8A
Date: December 2, 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 November 4, 2025.
FUNDING
None required.
ATTACHMENT
1. November 4, 2025, STA City Council Minutes
1 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary November 4, 2025
INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 4, 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 Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1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 1-2
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-66 honoring Carolyn Chun 2
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-67 honoring Police Officer Joshua Burden 2 6C. PROCLAMATION declaring the week of November 29 through December 6, 2025 as Small Business Week 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
8B. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3960 2
8C. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025-68 amending Resolution No. 2008-52, Section 7 3
8D. Approve Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Airport Noise Monitoring System 3
8E. Approve a Mills Act Contract for Historic Landmark #2 (HPC24-00004) for a Residence Located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in a Two-Family Residential (R-2) Zone at 2268 Sonoma Street and Determine an Exemption from CEQA 3
8F. Approve Amendment to Measure M Funding Agreement #VSF2023001 for Visionary Seed Fund with LA Metro 4
8G. Authorize Contract Services Agreement, Appropriate Funds, and Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption for the Replacement of an Automated Car Wash at the City Yard as a Cooperative Purchase with BuyBoard 3
8H. Approve Contract Services Agreement for Six (6) Battery Electric Bus Chargers as a Cooperative Purchase 3
8I. Adopt RESOLUTION Modifying the Wages, Hours, and Working Conditions for City Treasurer 3-4
9. HEARINGS
9A. Conduct Public Hearing to Discuss and Consider Amendment to the Torrance Municipal Code, Determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, and Adopt an ORDINANCE adding "Tarps, Canopies, and Pop-Up Structures on Private Property" to Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 32 of the Municipal Code 4-5
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Discuss and Consider Amendment to the Torrance Municipal Airport Ordinance, Determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, and Adopt an ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code as Related to Enforcement of the Airport Ordinance 5
10B. Accept and File the 2025 Audit of City Treasurer Operations 5
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
11A. Public Housing Agency 5
2 ATTACHMENT 1
Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary November 4, 2025
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 5
13. CLOSED SESSION 1, 5
14. ADJOURNMENT 5
At 7:21 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, November 18, 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, November 11, 2025 is a City Council Dark Night. 3 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 1 November 4, 2025
November 4, 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 November 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kalani, Lewis, Sheikh, and Mayor Pro-Tempore Mattucci
Absent: Councilmember Kaji, Mayor Chen
Present: City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota 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 5:03 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 1 3A) Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, 13B) Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, 13C) Real Property – Conference With Real Property Negotiator and 1 3D) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4), California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), California Government Code § 54956.8 and California Government Code §54957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:34 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro-Tempore Mattucci and Charlie Salinas.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Item 8I and 10A were deferred. Supplemental material was available for items 8G.
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis 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 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tempore Mattucci invited District 1 residents to join Councilmember Kaji for the community meeting on November 13 from 5-7 p.m.
4 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 2 November 4, 2025
Councilmember Kalani announced that support for those with food insecurity was available.
Councilmember Sheikh reminded the public about the Strategic Planning Committee meeting.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-66 HONORING CAROLYN CHUN
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-66 honoring Carolyn Chun upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-five years of service.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025 -66 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING CAROLYN
CHUN UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY AFTER THIRTY -FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adopt Resol ution No. 2025 -66.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-67 HONORING POLICE OFFICER JOSHUA BURDEN RESOLUTION NO. 2025-67 honoring Police Officer Joshua Burden upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-three years of service.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025 -67 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING POLICE
OFFICER JOSHUA JAMES BURDEN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY AFTER TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -67.
Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
6C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2025 AS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 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 October 7, 2025, and October 14, 2025.
8B. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3960
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3960 amending sections of the Torrance Municipal Code relating to the California Fire 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. 5 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 3 November 4, 2025
8C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -68 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -52, SECTION 7
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -68 amending Resolution No. 2008-52, amending Section 7.
8D. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING SYSTEM
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve a second amendment to a consulting services agreement with Casper Airport Solutions of Berwyn, PA, (C2021-166), to extend the term for a one-year period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.
8E. APPROVE A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK #2 (HPC24-00004)
FOR A RESIDENCE LOCATED WITHIN THE TORRANCE TRACT OVERLAY IN A TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -2) ZONE AT 2268 SONOMA STREET AND
DETERMINE AN EXEMPTION FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve a Mills Act contract for a Historic Landmark designated residence located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in a R-2 Zone at 2268 Sonoma Street; and
2. Determine a Categorical Exemption for the project in accordance with Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15331 (Historic Resource Rehabilitation/Restoration).
8G. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT, APPROPRIATE FUNDS, AND
ADOPT A CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH AT THE
CITY YARD AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH BUYBOARD
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Authorize a contract services agreement with N/S Corporation of Valencia, CA, in the amount of $388,855.87, plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $38,885.59, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $427,741.46, for an automated car wash at the City Yard as a cooperative purchase with BuyBoard; and
2. Appropriate $427,741.46 to project FAC0021-EQ0004 (Torrance City Yard - Car Wash Replacement); and
3. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
8H. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SIX (6) BATTERY ELECTRIC
BUS CHARGERS AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve a contract services agreement with New Flyer of America, Inc. of Manitoba, Canada, as a cooperative purchase with the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT), in the amount of $1,573,330.28, for the purchase of six (6) battery electric bus chargers for a period beginning October 22, 2025 and ending July 31, 2026.
8I. ADOPT RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR CITY TREASURER
Recommendation of the City Manager and City Treasurer that the City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2018 -110 modifying the wages, hours, and working conditions for the City Treasurer; and 6 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 4 November 4, 2025
2. Approve modifying the City Treasurer monthly pay point to the amount of $2,860, effective on the new term date of July 14, 2026.
Item 8I was deferred.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota 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.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025 -68 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-52 SECTION 7.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve the Consent Calendar except 8I and 8F and adopting Resolution No. 2025 -68 and ad opting Ordinance No. 3960 . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
ITEM 8F WAS REMOVED AND CONSIDERED SEPERATELY*
8F. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT #VSF2023001
FOR VISIONARY SEED FUND WITH LA METRO
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the amendment to Measure M Grant Agreement #VSF2023001 for Visionary Seed Fund with LA Metro.
Councilmember Sheikh and Transit Planning Manager David Mach discussed any plans for expansion of a second year of the pilot phase.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 8F . Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
9. HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) EXEMPTION, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING "TARPS, CANOPIES, AND POP -UP STRUCTURES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY" TO DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider amending the Torrance Municipal Code by establishing a Tarps, Canopies, and Pop -Up Structures on Private Property Ordinance; and
2. Determine the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378 of the California Code of Regulations; and
3. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code to add Article 32 entitled "Tarps, Canopies, and Pop -Up Structures on Private Property” to Division 9, Chapter 2 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
4. Approve Ordinance Summaries for publication.
7 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 5 November 4, 2025
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to continue item 9A to the meeting on December 2, 2025. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
ORDINANCE, DETERMINE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
EXEMPTION, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TORRANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE AS RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE AIRPORT
ORDINANCE
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Discuss and consider amending the Torrance Municipal Airport Ordinance as related to enforcement of the Airport Ordinance; and
2. Determine the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
3. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code Article 7 “Enforcement” of Chapter 1, Division 5; and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Item 10A was deferred.
10B. ACCEPT AND FILE THE 2025 AUDIT OF CITY TREASURER OPERATIONS Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the 2025 Audit of City Treasurer Operations.
City Treasurer Goodrich introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 10B . Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
11A. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, and Councilmember Sheikh spoke.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:21 p.m. to Tuesday, November 18, 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, November 11, 2025 is a City Council Da rk Night . Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji and Mayor Chen absent.
8 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 6 November 4, 2025
Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on December 2, 2025
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
9