City Council
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
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- Non-agenda Items - During Oral Communications
- Public Hearings - At the time of the Public Hearings listed on the Agenda
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- Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
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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 Charles Williams Grace Chapel
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
8. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
8.A. Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees Appointment
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. Approval Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 14, 2025
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 28, 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.D. Monthly Investment Report, September 2025
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.E. Personnel Report P-2025-17 10-28-25
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.F. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Annual Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2024-2025 - Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Phase, JN 545
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. October 21, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.A
6.A. MODIFICATION TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #6-21; SITE PLAN REVIEW #5-21; ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT #14-25. The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve a modification to amend Conditional Use Permit (CUP #6-21); Site Plan Review (SPR #5-21); and Environmental Assessment (EA #14-25) to construct a single additional tier and roof to two previously approved six-tier automated parking structures. The height of the two automated parking structures will remain unchanged at 50 feet, per Section 18.40.080.B.5 of the Gardena Municipal Code. Environmental Consideration: The project was considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 – in-fill development project). APPLICANT: Lee Johnson, West Realty Group LOCATION: 13126 S. Western Avenue, APN (6102-006-013) Commission Action: The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 16-25, by vote of 4-0 (with one commissioner absent), approving a modification to amend Conditional Use Permit #6-21, Site Plan Review #5-21, and Environmental Assessment #14-25, determined the project is exempt from CEQA, and directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption. - City Council Action: Receive and file; OR Call for Review (by way of two votes from the City Council).
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
13.A. Approval of the 2025 - 2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Gardena and the Gardena Management Employees Organization (GMEO)
Staff Recommendation: Approve and Adopt the GMEO MOU for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Contracts for the Renewable Energy and Storage System Project and Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Performance Guarantee and Warranty with SiteLogIQ, Inc. for a Total of $5,719,655.18 and a Project Total of $6,863,586.21; And declare this project to be categorically exempt under CEQA, Class 1, Section 15301(b)(3) - Common Sense, Section 15303 - New Construction of Small Structures, Section 15311 - Accessory Structures, and California Public Resources Code Section 21080.35
Staff Recommendation: - Approve Design and Construction Contract with Years 1-5 for Operations and Maintenance and Performance Guarantee Services in the amount of $5,565,481.53. - Authorize the Option of Extended Warranty and Option Term (Years 6-10) of Operations and Maintenance and Performance Guarantee Services in the amount of $154,173.65. - Approve Project Contingency of 20%, or $1,143,931.04 - Declare this project to be categorically exempt under CEQA, Class 1, Section 15301(b)(3) - Common Sense, Section 15303 - New Construction of Small Structures, Section 15311 - Accessory Structures, and California Public Resources Code Section 21080.35
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 3. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
26. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00pm followed by the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 18, 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: October 24, 2025