Gardena City Council

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, October 26, 2021 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 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Art Kaskanian; and Council Member Paulette C. Francis. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and City Clerk Mina Semenza. At 7:03 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session via Microsoft Teams, with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Art Kaskanian; Council Member Paulette C. Francis. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; Director of Community Development Greg Tsujiuchi; and Outside Counsel Amanda Pope. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter) 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees

2 Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:47 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there were any reportable actions from the Closed Session, she stated that regarding item 2.A. the City Council authorized the initiation of litigation to bring a receivership action in connection with the property located at 2315 Marine Avenue in the City of Gardena, the vote was unanimous 5-0. No reportable action had been taken on item 2.B. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Christopher Benitez led the Pledge of Allegiance. Armani Martin was not present. Christopher is in the 4 th grade, and he attends 153 rd Elementary School. Christopher is a critical thinker who loves to share his ideas with the class. Christopher is a leader who takes initiatives and encourages his peers. He has a natural leadership skill, and he uses that to help the teachers and other students with his strong academics, he is a shining star. 4. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A "The South Bay Local Travel Network" - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Presentation – Presentation was made by Jacki Bacharach along with Aaron Baum and David Leger Council thanked Ms. Bacharach and staff for the presentation; they also had questions regarding the project, which Ms. Bacharach and Mr. Baum answered. 5.B Presentation by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) honoring the City of Gardena as a Finalist as the Most Business Friendly City - Presentation was made by Jessica Ku Kim, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development (LAEDC) 6. PROCLAMATIONS - None 7. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made

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, October 12, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, September 21, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 26, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER October 26, 2021: Wire Transfer: 12069-12072; Prepay: 164965-164967; Check Nos. 164968 -165181 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $1,999,433.87 Total Payroll Issued for October 22, 2021: $1,941,509.69. 8.E Personnel Report No. P-2021-19 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6533, Reaffirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 6533 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.G RESOLUTION NO. 6535, 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. 6535 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

4 8.H Ratify Administrative Approval of the Elderly Nutrition Program Contract ENP202105 Amendment Seven. CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Kaskanian, Henderson, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A OCTOBER 19, 2021 MEETING The Planning Commission considered a development for a new soccer facility on a 1.49-acre site: SPR #8-21 to construct seven 50-foot by 98-foot soccer fields with netting, lighting, and other accessory structures; CUP #3-21 for the operation of a new soccer facility per Section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) and to permit parking that utilizes tandem and off-site parking per Section 18.40.080 of the GMC; revocation of CUP #4-06 for the operation of a demolition and hauling business; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 for an in-fill development project. Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 13-21, approving Site Plan Review #8-21 and Conditional Use Permit #3- 20 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, revoking Conditional Use Permit #4-06, and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 in-fill development. City Council: Receive and file or Call for Review. (Ordinance No. 1834 not in effect, therefore, only requires one person to call for review) Council Member Francis called for Council Review and Public Hearing was set for November 16, 2021, Council Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – No Speakers 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11.A APPROVE THREE YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF SOPHOS FIREWALL ENHANCEMENT City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion regarding our computer replacement fund, a service agreement in case something happens right away, and the liability coverage we have and its limits.

5 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Three Year Agreement: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Council Members Kaskanian, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None [City Attorney Vasquez asked Mayor Cerda to take Agenda Item 12.A after Agenda Item 15.A because they both have to do with the same subject.] 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A ORDINANCE NO. 1835, INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE DATE OF STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION IN EVEN- NUMBERED YEARS, IN RESPONSE TO SENATE BILL 970, ADJUSTING TERMS IN OFFICE ACCORDINGLY ORDINANCE NO. 1835 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN- NUMBERED YEARS TO THE DATE OF THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS, IN RESPONSE TO SENATE BILL 970; ADJUSTING TERMS IN OFFICE ACCORDINGLY City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Ordinance No. 1835 was Introduced by Council Member Kaskanian It was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to 1) Introduce Ordinance 1835, changing the date of the City's general municipal election from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of even-numbered years to the date of the statewide primary election in even-numbered years, in response to Senate Bill 970, and adjusting terms in office accordingly; and 2) Appropriate $14,326.00 from the General Fund for the required mailing notices: Ayes: Council Member Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Henderson, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

6 13.B COVID-19 UPDATE City Manager Osorio presented the update. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A ORDINANCE NO. 1837, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.20 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING A NEW UPDATED CHAPTER 8.20 AND UPDATING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 1383 AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY CALRECYCLE ORDINANCE NO. 1837 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 18.20 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING A NEW UPDATED CHAPTER 18.20 AND UPDATING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 1383 AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY CALRECYCLE City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Debbie Morris of HF&H Consultants, LLC provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding SB 1383 and its regulations with respect to making organic recycling mandatory. She explained what is expected of jurisdictions beginning on January 1, 2022, and that we would need to be in full compliance by January 1, 2024. Council asked questions regarding informing the public, enforcement, administrative reporting and how this will be funded. Ms. Morris indicated that everyone has the same questions. She mentioned that we could delegate to WRG for help, who we are currently in negotiations with. She also encouraged Council to go to their legislators; she continued to say that she would keep an eye out for any grants and will reach out to staff if we find there is any financial relief. Ordinance No. 1837 was Introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1837: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Henderson, Mayor Cerda, and Council Member Francis Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Council Member Kaskanian

7 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A ORDINANCE NO. 1836: AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.60 TO THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH CHAPTER ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 1836 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.60 TO THE GARDENA MUNICPAL CODE WHICH CHAPTER ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Ordinance No. 1836 was Introduced by Council Member Henderson It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1836: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Henderson 1. Requesting a report to identify all our census tracks and of those which ones could be considered underserved if we have any at all. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka gave a second. Council Member Francis 1. Requesting a Memo for a Succession Plan in case the City Manager or other Departments are unavailable. Mayor Cerda gave a second and stated that the memo will show our City Council what a Succession Plan is and how we will handle the situation if it would arise. City Manager Osorio added that when he leaves any Director in charge during his absence, they only make light decisions and any City substantive decision making requires his approval.

8 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 from City Attorney Vasquez about Flavor Tobacco and Tobacco Retailers in Gardena. 2. Dual Halloween Event hosted by the Recreation and Human Services Department: • The Halloween Scare Zone, Friday, October 29, 2021; 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m; Two locations: Freeman Park 2100 W. 154th Place and Rowley Park 13220 S. Van Ness Avenue. • “Too Cute To Spook” Halloween Event – Bring your kids (ages 0-10) to City Hall Complex for a Safe, Fun-Filled Night of Trick-Or-Treating; Friday, October 29, 2021; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 3. Community Meetings: Workshop – Save the Date. Join us to share your input on the future Senior and Aquatic Center; Wednesday, November 3, 2021; Nakaoka Community Center Auditorium; Lunch at 12:00 p.m. and Presentation at 1:00 p.m. 4. Veterans Day Service Celebration; Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. City Manager Osorio thanked Council Member Henderson for his service. 5. Helping Hands Opportunity is presenting another Helping Hands Tailgate located at the Nakaoka Community Center 1670 W. 162 nd Street; 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m; Sunday, November 14, 2021. To enter, please bring a minimum of (5) unexpired canned goods or non-perishable food items. All donations will benefit our helping hands program. 6. 38 th Annual Senior Citizen Health Fair for Seniors 60+ Only; November 19, 2021. In partnership with the South Bay Family Health Care and Kedren Vaccines. COVID- 19 Vaccine also featuring various health screenings, health, and wellness vendors. 7. Community Meeting: Save the Date – Join us to share your input as we create a master plan for Mas Fukai Park. Location: Mas Fukai Park; Saturday, November 20, 2021; 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 8. Helping Hands Opportunity Canned Food/Toy Drive on November 20, 2021. Come join us for our “Wobble Wobble Before You Gobble” Line Dancing Event. Saturday, November 20, 2021; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Rowley Park. 9. The Gardena Valley Lions Club and the City of Gardena Invite You to the 14th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 25, 2021; First Seating: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Second Seating: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at El Pollo Inka Peruvian Restaurant 1425 W. Artesia Blvd., Gardena. Free Thanksgiving meal for anyone in need. 10. Helping Hands 2021 Holiday Toy Drive. Please support the City’s Helping Hands Program by donating NEW unwrapped toys for all ages! Beginning Monday, October 18, 2021, through Friday, December 3, 2021. Items Needed: All age toys, books, art supplies, board games, sport equipment and gift cards. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Nakaoka Community Center and Human Services Department at 1651 W. 162 nd Street, Gardena. 11. Senior Bingo and Raffle Drawing on Friday, December 17, 2021 – Two Sessions: 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. play for free and win prizes. $1.00 for 1 ticket or $5.00 for 6 tickets.

9 12. Join the City of Gardena Walking in a Winter Wonderland and Holiday Craft Boutique; Shop-Eat-Play and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on December 4, 2021. 13. Holiday Home Decoration Contest. The City of Gardena and the Gardena Beautification Committee Invites You to Participate in Our City’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest. To register, email your photo of your home along with your name and address to gardenaevents@cityofgardena.org. Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2021. 14. Two employees were recognized for their promotions: Janina Hartwill and Amber Suit. 15. Birthday wishes to Police Chief Mike Saffell. 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON - Apologized for missing events as he was sick. Since the last meeting he attended the L.A. Bizfed meeting, SCAG meeting, District meeting, LA County Dominguez Channel Town Hall. He also wanted to share that his colleagues and himself have been working along with City of Carson and LA County to help and obtain information regarding the Dominguez Channel. 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS - Congratulated Amber and Janina on their promotions. Since the last meeting she attended the local South Gardena Community Schools Presentation on the validated plan to improve Black Student Achievement and attended a 96 th Birthday Celebration for Mr. Richard Suzuki, which our Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce’s President Wanda Love set up. Council Member Francis gave a shout out to the Gardena Police Department and firefighters for adding to the celebration. Also encouraged everyone to complete the environmental justice survey on the city website. Council Member Francis also participated at the COVID test kiosk and shared it was very easy to use. Lastly, encouraged everyone to keep wearing a mask, wash hands, and continue to social distance to fight COVID-19. 3. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA - Since the last meeting Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka attended South Bay COG Legislative Briefing, Senior Commission Oath of Office for Sharon Pamplin, K9 Breakfast, Chili Cook-off, Harvest Festival, League of California Cities Roundtable discussion, and presented a check with the Elks for the Helping Hands Program. 4. MAYOR CERDA - First addressed the odor from the Dominguez Channel that residents have been complaining about. Mayor Cerda shared a PSA letting the community know their concerns are being heard and encouraged residents that are experiencing health concerns because of the odor to contact LA County for reimbursements. Since the last council meeting Mayor Cerda attended the Harvest Festival, monthly meetings of Sanitation, District meeting, CCGA, was a guest speaker via Zoom for an organization called SURF along with the Gardena Police Department, drive by birthday for Mr. Suzuki a Korean War Veteran who turned 96, and the Helping Hands Photo pop up. Thanked all those that donate to helping Hands and wished Police Chief Mike Saffell a Happy Birthday. Lastly, congratulated Amber and Janina for their promotions.

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA, City Treasurer PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member CLINT OSORIO, City Manager ART KASKANIAN, Council Member CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney PETER L. WALLIN, Deputy City Attorney In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has 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. 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 o Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88313525529 o Via Phone Conference Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 883 1352 5529 Press *9 to Raise Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted. o If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus. 1

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 1. ROLL CALL 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. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter) 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 153rd Street Elementary School Students: Armani Martin - 5th Grade Christopher Benitez - 4th Grade 4. INVOCATION Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 2

5.A "The South Bay Local Travel Network" - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Presentation 5.B Presentation by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) honoring the City of Gardena as a Finalist as the Most Business Friendly City - to be presented by Jessica Ku Kim, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development (LAEDC) 6. PROCLAMATIONS 7. APPOINTMENTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be Read by Title Only 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 12, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 10122021 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, September 21, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21_09_21 PCMIN.pdf 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 26, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrants-Payroll Register Memo 10-26-21.pdf 8.E Personnel Report No. P-2021-19 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2021-19 10-26-21.doc 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6533, Reaffirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER Reso_No._6533-_Reaffirming_Local_Emergency.pdf 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6535, 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 6535.pdf

8.H Ratify Administrative Approval of the Elderly Nutrition Program Contract ENP202105 Amendment Seven. CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES FY 2021-22 ENP Amendment Seven 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A OCTOBER 19, 2021, MEETING The Planning Commission considered a development for a new soccer facility on a 1.49-acre site: SPR #8-21 to construct seven 50-foot by 98-foot soccer fields with netting, lighting, and other accessory structures; CUP #3-21 for the operation of a new soccer facility per Section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) and to permit parking that utilizes tandem and off-site parking per Section 18.40.080 of the GMC; revocation of CUP #4-06 for the operation of a demolition and hauling business; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 for an in-fill development project. Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 13- 21, approving Site Plan Review #8-21 and Conditional Use Permit #3- 20 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, revoking Conditional Use Permit #4-06, and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 in-fill development. City Council Action: Receive and file or Call for Review. (Ordinance No. 1834 not in effect until October 29, 2021, therefore, only requires one person to call for review) For the Complete Planning Commission Packet CLICK HERE. PEQC Action Sheet, October 19, 2021.pdf 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. 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11.A APPROVE THREE YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF SOPHOS FIREWALL ENHANCEMENT Staff Recommendation: Approve Three Year Agreement QT_XGS 6500 Active _ Active (Hardware).pdf QT_ XGS 6500 Active _ Active (Software) (1).pdf City of Gardena - SQ1163285.pdf Quote Teracai Gardena.pdf 4

12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A ORDINANCE NO. 1836: AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.60 TO THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH CHAPTER ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1836 Ordinance 1836.pdf Model Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance.pdf 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A ORDINANCE NO. 1835, INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE DATE OF STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION IN EVEN- NUMBERED YEARS, IN RESPONSE TO SENATE BILL 970, ADJUSTING TERMS IN OFFICE ACCORDINGLY Staff Recommendation: 1) Introduce Ordinance 1835, changing the date of the City’s general municipal election from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of even-numbered years to the date of the statewide primary election in even- numbered years, in response to Senate Bill 970, and adjusting terms in office accordingly; and 2) Appropriate $14,326.00 from the General Fund for the required mailing notices. Ordinance No 1835.pdf 13.B COVID-19 UPDATE 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A ORDINANCE NO. 1837, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.20 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING A NEW UPDATED CHAPTER 8.20 AND UPDATING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 1383 AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY CALRECYCLE Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1837 Ordinance_No._1837.pdf Ordinance No. 1837_Redline Version.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 5

19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 3. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 23. REMEMBRANCES Philip Felix Mendoza, 79 years of age, and a 79-year resident of Gardena; beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather, who will be truly missed by all; Gloria L. Pasley; 58 years of age and a long time Gardena resident; and Michell Turner; 50 years of age and lived in Gardena for 50 years. 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 22nd day of October 2021 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 6

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA, City Treasurer PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member CLINT OSORIO, City Manager ART KASKANIAN, Council Member CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney PETER L. WALLIN, Deputy City Attorney In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus Governor Newsom has 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. 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 o Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88313525529 o Via Phone Conference Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 883 1352 5529 Press *9 to Raise Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted. o If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus. 1

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 1. ROLL CALL 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. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter) 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 153rd Street Elementary School Students: Armani Martin - 5th Grade Christopher Benitez - 4th Grade 4. INVOCATION Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 2

5.A "The South Bay Local Travel Network" - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Presentation 5.B Presentation by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) honoring the City of Gardena as a Finalist as the Most Business Friendly City - to be presented by Jessica Ku Kim, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development (LAEDC) 6. PROCLAMATIONS 7. APPOINTMENTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be Read by Title Only 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 12, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 10122021 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, September 21, 2021 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21_09_21 PCMIN.pdf 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 26, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrants-Payroll Register Memo 10-26-21.pdf 8.E Personnel Report No. P-2021-19 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2021-19 10-26-21.doc 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6533, Reaffirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER Reso_No._6533-_Reaffirming_Local_Emergency.pdf 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6535, 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 6535.pdf

8.H Ratify Administrative Approval of the Elderly Nutrition Program Contract ENP202105 Amendment Seven. CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES FY 2021-22 ENP Amendment Seven 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A OCTOBER 19, 2021, MEETING The Planning Commission considered a development for a new soccer facility on a 1.49-acre site: SPR #8-21 to construct seven 50-foot by 98-foot soccer fields with netting, lighting, and other accessory structures; CUP #3-21 for the operation of a new soccer facility per Section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) and to permit parking that utilizes tandem and off-site parking per Section 18.40.080 of the GMC; revocation of CUP #4-06 for the operation of a demolition and hauling business; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 for an in-fill development project. Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 13- 21, approving Site Plan Review #8-21 and Conditional Use Permit #3- 20 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, revoking Conditional Use Permit #4-06, and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 in-fill development. City Council Action: Receive and file or Call for Review. (Ordinance No. 1834 not in effect until October 29, 2021, therefore, only requires one person to call for review) For the Complete Planning Commission Packet CLICK HERE. PEQC Action Sheet, October 19, 2021.pdf 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. 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11.A APPROVE THREE YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF SOPHOS FIREWALL ENHANCEMENT Staff Recommendation: Approve Three Year Agreement QT_XGS 6500 Active _ Active (Hardware).pdf QT_ XGS 6500 Active _ Active (Software) (1).pdf City of Gardena - SQ1163285.pdf Quote Teracai Gardena.pdf 4

12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A ORDINANCE NO. 1836: AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.60 TO THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH CHAPTER ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1836 Ordinance 1836.pdf Model Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance.pdf 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A ORDINANCE NO. 1835, INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE DATE OF STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION IN EVEN- NUMBERED YEARS, IN RESPONSE TO SENATE BILL 970, ADJUSTING TERMS IN OFFICE ACCORDINGLY Staff Recommendation: 1) Introduce Ordinance 1835, changing the date of the City’s general municipal election from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of even-numbered years to the date of the statewide primary election in even- numbered years, in response to Senate Bill 970, and adjusting terms in office accordingly; and 2) Appropriate $14,326.00 from the General Fund for the required mailing notices. Ordinance No 1835.pdf 13.B COVID-19 UPDATE 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A ORDINANCE NO. 1837, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.20 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING A NEW UPDATED CHAPTER 8.20 AND UPDATING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 1383 AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY CALRECYCLE Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1837 Ordinance_No._1837.pdf Ordinance No. 1837_Redline Version.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 5

19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 3. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 23. REMEMBRANCES Philip Felix Mendoza, 79 years of age, and a 79-year resident of Gardena; beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather, who will be truly missed by all; Gloria L. Pasley; 58 years of age and a long time Gardena resident; and Michell Turner; 50 years of age and lived in Gardena for 50 years. 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 22nd day of October 2021 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 6

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, October 12, 2021 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 7:32 PM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Art Kaskanian; and Council Member Paulette C. Francis. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and City Clerk Mina Semenza. 2. CLOSED SESSION – No Items 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brandon Castillo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Brandon was selected to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance because of his good grades and because he is always safe, respectful, and responsible. 4. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS – No Items 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Gardena Red Ribbon Week," October 23 through October 31, 2021 - was accepted by Traci Saruwatari, Community Organizer for AADAP (Asian American Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program) and Advisor to G-DAAP (Gardena Drug & Alcohol Prevention) Gardena High School Task Force. 7. APPOINTMENTS – No Appointments were made

2 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 28, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 12, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER October 12, 2021: Wire Transfer: 12066-12068; Prepay: 164809-164812; Check Nos. 164813 -164964 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $2,163,064.52 Total Payroll Issued for October 8, 2021: $1,547,751.37. 8.C Personnel Report No. P-2021-18 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.D RESOLUTION NO. 6525. Addendum to Reso No. 6332 and repealing Reso No. 6488, Lifting freezes for unrepresented/confidential positions CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES RESOLUTION NO. 6525 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADDENDUM TO RESOLUTION NO. 6332, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 6488, LIFTING FREEZES FOR UNREPRESENTED/CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Kaskanian, Henderson, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A OCTOBER 5, 2021 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – No Speakers 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items

3 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A CONTRACT BUILDING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND OTHER PLAN AND PERMIT PROCESSING SERVICES City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Ron Beehler of BPR Consulting Group, Inc., gave a presentation. There was a discussion which included Mayor, Council, City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez, and Community Development Director Greg Tsujiuchi. CDD Director Tsujiuchi explained that this consultant is not here to replace our current city staff, we’ve have gone through some unprecedented times, we are falling behind because of that. It was also stated City Manager Osorio then further explained that we did not go to an RFP because it was an emergency situation; we needed a good solid fix for this problem. City Attorney Vasquez then informed Council that there is a 3-day written termination clause in the contract. Mr. Beehler addressed all of Council’s concerns and stated that they will be looking at the current operation of the department, will be in frequent communication, you will have one consultant, who will provide monthly updates. He then further stated that because of our experience, we could adequately be responsible for the building department, we want to manage the staff effectively. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Contract with BPR Consulting Group, Inc: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Kaskanian, Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: Council Member Francis Absent: None 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A APPROVAL OF THE 2021-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF GARDENA AND THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (GMEA) City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda thanked all the parties involved. Council Member Kaskanian thanked everyone especially the employees for waiting all this time and coming into an agreement. Council Member Francis stated, as a union member herself, she appreciates everyone coming into an agreement, and thanked everyone for all their hard work. Council Member Henderson commented on the vacation cap, and if you are required to work at a particular event, vary rarely do we deny vacation requests, wants to make sure there is some flexibility. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka stated, at one point he was president of GMEO, and wants to applaud and thank City Manager, city staff, the employees of GMEA; our city is in a good position right now for all the sacrifices that were made.

4 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the MOU and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU with a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Council Members Kaskanian, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13.B DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING RESUMING IN-PERSON MEETINGS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AND ITS LEGISLATIVE BODIES AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6534 TO AUTHORIZE REMOTE TELECONFERENCING MEETINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEWLY ADOPTED GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) (AB 361) City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion which included Mayor, Council, City Manager Osorio, and City Attorney Vasquez. Council expressed their concerns about meeting in person and the restrictions that would need to be met. City Manager Osorio and City Attorney Vasquez explained the ramifications of each of the options being presented. Council agreed that revisiting reauthorization every 30 days would be the most beneficial. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Option 2: Commencing October 26, 2021, conduct public meetings virtually for meetings of all public bodies subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of AB 361; and adopt Resolution No. 6534, which will require reauthorization every 30 days: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13.C COVID-19 UPDATE City Manager Osorio presented an update. Council Member Kaskanian asked if the PCR Test being offered at the testing site in our city was valid and acceptable at the airport. City Manager Osorio confirmed that yes, it is a valid test. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items

5 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A AWARD ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FISCAL YEARS 2020-2022 PROJECT. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Council Member Kaskanian commented on the great reviews DMS Consultants, Inc. has received. It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Engineering Design Services Contract to DMS Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $149,650 for the Local Street Improvements Project Fiscal Years 2020-2022, JN 987 & 994: Ayes: Council Members Francis, Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 15.B ACTIONS RELATING TO ROWLEY PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND RESTROOM REHABILITATION PROJECT - SITE PREPARATION, JN 968. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion which included Mayor, Council, City Manager Osorio, and Public Works Director Allan Rigg. Council expressed their concerns regarding the signage, the hours they would be open, and if the auditorium bathrooms would be included. City Manager Osorio and PW Director Rigg answered all their questions and explained that the auditorium restrooms would be part of the Park Master Plan. It was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Construction Contract for the Rowley Park Baseball Diamond Restroom Rehabilitation Project (Site Preparation), JN 968, to Deark E&C, Inc., Gardena California, in the amount of $105,550.00; Approve the project plans and specifications; Approve a budget transfer of $119,000 Park in-lieu funds from JN 961 Bell Park Rehabilitation Project to JN 968 Rowley Park Baseball Diamond Restroom Rehabilitation Project; Declare this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15302, Class II, as replacement of existing facilities: Ayes: Council Members Kaskanian, and Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

6 15.C CITYWIDE WAYFINDING / ENTRY SIGN PROGRAM PROJECT, JN 507. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Public Works Director Allan Rigg shared the presentation; David Volz of David Volz Design gave the presentation and was available for any questions. There was a discussion which included Mayor, Council, City Manager Osorio, Public Work’s Director Allan Rigg, and Mr. David Volz. PW Director Rigg and Mr. Volz answered all of Council’s questions and concerns. Mr. Volz then explained that the work is a 3-step process which includes 1) Concept Development (identify routes and landmarks, go over general parameter, size, color, layout, and placement); 2) Getting community input and preparing map locations and installation specifications; and 3) Bringing it back to Council and finalize the Concept Plan. Public Speaker: Zahid Ahmed suggested putting digital signs throughout our major thoroughfares, ones that displays the time and advertisements for the City; he also asked if the funds could be replenished to incorporate trees on our medians. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve a Budget Appropriation in the amount of $100,000.00, Gas Tax funds, to begin the design phase of the Citywide Wayfinding / Entry Sign Program Project, JN 507: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Francis, Henderson, Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 17.A APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR $233,237 AND A PROJECT TOTAL OF $268,223 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. It was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Amendment: Ayes: Council Members Kaskanian, Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

7 17.B APPROVE GTRANS PARTICIPATION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METRO'S PILOT FARELESS SYSTEM INITIATIVE (GOPASS) PROVIDING FREE FARES FOR K-12 AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion which included Mayor, Council, City Manager Osorio, and Transportation Director Ernie Crespo. Council expressed all their concerns which City Manager Osorio and Transportation Director Crespo responded. It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Participation: Ayes: Council Members Francis, Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Council Member Kaskanian Noes: Mayor Cerda Absent: None 18. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Francis 1. While attending the District 1 Neighborhood Watch Meeting, it was mentioned that the neighbors are having problems with parking; signs are too far apart. One of the officers said there is an Ordinance about sign placement. Lieutenant Cuff would look into it. Can we look into getting more frequent signs? Council Member Henderson seconded it. 2. Asked if staff could look into the traffic lights in our city; she n