City of Gardena
Tuesday, June 23, 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. Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board
6.B. Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" - June 14, 2026, through July 4, 2026 (To be proclaimed only)
7.B. JUNETEENTH Commemoration Day - June 19, 2026 (To be proclaimed only)
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, May 26, 2026
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 9, 2026
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 23, 2026
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, May 2026
10.F. Personnel Report P-2026-10 6-23-26
10.G. Appointment of Representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)
10.H. Approval of a Bingo License for Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute at 1964 West 162nd Street
10.I. Approval of a Bingo License for Gardena Buddhist Church at 1517 West 166th Street
10.J. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project (Phase 2), JN 935
10.K. Approve Interconnection Agreement with Southern California Edison to Provide Connection between GTrans Solar and Battery System and Edison's Electrical Grid
10.L. Approve Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for GTrans Expansion Bus/Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure Projects
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. JUNE 2, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
11.B. JUNE 16, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD)
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6738, Adopting the City of Gardena's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Fiscal Year 2027-2028
13.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6739, Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (GANN Limit)
13.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6740, Acknowledging the Receipt and Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
13.D. Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
13.E. Approval of an Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for Implementation Services of a New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Ongoing Software as a Service (SaaS) for an Initial Five-Year (5) Term Beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, in the Amount of $1,483,090, Along with a Fifteen Percent (15%) Contingency of $222,464, for a Project Total of $1,705,554
13.F. Public Hearing: Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report per Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, Government Code section 3502.3
13.G. RESOLUTION NO. 6735, Establishing Benefits for All Unrepresented Positions
13.H. Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the Amount of $147,896 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $3,370,784 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for a Total of $3,518,680, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Any Additional Necessary Documents
13.I. Approval of the Classification and Compensation Plan to Reflect a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment Increase to the Chief of Police base salary effective May 24, 2026, Per the Chief of Police Employment Contract Agreement
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6741- Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1-26 to allow the operations of a private vehicle storage facility within an existing industrial building totaling 11,970 square feet, located at 13625-13629 Alma Avenue (6102-015-027), in the General Industrial (M-2) zone per Section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code.
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. RESOLUTION NO. 6742, Adopting a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings (SB 707)
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Approve Three-Year Contract for HF&H Consultants, LLC to Monitor and Manage the Solid Waste Agreement and Manage Senate Bill 1383 Requirements for the City of Gardena, in the Amount of $474,575.00 and 10% Contingency of $47,475.50.
17.B. Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services to Tiger Tree Trimming Services, Inc in the Amount of $629,327.00.
17.C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement Amendment with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA) in the amount of $1,228,000 and approve a Contract Change Order to the Professional Services Agreement with Iteris, Inc, in the Amount of $28,480 for the Vermont Ave Traffic Signal Improvements, JN 930
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, June 23, 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
Sebastian Jauregui St Catherine Laboure School
5. INVOCATION
New Earth Christian Church Pastor Larry Dozier
6. PRESENTATIONS
Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board
Gardena Events Video Presentation
7. PROCLAMATIONS
"Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" - June 14, 2026, through July 4, 2026 (To be proclaimed only)
JUNETEENTH Commemoration Day - June 19, 2026 (To be proclaimed only)
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, May 26, 2026
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 9, 2026
Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 23, 2026
Monthly Investment Report, May 2026
Personnel Report P-2026-10 6-23-26
Appointment of Representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)
Approval of a Bingo License for Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute at 1964 West 162nd Street
Approval of a Bingo License for Gardena Buddhist Church at 1517 West 166th Street
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project (Phase 2), JN 935
Approve Interconnection Agreement with Southern California Edison to Provide Connection between GTrans Solar and Battery System and Edison's Electrical Grid
Approve Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for GTrans Expansion Bus/Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure Projects
11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
JUNE 2, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
JUNE 16, 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.
13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6738, Adopting the City of Gardena's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Fiscal Year 2027-2028
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6739, Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (GANN Limit)
RESOLUTION NO. 6740, Acknowledging the Receipt and Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Approval of an Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for Implementation Services of a New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Ongoing Software as a Service (SaaS) for an Initial Five-Year (5) Term Beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, in the Amount of $1,483,090, Along with a Fifteen Percent (15%) Contingency of $222,464, for a Project Total of $1,705,554
Public Hearing: Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report per Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, Government Code section 3502.3
RESOLUTION NO. 6735, Establishing Benefits for All Unrepresented Positions
Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the Amount of $147,896 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $3,370,784 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for a Total of $3,518,680, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Any Additional Necessary Documents
Approval of the Classification and Compensation Plan to Reflect a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment Increase to the Chief of Police base salary effective May 24, 2026, Per the Chief of Police Employment Contract Agreement
14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6741- Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1-26 to allow the operations of a private vehicle storage facility within an existing industrial building totaling 11,970 square feet, located at 13625-13629 Alma Avenue (6102-015-027), in the General Industrial (M-2) zone per Section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code.
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
RESOLUTION NO. 6742, Adopting a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings (SB 707)
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Three-Year Contract for HF&H Consultants, LLC to Monitor and Manage the Solid Waste Agreement and Manage Senate Bill 1383 Requirements for the City of Gardena, in the Amount of $474,575.00 and 10% Contingency of $47,475.50.
Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services to Tiger Tree Trimming Services, Inc in the Amount of $629,327.00.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement Amendment with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA) in the amount of $1,228,000 and approve a Contract Change Order to the Professional Services Agreement with Iteris, Inc, in the Amount of $28,480 for the Vermont Ave Traffic Signal Improvements, JN 930
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. Roseetta Murphy; 85 years old and a long time Gardena resident for over 30 years. Mrs. Virginia Rios; 99 years old and a long-time Gardena resident. Mr. Simeon Ginyard; 74 years of age and a long-time Gardena resident. Mrs. Shirley Joyce Madison McCarty; 78 years of age and a longtime member of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Committee.
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, July 14, 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: June 18, 2026
City of Gardena
City Council
Tuesday, June 23, 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
Sebastian Jauregui St Catherine Laboure School
7. INVOCATION
New Earth Christian Church Pastor Larry Dozier
8. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Boards & Commissions Presentation - Rent Mediation Board
6.B. Gardena Events Video Presentation
9. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A. "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" - June 14, 2026, through July 4, 2026 (To be proclaimed only)
7.B. JUNETEENTH Commemoration Day - June 19, 2026 (To be proclaimed only)
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, May 26, 2026
10.C. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 9, 2026
10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, June 23, 2026
10.E. Monthly Investment Report, May 2026
10.F. Personnel Report P-2026-10 6-23-26
10.G. Appointment of Representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)
10.H. Approval of a Bingo License for Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute at 1964 West 162nd Street
10.I. Approval of a Bingo License for Gardena Buddhist Church at 1517 West 166th Street
10.J. Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project (Phase 2), JN 935
10.K. Approve Interconnection Agreement with Southern California Edison to Provide Connection between GTrans Solar and Battery System and Edison's Electrical Grid
10.L. Approve Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Gardena for GTrans Expansion Bus/Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure Projects
13. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET
11.A. JUNE 2, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled
11.B. JUNE 16, 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.
15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
13.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6738, Adopting the City of Gardena's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Fiscal Year 2027-2028
13.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6739, Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (GANN Limit)
13.C. RESOLUTION NO. 6740, Acknowledging the Receipt and Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
13.D. Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
13.E. Approval of an Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for Implementation Services of a New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Ongoing Software as a Service (SaaS) for an Initial Five-Year (5) Term Beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, in the Amount of $1,483,090, Along with a Fifteen Percent (15%) Contingency of $222,464, for a Project Total of $1,705,554
13.F. Public Hearing: Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report per Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, Government Code section 3502.3
13.G. RESOLUTION NO. 6735, Establishing Benefits for All Unrepresented Positions
13.H. Authorize the City Manager to Purchase and Bind Insurance Coverage in the Amount of $147,896 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $3,370,784 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for a Total of $3,518,680, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Any Additional Necessary Documents
13.I. Approval of the Classification and Compensation Plan to Reflect a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment Increase to the Chief of Police base salary effective May 24, 2026, Per the Chief of Police Employment Contract Agreement
16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6741- Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1-26 to allow the operations of a private vehicle storage facility within an existing industrial building totaling 11,970 square feet, located at 13625-13629 Alma Avenue (6102-015-027), in the General Industrial (M-2) zone per Section 18.46.030.C.9 of the Gardena Municipal Code.
17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES
15.A. RESOLUTION NO. 6742, Adopting a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings (SB 707)
18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
17.A. Approve Three-Year Contract for HF&H Consultants, LLC to Monitor and Manage the Solid Waste Agreement and Manage Senate Bill 1383 Requirements for the City of Gardena, in the Amount of $474,575.00 and 10% Contingency of $47,475.50.
17.B. Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services to Tiger Tree Trimming Services, Inc in the Amount of $629,327.00.
17.C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement Amendment with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA) in the amount of $1,228,000 and approve a Contract Change Order to the Professional Services Agreement with Iteris, Inc, in the Amount of $28,480 for the Vermont Ave Traffic Signal Improvements, JN 930
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. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE 2. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS 3. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON 4. MAYOR CERDA 5. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA
26. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
27. REMEMBERANCES
Mrs. Roseetta Murphy; 85 years old and a long time Gardena resident for over 30 years. Mrs. Virginia Rios; 99 years old and a long-time Gardena resident. Mr. Simeon Ginyard; 74 years of age and a long-time Gardena resident. Mrs. Shirley Joyce Madison McCarty; 78 years of age and a longtime member of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Committee.
28. ADJOURNMENT
