INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COU - JANUARY 25.2022
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OPENING CEREMONIES
Callto Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/l nvocation
Affidavit of PostingMaive Further Reading
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
ORAL COMM UNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes
Approve Agreement with City of Redondo Beach for Use of Bus Bay at Redondo Beach Galleria
Authorize Change Order #2for Compressed Natural Gas and Diesel Engine Bus Parts
Award Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance Airport Stormwater Basin Project, l-174
Appropriate Assessments for Undergrounding Utility Assessment District No. 2020-1 (Paseo de la Playa) and Approve Advanced Engineering Agreement with Southern California Edison
Award Purchase Order for Renewal of VMWare Computer Software and Support
Authorize Purchase Order to Furnish Control Panels for City of Torrance Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Accept and File Quarterly Update from Office of Economic Development 3-4 Adopt Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Section 15301, Adopt RESOLUTION, and Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement for City-Owned Property al252OO-25202 Crenshaw Boulevard 4 Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Police Safety Management Resolution Modifying the Benefits Section to Amend the Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP). 4-s
Adopt RESOLUTION to Enter into Agreement with the State of California for l-405 Freeway and Repeal Existing Resolution s Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2018-86 for Certain Part-Time Hourly Employees to Address Minimum Wage and Compactionlmpacts 5-6 Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Memorandum of Understanding
for Employees Represented and Covered by Torrance Municipal Employees - AFSCME Local 1117 o
Authorize Staff to Prepare an Agenda ltem to Submit for Voter Consideration a Local 3/+CenI Sales Tax Ballot Measure on the June 7, 2022 Election 6-8
Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing Virtual City Council, Commission, Committee, Board, and Other City Bodies Meetings Under AB 361 8-g Award Product and Services Agreement for Purchase and Assembly of Temporary Housing Units and Accessory Units for Torrance Temporary Housing Program g
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January 25,2022
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Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
9J Adopt RESOLUTIONS Calling the 2022 General Municipal Election on June 7, 2022
Appoint Member to West Vector Control District of Los Angeles County Adopt RESOLUTION to Approve Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water Program Transfer Agreement and Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign Agreement, and Appropriate Grant Funds to Stormwater Basin Expansion Project, l-179
Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Fire Fighters Association and Management
Ratification of Public Order No. 2022-01 Pertaining to COVID-19 Related Land Use Entitlements and Accept Status on Development of Permanent Outdoor Dinin g/Activity Program
HEARINGS
AGENCY AGENDAS
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CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:47 p.m.., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February 8,2022, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 is a Council Dark Night
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
January 25,2022
January 25,2022
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in an adjourned regular meeting on January 25,2022, at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:Councilmembers Ashcraft, Chen, Griffiths, Kalani, Mattucci, Walser and Mayor Furey
None
City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and
other staff representatives
Absent:
Present:
Agenda item 14 was considered out of order at this time.
14. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 14A) Conference with Labor Negotiator, 148) Real Property - Conference with Real Property Negotiator, and 14C) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code 554957.6, California Government Code 554956.8 and California Government Code 554956.g(dx1).
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:30 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Walser.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Bishop Ron Mataalii, Harbor 4th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
3. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier reported that the agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Tonance Boulevard and on the City's website on Tuesday, January 18,2022, with the revised agenda posted on Friday, January 21,2022.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved that after the City Clerk has read aloud the number and title of any resolution or ordinance on the meeting agenda, the further reading thereof shall be waived, reserving and guaranteeing to each Councilmember the right to demand the reading of any such resolution or ordinance in regular order. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kalani and passed by 7-O.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
1 City Council
January 25,2022
4. WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Item 9F was withdrawn. Supplemental materialwas available for items 8E, 9G, 9J, 9L and Oral Communications.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Furey announced that the LA Homeless Services Authority was postponing the 2022 Greater Los Angeles Count to February 22-24 due to the surge in COVID-19.
Councilmember Griffiths announced that the West Vector Board of Trustees held the meeting on January 13,2022. He noted that there has been a significant reduction in West Nile Virus. He said that he was elected as the next board President for the West Vector Board for the next 12-month period.
Councilmember Ashcraft announced that the Armed Forces Day Standing Committee conferred and deliberated on the 61"t Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration. She said the Committee requested staff bring an item to the City Council on the direction and determine events for the 2O22 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration.
Fire Chief Serna reminded the public about the Torrance Refinery Company monthly test of the community alefi siren on February 2,2022.
Mayor Furey added that he attended the 90th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference with Mayors in Washington D.C. He said he was informed about the benefits Torrance can gain from the infrastructure bill.
COMMUNITY MATTERS - None Scheduled.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of January 11,2022.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR USE OF BUS BAY
AT REDONDO BEACH GALLERIA
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve an agreement between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Torrance for use of a bus bay at the Redondo Beach Galleria, for a six-year period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31,2027.
8C.AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AND DIESEL
ENGINE BUS PARTS
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council authorize Change Order #2 with Rush Truck Center of Long Beach, CA (PO #2019-00000564) in the amount of $90,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $690,000, to provide new and remanufactured Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Cummins engines and parts on an as-needed basis.
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Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
2 City Council
January 25,2022
8D AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TORRANCE AIRPORT STORMWATER BAS¡N PROJECT, 1.174
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Tetra Tech, lnc. of lrvine, CA (82021-38) in an amount not-to-exceed $785,922 to perform engineering design services for the Torrance Airport Stormwater Basin Project, l-174 for a two-year period beginning January 25, 2022 and ending January 24,2024.
8E.APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENTS FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY ASSESSMENT DlsTRlcT NO. 2O2O-1 (PASEO DE LA pLAyA) AND APPROVE ADVANCED
ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate $1,784,400 to the Paseo de la Playa Utility Undergrounding, l-175; and 2) Approve the Advanced Engineering Agreement in the amount of $91,500 for Southern California Edison (SCE) to prepare engineering designs to underground their facilities, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City's behalf. 8F AWARD PURCHASE ORDER FOR RENEWAL OF VMWARE COMPUTER
SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT
Recommendation of the Communications and lnformation Technology Director that City Council award a purchase order to vOloud Tech lnc. of Rolling Hills, CA (RFO 2021-12212021) for an amount not-to-exceed $120,594.52tor renewal of VMWare software licenses and support for virtual servers for a three-year period beginning January 1,2022 and ending December 31,2024.
8G AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER TO FURNISH CONTROL PANELS FOR CITY OF
TORRANCE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize a pprchase order with lntegrated Power System, LLC, of Miami, FL in an amount not-to-exceed $204,707.43 to provide control panels and parts for the City's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrades, FEAP 1051, for a one-year period beginning January 25,2022 and ending January 24,2023.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to accept and approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ACCEPT AND FILE QUARTERLY UPDATE FROM OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council accept and file the quarterly Economic Development update.
Councilmember Mattucci said that cleanliness of the city is major factor in attracting new businesses and shoppers. He said providing the fastest and most reliable service throughout the city to attract large companies such as the tech companies. He said the friendship city program would be beneficial. He said he had concerns about the Transit Center's available wi{i. He added that he does not want to see the Transit Center become a hub for transients if there is constant free wi-fi available. He said that this is on the right track but to not forget about those on the north and east side of the city.
Aleksander Alderete 3 City Council
Minutes Secretary January 25,2022
94. Councilmember Griffiths commented about the downtown redevelopment and the idea of the business improvement district. He said priority should be given to those aspects and wants to see movement.
Members of the public spoke
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to accept and file the quarterly economic development update. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote o17-O.
98.ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEOA) SECTION 15301, ADOPT RESOLUTION, AND APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY.OWNED PROPERTY AT 25200.25202 CRENSHAW BOU LEVARD
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Torrance dçtermining certain City-owned property is not required for city purposes and that leasing the property is in the public interest; and
3) Approve a first amendment to the lease agreement made by and between the City of Torrance and Atef and David Hanna for City-owned property located aT25200-25202 Crenshaw Boulevard in the City of Torrance, with such property to be used by lessee for existing office complex, extending the term until December 31 ,2042.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-Og A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE DETERMINING CERTAIN CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY NOT REQUIRED FOR CITY PURPOSES AND THAT LEASING THE PROPERTY IS IN THE PUBL¡C INTEREST.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2O22-Og Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9C.ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING POLICE SAFETY MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION
MODIFYING THE BENEFITS SECTION TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT HEALTH
SAVTNGS PLAN (RHSP)
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Police Safety Management Resolution No. 2019-82 modifying the benefits section to amend the Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP).
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 82 MODIFYING THE BENEFITS SECTION TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN (RHSP).
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-11 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN (RHSP) FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
January 25,2022
4 MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-10 and Resolution No. 2022-11. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-O. 9D ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR I.405 FREEWAY AND REPEAL EXISTING RESOLUTION Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION repealing Resolution No. 64-39 in its entirety; and 2) Approve the Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for State Highway Route 405 between Western Avenue and Redondo Beach Boulevard.
Councilmember Mattucci asked if Torrance was being reimbursed or waiting for CaITRANS to clean places such as under the freeway.
Public Works Director Craig Bilezerian said that there is an adopt-a-highway program that allows to hire a contractor for $55,000 annually to perform work on the freeway on-ramps related to trash and weed abatement. He said it does not allow Torrance to sweep and is contained within the ramp interchanges within the city. He said that it is paid for by the city to help with issues that CaITRANS has issues with.
Councilmember Mattucci asked what Torrance could do to keep the freeway on-ramps from looking dilapidated.
Public Works Director Bilezerian said that he frequently communicates with the District 7 office to make sure they are keeping their responsibilities and look into more ways to increase and maintain cleanliness.
City Attorney Patrick Sullivan interjected that a sentence needs to be added at the end to the resolution stating that Resolution No. 64-39 is repealed in its entirety.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-12 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THAT CERTAIN FREEWAY
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, WHICH SUPERSEDES THE FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 3, 1964, IN ITS ENTIRETY, BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE CITY OF TORRANCE AS AMENDED.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-12 as amended.
Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion as amended. The motion carried in a vote of 7-0. 9E.ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.2018.86 FOR CERTAIN PART-
TIME HOURLY EMPLOYEES TO ADDRESS MINIMUM WAGE AND COMPACTION
IMPACTS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2018-86 to reflect compliance with the State's minimum wage law and associated compaction impacts.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-86 SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING HOURS, WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN PART.TIME HOURLY EMPLOYEES.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
5 City Council
January 25,2022
MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-13.
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote of 7-0. 9F.ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED AND COVERED BY TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES - AFSCME LOCAL 1117
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2019-38 for employees represented and covered by Torrance Municipal Employees - AFSCME Local 1117 lo add the positions of Transit Equipment Attendant, Transit Mechanic, and Senior Transit Mechanic.
Item F was withdrawn
9G AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE AN AGENDA ITEM TO SUBMIT FOR VOTER CONSIDERATION A LOCAL 3/¿ CENT SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE ON THE JUNE 7,2022 ELECTTON
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council review resident polling results and authorize staff to prepare an agenda item to submit for voter consideration a local 3/q cêrú sales tax ballot measure on the June 7, 2022, election.
Mayor Furey emphasized the importance of tax funds and grants while acknowledging the public distaste for them. He said Torrance has no control over federal and state taxes and that Torrance has not had much revenue increases to maintain or improve services. He asked how many employees Torrance had in 2000.
City Manager Chaparyan said it was about 1250 FTs. He said through budget reductions there have been 130 positions in the city budget over the years. He said those positions are now gone and have not increased but that they have reorganized through conversion of positions in Police and Fire Departments.
Mayor Furey noted the many issues Torrance has faced in recent years that have increased costs. He said small increases to taxes support vital infrastructure and can provide benefits to the city. He said that significant amount of the income of the sales tax comes from non-Torrance residents. He said education for the public would be important.
Councilmember Ashcraft reported the transparency they city has provided for the public, in specific using a mailer. She reminded the public that the sales tax increase would not apply to food and medication. She said a citizen oversight committee could be beneficial. She said mandatory costs are going up and revenues have stayed flat, so this would be a necessary measure.
Councilmember Mattucci recalled his stance on opposition to raising taxes. He acknowledged the budget shortfalls but cited many of them are pandemic related. He stressed that public safety services were important. He said as leaders and staff move on from service, how could they be ceftain that future leaders and staff will use fund correctly. He added that a 2/3 majority vote should be used especially when it comes to raising taxes. He said the only way he would support another tax would be if the tax was a special tax in which 1OO"/" of the money went to public safety.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if a 2/3 public majority vote was required if this were a specific use tax.
City Manager Chaparyan confirmed that to be true.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
6 City Council
January 25,2022
Councilmember Griffiths asked how a S-cent sales tax increase would affect an average Torrance resident.
Finance Director Sheila Poisson responded that it would be about $130 per year per resident for the 3/q cênI increase, so the 5-cent increase would be under $100.
Councilmember Griffiths said that was a small price to pay to support the city. He said that Torrance needs to be helped and protected through this tax.
Members of the public spoke
Councilmember Chen commented that using the reserves to balance the budget over multiple years was not the correct way. He said those funds need to be for emergencies such as the pandemic. He stressed find other means to bring in revenue. He said that compared to this measure, Measure X would have been the better proposal. He said public safety was paramount.
He disagrees with the civilian oversight committee as he said that is the job of the City Council.
He said he is not yet ready to support this.
Councilmember Griffiths clarified that he is not supportive of increasing taxes. He said previous tax proposals that have passed has not benefitted Torrance and he opposed them. He recalled the mandated expenses from the state and federal government that have increased costs without compensation. He cited other events such as legal fees, cyber-attacks, and labor costs.
He said other cities have benefited from these types of measures and Torrance is a minority in not having this. He cited pension costs and the steps that Torrance has taken to mitigate the burden but said those obligations will still need to be paid. He said election costs have increased as well as general cost goods. He said Torrance is heavily reliant on sales tax and online sales have increased causing Torrance to lose out. He said security costs have increased too. He said Torrance has cut spending and continues to do so but noted that Torrance needs more revenues to provide good services.
Councilmember Kalani said this was about giving Torrance residents the choice rather than making the choice. She said she does not support new taxes but that Torrance needs revenues to support the services it provides. She said Torrance needs to keep up with inflation.
She emphasized the importance of the voters.
Councilmember Walser stressed the need to protect the city. He cited many of the issues that Councilmember Griffiths brought up and stated that need to guard against the unknown variables. He supports the measure to safeguard Torrance and support services. He said there is a max rate that can be increased to but reminded the public that an outside party could take advantage of if Torrance does not utilize it.
Councilmember Ashcraft echoed Councilmember Kalani's statement that it is about choice for voters. She said reserves have been used accordingly and that they need to be replenished for the next emergency. She reminded that this is not a tax on every single person and that one does not have to spend on items all the time.
Mayor Furey asked for the public if portions of this could be earmarked for specific departments such as the Police or Fire Department.
City Attorney Patrick Sullivan said that is not possible and that only a special tax can do that.
He said a general tax goes to the General Fund which can be handled by the City Council, but once special percentages are earmarked it then becomes a special tax requiring a2/3 majority vote.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
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January 25,2022
Mayor Furey said that the reserves were used appropriately in the past. He said Torrance has received some funds for reserves from the federal government. He said Measure X was designed to take advantage of a tax increase before an outside party did, but that there was no outreach. He said this measure has had much more education for the public. He said Torrance has provided great services, been good stewards and deserves a raise. He said sales tax is best way to raise funds from businesses.
City Manager Chaparyan recommended the City Council move foruvard with the more popular lz cenl increase public ballot measure rather than the 3/+ cenl increase. He said staff would return February 15 with the resolution for City Council consideration for approval.
Councilmember Walser asked if the percentages were going to be determined later after more research was done.
City Manager Chaparyan answered that research has shown that the lz cenl increase was more popular and that it was the preferred percentage to consider. He said this would have a higher likelihood of passing. He reminded the public that the funds would be going to vital services and reserves.
City Attorney Sullivan said that it was possible to bring folvard two resolutions with the 7z and 3/+ cênl increases and added that there was no further polling of the public that was being planned.
Councilmember Walser said that if lhe lz cent increase presented a better opportunity then he would go in that direction.
MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to authorize staff to prepare an agenda item to submit for voter consideration a local lz cenl sales tax ballot measure on the June 7, 2022, election. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with Councilmembers Chen and Mattuccivoting no.
Councilmember Griffiths said his preference was for the 3/q cêt1t increase but said lhe lz cent increase was a reasonable compromise based on polling information and for those hesitant about raising taxes. He said this will still leave an outside party to come in and take taxpayer money away from Torrance.
9H. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHOR¡ZING VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, BOARD, AND OTHER CITY BODIES MEETINGS UNDER AB 361 Recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney that City Council:
1) Adopt RESOLUTION making findings and determinations under AB 361 for the continuation of virtual meetings and authorizing virtual City Council, Commission, Board, and other City meetings pursuant to AB 361; and
2) Approve continuation of waiver to conduct virtual meetings; and 3) Report 30 days findings to continue viftual meetings in compliance with AB 361.
Members of the public spoke
City Attorney Sullivan corrected claims that the Parks and Recreation Department held in- person meetings. He said every city that he has contacted is meeting virtually.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
I City Council
January 25,2022
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-14 A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE TO IMPLEMENT
TELECONFERENCING REQUIREMENTS DURING A PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY
FOR ALL CITY COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, BOARD, AND OTHER CITY MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-14.
Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote o17-0.
At 9:36 p.m., the City Counciltook a recess. The City Council returned to the chambers at 9:52 p.m.
9I. AWARD PRODUCT AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND
ASSEMBLY OF TEMPORARY HOUSING UNITS AND ACCESSORY UNITS FOR
TORRANCE TEMPORARY HOUSING PROGRAM
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Award a product and seruices agreement to Pallet SPC of Everett, Washington in the amount of $614,264.97 for the purchase and assembly of temporary housing units and accessory units at 3290 Civic Center Drive as a special opportunity purchase; and 2) Authorize the City Manager as the City's signatory for this agreement and to act on the City's behalf with respect to the agreement and all decisions in connection with the agreement.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Mattucci asked City Attorney Sullivan to explain for the public how Martin v. Boise restricts Torrance's ability to enforce anti-camping.
City Attorney Sullivan explained that a city cannot enforce an anti-camping law on someone due to their being homeless unless there are shelter beds available. He said in Torrance there are no shelter beds available and therefore anti-camping cannot be enforced.
Councilmember Mattucci further asked for confirmation that it includes anyone on public spaces such as sidewalks, parks, etc.
City Attorney Sullivan said that was correct.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager on items 1 and 2. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Griffiths voting no.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
I City Council
January 25,2022
9J.ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE 2022 GENERAL MUNIC¡PAL ELECTION ON JUNE 7,2022
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION calling a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 7,2022 for the purpose of electing Mayor, Councilmembers for Districts 1,3, and 5, City Clerk, and City Treasurer; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to agree to consolidate the election on the Statewide Direct Primary Ballot; and 3) Adopt a RESOLUTION stating policy and regulations for candidates statements.
Councilmember Griffiths emphasized the fact that elections have greatly increased. He asked where that money comes from to pay for these elections.
City Clerk Poirier answered that it comes from the General Fund.
Councilmember Griffiths said that the General Fund comes from taxpayer money. He said the General Fund is struggling to pay for growing expenses that Torrance has no control over. He said getting amendments will be more difficult if Torrance cannot pay for çity elections. He reiterated his earlier point that the sales tax is necessary to pay for these obligations.
Councilmember Chen recalled when there were lower costs for a municipal election where there were more at-large seats than a previous year which had less at-large seats and was more expensive.
City Clerk Poirier said the County explained that it depends on how many cities consolidate with them and some of the election costs are shared among cities. She added that cost increases from 201 8-2020 are passed down costs from the voting machines and other upgrades to cities.
Members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2O22-O1A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7,2022,
FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2O22-O2 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7,2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE pRlMARy ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO 510403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-03 A RESOLUT¡ON
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-01, Resolution No. 2022-02, and Resolution No. 2022-03. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote of 7-O.
Aleksander Alderete 10 City Council
Minutes Secretary January 25,2022
9K.APPOINT MEMBER TO WEST VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Recommendation of the Mayor that City Council:
1) Concur with the appointment of voting delegate and/or member of West Vector Control District of LA County; and
2) Direct City Clerk to update and post Form 806 on the City website.
MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to concur with the selections that Mayor Furey made. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Griffiths abstaining.
9L. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LOS ANGELES REGION SAFE, CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO SIGN AGREEMENT, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS TO STORMWATER BASIN EXPANSION PROJECT, 1.179
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program Transfer Agreement (Agreement) with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
2) Upon execution of the Los Angeles Region SCW Program Agreement, appropriate $4,505,000 of SCW Program grant funds to the Stormwater Basin Expansion Project, l-179 for a new not-to-exceed project budget of $5,236,229.50.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-15 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE LOS ANGELES
REGION SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM, TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to concur with staff and adopt Resolution No. 2022-15. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote o17-O. 9M. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORRANCE FIRE FIGHTERS
ASSOCIATION AND MANAGEMENT
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the following Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Fire Fighters Association and Management:
1) Compression of Longevity Pay and Educational lncentive Pay.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to concur with the City Manager recommendation that City Council approve the Side Letter, Compression of Longevity Pay and Educational lncentive Pay. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried in a vote of 7-0.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
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9N RATIFICATION OF PUBLIC ORDER NO. 2O22.O1 PERTAINING TO COVID.19
RELATED LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS AND ACCEPT STATUS ON DEVELOPMENT
OF PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING/ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Recommendation of the City Manager and the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a finding that these temporary land uses are categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15304(e) of the Guidelines implementing California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION to Ratify Public Order No. 2022-01 allowing the extension of event permits that were issued to businesses to facilitate outdoor operation and to allow for entitlements and administrative approvals not to be considered to have terminated or expired by cessation of such use during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
3) Accept a status report on the development of a permanent outdoor diningiactivity program.
Councilmember Chen asked if the city waived the fee in all cases when various organizations applied for this.
Community Development Department Planning Manager Gregg Lodan said the fee was covered through economic development.
Councilmember Chen asked if the fee had to be repaid when the extension is put in place.
Community Development Depaftment Planning Manager Lodan said there was no additional fee and that it was just an extension. He added that they included a list in the item that it would be helpful that they are made aware.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-16 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA RATIFYING PUBLIC ORDER NUMBER 2022-Ol THAT RELATED TO COVID-19 LAND USE ENT¡TLEMENTS.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to concur with staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 2022-16. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
10. HEARINGS - None Scheduled.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled.
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES - None Scheduled.
13. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
ln Order, Councilmembers Ashcraft, Chen, Griffiths, Kalani, Mattucci, Walser, and Mayor Furey spoke.
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Minutes Secretary
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Councilmember Griffiths asked for and received concurrence from staff and City Council to bring an item to discuss options regarding protecting tenants in mobile homes in Torrance. He also asked for and received concurrence from staff and City Councilto bring an item to discuss the costs and benefits of Torrance being a part of organizations and associations and if it is the right path for Torrance.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1
15. ADJOURNMENT
Al 10:47 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, members of the Torrance City Council and staff may participate in this meeting in person or via teleconference or other electronic means. The Council Chamber is closed to the public in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing and in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting via CitiCable Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @ City of Torrance CA Government, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE.
The public is also encouraged to participate before the meeting by emailing [email protected] or during the meeting by calling 310-618-2404.
Tuesday, February 1,2022 is a Council Dark Night.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-O.
Attest:
ner Approved on February 15,2022
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
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January 25,2022