REVISED
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LeROY J. JACKSON COUNCIL CHAMBER
3031 TORRANCE BLVD.
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The revised agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Blvd and on the City’s Website on Thursday, August 6, 2026 /s/ Rebecca Poirier.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Council meeting begins with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and then regular session at 6:30 p.m. The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
*Denotes that an agenda item was added or modified on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
4. MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AFTER
NUMBER AND TITLE
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee
Chair: Councilmember Asam Sheikh
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. Community Services – Appoint Members of the 2026-2027 Torrance Youth Council.
Expenditure: None.
6B. Proclamation declaring August 15, 2026 as India Independence Day in the City of Torrance.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 30-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments on items under the Consent Calendar or items that are not on the agenda. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff.
Speakers under Orals are limited to either Oral Communications #1 or Oral Communications #2 and no longer than 3 minutes per speaker. For in person participants, time starts when you step up to the microphone. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak.
In accordance with California Senate Bill 707, the City has implemented remote public participation through Zoom to provide members of the public with an additional option to address the Council during public comment.
Members of the public attending remotely may call in by dialing: +1(669)-444-9171. Callers can press *9 to raise their hand if they would like to speak. When the last 4 digits of your number are called you will be prompted to unmute. Telephone participants should press *6 to unmute before speaking.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be pulled by a Councilmember from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
8A. City Clerk – Approve City Council Minutes. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of June 23, 2026.
8B. Community Services – Authorize Torrance Youth Council to Conduct Annual Workshop at THE ATTIC, a Torrance Teen Center. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council authorize the Torrance Youth Council to conduct their annual workshop on Monday, August 17, 2026, at THE ATTIC, a Torrance Teen Center located at 2320 West Carson Street.
8C. Human Resources – Approve Proposed Job Description for Senior Management Associate.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed job description for Senior Management Associate.
8D. Transit – Approve the Transit Departments Submittal of Annual Claim for Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the Transit Department's submittal of the annual claim to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for $7,779,832 in Transportation Development Act funds and $1,089,017 in State Transit Assistance funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
8E. Transit – Award Contract Service Agreement to Operate the Torrance Community Transit Program (TCTP) For a Three-Year (3) Period Beginning August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2029. Expenditure:
Not-to-Exceed $2,260,280.25 (Non-General Fund: Approximately $753,426.75 Annually).
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council award a contract services agreement to Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. of Torrance, CA (RFP B2026-10), in the amount of $753,426.75 annually, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,260,280.85, to operate the Torrance Community Transit Program (TCTP) for a three-year (3) period beginning August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2029.
8F. General Services and Community Services – Authorize Purchase Order of Two (2) Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Mowers as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure:
Not-to-Exceed $391,090.41 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Community Services Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Turf Star Western of Brea, CA, in the amount of $372,467.06, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $18,623.35, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $391,090.41, for two (2) Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Mowers as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell.
8G. General Services and Transit – Authorize Purchase Order for One (1) 2026 Ford F350 Service Truck from Ken Grody Ford. Expenditure Not-to-Exceed $85,767.89 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Transit Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Ken Grody Ford of Buena Park, CA, in the amount of $81,683.70, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $4,084.19, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $85,767.89, for one (1) 2026 Ford F350 Service Truck.
*The following item was modified on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
*8H. Item number not used.
8I. Public Works – Approve Amendments to Measure M Funding Agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Measure R Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.26 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) (C2014-072) for the I-405 at 182nd Street/Crenshaw Boulevard Operational Improvements, T-155 to extend the lapse date of all Funds programmed for FY 2017-18 to June 30, 2027; and
2. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Measure R Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.40 with LACMTA (C2014-056) for the Pacific Coast Highway at Vista Montana/Anza Avenue Intersection Improvements, T-154 to extend the lapse date of all Funds programmed for FY 2013-14 to June 30, 2027; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 7 to Measure R Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.10 with LACMTA (C2012-035) for the Pacific Coast Highway at Hawthorne Boulevard Intersection Improvements, T-131 to extend the lapse date of all Funds programmed for FY 2014-15 to June 30, 2027; and
4. Approve Amendment No. 7 to Measure R Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.60 with LACMTA (C2015-043) for the Crenshaw Boulevard from Del Amo Boulevard to Dominguez Street Improvements, T-157 to extend the lapse date of all Funds programmed for FY 2015-16 to June 30, 2027; and
5. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Measure R Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.63 with LACMTA (C2020-110) for the Pacific Coast Highway at Crenshaw Boulevard Intersection Improvements, T-143 to extend the lapse date of all Funds programmed for FY 2019-20 to June 30, 2027; and
6. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Measure R Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.23 with LACMTA (C2011-192) for the Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal Project P4, FEAP 764 to extend the lapse date of all Funds programmed for FY 2018-19 to June 30, 2027.
8J. City Manager and Police – Adopt Categorical Exemption and Approve Ten-Year Lease Agreement for Torrance Police Substation at Del Amo Fashion Center. Expenditure: $100 (General Fund:
$10 Annually).
Recommendation of the City Manager and Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Approve lease agreement between the City of Torrance and Del Amo Fashion Center Operating Company, LLC, in the amount of $100 ($10 annually), to continue operation of the Torrance Police Substation at Del Amo Fashion Center, for a ten-year (10) term beginning September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2036.
8K. City Manager and Community Services – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Approve License Agreement for Use of Dee Hardison Sport Center at Charles H. Wilson Park and Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Approve a License Agreement with Ambassador High School for use of the Dee Hardison Sports Center at Charles H. Wilson Park, for a five-year (5) term, beginning August 11, 2026 and ending August 10, 2031; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
8L. City Manager and City Attorney – Approve Second Amendment to Tolling Agreement for City-owned Property Located at 24777 Crenshaw Boulevard and Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney that City Council:
1. Approve a Second Amendment to Tolling Agreement between the City and SBL Auto, Inc, SBL Properties, LLC and The Adkins Family Trust for City-owned property located at 24777 Crenshaw Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
9. HEARINGS
9A. Planning Commission and Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Appeal of Planning Commission’s Denial of Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE25-00051) to Allow a Proposed 694 Square Foot Attached Garage Located on the North Side of an Existing One-Story Single-Family Residence, on Property Located within the Hillside Overlay (R-H) in the Single Family Residential District (R-1) Zone at 439 Via Linda Vista; (APN 7514-012-028), Adopt RESOLUTION and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Determine a Categorical Exemption for the project in accordance with Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Article 19, Section 15301 – Existing Facilities; and
3. Approve a Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE25-00051) for a proposed 694 square foot attached garage located on the north side of an existing one-story single-family residence, on property located within the Hillside Overlay (R-H) in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) Zone at 439 Via Linda Vista; and
4. Adopt RESOLUTION to approve a Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE25-00051) for a proposed 694 square foot attached garage located on the north side of an existing one-story single-family residence, on property located within the Hillside Overlay (R-H) in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) Zone at 439 Via Linda Vista.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
*The following item was added on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
*10A. Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services – Adopt RESOLUTION Approving the Mural Application by CTC Group at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance South Bay and Approve the Indemnification Agreement for Mural Artwork. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION (Mural #2026-00002) approving the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission for a public art mural application on property located within the Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan - Del Amo Business Sub-District One (H-DA1 Zone) at the DoubleTree Hilton Torrance South Bay, 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard and setting forth conditions of approval for the mural; and
2. Approve the Indemnification Agreement for Mural Artwork or a substantially similar agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 30-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments on items that are not on the agenda. Under the Ralph M.
Brown Act, City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff. Speakers under Orals are limited to either Oral Communications #1 or Oral Communications #2 and no longer than 3 minutes per speaker. For in person participants, time starts when you step up to the microphone. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts will be distributed while you speak.
In accordance with California Senate Bill 707, the City has implemented remote public participation through Zoom to provide members of the public with an additional option to address the Council during public comment.
Members of the public attending remotely may call in by dialing: +1(669)-444-9171. Callers can press *9 to raise their hand if they would like to speak. When the last 4 digits of your number are called you will be prompted to unmute. Telephone participants should press *6 to unmute before speaking.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)):
1. City of Torrance v. Hi-Shear Corporation
USDC Case No. 2:17-cv-07732-DSF-JPR
2. California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Order No. R4-2020-0003 June 13, 2020
3. California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Order No. R4-2021-0079 June 18, 2021
4. City of Redondo Beach, a California Charter City, et al. v. Rob Bonta, in his Official Capacity as California Attorney-General, et al.
LASC Case No. 22STCP01143
13B. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
1. Property: 25924 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, CA 90505 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and South Bay Tennis Center, LLC Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease
2. Property: 3525 Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Del Amo Fashion Center Operating Company, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
3. Property: 1520 Greenwood Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and KinderCare Education, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
4. Property: APN: 7536-028-900 (Portion of Alta Loma Park) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Mike Misera
Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of right-of-entry agreement
5. Property: 3481 Airport Drive, #200, Torrance, CA 90505 Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Flite Park, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
13C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(California Government Code § 54957.6):
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Employee Organization/Association:
1. Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees
2. Certain Part-Time Hourly Employees
3. Crossing Guards
4. Elected Officials
5. Engineers and Torrance Fiscal Employees Association
6. Executive & Management Employees
7. Police & Fire Trainees
8. Safety Management Employees
9. Torrance City Employees Association
10. Fire Safety Management
11. Torrance Fire Fighters Association
12. Torrance Library Employees Association
13. Torrance Municipal Employees/AFSCME Local 1117 AFL-CIO
14. Torrance Police Commanders Association (TPCA)
15. Torrance Police Officers Association
16. Torrance Professional Parks & Recreation Employee Organization
17. Torrance Professional & Supervisory Association
18. Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employees Organization
19. City Treasurer
20. City Attorney
21. City Manager
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.