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TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 8. 2022SUBJECT PAGE
OPENING CEREMONIES1. Call to Order/Roll Call 12. Flag Salute/lnvocation 13. Affidavit of PostingMaive Further Reading 14. Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems 15. Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 26. COMMUN¡TY MATTERS 27. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 28. CONSENTCALENDAR84. Authorize Purchase Order to Provide New and Remanufactured Cummins Engines and Parts 288. Accept and File lnvestment Report for the Month of November 2021 28C. Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Machado Lake Stormwater Quality Monitoring and Reporting 28D. Approve Proposed Class Specifications for Senior Transit Mechanic, Transit Mechanic, and Transit Equipment Attendant 38E. Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Housing Element Update 38F. Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement to ldentify and Analyze Housing Corridor Districts 39. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS94. COVID-19 Recovery Update and Determine Direction on Orders from County of Los Angeles and State of California Regarding COVID-19 598. Authorize Change Orders to Furnish Gasoline and Diesel Fuel 59C. Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Memorandum of Understanding for Employees Represented and Covered by Torrance Municipal Employees - AFSCME Local1117 59D. Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2019-84 to Add Language Regarding PORAC Retiree Medical Trust Joinder Agreement to Fire Safety Management Memorandum of Understanding 5-69E. Provide Direction Regarding Options tor 2022 Cultural Services and Torrance Theater Company Summer Programming 69F. Discuss and Provide Direction on 61st Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration 3-410. HEARINGS 611. AGENCYAGENDAS 612. SECOND READING ORDINANCES 613. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 614. CLOSED SESSTON 1,615. ADJOURNMENT 6-7 At 8:38 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February 15,2022, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
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February 8,2022
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in an adjourned regular meeting on February 8,2022, at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
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
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Agenda item 14 was considered out of order at this time.
14. CLOSED SESSTON
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session to confer with the Gity Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 14A) Conference with Labor Negotiator, 148) Threat to Public Services or Facilities - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code 554957.6 and California Government Code 554957.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:30 p.m. No formalaction was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2.FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Ashcraft.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Chen
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 Monday, January 31,2022.
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 Kalaniand passed by 7-0.
4. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
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7. 5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNGEMENTS
Mayor Furey asked for and received concurrence from the City Council to have staff bring forth an item to subsidize the fees for the use of the Victor E. Benstead Plunge for the Ducky Dash virtual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. He announced that the State Attorney General is set to issue an official title and summary for a measure restricting voter input and local taxing authority. He said efforts are underway for signatures for this measure to appear on the November ballot. He added that the League of Galifornia Cities, businesses, and labor organizations are moving to oppose the measure and said this measure would harm Torrance in numerous ways. He asked for and received City Council concurrence for Torrance to join the League of California Cities, businesses, and labor organizations. He asked for and received City Council concurrence to recommend an item to provide summary and impact of the ballot measure to the city and adopt a resolution to oppose the measure as it is presented to City Council. He said the LA Homeless Service Authority will be conducting the annual Greater LA Homeless Count on February 23, 2022.
Councilmember Griffiths alerted the public about the program to become an English teacher in Kashiwa, Japan.
Councilmember Kalani announced that the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee would meet February 16, 2022, regarding the Fire Department.
COMMUNITY MATTERS - None Scheduled
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER TO PROVIDE NEW AND REMANUFACTURED
CUMMINS ENGINES AND PARTS
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council authorize a purchase order to Rush Truck of Long Beach, CA for an amount not-to-exceed $828,000 (approximately $276,000 annually) for new and remanufactured Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Cummins engines and parts on an as-needed basis for a three-year period beginning February 5,2022 and ending February 4,2025.
ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2O2I Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council accept and file the lnvestment Report for the month of November 2021.
APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
MACHADO LAKE STORMWATER QUALITY MONITORING AND REPORTING Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a first amendment to consulting services agreement with Northgate Environmental Management, lnc. of Laguna Hills, CA (C2017-015) for Machado Lake storm water quality monitoring and reporting services and extend the agreement term for one year through February 7,2023.
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8D.APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR TRANSIT
MECHANIC, TRANSIT MECHANIC, AND TRANSIT EQUIPMENT ATTENDANT Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the City Manager that City Council approve the proposed class specifications for Senior Transit Mechanic, Transit Mechanic, and Transit Equipment Attendant.
8E.APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the consulting services agreement with CityPlace Planning, lnc. of San Diego, CA (C2021-017) to extend the term through February 14,2023. 8F APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE HOUSING CORRIDOR DISTRICTS
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the consulting services agreement with RRM Design Group of San Juan Capistrano, CA(C2021-026) to extend the term through February 28,2023.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety.
Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Item 9F was taken out of order at this time
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON 615T ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY
PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Recommendation of the Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee that City Council discuss and provide direction on the program and events of the 2022 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration.
Councilmember Mattucci said that he would reluctantly support a postponement of this due to ongoing issues with Torrance budget.
Councilmember Kalani said that while she would like to do this, there would be better use in using funds for more safety officers instead. She asked if there was discussion about doing the 5K and if there was a way to at least honor those who served.
City Manager Chaparyan responded that a 5K option would need more research done to bring forth to the City Council. He said they could honor those who served in digital means if the City Council chose to postpone
Captain Martin said they could do research and come back with notes on what a 5K option would look like.
City Manager Chaparyan reminded the City Council that staff has some idea of possible logistics of the 5K.
Councilmember Chen asked if Torrance would incur expenses if the city put up the same, type of video that was done last year.
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Senior Management Associate Le responded that there was item last year for $17,400 but actual cost was just under $4000 due to the generosity of some pilots. She said that went towards banners in the city and the videos.
City Manager Chaparyan interjected that staff could run the video and that the flyover was a community effort. He said that there is military banner recognition project so there will be honoring veterans.
Councilmember Walser said there was limited knowledge about the return on the investment is for the city. He said there was gain throughout the city as well as internationally. He said he was undecided on this. He said this is likely an all-or-nothing approach to this. He said the military has a large contribution to the 5K and it would not make sense to do it without them.
He reiterated his desire to see some research on the benefits to the community.
Councilmember Ashcraft said that she wanted to see this happen but the numbers in the budget exceed the necessary bounds. She said this had to be decided tonight due to the expiration of the Marriot contract. She added that, for those that ask about the donation program, the city has not advertised it and there is no money in it yet. She said donations should be asked for next year not now. She recalled the average was $10-12K so that would not come close to what the city needs.
Councilmember Griffiths asked how many residents participate in the parade route over the years.
Police Sergeant David Koenig recalled that number being around 100K people on the parade route but that it was reported a few years ago.
Councilmember Griffiths recognized the benefits of the program but that there were many issues that do not have solutions, including budget and staff issues. He said unforeseen issues such as COVID could cause Torrance to lose the investments for nothing during a troubled financial time for Torrance.
Mayor Furey agreed with his colleagues and stated that even the military participation was not certain as well.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Walser said that he had concerns about participation and that he leaned towards postponement.
Councilmember Kalani said she leaned toward postponement but wants discussion continued for other activities such as the 5K, flyovers, videos and honoring Torrance heroes.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to postpone the 2022 Armed Forces Day Parade and staff follow up with the action requests from Councilmember Kalani. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote ol7-0.
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94.COVID-Ig RECOVERY UPDATE AND OPTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO COUNTY
AND STATE ORDERS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Receive COVID-19 Recovery Update (for Discussion Only); and 2) Determine whatever action deemed appropriate for responding to Orders from the County of Los Angeles and the State of California Regarding COVID-19.
MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to accept and file item 94. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
98.AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDERS TO FURNISH GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL Recommendation of the Fire Chief, General Services Director, and Transit Director that City Council authorize change orders with Merrimac Energy Group of Long Beach, CA (PO #2019-522, #2019-523, and #2019-525) to extend the term of service and furnish gasoline and diesel fuel for an additional two-year period beginning March 1, 2022 and ending February 29, 2024.
A member of the public spoke
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to authorize change orders tofurnish gasoline and dieselfuel. CouncilmemberWalser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote ot7-0. 9C.ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED AND COVERED BY TORRANCE MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES - AFSCME LOCAL IIIT
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 1 117 to add the positions of Transit Equipment Attendant, Transit Mechanic, and Senior Transit Mechanic.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C]ry OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 38 SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING HOURS, WAGES AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES - AFSCME LOCAL 1117.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-17 Councilmember Chen seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9D.ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019.84 TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARD¡NG PORAC RETIREE MEDICAL TRUST JOINDER AGREEMENT TO FIRE
SAFETY MANAG EMENT MEMORAN DUM OF UN DERSTAN DI NG
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2019-84 to add language regarding the PORAC Retiree Medical Trust Joinder Agreement to the Fire Safety Management Memorandum of Understanding.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-18 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-84 TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING THE PORAC RETIREE MEDICAL TRUST
JOINDER AGREEMENT TO THE FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
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MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-18 Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote o17-0. 9E.PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING OPTIONS FOR 2022 CULTURAL SERVICES
AND TORRANCE THEATER COMPANY SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council provide direction to staff regarding the traditionally programmed Summer Musical and options for alternative programming for the summer of 2022.
Councilmember Griffiths said he is in support of assisting the Torrance Theater Company for the service of the public as the cost are not high. He added that he wants to see more concerts in the parks and suggested community participation in funding that.
Councilmember Walser said he supports the current programs and would like to see sponsorship capabilities.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to support the Torrance Theater Company that were previously budgeted in addition to adding any concerts in the park program that can be arranged with the potential budget savings that were created for it. Gouncilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
10. HEARINGS - None Scheduled
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SECOND READING ORDINANCES - None Scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Poirier reminded the public about the General Municipal Election being held on June 7,2022
Members of the public spoke.
ln Order, Councilmembers Chen, Griffiths, Kalani, Mattucci, Walser, Ashcraft, and Mayor Furey spoke.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
15. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:38 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February 15, 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 TonanceCA.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.
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MOTION: Councilmember Walser moved to adjourn the City Council meeting Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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