Gardena City Council

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting Notice of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, January 25, 2022 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 361. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order via Zoom at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Mayor 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 7:05 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; and Director of Administrative Services Ray Beeman. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassoldt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:46 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated that staff was provided with direction, but no reportable action had been taken.

2 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Stacey Jackson and Adrian Pineda led the Pledge of Allegiance. Stacey and Adrian both attend Junipero Serra High School. Stacey Jackson is a 12th grader and ASB president. She is a great leader with many God-given gifts and talents. She lives by the Cavalier Code with a smile always on her face. Adrian Pineda is a 10th grader. He is a great representative on ASB who constantly leads and serves our Serra family. He lives by the Cavalier Code! 4. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Nancy L. Ward, Executive Office Assistant - Elected & City Manager's Offices - 33.5 years - A video was presented. City Manager Osorio read Mrs. Ward’s bio. Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Henderson, Kaskanian, and Francis expressed their appreciation for Mrs. Ward. 5.B Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Teresa Sterling, Bus Operator - Transportation Department - 27.4 years - Teresa Sterling, Bus Operator came into the meeting and accepted recognition. 5. PROCLAMATIONS - None 6. APPOINTMENTS 7.A Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In) Planning and Environmental Quality Commission - Anthony Dixon (Appointed by Council Member Kaskanian) Council Member Kaskanian stated that Mr. Dixon is unable to fulfill his duties as a Planning Commissioner and for that reason Mr. Dixon withdrew his application. A new Commissioner will be announced at the next Council Meeting.

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, January 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, January 25, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER January 25, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12108-12120; Prepay: 165948; Check Nos. 165949 -166138 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $2,028,707.22 Total Payroll Issued for January 14, 2022: $1,770,878.98. 8.D Personnel Report P-2022-2 1-25-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.E RESOLUTION NO. 6549, 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. 6549 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO RE-AUTHORIZE THE USE OF TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FOR MEETINGS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS SUBJECT TO STATE OPEN MEETING LAWS 8.F Approve the Redondo Beach Transit Center Use Agreement between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Gardena CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Henderson, Kaskanian, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

4 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A January 18, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – No Items 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A Calling for the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, and Providing Regulations for Candidates; Adoption of Resolutions: 6545, 6546 and 6547 RESOLUTION NO. 6545 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES RESOLUTION NO. 6546 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF A GENERAL MUNCIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY BE PERMITTED TO RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF GARDENA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403

5 RESOLUTION NO. 6547 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution Nos. 6545, 6546 and 6547: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Kaskanian, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13.B RESOLUTION NO. 6548, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE “BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE” TO AMEND ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MAKE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND NOT OF STATE INTEREST RESOLUTION NO. 6548 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE “BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE” TO AMEND ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MAKE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND NOT OF STATE INTEREST City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Council Member Francis expressed her concerns and asked for clarification regarding the Urgency Ordinance that was recently adopted. City Attorney Vasquez explained and answered her questions. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka also made a comment that this is an initiative that we would support to go onto the ballot in November. City Attorney Vasquez confirmed that was correct. Public Speaker: Sherrell Diggs had technical difficulties and asked if she was able to make a comment on this item. City Attorney Vasquez stated that Item has already been voted on and we have gone through Oral communications, however, she is welcome to email the City Council.

6 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to approve City Council to discuss and Adopt Resolution No. 6548: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Henderson, Kaskanian, Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13.C RESOLUTION NO. 6550, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS RESOLUTION NO. 6550 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS WHICH ARE NOT COVERED UNDER AN APPROVED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING GROUP, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 6332 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Council Member Francis asked who the unrepresented employees are. City Manager Osorio answered her question. City Attorney Vasquez pointed out that Exhibit A to the actual resolution has an itemized list of all the positions. Council Member Henderson asked a question regarding the pay schedule for the car allowance: Is there a reason why two offices have a lower amount versus making them all the same or comparable. City Manager Osorio explained and answered his question. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6550: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13.D Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA) Side Letter; Salary Adjustments to previously negotiated and executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for period July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Public Speaker: Jeremy Bastian, President of the GMEA, expressed his appreciation and thanked all Members of the City Council.

7 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Side Letter: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Francis, Henderson, Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13.E COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. There was a discussion which included Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and City Manager Osorio regarding the rising number of COVID cases since our last meeting; they talked about the rising number of cases at LA City and County Fire and how our Police and Fire departments are coming along; if we are following mandates and if rapid tests are being accepted. Mayor Cerda then asked if our employees getting COVID twice. City Manager Osorio confirmed that the number of cases is correct; our Police Department, Public Works, and Admin Services departments have all been hit hard. He continued to say that the symptoms are mild, so the turnaround has been quick; we are following all mandates, the KN95 surgical masks are available to all departments, we are reminding employees to wash their hands, and telling them to stay home if they are sick. He then said that some of our employees are getting COVID twice, but mainly one time; the ones who are getting it twice has been over a period of 1 year and symptoms are very mild. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A Award Professional Services for the Vermont Avenue Street Improvement Projects; Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard, JN959, in the amount of $97,886 and Rosecrans Avenue to 135th Street, JN 996, in the amount of $54,000 to Cannon Corporation. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion which included Mayor Cerda, Council Members Henderson and Francis, City Manager Osorio, and City Attorney Vasquez regarding the advertisement of the project, why an old Agreement was in the packet; what’s the process of getting other firms to get on our short list; if criteria is listed somewhere; and if on-call consultants responsible for getting the folks to do the work. Allan Rigg, Public Works Director and Kevin Kwak, Principal Civil Engineer came into the meeting and answered all questions.

8 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award a Professional Services to On-Call Consultant: 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 – No Items 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Henderson (1) Asked for a report pertaining to federal funding - The Infrastructure Investment in Jobs Act, he is not sure if the city is currently receiving it. Seconded by Mayor Cerda Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka (1) Asked if the shrubs near the parking lot near the library can be trimmed because the shrubs obstructed his view and the sidewalk. Seconded by Council Member Henderson Mayor Cerda (1) Asked if a light can be installed by the outside doorway exit. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka 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 – To the president of Village Mobile Home Park, addressing traffic concerns along Gramercy Place. 2. Memo – The possibility of providing relief to home-based businesses through certain waivers of business licenses. 3. Free Shredding Event, Saturday, February 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at City Hall Complex; Maximum of 2 boxes (15 x 10 x 24 in) per household. Proof of residency required. Prevent identity theft by securely shredding & recycling documents such as Documents containing Social Security numbers; Credit cards and bank account information; Credit card applications; Canceled or unused checks; Bank and credit card statements; Insurance an income tax record. For more information call 310-217-9537. 4. Two employees were recognized for their promotions: Diana Schnur and Alejandra Orozco.

9 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA – Since the last meeting, Mayor Pro Tem presided over a funeral of a great family friend; was also invited to attend flag ceremony for Jonathan Flagler it was a heart-wrenching ceremony; an actual touching memorial dedicated in his name, also shared he will always remember. Asked to keep first responders in our prayers. Lastly, had lunch with the Elks State President. 2. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN – Since the last meeting, Council Member Kaskanian also attended Jonathan Flagler’s memorial service, shared it was an unbelievable experience and gave his blessings to him. Congratulated Alejandra Orozco and Diana Schnur on their promotions and shared it is well deserved. 3. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON – Watched Jonathan Flagler’s memorial service online and shared it was a great memorial service. Thanked LA County Fire for sharing the memorial online. Also met with the Boys & Girls Club of Carson and they are servicing Gardena schools providing another way of service to the community. Attended the District 2 meeting, LA Bizfed meeting; AQMD meeting shared a lot of positive work is being made, also participated in a seminar to promote digital equity within the community. Lastly, attended an interesting seminar as an attendee on Public Agency’s investing in Crypto currency and shared that even though the city holds a more conservative view it may be the next investment vehicle. 4. MAYOR CERDA – Since the last meeting, Mayor Cerda attended via Zoom the CCGA meeting, monthly sanitation meeting, flag ceremony for Jonathan Flagler as well as the memorial; shared it was a very nice and moving ceremony. Mayor Cerda gave a special thanks to Gardena Police Department honor guard Sean Dixon and two other officers for representing Gardena. She also added an additional adjournment her cousin who passed from COVID at 54 years old. 5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS – Council Member Francis was not able to attend Jonathan Flagler’s memorial but sent her condolences to the fire department and his family. Since the last meeting, Council Member Francis attended the Greater Vector Control District meeting and was sworn in as their newest member, District 1 Neighborhood Watch meeting and discussed the new officers coming on board. She also shared they discussed the plan for the Superbowl and addressed everyone needs to be aware of the traffic that may enter our city. The MLK parade has been rescheduled to Feb. 26 th combined with Annual Black History Month Afternoon in the Park celebration. Congratulated Alex for doing such a great job, and congratulated Diana Schnur on her promotion as well; grateful they are on board. Also mentioned there will be a brief presentation on January 29 th for the MLK essay contest winner. Lastly, shared that on January 30th is Fred Korematsu Day, who was an American civil rights activist and in 2010 the State of California passed a bill establishing January 30 th as Fred Korematsu Day. In 1998 President Bill Clint awarded him the medal of honor and encouraged everyone to read his story.

1 GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, January 25, 2022 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 AB 361. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena 2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at publiccomment@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83079646412 Via Phone Conference, Phone number: US + 1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 830 7964 6412 Press *9 to Raise your Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted. If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 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.

2 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassoldt, 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 Adrian Pineda and Stacey Jackson - Junipero Serra High School 4. INVOCATION Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Nancy L. Ward, Executive Office Assistant – Elected & City Manager's Offices - 33.5 years Ward, Nancy - Certificate.pdf

3 5.B Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Teresa Sterling, Bus Operator – Transportation Department - 27.4 years Sterling, Teresa Certificate.pdf 6. PROCLAMATIONS 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.A Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In) Planning and Environmental Quality Commission - Anthony Dixon (Appointed by Council Member Kaskanian) 8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be Read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 01112022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, January 25, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Consent Calendar Memo 01-25-22.pdf 8.D Personnel Report P-2022-2 1-25-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2022-2 1-25-22.doc Lead Equipment Mechanic - Attachment 1.pdf Engineering Technician - Revised Dec 2021 - Attachment 2.doc 8.E RESOLUTION NO. 6549, 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 6549.pdf

4 8.F Approve the Redondo Beach Transit Center Use Agreement between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Gardena CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Gardena RBTC Agreement 2022 to 2027.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A January 18, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 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 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A Calling for the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, and Providing Regulations for Candidates; Adoption of Resolutions: 6545, 6546 and 6547 Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 6545, 6546 and 6547 RESO NO. 6545 - Calling for the Election.pdf RESO No 6546 - Catch-all RESO.pdf Reso No 6547 - Candidates Statements.pdf 13.B RESOLUTION NO. 6548, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE “BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE” TO AMEND ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MAKE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND NOT OF STATE INTEREST Staff Recommendation: City Council to discuss and consider adoption of Resolution No. 6548 RESO No 6548 re Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative with Attachement A.pdf Title and Summary of Proposed Initiative Provided by AttorneyGeneral.pdf Legislative Analyst's Office Analysis.pdf

5 13.C RESOLUTION NO. 6550, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6550 No. 6550-Establishing Benefits for Management Confidential Unrepresented Employees 01212022 13.D Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA) Side Letter; Salary Adjustments to previously negotiated and executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for period July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Approve Side Letter GMEA Side Letter - Cost of Living.pdf Classification and Compensation Schedule - January 9, 2022.pdf 13.E COVID-19 Update 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A Award Professional Services for the Vermont Avenue Street Improvement Projects; Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard, JN959, in the amount of $97,886 and Rosecrans Avenue to 135th Street, JN 996, in the amount of $54,000 to Cannon Corporation. Staff Recommendation: Award a Professional Services to On-Call Consultant Attachment A RFP Vermont Imp. JN 959 & 966.pdf Attachment B Cannon Proposal_JN 959 &996.pdf Attachment C Cannon Corp. Agreement.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 2. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN 3. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)

6 23. REMEMBRANCES Jimmy A. Romero, 61 years of age, beloved brother-in-law of Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk in the City Clerk's Office. 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to a Special Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 21st day of January 2022. /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

1 GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, January 25, 2022 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 AB 361. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena 2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at publiccomment@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83079646412 Via Phone Conference, Phone number: US + 1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 830 7964 6412 Press *9 to Raise your Hand and *6 to unmute when prompted. If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 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.

2 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassoldt, 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 Adrian Pineda and Stacey Jackson - Junipero Serra High School 4. INVOCATION Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Nancy L. Ward, Executive Office Assistant – Elected & City Manager's Offices - 33.5 years Ward, Nancy - Certificate.pdf

3 5.B Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Teresa Sterling, Bus Operator – Transportation Department - 27.4 years Sterling, Teresa Certificate.pdf 6. PROCLAMATIONS 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.A Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In) Planning and Environmental Quality Commission - Anthony Dixon (Appointed by Council Member Kaskanian) 8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be Read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 01112022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, January 25, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Consent Calendar Memo 01-25-22.pdf 8.D Personnel Report P-2022-2 1-25-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2022-2 1-25-22.doc Lead Equipment Mechanic - Attachment 1.pdf Engineering Technician - Revised Dec 2021 - Attachment 2.doc 8.E RESOLUTION NO. 6549, 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 6549.pdf

4 8.F Approve the Redondo Beach Transit Center Use Agreement between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Gardena CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Gardena RBTC Agreement 2022 to 2027.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A January 18, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 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 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A Calling for the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, and Providing Regulations for Candidates; Adoption of Resolutions: 6545, 6546 and 6547 Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 6545, 6546 and 6547 RESO NO. 6545 - Calling for the Election.pdf RESO No 6546 - Catch-all RESO.pdf Reso No 6547 - Candidates Statements.pdf 13.B RESOLUTION NO. 6548, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE “BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE” TO AMEND ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MAKE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND NOT OF STATE INTEREST Staff Recommendation: City Council to discuss and consider adoption of Resolution No. 6548 RESO No 6548 re Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative with Attachement A.pdf Title and Summary of Proposed Initiative Provided by AttorneyGeneral.pdf Legislative Analyst's Office Analysis.pdf

5 13.C RESOLUTION NO. 6550, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6550 No. 6550-Establishing Benefits for Management Confidential Unrepresented Employees 01212022 13.D Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA) Side Letter; Salary Adjustments to previously negotiated and executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for period July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Approve Side Letter GMEA Side Letter - Cost of Living.pdf Classification and Compensation Schedule - January 9, 2022.pdf 13.E COVID-19 Update 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A Award Professional Services for the Vermont Avenue Street Improvement Projects; Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard, JN959, in the amount of $97,886 and Rosecrans Avenue to 135th Street, JN 996, in the amount of $54,000 to Cannon Corporation. Staff Recommendation: Award a Professional Services to On-Call Consultant Attachment A RFP Vermont Imp. JN 959 & 966.pdf Attachment B Cannon Proposal_JN 959 &996.pdf Attachment C Cannon Corp. Agreement.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA 2. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN 3. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 22. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)

6 23. REMEMBRANCES Jimmy A. Romero, 61 years of age, beloved brother-in-law of Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk in the City Clerk's Office. 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to a Special Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 21st day of January 2022. /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, January 11, 2022 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 361. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:01 PM on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 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 7:02 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; Director of Administrative Services Ray Beeman; 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 (Two [2] Matters) 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 Hassoldt, 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 8:04 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated that direction was provided to staff, but no reportable action was taken. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Joselyn Tachiwa-Appiah led the Pledge of Allegiance. Joselyn is a student at San Pedro High School. 4. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Recognition to Dale R. Pierce in Appreciation of His Service to the Community as a Member of the Planning & Environmental Quality Commission - Council Member Kaskanian express his gratitude and thanked Mr. Pierce for serving in the Planning & Environmental Quality Commission. Mr. Pierce came into the meeting and thanked Council and city staff for their guidance and direction; he’s been affiliated with the City for over 54 years, and was extremely honored to receive this recognition; it gave him great pleasure to serve on the commission. 5.B Video Presentation of the "Holiday Home Decorating Contest 2021" Winners - Video presentation was presented Mayor Cerda thanked the Chairperson from the Beautification Committee and Councilwoman Francis. Council Member Francis thanked everyone who participated in the contest, our staff liaison, and Commissioners, and is looking forward to next year. 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week,” January 09 through 17, 2022 Proclamation was accepted by Ms. Paulette C. Francis, Chair of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Committee of Gardena. 7. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be Read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 14, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK

3 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, December 28, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER December 28, 2021: Wire Transfer: 12099- 12106; Prepay: 165662- 165665; Check Nos. 165666 -165831 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $3,071,001.82 Total Payroll Issued for December 17, 2021: $2,208,500.59. 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, January 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER January 11, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12107; Check Nos. 165832- 165947 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $3,448,940.68 Total Payroll Issued for December 31, 2021: $1,588,996.62. 8.E Personnel Report No. P-2022-1 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.F RESOLUTION NO.6543, Establishing Annual Regulatory Fees for Wholesalers or Distributors of Fireworks in Accordance with Section 8.16.115 of the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Fireworks. CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 6543 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATORY FEES FOR WHOLESALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS OF FIREWORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8.16.115 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6544, 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. 6544 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 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8.F: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Council Members Kaskanian and Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.F COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - RESOLUTION NO.6543, Establishing Annual Regulatory Fees for Wholesalers or Distributors of Fireworks in Accordance with Section 8.16.115 of the Gardena Municipal Code Relating to Fireworks. This Item was pulled by Council Member Francis - Council Member Kaskanian seconded it. Council Member Francis asked according to our GMC, can the City establish an annual regulatory fee including wholesalers and distributors and not applied to a non- profit? City Manager Osorio said that was correct. Council Member Francis asked according to the code we could establish a regulatory fee up to $20,000? City Manager responded saying the current fee is $8,000. Council Member Francis asked how we arrived at that amount. City Manager stated that it’s been established since 2002. It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.F: Ayes: Council Members Francis and Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and Council Member Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A JANUARY 4, 2022 MEETING The Planning Commission considered adoption of the Gardena General Plan 6th Cycle 2021 – 2029 Housing Element. This amendment to the City's General Plan is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. The Commission's consideration involved making a recommendation to the City Council. City Council: No action needed. This item is scheduled for a special meeting on January 26, 2022. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Maria Fonseca – asked if the City of Gardena have a sustainability plan and what is the city doing to help cultivate more sustainable practices. Mayor Cerda stated that requested information can be found on the City of Gardena website and asked Ms. Fonseca to call the City Clerk’s Office in order to provide further assistance. 2. City Clerk noted for the record the letter received by the Gardena Village Mobile Park.

5 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1838: Adopting changes to Title 17 (Subdivisions) and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to the implementation of Senate Bill 9 allowing the subdivision of single-family residential lots into two and the creation of two residential units per lot as mandated by State law. The adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Senate Bill 9. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1838 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHANGES TO TITLE 17 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 18 (ZONING) IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 9 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER LOT City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Gregg McClain presented a PowerPoint presentation. There was an extensive discussion which included all members of the City Council, City Manager Osorio, Assistant City Attorney Kranitz, City Attorney Vasquez & Gregg McClain regarding Urgency Ordinance No. 1838. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1838: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Henderson and Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: Council Member Francis Absent: None 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. Council Member Francis asked what the time frame for the number of cases that was presented. City Manager Osorio stated it’s from the beginning of the pandemic. Council Member Francis asked if Gardena Memorial Hospital was at capacity. City Manager Osorio stated that they are almost at capacity, and they were admitting 6-8 patients daily. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE- No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS – No Items

6 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 16.A Authorization to Purchase Two New Vehicles for the Recreation and Human Services Department not to exceed $100,000. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka asked if the current vehicles were hand me downs from other departments. City Manager Osorio stated said yes, and that they are pretty old. Council Member Francis asked about the source of funding. City Manager stated most of the funding comes from the AQMD fund, which comes directly from the State, for the remaining, if needed, we can use our vehicle replacement fund, theoretically from the general fund, that is set aside for cases like this one. It was then asked what type of vehicle we were purchasing. City Manager Osorio responded it would be a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Council Member Francis asked what will we do with the current vehicle that we will be replacing, and asked about the infrastructure for hybrid/electric vehicles. City Manager Osorio stated we auction them through surplus auction, and that we have infrastructure throughout the employee lots. Zahid Ahmed from the public spoke. He said he did not recommend the Toyota Highlander and recommended a Volkswagen ID4, all electric vehicle starting at $39,000. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Authorize the purchase of two vehicles; Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Members Francis, Henderson and Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items 18. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Francis (1) To help home based businesses, to see if we can waive business license fees for the 1 st year. Seconded by Council Member Henderson. Council Member Henderson (1) To set up a demonstration/discussion for Council regards to interactive mapping tools, budgeting tools for our website, to support our transparency initiative. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka. 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS City Manager Osorio wished Council Member Kaskanian a Happy Birthday.

7 21. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN – Since the last meeting he attended the grand opening of Eureka Brewery and stayed home as much as possible due to the new COVID variant Omicron. Lastly, he wished everyone a Happy New Year. 2. COUNICL MEMBER HENDERSON – Since the last meeting Council Member Henderson attended the grand opening of Eureka Brewery, SCAG meetings, LA BIZ Fed meeting, which was re-elected as co-chair, with Omicron flaring up he decided to stay home as much possible. 3. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS – Since our last meeting Council Member Francis attended the grand opening of Eureka Brewery and Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Council Member Francis reminded the residents that the Holiday Home Decorating Contest will be happening next year and would like to see more sign up. She also asked everyone to save the date on February 26, 2022, as the 39th Annual MLK Parade and Afternoon in the Park events will be happening. She shared that the Gardena Chamber of Commerce also had a toy giveaway. Also, mentioned Gardena is doing okay as far as the COVID update compared to other cities. Encouraged everyone that better days ahead and we will get through this. Lastly, shared she also attended the “Shop with a Cop” event at Target, which was hosted by GPD. 4. MAYOR CERDA – Since the last meeting Mayor Cerda attended the monthly CCGA meeting, Sanitation meeting, grand opening of Eureka Brewing, Jolly Trolley Event, and thanked staff for a great event. Also attended GPOA “Shop with a Cop” Toy Giveaway at Target for the kids, a toy giveaway for Autistic kids with Congresswoman Waters, District 1 Neighborhood Watch meeting, Elks Stocking Stuffer Toy giveaway, Glen Mitchell wanted to recognize Gary Kohatsu for his service to the City and gave him a certificate from the City and attended the house d