INDEX
TORRANCE CITY NCIL - JUNE 9.2026
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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Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental ltems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
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48 honoring Police Captain James Titiriga RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49 honoring Police Captain Mark Underwood RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50 honoring Administrative Services Manager Christy Witherspoon
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-Sl honoring Services Officer Kyte Woodson ORAL COMMUN¡CATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Minutes 3
Adopt RESOLUTION Supporting Federal Bill S. 45055 (tS)and Authorize Letter of Support and the Submission of USPS Application on Behalf of the City of Torrance s
Accept and File lnvestment Report for the Month of February 2026 s Adopt RESOLUTION Adopting the Residential Pavement lmprovement, l-159 Project as Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for Fiscal-Year (FY) 2026-27 and Appropriate Funds 3 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk lnnovation Solutions and Management (PRISM), Approve Annual Premium Renewal of lnsurance Coverage, and Authorize the Mayor as the City's Signatory g-4
Accept and Appropriate Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant Program Subrecipient Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related Documents 4
Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for the Roof Replacement at City Yard 4
Award Consulting Services Agreement to Provide Professional Design Services for the Preliminary Design and Environmental Analysis of Multi-Use Active Transportation Trail Project and Appropriate Funds 4 Authorize Purchase order Íor 162 Rifles with Proforce Law Enforcement and Appropriate Funds 4
Accept and File May 14,2026 Strategic Plan Meeting Minutes and lmplementation Update 4-s
HEARINGS
Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION Confirming a Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 in Connection with City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 5-6
Conduct Third Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital lmprovement Plan and Adopt RESOLUTIONS Establishing the City's Annual Operating Budget Appropriations, Capital Budget Appropriations, and Appropriations Limit and Selection of Annual Adjustment Factors for Fiscal Year 2026-27 6-z Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt Categorical Exemption Under 1 1
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Adopt Pipeline Franchise ORDINANCE 7-89D. Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Adopt Pipeline Franchise ORDINANCE Replacing Pipeline Franchise Ordinance No. . 3800 with Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC I9E. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement Originally Adopted on August 20,2024, Under Ordinance No. 3934, Between the City of Torrance and Gable House, LLC for Property Located in the H-DA2 Zone at22501 Hawthorne Boulevard, Adopt ORDINANCE Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement, and Determine the Project's Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act 8-910. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 104. Determine if Equipment has Complied with Standards for Approval and Renew Ordinance No. 3902 Approving the Military Equipment Use Policy g-10 108. Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Harbor lnterfaith Services, Authorize Submission, Accept and Appropriate Grant Awards, and Accept and File Update Report on the City's Progress on Addressing Homelessness in Torrance 10-11
10C. Conduct Workshop on Proposed Amendments to Historic Preservation Plan, Adopt Amended Historic Preservation Plan, and Discuss and Consider Amending the Torrance Municipal Code 1111. AGENGYAGENDAS12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1113. CLOSED SESSION 1,11.1214. ADJOURNMENT 12 At 9:50 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
City Council
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June 9, 2026
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
,1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City òouncil convened in a regular meeting on June g,2026 at 5:00 p.m. in .the LeRoy J. Jackson City Council Chambers at Torrance City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Present:Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, and Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani.
Mayor Chen, Councilmember Sheikh
City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan,
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and
other staff representatives
Absent:
Present
13. 7
Item 7 was taken out of order at this time.
Councilmember Sheikh arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:04 p.m
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Agenda item 13 was considered out of order at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:38 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 134) Real Property - Conference With Real Property Negotiator, 138) Conference With Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, and 13C) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Anticipated Litigation - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code S54956.8, California Government Code S54956.9(dX1), and California Government Code 554957.6.
The City Council reconvened in public session at6:32 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Mattucci.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis WITHDRAWN. DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental materialwas available for items 8F, 9C, and 10C
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis 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 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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such resolution or ordinance in regular order. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheikh and passed by 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Sheikh alerted the public about the transportation options available to the public to the World Cup.
Councilmember Lewis announced Kicklt on June 13 and July 1 1 which were soccer watch parties and youth clinics,
Councilmember Mattucci discussed the Alert South Bay platform wireless emergency alert on June 10.
City Clerk Poirier reminded the public about the election signs being temporary and per code they must be removed within 14 days of the election.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026.48 HONORING POLICE CAPTAIN JAMES TITIRIGA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48 honoring Police Captain James Titiriga upon his retirement from the City of Torrance, California, after thirty years of service.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-48 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA HONORING POLICE
CAPTAIN JAMES TITIRIGA UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-48.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
68.RESOLUTION NO. 2026.49 HONORING POLICE CAPTAIN MARK UNDERWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49 honoring Police Captain Mark Underwood upon his retirement from the City of Torrance, California, after twenty-six years of service.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-49 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA HONORING POLICE
CAPTAIN MARK UNDERWOOD UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AFTER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-49.
Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
6C.RESOLUTION NO. 2026.50 HONORING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
CHRISTY WITHERSPOON
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50 honoring Administrative Services Manager Christy Witherspoon upon her retirement from the City of Torrance, California, after twenty{wo years of service.
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84. City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-50 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA HONORING
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER CHRISTY WITHERSPOON UPON HER
RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AFTER TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-50.
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
6D.RESOLUTION NO. 2026.51 HONORING SERVICES OFFICER KYLE WOODSON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-Sl honoring Services Officer Kyle Woodson upon his retirement from the City of Torrance, California, after twenty years of service.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-514 RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA HONORING SERVICES
OFFICER KYLE WOODSON UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-51.
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
The City Council went to recess at 6:45 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 6:58 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of May 5, 2026 andMay 12,2026.
8D. ADOPT RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RESIDENTIAL PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT, l-159 PROJECT AS FUNDED BY SB l: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR FTSCAL-YEAR (Fy) 2026-27 AND AppROpRtATE FUNDS
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION adopting the Residential Pavement lmprovement, l-159 project as being funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for fiscal-year (FY) 2026-27; and
2. Appropriate additional fiscal year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds in the amount of $530,965 to the Residential pavement lmprovement, l-159.
8E.APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION
SOLUTIONS AND MANAGEMENT (PRISM), APPROVE ANNUAL PREMIUM
RENEWAL OF INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AS THE
CITY'S SIGNATORY
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk lnnovation Solutions and Management (PRISM), in the amount of $4,906,000 plus a 10o/o contingency in the amount of $490,600, for a total not{o-exceed amount of $5,396,600, for the annual premium renewal of excess (GL2) and optional excess liability (OEL) coverage, for a one-year (1) period beginning July 1 ,2026 and ending July 1 ,2027; and Aleksander Alderete
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2. Approve the annual premium renewal of excess workers' compensation coverage from PRISM in the amount of $523,000, plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $52,300, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $575,300 for a one-year (1) period beginning July 1 ,2026 and ending July 1 ,2027; and
3. Authorize the Mayor as the City's signatory for the Memorandum of Understanding. 8F ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE LOS ANGELES WORLD CUP 2026 SAFETY AND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AWARD AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Accept and appropriate the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant Program (LAWCSSGP) subrecipient award in the amount of $2,831 ,628.37 from the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, LLC, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIFA World Cup Grant Program, to a newly created grant project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager as the City's signatory for all other grant-related documents and to act on the City's behalf with respect to the grant and all decisions in connection with the grant.
8G. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT C¡TY YARD
Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Commercial & lndustrial Roofing Co., lnc. of Spring Valley, CA(C2025-293), for a nolto-exceed amount of $173,270, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,555,454.20, including original project contingency forthe City Yard Roof Replacement Project.
8H.AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF MULTI.USE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION TRAIL PROJECT AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Award a consulting services agreement to RRM Design Group of San Juan Capistrano, CA (RFP No. 82025-24),1or an amount not-to-exceed $700,000, to provide professional design and environmental analysis services for the Multi-Use Active Transit Trail Project (l-194), for the period beginning June 9, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027: and
2. Appropriate $50,000 from the Capital lmprovement Fund to Transportation Open Space Corridor Multi-Use Trail project (l 194-RW0001).
8t.AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR 162 RIFLES WITH PROFORCE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase order with Proforce Law Enforcement, in the amount of $517,076.23, for the purchase of 162 rifles; and
2. Appropriate $517,076.23 from the Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) project (coPS-355e-OP0001).
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 4
City Council
June 9, 2026
8J. ACCEPT AND FILE MAY 14, 2026 STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING MINUTES AND
IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
Recommendation of the City Council Strategic Plan Committee that City Council:
1. Accept and file May 14,2026 City Council Strategic Plan Committee meeting minutes; and
2. Accept and file'May 14, 2026 City Council Strategic Plan lmplementâtion Program update and affirm continuing with the existing Strategic Plan and lmplementation strategy.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-53 A RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTSFoR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AS FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REpAtR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the Consent Calendar except items 8B and 8C. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:
88. ADOPT RESOLUTION SUPPORTTNG FEDERAL BtLL S.4505S (tS) AND AUTHORTZE
LETTER OF SUPPORT AND THE SUBMISSION OF USPS APPLICATION ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE
Recommendation of the Federal Legislative Advocacy Committee and City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION Supporting Federal Bill S. 4505S (lS) - to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities; and
2. Authorize a City Council Letter of Support for Federal Bill S. 45055 (lS); and
3. Authorize the submission of USPS application on behalf of the City of Torrance.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-52.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING S.4505,
FEDERAL LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO DESIGNATE ZIP CODES FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITIES.
8C.ACCEPT AND FILE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the lnvestment Report for the Month of February 2026.
Councilmember Sheikh warned to make sure that investments were taken care of properly.
City Treasurer Goodrich stated that it was normal and expected for the balances to fluctuate throughout the year.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 8C. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary 5
City Council
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9. HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FTSCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 lN CONNECTION WITH C|TY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99.1
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed levy of assessments within the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 for FiscalYear (FY) 2026-27; and 2, Adopt a RESOLUTION confirming a diagram and assessment for FY 2026-27 in connection with the City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1.
Associate Engineer Jessamine Que introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-54 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF TORRANCE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 99-1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALI FORN IA CONSTITUTION.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-54.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
9B CONDUCT THIRD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED F¡SCAL YEAR 2026.27
OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ADOPT
RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS, CAPITAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, AND
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND SELECTION OF ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR FISGAL YEAR 2026.27
Recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director that City Council:
1. Conduct the third public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital lmprovement Plan; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing the City's annual appropriations for the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget; and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing the City's annual appropriations for the fiscal year 2026-27 capital budget; and
4. Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing the City's annual appropriations limit and selection of the annual adjustment factors for the fiscal year 2026-27 .
Finance Director lan Dailey introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh and Finance Director Dailey discussed the prolection of revenue for the fourth digital sign.
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Councilmember Gerson supported the location coming to fruition.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-55 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE SECOND FTSCAL YEAR (2026-27) OF THE CtTy'S 2025-2027 OPERATI NG BUDGET.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-56 A RESOLUTTON
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OF THE CITY'S 2026-2031
CAPITAL BUDGET
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-57 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND SELECTION OF THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-55, 2026-56, and 2026-57 and with exploring further and returning of the fourth digital sign. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent. 9C.CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND ADOPT PIPELINE
FRANGHISE ORDINANCE
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider replacing Pipeline Franchise Ordinance No. 3499 with Air Products and Chemicals, lnc.; and
2. Adopt a Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEaA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
3. Adopt a Pipeline Franchise ORDINANCE with Air Products and Chemicals, lnc. for a twenty-year term; and
4. Adopt an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Councilmember Kaji recused himself prior to the item at7:27 p.m Management Associate Carlos Huizar introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh and Management Associate Huizar discussed the increasing of the insurance or if the insurance was never in place in the first place.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji recusing himself and Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3967 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 3499 AND GRANTING TO AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC., A FRANCHISE
TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, OPERATE, TEST, MAINTAIN, USE, RENEW, REPAIR, REPLACE, Aleksander Alderete City Council
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MOVE, CHANGE THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF, AND REMOVE OR ABANDON IN PLACE A
SYSTEM OF PIPELINES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING, TRANSPORÏING, CONVEYING AND CARRYING HYDROGEN ON, ALONG, IN, UNDER AND
ACROSS PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3967. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji recused and Mayor Chen absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3967, adopt the categorical exemption under CEQA, adopt pipeline franchise ordinance, and approve ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Kaji recused and Mayor Chen absent. 9D.
Councilmember Kaji returned to the City Council meeting at7:37 p.m.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALTFORN|A ENVTRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA), AND ADOPT ptpELtNE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE REPLACING PIPELINE FRANCH¡SE ORDINANCE NO. 38OO WITH TORRANCE BASIN PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider replacing Pipeline Franchise Ordinance No. 3800 with Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC.; and
2. Adopt a Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuantto Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
3. Adopt a Pipeline Franchise ORDINANCE with Torrance Basin Pipeline Company, LLC. for a ten-year term; and
4. Adopt an Ordinance Summary for publication.
No members of the public spoke
Management Associate Huizar introduced the item to the City Council MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3968 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, SUPERSIDING, AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NUMBER 38OO
AND CONTINUING TO GRANT TO TORRANCE BASIN PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC A
FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, OPERATE, TEST, MAINTAIN, USE, RENEW, REPAIR,
REPLACE, MOVE, CHANGE THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF, AND REMOVE OR ABANDON IN
PLACE A SYSTEM OF PIPELINES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDUCTING, TRANSPORTING, CONVEYING AND CARRYING GAS, OIL, PETROLEUM PRODUCÏS AND WATER, ON, ALONG, IN, UNDER AND ACROSS PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt a categorical exemption, replacing pipeline franchise under CEQA, adopt Ordinance No. 3968 and adopt an ordinance summary for publication. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
Aleksander Alderete
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9E CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ORIGINALLY ADOPTED ON AUGUST 20, 2024, UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 3934, BETWEEN THE CITY OF TORRANCE AND GABLE HOUSE, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE H.DA2 ZONE AT 22501 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, ADOPT ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE FIRST AMEM)MENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND DETERMINE
THE PROJECT'S EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement ("Amended Development Agreement"), originally adopted on August 20,2024, under Ordinance No. 3934, between the City of Torrance and Gable House Development LLC, pertaining to a previously approved mixed-use development with density bonus comprised of 218 apartment units and 12,000 square feet of commercial floor area, on property located in the H-DA2 Zone al 22501 Hawthorne Boulevard; and
2. Determine the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations; and
3. Adopt an ORDINANCE approving the Amended Development Agreement between the City of Torrance and Gable House Development LLC; and
4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez introduced the item to the City Council
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh inquired about notifying neighbors. Community Development Director Ramirez stated that they noticed the public hearing, but no notices were required. City Attorney Sullivan responded that there is no change to the development, but that there is a delay in payment back to the city and some waivers from the developer back to the city. This does not affect developments that were originally approved by the City Council, MOTION: Councilmember Kaji moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3969 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TORRANCE AND GABLE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT LLC RELATED TO A DEVELOPMENT A'I 22501
HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CALTFORNTA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 7368-001-015).
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3969, and approve ordinance summary for publication and determining the project exempt from CEQA.
Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
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10. 104.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
DETERMINE IF EQUIPMENT HAS COMPLIED WITH STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 3902 APPROVING THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Determine based on the Military Equipment 2025-26 Annual Report whether each type of equipment has complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code section 7071 (d); and
2. Renew Ordinance 3902 approving the Police Department's military equipment use policy.
Police Lieutenant Michael Chance introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 104. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent. l0B.APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HARBOR INTERFAITH SERVICES, AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION, ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE GRANT AWARDS, AND ACCEPT AND FILE UPDATE REPORT ON
THE CITY'S PROGRESS ON ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS IN TORRANCE Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Development Director that City Council:
1 . Approve the first amendment to the consulting services agreement with Harbor lnterfaith Services, lnc. of San Pedro , CA (C2025-171), in the amount of $1,831,529.03, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,614,845.04, for 3290 Temporary Housing Village Operations for a one-year (1) period beginning July 1 , 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize submission of the grant materials for Congressman Lieu 2023 Community Project Funding B-23-CP-CA-01 61 ; and
3. Upon execution of the grant agreement, accept and appropriate grant award to a newly created Grant Project in the amount of $1,000,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to administer the City's Measure A Local Solutions Funding allocation for 2Q26-2027; and
5. Upon execution of the MOU, accept and appropriate grant award to a newly created Grant Project in the amount of $310,000; and
6. Appropriate $124,778.37 in Opioid Abatement Funds to a newly created Grant Project; and
7. Authorize the City Manager as the City's signatory for all grant-related agreements and to act on the City's behalf with respect to the agreements and all decisions in connection with the agreements; and
8. Accept and file update on the City's progress in addressing homelessness in Torrance.
Senior Business Manager Julia Smith introduced the item to the City Council and used slides to overview the item. Samantha Rodriguez and Tahia Hastllet gave an update on the city's progress on homelessness and Harbor lnterfaith's work. Management Associate Zulma Gent provided update on the street outreach program operations.
No members of the public spoke.
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Councilmember Mattucci and Management Associate Gent discussed what programs were being used for the 78 individuals that were moved into permanent housing. Councilmember Mattucci and Community Development Director Ramirez overviewed the various property owners that willing to accept Section 8.
Per request of Councilmember Sheikh, Ms. Rodriguez and Ms. Hastllet elaborated on the countrywide coordinated entry system that connected high acuity clients with permanent housing.
They also discussed the factors that determine qualifications and the next step for the community, as well as the process for the tiny homes. They went over the metrics for the assistance given and how they are determined. Deputy City Manager Viet Hoang elaborated on the factors for higher acuity scores and the placement that they have when that score is higher. He added that the 70 individuals were able to be housed through outreach and the difference being that high acuity clients are at 3290. Per request of Councilmember Sheikh, Ms. Rodriguez overviewed the high acuity clients at 3290 and how this has been able to enable further housings. She also went over the day{o-day.
Councilmember Sheikh and Senior Business Manager Smith discussed the SST funding and what has been designated.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to approve item 108. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent. r0c.CONDUCT WORKSHOP ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PLAN, ADOPT AMENDED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN, AND
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDING THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission that City Council:
1. Conduct a workshop and receive public and City Council input on the proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Plan; and
2. Adopt the amended Historic Preservation Plan; and
3. Discuss and consider amending the Torrance Municipal Code to lower the property owner consent threshold for the creation of a Historic District from 100% to 60%.
OR
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a workshop and receive public and City Council input on the proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Plan; and
2. Adopt the amended Historic Preservation Plan.
Planning Associate Kevin Joe introduced the item to the City Council No members of the public spoke
Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani and Planning Associate Joe discussed if there were any cities under 100o/o threshold. Community Development Director Ramirez overviewed the assessment that was made about the threshold.
Councilmember Lewis suggested that the program should be expanded rather than just a single location. Community Development Director Ramirez clarified that this was to add the commercial. Planning and Environmental Manager Oscar Martinez stated that properties outside of Torrance track are still eligible through state and federal program to be designated as a historical landmark and proceed through the Mills Act process.
Councilmember Gerson, City Manager Chaparyan, and Planning and Environmental Manager Martinez discussed how the 60% number came about.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani moved to support adopting the amendment to add commercial property but to have more time to decide on the 100o/o to 60%. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Mayor Chen absent.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS - None Scheduled
12. C¡TY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kaji, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Pro Tempore Kalani spoke.
I3. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1. At 8:37 p.m. the City Council returned to closed session The City Council returned from closed session at 9:49 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 9:50 p.m. to Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Kaji seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Mayor Chen absent and Councilmember Sheikh voting no.
Attest:
Poirier
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
Aleksander Alderete
Minutes Secretary
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Mayor the City of Torrance
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