

4 Director Tsujiuchi, Assistant City Attorney Kranitz and City Attorney Vasquez answered all of Council’s questions and explained the processes. Mayor Pro Tem Francis made the motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 1844 – there was no second. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by no one, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1844: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis Noes: Council Members Henderson, Tanaka, and Love, and Mayor Cerda Absent: None It was then moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to move the item for discussion to the November 8, 2022 Council Meeting: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 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 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 13, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 27, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER September 27, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12233-12242; Prepay: 168904-168913; Check Nos: 168914 -169099 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $4,074,054.24; Total Payroll Issued for September 23, 2022: $2,291,800.30. 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, July 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER 8.E Monthly Investment Portfolio, August 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER 8.F Personnel Report P-2022-17 9-27-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6604, Re affirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER

5 RESOLUTION NO. 6604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION 6441 WHICH DECLARED THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY 8.H RESOLUTION NO. 6605, Making the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees and Boards subject to State open meeting laws CONTACT: CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 6605 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO RE-AUTHORIZE THE USE OF TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FOR MEETINGS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS SUBJECT TO STATE OPEN MEETING LAWS 8.I Billiard Establishment Permit from Seoul Billiard located at 1851 W Redondo Beach Boulevard Gardena, California 90247 - Seeking Approval to Operate an Existing Billiard Hall Under a Change of Ownership to Conduct Business Seven Days a Week from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8.J Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the City Hall and Nakaoka Community Center Roof Rehabilitation Project, JN 501 & 502. CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS 8.K Approve Carnival Contract with Baque Bros./Classic Rides, Inc. for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES 8.L Approve City of Gardena's GTrans Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.M Approve Paratransit Service Agreement with Los Angeles County CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.N Approve City of Gardena's GTrans 2022 Title VI Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION

6 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.G, 8.H and 8.K: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.G CITY MANAGER - RESOLUTION NO. 6604, Re affirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency Council Member Love asked for clarification of this item. City Attorney Vasquez explained in detail and answered her questions. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.G: Ayes: Council Member Love, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 8.H CITY MANAGER - RESOLUTION NO. 6605, Making the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees, and Boards subject to State open meeting laws Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked when we are going back to in-person meetings. Mayor Cerda said the County has gone back to in person meetings as well as other cities; mask mandate has been lifted. She feels like we are at a safer spot and feels safe enough to go back in-person. City Attorney Vasquez explained Resolution No. 6605 and stated that on August 30, Council voted to stay via Zoom and will continue until September 29, - if tonight Council does not approve Resolution No. 6605, after September 29 – all Commissions as well as the Council Meetings will have to go back to in-person meetings. So, for clarification, Council will be doing the negative, Council will not be approving and letting the motion expire. Council was made aware that if their intent is to go back in-person - do not approve Resolution No. 6605; meaning that the Special Study Session Meeting on September 29, will be the last meeting we will have via Zoom, since it has been noticed and agenda has been posted. Council Member Love stated she is in favor of going back to in-person meetings and asked about having hybrid meetings for those individuals who cannot attend.

7 Mayor Cerda had additional hybrid questions and Council Member Henderson voiced his opinion and knowledge about hybrid setup and cost. Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked for some type of presentation so she can better understand what is required for hybrid meetings. City Manager Osorio answered all Council questions. It was moved by no one, seconded by no one, and the motion dies for Item 8.H: Ayes: None Noes: None Absent: None 8.K RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES - Approve Carnival Contract with Baque Bros./Classic Rides, Inc. for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Francis expressed her concerns about not having enough security. She asked what the security protocol is and how many GPD officers will be onsite. City Manager Osorio answered her questions. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.K: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis and Council Members Love, Henderson, Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Mina Semenza, noted for the record the emails received from the public and that they have been forwarded to the City Council, they are as follows: 1) Marilyn Sanabria regarding the Power of Hope Event. 2) Martha Torres regarding the Fair Housing Services. 3) Casimir Gatekeepers Network regarding two incidents that occurred in their neighborhood this week. 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items

8 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS – No Items 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 18.A Discussion on the Development of a Policy to Donate Buses to Local Non-Profits Discuss donating buses to local non-profits and provide staff direction regarding a Bus Donation Policy This item was brought forward by a directive from Council Member Love to discuss donating buses to local non-profits. There was a discussion which included all members of the City Council, City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez, and Director of Transportation, Ernie Crespo. Some of the matters discussed were: notifying our local non-profits that we have retired buses available to see if there is an interest and see if they have the resources to maintain them; the type of fleet that was available and in the future; removing the Gardena signage from all buses before donating; the difficulty on doing maintenance on hybrid electric buses; liability once the buses are donated; sending the retired vehicles to auction after our sister city refused them; making sure the donated buses didn’t become a burden; how are sister city is putting the buses donated to good use, our Mayor was able to see that first hand. City Attorney Vasquez explained that a motion would need to be made to direct staff to create a policy. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by no one, and the motion dies to provide direction to staff regarding a Bus Donation Policy: Ayes: Council Member Love Noes: None Absent: None

9 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Henderson 1) Asked for a timeline of the Wi-Fi pilot project at Rowley Park – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Mayor Pro Tem Francis 1) Asked staff to take a look at semi-cab trucks being allowed to park on our residential streets and driveways – City Attorney Vasquez provided clarification of our Ordinance which states they cannot park on the street, but can park on private property – this is not considered a directive, there was no second Council Member Love 1) Asked if a flyer can be emailed to our federal, state and local officials that govern our jurisdiction whenever we have a city event; she also asked if the Mayors from Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood and Torrance could be included as well – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis 2) Asked if we could require contractors to notify nearby residents about any demolition / construction of a project within a two-week period – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis 3) Asked if we could get an update on the dog park at our next meeting – was seconded by Council Member Henderson 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS City Manager Osorio gave a verbal report of information to follow-up on matters that had been directed or requested by the Mayor and Members of Council. Those items were, as follows: 1. Memo regarding the directive on upgrading to the audio system to conduct hybrid meetings. After RFP is conducted a presentation will be given to City Council and a cost shall be considered. 2. Flyers – Tree Planting Project and Spring 2023 Bulky Item Pick-up. 3. Video – Keep Gardena Beautiful Day. 4. Video – Aquatics and Senior Center Progress. 5. Video presentation highlighting the Recreation and Human Services Department current and future events. 6. City Manager Osorio wished Council Members Tanaka and Henderson a Happy Birthday.

10 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1) MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS – Since the last council meeting Mayor Pro Tem Francis attended Food, Wine and Brew event with Council Member Al Muratsuchi, 9/11 commemorative program, homeless session, community clean up, thanked all Beautification Commissioners, Pat Worthy, Esther Trujillo, Paula May, Dan Medina, Ochuwa Oghie, especially to Alex Orozco and Public Works, Parks and Recreation staff, sponsors, and Gardena Valley Baptist Church. It was the largest event ever there were over 400 volunteers. Council member Francis thanked Mr. Romero and Ms. Martinez from LAUSD. She is looking forward to the next clean up. 2) COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA – Since the last meeting Council Member Tanaka attended the SBCCOG Legislative meeting, two Board meetings, two Steering Committee meetings, SPA 8 meetings, donated blood with UCLA, City Employee mixer, City Employee Recognition, PD Coffee with a Cop, Jane Hall’s funeral, Jazz Festival, congratulated GTrans for receiving a check from Maxine Waters, Chief Rachel Johnson’s swearing in at Manhattan Beach PD, League of California Cities meeting, Peter Wallin’s celebration of life, Patriots Day remembrance, CAL cities conference in Long Beach, Ethics and Harassment training. 3) COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE – Since the last Council Member Love attended the Jazz Festival, GTrans Tailgate Party, 9/11 Memorial, Gardena Beautiful Day had a great time, Employee Recognition, Food, Wine, and Beer Festival, and LA County Business Federation Policy Maker. 4) MAYOR CERDA - Since the last meeting Mayor Cerda attended the monthly CCGA meeting, re-grand opening of Kinecta, retirement of Chief Daryl Osby with the County Fire Department, presentation to the second time around club, Gardena Homeless Task Force, local heroes' event, Jane Hall’s memorial, Study Session, Jazz Festival, Jones and Mayer dinner, and presentation of the financial dashboard. Mayor Cerda gave a special shoutout to Khoi from the finance department. Mayor Cerda attended the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, Peter Wallin’s memorial, presentation to the Serra High School PTA, Gardena High School’s homecoming, Keep Gardena Beautification Day, GEBAC meeting, Sanitation meeting, Elk’s meeting recognizing the district deputy grand exalter ruler and first lady, employee recognition day, BizFed meeting, conference that was held by supervisor Holy Mitchel, presentation presented by Economic Development manager and thanked staff for the presentation. She also attended the Food Wine and Brew event, and career day event at a local church. Mayor Cerda thanked the Fire Department, Public Works staff Rob, and Gardena PD. Lastly, attended the Tailgate Party and was happy to see one staff Pauline Moses. 5) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON – Since the last meeting Council Member Henderson attended the League of Cities Conference, BizFed Responsible Business Committee meeting, Centinela Youth Services, 9/11 Acknowledgement Ceremony, SCAG Racial Equality Committee, and Coffee with Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi. Thanked his colleagues for attending the Food Wine and Brew, shared he was unable to attend due to prearranged trip where he visited his ancestral homeland. Council Member Henderson thanked city staff for their hard work.

11 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) Mayor Cerda announced: 1) October 1, 2022 – Book Sale at Mayme Dear Library; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2) FurBaby LoveFest, Saturday, October 1, 2022; 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Gardena City Hall Lawn. 3) Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 8, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Gardena City Hall Lawn. 4) K-9 22 nd Annual Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, October 8, 2022; 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 5) Coffee with a Cop, October 5, 2022, at Chick-fil-A; 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 6) Freeman Park Fall Games, Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7) Gardena Police Department Listening Tour, October 15, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center. 8) Senior Citizen Health & Wellness Fair, Friday, November 4, 2022; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Nakaoka Community Center Auditorium. 9) Casino Night, Friday, November 18, 2022; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at the Nakaoka Community Center Auditorium. 23. REMEMBRANCES All those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks within the United States on September 11, 2001; LaTanya "LT" Meadors, 61 years of age. LT worked for the South Bay Regional Communications Authority as a Dispatcher. In 2015 she retired as an Acting Supervisor, but she continued supporting the Gardena Police Department and every South Bay Police Department because she loved what she did. She was greatly involved with the community, and she will be missed; Alejandra Perez, 33 years of age, beloved sister of Nathalie Perez, Human Resources Coordinator in the Human Resources Department; Alice Akune, beloved mother of Karen Akune retired Administrative Secretary for the Gardena Police Department. Mrs. Akune and her husband moved to Gardena in 1955 and had five children - all attended Gardena schools. Mrs. Akune worked at Gardena Memorial Hospital in the 60’s and 70’s as an Emergency Room Clerk, she passed away at the age of 97 years old; Linda Jackson, beloved wife of retired police officer Al Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson enjoyed their retirement in southwest Washington and have 2 daughters, 11 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren.

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Mayor Pro Tem MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member WANDA LOVE, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has signed AB 361. 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 publiccomment@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159445456 Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 861 5944 5456 Press *9 to Raise your Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted. 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 business hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. 1

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Monica Sutton, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 21STCV03544 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) David Zetino-Aragon; Robert Fernandez; Aquilez Rivas, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 20STCVJ 8169 2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 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 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 13, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 09132022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 27, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrant-Payroll Register 09-27-22.pdf 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, July 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER July 2022 Investment Report.pdf 8.E Monthly Investment Portfolio, August 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER August 2022 Investment Report.pdf 8.F Personnel Report P-2022-17 9-27-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES Job Description-Transit Administrative Supervisor-Attachment #1.pdf Class and Compensation Schedule Effective 9-27-22-Attachment # 2.pdf PERS_RPT_P-2022-17_9-27-22_Final.doc 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6604, Reaffirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER Reso No. 6604.pdf 8.H RESOLUTION NO. 6605, Making the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees and Boards subject to State open meeting laws CONTACT: CITY MANAGER RESO NO 6605.pdf 3

8.I Billiard Establishment Permit from Seoul Billiard located at 1851 W Redondo Beach Boulevard Gardena, California 90247 - Seeking Approval to Operate an Existing Billiard Hall Under a Change of Ownership to Conduct Business Seven Days a Week from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Application for Special Business Activity - Billiard Establishment Permit.pdf Fire Department Memorandum Reply.pdf Planning Division Memorandum Reply.pdf Police Department Memorandum Reply.pdf 8.J Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the City Hall and Nakaoka Community Center Roof Rehabilitation Project, JN 501 & 502. CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS NOC_City_NCC_Roof_JN_501_502-Best.pdf 8.K Approve Carnival Contract with Baque Bros./Classic Rides, Inc. for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Baque_Bros_Carnival_Contract-_October_28-30__2022.pdf 8.L Approve City of Gardena's GTrans Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Gardena.PTASP_Plan_Update Final 09192022.pdf 8.M Approve Paratransit Service Agreement with Los Angeles County CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION MOU_LA County Paratransit FY 2023 & 2024.pdf 8.N Approve City of Gardena's GTrans 2022 Title VI Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION GTrans Title VI Program - October 2022.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 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: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; Allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; Introduce Ordinance No. 1844 or provide direction to staff to draft a revised Ordinance Agenda Staff Report - STR.pdf City Council agenda staff report dated August 9, 2022.pdf Planning Commission staff report dated September 6, 2022.pdf Draft Ordinance No. 1844.pdf City Council staff summary dated September 13, 2022.pdf Urgency Moratorium Ordinance.pdf 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 18.A Discussion on the Development of a Policy to Donate Buses to Local Non-Profits Discuss donating buses to local non-profits and provide staff direction regarding a Bus Donation Policy 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 23. REMEMBRANCES 5

24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to a Special Study Session at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 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 September 2022 /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, September 27, 2022 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Mayor Pro Tem MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member WANDA LOVE, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has signed AB 361. 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 publiccomment@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159445456 Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 861 5944 5456 Press *9 to Raise your Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted. 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 business hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available.

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Monica Sutton, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 21STCV03544 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) David Zetino-Aragon; Robert Fernandez; Aquilez Rivas, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 20STCVJ 8169 2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 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 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 13, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 09132022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 27, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrant-Payroll Register 09-27-22.pdf 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, July 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER July 2022 Investment Report.pdf 8.E Monthly Investment Portfolio, August 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER August 2022 Investment Report.pdf 8.F Personnel Report P-2022-17 9-27-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES Job Description-Transit Administrative Supervisor-Attachment #1.pdf Class and Compensation Schedule Effective 9-27-22-Attachment # 2.pdf PERS_RPT_P-2022-17_9-27-22_Final.doc 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6604, Reaffirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER Reso No. 6604.pdf 8.H RESOLUTION NO. 6605, Making the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees and Boards subject to State open meeting laws CONTACT: CITY MANAGER RESO NO 6605.pdf

8.I Billiard Establishment Permit from Seoul Billiard located at 1851 W Redondo Beach Boulevard Gardena, California 90247 - Seeking Approval to Operate an Existing Billiard Hall Under a Change of Ownership to Conduct Business Seven Days a Week from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Application for Special Business Activity - Billiard Establishment Permit.pdf Fire Department Memorandum Reply.pdf Planning Division Memorandum Reply.pdf Police Department Memorandum Reply.pdf 8.J Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the City Hall and Nakaoka Community Center Roof Rehabilitation Project, JN 501 & 502. CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS NOC_City_NCC_Roof_JN_501_502-Best.pdf 8.K Approve Carnival Contract with Baque Bros./Classic Rides, Inc. for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Baque_Bros_Carnival_Contract-_October_28-30__2022.pdf 8.L Approve City of Gardena's GTrans Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Gardena.PTASP_Plan_Update Final 09192022.pdf 8.M Approve Paratransit Service Agreement with Los Angeles County CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION MOU_LA County Paratransit FY 2023 & 2024.pdf 8.N Approve City of Gardena's GTrans 2022 Title VI Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION GTrans Title VI Program - October 2022.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 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: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; Allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; Introduce Ordinance No. 1844 or provide direction to staff to draft a revised Ordinance Agenda Staff Report - STR.pdf City Council agenda staff report dated August 9, 2022.pdf Planning Commission staff report dated September 6, 2022.pdf Draft Ordinance No. 1844.pdf City Council staff summary dated September 13, 2022.pdf Urgency Moratorium Ordinance.pdf 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 18.A Discussion on the Development of a Policy to Donate Buses to Local Non-Profits Discuss donating buses to local non-profits and provide staff direction regarding a Bus Donation Policy 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 23. REMEMBRANCES

24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to a Special Study Session at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 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 September 2022 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, September 13, 2022 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 361. 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. The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, via Zoom, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and City Clerk Mina Semenza. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION - None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lyneiah Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lyneiah is in the 1 st grade and attends 153 rd Street Elementary School. She is enrolled at the Johnson Park Summer Day Camp. Ms. Susie, Camp Coordinator says Lyneiah was a joy, her other campers enjoyed sharing her infectious smile, her positive attitude and kindness. 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS - None 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Constitution Week," September 17-23, 2022 - was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda 6.B "22nd Annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day," September 17, 2022 - was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda 6.C "City Employee Recognition Day" September 22, 2022 - was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda Mayor Cerda announced that if anyone is having issues with the Zoom hyperlink is because there was a missing number. The link was read as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334729526.

2 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.A Rent Mediation Board - Member-At-Large Representative - Joanne Brown - was Appointed by Council Member Love Ms. Joanne Brown came into the meeting and stated that is an honor to serve on the Commission and looks forward to serving the community. 7.B Gardena Beautification Commission - Barbara Phillips - was Appointed by Council Member Love 7.C Recreation Commission - Carrie Scott - was Appointed by Council Member Love 7.D Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission - Hani Nachef - was Appointed by Council Member Love Mr. Hani Nachef came into the meeting and stated that he is very excited for the opportunity and hopes to make a difference. 7.E Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission - Louis Enriquez - was Appointed by Council Member Love Mr. Louis Enriquez came into the meeting and thanked everyone and looks forward to making everyone proud. 7.F Human Services Commission - Shari Farmer - was Appointed by Council Member Love Ms. Shari Farmer came into the meeting and thanked everyone for the appointment and hopes that her Human Resources experience benefits the City of Gardena. 7.G Gardena Beautification Commission - Esther Trujillo - was Appointed by Council Member Henderson Ms. Esther Trujillo came into the meeting and thanked Council Henderson for thinking of her and she is grateful to continue working on the Gardena Beautification Commission with Mayor Pro Tem Francis. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all of the above Appointments: Ayes: Council Members Love and Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Member Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

3 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 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 26, 2022 Special Study Session Meeting, August 9, 2022 Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 9, 2022 Special Council Meeting, August 30, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, August 16, 2022 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVLEOPMENT 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, August 23, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER August 23, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12213 -12215; Check Nos: 168527 -168711 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $1,803,251.68; Total Payroll Issued for August 12, 2022: $1,659,769.67. 8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 13, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER September 13, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12216-12232; Prepay: 168712-168717; Check Nos: 168718 -168903 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $3,855,371.28; Total Payroll Issued for August 26, 2022: $2,157,253.64; Total Payroll Issued for September 9, 2022: $1,662,134.39. 8.F Personnel Report P-2022-16 9-13-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6606, Amending the List of Authorized Games and Authorizing the Play of Certain Games in Licensed Card Clubs CONTACT: CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 6606 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED GAMES AND AUTHORIZING THE PLAY OF CERTAIN GAMES IN LICENSED CARD CLUBS 8.H Award Contract to FILMLA to provide Film Permit Services CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

4 8.I Approve Purchase of Bus Engines CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.J Approve Purchase of Bus Components CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Public Speakers: 1) Member of the Public, asked that Zoom link be read again. 2) Claire, commented on the raise your hand feature if she wants to speak on an item; asked if we can change our view setting to see other attendees for the Zoom meetings and how can she view the meeting on YouTube. Mayor answered her questions. 3) Marc Panetta, wanted to speak on the Short-Term Rental item. City Attorney Vasquez explained that the short-term rental item is Item 12.A and he would need to raise his hand when that item is up, she indicated that we are only asking for public comment on Consent Calendar items. Mayor Cerda then explained if he has other issues that are not on the Consent Calendar, he can speak during Oral Communication. Mayor Cerda reiterated the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334729526. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.F, 8.I and 8.J: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Member Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.F HUMAN RESOURCES - Personnel Report P-2022-16 9-13-22 - Item pulled by Council Member Love Council Member Love wanted to discuss the Public Information Officer job description. Her concerns are that if we are expecting to find one person to do all the amount of work that is listed on the job description (a web designer, a social media influencer, a graphic arts designer, communication director, public relations, and a newspaper article writer); it seems like a lot. She would like to know if other cities have hired or are looking to hire one person to do this amount of work. She would also like to know what it means if the position is “confidential”. City Manager Osorio answered all of her questions. Mayor Cerda gave her opinion on this item.

5 8.I TRANSPORTATION - Approve Purchase of Bus Engines - Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked if we are purchasing engines for our hybrid fleets; and commented that she thought we were phasing those out so we could go with an all-electric fleet. City Manager Osorio replied to her questions. 8.J TRANSPORTATION - Approve Purchase of Bus Components - Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked if these are remanufactured engines and if transmissions are affected as well; she then asked if this will affect the annual budget? City Manager Osorio replied to all her questions. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.F: Ayes: Council Members Henderson and Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: Council Member Love Absent: None It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis and seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Items 8.I & 8.J: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and Council Members Love, Henderson, Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A September 6, 2022 MEETING Zone Text Amendment #2-22 (Ordinance No. 1844) The Planning Commission considered an Ordinance amending Title 18, Zoning, of the Gardena Municipal Code to prohibit short-term rentals of residences for lodging purposes and short-term rentals of residences and other commercial uses not listed as allowed uses under the Gardena Municipal Code. The Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the commonsense exemption set forth in Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). APPLICANT: City LOCATION: Citywide

6 Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 11- 22 by vote of 3-1, approving Zone Text Amendment #2-22 (Ordinance No. 1844). City Council Action: Receive and File. This item will be brought forth to the Council for review at a future City Council meeting. This item was Received and Filed. It was announced that a Public Hearing is set for the September 27, 2022, Council Meeting to introduce Ordinance No. 1844. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1) Marc Panetta: owns apartment property on 147 th asked if the policy when obtaining a police report for having disruptive tenants or domestic violence for landlords could be modified; asked if the time when requesting a hearing with the Rent Mediation Board could be reduced; and if getting a permit from Building & Safety could go back to the pre-COVID way when you could just walk up to the counter; making an appointment is not as user friendly. Mayor Cerda stated that COVID made things difficult when it came to hearings with the Rent Mediation Board and seeing people in person when they were applying for permits with Building & Safety. She then stated that things have gotten better; I appreciate your comment and will take that into consideration. City Attorney Vasquez spoke on the policy when it came to obtaining a police report stating that it’s state law that governs that government code section not the Police or City’s municipal code. 2) Karen Theirs: resident, needs to have some work done on her house and would like to see the permit process easier than what it is now; she then spoke about the demolition of the hospital on Marine, and the 200 unit 7-story apartment building that is going in. 3) Shari Farmer: commissioner, asked about the comment Marc Panetta made about evictions; Mr. Panetta was talking about the suspect. 4) Cynthia: resident, commented on the hospital demolition; why didn’t we get notified. 5) Justin: resident, commented on the demo of hospital and PIO position. 6) Kevin Davidson: resident, can you help clarify what’s on the agenda tonight versus the item that is coming up on 9/27/2022 Council meeting. City Attorney Vasquez gave clarification on both items. Community Development Director Tsujiuchi came into the meeting and spoke on the hospital demolition and explained what the Developer / Contractor will be doing to mitigate the issues. He indicated that the Developer did obtain the Asbestos Abatement Certificate.

7 City Manager Osorio came in and explained that we recently had a study session on the proposed new development. He then said the City Council has not decided what will be replacing the hospital. Mayor Cerda then stated that the public will be able to come out and speak on the project in the future. Assistant City Attorney Kranitz mentioned that we do not even have an application yet for the proposed development; an environmental review will need to be done and a public hearing will be done at that time. City Manager Osorio asked CDD Director Tsujiuchi to explain what an Asbestos Abatement Certificate is. CDD Director Tsujiuchi came into the meeting and explained. Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked what type of measures are going to be taken; she didn’t hear everything CDD Director Tsujiuchi mentioned. She then asked what is being done? CDD Director Tsujiuchi reiterated everything he said earlier. Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked if some type of covering could be put up, and is that part of the mitigation measure? Council Member Love spoke on the demolition issue and mentioned that she remembered on another project that happened in Gardena, that scaffolding, and screens were put up to prevent disruption and it really helped with the dust. Can we ask developers / contractors to be proactive? CDD Director Tsujiuchi answered all of Council’s questions. City Clerk Semenza announced that she had some emails to read into the record that were received from the public and were to be brought forth during Oral Communications. They were as follows: 1) An email regarding the continuing problem we are having with coyotes; 2) An email regarding improving the policy of releasing the appropriate area information for “Sexual Assaults” on the GPD 3-day Crime Report Map; and 3) Six (6) emails in opposition of short term rentals. She then noted that if anyone wanted to view these records, they can do so by going to the City Clerk’s office. 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11.A Worker's Compensation Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Professional Services Agreement

8 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked the following questions: Why are we getting a new one; and how are they going to help us in this area? Administrative Services Director Beeman came into the meeting and explained the process of hiring them. He then told Mayor Pro Tem Francis that he was going to let Ms. Adlam come into the meeting so she could answer any questions. Council Member Tanaka explained that we’ve been with Adminsure for a long time; he then asked if Adminsure put their bid in when we did the RFP and continued to explain that cheaper is not always better; just want to make sure that the new company can ensure us that they are going to be able to do a better job. LWP Claims President Judy Adlam came into the meeting and spoke about her company. She indicated one of the things they are very well known for is being pro- active with their claims and very pro-active with the employees. She continued to say that we provided a number of references and if you were to check them, they would tell you that we were able to reduce their number of claims. We presented quite a few case studies during our oral interview and were abl