City Council
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
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1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Clint Osorio, City Manager Employee Organization: 1. Confidential / Unrepresented Employees
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
186th Street Elementary School
5. INVOCATION
Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church Pastor Chris Codrington
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificate of Recognition to Moe Shemirani in appreciation of his service to the community as a member of the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
6.B. Certificate of Recognition to Sam Kang in appreciation of his service to the community as a member of the Gardena Beautification Commission
6.C. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. National Volunteer Week - April 19-25, 2026
7.B. "Challenge the Norm and Influence of Marijuana Use on Youth Day" - April 20, 2026
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.
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 of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 24, 2026
CONTACT: CITY CLERK
10.C. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, February 17, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 14, 2026
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10.E. Personnel Report P-2026-6 04-14-26
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. April 7, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve a modification to amend Conditional Use Permit (CUP #5-21); Site Plan Review (SPR #5-21); and Environmental Assessment (EA#2-26); to replace a previously approved pool and spa with a courtyard and landscaping for the 121-unit single room occupancy housing development that is currently under construction, per Section 18.36.030.P.4 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- infill development project). APPLICANT: Lee Johnson (West Realty Group) LOCATION: 13126 S. Western Ave., APN (6102-006-013) Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 4-26, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner absent, to approve Modification of Conditional Use Permit #5-21, Site Plan Review #5-21; and Environmental Assessment #2-26, subject to the conditions of approval, 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.
12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1890, An Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Amending Portions of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code Relating to Review Process and Standards for Mechanical/Robotic Parking Structures, and On-Site Parking Standards for Commercial Uses on Gardena Boulevard Between Normandie Avenue and Vermont Avenue; and Finding the Action Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Staff Recommendation: - Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony; - Allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; and - Introduce Ordinance No. 1890
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. RESOLUTION NO. 6725, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2026-2027, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Under the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and Setting a Time and Place for Hearing Protests in Relation Thereto (Public Hearing: May 12, 2026)
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6725
17.B. RESOLUTION NO. 6724, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Thereon (Public Hearing: May 12, 2026)
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6724
17.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6733, Adopting Storm Drain Master Plan
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6733
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
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
Mrs. Renee Anderson, 82 years old, former Human Services Commissioner, and longtime 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, April 28, 2026.
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: April 10, 2026