INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 7. 2026
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Callto Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/l nvocation
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems
Affidavit of PostingÄrVaive Further Reading
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Recognition of Friends of the Library Board Member Ron Kimmel Proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 as DMV/Donate Life Month in the City of Torrance
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes
Accept and File the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report Authorize Purchase Order for Two (2) Spray Dump Trucks and One (1) Elliott 1870 Boom Truck as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Approve License Agreement for Use of City-Owned Property for Operation of a Mobile Coffee Cart at Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Plaza
Award Consulting Services Agreement to Provide Professional Design Services for the Preliminary Design and Environmental Analysis of Multi-Use Active Transportation Trail Project
Approve Design-Build Agreement for Alta Loma Park Playground Replacement as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell and Adopt Categorical Exemption Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction
Approve Third Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance RegionalTransit Center Soil Management Plan
Award Consulting Services Agreement for External Auditing Services Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 and Adopt RESOLUTIONS Approving Grant of Easement on Portion of City-Owned Property Located North on Del Amo Boulevard and Maple Avenue and License Agreement for Portion of a Public Right-of-Way on Prairie Avenue
Approve Proposed Class Specification for Deputy lnformation Technology Director/Chief lnformation Security Officer
Adopt RESOLUTIONS Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Certain Full-time Employees and Executive and Management Employees and Approve Program Modification
Authorize Agreement for Teams Cloud Voice Transformation lmplementation Services and Appropriate Funds
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
AGENCY AGENDAS
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNIGATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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At 9:14 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.
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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
Absent:
Present:
CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on April 7, 2026 at 5:01 p,m
ROLL CALL
Present:Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
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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 at5:02 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 134) Real Property - Conference With Real Property Negotiator, 138) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, and 13C) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code S54956.8, California Government Code 554956.9(d)(1), and California Government Code 554957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:38 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2 FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
ïhe flag salute was led by Councilmember Kalani.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Mattucci.
WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ¡TEMS
Items 8E and 8F were deferred. Supplemental materialwas available online. 3 City Clerk Poirier overviewed the candidate forum on April 13 at 7pm Aleksander Alderete
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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 7-0.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk Poirier announced that applications for SST and Commissions. June 23'd would be the date for SST and committee appointments. May 8th at 5pm was the application deadline.
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Social Services Chairperson Karen Prior encouraged the public to participate in the toiletry drive
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RECOGNITION OF FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER RON KIMMEL PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS DMV/DONATE LIFE
MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANGE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
City Attorney Sullivan explained the process of protected speech Councilmember Sheikh stated that his opponent in the election was carrying out a smear campaign against him.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE C¡TY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of March 3,2026.
88.ACCEPT AND FILE THE 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Directorthat City Council accept and file the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report.
AUTHORTZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO (2) SPRAY DUMP TRUCKS AND ONE (1) ELLTOTT 1870 BOOM TRUCK AS A COOPERATTVE PURCHASE WITH
SOURCEWELL
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Nixon-Elgi Co. of Ontario, CA, in the amount of $947,868.72, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $47,393.44,for a total not-to-exceed amount of $995,262.15, for two (2) Spray Dump Trucks mounted on Ford F650's and one (1) Elliott 1870 Boom Truck mounted on a Ford F750 as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8E.AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERV¡CES FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF MULTI.USE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION TRAIL PROJECT Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to RRM Design Group of San Juan Capistrano, CA (RFP No. 82025-24),for an amount not-to-exceed $650,000, to provide professionaldesign and environmental analysis services for the Multi-Use Active Transit Trail Project (l-194) for the period beginning April 7, 2026 through June 30,2027.
Item 8E was deferred
8F APPROVE DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT FOR ALTA LOMA PARK PLAYGROUND
REPLACEMENT AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH SOURCEWELL AND ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CAL¡FORNIA
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ENV¡RONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) GUTDELTNES SECTTON r5301 - EX|ST|NG FACILITIES AND SECTION 15302 - REPLACEMENT OR REGONSTRUCTION Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a design-build agreement with Landscape Structures, lnc. of Delano, MN, in the amount of $879,379.02 and authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of $43,968.95, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $923,347.97, for the Alta Loma Park Playground Replacement project beginning April 7, 2026 and ending September 30, 2026 as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell; and
2. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction.
Item 8F was deferred
8G. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
TORRANCE REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER SOIL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve a third amendment to the consulting services agreement with GSI Environmental, lnc. of Houston, Texas (C2023-023), in the amount of $325,000, plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $32,500, for total amount of $357,500 and a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $816,200 for the Torrance Regional Transit Center Soil Management Plan and extend the contract term by one (1) additional year through February 28,2027; and
2. Appropriate $341 ,000 to the Remediate Soil at RTC Site project (OP41-4030-0P0001). 8H.AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EXTERNAL AUDITING
SERVICES
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Eide Bailly, LLP of Ontario, CA (82026-30), for an amount not-to-exceed $304,215, to provide external auditing services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, 2Q27 and 2028 for a three-year (3) period, beginning April 7, 2026 and ending April 6, 2029 with two annual options for renewal.
81.ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) SECTTON 1530r AND ADOPT RESOLUTTONS APPROVTNG GRANT OF EASEMENT ON PORTION OF CITY.OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH ON DEL AMO BOULEVARD AND MAPLE AVENUE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT.OF.WAY ON PRAIRIE AVENUE Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to a Grant of Easement to the benefit of Torrance Black Beauty, LLC for drive-way apron and ancillary improvements on portion of city-owned property located north of DelAmo Boulevard and Maple Avenue (APN: 7352-015-900); and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Managerto execute to a Public Right-of-Way License Agreement to the benefit of Torrance Black Beauty, LLC for a portion of a public right-of-way along Prairie Avenue.
8J APPROVE PROPOSED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR DEPUTY INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR/CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
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Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Deputy lnformation Technology Director/Chief lnformation Security Officer.
8K.ADOPT RESOLUTIONS SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN FULL-T¡ME EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE AND
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND APPROVE PROGRAM MODIFICATION
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Certain Full-Time and Salaried Employees; and
2. Repeal Resolution No. 2026-21 in its entirety; and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution 2026-19 setting forth hours, wages and working conditions for Executive and Management Employees; and
4. Approve the proposed program modification in the fiscal year 2025-26 expenditure budget in the amount of $273,564 in the lnformation Technology Department. 8L.AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT FOR TEAMS CLOUD VOICE TRANSFORMATION
IM PLEM ENTATION SERVICES AND APPROPRIATE FU N DS
Recommendation of the lnformation Technology Director that City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AT&T DW Holdings lnc. of Dallas, TX, for the implementation of Cloud Voice for Microsoft Teams, including equipment rentals and set up fees, for an amount not{o-exceed $305,140, for the period beginning April 7, 2026, and ending December 1,2026: and
2. Appropriate $305,140 from the Capital lmprovement Fund - General Fund to a newly created project.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety except item 8D which was pulled and 8E and 8F which were deferred. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion.
Deputy City Clerk Williams read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-29 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TORRANCE BLACK BEAUTY, LLC FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SECURITY FENCING AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN PORTION OF THE PRAIRIE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY (ADJACENT TO APNs 7352-015-005 and7352-015-006).
Deputy City Clerk Williams read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-30 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO GRANT OF
EASEMENT TO TORRANCE BLACK BEAUTY, LLC FOR DRIVE-WAY APRON AND
ANCILIARY IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT DEL AMO BOULEVARD AND MAPLE AVENUE (APN: 7352-015-900).
Deputy City Clerk Williams read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-31 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE SETTING FORTH THE
HOURS, WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN FULLTIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES BEGINNING FEBRUARY 21,2026 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.2026-21.
Deputy City Clerk Williams read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-32 A
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AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Councilmember Kalani also moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-29,2026-30,2026-31, and 2026-32. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
ITEM 8D WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY AT THIS TIME.
8D.ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVE LTCENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CtTy-
OWNED PROPERTY FOR OPERATION OF A MOBILE COFFEE CART AT KATY
GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY PLAZA
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Approve a license agreementwith ICAN California Abilities Network, for use of a portion of City-owned property at Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Plaza for the operation of a mobile coffee cart, for a one-year (1) period beginning April 7, 2026 and ending April 6, 2027.
Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council.
Social Services Chainryoman Karen Pryor briefly overviewed their work on the project.
CEO of ICAN Scott Elliot went over the 1-year pilot program in installing a mobile coffee shop at the library plaza at the Civic Center.
Councilmember Mattucci, Mr. Elliot and Assistant City Manager Santana discussed the opportunities and how they adjust various factors such as demand and hours.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve item 8D. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. HEARINGS - None Scheduled
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - None Scheduled
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke. ll
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1. The City Council returned to closed session at 7:46 p.m The City Council returned from closed session at 8:58 p.m.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that at the time of signing the leases, the city should be within the top 90% of the market value and that it should be in the code. City Attorney Sullivan responded Aleksander Alderete City Council
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that he would do further research, but that it would be hamstringing future councils for negotiating.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that it was to help future councils from giving too much away.
Councilmember Sheikh and Assistant City Manager Santana discussed the property analysis and how at times external vendors are used. Assistant City Manager Santana overviewed the various factors City Council provides staff on direction of investments and analysis.
Councilmember Mattucci reiterated that safeguards for the future were crucial. He continued that ground leases were made very cheaply and too many people took advantage and it was not fair to the public when there are 99 year leases. He added that it was underperforming investments for Torrance.
Councilmember Gerson stated that blanket policies that are not fleshed out, then it is not know what is in the legislation such as the leases that were signed years ago. He continued that could be the case in the future as well. City Manager Chaparyan stated that they would study other cities and come back to City Councilfor deliberation,
Councilmember Kajiagreed with Councilmember Mattucci in safeguarding the future Councilmember Mattucci received concurrence to bring that item regarding leases back and first send to Finance and GovernmentalOperations Committee.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 9:14 p.m. to Tuesday, April 14,2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember Sheikh.
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