City of Gardena
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. 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. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Older Americans Month" - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)
7.B. Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)
7.C. Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2026
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, April 28, 2026
10.C. Approval of Minutes - Study Session of the City Council, May 6, 2026
10.D. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, April 7, 2026
10.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 12, 2026
10.F. Personnel Report P-2026-8 05-12-26
10.G. Annual Lobbyist Report 2026
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A
11.B. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.B
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026-2027 Action Plan to Guide the Investment of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6726, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
17.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6727, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same Fiscal Year 2026-2027
17.C. Award Construction Contract for the Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 to Hardy and Harper Inc. in the amount of $2,125,000.00. Additionally Award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $149,640.00, and the Material Testing Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $10,295.00. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 15% Project Contingency of $318,750.00, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
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
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
26. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.
Open Session 7:30 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:
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1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
156th Street Elementary School Amarah Woods Zoe Herrera
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Ataru Nakagawa Gardena Japanese-American Seventh-day Adventist Church
6. PRESENTATIONS
Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
"Older Americans Month" - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)
Public Works Week - May 17-23, 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.
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 28, 2026
Approval of Minutes - Study Session of the City Council, May 6, 2026
Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, April 7, 2026
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 12, 2026
Personnel Report P-2026-8 05-12-26
Annual Lobbyist Report 2026
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A
May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.B
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
PUBLIC HEARING: Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026-2027 Action Plan to Guide the Investment of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6726, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6727, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Award Construction Contract for the Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 to Hardy and Harper Inc. in the amount of $2,125,000.00. Additionally Award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $149,640.00, and the Material Testing Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $10,295.00. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 15% Project Contingency of $318,750.00, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
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. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS
24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
25. REMEMBERANCES
Mrs. Irene Russ, 95 years old, a beloved Gardena resident for 64 years, passed away leaving behind a legacy of community service, friendship, and devotion to family. She was married to Edmond J. Russ for 72 years and proudly served as First Lady during his terms as Mayor of Gardena from 1969-1970 and 1974-1982. Mrs. Russ was actively involved with the Gardena Valley YMCA, the Gardena Sister City Association, and the sister-city relationship with Huatabampo. Mrs. Russ deeply cherished the Gardena community and always appreciated the opportunities, friendships, and support it provided to her and the Russ family.
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 26, 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: May 8, 2026
City of Gardena
City Council
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. 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
156th Street Elementary School Amarah Woods Zoe Herrera
7. INVOCATION
Pastor Ataru Nakagawa Gardena Japanese-American Seventh-day Adventist Church
8. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Gardena Events Video Presentation
9. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Older Americans Month" - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)
7.B. Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)
7.C. Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2026
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, April 28, 2026
10.C. Approval of Minutes - Study Session of the City Council, May 6, 2026
10.D. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, April 7, 2026
10.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 12, 2026
10.F. Personnel Report P-2026-8 05-12-26
10.G. Annual Lobbyist Report 2026
13. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A
11.B. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.B
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
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026-2027 Action Plan to Guide the Investment of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6726, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
17.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6727, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same Fiscal Year 2026-2027
17.C. Award Construction Contract for the Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 to Hardy and Harper Inc. in the amount of $2,125,000.00. Additionally Award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $149,640.00, and the Material Testing Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $10,295.00. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 15% Project Contingency of $318,750.00, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
20. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
21. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION
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
Mrs. Irene Russ, 95 years old, a beloved Gardena resident for 64 years, passed away leaving behind a legacy of community service, friendship, and devotion to family. She was married to Edmond J. Russ for 72 years and proudly served as First Lady during his terms as Mayor of Gardena from 1969-1970 and 1974-1982. Mrs. Russ was actively involved with the Gardena Valley YMCA, the Gardena Sister City Association, and the sister-city relationship with Huatabampo. Mrs. Russ deeply cherished the Gardena community and always appreciated the opportunities, friendships, and support it provided to her and the Russ family.
28. ADJOURNMENT
