INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL -May 20, 2025
SUBJECT PAGE
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
6A.
6B.
6C.
60. 7.
8. BA.
8B.
BC.
80. 8E.
8F.
BG.
9. 9A.
10. 10A.
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Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items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
1 1
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2 Proclamation Honoring Torrance Centenarian Ora N. Baker Parton 2 Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month 2 Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Stroke Awareness Month 2 Resolution No. 2025-25 Honoring Doris Hernandez Upon Her Retirement 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Second And Final Reading Of Ordinance No. 3948 2
Reappoint Representative to South Bay WorkforceJnvestment Board 2 Approve Triennial Submission Required Title Vi Program Report 3 Approve Fourth Amendment Lease 3481 Airport Drive 3-4
Approve Side Letter Agreement 3
Approve Side Letter Agreements 3
Approve Recipients Of DocuPet Licensing Donation Funds 3
HEARINGS
Conduct Second Public Hearing 4-5
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Discuss and Provide Direction on Renaming Toyota Meeting Hall 5-6
AGENCY AGENDAS
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6
CLOSED SESSION 1, 6
ADJOURNMENT 6
At 10:08 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, June 3, 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.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary
City Council
May 20, 2025
May 20, 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 20, 2025, at 5:02 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh and Mayor Chen
Absent: None.
Present: 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) Conference with Labor Negotiator, 13B) Real Property -Conference with Real Property Negotiator, and 13C) Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation.-Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6, California Government Code §54956.8, and California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1 ).
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:42 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. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED O R SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 8C and 9A.
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani 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 Sheikh and passed by 7-0.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary
City Council
May 20, 2025
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Chen announced Memorial Day Service
Mayor Chen announced Public Hearing for CA Bill 481
Councilmember Kalani announced Proposed Resolution To Bring Back Pride Month Councilmember Kalani announced Re-Allocation of My Council Compensation Budget Councilmember Mattucci announce the Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. PROCLAMATION HONORING TORRANCE CENTENARIAN ORA N. BAKER PARTON.
6B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
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6C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
60. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25 HONORING DORIS HERNANDEZ UPON HER
RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF TORRANCE AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE (FOR ADOPTION ONLY).
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-21. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lewis and passed by 7-0.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kalani pulled item 8D.
8A. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3948
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3948 amending Section 61.6.33 of the Torrance Municipal Code related to No Stopping -Maricopa Street. 8B. REAPPOINT TORRANCE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council reappoint Kimberley Miller as representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for the City of Torrance.
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Minutes Secretary 2
City Council
May 20, 2025
SC. APPROVE TRIENNIAL SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED TITLE VI PROGRAM REPORT TO FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the Triennial Submission of the Transit Department's Title VI Program Report as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
SE. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL
AND SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION (TPSA) AND MANAGEMENT ADDING ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management which adds the position of Accounting Supervisor.
SF. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TORRANCE POLICE
COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION (TPCA) AND MANAGEMENT REGARDING
OVERTIME ASSIGNMENTS.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve side letter agreements between the Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA) and Management, in the amount of approximately $59,603, modifying overtime assignments. 8G. APPROVE RECIPIENTS OF DOCUPET LICENSING DONATION FUNDS.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve the recipients of DocuPet Licensing donation funds.
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 Gerson moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of 8D. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaji and passed by 7-0.
SD . ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15301, ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING
CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CITY PURPOSES AND
THAT LEASING THE PROPERTY IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND APPROVE A
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 3481 AIRPORT DRIVE.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction); and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION determining certain City-owned property is not required for city purposes and that leasing the property is in the public interest; and
3. Approve a Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease (C2001-118) made by and between the City of Torrance, a municipal corporation, and Torrance Flite Park LLC, a California limited liability company, for City-owned property located at 3481 Airport Drive.
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary 3
City Council
May 20, 2025
Management Associate Carlos Huizar presented the item.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOT REQUIRED FOR CITY PURPOSES AND THAT LEASING THE PROPERTY IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 8D. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheikh and passed by 7-0.
9. HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-27 (FY25-27) OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council conduct the second public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-27 (FY25-27) Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
Finance Director Ian Dailey presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
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Councilmember Kaji asked when the last time the City undertook a bond offering and Finance Director Dailey stated the last time that took place was in the late 1960s.
Councilmember Kaji asked what the purpose of that bond offering was and Finance Director Dailey responded that it was related to the civic center and parks.
Councilmember Kaji asked who pays for the bond and Finance Director Dailey responded it is paid through parcel taxes or general obligation bond and would require a super majority to pass.
Councilmember Kaji asked about the age of park facilities and Finance Director Dailey responded the average year of construction of poor condition buildings, as listed in the budget presentation, is the year 1969.
Councilmember Sheikh requested clarification on the number of public hearings left and Finance Director Dailey responded that there will be one more public hearing after this one.
Councilmember Sheikh asked about how the budget addresses park maintenance costs and Finance Director Dailey responded they are making additional investments to support park operations.
Councilmember Sheikh if City staff knows how many views the budget got on social media and Finance Director Dailey responded that they do not have those numbers available right now, but they will bring them for the next hearing.
Councilmember Kalani asked about a 69.9% increase in the budget for training, travel, and membership dues and Finance Director Dailey responded explaining that the increase was mostly a result of Civil Service being absorbed into the City Manager budget but broke down the line items one by one.
Councilmember Kalani asked if allowing unused travel budget to be exchanged between the Council will be discussed tonight and Finance Director Dailey responded that is being discussed tonight and staff is seeking Council's direction on how to proceed.
Councilmember Kalani asked if the travel budget can be considered separately and City Manager Aram Chaparyan stated it can be if that is what the Council wants.
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Minutes Secretary 4
City Council
May 20, 2025
Councilmember Lewis asked if the City has investigated how much of the Friendship City budget falls under economic development and Finance Director Dailey responded that it was natural to mix the two cause their efforts are connected.
Councilmember Lewis requested that Friendship City be better defined for the purpose of the budget.
Councilmember Sheikh asked why in the Friendship City budget there is no allocation per Councilmember and Finance Director Dailey responded that it is split between Councilmembers.
Councilmember Kalani asked if the City has seen any benefit from the Friendship City program yet and Finance Director Dailey responded that it takes time to see the effects of a program like this so there are not figures yet.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mattucci and passed by 7-0 with Councilmember Kalani absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to increase the meetings and meals expenses budget for Council and Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mattucci and passed by 5-2 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kalani voting no. ~
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to add one trip for the Mayor for a total of five trips per year. The motion was seconde.d by Councilmember Mattucci and passed by 5-2 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kalani voting no.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved keep the current policy of requiring Council majority approval at a public Council meeting to exchange unused travel budget. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheikh and passed by 5-2 with Councilmembers Kaji and Mayor Chen voting no.
Council member Gerson asked about the status of the Friendship City host family program and Assistant City Manager Danny Santana responded that Staff has been in contact with a non profit international baseball organization who would help facilitate that effort along with hotels.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 9A. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kalani and passed by 7-0.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON RENAMING TOYOTA MEETING HALL AND
ACCEPT AND FILE AD HOC NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES.
Recommendation of the City Council Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee and City Manager that City Council:
1. Discuss and provide direction on the renaming of Toyota Meeting Hall; and
2. Accept and file the January 15, 2025, Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee meeting minutes.
Management Assistant Eirenne O'Neill presented the item.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Mattucci asked if yearly cost figures also include maintenance costs like cleaning and utilities and General Services Director Shant Megerdichian responded that figure was just to cover the future capital needs of the facility. Finance Director Ian Daily responded those figures also came from the budget index study which lays out the minimum required.
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Minutes Secretary 5
City Council
May 20, 2025
Councilmember Sheikh requested clarification on if Toyota was continuing to provide support and Management Assistant O'Neill responded they are not.
Councilmember Sheikh asked if Toyota could be asked to continue supporting the costs of the Toyota Meeting Hall and Management Assistant O'Neill responded that is an option if Council wishes to proceed with that.
Assistant City Manager Danny Santana stated they could pursue that, but not without the direction of Council and with set expectations.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 10A. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaji and passed by 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor and Councilmembers spoke .
The City Council recessed to closed session at 9:36 pm.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 10:07 p.m . No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session .
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:08 p.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 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. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Kaji and Sheikh absent. ~ ~
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
Robert Williams
Minutes Secretary
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