TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR BUSINESS BEGINS
IN THE LEROY J JACKSON COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 3031 TORRANCE BL.
CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Revised City Council Agenda 9-24-24
*Denotes the item was amended after posting of the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
RECESS
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 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
14A - STAFF REPORT
RECONVENE
2. FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Gerson NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION:
Councilmember Kaji
3. REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA The agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Bl. and on the City’s Website on Tuesday, September 17, 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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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. PROCLAMATION declaring September 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Torrance.
6A - STAFF REPORT
6B. Recognition of the Seaside Heroes Park Volunteers’ 10 Year Anniversary.
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 9/23/24 AND BEFORE 1:13 A.M. ON 9/25/24
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 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 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 Police Commanders Association (TPCA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program; and
3) Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management to implement Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program.
8A - STAFF REPORT
8B. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of July 2024.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of July 2024.
8B - STAFF REPORT
8C. Community Services – Accept and File Update on Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file update on the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. 8C - STAFF REPORT
8D. Public Works – Authorize Sole Source Purchase Order to Furnish Water Treatment Chemicals for North Torrance Well Field Facility. Expenditure: Not-to- Exceed $400,000. (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize a sole source purchase order with Carus Corporation of Peru, Illinois for a total not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 to furnish water treatment chemicals for the North Torrance Well Field Facility for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. 8D - STAFF REPORT
8E. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management Regarding Temporary Parks Maintenance Contractors. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve the side letter agreement between TME-AFSCME and Management regarding temporary parks maintenance contractors.
8E - STAFF REPORT
8F. Community Services – Accept and File Updates on Coyote Management Plan and Coyote Abatement Services. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council accept and file updates on the Coyote Management Plan and coyote abatement services. 8F - STAFF REPORT
8F - SUPPLEMENTAL
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
* The following item was amended on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
9A. Community Services - Accept and File Update on Pickleball Facilities and Provide Direction Regarding Wilson Park and Sur La Brea Park Pickleball Facilities and El Retiro Tennis Courts. Expenditure: Approximately $16,000 (General Fund, Pending City Council Approval).
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1) Accept and file an update regarding Park pickleball facilities; and 2) Provide direction for restriping a tennis court at Wilson Park for pickleball and the restoration of the Sur La Brea tennis courts; and
3) Provide direction for the hours of play at Sur La Brea Park tennis & pickleball courts; and
4) Provide direction for staffing at the Sur La Brea Park tennis & pickleball courts. 5) Provide direction for the nighttime hours of lighted play at the El Retiro Park tennis courts.
9A - REVISED STAFF REPORT
9A - SUPPLEMENTAL
RECESS
RECONVENE
9B. City Clerk ? Adopt RESOLUTION Amending City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code and Repeal Resolution No. 2023-71. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code and repeal Resolution No. 2023-71 in its entirety. 9B - STAFF REPORT
9C. Water Commission and Public Works – Approve Request to Set Date for Public Hearing on Proposed Series of Annual Increases in Municipal Water Rates Over Five-Year Period of 2025 Through 2029. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Water Commission and Public Works Director that City Council approve a request to set a date of November 19, 2024, for a public hearing on a proposed series of annual increases in municipal water rates over five-year period of 2025 through 2029.
9C - STAFF REPORT
9C - STAFF PRESENTATION
9D. Public Works – Approve Measure M Funding Agreements and Appropriate Funds to Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195 and Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1) Approve Measure M Funding Agreement #9200000000M550211 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to accept grant funding in the amount of $1,050,000 for Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, 2) Upon approval of Funding Agreement #9200000000M550211, appropriate $1,050,000 of South Bay Measure M MSP Funds to the Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195; and
3) Approve Measure M Funding Agreement #9200000000M550715 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to accept grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196; and
4) Upon approval of Funding Agreement #9200000000M550715, appropriate $1,000,000 of South Bay Measure M MSP Funds to the Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196.
9D - STAFF REPORT
9E. Community Services – Consider and Approve Public Art Mural Policy.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council consider and approve a mural policy for the City of Torrance to govern murals proposed and displayed as public art on public and private properties.
9E - STAFF REPORT
9F. City Manager – Discuss and Provide Direction on Designs for District Gateways, Digital, and Parks Signage. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council discuss and provide direction on design concepts for district gateways, digital, and parks signage. 9F - STAFF REPORT
9F - STAFF PRESENTATION
9G. City Manager – Accept and File Update from Office of Economic Development.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council accept and file the Economic Development update.
9G - STAFF REPORT
9G - STAFF PRESENTATION
9H. 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 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.
9H - STAFF REPORT
9H - STAFF PRESENTATION
9H - SUPPLEMENTAL
9I. City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk – Accept and File Update on New Agenda and Meeting Management System, Approve Changes to City Council Meeting Procedures, and Adopt RESOLUTION Amending City Council Rules of Order. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk that City Council:
1) Accept and file update on the new agenda and meeting management system, OneMeeting;
2) Approve changes to City Council Meeting Procedures regarding consent calendar, order of agenda items, public comment in advance of meetings, and use of electronic speaker cards; and
3) Adopt RESOLUTION amending Sections 2.7 and 2.12(d) of the City Council Rules of Order.
9I - STAFF REPORT
9I - MATERIALS AVAILABLE
9I - PRESENTATION
10. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. 2ND READING ORDINANCES
12A. Second and Final reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3937 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 and approve the ordinance summary for publication. This item is for consideration of adoption of the ordinance only.
12A - STAFF REPORT
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) Council Order – Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, Gerson, 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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
15A. Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, October 8, 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, October 1, 2024, is a Council Dark Night. 15A - STAFF REPORT