TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 9, 2024
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 04-09-2024
*Denotes the item was added after posting of the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
: Councilmembers Griffiths, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. 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
14A - REVISED STAFF REPORT
*The following items were added on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
14B. REAL PROPERTY - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54956.8):
1) Property: 3481 Airport Drive, #200, Torrance, CA 90505 Agency Negotiator: Negotiator:
Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Flite Park, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
14C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)):
1) Sling Flying Club, LLC, DBA Sling Pilot Academy v. City of Torrance, et al. LASC Case No. 23STCP04538
2) Sling Flying Club, LLC d/b/a Sling Pilot Academy v. City of Torrance, California FAA Docket No. 16-23-20
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Mattucci
NONSECTARIAN 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 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 /s/ Rebecca Poirier
3 - AFFIDAVIT
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
OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Mike Griffiths.
6B. City Clerk – Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 Declaring the Results of Votes Cast at the March 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Installation of Officers.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election consolidated by the County of Los Angeles with Statewide Direct Primary Election held on March 5, 2024. The City Clerk is prepared to give the Oath of Office and present Certificates of Election to the elected officeholders. RECESS FOR RECEPTION RECONVENE – REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE INCOMING CITY COUNCIL
6B - STAFF REPORT
6B - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
RECESS FOR RECEPTION
RECONVENE- REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE INCOMING CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments 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. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak PUBLIC COMMENT
LATE PUBLIC COMMENT RECIEVED AFTER 5:30 P.M. ON 4/08/24 AND PRIOR TO ADJOURMENT AT 9:22 P.M. ON 4/09/24
RECESS
RECONVENE
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments 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. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak
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. Number Not Used.
8B. City Manager – Approve Request for Subsidy of Rental Fees for Use of Wilson Park by California State Legislature on Behalf of Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi. Expenditure: $550 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a request for subsidy of rental fees in the amount of $550 for use of Wilson Park by the California State Legislature on behalf of Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi for the Earth Day Teach-In to be held on April 27, 2024.
8B - STAFF REPORT
8C. Community Development – Approve Final Tract Map No. 83535 and Determine that the Project is Categorically Exempt by the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15332.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 83535; and
2) Determine that the project is categorically exempt by the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15332. 8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. General Services – Approve First Amendment to Public Works Agreement for Taxiway Lights and Wire Replacement at the Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the public works agreement with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. of Chino, CA (C2023-043) for Taxiway Lights and Wire Replacement at the Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field to extend the contract term from April 11, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 8D - STAFF REPORT
8D - SUPPLEMENTAL
LATE PUBLIC COMMENT
8E. Public Works – Appropriate Funds for City of Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council appropriate $599,495.39 from the Transportation Development Impact Fee Fund’s fund balance to City of Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195.
8E - STAFF REPORT
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Public Works – Adopt RESOLUTION Approving Los Angeles Regional Safe, Clean Water Program Transfer Agreement, Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign Agreement, and Appropriate Grant Funds to the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the Los Angeles Regional Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program Transfer Agreement (Agreement) with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and
2) Authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Agreement; and 3) Upon execution of the Agreement, appropriate $5,366,953 of SCW Program grant funds to the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194. 9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. Public Works – Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard Intersection Improvement, T- 143. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the consulting services agreement with Psomas of Los Angeles, CA (C2022-064) for the Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard Intersection Improvement, T-143 to extend the agreement term for an additional two-year period beginning April 26, 2024 and ending April 25, 2026.
9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Fire Safety Management Employees. Expenditure: $310,108 (General Fund: Approximately $77,527 Annually).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Fire Safety Management employees; and
2) Repeal Resolution No. 2019-84 in its entirety.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9D. City Manager – Accept Quitclaim of Easement and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving Grant of Easement for Water Facilities on a Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 20500 Madrona Avenue. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Accept the Quitclaim of Easement between the City of Torrance and California Water Service Company on a portion of city-owned property located at 20500 Madrona Avenue; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Grant of Easement to California Water Service Company for new water facilities on a portion of city-owned property located at 20500 Madrona Avenue.
9D - STAFF REPORT
10. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
RECESS AS CITY COUNCIL
RECONVENE AS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
11A. Public Housing Agency (Separate Agenda)
11A - PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY AGENDA
1. Roll Call Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Chairman Chen
2. Report on Posting of Agenda
2A - AFFIDAVIT
3. Approval of Minutes: September 26, 2023
3A - STAFF REPORT
4. Communications and Other Business
5. Oral Communications
6. Hearings
6A. Public Housing Agency - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the 2024 Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan and the 2024-2028 Five-Year Plan for the Section 8 Program. Expenditure: None.
6A - STAFF REPORT
7. Report of the Executive Director and Other Officers
8. Adjournment
RECESS AS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES
12A. Second and Final reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3932 amending Sections 13.1.2,
13.2.2, 13.3.2, 13.4.2, 13.5.2, 13.9.2, 13.10.2, 13.11.2(a), 13.15.2, 13.16.2, 13.18.2,
13.20.020, and 13.21.030 all titled “Appointment and Terms of Members” and Sections 13.1.3, 13.2.3, 13.3.3, 13.5.3, 13.9.3, 13.15.3, 13.16.3, 13.18.3, 13.20.030, and 13.21.040 all titled “Filling Of Vacancies of the Torrance Municipal Code Relating to Appointment of Commissioners” and approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
12A - STAFF REPORT
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) Council Order - Sheikh, Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Mayor Chen This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments 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. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak.
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Leroy J.
Jackson Council Chamber. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT