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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL-AUGUST 13, 2024
SUBJECT PAGE
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call to Order/Roll Call 1
2. Flag Salute/Invocation 1
3. Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading 1
4. Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1
5. Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 2
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 honoring Manuel Olloque Jr. 2
68. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55 honoring Agnes NgWun 2
6C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 honoring Gordon Jeffers 2
60. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57 honoring Taunja Chang 2
6E. Appoint 2024-25 Torrance Youth Council Members 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 3
88. Accept and File 2023-24 Civil Service Commission Annual Report 3 8C. Authorize Purchase Order for Two (2) Tractors as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell 3
8D. Authorize Change Order #1 to Purchase Order for Cooperative Purchase of Three (3) Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans 3
8E. Authorize Torrance Youth Council to Conduct Annual Workshop at THE ATTIC, a Torrance Teen Center 3
8F. Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of May 2024 3 8G . Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of June 2024 3 8H. Approve Proposed Job Description for Capital Projects Construction Superintendent 4
81. Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Torrance Ports Logistics Project 4
8J. Adopt Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Section 15301 and Approve a Consent to Alterations for Proposed Improvements to Comply with Incorporated Lease Provisions at 25341 Crenshaw Boulevard 4 8K. Adopt Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Section 15301 and Approve Third Amendment to Lease Agreement and Memorandum of
Amendment to Lease Agreement for Portion of City-owned Property Located at 22780 Lupine Drive Known as Sea Aire Golf Course 4
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. Adopt RESOLUTION Amending the Parking Violations Fine Schedule for Parking Penalties Assessed within the City of Torrance 5-6
98. Approve Second Amendment to Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement for Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, 1-188 6-7
9C. Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Division 4 by Amending Section 45.6.6 of the Torrance Municipal Code Prohibiting Camping in Public Places, Amending Section 49.2.2 of the Torrance Municipal Code Prohibiting Fires in Parks, Adding Section 45 .3.33 to the Torrance Municipal Code Prohibiting Fires in Public Places, Adding Section 45.1.9 to the Torrance Municipal Code Regulating Shelters in Public Places, and Adding Section
45.1.10 to the Torrance Municipal Code Prohibiting Loitering at Bus Aleksander Alderete
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10. 10A.
108.
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. Stop Sites; and Consider South Bay Cities Council of Governments Request for Cities to Adopt the Good Neighbor Pledge
HEARINGS
Conduct Closed Hearing on the Appeal of Civil Service Commission Decision Sustaining Termination of a Police Officer (8). 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 the Employee Requests to Have the Appeal Conducted in Public Session. The Deliberation of This Matter by the City Council Will Occur in Closed Session
Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Development Agreement Between the City of Torrance and Gable House
Development, LLC for Property Located in the H-DA2 Zone at 22501 Hawthorne Boulevard, Adopt ORDINANCE Approving the Development Agreement, and Determine that the Project is Exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3)
AGENCY AGENDAS
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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9 9-10
10 1, 10
11 At 10:07 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, August 20, 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.
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MINUTES OF AN REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on August 13, 2024, at 5:00 p .m. in the LeRoy J . Jackson Council Chamber .
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
Absent: None.
Present: City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan, City Clerk Rebecca Poirier 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 at 5:07 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 14A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE, and 148) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Anticipated Litigation -Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54957, and California Government Code §54957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:31 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
Deputy City Manager Viet Hoang stated that items 10A and 14A were continued to September 10, 2024.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Kalani.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis .
3. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TOWAIVE
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 Mattucci and passed by 7-0.
4. WITHDRAWN , DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Items 6C and 8H were deferred. Supplemental material was available for items 9A, 9C and Oral Communications.
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5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Mattucci gave recognition to workers helping in the beached whale incident.
Councilmember Kaji detailed the potential Columbia Park monument area honoring the Japanese people who were unjustly interned during World War 2. He received concurrence to have staff explore the possibility of the annexation of the LA County unincorporated area known as El Camino Village into the City of Torrance.
Councilmember Kalani received concurrence to have staff develop any potential collaboration opportunities for a successful event and to have a tentative listing of City permit facility rental and public safety fees with potential in-kind monetary assistance packages.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 HONORING MANUEL OLLOQUE JR.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 honoring Manuel Olloque Jr. upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-six years of service.
68. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55 HONORING AGNES NGWUN
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55 honoring Agnes NgWun upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-four years of service.
6C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 HONORING GORDON JEFFERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 honoring Gordon Jeffers upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-one years of service .
Item 6C was deferred.
6D. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57 HONORING TAUNJA CHANG
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57 honoring Taunja Chang upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-seven years of service.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-54, 2024-55, 2024-56, and 2024-57. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6E. APPOINT 2024-25 TORRANCE YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council appoint eighteen (18) members to the 2024-25 City of Torrance Youth Council. The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed council members present.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 6E. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of July 02, 2024, July 16, 2024, and July 30, 2024.
8B. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023-24 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the Civil Service Manager that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Civil Service Commission annual report.
SC. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO (2) TRACTORS AS A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE WITH SOURCEWELL
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Public Works Directors that City Council authorize a purchase order with Sonsray Machinery of Santa Fe Springs, CA in the amount of $403,133.82, including sales tax, for one (1) Case 580SN Backhoe Tractor and one ( 1) Case 621 G Front Loader Tractor as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell. 8D. AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #1 TO PURCHASE ORDER FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) FORDE-TRANSIT CARGO VANS
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Communications and Information Technology Director that City Council authorize change order #1 to purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville, CA (PO #2024-722) in the amount of $25,357.19, for a new amount of $213,998.24 (including sales tax) for three (3) Ford E Transit Cargo Vans.
SE. AUTHORIZE TORRANCE YOUTH COUNCIL TO CONDUCT ANNUAL WORKSHOP AT
THE ATTIC, A TORRANCE TEEN CENTER
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council authorize the Torrance Youth Council to conduct their annual workshop on Monday, August 19, 2024, at THE ATTIC, a Torrance Teen Center located at 2320 West Carson Street.
SF. ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of May 2024.
8G. ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024 Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of June 2024.
Mayor Chen requested more verbiage to describe what happened in the reports.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve items BF and BG. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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SH. APPROVE PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed job description for the Capital Projects Construction Superintendent.
81. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
TORRANCE PORTS LOGISTICS PROJECT
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Aspen Environmental Group of Agoura Hills, CA (C2022-148) to increase the contract amount by $50,227, for a new not to-exceed amount of $213,894, to furnish an Environmental Impact Report for the Torrance Ports Logistics Project, now known as the Del Amo Technology Center Project, and to extend the contract term for an additional 29-month period beginning September 30, 2024 and ending February 28, 2027.
SJ. ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15301 AND APPROVE A CONSENT TO
AL TERA TIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH
INCORPORATED LEASE PROVISIONS AT 25341 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2) Approve a Consent to Alterations with Peyton Cramer Automotive dba AutoNation Acura South Bay (C94-031, C-2702), located at 25341 Crenshaw Boulevard, to proceed with the proposed improvements of an existing auto dealership including construction and operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and associated improvements while maintaining existing lease rate terms.
SK. ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT {CEQA) SECTION 15301 AND APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO
LEASE AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22780
LUPINE DRIVE KNOWN AS SEA AIRE GOLF COURSE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2) Approve a third amendment to lease agreement (C2009-245) by and between the City of Torrance, a municipal corporation, and T-Mobile West Tower LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, by and through CCTMO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its attorney in fact, to utilize a portion of City-owned property to operate a cellular phone antenna site at 22780 Lupine Drive known as Sea Aire Golf Course; and
3) Approve memorandum of amendment to lease agreement between the City of Torrance, a municipal corporation, and T-Mobile West Tower LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, by and through CCTMO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar except BF and BG. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion . The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PARKING VIOLATIONS FINE SCHEDULE
FOR PARKING PENAL TIES ASSESSED WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending the parking violations fine schedule for parking penalties assessed within the City of Torrance and repealing Resolution No. 2020-54.
Supervisor Newman introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Lewis took issue with setting the fee with such a high amount on street sweeping and the action of making it late 21 days later when some people get paid once a month.
She stated that it was restrictive and penalizes people who do not have a driveway or garage for their cars. She conceded that keeping the streets clean was important however.
Councilmember Gerson inquired about moving to a comparative model . and if there were any other models that could be used in determining the structure. Supervisor Newman responded that this was the most optimal method to see how other agencies were doing this. Councilmember Gerson questioned why a tier system was not investigated, to which Supervisor Newman responded that a tier system would be a large undertaking with many moving pieces. Supervisor Newman elaborated on the restrictions on cameras on street sweepers.
Councilmember Lewis and Police Chief Jeremiah Hart discussed the topic of using ALPR.
Councilmember Lewis suggested tabling this until more information from Police Chief Hart and the continuous gathering of data on what technology can and cannot be used.
Councilmember Sheikh voiced concern about the severity of the fees, and implored other ways to single out the cars that are causing issues and going after them. Councilmember Sheikh inquired about the data on outstanding tickets. Supervisor Newman stated that $900K was outstanding. Councilmember Sheikh suggested tabling until more data come forward and that the fee seemed too high.
Mayor Chen and City Manager Chaparyan discussed the various ways staff is working on enforcement and helping the public with education.
Councilmember Martucci stated that this was not a money-making mechanism. He also stated that the choice was between enforcing the law and keeping the streets clean, and added that Sacramento created a lot of the issues with cars not having parking. Councilmember Mattucci recommended approving the fee structure with the caveat of revisiting the street sweeping program to make it better for residents in high-density areas. Supervisor Newman corroborated that this was not a money maker for Torrance.
Councilmember Lewis reiterated that she does not have a problem with 20% across the board, and that people need to move their cars . She stated that she simply wanted to table this and then put together all of the information. She added that the sheer cost of the street sweeping ticket was too high, but that there should still be a ticket. Police Chief Hart noted that calls for service were the majority of the parking enforcement. Councilmember Lewis explained the issues facing those who live in the low-income, high-density housing. Supervisor Newman stated that Aleksander Alderete
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because their number in the department have decreased, they went with calls for service and that ends up with high-density being the area most responded to. Councilmember Lewis reiterated that reducing the bail schedule for a street sweeping ticket was needed.
Police Chief Hart overviewed the items that the City Council wanted included as a package.
Mayor Chen suggested to focus on the fee structure for now and wait until more information later.
Councilmember Gerson stated that he did not support contracting out street sweeping nor parking enforcement. City Manager Chaparyan interjected that they were looking at hybrid models to address staffing shortages, and that they have used this in the past. Councilmember Gerson stated that it was important to know how much the cost was and how much recouping there was.
Councilmember Kalani voiced her support for the resolution as stated. She continued that high-density areas are the areas that need clean streets the most. She noted that waiver programs could work for those who cannot afford the higher cost tickets, but that a cost should be there to disincentive incorrect parking.
Councilmember Lewis noted that she did not want to overburden citizens with the high cost of the street sweeping tickets, and that the high outstanding is likely because it is the same people getting ticketed over and over again. She did agree that the streets needed to be clean.
In response to Councilmember Kalani, Supervisor Newman responded that there was a waiver program for people to go through.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-58, and accept the fee schedule as is with the ability to come back later with all the data and make changes individually. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 54 AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED PARKING VIOLATION PENAL TY SCHEDULE FOR
PARKING PENAL TIES ASSESSED FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-2 with Councilmember Gerson and Councilmember Lewis voting no.
9B. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEASURE M MUL Tl-YEAR SUBREGIONAL
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR TORRANCE SCHOOL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM, 1-188
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve the second amendment to Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement #9200000000M460105 (C2020-046) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LAC MT A) to extend the lapsing dates of the funds for an additional one-year period for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, 1-188.
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Public Works Shin Furukawa introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh and Public Works Furukawa discussed why the extension was needed, the current phase the program is in and the planned date of completion.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 98. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9C. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 4 BY AMENDING SECTION 45.6.6 OF
THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING CAMPING IN PUBLIC PLACES, AMENDING SECTION 49.2.2 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING FIRES IN PARKS, ADDING SECTION 45.3.33 TO THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING FIRES IN PUBLIC PLACES, ADDING SECTION 45.1.9 TO THE
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SHELTERS IN PUBLIC PLACES, AND ADDING SECTION 45.1.10 TO THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING LOITERING AT BUS STOP SITES; AND CONSIDER SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR CITIES TO ADOPT THE GOOD NEIGHBOR PLEDGE
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council:
1) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Division 4 by amending section 45.6.6 of the Torrance Municipal Code prohibiting camping in public places, amending section
49.2.2 of the Torrance Municipal Code prohibiting fires in parks, adding section 45.3.33 to the Torrance Municipal Code prohibiting fires in public places, adding section 45.1.9 to the Torrance Municipal Code regulating shelters in public places, and adding section
45.1.10 to the Torrance Municipal Code prohibiting loitering at bus stop sites; and 2) Adopt an Ordinance Summary for publication; and
3) Consider South Bay Cities Council of Governments request for cities to adopt the Good Neighbmr Pledge.
Deputy City Attorney II Jeanne-Marie Litvin introduced the item to the City Council. She read the details about the Grant's Pass case handed down from the Supreme Court, and elaborated methodologies and processes that cities can and have taken, and legal arguments to support them and challenges ahead.
Members of the public spoke .
Councilmember Lewis voiced concern about the Good Neighbor Pledge, and how Torrance takes in the most homeless at the hospitals.
Councilmember Mattucci and Police Chief Hart discussed the process of getting people off the street, when many scenarios have homeless people refusing service. Police Chief Hart detailed the balance approach they take, and how the ruling will help the Police Department enforce anti-camping. Councilmember Mattucci emphasized the good work by staff and in getting funding for homeless programs. He added that he wanted more cities in the region to help. He stated that he supported the ordinances but not signing the pledge.
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Council member Kalani stressed taking a balanced approach so that it is not just pushing the problem down the road or to another city. Per Councilmember Kalani's request, Deputy City Manager Viet Hoang elaborated on the homeless programs in other cities. Councilmember Kalani voiced support for items 1, 2, and 3.
Councilmember Kaji stated his support for the item, but had concerns about the governor's position on long-term solutions for homeless people. He added that there are vulnerable seniors who are at risk from being evicted from homes where the landlord changes and increases the rent.
Councilmember Gerson overviewed the successes of Torrance staff to outreach and help homeless people. He stated that other cities should help Torrance more in the load bearing of homeless people.
Per Councilmember Sheikh's request, Representative Ronson elaborated about the Good Neighbor Pledge and one of the more important aspects, called the Training Pledge. He also elaborated on the outcomes such as the large amounts of reunifications.
Councilmember Sheikh, Deputy City Manager Hoang, City Manager· Chaparyan, and Assistant City Manager Danny Santana discussed the details of the funding.
Councilmember Sheikh and City Manager Chaparyan discussed the possibilities of influxes of homeless people to Torrance, and how the pledge factors into it. City Manager Chaparyan and Assistant City Manager Santana explained the processes in case influxes do show up in Torrance.
Mayor Chen stated that Torrance has been in compliance with state orders since before the orders were even made.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to go with items 1 and 2 and do 3 separately, and adopting Ordinance No. 3933 and the ordinance summary.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3933 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 4 BY AMENDING SECTION 45.6.6 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING CAMPING IN PUBLIC PLACES, AMENDING SECTION 49.2.2 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING FIRES IN PARKS, ADDING SECTION 45.3.33 TO THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL PROHIBITING FIRES IN PUBLIC PLACES, ADDING SECTION 45.1.9
TO THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SHELTERS IN PUBLIC PLACES, AND ADDING SECTION 45.1.10 TO THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING LOITERING AT BUS STOP SITES.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt the Good Neighbor Pledge.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 2-5 with Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, and Mayor Chen voting no.
The City Council went to recess at 9: 18 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 9:31 p.m.
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10. HEARINGS
1 0A. CONDUCT CLOSED HEARING ON THE APPEAL OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DECISION SUSTAINING TERMINATION OF A POLICE OFFICER (8). 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(8)(1), UNLESS THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS TO HAVE THE APPEAL CONDUCTED IN PUBLIC SESSION. THE DELIBERATION OF THIS MATTER BY THE CITY COUNCIL WILL OCCUR IN CLOSED SESSION.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council continue the hearing on the appeal to September 10, 2024.
Item 1 0A was heard during closed session with the hearing being deferred to September 10, 2024.
10B. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TORRANCE AND GABLE HOUSE
DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE H-DA2 ZONE AT 22501
HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, ADOPT ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE SECTION 15061 (8)(3)
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of a Development Agreement between the City of Torrance and Gable House Development, LLC, pertaining to a previously approved mixed-use development with density bonus comprised of 218 apartment units and 12,000 square feet of commercial floor area, on property located in the H-DA2 Zone at 22501 Hawthorne Boulevard herein referred to as the "Project"; and
2) Adopt an ORDINANCE approving the Development Agreement between the City of Torrance and Gable House Development LLC; and
3) Determine that the Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3); and
4) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
A member of the public stated that he was against mixed use because no one can afford the lease. He added America needs housing but was against how the government was implementing it.
A member of the public agreed with the idea of this item but argued that it should be a bigger complex with more stores at the bottom.
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Councilmember Kaji inquired about the 17 very low-income units. Community Development Director Ramirez responded that it was included by the developer as part of the density bonus.
Councilmember Sheikh and Community Development Director Ramirez discussed how the density formula was created.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3934 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY I OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TORRANCE AND GABLE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT LLC RELATED TO A DEVELOPMENT AT 22501 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 7368-001-015).
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3934, and determine that the project is exempt from CEQA guidelines Section 15332, and approve the ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
None Scheduled.
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
None Scheduled.
13. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke.
In Order, Councilmembers Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, and Mayor Chen spoke.
Mayor Chen clarified misinformation by stating that the airport funds remain intact.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:07 p.m. to Tuesday, August 20, 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. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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