Torrance public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting (Special Meeting)
The City Council will meet in a closed session followed by regular business. The council is asked to reconsider and provide direction regarding the event location for the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration.
- Direction on the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration event location
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss real property lease negotiations for the Annex Building and various labor negotiations. The regular business agenda includes several contract awards for city services, airport electrical improvements, and policing reform implementation.
- Lease negotiation for APN: 7377-010-900 (Annex Building) with Skytron, LLC
- Policing reform agreement with California Department of Justice up to $1,250,000
- Supplemental parking enforcement contract amendment for $708,103
- City Yard roof replacement contract up to $1,382,184.20
- Electrical improvements at Torrance Municipal Airport up to $5,333,332.80
City Council Meeting - Closed Session Only
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss several legal matters and property negotiations. Discussions include existing litigation, lease terms for multiple properties, and labor negotiations with various employee organizations.
- Litigation: Martin Hutto v. City of Torrance
- Litigation: City of Torrance v. Hi-Shear Corporation
- Lease negotiations for 2655 Pacific Coast Highway
- Lease negotiations for 2901 Airport Drive, 2540 Skypark Drive, and 24747 Crenshaw Boulevard
- Lease negotiations for 1421 Cravens Avenue
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss various closed session items including litigation, real property lease negotiations, and labor negotiations. The open session includes a consent calendar covering transit grants, fire department billing services, and a computer-aided dispatch system.
- Lease negotiations for properties at 2901 Airport Drive, 1421 Cravens Avenue, 3851 226th Street, 2655 Pacific Coast Highway, Wilson Park, and 20500 Madrona Avenue
- First amendment to EMS billing services contract with Wittman Enterprises, LLC for a not-to-exceed $1,764,340
- Federal Transit Administration grant awards totaling $6,280,000 and $1,431,700 plus local matches
- Contract service agreement with Decals by Design, Incorporated for not-to-exceed $355,010
- Master software and services agreement for a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System for approximately $7,604,992
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss litigation, real property negotiations, and labor agreements. The open session includes several consent calendar items regarding city infrastructure, employee wages, and various service contracts.
- Negotiation of lease for 3511-3525 Pacific Coast Highway
- Purchase negotiation for 2217 Border Avenue
- Purchase negotiation for water rights from Phillips 66 Company
- Demolition of Building 8 at Charles H. Wilson Park ($50,000)
- Creation of Emergency Operations Center at Fire Station 1 ($373,783)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including a new ordinance regarding tarps and canopies on private property. The meeting also includes discussions on airport enforcement, employee retirements, and various contract approvals.
- Ordinance for 'Tarps, Canopies, and Pop-Up Structures on Private Property'
- Automated car wash replacement at the City Yard: $427,741.46
- Six battery electric bus chargers purchase: $1,573,330.28
- Mills Act contract for residence at 2268 Sonoma Street
- Amendment to Torrance Municipal Airport Ordinance enforcement
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several items including public works engineering and asphalt contracts, various labor-related resolutions, and a public hearing on the 2025 California Fire Code. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.
- Award of $315,400 for Hawthorne Blvd right-turn lane design at Lomita Blvd and 182nd St
- Award of up to $2,501,766.75 for asphalt concrete and mixes via Blue Angel International LLC
- Resolution regarding wages and working conditions for Torrance Police Commanders Association ($139,089)
- Resolution regarding wages and working conditions for Police Safety Management ($47,910)
- Public hearing on the 2025 California Fire Code
City Council Meeting
The Torrance City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate terms for several properties. The council will also conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Lease negotiation for 2300 Carson Street between City of Torrance and Los Angeles County
- Sale negotiations for APN: 7352-006-905 with Roger Rodriguez
- Sale negotiations for APN: 7352-006-905 with Andres Guzman
- City Manager performance evaluation
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct several closed sessions regarding real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and legal matters. The regular business session includes discussions on renaming Columbia Park and a request for rental fee subsidies.
- Lease negotiation for 3511-3525 Pacific Coast Highway
- Property sale negotiations for APN: 7352-006-905
- Appropriation of $2,500,000 from 2016 Certificate of Participation Bond proceeds
- Purchase of computer equipment for Police not-to-exceed $1,510,843
- Request for $1,200 rental fee subsidy for Toyota Meeting Hall and James Armstrong Theatre
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct closed sessions regarding litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations. The regular business session includes several second and final readings of municipal code ordinances and administrative updates.
- Real property lease and acquisition negotiations for 20780-20810 Madrona Avenue
- Lease negotiations for multiple properties at 3006 182nd Street
- Acquisition negotiations for 3141 Torrance Boulevard
- Acquisition negotiations for 3525 Torrance Boulevard
- Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 3952 regarding Cottage Food standards
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several consent calendar items including equipment purchases for fire and police services. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding litigation, real property negotiations, and labor discussions.
- Purchase of two 1500 GPM Triple Combination Pumpers for $2,782,005.62
- Purchase of thirteen 2026 Police Interceptors for $1,165,443.12
- Water treatment chemicals for North Torrance Well Field Facility up to $500,000
- Employee insurance agreements totaling approximately $3,976,927
- Ground lease amendment for 1215 El Prado Avenue
City Council Meeting
The Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. The open session includes several contract amendments for security services, library materials, and recycled water usage.
- Property negotiation: N/E Crenshaw and Del Amo Boulevards
- Property negotiation: 3301 Airport Drive
- Property negotiation: 2655 Pacific Coast Highway
- Security guard services contract amendment up to $619,912.32
- Recycled water usage agreement amendment up to $46,000,000
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal matters and real property negotiations. Discussions include anticipated and existing litigation, as well as property use agreements and ground leases.
- Litigation: Victoria E. Willis v. City of Torrance, et al.
- Property negotiation: N/E Crenshaw and Del Amo Boulevards (property use agreement)
- Property negotiation: 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue (ground lease)
- Labor negotiations with various city employee associations and officials
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several items including a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit regulations and an urban forestry project. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items such as investment reports and municipal code amendments.
- Cabrillo Urban Forestry Project agreement: $1,442,035.60
- Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units regulations
- Ordinance 3953 regarding Commissioner compensation: $16,650
- Transit Department annual claim for TDA and State Transit Assistance funds
- Legal services fee agreement amendment: $7,327.27
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold closed sessions regarding real property negotiations and labor discussions with various employee organizations. The agenda also includes a hearing regarding an appeal of a Civil Service Commission decision.
- Property use agreement negotiation: N/E Crenshaw and Del Amo Boulevards
- Ground lease negotiation: 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue
- License agreement negotiation: 3301 Airport Drive
- Labor negotiations with various city employee associations
- Hearing on the appeal of a Civil Service Commission decision regarding a Reprographic Specialist
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several items including wage adjustments for police and management employees. The agenda also includes a contract for building demolition at Charles H. Wilson Park and various grant approvals.
- Demolition of Building 8 at Charles H. Wilson Park: $471,459.45
- Wage adjustments for TPOA ($2,740,453) and TPCA ($682,193)
- SCAG REAP 2.0 Grant Award: $100,000
- Police Department program modification: $420,984
- Lease negotiations for 3511-3525 Pacific Coast Highway
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss several legal and real estate matters. This includes negotiating terms for various properties and meeting with a labor negotiator regarding multiple employee associations.
- Ground lease negotiation for 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue
- Sale of property at 2715 Andreo Avenue to Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles
- Easement negotiation for 485 Crenshaw Boulevard with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- Conference with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation
- Labor negotiations involving various city employee associations
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several closed session items including real property negotiations and labor discussions. The regular business agenda includes a $10.63 million contribution for the El Nido Park Renovation and various municipal insurance renewals.
- $10.63 million appropriation for El Nido Park Renovation Capital Improvement Project
- $7,500,000 not-to-exceed amount for on-call expedited plan check services
- $376,385 for Residential Pavement Improvement, I-159
- Ground lease negotiations for 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue
- Sale negotiations for 2715 Andreo Avenue
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed hearing regarding an appeal of a Civil Service Commission decision that sustained the termination of a police officer. The meeting also includes a closed session for conferences with various labor negotiators.
- Closed hearing on the appeal of a police officer's termination
- Conference with labor negotiators representing multiple city employee groups
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations with various employee associations and legal matters regarding existing litigation. The agenda includes several consent items such as airport infrastructure projects and electrical easements for electric vehicle charging.
- Labor negotiations involving 21 different employee groups and officials
- Airport site preparation contract for $646,000 plus $64,600 contingency
- HVAC replacement at Zamperini Field for $733,949 plus $73,395 contingency
- Workers’ compensation claims management amendment of approximately $817,218
- Public hearing for City of Torrance Lighting District No. 99-1 assessment of $1,912,828
City Council Meeting
The Council will consider several labor agreements regarding wages and working conditions for city employees. Additionally, the agenda includes a public works agreement for new pickleball courts at Charles H. Wilson Park and direction on regulating electric bicycles.
- Labor contracts for Library Employees ($653,648), Municipal Employees ($7,935,049), and Crossing Guards ($99,039)
- Pickleball court construction at Charles H. Wilson Park up to $1,526,119
- Annual membership renewal with California Transit Indemnity Pool up to $837,187
- Elected official wage and working condition changes totaling $30,858
- World War II Camp Wall Monument project at Columbia Park
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate several real property leases and park redevelopment terms. The session also includes discussions regarding anticipated litigation and various labor negotiations with city employee associations.
- Lease negotiation: 3481 Airport Drive, #200
- Lease negotiation: 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue
- Park redevelopment proposal: 18301 Kingsdale Avenue
- Lease negotiation: 475 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite A
- Lease negotiation: 485 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite A
City Council Meeting
The Council will review several real property negotiations during a closed session, including park redevelopment and ground leases. The open session includes a consent calendar covering sanitation truck repairs, transit center soil management, and legal services.
- Park redevelopment proposal for 18301 Kingsdale Avenue
- Ground lease negotiation for 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue
- Property use agreement for N/E Crenshaw and Del Amo Boulevards
- Lease negotiation for Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard
- Change order for Heil brand sanitation truck repair parts up to $1,050,000
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a residential addition appeal at 671 Calle Miramar and the establishment of Underground Utility District No. 21 on Madrona Avenue. Additionally, the council will meet in closed session to negotiate lease terms for several elementary and middle schools with the Torrance Unified School District.
- Lease negotiations for Arnold Elementary, Carr Elementary, Edison Elementary, Victor Elementary, Walteria Elementary, Anza Elementary, Hickory Elementary, Bert Lynn Middle, Madrona Middle, Richardson Middle, Seaside Elementary, and Fern Elementary
- Public hearing for a residential addition and setback waiver at 671 Calle Miramar
- Public hearing to establish Underground Utility District No. 21 on Madrona Ave from Civic Center Dr to Torrance Blvd
- Acceptance of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Authority to file grant applications for Measure A funding via Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss various labor negotiations involving multiple employee groups. The council will also confer with negotiators regarding the sale of several properties and a lease agreement for 3481 Airport Drive.
- Labor negotiations for full-time, part-time, crossing guards, elected officials, engineers, and police/fire trainees
- Property sale negotiations with D&M Seven Limited Partnership regarding multiple APNs
- Property sale negotiations with TK&S Development Limited Partnership regarding multiple APNs
- Lease term negotiations for 3481 Airport Drive, #200, Torrance, CA 90505 with Torrance Flite Park, LLC
- Legal counsel conference regarding Maria Soto, et al. v. City of Torrance, et al. and Kathleen Ann Scott v. City of Torrance, et al.
City Council Meeting
The Council will meet to discuss various closed session matters including labor negotiations and real property transactions. Open session business includes funding for the Armed Forces Day parade, a subsidy for an Irish festival, and the purchase of Los Angeles Dodgers tickets.
- Labor negotiations with 21 employee groups and officials
- Real property lease and sale negotiations for multiple properties including Charles H. Wilson Park
- Resolution setting hours, wages, and working conditions for the City Manager ($16,126)
- Subsidy for the 2025 Irish Fair and Music Festival (up to $20,700)
- Legal services fee amendment for Martin Hutto vs. City of Torrance (up to $390,000)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several items including transit equipment contracts, a public hearing for a residential addition appeal, and the consolidation of legislative advocacy committees. Closed sessions include discussions on employee discipline, litigation, and real property negotiations.
- Purchase order for Cummins engines and parts not-to-exceed $1,770,000
- Purchase order for bus repair parts not-to-exceed $1,800,000
- 2025 4th of July Fireworks Show expenditure of $43,460
- Public hearing regarding a residential addition appeal at 671 Calle Miramar
- Legal services fee agreement amendment for $35,000
City Council Meeting - Closed Session Only
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss various labor negotiations and legal matters. This includes discussions with a labor negotiator regarding multiple employee groups and conferences with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation.
- Labor negotiations involving 21 different employee and official groups
- Existing litigation: City of Torrance v. Hi-Shear Corporation (USDC Case No. 2:17-cv-07732-DSF-JPR)
- Existing litigation: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R4-2020-0003
- Existing litigation: California Regional Water Qualitys Control Board Order No. R4-2021-0079
- Anticipated litigation involving two cases
City Council Meeting - Closed Session Only
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and legal matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding various employee associations and existing or anticipated litigation.
- Labor negotiations with 21 different employee groups, including police, fire, and city management
- Existing litigation: City of Torrance v. Hi-Shear Corporation (USDC Case No. 2:17-cv-07732-DSF-JPR)
- Existing litigation: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R4-2020-0003
- Existing litigation: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R4-2021-0079
- Anticipated litigation involving two cases
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding wages and working conditions for various city employees. The agenda also includes discussions on property leases, infrastructure improvements, and police equipment contracts.
- Lease negotiations for 3301 Torrance Boulevard and 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard
- Lease negotiations for 2365 Plaza Del Amo
- Lease negotiations for 2600 Skypark Drive
- Lease negotiations for 3511-3525 Pacific Coast Highway
- Resolution for part-time hourly employees: $306,739