RESOLUTTON NO. 202641
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ¡TS
INTENTION TO CONSIDER A RENEWAL OF A
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE FRANCHISE FROM
TORRANCE BASIN PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC AND
SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AT
WHICH PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS MAY BE
RECEIVED
WHEREAS, Franchise Ordinance No. 3800 was granted to Mobil Pacific Pipeline Company on May 24,2016 and became effective on June 24,2016 for a 1O-year initial term with a 10-year option period to extend; and
WHEREAS, Mobil Pacific Pipeline Company operated a 10-inch petroleum products pipeline along the west side of Van Ness Avenue approximately 2,592 feet in length; and WHEREAS, on July 19,2016, the City Council adopted a Resolution to consent to Assignment of Pipeline Franchise Ordinance 3800 from Mobil Pacific Pipeline Company to the Assumption by Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC.
WHEREAS, the current Franchise Ordinance No. 3800 is set to expire on June 24,2026; and WHEREAS, on April 1, 2026, the City received a notice from Torrance Basin Pipeline Company LLC with intent to utilize the 10-year option period.
WHEREAS, although Torrance Basin Pipeline Company has the right to extend terms, a new Franchise Ordinance is required to formalize the renewed period.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF TORRANGE:
Section 1. The City of Torrance hereby expresses its intent to consider franchise application from Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC to operate and maintain existing 10-inch diameter petroleum products pipeline as described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. That pipeline franchise application is for a franchise period of 10 years.
Section 3. Franchise fees under the franchise will be paid annually to the City of Torrance pursuant to Section 6231.5(b) of the California Public Utilities Code.
Section 4. A public hearing to consider this application will be held on June 9,2026 at 6:30 pm. in the City of Torrance, LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Boulevard. All persons having any objection to the granting of the franchise may appear before the City Council and be heard at that time.
Section 5. A notice of the intention to consider the application for petroleum products pipeline franchise from Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC will be published in a newspaper of
general circulation within 15 calendar days following the adoption of this Resolution. The notice will include: date, time, and place of the scheduled public hearing; a statement that the franchisee will pay franchise fees, and failure to pay such fees as prescribed will result in the forfeiture of the franchise.
Section 6. The City Clerk will certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2026. t
e K. Chen
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney ATTEST:
Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney Poirier, MMC, City Clerk Attachments:
Exhibit A - Description of Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC Pipeline TORRANCE C¡TY COUNCI RESOLUTION NO. 202641
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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l, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 19th day of May 2026 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Gerson, Kaji,
Mayor Chen.
None.
None.
None.
Kalani Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
Poirier,
Date:City Clerk of the City of Torrance
EXH¡BIT A
DESCRIPTION OF TORRANCE BASIN PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC PIPELINE 1 0-inch Petroleum Products Pipeline
Pipeline commences along on the west side of Van Ness Avenue between DelAmo Boulevard and 195th Street.
TOTAL FOOTAGE 2,592 Feet