INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL -APRIL 25, 2023
SUBJECT PAGE
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call to Order/Roll Call 1
2. Flag Salute/Invocation 1
3. Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading 1
4. Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1
5. Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 2
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33 honoring Kathleen Polliard 2 6B. PROCLAMATION declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2
6C. PROCLAMATION declaring April 9-15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week 2
6D. PROCLAMATION declaring April 25-May 5, 2023 as Paint the Town Purple Week 2
6E. Recognition of Hometown Heroes Banner Recipients 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve Purchase of Additional Tickets to a 2023 LA Dodgers Baseball Game 6
8B. Authorize Annual Membership Contribution for California Transit Indemnity Pool (CalTIP) 6
BC. Approve Proposed Class Specification for Lead Ranger 6 8D. Approve Proposed Class Specifications for Information Technology ManagerPosWons 7
8E. Appropriate Funds and Approve Up to Six 2023 "Beat the Odds" Scholarships 7
8F. Award Consulting Services Agreement for Miscellaneous Water Main Replacements: 190th St. / Prairie Ave. Neighborhood 7 BG . Approve Third Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Employee Payroll Services 7
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Provide Direction Regarding Off-Leash Dog Park and Potential Park Locations for Off-Leash Facilities 9
9B. Approve Reclassification of 1.0 Office Assistant Position to 1.0 Administrative Assistant Position 1 O
9C. Determine City Council Dark Nights 1 O
9D. Provide Direction and Conceptual Approval of World War II Internment Camp Memorial, Approve Location, and Adopt RESOLUTION Certifying Grant Information Package 8-9
9E . Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2023-12 Setting Forth Changes Regarding Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for the Executive and Management Employees · 11
9F . Accept and File Committee Meeting Reports and Meeting Minutes 11 9G . Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Fire Fighters Association and Management Regarding Longevity Pay and Vacation Accruals 11-12
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Minutes Secretary
City Council
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10A.
10B.
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. HEARINGS
Consider Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of a Precise Plan of Development to Allow One-Story Additions, a Remodel, and New Roof to an Existing One-Story Single-Family Residence, on Property Located Within the Hillside Overlay District in the R-1 Zone at 22216 Redbeam Avenue
Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving User & Regulatory Fees
AGENCY AGENDAS
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
3-5, 12
5-6, 12
12 1, 12
12 At 1 :12 a.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, is a Council Dark Night.
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Minutes Secretary
City Council
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April 25, 2023
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in an adjourned regular meeting on April 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Leroy J. Jackson Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Griffiths, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
Absent: None.
Present: 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 14A) Conference with Labor Negotiator, and 148) Real Property-Conference with Real Property Negotiator-Anticipated Litigation -Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54957 .6, and §54956.8.
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 Kalani.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis .
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 Friday, April 14, 2023, with the revised agenda posted Thursday, April 20, 2023.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis 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 motio.n was seconded by Councilmember Griffiths and passed by 7-0.
4. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 8G, 9A, 1 0A and Oral Communications .
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5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Torrance Refining Company Community Relations Advisor Jasweena Lafayette and Contra Punctus Executive Director Raymond Jacobs overviewed community arts programs and events.
Councilmember Kaji discussed the Finance and Governmental Operations meeting. He received concurrence to bring back the ordinance to reconsider the option to allow digital sings in Torrance.
Councilmember Lewis received concurrence to bring an item for formal acknowledgement for the TOCA board members.
Councilmember Sheikh received concurrence to have staff bring an item reviewing a multi-light system at the city hall.
Fire Chief David Du Mais reminded the public about the upcoming community alert system test from the Torrance Refining Company.
City Clerk Poirier announced applications are being accepted for city commissions.
Appointments take place June 6, 2023, with the application deadline at May 4, 2023 by 5 p.m.
Applicants must be an elector of the City of Torrance and have completed commission certification training within the last two years. Commissioners applying for reappointment must be current on ethics AB1234 and non-supervisory harassment prevention training. She corrected an earlier statement from the April 11 City Council meeting Item 9G regarding vote by mail drop box. She stated that the correct number of ballots collected from the vote by mail drop box was 4,000 ballots.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33 HONORING KATHLEEN POLLIARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33 honoring Kathleen Polliard of the City Manager's Office upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-three years of service.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-33 .
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH
6C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 9 -15, 2023 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
6D. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 25 -MAY 5, 2023 AS PAINT THE TOWN
PURPLE WEEK
6E. RECOGNITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER RECIPIENTS FOR 2023 Aleksander Alderete
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10. HEARINGS
1 0A. CONSIDER APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN
OF DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW ONE-STORY ADDITIONS, A REMODEL, AND NEW
ROOF TO AN EXISTING ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE R-1 ZONE AT 22216 REDBEAM AVENUE. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 -EXISTING FACILITIES. PRE22-00013: JOHNNY AND BETTY LIU Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Deny the appeal; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Precise Plan of Development to allow one-story additions, a remodel, and a new roof to an existing one-story single-family residence, on property located within the Hillside Overlay District in the R-1 Zone at 22216 Redbeam Avenue.
Councilmember Mattucci recused himself at 7:32 p.m.
Planning and Environmental Manager Oscar Martinez introduced the item to the City Council. He overviewed location and zoning, site plan, elevations, and site photos.
Councilmembers Kalani, Lewis, Griffiths, Kaji disclosed that they met with the owner of the subject property and spent time at and around the site, but stated they would base their decision on evidence presented.
Mayor Chen and Councilmember Sheikh disclosed that they walked around the site but would base their decision on evidence presented during the meeting.
Steve Rizzo, the appellant, introduced himself to the City Council. He voiced concern that some Councilmembers did not get good vantage points and that the weather was poor. He stated that they could meet the code and keep their view but that the Planning Commission went ahead with it anyway. He stated he was now going to lose his view and his property value would go down. He added that they need to change the ordinance if they will not build to code.
In response to Councilmember Kalani, Planning and Environmental Manager Martinez reviewed the code.
In response to Councilmember Griffiths, Planning and Environmental Manager Martinez stated that current height was over 14.4 feet.
Councilmember Sheikh and Planning and Environmental Manager Martinez discussed the vantage points.
Johnny Liu, the proponent, introduced himself, his family, and his supporters to the City Council. He overviewed the problems that the property they purchased has. He described the solutions. He stated that they have made many adjustments to accommodate complaints and that they are to code. He continued that assessments have been made and that there were no adverse impacts. He stated that the home fits the area.
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Councilmember Griffiths stated that this is a city lights issue and not a sky issue .
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci recused.
Councilmember Griffiths stated that the project would block views of the city lights, so he would oppose the project.
Councilmember Kalani stated she would support the project and that there was no significant adverse impact.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2023-36 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 41 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW ONE-STORY ADDITIONS,
A REMODEL, AND A NEW ROOF OF A ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE R-1 ZONE AT 22216 REDBEAM .
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to uphold the appeal. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 2-4 with Councilmembers Kaji, Kalani, Lewis and Mayor Chen voting no, and Councilmember Mattucci recused.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to deny the appeal. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2 with Councilmembers Griffiths and Sheikh voting no, and Councilmember Mattucci recused.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-36.
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Griffiths voting no and Councilmember Mattucci recused.
The City Council took a recess at 8:34 p.m. The City Council returned, as well as Councilmember Mattucci, at 8:40 p.m.
1 OB. Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving User & Regulatory Fees Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on modified user and regulatory fees; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the actions setting user fees indexed to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners & Clerical Workers (CPI-W) May to May for certain City-wide Services.
Senior Business Manager Joe Pham introduced the item to the City Council.
Clear Source Financial Terry Madsen used slides to overview the background, fundamentals and terminology, study findings and recommendations, and next steps.
The City Council returned to closed session at 8:59 p.m. on matters listed previously. The City Council returned from closed session at 11 :29 p.m.
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Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time.
A member of the public voiced concern about the finances of the city and the management of the funds.
James Henry inquired about city revenue after implementing the fees. Senior Business Manager Pham responded they would be about $352,000 annually.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2023-37 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FEES
INDEXED TO THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR URBAN WAGE EARNERS & CLERICAL
WORKERS (CPI-W) MAY TO MAY OF EACH YEAR FOR SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND PERMITS IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No . 2023-37 .
Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
SA. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO A 2023 LA DODGERS
BASEBALL GAME
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council:
1) Approve the purchase of up to 500 additional tickets to a LA Dodgers baseball game on June 25, 2023; and
2) Authorize staff to redistribute the tickets to the community at the existing sale price of $15. 00 per ticket.
Councilmember Lewis and Community Services Director John La Rock discussed the process of the additional tickets and that it would follow the same framework as the last tickets.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 8A. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
SB. AUTHORIZE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION FOR CALIFORNIA TRANSIT
INDEMNITY POOL (CAL TIP)
Recommendation of the Finance Director and Transit Director that City Council authorize the annual membership contribution for California Transit Indemnity Pool (CalTIP) for an amount not-to-exceed $620,631 for a one-year period beginning May 1, 2023 and ending May 1, 2024.
SC. APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR LEAD RANGER Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Lead Ranger.
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Minutes Secretary 6
City Council
April 25, 2023
BD. APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER POSITIONS
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council:
1) Approve the proposed class specification for Information Technology Manager - Applications and Analytics; and
2) Approve the proposed class specification for Information Technology Manager - Communications and Customer Service; and
3) Approve the proposed class specification for Information Technology Manager - Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
BE. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE UP TO SIX 2023 "BEAT THE ODDS"
SCHOLARSHIPS
Recommendation of the Torrance Youth Council and Community Services Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate funding in the amount of $6,000 from the Youth Council Donation Account; and
2) Approve up to six (6) 2023 "Beat the Odds" scholarships to be issued in the amount of $1,000 each.
BF. AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS: 190TH ST./ PRAIRIE AVE. NEIGHBORHOOD Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to CWE of Fullerton, CA (B2022-40) for an amount not-to-exceed $210,478.12 to perform engineering design services for the for Miscellaneous Water Main Replacements, 1-153: 190th St./Prairie Ave. Neighborhood for a two-year period beginning April 25, 2023 and ending April 24, 2025.
BG. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
EMPLOYEE PAYROLL SERVICES
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council approve the third amendment to the contract services agreement with ADP, LLC of Roseland, NJ (C2018-060) in the amount of $18 .30 per employee per month, and to exercise the first of three options to extend the contract term for an additional three years through May 1, 2026.
Councilmember Sheikh and Accounting Manager Nao Pabalan discussed the roles of the processes, including all of the main services covered. Account Manager Pabalan stated that ADP hires their own third-party auditor for effectiveness. They discussed the increase of the costs from the 5 year to 3 year, which was $18.05 to $18.30 per month. Councilmember Sheikh and City Manager Chaparyan discussed the dynamic of in-house versus outsource services.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance Director. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar except for items 8A and 8G. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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City Council
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Item 9D was taken out of order at this time.
9D. PROVIDE DIRECTION AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF WORLD WAR II
INTERNMENT CAMP MEMORIAL, APPROVE LOCATION, AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING GRANT INFORMATION PACKAGE
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council:
1) Provide direction to accept the California State Funding Grant and to proceed with a World War II Internment Camp Memorial; and
2) Approve Columbia Park as the location for the Memorial; and 3) Provide conceptual approval of the proposed Memorial layout plan and design; and 4) Adopt a Categorical Exemption per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301e(2) and 15323; and
5) Adopt a RESOLUTION certifying grant information package for the California Natural Resources Agency.
Community Services Director La Rock introduced the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Kaji and Councilmember Mattucci commended the initiative and efforts by staff and the community.
Councilmember Griffiths concurred with Councilmember Kaji and Councilmember Mattucci. He added that he prefers to have the City Council make the appointments and inquired about the expected number of visitors given sufficient parking. Community Services Director La Rock stated that the City Council can make decisions on the body and that staff has no projection on visitation, but that staff has made proper accommodation to support large numbers. He questioned if there was extra budgeting in case of unexpected costs, to which Community Services Director La Rock responded that it would likely need to be an additional allocation from another source outside the initial grant money.
Councilmember Kalani and Councilmember Lewis commended the initiative and efforts from staff and the community.
Councilmember Lewis and Police Chief Jeremiah Hart discussed safety in the area.
Councilmember Lewis inquired about event space. Community Services Director La Rock responded that there were two storage units for events.
Councilmember Sheikh commended the initiative and efforts as well. He questioned about funding from the state for upkeep. Community Services Director La Rock stated there were some funds in MPI they are approaching, as well as Friends of the Memorial Group, in addition to the state funding. They discussed the timeline.
Members of the public spoke.
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City Council
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City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2023-34 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WORLD WAR II CAMP WALL MONUMENT.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and the Community Service Director, including the three committee positions to be appointed by City Council and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9A. PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING OFF-LEASH DOG PARK AND POTENTIAL
PARK LOCATIONS FOR OFF-LEASH FACILITIES
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council provide direction regarding off-leash dog parks in the City and potential Park locations for off-leash facilities.
Community Services Director La Rock introduced the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that there should be an enforcement component to this but commended the efforts.
Police Chief Hart, responding to Councilmember Griffiths, overviewed the 192 citations from January 2018 to July 2021 with majority off-leash. He continued that since July 4, 2021, the Police Department has received 427 calls for service and that 221 were no report and that 3 citations were written. Councilmember Griffiths, Community Services Director La Rock and City Manager Chaparyan discussed the procedure of citations and the authority of each department involved.
In response to Councilmember Griffiths, Community Services Director La Rock stated that dog to dog attacks are normally resolved between the parties of the dogs since they are considered property. He stated anything causing liabilities have been mitigated, and City Attorney Sullivan concurred. Community Services Director La Rock stated that signage could be made to have disclaimers for residents.
Councilmember Lewis and Community Services Director La Rock discussed how other cities handle visitors from other cities and if they do not have vaccines, licenses, etc.
Councilmember Sheikh and Community Services Director La Rock discussed the aspects of the penalties, including administrative citations and what it is that staff are seeking.
Councilmember Kalani inquired on park size. Community Services Director La Rock responded that they vary between 200 by 100 feet and 100 by 60 feet. She questioned funding options, to which Community Services Director La Rock responded that there were local sponsorships, as well as state/county measures. Councilmember Kalani questioned about fees on memberships. Community Services Director La Rock stated that there would be a staffing issue to check on that but could be investigated.
Councilmember Kalani and Community Development Director Ramirez discussed the possible addition of dog parks in higher density areas.
Councilmember Griffiths echoed the idea of creating a space for areas with higher density.
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City Council
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Mayor Chen and Community Services Director La Rock discussed the enforcement around the dog parks. Mayor Chen stated that existing parks allow what this item is doing without additional resources, so a test may be better.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to seek funding, design, locations and start with one or two and expand from there and establish which one at the following meeting.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Mayor Chen voting no.
98. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION OF 1.0 OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION TO 1.0
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the reclassification of 1.0 Office Assistant position to the classification of 1.0 Administrative Assistant position in the City Clerk's Office.
Human Resources Analyst Tina Ortiz introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Human Resources Analyst Ortiz, in response to a member of the public, stated that the position will include additional duties on top of what the individual is already doing.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 98. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9C. DETERMINE CITY COUNCIL DARK NIGHTS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council declare the following Tuesdays as City Council Dark Nights from July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023: July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 5, September 19, October 3, October 10, October 31, November 7, November 21, December 5, and December 26, 2023.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke .
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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9E. ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 SETTING FORTH
CHANGES REGARDING HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE
EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2023-12 setting forth changes regarding hours, wages, and working conditions for the Executive and Management Employees in the amount of $62,095 which increases the car allowance, updates the positions that receive the car allowance, and modifies premium pay assigned to Deputy City Attorney II and Deputy City Attorney Ill.
Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Le introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2023-35 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-35.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9F. ACCEPT AND FILE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS AND MEETING MINUTES Recommendation of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee that City Council:
1) Accept and File the Torrance Fire Department Annual Quality Improvement Update Report;and
2) Accept and File Emergency Medical Services Transportation Program 2022 Annual Update; and
3) Accept and File Torrance Fire Department Community Driven Strategic Plan 2023-, 2028; and
4) Accept and File Meeting Minutes from the February 15, 2023 Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee.
Councilmember Kalani introduced the item to the rest of the City Council.
Councilmember Griffiths pushed to have a clearer picture of the finances going forward .
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to accept and file item 9F. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9G. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT B.ETWEEN TORRANCE FIRE FIGHTERS
ASSOCIATION AND MANAGEMENT REGARDING LONGEVITY PAY AND VACATION
ACCRUALS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Fire Fighters Association and Management modifying Longevity Pay and Vacation accrual eligibility for Fire Fighters that previously separated from the Torrance Fire Department.
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City Council
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