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Date: May 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission Michelle Ramirez, Community Development Director
By: Gregg Lodan, Neighborhood Services Manager | [email protected] Subject: Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission and Community Development – Accept and File the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission (TEQECC) 2025 Annual Report. Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission (TEQECC) and Community Development Director that City Council accept and file the 2025 Annual Report.
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
The TEQECC 2025 Annual Report is attached for your information and review. The Commission reviewed and approved this report at their meeting date of May 7, 2026 and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for acceptance. The report highlights the activities of the TEQECC during the 2025 calendar year.
ATTACHMENT
1. TEQECC 2025 Annual Report
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Powers and Duties of the Commission
In accordance with Article 1, Chapter 3, Article 16 of the Torrance Municipal Code, the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council. The Commission reviews and provides input on matters related to environmental quality, such as oil production and the maintenance of oil well sites, animal control, beautification programs, community noise control, energy conservation and sustainability, property nuisances, and property maintenance.
Commission Members
The Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.
Commissioner Role Term Begins Term Expires
Susan Jendrucko Chair 07/01/2022 06/30/2026
Dr. Laurie Love Vice Chair 07/01/2025 06/30/2029
Nida Ahmed Member 07/01/2024 06/30/2027
Camilla Seferian Member 07/01/2025 06/30/2029
Dr. Nyree Berry Member 07/01/2025 06/30/2027
Andrea Reilly Member 09/23/2025 06/30/2028
Vacant — — 06/30/2026
Meetings
The Environmental Commission meets monthly on the first Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the West Annex Meeting Room at 3031 Torrance Boulevard.
In 2025, the Commission held 10 meetings. Two regularly scheduled meetings (January and July) were dark due to lack of business and holiday scheduling.
All meetings were publicly noticed in accordance with state law and were open to the public.
Members of the public were provided the opportunity to submit oral and written comments.
Summary of Annual Activities
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CITY OF TORRANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Powers and Duties of the Commission
In accordance with Article 1, Chapter 3, Article 16 of the Torrance Municipal Code, the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council. The Commission reviews and provides input on matters related to environmental quality, such as oil production and the maintenance of oil well sites, animal control, beautification programs, community noise control, energy conservation and sustainability, property nuisances, and property maintenance.
Commission Members
The Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.
Commissioner Role Term Begins Term Expires
Susan Jendrucko Chair 07/01/2022 06/30/2026
Dr. Laurie Love Vice Chair 07/01/2025 06/30/2029
Nida Ahmed Member 07/01/2024 06/30/2027
Camilla Seferian Member 07/01/2025 06/30/2029
Dr. Nyree Berry Member 07/01/2025 06/30/2027
Andrea Reilly Member 09/23/2025 06/30/2028
Vacant — — 06/30/2026
Meetings
The Environmental Commission meets monthly on the first Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the West Annex Meeting Room at 3031 Torrance Boulevard.
In 2025, the Commission held 10 meetings. Two regularly scheduled meetings (January and July) were dark due to lack of business and holiday scheduling.
All meetings were publicly noticed in accordance with state law and were open to the public.
Members of the public were provided the opportunity to submit oral and written comments.
Summary of Annual Activities
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In 2025, the Environmental Commission held 10 meetings, during which a total of 18 agenda items were reviewed, with no public hearings conducted.
The Commission primarily considered administrative matters related to environmental programs, community outreach, and Commission operations. Key topics included updates and presentations on the City's Beautification Awards programs (residential and commercial), environmental sustainability initiatives, and public outreach efforts.
The Commission received presentations from City departments and partner agencies on topics including Torrance Transit micro-transit services, secondhand smoke outreach and data, and Los Angeles County Sanitation District programs.
The Commission also reviewed and discussed environmental topics including Coastal Cleanup Day and oil well operation permit extensions.
Additionally, the Commission conducted its annual administrative functions, including adoption of the annual meeting calendar, review of the prior year's annual report, and election of Commission leadership.
The Commission continues to play an important advisory role in advancing the City's environmental stewardship and community quality of life initiatives.
Community Engagement, Attendance, and Outreach
In 2025, the Environmental Commission and staff continued outreach efforts to promote environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Staff supported outreach for the City's Residential and Commercial Beautification Awards programs and coordinated with the Community Engagement Team to promote awareness through City communication channels. Commission members and staff also participated in community-focused environmental initiatives and outreach efforts, including events such as Coastal Cleanup Day and the City Yard Open House.
These efforts support the City's broader environmental stewardship goals and help increase public awareness of sustainability programs and community beautification initiatives.
Future Aspirations and Areas of Interest (2026 Outlook) In 2026, the Environmental Commission will continue to support the City's environmental priorities and community programs, including:
• Continued administration and promotion of the Beautification Awards programs • Ongoing support for environmental sustainability and outreach initiatives • Participation in community engagement events
• Continued collaboration with City departments and partner agencies The Commission will continue to serve as an advisory body to the City Council on environmental matters and support efforts that enhance community quality of life and environmental stewardship.
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In 2025, the Environmental Commission held 10 meetings, during which a total of 18 agenda items were reviewed, with no public hearings conducted.
The Commission primarily considered administrative matters related to environmental programs, community outreach, and Commission operations. Key topics included updates and presentations on the City’s Beautification Awards programs (residential and commercial), environmental sustainability initiatives, and public outreach efforts.
The Commission received presentations from City departments and partner agencies on topics including Torrance Transit micro-transit services, secondhand smoke outreach and data, and Los Angeles County Sanitation District programs.
The Commission also reviewed and discussed environmental topics including Coastal Cleanup Day and oil well operation permit extensions.
Additionally, the Commission conducted its annual administrative functions, including adoption of the annual meeting calendar, review of the prior year’s annual report, and election of Commission leadership.
The Commission continues to play an important advisory role in advancing the City’s environmental stewardship and community quality of life initiatives.
Community Engagement, Attendance, and Outreach
In 2025, the Environmental Commission and staff continued outreach efforts to promote environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Staff supported outreach for the City’s Residential and Commercial Beautification Awards programs and coordinated with the Community Engagement Team to promote awareness through City communication channels. Commission members and staff also participated in community-focused environmental initiatives and outreach efforts, including events such as Coastal Cleanup Day and the City Yard Open House.
These efforts support the City’s broader environmental stewardship goals and help increase public awareness of sustainability programs and community beautification initiatives.
Future Aspirations and Areas of Interest (2026 Outlook) In 2026, the Environmental Commission will continue to support the City’s environmental priorities and community programs, including:
Continued administration and promotion of the Beautification Awards programs Ongoing support for environmental sustainability and outreach initiatives Participation in community engagement events
Continued collaboration with City departments and partner agencies The Commission will continue to serve as an advisory body to the City Council on environmental matters and support efforts that enhance community quality of life and environmental stewardship.
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