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TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY I1, 2025
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City Council
February 11,2025
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OPEN¡NG CEREMONIES
Callto Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/l nvocation
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems
Affidavit of Posting/lffaive Further Reading
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
ORAL COMMUNIGATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of City Council Minutes 2
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3944 2
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3945 2
Approve Revised Class Specification for Deputy City Clerk I 3 Approve Title Change and Revised Class Specification for AdministrativeAssistant 3 Approve Proposed Class Specification for Waste Management Coordinator 3
Adopt RESOLUTION Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance Professional Park and Recreation Employees Organization (TPPREO) 3
HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Accept and File Economic Development Update 3-4
Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the appointment of the City of Torrance's Representative to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors 4
AGENCY AGENDAS
couNcl IONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
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At 9:06 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February 25,2025, 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, February 18,2025 is a City Council Dark Night.
February 11,2025
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALLTOORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, al. 5:02 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chambet 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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
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2. Agenda item 13 was considered out of order at this time.
I3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:03 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 13A) Public Employee Performance Evaluation, 138) Real Property - Conference with Real Property l,legotiator, and 13C) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code S54957(bX1), California Government Code 554956.8, and California Government Code 554957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at6:.32 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Sheikh.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Gerson
3. WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS - None
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson 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.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Chen requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of lris Cummings Critchell.
Councilmember Mattucci informed the public about sandbag availability for the raining season.
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Minutes Secretary
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84. Councilmember Sheikh reminded the public grace period for street sweeping violations and the date for which street sweeping violations would continue.
Mayor Chen stated that Torrance had begun updating the general plan land use element and safety element to better support housing goals.
Councilmember Kaji honored the Day of Remembrance for Japanese citizens who suffered in the internment camps.
City Clerk Poirier stated those interested in serving on Civil Service Commission or Commission on Aging and who are current on commission certification should apply by February 20th by 5 p.m.
Chairwoman Rosie Mayfield and Commissioner Mary Hileman from Commission on Aging discussed the Older American Award.
COMMUNITY MATTERS - None Scheduled
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the meeting minutes for January 14,2025 and January 28,2025.
88. SEGOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3944
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3944 amending Chapter 2 of Division 9 by adding a new Section 92.2.12, amending Chapter 2 of Division 9 by adding a new Section 92.2.13, pertaining to Solar Energy Systems and expedited permitting process for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Citywide. The item was previously discussed, and action was taken at a prior City Council meeting.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3944 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 92.2.12, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 92.2.13, PERTAINING TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND
EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) CTTYWIDE.
8C.SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3945
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3945 adding Chapter 20 entitled "Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations" to Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code.
The item was previously discussed, and action was taken at a prior City Council meeting.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3945 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED "MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS" TO DIVISION 4 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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8D.APPROVE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK I Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Deputy City Clerk l. 8E.APPROVE TITLE CHANGE AND REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR
ADMI N ISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the title change and revised class specification for Administrative Assistant.
8F APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Waste Management Coordinator.
8G ADOPT RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR TORRANCE
PROFESSIONAL PARK AND RECREATION EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION (TPPREO)
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 Park and Recreation Employees Organization (TPPREO)forthe period beginning February 9,2Q25 and ending June 30, 2028.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH
HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY
TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL PARK AND RECREATION EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION (TPREO) AND REPEALTNG RESOLUTTON NO. 2023-30.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 3944 and No. 3945, and Resolution No. 2023-30. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. HEARINGS - None Scheduled
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Minutes Secretary
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ACCEPT AND FILE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council accept and file the Economic Development update.
Economic Development Manager Fran Fulton introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
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Councilmember Sheikh requested Economic Development Manager Fulton report on net business license impact.
Councilmember Lewis, City Manager Chaparyan, and Finance Director lan Dailey discussed the accounting on expenses on the entire Friendship Cities program, and any mechanisms to track the level of returns. They also discussed the Sony-Honda Afeela deal and the how long it was in the pipeline, and the distinctions to the international business contacts and the Friendship Cities program and the cultural aspect as well.
Councilmember Gerson, Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez, Assistant City Manager Santana, and Economic Development Manager Fulton discussed the downtown revitalization project, and the electrical issues and fixing the lights that are out.
Councilmember Gerson, Finance Director Dailey, and Economic Development Manager Fulton overviewed the auto sales and the year-over-year data post pandemic.
Mayor Chen listed the purpose of the Friendship Cities program, and the effect that it will and has created for Torrance.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 10A. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. t0B.ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORN¡A BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Recommendation of the Mayor that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION approving the appointment of Raymond Jay as the City of Torrance representative on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern Califoinia Board of Directors for the remaining balance of the term ending December 31,2028.
Assistant City Manager Santana introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Mr. Russell Lefevre spoke about his history with working with Torrance and the water, and the next generation.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-08 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE APPOINTING RAYMOND JAY TO FILL
THE UPCOMING POSITION AS THE CITY OF TORRANCE'S DIRECTOR ON THE METROPOLITIAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-08.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled
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12. C¡TY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
13. GLOSED SESSION
The City Council returned to closed session at8:,21 p.m. to confer on matters listed earlier The City Council returned from closed session at 9:06 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 9:06 p.m. to Tuesday, February 25, 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, February 18,2025, is a City Council Dark Night. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote o17-0.
Mayor the City of Torrance
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City Clerk of the City of Tonance
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Minutes Secretary 5
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