TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR BUSINESS BEGINS
IN COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 3031 TORRANCE BL.
Revised City Council Agenda 9-10-24
* Denotes the item was added after posting of the agenda.
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 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 T orrance Fiscal Employees Association
6. Executive & Management Employees
7. Police & Fire Trainees
8. Safety Management Employees
9. T orrance City Employees Association
10. Fire Safety Management
11. T orrance Fire Fighters Association
12. T orrance Library Employees Association
13. T orrance Municipal Employees/AFSCME Local 1117 AFL-CIO
14. T orrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA)
15. T orrance Police Officers Association
16. T orrance Professional Parks & Recreation Employees Organization
17. T orrance Professional & Supervisory Association
18. T orrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization
19. City Treasurer
20. City Attorney
21. City Manager
14A - STAFF REPORT
14B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)):
One case
14C. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code §54956.8):
1) Property: 18301 Kingsdale Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Agency Negotiator:
Aram Chaparyan Negotiating Parties: City of T orrance and T orrance Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price, terms and conditions of Park Redevelopment Proposal
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
10A. City Manager – Conduct Closed Hearing on the Appeal of the Civil Service Commission Decision Sustaining the 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. Expenditure: None. 10A - STAFF REPORT
RECONVENE
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Mattucci NON-SECTARIAN 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 Wednesday, September 04, 2024 /s/ Rebecca Poirier
3 - AFFIDAVIT
3 - REVISED 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-63 honoring Gilbert Ortega upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-six years of service. (For Adoption Only) 6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. City Manager – Appoint Torrance Representative to South Bay Workforce Investment Board. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council appoint Catherine Holdbrook-Smith as representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for the City of T orrance. 6B - STAFF REPORT
* The following item was added on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
6C. Recognition of Torrance Babe Ruth Baseball Teams
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
PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED AFTER 5:30 P .M. ON 9/9/24 AND BEFORE 10:41 P .M. ON 9/10/2024
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 August 13, 2024 and August 20, 2024.
8B. Community Services – Authorize Library Commission to Conduct Six (6) Regularly Scheduled Meetings at Various Branch Libraries from December 2024 through June 2025. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council authorize the Library Commission to conduct six (6) regularly scheduled meetings at various branch libraries from December 2024 through June 2025.
8B - STAFF REPORT
8C. City Manager – Authorize Recognition and Attornment Agreement for Subtenant of City-Owned Property Known as Rolling Hills Plaza (C-053). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council authorize a Recognition and Attornment Agreement by and among Rolling Hills Plaza, LLC, a California limited liability company, Veterinary Emergency Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of T orrance with regard to a sublease of City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Rolling Hills Plaza (C-053). 8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. Community Development – Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83385, Accept City Street and Highway Easement, and Determine that the Project is Categorically Exempt by the 2021 Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Sections 15303 and 15315.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83385; and
2) Accept an easement of variable width along Crenshaw Boulevard for public street and highway purposes; and
3) Determine that the project is categorically exempt by the 2021 Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Sections 15303 and 15315.
8D - STAFF REPORT
8E. Community Services – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Encampment Prevention Overnight Security Guard Services.
Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $220,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Absolute International Security, Inc. of Irwindale, CA (C2023-124) in the amount of $220,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $419,912.32, to provide encampment prevention overnight security guard services at various city parks and facilities and extend the term for a one-year period beginning September 12, 2024 and ending September 11, 2025.
8E - STAFF REPORT
8F. Community Services – Accept and File 2023 Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023 T orrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement. 8F - STAFF REPORT
8G. Torrance Youth Council and Community Services – Accept and File Torrance Youth Council 2023-24 Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the T orrance Youth Council and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the T orrance Youth Council 2023-24 Annual Report. 8G - STAFF REPORT
8H. Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2023-24 Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report.
8H - STAFF REPORT
8I. Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2023-24 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. 8I - STAFF REPORT
8J. Library Commission and Community Services – Accept and File 2023-24 Library Commission Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Library Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Library Commission Annual Report. 8J - STAFF REPORT
8K. Commission on Aging and Community Services – Accept and File 2023-24 Commission on Aging Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Commission on Aging and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Commission on Aging Annual Report. 8K - STAFF REPORT
8L. Measure SST Citizens’ Oversight Committee and Finance – Accept and File 2023- 24 Measure SST Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report. Expenditure:
None.
Recommendation of the Measure SST Citizens’ Oversight Committee and Finance Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Measure SST Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report.
8L - STAFF REPORT
8M. City Manager – Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance Civic Center Master Plan and Economic Study. Expenditure: $18,108.20 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a first amendment to the consulting services agreement with Gruen Associates of Los Angeles, CA (C2023-105) authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $18,108.20, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $199,190.20, to cover future unforeseen costs, and to extend the contract term for an additional year beginning July 31, 2024 and ending July 31, 2025. 8M - STAFF REPORT
8N. General Services – Accept and File Update on Use of Unleaded Aviation Gas at Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council accept and file an update on the use of unleaded aviation gas at T orrance Municipal Airport - Zamperini Field. 8N - STAFF REPORT
8N - SUPPLEMENTAL
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. City Manager and Community Services – Adopt RESOLUTION Approving a Deed Restriction for City-owned Property Located at the Northeast Corner of Madrona Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, Commonly Known as Madrona Marsh Preserve. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Deed Restriction to and for the benefit of California Department of Parks and Recreation for a 2002 Resources Bond Act, Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Grant Program Award on City-owned property located at the northeast corner of Madrona Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, commonly known as Madrona Marsh Preserve (APN: 7359-002-901, 7359-002-903, and 7359-002-904). 9A - STAFF REPORT
9B. Community Services – Discuss and Provide Direction on Torrance Sister City 2024 Grant Application Request. Expenditure: $5,000 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council discuss and provide direction on the T orrance Sister City Association’s 2024 grant application request in the amount of $5,000, pending City Council approval.
9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee – Accept and File June 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes and Discuss and Provide Direction on 2025 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration. Expenditures: None.
Recommendation of the Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee that City Council:
1) Accept and file the June 24, 2024 Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee meeting minutes; and
2) Discuss and provide direction on the program and events for the 2025 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9D. City Council Strategic Plan Committee – Accept and File City Council Strategic Plan Implementation Program Update and Meeting Minutes. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Council Strategic Plan Committee that City Council:
1) Accept and file June 12, 2024 Council Strategic Plan Committee meeting minutes; and 2) Accept and file June 12, 2024 Council Strategic Plan Committee Implementation Program Update.
9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Police Safety Management Employees. Expenditure: $283,304 (General Fund: Approximately $141,652 Annually).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Police Safety Management employees; and
2) Repeal Resolution No. 2019-82 in its entirety.
9E - STAFF REPORT
9F. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Executive and Management Employees. Expenditure: $4,712,077 (General Fund and Non-General Fund: Approximately $1,178,019 Annually).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Executive and Management employees; and
2) Approve employee general increase rate of 4% for FY2024-25, 4% for FY2025-26, 4% for FY2026-27, and 4% for FY2027-28; and
3) Approve merit pool funding for FY2024-25, FY2025-26, FY2026-27, and FY2027-28; and
4) Repeal Resolution No. 2024-18 in its entirety.
9F - STAFF REPORT
9G. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTIONS Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Fire Safety Management Employees and Torrance Fire Chief Officers Association. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending T orrance Fire Chief Officers Association Resolution 2014-03 and Fire Safety Management Resolutions 2017-30, 2018-63, and 2019-84 setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Fire Safety Management employees; and
2) Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Fire Safety Management employees; and
3) Repeal Resolution No. 2024-14 in its entirety.
9G - STAFF REPORT
9H. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees. Expenditure:
$1,600,429 (General Fund and Non-General Fund: Approximately $400,107 Annually).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly employees ; and
2) Repeal Resolution No. 2022-144 in its entirety.
9H - STAFF REPORT
9I. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association (TPSA). Expenditure: $3,346,000 (General Fund and Non-General Fund: Approximately $836,500 Annually).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION pursuant to memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for employees represented by the T orrance Professional & Supervisory Association (TPSA) for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028. 9I - STAFF REPORT PART 1
9I - STAFF REPORT PART 2
9I - SUPPLEMENTAL
9J. City Manager – Adopt RESOLUTIONS Amending Benefits Section for City Attorney, City Manager, City Treasurer; and Compensation and Insurance for Elected Officials. Expenditure: $36,822 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2024-34 setting forth changes regarding hours, wages, and working conditions for the City Attorney in the amount of $2,393 which updates the City Contribution for Employee Health Insurance; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No 2020-97 setting forth changes regarding hours, wages, and working conditions for the City Manager, which updates the City Contribution for Employee Health Insurance; and 3) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2018-110 setting forth changes regarding hours, wages, and working conditions for the City Treasurer in the amount of $2,393 which updates the City Contribution for Employee Health Insurance; and 4) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No 2023-29 setting forth changes regarding hours, wages, and working conditions for Elected Officials, in the amount of $32,036 which updates the City Contribution for Employee Health Insurance and increases the City Clerk’s pay rate by 9%.
9J - STAFF REPORT
9K. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Regarding Implementation of Torrance Police Department Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Incentive Pilot Program. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve a side letter agreement between the T orrance City Employees Association (TCEA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program; and
2) Approve a side letter agreement between the T orrance Municipal Employees - AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program; and
3) Approve a side letter agreement between the T orrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program; and
4) Approve a side letter agreement between the T orrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program.
9K - STAFF REPORT
9K - SUPPLEMENTAL
9K - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
9L. Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee – Discuss and Provide Direction on Appropriated Resource Contributions for the Neighborhood Coordinated Seaside Ranchos Holiday Lights Display, Discuss and Consider Adopting an ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code Pertaining to “Cottage Food”, and Accept and File Meeting Minutes. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee that City Council:
1) Discuss and provide direction on the appropriated resource contributions to the neighborhood coordinated Seaside Ranchos Holiday Lights Display; and 2) Discuss and consider amending the Cottage Food Ordinance; and 3) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending T orrance Municipal Code (TMC) Section 415.1.040(b) “Operating Standards” and Repealing Section 415.1.050 “Pilot Program” of Division 4 “Public Health and Welfare”, Chapter 15 “Cottage Food”; and 4) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication; and
5) Accept and file the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee meeting minutes from May 15, 2024.
9L - STAFF REPORT
9L- MATERIALS AVAILABLE
RECESS
RECONVENE
10. HEARINGS
10B. Finance – Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt RESOLUTION Adopting a Statement of Goals and Policies for the Use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Torrance Municipal Code Regarding Mitigation of Project-Related Adverse Impacts, and Determine that the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the T orrance Municipal Code (TMC) Section 95.1.6(c) pertaining to the inclusion of provisions regarding the mitigation of project-related adverse impacts through the use of a Community Facilities District, as provided by the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION adopting a Statement of Goals and Policies for the use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982; and
3) Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the TMC Section 95.1.6 of Chapter 5 of Article 1 of Division 9 entitled “Final Determination and Findings”; and 4) Determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061 (b)(3); and
5) Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
10B - STAFF REPORT
10B - MATERIAL AVAILABLE
10C. City Manager and Finance – Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing User & Regulatory Fees. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on modified user and regulatory fees; and 2) Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing various user and regulatory fees and authorizing annual inflationary adjustments indexed to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners & Clerical Workers (CPI-W) May to May.
10C - STAFF REPORT
10C - PRESENTATION
10C - MATERIAL AVAILABLE
10C - 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 – 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.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. 15A - STAFF REPORT