TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 21, 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
City Council Agenda 05-21-24
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) Blake Williams v. Eve Berg, et al. LASC Case No. 21TRCV00034 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. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54956.8):
1) Property: APN: 7352-006-905 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Jeffrey and Vanessa Rodriguez Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale
2) 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
3) Property: APN: 7519-026-900 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Sprint PCS Assets, LLC (T-Mobile) Under Negotiation:
Price and terms and conditions of lease
14C. 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
14D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (California Government Code §54957)
14E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (California Government Code §54957)
14F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (California Government Code §54957)
10. HEARINGS
10A. City Manager – Conduct Closed Hearing on the Appeal of the Civil Service Commission Decision Sustaining the Suspension of a Police Officer (10).
Confidential Under Penal Code 832.7 and Copley Press v. Superior Court 39 Cal. 4th 1272 (2006). Consideration of Public Employee Discipline Will Be Conducted in Closed Session Per California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), Unless Employee Requests to Have Appeal Conducted in Public Session. The Deliberation of this Matter by the City Council Will Occur in Closed Session.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council conduct a closed hearing to consider an appeal of the Civil Service Commission’s decision sustaining the suspension of a Police Officer (10), unless the employee requests to have the hearing in public session and that the City Council’s deliberation of this matter shall occur in closed session. 10A - STAFF REPORT
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
10. HEARINGS
10A. City Manager – Conduct Closed Hearing on the Appeal of the Civil Service Commission Decision Sustaining the Suspension of a Police Officer (10).
Confidential Under Penal Code 832.7 and Copley Press v. Superior Court 39 Cal. 4th 1272 (2006). Consideration of Public Employee Discipline Will Be Conducted in Closed Session Per California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), Unless Employee Requests to Have Appeal Conducted in Public Session. The Deliberation of this Matter by the City Council Will Occur in Closed Session.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council conduct a closed hearing to consider an appeal of the Civil Service Commission’s decision sustaining the suspension of a Police Officer (10), unless the employee requests to have the hearing in public session and that the City Council’s deliberation of this matter shall occur in closed session. 10A - STAFF REPORT
RECESS
RECONVENE
10A. City Manager – Conduct Closed Hearing on the Appeal of the Civil Service Commission Decision Sustaining the Suspension of a Police Officer (10). Confidential Under Penal Code 832.7 and Copley Press v. Superior Court 39 Cal. 4th 1272 (2006).
Consideration of Public Employee Discipline Will Be Conducted in Closed Session Per California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), Unless Employee Requests to Have Appeal Conducted in Public Session. The Deliberation of this Matter by the City Council Will Occur in Closed Session. Expenditure: None.
RECESS
RECONVENE
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Kaji
NONSECTARIAN INVOCATION: Councilmember Kalani
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, May 14, 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 – None Scheduled.
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 RECEIVED AFTER 5:30 P.M. ON 5-20-24 AND PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT OF 11:49 P.M. ON 5-21-24
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 Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of March 2024.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of March 2024.
8A - STAFF REPORT
8A - SUPPLEMENTAL
8B. Community Development – Approve Meadow Park Parking District Maintenance Fee and Authorize Fee Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Approve the Meadow Park Parking District maintenance fee for fiscal year 2024-25 in the amount of $69.68 per parking space to cover parking lot maintenance costs; and 2) Authorize the assessment of the Meadow Park Parking District maintenance fee for fiscal year 2024-25.
8B - STAFF REPORT
8C. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Regarding Sick Time.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve a side letter agreement between AFSCME Local 1117 Crossing Guards and Management regarding sick time; and
2) Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance Library Employees Association (TLEA) and Management regarding sick time; and
3) Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance Recurrent Recreation Employees Organization (TRREO) and Management regarding sick time. 8C - STAFF REPORT
8C - MATERIAL AVAILABLE
8D. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) and Management and Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) and Management which updates language pertaining to Hazard Premium – First Responder; and
2) Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management which adds the position of Fire Prevention Supervisor.
8D - STAFF REPORT
8D - MATERIAL AVAILABLE
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. City Manager – Discuss and Provide Direction on Certain Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) Exemptions for Proposed 2025 Irish Fair and Music Festival at Charles H. Wilson Park. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council discuss and provide direction on certain Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) exemptions for the proposed Irish Fair and Music Festival at Charles H. Wilson Park in July 2025.
9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. City Treasurer – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with Bank of America. Expenditure: $273,000 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Bank of America, N.A., with its principal offices in Charlotte, NC (C2019-033) in the amount of $273,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,638,000 to provide banking and merchant services and to extend the agreement term for an additional one-year period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. 9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. City Treasurer – Adopt RESOLUTION Establishing 2024 Statement of Investment Policy. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION establishing the 2024 Statement of Investment Policy.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9D. Public Works – Adopt RESOLUTIONS for the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Set Date for Public Hearing. Expenditure: $1,866,272 (General Fund and Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for fiscal year 2024-25; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the Engineer’s Report in connection with the levy and collection of assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for fiscal year 2024-25; and
3) Adopt a RESOLUTION declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for fiscal year 2024-25, and appointing the date of June 18, 2024 for a public hearing.
9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. Public Works – Approve Temporary Construction Easement Deed, Approve Plans and Specifications, Award Public Works Agreement, and Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities (Class 1) for Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Fern Elementary and Seaside Elementary). Expenditure:
$4,726,962 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Approve a temporary construction easement deed by and between the City of Torrance and Board of Education, Torrance Unified School District (District) granting the City a non-exclusive, temporary access easement in and over the District property on Sharynne Lane in front of Seaside Elementary; and
2) Approve the plans and specifications for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Fern Elementary and Seaside Elementary); and 3) Award a public works agreement to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., of Colton, CA (B2024-03) in the amount of $4,297,238 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $429,724 for construction of the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Fern Elementary and Seaside Elementary) for a two-year period beginning May 21, 2024 and ending May 20, 2026; and
4) Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) – 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.
9E - STAFF REPORT
9F. City Manager - Approve Agreement with Oshu, Japan; and Bizen, Japan and Adopt RESOLUTION for Each City Authorizing Establishment of Friendship City Relations. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve Friendship City Agreements with the cities of Oshu a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan; and Bizen, a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the establishment of friendship city relations with Oshu, Japan; and
3) Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the establishment of friendship city relations with Bizen, Japan.
9F - STAFF REPORT
9F - MATERIAL AVAILABLE
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES – None Scheduled.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) Council Order – Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, Gerson, Kaji, 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.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, June 4, 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 28, 2024, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT