Gardena City Council

I I I MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, July 13, 2021 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act. 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 held via Zoom and was called to order at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Jem Rodney G. Tanaka, Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Art Kaskanian; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; 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 in the Management Information Center of the Council Chamber at City Hall, 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; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2501 W. Rosecrans Ave Gardena CA 90249 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Casey Metcalf, JP Morgan Chase BK NA Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney Confidential / Unrepresented Employees

2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (2) and (e)(3): Claim of Happiness Garden - Kofukuen (copy available for public inspection In the City Clerk's office) 2.D CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Gardena vs. VislonQuest Ventures II, LLC Los Angeles Superior Court CaseNo.21TRCP00088 Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 8:53 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there were any reportable actions from the Closed Session, she stated that no reportable action had been taken. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Emily Garcia and Tina Duong led the Pledge of Allegiance. Emily attends UC San Diego and Tina attends UC Riverside. Both are also Recreation Leaders at City of Gardena. 4. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Tlme Service to the City of Gardena: Damaso Bautista, Police Sergeant - 27 years 8 months Police Sergeant Damaso Bautista accepted recognition 5.B Certificate of Recognition to Brenda Jackson In Appreciation of Her Service to the Community as a Member of the Planning & Environmental Quality Commission ~ Mayor Cerda recognized Brenda Jackson for her exemplarary service Certificate to be mailed to Ms. Jackson 5.C "Update on Fireworks" by Chief of Police Mike Saffell Chief Mike Saffell presented an update on Fireworks. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka thanked Chief Saffell, Captain Osorio and the Fireworks task force. 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A Parks and Recreation Month - July 2021 - A video was presented - Proclaimed by Mayor Cerda 7. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made I I I

I I I 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 8.8 Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 25, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Ratify Administrative Approval of the Supportive Services Program Contract SSP192003 Amendment Three. CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES 8.D RESOLUTION NO. 6524, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Local Transportation Funds CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION NO. 6524 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS 8.E Approve Update to GTrans Major Service Change Policy CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6522, Denying Conditional Use Permit #3-20 to Allow a Church in the High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-4) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 6522 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #3-20 TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN THE HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4) 8.G Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83037 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS 8.H Authorize City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent in a Form Approved by the City Attorney and Execute All Future Documents with EV Connect, Inc. to Apply for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund's Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS This item was puUed by Mayor Cerda and discussed under Excluded Consent Caiendar.

8.1 Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, July 13, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER July 13. 2021: Wire Transfer: 12022-12028: Prepay: 163679-163683: Check Nos. 163684 -163867-for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $2.569,203.19: Total Payroll Issued for July 2. 2021: $1.486.732.32. 8.J Personnel Report No. P-2021-13 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of 8.H: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Kaskanian, Henderson and Francis and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.H Authorize City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent in a Form Approved by the City Attorney and Execute All Future Documents with EV Connect, Inc. to Apply for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund's Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS This item was pulied for discussion by Mayor Cerda. Public Speaker: Zahid Ahmed spoke on this item and voiced his concerns. City Manager Osorio responded to Mr. Ahmed's questions and recommendations. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.H: Ayes: Council Members Henderson and Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None I I I

I I I 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A JULY6. 2021. MEETING Environmental Assessment #4-21, Site Plan Review #2-21, and Vesting Tentative Map #1-21 APPLICANT: Mitch Gardner, G3 Urban Inc. LOCATION: 15717 and 15725 S. Normandie Avenue Commission Action: The Commission opened the public hearing and continued the item to the July 20, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. CItv Council Action: No Action Required No action taken; this item was continued to the 7/20/2021 PEQC Meeting 10.B JULY 6. 2021. MEETING Conditional Use Permit #4-21 The Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit to allow a towing company and associated outdoor storage in the industrial (M-1) zone and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption. APPLICANT: Rajpal Dhlllon, U.S. Tow Inc. LOCATION: 1638 W. 130th Street Commission Action: The Commission approved Resolution No. PC 8- 21, approving Conditional Use Permit #4-21. Council Action: Call for Council Review or Receive and File Councii Member Francis called for review; the Public Hearing date was set for 8/10/2021 Council Meeting, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Anonvmous - read into record by City Clerk Semenza. 2. Wanda Love - gave credit to city departments and Economic Development Manager Spencer Dela Cruz for an amazing PPE Unite giveaway event on June 10, 2021. She acknowledged the owners of Jersey Mike and Three Spice Thai Kitchen for providing lunch. Serviced over 440,000 face masks, hand sanitizers and face shields for over 800 businesses. She thanked City Manager Osorio, Chief Saffell, Spencer Dela Cruz, Allan Rigg, Kevin Kwak, Parks and Rec and everyone who was involved. 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - No Items 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - No Items

13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. Council Members Kaskanian and Francis both had questions regarding City Manager Osorio's report. 13.B ORDINANCE NO. 1831, Adding Chapter 2.66 to the Gardena Municipal Code Codifying the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission ORDINANCE NO 1831 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 2.66 TO THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE CODIFYING THE GARDENA ECONOMIC BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMISSION City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Council Member Francis asked what the difference is between commission and committee; and why does it need to be codified. City Attorney Vasquez responded and answered Council Member Francis' questions. Public Speaker: Wanda Love asked for clarification of City Attorney Vasquez's response, which she provided. Council Member Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 1831. It was moved by Councli Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 1831: Ayes: Council Members Henderson and Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tern Tanaka, Council Member Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE - No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS - No Items 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES - No Items I I I

I I I 17. DEPARTIVIENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 17.A Approve Transit Service to the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Director Crespo presented a PowerPoint. There was a discussion regarding the following: marketing and the pickup / drop off from Harbor Gateway; if we need permission from City of Inglewood or SoFi if our buses ride their streets; if there is somewhere in Gardena where the people could park and the buses could shuttle them; if we would have a shared responsibility for public safety with l_APD or Metro PD; if we are anticipating a full bus run, and are we going to lose money because of overtime; and if we could add Crenshaw at 120^^ as a line. Director Crespo answered all of Council's questions. Public Speaker: Zahid Ahmed voiced his concerns regarding parking at Harbor Gateway, suggested using CSUDH, Hustler Casino and El Camino College; he also mentioned getting the help of college students to create a marketing plan. it was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to approve Transit Service to the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District: Ayes: Council Members Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson and Francis and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 17.B Approve Contract with Pulsar Advertising, Inc. in the Amount of $74,567, and a Project Total of $84,567 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Public Speaker: Zahid Ahmed voiced his concern and suggested using LA County Metro's plan; he also mentioned getting the help of college students to create a marketing plan. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to approve Contract with Pulsar Advertising, Inc.: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Francis, Henderson and Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

18. COUNCIL ITEMS - No Items 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Henderson (1) Asked ifStaff could look into tightening up using local hires for jobs - Council Member Francis seconded it. 20. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES I 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) A memo regarding our Franchise Agreement with Waste Resources regarding their automatic rate increase; (2) A memo regarding Council Member Kaskanian's directive regarding placing a sign board at 162"^ and Western; (3) A memo regarding Mayor Cerda's directive regarding a crossing guard at Gardena Blvd and Brighton Ave; (4) Blood Drive on 7/17/2021 from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at Rush Gym; (5) City Manager Osorio shared his screen showing a flyer for our National Night Out & Back to School giveaway taking place on Tuesday, 8/3/2021 from 7;00-9:00p.m.; (6) Dodger Night on 7/23/2021; Mayor Cerda will be throwing out the first pitch; (7) 21®^ annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day on 9/18/2021; and (8) He mentioned it was our Chief Financial Officer Ray Beeman and our City Attorney Carmen Vasquez's birthdays. 21. COUNCIL REMARKS (1) MAYOR PRO TEM TANAKA - He attended the SBCCOG-Board Meeting where they said good-bye to Olivia Valentine and congratulated Drew Boyles for taking over as President. Attended the South Bay COG Legislative Briefing where multiple bills were announced and mainly discussed: The American Rescue Plan; A Family Plan; Fire Fighters getting a raise from the government and Redistricting. Also attended Arnold Ramirez's funeral; Coffee with a Cop at Dunkin' Donuts and was glad that the event was brought back; attended Mother's Touch Chicken Grand Opening; attended the South Bay COG Starring Committee Meeting regarding Op-Ed Opposing SB 9 and thanked Mayor Boyle's for his help. He reminded everyone about the funeral services for one of our employees and expressed his condolences for the passing of Mayor Cerda grandmother. Also stated that he will be going to the SoFi Stadium for a tour. (2) COUNCIL MEMBER KASKANIAN - He reported that he was out of the country and does not have anything to report. He wished Chief Fiscal Officer Beeman and City Attorney Vasquez a Happy Birthday and thanked City Manager Osorio for doing a great job for the City. I I I

I I I (3) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON - He thanked City Manager and City staff for being responsive to a lot of their inquiries, requests, and reports. He encourages the community to get vaccinated. Since the last meeting he attended the South Bay COG Fiber Network discussion. He had a preliminary meeting with LAUSD regarding "How we can collaborate, partner and widen our footprint" regarding providing broadband connectivity in our community. He attended the District 1 and 2 Meetings including the ICA Meeting where the focus is public safety and SB 9 was discussed. Also, all 88 cities in LA County talked about how they can maintain local control. He thanked and acknowledged his lovely wife for celebrating their wedding anniversary. (4) MAYOR CERDA - Since the last meeting, she attended the private swearing-in ceremony for her new Planning Commissioner Jules LaRoss Kanhan and thanked her former commissioner for doing a great job for eight years. She attended a birthday party for a three-year-old in the city who is fascinated with trash trucks. She thanked Waste Resources for stopping by the birthday party and doing a great job in making it a special day. She attended the Gardena High School Virtual Class Reunion of 1981. She also attended the funeral services for Arnold Ramirez and expressed that he will be missed and that it was a pleasure to have met him and traveled with him. She attended the Second Time Around Club meeting via phone conference and thanked Parks and Recreation for helping facilitate the meeting. Lastly, she stated that she is still seeing a lot of graffiti around Gardena and encourages everyone to use the Gardena Direct App to report anything that does not look right, to keep our community looking great. ' (5) COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS - Since the last meeting she attended the Grand Opening for Mom's Touch restaurant; Coffee with a Cop; the final farewell for Sergeant Bautista, stated that it was a wonderful experience; also attended, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Homeless Task Force Meeting; the Second Time Around Meeting via phone conference. She congratulated the Parks and Recreation Staff in celebration of Parks and Recreation Month commended them for being the best She reminded everyone to volunteer for the "Keep Gardena Beautiful Day" on Saturday, September 18, 2021, stating that it's a great opportunity to help clean our neighborhoods and for more information on how to participate, contact (310)217-9503. Also stated that due to the new variant news she encourages everyone to continue washing their hands, wearing their mask and practice social distance. She wished City Attorney Vasquez and Chief Fiscal Officer Beeman a Happy Birthday. Lastly, she sends her condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. 22. ANNOUNCEMENTfS) Mayor Cerda announced: (1) Blood Drive taking place on 8/17/2021 from 9:00a.m to 3:00p.m. at Rush Gym; it is being sponsored by Connect to Lead, and hosted by the City; (2) Gardena Dodger Day on 7/23/2021; (3) District 1 Workout Day on 7/31/2021 from 8:00 to 10:00a.m. at Rowley Park and is open everyone to attend; and (4) National Night Out & Back to School Giveaway happening on Tuesday, 8/3/2021 from 7:00 to 9:00p.m. 9

23. REMEMBRANCES Mabel J. Bailey: long-time Gardena resident and mother of Herman Bailey, was laid to rest on June 29, 2021. Mr. Marcelino Almaraz; 93 years of age. Long-time Gardena resident, former City of Gardena Public Works employee, and beloved father of Esther Trujillo, Gardena Sister City Association member and Gardena Beautification Committee Member. 24. ADJOURNMENT At 10:50p.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, July 27, 2021. MINASEMENZA City Clerk of the City of Gardena and Ex-officio Clerk of the Council APPROVED: By:. Tasha Cerda, Mayor Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk 10 I I I

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member ART KASKANIAN, Council Member MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney 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 issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act. 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. Comments will be read into the record up to the time limit of three (3) minutes. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet or Via Phone Conference https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645482994 Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 816 4548 2994 If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus. 1

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2501 W. Rosecrans Ave Gardena CA 90249 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Casey Metcalf, JP Morgan Chase BK NA Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney Confidential / Unrepresented Employees 2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (2) and (e)(3): Claim of Happiness Garden – Kofukuen (copy available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office) 2.D CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Gardena vs. VisionQuest Ventures II, LLC Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21TRCP00088 STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously; Listen to others respectfully; Exercise self-control; Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions. Thank you for your attendance and cooperation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC §54954.3) 2

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Emily Garcia, Recreation Leader I - UC San Diego Tina Duong, Recreation Leader I - UC Riverside 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Damaso Bautista, Police Sergeant - 27 years 8 months Certificate - Damaso Bautista.pdf 5.B Certificate of Recognition to Brenda Jackson in Appreciation of Her Service to the Community as a Member of the Planning & Environmental Quality Commission – Certificate to be mailed to Ms. Jackson Certificate - Brenda Jackson.pdf 5.C "Update on Fireworks" by Chief of Police Mike Saffell 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A Parks and Recreation Month - July 2021 Proclamation - Parks & Rec Month.pdf 7. APPOINTMENTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 25, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 2021 05-25 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.docx 8.C Ratify Administrative Approval of the Supportive Services Program Contract SSP192003 Amendment Three. CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES FY 2021-22 Allocation Letter (SSP Baseline Funding) FY_2021-22_SSP_Amendment_Three__City_of_Gardena__-_signed.pdf 3

8.D RESOLUTION NO. 6524, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Local Transportation Funds CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Local Transportation Funds STA_TDA FY21-22 RESO No. 6524.pdf 8.E Approve Update to GTrans Major Service Change Policy CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION UPDATE Major Service Change Policy.pdf 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6522, Denying Conditional Use Permit #3-20 to Allow a Church in the High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-4) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 6522.pdf 8.G Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83037 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS Attachment_Track Map 83037.pdf 8.H Authorize City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent in a Form Approved by the City Attorney and Execute All Future Documents with EV Connect, Inc. to Apply for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund's Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS Exhibit A_VW Grant Letter of Intent_VW Grant.pdf 8.I Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, July 13, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrants-Payroll Register Memo 07-13-21.pdf 8.J Personnel Report No. P-2021-13 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2021-13 07-13-21.doc 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A JULY 6, 2021 MEETING Environmental Assessment #4-21, Site Plan Review #2-21, and Vesting Tentative Map #1-21 APPLICANT: Mitch Gardner, G3 Urban Inc. LOCATION: 15717 and 15725 S. Normandie Avenue Commission Action: The Commission opened the public hearing and continued the item to the July 20, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. City Council Action: No Action Required 4

10.B JULY 6, 2021 MEETING Conditional Use Permit #4-21 The Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit to allow a towing company and associated outdoor storage in the industrial (M-1) zone and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption. APPLICANT: Rajpal Dhillon, U.S. Tow Inc. LOCATION: 1638 W. 130th Street Commission Action: The Commission approved Resolution No. PC 8-21, approving Conditional Use Permit #4-21. Council Action: Call for Council Review or Receive and File 2021_07_06 PCAX.docx 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update 13.B ORDINANCE NO. 1831, Adding Chapter 2.66 to the Gardena Municipal Code Codifying the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that Council Introduce Ordinance No. 1831 ORD No. 1831.pdf 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 17.A Approve Transit Service to the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District Staff Recommendation: Approve Service 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. 5

17.B Approve Contract with Pulsar Advertising, Inc. in the Amount of $74,567, and a Project Total of $84,567 Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract GTrans City of Inglewood_SoFi Stadium Service Launch Plan Proposal_Pulsar.pdf Agreement with Pulsar Advertising Inc.pdf 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) 23. REMEMBRANCES 23.A Mabel J. Bailey; long-time Gardena resident and mother of Herman Bailey, was laid to rest on June 29, 2021. Mr. Marcelino Almaraz; 93 years of age. Long-time Gardena resident, former City of Gardena Public Works employee, and beloved father of Esther Trujillo, Gardena Sister City Association member and Gardena Beautification Committee Member. 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 9th day of July, 2021 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 6

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor RODNEY G. TANAKA, Mayor Pro Tem PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member ART KASKANIAN, Council Member MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk J. INGRID TSUKIYAMA, City Treasurer CLINT OSORIO, City Manager CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney 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 issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act. 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. Comments will be read into the record up to the time limit of three (3) minutes. 3. PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Join Zoom Meeting Via the Internet or Via Phone Conference https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645482994 Phone number: US: +1 669 900 9128, Meeting ID: 816 4548 2994 If you wish to speak live on a specific agenda item during the meeting you, may use the “Raise your Hand” feature during the item you wish to speak on. For Non-Agenda Items, you would be allowed to speak during Oral Communications, and during a Public Hearing you would be allowed to speak when the Mayor opens the Public Hearing. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak. 4. The City of Gardena, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone (310) 217-9565 or email bromero@cityofgardena.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled general meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Assistive listening devices are available. The City of Gardena thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus.

1. ROLL CALL 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2501 W. Rosecrans Ave Gardena CA 90249 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Casey Metcalf, JP Morgan Chase BK NA Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney Confidential / Unrepresented Employees 2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (2) and (e)(3): Claim of Happiness Garden – Kofukuen (copy available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office) 2.D CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Gardena vs. VisionQuest Ventures II, LLC Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21TRCP00088 STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously; Listen to others respectfully; Exercise self-control; Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions. Thank you for your attendance and cooperation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC §54954.3)

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Emily Garcia, Recreation Leader I - UC San Diego Tina Duong, Recreation Leader I - UC Riverside 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena: Damaso Bautista, Police Sergeant - 27 years 8 months Certificate - Damaso Bautista.pdf 5.B Certificate of Recognition to Brenda Jackson in Appreciation of Her Service to the Community as a Member of the Planning & Environmental Quality Commission – Certificate to be mailed to Ms. Jackson Certificate - Brenda Jackson.pdf 5.C "Update on Fireworks" by Chief of Police Mike Saffell 6. PROCLAMATIONS 6.A Parks and Recreation Month - July 2021 Proclamation - Parks & Rec Month.pdf 7. APPOINTMENTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 25, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 2021 05-25 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.docx 8.C Ratify Administrative Approval of the Supportive Services Program Contract SSP192003 Amendment Three. CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES FY 2021-22 Allocation Letter (SSP Baseline Funding) FY_2021-22_SSP_Amendment_Three__City_of_Gardena__-_signed.pdf

8.D RESOLUTION NO. 6524, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Local Transportation Funds CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION Local Transportation Funds STA_TDA FY21-22 RESO No. 6524.pdf 8.E Approve Update to GTrans Major Service Change Policy CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION UPDATE Major Service Change Policy.pdf 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6522, Denying Conditional Use Permit #3-20 to Allow a Church in the High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-4) CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 6522.pdf 8.G Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83037 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS Attachment_Track Map 83037.pdf 8.H Authorize City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent in a Form Approved by the City Attorney and Execute All Future Documents with EV Connect, Inc. to Apply for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund's Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS Exhibit A_VW Grant Letter of Intent_VW Grant.pdf 8.I Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, July 13, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrants-Payroll Register Memo 07-13-21.pdf 8.J Personnel Report No. P-2021-13 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2021-13 07-13-21.doc 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A JULY 6, 2021 MEETING Environmental Assessment #4-21, Site Plan Review #2-21, and Vesting Tentative Map #1-21 APPLICANT: Mitch Gardner, G3 Urban Inc. LOCATION: 15717 and 15725 S. Normandie Avenue Commission Action: The Commission opened the public hearing and continued the item to the July 20, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. City Council Action: No Action Required

10.B JULY 6, 2021 MEETING Conditional Use Permit #4-21 The Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit to allow a towing company and associated outdoor storage in the industrial (M-1) zone and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption. APPLICANT: Rajpal Dhillon, U.S. Tow Inc. LOCATION: 1638 W. 130th Street Commission Action: The Commission approved Resolution No. PC 8-21, approving Conditional Use Permit #4-21. Council Action: Call for Council Review or Receive and File 2021_07_06 PCAX.docx 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update 13.B ORDINANCE NO. 1831, Adding Chapter 2.66 to the Gardena Municipal Code Codifying the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that Council Introduce Ordinance No. 1831 ORD No. 1831.pdf 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 17.A Approve Transit Service to the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District Staff Recommendation: Approve Service 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.

17.B Approve Contract with Pulsar Advertising, Inc. in the Amount of $74,567, and a Project Total of $84,567 Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract GTrans City of Inglewood_SoFi Stadium Service Launch Plan Proposal_Pulsar.pdf Agreement with Pulsar Advertising Inc.pdf 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) 23. REMEMBRANCES 23.A Mabel J. Bailey; long-time Gardena resident and mother of Herman Bailey, was laid to rest on June 29, 2021. Mr. Marcelino Almaraz; 93 years of age. Long-time Gardena resident, former City of Gardena Public Works employee, and beloved father of Esther Trujillo, Gardena Sister City Association member and Gardena Beautification Committee Member. 24. ADJOURNMENT The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 9th day of July, 2021 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, May 25, 2021 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, May 25, 2021, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka; Council Member Henderson; Council Member Kaskanian; and Council Member Francis. Other Employees and City Officials present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. City Clerk Mina Semenza was away on an excused absence and City Treasurer Ingrid Tsukiyama was not present. At 7:01 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session in the Management Information Center of the Council Chamber at City Hall, with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Art Kaskanian; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez. 2. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 8:17 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there were any reportable actions from the Closed Session, she stated that no reportable action had been taken. 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Gardena vs. VisionQuest Ventures II, LLC Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21TRCP00088 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organizations: 1. Gardena Police Officers Association (GPOA), Matt Hassholdt, Association President 2. Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO), Vicky L. Barker, Attorney 3. Gardena Municipal Employees Association (GMEA), Fred G. Quiel, Attorney 4. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees

2 2.C CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 17120 Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Bible Baptist Church represented by: Robert Fletcher and Eric Knowles Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2.D CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2501 W. Rosecrans Ave Gardena, CA 90249 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Casey Metcalf, JP Morgan Chase BK NA Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2.E CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1643 W. 130th St. Gardena, CA 90249 Agency Negotiator: Clint Osorio, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Toltec Holdings LLC, Represented by Chris Mennes Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE KaMyah Elias and Kori Hickman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Both KaMyah and Kori will be High School Seniors in the fall. KaMyah attends Serra High School and Kori attends Lawndale High School. Both are also Gardena Youth Commissioners. 4. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Rodney G. Tanaka led the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Gardena Police Department Recognition - Lexipol; Theresa Maza, Client Success Manager to Present – Police Chief Mike Saffell accepted the Recognition 6. PROCLAMATIONS – No Items 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.A Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In) Gardena Beautification Committee - Paula May (Appointed by Council Member Francis) 7.B Recreation and Parks Commission - Philip A. Johnson, Sr. (Appointed by Council Member Francis)

3 It was moved by Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Appoint Ms. Paula May to the Gardena Beautification Committee: Ayes: Council Members Francis, Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 13, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Receive and File of Minutes: Planning & Environmental Quality Commission, May 4, 2021 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.D Personnel Report No. P-2021-10 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.E Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 25, 2021 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER May 25, 2021: Wire Transfer: 12007- 12009; Prepay: 163178; Check Nos. 163179 -163357 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $3,616,013.28; Total Payroll Issued for May 21, 2021: $1,896,898.65. 8.F RESOLUTION NO. 6514, Designating the Public Works Director as the City Engineer CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO 6514 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS THE CITY ENGINEER 8.G Month to Month Rental Agreement for 16206 S. Western Avenue, Unit A. CONTACT: CITY MANAGER It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8.F and 8.G: Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and Council Member Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

4 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.F PUBLIC WORKS - Designating the Public Works Director as the City Engineer - This Item was pulled by Council Member Francis. There was a discussion regarding the two positions. City Attorney Vasquez confirmed that these are not two separate positions, the Public Works Director usually acts as the City Engineer. 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, Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Kaskanian and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 8.G CITY MANAGER - Month to Month Rental Agreement for 16206 S. Western Avenue, Unit A. This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Henderson. There was a discussion regarding the vacant offices next to the Faraday & Future's new office. City Manager Osorio confirmed that these offices were being used by our Police and Recreation Departments. He stated that nothing of high value is being stored in these offices. It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.G. Ayes: Council Members Henderson, Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A MAY 18, 2021 MEETING Environmental Assessment #9-20, Site Plan Review #4-20, Zone Change #4- 20, General Plan Amendment #5-20, Tentative Tract Map #3-20, Variance #2- 20 A request to allow the development of six detached condominium townhomes on a 0.34-acre lot. PROJECT LOCATION: 1031 Magnolia Avenue APPLICANT: Steve Stapakis Commission Action: The Commission continued the item to an unspecified future date. The item will be re-noticed in the Gardena Valley News and mailers will be to all properties within a 300-foot radius of the project site. This Item was Received and Filed.

5 10.B MAY 18, 2021 MEETING Conditional Use Permit #3-20 The Commission considered a request for a conditional use permit to allow a church in a residential zone (R-4) and direction to staff to file a Notice of Exemption. PROJECT LOCATION: 15640 S. Normandie Avenue APPLICANT: Happiness Garden, Susumu Anoda, Brent Fraser Commission Action: the Commission approved Resolution No. PC 6-21, approving Conditional Use Permit #3-20 This Item was Called for Review by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka. A Public Hearing was set for the June 22, 2021 Council Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – No Speakers 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11.A Presentation of the City of Gardena's Proposed Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 A PowerPoint Presentation was given by City Manager Osorio and Chief Fiscal Officer Beeman. Council commended the Finance team for a job well done. There were questions from Council which City Manager Osorio and CFO Beeman both answered. Public Speaker: Zahid Ahmed voiced his concerns and presented some ideas regarding the budget. This Item was Received and Filed 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A ORDINANCE NO. 1829, Adopting the most recent version of the Los Angeles County Fire Code as set forth in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code by Reference. ORDINANCE NO 1829 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE AS SET FORTH IN TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE BY REFERENCE City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:02p.m. There being no speakers, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:03p.m.

6 It was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Ordinance No. 1829: Ayes: Council Member Kaskanian, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Francis, Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. Council Member Francis inquired if the testing site at Rowley was still operational. Police Chief Mike Saffell confirmed that it was. Council Member Kaskanian wanted to let everyone know that the YMCA is also a COVID testing site, that is open to the public and is free. 13.B ORDINANCE 1830, Amending Section 5.16.190 (Days and Hours of Operation) of Chapter 5.16 (Bingo) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Operations) of the Gardena Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO 1830 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.16.190 (DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION) OF CHAPTER 5.16 (BINGO) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND OPERATIONS) OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion regarding the number of games that can be played. City Manager Osorio confirmed that the number of games is unlimited as long as they stay within the hours of operation that are stated in this Ordinance. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Kaskanian, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1830: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Kaskanian, Henderson and Francis, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 14.A Execution of Five-Year Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Police In-Car Video City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

7 Captain Todd Fox presented a PowerPoint presentation. There was a discussion regarding all the features of the software, and if this is the only company we have used. Captain Fox answered all of Council's questions. Chief Mike Saffell further stated that we will follow policy and that this product would not be implemented until January 2022. Public Speaker: Zahid Ahmed, spoke and added his concerns regarding the software. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, seconded by Council Member Henderson, and carried by the following roll call vote to Authorize and execute contract: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Members Henderson, Francis and Kaskanian, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 15.A PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6509, Confirming the diagram and assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated March 22, 2021 for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscape Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 6509 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THE ENMGINEER'S REPORT DATED MARCH 22. 2021, FOR THE GARDENA ARTESIA BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS ON THE SAME FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 10:30p.m. There being no speakers, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:31p.m. It was moved by Council Member Kaskanian, seconded by Council Member Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6509: Ayes: Council Members Kaskanian and Francis, Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka, Council Member Henderson, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 15.B RESOLUTION NO. 6510, Confirming the diagram and assessment contained in the Engineer's Report dated March 22, 2021, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and ordering the levy of assessments on the same for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

8 RESOLUTION NO. 6510 A RESOLU