# Planning Commission Meeting - October 20, 2026

The City of Gardena Planning Commission met on October 20, 2026. Its main item was a public hearing on Zone Text Amendment 4-26, concerning off-street parking standards along Gardena Boulevard between Normandy and Vermont avenues. The Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt the amendment, which would remove the option to satisfy parking requirements with a one-time $750 in-lieu fee. Staff said the fee had contributed to parking and circulation problems; under the proposed rules, existing businesses could continue operating without additional parking, and a parking study could support an alternative where appropriate. No public testimony was offered. No contracts, vendor selections, or other procurement or spending decisions were identified.

The Commission also received notice that the draft Open Space and Conservation Plans for the General Plan’s Community Resources Element was available for public review and was scheduled for a November 3 meeting. Other discussion covered upcoming community events and commissioner reports on mosquito activity and traffic safety. The Commission approved the August 18 minutes 4-0, with one abstention, and the September 1 minutes 5-0.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission Meeting - October 20, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WHvKO0uIws) - CityofGardena