Gardena City Council

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, October 11, 2022 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162 nd Street, Gardena, California; Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and City Clerk Mina Semenza. At 7:07 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Estate of Brandon Tranberg Hoadley, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. United States District Court, Central District of California, No.2:22-cv-02334-AB-AS 2.B Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code 54957(a)): Consultation with Police Chief, Michael Saffell CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:52 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated that both items 2.A and 2.B, Council was provided with a staff update but no reportable action was taken. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cadet Anthony Hernandez and Cadet Alexa Estrada led the Pledge of Allegiance. Today we have JROTC Cadet Anthony Hernandez a 2 nd year Cadet in the 10 th grade and a member of the Color Guard and JROTC Cadet Alexa Estrada a 1st year Cadet in the 11th grade. Both attend Gardena High School and were selected for their eagerness to serve in the community and volunteered to be here tonight.

2 4. INVOCATION Presented by The Reverend John E. Ward, Senior Pastor/Minister of Music – First Southern Baptist Church of Gardena, gave the Invocation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A City Clerk Presentation - November 8, 2022 Election Information - City Clerk Mina Semenza gave the presentation Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked if the four-day vote center at Rowley Park was enough time to accommodate all the voters; also, asked if anyone can vote at any vote center in LA County. City Clerk Semenza answered all her questions. 5.B Gardena Police Department Recognition - LEXIPOL - Presentation was tabled to a future meeting – to be determined. 6. PROCLAMATIONS - None 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, September 27, 2022 Special Study Session Meeting, September 29, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER October 11, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12243-12249; Prepay: 169100-169103; Check Nos: 169104-169270 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $2,376,517.89; Total Payroll Issued for October 7, 2022: $1,625,840.41. 8.D Personnel Report P-2022-18 10-11-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.E RESOLUTION NO. 6603, Repealing Resolution No. 6563, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest Code CONTACT: CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 6603 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 6563, AND ADOPTING A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

3 8.F Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2021-2022 Project, JN 993 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS 8.G Approve Carnival Contract with CM AMUSEMENT for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by Council Member Tanaka, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.D and 8.G: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Tanaka, Henderson and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.D HUMAN RESOURCES - Personnel Report P-2022-18 10-11-22 - Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Mayor Pro Tem Francis stated that the side letter should have been put on the agenda as a departmental item not on the consent calendar. She explained that transparency and the process is important especially when it comes to negotiations and contracts and should warrant a discussion. Council Member Tanaka stated that Mayor Pro Tem Francis makes a good question; he continued to say it’s a language change, not an on-call status because it only affects a certain number of sergeants, based on their expertise and training. Council Member Love stated she agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Francis about the transparency and asked if it will always be part of the personnel report; she then asked how many officers does this affect. City Manager Osorio explained the reasoning behind putting it on the consent calendar and answered all Council’s questions. Mayor Pro Tem Francis thanked City Manager Osorio for the explanation. It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.D: Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

4 8.G RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES - Approve Carnival Contract with CM AMUSEMENT for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 – Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked why was there a change in the contract regarding the company and how are we handling security. Council Member Love asked about amount of money the City makes as stated in the contract, and wanted to make sure we are making enough to cover the cost; Mayor Cerda asked if most of our events are profitable. Council Member Henderson stated that this is similar to our 4 th of July event, it’s a community benefit and how we subsidize our programs so our community can live, work, play and thrive; he stated that everyone should be reminded of that. City Manager Osorio explained the process and replied to all of Council’s questions. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.G: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Love, Henderson and Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A OCTOBER 4, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1) Alex Moran, resident: stated he has been trying to contact the Council, city officials, and law enforcement by phone and email re: a complaint against the Gardena Police Department; Mayor Cerda referred him to speak with Chief Saffell 2) Sarah Mae Harper, representative of the Mayme Dear Library: – came out to update the community about the events happening at the library. 3) Rosemary Vivero, Community Service Liaison for LA County Fire: came out to introduce herself to the Council. 4) Frank Davies, Principal of Gardena High School: came out to inform Council about the three goals they’ve implemented for their students; gave information about their Instagram account and encouraged everyone to go to their website at www.gardenahs.org to view their bulletin which they publish weekly. 5) City Clerk Mina Semenza, noted for the record that four emails were received from the public stating that they have been forwarded to the City Council, and are available for viewing at the City Clerk’s office.

5 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – No Items 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 14.A RESOLUTION NO. 6584, Adopting Council Policy No. 22-01- City of Gardena Electronic Signature Use Policy RESOLUTION NO. 6584 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE POLICY FOR SELECT CITY DOCUMENTS City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion which included our Mayor, Council, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Deputy City Clerk regarding the following: will the City Clerk be the custodian of records and will the documents be kept in DocuSign and if documents that are kept are cloud based so a FOIA request can be responded to; why do we need this, we are such a small city, what about security; kudos was given to the City Clerk’s office for implementing new technology. City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez, City Clerk Semenza and Deputy City Clerk Romero responded to all of Council’s questions. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No. 6584: Ayes: Council Member Love, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 14.B COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. Council Member Francis asked about the hours of our COVID Testing Center at Rowley Park. Mayor Cerda responded that they are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. and closed on Sunday. 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15.A Authorization to Purchase Five (5) Patrol Vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and Expend Build Out Costs in the Amount Not to Exceed $403,000. City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. There was a discussion which included Council regarding if it’s the older vehicles that are being recycled; how far is end of life; will they last until we get new ones;

6 when they are re-disposed does that mean they are not operable, can we still send them to auction; that the cars are still serviceable, we can just take the parts out, its still a vehicle that can be auctioned off without all our stuff on it. City Manager replied to all of Council’s questions. It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Authorize the Police Department to purchase five (5) new/unused 2023 Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and expend the vehicle build-outs for a total amount not to exceed $403,000: Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS – No Items 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items 19. COUNCIL ITEMS - None 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Mayor Pro Tem Francis 1) Homeless Strategic Plan – Asked for a report of the results of the input from the community and homeless – was seconded Council Member Tanaka 2) Educational public access program with Spectrum – can we get more information about the process; what are the next steps? – was seconded by Council Member Henderson Council Member Love 1) Asked if we could look into getting the Planning Commission meetings recorded – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis 2) Asked if we could create an Ad Hoc Committee in order to create a plan for the Gardena Boulevard Revitalization Plan – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis 3) Asked if the City could put together an after-school program (not activities) for our middle school and high school age students – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis 4) Asked if staff could prepare an Ordinance with regard to construction demolition similar to Hermosa Beach – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Council Member Henderson

7 1) Asked if we have an Ordinance with regard to residents turning their houses into convalescent homes for challenged individuals – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis 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. Memo regarding the Wi-Fi pilot project at Rowley Park. The memo goes into detail as far as what is to be covered, the proximate cost and the timeline which is approximately two to three months. 2. Memo regarding surveying local cities requirements for demolition and construction notifications. They’ve researched 7 different cities and the memo outlines the requirements for those cities. 3. Memo regarding the Dog Park update. The memo outlined 4 possible sites that are available for sale for the city to consider: First, 13500 Crenshaw Blvd., and it is 0.38 acres or 16,739 square feet and available for 2.9 million; 13919 S. Normandie Ave., and it is 0.35 acres or 15,342 square feet and available for 1.2 million; 13700 S. Van Ness Ave., and it is 1.07 acres, the price is not disclosed at this time. It was last sold in 2010 for 2.1 million. Lastly, 1323 W. 132 nd Street, and it is 0.19 acres and the price is 4.75 million. The four sites found can be viable in the near future. The memo offers information to be consider for the available sites that fit the parameters of a dog park within the City. They do not want to put it centrally in the residential area, they are looking for somewhere in a commercial, industrial or manufacturing zone within the city. Council Member Henderson asked that in regard to the Wi-Fi project we have the duration, but we do not have the approximate start date. City Manager Osorio answered, correct, we are still ascertaining the start date and that information will be provided as soon as it is available. Also, made Council Member Henderson aware that Director Beeman was present and available for any questions. Director Beeman provided additional information and explained that a public Wi-Fi policy needs to be develop and how they will be proceeding. Council Member Love asked about the construction notification; has the staff made a selection of which example we are going to use. City Attorney’s office answered Council Member Love’s question. 4. Video presentation highlighting the Recreation and Human Services Department current and future events. 5. City Manager wished Dr. Henderson, October 2 nd; Director of Public Works, Allan Rigg, October 5 th; and Chief Saffell, October 26, a Happy Birthday. 22. COUNCIL REMARKS

8 (1) COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON – Commented the Council Meeting was not too bad for their first meeting back in person and thanked staff for the meeting preparation. Since the last Council Meeting, Council Member Henderson attended BizFed Executive Committee meeting, and SCAG meeting regarding Racial Equity Meeting on Connect SoCal 2023 plan. Council Member Henderson also attended the Study Session on the Homeless Plan, meeting with Great Alternatives regarding solar panel installations, and the Heritage Festival. Council Member Henderson gave his condolences to the family of Ingrid Tsukiyama. (2) MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS – Since the last Council Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Francis attended the K9 Breakfast, Heritage Festival, Gardena Holly Park Homeowners Community Association at Rowley Park, and Homeless Study Plan meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Francis invited everyone on October 17 th to witness the presentation of $2 million-dollar check from State Senator Steve Bradford for Gardena Blvd. Revitalization. She thanked all staff for being at the meeting as this is her first meeting in person as a council person. (3) COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA – Since the last Council Meeting Council Member Tanaka attended the RCC Special Zoom meeting, Finance Committee meeting, Homeless Plan Committee meeting, Fur baby event, Coffee with a Cop, SBCCOG Steering Committee meeting, Harvest Festival, K9 Breakfast commented K9 has a new logo. Lastly, Council Member Tanaka shared he will be working on rekindling the Kiwanis Club for Gardena and if anyone is interested to please call the City Council office and leave your information. (4) MAYOR CERDA – Since the last Council Meeting, Mayor Cerda attended the Finance Committee meeting, Homeless Study Session, and Economic Investment Conference in Vegas. Mayor Cerda also attended a Conference Summit that was put on by Director Tsujiuchi and Economic Development Manager with some investors and explained the process of investing in Gardena, thanked staff for their work. Attended the K9 Breakfast, and shared she was unable to attend the Harvest Festival. Mayor Cerda thanked all staff for their hard work. Lastly, thanked everyone for joining the meeting and for being patient while meetings were on Zoom. (5) COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE – Thanked the Parks and Rec staff for their hard work. Since the last meeting Council Member Love attended Coffee with a Cop at Chick-Fil- A, Fur baby event, Homeless Study Session, and Harvest Festival. Council Member Love attended all events the city has planned but missed the K9 Breakfast. Council Member Francis – Shared if anyone turns 18 years old by October 24, they may register to vote for the November Election. Encouraged everyone to vote! 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) Mayor Cerda announced: 1. Gardena City Council meetings will start recognizing our Veterans again starting November. If anybody is interested in being recognized, application is available at City Hall, online and on social media. The only requirement is that you must live or work in the City of Gardena and be honorably discharged.

I City Hall, online and on social media . The only requirement is that you must live or work in the City of Gardena and be honorably discharged. 2. October 1 - 31, 2022 - Adoptober, which is adopt a cat for only $13 - sponsored by ASPCA. For further information please call City Hall (310) 217-9500. 3. Swing by and Enjoy an afternoon of snacks, sweet treats, & great company: Special Guest Senator Steven Bradford with a Special Funding Presentation for Gardena Blvd Revitalization. Monday, October 17, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m . - City Hall Lawn. 4. Fal l Carnival - October 28-30, 2022, at Mas Fukai Park located at 15800 Brighton Ave., Gardena . Carnival Pre-Sale Option ends on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. 5. Wobble Before You Gobb le Line Dancing Event at Rowley Park, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11 :00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., located at 13220 Van Ness Ave. , Gardena . Helping Hands Program Opportunity: Bring 5 canned food items or an unwrapped toy and be entered into a special raffle to win a prize basket valued at $900. For more information visit our social media page: Facebook, lnstagram, and City of Gardena website. 6. Fall Youth Camp, November 21-23, 25, 2022. Ages 5-12; Locat io ns Freeman and Johnson Park. 7. Winter Youth Camp, December 12-23, 2022; December 26-30, 2022; January 2-6, 2022 ., offered at Freeman and Johnson Park - Ages 5-12. All information can be found on our City social media pages and city website . 24. REMEMBRANCE Tue Thi Bui, 86 years of age , beloved Aunt of Hong Lee, Program Coordinator in the Public Works Department. She resided in Gardena for more than 25 years and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; Jozef Robert Corwin, 22 years of age, beloved brother of Katelyn Corwin , Human Resources Coordinator with the Transportation Department; City Treasurer Emeritus J. Ingrid Tsukiyama, 74 years of age. Ingrid was first elected as the City Treasurer in 2005 and had previously served the City of Gardena for 11 years as Deputy City Treasurer. She was also a longtime Gardena res ident for over 30 years. She will be greatly missed; Mrs. Gloria Barton, long time Gardena resident since 1968. 25. ADJOURNMENT At 9:47 p.m., Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Special Study 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, October 25, 2022 . MINA SEMENZA City Clerk of the City of Gardena and Ex-officio Clerk of the Council APPROVED: ~~T~~rda, Mayor By: 6¢fc( ~ Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk 9

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 W. 162 nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Mayor Pro Tem GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member CLINT OSORIO, City Manager RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney WANDA LOVE, Council Member 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 LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Estate of Brandon Tranberg Hoadley, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. United States District Court, Central District of California, No.2:22-cv-02334-AB-AS 2.B Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code 54957(a)): Consultation with Police Chief, Michael Saffell 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. INVOCATION The Reverend John E. Ward, Senior Pastor/Minister of Music - First Southern Baptist Church of Gardena 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A City Clerk Presentation - November 8, 2022 Election Information 5.B Gardena Police Department Recognition - LEXIPOL; to be presented by Theresa Maza, Client Success Account Manager (Chief Mike Saffell to accept Recognition) 6. PROCLAMATIONS 7. APPOINTMENTS STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously; Listen to others respectfully; Exercise self-control; Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions. Thank you for your attendance and cooperation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC §54954.3) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 2

8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 27, 2022 Special Study Session Meeting, September 29, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 09272022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 09292022 Special Study Session CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrant_Payroll Register 10-11-22.pdf 8.D Personnel Report P-2022-18 10-11-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2022-18 10-11-22.doc Side Letter POA - Sergeant Special Duty Pay - September 29 2022.pdf 8.E RESOLUTION NO. 6603, Repealing Resolution No. 6563, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest Code CONTACT: CITY CLERK Adopt Resolution No. 6603 RESO NO 6603 -New Conflict of Interest Code w-Appendix 10-11-22.pdf 8.F Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2021-2022 Project, JN 993 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS NOC_JN 993.pdf 8.G Approve Carnival Contract with CM AMUSEMENT for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES CM Amusement Carnival Contract.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 3

10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET October 4, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated. 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 14.A RESOLUTION NO. 6584, Adopting Council Policy No. 22-01-City of Gardena Electronic Signature Use Policy Adopt Resolution No. 6584 RESO NO 6584.pdf 14.B COVID-19 Update 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15.A Authorization to Purchase Five (5) Patrol Vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and Expend Build Out Costs in the Amount Not to Exceed $403,000. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Police Department to purchase five (5) new/unused 2023 Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and expend the vehicle build-outs for a total amount not to exceed $403,000. Letter from Ford July 26, 2022 Agenda Item October 2022 Quote Revised.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 19. COUNCIL ITEMS 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 4

22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 2. MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS 3. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 24. REMEMBRANCES Tue Thi Bui, 86 years of age, beloved Aunt of Hong Lee, Program Coordinator in the Public Works Department. She resided in Gardena for more than 25 years and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; Jozef Robert Corwin, 22 years of age, beloved brother of Katelyn Corwin, Human Resources Coordinator with the Transportation Department, and City Treasurer Emeritus J. Ingrid Tsukiyama, 74 years of age. Ingrid was first elected as the City Treasurer in 2005, and had previously served the City of Gardena for 11 years as Deputy City Treasurer. She was also a long- time Gardena resident for over 30 years. She will be greatly missed. 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, October 25, 2022. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 7th day of October 2022 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 5

GARDENA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 W. 162 nd Street, Gardena, California Website: www.cityofgardena.org Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Open Session 7:30 p.m. TASHA CERDA, Mayor MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Mayor Pro Tem GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer MARK E. HENDERSON, Council Member CLINT OSORIO, City Manager RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney WANDA LOVE, Council Member 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 LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Estate of Brandon Tranberg Hoadley, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. United States District Court, Central District of California, No.2:22-cv-02334-AB-AS 2.B Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code 54957(a)): Consultation with Police Chief, Michael Saffell 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. INVOCATION The Reverend John E. Ward, Senior Pastor/Minister of Music - First Southern Baptist Church of Gardena 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A City Clerk Presentation - November 8, 2022 Election Information 5.B Gardena Police Department Recognition - LEXIPOL; to be presented by Theresa Maza, Client Success Account Manager (Chief Mike Saffell to accept Recognition) 6. PROCLAMATIONS 7. APPOINTMENTS STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Treat everyone courteously; Listen to others respectfully; Exercise self-control; Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions. Thank you for your attendance and cooperation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The City Council will hear from the public only on the items that have been described on this agenda (GC §54954.3) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 2

8. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on This Agenda and that they Be read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.B Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 27, 2022 Special Study Session Meeting, September 29, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 09272022 REGULAR Minutes Gardena CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 09292022 Special Study Session CC Meeting - FINAL.pdf 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 11, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER Warrant_Payroll Register 10-11-22.pdf 8.D Personnel Report P-2022-18 10-11-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES PERS RPT P-2022-18 10-11-22.doc Side Letter POA - Sergeant Special Duty Pay - September 29 2022.pdf 8.E RESOLUTION NO. 6603, Repealing Resolution No. 6563, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest Code CONTACT: CITY CLERK Adopt Resolution No. 6603 RESO NO 6603 -New Conflict of Interest Code w-Appendix 10-11-22.pdf 8.F Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2021-2022 Project, JN 993 CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS NOC_JN 993.pdf 8.G Approve Carnival Contract with CM AMUSEMENT for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES CM Amusement Carnival Contract.pdf 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 3

10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET October 4, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTE PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour at or before 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the last agenda item commenced prior to 8:30 p.m. Oral Communications not concluded at that time shall be resumed at the end of the meeting after Council Reports. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. An amber light will appear to alert the speaker when two minutes are complete, and a red light will appear when three minutes are over. Your cooperation is appreciated. 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 14.A RESOLUTION NO. 6584, Adopting Council Policy No. 22-01-City of Gardena Electronic Signature Use Policy Adopt Resolution No. 6584 RESO NO 6584.pdf 14.B COVID-19 Update 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE 15.A Authorization to Purchase Five (5) Patrol Vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and Expend Build Out Costs in the Amount Not to Exceed $403,000. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Police Department to purchase five (5) new/unused 2023 Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and expend the vehicle build-outs for a total amount not to exceed $403,000. Letter from Ford July 26, 2022 Agenda Item October 2022 Quote Revised.pdf 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES 18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION 19. COUNCIL ITEMS 20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS 4

22. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON 2. MAYOR PRO TEM FRANCIS 3. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 24. REMEMBRANCES Tue Thi Bui, 86 years of age, beloved Aunt of Hong Lee, Program Coordinator in the Public Works Department. She resided in Gardena for more than 25 years and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; Jozef Robert Corwin, 22 years of age, beloved brother of Katelyn Corwin, Human Resources Coordinator with the Transportation Department, and City Treasurer Emeritus J. Ingrid Tsukiyama, 74 years of age. Ingrid was first elected as the City Treasurer in 2005, and had previously served the City of Gardena for 11 years as Deputy City Treasurer. She was also a long- time Gardena resident for over 30 years. She will be greatly missed. 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, October 25, 2022. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org. Dated this 7th day of October 2022 /s/ MINA SEMENZA MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk 5

1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Gardena City Council Tuesday, September 27, 2022 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 361. Please be advised that the Council Chambers are closed to the public and that some, or all, of the Gardena City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order at 7:03 PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; and Council Member Wanda Love; Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; and City Clerk Mina Semenza. At 7:04 p.m., the City Council recessed into Closed Session via Microsoft Teams, with the following in attendance: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis; Council Member Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present; City Manager Clint Osorio; and City Attorney Carmen Vasquez. Attorney James Oldendorph was in attendance for Item 2.A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - None 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Monica Sutton, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 21STCV03544 2.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) David Zetino-Aragon; Robert Fernandez; Aquilez Rivas, et al. v. City of Gardena, et al. L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 20STCVJ 8169 2.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One [1] Matter)

2 Mayor Cerda reconvened the meeting to the Regular Open Session at 7:36 p.m., and the City Clerk noted the return of all Council Members, who were present at the meeting. When City Attorney Vasquez was asked if there was any reportable action from Closed Session, she stated that with regards to Item 2.A: Monica Sutton, et al. v. City of Gardena, L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 21STCV03544 – Council was provided with an update and staff was provided with direction. Item 2.B: David Zetino-Aragon; Robert Fernandez; Aquilez Rivas, v. City of Gardena, L.A. Sup. Ct. Case No. 20STCVJ 8169 – parties presently attended a mediation, this is a GTrans bus versus an auto accident, Council and parties reached a settlement: David Zetino-Aragon – settlement amount of $32,500; Robert Fernandez – settlement amount of $62,500; Aquilez Rivas – settlement amount of $20,000. Item 2.C: Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation the Council was provided with an update, no further action to report. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Paulette C. Francis led the Pledge of Allegiance 4. INVOCATION Presented by Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Presentation - Mayor Cerda announced that the presentation was tabled to an October meeting. 6. PROCLAMATIONS - None 7. APPOINTMENTS – No Appointments were made Mayor Cerda asked that we take Item 12.A out of order. Council Member Tanaka made the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Francis seconded it. It was moved by Council Member Tanaka, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Move Item 12.A Out of Order: Ayes: Council Member Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None

3 12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12.A PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS ORDINANCE NO. 1844 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report. Community Development Director, Greg Tsujiuchi gave a PowerPoint presentation. Assistant City Attorney, Lisa Kranitz and Senior Planner, Amanda Acuna were present and available for any questions. Mayor Cerda opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. and asked if there were any comments from the public. Public Speakers: The following people came into the meeting and spoke in opposition of Ordinance No. 1844: Masha, Vera Provetina asked if any dialogue was going to happen, Anatoly.Kidder; Yegor Kochetov; Raymond Dennis; Katherine Wrightsman; Marc P; Clara CT; Alex Wrightsman; Kevin Davidson; Kathleen Tsai; Victoria; Celina; Jordan; Brooke W; Stephanie M. City Clerk Mina Semenza, noted for the record the 13 emails received regarding STRs and have been forwarded to the City Council. There was no further comment, Mayor Cerda closed the Public Hearing at 9:16 p.m. There was a discussion which included all members of the City Council, City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney Kranitz, and CDD Director Greg Tsujiuchi. Some of the issues discussed were: the financial impact, the impact to hotels in our City; that it seems like it’s more about profit; how we go about setting regulations since we are already allowing them in our city, how we would regulate the ban; notifying all the platforms that we do not allow them; Notice of Violations; when Rentalscape would will be providing us with the other data; that there are more than 57 STRs in our city; how STRs destroys the beauty and significance of being a small town; if we were to put a cap on the number of STRs; STRs are a threat to the city; how much would it cost to get a Code Enforcement officer to regulate the number of complaints; and how all of these STR’s landlords could still go back to long term rentals.

4 Director Tsujiuchi, Assistant City Attorney Kranitz and City Attorney Vasquez answered all of Council’s questions and explained the processes. Mayor Pro Tem Francis made the motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 1844 – there was no second. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by no one, and carried by the following roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 1844: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis Noes: Council Members Henderson, Tanaka, and Love, and Mayor Cerda Absent: None It was then moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis and carried by the following roll call vote to move the item for discussion to the November 8, 2022 Council Meeting: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Tanaka and Love, 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, September 13, 2022 CONTACT: CITY CLERK 8.C Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 27, 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER September 27, 2022: Wire Transfer: 12233-12242; Prepay: 168904-168913; Check Nos: 168914 -169099 – for a total Warrants issued in the amount of $4,074,054.24; Total Payroll Issued for September 23, 2022: $2,291,800.30. 8.D Monthly Investment Portfolio, July 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER 8.E Monthly Investment Portfolio, August 2022 CONTACT: CITY TREASURER 8.F Personnel Report P-2022-17 9-27-22 CONTACT: HUMAN RESOURCES 8.G RESOLUTION NO. 6604, Re affirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency CONTACT: CITY MANAGER

5 RESOLUTION NO. 6604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION 6441 WHICH DECLARED THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY 8.H RESOLUTION NO. 6605, Making the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees and Boards subject to State open meeting laws CONTACT: CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 6605 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO RE-AUTHORIZE THE USE OF TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FOR MEETINGS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS SUBJECT TO STATE OPEN MEETING LAWS 8.I Billiard Establishment Permit from Seoul Billiard located at 1851 W Redondo Beach Boulevard Gardena, California 90247 - Seeking Approval to Operate an Existing Billiard Hall Under a Change of Ownership to Conduct Business Seven Days a Week from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8.J Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the City Hall and Nakaoka Community Center Roof Rehabilitation Project, JN 501 & 502. CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS 8.K Approve Carnival Contract with Baque Bros./Classic Rides, Inc. for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 CONTACT: RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES 8.L Approve City of Gardena's GTrans Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.M Approve Paratransit Service Agreement with Los Angeles County CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION 8.N Approve City of Gardena's GTrans 2022 Title VI Program CONTACT: TRANSPORTATION

6 It was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve all Items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.G, 8.H and 8.K: Ayes: Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Tanaka and Love, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR 8.G CITY MANAGER - RESOLUTION NO. 6604, Re affirming Proclamation and Resolution No. 6441, which declared the Existence of a Local Emergency Council Member Love asked for clarification of this item. City Attorney Vasquez explained in detail and answered her questions. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.G: Ayes: Council Member Love, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Council Members Henderson and Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 8.H CITY MANAGER - RESOLUTION NO. 6605, Making the legally required findings to Re-Authorize the use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the Gardena City Council and other Commissions, Committees, and Boards subject to State open meeting laws Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked when we are going back to in-person meetings. Mayor Cerda said the County has gone back to in person meetings as well as other cities; mask mandate has been lifted. She feels like we are at a safer spot and feels safe enough to go back in-person. City Attorney Vasquez explained Resolution No. 6605 and stated that on August 30, Council voted to stay via Zoom and will continue until September 29, - if tonight Council does not approve Resolution No. 6605, after September 29 – all Commissions as well as the Council Meetings will have to go back to in-person meetings. So, for clarification, Council will be doing the negative, Council will not be approving and letting the motion expire. Council was made aware that if their intent is to go back in-person - do not approve Resolution No. 6605; meaning that the Special Study Session Meeting on September 29, will be the last meeting we will have via Zoom, since it has been noticed and agenda has been posted. Council Member Love stated she is in favor of going back to in-person meetings and asked about having hybrid meetings for those individuals who cannot attend.

7 Mayor Cerda had additional hybrid questions and Council Member Henderson voiced his opinion and knowledge about hybrid setup and cost. Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked for some type of presentation so she can better understand what is required for hybrid meetings. City Manager Osorio answered all Council questions. It was moved by no one, seconded by no one, and the motion dies for Item 8.H: Ayes: None Noes: None Absent: None 8.K RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES - Approve Carnival Contract with Baque Bros./Classic Rides, Inc. for Fall Carnival at Mas Fukai Park on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Francis expressed her concerns about not having enough security. She asked what the security protocol is and how many GPD officers will be onsite. City Manager Osorio answered her questions. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francis, seconded by Council Member Love, and carried by the following roll call vote to Approve Item 8.K: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Francis and Council Members Love, Henderson, Tanaka, and Mayor Cerda Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET 10.A SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 MEETING - Meeting Cancelled ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Mina Semenza, noted for the record the emails received from the public and that they have been forwarded to the City Council, they are as follows: 1) Marilyn Sanabria regarding the Power of Hope Event. 2) Martha Torres regarding the Fair Housing Services. 3) Casimir Gatekeepers Network regarding two incidents that occurred in their neighborhood this week. 11. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – No Items

8 13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES 13.A COVID-19 Update City Manager Osorio presented the update. 14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – POLICE – No Items 15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS – No Items 16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES – No Items 17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS – TRANSPORTATION – No Items 18. COUNCIL ITEMS 18.A Discussion on the Development of a Policy to Donate Buses to Local Non-Profits Discuss donating buses to local non-profits and provide staff direction regarding a Bus Donation Policy This item was brought forward by a directive from Council Member Love to discuss donating buses to local non-profits. There was a discussion which included all members of the City Council, City Manager Osorio, City Attorney Vasquez, and Director of Transportation, Ernie Crespo. Some of the matters discussed were: notifying our local non-profits that we have retired buses available to see if there is an interest and see if they have the resources to maintain them; the type of fleet that was available and in the future; removing the Gardena signage from all buses before donating; the difficulty on doing maintenance on hybrid electric buses; liability once the buses are donated; sending the retired vehicles to auction after our sister city refused them; making sure the donated buses didn’t become a burden; how are sister city is putting the buses donated to good use, our Mayor was able to see that first hand. City Attorney Vasquez explained that a motion would need to be made to direct staff to create a policy. It was moved by Council Member Love, seconded by no one, and the motion dies to provide direction to staff regarding a Bus Donation Policy: Ayes: Council Member Love Noes: None Absent: None

9 19. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Council Member Henderson 1) Asked for a timeline of the Wi-Fi pilot project at Rowley Park – was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francis Mayor Pro Tem Francis 1) Asked staff to take a look at semi-cab trucks being allowed to park on our residential streets and driveways – City Attorney Vasquez provided clarification of our Ordinance which states they cannot park on the street, but can park on private property – this i