Gardena City Council

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting Notice Gardena City Council Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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, March 11, 2025, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162 nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; and Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; ; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; City Treasurer Guy H. Mato and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. Mayor Cerda was away on an excused absence. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION 2. CLOSED SESSION – None CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Karen Vasquez and Maya Hironyomous, both in the 3 rd grade at Amestoy Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. Both Karen and Maya are in the Japanese Dual Language Program at Amestoy and are inaugural to the program. Karen also enjoys reading. Maya is gifted in singing, has traveled to Japan and enjoys reading. 4. INVOCATION Deacon Rodney Blackburn of New Direction Community Church led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Western Avenue Railroad Road Closure Update Presentation; and Normandie Avenue Railroad Road Closure Presentation – both videos were introduced by Public Works Director, Allan Rigg 5.B Gardena Events Video Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Women's History Month" - March 2025 – was proclaimed by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka 7. APPOINTMENTS - NoneDocusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

2 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, February 25, 2025 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Receive and File Minutes: Planning and Environment Quality Commission February 4, 2025 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 11, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES March 11, 2025: Wire Transfer: 12914-12933, Prepay: 179709-179713; Check Numbers: 179714-179873 for Total Warrants issued in the amount of $11,137,968.29; Total Payroll Issued for March 7, 2025: $1,936,295.62 8.E Personnel Report P-2025-5 03-11-25 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8.F SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1879, Approving the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan and a Development Agreement to allow the redevelopment of the site with a mixed-use commercial/industrial development consisting of a 268,000 gross square foot building with an approximate height of 75 feet. (Introduced by Councilmember Henderson on February 25, 2025) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1879 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 1450 ARTESIA SPECIFIC PLAN AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 1450 ARTESIA ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC (APNS 6106-036-010, -012, -034, -035, -036, AND -037) In December of 2021 an application was filed to establish the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan to develop the 6.33 -acre property near the southwest corner of Artesia Blvd and Normandie Avenue with a new 268,000 square foot commercial/industrial mixed-use building for self-storage, office and industrial uses, and to allow the site for outdoor community event space. On February 25, 2025, the City Council held a publicly noticed hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance No. 1879, which approves the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan, associated site plan, and Development Agreement #1-21. At the conclusion of the hearing, Councilmember Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1879, and the council approved it with a unanimous 5-0 vote, with an amendment to the proposed development agreement. The final ordinance is now being brought forward for second reading.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

3 It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the Consent Calendar: Ayes: Council Members Henderson and Francis, and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: Council Member Love 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING 1818 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Resolution No. PC 3-25: The Planning Commission considered the appeal by The Tire House Inc. from the Director's decision to revoke the approval of Site Plan Review #4-15 Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 3- 25, by vote 5-0, approving the appeal. City Council Action: Receive and file OR call for review (By way of two votes from the City Council.) It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Receive and File Item 10.A: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis and Love and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: None 10.B MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING Environmental Assessment #18-24, and Conditional Use Permit #8-24 A request for a conditional use permit to operate an amusement arcade within an existing tenant space at 1425 West Artesia Boulevard. Commission Action: Staff informed the Planning Commission that this item will be brought back to the Planning Commission at the March 18th meeting. City Council Action: - No action was needed.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

4 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1) Travis Hernandez, Library Manager of Masao W. Sato Library, came to give updates on both the Mayme Dear and Masao W. Sato libraries. . 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - None 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – None 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 14.A Approval of Public Health Services Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to: 1) Approve Public Health Services Contract between the City of Gardena and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis, and Love and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: None 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE - None 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A Award Engineering Design Services Contract to Kreuzer Consulting Group in the amount of $214,535 for the following eight (8) Street Improvement Projects, JN 526 & 548: - Normandie Avenue - from Artesia Boulevard to 177th Street - Cassidy Street - from Normandie Avenue to Vermont Avenue - Vermont Avenue - from 177th Street (Flood Channel) to 182nd Street - 132nd Street - from Wilton Place to Western Avenue - 135th Street - from Western Avenue to Budlong Avenue - Marine Avenue - from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue - 145th Street - from Gramercy Place to Western Avenue - 166th Street - from Western Avenue to Normandie Avenue City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

5 Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis and Council Member Love. Director of Public Works Allan Rigg explained the method and process of the street improvements project and answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award an Engineering Design Services Contract: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis and Love, and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: None 16.B Authorize the Contract Renewal Services with Nobel Systems, Inc. in the amount of $95,700 for Geographic Information System (GIS) Hosting Services for a Three- Year Term. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis and Council Member Henderson. Director of Public Works Allan Rigg explained how the system works, the security of the data, and answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to Authorize the Contract Renewal for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis and Love, and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: None 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A Receive and File City of Gardena New Park Designs Report for the Underutilized Lot and Vacant Inventory Project City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. A presentation was given by Jacob Leon of KTUA.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

6 Questions and comments were made by all Members of the Council regarding the project. Mr. Leon and Director of Recreation and Human Services Stephany Santin answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to Receive and File Item 17.A: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis and Love, and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: None 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18.A Approve Award of Contract for the Purchase of Automated Passenger Counter System Software for a Contract Amount of $200,931 and a Program Total of $241,118 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Henderson and Council Member Francis. Director of Transportation Ernie Crespo answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Francis and seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Contract and Program Total: Ayes: Council Members Francis, Henderson and Love, and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Noes: None Absent: Mayor Cerda Abstain: None 19. COUNCIL ITEMS - None 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Love Subject: For staff to draft a handbook and establish a structured on-boarding process for newly elected officials within the first 60 days of being sworn into office. Purpose - To provide newly elected officials with a comprehensive introduction to key department directors, administrative staff and city operations, ensuring they are well equipped to fulfill their responsibilities of effectively.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

7 Reason - A structured on-boarding process and handbook will help newly elected officials become familiar with their roles, responsibilities, and the city operations, allowing them to serve the community more efficiently and make informed decisions. Benefit - Implementing this directive would benefit the city of Gardena by enhancing government efficiency that will help the newly elected to be better informed to make quicker and more effective decisions and reducing delays in governance. Improve collaborations by fostering early relationships with department heads and city staff, the elected official can streamline communication and cooperation across the departments. Ensuring consistency by creating a standardized onboarding process and handbook to ensure all officials receive the same foundation of knowledge, maintaining continuity and leadership. Council Member Henderson seconded it. 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS City Manager Osorio made the following remarks: 1) He informed the Council about a new cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System that will be replacing our old accounting system and will be coming to them for their approval; and 2) He mentioned that he has conducted a recruitment for a Deputy City Manager and will be making an announcement of the outcome. 22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1) COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE - Since the last meeting, she has attended the KJLH Proven Achievers Award representing the City of Gardena. She had the great pleasure of hanging out with Stevie Wonder, retired Senator Steven Bradford, and so many others. She congratulated all the honorees that won those awards. The honorees did amazing things in the community, like Cheyenne Bryant, who has millions of followers, and is an amazing Counselor, Warryn Campbell, husband of one of the singers Mary, Mary, a gentleman who owns a self-build library; teaching inner-city kids how to write books and publish books, and the first African American female referee in the NBA. She mentioned she has a message for the community and for the residents who see her out in public and are asking how she is doing. She mentioned she is doing fine, despite all of the drama that's been going on, and as Councilwoman Francis would normally say, “better days are coming”. 2) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS – She started by giving a shout out to our staff and thanked them for all the presentations that were given tonight, she appreciates it because it keeps her better informed and updated about what’s going on in our City. She mentioned since the last meeting, she attended the South Bay Workforce Investment Board orientation and Youth Basketball Award Banquet, and she wished a Happy Women’s History Month, and Happy Saint Patrick's Day. She mentioned regarding Women's History Month; it has been said that “the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. She knows a lot is going on in this world, you see a lot of crazy things going on in the news, and you hear a lot of stuff but, stay faithful, and keep the faith, better days are coming, it’s been promised.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

8 3) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON - He thanked our Public Works team for the work they did at the Western railroad crossing, and hopefully, we have the same good fortune at the Normandie crossing. He was explaining to some folks in the community that it takes time for them to line up everything, line up the funding, line up and coordinate with another large public entity, to get all those calendars to work and get it done. Since the last meeting, he has done a lot of community and business visits. He had his Executive Board Meeting for the Independent Cities Association. He attended his two policy committees for the Southern California Association of Governments, and his regional Council meeting. He had a special legislative meeting with the SCAG group to go over their plan regarding the submittal of grants. They have scheduled a visit to Washington DC with transportation to make sure that this region and these six counties continue to get funding. Lastly, he attended the Gardena Koi show. 4) MAYOR PRO TEM – Since the last meeting, he attended the Japanese Consulate Residence to celebrate the Emperor of Japan’s birthday, hosted by Consul General Kenko Sone. He attended his SBCCOG Board meeting. The SBCCOG recognized a Certificate of Appreciation for the West Basin Water retiree for 10 years of service. The 25th General Assembly is coming on the 27th of March from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Carson Community Center. If you would like to attend, you can register at Southbaycities.org. Also, on Wednesday the 19th, it is the 88 City Summit, at the Torrance Cultural Center from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. you can register at laedc.org. He attended the legislative briefing at the Torrance Cultural Center hosted by the City of Torrance. They had State Senator Ben Allen, Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, Assembly Member Tina McKinnor, and Supervisor Janice Hahn. He attended the CA Cities LA County division general meeting, at the Southern California Edison facility in Torrance. He attended his monthly Transportation meeting and the SBCCOG’s Steering Committee meeting. 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 1) Aquatic Center Make a Splash with your feedback Survey; by participating you will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 credit on any of our Recreation and Human Services programs; 2) Normandie Avenue Railroad Crossing Improvement Project – Closure of Normandie Ave. at railroad crossing between 166th St. to 168th St. from 10:00 p.m. March 14, 2025, to 5:00 a.m. March 17 ,2025. 3) Casino Night – March 14, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center; 4) Girl Boss Workshop – March 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center; 5) Spring Equinox – March 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Willows Wetland Preserve; 6) Spring Community Yard Sale – April 5, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mas Fukai Park; 7) Paper Shredding Event – April 5, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the City Hall Complex; and 8) State of the City – March 13, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center.Docusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

9 24. REMEMBRANCES Mr. Tremaine Mayeaux, son of Gardena residents Ray and Joyce Mayeaux 25. ADJOURNMENT At 9:23 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on March 25, 2025. MINA SEMENZA City Clerk of the City of Gardena and APPROVED: Ex-officio Clerk of the Council ______________________________ By:___________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City ClerkDocusign Envelope ID: E9406B2D-CBDF-4385-9CD0-A39FF8A316DE

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, 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 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. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times: Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. 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 cityclerk@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 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Amestoy Elementary School 4. INVOCATION Deacon Rodney Blackburn New Direction Community Church 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Normandie Avenue Railroad Road Closure Presentation - to be presented by the Public Works Director, Allan Rigg 5.B Gardena Events Video Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Women's History Month" - March 2025 ( to be proclaimed only ) Proclaim Only-Women's History Month-Mar 2025.doc 7. APPOINTMENTS 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 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 2

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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON 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, February 25, 2025 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 02252025 CC MEETING - FINAL.pdf 8.C Receive and File Minutes: Planning and Environment Quality Commission February 4, 2025 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025_02_04 PCMIN - FINAL.pdf 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 11, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Warrant-Payroll Register 03-11-25.pdf 8.E Personnel Report P-2025-5 03-11-25 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERS RPT P-2025-5 3-11-25.pdf 3

8.F SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1879 , Approving the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan and a Development Agreement to allow the redevelopment of the site with a mixed-use commercial/industrial development consisting of a 268,000 gross square foot building with an approximate height of 75 feet. (Introduced by Councilmember Henderson on February 25, 2025) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In December of 2021 an application was filed to establish the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan to develop the 6.33-acre property near the southwest corner of Artesia Blvd and Normandie Avenue with a new 268,000 square foot commercial/industrial mixed-use building for self-storage, office and industrial uses, and to allow the site for outdoor community event space. On February 25, 2025, the City Council held a publicly noticed hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance No. 1879, which approves the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan, associated site plan, and Development Agreement #1-21. At the conclusion of the hearing, Councilmember Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1879, and the council approved it with a unanimous 5-0 vote, with an amendment to the proposed development agreement. The final ordinance is now being brought forward for second reading. Ordinance No. 1879 with exhibits 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING 1818 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Resolution No. PC 3-25: The Planning Commission considered the appeal by The Tire House Inc. from the Director's decision to revoke the approval of Site Plan Review #4-15 Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 3- 25, by vote 5-0, approving the appeal. City Council Action: Receive and file OR call for review (By way of two votes from the City Council.) 10.B MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING Environmental Assessment #18-24, and Conditional Use Permit #8-24 A request for a conditional use permit to operate an amusement arcade within an existing tenant space at 1425 West Artesia Boulevard. Commission Action: Staff informed the Planning Commission that this item will be brought back to the Planning Commission at the March 18th meeting. City Council Action: No action needed. To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet, CLICK HERE 2025_03_04 PCAX 4

11. 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. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 14.A Approval of Public Health Services Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve Public Health Services Contract between the City of Gardena and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. LA DPH Contract-Gardena.pdf 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A Award Engineering Design Services Contract to Kreuzer Consulting Group in the amount of $214,535 for the following eight (8) Street Improvement Projects, JN 526 & 548: - Normandie Avenue - from Artesia Boulevard to 177th Street - Cassidy Street - from Normandie Avenue to Vermont Avenue - Vermont Avenue - from 177th Street (Flood Channel) to 182nd Street - 132nd Street - from Wilton Place to Western Avenue - 135th Street - from Western Avenue to Budlong Avenue - Marine Avenue - from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue - 145th Street - from Gramercy Place to Western Avenue - 166th Street - from Western Avenue to Normandie Avenue Staff Recommendation: Award an Engineering Design Services Contract Attachment A - RFP.pdf Attachment D - Project Location Map.pdf Attachment B - KCG Proposal for Street Rehab JN 526 & 548.pdf Attachment C - PW_On Cal Consultant Agreement_KCG.pdf 5

16.B Authorize the Contract Renewal Services with Nobel Systems, Inc. in the amount of $95,700 for Geographic Information System (GIS) Hosting Services for a Three- Year Term. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Contract Renewal for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services. Nobel Consultant Agreement GIS Renewal DocuSigned.pdf Gardena_GeoViewer_Proposal_2025.pdf 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A Receive and File City of Gardena New Park Designs Report for the Underutilized Lot and Vacant Inventory Project Staff Recommendation: Receive and File Gardena Park Designs Plan Report_March 2025.pdf 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18.A Approve Award of Contract for the Purchase of Automated Passenger Counter System Software for a Contract Amount of $200,931 and a Program Total of $241,118 Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract and Program Total NASPO Master Agreement AR2472 with Carahsoft.pdf Carahsoft_Quote_52378061_with_Swiftly_SaaS_Terms_of_Service.pdf Swiftly Hopthru Proposal for GTrans.pdf 19. COUNCIL ITEMS 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 3. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 24. REMEMBRANCES Mr. Tremaine Mayeaux; son of Gardena residents Ray and Joyce Mayeaux. 6

25. 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, March 25, 2025. 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 7th day of March 2025 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 7

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, 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 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. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times: Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. 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 cityclerk@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 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Amestoy Elementary School 4. INVOCATION Deacon Rodney Blackburn New Direction Community Church 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Normandie Avenue Railroad Road Closure Presentation - to be presented by the Public Works Director, Allan Rigg 5.B Gardena Events Video Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Women's History Month" - March 2025 ( to be proclaimed only ) Proclaim Only-Women's History Month-Mar 2025.doc 7. APPOINTMENTS 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 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON 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, February 25, 2025 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 02252025 CC MEETING - FINAL.pdf 8.C Receive and File Minutes: Planning and Environment Quality Commission February 4, 2025 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025_02_04 PCMIN - FINAL.pdf 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 11, 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Warrant-Payroll Register 03-11-25.pdf 8.E Personnel Report P-2025-5 03-11-25 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERS RPT P-2025-5 3-11-25.pdf

8.F SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1879 , Approving the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan and a Development Agreement to allow the redevelopment of the site with a mixed-use commercial/industrial development consisting of a 268,000 gross square foot building with an approximate height of 75 feet. (Introduced by Councilmember Henderson on February 25, 2025) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In December of 2021 an application was filed to establish the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan to develop the 6.33-acre property near the southwest corner of Artesia Blvd and Normandie Avenue with a new 268,000 square foot commercial/industrial mixed-use building for self-storage, office and industrial uses, and to allow the site for outdoor community event space. On February 25, 2025, the City Council held a publicly noticed hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance No. 1879, which approves the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan, associated site plan, and Development Agreement #1-21. At the conclusion of the hearing, Councilmember Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1879, and the council approved it with a unanimous 5-0 vote, with an amendment to the proposed development agreement. The final ordinance is now being brought forward for second reading. Ordinance No. 1879 with exhibits 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING 1818 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Resolution No. PC 3-25: The Planning Commission considered the appeal by The Tire House Inc. from the Director's decision to revoke the approval of Site Plan Review #4-15 Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 3- 25, by vote 5-0, approving the appeal. City Council Action: Receive and file OR call for review (By way of two votes from the City Council.) 10.B MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING Environmental Assessment #18-24, and Conditional Use Permit #8-24 A request for a conditional use permit to operate an amusement arcade within an existing tenant space at 1425 West Artesia Boulevard. Commission Action: Staff informed the Planning Commission that this item will be brought back to the Planning Commission at the March 18th meeting. City Council Action: No action needed. To view the complete Planning Commission agenda packet, CLICK HERE 2025_03_04 PCAX

11. 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. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 14.A Approval of Public Health Services Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve Public Health Services Contract between the City of Gardena and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. LA DPH Contract-Gardena.pdf 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A Award Engineering Design Services Contract to Kreuzer Consulting Group in the amount of $214,535 for the following eight (8) Street Improvement Projects, JN 526 & 548: - Normandie Avenue - from Artesia Boulevard to 177th Street - Cassidy Street - from Normandie Avenue to Vermont Avenue - Vermont Avenue - from 177th Street (Flood Channel) to 182nd Street - 132nd Street - from Wilton Place to Western Avenue - 135th Street - from Western Avenue to Budlong Avenue - Marine Avenue - from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue - 145th Street - from Gramercy Place to Western Avenue - 166th Street - from Western Avenue to Normandie Avenue Staff Recommendation: Award an Engineering Design Services Contract Attachment A - RFP.pdf Attachment D - Project Location Map.pdf Attachment B - KCG Proposal for Street Rehab JN 526 & 548.pdf Attachment C - PW_On Cal Consultant Agreement_KCG.pdf

16.B Authorize the Contract Renewal Services with Nobel Systems, Inc. in the amount of $95,700 for Geographic Information System (GIS) Hosting Services for a Three- Year Term. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Contract Renewal for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services. Nobel Consultant Agreement GIS Renewal DocuSigned.pdf Gardena_GeoViewer_Proposal_2025.pdf 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A Receive and File City of Gardena New Park Designs Report for the Underutilized Lot and Vacant Inventory Project Staff Recommendation: Receive and File Gardena Park Designs Plan Report_March 2025.pdf 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18.A Approve Award of Contract for the Purchase of Automated Passenger Counter System Software for a Contract Amount of $200,931 and a Program Total of $241,118 Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract and Program Total NASPO Master Agreement AR2472 with Carahsoft.pdf Carahsoft_Quote_52378061_with_Swiftly_SaaS_Terms_of_Service.pdf Swiftly Hopthru Proposal for GTrans.pdf 19. COUNCIL ITEMS 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 3. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 24. REMEMBRANCES Mr. Tremaine Mayeaux; son of Gardena residents Ray and Joyce Mayeaux.

25. 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, March 25, 2025. 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 7th day of March 2025 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY ““ WWOOMMEENN’’SS HHIISSTTOORRYY MMOONNTTHH ””  MMAARRCCHH 22002255  In 1987, Congress established March to be “Women’s History Month” to recognize the achievements of American women of every race, class, and ethnic background that have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation. The Women’s History Month theme for 2025 is ““MMoovviinngg FFoorrwwaarrdd TTooggeetthheerr!! WWoommeenn EEdduuccaattiinngg && IInnssppiirriinngg GGeenneerraattiioonnss”” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives, education, mentorship, and leadership. Through these efforts, women have served as an inspiration for all generations both past and present. Therefore, I, Tasha Cerda, Mayor of the City of Gardena, California, hereby proclaim the month of MMAARRCCHH 22002255, to be ““WWOOMMEENN’’SS HHIISSTTOORRYY MMOONNTTHH”” in the City of Gardena and encourage all citizens to recognize and honor the spirit, leadership, vital and enduring contributions of women in our community, in California, and throughout our Nation.

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting Notice Gardena City Council Tuesday, February 25, 2025 The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:45 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162 nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; and Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION 2. CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mikael Young, 5 th grade at 186th Street Elementary School. She was chosen to lead the Pledge because she is part of the gifted program and really good at repeating the school’s values and the culture of unity, peace and leadership. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Dwight Dudley of Calvary Life Church led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Recognition to Burt Nakamura for his service to the community as an Owner Representative Member of the Rent Mediation Board – Mr. Nakamura was not present at the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka spoke about his 35-year tenure on the Rent Mediation Board. Mayor Cerda spoke about her relationship with Mr. Nakamura and thanked him for all his years of service. 5.B Certificate of Recognition to Carrie Scott for her service to the community as a Member of the Recreation and Parks Commission – Mayor Cerda read the certificate and thanked Ms. Scott for her service; Council Member Love spoke about her relationship with Ms. Scott and thanked her for her service; Ms. Scott spoke, thanking the Council and appropriate photos were taken. 5.C Western Avenue Railroad Road Closure Presentation – the video was presented; Public Works Director Allan Rigg spoke and answered all questions.

2 5.D Gardena Events Video Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS - None 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.A Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In) Youth Commission - Anaiya Bowers (Appointed by Youth Commission) It was moved by Mayor Cerda, and seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to appoint Anaiya Bowers to the Youth Commission: Ayes: Mayor Cerda, Council Member Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson and Love Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Cerda invited Ms. Bowers up to receive her Oath of Office, which was given by City Clerk Mina Semenza. Ms. Bowers spoke and thanked the Council for approving her appointment. 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, February 11, 2025 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 25, 2025 February 25, 2025: Wire Transfer: 12904-12907, 12910-12913; Prepay: 179472- 179480; Check Numbers: 179481-179708 for Total Warrants issued in the amount of $1,936,751.92; Total Payroll Issued for February 21, 2025: 2,432,800.16 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, January 2025 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8.E Personnel Report P-2025-4 02-25-25 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

3 8.F SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1877, Amending the Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 18.66 and Section 18.36.020 relating to allowing non- storefront retail medical cannabis delivery services businesses in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts. CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1877 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18.66 AND SECTION 18.36.020 AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.80 TO THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NONSTOREFRONT RETAIL MEDICINAL CANNABIS DELIVERY SERVICE BUSINESSES 8.G SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1880, Amending Sections 14.04.090 and 14.04.220 of Chapter 14.04 – Residential Rent Mediation and Hearings – of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Notification of Rent Increases CONTACT: CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE NO. 1880 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 14.04.090 AND 14.04.220 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF RENT INCREASES It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the Consent Calendar: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson and Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Council Member Love 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - Meeting Cancelled 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1) Andrea Simental, Community Library Manager of the Mayme Dear Library: came to give announcements and updates for the Masao W. Sato and Mayme Dear libraries.

4 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13.A PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6693, Certifying an Environmental Impact Report, adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations and making CEQA Findings Relating to the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan for the 6.3 acre Property located near the southwest corner of Artesia Boulevard and Normandie Avenue; and RESOLUTION NO. 6693 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND MAKING CEQA FINDINGS RELATING TO THE 1450 ARTESIA SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE 6.33 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND NORMANDIE AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 1879, Approving the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan and a Development Agreement to allow the redevelopment of the site with a mixed-use commercial/industrial development consisting of a 268,000 gross square foot building with an approximate height of 75 feet. PROJECT LOCATION: 1440, 1450, 1462, 1472 Artesia Boulevard (APN: 6106- 036-010, -012, -034, -035, -036, -037) APPLICANT: 1450 Artesia Acquisition Company LLC (Representative: Brian Sorensen) ORDINANCE NO. 1879 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 1450 SPECIFIC PLAN AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 1450 ARTESIA ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC (APN: 6106-036-010, -012, -034, -035, -036, -037) City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 8:17p.m. Community Development Manager Amanda Acuna made a presentation that gave an overview of the project; Nicole Cobley, the Dudek Consultant, then made a presentation regarding the EIR Report; and the Applicants/Developers, Brian Sorenson and his team made a presentation.

5 Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. Public Speakers: Andrew Mayorga and Kyle Patterson spoke in support of the project; Clarence Davis, spoke against the project. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Mayor Cerda, Council Member Henderson and Council Member Love regarding the clean-up of the contamination, the depth of the sump; working with the trades; the area of contamination and if it can move; remedy review and regular reporting and what’s required of DTSC; the landscaping and types of plants, the lighting of the project; entrance and exit on Artesia and traffic; blight in our community and how we are moving forward; question regarding the horse stables and crossing on Normandie; the community space and allowing non-profits to host events; if the 25 EV parking spaces will be open to the public; if the community space and storage offices space are on the ground level and how many floors is the building. All questions were answered by Community Development Manager Acuna, City Attorney Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz, Geologist Mauricio Escobar, Applicant Brian Sorenson, Landscape Architect Ben Huber of Kimley Horn, C.J. Rogers of InSite, and another member of the team spoke on behalf of Insite regarding the traffic. Mayor Cerda closed the Public Hearing 9:37p.m. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and seconded by Council Member Francis; and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6693: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Francis, Henderson and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Council Member Henderson and seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1879 with an amendment to the language to the Development Agreement, Section 5.6 that the Developer shall provide all reports from DTSC to the City Manager upon receipt and shall survive the termination of this Agreement: Ayes: Council Members Henderson and Love, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None Council Member Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1879. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES – No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items

6 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A Award Construction Contract for the Rowley Park Improvements Basketball Court Rehab Phase 1 - Demolition, Drainage, Electrical and Site Furnishing Project, JN 530, to Zeco, Inc. in the amount of $588,537.55, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 15% Project Contingency, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis and Council Member Love regarding the basketball court improvements at Rowley Park. Public Works Director Allan Rigg, Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Kwak, and Director of Recreation and Human Services Stephany Santin answered all questions. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Construction Contract; Approve Project Plans and Specifications; Approve Project Contingency and Declare CEQA Exemption: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson, Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16.B Award Construction Contract for the Park Electronic Signage Project, JN 529, to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs in the amount of $435,015.85. Additionally, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, $12,000 Construction Support Services Contract with David Volz Design (DVD), 20% of Project Contingency and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Assistant Public Works Director Kwak presented a few slides of the project. Mayor Cerda then asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Henderson, Council Member Francis, Mayor Cerda, and Council Member Love regarding the electric sign at Rowley Park. Public Works Director Rigg, Assistant Public Works Director Kwak, and Director of Recreation and Human Services Santin answered all questions. Public Speaker: Clarence Davis asked if the electronic sign could be modified.

7 It was moved by Council Member Francis, and seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Construction Contract; Approve Project Plans and Specifications; Approve Construction Support Services; Approve Project Contingency; and Declare CEQA Exemption: Ayes: Council Members Francis and Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A RESOLUTION NO. 6696, Approving the Renaming of the Freeman Park Baseball Field to Ichikawa Nippon Yakyu Field to Recognize the Long-Standing Relationship with our Japanese Sister City RESOLUTI