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OPENING CEREMONIES
Callto Order/Roll Call 1
Flag Salute/lnvocation 1
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems 1
Affidavit of PostingAtVaive Further Reading 1
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 1-2
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Proclamation declaring May 9, 2026 as Fire Service Day 2 Proclamation declaring the week of May 11 to 17,2026 as Blue Ribbon Week 2
Proclamation declaring the week of May 16 to May 22,2026 as National Safe Boating Week 2
Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific lslander Heritage Month 2
Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month 2
Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as National Preservation Month 3
Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Stroke Awareness Month 3
Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as Older Americans Month 3
Recognition of 2026 Older Americans Award Recipients 3
Recognition of $20,000 Donation from Torrance Refining Company for Torrance Summer Nights 3
RESOLUTION NO 2026-35 declaring May 15 lo 17 , 2026 for Observance of the 64th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36 honoring Brigadier General Omar J.
Randall as the Grand Marshall of the 64th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Observance 3
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 3
Approve Proposed Job Description for Content Creator 3
Approve First Amendment to All City Management Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services 3
Authorize Purchase Order of One (1) Petersen lndustries Rear Mount Loader as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell 4 Authorize Purchase Order of One (1) Stakebed and One (1) Utility Truck as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell 4
Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for On-Call General Contractor Services through Sourcewell 4
Authorize Purchase Order for Emergency Repairs at the North Torrance Well Field Facility 4
Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for the Purchase of Treated Water from the Goldsworthy Desalter Project 4 Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Management and
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94. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt ORDINANCE to Amend the Zoning Designation from the Hawthorne Boulevard/Pacific Coast Highway lntersection 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)
98. Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY 2026-27) Operating Budget and Capital lmprovement Plan10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 104. 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
108. 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
10C. Discuss and Provide Direction on Fingerprinting Requirements for Commissioners, Determine When to Fingerprint and if all Commissions Should be lncluded, and Direct the City Clerk to Draft a Resolution Establishing the Commission Fingerprinting Requirement Policy
10D. Approve Proposed Float Design and Discuss and Provide Direction on Funding Request for 2027 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade11. AGENCYAGENDAS
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
13. CLOSED SESSION14. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:49 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, May 12,2026, 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 GITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on May 5, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
Absent: None
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 5:45 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 134) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, 138) Real Property - Conference With Real Property Negotiator, 13C) Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation 13D) Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation and 13E) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code 554956.9(d)(1), California Government Code 554956.8, California Government Code $54956.9(dX2), California Government Code S54956.9(d)(a) and California Government Code $54957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 7:03 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Gerson.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Kaji
3. WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS - None Scheduled.
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 Sheikh and passed by 7-0.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Chen stated that the city hosted students for the 20th Annual Students and Government Day and the items during the event.
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Councilmember Mattucci requested to have staff evaluate the feasibility of designating the WWll Japanese-American incarceration monument at Columbia Park project area as part of a community of an Urban and Community Forestry initiative. He added that they should investigate opportunities for collaboration with the National Park Service to pursue national monument and incorporate urban forest designation could be added.
Councilmember Mattucci discussed the Torrance passport.
City Clerk Poirier stated that applications were open for SST and commissions. May 28 at Spm was the due date for the applications. She stated that applicants must be an elector of Torrance and completed commission certification training. Commissioners applying for re- appointment must be current on 481234 and non-supervisory harassment prevention training.
She also overviewed the history of the commission appointment dates and the request of Councilmember Gerson for orals and the current setup of commission appointments being moved to the first meeting in July.
Councilmember Gerson explained the oral and the context. He stated that questions and statements that called into question a member of the body's integrity. He stated that the member has been cleared in all regards but that issue continues to be brought up as though the issue is still withstanding. He requested to move the appointments to July 21 in order to avoid politics by having it after the elections. He received concurrence to have this request.
Councilmember Sheikh explained that accusations were made against him. He stated that the allegations were not true. He added that the court case showed no wrongdoing and that the councilmembers have been shown a letter from the attorney of the neighbor showing Councilmember Sheikh having no wrongdoing.
Fire Chief David Dumais alerted the public about the community alert system that would be having a test.
Transit Director Kim Turner announced a pilot service to Dodger Stadium to allow transportation to the stadium.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 9,2026 AS FIRE SERVICE DAY IN THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION DEGLARING THE WEEK OF MAY II TO 17, 2026 AS BLUE
RIBBON WEEK IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
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 DEGLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS JEWISH AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
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6F. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS
PRESERVATION MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
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PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS STROKE
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS OLDER AMERICANS
MONTH IN THE GITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
RECOGNITION OF 2026 OLDER AMER¡GANS AWARD RECIPIENTS
RECOGNITION OF $2O,OOO DONATION FROM TORRANCE REFINING COMPANY
FOR TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS
RESOLUTION NO 2026.35 DECLARING MAY I5 TO '17,2026 FOR OBSERVANCE OF THE 64TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 2026.36 HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL OMAR J. RANDALL Resolution No. 2026-36 Honoring Brigadier General Omar J. Randall as The Grand Marshall of the 64th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Observance City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ÏORRANCE DECLARING MAY 15 THROUGH MAY 17,2026 FOR OBSERVANCE OF THE 64th ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-36 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO BRIGADIER GENERAL OMAR J. RANDALL FOR SERVING AS GRAND MARSHALL OF THE 64TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND OBSERVANCE.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 and 2026-36.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of March 24,2026, April 7, 2026, and April 14,2Q26.
8B APPROVE PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CONTENT CREATOR Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed job description for Content Creator.
APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
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.
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8D.AUTHORTZE PURCHASE ORDER OF ONE (1) PETERSEN TNDUSTRTES REAR
MOUNT LOADER AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH SOURCEWELL
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Nonvalk, 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 lndustries Rear Mount Loader mounted on a2027 Freightliner 1 l4SD Plus as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
8E.AUTHORTZE PURGHASE ORDER OF ONE (1) STAKEBED AND ONE (1) UTILITY
TRUCK AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH SOURCEWELL
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 $1 1,260.06, 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.APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON.
CALL GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES THROUGH SOURCEWELL
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Angeles Contractor, lnc of City of lndustry, 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 Sourcewellthrough April 30, 2028.
8G. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT THE NORTH
TORRANCE WELL FIELD FACILITY
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.APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TREATED WATER FROM THE GOLDSWORTHY DESALTER
PROJECT
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.
8l APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND
REPRESENTED CITY OF TORRANCE EMPLOYEE GROUPS
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{ime; and
3. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA) and Management Regarding Holiday Pay; and
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4. Approve a Side Letter Agreement between Torrance Police Officers Associations (TPOA) and Management Regarding Special Event Assignment Double-time. 8J APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
MACHADO LAKE STORMWATER QUALITY MONITORING AND REPORTING Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a fourth amendment to the consulting services agreement with Northgate Environmental Management, lnc. of Laguna Hills, CA (C2017-015), in the amount of $141 ,247 ,lor 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.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Item 10D was taken out of order at this time
IOD. APPROVE PROPOSED FLOAT DESIGN AND DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON FUNDING REQUEST FOR 2027 PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE 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.
Community Services Manager Monica Harte used slides to introduce the item to the City Council
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 10D. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
The City Council went to recess al921 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 9:36 p.m.
HEARINGS
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT ORDINANGE TO AMEND THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD/PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
TNTERSECTTON AREA SUB-DTSTRTCT (H-PCH) TO THE GENERAL COMMERCTAL DtsTRtcT (c-2), tN GoNJUNCT|ON W|TH AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRTDOR SpECtFtC PLAN (HBCSP), FOR PROPERTTES LOCATED AT 3800, 3801, 3810, 3825,3830, 3855, 3860, 3880 PAC|F|C coAsT HTGHWAY 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, -0121
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Directorthat City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt an ORDINANCE to amend the zoning designation from the Hawthorne Boulevard/Pacific Coast Highway lntersection 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 I
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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 (CEOA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(bX3) (Common Sense Exemption); and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Councilmember Kalani disclosed that she visited the site but would make her decision on evidence presented.
Planning Manager Leo Oorts introduced the item to the City Council.
The proponent Robert Priest explained what steps they are taking to try to remedy the issues at the property.
Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time.
Councilmember Sheikh disclosed that he visited the property but would make his decision on evidence presented. He and Planning Manager Oorts discussed why this was not considered as spot zoning.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3965 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A ZONE CHANGE, PURSUANT TO DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 1 OF THE TORRANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE, FROM THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD / PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
TNTERSECTTON AREA SUB-DTSTRTCT (H-PCH) TO THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (c-2), tN CoNJUNCT|ON W|TH AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRTDOR SPECTFTC PLAN (HBCSP), FOR PROPERTTES LOCATED Aï 3800, 3801, 3810, 3825, 3830, 3855, 3860, 3880 PAC|F|C COAST HIGHWAY AND 24051,24055 NEECE AVENUE.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3965, determine project exempt from CEQA, and approve Ordinance Summary for publication. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
98. CONDUCT F|RST PUBLTC HEARTNG ON PROPOSED FTSCAL YEAR 2026-27 (FY 2026-271OPERATTNG BUDGET AND CAP|TAL TMPROVEMENT PLAN
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 lmprovement Plan.
Finance Director lan Dailey introduced the item to the City Council. He used slides to overview the item and plan.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Kaji stated that attracting more quality workers to Torrance would be beneficial to the city.
Councilmember Kalani and Finance Director Dailey discussed the expected county/state funding sources not being the same as in the past, and how Torrance is dealing with that and the Aleksander Alderete City Council
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effects on the homelessness programs. Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez detailed more of the funding that is going into the program.
Councilmember Sheikh and Finance Director Dailey overviewed the two additional auditors and the counts of auditors currently in employ, as well as the revenue supervisor. They also deliberated on the capital and the future expenditures predicted and the critical conditions.
Councilmember Gerson and City Clerk Poirier discussed the CCAC membership and the benefits it would have for the City Clerk department staff, and the total cost. Him and City Manager Chaparyan and Finance Director Dailey discussed the various projects in development and the priorities.
Councilmember Gerson and Finance Director Dailey overviewed the digital signs. They deliberated on the possibility of a digital sign in the south part of Torrance near PCH and Hawthorne.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MICROENTERPRISE HOME
KTTCHEN OPERATTONS (MEHKOS) AND DETERMTNE A CALTFORNTA
ENVTRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEOA) EXEMPTTON
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(bX3) of the California Code of Regulations; and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Community Development Director Ramirez introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
City Glerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3966 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING AMENDING DIVISION 4, CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED'MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS" TO DIVISION 4 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3966 and approve an ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
t0B.ADOPT RESOLUTIONS FOR THE LEVY AND GOLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99.1 FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 AND SET DATE FOR PUBLTC HEARTNG
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
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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.
Associate Engineer Jessamine Que introduced the item to the City Council.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-37 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.2027 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-38 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF ÏHE ENGINEER IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALI FORN IA CONSTITUTION.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-39 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-I FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND
AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-37, 2026-38, and 2026-39. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. r0c.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
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.
Deputy City Clerk Robert Williams introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
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Councilmember Mattucci preferred fingerprinting after the appointment and possibly before the first meeting they join in. He continued that there should not be across the board fingerprinting, but there should be fingerprinting for those commissions that have direct contact with minors. Him and Deputy City Clerk Robert Williams overviewed the various commissions that would be affected by that and various regulations that could be implemented.
Mayor Chen and Deputy City Clerk Williams overviewed what was being looked at when doing fingerprinting. They and Deputy City Attorney lll Tatia Strader discussed the legal parameters of the fingerprinting and the commissions, and any convictions of applicants. Deputy City Clerk Williams noted any costs to Councilmember Mattucci.
Councilmember Gerson stated that it would be better to do it ahead of time Councilmember Sheikh, Deputy City Clerk Williams and Police Chief Bob Dunn discussed the elements and procedures of the live scan and fingerprint system.
Councilmember Lewis favored pre-appointment. She added that several cities that are nearby require it. She voiced concern over re-checks. Deputy City Clerk Williams and Councilmember Lewis deliberated over the way to handle those commissioners that have many years of service and how to re-check them.
Councilmember Lewis and Deputy City Attorney lll Strader deliberated the mechanisms in place regarding the Fair Chance Act.
Councilmember Kaji, City Clerk Poirier, and Deputy City Attorney lll Strader overviewed adding wording that would protect the city in checking for self-reporting.
Councilmember Kalani and Police Chief Dunn discussed the process of having multiple fingerprints, but that Torrance needed to have its own repository.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to fingerprint in advance before they apply including the counciland commissions. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Gerson left the meeting at 11:50 p.m. and returned at 11:54 p.m.
Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
I3. CLOSED SESSION
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14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 11:49 p.m. to Tuesday, May 12,2026, 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 voting no.
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