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REVISED
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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 revised agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Blvd and on the City’s Website on Thursday, January 8, 2026 /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.
*Denotes that an agenda item was modified on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. **Denotes that an agenda item was modified on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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2. FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION
Flag Salute – Councilmember Lewis
Invocation – Councilmember Mattucci
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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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
Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee Meeting
Chair: Councilmember Mattucci
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: West Annex Commission Meeting Room
Topic: Event Updates from Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration Planning
State Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting
Chair: Mayor George K. Chen
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber
Topic: 2026 Priority Projects and Legislative Platform
Federal Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting
Chair: Mayor George K. Chen
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber
Topic: 2026 Priority Projects and Legislative Platform
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
**The following item was modified on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
**6A. Item number not used.
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01 honoring Lieutenant Cody Charley upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-four years of service (For Adoption Only).
6C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02 honoring Officer Dusty Garver upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-six years of service (For Adoption Only).
6D. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 honoring Officer Henry Flores upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty-four years of service (For Adoption Only).
6E. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04 honoring Milo Stanko upon his retirement from the City of Torrance after forty-three years of service (For Adoption Only).
6F. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05 honoring Leilani Corona upon her retirement from the City of Torrance after twenty years of service (For Adoption Only).
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6G. Proclamation declaring the year 2026 as America’s 250th (Semiquincentennial) Anniversary.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 30-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment 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 2 minutes per speaker. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking.
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 December 2, 2025.
8B. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3963
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3963 amending Chapter 2 of Division 6 by amending Sections 62.1.1, 62.1.2, 62.1.3, 62.1.4, 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, 62.2.12, and adding Sections
62.1.14, 62.1.15, 62.1.16 of the Torrance Municipal Code regulating bicycle use in the City of Torrance; and amending Chapter 9 of Division 4 by amending Section 49.2.7 to the Torrance Municipal Code regulating the use of parks 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. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Proposed Class Specification for Wireless and Radio Services Supervisor. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Wireless and Radio Services Supervisor.
8D. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Proposed Class Specifications for Information Technology Analyst Classifications. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council:
1. Approve the proposed class specification for Information Technology Analyst Applications and Analytics; and
2. Approve the proposed class specification for Information Technology Analyst Infrastructure.
8E. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Information Technology Specialist. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Information Technology Specialist.
8F. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Proposed Class Specifications for Systems Analyst Classifications. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council:
1. Approve the proposed class specification for Systems Analyst – Applications and Analytics; and
2. Approve the proposed class specification for Systems Analyst – Customer Support; and
3. Approve the proposed class specification for Systems Analyst – Cybersecurity; and
4. Approve the proposed class specification for Systems Analyst – Infrastructure.
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8G. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Between TME-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management and Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management.
Expenditure: Approximately $637,980 Annually (General Fund).
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 Storekeepers and Welders 4-10 Schedule; and
2. Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management regarding new IT Department classifications; and
3. Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management regarding the Torrance Police Department Enhanced Recruitment and Incentive Program.
8H. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of October 2025. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of October 2025.
8I. Item number not used.
8J. Public Works – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities (Class 1), Approve Specifications, and Award Public Works Agreement for Sidewalk Improvements for Disabled Accessibility, I-135. Expenditure: $918,108 (Non-General Funds).
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 15301(c) – Existing Facilities (Class 1) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
2. Approve specifications for the Sidewalk Improvements for Disabled Accessibility, I-135 (B2025-17); and
3. Award a public works agreement to Kalban, Inc. of Santa Clarita, CA (B2025-17), in the amount of $798,355 and authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $119,753, for construction of the Sidewalk Improvements for Disabled Accessibility, 1-135 for a two-year (2) period beginning January 13, 2026 and ending January 12, 2028.
8K. Public Works – Approve Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance Airport Stormwater Basin Project, I-174. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a second amendment to the consulting services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. of Irvine, CA (C2022-009), for the Torrance Airport Stormwater Basin Project, I-174 and to extend the term for an additional two-year period beginning January 25, 2026, and ending January 26, 2028.
8L. Public Works – Approve New Tri-Party Agreement for Usage of Recycled Water at the Torrance Refinery. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a new tri-party agreement between the City, the Torrance Refining Company, LLC (TORC), and the West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) for the continued use of recycled water at the Torrance Refinery for a five-year (5) period, beginning February 1, 2026 and ending January 31, 2031, with one optional five-year renewal period.
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8M. Public Works – Adopt RESOLUTION Approving New Recycled Water Rate Structure and Approve Effective Date for New Recycled Water Rate Structure. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a new recycled water rate structure for all recycled water customers in the Torrance Municipal Water service area; and
2. Repeal Resolution No. 99-103 in its entirety; and
3. Approve February 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new recycled water rate structure to be implemented.
8N. City Manager – Approve First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for the Administration of Measure A Local Solutions Fund (C2025-215), Accept and Appropriate Funding, and Authorize the Mayor as Signatory for Lease Agreements. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $40,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve first amendment to memorandum of understanding with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for the administration of Measure A Local Solutions Fund (C2025-215); and
2. Accept and appropriate $40,000 from SBCCOG Measure A Local Solutions funding for single-room occupancy (SRO) beds to the Measure A Local Solutions Funds Grant project (GRTCD0005); and
3. Authorize the Mayor as the City’s signatory for the lease agreements for 6 SRO units with Sunshine 11 LP, subject to the prescribed terms.
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 Manager – Accept and File Conceptual Report for International Program “Torrance Passport” and Discuss and Provide Direction on International Programming. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Accept and file the conceptual report for the international program “Torrance Passport”; and
2. Discuss and provide direction on proposed international programming.
10B. Finance – Adopt RESOLUTION of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2026-01 (Public Services) and Future Annexation Area, Direct Staff to Record the Boundary Map, and Set a Date for a Public Hearing to Consider Formation of CFD No. 2026-01 and Calling for a Special Election. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District (CFD)No. 2026-01 (Public Services) and Future Annexation Area; and
2. Direct staff to record the Boundary Map by January 28, 2026; and
3. Set a date of February 24, 2026 for a Public Hearing to consider formation of CFDNo. 2026-01 and calling for a Special Election in accordance with the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
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**The following item was modified on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
**10C. City Clerk – Adopt RESOLUTIONS Calling 2026 General Municipal Election on June 2, 2026.
Expenditure: Approximately $754,019.19 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION calling a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing Mayor, three Councilmembers for Districts 1, 3, and 5; City Clerk and City Treasurer; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to agree to consolidate the election on the Statewide Direct Primary Ballot; and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION stating policy and regulations for candidate’s statements.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 30-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 2 minutes 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
*The following item was modified on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
*13A. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
1. Property: 3401 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Airport Hangars, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
2. Property: 20780-20810 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (APN: 7352-010-018) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and CDC Madrona, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease and/or acquisition
3. Property: 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
(Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field)
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and UAvionix Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease and/or acquisition
4. Property: 126 W. D Street, Wilmington, CA 90744
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Sunshine 11, LP Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
*5. Property: 2730 Monterey Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance, Friends of Torrance Theatre Company, and 2720 Monterey Street, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
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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
13C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)):
One case
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, January 27, 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, January 20, 2026 is a City Council Dark Night.