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Date: December 16, 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 18, 2025.
FUNDING
None required.
ATTACHMENT
1. November 18, 2025, STA City Council Minutes
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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 18, 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 Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1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. A Nice Family Christmas 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
8B. Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for the Demolition of Building 8 at Charles H. Wilson Park 2 8C. Award Contract Services Agreement for the Creation of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – Fire Station 1 and Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 2
8D. Adopt RESOLUTION Modifying the Wages, Hours, and Working Conditions for City Treasurer 4-5
8E. Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Local Law Enforcement Grant Contract and Appropriate Grant Award 3
8F. Approve Pickleball Court Policies at Wilson Park 3 8G. Accept and File Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report 3
8H. Accept and File Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement and Approve Grant Request 3 8I. Award a Consulting Services Agreement for the Design of Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195 5 8J. Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Sections 15269(b), Approve Plans and Specifications, and Award Public Works Agreement for
Miscellaneous Water Main Replacements, I-153 (Vista Largo Emergency Water Main Repairs) (B2025-06) 3
8K. Accept and File the 2024-2025 Library Commission Annual Report 5 8L. Adopt RESOLUTION Modifying the Wages, Hours, and Working Conditions for the City Manager and Repeal Resolution No. 2025-09 5 8M. Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2024-69 for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees to Add the Position of Media Production Supervisor 3
8N. Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management and Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA) and Management 3-4
9. HEARINGS
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Accept and File Meeting Minutes and State Legislative Advocacy Update 6
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6
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13. CLOSED SESSION 6
14. ADJOURNMENT 6
At 8:04 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, December 2, 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 25, 2025 is a City Council Dark Night.
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November 18, 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 18, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Mattucci, Sheikh, Lewis and Mayor Chen
Absent: Councilmember Mattucci
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 5:01 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 1 3A) Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, 13B) Real Property – Conference With Real Property Negotiator, and 13C) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), California Government Code § 54956.8, and California Government Code §54957.6.
Councilmember Lewis arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:42 p.m.
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 Councilmember Mattucci.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Sheikh.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 8F.
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 Lewis and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Councilmember Sheikh relayed to the public on information about the recent Strategic Plan Committee meeting.
Councilmember Sheikh received concurrence to have staff bring an item on the design and signing of ceremonial and proclamation certificates so they are all signed by the entire City Council and the Mayor’s signature at the top with the rest of the Councilmember signatures positioned side-by-side beneath the Mayor’s signature. He added that the concurrence would also explore design updates to the certificate’s formatting that would help with this new layout and to minimize cost.
Councilmember Lewis received concurrence to consider additional funding in an amount not to exceed $41K for the 2026 Torrance Rose Float entry and that the item be considered a t the City Council meeting.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS
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 21, 2025.
8B. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDING 8 AT CHARLES H. WILSON PARK
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement (C2025 -187), with American Integrated Resources, for the Demolition of Building 8 at Charles H. Wilson Park, for a new contingency of $50,000, and extend the contract term to December 31, 2026.
8C. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE CREATION OF AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) – FIRE STATION 1 AND ADOPT
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Award a contract services agreement to Williamson Construction Co., Inc. of Lawndale, California for the creation of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – Fire Station 1 (B2025-22), in the amount of $311,486 and authorize a 20% project contingency of $62,297, for a not -to-exceed total amount of $373,783, for a one -year period beginning November 18, 2025 and ending November 17, 2026; and
2. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
3. Reject lowest apparent bid submitted by First Trade LLC dba YMC as non-responsive; and
4. Reject second lowest apparent bid submitted by Perfection Painting Co. as non - responsive.
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8E. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT
CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT AWARD
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing City Manager execution of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Local Law Enforcement grant contract; and
2. Appropriate the $18,000 grant award to a newly created grant project.
8F. APPROVE PICKLEBALL COURT POLICIES AT WILSON PARK
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Services Director that City Council approve pickleball court policies for the new Wilson Park courts.
8G. ACCEPT AND FILE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024 -25 CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
ANNUAL REPORT
Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report.
8H. ACCEPT AND FILE TORRANCE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION (TSCA) ANNUAL
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND APPROVE GRANT REQUEST Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Torrance Sister City Association (TSCA) Annual Report and Financial Statement; and
2. Approve TSCA Grant Request for $5,000.
8J. ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTIONS 15269(B), APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR
MISCELLANEOUS WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS, I -153 (VISTA LARGO EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIRS) (B2025-06)
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(b); and
2. Approve the plans and specifications for Miscellaneous Water Main Replacements, I - 153 (Vista Largo Emergency Water Main Repairs) (B2025-06); and
3. Reject the bid submitted by Estate Design and Construction as non-responsive; and
4. Award a public works agreement to American Pipeline Services of Monrovia, CA, in the amount of $376,880 and authorize a 20% contingency in the amount of $75,376, for construction of Miscellaneous Water Main Replacements, I-153 (Vista Largo Emergency Water Main Repairs) (B2025-06) for a two-year period beginning November 18, 2025, and ending November 17, 2027.
8M. ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-69 FOR CERTAIN FULL-
TIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES TO ADD THE POSITION OF MEDIA
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2024-69 for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees to add the Position of Media Production Supervisor.
8N. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES-AFSCME LOCAL 1117 (TME -AFSCME) AND MANAGEMENT AND
TORRANCE CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (TCEA) AND MANAGEMENT
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Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management to implement General Services Fleet Mechanics and Storekeepers 4-10 Schedule; and
2. Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA) and Management modifying the Extended Steps language for Human Resources Technicians.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve the Consent Calendar except 8D, 8I, 8K, and 8L. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-70 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER EXECUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025-72 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -69 SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN FULL -TIME AND SALARIED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 18, 2025.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
8D. ADOPT RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR CITY TREASURER
Recommendation of the City Manager and City Treasurer that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 2018 -110 modifying the wages, hours, and working conditions for the City Treasurer; and
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.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Kaji and Management Associate Huizar discussed the dates of the current Treasurer term and the compensation.
Councilmember Gerson and Management Associate Huizar overviewed the need of new resolutions for modifying compensation.
Councilmember Kaji and City Attorney Sullivan clarified the pay point being irrespective of the City Council current minimum wage renumeration.
Councilmember Lewis and City Attorney Sullivan discussed the circumstances of the modification of the City Treasurer wage.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 8D . Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Kaji voting no and Councilmember Mattucci absent.
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8I. AWARD A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF TORRANCE FIBER NETWORK AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION, T-195 Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Architectural Engineering Technology, Inc., dba AET & Associates of Yorba Linda, CA (RFP B2025 -19), in the amount of $863,652, for engineering design services for Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization, T-195, for a two-year period beginning November 19, 2025 and ending November 18, 2027.
Councilmember Sheikh and Engineering Manager Helen Shi discussed how the flow of traffic would be affected , including the traffic signal optimization . They also overviewed the Hawthorne traffic area and how the network is connected and jurisdiction.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 8I . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
8K. ACCEPT AND FILE THE 2024-2025 LIBRARY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Library Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2024-2025 Library Commission Annual Report.
Councilmember Sheikh and City Librarian Heather Cousin discussed initiatives for the traffic of the libraries and what actions were taken to improve that area , as well as new services and projects.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 8K . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
8L. ADOPT RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09 Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the wages, hours, and working conditions for the City Manager; and
2. Approve modifying the City Manager monthly pay point to the amount of $30,988.94, which increases the salary by 9%; and
3. Repeal Resolution No. 2025-09 in its entirety.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2025 -71 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 5, 2025 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No 2025 -71.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
9. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. ACCEPT AND FILE MEETING MINUTES AND STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY UPDATE
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Recommendation of the City Council State Legislative Advocacy Committee that City Council:
1. Accept and file the October 22, 2025, City Council State Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting minutes; and
2. Accept and file the State Legislative Advocacy update.
Staff Assistant Eirenne O'Neill introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Lewis and Assistant City Manager Santana discussed Torrance official position and aligning with state representatives.
Councilmember Kaji stressed that the city needed to do a better job of conveying city concerns regarding state and district representation.
Councilmember Gerson stated that the legislators were partisan in some of their decisions.
He added city members excluded from decisions created negative impact for Torrance. He did not support the filing of the report and wants more education for the city on what legislation is available. He stated that he was investigating those candidates that will serve Torrance better.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to approve item 10A . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kalani voting no, and Councilmember Mattucci absent.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, 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 8:04 p.m. to Tuesday, December 2, 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 25, 2025 is a City Council Dark Night. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Mattucci absent.
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Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on December 16, 2025
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