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TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 7. 2025
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OPENING CEREMONIES
Callto Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/l nvocation
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems
Affidavit of PostingAffaive Further Reading
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-58 honoring Police Lieutenant Gregory Tiddle upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-five years of service
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59 honoring Denise Thurston upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-six years of service PROCLAMATION declaring the month of October 2Q25 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PROCLAMATION declaring September 15 - Octob.er 15,2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Torrance Farmer's Market 40th Anniversary and Pie Contest 45th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run
Torrance Art Museum Exhibition Opening October 18,2025: Baker's Dozen
The 47th Annual Excellence in Arts Award
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 3
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3959 3
Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing Access to State Criminal History lnformation for Employment, Volunteers, and Contractors through the Department of Justice, and Repealing Resolution No. 2002-111 3 Accept and File the 2024-2025 Civil Service Commission Annual Report 3 Approve Revised Class Specifications for Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner and Claims Technician 3
Appropriate 2016 Certificate of Participation (COP) Bond Funds 4 Determine City Council Dark Nights 3
Appropriate Funds and Authorize Purchase Order for Computer ,Equipment 3-4 Approve Revised Class Specification and Approve Examination to Fill Community Services Director Position 4
HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Accept and File Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes and Discuss and Provide Direction on Renaming Columbia Park
Discuss and Provide Direction on Request for Subsidy of Rental Fees for Use of the Toyota Meeting Hall and James Armstrong Theatre for World War ll Camp Memorial Fundraising Event
AGENCY AGENDAS
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
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14. ADJOURNMENT 6
At 10:15 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, October 14,2025, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on October 7 ,2025 at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
Absent: Councilmembers Kaji, Gerson
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 5:02 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 134) Public Employee Performance Evaluation, 138) Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, 13C) Real Property - Conference With Real Property Negotiator, 13D) Conference With Labor Negotiator, and 13E) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Anticipated Litigation - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code 554957(bX1), California Government Code 554956.9(d)(4), California Government Code 554956.8, California Government Code 554957.6, and California Government Code 554956.9(dX1 ).
Councilmember Gerson arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:37 p.m The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:40 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ INVOGATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Gerson.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Mayor Chen and Pastor Nathan Kang WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental materialwas available for items 8l and 108.
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Kalanimoved 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 Sheikh and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kaji absent.
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5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Chen did not receive concurrence from the City Councilto direct staff for an agenda item that would have a proposed resolution to show formal opposition from City of Torrance to Proposition 50,
Social Services Commissioner Kenneth Johnson made announcements regarding the Veterans Appreciation Event.
Councilmember Sheikh alerted the public about the TOCA event Kontrapunktus.
Councilmember Kalani received concurrence to have staff prepare a resolution honoring the Torrance Woman's Club's 100th anniversary and to invite members to a future City Council meeting for recognition and photos.
Councilmember Gerson alerted the public about National Arts and Humanities Month for the month of October.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
64. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-58 HONOR¡NG POLICE LIEUTENANT GREGORY TIDDLE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-58 honoring Police Lieutenant Gregory Tiddle upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-five years of service City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-58 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Torrance honoring Police Lieutenant Gregory Tiddle upon his retirement from the city after twenty-five years of service.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-58.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Kaji absent.
68.RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59 HONORING DENISE THURSTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59 honoring Denise Thurston upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-six years of service
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-59 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Torrance honoring administrative assistant Denise E. Thurston upon her retirement from the city after twenty-six years of service.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-59.
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Kaji absent.
6C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 6D.PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15 . OCTOBER I5, 2025 AS HISPANIC
HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
6E. TORRANCE FARMER'S MARKET 4OTH ANNIVERSARY AND PIE CONTEST 6F. 45TH ANNUAL HARRY SUTTER MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT FUN RUN Aleksander Alderete
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TORRANCE ART MUSEUM'S EXHIBITION OPENING OCTOBER 18, 2025: BAKER'S DOZEN
THE 47TH ANNUAL EXCELLENCE IN ARTS AWARD
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
84. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of August 19,2025, September 9,2025, and September 16, 2025.
88.SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3959
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3959 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 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.
8C.ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEERS, AND CONTRACTORS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-111
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing access to state criminal history information for employment, volunteers, and contractors through the Department of Justice, and repealing Resolution No. 2002-111. 8D ACCEPTAND FILE THE2O24.2O25 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISS¡ON ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the City Manager/Civil Service Managerthat City Councilaccept and file the2024-2025 CivilService Commission Annual Report.
8E.APPROVE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CLAIMS EXAMINER AND CLAIMS TECHNICIAN
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specifications for Workers' Cdmpensation Claims Examiner and Claims Technician.
8G. DETERMINE CITY COUNC¡L DARK NIGHTS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council declare the following Tuesdays as City Council Dark Nights from January 1,2026 through June 31 ,2026: January 6, January 20, February 17, March 10, March 31, April 28,May 26, June 2and June 30. 8H. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT
Recommendation of the Communications and lnformation Technology (ClT) Director that City Council:
1. Appropriate $1,510,843 from the lT Replacement Fund's fund balance to the lT Replacement's fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget for the purchase of new computer equipment for Police; and
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2. Authorize a purchase order with CDW Government of Vernon Hills, lL for an amount not-to-exceed $1,510,843 for computer equipment to support the Torrance Police Department, on an as-requested basis beginning October 8,2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
81.APPROVE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION AND APPROVE EXAMINATION TO
FILL COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR POSITION
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Directór that City Council:
1. Approve a revised class specification for Community Services Director; and
2. Approve an examination to fill the Community Services Director position on an open basis.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3959 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 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.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution [¡lo. 2025-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO STATE CRIMINAL
HISTORY INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2OO2-111.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the Consent Calendar except item 8F and adopt Ordinance No. 3959 and Resolution No. 2025-60. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
*PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:
APPROPRIATE 2016 CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) BOND FUNDS Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council appropriate $2,500,000 from the 2016 Ceftificate of Participation (COP) Bond proceeds to the City's Capital lmprovement Plan.
Councilmember Mattuccistated that he wanted to allocate the $2.5M instead of just putting it back into the generalfund. Finance Director lan Dailey explained what was being decided such as being able to free up general fund dollars expended on projects that can be repurposed. He stated that they can be available and that the $2.5M can be reallocated. Th"y discussed how funds can be prioritized.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 8F. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Kaji absent. 8F
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HEARINGS - None Scheduled.
ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS
ACCEPT AND FILE AD HOC NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES AND DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON RENAMING
COLUMBIA PARK
Recommendation of the City Council Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee and City Manager that City Council:
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1. Accept and file the September 2,2025, Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes; and
2. Discuss and provide direction on the renaming of Columbia Park.
Management Aide Biranna Hart introduced the item to the City Council Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Kalani recommended referring this to the Parks and Recreation Commission so they can create recommendations for the public and with public input. She added that those who wish to honor visit the memorial.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to proceed with the renaming of Columbia Park. Mayor Chen seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 2-4 with Councilmembers Gerson, Kalani, Lewis, and Sheikh voting no.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to send this to the Parks and Recreation Commission and to use marketing from the city to have the public give their input.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that this was being discussed publicly and so renaming it should follow suit.
Councilmember Lewis and Councilmember Sheikh stated that more input from the public was needed but that honoring Mr. Tanouye was important.
Councilmember Mattucci left the City Council meeting at 7:50 p,m.
The City Council wentto recess at7:51 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 7:59 p.m.
Councilmember Mattucci returned to the City Council meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Mattuccivoting no and Councilmember Kaji absent. public
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Councilniember Mattucci explained his no vote that the City Councilwas clearly giving the input and transparency. Mayor Chen agreed with Councilmember Mattucci though he he did vote yes on the second vote to keep the item alive.
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DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY OF RENTAL
FEES FOR USE OF THE TOYOTA MEETING HALL AND JAMES ARMSTRONG THEATRE FOR WORLD WAR II CAMP MEMOR¡AL FUNDRAISING EVENT Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council discuss and provide direction on a request for subsidy of rental fees in the amount of $1 ,200,for use of the Toyota Meeting Halland James Armstrong Theatre, for a World War ll Camp Memorial Fundraising Event to be held on October 15,2025.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council Mayor Chen and Management Associate Huizar discussed the costs of the event.
Councilmember Kalani and Management Associate Huizar discussed the subsidies that may be available, and which budget would be used for the funds.
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Councilmember Gerson and Finance Director Dailey overviewed the $5M funding and ways to use funds that were already set aside. Councilmember Gerson supported using the funding set aside in the capital improvement plan project to cover the subsidy.
Councilmember Lewis, Assistant City Manager Santana, and Community Services Director John La Rock discussed the logistics and running of the project, as well as the usage of the subsidies.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to apply the $2000 toward the balance leaving an $800 surplus to be reimbursed to the non-profit. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Kaji absent.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kalani, eouncilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1. The City Council returned to closed session to confer on matters listed above at8:27 p.m. The City Council returned from closed session at 10:14 p.m.
Councilmember Mattucci left the City Council meeting at 9:48 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:1S p.m. to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Councilmember Mattucciabsent.
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Aleksander Alderete
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Mayor of the City of Torrance
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