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TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LeROY J. JACKSON COUNCIL CHAMBER
3031 TORRANCE BLVD.
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The agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Blvd and on the City’s Website on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 /s/ Rebecca Poirier.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Council meeting begins with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and then regular session at 6:30 p.m. The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION
Flag Salute – Councilmember Kaji
Invocation – Councilmember Kalani
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Torrance Civic Chorale
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
4. MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AFTER
NUMBER AND TITLE
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Torrance City Hall
Finance and Governmental Operations Council Committee Meeting Chair: Councilmember Jon Kaji
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber
Topic: First Quarter Budget Review Meeting
Measure SST Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting
Chair: Shamindra Manbahal
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Annex Commission Room
Topic: First Quarter Measure SST Fund Budget Report
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-74 honoring Marc Simons upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-nine years of service (For Adoption Only).
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-75 honoring Rhonda Cleveland upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after thirty-nine years of service (For Adoption Only).
6C. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-76 honoring Lenora Duncan upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-nine years of service (For Adoption Only).
6D. City Manager and Fire – Accept and Appropriate Donation for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Expenditure: None.
6E. Police – Recognition of $10,000 Donation from the Torrance Refining Company LLC for the Torrance Police Department’s John J. Neu Leadership Academy.
6F. Recognition of the Torrance High School Football Team’s Achievement of Completing the 2025 Season with a Perfect 10-0 Record.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments on items under the Consent Calendar or items that are not on the agenda. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff.
Speakers under Orals are limited to either Oral Communications #1 or Oral Communications #2 and no longer than 1 minute per speaker. Time starts when you step up to the microphone. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be pulled by a Councilmember from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
8A. City Clerk – Approve City Council Minutes. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of November 18, 2025.
8B. City Clerk – Ratify Vote for Adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2025-69 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Torrance, California, Amending Resolution No. 2018-110 Setting Forth Changes Regarding the Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for City Treasurer Effective July 14, 2026. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council ratify their prior action of approval of RESOLUTION NO. 2025-69 regarding changes to the hours, wages, and working conditions of the City Treasurer. This action will include reading the title into the record and formally adopt the Resolution.
8C. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3962.
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3962 amending Article 7 “Enforcement” of Chapter 1, Division 5 of the Torrance Municipal 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.
8D. Police – Award Consulting Services Agreement for the Implementation of a Policing Reform Agreement Between The California Department of Justice, The City of Torrance, and The Torrance Police Department. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $1,250,000 (General Fund: Approximately$250,000 Annually).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Teri Black & Company, LLC, dba Joseph Brann & Associates of Torrance, CA (RFP B2025-25), for the implementation of a policing reform agreement between the California Department of Justice, the City of Torrance, and the Torrance Police Department, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000 for a five-year (5) period beginning January 5, 2026 and ending January 4, 2031.
8E. Police – Approve Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Supplemental Parking Enforcement Services. Expenditure: $708,103 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with ACE Parking Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA (C2024-292), in the amount of $708,103, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,273,697, for supplemental parking enforcement services, and extend the term for a one-year (1) period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, with two additional one-year (1) extension options.
8F. General Services – Award Contract Services Agreement for the Roof Replacement at City Yard and Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301. Expenditure: Not-to Exceed $1,382,184.20 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Award contract services agreement to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Co., Inc. of Spring Valley, CA, (B2025-21), in the amount of $1,201,899.20 and authorize a 15% contingency of $180,285, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,382,184.20, for the roof replacement at City Yard, for a one-year (1) period beginning December 16, 2025 and ending December 15, 2026; and
2. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
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8G. General Services – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for IT Tenant Improvement Project and Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $37,500.10 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Kindness General Contractors, LLC of Cypress, CA, (C2025-205) to increase the contract amount by $34,091 and increase the 10% contingency by $3,409.10, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $279,915.90, for the IT Tenant Improvement Project, for a one-year (1) beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and
2. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
8H. General Services – Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 and Approve Amendments to Contract Services Agreements for On-Call Architectural Design and Construction Administration Services. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $3,000,000 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Approve a second amendment to consulting services agreement with Kardent of Long Beach, CA (C2024-112), in the amount of $750,000, for on-call services through June 30, 2027; and
3. Approve a second amendment to consulting services agreement with Kitchell CEM of Los Angeles, CA (C2024-133), in the amount of $750,000, for on-call services through June 30, 2027; and
4. Approve a second amendment to consulting services agreement with Partner Assessment Corporation dba Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. of Torrance, CA (C2024-132), in the amount of $750,000 for on-call services through June 30, 2027; and
5. Approve a second amendment to consulting services agreement with AWu Government Services of Rolling Hills Estates, CA (C2024-130), in the amount of $750,000 for on-call services through June 30, 2027.
8I. General Services – Award Design Build Agreement, Appropriate Funds for Electrical Improvements at Torrance Municipal Airport (Zamperini Field) and Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $5,333,332.80 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Award a design build agreement to Royal Electric Co. of Long Beach, CA, in the amount of $4,444,444, and authorize a 20% contingency of $888,888.80, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,333,332.80, for Electrical Improvements at Torrance Municipal Airport - Zamperini Field, for a one-year (1) period beginning December 16, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026; and
2. Appropriate $2,750,000 from the Airport‘s Fund Balance to the Taxiway Lighting Replacement project (FAC0017-BI0005); and
3. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
8J. General Services and Fire – Authorize Purchase Order for One (1) Firematic Ford F550 Hazmat as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $558,791.32 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Fire Chief that City Council authorize a purchase order with South Coast Fire Equipment Inc. of Corona, CA, in the amount of $532,182.21, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $26,609.12, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $558,791.33, for one (1) Firematic Ford F550 Hazmat as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
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8K. Transit – Award Contract Services Agreement to Supply, Install, and Maintain an On-Board Video Surveillance System. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $1,024,663.36 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council award a contract services agreement to Transit Solutions, LLC (DBA TSI Video Surveillance) of Zelienople, PA (RFP B2024-13), for an amount not-to-exceed $1,024,663.36, to supply, install and maintain an on-board video surveillance system on the Torrance Transit buses and trolleys, for a two-year (2) period beginning December 2, 2025 and ending December 1, 2027.
8L. Public Works – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303, Approve Second Amendment to Goldsworthy Desalter Site Lease Agreement with Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) and Waive Permit Fees. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Approve a second amendment to the site lease agreement (C2021-164) with the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) of Lakewood, CA, (C2021-164), for the Goldsworthy Desalter located at the City Services Facilities (City Yard), 20500 Madrona Avenue; and
3. Waive associated permit fees for the project estimated at $3,300,000.
8M. Public Works – Approve Additional Funding Allocation and Appropriate Funds to Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve an additional $100,010 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds to be added to Program Supplement No. A168 to Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 07-5249S21, for the Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street Traffic Signal Installation Project, T-171, HSIPSL-0549(033), thereby increasing the total amount of HSIP grant funds from $537,790 to $637,800; and
2. Appropriate the additional $100,010 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds to the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171 (Lomita Boulevard at Madison Street), thereby increasing the project budget from $2,929,320 to $3,029,330.
8N. City Council Strategic Plan Committee and City Manager – Accept and File November 13, 2025, Strategic Plan Meeting Minutes and Implementation Update. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Council Strategic Plan Committee and City Manager that the City Council:
1. Accept and file November 13. 2025 City Council Strategic Plan Committee meeting minutes; and
2. Accept and file November 13, 2025 City Council Strategic Plan Implementation Program update.
8O. Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Accept and File Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Review Report, Approve Proposed Program Modifications, and Appropriate Funds.
Expenditure: $3,672,663 (General Fund and Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Review Report; and
2. Approve the proposed program modifications in the fiscal year 2025-26 Operating Expenditure Budget in the amount of $3,672,663 for the City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, Community Development Department, Community Services Department, Finance Department, General Services Department, Non-Departmental, Police Department, Public Works Department, and Transit Department; and
3. Approve the proposed increase to the General Fund’s fiscal year 2025-26 operating revenue budget in the amount of $877,028; and
4. Approve the proposed increase to the General Fund’s fiscal year 2025-26 operating expenditure budget in the amount of $567,602; and
5. Approve the proposed decrease to the Fleet Services Fund’s fiscal year 2025-26 operating revenue and expenditure budget in the amount of $(194,654); and
6. Approve the proposed increase to the Airport Fund’s fiscal year 2025-26 operating revenue budget in the amount of $876,600; and
7. Approve the proposed increase to the Airport Fund’s fiscal year 2025-26 operating expenditure budget in the amount of $1,791,600; and
8. Appropriate funds to a newly created project in the amount of $100,000.
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8P. Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Accept and File Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Investment Portfolio Report. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Investment Portfolio Report.
9. HEARINGS
9A. Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTION Regarding Eligibility and Application of CEQA Exemption for 272-Unit Residential Condominium Development on Property Located in the P-D Zone at 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard (APN 7359-028-233), Herein Referred as the Torrance Del Amo Project: Rose Equities (Optimus Properties, LLC). (MOD25-00004). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing, and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION adopting additional conditions of approval for the Torrance Del Amo Project (“Project”) and making factual findings exempting the Project from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080.66 of the California Public Resources Code (AB 130). (MOD25-00004).
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. City Clerk – Discuss and Provide Direction on Amending the Torrance Municipal Code to Combine Commissions or Change Meeting Frequency of Commissions. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council discuss and provide direction on amending the Torrance Municipal Code with respect to City Commissions by combining Commissions or changing how often they meet.
10B. Traffic Commission, Police, and Public Works – Adopt ORDINANCE Amending Torrance Municipal Code Regulating Bicycle Use and Use of Parks. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Chief of Police and Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code sections 49.2.7, 62.1.1, 62.1.2,
62.1.3, 62.1.4, and 62.1.8, repealing sections 62.1.9, 62.1.10, 62.1.11, 62.1.12, 62.1.13, 62.2.1,
62.2.2, 62.2.3, 62.2.4, 62.2.5, 62.2.6, 62.2.8, 62.2.9,62.2.10, 62.2.11, and 62.2.12, and adding sections 62.1.14, 62.1.15, and 62.1.16 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
2. Approve an ordinance summary for publication.
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Recommendation of the Traffic Commission that City Council:
1. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code sections 62.1.1, 62.1.2, 62.1.3,
62.1.4, and 62.1.8, repealing sections 62.1.9, 62.1.10, 62.1.11, 62.1.12, 62.1.13, 62.2.1, 62.2.2,
62.2.3, 62.2.4, 62.2.5, 62.2.6, 62.2.8, 62.2.9,62.2.10, 62.2.11, and 62.2.12, and adding sections
62.1.15 and 62.1.16 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
2. Approve an ordinance summary for publication.
10C. Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan Priorities. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan Priorities.
10D. City Manager – Reconsideration of a Council Action Regarding the Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council reconsider their action on December 2, 2025 regarding the Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration.
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11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments on items that are not on the agenda. Under the Ralph M.
Brown Act, City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff. Speakers under Orals are limited to either Oral Communications #1 or Oral Communications #2 and no longer than 1 minute per speaker. Time starts when you step up to the microphone. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13A. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
1. Property: APN: 7377-010-900 (Annex Building)
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Skytron, LLC (Nik Tempereau) Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
13B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(California Government Code § 54957.6):
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Employee Organization/Association:
1. Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees
2. Certain Part-Time Hourly Employees
3. Crossing Guards
4. Elected Officials
5. Engineers and Torrance Fiscal Employees Association
6. Executive & Management Employees
7. Police & Fire Trainees
8. Safety Management Employees
9. Torrance City Employees Association
10. Fire Safety Management
11. Torrance Fire Fighters Association
12. Torrance Library Employees Association
13. Torrance Municipal Employees/AFSCME Local 1117 AFL-CIO
14. Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA)
15. Torrance Police Officers Association
16. Torrance Professional Parks & Recreation Employee Organization
17. Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association
18. Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization
19. City Treasurer
20. City Attorney
21. City Manager
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 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, December 23, 2025, December 30, 2025, and January 6, 2026 are City Council Dark Nights.