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Date: October 20, 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 September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026.
FUNDING
None required.
ATTACHMENTS
1. September 15, 2026, City Council Minutes (Subject to Approval)
2. September 22, 2026, City Council Minutes (Subject to Approval) 1 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 15, 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 Withdrawn, Deferred or Supplemental Items 1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 1-2
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-82 honoring Police Services Supervisor Kristine Kiesling 2
6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-83 honoring Police Sergeant Ron Salary 2 6C. Proclamation honoring Torrance Centenarian Lydia Sidio 2 6D. Proclamation recognizing California Water Service’s (Cal Water) 100 Years of Service 2
6E. Recognition of Jons Market 10th Anniversary 2
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. Approve City Council Minutes 2
8B. Approve Amendments to Two (2) Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreements and Appropriate Funds for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 2-3
8C. Award a Consulting Services Agreement for the Design of Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement, I-153 (Del Amo Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd) 3 8D. Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301(c) - Existing Facilities (Class 1), Approve Specifications, Determine Lowest Bidder as Non-Responsive and Reject Bid, and Award Public Works Agreement for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Anza Elementary and Torrance Elementary) 3
8E. Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to Furnish Water Treatment Chemicals for the North Torrance Well Field Facility 3
8F. Authorize Staff to Proceed with the Metropolitan Water District Local Resources Program Agreement Process 3-4
8G. Approve First Amendment to Vendor Services Agreement for Beverage and Snack Vending Machine Services at Various City Facilities 4 8H. Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for General Construction Services as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell 4
8I. Accept and File 2025-26 Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report 4
8J. Accept and File 2025-26 Library Commission Annual Report 4 8K. Accept and File 2025-26 Commission on Aging Annual Report 4 8L. Accept and File 2025-26 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report 4 8M. Accept and File 2025-26 Torrance Youth Council Annual Report 4 8N. Approve Final Premium Adjustment for Automobile Physical Damage Insurance Coverage 4
8O. 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 2 ATTACHMENT 1
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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) 5
8P. Adopt RESOLUTIONS Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Executive and Management Employees and Certain Full-time Employees 6
8Q. Approve Second Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services 5
9. HEARINGS
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. Accept and File Fiscal Year 2025-26 Coyote Management Program Update and Discuss and Concur with a Reduced Schedule of Coyote Abatement Services 6-7
10B. Discuss and Provide Direction on Construction Bid and Funding Approach, Authorize Grant Extension Request, and Approve Proposed Donation and Donor Recognition Policy for World War II Japanese American Incarceration Monument Project 7-8
10C. Discuss and Provide Direction on 2027 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration Format and Schedule Adjustments, Approve Committee's Recommendation to Move Forward with Event Planning, and Accept and File the June 30, 2026, Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee Meeting Minutes 8
10D. Discuss and Provide Direction on Logo Concepts for Torrance Municipal Airport and Accept and File Committee Meeting Minutes 8-9 10E. Discuss and Provide Direction on Nike After Dark Tour LA 2026 Special Event Updated Route on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Proposed Fees 9
11. AGENCY AGENDAS
12. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 9-10
13. CLOSED SESSION 1, 10
14. ADJOURNMENT 10
At 11:44 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 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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September 15, 2026
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on September 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Leroy J. Jackson City Council Chambers at Torrance City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kartsonis, Lewis, Lieu, Sheikh, and Mayor Kalani
Absent: None
Present: City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk Crystal Cammarota 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 13A) Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, 13B) Conference With Labor Negotiator, 13C) Real Property – Conference With Real Property Negotiator – Anticipated Litigation, and 13D) Public Employee Discipline Dismissal Release - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), California Government Code §54957.6, and California Government Code §54956.8.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:30 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 Gerson.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Kartsonis.
3. WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
Supplemental material was available for items 8G, 8N, and 10D.
4. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA/ MOTION TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING
MOTION: Councilmember Lieu 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 7-0.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kalani reminded the public about the Annual Pie Eating Contest. Farmers Market Manager Joyce Chan noted the items on the Pie Eating Contest. Mayor Kalani also reminded the public about the Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19.
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Councilmember Sheikh overviewed his meeting with the Western Museum of Flight and the necessities for their area. He received concurrence to have staff to communicate with the Western Museum of Flight to assess current/future space needs, review existing city provided facilities utilization and evaluate if there are any opportunities to help with operations, and then to bring an item back to the City Council.
6. COMMUNITY MATTERS
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-82 HONORING POLICE SERVICES SUPERVISOR KRISTINE
KIESLING
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-82 honoring Police Services Supervisor Kristine Kiesling for thirty-five years of dedicated service.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-82 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,
HONORING POLICE SERVICES SUPERVISOR KRISTINE KIESLING UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE. 6B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-83 HONORING POLICE SERGEANT RON SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-83 honoring Police Sergeant Ron Salary for twenty-seven years of dedicated service.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-83 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,
HONORING POLICE SERGEANT RON SALARY UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-82 and 2026-83.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 6C. PROCLAMATION HONORING TORRANCE CENTENARIAN LYDIA SIDIO 6D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE’S (CAL WATER) 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
6E. RECOGNITION OF JONS MARKET 10TH ANNIVERSARY
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council approve the City Council minutes of July 21, 2026 and August 11, 2026.
8B. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO TWO (2) MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL
FUNDING AGREEMENTS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE TORRANCE SCHOOL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM, I-188
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement #9200000000M460105 (C2020-046) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to modify the scope of work for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Phase I); and
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2. Upon approval of Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement #9200000000M460105, appropriate $6,600,000.00 of LACMTA Measure M Funds to the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program I-188, thereby establishing a total project budget of $13,785,000; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement #9200000000M460108 (C2023-125) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to modify the scope of work for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Phase II).
8C. AWARD A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF MISCELLANEOUS WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, I-153 (DEL AMO BLVD AND
CRENSHAW BLVD)
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council award a consulting services agreement to Tetra Tech, Inc. of Irvine, CA (RFP B2026-04), in the amount of $379,000, for engineering design services for the Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement, I-153 (Del Amo Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd), for a two-year (2) period beginning September 15, 2026 and ending September 14, 2028. 8D. ADOPT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15301(C) - EXISTING FACILITIES (CLASS 1),
APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS, DETERMINE LOWEST BIDDER AS NON-RESPONSIVE
AND REJECT BID, AND AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR THE TORRANCE SCHOOL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM, I-188 (ANZA
ELEMENTARY AND TORRANCE ELEMENTARY)
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities (Class 1) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
2. Approve specifications for the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I-188 (Anza Elementary and Torrance Elementary) (B2025-05); and
3. Determine that the bid received from the apparent low bidder PUB Construction, Inc. be deemed as non-responsive and reject bid; and
4. Accept the letter from the apparent second low bidder Environmental Construction, Inc. allowing them to withdraw their bid; and
5. Award a public works agreement to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., of Colton, CA (B2025-05) in the amount of $2,673,934 and authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $401,090 for construction of the Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program, I188 (Anza Elementary and Torrance Elementary) for a two-year (2) period beginning September 15, 2026 and ending September 14, 2028.
8E. AUTHORIZE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER TO FURNISH WATER
TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE NORTH TORRANCE WELL FIELD FACILITY Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize a sole source purchase order with Carus Corporation of Peru, Illinois, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $500,000, to furnish water treatment chemicals for the North Torrance Well Field Facility for a one-year (1) period beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. 6 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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8F. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
LOCAL RESOURCES PROGRAM AGREEMENT PROCESS
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize staff to proceed with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Local Resources Program (LRP) agreement process, subject to future City Council approval of the final agreement.
8G. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BEVERAGE AND SNACK VENDING MACHINE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY
FACILITIES
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the vendor services agreement with Elevated Wellness Vending, LLC of Lawndale, CA (C2022-182), for beverage and snack vending machines services at various City facilities, reflecting a transfer of agreement from Elevated Wellness Vending, LLC to UtopiaVend, LLC, updating the vendor’s address for notices, and designating the Community Services Director as the City Representative. 8H. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH
SOURCEWELL
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Community Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Horizons Construction Company Int’l, Inc. of Orange, CA (C2026-135), in the amount of $4,750,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000, to provide general construction services through June 30, 2029, as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell. 8I. ACCEPT AND FILE 2025-26 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2025-26 Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report.
8J. ACCEPT AND FILE 2025-26 LIBRARY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Library Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2025-26 Library Commission Annual Report. 8K. ACCEPT AND FILE 2025-26 COMMISSION ON AGING ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Commission on Aging and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2025-26 Commission on Aging Annual Report.. 8L. ACCEPT AND FILE 2025-26 CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2025-26 Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. 8M. ACCEPT AND FILE 2025-26 TORRANCE YOUTH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation of the Torrance Youth Council and Community Services Director that City Council accept and file the 2025-26 Torrance Youth Council Annual Report. 7 Aleksander Alderete City Council
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8N. APPROVE FINAL PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT FOR AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council approve a final premium adjustment with The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. through Alliant Insurance Services Inc. of Irvine, CA, for an amount not-to exceed $58,996, for automobile physical damage insurance coverage.
8Q. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO FEE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council approve a second amendment to the fee agreement with law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore of Los Angeles (C2023-070), in the amount of $141,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $780,000, to provide the City with legal services pertaining to civil litigation matter Martin Hutto vs. City of Torrance.
MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the Consent Calendar except items 8O and 8P. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
ITEMS 8O AND 8P WERE REMOVED AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
Councilmember Kartsonis recused himself.
Councilmember Barnett and Councilmember Lieu disclosed they were not on the City Council for the original hearing regarding item 8O but reviewed all material to make a decision. 8O. 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.
Mayor Kalani did not support the project, stating that it’s the wrong project in the wrong location and the project owners were using state laws to override local control. She continued that the city was restricted in what it could do to disapprove of the project due to the state laws. She encouraged the public to reach out to state politicians to voice displeasure about the overriding of local control.
Councilmembers Lewis, Lieu, Barnett, Sheikh, and Gerson concurred with Mayor Kalani on all points in disapproving of the project.
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MOTION: Councilmember Lewis moved to direct staff to bring back resolutions to deny the appeal and allow the conditional use permit. Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Lieu voting no and Councilmember Kartsonis recused.
Councilmember Kartsonis returned to the meeting.
8P. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND CERTAIN
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council: 1. Adopt a RESOLUTION amending Resolution 2026-62 setting forth hours, wages and working conditions for Executive and Management Employees; and 2. Adopt a RESOLUTION setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for Certain Full-Time and Salaried Employees; and
3. Repeal Resolution No. 2026-31 in its entirety.
Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Le introduced the item to the City Council and stated that the agenda had a scrivener’s error with this item.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-88 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2026-62, SETTING FORTH HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Deputy City Clerk III Cammarota read the number and title for Resolution No. 2026-89 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
FORTH THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN FULL-TIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES BEGINNING JUNE 1ST, 2026, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2026-31.
MOTION: Councilmember Barnett moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-88 and 2026-89.
Councilmember Kartsonis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
9. HEARINGS – None Scheduled.
The City Council went to recess at 7:44 p.m. The City Council returned from recess at 7:57 p.m.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. ACCEPT AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
UPDATE AND DISCUSS AND CONCUR WITH A REDUCED SCHEDULE OF COYOTE
ABATEMENT SERVICES
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Coyote Management Program update; and
2. Discuss and concur with a reduced schedule of coyote abatement services.
Administrative Analyst Brent Rivas introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Community Services Director Ted Stevens explained his experience in coyote deterrence while at Long Beach.
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Mayor Kalani stated that coyotes are extremely dangerous and that staff should create an ordinance that would allow Torrance to fine people who feed wildlife.
Councilmember Gerson agreed on the dangers of coyotes but noted that this needed an as-needed basis approach.
Councilmember Kartsonis, General Services Director Shant Megerdichian, and Community Services Director Stevens discussed the legal areas of trapping, legislation on the books and approvals needed. They also overviewed the science of coyote removal and how it can increase coyote presence, as well as educating the public. They overviewed the levels that exist and the response.
Councilmember Sheikh and Community Services Director Stevens discussed the number of traps and the cost of the trapping. They overviewed the CDFW and possibility of using them, and also what tasks they perform. They deliberated on the need for education and methods.
Councilmember Sheikh stressed the importance of educating the public and recommended an ordinance with certain punishments regarding feeding wildlife.
Councilmember Lieu agreed with an ordinance. She continued that there should not be trapping anymore but inquired if there were ways to track coyotes that attack. Community Services Director Stevens responded that there were abilities to do so, but that it was difficult to find spots regarding attacks that do not involve humans. He added that educating the public would be a primary route. Councilmember Lieu and Community Services Director Stevens discussed the response to an attack on humans. They overviewed the different methods to trapping.
Councilmember Lieu suggested using more social media in educating the public and what hazing is and how to handle encountering coyotes.
Councilmember Kartsonis and Community Services Director Stevens overviewed the locations of the trappings, focusing on the south part of the city.
MOTION: Mayor Kalani moved to accept and file item 10A, not renew contract with current trapper, review penalties for those that feed wildlife or create an ordinance, reserve funds in the budget for possible reinstatement of trapping or case by case, increase education, add a link to the site for protective pet gear, possibly a city-wide mailer, and re-evaluate in one year.
Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 10B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CONSTRUCTION BID AND FUNDING
APPROACH, AUTHORIZE GRANT EXTENSION REQUEST, AND APPROVE
PROPOSED DONATION AND DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY FOR WORLD WAR II
JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION MONUMENT PROJECT
Recommendation of the General Services Director and Community Services Director that City Council:
1. Discuss and provide direction on construction bid and funding approach for the World War II Japanese American Incarceration Monument Project; and
2. Authorize staff to request a formal extension from the California Natural Resources Agency of the grant performance period for the World War II Japanese American Incarceration Monument Project to February 1, 2029; and
3. Approve proposed Donation and Donor Recognition Policy for the World War II Japanese American Incarceration Monument Project.
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Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, Nicole Tang, and Stacy Tota spoke on the item and acknowledged the work that has been done on the item.
Members of the public spoke.
Mayor Kalani relayed the importance of the item and encouraged the community to pull together to make the item happen.
Councilmember Kartsonis voiced support for the item and stated that options two and three were not acceptable because they would delay.
Mayor Kalani voiced support for option one.
Councilmember Sheikh requested to adopt option one as anything else would delay the project.
Councilmember Lieu voiced support for option one.
Councilmember Gerson stated his support for marginalized and oppressed communities and for the item but stressed the need for a balanced budget.
Councilmember Barnett showed support for the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Lieu moved to go with option one and approve item 10B.
Councilmember Sheikh seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 10C. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON 2027 ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND
CELEBRATION FORMAT AND SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS, APPROVE
COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EVENT PLANNING , AND ACCEPT AND FILE THE JUNE 30, 2026, ARMED FORCES DAY SPECIAL
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation of the City Manager and Chief of Police that City Council:
1. Discuss and provide direction on the 2027 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration format and schedule adjustments; and
2. Approve the Committee’s recommendation to proceed with event planning; and
3. Accept and file the minutes of the June 30, 2026, Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee meeting.
Public Engagement Manager Jin Chun introduced the item to the City Council.
No members of the public spoke.
Mayor Kalani and Public Engagement Manager Chun discussed the logistics and economics of bringing the luncheon back before the parade starts.
Councilmember Sheikh and Finance Director Ian Dailey overviewed the funding and costs of the item, and explorations of ways to decrease the expenses. Lieutenant Charles Fiischer addressed the concerns of vehicles for the parade. He continued that rental cars were the best solution out of all of the scenarios
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10D. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON LOGO CONCEPTS FOR TORRANCE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND ACCEPT AND FILE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Recommendation of the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee that City Council:
1. Discuss and provide direction on logo concepts for Torrance Municipal Airport; and
2. Accept and file the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee meeting minutes from August 20, 2026.
Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Le introduced the item to the City Council.
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson overviewed the airport’s importance and the need for an identity for it.
Councilmember Lewis supported the item but stated that getting input from the community would have been beneficial.
Councilmember Kartsonis commented on some tweaks to the visuals on the logo.
Assistant to the City Manager Le explained the font choice. Councilmember Kartsonis stated that the Airport Commission having a voice on the item would be beneficial.
Councilmember Sheikh agreed that the Airport Commission should have been involved.
Mayor Kalani concurred that the Airport Commission should have been consulted.
Councilmember Gerson requested to amend the minutes from the committee meeting to include that Community Development Director Ramirez stated to keep the sidewalks clear and not the number of people in line as the important part. Councilmember Gerson requested that the minutes reflect that.
MOTION: Councilmember Gerson moved to accept and file the committee meetings as amended and accept option one. Councilmember Barnett seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3 with Councilmembers Lewis, Lieu and Sheikh voting no. 10E. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON NIKE AFTER DARK TOUR LA 2026 SPECIAL EVENT UPDATED ROUTE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026, AND
PROPOSED FEES
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council discuss and provide direction on the updated course route and proposed fees for the Nike After Dark Tour LA 2026 special event on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Staff Assistant Gabrielle Imai introduced the item to the City Council. The Nike representatives, Jake Wanamaker and Robert, overviewed their proposal to the City Council including roadblocks and routes.
No members of the public spoke.
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MOTION: Councilmember Kartsonis moved to approve the event, accept impact fees and charitable contribution. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
11. AGENCY AGENDAS – None Scheduled.
12. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Gerson, Councilmember Kartsonis, Councilmember Barnett, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Lieu, Councilmember Sheikh and Mayor Kalani spoke.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Considered earlier, see page 1. The City Council returned to closed session at 11:16 p.m.
The City Council returned from closed session at 11:43 p.m.
City Attorney Sullivan reported that it was 7-0 to amended the order in dismissing a police officer in compliance with an order from the Los Angeles Superior Court. One of the findings was updated by them, but the rest of City Attorney Sullivan’s findings were upheld.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Barnett moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 11:44 p.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for closed session, with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Leroy J. Jackson Council Chamber. Councilmember Gerson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember Sheikh voting no.
Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on October 20, 2026
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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INDEX
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
SUBJECT PAGE
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call to Order/Roll Call 1
2. Flag Salute/Invocation 1
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1
4. CLOSED SESSION 1
5. ADJOURNMENT 1
At 6:47 p.m., the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, October 6, 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 29, 2026 is a City Council Dark Night. 14 ATTACHMENT 2
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Minutes Secretary 1 September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Torrance City Council convened in a regular meeting on September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Leroy J. Jackson City Council Chambers at Torrance City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gerson, Kartsonis, Barnett, Lewis, Lieu, Sheikh, and Mayor Kalani
Absent: None
Present: City Manager Chaparyan, City Attorney Sullivan, City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and
other staff representatives
2. FLAG SALUTE/ INVOCATION
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Kartsonis.
The non-sectarian invocation was given by Councilmember Lewis.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public spoke.
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council immediately recessed to closed session at 5:04 p.m. to confer with the City Manager and the City Attorney on agenda matters listed under 4A) Real Property – Conference With Real Property Negotiator, 4B) Conference With Labor Negotiator - Litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8 and California Government Code §54957.6 Councilmember Lewis left the meeting at 5:18 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in public session at 6:46 p.m. No formal action was taken on any item considered in closed session.
5. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Barnett moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 6:47 p.m. to Tuesday, October 6, 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 29, 2026 is a City Council Dark Night. Councilmember Kartsonis seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Sheikh voting no and Councilmember Lewis absent. 15 Aleksander Alderete City Council
Minutes Secretary 2 September 22, 2026
Attest: Mayor of the City of Torrance
Rebecca Poirier Approved on October 20, 2026
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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