REVISED
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, September 01, 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 27, 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 modified on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION
Flag Salute – Councilmember Sheikh
Invocation – Councilmember Gerson
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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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
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 – None Scheduled.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 30-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment 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. 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. Community Development – Adopt RESOLUTION to Deny the Appeal and Denial of a Minor Hillside Exemption 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), and Determine a Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.
Based on the City Council’s direction at their meeting date of August 11, 2026, it is the recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION to deny the appeal and deny 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; and
2. Determine the project is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA State guideline, Section 15270(a) – Project Which Are Disapproved.
8B. Finance – Approve Transfer and Appropriation of Funds for Airport Site Remediation. Expenditure:
None.
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council:
1. Approve transferring $3,000,000 of Airport Capital Funds from the Airport Site Remediation project (OP95-6002-OP0003) to the Capital Improvement Fund; and
2. Appropriate $3,000,000 of Capital Improvement Funds to a newly created capital project.
8C. Transit – Approve Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement C2024-170 with Hometown Manufacturing, Inc. for the Purchase of Ten (10) Rubber Wheel Trolleys. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council approve the Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement C2024-170 with Hometown Manufacturing Inc. of Crandon, WI, for the purchase and delivery of ten (10) rubber wheel trolley buses and to extend the term to December 31, 2026.
8D. City Manager and Public Works – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Approve and Authorize Mayor to Execute Temporary Construction Easement Located on City-Owned Property at 20500 Madrona Avenue for the Goldsworthy Desalter Expansion Project.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager and Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a non-exclusive Temporary Construction Easement to the benefit of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) located on a portion of City-owned property located at 20500 Madrona Avenue for work related to the Goldsworth Desalter Expansion Project.
8E. Community Development – Approve Amendment to Measure M Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Measure M Funding Agreement No. 9200000000M460107 with LACMTA (FTIP#: LA9919281) for the Measure M Grant (MM4601.07) - Transportation Open Space Corridor Multi-Use Trail project (I 194-RW0001) to extend the funding lapse date to June 30, 2027.
8F. City Manager – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Adopt RESOLUTION Determining Certain City-Owned Property is Not Required for City Purposes and that Leasing the Property is in the Public Interest and Approve a Lease Agreement for City-Owned Property at 23860-3870 Madison Street. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt a RESOLUTION determining certain City-owned property is not required for City purposes and that leasing the property is in the public interest; and
3. Approve a new lease agreement made by and between the City of Torrance and Coastline Covenant Church, for City-owned property located at 23860-3870 Madison Street for a three-year (3) period beginning September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2029 with an option to extend for an additional two-year (2) period.
8G. City Manager – Approve Third Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance Civic Center Master Plan and Economic Feasibility Study. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Gruen Associates of Los Angeles, CA (C2023-105) to extend the contract term for an additional seventeen (17) months through December 31, 2027.
8H. Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Proposed Class Specification for Landscape Architect/Park Development Manager. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for the Landscape Architect/Park Development Manager.
9. HEARINGS
9A. Planning Commission and Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTIONS to Deny an Appeal and Uphold the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Precise Plan of Development, in Conjunction with a Waiver of Setback Requirements, to Allow First and Second Story Additions and Attached Basement Level One-Car Garage to an Existing Three-Story Single Family Residence at 459 Via El Chico (APN: 7531-016-054) 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. Deny the appeal; and
3. Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15305 (Minor Alterations); and
4. Adopt RESOLUTIONS for the approval of Precise Plan of Development (PRE25-00005) to allow the construction of first and second story additions and attached basement level one-car garage to an existing three-story single-family residence, in conjunction with Waiver (WAV25-00003) of the setback requirements, on property located within the Hillside Overlay (R-H) District, in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone (APN: 7531-016-054).
9B. Planning Commission and Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a RESOLUTION to Deny an Appeal and Uphold the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Modification (MOD26-00001), to Allow First and Second Story Additions to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Residence at 317 Calle Mayor (APN: 7514-020-044) 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. Deny the appeal; and
3. Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
4. Adopt a RESOLUTION for the approval of MOD26-00001 of a previously approved PP83-42 to allow first and second story additions to an existing two-story single-family residence, on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone at 317 Calle Mayor.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. City Manager – Accept and File Economic Development Update. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council accept and file the Economic Development Update.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 30-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment 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. For remote participants, time starts when your number is called.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)):
Two cases
13B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)):
One case
*The following item was modified on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
*13C. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code § 54956.8):
1. Property: Vacant Lot, Southeast Corner of Del Amo Boulevard and Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (APN: 7352-012-017)
Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Refinery Company, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of acquisition
2. Property: 2243 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-056) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Darry and Cameron Chinn Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
3. Property: 2235 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-015) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Martha A. Armenta Trust Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
4. Property: 2233 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-016) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Charlsie and Yang Kira Lemons Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
5. Property: 2231 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-017) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Ruben Jr. and Irene Ordaz Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
6. Property: 2227 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-018) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Galaxy Management Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
7. Property: 2221 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-020) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Jeffrey and Vanesa Rodriguez Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
8. Property: Vacant, Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-905) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Jeffrey and Vanesa Rodriguez Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
9. Property: 2215 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-021) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Tony and Stella Gasset Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
10. Property: 2213 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-022) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Linda Navarro Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
11. Property: 2209 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-53) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Carlos and Syndette Fabello Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
12. Property: 2207 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-054) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Luis and Alicia Alva Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
13. Property: 2205 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-025) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Jose and Maria Navarro Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
14. Property: 2203 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-026) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Angel and Maria Baldenegro Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
15. Property: 2151 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7352-006-050) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan
Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Joe and Annie Luna Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of sale of encroachment (APN: 7352-006-901)
16. 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
13D. 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 15, 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, September 8, 2026 is a City Council Dark Night.