INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COU NC IL -APR IL 9, 2024
SUBJECT PAGE
1. 2 .
3. 4.
5. 6.
6A.
68. 7.
8. 8A.
88. BC.
8D.
8E.
9. 9A.
98. 9C.
9D.
10. 11.
11A.
12 .
12A.
13. 14.
15. OPENING CEREMONIES
Call to Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/Invocation
Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
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2 Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Mike Griffiths 2 Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 Declaring the Results of Votes Cast at the March 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Installation of Officers 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
Number Not Used 3
Approve Request for Subsidy of Rental Fees for Use of Wilson Park by California State Legislature on Behalf of Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi 3 Approve Final Tract Map No. 83535 and Determine that the Project is Categorically Exempt by the Guidelines for Implementation of the CEQA, Article 19, Section 15332 3
Approve First Amendment to Public Works Agreement for Taxiway Lights and Wire Replacement at the Torrance Municipal Airport - Zamperini Field 3
Appropriate Funds for City of Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195 3
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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 4
Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard Intersection
Improvement , T-143 4
Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Fire Safety Management Employees 5
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 5
HEARINGS
AGENCY AGENDAS
Public Housing Agency
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
Second and Final reading of ORDINANCE NO . 3932
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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6 At 9 :22 p.m., the City Council adjourned 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.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on April 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Present:
Councilmembers Griffiths, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
None.
City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
Deputy City Clerk 111 Samantha Cerda 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, 14B) Real Property -Conference with Real Property Negotiator, and 14C) Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation -Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6, California Government Code §54956.8, and California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1 ).
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
3. The flag salute was led by Councilmember Mattucci.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Sheikh.
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING
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.
4. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRE D OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 8D and Oral Communications .
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 1
City Council
April 9, 2024
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Kalani requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of former commissioner John McGee.
Mayor Chen alerted the public about the Ready Set Library event.
Councilmember Mattucci alerted the public about the city's events for Pickleball in Torrance.
Mayor Chen received concurrence to have staff bring a resolution that City Council will govern on an at-large basis and remain united in its service to the community as a whole.
Councilmember Kaji received concurrence to have staff seek National Memorial Designation by the federal government.
Councilmember Sheikh reminded the public about the volunteer event celebrating Earth Day by helping with habitat restoration at the Madrona Marsh Preserve.
Social Services Commissioner Cindy Scotto reminded the public about the yearly toiletry drive from April 15-30 and the various items that are needed.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GRIFFITHS 6B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF VOTES CAST AT THE MARCH 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF
OFFICERS
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.
No members of the public spoke .
Deputy City Clerk Ill Cerda read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-12 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-12. Councilmember Martucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Councilmember Lewis left the City Council meeting at 7:56 p.m.
The City Council went to recess at 7:56 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 8:20 p.m.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 2
City Council
April 9, 2024
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
The City Council went to recess at 8:36 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 8:43 p.m.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. NUMBER NOT USED
8B. APPROVE REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY OF RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF WILSON PARK
BY CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE ON BEHALF OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER AL
MURATSUCHI
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.
SC . 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
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. 8D . APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR TAXIWAY
LIGHTS AND WIRE REPLACEMENT AT THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -
ZAMPERINI FIELD
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.
SE . APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CITY OF TORRANCE FIBER NETWORK AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION, T-195
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.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion . The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Lewis absent.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 3
City Council
April 9, 2024
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. 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
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.
Public Works James Flannigan introduced the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Sheikh and Public Works Flannigan discussed the types and number of devices installed, and the areas of installation and the impact on the environment.
Members of the public spoke.
Deputy City Clerk Ill Cerda read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-13 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM, TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-13.
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Lewis absent.
9B . APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND CRENSHAW BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, T-143
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.
Public Works Brenda Moon introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 98. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Lewis absent.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 4
City Council
April 9, 2024
9C . ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
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.
Deputy City Manager Ian Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Deputy City Clerk Ill Cerda read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-14 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH THE
HOURS, WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2024, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2019-84.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-14.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Lewis absent.
9D. 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
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.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke .
Deputy City Clerk Ill Cerda read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-15 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A GRANT OF
EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY AND UNDERGROUND WATER LINE PURPOSES.
MOTION: Counci!member Kalani moved to accept the Quitclaim of Easement and adopt Resolution No. 2024-15. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Lewis absent.
10. HEARINGS -None Scheduled .
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
11A. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 5
City Council
April 9, 2024
12. SECOND READIN G ORDINANCES
12A. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3932
No members of the public spoke.
Deputy City Clerk Ill Cerda read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3932 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 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.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3932. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Lewis absent.
13. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
14. CLOSED SESSION
15. Considered earlier, see page 1.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:22 p.m., the City Council adjourned 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.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Sheikh voting no and Councilmember Lewis absent. .,.
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City Clerk of the City of Torrance
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
Approved on May 7, 2024
6 City Council
April 9, 2024