TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 7, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
5:30 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 05-07-24
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)):
1) Monique Happy v. City of Torrance, et al. LASC Case No. 24TRCV00381 2) San Diego County Water Authority v. Metropolitan Water District SFSC Case No. CPF- 14-514004, CPF-16-515282, CPF-18-516389
14A - STAFF REPORT
14B. 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 Attorney
21. City Manager
14C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (California Government Code §54957(b)(1)): Title: City Attorney
14D. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54956.8):
1) Property: 3481 Airport Drive #200, Torrance, CA 90505 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Flite Park, LLC Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease
2) Property: 475 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite A, Torrance, CA 90503 Agency Negotiator:
Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and The Chicken Guys Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease
3) Property: 475 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite B, Torrance, CA 90503 Agency Negotiator:
Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Ravi Shankar (Subway) Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease
4) Property: 485 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite A, Torrance, CA 90503 Agency Negotiator:
Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and French Kiss Cafe Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease
5) Property: 1345 Post Ave., Torrance, CA 90501 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Historical Society Under Negotiation:
Terms and conditions of lease
6) Property: 3141 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Dish Wireless, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
7) Property: 3511-3525 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505 Agency Negotiator:
Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and JAS Madison LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
8) Property: APN: 7352-006-905 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Jeffrey and Vanessa Rodriguez Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of sale
14E. 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 Gerson
NON - SECTARIAN INVOCATION: Councilmember Kaji
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 Wednesday, May 1, 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
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. PROCLAMATION declaring May 7, 2024 as National Teacher Day in the City of Torrance.
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. PROCLAMATION declaring May 11, 2024 as Fire Service Day in the City of Torrance.
6B - STAFF REPORT
6C. PROCLAMATION declaring May 5-11, 2024 as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Torrance.
6C - STAFF REPORT
6D. PROCLAMATION declaring May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Torrance.
6D - STAFF REPORT
6E. PROCLAMATION declaring May 2024 as National Preservation Month in the City of Torrance.
6E- STAFF REPORT
6F. PROCLAMATION declaring May 2024 as Older Americans Month in the City of Torrance.
6F -STAFF REPORT
6G. Commission on Aging and Community Services – Recognize 2024 Older Americans Award Recipients. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Commission on Aging and Community Services Director that City Council recognize Carolyn Pohlner, Celina Henderson, Dan Delfoss, Laurie Love and Pamela Popovich as the 2024 Older Americans Award recipients.
6H. Recognition of the Bishop Montgomery High School Girl’s Basketball Team.
6I. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 declaring May 17 through May 19, 2024 for Observance of the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration. (For Presentation)
6I - STAFF REPORT
6I - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
6J. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21 expressing appreciation to Colonel Michael S.
Hopkins for serving as the Honorary Grand Marshal of the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Observance. (For Presentation)
6J - STAFF REPORT
6J - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
6K. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22 expressing appreciation to Lieutenant General Philip A. Garrant of the United States Space Force for serving as Grand Marshal of the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Observance. (For Presentation) 6K - STAFF REPORT
6K - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
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 5/06/24 AND PRIOR TO ADJOURMENT AT 2:20 A.M. ON 5/08/24
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 April 9, 2024.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. City Manager and Community Development – Accept and Appropriate Grant Allocation from State of California for Community Resource and Response Center Rehabilitation. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Development Director that City Council accept and appropriate a grant funding allocation from the State of California to a newly created Grant Project in the amount of $5,500,000 for the rehabilitation of the Community Resource and Response Center located at 2300 Carson Street. 9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee – Receive Announcement of Torrance Fire Department Reaccreditation and Accept and File Committee Meeting Reports and Minutes from March 7, 2024. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee that City Council:
1) Receive announcement of achieved reaccreditation of the Torrance Fire Department by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International; and 2) Accept and file the Torrance Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover for 2023; and
3) Accept and file the Torrance Fire Department’s Annual Quality Improvement Update Report for 2023; and
4) Accept and file the Torrance Fire Department’s SB1205 Compliance Report for 2023; and
5) Accept and file the Committee meeting minutes from March 7, 2024. 9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. City Council - Adopt RESOLUTION Approving and Formally Recognizing the Month of June as Pride Month. Expenditure: None.
In response to an oral request by Councilmember Sharon Kalani with City Council concurrence, it is the recommendation of the City Council that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION approving and formally recognizing the month of June as Pride Month to honor all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9C - SUPPLEMENTAL
LATE PUBLIC COMMENT
9D. Police – Approve Second Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body-Worn and In-Car Cameras with Integrated Cloud-Based Solutions. Expenditure: $10,649,140.21 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a second amendment to the master services and purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ (C2022-184) in the amount of $10,649,140.21 to provide body-worn and in-car cameras with integrated cloud-based solutions for a 10-year period beginning May 7, 2024 and ending May 6, 2034.
9D - STAFF REPORT
9D - STAFF PRESENTATION
9D - SUPPLEMENTAL
9E. City Council - Discuss and Determine Action Regarding Airport Commission.
Expenditure: None.
In response to an oral request by Councilmember Aurelio Mattucci with concurrence of the City Council, it is the recommendation of the City Council that City Council discuss and determine direction regarding the Airport Commission acting on an item not on the agenda. 9E - STAFF REPORT
9E - SUPPLEMENTAL
9E - LATE PUBLIC COMMENT
RECESS
RECONVENE
RECESS
RECONVENE
9D. Police – Approve Second Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body-Worn and In-Car Cameras with Integrated Cloud-Based Solutions.
Expenditure: $10,649,140.21 (General Fund).
10. HEARINGS
10A. City Manager and Finance – Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Expenditure:
None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council conduct the first public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
10A - STAFF REPORT
10A - STAFF PRESENTATION
10A - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
10A - 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 - Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, Gerson, and 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.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
RECONVENE
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, May 21, 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, May 14, 2024, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT