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Date: August 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
By: Robert Williams, Deputy City Clerk I | [email protected] Subject: City Clerk – Approve City Council Minutes. Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of June 23, 2026.
FUNDING
None required.
ATTACHMENT
1. June 23, 2026, City Council Minutes (Subject to Approval) 1 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 23, 2026
SUBJECT PAGE
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call to Order/Roll Call 1
2. Flag Salute/Invocation 1
3. Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1
4. Affidavit of Posting/Waive Further Reading 1
5. Council Committee Meetings and Announcements 1
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
8B. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3967 2
8C. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3968 2
8D. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3969 2
8E. Authorize Mayor as Signatory for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Unit Lease Agreements, Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for the Administration of Measure A Local Solutions Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and Accept and Appropriate Grant Award 2-3
8F. Approve Facility Branding and Use Agreement for Roller Rink Facility at Charles H. Wilson Park 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) 3
8G. Approve Annual Premium Renewal of Property Insurance Coverage and Authorize Finance Director to Execute the Insurance Binder 3 8H. Approve the Repayment of an Existing Park and Recreation Facilities Fund Loan to the General Fund 3
8I. Approve First Amendment to Master Software and Services Agreement for Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System to Add Records Management System (RMS) 3
8J. Approve Discontinuation of Special-Purpose State Asset Forfeiture Funds and Appropriate State Asset Forfeiture Funds 3-4 8K. Approve Third Amendment to Lease Agreement for Use of Senior Baseball Field at Entradero Park and Adopt Categorical Exemption Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) 4
8L. Approve Fifth Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement for Usage of Recycled Water at the Torrance Refinery 6
8M. Approve Fifth Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Machado Lake Stormwater Quality Monitoring and Reporting 4 8N. Adopt RESOLUTIONS to Uphold the Appeal and Denial 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 Rollings Hills Road (APNs: 7547-004-040 through 7547-004-046) and Determine a Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality 2 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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8O. Reappoint Torrance Representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board 4
8P. Adopt RESOLUTION Setting Forth Changes Regarding Employment Compensation for Executive and Management Employees 6 8Q. Approve Revised Class Specification for Assistant City Attorney 5 8R. Approve Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services 5-6
9. HEARINGS
9A. Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTIONS Approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Filing Plans with the California Department of Water Resources 6-7
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Approve Changes to City Council Meeting Procedures and Adopt RESOLUTION Amending City Council Rules of Order 7
10B. Approve Purchase of Tickets for 2026 Torrance Galaxy Night, Authorize the Purchase of Additional Tickets Based on Demand, and Provide Direction on Ticket Resale to Torrance Community Members 7-8
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 8
13. CLOSED SESSION 1, 8
14. ADJOURNMENT 8
At 7:30 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, July 14, 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.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on June 23, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. in the Leroy J. Jackson City Council Chambers at Torrance City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen
Absent: None
Present: City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan, City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and
other staff representatives
Agenda item 13 was considered out of order at this time.
13. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:02 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 1 3A) Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, and 13B) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), and California Government Code §54957.6.
Councilmember Kaji left the City Council meeting at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:32 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 Sheikh.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Gerson.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Item 8N was withdrawn.
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved that after the 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 Gerson and passed by 6-0 with Councilmember Kaji absent.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk Poirier reminded the public to remove all temporary election signs and ways to get rid of the signs.
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6. COMMUNITY MATTERS – None Scheduled.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson left the City Council meeting at 6:46 p.m.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of May 19, 2026.
8B. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3967
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3967 repealing Ordinance Number 3499 and granting to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., 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 hydrogen on, along, in, under and across public streets, ways, alleys and places within the City of Torrance 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. 3968
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3968 amending, superseding, and extending the term of Franchise Ordinance Number 3800 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 products and water, on, along, in, under and across public streets, ways, alleys and places within the City of Torrance 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. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3969
Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3969 approving a first amendment to a development agreement between the City of Torrance and Gable House Development LLC related to a development at 22501 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, California (assessor’s parcel number 7368 -001-015) 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.
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8E. AUTHORIZE MAYOR AS SIGNATORY FOR SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO)
UNIT LEASE AGREEMENTS, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURE A LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, AND ACCEPT
AND APPROPRIATE GRANT AWARD
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor as the City’s signatory for the lease agreements for 6 SRO units with Sunshine 11 LP, subject to the prescribed terms; and
2. 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 2026-27 including the SRO beds; and
3. Upon execution of the MOU, accept and appropriate grant award to a newly created Grant Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $69,372.
8F. APPROVE FACILITY BRANDING AND USE AGREEMENT FOR ROLLER RINK FACILITY AT CHARLES H. WILSON PARK 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)
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a Facility Branding and Use Agreement with Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc. and The Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club, L.P. for the roller rink facility at Charles H. Wi lson Park for a five-year (5) term beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2031; 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).
8G. APPROVE ANNUAL PREMIUM RENEWAL OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE
AND AUTHORIZE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE INSURANCE BINDER Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Approve annual premium renewal of property insurance coverage from Alliant Property Insurance Program (APIP) through Alliant Insurance Services Inc. of Irvine, CA, in the amount of $935,458.33, plus a 10% contingency fee, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,029,004.16, for a one-year (1) period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2027; and
2. Authorize Finance Director to execute the insurance binder.
8H. APPROVE THE REPAYMENT OF AN EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES FUND LOAN TO THE GENERAL FUND
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council approve the repayment of a $600,000 loan previously made from the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund to the General Fund.
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8I. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO MASTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER -AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM TO ADD
RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS)
Recommendation of the Information Technology Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the Master Software and Services Agreement and related service schedules with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc of Delaware (C2025-285), in the amount of approximately $5,667,471, for a new contract total of approximately $13,272,463, for the acquisition, implementation, and annual subscription of a Records Management System (RMS), for a ten -year (10) period beginning December 3, 2025, and ending December 31, 2035.
8J. APPROVE DISCONTINUATION OF SPECIAL -PURPOSE STATE ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS AND APPROPRIATE STATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Approve the discontinuation of the Special Programs and General Computers special- purpose State Asset Forfeiture funds and return their respective fund balances to the general State Asset Forfeiture fund; and
2. Appropriate State Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $795,541.55 to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Implementation project (OP50-OP0014).
8K. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SENIOR
BASEBALL FIELD AT ENTRADERO PARK AND ADOPT CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1 – EXISTING FACILITIES) Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve a third amendment to the lease agreement with West Torrance Field Restoration, Inc. of Torrance, CA (C2016-086), for the use of the senior baseball field at Entradero Park for an additional five -year (5) period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031; and
2. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
8M. APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
MACHADO LAKE STORMWATER QUALITY MONITORING AND REPORTING Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a fifth amendment to the consulting services agreement with Northgate Environmental Management, Inc. (NEM) of Laguna Hills, CA (C2017-015), in the amount of $49,734, for a new not -to-exceed amount of $1,258,992, for Machado Lake stormwater quality monitoring and reporting services.
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8N. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND DENIAL 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 ROLLINGS HILLS ROAD (APNS: 7547 -004-040 THROUGH 7547 -004-046) AND
DETERMINE A STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Based on City Council’s direction at their meeting date of May 19, 2026, it is the recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Adopt RESOLUTIONS to uphold the appeal and deny Conditional Use Permit(CUP21- 00018) in conjunction with a Density Bonus, Development Permit(DVP21-00001), Precise Plan of Development (PRE21 -00009), and Division of Lot (DIV21 -00009) to allow the construction of a new mixed -use development comprised of 20 senior citizen residential apartments and 1,608 square feet of commercial space on property located on the east side of Hawthorne Boulevard; and
2. Determine the project is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA State Guidelines, Section 15270(a) - Projects Which Are Disapproved.
8O. REAPPOINT TORRANCE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT BOARD
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council reappoint Ms. Catherine Holdbrook-Smith as representative to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for the City of Torrance.
8P. ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth changes regarding employment compensation for Executive and Management employees.
8Q. APPROVE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Assistant City Attorney.
8R. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a second amendment to the contract services agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) (C2023-134), in the amount of $410,112, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,504,167, for crossing guard services and to exercise an option to extend the term for a one-year (1) period through June 30, 2027.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Ordinance No. 3967 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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, 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 HYDROGEN ON, ALONG, IN, UNDER AND
ACROSS PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
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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 3800
AND CONTINUING TO GRANT TO TORRANCE BASIN PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC A
FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, OPERATE, T EST, 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
PRODUCTS AND WATER, ON, ALONG, IN, UNDER AND ACROSS PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TORRANCE.
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 AT 22501 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CALIF ORNIA (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 7368-001-015).
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026 -62 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH THE
HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2026, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2025-41.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve the Consent Calendar except 8N, 8L and 8P and adopt Ordinance No. 3967, 3968, and 3969 . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kaji absent.
ITEMS 8L AND 8P WERE PULLED AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
8L. APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO TRI -PARTY AGREEMENT FOR USAGE OF
RECYCLED WATER AT THE TORRANCE REFINERY
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a fifth amendment to a tri -party agreement (C2021 -027) with the City of Torrance (City), the Torrance Refining Company, LLC (TORC), and the West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) to extend the continued use of recycled water at the TORC Refinery for an additional five-month period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending November 30, 2026.
Water Operations Manager Andy Darlack elaborated on more information for the public on technical issues for resolving before signing the agreement as per request from Councilmember Sheikh.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheikh moved to approve item 8L . Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Gerson and Councilmember Kaji absent.
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8P. ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH CHANGES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth changes regarding employment compensation for Executive and Management employees.
Councilmember Lewis and Human Resources Director Hedieh Khajavi discussed the rating of the salary of transit personnel and the comparisons that are being made by city.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -62 and repeal Resolution No. 2025-41. Councilmember Kalani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmember Gerson and Councilmember Kaji absent.
9. HEARINGS
9A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2025
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY
PLAN AND FILING PLANS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER
RESOURCES
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP); and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the 2025 UWMP and filing the plan with California Department of Water Resources (DWR); and
3. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the WSCP and filing the plan with the California DWR.
Water Operations Manager Andy Darlack introduced the item to the City Council. He overviewed the purpose of the Urban Water Management Plan and key takeaways from the forecast.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Sheikh and Water Operations Manager Darlack discussed the RHNA number and how projections were made by 2050 and how enough water could be provided. They also overviewed the projections on recycled water.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to close the public hearing . Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kaji absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-63 and 2026-64.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kaji absent.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. APPROVE CHANGES TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES OF ORDER
Recommendation of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk that City Council:
1. Approve changes to City Council Meeting Procedures to incorporate changes to the Brown Act pursuant to Senate Bill Number 707; and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION amending the City Council Rules of Order.
City Attorney Sullivan introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
City Clerk Poirier read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-65 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDED
CITY COUNCIL RULES OF ORDER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL NUMBER 707 AS CITY POLICY NUMBER 2 AS SET FORTH IN TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.7.010.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -65.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kaji absent.
10B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR 2026 TORRANCE GALAXY NIGHT,
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL TICKETS BASED ON DEMAND, AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON TICKET RESALE TO TORRANCE COMMUNITY MEMBERS Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 300 tickets to the Saturday, August 1, 2026, Los Angeles Galaxy game for a total of $10,395; and
2. Authorize the purchase of 200 additional tickets based on interest and demand for an additional $6,930; and
3. Provide direction on ticket resale to Torrance community members at cost.
Management Aide Brent Abelson introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Lewis and Community Services Director Dan Stevens discussed using Torrance Transit to meet at a location and use a bus.
Councilmember Mattucci supported Councilmember Lewis’s idea on the Torrance Transit.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalani moved to approve item 10B . Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kaji absent.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Kalani, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Mattucci, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Chen spoke.
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13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Tuesday, July 14, 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, June 30, 2026 and Tuesday, July 7, 2026 are City Council Dark Nights. Councilmember Mattucci seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-1 with Councilmembers Gerson and Kaji absent and Councilmember Sheikh voting no.
Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on August 11, 2026
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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