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REVISED
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 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, April 30, 2026 /s/ Rebecca Poirier.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Council meeting begins with Closed Session at 5:30 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 Thursday, April 30, 2026.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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2. FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION
Flag Salute – Councilmember Gerson
Invocation – Councilmember Kaji
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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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
Torrance Refining Company
Monthly Community Alert Siren Testing
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
For more information contact (310) 212-1852
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. Proclamation declaring May 9, 2026 as Fire Service Day in the City of Torrance, California.
6B. Proclamation declaring the week of May 11 to 17, 2026 as Blue Ribbon Week in the City of Torrance, California.
6C. Proclamation declaring the week of May 16 to May 22, 2026 as National Safe Boating Week in the City of Torrance, California.
6D. Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Torrance, California.
6E. Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the City of Torrance, California.
6F. Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as National Preservation Month in the City of Torrance, California.
6G. Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Stroke Awareness Month in the City of Torrance, California.
6H. Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Torrance, California.
6I. Commission on Aging and Community Services – Recognition of 2026 Older Americans Award Recipients. Expenditure: None.
6J. Community Services – Recognition of $20,000 Donation from Torrance Refining Company for Torrance Summer Nights. Expenditure: None.
6K. RESOLUTION NO 2026-35 declaring May 15 to 17, 2026 for Observance of the 64 th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration (For Presentation).
6L. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36 honoring Brigadier General Omar J. Randall as the Grand Marshall of the 64th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Observance (For Presentation).
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7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 30-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 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.
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 March 24, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 14, 2026.
8B. Human Resources – Approve Proposed Job Description for Content Creator. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed job description for Content Creator.
8C. Police – Approve First Amendment to All City Management Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services. Expenditure: $111,759 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS) (C2023-134), in the amount of $111,759, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,094,055, for crossing guard services.
8D. General Services and Public Works – Authorize Purchase Order of One (1) Petersen Industries Rear Mount Loader as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $425,584.95 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Norwalk, CA, in the amount of $405,319.00, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $20,265.95, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $425,584.95 for one (1) Petersen Industries Rear Mount Loader mounted on a 2027 Freightliner 114SD Plus as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8E. General Services, Police, and Public Works -- Authorize Purchase Order of One (1) Stakebed and One (1) Utility Truck as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $236,461.32 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director, Chief of Police, and Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Whittier, CA, in the amount of $225,201.26, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $11,260.06, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $236,461.32, for one (1) stakebed and one (1) utility truck as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8F. General Services – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for On-Call General Contractor Services through Sourcewell. Expenditure: $5,250,000 (General Fund and Non-General Funds).
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Angeles Contractor, Inc of City of Industry, CA (C2025–104), in the amount of $5,250,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000, for on-call general contractor services through Sourcewell through April 30, 2028.
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8G. Public Works – Authorize Purchase Order for Emergency Repairs at the North Torrance Well Field Facility. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $373,084.24 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with DXP Enterprises of Anaheim, CA, for an amount not-to-exceed $373,084.24, to perform emergency pump and motor repairs on Well #10 at the North Torrance Well Field Facility (NTWF).
8H. Public Works – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for the Purchase of Treated Water from the Goldsworthy Desalter Project. Expenditure: $7,000,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) (C2021-040), in the amount of $7,000,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $24,000,000, for the purchase of treated desalinated groundwater from the Goldsworthy Desalter Project and to extend the term of the agreement by two (2) additional years through March 31, 2028.
8I. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Management and Represented City of Torrance Employee Groups. Expenditure: Approximately $1,513,500 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Municipal Employees AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management Regarding Lead Wireless Technician Training Premiums; and
2. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) and Management Regarding Special Event Assignment Double-time; and
3. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) and Management Regarding Holiday Pay; and
4. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Police Officers Associations (TPOA) and Management Regarding Special Event Assignment Double-time.
8J. Public Works – Approve Fourth Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Machado Lake Stormwater Quality Monitoring and Reporting. Expenditure: $141,247 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a fourth amendment to the consulting services agreement with Northgate Environmental Management, Inc. of Laguna Hills, CA (C2017-015), in the amount of $141,247, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,209,258, for Machado Lake stormwater quality monitoring and reporting services and to extend the term through December 31, 2026.
9. HEARINGS
9A. Planning Commission and Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt ORDINANCE to Amend the Zoning Designation from the Hawthorne Boulevard/Pacific Coast Highway Intersection Area Sub-District (H-PCH) to the General Commercial District (C-2), in Conjunction with an Amendment to the Boundary of the Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan (HBCSP), for Properties Located at 3800, 3801, 3810, 3825, 3830, 3855, 3860, 3880 Pacific Coast Highway and 24051, 24055 Neece Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 7378-009-030, -048, -072, and 7534-003-002, -003, -004, -005, and 7534-004-004, -011, -012). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt an ORDINANCE to amend the zoning designation from the Hawthorne Boulevard/Pacific Coast Highway Intersection Area Sub-District (H-PCH) to the General Commercial District (C-2), in conjunction with an amendment to the boundary of the Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan (HBCSP), for properties located at 3800, 3801, 3810, 3825, 3830, 3855, 3860, 3880 Pacific Coast Highway and 24051, 24055 Neece Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 7378-009-030, -048, -072, and 7534-003-002, -003, -004, -005, and 7534-004-004, -011, -012); and
3. Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
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9B. City Manager and Finance – Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY 2026-27) Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council conduct the first public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY 2026-27) Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Community Development – Discuss and Consider Adopting an ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code Pertaining to Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) and Determine a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director and Finance Director that City Council:
1. Discuss and consider amending the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs); and
2. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending Division 4, Chapter 20 entitled "Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations” of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
3. Determine the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations; and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
10B. Public Works – Adopt RESOLUTIONS for the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 and Set Date for Public Hearing. Expenditure: $1,968,915 (General Fund and Non-General Funds).
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments within City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for FY 2026-27; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the Engineer’s Report in connection with the levy and collection of assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for FY 2026-27; and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for FY 2026-27 and appointing the date of June 9, 2026 for a public hearing.
10C. City Clerk – Discuss and Provide Direction on Fingerprinting Requirements for Commissioners, Determine When to Fingerprint and if all Commissions Should be Included, and Direct the City Clerk to Draft a Resolution Establishing the Commission Fingerprinting Requirement Policy. Expenditure:
Not-to-Exceed $1,596 (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:
1. Discuss and provide direction on fingerprinting requirements for Commissioners; and
2. Determine whether fingerprinting should be required before or after appointment; and
3. Determine if all Commissions should be included; and
4. Direct the City Clerk to draft a Resolution establishing the Commission fingerprinting requirement policy.
10D. Community Services – Approve Proposed Float Design and Discuss and Provide Direction on Funding Request for 2027 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve the proposed float design for the City’s float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2027; and
2. Discuss and provide direction on the funding request of $175,000 from Torrance Rose Float Association for the 2027 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade float entry.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
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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
13A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)):
1. Leslie McCulloch v. City of Torrance
LASC Case No. 26TRCV01072
2. Martin Hutto v. City of Torrance
LASC Case No. 23TRCV01212
*The following item was modified on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
*13B. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
1. 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
2. Property: Portion of 190th Street between Western and Van Ness Avenues Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of Franchise Ordinance
3. Property: APN: 7536-028-900 (Portion of Alta Loma Park) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Mike Misera
Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of right-of-entry agreement.
4. Property: Portion of Van Ness Avenue between Del Amo Boulevard and 190th Street Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: Torrance Basin Pipeline Company LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of Franchise Ordinance
*5. Property: Hawthorne Boulevard from Pacific Coast Highway to north City limit Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of relinquishment
13C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)):
One case
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13D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)):
One case
13E. 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, May 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.