INDEX
TORRANCE CITY CO NC|L - JULY 12.2022
SUBJECT PAGE
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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Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems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
GOMMUNITY MATTERS
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6A. Resolution No.2022-66 re Deborah Reed
68. Resolution No.2022-67 re Robert Bayma
6C. Resolution No.2022-68 re David Wallace
6D. Resolution No. 2022-69 re Mark linuma
6E. Adopt Resolution No.2022-70 Declaring Results of Votes Cast at June 7, 2022 General Municipal Election and lnstallation of Officers
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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6 8A. Accept and File 2021-2022 Torrance Rose Float Association Annual Report and Financial Statement88. Approve Grant to the Torrance Sister City Association 8C. Accept and File 2021Torrance Sister City Association Annual Report and Financial Statement9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 6 6
6 9A Approve Proposed Revisions to FiscalYear 2022-23 Operating Budget, Adopt RESOLUTIONS Authorizing Execution of
Agreements by the City Manager and Examination of Confidential Records, Adopt ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code to lmplement a Yz Cent Transactions and Use Tax
Approve Transit Department's Submittal of Annual Claim for Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance Funds for FiscalYear 2022-2023
Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Municipal Employees/AFSCME Local 1117 and Management for Maintenance Worker Mowing Premium
Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Torrance Police Officers Association (TPOA) and Management and Torrance Police
Commanders Association (TPCA) and Management Modifying Normal Working Hours
Adopt RESOLUTION Modifying Wages, Hours, and Working
Conditions for City Attorney
Approve Request for Subsidy of Nachef Singers Performance Cost for Use of James Armstrong Theatre
HEAR¡NGS
AGENCY AGENDAS
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
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98. 9C.
9D.
9E.
9F.
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12. 13.
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COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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At 9:42 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, July 26, 2Q22, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m.
July 12,2022
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNC¡L
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on July 12, 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 Rebecca Poirier and
other staff representatives
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 144) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL couNSEL, - EX|ST|NG L|T|GAT|ON, 148) REAL PROPERTY - CONFERENCE W|TH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR 14C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code 554956.9(d)(1), California Government Code 554956.8, and California Government Code 554957.6.
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 Ashcraft
The non-sectarian invocation was given by David Beber of SGI-USA
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 Torrance Boulevard and on the City's website on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 with a revised agenda posted on Friday, July 8, 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.
Absent:
Present:
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
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July 12,2022
4 WITHDRAWN- DEFERRED SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
No items were withdrawn or deferred. Supplemental material was available for items 9A, 9D, 9E, and Oral Communications.
City Manager Aram Chaparyan introduced Congressperson Maxine Waters who provided a farewell message to Mayor Furey and thanked him for his service to the City of Torrance and the 42nd Congressional District.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Furey asked that tonight's Council meeting be adjourned in honor of community member and former president of the Torrance Sister City Association Mikko Haggott Henson, who passed away on June 20, 2022 at age 85. Mayor Furey and Councilmembers read the background and story of Mikko Haggott Henson.
Councilmember Mattucci requested and received concurrence asking staff bring fonvard an item regarding implementing a street racing ordinance, which he noted was recently enacted in the City of Lakewood.
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier announced the City Clerk's Office is accepting commission applications for vacancies on the Airport Commission, Traffic Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning Commission. She stated applications are due on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Agenda items 94, 9E, and 9F were considered out of order at this time.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
94.APPROVE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FISCAL YEAR 2022.23 OPERATING
BUDGET, ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS
BY THE CITY MANAGER AND EXAMINATION OF CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, AND
ADOPT ORDINANGE AMENDING THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT A1/Z CENT TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council:
1) Establish a Fiscal Year 2022-23 revenue budget of $13,500,000 in the newly created General Fund Measure SST Fund; and2) Appropriate $13,500,000 to the newly established General Fund Measure SST Fund expenditure budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and3) lncrease General Fund Operating Fund revenue budget by $13,500,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and4) Appropriate $10,395,380 to the General Fund Operating Fund expenditure budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and5) Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of agreements; and6) Adopt a RESOLUTION for examination of confidential records; and7) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code ('TMC") by adding Chapter 32 to Division 2, enabling the City to impose a /' cent transactions and use tax after passage of Measure SST at the June 7, 2022 election; and8) Approve Ordinance Summaries for publication.
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
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July 12,2022
Finance Director Sheila Poisson reviewed the staff recommendation and provided background on the passing of Measure SST at the General Municipal Election on June 7,2022 and how the related funds would be appropriated. She noted staff would return to Council at a future to establish the Citizens Oversight Committee.
Councilmember Chen asked if staff could return three months from now to provide an update to see if the data is what we expected it to be.
Finance Director Poisson recommended bringing an update in first quarter or mid-year since there is a delay in the receipt of taxes.
City Manager Chaparyan advised they could give a general observation of revenues regardless of Measure SST projections.
Councilmember Chen said it would give them a gauge on how the City is doing without Measure SST having begun yet.
Members of the public spoke
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to concur with the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-71,2022-72, and Ordinance No. 3905. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9E.ADOPT RESOLUTION MODIFYING WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS
FOR GITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION modifying the wages, hours, and working conditions for the City Attorney in the amount of $11,249, which increases the current pay point by 5o/o.
Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Le reviewed the staff recommendation.
Member of the public spoke.
ln response to Mayor Furey and a member of the public, City Attorney Patrick Sullivan noted the City Attorney's Office prosecutes all misdemeanors that occur within the City of ïorrance, by which they prosecute 1,500-2,000 per year.
MOTION: Councilmember Ashcraft moved to concur with the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.2022-73. Councilmember Mattucciseconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9F. APPROVE REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY OF NACHEF SINGERS PERFORMANCE COST
FOR USE OF JAMES ARMSTRONG THEATRE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the request by Mayor Furey for subsidy of rental fees in the amount of $3,1 10.78 for the use of the James Armstrong Theatre for the Nachef Singers events on December 5,2021, and March 27,2022.
Management Aide Anthony Lim reviewed the staff recommendation Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
3 City Council
July 12,2022
Member of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved approve item 9F. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. ïhe motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022.66 RE DEBORAH REED
Resolution No.2022-66 honoring Deborah Reed of the Community Services Department upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after forty years of service. (For Adoption Only).
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-66 Councilmember Walser seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
68. RESOLUTION NO. 2022.67 RE ROBERT BAYMA
Resolution No. 2022-67 honoring Robert Bayma of the Community Services Department upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-six years of service. (For Adoption Only).
MOTION: Councilmember Chen moved to adopt Resolution No.2022-67. Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022.68 RE DAVID WALLACE
Resolution No.2O22-68 honoring David Wallace of the Community Services Department upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-two years of service. (For Adoption Only).
MOTION: Councilmember Walser moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-68 Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6D. RESOLUTION NO. 2022.69 RE MARK IINUMA
Resolution No. 2022-69 honoring Mark linuma of the Communication and lnformation Technology Department upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-two years of service. (For Adoption Only).
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-69 Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6E.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-70 DECLARING RESULTS OF VOTES CAST AT JUNE 7,2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELEGTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2022-70 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election consolidated by the County of Los Angeles with Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 7, 2022. The City Clerk is prepared to give the Oath of Office and present Certificates of Election to the elected officeholders.
Mayor Furey announced this was the time and place to officially declare the results of the June 7, 2022 General Municipal Election.
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
City Council
July 12,2022
4 City Clerk Poirier confirmed that the Los Angeles County Registrar conducted the canvass of returns of the June 7, 2Q22 Municipal Election as directed by the City Council.
Mayor Furey invited public comment, and as no one came fonruard to speak, he declared the official canvass of the returns of the June 7, 2022 General Municipal Election complete.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-70 Councilmember Ashcraft seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
City Clerk Poirier announced the results of the June 7, 2Q22 General Municipal Election as follows:
Candidate
Mayor
George Chen*
Cliff Numark
Votes
19,245
15,363
City Gouncil District I
Jon Kaji*
Dave Zygielbaum
Jimmy Gow
David Kartsonis
2,451
1,147
988
891
City Gouncil District 3
Asam Sheikh*
Lauren Cotner
2,550
1,772
City Council District 5
Aurelio Mattucci*
Jean Adelsman
3,648
3,632
Gity Clerk
Rebecca Poirier*25,761
Gity Treasurer
Tim Goodrich*
Mike Griffiths
G. Rick Marshall
Dana Cortez
Melissa Wright
9,179
7,466
5,212
5,065
4,261
Measure Voted On
Measure SST Yes Votes
No Votes:
17,996
14,755
*Elected to a full four-year term
Mayor Furey congratulated the newly elected and re-elected officials and thanked current and outgoing councilmembers for their service and dedication. Additionally, he thanked the City's executive staff for their guidance and support.
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
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July 12,2022
Each Councilmember commended outgoing Councilmember Ashcraft, outgoing Councilmember Walser, and outgoing Mayor Furey for their dedicated service to the community.
City Clerk Poirier, City Manager Chaparyan, and City Attorney Sullivan also provided well wishes and gratitude for their service.
Councilmember Ashcraft, Councilmember Walser, and City Treasurer Cortez commented on their enjoyment serving on the City Council and thanked the City Council, City staff, and family members for their support.
City Clerk Poirier administered the oath of office to City Treasurer Goodrich, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Sheikh, Councilmember Mattucci, and Mayor Chen and presented them with framed Certificates of Election.
Mayor Chen administered the oath of office to City Clerk Poirier and presented her with a framed Certificate of Election.
City Treasurer Goodrich, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Sheikh, Councilmember Mattucci, Mayor Chen, and City clerk Poirier offered brief remarks.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to recess for a reception. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Griffiths and passed by 7-0 vote.
City Council recessed from 8:09 p.m. to 8:44 p.m
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Griffiths, Kalani, Kaji, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACCEPT AND FILE 2021.2022 TORRANCE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Recommendation of the Community Services Directorthat City Councilaccept and file the 2021-2022 Torrance Rose Float Association Annual Report and Financial Statement.
APPROVE GRANT TO THE TORRANCE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve a grant in the amount of $1,500 to the Torrance Sister City Association for 2022. 8C.ACCEPT AND FILE 2021 TORRANCE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2O2l Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the consent calendar in its entirety Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
84. 88.
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
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July 12,2022
9B
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Agenda items 94, 9E, and 9F were considered out of order
APPROVE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT'S SUBMITTAL OF ANNUAL CLAIM FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022.2023
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the Transit Department's submittal of the annual claim to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for $9, 135,072 in Transportation Development Act funds and $1,039,677 in State Transit Assistance funds for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Transit Administration Manager James Lee reviewed the staff recommendation MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 98. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. 9C. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES/AFSCME LOCAL II17 AND MANAGEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE
WORKER MOWING PREMIUM
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Municipal Employees/AFscME Local 1117 and Management, in the amount of $710 annually, which adds a premium of $1 per hour for Maintenance Workers who assist in mowing using riding mowers.
Assistant to the City Manager Le reviewed the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Sheikh inquired whether the proposed side letter agreement would affect insurance.
City Manager Chaparyan stated there would be no insurance impact and noted the City is self-insured and these individuals have the training required to operate the equipment and this will help the City meet demands and provide opportunities for growth for employees. Additionally, he clarified the signature requirements for side letter agreements.
Member of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 9C. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. 9D. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TORRANCE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCTATTON (TPOA) AND MANAGEMENT AND TORRANCE pOLtCE
GoMMANDERS ASSOCTATTON (TPCA) AND MANAGEMENT MODTFYTNG NORMAL
WORKING HOURS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council Approve Side Letter Agreements Between the Torrance Police Officers Association and Management and Torrance Police Commanders Association and Management, in the amount of approximately $613,000, modifying normal working hours.
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
7 City Council
July 12,2022
Assistant to the City Manager Le reviewed the staff recommendation.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 9D. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
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.
Councilmember Griffiths, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Mattucci, and Councilmember Sheikh spoke.
Mayor Chen requested and received concurrence from the City Council for staff to bring back the resolution that was approved by the City Council on October 1, 2019 regarding establishing a Citywide Governance By-District Elected Policy for symbolic acceptance and motion to file by the new City Council at the July 26, 2022, meeting. Additionally, he requested and received concurrence for staff to bring foruvard an item regarding City Charter amendments and to advise City Council if they can meet the timeline for the November 2022 General Election.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1
I5. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:42 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, July 26, 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 YouÏube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE. The public is also encouraged to participate before the nreeting by emailing [email protected] or during the meeting by calling 310-618-2404. Tuesday, July 19,2022 is a Council Dark Night.
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
I City Council
July 12,2022
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adjourn the City Council meeting Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. wJ¿l
Attest:Mayor e City of Torrance
Poirier Approved on August 9,2022
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
Samantha Cerda
Minutes Secretary
I City Council
July 12,2022