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TORRANCE CITY COUNC IL-SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1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. 2024-63 honoring Gilbert Ortega 2
6B. Appoint Torrance Representative to South Bay Workforce Investment Board 2
6C . Recognition of Torrance Babe Ruth Baseball Teams
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 3
8B. Authorize Library Commission to Conduct Six (6) Regularly Scheduled Meetings at Various Branch Libraries from December 2024 · through June 2025 3
8C . Authorize Recognition and Attornment Agreement for Subtenant of City-Owned Property Known as Rolling Hills Plaza (C-053) 3 8D . 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 CEQA, Article 19, Sections 15303 and 15315 3
8E. Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Encampment Prevention Overnight Security Guard Services 3-4 8F . Accept and File 2023 Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement 4
8G . Accept and File Torrance Youth Council 2023-24 Annual Report 4 8H . Accept and File 2023-24 Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report 4
81. Accept and File 2023-24 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report 4 8J . Accept and File 2023-24 Library Commission Annual Report 4 8K. Accept and File 2023-24 Commission on Aging Annual Report 4 8L. Accept and File 2023-24 Measure SST Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report 4
8M . Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance Civic Center Master Plan and Economic Study 4
8N . Accept and File Update on Use of Unleaded Aviation Gas at Torrance Municipal Airport -Zamperini Field 5
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. 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 5 9B. Discuss and Provide Direction on Torrance Sister City 2024 Grant Application Request 6
9C . Accept and File June 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes and Discuss and Provide Direction on 2025 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration 6 Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
September 10, 2024
90. 9E.
9F.
9G.
9H.
91. 9J.
9K.
9L.
10. 10A.
10B.
10C.
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. Accept and File City Council Strategic Plan Implementation Program Update and Meeting Minutes 6-7
Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Police Safety Management Employees 7
Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Executive and Management Employees 7
Adopt RESOLUTIONS Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Fire Safety Management Employees and Torrance Fire Chief Officers Association 8
Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees 8 Adopt RESOLUTION Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association (TPSA) 9
Adopt RESOLUTIONS Amending Benefits Section for City Attorney, City Manager, City Treasurer; and Compensation and Insurance for Elected Officials 9-10
Approve Side Letter Agreements Regarding Implementation of Torrance Police Department Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Incentive Pilot Program 10
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 11
HEARINGS
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 11
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) 12-13 Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing User & Regulatory Fees
AGENCY AGENDAS
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 14
CLOSED SESSION 1, 14
ADJOURNMENT 14
At 10:41 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, September 17, 2024 , at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J . Jackson Council Chamber.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
September 10, 2024
September 10, 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 September 10, 2024, at 5:09 p.m. in the LeRoy J . Jackson Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Present:
Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
None.
City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and other staff representatives Agenda item 14 was considered out of order atthis time .
14. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5: 10 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 14A) Conference with Labor Negotiator, 148) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation, and 14C) Real Property -Conference with Real Property Negotiator -Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6, California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), and California Government Code §54956.8.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:43 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Mattucci.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Sheikh .
3. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci 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 Kalani and passed by 7-0.
4. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Items 9K and 9L were deferred. Supplemental material was available for items 8N, 91 , 10C and Oral Communications .
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 1
City Council
September 10, 2024
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Chen requested to adjourn the City Council meeting in honor of Geneva Martin and Judy Miller. He discussed the Patriot's Day event.
Councilmember Sheikh overviewed National Preparedness Month.
Councilmember Kalani overviewed the Torrance Public Library resources for the public.
She also discussed Hispanic Heritage Month in Torrance and received concurrence to officially recognize September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Torrance at the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Mattucci received concurrence to have the Community Development Department develop information on existing property maintenance regulations and a review of the blue tarp ordinances.
Councilmember Lewis alerted the public about the coastal cleanup project. She reminded the public about Suicide Prevention Month and the importance of mental health.
Council member Kaji received concurrence to have staff monitor Richmond, California after they secured a $550M settlement from Chevron.
Councilmember Gerson implored the public to see if they have interest in the Metro Youth Council.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-63 HONORING GILBERT ORTEGA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-63 honoring Gilbert Ortega upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-six years of service.
MOTION: Mayor Chen moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-63. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6B. APPOINT TORRANCE REPRESENTATIVE TO SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT BOARD
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 Torrance.
Mayor Chen received concurrence to have Catherine Holdbrook-Smith represent Torrance in a private sector seat on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board. 6C. RECOGNITION OF TORRANCE BABE RUTH BASEBALL TEAMS
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 2
City Council
September 10, 2024
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
SA. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of August 13, 2024 and August 20, 2024.
88. AUTHORIZE LIBRARY COMMISSION TO CONDUCT SIX (6) REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETINGS AT VARIOUS BRANCH LIBRARIES FROM DECEMBER 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025
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.
SC. AUTHORIZE RECOGNITION AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT FOR SUBTENANT OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS ROLLING HILLS PLAZA {C-053) 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 Torrance 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).
SD. 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
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1) Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83385; and
2) Accept an easement of variable widtt"ll 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.
SE. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ENCAMPMENT PREVENTION OVERNIGHT SECURITY GUARD SERVICES 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.
Councilmember Sheikh commented about the progress Torrance has made in improving the encampment situation.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 3
City Council
September 10, 2024
Mayor Chen, Councilmember Kalani and staff discussed the flexibility in parameters in the contract.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 8E. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
SF. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023 TORRANCE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION (TSCA) ANNUAL
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023 Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement. 8G. ACCEPT AND FILE TORRANCE YOUTH COUNCIL 2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Torrance Youth Council and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the Torrance Youth Council 2023-24 Annual Report.
SH. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023-24 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
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.
81. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023-24 CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report.
SJ. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023-24 LIBRARY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Library Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Library Commission Annual Report.
SK. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023-24 COMMISSION ON AGING ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Commission on Aging and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2023-24 Commission on Aging Annual Report.
SL. ACCEPT AND FILE 2023-24 MEASURE SST CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
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.
SM. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
TORRANCE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN AND ECONOMIC STUDY
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.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 4
City Council
September 10, 2024
SN. ACCEPT AND FILE UPDATE ON USE OF UNLEADED AVIATION GAS AT
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -ZAMPERINI FIELD
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council accept and file an update on the use of unleaded aviation gas at Torrance Municipal Airport-Zamperini Field.
Council member Lewis clarified for the public some of the misconceptions about the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 8N. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the Consent Calendar except item 8E and 8N. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. ADMI NISTRATIVE MATTERS
9A. 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
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).
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh, Management Associate Huizar, and Community Services Director John La Rock discussed the history of the grant, what's pending, and educational opportunities.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-64 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 DEED RESTRICTION TO
AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR A 2002 RESOURCE BOND ACT, OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-64.
Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 5
City Council
September 10, 2024
9B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON TORRANCE SISTER CITY 2024 GRANT
APPLICATION REQUEST
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council discuss and provide direction on the Torrance Sister City Association's 2024 grant application request in the amount of $5,000, pending City Council approval.
Community Services Department Monica Hart introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson and Community Services Director La Rock discussed increasing the amount from $5000.
Councilmember Kaji and Torrance Sister City Association President Karen Wheeler discussed how long it has been since the $1500 amount was asked.
Councilmember Sheikh inquired about a storage location as a subsidy. City Attorney Sullivan cautioned about providing storage to picking some nonprofit organizations and not others.
Councilmember Lewis recounted the history of this item and how it got to this point.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item 9B. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9C. ACCEPT AND FILE JUNE 24, 2024 MEETING MINUTES AND DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON 2025ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION 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.
Councilmember Mattucci introduced the item to the rest of the City Council.
Members of the public spoke .
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 9C. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion . The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9D. ACCEPT AND FILE CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM UPDATE AND MEETING MINUTES
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.
Council member Sheikh introduced the item to the rest of the City Council.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 6
City Council
September 10, 2024
Members of the public spoke .
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 9D. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9E. ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR POLICE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
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.
Deputy City Manager Ian Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke ,
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-65 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH WAGES, HOURS
AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR POLICE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 11, 2024 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-82.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-65 .
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9F. ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
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.
Deputy City Manager Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-66 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH THE HOURS,
WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-66.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 7
City Council
September 10, 2024
9G. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND TORRANCE
FIRE CHIEF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Torrance 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.
Deputy City Manager Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke .
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014- 03, 2017-30, 2018-63, AND 2019-84 SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING THE HOURS,
WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2015.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-68 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 2024-14.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 and No.2024-68. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9H. ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN FULL-TIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES 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.
Deputy City Manager Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke .
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-69 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH THE HOURS,
WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN FULL-TIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-144.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-69.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 8
City Council
September 10, 2024
91. ADOPT RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR TORRANCE
PROFESSIONAL & SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION (TPSA)
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 Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association (TPSA) for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028.
Deputy City Manager Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-70 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES
AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE TORRANCE
PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION (TPSA) FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2024-JUNE 30, 2028 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-120.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-70 .
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 9J. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING BENEFITS SECTION FOR CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY TREASURER; AND COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE FOR
ELECTED OFFICIALS
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%.
Deputy City Manager Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 9
City Council
September 10, 2024
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO . 2020-97 SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO . 2018-110 SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CITY TREASURER EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-74 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-29 .
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-71, No. 2024-72, No. 2024-73, and No. 2024-74. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9K. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT ENHANCED RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1) Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program; and
2) Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance 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 Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program; and
4) Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program.
Item 9K was deferred .
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 10
City Council
September 10, 2024
9L. 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
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 Torrance 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.
Item 9L was deferred
The City Council went to recess at 8:27 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 8:43 p.m.
10. HEARINGS
1 0A. 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(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 conduct -a closed hearing to consider an appeal of the Civil Service Commission's decision sustaining the termination of a Police Officer (8), 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.
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Minutes Secretary 11
City Council
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10B. 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(8)(3)
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the Torrance 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.
Finance Director Sheila Poisson introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time.
A member of the public supported approving the project and that this would enable more revenue for the city.
Councilmember Sheikh, Finance Director Poisson, and Assistant City Manager Santana discussed industrial lights and industrial heavy, and identifications of impacts. They also overviewed financial metrics and the CFO, and at what times follow-ups would be made along with flexibility for council actions. They deliberated on what rates other cities are charging, and if any of this would deter other developments. Councilmember Sheikh stressed that the rates being chosen should be cautioned not to deter developments. Finance Director Poisson responded that CFDs are not usually deterrent and other cities have used them with positive effects. Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez concurred, and that developers have high demand for developing and that they are making a lot of money in Torrance.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji 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 Resolution No. 2024-75 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982.
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Minutes Secretary 12
City Council
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City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3937 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
95.1.6(C) ENTITLED "FINAL DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS" OF CHAPTER 5 "CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS", OF ARTICLE 1"GENERAL", OF DIVISION 9 "LAND USE", OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MITIGATION OF PROJECT RELATED ADVERSE IMPACTS.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-75 and adopt Ordinance No. 3937 and determine the project as exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15378 and 1506183 and approve the ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Sheik seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 1 0C. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USER &
REGULATORY FEES
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.
Revenue Manager Joe Pham introduced the item to the City Council. Clear Source Financial Consulting Representative Terry Madson used slides to overview the fees and charges and next steps. He also recounted the background and the comprehensive study.
Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time.
A member of the public voiced their support for the item.
Councilmember Kaji suggested parking fees as another source of revenue as the cost for these developments goes up.
Councilmember Sheikh and Community Development Director Ramirez discussed the code amendments in regard to recouping costs.
Councilmember Mattucci left the City Council meeting at 9:20 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
Councilmember Mattucci returned to the City Council meeting at 9:24 p.m .
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2024-76 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FEES
INDEXED TO THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR URBAN WAGE EARNERS & CLERICAL
WORKERS (CPI-W) MAY TO MAY OF EACH YEAR FOR SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND PERMITS IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-76.
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS -None Scheduled.
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Minutes Secretary 13
City Council
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12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES-None Scheduled .
13. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke .
In Order, Councilmembers Sheikh, Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, and Mayor Chen spoke.
14. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council returned to closed session at 9:34 p.m. to deliberate on matters listed earlier. The City Council returned from closed session at 10:41 p.m .
15. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:41 p.m. to Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0 . rk of the City of Torrance
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
Approved on October 08 , 2024
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