City of Gardena
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
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 Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Janice Winfrey - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department - 20 years of service
6.B. Certificate of Recognition to Samantha Badillo in appreciation of her service to the community as a member of the Youth Commission
6.C. Boards & Commissions Presentation - Human Services Commission
6.D. 2026 FIFA World Cup Update
6.E. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week - May 3-9, 2026 (to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza)
7.B. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day - May 5, 2026 (to be accepted by the Cinco de Mayo Committee)
8. APPOINTMENTS
8.A. Rent Mediation Board - Carlease Burke (Appointed by Mayor Cerda)
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, April 14, 2026
10.C. Personnel Report P-2026-7 04-28-26
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 28, 2026
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, March 2026
10.F. Approval of a Carnival Permit at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1050 West 163rd Street) to be Held May 15 through May 17, 2026
10.G. RESOLUTION NO. 6734, Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. APRIL 21, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Award Construction Contract for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Pedestrian Safety Project FY 2025-2026, JN 554, to Southern California Precision Concrete inc. in the amount of $677,320.88, Approve the Construction Contingency of $67,732.08 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
17.B. Reject All Bids for the Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services and Rebid the Project with Modified Requirements and/or Scope
17.C. Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Service Contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $560,000.32 and Annual Inflation Up to 5% Based on the Consumer Price Index for $17,250.00.
17.D. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Enter into Fulfillment Agreement for Unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L)
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Provide 2026 FIFA World Cup Games Enhance Transit Service
19.B. Approve Award of Contract to Scaife Protection Services for Security Guard Services at a Cost of $400,739.40 and a Project Total of $440,813.40
19.C. Approve Award of Contract for Audio-Visual Upgrade for GTrans Conference Space and Emergency Operations Center at a Cost of $154,198.11 and a Project Total of $169,617.92
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
20.A. Discuss and Consider to Direct Staff in Preparing a Letter of Support for Mama Rosa's Food Pantry
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
26. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, April 28, 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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Amestoy Elementary School Naomi Orr and Sebastian Marchan
5. INVOCATION
Joyce Watanabe Baha'i Faith
6. PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Janice Winfrey - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department - 20 years of service
Certificate of Recognition to Samantha Badillo in appreciation of her service to the community as a member of the Youth Commission
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Human Services Commission
2026 FIFA World Cup Update
Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week - May 3-9, 2026 (to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza)
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day - May 5, 2026 (to be accepted by the Cinco de Mayo Committee)
8. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
Rent Mediation Board - Carlease Burke (Appointed by Mayor Cerda)
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, April 14, 2026
Personnel Report P-2026-7 04-28-26
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 28, 2026
Monthly Investment Report, March 2026
Approval of a Carnival Permit at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1050 West 163rd Street) to be Held May 15 through May 17, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 6734, Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
APRIL 21, 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
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Award Construction Contract for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Pedestrian Safety Project FY 2025-2026, JN 554, to Southern California Precision Concrete inc. in the amount of $677,320.88, Approve the Construction Contingency of $67,732.08 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
Reject All Bids for the Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services and Rebid the Project with Modified Requirements and/or Scope
Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Service Contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $560,000.32 and Annual Inflation Up to 5% Based on the Consumer Price Index for $17,250.00.
Authorize the Director of Public Works to Enter into Fulfillment Agreement for Unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L)
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Provide 2026 FIFA World Cup Games Enhance Transit Service
Approve Award of Contract to Scaife Protection Services for Security Guard Services at a Cost of $400,739.40 and a Project Total of $440,813.40
Approve Award of Contract for Audio-Visual Upgrade for GTrans Conference Space and Emergency Operations Center at a Cost of $154,198.11 and a Project Total of $169,617.92
20. COUNCIL ITEMS
Discuss and Consider to Direct Staff in Preparing a Letter of Support for Mama Rosa's Food Pantry
21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
23. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 2. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 3. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
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 Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, 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 28, 2026
City of Gardena
City Council
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
4. RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
5. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Amestoy Elementary School Naomi Orr and Sebastian Marchan
7. INVOCATION
Joyce Watanabe Baha'i Faith
8. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Janice Winfrey - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department - 20 years of service
6.B. Certificate of Recognition to Samantha Badillo in appreciation of her service to the community as a member of the Youth Commission
6.C. Boards & Commissions Presentation - Human Services Commission
6.D. 2026 FIFA World Cup Update
6.E. Gardena Events Video Presentation
9. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week - May 3-9, 2026 (to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza)
7.B. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day - May 5, 2026 (to be accepted by the Cinco de Mayo Committee)
10. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)
8.A. Rent Mediation Board - Carlease Burke (Appointed by Mayor Cerda)
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, April 14, 2026
10.C. Personnel Report P-2026-7 04-28-26
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 28, 2026
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, March 2026
10.F. Approval of a Carnival Permit at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1050 West 163rd Street) to be Held May 15 through May 17, 2026
10.G. RESOLUTION NO. 6734, Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
13. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. APRIL 21, 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
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Award Construction Contract for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Pedestrian Safety Project FY 2025-2026, JN 554, to Southern California Precision Concrete inc. in the amount of $677,320.88, Approve the Construction Contingency of $67,732.08 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.
17.B. Reject All Bids for the Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services and Rebid the Project with Modified Requirements and/or Scope
17.C. Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Service Contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $560,000.32 and Annual Inflation Up to 5% Based on the Consumer Price Index for $17,250.00.
17.D. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Enter into Fulfillment Agreement for Unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L)
20. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
21. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
19.A. Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Provide 2026 FIFA World Cup Games Enhance Transit Service
19.B. Approve Award of Contract to Scaife Protection Services for Security Guard Services at a Cost of $400,739.40 and a Project Total of $440,813.40
19.C. Approve Award of Contract for Audio-Visual Upgrade for GTrans Conference Space and Emergency Operations Center at a Cost of $154,198.11 and a Project Total of $169,617.92
22. COUNCIL ITEMS
20.A. Discuss and Consider to Direct Staff in Preparing a Letter of Support for Mama Rosa's Food Pantry
23. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
24. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS
25. COUNCIL REMARKS
1. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 2. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 3. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON
26. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
27. REMEMBERANCES
28. ADJOURNMENT
