TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 25, 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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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.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION
Flag Salute – Councilmember Lieu
Invocation – Councilmember Sheikh
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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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
Torrance Refining Company
Monthly Community Alert Siren Testing
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
For more information contact (310) 212-1852
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. City Clerk – Appointment to Fill District 4 City Council Vacancy. Expenditure: None.
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. For remote participants, time starts when your number is called.
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 July 14, 2026.
8B. 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.
8C. City Manager – Approve Memorandum of Lease and Landlord Estoppel Certificate and Agreement for City-owned Property Located at the Corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard Commonly Known as Rolling Hills Plaza. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Lease for Third Amendment to Ground Lease for City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Rolling Hills Plaza Shopping Center (C97-186); and
2. Approve a Memorandum of Lease for Fourth Amendment to Ground Lease for City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Rolling Hills Plaza Shopping Center (C-053); and
3. Approve a Landlord Estoppel Certificate and Agreement for Rolling Hills Plaza LLC for City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Rolling Hills Plaza Shopping Center (C97-186); and
4. Approve a Landlord Estoppel Certificate and Agreement for Rolling Hills Plaza LLC for City-owned property located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, also known as Rolling Hills Plaza Shopping Center (C-053).
8D. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of April 2026. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of April 2026.
8E. City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of May 2026. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of May 2026.
8F. Police – Approve Fiscal Year 2024-25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program application.
8G. Police – Approve First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for a Policing Reform Agreement Between the California Department of Justice, The City of Torrance, and The Torrance Police Department. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $2,950,000 (General Fund: Approximately $590,000 Annually).
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a first amendment to a consulting services agreement with Teri Black & Company, LLC, dba Joseph Brann & Associates of Torrance, CA (RFP B2025-25), for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,950,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $4,200,000, for the implementation of a policing reform agreement between the California Department of Justice, the City of Torrance, and the Torrance Police Department for a five-year (5) period beginning January 5, 2026 and ending January 4, 2031.
8H. Community Development – Approve a Long-Term Encroachment Agreement Between the City of Torrance and AI TMMC Lomita Solar LLC (“Permittee”) Authorizing the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Underground Conduit and Electrical Conductors within the Public Right-of-Way on Lomita Boulevard. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve a Long-Term Encroachment Agreement between the City of Torrance and AI TMMC Lomita Solar LLC (“Permittee”) authorizing the installation, operation, and maintenance of underground conduit and electrical conductors within the public right-of-way on Lomita Boulevard.
8I. City Attorney – Approve First Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure: Not-to- Exceed $348,200 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council approve a first amendment to the fee agreement with law firm Richards, Watson & Gershon of Los Angeles, CA, for a not-to-exceed amount of $348,200, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $618,200, to provide the City with legal services pertaining to civil litigation matter Mark and Jennifer Kisiler vs. The People of the State of California, et al.
8J. City Attorney – Approve First Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure:
Not-to-Exceed $310,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council approve a first amendment to fee agreement with law firm Richards, Watson & Gershon of Los Angeles, CA, for a not-to-exceed of $310,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $580,000, to provide the City with legal services pertaining to civil litigation matter Mary Nelsen vs. The People of the State of California, et al.
8K. Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee and City Manager – Accept and File Torrance Fire Department Annual Quality Improvement Update Report for 2025, SB1205 Compliance Report for 2025, Torrance Fire Department Cardiac Arrest Task Force – The Torrance Plan, and Meeting Minutes from the July 7, 2026 Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee and City Manager that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Torrance Fire Department Annual Quality Improvement Update Report for 2025; and
2. Accept and file the SB1205 Compliance Report for 2025; and
3. Accept and file the Torrance Fire Department Cardiac Arrest Task Force – The Torrance Plan; and
4. Accept and file the meeting minutes from the July 7, 2026 Employee Relations and Public Safety committee.
9. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Mayor and City Manager — Adopt RESOLUTION Approving and Establishing Citywide Governance by District Elected Policy. Expenditure: None.
In response to an oral request by Mayor Sharon Kalani with City Council concurrence, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION approving and establishing Citywide Governance by District Elected Policy.
10B. Community Development – Approve the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Commercial Redevelopment to Housing Study Prepared by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve the REAP 2.0 Study prepared by the SBCCOG and, where feasible, pursue the recommended actions; and
2. Determine a Categorical Exemption for the project in accordance with Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Article 18, Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies.
10C. Community Services – Accept and File Update on Feasibility and Estimated Costs for Design and Construction of New Multi-Use Court at Hickory Park and Provide Direction on Project Funding and Community Engagement Strategies. Expenditure: To Be Determined.
In response to an oral request by Councilmember Dr. Jeremy Gerson with City Council concurrence, it is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Accept and file update on feasibility and estimated costs for the design and construction of a new multi-use court at Hickory Park; and
2. Provide direction regarding project funding and community engagement strategies.
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. For remote participants, time starts when your number is called.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13A. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
1. Property: 3290 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503 (APN: 7353-001-914) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Property: APN: 7536-028-900 (Portion of Alta Loma Park) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Skyline Park Land LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of right-of-entry agreement
6. 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
7. Property: 23009 Doris Way, Torrance, CA 90505
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance American Boys Baseball Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
8. Property: 23701 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Riviera Little League Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease
9. Property: 1740 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90501
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Little League Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease
10. Property: 20500 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Water Replenishment District Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of easement
13B. 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, September 1, 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.