TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 11, 2023
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
Revised City Council Agenda 04-11-23
*Denotes the item was revised after posting of the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)):
1) City of Torrance v. Hi-Shear Corporation USDC Case No. 2:17-cv-07732-DSF-JPR 2) California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R4-2020-0003 June 13, 2020
3) California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R4-2021-0079 June 18, 2021
4) Wendy Carr v. City of Torrance, et al. LASC Case No. 21STCV25620 *The following item was added April 8, 2022:
5) PBF Energy Western Region v. City of Torrance Court of Appeal Case No. B323159 14A - STAFF REPORT
14B. 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 Clerk
21. City Attorney
22. City Manager
14C. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54956.8):
1) Property: 20770 Madrona Avenue (APN: 7352-010-018) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and CDC Madrona, LLC Under Negotiation: Acquisition of Real Property
2) Property: City Hall Lattice Telecommunication Tower, 3141 Torrance Boulevard (APN:
7353-001-903) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and T-Mobile West Tower LLC (Michael Blackwell, TMUS Partners) Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
3) Property: Sea-Aire Golf Course, 22780 Lupine Drive (APN: 7527-020-900) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and T-Mobile West Tower LLC (CCTMO, LLC) Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Kaji
NON SECTARIAN INVOCATION: Councilmember Kalani
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, April 3, 2023 /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
6F. City Clerk – Appoint Members to Fill SST Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:
1) Review applications and appoint seven members to fill the newly created SST Citizen’s Oversight Committee from a list of qualified applicants; and 2) The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed committee members present.
6F - STAFF REPORT
6F - SUPPLEMENTAL
6A. PROCLAMATION declaring April 2023 as National Pickleball Month in the City of Torrance.
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. PROCLAMATION declaring April 2023 as DMV/Donate Life Month in the City of Torrance.
6B - STAFF REPORT
6C. PROCLAMATION declaring April 16 - 22, 2023 as National Volunteer Week in the City of Torrance.
6C - STAFF REPORT
6D. PROCLAMATION declaring April 23 - 29, 2023 as National Library Week in the City of Torrance.
6D - STAFF REPORT
6E. PROCLAMATION declaring April 22, 2023 as Earth Day in the City of Torrance. 6E - STAFF REPORT
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 after 5:30 p.m. on 4/10/23 and before 2:00 a.m. on 4/12/2023
RECESS
RECONVENE
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 February 28, 2023 and March 14, 2023.
8B. Finance – Appropriate Funds and Approve Consulting Services Agreement for Cooperative Purchase of Business License Tax Compliance Services.
Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $976,500 (General Fund: Approximately $325,500 Annually).
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1) Increase FY2022-23 General Fund Operating Fund revenue budget by $54,250; and 2) Appropriate $54,250 to the FY2022-23 General Fund Operating Fund expenditure budget; and
3) Approve a consulting services agreement to Hinderliter, de Llamas, and Associates of Brea, California for an amount not-to-exceed $976,500 to provide business license tax compliance services for a three-year period beginning April 11, 2023 and ending April 10, 2026 as a cooperative purchase utilizing the City of Bakersfield Master Services Agreement 2022-08.
8B - STAFF REPORT
8B - SUPPLEMENTAL
8C. City Treasurer and Finance – Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for External Auditing Services. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $27,029 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Treasurer and the Finance Director that City Council approve the first amendment to the consulting services agreement with Vasquez & Company, LLP of Glendale, CA (C2021-077) in the amount of $27,029 for a new not-to-exceed contract amount of $223,979 to perform investment compliance review and issue additional audit report for the newly created Measure SST fund.
8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of February 2023. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of February 2023.
8D - STAFF REPORT
*The following item was revised on April 6, 2022.
8E. City Manager – Approve Request for Subsidy of Rental Fees for Use of Ken Miller Recreation Center by UCLA Blood Drive. Expenditure: $2,769 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the request for subsidy of rental fees in the amount of $2,769 for the use of the Ken Miller Recreation Center by UCLA Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, Thursday, August 24, 2023, and Thursday, June 13, 2024.
8E - REVISED STAFF REPORT
8E - SUPPLEMENTAL
8F. City Manager and General Services – Accept and File Status of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and General Services Director that City Council accept and file Status of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field.
8F - STAFF REPORT
8G. Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specifications for Administrative Assistant and Office Assistant. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specifications for Administrative Assistant and Office Assistant.
8G - STAFF REPORT
8H. Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Deputy City Attorney II. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Deputy City Attorney II. 8H - STAFF REPORT
8H - SUPPLEMENTAL
8I. PULLED - Human Resources - Approve Revised Class Specification for Police Services Supervisor. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Police Services Supervisor. 8I - STAFF REPORT
8J. Human Resources – Approve Proposed Job Description for Transit Planning Manager. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed job description for the Transit Planning Manager.
8J - STAFF REPORT
8K. Police – Appropriate 2021 Citizens Options for Public Safety Grant Funds.
Expenditure: $291,233.95 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council appropriate $291,233.95 of 2021 Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) grant funds, and any additional interest, to support Police Department programs.
8K - STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT received after 5:30 p.m. on 4/10/23 and before 2:00 a.m. on 4/12/2023
8L. Public Works – Authorize Purchase Order for Cooperative Purchase of Curbside Refuse, Recycling, and Organic Waste Bins. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $500,000 (Non-General Fund: Approximately $250,000 Annually).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Toter, LLC of Statesville, NC for an amount not-to-exceed of $500,000 ($250,000 annually) to provide curbside refuse, recycling, and organic waste bins on an as needed basis for a two (2) year period beginning April 11, 2023 and ending April 10, 2025 as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8L - STAFF REPORT
8M. Public Works – Approve Agreements with Southern California Edison Company (SCE) Related to Possible Removal of Overhead Electrical Facilities in Certain SCE-Owned Right-of-Way. Expenditure: $150,000 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Approve a study agreement with the Southern California Edison Company (SCE) in the amount of $150,000 to analyze SCE facilities within the SCE right-of-way extending from Beryl Street to the Yukon Avenue substation to determine which portion, if any, of SCE transmission facilities can be decommissioned and removed after the AES Redondo Beach Generating Station ceases operation; and
2) Approve a confidentiality agreement with SCE related to SCE system information provided as a result of the study agreement.
8M - STAFF REPORT
8N. General Services – Reject Bid, Appropriate Funds, and Award Public Works Agreement for Taxiway Lights and Wire Replacement at the Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $449,282 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1) Reject bid submitted from BG Solutions, Inc. of Oxnard, CA (B2022-41) as non- responsive; and
2) Appropriate $449,282 to the Airport Fund Operating Budget; and 3) Appropriate $449,282 to FEAP 1136 Airfield Lighting and Signature Upgrade; and 4) Award a public works agreement to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. of Chino, CA (B2022- 41) for an amount not-to-exceed $427,888 with a 5% contingency of $21,394 for Taxiway Lights and Wire Replacement for a one-year period beginning April 11, 2023 and ending April 10, 2024; and
5) Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances. 8N - STAFF REPORT
8N - SUPPLEMENTAL
8O. Police and Airport Commission – Appropriate Funding for 2023 Armed Forces Day Parade Aircraft Flyovers and Designate Event as Special Exhibit Under Torrance Municipal Code 46.8.10. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $20,000.00(Non- General Fund).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police and Airport Commission that City Council:
1) Appropriate funding in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for the 2023 Armed Forces Day Parade Flyovers on Saturday, May 20, 2023; and
2) Designate the event as a special exhibit under Section 46.8.10 of the Torrance Municipal Code which exempts such events from aircraft noise regulations. 8O - STAFF REPORT
8P. General Services and Transit – Approve Public Works Agreement for Exterior Painting of City Yard Buildings as Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell.
Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $463,709.88 (General Fund and Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Transit Director that City Council:
1) Approve a public works agreement with MDJ Management, LLC of El Segundo, CA for an amount not-to-exceed $441,628.88 and authorize a 5% contingency of $22,081 for Exterior Painting of City Yard Buildings for a one-year period beginning April 11, 2023 and ending April 10, 2024 as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell; and 2) Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances. 8P - STAFF REPORT
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. City Attorney – Appropriate Funding and Approve Fourth Amendment to Fee Agreement with Rutan & Tucker, LLP to Provide Legal Services. Expenditure:
$650,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council:
1) Appropriate $650,000 from Airport Fund Balance; and, 2) Approve a fourth amendment to fee agreement with the law firm of Rutan & Tucker, LLP of Costa Mesa, CA (C2020-038) in the amount of $650,000 for a total not-to- exceed amount of $2,415,000 to provide legal services relating to the 2020 Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Order/Hi-Shear Litigation. 9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. City Manager – Approve Extension of 3290 Temporary Housing Program for a Period of 24 Months. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the extension of the 3290 Temporary Housing program at Civic Center Drive for a period of 24 months. 9B - STAFF REPORT
9B - STAFF PRESENTATION
9B - SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC COMMENT received after 5:30 p.m. on 4/10/23 and before 2:00 a.m. on 4/12/2023
*The following item was revised on April 6, 2022.
9C. Public Works – Approve Request to Set Date for a Public Hearing on Proposed Series of Annual Increases for Refuse Collection Rates Over Five-Year Period of 2023 through 2028. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve request to set a date of June 6, 2023 for a public hearing on a proposed series of annual increases in refuse collection rates for the next five years to cover increases in disposal, operating, maintenance, and vehicle replacement costs, and provide for an adequate level of financial reserves.
9C - REVISED STAFF REPORT
9C - STAFF PRESENTATION
9C - SUPPLEMENTAL
9D. Human Resource – Approve Reclassification of 1.0 Information Technology Analyst Position to 1.0 Systems Analyst Position. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the reclassification of 1.0 Information Technology Analyst position to the classification of 1.0 Systems Analyst position.
9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Changes Regarding Hours, Wages and Working Conditions for Elected Officials and Approve Increase to City Clerk Monthly Pay Point. Expenditure $90,209 Annually (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth changes regarding hours, wages, and working conditions for Elected Officials; and
2) Approve a 15% increase to the City Clerk monthly pay point; and 3) Repeal Resolution No. 2018-111 in its entirety.
9E - STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT received after 5:30 p.m. on 4/10/23 and before 2:00 a.m. on 4/12/2023
*The following item was revised on April 6, 2022.
9F. City Manager - Accept and File Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council:
1) Accept and file information on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) update and the process for development and approval; and
2) Accept public comment on the LHMP process and survey; and 3) Direct staff to return to City Council at a future date for approval of the LHMP. 9F - REVISED STAFF REPORT
9F - STAFF PRESENTATION
9G. City Manager and City Clerk – Consider Extending Vote by Mail (VBM) Drop Box Agreement with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk (LARRCC). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and City Clerk that City Council consider the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk (LARRCC)’s proposal to extend the current agreement for a period of five-years for the placement of the unstaffed Vote by Mail (VBM) Drop Box located at Torrance City Hall – Human Resources Building. 9G - STAFF REPORT
9G - SUPPLEMENTAL #1
9G - SUPPLEMENTAL #2
PUBLIC COMMENT received after 5:30 p.m. on 4/10/23 and before 2:00 a.m. on 4/12/2023
9H. City Manager and Finance – Budget Overview Session for Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council receive department updates and provide feedback on the Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
9H - STAFF REPORT
9H - STAFF PRESENTATION
9H - SUPPLEMENTAL
9I. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTIONS Pursuant to Memorandums of Understanding Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance Professional Park & Recreation Employees Organization (TPPREO) and Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization (TRREO). Expenditure:
$350,659 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Torrance Professional Park & Recreation Employees Organization (TPPREO), in the amount of $102,877, for the period January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and repeal Resolution No. 2018-79 in its entirety; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION pursuant to MOU setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization (TRREO) in the amount of $247,782, for the period January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and repeal Resolution No. 2018-90 in its entirety.
9I - STAFF REPORT
9I - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
9I - SUPPLEMENTAL
9J. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2023-12 Adding the Positions of IT Manager, Police Services Administrator and Transit Planning Manager to Executive and Management Employees. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2023-12 adding the positions of IT Manager, Police Services Administrator and Transit Planning Manager to the Executive and Management Employees. 9J - STAFF REPORT
9J - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
9J - SUPPLEMENTAL
10. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
RECESS
RECONVENE
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
11A. Public Housing Agency (Separate Agenda)
11A - PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. REPORT OF THE AGENCY SECRETARY ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : JUNE 14, 2022
3A - STAFF REPORT
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
6. HEARINGS
6A. Public Housing Agency - Conduct Public Hearing on the 2023 Annual Public Housing Agency ("PHA") Plan and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving the PHA Administrative Plan.
Expenditure: None
1. Conduct a Public Hearing on the 2023 Annual Plan for the PHA and, consider any testimony received during the hearing; and
2. Approve the 2023 Annual PHA Plan and authorize signatures on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Agency certifications as attachments to the Plan; and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the PHA Administrative Plan. 6A - STAFF REPORT
6A - SUPPLEMENTAL
7. REPORT OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER OFFICERS
8. ADJOURNMENT
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES
12A. Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3916 Adding Chapter 15 Entitled “Mandatory Seismic Retrofit in Existing Buildings” to Division 8 of the Torrance Municipal Code Entitled “Building and Safety”.
12A - STAFF REPORT
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15 minute period) Council Order:
Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, Griffiths, Kaji, and 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, April 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT