Council Meeting - April 14, 2026

The City of Gardena Council Meeting held on April 14, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items included the introduction and public hearing on Ordinance 1890, which proposed amendments to zoning regulations concerning mechanical robotic parking structures and the elimination of a $750 per parking space in-lieu fee for off-street parking in downtown Gardena. The Council directed staff to separate these issues into two ordinances for further review. Additionally, the Council adopted resolutions to approve engineer's reports and levy assessments for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting District and the Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2026-2027, with budgets and maintenance costs detailed. A comprehensive Storm Drain Master Plan was presented, outlining the condition and capacity of the city's storm drain infrastructure and recommending a $37.2 million capital improvement program to address deficiencies over time. The meeting also included directives to promote business improvement funding awareness and support for a local food pantry through a letter to county officials. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.