Torrance public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several administrative items, including potential increases to occupancy and business license tax rates. The agenda also includes various contract amendments, retirement resolutions, and vehicle purchase authorizations.
- Proposed 0.5% increase to uniform occupancy tax rate
- Proposed 5% increase to business license tax rate
- Purchase of eleven Ford F-350 vehicles for $86,917.96
- Legal services amendment for Hi-Shear litigation up to $6,215,000
- Retirement resolutions for Teresa Browning, Brandi Cumin, Robert Sawai, Michael Smith, and Dorothy Ellis
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations involving various employee associations and elected officials. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.
- Conference with labor negotiator regarding multiple employee organizations
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several large-scale infrastructure projects including the Anza Avenue Rehabilitation Project. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and real property lease terms at 2300 Carson Street. Additionally, the council will review various municipal contracts and equipment purchases.
- Anza Avenue Rehabilitation Project: $4,090,711
- Citywide Tree Planting Program amendment: up to $3,960,100
- Fleet vehicle purchase (Ford F-650 and F-350 trucks): $736,383.78
- Fire Department LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators: $128,484.56
- Torrance Historical Museum donation: $25,000
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider various administrative actions including personnel reclassifications and legal agreements. The agenda includes discussions on electric vehicle charging, refuse truck purchases, and public safety grant awards.
- Purchase of four 2025 Autocar/Heil ACX64 CNG refuse trucks for $2,162,315.32
- Acceptance of a $917,210 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program award
- Electric vehicle charging services agreements with Blink Network, LLC
- Reclassification of Human Resources Analyst position for $33,036.59 annually
- Reclassification of Administrative Assistant position for $20,901 annually
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several administrative matters, including fiscal year operating budget modifications and a public hearing on airport landing fees. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a proposed light industrial building at 1899 Western Way.
- Purchase of a 2025 Elgin CNG Crosswind J Sweeper for $518,518
- Contract for roller hockey rink floor replacement at Wilson Park up to $124,000
- Appeal of a conditional use permit for a 29,747 square foot industrial building at 1899 Western Way
- Public hearing and ordinance adoption regarding airport landing fees
- Resolution honoring the retirement of Police Officers Christopher Melia and Scott Nakayama
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss several closed session items, including labor negotiations and real property lease terms for various locations. Public business includes a transit zero emission bus plan, a residential development appeal at 1724 Arlington Avenue, and a network security software purchase.
- Lease negotiations for properties including 2300 Carson Street and 3301 Torrance Boulevard
- Purchase of CISCO SMARTnet network security software not to exceed $185,660.11
- Appeal regarding a two-unit residential development at 1724 Arlington Avenue
- Torrance Transit System Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan
- Ordinance No. 3924 regarding License Review Board and Charitable Gambling
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several closed session items including employee evaluations, labor negotiations, and real property lease terms. The regular business agenda includes discussions on a charitable gambling ordinance, various city contracts, and legal service amendments.
- Contract for 2024 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade Float: up to $125,000
- Purchase of one 2028 Ford F550 Aerial Lift Truck: $285,073
- Amendment to RRM Design Group consulting services for Housing Element Study: up to $51,606
- Amendment to Rutan & Tucker, LLP fee agreement for legal services: up to $4,315,000
- Proposed ordinance regarding Charitable Gambling
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several administrative actions, including a $3.1 million purchase of three replacement fire engines. The agenda also includes discussions on coyote management services, police vehicle outfitting, and a wireless facility appeal.
- Purchase of three Pierce 1500 GPM Triple Combination Pumper fire engines for $3,133,134
- Amendment to contract for citywide coyote trapping services for $79,200
- Award of contract for supplemental crossing guard services for $982,296
- Appropriation of $150,000 for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
- Appeal regarding a wireless telecommunication facility at 2124 Redondo Beach Boulevard
City Council Meeting
The Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and real property leases. The public session includes several consent calendar items regarding departmental purchases, service agreements, and budget modifications.
- Litigation: Virginia Windsor v. City of Torrance, et al (Case No. 23TRCV0173)
- Real Property: Lease negotiations for 2300 Carson Street
- Police K-9 Program: $25,000 anonymous donation
- Computer Equipment/Software: Not-to-exceed $263,342.06 purchase from Lenovo USA Inc.
- Machado Lake Stormwater Monitoring: $299,761 amendment for Northgate Environmental Management, Inc.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several administrative matters, including contract amendments for waste disposal and water usage. The agenda also includes various public works agreements, personnel recognitions, and discussions on community development policies.
- Transfer Station Disposal Services contract amendment up to $17,509,059
- Recycled Water usage agreement at Torrance Refinery up to $28,000,000
- Toyota Meeting Hall Lighting Project not-to-exceed $182,032.62
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Lifts Replacement Project contract up to $1,864,915.60
- Resolution honoring Police Officer Jason McDonald's 26 years of service
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss real property lease negotiations, labor agreements, and various administrative updates. The agenda includes several items for the consent calendar and a hearing regarding a lot division appeal.
- Lease negotiations for properties at 2901 Airport Drive, 2540 Skypark Drive, 24747 Crenshaw Boulevard, and 3481 Airport Drive
- Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program ($11,400)
- Appropriation of 2022 COPS grant funds for Police Department programs ($120,000)
- Amendment to Allied Waste Services contract for transfer station disposal services ($11,235,167)
- Appeal regarding a lot division at 2126 238th Street