Gardena City Council

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:06 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162 nd Street, Gardena, California, Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson, presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. It was noted for the record that Mayor Cerda was running late but was on her way. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1112 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247; APN: 6111-004-032, 6111- 004-033 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager and Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development Negotiating Parties: Shar P & J Family Trust represented by Darryll Hamilton, Thompson Team Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:58 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting, including Mayor Cerda. 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 was taken. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Amarachi Sunday led the Pledge of Allegiance. Amarachi is 5 years old and attends Gardena Early Education Center. She excels in Reading, Math and Writing. She enjoys playing with her peers, listening to and reading stories on her own. Make sure to lookout for the year 2044 to see Amarachi as the future Mayor of Gardena! Amarachi introduced her Principal Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Blackman, her Father and Mr. G. 4. INVOCATION Deacon Rodney Blackburn, of New Direction Community Church, led the Invocation.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

2 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Gardena Military Veteran Recognition to Honor George Thomas Graham, who served in the U.S. Air Force. He was chosen at the recommendation of Councilmember Tanaka – Mayor Cerda read Veteran George Thomas Graham’s bio, Council Member Tanaka presented him with a Veteran coin, and appropriate photos were taken. 5.B Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: (a) Peter Graffeo, Police Officer - 21 years (Gardena Police Department) – Mr. Graffeo was not present to accept his Certificate of Commendation; Chief Mike Saffell spoke on his behalf. 5.C Certificate of Recognition to the Gardena Youth Cheer Program - 2024 California State Championships and 2024 National State Championships – was accepted by members of the Gardena Youth Cheer Program. 5.D Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board – an update was given by Board Member Florence Bagsby. 5.E Gardena Events Video Presentation - the video presentation highlighted the Recreation and Human Services Department's current and future events. 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Fair Housing Month," April 2024 – was accepted by Christina Prado, Outreach Coordinator for the Fair Housing Foundation 6.B "DMV / DONATE LIFE MONTH," April 2024 – was accepted by Cathy Mora 7. APPOINTMENTS 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, March 12, 2024 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 26, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES March 26, 2024: Wire Transfer: 12659-12672; Prepay: 175420-175423; Check Numbers: 175424-175584 for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $13,262,080.64; Total Payroll Issued for March 22, 2024: $2,550,138.83DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

3 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, February 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8.E Personnel Report P-2024-5 3-26-24 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8.F Annual Housing Element Progress Report 2023, of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8.G SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1866, Amend GMC to implement programs set forth in City's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1866 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 2, TITLE 14, AND TITLE 18 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES REQUIRED BY 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS FOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, AND EMPLOYEE HOUSING AND CHANGES REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ADOPTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) 8.H Approve Amendment to the Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for the Transit Access Pass (TAP) Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.F and 8.G: Ayes: Council Member Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Annual Housing Element Progress Report 2023, of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 – Item pulled by Council Member Francis CM Francis questioned the number of homes that received help with the Handy Worker Program; and asked if it is difficult to qualify for the program; she also asked about the Residential Rebate program; the status of homeownership opportunities, and if it had to do with downpayments (she went on to say that this was for the next item);DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

4 Community Development Manager Amanda Acuna and Director of Community Development Greg Tsujiuchi explained the program and answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.F: Ayes: Council Members Francis and Love, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Tanaka and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 8.G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1866, Amend GMC to implement programs set forth in City's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element – Item pulled by Council Member Francis CM Francis questioned the housing choice vouchers; she then asked how affordable housing is determined, and asked about density bonus and if we would end up with fewer low-income housing projects, and then she also asked for confirmation of use by right language. Community Development Manager Acuna and Director of Community Development Tsujiuchi explained the ordinance and answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.G: Ayes: Council Members Love, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Tanaka and Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A MARCH 19, 2024 MEETING Environmental Impact Report (Environmental Assessment #20-21); General Plan Amendment #3 -21; Zone Change #4-21; Zone Text Amendment #6-21; Specific Plan #1-21; Site Plan Review #11-21; Vesting Tentative Map #4-21; Development Agreement #2-21, and Affordable Housing Agreement. The Planning Commission considered the recommendation to the City Council for the request to approve a Specific Plan (SP #1-21) that provides for development of approximately 5.3-acres for up to 403 residential dwelling units. The project proposed to remove all existing onsite structures and, in their place, construct 328 apartment units in a seven-story apartment building and 75 three-story townhome units within ten buildings. The applicant’s request included a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, a Development Agreement and an Affordable Housing Agreement to guarantee the affordability of the 20 lower income units for a period of 55 years. As part of the project, the Planning Commission was asked to consider the Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use map amendments of two separate parcels, immediately adjacent to the project site, to correspond to the existing land uses within each parcel.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

5 The Planning Commission was also asked to make a separate recommendation on certification of an Environmental Impact Report that was prepared by the City. Project Location: 16829, 16835, 16907, and 16911 S. Normandie Avenue (APN:6106-030-011, 015, 016, and 017) Other Project Locations: 16964 Brighton Avenue (APN: 6106-030-008) and unaddressed Union Pacific Railroad parcel (APN: 6106-030-800) Project Applicant: Fred Shaffer and Steve Ludwig – 16911 Normandie Associates, LLC Commission Action: The Planning Commission directed staff to bring forth a Resolution recommending the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report as it complied with CEQA, a Resolution recommending the City Council approve General Plan Amendment #3-21, to redesignate the project area to Specific Plan, and the adjacent parcels to land use to designations that correspond to their existing uses and a Resolution recommending the City Council deny the requested Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, a Development Agreement, and Affordable Housing Agreement. These resolutions will be brought back to the Planning Commission on April 2, 2024. City Council Action: No action is needed. This item will be brought forth to the City Council at a future City Council meeting. This Item Required No Action by the City Council. 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1) Andrea Simenthal, Community Library Manager of the Mayme Dear Library; she came to announce library events for the Gardena Mayme and Masao W. Sato Libraries. 2) Carlos Marquez, resident; brought forth a complaint regarding the Gardena Police Department. 3) Jordan Girms, came out to address the City Council regarding short term rentals. 11.A PUBLIC COMMENT 1) City Clerk Semenza noted for the record that two (2) emails were received. She stated that the emails were received, distributed and made part of the record. 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – No Items 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES – No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15.A Approve Agreement Among South Bay Cities for the Joint Use of a Surveillance Sky Tower and Tow Vehicle Obtained Using 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program Fund.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

6 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a presentation by Chief Mike Saffell. Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments were made by Council Francis, who asked about which account this money would be coming from; Mayor Cerda, who asked if we use the tower more than any of the shared cities, would we have to pay more , Mayor Pro Tem Henderson , who asked if there was a conflict with the dates; Council Member Tanaka, who asked if it was a cost efficiency to get onboard because we are sharing with other cities and Council Member Love, who asked what are some of the events that this device will be used at; and if there is any event that is more urgent, what happens then. Chief Saffell answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Authorize and Execute Contract: Ayes: Council Members Love and Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Tanaka and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A RESOLUTION NO. 6653, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: April 23, 2024) RESOLUTION NO 6653 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GARDENA ARTESIA BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE GARDENA ARTESIA BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 23, 2024) City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

7 It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6653: Ayes: Council Members Francis and Love, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Tanaka and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16.B RESOLUTION NO. 6654, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for fiscal year 2024 -2025, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: April 23, 2024) RESOLUTION NO. 6654 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GARDENA CONSOLIDATED STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE GARDENA CONSOLIDATED STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 23, 2024) City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6654: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Francis, Tanaka and Love and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16.C Award Professional Engineering Design Services contract for the Local Street Improvements Fiscal Years 2023-2024 Project, JN 525, to DMS Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $139,730 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

8 Questions and comments made by Council Member Francis, who asked if this was for citywide streets or for just a particular zone and Mayor Cerda, who asked if we were going out of the Gardena area (it showed all the way to Ainsworth) as part of the design phase. City Manager Osorio and Principal Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Kwak answered all questions. It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Professional Engineering Design Services Contract: Ayes: Council Members Francis and Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Member Tanaka and Love and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A Award Planning Services for the Vacant and Underutilized Lot Inventory in the City of Gardena to KTUA, Inc. in the amount of $165,425 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a Presentation made by Joe Punsalan of KTUA. Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments made by Mayor Cerda, who asked if we are looking more at parkettes; and if you find a lot, will you reach out to the owner; in the past have you ever taken property over by domain; what other cities are you working with; and do you look at existing property to consider first. Council Member Francis, who asked about the Park’s Master Plan and how it will be incorporated into this plan; and how do you define under-utilized lots; she then asked for confirmation that you are looking at three possible parks. Council Member Love, who asked if this is for a new property; if you identify the three locations then the City would have to purchase them; she then asked about the properties that we already own that we already have plans for them; Director Stephany Santin said these parks or green space would be in addition to what we already have planned. Mr Punsalan and Director Santin answered all of Council’s questions It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Cerda, and carried by the following roll call vote to Award Contract to KTUA, Inc.: Ayes: Council Member Tanaka and Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Francis and Love Noes: None Absent: NoneDocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

9 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items 19. COUNCIL ITEMS – No Items 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Mayor Pro Tem Henderson 1) Status Report on our Digital Equity Initiative and reminder of completed projects (WiFi) – Council Member Francis seconded it. Purpose – To continue to address our digital divide concerns. Reason – To update the community. Benefit – To continue our efforts to becoming a smart city and tech infrastructure upgrade. Council Member Francis 1) To draft and adopt a Resolution in support of Enduring Ceasefire in Gaza – Mayor Pro Tem Henderson seconded it. Purpose – To support the position of a Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas should occur. Reason – We are global citizens and it’s important that we should be concerned about what goes on globally that could impact us. Benefit – It would raise the quality of life, not only on a local level, but standing for peace globally. Council Member Love 1) To consider showing the Planning Commission meetings live on YouTube and/or Spectrum - Council Member Francis seconded it. Purpose – To give our residents the ability to stay informed. Reason – Transparency. Benefit – Have a recorded record of previous meetings for review at a later date. 21. 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) At our March 12, 2024, Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson made a directive regarding financial impact analysis in providing crossing guard support to all Gardena schools; the analysis is complete, and the report has been distributed to the City Council.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

10 22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS – Since our last Council meeting, she attended the Beautification Commission meeting, of which she’s the chairperson, one of the things that came out of that meeting was Officer Marisol Bazan reported that for the month of February, through Gardena Direct, there were submissions for 143 graffiti removals and 143 graffiti was removed, for illegal dumping there were 119 submissions and 119 were completed. She wanted to thank Officer Bazan for attending their meetings and also Public Works for the outstanding job they’re doing to keep Gardena beautiful and also everyone for the submissions being made through Gardena Direct. She advised everyone on how you can download the Gardena Direct App on your phone and use it to report illegal dumping and graffiti. She further remarked that it takes all of us working together to keep our city clean and beautiful. She attended and is the trustee for the Los Angeles County Vector Control District meeting and they discussed various methods that they’re going to be utilizing to keep the mosquito population down with all the rain we’ve had. She also attended the State of the City for Gardena and remarked that our city is doing quite well, as well as the Inglewood Town Hall hosted by Gloria Gray, Councilwoman for the City of Inglewood, and also the Gardena Valley Democratic Club general meeting. She said we hear her say over and over that there’s a lot of crazy things going on in our world, but keep the faith and just know that better days are coming. 2) COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA – Since the last Council meeting he met with Andrea Rojas of the Youth Institute regarding the group’s tobacco concerns related to youth and they are going to continue meeting regarding that issue. He attended the RCC board meeting, of which he is the chair of the board, and they discussed their upcoming budget. He attended Coffee with a Cop at Ladybug Restaurant, said it was a good turnout and gave a thank you to Pablo who sponsored and supported that one. He attended the State of the City event presented by our Mayor and commented that our mayor’s great display of what her leadership for this team has done to continue our city moving forward and making sure that we’re always looking out for our community and our citizens and he particularly liked how she named us the Emerald City. He attended the Senior Citizen Bureau charity casino night. He thanked Director Stephany Santin and her staff for putting that on and said he thought it was one of the better casino nights they’ve had. It was well attended and they raised a lot of money for our seniors. Speaking of our seniors, Director Stephany Santin and her staff represented the city at the COG’s Senior Services meeting, where they showcased the programs that we put on for our seniors and he believes they were totally impressed with what we do and how we do. He said this is Holy Week and however you celebrate this event, he just wishes you all to have a blessed week Monday through Good Friday and Easter and blessings to all. 3) COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE – Since our last Council meeting she attended the amazing Koi Show where she saw all of the gorgeous, bright, vibrant fish that were out there for sale and for show. She commented that it’s always interested to learn about them and all their different names and how they identify them. She also attended Coffee with a Cop that did have an amazing turnout. She met some great people and had some great conversations. She attended the State of the City address and also, with Councilwoman Francis, the Inglewood Town Hall put on by Councilwoman Gloria Gray and Congresswoman Maxine Waters and also the LA County Bizfed Bizzi Awards which she said is a pretty amazing organization to be a part of and is a serious powerhouse that does a lot of advocacy in Sacramento, even with the Governor, to make sure that good policy is pushed and put forward and they try to shut down the bad policies. On that note,DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

11 like her colleague said, this is Holy Week and regardless of how you celebrate it she just wishes everybody a Happy Resurrection Sunday. 4) MAYOR CERDA – Since the last Council meeting she attended the 40th Annual Koi Show. It’s an annual thing that she’s been doing for many, many years now, not only their Koi Show but also their banquet that they have, in which they had a lot of great prizes. One of the things most people may not know is that they actually have judges that come all the way from Japan and this is one of the largest shows that is held internationally. People were really enthused about it and it’s great to be able to give these awards out to them for having some really amazing koi fish. On that same day, she got a chance to see one of her commissioners LaWanda Staten’s book signing that she had. She said a lot of people in our city are doing some really great, amazing things and she’s just really proud of our residents and our community people just for all the great things they do. She was happy as her appointee to be able to support her commissioner on her book signing. She also attended a community meeting that was led by Dave Matthews, a community organizer that works east of Vermont, an amazing person who is able to get a lot of different organizations together and is very instrumental in helping us keep criminal incidents from happening in our city working with our Police Department and now Gtrans by just helping out our drivers in regards to homeless people trying to get on our buses and things of that sort. The entire Nakaoka room was packed in there with residents from the east of Vermont that came out to Gardena, and she was happy we were able to host and help out a lot of different agencies that were out there within LA County. They were very impressed with Gardena, they loved the way we police our city and all that we had to share with them as far as things they can do to better the situations that are going on in the unincorporated side. She’s proud of our city and some of the things that we’ve put in place and it’s unfortunate that they’re going through some of the situations they’re going through with all of the RVs, the homelessness and how a lot of that is being neglected. Sharing what they can do as an organized group and some of our experiences here and how we’ve tried to keep from having some of those same issues. Also, she attended her monthly CCGA meeting, her sanitation meeting and State of the City and she wanted to thank everyone for coming out. It was really great to be able to report on all the amazing things everybody does in this community here, it’s one thing as a Council that they make all the decisions, the ordinances and so on, but she always says they can’t do it alone, it's all of our different departments, employees, service clubs, and our community for participating so this here is the culmination of a group effort. So it was great to just showcase what we as an entire community do as a whole here so she just wanted to say thank you to everybody for letting them have a lot of good information to share with our community. Last thing she got a chance to attend was the Baker to Vegas run that our Gardena police officers participated in and she just wanted to thank the officers that invited her to attend, it was her first time. It was a great team building and she hopes they continue to participate in the years to come. 5) MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON – Since their last time together he attended our State of the City and said it was very refreshing to see the work we’ve done and what we’ve been able to share with our community and our surrounding communities and those that are interested in our success. He gave kudos to the City Manager and the staff because it’s important to develop these plans as you look at what makes a city successful and that’s the best practice because as you have plans for various departments and functions and you’re looking for funding, especially if you’re a city that’s kind of land locked and you don’t have a lot of retractions and different things, but some of the funding entities because we plan so thoroughly and so carefully and the plan is tied to our vision and our mission and our values, the funding opportunities start to present themselves so heDocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

12 definitely wanted to share that with staff because he’s noticing when he’s in his SCAG meetings or ICA meetings they talk about these things. He was at his ICA planning meeting where they have two seminars a year, a winter and summer seminar, and he’s going to be assisting in the planning of the summer seminar which will be in Coronado Island in the San Diego area and all colleagues are welcome. The summer seminars differ from the winter seminars in that they talk about a plethora of topics, but they really try to center around best practices and he tried to create an opportunity along with the leadership group to give cities an opportunity to share the great things that they’re doing related to their city and for us to kind of share and get tidbits to do different things to make our city successful. He attended the Koi Show and remarked that it was really outstanding, and he learned quite a bit and called the fish impressive. He participated in the toxic drop off event and he thanked staff for a great event. He attended Casino Night and had a rip roaring time and said it’s fun to play and gamble when it’s going to a good cause. He also interviewed with Andrea Rojas and they talked about smoking in youth and what’s Gardena’s intent as far as becoming a tobacco free community. He shared that they haven’t had that discussion yet, but it could be an aspirational goal, but he thinks they’re all in agreement in regards to the access of tobacco and youth and they are definitely not in favor of that. On March 28th he’ll be facilitating the general assembly that’s being held by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments at the Carson Community Center, Councilmember Cedric Hicks is the president of the COG, our Councilmember Tanaka is the vice president. He continued to say it was going to be a wonderful General Assembly because they’re going to talk about artificial intelligence and the equity of it, what it does to communities that could be underserved or unutilized, what it can do to process ease and procedures in government to make sure that there’s greater transparency, but all in all to provide greater services to your community so he’s looking forward to facilitating that. There are going to be a lot of presenters, Ted Lou is going to be one of their presenters at the federal level, Dr. Pete who is the City Manager of Los Altos is going to do a presentation on what some of the other cities are doing for artificial intelligence and how it’s really enhancing staff. Competitive cities moving forward will definitely be taking advantage of artificial intelligence, so you just have to figure out how it works best. He also did some community and business visits. 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) Mayor Cerda announced: 1) Semi-Annual Clean Up Event – One Day Only! Leave items out by 6:00 am (adjacent to street curb). Free for all Gardena residential customers. Accepted: Single item that can be safely handled by two people; furniture; appliances; yard waste (bagged) and wood waste; electronic waste; televisions, and computers. For more information, call WR at (888)467-7600. If your normal trash day is… Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Then your cleanup day is… Mar. 16 Mar. 23 Mar. 30 Apr. 6 Apr. 13 2) Senior Candlelight Dinner – Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 5:00-7:00p.m.at the Nakaoka Community Center. 3) Youth Chess Tournament – Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center. 4) Gardena Police Department “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive – Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at Rush Gym in Gardena. 5) Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00-11:00a.m.at the Nakaoka Community Center.DocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

13 6) Easter at Rowley Park – Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. 7) Volunteers needed for The Wall that Heals on Thursday, April 4, 2024 through Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Johnson Park in Gardena. 8) Community Yark Sale – Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 7:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Mas Fukai Park in Gardena. 24. REMEMBRANCES - None 25. ADJOURNMENT At 10:09 p.m., Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. MINA SEMENZA City Clerk of the City of Gardena and APPROVED: Ex-officio Clerk of the Council ______________________________ By:___________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City ClerkDocuSign Envelope ID: 43AA4CD3-184A-4818-A97C-FF34F0DE6B4F

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor MARK E. HENDERSON, Mayor Pro Tem RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member WANDA LOVE, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena 2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at publiccomment@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times: Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email cityclerk@cityofgardena.org at least 24 business hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. 1

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1112 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90 247; APN: 6111-004-032, 6111- 004-033 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager and Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development Negotiating Parties: Shar P & J Family Trust represented by Darryll Hamilton, Thompson Team Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lyric Howard and Rudy Padilla III Gardena Early Education Center 4. INVOCATION New Direction Community Church Deacon Rodney Blackburn 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Gardena Military Veteran Recognition to Honor George Thomas Graham, who served in the U.S. Air Force. He was chosen at the recommendation of Councilmember Tanaka (to be accepted by George Thomas Graham) 5.B Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: (a) Peter Graffeo, Police Officer - 21 years (Gardena Police Department) Peter Graffeo Certificate STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously; Listen to others respectfully; Exercise self-control; Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions Thank you for your attendance and cooperation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 2

5.C Certificate of Recognition to the Gardena Youth Cheer Program - 2024 California State Championships and 2024 National State Championships (to be accepted by members of the Gardena Youth Cheer Program) Certificate of Recognition - Gardena Youth Cheer 5.D Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board 5.E Gardena Events Video Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Fair Housing Month," April 2024 (To be accepted by Christina Prado, Outreach Coordinator for the Fair Housing Foundation) Fair Housing Proclamation 6.B "DMV / DONATE LIFE MONTH," April 2024 (To be accepted by Cathy Mora) Donate Life Proclamation 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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 12, 2024 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 03122024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 26, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Warrant-Payroll Register 03-26-24.pdf 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, February 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES February 2024 Investment Report.pdf 8.E Personnel Report P-2024-5 3-26-24 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERS RPT P-2024-5 3-26-24.pdf 3

8.F Annual Housing Element Progress Report 2023, of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Annual Progress Report Staff Report 2023 Gardena Annual Progress Report 2023 8.G SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1866, Amend GMC to implement programs set forth in City's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ordinance_No._1866__Housing_Programs_.pdf 8.H Approve Amendment to the Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for the Transit Access Pass (TAP) Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION TAP Participant Seller Agreement_Final_2.08.21 Executed.pdf Amendment to TAP Participant Seller Agreement 2-24-2024.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 4

10.A MARCH 19, 2024 MEETING Environmental Impact Report (Environmental Assessment #20-21); General Plan Amendment #3-21; Zone Change #4-21; Zone Text Amendment #6-21; Specific Plan #1-21; Site Plan Review #11-21; Vesting Tentative Map #4-21; Development Agreement #2-21, and Affordable Housing Agreement. The Planning Commission considered the recommendation to the City Council for the request to approve a Specific Plan (SP #1-21) that provides for development of approximately 5.3-acres for up to 403 residential dwelling units. The project proposed to remove all existing onsite structures and, in their place, construct 328 apartment units in a seven-story apartment building and 75 three-story townhome units within ten buildings. The applicant’s request included a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, a Development Agreement and an Affordable Housing Agreement to guarantee the affordability of the 20 lower income units for a period of 55 years. As part of the project, the Planning Commission was asked to consider the Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use map amendments of two separate parcels, immediately adjacent to the project site, to correspond to the existing land uses within each parcel. The Planning Commission was also asked to make a separate recommendation on certification of an Environmental Impact Report that was prepared by the City. Project Location: 16829, 16835, 16907, and 16911 S. Normandie Avenue (APN:6106-030-011, 015, 016, and 017) Other Project Locations: 16964 Brighton Avenue (APN: 6106-030-008) and unaddressed Union Pacific Railroad parcel (APN: 6106-030-800) Project Applicant: Fred Shaffer and Steve Ludwig – 16911 Normandie Associates, LLC Commission Action: The Planning Commission directed staff to bring forth a Resolution recommending the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report as it complied with CEQA, a Resolution recommending the City Council approve General Plan Amendment #3-21, to redesignate the project area to Specific Plan, and the adjacent parcels to land use to designations that correspond to their existing uses and a Resolution recommending the City Council deny the requested Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, a Development Agreement, and Affordable Housing Agreement. These resolutions will be brought back to the Planning Commission on April 2, 2024. City Council Action: No action is needed. This item will be brought forth to the City Council at a future City Council meeting. To view the complete Planning Commission packet, CLICK HERE. 2024_03_19 PCAX 5

11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated. 11.A PUBLIC COMMENT 03-26-2024 Regular CC Meeting - PC #1 - Oral Communication.pdf 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15.A Approve Agreement Among South Bay Cities for the Joint Use of a Surveillance Sky Tower and Tow Vehicle Obtained Using 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program Fund Staff Recommendation: Authorize and Execute contract Joint Agency Sky Tower MOU 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A RESOLUTION NO. 6653, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: April 23, 2024) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6653 Gardena Landscape Engineer's Report 2024-25.pdf Artesia Landscaping District Resolution No. 6653.pdf 16.B RESOLUTION NO. 6654, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for fiscal year 2024-2025, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: April 23, 2024) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6654 Gardena SLD Engineer's Report 2024-25.pdf Consolidated Street Lighting District Resolution No. 6654.pdf 6

16.C Award Professional Engineering Design Services contract for the Local Street Improvements Fiscal Years 2023-2024 Project, JN 525, to DMS Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $139,730. Staff Recommendation: Award Professional Engineering Design Services Contract. JN 525 DMS Proposal.pdf JN 525 Exhibit A.pdf Exist On-Call Services Agreement with DMS & Council Approval.pdf 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A Award Planning Services for the Vacant and Underutilized Lot Inventory in the City of Gardena to KTUA, Inc. in the amount of $165,425 Staff Recommendation: Award Contract to KTUA, Inc. KTUA Gardena Vacant & Underutilized Lot Inventory.pdf Complete_with_DocuSign_KTUA_Agreement_Final_cv sig.pdf 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 19. COUNCIL ITEMS 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 24. REMEMBRANCES 7

25. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. 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 March 2024 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 8

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor MARK E. HENDERSON, Mayor Pro Tem RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member WANDA LOVE, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena 2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at publiccomment@cityofgardena.org by 5:00p.m. on the day of the meeting and write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times: Agenda Items – At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications Non-agenda Items – During Oral Communications Public Hearings – At the time for Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council. The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk's Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email cityclerk@cityofgardena.org at least 24 business hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available.

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1112 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90 247; APN: 6111-004-032, 6111- 004-033 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager and Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development Negotiating Parties: Shar P & J Family Trust represented by Darryll Hamilton, Thompson Team Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lyric Howard and Rudy Padilla III Gardena Early Education Center 4. INVOCATION New Direction Community Church Deacon Rodney Blackburn 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Gardena Military Veteran Recognition to Honor George Thomas Graham, who served in the U.S. Air Force. He was chosen at the recommendation of Councilmember Tanaka (to be accepted by George Thomas Graham) 5.B Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: (a) Peter Graffeo, Police Officer - 21 years (Gardena Police Department) Peter Graffeo Certificate STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously; Listen to others respectfully; Exercise self-control; Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions Thank you for your attendance and cooperation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

5.C Certificate of Recognition to the Gardena Youth Cheer Program - 2024 California State Championships and 2024 National State Championships (to be accepted by members of the Gardena Youth Cheer Program) Certificate of Recognition - Gardena Youth Cheer 5.D Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board 5.E Gardena Events Video Presentation 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "Fair Housing Month," April 2024 (To be accepted by Christina Prado, Outreach Coordinator for the Fair Housing Foundation) Fair Housing Proclamation 6.B "DMV / DONATE LIFE MONTH," April 2024 (To be accepted by Cathy Mora) Donate Life Proclamation 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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 12, 2024 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 03122024 REGULAR Minutes CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 26, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Warrant-Payroll Register 03-26-24.pdf 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, February 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES February 2024 Investment Report.pdf 8.E Personnel Report P-2024-5 3-26-24 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERS RPT P-2024-5 3-26-24.pdf

8.F Annual Housing Element Progress Report 2023, of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Annual Progress Report Staff Report 2023 Gardena Annual Progress Report 2023 8.G SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1866, Amend GMC to implement programs set forth in City's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ordinance_No._1866__Housing_Programs_.pdf 8.H Approve Amendment to the Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for the Transit Access Pass (TAP) Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION TAP Participant Seller Agreement_Final_2.08.21 Executed.pdf Amendment to TAP Participant Seller Agreement 2-24-2024.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET

10.A MARCH 19, 2024 MEETING Environmental Impact Report (Environmental Assessment #20-21); General Plan Amendment #3-21; Zone Change #4-21; Zone Text Amendment #6-21; Specific Plan #1-21; Site Plan Review #11-21; Vesting Tentative Map #4-21; Development Agreement #2-21, and Affordable Housing Agreement. The Planning Commission considered the recommendation to the City Council for the request to approve a Specific Plan (SP #1-21) that provides for development of approximately 5.3-acres for up to 403 residential dwelling units. The project proposed to remove all existing onsite structures and, in their place, construct 328 apartment units in a seven-story apartment building and 75 three-story townhome units within ten buildings. The applicant’s request included a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, a Development Agreement and an Affordable Housing Agreement to guarantee the affordability of the 20 lower income units for a period of 55 years. As part of the project, the Planning Commission was asked to consider the Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use map amendments of two separate parcels, immediately adjacent to the project site, to correspond to the existing land uses within each parcel. The Planning Commission was also asked to make a separate recommendation on certification of an Environmental Impact Report that was prepared by the City. Project Location: 16829, 16835, 16907, and 16911 S. Normandie Avenue (APN:6106-030-011, 015, 016, and 017) Other Project Locations: 16964 Brighton Avenue (APN: 6106-030-008) and unaddressed Union Pacific Railroad parcel (APN: 6106-030-800) Project Applicant: Fred Shaffer and Steve Ludwig – 16911 Normandie Associates, LLC Commission Action: The Planning Commission directed staff to bring forth a Resolution recommending the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report as it complied with CEQA, a Resolution recommending the City Council approve General Plan Amendment #3-21, to redesignate the project area to Specific Plan, and the adjacent parcels to land use to designations that correspond to their existing uses and a Resolution recommending the City Council deny the requested Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, a Development Agreement, and Affordable Housing Agreement. These resolutions will be brought back to the Planning Commission on April 2, 2024. City Council Action: No action is needed. This item will be brought forth to the City Council at a future City Council meeting. To view the complete Planning Commission packet, CLICK HERE. 2024_03_19 PCAX

11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated. 11.A PUBLIC COMMENT 03-26-2024 Regular CC Meeting - PC #1 - Oral Communication.pdf 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15.A Approve Agreement Among South Bay Cities for the Joint Use of a Surveillance Sky Tower and Tow Vehicle Obtained Using 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program Fund Staff Recommendation: Authorize and Execute contract Joint Agency Sky Tower MOU 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16.A RESOLUTION NO. 6653, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: April 23, 2024) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6653 Gardena Landscape Engineer's Report 2024-25.pdf Artesia Landscaping District Resolution No. 6653.pdf 16.B RESOLUTION NO. 6654, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2024-2025, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for fiscal year 2024-2025, and setting a time and place for hearing protests in relation thereto (Public Hearing: April 23, 2024) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6654 Gardena SLD Engineer's Report 2024-25.pdf Consolidated Street Lighting District Resolution No. 6654.pdf

16.C Award Professional Engineering Design Services contract for the Local Street Improvements Fiscal Years 2023-2024 Project, JN 525, to DMS Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $139,730. Staff Recommendation: Award Professional Engineering Design Services Contract. JN 525 DMS Proposal.pdf JN 525 Exhibit A.pdf Exist On-Call Services Agreement with DMS & Council Approval.pdf 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17.A Award Planning Services for the Vacant and Underutilized Lot Inventory in the City of Gardena to KTUA, Inc. in the amount of $165,425 Staff Recommendation: Award Contract to KTUA, Inc. KTUA Gardena Vacant & Underutilized Lot Inventory.pdf Complete_with_DocuSign_KTUA_Agreement_Final_cv sig.pdf 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 19. COUNCIL ITEMS 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 24. REMEMBRANCES

25. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. 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 March 2024 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Paulette C. Francis and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero and Records Management Coordinator Katherine Rhee. City Clerk Mina Semenza was away on an excused absence. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Charmaine L. Green v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No.: 22STCV18526 Attorney Danny Yoo of Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore was present for Closed Session. Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero noted for the record that Mayor Tasha Cerda was not present during Closed Session. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:41 p.m., and the Deputy 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 regarding Item 2.A, a discussion was held, but no reportable action was taken. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Emma Casanova led the Pledge of Allegiance. Emma attends 156th Street Elementary School and loves being a Girl Scout in her community. She also enjoys designing her own comic stories and her favorite subject in school is Math. She introduced her mother. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Dwight Dudley, of Calvary Chapel South Bay, gave the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A AT&T Updates from the Los Angeles & South Bay External and Legislative Affairs Manager, McKenzie Neely-Wright – Ms. Neely-Wright provided the update.

2 5.B Gardena Events Video Presentation – the video presentation highlighted the Recreation and Human Services Department's current and future events. Mayor Cerda welcomed the 6 students who were present in the audience from San Pedro High School. 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A "American Red Cross Month," March 2024 - Accepted by Amy Papageorges, Executive Director for American Red Cross, Greater Long Beach & South Bay Chapter and Valerie Loduem, Regional Director of Development for American Red Cross 6.B "Women's History Month" March 2024 – was proclaimed by Mayor Cerda 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, February 13, 2024 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, February 6, 2024 CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8.D Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 27, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES February 27, 2024: Wire Transfer: 12630-12656; Prepay: 175082; Check Numbers: 175083-175243 for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $5,998, 201.79; Total Payroll Issued for February 23, 2024: $2,349,408.92 8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 12, 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES March 12, 2024: Wire Transfer: 12657-12658; Prepay: 175244; Check Numbers: 175245-175419 for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $4,678,282.34; Total Payroll Issued for March 8, 2024: $1,819,946.67 8.F Monthly Investment Portfolio, January 2024 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8.G Personnel Report P-2024-4 3-12-24 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

3 8.H Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Local Streets Improvement 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 Project, JN 987/994/514. CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve the Consent Calendar: Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Council Members Francis and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR - None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A FEBRUARY 20, 2024 MEETING APPEAL OF REVOCATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW #4-15 The Planning Commission considered an appeal request filed by The Tire House business located at 1818 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., regarding the Community Development Director's Intent to Revoke Approval of Site Plan Review #4-15, pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code Section 18.44.070, discontinuing auto repair facility uses in the General Commercial (C-3) Zone, due to multiple violations of the conditions of approval imposed by the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission on August 26, 2015. CASE NAME: Appeal of Community Development Director's Decision to Revoke Site Plan Review #4-15 APPELLANT NAME: The Tire House, Inc. (dba " The Tire House") REPRESENTATIVE: John Mardirossian PROPERTY OWNERS: Mr. Der L. Mu / Mr. John Mu Commission Action: The Planning Commission denied the appeal of John Mardirossian for the Tire House, by a vote of 4-1-0, upholding the revocation of the approval of Site Plan Review #4- 15 pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code Section 18.44.070, found that the project was exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15321, and directed staff to draft a resolution reflecting the Commission's denial. City Council Action: No action is needed. This Item Required No Action by the City Council. 10.B FEBRUARY 20, 2024 MEETING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #2-24 The Planning Commission considered a recommendation to City Council for adoption of Ordinance No. 1866, making changes to Gardena Municipal Code to implement the programs set forth in the City's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element and changes required by State law and making finding that finds the Ordinance is

4 exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) Commission Action: The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 3-24, by a vote of 5-0-0, recommending to the City Council for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1866, and made findings that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). City Council Action: No action needed, this item will be brought to the City Council in this meeting. This Item Required No Action by the City Council. 10.C MARCH 5, 2024 - Meeting Cancelled 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1) Sherelle Diggs, commented on the recent mail carrier assault and asked about evacuation routes. Mayor Cerda asked Chief Saffell to respond to this comment due to community safety. Chief Saffell clarified that the incident that happened was not within the City of Gardena's jurisdiction. He informed everyone of what can be done to protect themselves. 2) Carlos Marquez, a resident, came out to speak about the rent increases that are out of control. He asked for guidance from the City of Gardena. 3) Travis Hernandez, Manager for the Masao W. Sato Library; he came to announce library events for the Gardena Mayme Dear and the Masao W. Sato Libraries. 11.A PUBLIC COMMENT 1) Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero, noted for the record two (2) emails that were received. She stated that the email was received and filed and made part of the record. 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13.A PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCE NO. 1865: Amending Chapter 18.60 of the Gardena Municipal Code and Sections of 5.08.170, 8.16.030 and 8.16.050 relating to temporary use permits and temporary events permits, and amending Section 5.04.160 and 5.04.278 of Title 5 relating permits and finding the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and section 15304 for minor alterations to land; and RESOLUTION NO. 6659: Adopting an application fee for Temporary Use and Temporary Event Permits and finding that the fee is exempt under Public Resources Code Section 21080(B)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.

5 ORDINANCE NO. 1865 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 18.60 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTIONS 5.08.170, 8.16.030 AND 8.16.050 RELATING TO TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS, AND AMENDING SECTION 5.04.160 AND 5.04.278 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO PERMITS AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) and 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND) RESOLUTION NO. 6659 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR TEMPORARY USE AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS AND FINDING THAT THE FEE IS EXEMPT UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(B)(8) AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15273 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Senior Planner, Amanda Acuna and Director of Community Development, Greg Tsujiuchi gave the PowerPoint presentation and were available to answer any questions. Assistant City Attorney, Lisa Kranitz was also present to answer any questions. At 8:33 p.m., Mayor Cerda announced that the Public Hearing was open. She asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any comments or questions. There were no public speakers. Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis who asked for clarification regarding the new guidelines; she then asked about the food giveaways and how we are going to handle the parking; and asked for confirmation regarding the costs associated for the permit; if it’s for each event or for the full year; she then asked about the unit cost and the temporary use permits for residences, and then asked for confirmation on those that are already established, and confirmed what was being added is the farmer’s market and food giveaways. Mayor Pro Tem Henderson asked about the fees imposed, he gave an example, is it cumulative for the four events I have in the year and questioned the number of attendees. Mayor Cerda asked about the number of events and process if they weren’t following our guidelines, and if there is a threshold when it comes to the number of warranted complaints. She commented that these food giveaways are great, but at the same time the quality of life that affects our surrounding neighborhoods is important as well. She also commented that maybe the requestor should be let known of these conditions at the time they apply for the permit; also wanted to confirm when it comes to fees that no groups get special exemptions, everyone has to pay the same across the board.

6 Director Tsujiuchi, City Attorney Vasquez, City Manager Osorio, and Senior Planner Acuna answered all questions. At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Cerda then announced that the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Open the public hearing, receive testim