City Council
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
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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 of the Public Hearings listed on the Agenda
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- Treat everyone courteously;
- Listen to others respectfully;
- Exercise self-control;
- Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
- Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and
- Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
Thank you for your attendance and cooperation
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Ed Hawthorne Hollypark United Methodist Church
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "City of Gardena's 95th Anniversary Day" - September 11, 2025 (To be proclaimed only)
7.B. "25th Annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day" - September 20, 2025 (To be proclaimed only)
7.C. "City Employee Recognition Day" - September 25, 2025 (To be proclaimed only)
8. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
10. 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. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
10.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.B. Approve Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 12, 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Approve Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 26, 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 9, 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, July 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.F. Personnel Report P-2025-15 09-09-25
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, MEETING - Meeting Cancelled
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour during the oral communication segment of the agenda. Any additional speakers will be allowed to speak at the end of the meeting after Council Remarks. Speakers are limited to three minutes, unless otherwise stated by the Mayor. The timer will be displayed on the screen. Your cooperation is appreciated.
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. Approve Amendment to the California Cities Gaming Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to Increase the Annual Contribution
Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Award Construction Contract for the Fire Station No. 159 Roof Replacement Project, JN 569, to Best Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount of $126,750, Approve Budget Appropriation of $32,000, Project Contingency and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Staff Recommendations: -Approval Construction Contract -Approve Budget Appropriation -Approve Project Contingency -Declare CEQA Exemption
17.B. Reject All Bids for the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center Swimming Pool Maintenance Services and Rebid the Project with Modified Requirements and/or Scope
Staff Recommendation: Reject all Bids and Rebid.
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18.A. Approve Proposal and Purchase of Furniture for Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center from D&R Office Works, Inc. in the amount of $511,519.87
Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase from D&R Office Works, Inc. in the amount of $511,519.87
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Contract with Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) at a Cost of $450,488 and a Project Total of $540,585
Staff Recommendation: Approve Contract
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
- Dr. Henrietta Smith; 83 years of age and a long time Gardena resident for over 57 years; - Mrs. Adah Louise Omeze, 68 years of age; she is the beloved mother of Alexander CarrOmeze, who works in our IT Department, and is survived by her two granddaughters, Winter and Violet CarrOmeze; and - Mrs. Wihelmina (Mina) Wildfeuer, passed peacefully at the age of 93, she was a 60-year resident of Gardena.
26. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00pm followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
Date Posted: September 5, 2025