TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 14, 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 11-14-23
*Denotes the item was added after posting of the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Employee
Organization/Association:
1. Engineers and Torrance Fiscal Employees Association
2. Torrance Fire Fighters Association
14A - REVISED STAFF REPORT
14B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)):
1) Joy Nwakaego Lekic v. David Varelia, et al. LASC Case No. 22STCV28244
*The following item was added on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
14C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)):
One case
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Mattucci
NON SECTARIAN INVOCATION: Councilmember Sheikh
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, November 6, 2023 /s/ Rebecca Poirier
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-104 honoring Police Officer Christopher Melia upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-six years of service. (For Adoption Only)
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105 honoring Police Officer Scott Nakayama upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty years of service. (For Adoption Only)
6B - STAFF REPORT
6C. PROCLAMATION honoring Craig Leach upon his retirement from Torrance Memorial Medical Center after thirty-nine years of dedicated service to the community.
6C - STAFF REPORT
6D. PROCLAMATION declaring November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Torrance.
6D - STAFF REPORT
RECESS
RECONVENE
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105 honoring Police Officer Scott Nakayama upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty years of service. (For Adoption Only)
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 11/13/23 AND BEFORE 9:41 P.M.
ON 11/14/23
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 October 17, 2023 and October 24, 2023.
8B. Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2022-23 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2022-23 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. 8B - STAFF REPORT
8C. Library Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2022-23 Library Commission Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Library Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2022-23 Library Commission Annual Report. 8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. Community Services – Authorize the Library Commission to Conduct Six (6) Regularly Scheduled Meetings at Various Branch Libraries from December 2023 through June 2024. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council authorize the Library Commission to conduct six (6) regularly scheduled meetings at various branch libraries from December 2023 through June 2024.
8D - STAFF REPORT
8E. Public Works and General Services – Appropriate Funds and Authorize Purchase Order for One (1) 2025 Elgin Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Crosswind J Sweeper with Autocar Chassis as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell.
Expenditure: $518,518 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director and General Services Director that City Council:
1) Appropriate $518,518 from the Fleet Vehicle Replacement Fund’s fund balance to the Fleet Vehicle Replacement Fund’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget; and 2) Authorize a purchase order with Haaker Equipment Company of La Verne, CA in the amount of $518,518, including sales tax, for one (1) 2025 Elgin Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Crosswind J Sweeper with an Autocar chassis as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8E - STAFF REPORT
8F. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of September 2023. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of September 2023.
8F - STAFF REPORT
8G. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Reclassification of
2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Information Technology Analyst Positions.
Expenditure: $41,134.90 Annually (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the reclassification of 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Information Technology Analyst positions to 2.0 FTE Systems Analyst positions in the amount of $41,134.90 per year.
8G - STAFF REPORT
8H. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Senior Custodian. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for the position of Senior Custodian. 8H - STAFF REPORT
8I. Community Services – Approve Contract Services Agreement for Roller Hockey Rink Floor Replacement as Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell and Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities (Class 1). Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $124,000 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1) Approve a contract services agreement with TD Sports, Inc. dba Sport Court of Southern California of Simi Valley, CA for an amount not-to-exceed $124,000 to replace the roller hockey rink floor at the City of Torrance LA Galaxy TUDN Community Sports Complex at Wilson Park from November 14, 2023 to March 31, 2024 as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell.
2) Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental 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 exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances. 8I - STAFF REPORT
8I - SUPPLEMENTAL
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Fire – Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing Title Transfer of Two (2) Retired Surplus Fire Vehicles and Donation of Used Fire Equipment and Approve Agreement for Donation of Fire Equipment. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the title transfer of two (2) retired surplus fire vehicles and donation of used fire equipment to the El Camino Community College District; and
2) Approve an agreement with the El Camino Community College District of Torrance, CA for the donation of fire equipment to assist with the necessary training and education for future firefighters.
9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. Finance – Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) Pertaining to Uniform Occupancy Tax and Approve Ordinance Summary for Publication. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 22 of Division 2 pertaining to Uniform Occupancy Tax; and
2) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. Finance – Approve Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget Program Modifications.
Expenditure: $553,464 Annually (General Fund and Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1) Approve program modifications in the City Manager’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget for a savings in the amount of $26,376 per year; and 2) Approve program modifications in the Community Development Department’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget in the amount of $408,859 per year; and 3) Approve program modifications in the Human Resources Department’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget in the amount of $53,548 per year; and 4) Approve program modifications in the Civil Service Department’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget in the amount of $117,433 per year; and 5) Approve program modifications in the Community Services Department’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget with no financial impact; and
6) Approve increase to the General Fund-Operating Fund’s fiscal year 2023-24 revenue budget in the amount of $300,000; and
7) Appropriate $487,808 from the General Fund’s fund balance to the General Fund- Operating Fund’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget; and 8) Appropriate $64,635 from the Airport Fund’s fund balance to the Airport Fund’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget; and
9) Appropriate $1,021 from the Transit Fund’s fund balance to the Transit Fund’s fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9C - SUPPLEMENTAL
9D. City Treasurer – Approve Ninth Amendment to Deferred Compensation Service Agreement and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving a Service Agreement, Annuity Contracts, and Letter Agreement Related to 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans and 401(a) Defined Contribution Plans for City of Torrance Employees.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council:
1) Approve a ninth amendment to the deferred compensation service agreement with Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America of Greenwood Village, CO (C2010- 112) to provide annual recordkeeping and communication services related to the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans and 401(a) Defined Contribution Plans for City of Torrance employees and to extend the term for a five-year period beginning November 14, 2023 and ending November 13, 2028; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a service agreement, annuity contracts, and letter agreement with Empower Retirement, LLC related to the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans and 401(a) Defined Contribution Plans for City of Torrance employees.
9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Changes Regarding Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for the City Manager. Expenditure: $36,776.71 Annually (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2020-97 and setting forth changes to the hours, wages, and working conditions for the City Manager in the amount of $36,776.71 per year. 9E - STAFF REPORT
9E - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
10. HEARINGS
10A. Community Development – Consider Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Construction of a New 29,747 Square Foot Light Industrial Building Consisting of 27,677 Square Feet of Warehouse Space and 2,080 Square Feet of Office Space on Property Located in the M-2 Zone at 1899 Western Way. The Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Section 15332 – In-Fill Development Projects. CUP23-00008: Melani Dannenberg (Miramar – Western Way A, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Deny the appeal; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a new 29,747 square foot light industrial building consisting of 27,667 square feet of warehouse space and 2,080 square feet of office space on property located in the 10A - STAFF REPORT
10A - STAFF PRESENTATION
10A - SUPPLEMENTAL #1
10A - SUPPLEMENTAL #2
10B. Finance and General Services – Conduct Public Hearing on Airport Landing Fees, Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) Pertaining to Airport Landing Fees, Adopt RESOLUTION Establishing Airport Landing Fee Rate, and Approve Ordinance Summary for Publication. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director and General Services Director that City Council:
1) Conduct public hearing on airport landing fees; and
2) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) Section 51.2.30 entitled “Definition of Revenue Operations” and Section 51.2.31 entitled “Fee for Revenue Operations,” and repealing Section 51.3.32 entitled “Refusal for Clearance”; and
3) Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing an airport landing fee rate; and 4) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
10B - STAFF REPORT
10B - SUPPLEMENTAL
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES – None Scheduled.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15 minute period) Council Order:
Sheikh, Griffiths, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, 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, November 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT