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Date: February 24, 2026
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 January 27, 2026.
FUNDING
None required.
ATTACHMENT
1. January 27, 2026, STA City Council Minutes
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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 27, 2026
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 Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1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. Recognition of CIF Champion West High School Cross Country Team 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
8B. Authorize Change Order to Purchase Order for As-Needed Computer Equipment 2
8C. Approve Fourth Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Employee Payroll Services 2
8D. Approve and Direct City Manager to Execute the Open and Slow Streets Grant Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and Appropriate Funds for Downtown Torrance Street Activation – 2026 FIFA World Cup Events 2-3 8E. ward Public Works Agreement for the Torrance Police Department Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Replacement, Appropriate Funds, and Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 3
8F. Approve Fourth Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement for Usage of Recycled Water at the Torrance Refinery 3
8G. Approve Transfer of the El Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Apparatus to the Torrance Fire Department (TFD), Authorize Purchase of Required Equipment, and Accept and File Minutes 5
8H. Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption and Approve Master Lease Agreements with the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for On-Airport Navigational Aid Equipment and Airport Traffic Control Tower at Torrance Municipal Airport (Zamperini Field) 5
8I. Adopt RESOLUTION Determining Certain City-Owned Property is Not Required for City Purposes and that Leasing the Property is in the Public Interest, Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Approve Seventh Amendment to Lease and Ground Lessor Estoppel Certificate for City-Owned Property Located at 3455, 3511 and 3525 Pacific Coast Highway 3 8J. Adopt California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption and Adopt RESOLUTIONS Declaring Certain City-Owned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land Under the California Surplus Land Act and Authorize Sale and Purchase Agreement for City-Owned Vacant Property on Del Amo Boulevard 3-4
8K. Approve Amendments to Contract Services Agreement for On-Call Electrician Maintenance and Repair Services and Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption 2 ATTACHMENT 1
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9. HEARINGS
9A. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-00003) and Development Permit (DVP25-00001) to Allow the Construction of a New Residential Development Consisting of 449 Residential Units, on Property Located within the Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan-Del Amo Business District One (H-DA1 Zone) at 3610 Torrance Boulevard (APN 7366-019-101), Adopt RESOLUTIONS and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 6-7 9B. Conduct Public Hearing on Development of the Annual Action Plan Covering Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 7-8
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Provide Direction Regarding the Reallocation of Available Funding to Support Prioritized Restroom Renovation Projects at Eight (8) Parks, and Authorize Staff to Proceed with Project Development, Bid Solicitation, and Construction of the Renovation Projects 8-9
10B. Approve Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee’s Recommendation to Move Forward with Planning Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration, Provide Direction on Proposed Planning Updates for the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration, and Accept and File Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee Meeting Minutes 9
10C. Accept and File Update on Downtown Torrance Business Improvement District (BID) and Discuss and Provide Direction on Staff Recommended Responses to the Downtown Torrance Association Questionnaire 9-10 10D. Approve the Application and Design Rendering for the Public Art Mural at Doubletree by Hilton Torrance Mural. 10
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 10
13. CLOSED SESSION 1, 10
14. ADJOURNMENT 10
At 10:18 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on January 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, and Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani
Absent: Councilmember Sheikh, Mayor Chen
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 5:00 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 13A) 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 Sheikh arrived at 5:01 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 Mattucci.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Sheikh.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Item 10D deferred. Supplemental material was available for items 8H.
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci 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 Mayor Chen absent.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Councilmember Gerson announced to the public about the celebration of life for Dan Walker.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani commended those who tuned into the LA Metro board meeting. She stated that the decision made was a disappointment to her and the city, but that the city would evaluate next steps and keep advocating for Torrance.
City Clerk Poirier stated that the Torrance General Municipal Election was June 2, 2026 for Mayor, District 1, 3, and 5, City Clerk and City Treasurer. February 9, 2026 was the opening of the nomination period by appointment only. March 5, 2026 was when nominations close unless eligible incumbent fails to file, then that office’s nomination period would extend to March 11, 2026. City Clerk Poirier also reminded the public about public signage on private and public property and the code enforcement division that handles candidate signs on public areas.
Planning Commission Chairman Kartsonis requested a review of the Hillside Overlay Ordinance. Community Development Director Ramirez stated that any review would lead to the Hillside Overlay Ordinance less restrictive or applying to city-wide. She stated that there was also an upcoming workshop about the ordinance. Councilmember Gerson stated that HCD could have backlash in the event of making the ordinance more restrictive.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RECOGNITION OF CIF CHAMPION WEST HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
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 December 16, 2025 and December 19, 2025.
8B. AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER TO PURCHASE ORDER FOR AS -NEEDED
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Recommendation of the Information Technology Director that City Council authorize change order #3 with Lenovo USA Inc. of Morrisville, NC (PO # 2026-051), in the amount of $75,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $323,000, for computer equipment on an as-requested basis.
8C. APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
EMPLOYEE PAYROLL SERVICES
Recommendation of the Information Technology Director and Finance Director that City Council approve the fourth amendment to the contract services agreement with ADP, LLC of Roseland, NJ (C2018-060), in the amount of $19.61 per employee per month (PEPM) for salaried employees and $20.95 PEPM for hourly employees for a total approximate amount of $920,000, and extend the contract term through December 31, 2027 with up to five annual options for renewal..
8D. APPROVE AND DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE OPEN AND SLOW
STREETS GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
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FUNDS FOR DOWNTOWN TORRANCE STREET ACTIVATION – 2026 FIFA WORLD
CUP EVENTS
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve and direct City Manager to execute the Open and Slow Streets Grant Funding Agreement #9200000000CYC2512 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA) for the Downtown Torrance Street Activation – 2026 FIFA World Cup events; and
2. Upon execution of Agreement #9200000000CYC2512, appropriate $200,000.00 grant award and $20,000 local match funds to a newly created Grant Project for the Downtown Torrance Street Activation – 2026 FIFA World Cup events.
8E. AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR THE TORRANCE POLICE
DEPARTMENT UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY (UPS) REPLACEMENT,
APPROPRIATE FUNDS, AND ADOPT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 Recommendation of the General Services Director and Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Award a public works agreement to Mel Smith Electric, Inc. of Stanton, CA(B2025-26), in the amount of $515,480 with a 10% contingency of $51,548, for Torrance Police Department UPS Replacement project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $567,028, for a two-year (2) period beginning January 13, 2026 and ending January 12, 2028; and
2. Appropriate $195,000 from the Development Impact Fee – Police Impact Fee Fund to the Torrance Police Department UPS Replacement project (FAC0016-EQ0001); and
3. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
8F. APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO TRI -PARTY AGREEMENT FOR USAGE OF
RECYCLED WATER AT THE TORRANCE REFINERY
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a fourth amendment to the tri-party agreement (C2021-027) between the City of Torrance (City), Torrance Refining Company, LLC (TORC), and the West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) to extend the continued use of recycled water at the TORC Refinery for an additional five-month period, beginning February 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2026.
8I. ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN CITY -OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR CITY PURPOSES AND THAT LEASING THE PROPERTY IS IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST, ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15301, APPROVE SEVENTH
AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND GROUND LESSOR ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3455, 3511 AND 3525 PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY
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. Adopt RESOLUTION determining that certain City -owned property located at 3455, 3511 and 3525 Pacific Coast Highway is not required for City purposes and that leasing the property is in the public interest; and
3. Approve a seventh amendment to lease with KLM Madison, LLC (C-2738); and
4. Approve a Ground Lessor Estoppel Certificate to KLM Madison, LLC for lease of City - owned property located at 3455, 3511 and 3525 Pacific Coast Highway.
8J. ADOPT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS DECLARING CERTAIN CITY -OWNED
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LAND ACT AND AUTHORIZE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY -
OWNED VACANT PROPERTY ON DEL AMO BOULEVARD
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(C)(3) – General Rule; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION declaring that the City -owned vacant properties identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 7352-006-905 and 7352-006-901 qualify as exempt surplus land pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Section 54221 et seq.); and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Torrance and Jeffrey and Vanessa Rodriguez for the sale and disposition of City-owned vacant property located in the 2200 block of Del Amo Boulevard, identified as APN 7352-006-905..
8K. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL
ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AND ADOPT CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301. (EXISTING FACILITIES)
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Ace Construction & Maintenance Inc. of Glendale, CA (C2024-216), in the amount of $750,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000, for on -call electrician maintenance and repair services, for a three (3) year -period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027; and
2. Approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC of Escondido, CA (C2024-210), in the amount of $1,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000, for on -call electrician maintenance and repair services, for a three (3) year -period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027; and
3. Approve a second amendment to contract services agreement with BCE, Inc. of Torrance, CA (C2024-184), in the amount of $750,000, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $1,500,000, for on-call electrician maintenance and repair services, for a three (3) year-period beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027; and
4. Approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Oscar’s Electric, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA (C2024 -185), in the amount of $1,000,000, for a new total not -to exceed amount of $1,250,000, for on-call maintenance and repair services, for a three (3) year-period beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027; and
5. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026 -11 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMIN ING
CERTAIN CITY -OWNED PROPERTY NOT REQUIRED FOR CITY PURPOSES AND THAT
LEASING THE PROPERTY IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOR CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED 3455, 3511 AND 3525 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026 -12 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220 ET SEQ).
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026 -13 A RESOLUTION
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE 2200 BLOCK OF DEL AMO BOULEVARD (APN 7352-006-905).
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the Consent Calendar except 8H and 8G and adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, 2026-12, and 2026-13. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
8G. APPROVE TRANSFER OF THE EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT (ESFD) URBAN
SEARCH AND RESCUE (USAR) APPARATUS TO THE TORRANCE FIRE
DEPARTMENT (TFD), AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, AND
ACCEPT AND FILE MINUTES
Recommendation of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee that City Council:
1. Approve the transfer of the El Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) apparatus to the Torrance Fire Department (TFD) and associated grant funding; and
2. Authorize the purchase of the USAR equipment assigned to the unit from the City of El Segundo in the amount of $35,000; and
3. Accept and file the meeting minutes of the December 16, 2025 Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Fire Chief David Dumais introduced the item to the City Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 8G . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
8H. ADOPT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION AND APPROVE MASTER LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR ON -AIRPORT NAVIGATIONAL AID
EQUIPMENT AND AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT TORRANCE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (ZAMPERINI FIELD)
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 Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and
2. Approve a new master lease agreement between the City of Torrance and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for on-airport navigation aid equipment (FAA Contract No. 690EG4-18-L- 00083) for an initial term of twenty (20) years, retroactively beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2041; and
3. Approve a new master lease agreement between the City of Torrance and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airport Traffic Control Tower (FAA Contract No. 690EG4-25-L-00135) located at 25311 Aero Way, for an initial term of ten (10) years, retroactively beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2035.
Management Aide Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 8H . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve items 1 and 2 with a categorical exemption . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
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9. HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25 -00003) AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (DVP25 -00001) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 449 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ON
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN-DEL AMO BUSINESS DISTRICT ONE (H -DA1 ZONE) AT 3610 TORRANCE BOULEVARD (APN 7366 -019-101), ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND
DETERMINE A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Deny the appeal; and
3. Adopt RESOLUTIONS denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission approval of CUP25-00003, and DVP25 -00001 as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 5, Article 1 and Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 35 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow the construction of a new residential development consisting of 449 residential units, on property located within the H-DA1 Zone at 3610 Torrance Boulevard; and
4. Determine a Categorical Exemption from CEQA; Article 19, Section 15332 (In -Fill Development).
Planning Associate Luis Velazquez introduced the item to the City Council and used slides to overview the project location, background, appeal overview, CEQA, site plan, elevations, and recommendations.
The appellant, Hailey Uno, on behalf of SAFER stated that the City Council should grant the appeal and deny approval of the project because of the class 32 infill exemption. She overviewed the tier 4 equipment and the environmental impacts and the air quality thresholds.
She continued that the tier 4 was not a design feature but is a mitigation measure. She stated that the project does not qualify for the class 32 infill exemption and implored sufficient analyzation and mitigation.
The proponent, Doug Maupin, stated that they have worked with staff in the city to approve and complete the project, and includes measures such as affordable housing. Jennifer Kellly, consultant with PlaceWorks, and described the work they have done on cl ass 32 exemption pursuant to CEQA. She continued that city staff reviewed the report and that it was consistent with the criteria described with CEQA exemptions. She enumerated the faulty assumptions in the analysis done by SAFER and that her team has done the work in showing that the project is exempt from further scrutiny.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani disclosed that she visited the site but that she would make her decision based on evidence presented during the hearing.
Councilmember Sheikh disclosed that he met with the developer and that he visited the site but that he would make his decision based on evidence presented during the hearing.
Councilmember Sheikh and Planning Associate Velazquez discussed any documents that SAFER submitted to support their claims.
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A member of the public supported the project for more housing and affordable housing.
Charlie Salinas stated that the neighborhood is already too crowded and questioned the parking problems that might arise.
A member of the public overviewed the potential problems with building the project.
Councilmember Sheikh and Community Development Director Ramirez discussed the ability to restrict anything given state laws and affordable housing projects. Community Development Director Ramirez overviewed the number of units being built and how it affects the RHNA numbers. City Attorney Sullivan detailed the consequences of not fulfilling the RHNA requirements.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani and Planning Associate Velazquez overviewed the parking setup and the ratio of parking, as well as commercial and residential parking.
Councilmember Kaji and Community Development Director Ramirez discussed if the units were part of the community facilities district, and the future costs.
The appellant representative, Hailey Uno, stated that CEQA prohibits mitigated exemptions, and that the tier 4 equipment was a mitigation measure masked as a design feature.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026 -14 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA DENYING AN APPEAL
AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1 OF THE TORRANC
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW TH E CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 449 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN DEL AMO BUSINESS SUB-DISTRICT 1H-DA1 ZONE AT 3610 TORRANCE BOULEVARD.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026 -15 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA DENYING AN APPEAL
AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISI ON 9, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 36 OF THE TORRANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 449 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN DEL AMO BUSINESS SUB-DISTRICT 1H-DA1 ZONE AT 3610 TORRANCE BOULEVARD.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to deny the appeal and adopt Resolutions No. 2026-14, and 2026-15 and determine the categorical exemption article 19 section 15332 for infill development. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
9B. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN COVERING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27
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Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the development of the Annual Action Plan covering the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Community Development Director Ramirez introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time.
Lina Takada detailed the work her group does in trying to solve homelessness.
Councilmember Sheikh and Community Development Director Ramirez discussed the HUD allocation and the amount expected.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to close the public hearing . Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE REALLOCATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDING TO SUPPORT PRIORITIZED RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECTS AT EIGHT (8)
PARKS, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT DEVELOPMENT,
BID SOLICITATION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION PROJECTS Recommendation of the City Manager and General Services Director that City Council:
1. Provide direction regarding the reallocation of available funding from the Herma Tillim Senior Center Capital Project (FAC0023) to support prioritized restroom renovation projects at eight (8) parks; and
2. Authorize staff to proceed with project development, bid solicitation, and construction of the recommended restroom renovation projects.
Administrative Services Manager Milton Sanabria introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Kaji and Administrative Services Manager Sanabria discussed the timeline on the Herma Tillim Senior Center. Councilmember Kaji stated that the project in North Torrance be more attended to given resident opinions.
Councilmember Sheikh and Administrative Services Manager Sanabria discussed the scope of the project.
Councilmember Lewis, General Services Director Shant Megerdichian, and Administrative Services Manager Sanabria overviewed the features and the bathroom facilities revitalizations.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani and City Manager Chaparyan discussed various ways to direct funds and get more resources.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani and Administrative Services Manager Sanabria overviewed the renovations that were done on the Tillim Senior Center, and the feedback that was received.
She and Councilmember Kaji deliberated on the various upgrades that could be m ade such as the air conditioning.
Councilmember Sheikh and Finance Director Ian Dailey overviewed the funds and the restrictions.
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Councilmember Mattucci overviewed the ways to improve the facilities, and inquired about ways to contract the public to donate or to clean. City Manager Chaparyan responded that it was an option to explore and that they have a donation method.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to go with option 2 for all of them .
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Gerson voting no and Mayor Chen absent.
10B. APPROVE ARMED FORCES DAY SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE’S
RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PLANNING ARMED FORCES DAY
PARADE AND CELEBRATION, PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PROPOSED PLANNING UPDATES FOR THE 2026 ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION, AND
ACCEPT AND FILE ARMED FORCES DAY SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation of the Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee, City Manager and Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Approve the Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee’s recommendation to move forward with planning the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration; and
2. Provide direction on whether to pursue a noise abatement exemption to accommodate the flyover component of the Armed Forces Day Parade; and
3. Provide direction on whether to pursue a landing fee waiver from the City Council for aircraft participating in the Armed Forces Day Parade; and
4. Accept and file the January 12, 2026 Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee meeting minutes.
Public Engagement Manager Jin Chun introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Public Engagement Manager Chun enumerated the landing fees for public information.
Councilmember Lewis and Public Engagement Manager Chun discussed the parade route and the reception area, and the possibility of modifying it to a fireworks.
Councilmember Mattucci and Public Engagement Manager Chun discussed the monster truck route.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 10B . Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
10C. ACCEPT AND FILE UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN TORRANCE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) AND DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON
STAFF RECOMMENDED RESPONSES TO THE DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
ASSOCIATION QUESTIONNAIRE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Accept and file an update on the efforts to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) in Downtown Torrance and;
2. Discuss and provide direction on staff recommended responses to the Downtown Torrance Association (DTA) Questionnaire.
Economic Development Manager Fran Fulton introduced the item to the City Council.
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Minutes Secretary 10 January 27, 2026
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Mattucci and Economic Development Manager Fulton discussed the DTA and their legal status and association with the city.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve item 10C and accept and distribute the questionnaire. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
10D. APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND DESIGN RENDERING FOR THE PUBLIC ART
MURAL AT DOUBLETREE BY HILTON TORRANCE MURAL
Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and the Community Services Director that City Council approve the application and design rendering for the proposed public art mural at Doubletree by Hilton Torrance South Bay located at 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
Item 10D was deferred.
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 Mattucci, 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 10:18 p.m. to Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Sheikh voting no and Mayor Chen absent.
Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on February 24, 2026
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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