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OPENING CEREMON¡ES
Callto Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/l nvocation
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems
Affidavit of PostingAtVaive Further Reading
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-56 honoring Police Officer Claude Fierro 2 PROCLAMATION declaring October 5,2025 through October 11,2025 as Fire Prevention Week 2
Appoint Members to Fill Commission Vacancies on Commission on Aging, Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation
Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission 2
Torrance Theatre Company's 2025 Season Kick-Off in DowntownTorrance .., 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 3
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3952 and
Determination that the Ordinance is Exempt from CEQA 4-5 SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3955 3
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3957 3
Ratify Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security lnitiative (UASI) Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement 3
Accept and File 2024-25 Traffic Commission Annual Report 3 Approve Amendment and Adopt RESOLUTION Approving Amendment to 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan for Fire Plan 98215-03 3 Accept and File lnvestment Report for the Month of July 2025 4 Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2023-11 Section 2(3) Relating to Compensation of Measure SST Citizens'Oversight Committee Members 4
Approve Submission of the Transit Department's Annual Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan 4
HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Torrance Municipal Code (TMC)
to Establish Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Property-Related Fees, Charges, and Assessments 5
Set Date of October 21,2025 for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Local Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code 5
Accept and File Update on the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program 5-6 Accept and File Economic Development Update and Consider and Provide Direction on Proposed Economic Development lnitiatives 6-7 Reconsideration of a Council Action to Deny an Appeal and Uphold a Planning Commission's Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-00028) and Development Permit (DVP24-00004) on Property Located within the Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan - Del Amo Business Sub District Two (H-DA2Zone) at3475 Torrance PAGE
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Accept and File Coyote Management Plan Update and Provide Direction on Continuing Coyote Abatement Services
AGENCY AGENDAS
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At 10:20 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, October 07,2025, 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, September 30,2025 is a City Council Dark Night.
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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on September 23, 2025 al5:02
ROLL CALL
Present:Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
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City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and
other staff representatives
FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Sheikh.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Gerson. )
WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental materialwas available for items 8G, 108, 10D and Oral Communications September 23,2025
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Agenda item 13 was considered out of order at this time.
I3. GLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:03 p.m. to confer with ttre City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 134) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, 138) Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, 13C) Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, 13D) Real Property - Conference With Real Property Negotiator, and 13E) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code S54956.9(dX1), Government Code S54956.9(dX2), California Government Code $ 54956.9(dX4), California Government Code 554956.8 and California Government Code S 54957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:50 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2. 4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved that afterthe 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 Lewis and passed by 7-0.
1 5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Kajidiscussed the El Camino Village annexation and some of the updates regarding LAFCO and new goals.
Councilmember Kalani announced the beautification nomination process in Torrance.
Councilmember Mattucci received concurrence to have staff research the feasibility of hosting an international food and culture event.
Fire Chief David Dumais reminded the public about the community alert system test.
Councilmember Kalani received concurrence to recognize September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
City Manager Chaparyan congratulated Police Chief Robert Dunn on his promotion. He also reminded the public about the community meeting with Councilmember Lewis and the Salvation Army and other groups in Torrance.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025.56 HONORING POLICE OFFICER CLAUDE FIERRO RESOLUTION NO. 2025-56 honoring Police Officer Claude Fierro upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty{hree years of service City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-56 A Resolution honoring Police Officer Claude Fierro upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty{hree years of service.
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MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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68.PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 5, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 1I, 2025 AS
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 6C. APPOINT MEMBERS TO FILL COMMISSION VACANCIES ON COMMISSION ON
AGING, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION,
AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to defer Historic Preservation Commission appointment to a later date. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to appoint Andrea Reilly to the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission (term expires 613012028). Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to appoint llona Bisenieks to the Commission on Aging (term expires 613012029). Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
6D. TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY'S 2025 SEASON KICK.OFF IN DOWNTOWN
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Members of the public spoke
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of August 12,2025.
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3955
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3955 amending Chapter 1, Article 3 of Division 9 of the Torrance Municipal Code by adding a new Section 91.3.4 pertaining to target residential density and approval of the 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.
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3957
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3957 amending Chaptet 1,2,3,9, 12 and 13 of Division I of the Torrance Municipal Codç to adopt and amend the 2025 edition of the California Building Code Volumes 1and2 with appendices, the2Q25 edition of the California Electrical Code, the 2025 edition of the California Plumbing Code with appendices,Ihe202S edition of the California Mechanical Code with appendices, the2025 edition of the California Residential Code with appendices, and the 2025 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code and approval of the 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.
RATIFY FISCAL YEAR 2024 URBAN AREA SECURTTY tNtTtATtVE (UAS|) GRANT
PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council ratify the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security lnitiative (UASI) Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement approved on August 19, 2025.
ACCEPT AND FILE 2024.25 TRI\FFIC COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Traffic Commission and Public Works Director that City Council accept and file the 2024-25 Traffic Commission Annual Report.
APPROVE AMENDMENT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVINç AMENDMENT TO 40r(A) DEFTNED CONTRTBUTTON PLAN FOR F|RE PLAN 98215-03 Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council approve an amendment and adopt a RESOLUTION approving an amendment to the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan for Fire Plan 98215-03 to allow participant Roth contributions effective October 7,2025.
ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025 Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the lnvestment Report for the month of July 2025.
ADOPT RESOLUTTON AMENDTNG RESOLUTTON NO. 2023-11 SECTTON 2(31
RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF MEASURE SST CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2023-11 Section 2(3) titled "Composition, Compensation, and
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Qualifications" relating to compensation of Measure SST Citizens' Oversight Committee members.
8J APPROVE SUBMISSION OF THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the submission of the Transit Department's Annual Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3955 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 3 OF DIVISION 9 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 91.3.4 PERTAINING TO TARGET RESIDENTIAL DENSITY.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3957 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1,2,3, 9, 12 AND 13 OF DIVISION 8 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE. TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1 AND 2 WITH APPENDICES, THE 2025 EÐlTlON OF THE CALTFORNTA ELECTRTCAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE WITH APPENDICES, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE WITH APPENDICES, THE 2O2SEDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH APPENDICES, AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE MEASURE SST
CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AS APPROVED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY DURING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7,2022.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calenda except 88 and to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3955, 3957 and Resolution No. 2025-57. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. *PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:
88. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3952 AND DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE lS EXEMPT FROM THE CALTFORNTA FNVTRONMENTALQUALTTY ACT (CEOA) Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3952 amending Section 415.1.040(b) "Operating Standards" and repealing Section 415.1.050 "Pilot Program" of Division 4 "Public Health and Welfare", Chapter 15 "Cottage Food" of the Torrance Municipal Code and approval of the Ordinance Summary for publication. Additionally, the City Council finds and determines that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061(bX3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as described in Section 6 of the Ordinance. 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.
Councilmember Sheikh was not present for the discussion and wanted to abstain from this motion
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City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3952 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 415.1.040(8) 'OPERATING STANDARDS', AND REPEALTNG SECTTON 415,1.050 "ptLOT PROGRAM'' OF DIVISION 4 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE", CHAPTER 15'COTTAGE FOOD" OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattuccimoved to adopt Ordinance No. 3952. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Kalani Voting no and Councilmember Sheikh abstaining.
9. HEARINGS - None Scheduled.
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ADOPT ORDTNANCE AMENDTNG TORRANCE MUNtCtpAL CODE (TMC) TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRAT¡VE REMEDIES PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGES TO PROPERTY.RELATED FEES, CHARGES, AND ASSESSMENTS
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torraçce Municipal Code to establish an administrative remedies procedure for challenges to city-imposed fees, charges, and assessments on real property; and
2. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Finance Director lan Dailey introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3959 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1 OF DIVISION 2, ENTITLED "FINANCE AND TAXATION" AND ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGES TO FEES, CHARGES, AND ASSESSMENTS.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3959 and approve the ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
108.SET DATE OF OCTOBER 2I ,2025 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council set a date of Oc{ober 21, 2025 Íor a public hearing on the proposed local amendments to the 2025 Cafifornia Fire Code.
Fire Marshall Richard Kazandjian introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 108. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0, loc. ACGEPT AND FILE UPDATE ON THE PUBLTC ACCESS DEFTBRTLLATOR (pAD)
PROGRAM
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Assistant Chief Adam Brown introduced the item to the City Council Members of the public spoke
Councilmember Mattucci supported the item and encouraged more Councilmember Sheikh supported the item. He and Assistant Chief Brown discussed which facilities are prioritized. They also discussed how they test the devices and any plahs for the 3290 facility.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 10C. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 10D ACCEPT AND FILE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE AND CONSIDER AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Economic Development update; and
2. Consider and provide direction on proposed Economic Development initiatives.
Economic Development Manager Fran Fulton introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Kalani supported local outreach was the most cost effective method, and voiced skepticism of the friendship program being the top priority. She, Economic Development Manager Fulton, Finance Director Dailey, and City Manager Chaparyan discussed the costs of the program to date and the priorities. Finance Director Dailey stated that $300,000 was quoted in the staff memo with $70,000 of staff time costs.
Councilmember Kalani and Economic Development Manager Fulton discussed Discover Torrance and how they could be involved
Councilmember Sheikh and Economic Development Manager Fulton discussed bringing and retaining businesses to Torrance. Finance Director Dailey overviewed the demand that Torrance has in attracting business and what Torrance is doing to improve and to retain current businesses. Councilmember Sheikh commented that some data would help in trying to improve methods. Community Development Director Ramirez stated that the program has the problem of the state prevailing wage rate. Assistant City Manager Santana stated that tþey are approaching the problem from multiple angles, and that they have different statistics to dupport and can add more. Finance Director Dailey reported the background and numbers on the business license count.
Councilmember Sheikh and Finance Director Dailey discussed the counts of the businesses that they are retaining. City Manager Chaparyan added some of the funding methods they have. Economic Development Manager Fulton mentioned that there is desire to build larger space.
Councilmember Sheikh and Economic Development Manager Fulton discussed the status of the baseball games organization and how Torrance came to host this.
Councilmember Sheikh and City Manager Chaparyan overviewed the list of priorities for business related activities. Councilmember Sheikh stated that more conversation should be held on how to accommodate the 2Q28 Olympics and hotels.
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Councilmember Lewis stated that more marketing opportunities were important and improving the tourism infrastructure.
Councilmember Kaji implored promoting the city and acknowledged how the state has many restrictions. He stated that California needs to remove many of its regulations. He stated that both international and domestic marketing was important.
Mayor Chen enumerated some of the key aspects of what Torrance is doing to increase marketing for the city. He stated that he supports the Friendship City program and expanding it, as well as improving the façade. He stated that option one is what he would support.
Councilmember Kalani commended the local outreach method. She stated that the Friendship City travel policy and the Friendship City should be on hold for now. She supported the second option.
Councilmember Sheikh supported the first option. He stated that the façade improvements need to be investigated more and talk to the businesses and upper levels of government more.
He added that the readiness and dialogue with the Police Should be prioritized, He continued that he wanted to see numbers and ROI on the Friendship City program.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that the pushback on the Friendship City program was unwarranted, and that Torrance should be open to the world more. He stated that the city should investigate more about why companies are leaving. He enumerated some of the ways these types of programs help economically for Torrance. He stated that Torrance should keep up the momentum, and he supported the Friendship City programs and the façade program. He stated that the regional efforts for the Olympics tie into the Friendship City program and discussed some of the ways that Torrance can be a hub. He supported the first option. He emphasized the questionnaire for companies that leave but stated that many companies leave because of the regulations in California.
Councilmember Gerson enumerated some of the ways they have interacted with international relations. He was open to the potential of the Friendship City program expansion, supported the façade revisions, and regional efforts for Olympics. He stated that he was against spending more money, but that the budget would be appropriate for the first option. Assistant City Manager Danny Santana listed the methods they have been using to gain international and domestic traction and marketing. He received concurrence from the City Council to proceed with staff recommendations and option one was agreed on.
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MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to accept and file the economic development update. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
The City Council went to recess at 9:54 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 10:09 p.m.
IOE. RECONSIDERATION OF A COUNCIL ACTION TO DENY AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDA PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (cuP24-00028) AND DEVELOPMENT PERMTT (DVP24-00004) ON pROpERTy LOCATED WITHIN THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN .
DEL AMO BUSINESS SUB DISTRICT TWO (H-DA2 ZONE) AT 3475 TORRANCE BOU LEVARD (APN 7 524-01 4-1 101
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Commission's Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-00028) and Development Permit (DVP24-00004) on property located within the Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan - Del Amo Business Sub-District Two (H-DA2 Zone) at 3475 Torrance Boulevard (APN 7524-014-110). lt is further recommended that in the event the City Council decides to reconsider their prior Council action, that the matter be brought back to the City Council at a future date.
City Attorney Sullivan introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item 10E. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 1OF. ACCEPT AND FILE COYOTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CONTINUING COYOTE ABATEMENT SERV¡CES
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Coyote Management Plan update; and
2. Provide direction on continuing coyote abatement services.
Community Services Director John La Rock introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 10F. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled
CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNTCATIONS
No member of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, councilmember Mattucci, councilmember sheikh and Mayor chen spoke.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:20 p.m. to Tuesday, October 07,2025, 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, September 30, 2025 is a City Council Dark Night. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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