City of Gardena
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
3.F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3.G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3.H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INVOCATION
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. 2025 Beacon Spotlight Awards from the Institute of Local Government
6.B. Certificates of Commendation presented to the participants of the City of Gardena's Fourth Leadership Development Academy (to be accepted by the City of Gardena Participants)
6.C. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Arcender Smoot - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 34 years of service
6.D. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Ron Grace- Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 30 years of service
6.E. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Evette Wedlow-Benjamin- Administrative Analyst II with the Transportation Department- 21 years of service
6.F. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Donna Moreland-Edden - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 27 years of service
6.G. Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Presentation
6.H. Youth Commission Presentation
6.I. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Gardena Red Ribbon Week," October 24, 2025 through October 31, 2025 - to be accepted by GDAAP/ AADAP representative Traci Saruwatari
8. APPOINTMENTS
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
9.B. Approve Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 9, 2025
9.C. Receive and File Minutes - Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
9.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 23, 2025
9.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 14, 2025
9.F. Monthly Investment Report, August 2025
9.G. Personnel Report P-2025-16 10-14-25
9.H. RESOLUTION NO. 6716, Repealing Resolution No. 6681, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest Code
9.I. Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $924,000 in funding to pay BPR Consulting Group, Inc to Continue Providing Contracted Building and Safety.
9.J. Approval of Carnival Permit for St. Anthony Mini Harvest Church Festival to be held October 31st through November 2, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1050 West 163rd Street.
9.K. Approval of MOU effective through June 30, 2031 with South Bay Cities Council of Governments Regarding Use of LA County Measure A Funds
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.A
10.B. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.B.
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
12. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A. Public Hearing Regarding FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A. Award Construction Contract for the Rowley Park Improvements Basketball Project - Phase 2, JN 530, to Ferandell Tennis Courts Inc., in the amount of $199,305.00; Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Project Contingency, and Construction Support Services by BGB Design Group; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
16.B. Award Construction Contract for the City Message Board at 162nd St. and Western Ave., JN 551, to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs, in the amount of $129,900.00; Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
16.C. Approve a Contract Change Order in the amount of $67,342 to the consulting services agreement with Cannon Corporation for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project, JN 945.
16.D. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 6714, Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rates, Adopt Resolution 6714 to Establish a Fee for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Approve Electric Vehicle Charging Rates and Approve Matrix Consulting Group to Complete a Fee Study for $10,000 in Addition to 10% Contingency, for a total of $11,000
16.E. Award Contract for the Public Works Building HVAC Replacement Project, JN 570, to Thermal Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $103,209; Approve Budget Appropriation and Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A. Approve Contract for the Customization of Maintenance Service Truck for a Contract Total of $104,365.50 and a Project Total of $114,802.05
18.B. Authorization to Lease-to-Own One (1) 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management with a Down Payment in the Amount of $74,383.06, and Monthly Fees Over a 60-Month Period in the Amount of $11,761.00 for a Total Requested Amount of $86,144.06
18.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6713 (1) Establishing the Bus Operator Unit and (2) Certifying the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) as the exclusively recognized employee organization to represent the Bus Operator Unit
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBERANCES
25. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
3.F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3.G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3.H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Shelby Silveira 153rd Street Elementary School
5. INVOCATION
Sallie Cuaresma First Presbyterian Church of Gardena
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. 2025 Beacon Spotlight Awards from the Institute of Local Government
6.B. Certificates of Commendation presented to the participants of the City of Gardena's Fourth Leadership Development Academy (to be accepted by the City of Gardena Participants)
6.C. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Arcender Smoot - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 34 years of service
6.D. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Ron Grace- Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 30 years of service
6.E. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Evette Wedlow-Benjamin- Administrative Analyst II with the Transportation Department- 21 years of service
6.F. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Donna Moreland-Edden - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 27 years of service
6.G. Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Presentation
6.H. Youth Commission Presentation
6.I. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Gardena Red Ribbon Week," October 24, 2025 through October 31, 2025 - to be accepted by GDAAP/ AADAP representative Traci Saruwatari
8. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
9. 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 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
9.B. Approve Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 9, 2025
9.C. Receive and File Minutes - Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
9.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 23, 2025
9.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 14, 2025
9.F. Monthly Investment Report, August 2025
9.G. Personnel Report P-2025-16 10-14-25
9.H. RESOLUTION NO. 6716, Repealing Resolution No. 6681, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest Code
9.I. Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $924,000 in funding to pay BPR Consulting Group, Inc to Continue Providing Contracted Building and Safety.
9.J. Approval of Carnival Permit for St. Anthony Mini Harvest Church Festival to be held October 31st through November 2, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1050 West 163rd Street.
9.K. Approval of MOU effective through June 30, 2031 with South Bay Cities Council of Governments Regarding Use of LA County Measure A Funds
10. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.A
10.B. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.B.
11. 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. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A. Public Hearing Regarding FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A. Award Construction Contract for the Rowley Park Improvements Basketball Project - Phase 2, JN 530, to Ferandell Tennis Courts Inc., in the amount of $199,305.00; Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Project Contingency, and Construction Support Services by BGB Design Group; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
16.B. Award Construction Contract for the City Message Board at 162nd St. and Western Ave., JN 551, to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs, in the amount of $129,900.00; Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
16.C. Approve a Contract Change Order in the amount of $67,342 to the consulting services agreement with Cannon Corporation for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project, JN 945.
16.D. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 6714, Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rates, Adopt Resolution 6714 to Establish a Fee for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Approve Electric Vehicle Charging Rates and Approve Matrix Consulting Group to Complete a Fee Study for $10,000 in Addition to 10% Contingency, for a total of $11,000
16.E. Award Contract for the Public Works Building HVAC Replacement Project, JN 570, to Thermal Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $103,209; Approve Budget Appropriation and Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A. Approve Contract for the Customization of Maintenance Service Truck for a Contract Total of $104,365.50 and a Project Total of $114,802.05
18.B. Authorization to Lease-to-Own One (1) 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management with a Down Payment in the Amount of $74,383.06, and Monthly Fees Over a 60-Month Period in the Amount of $11,761.00 for a Total Requested Amount of $86,144.06
18.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6713 (1) Establishing the Bus Operator Unit and (2) Certifying the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) as the exclusively recognized employee organization to represent the Bus Operator Unit
19. COUNCIL ITEMS
20. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
21. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 2. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 3. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
23. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
24. REMEMBERANCES
-Mrs. Jenet McCambry; 87 years of age and a long-time Gardena resident of 47 years.
25. 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, October 28, 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 10, 2025
City of Gardena
City Council
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
3.E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
3.F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3.G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
3.H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
4. RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
5. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Shelby Silveira 153rd Street Elementary School
7. INVOCATION
Sallie Cuaresma First Presbyterian Church of Gardena
8. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. 2025 Beacon Spotlight Awards from the Institute of Local Government
6.B. Certificates of Commendation presented to the participants of the City of Gardena's Fourth Leadership Development Academy (to be accepted by the City of Gardena Participants)
6.C. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Arcender Smoot - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 34 years of service
6.D. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Ron Grace- Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 30 years of service
6.E. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Evette Wedlow-Benjamin- Administrative Analyst II with the Transportation Department- 21 years of service
6.F. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Donna Moreland-Edden - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department- 27 years of service
6.G. Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Presentation
6.H. Youth Commission Presentation
6.I. Gardena Events Video Presentation
9. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Gardena Red Ribbon Week," October 24, 2025 through October 31, 2025 - to be accepted by GDAAP/ AADAP representative Traci Saruwatari
10. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
11. 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 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
9.B. Approve Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 9, 2025
9.C. Receive and File Minutes - Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
9.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, September 23, 2025
9.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, October 14, 2025
9.F. Monthly Investment Report, August 2025
9.G. Personnel Report P-2025-16 10-14-25
9.H. RESOLUTION NO. 6716, Repealing Resolution No. 6681, and Adopting a New Conflict of Interest Code
9.I. Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $924,000 in funding to pay BPR Consulting Group, Inc to Continue Providing Contracted Building and Safety.
9.J. Approval of Carnival Permit for St. Anthony Mini Harvest Church Festival to be held October 31st through November 2, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1050 West 163rd Street.
9.K. Approval of MOU effective through June 30, 2031 with South Bay Cities Council of Governments Regarding Use of LA County Measure A Funds
12. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
10.A. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.A
10.B. October 7, 2025 MEETING, ITEM 6.B.
13. 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.
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13.A. Public Hearing Regarding FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
16.A. Award Construction Contract for the Rowley Park Improvements Basketball Project - Phase 2, JN 530, to Ferandell Tennis Courts Inc., in the amount of $199,305.00; Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Project Contingency, and Construction Support Services by BGB Design Group; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
16.B. Award Construction Contract for the City Message Board at 162nd St. and Western Ave., JN 551, to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs, in the amount of $129,900.00; Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
16.C. Approve a Contract Change Order in the amount of $67,342 to the consulting services agreement with Cannon Corporation for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project, JN 945.
16.D. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 6714, Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rates, Adopt Resolution 6714 to Establish a Fee for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Approve Electric Vehicle Charging Rates and Approve Matrix Consulting Group to Complete a Fee Study for $10,000 in Addition to 10% Contingency, for a total of $11,000
16.E. Award Contract for the Public Works Building HVAC Replacement Project, JN 570, to Thermal Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $103,209; Approve Budget Appropriation and Project Contingency; and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
20. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
18.A. Approve Contract for the Customization of Maintenance Service Truck for a Contract Total of $104,365.50 and a Project Total of $114,802.05
18.B. Authorization to Lease-to-Own One (1) 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management with a Down Payment in the Amount of $74,383.06, and Monthly Fees Over a 60-Month Period in the Amount of $11,761.00 for a Total Requested Amount of $86,144.06
18.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6713 (1) Establishing the Bus Operator Unit and (2) Certifying the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) as the exclusively recognized employee organization to represent the Bus Operator Unit
21. COUNCIL ITEMS
22. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
23. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
24. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 2. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 3. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE
25. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
26. REMEMBERANCES
-Mrs. Jenet McCambry; 87 years of age and a long-time Gardena resident of 47 years.
27. ADJOURNMENT
