INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL -May 61 2025
SUBJECT
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
6A.
68. 6C.
6D.
6E.
6F.
6G.
6H.
61. 7.
8. BA.
88. BC.
8D.
8E.
8F.
BG.
8H.
81. BJ.
8K.
9. 9A.
10. 10A.
108.
10C.
10D.
10E.
10F.
11. 12.
13. 14.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Call to Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/Invocation
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items
Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Proclamation Declaring May 10, 2025 As Fire Service Day Proclamation Declaring Blue Ribbon Week
Proclamation Declaring National Safe Boating Week
Proclamation Declaring Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Proclamation Declaring Jewish American Heritage Month
Proclamation Declaring Older Americans Month
Recognize The 2025 Older Americans Award Recipients
Resolution No. 2025-20 Observance of Armed Forc;;es Day Resolution No. 2025-21 Appreciation to Lieutenant General Braga
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes
Approve Meadow Park Parking District Maintenance Fee
Approve Third Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement Determine City Council Dark Nights
Approve Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Approve Plans and Specifications
Approve Contract Services Agreements
Approve Contract Services Agreement
Approve Proposed Class Specification for Accounting Supervisor Approve Request to Set Closed Hearing Date
Second And Final Reading of Ordinance No. 3947
HEARINGS
Approve Consulting Services Agreement
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Consulting Services Agreement
Accept And File Annual Report on the City's Status of Vacant Positions Provide Direction on the Drafting of a Municipal Ordinance Adopt Ordinance Amending The Torrance Municipal Code {TMC) Adopt Resolutions for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Approve Conceptual Float Design
AGENCY AGENDAS
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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13 At 12:45 a.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary
City Council
May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, at 5:34 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Present:
Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh and Mayor Chen
Kalani.
City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and other staff representatives ~
Agenda item 13 was considered out of order at this time.
13. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:35 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 13A) Real Property -Conference with Real Property Negotiator, 13B) Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation, 13C) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation, and 13D) Conference with Labor Negotiator.-Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8, California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1 ), California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), and California Government Code §54957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 7:00 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2 . FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Mayor Chen.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED O R SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items BG and 1 OF. 4 . REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO WAIVE
FURTHER REA DING
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 Kaji and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary
City Council
May 6, 2025
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drive
Mayor Chen asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned in honor of Marcia Cribbs.
Mayor Chen gave a recap of Recap of Students and Government Day.
Councilmember Sheikh announced the Social Services Commission: Toiletries & More Councilmember Lewis announced Bike to Work Week.
Councilmember Kanji announced the Subsidy Proposal for WWII Camp Wall.
Councilmember Mattucci announced the Consul General of Italy LA Visit City Clerk Poirier announced the City Clerk's Office was accepting Commission Applications.
Fire Chief Dumais announced the Refinery Siren Testing on 5/7/25 at 11 :30 a.m.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS ,;.
6A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 10, 2025 AS FIRE SERVICE DAY IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
6B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 11 TO 17, 2025 AS BLUE RIBBON WEEK IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
6C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 TO 23, 2025 AS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
6D. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
GE. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
6F. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
6G. COMMISSION ON AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES -RECOGNIZE THE 2025 OLDER AMERICANS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
6H. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20 DECLARING MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 18, 2025 FOR OBSERVANCE OF THE 63RD ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary 2
City Council
May 6, 2025
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-20 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA DECLARING MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 18, 2025, FOR OBSERVANCE OF THE 63rd ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-16. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lewis and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
61. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL JONATHAN P. BRAGA AS THE GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 63RD ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND OBSERVANCE.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-21 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL JONATHAN P. BRAGA FOR SERVING AS GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 63rd ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND OBSERVANCE.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-21. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lewis and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent. 7 . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke .
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kalani pulled items 88 and BG .
8A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of April 15, 2025.
8B . APPROVE MEADOW PARK PARKING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FEE AND AUTHORIZE FEE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve the Meadow Park Parking District Maintenance Fee for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 in the amount of $71.66 per parking space to cover parking lot maintenance costs; and
2. Authorize the assessment of the Meadow Park Parking District Maintenance Fee for FY 2025-26.
8D. DETERMINE .CITY COUNCIL DARK NIGHTS.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council declare the following Tuesdays as City Council Dark Nights from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025: July 1, July 15, July 29, August 26, September 2, September 30, October 28, November 11, November 25, December 23, and December 30.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary 3
City Council
May 6, 2025
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8E. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
TO FUND THE BEACH CITIES COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM.
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council approve a fee agreement with law firm Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP of Los Angeles, CA, for an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, to provide the City with legal services pertaining to civil litigation matter Victoria Willis vs. City of Torrance.
BF. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, APPROPRIATE FUNDS, AWARD PUBLIC
WORKS AGREEMENT, AND AWARD CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE BEACH CITIES GREEN STREETS PROJECT, S-194.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S- 194 (82025-04); and
2. Appropriate an additional $33,149.98 of Measure W funds from Measure W -Interest Earnings to the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194; and
3. Appropriate $328,285.56 in local matching ,contributions from Hermosa Beach, $289,808 .77 in local matching contributions from Manhattan Beach, -and $404,274.69 in local matching contributions from Redondo Beach to the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194; and
4. Award a public works agreement to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Co. of Long Beach, CA (82025-04) in the amount of $7,738,584.00 and authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of $386,929.00 for construction of the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S- 194 for a two-year period beginning May 6, 2025, and ending May 5, 2027; and
5. Award a consulting services agreement to Z & K Consultants, Inc. of Riverside, CA (82025-09), for an amount not-to-exceed $249,528.00, to perform construction inspection services for Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194 for a two-year period beginning May 6, 2025, and ending May 5, 2027; and
6. Award a consulting services agreement to RMA Group, Inc. of Carson, CA (2025- 0304 ), for an amount not-to-exceed $67,125.00, to perform materials testing services for Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194 for a two-year period beginning May 6, 2025, and ending May 5, 2027.
8G . APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR AS-NEEDED JOB ORDER
CONTRACTING FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES THROUGH
SOURCEWELL AND ADOPT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301.
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Harry H. Joh Construction, Inc of Paramount, CA (C2024-262), in the amount of $1,250,000, for a new total' amount of $2,000,000, for on-call general contracting services through Sourcewell for a three-year period beginning November 19, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027; and
2. Approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with MDJ Management, LLC of El Segundo, CA, (C2024-195), in the amount of $1,250,000, for a new total amount of $2,000,000, for on call general contracting services through Sourcewell for a three-year period beginning November 19, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027; and
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Minutes Secretary 4
City Council
May 6, 2025
3. Approve a contract services agreement with Mackone Development, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, in the amount of $1,000,000, for on-call general contracting services through Sourcewell for a three-year period beginning November 19, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027; and
4. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
SH. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN/BUILD HVAC
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT SERVICES THROUGH OMNIA AS A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT AND ADOPT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT {CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301.
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a contract services agreement with Trane US, Inc of Brea, CA, in the amount of $726,816.04, for Design/Build HVAC System Replacement Services as a cooperative purchasing agreement with Omnia, for a one-year period beginning May 13, 2025, and ending May 12, 2026; and
2. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
81. APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Accounting Supervisor.
SJ . APPROVE REQUEST TO SET CLOSED HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER EMPLOYEE TERMINATION APPEAL.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve request to set a date of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to conduct a closed hearing to consider an appeal of the Civil Service Commission's decision sustaining the termination of a Police Officer (12).
SK. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3947.
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3947 amending the Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) to repeal Section 8 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Division 4.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3947. AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA REPEALING SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 3 OF DIVISION 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of BC. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheikh and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary 5
City Council
May 6, 2025
SC. Approve Third Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for External Auditing Services.
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council approve a third amendment to the consulting services agreement with Vasquez & Company LLP of Glendale, CA (C2021-077) in the amount of $82,993, for a new not-to-exceed contract amount of $424,739, to perform external auditing services and extend the contract term for an additional one-year period beginning June 22, 2025 and ending June 21, 2026.
Councilmember Kaji asked the Finance Director how long the City has had this agreement with the additional extensions and could it terminate June 21, 2026.
Finance Director Ian Dailey responded that approval of this extension would set it to a five year term. At the conclusion of every five-year term, staff's practice has been to issue a new RFP to solicit proposals from vendors and award a fresh new contract.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item BC. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gerson and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1 0A. APPROVE CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 3290 TEMPORARY
HOUSING VILLAGE OPERATIONS, ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT
PROGRAM AWARDS, AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION APPLICATION, AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENTS, AND ACCEPT AND FILE UPDATE ON CITY'S PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS IN TORRANCE.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve a consulting services agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services, Inc. of San Pedro, CA, in the amount of $1,783,316.01, for 3290 Temporary Housing Village Operations for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and
2. Accept and appropriate the Cities and Councils of Government Interim Housing Services Fund (CCOGIHS) grant award, in the amount of $1,284,800, to a newly created Grant Project; and
3. Authorize submission of the Grant Year 2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) formula funding application and execution of standard agreement; and
4. Upon execution of standard agreement, appropriate funds to a newly created Grant Project in the amount of $291,992; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to administer the City's Measure A Local Solutions Funding allocation; and
6. Upon execution of MOU, appropriate funds to a newly created Grant Project in the amount of $310,000; and
7. Authorize the City Manager as the City's signatory for all grant-related agreements and to act on the City's behalf with respect to the agreements and all decisions in connection with the agreements; and
8. Accept and file update on the City's progress in addressing homelessness in Torrance.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary 6
City Council
May 6, 2025
City Manager Aram Chaparyan made some comments on the item.
Management Associate Zulma Gent, Senior Business Manager Julia Smith, Staff Assistant Norma Olvera, Harbor Interfaith Services Staff presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Mattucci requested an additional outreach team member be considered, an expansion of the program to include at least twenty additional tiny homes and continuing to look for a different site for the project within the City.
Councilmember Lewis also requested an expansion of the program to include additional tiny homes and then asked about mental health services.
Deputy City Manager Viet Hoang stated that the City has a stronger partnership with Venice Family Clinic. They come out half a day each week at no cost to the City. Part of their time is spent with individuals at 3290 and doing street outreach.
Councilmember Lewis asked if it was possible to increase the time they spend in Torrance each week.
Deputy City Manager Hoang stated that they can explore it.
Councilmember Sheikh asked if there is an updated count of the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the City.
Deputy City Manager Hoang stated that due to methodology changes with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, total numbers are no longer provided to the City. The numbers now provided to the City have not translated well between years so the City is restarting their tracking starting from 2024.
Councilmember Sheikh stated that if the City wants to expand the amount of tiny homes there should be need for them as a result of an increase the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the City.
Deputy City Manager Hoang stated that he believes the Community Lead Officers and Outreach team provide better numbers than the homeless count.
Management Associate Gent stated they do not have an exact count, but there has been an increase in homelessness.
Councilmember Sheikh asked if there has been any follow-up to see if clients placed into permanent housing have remained in them.
Management Associate Gent responded that the team does do outreach, but once clients are placed in housing the teams at those facilities take over the case management.
Councilmember Sheikh asked about the HIS bid process and if they aid with drug addiction.
Management Associate Gent responded that Harbor Interfaith Services and City's outreach team do connect clients with substance abuse programs.
Councilmember Sheikh asked about the other organizations that participated in the bid process.
Senior Business Manager Smith responded that all of the organizations provide a variety of services and they were compared to each other based on the needs and priorities of the 3290 site.
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Minutes Secretary 7
City Council
May 6, 2025
Councilmember Sheikh asked about these organizations providing outreach services and the times they take to respond to clients.
Senior Business Manager Smith responded that outreach services are provided by the City so that was not a criteria they were looking for during the bidding process.
Councilmember Sheikh asked about the function zero program.
Management Associate Gent responded that they continue to meet with the South Bay Council of Governments on the best ways to reach the goals of the program.
Mayor Chen asked that the functional zero program be clarified. A representative of the South Bay Council of Governments clarified that the program is attempting to reach the goal of having the inflow of homelessness be less than the outflow of getting people out of homelessness.
Additionally, the median duration of homelessness should be less than ninety days.
Councilmember Mattucci asked about the differences between measure A and measure H.
Senior Business Manager Smith responded that there is funding directly for housing in measure A. ,.
Councilmember Mattucci asked how much the City is contributing to measure A on yearly basis.
Finance Director Ian Dailey stated that the City has a half a cent sales tax which equates to about $26 million.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that the intent of the program was to eventually expand the amount of tiny homes. There was a need from day one for additional tiny homes and hopes the Council can get behind at least researching how to expand the program.
City Manager Aram Chaparyan stated that they have continued to search for additional sites to accommodate an expansion.
Assistant City Manager Danny Santana stated that the City has been advancing remediation efforts at the regional transit center to possibly be used for an expansion location for the program.
Councilmember Mattucci expressed that they would like to see the program expanded by adding more units and an additional outreach team member.
Assistant City Manager Danny Santana and City Manager Aram Chaparyan stated that in the past Council already allocated the funding for an additional outreach team member so it is not necessary to add that to any motion.
Mayor Chen asked if bunking to allow two individuals to use one unit has been explored.
Management Associate Gent stated that due to the client's mental health situations it is not possible to house them together.
Mayor Chen asked about the evaluation process.
City Manager Chaparyan stated that organizations were graded on an apples-to-apples basis and commented on the function and scope of the program.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 10A. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaji and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary 8
City Council
May 6, 2025
108. ACCEPT AND FILE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S STATUS OF VACANT POSITIONS.
Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council accept and file an annual report on the City's status of vacant positions.
Human Resources Director Hedieh Khajavi presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item 1 0A. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gerson and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent. 10C. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE DRAFTING OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE SPECIFICALLY REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES (E BIKES) WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council provide direction on the drafting of a municipal ordinance specifically regulating the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) within the City of Torrance. ;;
Lieutenant Charles Fisher presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Lewis commented on the necessity of the item.
Councilmember Gerson asked how far the City can go in regulating the use of E-Bikes in public areas like Parks.
Deputy City Attorney Ill Jeanne-Marie Litvin clarified that the item is asking how far the Council wants to regulate their use and stated that E-Bikes are bicycles so any limitation on an E-Bike would also apply to a regular bike.
Councilmember Gerson asked if it is possible to set speed limits on park sidewalks and City Attorney Ill Jeanne-Marie Litvin responded that it is possible.
Councilmember Mattucci asked if any other cities have been identified that have adopted similar codes or ordinances.
Lieutenant Charles Fisher stated there are several that have been identified and included in the item.
Councilmember Mattucci asked what can be done about E-Bikes blocking roadways.
Lieutenant Charles Fisher stated those are likely E-Motorcycles which can be impounded.
Councilmember Mattucci asked if the cameras around the City can be used as an enforcement tool.
Lieutenant Charles Fisher stated they can use camera footage to proactively enforce the law.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 10C. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaji and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
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Minutes Secretary 9
City Council
May 6, 2025
10F. APPROVE CONCEPTUAL FLOAT DESIGN AND PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR TORRANCE ENTRY INTO THE 2026 PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve the conceptual float design as the City's float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2026; and
2. Provide direction on Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 funding allocation to the Torrance Rose Float Association for construction of the City's float.
Cultural Services Manager Monica Harte presented the item.
The President of the Rose Float Association added additional context.
Members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 10F. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lewis and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent. 1 OD. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOR~NCE MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC)
MODIFYING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MARICOPA STREET.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission and Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) Division 6 Traffic, Chapter 1 Traffic, Article 6 Stopping, Standing , and Parking -Section 61.6.33 modifying parking restrictions on the north side of Maricopa Street in the City of Torrance; and
2. Adopt an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Engineering Manager Helen Shi presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3948 . AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 61.6 .33 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO NO STOPPING-MARICOPA STREET.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item 1 OD. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheikh and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent. 1 OE. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 -AND SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments within City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the Engineer's Report in connection with the levy and collection of assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for FY 2025-26 ; and
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3. Adopt a RESOLUTION declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for FY 2025-26 and appointing the date of June 3, 2025, for a public hearing.
Associate Engineer Jessamine Que presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-22. A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-23. A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-24. A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 10E. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mattucci and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent. 9 . HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-27 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council conduct the first public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-27 Operating Budget and Capital lmproyement Plan.
City Manager Aram Chaparyan and Finance Director Ian Dailey presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Kaji asked how the real estate holdings numbers were determined.
Finance Director Dailey stated it comes from the City's audited financial statements which contains all assets.
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Councilmember Kaji asked if it is on a cost basis and Finance Director Dailey responded that it was.
Councilmember Sheikh asked about the methodology used to switch from unassigned to assigned funds between years on page six.
Finance Director Dailey stated that the illustration is used as a side-by-side comparison to visually demonstrate changes to how the Economic Anomaly Reserve is presented to provide full transparency to the reserve balance.
Councilmember Sheikh asked about why labor costs have gone up, but positions filled have not as illustrated on page 24.
Finance Director Dailey stated the pay points for employees has risen along with CalPers shortfalls that have driven labor costs up while positions remained the same.
Councilmember Sheikh asked where in the budget can some savings be found.
Finance Director Dailey stated that this year's budget is lower than last year to be conservative considering sales tax projections. If economic conditions worsen, additional savings can be found through holding positions vacant, staffing redl!Ctions, defunding capital improvement plans, and more can be used, but staff's ten-year model does not project any of these things would be necessary.
Councilmember Gerson stated that on page 51 the list of parks the City is covering has decreased and asked how many have fallen off the list.
Finance Director Dailey responded that he does not have the exact list available right now, but the decrease was due to affordability.
Assistant City Manager Danny Santana asked Councilmember Gerson if he would like to see a side-by-side comparison included in the next hearing.
Councilmember Gerson asked why the budget contains the option to reallocate funds between different Councilmember's budgets despite Council concurrence to not in the past.
City Manager Aram Chaparyan stated that it was just offered as an option to the Council and that next meeting they will hold the second hearing earlier in respect of the publics time.
Mayor Chen requested parts of the travel budget be increased slightly to accommodate food costs and factoring in the rising price of transportation.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing. The motion was· seconded by Councilmember Lewis and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
None Scheduled.
12 . CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers spoke.
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Minutes Secretary 12
City Council
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13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 12:45 a.m. to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
R becca Poirier
Cit Clerk of the City of Torrance
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary
Approved on J~y 8, 2025
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