INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 14,2022
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OPENING CEREMONIES
Callto OrderiRoll Call I
Flag Salute/lnvocation 1
Affidavit of PostingÂtVaive Further Reading 1
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems 2
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 2
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Resolution Honoring Lyndal Spradlin 2
lntroduction of Jeremy Deming, New Executive Director of Switzer Learning Center 2
Appoint Members to Fill Commission Vacancies and ConsiderationofReappointments 2-3 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 3
Approve Amendments to Contract Services Agreements to Provide Unarmed Security Services 3
Award Consulting Services Agreement to Provide State Government Consulting and Advocacy Services 3
Approve Meadow Park Parking District Maintenance Fee for FY2022-23 4 Appropriate Asset Forfeiture Funds and Authorize Purchase Order for Police Vehicle Outfitting 4
Appropriate Asset Forfeiture Funds and Authorize Sole-Source Purchase Order for Tasers and Accessories 4
Accept and File lnvestment Report for the Month ol April2Q22 4 Approve Proposed Class Specification for Housing Supervisor 4 Authorize Change Order #1for Computer Software 4
Accept and Appropriate 2020 State Homeland Security Program Grant, Approve Subrecipient Agreement, and Authorize City Manager as City's Signatory 4-5
Award Consulting Services Agreement to Provide Federal Government Consulting and Advocacy Services 5
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Adopt RESOLUTION Approving Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations Limit and Selection of Annual Adjustment Factors 5
Accept and File Report 5
Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management for Public Works Supervisor Premium 5-6
Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Mobile Home RentStabilizationOrdinance 6-7 Adopt Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Section 15301, Adopt RESOLUTION, and Approve Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement for City-owned Property a12700 Skypark Drive 8
Adopt Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Section 15301 and Approve Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for Portion of City-owned Property Located at22780 Lupine Drive Known as Sea Aire Golf Course 8
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9G Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management for Housing Supervisor
Approve Agreement for LA Galaxy Donation to Provide Facility Enhancements at Wilson Park Rink, Annual Futsal Community Clinic, and LA Galaxy/Univision Media Event on June 25,2022 Request that City Council Delegate the Hearing on the Appeal of the Finance Director's Decision to a Hearing Officer
HEARINGS
Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Regarding City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1
Conduct Public Hearing on Land Use Study 21-00002, Adopt RESOLUTION Approving Housing Element Update for 6th Regional Housing Need Assessment ("RHNA') Cycle (2021-2029), and Adopt Negative Declaration (EAS21 -00003)
AGENCY AGENDAS.
Public Housing Agency
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
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Second and Final reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3902
Second and Final reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3903
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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14 At 10:53 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, June 28,2022, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m.
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALLTO ORDER
The ïorrance City Council convened in an adjourned regular meeting on June 14,2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present:Councilmembers Ashcraft, Chen, Griffiths, Kalani, Mattucci, Walser and Mayor Furey
None
City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
City Clerk Rebdcca 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 LEGAL couNSEL, - EXISTING LITIGAT|ON, 148) REAL PROPERTY - CONFERENCE W|TH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, 14C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR and 14D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code S54956.9(d)(1), California Government Code $54956.8, California Government Code 554957.6 and California Government Code S54956.9(dX2).
City Attorney Sullivan read an additional statement for 14D under the Brown Act that the California Department of Justice is investigating the patterns and practices of the Torrance Police Department and could potentially file a lawsuit against the city under Civil Code S52.3.
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 Mattucci.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Walser 3 REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON NG 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, June 6,2022.
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 7-0.
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4. WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 6C, 8E, 8F, 8H, 9D, 104, 108, 114 and Oral Communications.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Furey asked for and received concurrence from the City Council to have staff return with an item to subsidize the fees for the use of the Ken Miller Recreation Center on Wednesday August 17,2022, for the UCLA Health-Science Center Blood Drive.
Councilmember Ashcraft announced to the public about the meeting of the Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Meeting.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION HONORING LYNDAL SPRADLIN
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-51 honoring Lyndal Spradlin of the Community Services Department upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-three years of service.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-51. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
68. INTRODUCTION OF JEREMY DEMING, NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SWITZER LEARN¡NG CENTER
6G APPOINT MEMBERS TO FILL COMMISSION VACANCIES AND CONSIDERATION OF
REAPPOINTMENTS
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:
1) Review applications and appoint members to fill vacancies on various Commissions from a list of qualified applicants and consider reappointments of eligible current commissioners; and
2) The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office at a future date.
The following re-appointments were made:
Jack Gong was re-appointed to the Airport Commission
Jess Davis was re-appointed to the Commission on Aging
Mary Hileman was re-appointed to the Commission on Aging Steven Hsiao was re-appointed to the CulturalArts Commission Gene Higginbotham was re-appointed to the Historic Preservation Commisslon Zohra Muhammed was re-appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission Stephen Leys was re-appointed to the Social Services Commission MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to go foruvard with the unanimous ballot that Mayor Furey listed and ratify the re-appointments. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to put out for re-application the Airport Commission, Traffic Commission and Historic Preservation Commission to a future time.
Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2 with Councilmembers Chen and Walser voting no.
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7 The following appointments were made
David Zygielbaum was appointed to the Civil Service Commission.
Keila Carrasco and Andres Cabrera were appointed to the CulturalArts Commission.
Susan Jendrucko and Estela Hillwere appointed to the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission.
Benjamin Gunter and Chi Muo were appointed to the Library Commission.
Chet Craft and Robert Habel were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Tony Yeh was appointed to the Planning Commission.
Charles Deemer was appointed to the Water Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Walser moved to ratify the appointments that were determined Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke. ,
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of May 10,2022 and May 24,2022.
APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE
UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES
Recommendation of the City Manager, Community Services Director, and Transit Director that City Council:
1) Approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Nationwide Guard Services of Rancho Cucamonga, CA (C2019-047) in the amount of $142,833.40 for a new not-to-exceed total of $469,237.06 to provide unarmed security services for the City Manager's Office and Community Services Department, and extend the term for one year through June 30, 2023; and
2) Approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with A.G. Coast, Corporation (dba California Panther Security) of Los Angeles, CA (C2019-046) to extend the term for one year through June 30,2023.
8C AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STATE
GOVERNMENT CONSULTING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son of Sacramento, CA (82022-15) in the amount of 162,000 to provide state government consulting and advocacy services for a three-year period beginning July 1 , 2022 and ending June 30, 2025, with two optional one-year extensions.
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8D.APPROVE MEADOW PARK PARKING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Approve the Meadow Park Parking District maintenance fee at $71.33 per parking space for Fiscal Year 2022-23 to pay maintenance costs of the parking lots; and 2) Authorize Meadow Park Parking District billing for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and 3) lncrease Meadow Park Parking Lot District Fund revenue budget by $8,518; and 4) Appropriate $8,518 to Meadow Park Parking Lot District Fund expenditure budget. 8E APPROPRIATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER
FOR POLICE VEHICLE OUTFITTING
Recommendation of the Chief of Police and the General Services Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate$,275,944.61 of assetforfeiture funds forthe purchase of required outfitting components for new police vehicles to a newly created Facilities, Equipment, Automation Plan (FEAP);' and
2) Authorize a purchase order with Dana Safety Supply of Canoga Park, CA in the amount of $275,944.61 for the purchase of required outfitting components for new police vehicles.
8F APPROPRIATE ASSET FORFE¡TURE FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE SOLE.SOURCE
PURCHASE ORDER FOR TASERS AND ACCESSORIES
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council:
1) Appropriate $509,322.78 of asset forfeiture funds for the purchase of tasers and accessories to a newly created Facilities, Equipment, Automation Plan (FEAP); and 2) Authorize a sole-source purchase order with Axon Enterprises, lnc. of Scottsdale, AZ in the amount of $509,322.781or the purchase of tasers and accessories for a five- year period beginning July 1 ,2022 and ending June 30, 2027. 8G. ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL2022 Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council accept and file the lnvestment Report for the Month of April 2022.
8H.APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR HOUSING SUPERVISOR Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the City Manager that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Housing Supervisor.
81.AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #I FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Recommendation of the Communications and lnformation Technology Director that City Council authorize change order #1 to purchase order with Crayon Software Experts, LLC of Dallas TX (PO 2022-322), for Microsoft computer software on an as-requested basis, to extend the term to January 31,2023.
8J. ACCEPT AND APPROPR¡ATE 2O2O STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
GRANT, APPROVE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER AS CITY'S SIGNATORY
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council:
1) Accept and appropriate the 2020 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant in the amount of $56,000 for handheld portable radios to be assigned to Torrance Fire Department (TFD)tactical paramedics (including associated accessories); and Aleksander Alderete 4 City Council
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2) Approve a Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Los Angeles; and 3) Authorize the City Manager as the City's signatory for the agreement, to act on City's behalf with respect to all decisions in connection with the agreement, as well as to accept and appropriate additional2020 SHSP funds for the project, if available from the County of Los Angeles.
AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT CONSULTING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Van Scoyoc, of Washington, DC (8'2022-15) in the amount of $162,000 to provide federal government consulting and advocacy services for a three-year period beginning July 1 ,2022 and ending June 30, 2025, with two optional one-year extensions.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety.
Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2022.23 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
AND SELECTION OF ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION approving the City of Torrance appropriations limit for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $4,338,088,962; and selection of the percent change in state per capita personal income as the cost of living factor, together with the percent change in County population, as the annual adjustment factors for the same fiscal year.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE APPROVING THE 2022-23
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND SELECTION OF THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR THE SAME FISCAL YEAR.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-52. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
98. ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT
Recommendation of the Transportation Committee that City Council accept and file the May 24, 2022 meeting report and approve the 2022 summer service changes.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to accept and file the May 24,2022 meeting report and approve lhe 2022 summer service changes. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9C APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL
AND SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION (TPSA) AND MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC
WORKS SUPERVISOR PREMIUM
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management, in the amount of $19,530 annually, which adds a 15% premium pay for the Public Works Supervisor of the Public Works Department who is assigned to providç required Entry-Level Driver Training to comply with Federal and State regulations.
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MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to approve item 9C. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9D.DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING MOBILE HOME RENT STAB¡LIZATION ORDINANCE
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council discuss and provide direction regarding a Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance for Tenants of Mobile Home Parks.
Councilmember Ashcraft disclosed that she communicated with a representative of Skyline Mobile Home Park owners and stated that it would have no bearing on what she decided.
Councilmember Kalani asked if there were any subsidy programs available for the residents.
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez replied that there the owners of the park are offering a subsidy program. She continued that the city Section 8 program would be opening at the end of July.
Councilmember Griffiths disclosed that he communicated with a representative of the Skyline Mobile Home Park owners and stated that his decision would be based on information presented. He asked, once the 90-day delay is up, if the City Council could make a decision to override a possible event in which the owners and residents are not in agreement.
Community Development Director Ramirez said that could be one of any possible options up to the City Council discretion.
Councilmember Griffiths asked what the ordinance that was presented with the item based Community Development Director Ramirez responded that it was based on several ordinances that have been successful in California and one that would encompass the objectives of the Torrance community.
Councilmember Griffiths asked why the creation of a board was not mentioned.
Community Development Director Ramirez elaborated that this was drafted so it would be an automatic annual increase based on City Council decision. There would still need to be a hearing officer for appeals, but it would be other items not necessarily for rent increases, such as if the property owner wanted to return and include a capital improvement cost. She said there would be fees associated with whoever is placing the appeal.
Councilmember Griffiths voiced concern about the costs of the possible disputes that could arise.
Councilmember Chen disclosed that he communicated with a representative of the Skyline Mobile Home Park owners and stated that his decision would be based on information presented.
He favored the 90-day offer.
Community Development Director Ramirez clarified that while the owners have a representative now, the representative has likely not reached out to tenants yet. on
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Councilmember Mattucci disclosed that he communicated with a representative of the Skyline Mobile Home Park owners and stated that his decision would be based on information presented. He favored waiting out the 9O-days and seeing what happens then.
Councilmember Ashcraft asked what the city could do if the owner raised the rent higher than was discussed in an accord.
Community Development Director Ramirez said that accords have a hearing process.
They would file a complaint with the city and the city would mediate and resolve the issue.
Councilmember Ashcraft asked what the city would do if no decision could be made because the parties do not budge.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied that it would spell out the mediation services in the accord. They must comply with the mediation services and the results of them.
Mayor Furey favored the 90-dày event timeline
Members of the public spoke
Councilmember Walser said to let the 90-day timeline run its course. He asked if this problem affects other trailer park communities. He also asked what the percentage of residents of this trailer park were having difficulties with this.
Community Development Director Ramirez said that this was the only mobile home park that has contacted the city with any issues. She said in the public comments there was 1 person from Knolls Lodge and2 people from Knolls Manor.
Councilmember Walser said there needed to be more research before making legislative decisions since there seemed to be a small number of complaints comparatively to the overall amount of mobile home residents/parks.
Councilmember Griffiths said that making reasonable profits is necessary for improvements to the park but that it was unfair that mobile home residents were excluded from the rent control measures from the state. He asked if an update could occur at 60 days if there was any progress to report and if there are meetings between owners and residents that a city staff representative be in attendance for observation and reporting.
Community Development Director Ramirez said staff could do in an update in 60 days and that the representative of the owners of the Skyline Mobile Home Park was open to the city having a representative be a part of the process.
Councilmember Griffiths said in lieu of an agreement that the fair path fonruard would be to get mobile homeowners the protection that other renters get with A81482.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to allow the residents and owners to negotiate for an amicable agreement and within 90 days with staff update in 60 days, determine if City Council action must be taken or allow the groups to continue on their own. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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9E.ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15301, ADOPT RESOLUTION, AND APPROVE
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 27OO SKYPARK DRIVE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality 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 determining certain city-owned property is not required for city purposes and that leasing the property is in the public interest; and
3) Approve a fourth amendment to the lease agreement (C2004-155) made by and between the City of Torrance, a municipal corporation, and LDC Skypark, LLC, a California limited liability company, for City-owned property located at 27Q0 Skypark Drive in the City of Torrance, with such property operating under a sublease as a Lowe's Home lmprovement Center.
A member of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-53 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 PUBLIC INTEREST.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and adopt Resolution No. 2022-53. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9F ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CAL¡FORNIA ENV¡RONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) SECTTON 15301 AND APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PORTION OF CITY.OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22780 LUPINE DRIVE KNOWN AS SEA AIRE GOLF COURSE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2) Approve a second amendment to lease agreement (C2009-245) by and between the City of Torrance, a municipal corporation, and T-Mobile West Tower, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, by and through CCTMO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its attorney in fact, to utilize a portion of City-owned property to operate a cellular phone antenna site at 22780 Lupine Drive known as Sea Aire Golf Course.
A member of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9G APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL
AND SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION (TPSA) AND MANAGEMENT FOR HOUSTNG
SUPERVISOR
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management, in the amount of $125,253, regarding the addition of Housing Supervisor.
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MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to approve item 9G, side letter Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9H.APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR LA GALAXY DONATION TO PROVIDE FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS AT WILSON PARK RINK, ANNUAL FUTSAL COMMUNITY CLIN¡C, AND LA GALAXY/UNIV¡SION MEDIA EVENT ON JUNE 25,2022
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council approve an agreement with Anschutz L.A. Soccer ll, LLC, a California limited liability company, providing a $30,000 donation towards Wilson Park Rink improvements, an annual Futsal sport clinic free to the community, and an LA Galaxy/Univision media event at the Wilson Park Rink on June 25,2022.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director to approve the agreement with the LA Galaxy to donate the $30,000 for the improvement of the Wilson Park Rink. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL DELEGATE THE HEARING ON THE APPEAL OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR'S DECISION TO A HEARING OFF¡CER
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council determine whether this appeal of the decision of the Finance Director should be heard before the full City Council or by a hearing officer.
Councilmember Ashcraft asked what the hours would be if the City Council decided to be the hearing body.
City Attorney Sullivan said there was no estimate but that the largest would likely be an eight-hour day and multiple nights.
Councilmember Ashcraft said there would be staff time involved, City Attorney Sullivan concurred. He continued that staff and outside counsel would be representing the city. The City Council would review the legal briefs filed by both sides which would add about 1-3 hours.
A member of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to recommend that City Council delegate the hearing of the appeal to a hearing officer. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
IO. HEAR¡NGS
l0A.CONDUGT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99.I
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on the proposed levy of assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION confirming the diagram and assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and ordering the improvements in connection with the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1.
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Associate Engineer Jessamine Que gave a brief presentation Andy Turda questioned the purpose of the levies when he was paying Edison already. He said this was a tax increase for Torrance residents.
James Henry presented multiple questions of which staff would advise him later.
Mayor Furey clarified that Torrance has not raised the assessment since its inception in 1999-2000. He said while Edison owns the streetlights and maintains them, Torrance pays the electric bill for them and Torrance can assess each individual property owner in different scales.
He continued that Torrance is subsidizing it by about $330K every year.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote o'f 7-0.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-54 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Resolution No.2022-54. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 108.CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND USE STUDY 21.OOOO2, ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR 6TH REGIONAL HOUS|NG NEED ASSESSMENT ("RHNA") CYCLE (2021-20291, AND ADOPT NEGATTVE DECLARATTON (EAS21 -00003)
Recommendation of the Community Development Director and Planning Commission that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on Land Use Study 21-00002; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION to approve the Housing Element Update for the 6th Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) Cycle (2021-2029); and
3) Adopt a Negative Declaration (EAS21-00003); and
4) Authorize the City Manager to make iterative changes to the 2021-2029 Housing Element in response to comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, if any comments are received.
Councilmember Griffiths asked how this could bypass CEQA review.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied that the CEQA review was on the document, not on the project. Once each project goes forward, the project would need to go through CEQA at that time.
Councilmember Griffiths said that it seemed as though each individual project impact may seem minor but that considering as a whole it would be significant impact.
Community Development Director Ramirez said that it was because it is a planning document and those are exempt from those negative declarations that can be done. She continued that it is not actually doing anything, it is just creating a plan that would hopefully lead to that construction. She said the plan does not go through CEQA review.
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Councilmember Griffiths stated that state has become more strict in its enforcement of the RHNA allocation, whereby if Torrance declined a project that met the standards, then the state could argue Torrance was not doing its job in meeting the RHNA allocation numbers.
Community Development Director Ramirez concurred.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if there were figures and numbers spent to put together the housing element.
Community Development Director Ramirez said that the contract was about $220K and that there was still staff time on top of that. She said there was grant money involved which mostly went to consultants. She said the technicality, legislation, etc. has made it difficult to not use consultants.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if there were significant costs incurred that were not covered by the grant.
Community Development Director Ramirez said that there were and singled out staff time.
Councilmember Mattucci voiced discontent with RHNA and how the state is approaching the cost to cities while no new plans to help California improve areas such as water and power have been made. He said the priority should be to get together with other cities and fight back against Sacramento. He said getting local control back was important. He continued that Torrance and other cities need to start putting up money to go against the state.
Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time Mr. Turda disagreed with how the state is handling the RHNA and supports going against them
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if Torrance was still involved in a lawsuit with HCD on the RHNA allocation.
City Attorney Sullivan said that one in Orange County was up on appeal. He said that it was likely it lost at the trial level and was going up on appeal. He continued that Torrance was also involved in the SB9 case in LA County.
Councilmember Griffiths asked if it was the same attorney doing both cases.
City Attorney Sullivan replied that it was two firms separating the cases Councilmember Griffiths asked for a review of the lawsuit against HCD City Attorney Sullivan stated that it was on how the RHNA numbers have all been challenged. lt was spread, then re-allocated and pushed the RHNA numbers towards the coast where more population was as opposed to Riverside or San Bernardino where the land was and more possibility to explore the numbers.
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Councilmember Griffiths cited an audit that showed that RHNA has problems, among other issues and yet Torrance still must adhere. He asked if Torrance would be forced to change zoning to accommodate.
Community Development Director Ramirez responded that they were looking to do an overlay instead. She elaborated that an overlay would keep their underground zoning but would allow an additional zoning to their property that was not there before.
Councilmember Griffiths asked, if HCD re-calculates the RHNA allocation downward, if Torrance could remove the overlay if it was determined it could reduce the RHNA requirement.
Community Development Director Ramirez said they could re-look at that overlay zone.
She continued that zoning can always be changed but spot-zoning can be trickier. She said that if a neighborhood being transitioned to residential and if someone wanted to put a commercial property, it would be considered spot-zoning which is more difficult than to change that back to commercial.
Councilmember Griffiths asked about the penalties if not in compliance with the HCD.
CityPlace Planning, lnc. Senior Associate Patricia Bluman stated that penalties vary. She said it depends on if it's a state attorney general. lt can be financial penalties, or penalties that restrict cities from issuing building permits until in compliance.
Councilmember Griffiths said that a penalty was that cities could be restricted from having a hearing on a housing project.
Community Development Director Ramirez concurred.
City Attorney Sullivan corrected himself that the RHNA and S89 cases were being handled by the same firm.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2022-55 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIAAPPROVING UPDATES TO THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 2021TO 2029 PLANNING PERIOD
AND ADOPTION OF THE INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Mayor Furey stated there were written public comments from Maupin Realtors and Old Town Redlands, LLC.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Resolution No.2022-55 and adopt a negative declaration and authorize the City Manager to make iterative changes to the 2021-2029 Housing Element in response to comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, if any comments are received. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember Mattucci voting no.
Councilmember Griffiths explained his vote. He said that he opposes the RHNA allocation process but that he did not want to see Torrance put into a damaging position from the state.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
11A. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
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12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12A..SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3902 AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF DIVISION 1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 3
REGARDING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3902 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF DIVISION 1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 3 REGARDING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY.
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3902. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 12B.SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3903 ADJUSTING THE AVAILABLE PENALTIES FOR VIOLAT¡ON OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE UNDER SECTIONS 11.2.1,11.2.6,92.35.6, AND 92.43.040, AND ADDING ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES" TO CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3903 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE
AVAILABLE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE UNDER SECTIONS 11.2.1, 11.2.6, 92.35.6, AND 92.43.040, AND ADDII\iG ARTICLE I ENTITLED ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES'' TO CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3903. Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
13. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
ln Order, Councilmember Walser, Ashcraft, Chen, Griffiths, Kalani, Mattucci, and Mayor Furey spoke.
Councilmember Griffiths asked about Concerts in the Park for Torrance.
City Manager Chaparyan said that he spoke with Community Services DirectorJohn La Rock to plan activities in the park including concerts and will be bringing an update to the City Council.
Councilmember Griffiths asked staff to bring forth an item on how to handle removal of trees so that the value of the trees is recognized, gives input to the public on tree removal and in cases where it affects a neighborhood to engage the community members better. He said part of the item should include a sign posted on the tree so the public can easily decipher and be able to object to a tree being removed.
City Manager Chaparyan said there would be a formal item and that there could be a QR code added to that signpost to direct the public to a website to guide through the methodology. 14, CLOSED SESSION
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15. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:53 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, June 28, 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, June 21 ,2022 is a Council Dark Night.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adjourn the City Council meeting Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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