RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT GUIDELINES
FOR THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE MEASURE
SST CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AS APPROVED
BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY DURING
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 7, 2022
WHEREAS, the health and safety of all residents in the City of Torrance ("the City") is the City's top priority; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to safe neighborhoods and quality services to support residents; and
WHEREAS, during Fiscal Year 2020-21 the inadequacy of the City's existing revenues created a potential threat to the public health, safety and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, an increased revenue source was required fund critical public safety and community services programs and pay for essential public infrastructure improvements to roads, parks and public facilities; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-21 to place a measure on the ballot for the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the purpose of submitting a measure imposing a Transactions and Use Tax (sales tax) for general purposes to fund unbudgeted priorities, maintain public safety, and maintain other essential City services; and
WHEREAS, during the General Municipal election held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the qualified electors of the City of Torrance approved the proposed Transactions and Use Tax (Measure SST); and
WHEREAS, Measure SST included strict accountability requirements including the appointment of a Citizens' Oversight Committee, public disclosure of all spending and annual independent financial audits that ensure funds are used effectively and as promised, and only to benefit the Torrance community; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2022, City Council established a new General Fund Measure SST Fund to separately account for revenues and expenditures from the tax imposed by Division 2, Chapter 32 of the Torrance Municipal Code.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Establishment
There is established, a Measure SST Citizens' Oversight Committee, pursuant to Torrance Municipal Code Division 2, Chapter 32, Section 232.1.120. 1 Section 2. Composition , Compensation, and Qualifications 1) The members of the Committee shall be electors of the City. 2) The 7 members of the Committee shall be appointed by the City Council. 3) Commencing July 1, 2023, the members of the Committee shall be paid in lieu of their ordinary and necessary expenditures directly connected with or pertaining to the duties imposed by Section 232.1.120 at the rate of Ten Dollars ($10 .00) per meeting.
Such payment shall be made at the end of each calendar quarter.
Sectio n 3. Appo intments and Terms of Mem bers
The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor and City Council members.
The appointment shall be for all seven (7) members of the new Committee . The Council will designate which two (2) members shall be appointed to a four (4) year term and those members will be eligible for one (1) consecutive four (4) year term. The Council will then determine which two (2) members will be eligible for a three (3) year term and on the expiration of such terms will be eligible for appointment to two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms. The Council will then determine which two (2) members will be eligible for a two (2) year term and on the expiration of such terms will be eligible for appointment to two (2) consecutive four ( 4) year terms. The Council will then determine which member will be eligible for a one (1) year term and on expiration of such term will be eligible for appointment to two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms. All appointments and reappointments shall be for a period of four (4) years. Provided, however, no member shall be eligible for reappointment after serving two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms . Provided further, that after a lapse of two (2) years, a former member may be reappointed to the Committee.
Section 4 . Filling of Vacancies
If any vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Committee, other than by expiration of the term of office, it shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of the vacated office.
Section 5. Removal of Members
The members of the Committee may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of all the members of the City Council.
Section 6. Appointment of a Chair
At the first meeting of the Committee and at the first meeting of the Committee in every fiscal year, thereafter, the members shall appoint one (1) of their number as Chairperson who shall hold office for one (1) year and until the successor is appointed.
Section 7. Meetings and Failure to Attend
a) The Committee shall hold at least three (3) regular meetings every fiscal year. b) If a member of the Committee does not attend two (2) consecutive regular meetings unless excused by the Committee, his or her membership thereon shall terminate automatically; and provided further, that a member will be deemed absent from a meeting unless he or she is present during at least two-thirds (2/3) of the time of the entire meeting .
2 Section 8. Powers and D uties of the Committee
1) The Committee shall review the Measure SST Fund annual operating budget adopted by City Council.
2) The Committee shall review semi-annual reports from City staff each fiscal year on revenues and expenditures of the Measure SST Fund.
3) The Committee shall review the annual third party financial statement audit of the Measure SST Fund.
4) The Committee shall advise the City Council on issues identified. 5) The Committee shall perform any other action or activity consistent with the purposes herein that may be directed by the City Council.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2023 .
May~~or~hen
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patrick Q. Sullivan, City Attorney ATTEST :
fCV" Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
TORRANCE CITY COUNCI L RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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I, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 7th day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN : COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
Griffiths , Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and
Mayor Chen.
None.
None.
None.
fd\"' Rebecca Poirier, MM"t-' 'l-/lV/1,c;i,3 Date: ____________ _ City Clerk of the City of Torrance 3