TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 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
City Council Agenda 07-11-23
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) Jose Albert Hilario Hernandez v. City of Torrance LASC Case No. 22TRCV01593 2) Claudette Leslie, et al. v. Meridian Management Associates, LLC, et al. LASC Case No. 21STCV42993
14A - STAFF REPORT
14B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (California Government Code §54957(b)(1)): Title: City Manager
14C. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (California Government Code §54957): Consultation with: Torrance Police Department and Police Chief Office of City Attorney and City Attorney
14D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Employee
Organization/Association:
1. Torrance Fire Fighters Association
2. Torrance Library Employees Association
14E. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54956.8):
1) Property: Northeast corner of Abalone Avenue and 223rd Street in Torrance, CA Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Metropolitan Water District 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, July 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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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
6A. PROCLAMATION recognizing Alice Ruth Hoyt as a Centenarian in the City of Torrance.
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. PROCLAMATION declaring July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Torrance.
6B - 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 Communications #2 and no longer than 1 minute per speaker. Time starts when you step up to the microphone.
Speakers please turn off or leave your cellular phone when you come to the microphone to speak. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT received after 5:30 p.m. on 7/10/23 and before 9:49 P.M. on 7/11/23.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 June 6, 2023.
8B. Community Services – Approve Conceptual Float Design for 2024 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve the conceptual float design as the City's float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Rose Parade on January 1, 2024.
8B - STAFF REPORT
8C. Community Services – Accept and File 2022 Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2022 Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement. 8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. Transit – Authorize Change Order #2 to Purchase Order for New and Remanufactured Original Equipment Manufacturer Bus Engines and Parts.
Expenditure: Not-To-Exceed $432,000 (Non-General Fund: $216,000 Annually).
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council authorize change order #2 with Rush Truck Center of Long Beach, CA (PO# 2022-00000533) in the amount of $432,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,000, to provide new and remanufactured Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Cummins engines and parts on an as-needed basis through February 4, 2025.
8D - STAFF REPORT
8E. City Manager – Approve Request for Subsidy of Rental Fees for Use of George Nakano Theater by Sensory Integration Education Resource Foundation (SIERF).
Expenditure: $578 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the request for subsidy in the amount of $578 for use of the George Nakano Theater by Sensory Integration Education Resource Foundation (SIERF) for the Back-to-School Giveaway event to be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
8E - STAFF REPORT
8F. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of May 2023.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of May 2023.
8F - STAFF REPORT
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. City Manager – Accept and File Update from Office of Economic Development Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council accept and file the Economic Development update.
9A - STAFF REPORT
9A - STAFF PRESENTATION
9B. City Manager – Approve Fiscal Year 2023-24 Merit Pool at 4% For Executive and Management Employees. Expenditure: $636,452.52 (General Fund and Non- General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a fiscal year 2023-24 merit pool of 4% for Executive and Management Employees in the amount of $636,452.52. 9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. Fire – Accept and File Update on Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council accept and file update of the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9C - STAFF PRESENTATION
9D. Public Works – Adopt RESOLUTION to Enter into Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with Los Angeles Regional Agency and Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION to enter into an Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with the Los Angeles Regional Agency; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement – Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority. 9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. City Manager – Consider Adoption of RESOLUTION Urging Los Angeles County, State and Department of Justice to Investigate Lack of Health Equities in the Japanese Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Expenditure: None. In response to an oral request by Councilmember Kaji with concurrence of City Council to consider the adoption of a RESOLUTION urging Los Angeles County, State, and Department of Justice to investigate a lack of health equities in the Japanese Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
9E - STAFF REPORT
9E - SUPPLEMENTAL
9F. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Library Employees Association and Management. Expenditure: $1,356 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Library Employees Association (TLEA) and Management in the amount of $1,356 regarding cash in lieu of health benefits.
9F - STAFF REPORT
9F - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
9G. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Changes Regarding Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees. Expenditure: $211,699 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2022-144 setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees in the amount of $211,699 relating to the Ambulance Operator class specification.
9G - STAFF REPORT
9G - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
9G - SUPPLEMENTAL
10. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES – None Scheduled.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15 minute period) Council Order – Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, Griffiths, Kaji, 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 Communications #2 and no longer than 1 minute per speaker. Time starts when you step up to the microphone. Speakers please turn off or leave your cellular phone when you come to the microphone to speak. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking.
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT