TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 6, 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 12-06-22
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Employee
Organization/Association:
1. Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees
2. Certain Part-Time Hourly Employees
3. Crossing Guards
4. Elected Officials
5. Engineers and Torrance Fiscal Employees Association
6. Executive & Management Employees
7. Police & Fire Trainees
8. Safety Management Employees
9. Torrance City Employees Association
10. Fire Safety Management
11. Torrance Fire Fighters Association
12. Torrance Library Employees Association
13. Torrance Municipal Employees/AFSCME Local 1117 AFL-CIO
14. Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA)
15. Torrance Police Officers Association
16. Torrance Professional Parks & Recreation Employees Organization
17. Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association
18. Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization
19. City Treasurer
20. City Attorney
21. City Manager
14A - STAFF REPORT
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Sheikh
NON SECTARIAN INVOCATION: Councilmember Griffiths
MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AFTER NUMBER & TITLE – See Council Rules of Order Section 2.11 (Resolution 2006-65)
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 Monday, November 28, 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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-122 honoring Fire Engineer Roberto Vabrey upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-nine years of service. (For Adoption Only)
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-123 honoring Fire Captain Michael Baaden upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-eight years of service. (For Adoption Only)
6B - STAFF REPORT
6C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-124 honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Arnold upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-seven years of service. (For Adoption Only)
6C - STAFF REPORT
6D. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-125 honoring Police Officer Rick Rudd upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-four years of service. (For Adoption Only)
6D - STAFF REPORT
6D. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-125 honoring Police Officer Rick Rudd upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-four years of service. (For Adoption Only)
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
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 November 8, 2022 and November 15, 2022.
8B. City Manager – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 and Approve Consent to Alterations for Proposed Work to Comply Incorporated Lease Provisions at 25341 Crenshaw Boulevard. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2) Approve a Consent to Alterations with Peyton Cramer Automotive c/o AutoNation Acura South Bay (C94-031 and C-2702), located at 25341 Crenshaw Boulevard, to proceed with the proposed improvements of an existing auto dealership including a 1,000 square-foot showroom expansion, exterior façade renovations and associated improvements while maintaining existing lease rate terms. 8B - STAFF REPORT
8B - SUPPLEMENTAL #1
8C. General Services – Appropriate Funds and Approve First Amendment to Design Build Agreement for Fuel System at Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $54,217.62 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate $54,217.62 from Airport Enterprise Fund Balance to Facility, Equipment, Automation Plan (FEAP) 1117 – Design Build Fuel System at Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field; and
2) Approve a first amendment to the design build agreement with EEC Environmental of Orange, CA (C2021-111) to increase the amount by $54,217.62 for a new not-to- exceed amount of $670,897.62 and extend contract term through March 31, 2023. 8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. City Manager/Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Facilities Services Supervisor. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the City Manager that City Council approve the proposed revised class specification for Facilities Services Supervisor. 8D - STAFF REPORT
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Public Works and General Services – Authorize Purchase Order for Four (4) 2023 CNG Fueled Autocar/Heil Refuse Collection Trucks as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: $2,029,924 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director and General Services Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Velocity Truck Centers, LLC of Fontana, CA in the amount of $2,029,924 (including sales tax) for the purchase of four (4) 2023 CNG Autocar ACX64 refuse trucks with Heil DuraPack side-loader bodies as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. Public Works and General Services – Appropriate Funds and Authorize Purchase Order for Four (4) 2024 Elgin CNG Crosswind J Sweeper with Autocar Chassis as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: $1,965,383.20 (Non- General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director and General Services Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate $1,965,383.20 from Fleet Vehicle Replacement Fund Balance; and 2) Authorize a purchase order with Haaker Equipment Company of La Verne, CA in the amount of $1,965,383.20 (including sales tax) for four (4) 2024 Elgin CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Crosswind J Sweepers with Autocar chassis as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2019-89 for Executive and Management Employees to Add Position of Neighborhood Services Manager. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2019-89 for executive and management employees to add the position of Neighborhood Services Manager.
9C -STAFF REPORT
9D. Transit – Authorize Change Order #1 to Purchase Order for New and Remanufactured Original Equipment Manufacturer Bus Parts. Expenditure: Not- to-Exceed $615,000 (Non-General Fund: $205,000 Annually).
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council authorize change order #1 with Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC dba NFI Parts (PO # 2022-0000560) in the amount of $615,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount $1,575,000 to provide new and remanufactured original equipment manufacturer (OEM) bus parts on an as needed basis for a three-year period beginning February 21, 2022 and ending February 20, 2025. 9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. City Manager – Approve City of Torrance Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Adopt RESOLUTION Confirming City Council’s Approval of the EOP, and Authorize City Manager to Execute EOP During Emergency Response and Recovery. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve City of Torrance Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION confirming the City Council’s approval of the EOP and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the EOP to respond to emergencies and to manage recovery from incidents.
9E - STAFF REPORT
9E - STAFF PRESENTATION
9F. Police – Appropriate Funds and Approve Contract Services Agreement for Body Worn and In-Car Cameras. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $1,996,640.36 (Non- General Fund: $412,928.04 (Year One), then $395,928.08 Annually (Years Two through Five)).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council:
1) Appropriate $1,996,640.36 of asset forfeiture funds for the purchase of body worn and in-car cameras and accessories to a newly created grant project; and 2) Approve a contract services agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ in the amount of $1,996,640.36 for the purchase of body worn and in-car cameras for a five-year period beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2028. 9F - STAFF REPORT
9F - SUPPLEMENTAL
RECESS
RECONVENE
9G. City Manager – Authorize Recognition and Attornment Agreement for Sub-tenant of City-Owned Property known as Torrance Towne Center (C-004). Expenditure:
None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council authorize a recognition and attornment agreement by and among Torrance Towne Center Associates, LLC, a California limited liability company, Habit Restaurants, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the City of Torrance with regard to a sublease of City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Torrance Towne Center Associates (C-004).
9G - STAFF REPORT
10. HEARINGS
10A. Public Works – Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt RESOLUTION Approving a Proposed Series of Annual Increases for Wastewater (Sewer) Discharge Rates Over a Five-Year Period of 2023 through 2027, and Approve Effective Date for Rate Increase. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on a series of annual rate increases; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a proposed series of annual rate increases in the City of Torrance wastewater (sewer) discharge rates for a five-year period of 2023 through 2027; and
3) Maintain the discount rate for low income senior and disabled customers; and 4) Approve January 2, 2023 as the effective date for the wastewater (sewer) discharge rates increase.
10A - STAFF REPORT
10A - STAFF PRESENTATION
10A - SUPPLEMENTAL #1
10A - SUPPLEMENTAL #2
10B. Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing on Land Use Study 22-00002 Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Torrance Municipal Code Pertaining to the Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) as Result of Recent State Legislative Actions Assembly Bill 2221 (AB 2221) and Senate Bill 897 (SB 897), Statutes of 2022, and Adopt an ORDINANCE and URGENCY ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing on Land Use Study 22-00002 regarding proposed amendments to the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to the regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) as a result of recent State legislative actions Assembly Bill 2221 (AB 2221) and Senate Bill 897 (SB 897), Statutes of 2022; and
2) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code; and 3) Adopt an URGENCY ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code; and 4) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication; and
5) Approve an Urgency Ordinance Summary for publication. 10B - STAFF REPORT
10B - STAFF PRESENTATION
10B - SUPPLEMENTAL
10C. Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing on Development of the Five- Year Consolidated Plan Covering Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2022-26 and Annual Action Plan Covering FY 2022-23. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council conduct a Public Hearing and take public testimony on the development of a Five-Year Consolidated Plan covering the period July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027 and the Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.
10C - STAFF REPORT
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES – None Scheduled.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) Council Order:
Griffiths, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, 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, December 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT