INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 15. 2022
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8C.
8D.
8E.
9. 94.
98. 9C.
SUBJECT
9D
9E.
9F
10. 104
11. 114.
12. 124.
13. 14.
15. 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Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 2
Approve Fourlh Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Grant Writing Services 2
Accept and File 2O2O-2O21Airport Commission Annual Report 2 Approve Non-Aviation Hangar RentalAgreement at Torrance MunicipalAirport 3 Award Purchase Orders to Furnish Water Treatment Chemicals for Torrance Municipal Water Nofih Torrance Well Field Facility 3
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Adopt CEQA and Award Public Works Agreement for Residential and Arterial Pavement lmprovement, 1-159/1-139 3
Discuss and Appoint Member and Alternate Member and
Appropriate Funds to lndependent Cities Association 4
Adopt RESOLUTIONS to Deny a Minor Hillside Exemption to Allow a New Surface Grade Tennis Cour1, via a Series of Retaining Walls, and a Fence Height Exception to Allow an 8ft Tall Fence Around the Perimeter of Said Tennis Court, on Property Located Within the Hillside Overlay District in the R-1 Zone a|23719 Susana Avenue. MHE21-00043, FEN21-00002: Obelisk Architects (lgor Nastaskin) 5
Accept and File Torrance Fire Department Annual Quality lmprovement Update Report and Acknowledge SB 1205 Reporting Requirements 5-6 Accept and File Emergency Medical Services Transportation Program 4th Quarterly Update 6
Consider Conducting Survey of Torrance Residents Regarding lmplementation of a Citizen Oversight Commission to Work with Torrance Police Departmenl 7-8
HEARINGS
Consider Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Precise Plan of Development to Allow the Construction and Operation of Automatic Carwash on Property Located in the C3-PP Zone a12880 Sepulveda Boulevard CUP21-00008, PRE21-00006: PM Design Group (Pegah Fazeli)
AGENCY AGENDAS
Public Housing Agency
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3898
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICAT¡ONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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At 10:15 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, March 29,2022, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m.
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MINUTES OF AREGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on March 15,2022, at 5:00 p.m in the Council Chamber and via teleconference.
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 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) Threat To Public Services Or Facilities, 148) Conference With Real Property Negotiator, 14C) Conference With Labor Negotiator and 14D) Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code 554957, California Government Code 554956.8, California Government Code S54957.6 and California Government Code S54956.9(dX2).
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
3. The flag salute was led by Councilmember Kalani.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Mattucci.
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 Torrance Boulevard and on the City's website on Monday, March 7,2022, with the revised agenda posted Wednesday, March 9,2022.
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, reseruing 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 Chen and passed by 7-O.
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5. WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental materialwas available for items 8D, 94, 9F, 104 and Oral Communications
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ashcraft reiterated that the Finance and Governmental Operations is meeting.
Commissioner Cindy Scotto from the Social Services Commission reminded the public about the annualtoiletry drive.
Councilmember Mattucci implored the public to help repeal Proposition 47 and asked for and received concurrence from the City Council to receive periodic updates from the Torrance Police Department on any new bills to repeal Proposition 47. He also asked for and received concurrence from the City Council to bring forth an item on the March 29, 2022, City Council meeting to update the public on the status of updates to flight noise monitoring system, flight statistics and early left turn enforcement.
City Clerk Poirier reminded the public about the June 7,2022, General Municipal Election She said Candidate Ethics Training would be held on March 22,2022.
Mayor Furey requested to convene the City Council Facilities Naming Committee in the following weeks to address naming some facilities.
City Manager Chaparyan acknowledged Mayor Furey's request.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS - None Scheduled.
7 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 February 15,2022.
8B.APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a fourth amendment to contract services agreement with Blais & Associates of Dallas, TX (C2015-058) for an additional amount not-to-exceed $25,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $395,000, to provide grant writing services to June 30,2022.
8C ACCEPT AND FILE 2O2O.2O21AIRPORT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Airport Commission and General Services Director that City Council accept and file lhe 2O2O-2021 Airport Commission Annual Report.
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8D.APPROVE NON.AVIATION HANGAR RENTAL AGREEMENT AT TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT . ZAMPERINI FIELD
Recommendation of the Airport Commission and General Services Director that City Council approve a new Non-Aviation Hangar Rental Agreement for Non-Aviation Hangar Rentals at Torrance Municipal Airport - Zamperini Field.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if there was a way to prioritize aviation rental applications versus non-aviation rentals. He said aviation rentals should be prioritized.
Facilities Operation Manager Gerry Pinela replied that they are prioritizing aviation versus non-aviation. He added that it is in the agreement.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to approve item 8D. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 8E AWARD PURCHASE ORDERS TO FURNISH WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL WATER NORTH TORRANCE WELL FIELD FACILITY Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council award purchase orders to JCI Jones Chemicals, lnc. of Torrance, CA (82022-06) in the amount of $657,013.50, Hill Brothers Chemical Company of Brea, CA (82022-06) in the amount of $121,992, and Chemrite lnc. of Buford, GA (82022-06) in the amount of $142,560 for a total amount not-to-exceed $921,565.50 to furnish treatment chemicals for Torrance Municipal Water North Torrance Well Field facility for a three-year period beginning March 24,2O22 and ending March 23,2025.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 8D. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALTTY ACT (CEOA) AND AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND ARTERIAL PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT, 1.159/1-139 Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Adopt finding of a categorical exemption, pursuant to Section'15301 (c) of the guidelines implementing CEQA for the Residential and Arterial Pavement lmprovement, 1 -1 59/1-1 39 (82021 -52); and
2) Approve the plans and specifications for the Residential and Arterial Pavement lmprovement, 1-1 59/1-139 (82021-52) project; and
3) Award a public works agreement to All American Asphalt of Corona, CA (82021-52) in the amount o1$7,O77,915 and authorize a15"/" contingency in the amount of $1 ,061,685 for construction of the Residential and Arterial Pavement lmprovement, 1-159/1-139 pro¡ect for a two-year period beginning March 15,2022 and ending March 14,2024.
A member of the public spoke
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to concur with the recommendation of the Public Works Director. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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9B DISCUSS AND APPO¡NT MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS TO INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Discuss and appoint member and alternate member to the Independent Cities Association; and
2') Appropriate $6,175.84 to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Council Operating Budget; and 3) Direct City Clerk to update and post Form 806 on the City website.
Mayor Furey asked about the program modification item. He asked if it was not in the present budget currently.
Management Associate Eleanor Jones said there was present funding available in the 2021-22 budget.
Mayor Furey said the City Council could be different with the upcoming election. He suggested at the current time to have the Mayor be the alternate and leave it up to the next Mayor to figure out who is on the Council and what times are available to attend.
Councilmember Griffiths reiterated that he was willing to take the appointment of attending the conferences. He said re-appointments should not be an issue if there are new Councilmembers.
Councilmember Chen asked if they could attend the ICA conferences even if Torrance was not a paid member.
Management Associate Jones said that she believed that one could attend but that as a non-member there would be an additional fee.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and appoint Councilmember Griffiths as the representative for the City of Torrance with Mayor Furey to be the alternate. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion.
A member of the public spoke.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-2 with Councilmembers Chen and Mattucci voting no.
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9C.ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO DENY A MINOR HILLSIDE EXEMPTION TO ALLOW A
NEW SURFACE GRADE TENNIS COURT, VIA A SERIES OF RETAINING WALLS, AND A FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION TO ALLOW AN 8FT TALL FENCE AROUND THE
PERIMETER OF SAID TENNIS COURT, ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE R-1 ZONE AT 23719 SUSANA AVENUE.
MHE2l-00043, FEN21-00002: OBELISK ARCHITECTS (IGOR NASTASKIN) Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council adopt RESOLUTIONS reflecting their decision to uphold an appeal and deny a Minor Hillside Exemption to allow a new surface grade tennis court, via a series of retaining walls, and a Fence Height Exception to allow an 8ft tall fence around the perimeter of said tennis court, on property located within the Hillside Overlay District in the R-1 Zone at 23719 Susana Avenue.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-27 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN APPEAL AND DENYING A MINOR H¡LLSIDE EXEMPTION AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 41 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW A NEW SURFACE GRADE
TENNIS COURT, VIA A SERIES OF RETAINING WALLS, ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY D]STRICT IN THE R-1 ZONE AT 23719 SUSANA AVENUE.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-28 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN APPEAL AND DENYING A FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW AN 8-FOOT TALL
CHAINLINK FENCE AROUND A TENNIS COURT, ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE R-1 ZONE AT 23719 SUSANA AVENUE.
Councilmember Ashcraft stated that she would be abstaining for this vote as she was not present for the February 15,2022.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-27 and Resolution No.2O22-28. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Ashcraft abstaining.
9D. ACCEPT AND FILE TORRANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT UPDATE REPORT AND ACKNOWLEDGE SB 1205 REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
Recommendation of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee that City Councilaccept and file the Torrance Fire Department Annual Quality lmprovement Update Report and acknowledge SB 1205 Reporting Requirements from the February 16,2O22 committee meeting.
Councilmember Griffiths asked when response time data would be updated for the City Council to view.
Fire Chief Martin Serna explained the way private providers track the response time. He said counties are divided into service areas by Los Angeles EMSA. He said Torrance looks to track within its own jurisdiction as some units are used in Lancaster. He added that the program has not been fully built out. He said ambulances are still coming in. He said moving forward they will report the APOT. He said they look at the overall response times such as the first responder arrival and giving treatment.
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Councilmember Griffiths requested more information about comparisons.
Fire Chief Serna elaborated that they look at patient care and quality of service when considering response time. He said transporting is just a piece of it. He added that the ROSC scores are an important benchmark the department looks at. He said the department has private providers and auto aid agreements with local partners to improve resiliency. He said Torrance provides high levels of care due to the vetting process. He added that the contract that Councilmember Griffiths proposed was in final approval waiting for the City Attorney and the leadership at AMR.
Councilmember Griffiths reiterated the security of having a contract.
A member of the public spoke.
Councilmember Griffiths recalled the special vehicle for homeless situations beyond an ambulance and asked about the purchase of an emergency medical vehicle from La Verne.
Fire Chief Serna said there was a program for an alternative unit for homeless situations that the city was progressing with. He said that the City of La Verne was looking to outsource a medical transport unit and the timing and relationship worked well. He said it would fake 12 months to get Torrance units in place so it made sense to buy another unit at low cost.
Councilmember Griffiths asked about the staffing for that type of vehicle.
Fire Chief Serna responded that it would be a mental health professional and a non- f i ref ighter paramedic.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if that would be brought to City Council.
City Manager Chaparyan said that it would be brought back. He added that Torrance sent a funding appropriations request. He said one of them was pathways to housing such as $1M dedicated to reactivation of the mental health building on Carson Street. He said it could be around $6M but that Torrance is investigating partnerships with other agencies. He said there was a second appropriation request to Ted Liu regarding cleanup efforts.
MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to accept and file the Fire Department annual quality improvement update report. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote oÍ 7-0.
9E. ACCEPT AND FILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM ATH QUARTERLY UPDATE
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council accept and file the Emergency Medical Services Transportation Program 4th Quarterly update.
A member of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to accept and file Emergency Medical Services Transporlation program 4th quarterly update. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote o17-0.
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9F CONSIDER CONDUCTING SURVEY OF TORRANCE RESIDENTS REGARD¡NG
IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO WORK WITH
TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee that City Council:
1) Consider conducting a survey of Torrance residents regarding the implementation of a citizen oversight commission to work with the Torrance Police Department; and 2) Consider having the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee receive reports from the Chief of Police regarding police oversight.
Members of the public spoke
Councilmember Chen asked what would reviewing the internal police processes provide.
Police Chief Jeremiah Hart said there were two prongs. He said the first was issues of civil rights and the second was the review the policies and increase performance and accountability.
Councilmember Chen asked if the reviewers were well credentialed.
Police Chief Hart said the civil rights division had professional attorneys with large experience in civil rights cases and the other group had hand-selected experts from across the U.S. with experience with these issues.
Councilmember Chen asked if there was a timeline on progress reports.
Police Chief Hart responded that information is not released to the public for about 2 years.
He added that him and the Attorney General have been supportive of reforming models so that progress is given out faster to the public.
Councilmember Chen asked if the County DA has reopened the case on the officer involved shooting that many callers ask about.
Police Chief Hart said that was correct. He added that there was a special prosecutor that was selected for that case.
Councilmember Chen asked what the benefits of the Chief Advisory Panel would entail Police Chief Harl replied that it was designed to provide feedback to the Chief of Police for representatives of the community. lt would be comprised of diverse groups of people with varying beliefs. He added that he slowed down the process so that the Department of Justice could be involved in the selection process.
Councilmember Chen asked about SB2 and what it means to the Torrance Police Department.
Police Chief Hart said that SB2 would enable civilian advisory boards and seeks to have accountability for officers. He enumerated some of the reforms such as elimination of qualified immunity. He said this would involve the selection process as well so the selections are fair. He added that he disagreed with the notion that if someone were a former peace officer that does not make them a citizen.
Councilmember Chen asked if SB2 was active currently
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Police Chief Hart said that it was active today and added that once the advisory board is implemented then complaints from 2O2O will need to be submitted to the advisory board. He said citizens can make complaints to the advisory board and not the Police Department.
Councilmember Chen asked if the consequences laid out in the legislation were satisfactory to the Police Chief.
Police Chief Hart said that this adds another layer of accountability in the police.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to not conduct a public survey. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Mayor Furey voting no.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to consider having the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee receive reports from the Chief of Police regarding police oversight and come back to City Council in 24 months with a full report of the Police Department's accomplishments, improvements, future plans and shortcomings.
Councilmember Kalani asked for clarification that this meant no fuñher information for one year.
Councilmember Mattucci said that this was in addition to those reports and that this was an added measure to better estimate the progress of the Police Department.
Councilmember Kalani stated her desire for a more frequent timeframe lhan 24 months and asked for clarification.
Councilmember Ashcraft asked about the frequency of the committee discussions.
City Manager Chaparyan said they have been giving quarterly updates but that they could combine the Fire and Police updates into a singular Public Safety update.
City Attorney Sullivan clarified that the motion is the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee reports are twice a year and that there would be a24-month full report.
Councilmember Kalani asked if the motion was when Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee meets there would be updates if available and that could be quarterly, and that there would be a full report in 24 months.
City Manager Chaparyan confirmed
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion
Councilmember Walser stressed the fact that the state can override whatever Torrance tries to do with its progress. He said a wait and see approach would be better.
The motion carried by a vote o17-O
Mayor Furey elaborated that he voted against the first motion because taking feedback from the public on the idea of a civilian oversight committee to see if the public agrees with it.
The City Council took a recess at 8:40 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 8:45 p.m.
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10. HEARINGS
104. CONSIDER APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PREC¡SE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC CARWASH ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE C3.PP ZONE AT 2880 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD. THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER GUIDELINES SECTION 15332 - IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT. CUP2l-00008, PRE2l-00006: PM DESIGN GROUP (PEGAH FAZELT)
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Deny the appeal; and
2) Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15332 (ln{ill Development); and 3) Adopt RESOLUTIONS approving a Conditional Use Permit and Precise Plan of Development to allow the construction and operation of an automatic carwash on property located in the C3-PP Zone at 2880 Sepulveda Boulevard.
The appellant Ali Saiar made his case to the City Council. He lives on the north side of the project. He said he does not agree with the project due to noise, traffic and pollution. He said noise would fillthe quiet times especially on the weekends. He said there are school children who will be affected by the pollution. He said the water used would be 40-50,000 gallons of water per day and 80% goes to the sewer and 15-2Oo/" gets recycled.
Councilmember Ashcraft asked where he got the number on the specific water usage.
Mr. Saiar said that one could use Google to find the information that he gave.
Councilmember Kalani disclosed that she answered a phone call from an individual that was against the project. She said that any decision would be based on evidence presented during the hearing.
The proponent Jake Fazeli made his case to the City Council. He said there was a sound and traffic study that would meet the requirements of the city. He continued that water was recycled and that there are sound ending panels at the entry of the wash. He said the times of traffic mentioned by the appellant were not indicative of what the project will create.
Senior Associate of PlaceWorks Josh Carman added more information in support of the project. He said they did testing on the factors such as noise and that it would comply with city standards.
Traffic Consultant Tim Chan added more information on the research that was done in support of the project and how the traffic complies with the city standards. He said there would be no anticipated overflow onto Sepulveda or disruptions onto the main street.
Architect of PM Design Group Roger Krause said that this is using recycled water and that water solubles were environmentally friendly.
Councilmember Walser asked if there were similar carwashes in operation of the proponent.
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Mr. Fazeli said that they do have others that mostly reside at gas stations. He said this is the first express carwash.
Councilmember Walser asked how many cars would typically be there during the busy hours.
Mr. Fazeli said the best car washes hit about 1000 cars a day with longer hours. He said his guess would be around 300-700 on a peak day. He said it would be 30-60 cars per hour. He said the throughput and vacuums were more than enough to support.
Councilmember Walser asked how much time a customer would spend for a car wash.
Mr. Fazeli responded that it lasts about 3-5 minutes and the vacuum stalls last about 3-5 minutes of use. He said about 30"/" oÍ customers do not use the vacuum stalls. He said 8-10 minutes is the norm.
Councilmember Walser asked if during that time the car is operating or idling.
Mr. Fazeli said they are in neutral in the car wash but during the vacuums they should not be idling.
Councilmember Walser asked the extent of the recycling of water and where the equipment is housed.
Mr. Fazeli said there were underground tanks that store the water. He added that 90-95% of water was recycled. He said at the end of the wash they use new, clean, filtered water.
Councilmember Walser asked the total estimated non-recycled water consumption on a daily basis.
Mr. Fazeli said he did not have that information
Councilmember Walser asked what traffic studies have been done. He said he was concerned about traffic jams.
Mr. Chan said they looked at several streets to identify how existing traffic was. He added that this project would contribute minimal amounts of traffic at those critical spots according to the metrics used. He said they have made accommodations so there is no stacking effect.
Councilmember Walser asked if there were any direction requirements in relation to the street and the location.
Mr. Chan replied that there is a situated left turn lane to allow into the site. He said it serves as a staging area for vehicles turning out of the project driveways which could stay within that medium before merging onto the westbound traffic along Sepulveda.
Mr. Fazeli admitted that it is not the safest area to make that left turn. He continued that there is a requirement to have a no left in the area in question and that they were amenable to putting a no left turn and specifying directions to make a U{urn at the light.
Councilmember Walser said there was potential for congestion and that the suggestion for no left turn would have to be considered.
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Councilmember Chen asked how long the gas station car washes take to go through.
Mr. Fazeli responded that depending on the type of wash and choice of service which could be anywhere from 2-7 minutes. He said in this project's case, an express car wash with conveyors has everyone on the same speed so it is around the 4-5 minute mark. He said hand wash would be something different. He added that they do have express conveyor belt car washes at some gas stations.
Councilmember Chen asked if this specific express car wash pushes cars out faster than the gas station ones.
Mr. Fazeli answered that it pushes out cars significantly faster and with much less cross-traffic.
Councilmember Mattucci asked if the car wash has the capacity to do 1000 vehicles.
Mr. Fazeli said that was correct.
Councilmember Mattucci asked what they would do if payment processing were not functioning
Mr. Krause said the pay-station is pushed back a few cars with an escape lane added where what would have been a vacuum stall with some removable cones. He said there would be attendants on site monitoring the flow of customers and if there are issues at the pay-station they can fix that.
Councilmember Mattucci inquired about the noise study such as loud engines and radios.
He mentioned a large residential neighborhood nearby and how it can be rectified for them.
Mr. Fazeli replied that there is the 8-foot wall for sound proofing. As far as radio noise he did not know exactly how that could affect things although the sound study met the city requirements. He said they were rebuilding the 8-foot wall because 100 per hour is not feasible.
He added that they have some sound-proofing panels to reduce noise.
Mr. Krause said that some of the minor changes to rectify the pay-station issue was not updated in the plans given. He described the new plans as where the two cars that are funneling into one lane as where the pay-station would be. He said the escape lane is where the striping is.
Planning and Environmental Manager Oscar Martinez asked when the new plans were submitted.
Mr. Krause replied that it was in January 2022. He said when asked to resubmit, he inserted the updated sheets and then was instructed to take them back out.
Planning Environmental Manager Martinez recommended bringing the item back later for review to obtain the updated plans.
City Attorney Sullivan said that the City Council could continue to a date certain so there would be no re-advertising.
Planning Environmental Manager Martinez said staff recommended the meeting of March 29,2022, to a date certain.
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11 MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to continue the hearing to a date certain of March 29,2022. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote oÍ 7-O.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
114. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12A..SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3898 AMENDING SECTION
43.6.5, AND SECTION 43.7.1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND A NEW ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 3 OF DIVISION 4 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 AND CHAPTER 3 OF DIVISION 7 OF TITLE 14 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE
DISPOSAL REDUCTION
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3898 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION
43.6.5, AND SECTION 43.7.1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND A NEW ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 3 OF DIVISION 4 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 AND CHAPTER 3 OF DIVISION 7 OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3898. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
13. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ln Order, Councilmember Mattucci, Walser, Ashcraft, Chen, Griffiths, Kalani, and Mayor Furey spoke.
14. Members of the public spoke.
CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
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March 15,2022
15. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, March 29,2022, 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, March 22,2022 is a Council Dark Night.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adjourn the City Council meeting Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Poirier
City lerk of the City of Torrance
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
Approved on April 12,2022
City Council
March 15,2022
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