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Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
By: Robert Williams, Deputy City Clerk I | [email protected] Subject: City Clerk – Approve City Council Minutes. Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of October 21, 2025.
FUNDING
None required.
ATTACHMENT
1. October 21, 2025, STA City Council Minutes
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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 25, 2025
SUBJECT PAGE
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call to Order/Roll Call 1
2. Flag Salute/Invocation 1
3. Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1
4. Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading 1
5. Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 1
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-61 recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Torrance Women’s Clubhouse 2
6B. Recognition of South Bay Cities Council of Government (SBCCOG) Volunteer Award Recipients 2
6C. PROCLAMATION declaring October 23, 2025 through October 31, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Torrance, California 2 6D. PROCLAMATION declaring November 4, 2025 through November 11, 2025 as Military Veterans Appreciation Week 2
6E. PROCLAMATION declaring October 13, 2025 as United States Navy Day 2
6F. PROCLAMATION declaring November 10, 2025 as United States Marine Corps Day 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
8B. Award a Consulting Services Agreement for the Design of Hawthorne Blvd Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Blvd and at 182nd St, T-196 2 8C. Award Purchase Order for Asphalt Concrete, Mixes and SS-1H Emulsion to Blue Angel International LLC of Berkley, CA for a Five-year Period 2-3 8D. Adopt Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Section 15301 and Approve a Consent to Alterations Agreement for Proposed Work to an Existing Health Club to Comply with Incorporated Lease Provision Located at 2800 Skypark Drive 3
8E. Approve a Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Police Officers Association (TPOA) and Management Regarding Special Pay Premiums 3 8F. Adopt RESOLUTIONS Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for the Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA) and Police Safety Management, and Repeal Resolution No. 2024-65 3 8G. Adopt RESOLUTION Modifying the Wages, Hours, and Working Conditions for the City Attorney and Repeal Resolution No. 2024-34 3-4
9. HEARINGS
9A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 4 9B. Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt RESOLUTION Justifying Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code, Adopt ORDINANCE Adopting 2025 California Fire Code, and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act 4-5
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Accept and File Artwork Submissions and Commission’s Recommended Selections, Discuss and Approve Final Artwork Selection and Installation for Phase Two of the Utility Public Art Program 5-6 ATTACHMENT 1
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11. AGENCY AGENDAS
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6
13. CLOSED SESSION 1, 6
14. ADJOURNMENT 6
At 10:29 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, November 4, 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, October 28, 2025 is a City Council Dark Night. 3 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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October 25, 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 October 25, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.
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 5:02 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 1 3A) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6.
Councilmember Kaji arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:07 p.m.
Councilmember Gerson arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:46 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:41 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 Kalani.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 6A and 8B.
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.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -61 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC TORRANCE WOMEN’S CLUBHOUSE
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution 2025-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE RECOGNIZING THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC TORRANCE WOMEN’S CLUBHOUSE.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -61.
Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
6B. RECOGNITION OF SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (SBCCOG)
VOLUNTEER AWARD RECIPIENTS
6C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 23, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025
AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
6D. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 4, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2025
AS MILITARY VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEK IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE,
CALIFORNIA
6E. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 13, 2025 AS UNITED STATES NAVY DAY
IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
6F. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 AS UNITED STATES MARINE
CORPS DAY IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of September 23, 2025.
8B. AWARD A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF HAWTHORNE BLVD RIGHT-TURN LANES AT LOMITA BLVD AND AT 182ND ST, T - 196
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Onward Engineering of Anaheim, CA (RFP B2025 -15), in the amount of $315,400, for engineering design services for Hawthorne Blvd Right -Turn Lanes at Lomita Blvd and at 182nd St, T-196 for a two-year (2) period beginning October 21, 2025 and ending October 20, 2027.
8C. AWARD PURCHASE ORDER FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE, MIXES AND SS -1H
EMULSION TO BLUE ANGEL INTERNATIONAL LLC OF BERKLEY, CA FOR A FIVE-
YEAR PERIOD
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$2,501,766.75 (approximately $500,353.35 annually), for asphalt concrete, mixes and SS- 1H emulsion (B2025-23), on an as requested basis for a
five-year (5) period beginning November 1, 2025, and ending October 31, 2030.
8D. ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15301 AND APPROVE A CONSENT TO
ALTERATIONS AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED WORK TO AN EXISTING HEALTH CLUB TO COMPLY WITH INCORPORATED LEASE PROVISION LOCATED AT 2800
SKYPARK 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
2. Approve a Consent to Alterations Agreement with South End Racquet and Health Club (C-1990), located at 2800 Skypark Drive, to proceed with alterations to existing health club while maintaining existing lease terms.
8E. APPROVE A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORRANCE POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (TPOA) AND MANAGEMENT REGARDING SPECIAL PAY
PREMIUMS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Police Officers Associations (TPOA) and Management regarding Special Pay Premiums.
8F. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR THE TORRANCE POLICE COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION (TPCA) AND POLICE SAFETY MANAGEMENT, AND REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-65 Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution 2024 -86 setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA) in the amount of $139,089; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Police Safety Management in the amount of $47,910; and
3. Repeal Resolution No. 2024-65 in its entirety.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-62 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -86 SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR TORRANCE POLICE COMMANDERS’ ASSOCIATION (TPCA).
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-63 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH WAGES, HOURS
AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR POLICE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2025 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-65
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar except 8G and adopt Resolution No. 2025 -62 and No 2025 -63. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
*ITEM 8G WAS REMOVED AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
8G. ADOPT RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
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1. Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the wages, hours, and working conditions for the City Attorney; and
2. Approve modifying the City Attorney monthly pay point to the amount of $22,978.50, which increases the salary by 8.1%; and
3. Repeal Resolution No. 2024-34 in its entirety.
Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Le introduced the item to the City Council.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025 -64 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 2025 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -64.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 -25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Senior Business Manager Julia Smith introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh Senior Business Manager Smith discussed total number of vouchers for the section 8 housing and the contracts in the program . They also overviewed the process in applying for the program and the income recertification process. Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez clarified that no one is certified on the waiting list until the name comes up.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to close the public hearing . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9B. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT RESOLUTION JUSTIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, ADOPT ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2025
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND DETERMINE A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the 2025 California Fire Code; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION justifying amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code; and
3. Adopt an ORDINANCE adopting the 2025 California Fire Code; and
4. Determine the Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations; and
5. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Fire Marshal Richard Kazandjian introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
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Councilmember Kaji inquired about the fire danger areas and any movement in the insurance or construction industries and air vents in buildings. Fire Marshal Kazandjian stated that there was not any mandates in regulations but that there were assembly bills that have different types of safeguarding. He continued that in 2026 that they would be enforcing state mandated codes. Councilmember Kaji stated that many of his constituents could use an opening for reduced rates or risks.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025 -65 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND
DECLARING THE EXISTANCE OF UNIQUE GEOLOGIC, TOPOGRAPHIC, AND CLIMATIC
CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF TORRAN CE JUSTIFYING AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING CERTAIN APPENDICES.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3960 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -65 and adopt Ordinance No. 3960 and approving an ordinance summary for publication and to determine the ordinance as exempt from CEQA . Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. ACCEPT AND FILE ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS AND COMMISSION’S
RECOMMENDED SELECTIONS, DISCUSS AND APPROVE FINAL ARTWORK
SELECTION AND INSTALLATION FOR PHASE TWO OF THE UTILITY PUBLIC ART
PROGRAM
Recommendation of the Community Services Director and Cultural Arts Commission that City Council:
1. Accept and file the artwork submissions for the Utility Box Public Art Box Program; and
2. Accept and file the Cultural Arts Commission’s recommended twelve (12) artwork selections for installation; and
3. Discuss and approve twelve artwork submissions for installation, with two (2) artwork installations per Council district, for a total of twelve (12) artworks to be installed as part of Phase 2 of the Utility Box Public Art Box Program.
Cultural Services Manager Monica Harte introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Lewis and Cultural Services Manager Harte discussed the possibilities of editing any of the artwork such as the military artwork. Deputy City Manager Viet Hoang overviewed the leadership academy and stated that they could incorporate additions.
The City Council debated selections of the various artwork pieces.
Councilmember Lewis selected the artwork on page 2 and page 5.
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Councilmember Sheikh selected the artwork on page 13 and page 14.
Councilmember Mattucci selected the artwork on page 11 and page 79.
Councilmember Kalani selected the artwork on page 15 and page 10.
Councilmember Kaji selected the artwork on page 8 and page 9.
Councilmember Gerson selected the artwork on page 12 and page 7.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
13. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council returned to closed session at 8:42 p.m. to confer on matters listed previously. The City Council reconvened at 10:28 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meetin g at 10:29 p.m. to Tuesday, November 4, 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, October 28, 2025 is a City Council Dark Night. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember Sheikh voting no.
Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on November 18, 2025
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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