INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL -SEPTEMBER 12, 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 Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 2
5. Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 2
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
7.' ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
88. Accept and File 2022-23 Commission on Aging Annual Report 2 BC. Accept and Appropriate $25,000 Donation for Police K-9 Program 3
80. Authorize Purchase Order for Computer Equipment and Software 3 BE. Approve Third Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Machado Lake Stormwater Quality Monitoring and Reporting 3 8F . Approve First Amendment to Public Works Agreement for Resurfacing of Railroad Bridge Crossing Over Hawthorne Bridge, North of 190th Street Project 3
BG . Approve Title Change and Revised Class Specification for Principal Planner 3
8H . Award Purchase Orders to Furnish Paramedic Medical and Pharmaceutical Supplies 3
81. Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of July 2023 4 BJ . Approve Landlord Lien Waiver Agreement for City-Owned Property Located at 3215 Pacific Coast Highway 4
8K. Appropriate Funds and Approve Contract Services Agreement for City Hall Front Door Replacement as Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell 4 BL. Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Body-Worn and In-Car Cameras and Accessories 4
8M. Approve Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget Program Modification 4 8N. Accept and Appropriate Funds and Award Contract Services Agreement for Overnight Security Guard Services 5
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Appoint Deputy City Attorney Ill 5
98. Discuss and Consider Installation of Permanent Lighting System at City Hall 5-6
9C . Approve Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement for Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, 1-188 6-7
90. Authorize Purchase Order for Cooperative Purchase of One (1) Ambulance Body 7
9E. Accept and File August 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes and Declare Official City Position on State Legislative Bills 7
9F. Reconsideration of a Council Action Not to Ban Touch and Goes at Torrance Municipal Airport-Zamperini Field 7-8
9G . Accept and File April 27 , 2023 Meeting Minutes and Discuss Options for Land Use Study 8-9
9H. Approve Side Letter Agreements between Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management 9 Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
September 12, 2023
91. Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Torrance Municipal Code Pertaining to Purchases and City Manager's Authority, Adopt RESOLUTION Amending City Policy Number 3, and Accept and File Report on Anticipated Procurements 10
10. HEARINGS
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12A. Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3922 10
13. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 11
14. CLOSED SESSION 1, 11
15. , ADJOURNMENT 11
At 11 :15 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, September 19, 2023, is a Council Dark Night.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
September 12, 2023
September 12, 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 September 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the LeRoy J . Jackson Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen Councilmember Griffiths
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 LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION, 14B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, 14C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION and 14D) REAL PROPERTY -CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), California Government Code §54957.6, California Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) and California Government Code §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 Sheikh .
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Kaji.
At 6:49 p.m., Councilmember Griffiths joined the City Council meeting .
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 Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani 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 motion was seconded by Councilmember Lewis and passed by 7-0.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 1
City Council
September 12, 2023
4. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Item 91 was deferred. Supplemental material was available for items 9F and Oral Communications.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Kalani requested to adjourn the City Council meeting in honor of Col. Charles Edward Payne.
Mayor Chen honored the various memorials and memorial events for 9/11. Furthermore, he ,honored the Torrance Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team. He recognized National Preparedness Month in Torrance.
Councilmember Mattucci alerted that public that Torrance would be testing the Torrance Neighborhood outdoor warning sirens on September 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember Kalani alerted the public about the pie contest at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market.
Councilmember Lewis reminded the public about the Annual Coastal Cleanup Event.
City Clerk Poirier stated that the next Torrance General Municipal Elections would be held March 5, 2024. Residents who live in districts 2, 4 and 6 would be eligible to vote for the Councilmember in their district.
Fire Chief David DuMais discussed the recent Torrance Refinery Company test and continued that the next would be in October. He reminded the public about the test process.
Assistant City Librarian Cynthia Aguado announced the reopening of the North Torrance Homework Center and encouraged the public to apply for a Torrance Library card and described the promotion associated with it starting on September 30 at 4 p.m.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS -None Scheduled .
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
SA. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of August 8, 2023.
8B. ACCEPT AND FILE 2022-23 COMMISSION ON AGING ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Commission on Aging and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2022-23 Commission on Aging Annual Report.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 2
City Council
September 12, 2023
SC. ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $25,000 DONATION FOR POLICE K-9 PROGRAM Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council accept and appropriate a $25,000 donation from an anonymous donor for the Torrance Police Department K-9 Program.
Councilmember Sheikh recognized and thanked the individual who contributed the donation.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item BC. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion . The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
SD,. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Recommendation of the Communications and Information Technology Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Lenovo USA Inc. of Morrisville, NC for an amount not-to-exceed $263,342.06 for computer equipment and software purchases on an as- requested basis beginning September 13, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
SE . APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
MACHADO LAKE STORMWATER QUALITY MONITORING AND REPORTING Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council · approve a third amendment to the consulting services agreement with Northgate Environmental Management, Inc. of Laguna Hills, CA (C2017-015) in the amount of $299,761, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,068,011, for Machado Lake stormwater quality monitoring and reporting services and extend the term for an additional two-year period beginning February 8, 2024 and ending February 7, 2026.
SF . APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR
RESURFACING OF RAILROAD BRIDGE CROSSING OVER HAWTHORNE BRIDGE, NORTH OF 190TH STREET PROJECT
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a first amendment to public works agreement with Harbor Coating & Restoration of Orange, CA (C2023-080) to amend the contractor's business name and business entity type for the Resurfacing of Railroad Bridge Crossing Over Hawthorne Bridge, North of 190th Street Project.
SG . APPROVE TITLE CHANGE AND REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR PRINCIPAL
PLANNER
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the title change and revised class specification for Principal Planner .
SH. AWARD PURCHASE ORDERS TO FURNISH PARAMEDIC MEDICAL AND
PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council:
1 ) Award a purchase order to Bound Tree Medical, LLC of Dublin, OH (B2023-27) in the amount of $440,211 to furnish paramedic medical and pharmaceutical supplies on an as-requested basis for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026 with the option to extend the term for a two-year period; and 2) Award a purchase order to Life-Assist, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, CA (B2023-27) in the amount of $237,039 to furnish paramedic medical and pharmaceutical supplies on an as-requested basis for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026 with the option to extend the term for a two-year period.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 3
City Council
September 12, 2023
81. ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2023 Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of July 2023.
Mayor Chen inquired about why the city has been investing in LAIF and now there is nothing. City Treasurer Goodrich responded that the money was moved to CAMP, a new investment vehicle that the City Treasury is using. He continued that it has a 2% higher return, and that would result in a $300K additional per year.
MOTION: Mayor Chen moved to approve item 81. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
SJ. APPROVE LANDLORD LIEN WAIVER AGREEMENT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3215 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a Landlord Lien Waiver Agreement for Beach Gale LLC (C89-031) dba South Bay Genesis.
SK. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
CITY HALL FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT AS COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH
SOURCEWELL
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate $30,019.86 to Facility, Equipment, and Automation Plan (FEAP) 1153 - Land Management Signing Project; and
2) Approve a contract services agreement with MDJ Management, LLC of El Segundo, CA for an amount not-to-exceed $192,621.79 and authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of $9,632 to replace the front doors at City Hall from September 12, 2023 to January 11, 2024 as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell; and 3) 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 (Class 1) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances.
SL. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BODY-WORN AND IN-CAR CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ (C2022-184) to revise the existing payment plan for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,996,640.38 for body-worn and in-car cameras and accessories.
8M. APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET PROGRAM MODIFICATION Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1) Approve a title change for the Principal Planner class specification in the Community Development Department's fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget; and 2) Approve the deletion of 1.0 full time equivalent Custodian position in the General Services Department's fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget; and 3) Approve the deletion of 1.0 full time equivalent Traffic Painter position in the Public Works Department's fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 4
City Council
September 12, 2023
SN. ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR OVERNIGHT SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1) Accept and appropriate funds from the Fiscal Year 2022 Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding Grant (B-22-CP-CA-0120) to a newly created Grant Project in the amount of $1,000,000; and
2) Award a contract services agreement to Absolute International Security, Inc. of Irwindale, CA (RFP B2023-28) for an amount not-to-exceed $199,912.32 to provide encampment prevention overnight security guard services at various city parks and facilities for a one-year period beginning September 12, 2023 and ending September 11, 2024 with two (2) one-year renewal options; and
3) Authorize the City Manager as the City's Authorized Representative to execute all grant-related documents and to act on the City's behalf with respect to the grant agreement and all decisions in connection with the grant agreement.
Councilmember Sheikh commended the Community Services Department, and inquired about services additional to the park ranger program. Administrative Analyst Shane Lee responded that it was additional, and that these were grant funds.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 8N. Councilmember Griffiths seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar except BC, 81, and 8N. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. APPOINT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY 111
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council appoint Jeanne-Marie K. Litvin to the position of Deputy City Attorney Ill.
City Attorney Patrick Sullivan introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 9A. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Deputy City Attorney Ill Jeanne-Marie K. Litvin spoke about her appointment and about Torrance.
98. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT LIGHTING SYSTEM AT
CITY HALL
In response to an oral request by Councilmember Asam Sheikh with City Council concurrence, it is the recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council discuss and consider the installation of a permanent multi-color lighting system at City Hall to celebrate various holidays and acknowledgements throughout the year.
General Services Director Shant Megerdichian introduced the item to the City Council.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 5
City Council
September 12, 2023
Council member Griffiths commended the idea but voiced concern about the price. General Services Director Megerdichian responded that the lights would be more expansive than the drawings show. He added that the cost is a cooperative purchase but that it could be changed with a target date of before the holidays.
Councilmember Kalani inquired if this was in addition to the wreaths or excluding. General Services Director Megerdichian responded that it could be up to the City Council. Councilmember Kalani inquired about the warranty. Administration Services Manager Milton Sonabre responded that it would vary depending on the lights but typically it would be about 10 years, as well as new electrical work to support future controller. Councilmember Kalani questioned if this could be done at a lower price by Torrance. Administration Services Manager Sonabre responded that it would require a specialty license that staff cannot fulfill currently.
Councilmember Sheikh voiced support for the idea and staff efforts .
Mayor Chen and City Manager Chaparyan discussed other events involved with this .
Councilmember Griffiths inquired about pole spotlights that could have the same effect but cheaper. General Services Director Megerdichian responded that they have explored options and could come back.
Councilmember Lewis questioned the life expectancy on the city yard car wash. General Services Director Megerdichian stated that they would defer the project to the next fiscal year.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Mattucci commended the effort to add good aesthetics but voiced concern about the price and also the fact that it could be changed given planned upgrades to the Civic Center. He stated he would not be able to support this currently.
Councilmember Lewis and General Services Director Megerdichian discussed investigating other options to reduce costs.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to table the item for a future date after research has been conducted. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9C. APPROVE MEASURE M MUL Tl-YEAR SUBREGIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR TORRANCE SCHOOL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM, 1-188 Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve Measure M Multi- Year Subregional Funding Agreement #9200000000M460108 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, 1-188.
Public Works Shin Furukawa introduced the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Kalani and Public Works Furukawa discussed how the funding was being obtained and where it was going, as well as the timeframe for getting other schools involved.
Members of the public spoke.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 6
City Council
September 12, 2023
In response to a member of the public, Public Works Furukawa stated that design would be this year and construction would be next year.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 9C. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9D. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
AMBULANCE BODY
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Fire Chief that City Council authorize a purchase order with Republic EVS of Huntington Beach, CA in the amount of $219,069.97, including sales tax, for the cooperative purchase of one (1) Medix Metro Express RP90ES Type Ill ambulance body.
General Services Jasun Botiller introduced the item to the City Council. He explained the process of funding for this item.
Councilmember Sheikh and General Services Botiller discussed the new and used ambulances in service and on order.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 9D. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9E. ACCEPT AND FILE AUGUST 17, 2023 MEETING MINUTES AND DECLARE OFFICIAL
CITY POSITION ON STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS
Recommendation of the State Legislative Advocacy Committee that City Council:
1) Accept and file August 17, 2023 State Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting minutes; and
2) Declare official City position on State legislative bills.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Kaji inquired about the AB1035 introduced by Assemblyman Muratsuchi.
Management Associate Huizar responded that the bill has been continued onto a two-year bill so it would be considered on the next session later this month.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffiths moved to approve item 9E. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9F. RECONSIDERATION OF A COUNCIL ACTION NOT TO BAN TOUCH AND GOES AT
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -ZAMPERINI FIELD
Recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney that City Council consider a motion to reconsider the decision to not ban touch and goes at Torrance Municipal Airport -Zamperini Field. It is further recommended that in the event that the City Council determines to reconsider the ban on touch and goes the matter be brought back to the City Council at a future date.
Councilmember Kalani recused herself at 8:25 p.m.
City Attorney Sullivan introduced the item to the City Council.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 7
City Council
September 12, 2023
Mayor explained his position on voting no, stating there was no evidence yet based on the new policies.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Griffiths commended bringing this back to reconsider and stated that he would vote yes.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to bring back the item to reconsider.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Mayor Chen voting no and Councilmember Kalani recused.
Councilmember Kalani returned to the City Council meeting at 8:46 p.m. 9G . ACCEPT AND FILE APRIL 27, 2023 MEETING MINUTES AND DISCUSS OPTIONS
FOR LAND USE STUDY
Recommendation of the Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council:
1) Accept and file the meeting minutes for the April 27, 2023 Finance and Governmental Operations Committee Meeting; and
2) Discuss options for a potential Land Use Study on City-Owned real property portfolio.
Management Associate Huizar introduced the item to the City Council. He used slides to present the background, committee recommendation, land use study description, real property portfolio, potential candidate list, surplus land act, options for land use study, etc.
Councilmember Kalani and Management Associate Huizar discussed the logistics of the area.
Councilmember Griffiths inquired about the water tank, to which Public Works Director Craig Bilezerian responded that they do not want to reduce ability to access the well if there was a problem, but they could investigate. Management Associate Huizar added that the city has public access EV charging at those points.
Councilmember Griffiths and staff discussed the Surplus Land Act, regarding disposing property and what costs are incurred. Torrance would not be required to take a lower deal.
Councilmember Mattucci and Assistant City Manager Danny Santana discussed the cost per strip of land, and the ability of the city to finance it by adding it to the property taxes.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that it would be more enticing for someone to be able to attach the lien to the property taxes.
Councilmember Mattucci inquired as to how the city owns this lot on the cul-de-sac. Public Works Director Bilezerian stated that the department has been doing some weed abatement on the property.
Councilmember Kaji stated that it was significant for the city to own so much land.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 8
City Council
September 12, 2023
Councilmember Kalani and Management Associate Huizar discussed the exclusion of the eight extra feet on property 16. Councilmember Kalani inquired about the owner of the abandoned railroad. Assistant City Manager Santana responded that ATNSF was the owner and they have been acquired by BNSF. He added that railroad companies have made assets available before but they normally charge a premium.
Councilmember Sheikh and Management Associate Huizar discussed the criteria for developing the potential candidate list. Program delivery and opportunities for revenue were major criteria. For 14 of the properties, those were not included due to department needs or viability for some form of disposition. Councilmember Sheikh inquired about the properties used for cellular.
Management Associate Huizar responded that 5G rollout is in high demand and would result in revenue given that some of the parcels are too small to do something bigger. He added that they were focusing on low impact to nearby communities, and most are in commercial areas. They discussed the usage of the large land of the Yukon water land, and the costs involved and revenues. Assistant City Manager Santana added that the primary purpose was to support water service delivery, and that they would look around existing operational needs for departments in regard to co-locations.
Councilmember Sheikh, Assistant City Manager Santana, and City Manager Chaparyan discussed affordable housing regarding land usage, and how any city direction could lead to RHNA numbers or revenues/costs.
Councilmember Sheikh and Assistant City Manager Santana discussed the interests of the Torrance Refining Company and Metro in the railroad.
Members of the public spoke.
Management Associate Huizar, in response to a member of the public, responded that the city is not looking to acquire properties, but government agencies are exempt from paying property taxes.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item 9G and to consider option 1.
Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9H. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES-AFSCME LOCAL 1117 (TME-AFSCME} AND MANAGEMENT Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve a Side Letter Agreement between TME-AFSCME and Management regarding Temporary Parks Maintenance Contractors; and
2) Approve a Side Letter Agreement between TME-AFSCME and Management regarding Assistant Maintenance Workers; and
3) Approve a Side Letter Agreement between TME-AFSCME and Management in amount of $223,143 which increases the salary grids of 14 classifications.
Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Le introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 9H. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 9
City Council
September 12, 2023
91. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
PURCHASES AND CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORITY, ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY POLICY NUMBER 3, AND ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT ON
ANTICIPATED PROCUREMENTS
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council:
1) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code Chapter 2 of Division 2 pertaining to Purchases of Personal Property and Services, and Section 12.1.8 pertaining to City Manager's Authority to Appropriate Monies within Limits; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending City Policy Number 3 to increase the City Manager's appropriation and purchasing authority from $100,000 to $250,000 per year; and 3) Accept and file report on anticipated capital improvement plan projects with procurements between $100,000 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2023-24; and 4) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Item 91 was deferred.
10. HEARINGS -None Scheduled.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS -None Scheduled.
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12A. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3922
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3922 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
91.3.2 REGARDING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED, SECTION 92.5.11 REGARDING SIDE YARDS AND COURT WIDTHS, SECTION 92.30.9 REGARDING BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 92.20.4 REGARDING MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND SECTION 93.2.3 REGARDING MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, AND ADDING SECTION
91.2.178 REGARDING MAJOR TRANSIT STOP AND 91.2.179 REGARDING HIGH QUALITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR TO ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS AND CREATING CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 51 OF DIVISION 9 REGARDING HCO HOUSING CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Councilmember Griffiths inquired about seeing the original vote on future items, and City Clerk Poirier stated that would be included.
Councilmember Kaji questioned if this would be subject to review and approval by a state housing body after it has been asked. Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez responded that it would be submitted to them but did not necessarily mean that it would need to be approved by them.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3922 and approve the ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
No members of the public spoke.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 10
City Council
September 12, 2023