City of Gardena
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
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
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificate of Recognition to Micaela Bryant in appreciation of her service to the community as a Tenant Representative Member of the Rent Mediation Board
6.B. Certificate of Recognition to Naresh Solanki for his service to the community as a member of the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
6.C. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
8. APPOINTMENTS
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
10.B. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 10, 2026
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 24, 2026
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 10, 2026
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, December 2025
10.F. Monthly Investment Report, January 2026
10.G. Personnel Report P-2026-4 03-10-26
10.H. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for GTrans Solar Energy Generation / Bus Fueling Infrastructure Project
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. MARCH 3, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13.A. RESOLUTION NO. 6717, Establishing the Multiple Employer Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) 115/Pension Trust Administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC; Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Required Agreements and Documents; Approve the Transfer of the Current Balance in the City's California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT); and Authorize the Transfer of $550,000 in Contributions Included in the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the Trust
13.B. RESOLUTION NO. 6731, (1) Establishing the Police Managers Unit and (2) Certifying the Gardena Police Managers Association ("GPMA") as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization to Represent the Police Managers Unit
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1888, An Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting By Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Except for the Fire Code, And Making Amendments thereto; Adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) and RESOLUTION NO. 6729 - A Resolution of the City of Gardena, California, Setting Forth Findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California State Building Code Relative to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions
14.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6730 - Approving an amendment to modify Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #9-04 to allow the sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption and on-site instructional tastings located in an existing retail store in the General Commercial (C-3) zone per Section 18.32.030.B. of the Gardena Municipal Code located at 2169 West Redondo Beach Boulevard (4063-014-020).
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. Approval of One-Year Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in the Amount of $87,000
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Award Construction Contract for the Annual Sewer Improvements FY 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Project, JN 546/555, to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. in the amount of $3,116,092, and Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon in the amount of $230,702. Additionally, approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency of $320,000 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
17.B. Award Construction Contract for the Gardena Boulevard Decorative Street Lighting Project, JN 506, String Lighting Phase to Oppenheimer National, in the amount of $108,108. Additionally, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Project Contingency of $32,500 (30%), Approve a Budget Appropriation of $130,636 (Lighting District Funds) and declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA} Exemption
17.C. Award Construction Contract for the Northbound Crenshaw Boulevard Improvements Project, JN 988, from Rosecrans Avenue to 129th Place, to Dash Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $494,548.50. Additionally, award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon, in the amount of $100,844, and the Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Testing Consultant Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $6,061. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Project Contingency of $75,000 (15%), and declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Purchase and Installation of Flooring for the GTrans Building at a Cost of $205,572 and a Project Total of $226,129
19.B. Approve Purchase of Two (2) Electric Double Deck Buses from Alexander Dennis at a Cost of $4,594,307 and a Project Total of $5,742,883
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
26. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
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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
Junipero Serra High School Alexis Gonzalez and Dwayne Fuqua
5. INVOCATION
Calvary LIFE Pastor Dwight Dudley
6. PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition to Micaela Bryant in appreciation of her service to the community as a Tenant Representative Member of the Rent Mediation Board
Certificate of Recognition to Naresh Solanki for his service to the community as a member of the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
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
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 10, 2026
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 24, 2026
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 10, 2026
Monthly Investment Report, December 2025
Monthly Investment Report, January 2026
Personnel Report P-2026-4 03-10-26
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for GTrans Solar Energy Generation / Bus Fueling Infrastructure Project
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
MARCH 3, 2026 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 6717, Establishing the Multiple Employer Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) 115/Pension Trust Administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC; Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Required Agreements and Documents; Approve the Transfer of the Current Balance in the City's California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT); and Authorize the Transfer of $550,000 in Contributions Included in the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the Trust
RESOLUTION NO. 6731, (1) Establishing the Police Managers Unit and (2) Certifying the Gardena Police Managers Association ("GPMA") as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization to Represent the Police Managers Unit
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1888, An Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting By Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Except for the Fire Code, And Making Amendments thereto; Adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) and RESOLUTION NO. 6729 - A Resolution of the City of Gardena, California, Setting Forth Findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California State Building Code Relative to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6730 - Approving an amendment to modify Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #9-04 to allow the sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption and on-site instructional tastings located in an existing retail store in the General Commercial (C-3) zone per Section 18.32.030.B. of the Gardena Municipal Code located at 2169 West Redondo Beach Boulevard (4063-014-020).
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
Approval of One-Year Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in the Amount of $87,000
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Award Construction Contract for the Annual Sewer Improvements FY 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Project, JN 546/555, to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. in the amount of $3,116,092, and Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon in the amount of $230,702. Additionally, approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency of $320,000 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
Award Construction Contract for the Gardena Boulevard Decorative Street Lighting Project, JN 506, String Lighting Phase to Oppenheimer National, in the amount of $108,108. Additionally, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Project Contingency of $32,500 (30%), Approve a Budget Appropriation of $130,636 (Lighting District Funds) and declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA} Exemption
Award Construction Contract for the Northbound Crenshaw Boulevard Improvements Project, JN 988, from Rosecrans Avenue to 129th Place, to Dash Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $494,548.50. Additionally, award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon, in the amount of $100,844, and the Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Testing Consultant Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $6,061. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Project Contingency of $75,000 (15%), and declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
Approve Purchase and Installation of Flooring for the GTrans Building at a Cost of $205,572 and a Project Total of $226,129
Approve Purchase of Two (2) Electric Double Deck Buses from Alexander Dennis at a Cost of $4,594,307 and a Project Total of $5,742,883
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
Mr. Jerry L. Oliver; 59 years of age. Beloved husband of Tamara "Tammy" Kemp, Children’s Program Dance, Cheer, and Modeling Director at the On Your Toes Dance Studio here in 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, March 24, 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: March 6, 2026
City of Gardena
City Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
4. RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
5. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Junipero Serra High School Alexis Gonzalez and Dwayne Fuqua
7. INVOCATION
Calvary LIFE Pastor Dwight Dudley
8. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificate of Recognition to Micaela Bryant in appreciation of her service to the community as a Tenant Representative Member of the Rent Mediation Board
6.B. Certificate of Recognition to Naresh Solanki for his service to the community as a member of the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
6.C. Gardena Events Video Presentation
9. PROCLAMATIONS
10. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
12. 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
10.B. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 10, 2026
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, February 24, 2026
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, March 10, 2026
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, December 2025
10.F. Monthly Investment Report, January 2026
10.G. Personnel Report P-2026-4 03-10-26
10.H. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for GTrans Solar Energy Generation / Bus Fueling Infrastructure Project
13. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. MARCH 3, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
14. 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
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13.A. RESOLUTION NO. 6717, Establishing the Multiple Employer Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) 115/Pension Trust Administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC; Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Required Agreements and Documents; Approve the Transfer of the Current Balance in the City's California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT); and Authorize the Transfer of $550,000 in Contributions Included in the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the Trust
13.B. RESOLUTION NO. 6731, (1) Establishing the Police Managers Unit and (2) Certifying the Gardena Police Managers Association ("GPMA") as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization to Represent the Police Managers Unit
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1888, An Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting By Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Except for the Fire Code, And Making Amendments thereto; Adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) and RESOLUTION NO. 6729 - A Resolution of the City of Gardena, California, Setting Forth Findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California State Building Code Relative to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions
14.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6730 - Approving an amendment to modify Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #9-04 to allow the sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption and on-site instructional tastings located in an existing retail store in the General Commercial (C-3) zone per Section 18.32.030.B. of the Gardena Municipal Code located at 2169 West Redondo Beach Boulevard (4063-014-020).
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. Approval of One-Year Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in the Amount of $87,000
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Award Construction Contract for the Annual Sewer Improvements FY 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Project, JN 546/555, to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. in the amount of $3,116,092, and Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon in the amount of $230,702. Additionally, approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Budget Appropriation, Project Contingency of $320,000 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
17.B. Award Construction Contract for the Gardena Boulevard Decorative Street Lighting Project, JN 506, String Lighting Phase to Oppenheimer National, in the amount of $108,108. Additionally, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Project Contingency of $32,500 (30%), Approve a Budget Appropriation of $130,636 (Lighting District Funds) and declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA} Exemption
17.C. Award Construction Contract for the Northbound Crenshaw Boulevard Improvements Project, JN 988, from Rosecrans Avenue to 129th Place, to Dash Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $494,548.50. Additionally, award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon, in the amount of $100,844, and the Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Testing Consultant Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $6,061. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Project Contingency of $75,000 (15%), and declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
20. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
21. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Purchase and Installation of Flooring for the GTrans Building at a Cost of $205,572 and a Project Total of $226,129
19.B. Approve Purchase of Two (2) Electric Double Deck Buses from Alexander Dennis at a Cost of $4,594,307 and a Project Total of $5,742,883
22. COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
24. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
25. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
26. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
27. REMEMBERANCES
Mr. Jerry L. Oliver; 59 years of age. Beloved husband of Tamara "Tammy" Kemp, Children’s Program Dance, Cheer, and Modeling Director at the On Your Toes Dance Studio here in Gardena.
28. ADJOURNMENT
