TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR BUSINESS BEGINS
IN COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 3031 TORRANCE BL.
CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA
City Council Agenda 09-13-22
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)):
One case
14A - STAFF REPORT
14B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)):
1) Dirul Robinson v. City of Torrance, et al. USDC Case No. 2:22-cv-5173 RGK (Ex)
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Mattucci
NON SECTARIAN INVOCATION: Councilmember Sheikh
3. REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA The agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Bl. and on the City’s Website on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 /s/ Rebecca Poirier
MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AFTER NUMBER & TITLE – See Council Rules of Order Section 2.11 (Resolution 2006-65)
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. PROCLAMATION declaring Saturday, September 17, 2022 as Coastal Clean Up Day in the City of Torrance.
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. PROCLAMATION declaring September 18 - 24, 2022 as Safety Seat Checkup Week in the City of Torrance.
6B - STAFF REPORT
6C. PROCLAMATION declaring September 2022 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Torrance.
6C - STAFF REPORT
6D. Recognition of Torrance Baseball Team as Finalist in the 2022 Babe Ruth Baseball World Series.
6E. Recognition of Torrance Baseball Team as Finalist in the 2022 Pinto West Zone World Series.
6F. City Clerk – Appoint Member to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that Mayor Chen review applications and appoint a member to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Civil Service Commission from a list of qualified applicants and City Council approve said appointment. The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Civil Service Commissioner. 6F - STAFF REPORT
10. HEARINGS
10A. Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code by Establishing a Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (“RSO”). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding amending the Torrance Municipal Code by establishing a Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO") and consider any testimony during the hearing; and
2) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code to add Chapter 17 entitled "Mobile Home Rent Stabilization and Mobile Home Owner Protections" to Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
3) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication; and
4) Receive and discuss the Mobile Home Park update and provide direction regarding additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10A - STAFF REPORT
10A - SUPPLEMENTAL #1
10A - SUPPLEMENTAL #2
RECESS
RECONVENE
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 15 minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items under the Consent Calendar or items that are not on the agenda. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment, but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff. Speakers under Orals are limited to either Oral Communications #1 or Oral Communication #2 and no longer than 1 minute per speaker. Speakers please turn off or leave your cellular phone when you come to the podium to speak. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 10 copies to the City Clerk before speaking.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED BETWEEN 2:00 P.M. AND 12:36 A.M.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed by a Councilmember from the Consent Calendar and considered separately..
8A. City Clerk – Approve City Council Minutes. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of August 9, 2022 and August 23, 2022.
8B. Public Works – Appropriate Funds and Authorize Payments for Emergency Repair to Crenshaw Boulevard. Expenditure: $145,840 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate $145,840 from the Water Enterprise Fund balance; and 2) Authorize payments to All American Asphalt of Corona, CA in the amount of $145,840 for emergency repairs in August 2022 to Crenshaw Boulevard. 8B - STAFF REPORT
8B - SUPPLEMENTAL
8C. Police – Accept and File Update Report on Efforts to Repeal Proposition 47.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council accept and file an update report on efforts to repeal Proposition 47.
8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. Fire – Accept and Appropriate Measure B Funding Award, Approve MOA, and Authorize Sole-Source Purchase Order for Power Load Stretchers. Expenditure:
$110,515 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Interim Fire Chief that City Council:
1) Accept and appropriate the Measure B funding award and approve Memorandum of Agreement for Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Enhancement Program (MOA) with County of Los Angeles in the amount of $110,515 for the purchase of two power load stretchers; and
2) Authorize a sole-source purchase order to Stryker Sales Corporation of Chicago, IL in the amount of $110,515 for two power load stretchers; and 3) Authorize the City Manager as the City’s signatory for this contract and to act on the City’s behalf with respect to the agreement and all decisions in connection with the agreement.
8D - STAFF REPORT
8E. Fire – Accept and Appropriate Measure B Funding Award, Approve MOA, and Authorize Sole-Source Purchase Order for Automated Chest Compression Devices. Expenditure: $79,424 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Interim Fire Chief that City Council:
1) Accept and appropriate the Measure B funding award and approve Memorandum of Agreement for Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Enhancement Program (MOA) with County of Los Angeles in the amount of up to $79,424 for the purchase of four automated chest compression devices; and
2) Authorize a sole-source purchase order to ZOLL Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA in an amount not-to-exceed $79,424 for four automated chest compression devices; and
3) Authorize the City Manager as the City’s signatory for this contract and to act on the City’s behalf with respect to the agreement and all decisions in connection with the agreement.
8E - STAFF REPORT
8F. Public Works – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Upgrades. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Beavens Systems, Inc. of Torrance, CA (C2020-103) to extend the term for one year through August 24, 2023, to complete construction support for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA) Upgrades, FEAP 1051. 8F - STAFF REPORT
8G. Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2020-2021 Living Tree Dedication Program Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2020-2021 Living Tree Dedication Program Annual Report.
8G - STAFF REPORT
8H. Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2021-2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2021-2022 Parks and Recreation Commission annual report.
8H - STAFF REPORT
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Public Works – Authorize Additional Conversion of 1,127.7 Acre-Feet of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Unused Groundwater Pumping Rights to Carryover Storage and Authorize Payment to Water Replenishment District. Expenditure: $444,314 (Non- General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Authorize the additional conversion of 1,127.7 acre-feet (AF) of fiscal year 2021-22 unused groundwater pumping rights to carryover storage; and 2) Authorize payment to the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) for $444,314 for the additional conversion to storage.
9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. City Manager – Provide Update on Public Health Department Research.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council receive a Public Health Department Research update.
9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. City Council State Legislative Advocacy Committee – Accept and File City Council State Legislative Advocacy Report of August 30, 2022. Expenditure:
None.
Recommendation of the City Council State Legislative Advocacy Committee that City Council accept and file the City Council State Legislative Advocacy Committee Report of August 30, 2022.
9C- STAFF REPORT
9D. City Manager and General Services – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 and Approve Security Fence Installation Agreement for Property Located at 555-575 Maple Avenue. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and General Services Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15303(e) (New Construction); and
2) Approve an agreement made by and between the Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts, and the City of Torrance for property located at 555- 575 Maple Avenue, to allow for an extension of Security Fencing onto such property by the City and maintained henceforth by the Judicial Council. 9D - STAFF REPORT
9D - SUPPLEMENTAL
9E. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Employee Groups and Management Updating Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plans. Expenditure:
None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA) and Management memorializing their RHS plan; and 2) Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Police Officers Association (TPOA) and Management memorializing their RHS plan; and
3) Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management updating contributions to their RHS plan. 9E - STAFF REPORT
9F. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2018-111 Modifying the Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for the City Clerk.
Expenditure: $9,146 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2018-111 modifying the hours, wages, and working conditions for the City Clerk in the amount of $9,146 which increases the current pay point by 5%. 9F - STAFF REPORT
9G. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding Setting Forth the Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA). Expenditure: $1,147,557 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for the Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) for the period July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 and repeal Resolution No. 2019-83 in its entirety. 9G - STAFF REPORT
9G - SUPPLEMENTAL
9H. City Manager – Appropriate Funds and Award Consulting Services Agreement to Provide Licensed or Associate Clinical Social Worker to Perform Outreach Services to People Experiencing Homelessness. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $131,048 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Appropriate $131,048 from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Innovation Grant to a grant project; and
2) Award a consulting services agreement to Mental Health America of Los Angeles, of Long Beach, CA for an amount not-to-exceed $131,048 to provide a licensed or associate clinical social worker to perform outreach services to people experiencing homelessness in Torrance from September 19, 2022 to September 30, 2023; and 3) Authorize the City Manager as the City’s signatory for this agreement and to act on the City’s behalf with respect to the agreement and all decisions in connection with the agreement.
9H - STAFF REPORT
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES – None Scheduled.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15 minute period) Council Order – Sheikh, Griffiths, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Mayor Chen This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items not on the agenda. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment, but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff. Speakers under Orals are limited to either Oral Communications #1 or Oral Communication #2 and no longer than 1 minute per speaker. Speakers please turn off or leave your cellular phone when you come to the podium to speak. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 10 copies to the City Clerk before speaking.
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, September 20, 2022 is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT