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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALFIORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN CITY
OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CITY
PURPOSES AND THAT LEASING THE PROPERTY IS IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST
WHEREAS, the City of Torrance ("City") is owner of certain real property, including a building thereon, located at 475-485 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, California 90501 (Assessor's Parcel Number 7352-002-912), commonly known as the Torrance Transit Center; and WHEREAS, the City and Cluck & Crust, LLC ("Lessee") have negotiated a lease agreement for the Lessee to occupy approximately 1,800 square feet of commercial retail space located at 475 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 150, Torrance, California 90501 (the "Premises"); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Premises are not required for any current or foreseeable public use; and ;i
WHEREAS, the leasing of the Premises will benefit the City by activating underutilized space at the Torrance Transit Center, providing a new retail service, creating local employment opportunities, and generating additional rental revenue for the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the lease of the Premises qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project involves negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the First Amendment to Lease is exempt under CEQA (2025) Categorical Exemption 15301, Class 1 -Existing Facilities, as the subject request is the letting of property involving existing facilities; and
2. That the lease premises is not required for City purposes; and
3. That it is in the best interest of the public for the Lease between the City and Cluck & Crust, LLC to be executed by the City and delivered to the lessee as it represents a substantial capital investment and additional on-going rental revenue growth for the Torrance Transit Center; and
4. That pursuant to California Government Code Section 37280 (b )(1) the lease's rent provisions allows the City's rental revenue to respond to market conditions without requiring additional discretionary review by a City officer; and
5. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the CITY and the City Clerk shall attest to the Mayor's signature and deliver the lease to the lessee.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2025 .
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRI ity Attorney ATTEST:
a ia Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney , City Clerk
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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I, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 3rd day of June 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
Date : ~/4/26' --1-;-------
Lewis, Kaji, Kalani, Mattucci, and Mayor Chen.
None.
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