TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR BUSINESS BEGINS
IN COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 3031 TORRANCE BL.
CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
13. CLOSED SESSION
13A. The Council will meet in Closed Session for the following purpose:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 1. Mark Kisiler, et al. v. The People of the State of California, et al. LASC Case No. 24STCV30202 b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (California Government Code § 54957(b)(1)): Title: City Manager
c. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
d. 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 Employee Organization 17.
Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association 18. Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization 19. City Treasurer 20. City Attorney 21. City Manager
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE
ROLL CALL
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
4. MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AFTER NUMBER AND TITLE
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. Recognition of Torrance High Girls Flag Football Team.
6B. City Clerk – Adopt Resolution No. 2024-89 Declaring the Results of the Votes Cast at the November 5, 2024 Special Municipal Election. Expenditure: None.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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 – Adopt RESOLUTION Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA). Expenditure: $1,454,464 (General Fund and Non- General Fund: Approximately $363,616 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 Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA) for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028.
8B. Public Works – Approve Administering Agency-State Master Agreement, Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing Program Supplement, Appropriate Funds, Adopt Categorical Exemption, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Award a Public Works Agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street). Expenditure: $707,267 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 07-5249S21 for State- Funded Projects between the City of Torrance and the State of California; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute and attest to Program Supplement No. A168 to Administering Agency-State Master AgreementNo. 07-5249S21 for the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street), HSIPSL-0549(033); and
3. Appropriate $537,790 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds to the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street); and
4. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the guidelines implementing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street); and
5. Approve the plans and specifications for Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T- 171(Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street) (B2024-09) project; and
6. Award a Public Works Agreement to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. of Riverside, CA (B2024-09), in the amount of $615,015 and authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $92,252, for construction of Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T- 171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street), for a two-year period beginning December 17, 2024 and ending December 16, 2026.
8C. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3940 Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3940 Granting to Zenith Energy West Coast Terminals LLC, a Franchise to Construct, Lay, Operate, Test, Maintain, Use, Renew, Repair, Replace, Move, Change the Size and Number of, and Remove or Abandon in Place a System of Pipelines and Appurtenances, for the Purpose of Conducting, Transporting, Conveying and Carrying Gas, Oil, Petroleum Products and Water, On, Along, In, Under and Across Public Streets, Ways, Alleys and Places Within the City Of Torrance and Approve an Ordinance Summary for Publication. This item is for consideration of adoption of the ordinance only. The item was previously discussed, and action was taken at a prior council meeting.
8D. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3941 Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3941 Amending Section 911.2.260 of Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Division 9 of the Torrance Municipal Code Relating to “Original Art Display,” Renumbering Existing Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Division 9 Relating to “Enforcement” as a New Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Division 9, and Adding Section 911.10.010 of Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Division 9 “Mural Policy” Setting Policy for Murals on Public and Private Properties and Approve an Ordinance Summary for Publication. This item is for consideration of adoption of the Ordinance only. The item was previously discussed, and action was taken at a prior council meeting.
8E. Public Works – Approve Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding for Construction of Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194 and Appropriate Funds. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach for construction of the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194; and
2. Appropriate $550,607 of Measure W funds from Measure W – Interest Earnings to Beach Cities Green Streets, S-194.
8F. Transit - Authorize Submission of Torrance Transit’s Agency Safety Plan to Federal Transit Administration for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council authorize the submission of Torrance Transit's Agency Safety Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
8G. General Services - Authorize Purchase Order for Thirty-four (34) Replacement Vehicles as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: $2,796,887 (Non-General Fund). Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Whittier, CA in the amount of $2,663,701.90, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $133,185.10, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,796,887 to replace thirty-four (34) city vehicles as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8H. Community Development – Approve Easement Quitclaim Deed Between City of Torrance and Torrance Unified School District. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve an easement quitclaim deed between City of Torrance (City) and Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), thereby relinquishing the City’s water easements within the Hamilton Adult Education Center to the TUSD. The easement transfer will facilitate unrestricted site use for TUSD’s future development plans and align with shared goals to enhance school resources and infrastructure.
8I. Community Services – Award Consulting Services Agreement for Design and Construction Administration Services for World War II (WWII) Camp Wall Monument Project at Columbia Park. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $500,000 (Non- General Fund).
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Chee Salette of Glendale, CA (RFP B2024-10) for an amount not-to- exceed $500,000, to provide design and construction administration services for the World War II (WWII) Camp Wall Monument Project at Columbia Park, for a three-year period beginning December 17, 2024 and ending December 16, 2027.
8J. Transit – Approve Transit Department’s Participation in Statewide Transit Mutual Assistance Compact (TransMAC). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the Transit Department’s participation in the Statewide Transit Mutual Assistance Compact (TransMAC).
8K. Police – Award Contract Services Agreement for Supplemental Parking Enforcement Services. Expenditure: $565,594.00 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Police Chief that City Council award a contract services agreement to ACE Parking Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA (RFP B2024-11) in the amount of $565,594.00, for supplemental parking enforcement services, for a one-year period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 with the options to extend the term for two (2) one-year terms.
8L. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of October 2024. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of October 2024.
8M. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) and Management and Torrance Municipal Employees- AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management. Expenditure: $30,000 (General or Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Fire Fighters Association and Management adding bilingual pay; and
2. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between the Torrance Municipal Employees- AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management regarding supplementary parking enforcement.
8N. City Clerk - Approve City Council Minutes. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of November 19, 2024.
8O. City Attorney - Appropriate Funds and Approve Eighth Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure: $1,500,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council:
1. Appropriate $1,500,000 from the Airport Fund’s fund balance to the Airport Fund’s fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget; and
2. Approve an eighth amendment to the fee agreement with law firm Rutan & Tucker, LLP of Costa Mesa, CA (C2020-038) in the amount of $1,500,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $9,473,371.70, to cover costs and provide legal services relating to the 2020 Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Order/Hi-Shear litigation.
8P. City Council Community Planning and Design Committee - Accept and File October 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes. Expenditure: None Recommendation of the City Council Community Planning and Design Committee that City Council accept and file October 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes. Expenditure: None.
8Q. Community Services – Approve Consignment Agreement for Loan of Artwork to Torrance Art Museum (TAM). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve a Consignment Agreement with Fitz Contemporary, a division of Global Fine Distributors, LLC of Tequesta, Florida for loan of artwork to Torrance Art Museum (TAM) for a period commencing January 18, 2025 through March 1, 2025.
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9. HEARINGS
9A. Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing, Determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, and Adopt ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code by Establishing a Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance (“SRSO”). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding amending the Torrance Municipal Code by establishing a Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("SRSO") and consider any testimony during the hearing; and
2. Determine the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3); and
3. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code to add Chapter 17 entitled "Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization and Mobile Home Owner Protections" to Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
9B. Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260-unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the H-DA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
EAS23-00003, CUP23-00012, DVP23-00002, DIV23-00003, MOD23-00007, MOD23- 00008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Conditional Use Permit as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow the construction of a 260-unit townhome development on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
4. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Development Permit as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 36 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow the construction of a 260- unit townhome development on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
5. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Division of Lot as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 29 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (No. 83498) for condominium purposes on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
6. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Modification of Variance (V79-3) as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 28 of the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to the off- street parking boundary for the Del Amo Fashion Center on property located in the H- DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
7. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Modification of Development Permit (DVP96- 00001) as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 28 of the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to the Master Plan boundary for the Del Amo Fashion Center on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183).
9C. Finance - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving Issuance of Revenue Obligations for Benevolence Industries Incorporated’s Financing Purpose. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), by Resolution; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the issuance of the California Enterprise Development Authority Revenue Obligations (“Obligations”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $37,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the cost of the acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of healthcare facilities and other related and appurtenant facilities for the benefit of Benevolence Industries Incorporated, d/b/a Benevolence Health Centers, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, located at: 1010 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 100, Torrance, California 90501 (the “Torrance Facility”); 505-515 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92401; 1126 East South Street, Long Beach, California 90805; 303 North East Street, Anaheim, California 92805; 3631 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 109, Los Angeles, California 90016; and 12610 Glenoaks Boulevard (also known as 14040 Hubbard Street), Sylmar, California 91342 (collectively with the Torrance Facility, “Facilities”), and providing the terms and conditions for such Obligations and other matters relating thereto.?
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Public Works – Approve Discontinued Use of Recycled Water and Relinquishment of Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities for Parkways on Artesia Blvd Between Hawthorne Blvd and Western Ave. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve permanently discontinuing the use of recycled water for irrigation of the Artesia Blvd parkways between Hawthorne Blvd and Western Ave due to cross-connection concerns; and
2. Relinquish and return the Artesia Blvd parkway maintenance responsibility back to each adjacent property owner between Hawthorne Blvd and Western Ave.
10B. City Manager and Community Development – Accept and File Update Report on City’s Progress in Addressing Homelessness in Torrance and Approve Extension of 3290 Temporary Housing Program Operations. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Accept and file an update report on the City’s progress in addressing homelessness in Torrance; and
2. Approve the extension of 3290 Temporary Housing Program operations for an additional three years to June 30, 2028
10C. City Clerk – Discuss and Consider Amending Torrance Municipal Code Regarding Changes to Commission Compensation. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:
1. Discuss and consider amending the Torrance Municipal Code regarding changes to Commission Compensation; and
2. Discuss and Consider directing the City Clerk to bring back an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code Sections 13.1.1, 13.2.1, 13.3.1, 13.4.1, 13.5.1, 13.9.1,
13.10.1, 13.11.1, 13.15.1, 13.16.1, 13.18.1, 13.20.010 and 13.21.020 all titled “Created, Composition, Compensation, and Qualifications”; and
3. Determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
10D. City Manager – Review and Provide Direction on External Lighting Policy for City Facilities. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council review and provide direction on the External Lighting Policy for City Facilities.
10E. Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission and Community Development – Review Guidelines for the Torrance Beautification Awards and Authorize Staff to Conduct Awards Annually. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission and Community Development Director that the City Council review the guidelines for the Torrance Beautification Awards and authorize staff to conduct the awards annually, with the first one taking place in the Spring of 2025.
10F. Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Accept and File Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Review Report, Approve Proposed Program Modifications, and Appropriate Funds. Expenditure: $669,108 (General Fund and Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Review Report; and
2. Approve the proposed program modification in the City Council’s fiscal year 2024-25 General Fund operating budget in the amount of $141,908; and
3. Approve the proposed program modification in the City Manager’s Office’s fiscal year 2024-25 General Fund-Measure SST Fund operating budget in the amount of $102,447; and
4. Approve the proposed program modifications in the Community Services Department’s fiscal year 2024-25 General Fund operating budget in the amount of $13,457; and
5. Approve the proposed program modification in the Finance Department’s fiscal year2024-25 General Fund operating budget in the amount of $265; and
6. Approve the proposed program modifications in the General Services Department’s fiscal year 2024-25 General Fund operating budget in the amount of $46,091; and
7. Approve the proposed program modifications in the Public Works Department’s fiscal year 2024-25 General Fund operating budget in the amount of $93,906; and
8. Approve the proposed program modification in the Public Works Department’s fiscal year 2024-25 Sanitation Fund operating budget in the amount of $71,034; and
9. Approve the proposed increase to the Airport Capital Fund’s fiscal year 2024-25 operating revenue budget in the amount of $2,500,000; and
10. Appropriate $2,500,000 to the Airport Capital Fund’s fiscal year 2024-25 operating expenditure budget; and
11. Appropriate $200,000 to the Sewer Fund’s fiscal year 2024-25 operating expenditure budget.
10G.Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Approve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for City Departments and Provide Direction Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan Priorities.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director and Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council:
1. Approve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for City Departments; and
2. Provide direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan Priorities.
10H. Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Accept and File Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Investment Portfolio Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Council Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that the City Council accept and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Investment Portfolio Report.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
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12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 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, December 24, 2024, December 31, 2024, and January 7, 2025 are City Council Dark Nights.