TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

Tuesday, December, 03, 2024

 

 

 

CLOSED SESSION

5:00 PM

 

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 PM

 

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 6:30p.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

 

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF WITHDRAWN, DEFERRED, AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS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

 

Measure SST Citizens' Oversight Committee

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber

 

Finance and Governmental Operations Committee

Date: Monday, December 16, 2024

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Location: LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber

Topic: FY 24-25 Quarter 1 Budget Review Report

Chair: Councilmember Jon Kaji

 

6.

COMMUNITY MATTERS

 

6A.

Recognition of Torrance High Girls Flag Football Team.

 

7.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 15 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 1 minute per speaker. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk 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 Manager – Adopt RESOLUTION Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Setting Forth Hours, Wages, and Working Conditions for Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA). Expenditure: $1,454,464 (General Fund and

Non-General Fund: Approximately $363,616 Annually).

 

Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION pursuant to memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting forth the hours, wages, and working conditions for employees represented by the Torrance City Employees Association (TCEA) for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028.

 

8B.

SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3940

 

Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3940 Granting to Zenith Energy West Coast Terminals 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 Approve an 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. 3941

 

Second and Final Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 3941 Amending Section 911.2.260 of Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Division 9 of the Torrance Municipal Code Relating to “Original Art Display,” Renumbering Existing Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Division 9 Relating to “Enforcement” as a New Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Division 9, and Adding Section 911.10.010 of Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Division 9 “Mural Policy” Setting Policy for Murals on Public and Private Properties and Approve an 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.

Public Works – Approve Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding for Construction of Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194 and Appropriate Funds. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:

  1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach for construction of the Beach Cities Green Streets Project, S-194; and
  2. Appropriate $550,607 of Measure W funds from Measure W – Interest Earnings to Beach Cities Green Streets, S-194.

 

8E.

Public Works – Approve Discontinued Use of Recycled Water and Relinquishment of Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities for Parkways on Artesia Blvd Between Hawthorne Blvd and Western Ave. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:

  1. Approve permanently discontinuing the use of recycled water for irrigation of the Artesia Blvd parkways between Hawthorne Blvd and Western Ave due to cross-connection concerns; and
  2. Relinquish and return the Artesia Blvd parkway maintenance responsibility back to each adjacent property owner between Hawthorne Blvd and Western Ave.

 

8F.

Transit – Authorize Submission of Torrance Transit’s Agency Safety Plan to Federal Transit Administration for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council authorize the submission of Torrance Transit’s Agency Safety Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

 

8G.

General Services – Appropriate Funds and Authorize Purchase Order for Thirty-four (34) Replacement Vehicles as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: $2,796,887 (Non-General Fund).

 

Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Whittier, CA in the amount of $2,663,701.90, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $133,185.10, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,796,887 to replace thirty-four (34) city vehicles as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.

 

8H.

Community Development – Approve Easement Quitclaim Deed Between City of Torrance and Torrance Unified School District. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council approve an easement quitclaim deed between City of Torrance (City) and Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), thereby relinquishing the City’s water easements within the Hamilton Adult Education Center to the TUSD. The easement transfer will facilitate unrestricted site use for TUSD’s future development plans and align with shared goals to enhance school resources and infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

 

9.

HEARINGS

 

9A.

Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing, Determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, and Adopt ORDINANCE Amending the Torrance Municipal Code by Establishing a Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance (“SRSO”). Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:

  1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding amending the Torrance Municipal Code by establishing a Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("SRSO") and consider any testimony during the hearing; and
  2. Determine the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3); and
  3. Adopt an ORDINANCE amending the Torrance Municipal Code to add Chapter 17 entitled "Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization and Mobile Home Owner Protections" to Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and
  4. Approve an Ordinance Summary for publication.

 

9B.

Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260-unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the H-DA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS23-00003, CUP23-00012, DVP23-00002, DIV23-00003, MOD23-00007, MOD23-00008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the Planning Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:

  1. Conduct a public hearing; and
  2. Adopt a RESOLUTION for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
  3. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Conditional Use Permit as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow the construction of a 260-unit townhome development on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
  4. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Development Permit as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 36 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow the construction of a 260-unit townhome development on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
  5. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Division of Lot as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 29 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (No. 83498) for condominium purposes on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
  6. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Modification of Variance (V79-3) as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 28 of the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to the off-street parking boundary for the Del Amo Fashion Center on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183); and
  7. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a Modification of Development Permit (DVP96-00001) as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 28 of the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to the Master Plan boundary for the Del Amo Fashion Center on property located in the H-DA1 Zone at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366-019-123, 7366-019-182, 7366-019-183).

 

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

 

10A.

City Clerk – Discuss and Consider Amending Torrance Municipal Code Regarding Changes to Commission Compensation. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the City Clerk that City Council:

  1. Discuss and consider amending the Torrance Municipal Code regarding changes to Commission Compensation; and
  2. Discuss and Consider directing the City Clerk to bring back an ORDINANCE amending Torrance Municipal Code Sections 13.1.1, 13.2.1, 13.3.1, 13.4.1, 13.5.1, 13.9.1, 13.10.1, 13.11.1, 13.15.1, 13.16.1, 13.18.1, 13.20.010 and 13.21.020 all titled “Created, Composition, Compensation, and Qualifications”; and
  3. Determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

 

10B.

City Manager and Community Development – Accept and File Update Report on City’s Progress in Addressing Homelessness in Torrance and Approve Extension of 3290 Temporary Housing Program Operations. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Development Director that City Council:

  1. Accept and file an update report on the City’s progress in addressing homelessness in Torrance; and
  2. Approve the extension of 3290 Temporary Housing Program operations for an additional three years to June 30, 2028

 

10C.

City Manager – Review and Provide Direction on External Lighting Policy for City Facilities. Expenditure: None.

 

Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council review and provide direction on the External Lighting Policy for City Facilities.

 

11.

AGENCY AGENDAS

 

12.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #2 (Limited up to a 15 minute period)

 

13.

CLOSED SESSION

 

13A.

The Council will meet in Closed Session for the following purpose:

 

a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

    (California Government Code § 54957(b)(1)):

 

    Title: City Manager

 

b. REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

    (California Government Code § 54956.8):

1.  Property: 3301 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503

                2200 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501

                Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan

                Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Cartozian Associates Real Estate, Inc.

                Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease

 

           2. Property: 2365 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90501

               Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan

               Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and Torrance Scouting Center, Inc.

               Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of lease

 

 

          3. Property: 3006-3040 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504

              (APN: 4095-020-902 and 4095-020-903)

               Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan

               Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and California Department of Transportation

               Under Negotiation: Real property purchase proposal

 

c. 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, December 17, 2024, 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, December 10, 2024 is a City Council Dark Night.