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TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL - MAY 19. 2026
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8. 84.
88. 8C.
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81. SUBJECT
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OPENING CEREMONIES
Callto Order/Roll Call
Flag Salute/l nvocation
Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems
Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading
Council Committee Meetings and Announcements
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Proclamation declaring May 21,2026 as Bike to Work Day 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 2
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3965 2
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3966 2
Adopt RESOLUTION Establishing the 2026 Statement of lnvestmentPolicy 2 Accept and File the Environmental Quality and Energy
Conservation Commission (TEQECC) 2025 Annual Report 2-3 Approve Meadow Park Parking District Maintenance Fee and Authorize Fee Assessment for FiscalYear 2026-27 3
Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83204 and Accept City Street Easement for Public Alley Widening 3
Authorize Recognition and Attornment Agreement for Sub{enant of City Owned Property Known as Rolling Hills Plaza (C-053) 3
Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute Ground Lessor's Consent, Estoppel Certificate and Agreement for Skypark Atrium, LLC for City-owned Property Located at 2790 Skypark Drive 3 Determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, Adopt RESOLUTION of lntent to Consider a Petroleum Products Pipeline Franchise Application from Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC, and Set Date for Public Hearing. 3
Determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, Adopt RESOLUTION of lntent to Consider Hydrogen Pipeline Franchise Application from Air Products and Chemicals, lnc., and Set Date for Public Hearing 3-4
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 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) 4 Adopt RESOLUTION Amending City Policy Number 3 4-5
HEARINGS
Conduct Second Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY 2026-27) Operating Budget and Capital lmprovement Plan 9-10 PAGE
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9B Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTIONS to Deny the Appeal and for the Approval of a Series of Entitlements to Allow the Construction of a New Mixed-Use Development Comprised of 20 Senior Residential Apartments and 1,608 Square Feet of Commercial Space on Property Located on the East Side of Hawthorne Boulevard, Approximately 200 Feet North of Rolling Hills Road (APNs: 7547-004-010 through 7547-004-046) and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) 6-9
Conduct Public Hearing on AnnualAction Plan Covering FiscalYear 2026-27, Approve and Authorize Submission of Action Plan, Appropriate Funds to Projects, and Authorize City Manager to Execute Documents 10
ADMINISTRAT¡VE MATTERS
Discuss and Provide Direction on After Dark Tour LA2026 Special Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Associated Fees 10-i1 Conduct a Workshop Regarding the Hillside and Local Coastal Hillside Overlay Zone and State Housing Legislation and Accept and File the Report on Hillside and Local Coastal Hillside Overlay Zone, Hillside Review Processes, and State Legislation 5-6
AGENCY AGENDAS
9C.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
At 1:09 a.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Tuesday, May 26,2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2Q26 are City Council Dark Nights, 108
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE GITY COUNCIL
1. CALLTOORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on May 19,2026, at 5:03 p.m in the LeRoy J. Jackson City Council Chambers at Torrance City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Present:
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Agenda item 13 was considered out of order at this time.
13. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:04 p.m. to conferwith 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, and 13C) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code S54956.9(d)(1), California Government Code $54956.8, and California Government Code g 54957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:51 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
2.FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Kalani.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPI-EMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental materialwas available for items 8J.
4. REPORT OF C¡TY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved that afterthe 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 discussed the WEA alert on May 10 that alerts the city with public alerts and warnings.
3 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
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7 Councilmember Sheikh requested to adjourn the City Council meeting in honor of Koyoko Oda. He also discussed the strategic plans and sub-goals and the committee's findings.
Councilmember Lewis overviewed the Jack C. Hormel addition to the Torrance Veterans MemorialWall.
Mayor Chen announced June 13, and July 1 1 would host soccer watch parties and youth clinics, which would have various events.
Fire Chief David Dumais alerted the public about the Torrance Refinery alert system.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 21, 2026 AS BIKE TO WORK DAY IN THE CITY
OF TORRANGE, CALIFORNIA
ORAL COMMUNIGATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
The City Council went to recess at 7:51 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 8:01 p.m.
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
84. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of April21,2026.
88.SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3965
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3965 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 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, 24oss Neece Avenue and approval of the Ordinance Summary for publication. This item is for consideration of adoption of the ordinance only. The item was previously discussed, and action was taken at a prior council meeting.
8C SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3966
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3966 amending Division 4, Chapter 2O entitled "Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations" of the Torrance Municipal Code and approval of the Ordinance Summary for publication. This item is for consideration of adoption of the ordinance only. The item was previously discussed, and action was taken at a prior council meeting.
8D.ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 2026 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION establishing the 2026 Statement of lnvestment Policy.
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ACCEPT AND FILE THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY
GoNSERVAT|ON COMMTSSTON (TEQECC) 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report. Expenditure: None. Recommendation of the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission (TEQECC) and Community Development Director that City Council accept and file the 2025 Annual Report.
APPROVE MEADOW PARK PARKING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FEE AND AUTHORIZE FEE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.27
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve the Meadow Park Parking District maintenance fee for fiscal year 2026-27 in the amount of $79.76 per parking space to cover parking lot maintenance costs; and
2. Authorize the assessment of the Meadow Park Parking District maintenance fee for fiscal year 2026-27.
APPROVE FINAL PARGEL MAP NO. 832O4AND ACCEPT CITY STREET EASEMENT
FOR PUBLIC ALLEY WIDENING
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83204; and
2. Accept a 10.04-foot-wide, 62.SO-foot-long street easement at the southwest corner of the property along the public alley.
AUTHORIZE RECOGNITION AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT FOR SUB.TENANT oF ctTY owNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS ROLLTNG HTLLS PLAZA (C-053) Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council authorize a Recognition and Attornment Agreement by and among Rolling Hills Plaza, LLC, a California limited liability company, Nordstrom, lnc, dba Nordstrom Rack, a California corporation, and the City of Torrance with a regard to a sublease of City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Rolling Hills Plaza (C- 053).
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GROUND LESSOR'S
CONSENT, ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE AND AGREEMENT FOR SKYPARK ATRIUM, LLC FOR CITY.OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2790 SKYPARK DRIVE Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Ground Lessor's Consent, Estoppel Certificate and Agreement with Skypark Atrium, LLC and Preferred Bank for the City-owned property located at 2790 Skypark Drive (C-2399).
DETERMINE CALTFORNTA ENVTRONMENTAL QUAL¡TY ACT (CEQA) EXEMPT|ON,
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER A PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE FRANCHISE APPLICAT¡ON FROM TORRANCE BASIN PIPEL¡NE
COMPANY, LLC, AND SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION of lntent to consider an petroleum products pipeline franchise application from Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC (Torrance Basin) for the transportation of petroleum products along the public right of way within the City of Torrance, in Van Ness Avenue between DelAmo Boulevard and 195th Street; and
3. Set the date of June 9,2026 for a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. during the regular Council meeting to be held in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber at 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.
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8K.DETERMINE CALIFORNIA ENVTRONMENTAL QUAL|TY ACT (CEQA) EXEMpflON,
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER HYDROGEN PIPELINE FRANCHISE APPLICATION FROM AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC., AND
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION of lntent to consider a hydrogen pipeline franchise application from Air Product and Chemicals, lnc. (Air Products) for the transportation of hydrogen along the public right of way within the City of Torrance, in 190th Street between Western Avenue and terminating 100 feet west of Van Ness Avenue; and
3. Set the date of June 9,2026 for a public hearing at 6:30 PM during the regular Council meeting to be held in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber at 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.
8L.APPROVE DESIGN.BUILD AGREEMENT FOR ALTA LOMA PARK PLAYGROUND
REPLACEMENT AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH SOURCEWELL ANDADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) GUTDEL¡NES SECTTON 15301 (CLASS I -EX|ST|NG FAC|L|ÏES) AND SECTTON 15302 (CLASS 2 - REPLACEMENT OR
RECONSTRUCTTON)
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 $881 ,233.02 and authorize a7o/o contingency in the amount of $61,686.31, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $942,919.33, for the Alta Loma Park Playground Replacement project beginning May 19, 2026 and ending october 3i,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 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction).
8M ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY POLICY NUMBER 3
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION amending City Policy Number 3 to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority from $250,000 to $1 ,500,000 for the period beginning July 1 , 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for specific purposes defined in the amended Policy.
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 INTERSECTION AREA SUB-DISTRICT (H-PCH) TO THE cENERAL COMMERCTAL DtSTRICT (C-2),IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (HBCSP), FOR pROpERTtES LOCATED AT 3800, 3801, 3810, 3825,3830, 3855, 3860,3880 PAC|F|C COAST HtcHWAy AND 24051,24055 NEECE AVENUE.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3966 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED 'MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS'' OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-40 A RESOLUTION BY THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE 2026 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN GUIDELINES.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-414 RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
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.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-42 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONSIDER A RENEWAL OF A HYDROGEN PIPELINE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE FROM AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. AND SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AT WHICH PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS MAY BE RECEIVED.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-43 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CITY POLICY NUMBER 3 AS SET FORTH IN TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 12.1.8, 1 2.4 .2, 1 2.4.5, 22.2.01 0, 22.2.020, 22.3.07 0, 22.3.090 AN D 22. 3. 1 1 0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar and adopt Ordinance No. 3965 and 3966 and adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, 2026-41, 2026-42, 2026-43.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Item 108 was taken out of order at this time
108.CONDUCT A WORKSHOP REGARDING THE HILLSIDE AND LOCAL COASTAL
HILLSIDE OVERLAY ZONE AND STATE HOUSING LEGISLATION AND ACCEPT
AND FILE THE REPORT ON HILLSIDE AND LOGAL COASTAL HILLSIDE OVERLAY
ZONE, HILLSIDE REVIEW PROCESSES, AND STATE LEGISLATION
Recommendation of the Community Development Ðirector that City Council: 1. Conduct a workshop regarding the Hillside and Local Coastal Hillside Overlay Zone and State Housing Legislation: and 2. Accept and file the report on Hillside and Local Coastal Hillside Overlay Zone, Hillside Review Processes, and State Legislation as it applies to residential development in the Hillside Overlay.
Planning and Environmental Manager Oscar Martinez introduced the item to the City Council, showcasing slides that reviewed the history of the overlay, development process, housing legislation, objective ADU standards, and lawsuits/stipulated judgments/finals warnings.
Members of the public spoke.
Planning and Environmental Manager Martinez clarified that the height limits were complying with the state, and that they are the most restrictive that they can be. He added that they used objective standards such as no balconies and different materials in ADUs. He stated that the state-exempt ADUs do not have to abide by those development standards.
Councilmember Lewis stated that the Camino de las Colinas development was one of the first sites she visited and listed some of the history she has had with protected homes. She stated that there should be more meetings as these issues are very complex and the City Council has already done much to protect homes in Torrance. She continued that they are working with groups that are pushing for more local control.
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Councilmember Kalaniagreed with Councilmember Lewis and suggested a chat room for people to submit their ideas and recommendations within the law, so they can get more ideas on helping Torrance residents.
Councilmember Sheikh stated that the City Council is doing everything they can to protect the homes. He and Planning and Environmental Manager Martinez discussed removing the precise plan and the idea that could help save the Hillside Overlay. Community.Development Director Ramirez clarified that the precise plan can still protect the Hillside Overlay when someone is not doing an ADU. Councilmember Sheikh and Community Development Director Ramierz overviewed any studies that could be done that could identify certain areas where an ADU cannot be built. City Attorney Sullivan clarified that there is legal parameters that need to be considered when declaring a study.
Councilmember Kaji enumerated how the state needs active reform in how it is dealing with local housing laws, and that the state was causing massive issues for Torrance. He continued that people's views and privacy were being negatively affected by the state, but that the state was forcing this on the city. He stated that the city has to push to reverse state housing legislation.
Councilmember Kalani stated that they need to look at an outside legal expert on housing and to review the Hillside Overlay Ordinance and make legal recommendations to protect Torrance homes. City Manager Chaparyan stated the avenues through the city that this process could be streamlined such as through committee.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that the state was overstepping their boundaries in forcing these laws on local control, but that there was not much Torrance could do to stop them. He and City Attorney Sullivan overviewed the various ways Torrance has fought for local control.
Councilmember Gerson expressed concern over state influence and the developers and the money backing them. He continued that housing needs to be done at a local level and not one-size-fits-all.
Councilmember Mattucci stated that looking for that outside help that could find loopholes would be beneficial
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to accept and file item 108 but to look at creating a chat room, setup a workshop, finding a legal expert, and consider supporting neighborhood voices, and to work together. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
The City Council went to recess at 10:01 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 10:09 p.m.
9.HEARINGS
Item 98 was taken out of order at this time
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9B CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO DENY THE APPEAL AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SERIES OF ENT¡TLEMENTS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MIXED.USE DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF 20 SENIOR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS AND I,608 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
SPACE ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 2OO FEET NORTH OF ROLLING HILLS ROAD (APNS : 7 547 -004-01 0 THROU GH 7 547 -004-046) AN D DETERM I N E A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTTON FROM THE GAL¡FORNTA ENVTRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Directorthat City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Deny the appeal; and
3. Adopt RESOLUTIONS for the approval of CUP21-00018 in conjunction with a Density Bonus, DVP21-00001, PRE21-00009, and DlV21-00009 to allow the construction a new mixed-use development comprised of 20 senior citizen residential apartments and 1,608 sq. ft. of commercial space, on property located within the R-H Overlay in the H-WT Zone, on the east side of Hawthorne Boulevard, approximately 200 feet north of Rolling Hills Road (AP N s: 7 547 -QO4-0 1 0 throu g h 7 547 -004-046 ) ; a nd
4. Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Article 19, Section 15332 (ln-Fill Development) and Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions).
Councilmember Kalani disclosed she visited the property and Alita Street, but that she would make her decision based on evidence presented.
Councilmembers Kaji, Sheikh, Lewis, Mattucci, and Mayor Chen disclosed that they visited properties as well, but that they would make their decision based on evidence presented.
Planning Associate Yolanda Gomez introduced the item to the City Council using slides Appellant David Brent used slides and diagrams to explain the potentially hazardous driveway, vapor sensors, noise, blockage and more.
Allan Rigg stated that the concerns were not brought to the Planning Commission. He used slides to state that the current proposal destroys the adjacent neighborhood and is not consistent with other neighborhoods. He stated that the project should be denied due to issues such as design flaws, technical study flaws, and incomplete design such as the driveway slope being about 20o/o which fails engineering standards. He added sewer design, trash/loading, and guardrail removal were also issues.
Jeff Lewis stated that this project had issues and that there needed to be substantial evidence to approve items.
Proponent Dan Withee with BSB Design, stated the fixes they made to meet regulations and ameliorate the concerns. He continued they used senior apartments to reduce items such as traffic and noise. He added that the planning check process would be solved in order to get approved so it should be denied due to that. He stated that the driveway designs and that it meets the requirements for accessibility and does not break any code. He stated that the delivery bands are within size and that the trash location would be negotiated with public works and engineering during checks. He continued that the sewer capacity has been reviewed.
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Greg Tross, Land Use Counsel, stated that comments from their technical experts have been made and that those items from the appellant would be checked during the planning check.
He added that they have provided evidence that it fits regulations. He stated that you need a preponderance of the evidence in order to deny.
Members of the public were allowed to speak at this time.
A member of the public stated that the project does not have safety and evacuation features for seniors, and that the project should be denied. She added that there would be vehicle dangers and no adequate sidewalks for seniors.
A member of the public stated that Mayor Geissert told them that nothing should be built on that land. She continued that there were sewage and contamination issues coming down from Palos Verdes and that this pro¡ect would cause issues.
Tom, representing Christine Kobe, stated that the character of the area would be disrupted and that delivery trucks would have problems. He continued that there were more issues that do not meet code.
Mike stated that the environmental issues were too great and that the project should be denied.
Mike Griffiths stated that this project should be denied. He added that the developer is taking advantage of state laws and that too many issues should be resolved before approving.
Kevin Nakano stated that downhill vehicle speed would be too great after the creation of this possible project. This would cause greater danger.
Rita Nakano stated that the project should be denied due to no legal authorization being given to the developers. She continued that the liability was high due to possible sewage issues.
She added that there would be a problem if the developer abandoned the property should it have issues.
Mike Rosa stated that Sunrise Assisted Living Facility was abandoned after issues were found and that it could happen again. He stated that the intersection might cause accidents, and that the project should be denied.
Kay Su reviewed the study and reviews and that this is a driveway and not a roadway Mr. Rigg stated that there were too many flaws with the project and that it should be denied
Scott, who has worked in Torrance developing for 30+ years, stated that the project had too many issues and did not make economic sense. Given the over-excavation would cause future issues and economic problems. He continued that the silhouettes were not accurate.
Mr. Lewis stated that sewage was not brought up by the project owner and what their plan to get rid of it was. He added that a finding about sewage and that it cannot be removed from the project. He reiterated that the project should be denied.
Councilmember Kalani and Mr. Withee discussed the acceleration and deceleration portions. Councilmember Kalani and Planning Associate Gomez overviewed the height on the building.
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Councilmember Sheikh inquired about the emergency issues that may not have access.
Torrance Fire Marshall Richard Kazandjian stated that they would not enter the subterranean parking structure at all. He continued that the deceleration lane would be evaluated at submittal.
Councilmember Sheikh and Public Works Engineer Hao Lenxi discussed the u-turn on the project.
Councilmember Sheikh and Associate Engineer Kasan Shahhab discussed the projects planning check and sewer study.
Councilmember Kalani stated that she could not support the project the way it was presented, given some of the concerns that were raised. She added that there were too many unknowns. Mr. Tross stated that the height has been approved for 20-30 years and the zoning has been the same as well. He continued that the plan check phase will show that the project has met all conditions, and if the plan check did not approve of it then it would not go through.
Councilmember Kaji inquired if this was denied and because it was under the Housing Accountability Act and if that would allow the state to step in. Community Development Director Ramirez responded that the applicant could appeal to the state given that fact, but that there were other routes they could go.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to uphold the appeal. Councilmember Kalani stated that she was upholding the appeal for safety reasons, including the traffic as well as the grading, equipment placement, waste, topography of the slope, and type of soil, and safety of the driveway. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion and added the removal of the guardrail without a submittal of a replacement. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Councilmember Gerson commended the proponent for trying to create something in a difficult area. He added that the 14 points were mainly subjective. He stated that given the speed limit and the slope of the road and guardrail, among other points made him not support the project.
Councilmember Lewis stated that a smaller project would be an improvement.
The City Council went to recess at 11:32 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 11:37 p.m.
9A. CONDUCT SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026.27 (FY 2026-27) OPERATTNG BUDGET AND CAPTTAL TMPROVEMENT PLAN Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council conduct the second 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 and used slides to present the budget review.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Kalani requested to retain the sphere with the clouds and plane if moving fonryard with changing the sign.
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Councilmember Mattucci and Public Works Director Craig Bilezerian discussed an encroachment permit and alternatives. Councilmember Mattucci preferred the location and added that pushing for the permit was important.
Councilmember Sheikh and Finance Director Dailey discussed the sections of the expenditures with 1.1 million increases.
Mayor Chen and Public Works Director Bilezerian discussed any blockage of views MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing and adjourn the third public hearing to June 9,2026. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9C. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNUAL ACTION PLAN COVERING FISCAL YEAR 2026.27, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF ACTION PLAN,
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1 ,2026 - June 30,2027; and
2. Approve and authorize submission of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved uses; and
4. Upon execution of the grant agreements, appropriate FY 2026-27 HOME lnvestment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the amountof $414,227.76 to the GRTCD0002 - HOME lnvestment Partnerships Program Project, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards in the amount of $202,187.20 to the GRTCD0001 - Community Development Block Grant Project, and CDBG awards in the amount of $758,748.80 to the l-135 - Sidewalk lmprovement for Disabled Accessibility Project; and
5. Award Family Promise, as a public service agency, $10,000 in CDBG funds and authorize the City Manager to execute agreement.
Senior Business Manager Julia Smith introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to concur with the recommendation of the Community Development Director. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
10. 10A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON AFTER DARK TOUR LA 2026 SPECIAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026, AND ASSOCIATED FEES Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council discuss and provide direction on the After Dark Tour LA2026 special event on Saturday, October 24,2026 and associated fees for the Nike After Dark Tour Series.
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John Jefferson, with Nike, presented the plan using slides.
Councilmember Lewis and Mr. Jefferson discussed the time of the event given Daylight Savings Time and if other high school girls' cross-country teams could be involved. They also went over the bibs and how to distribute them, in accordance with the city.
Councilmember Kalani and Mr. Jefferson overviewed how the streets would be closed off.
Staff Assistant lmai added that a notification and survey to the ccrmmunity was notèd. She stated that the barriers would have Nike's own company. Councilmember Kalani and Public Works Director Bilezerian discussed how the costs would be allocated.
Mayor Chen and Staff Assistant lmai overviewed the impact fee Councilmember Mattucci and Mr. Jefferson discussed what parking lots and shuttles would be utilized.
Councilmember Mattucciand Economic Development Manager Fran Fulton discussed the safety aspects and the triathlon experience at the Hollywood Riviera. Councilmember Mattucci and Mr. Jefferson overviewed a temporary resident only parking by permit, as well as emergency vehicle access and stations.
Councilmember Sheikh and Mr. Jefferson detailed a possible shuttle program so as to not crowd the event. They went over public outreach of the program.
Mayor Chen, Staff Assistant lmai, and Mr. Jefferson discussed ways to reduce the impact of vehicles and overcrowding, and possibly a small fee given the impact to the community.
Michelle, the race director of the event, stated that there is a golf cart mitigation plan for Hermosa residents. She continued that there will be a traffic plan, and that there would be a hiring out of the traffic control of which the cost would go to Nike. She stated that they would comply with the city on any barricades.
MOTION: Councilmember Mattucci moved to approve the concept and delegate permit process to staff and delegating to the City Manager the monetary compensation. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 1:09 a.m. to Tuesday, June 09,2026, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026 are City Council Dark Nights. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
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