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Tue, Mar 24, 2026- 5:00 PM

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The proclamation honors the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, with a specific mention of Torrance native Technical Ser...

Transit – Approve Amendments to Measure R Transit Investment Funding Agreements. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council:Approve amendment to Measure R Transit Investment Funding Agreement MR524.06 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), for the purchase of trolleybuses for a new circular service in Torrance (C2022-150) and to extend the term through July 31, 2026 …

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These amendments primarily involve extending the terms of the agreements to accommodate project timelines

General Services and Public Works – Authorize Purchase Order of One (1) Stencil Truck as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $179,240.13 (Non-General Fund).Recommendation of the General Services Director and Public Works Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville, CA, in the amount of $170,704.89, plus a5% contingency in the amount of $8,535.24, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $179,240.13, for one (1) Stencil Truck as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.Agenda Item 8C

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This new unit, a 2026 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW with a specialized Roadline Stencil Truck Bed, will replace an aging vehicle (8630) to efficiently com...

General Services and Transit – Authorize Purchase Order for Three (3) 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrids with ADA Ramp for the Connect Torrance Microtransit Service. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $233,590.46 (Non-General Fund).Recommendation of the General Services Director and Transit Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with MobilityWorks of California LLC, in the amount of $222,467.10, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $11,123.36, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $233,590.46 for three (3) 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrids with ADA-equipped wheelchair ramps for the Connect Torrance Microtransit service.Agenda Item 8D

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The total expenditure will not exceed $233,590.46, funded by the Measure R Investment Grant MR524.09

City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management Regarding Wireless Technicians and the Torrance Police Department Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $45,000 Annually (General Fund).Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME) and Management regarding Wireless Technicians and the Torrance Police Department Recruitment and Retention Incentive Program.Agenda Item 8E

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This agreement adds Wireless Technicians from the Information Technology Department to the Torrance Police Department's Enhanced Recruitment and Reten...

General Services and Community Services – Authorize Purchase Order of Two (2) Animal Control Trucks, One (1) Service Truck, and One (1) Airport Response Truck as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $520,496.10 (Non-General Fund).Recommendation of the General Services Director and Community Services Director that City Council authorize a purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Whittier, CA, in the amount of $495,710.57 plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $24,785.53, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $520,496.10 for two (2) animal control trucks, one (1) service truck, and one (1) airport response truck as a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.Agenda Item 8F

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This purchase, funded by the Fleet Services Fund (non-General Fund), includes: Two (2) Animal Control Trucks for daily operations and animal manag...

General Services – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for the Creation of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - Fire Station 1. Expenditure: $31,148.50 (General Fund &Non-General Fund).Recommendation of the General Services Director that City Council approve a first amendment to contract services agreement with Williamson Construction Co., Inc., of Lawndale, CA (C2025-278), to increase the contract contingency by $31,148.50 for a new not-to-exceed contingency amount of $93,445.50 and new project total amount of $404,931.50 for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - Fire Station 1.Agenda Item 8G

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This amendment increases the contract contingency by $31,148.50, bringing the new not-to-exceed contingency amount to $93,445.50 (30%) and the total p...

Police – Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Police Recruit Training. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for police recruit training.Agenda Item 8H

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The agreement allows the Torrance Police Department to continue utilizing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Academy for mandated, POS...

Human Resources – Approve Proposed Class Specification for Project Manager - Information Technology. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that City Council approve the proposed class specification for Project Manager – Information Technology.Agenda Item 8I

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This role is part of a reorganization within the Information Technology Department to enhance efficiency and manage the city's growing digital needs

Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Public Works Supervisor. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Public Works Supervisor.Agenda Item 8J

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The revision, recommended by the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director, aims to update the job description to reflect current operatio...

Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Police Records Technician. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Police Records Technician.Agenda Item 8K

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This update, the first since 2007, aims to reflect the current duties and necessary competencies of the role

Community Development – Accept and File 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Authorize Submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the Community Development Director that City Council:Accept and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report …

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The report details the city's housing permit activity and progress in implementing its Housing Element programs for the 2025 calendar year

Historic Preservation Commission and Community Development – Approve a Mills Act Contract for Historic Landmark #4 (HPC25-00007) for a Residence Located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in a Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone at 1504 Acacia Avenue and Determine an Exemption from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission and Community Development Director thatCity Council:Determine a Categorical Exemption for the project in accordance with Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15331 (Historic Resource Rehabilitation/Restoration) …

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This contract, designated as Historic Landmark 4, is part of the city's Historic Preservation Program, established by Ordinance No. 3822 in 2017

Information Technology and Finance – Approve Revised Fourth Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Employee Payroll Services. Expenditure: Approximately $920,000 (General Fund: Approximately $460,000 Annually).Recommendation of the Information Technology Director and Finance Director that City Council approve the revised fourth amendment to the contract services agreement with ADP, LLC of Roseland, NJ(C2018-060), in the amount of $19.61 per employee per month (PEPM) for salaried employees and $20.95 PEPM for hourly employees for a total approximate amount of $920,000, and extend the contract term through December 31, 2027 with up to five annual options for renewal.The revised fourth amendment incorporates updated contractual terms provided by ADP, including revisions associated with third-party software services utilized as part of the City’s payroll processing system.Agenda Item 8N

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This amendment adjusts the per-employee-per-month (PEPM) rates to $19.61 for salaried employees and $20.95 for hourly employees, leading to an approxi...

City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of January 2026. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month of January 2026.Agenda Item 8O

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The city's investment portfolio yielded 4.163% for the month, a slight decrease from the previous month

Finance and Governmental Operations Committee – Accept and File Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended 2024-25, Accept and File Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review Report, and Approve Proposed Program Modifications and Budget Adjustments. Expenditure: $31,954 (General Fund).Recommendation of the Finance and Governmental Operations Committee that City Council:1.Accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended 2024-2025 …

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City Council is recommended to accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2024-25 and the Mid-Year Budget Review Report f...

City Attorney – Approve Tenth Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure: None.Recommendation of the City Attorney that City Council approve a tenth amendment to the fee agreement with law firm Rutan & Tucker, LLP of Costa Mesa, CA (C2020-038), to increase the attorney cap rate under the fee agreement to $525 per hour, to cover costs and provide legal services relating to the 2020Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Order/Hi-Shear litigation.Agenda Item 8Q

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This amendment will increase the attorney cap rate to $525 per hour

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The agreement spans from March 24, 2026, to February 28, 2030, with the project's active phases expected to conclude by June 2028

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No specific details about the item's content, purpose, or associated documents are provided in the available information.

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The Council would also authorize a letter to oppose Assembly Bill No. 1768

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This plan outlines the PHA's mission, long-term goals, and operational details for assisting low-income individuals and families in affording housing