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Torrance |
City Council |
Order of Business 8 |
8M. Public Works – Adopt RESOLUTION Approving New Recycled Water Rate Structure and Approve
Effective Date for New Recycled Water Rate Structure. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a RESOLUTION approving a new recycled water rate structure for all recycled water
customers in the Torrance Municipal Water service area; and
2. Repeal Resolution No. 99-103 in its entirety; and
3. Approve February 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new recycled water rate structure to be
implemented.
8N.
City Manager – Approve First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for the Administration of Measure A Local Solutions Fund
(C2025-215), Accept and Appropriate Funding, and Authorize the Mayor as Signatory for Lease
Agreements. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $40,000 (Non-General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve first amendment to memorandum of understanding with the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments (SBCCOG) for the administration of Measure A Local Solutions Fund (C2025-215); and
2. Accept and appropriate $40,000 from SBCCOG Measure A Local Solutions funding for single-room
occupancy (SRO) beds to the Measure A Local Solutions Funds Grant project (GRTCD0005); and
3. Authorize the Mayor as the City’s signatory for the lease agreements for 6 SRO units with Sunshine
11 LP, subject to the prescribed terms. |
January 13, 2026
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Torrance
City Council
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| 20260113 |
LA County |
Torrance |
City Council |
Order of Business 8 |
8G. City Manager – Approve Side Letter Agreements Between TME-AFSCME Local 1117 (TME-AFSCME)
and Management and Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management.
Expenditure: Approximately $637,980 Annually (General Fund).
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council:
1. Approve a side letter agreement between the Torrance Municipal Employees-AFSCME Local 1117
(TME-AFSCME) and Management to implement General Services Storekeepers and Welders 4-10
Schedule; and
2. Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA)
and Management regarding new IT Department classifications; and
3. Approve a side letter agreement between Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA)
and Management regarding the Torrance Police Department Enhanced Recruitment and Incentive
Program.
8H.
City Treasurer – Accept and File Investment Report for the Month of October 2025. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Treasurer that City Council accept and file the Investment Report for the month
of October 2025.
8I.
Item number not used.
8J.
Public Works – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities (Class 1), Approve Specifications, and Award Public Works
Agreement for Sidewalk Improvements for Disabled Accessibility, I-135. Expenditure: $918,108
(Non-General Funds).
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 Sidewalk Improvements for Disabled Accessibility, I-135 (B2025-17); and
3. Award a public works agreement to Kalban, Inc. of Santa Clarita, CA (B2025-17), in the amount of
$798,355 and authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $119,753, for construction of the
Sidewalk Improvements for Disabled Accessibility, 1-135 for a two-year (2) period beginning
January 13, 2026 and ending January 12, 2028.
8K.
Public Works – Approve Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Torrance Airport
Stormwater Basin Project, I-174. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a second amendment to the
consulting services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. of Irvine, CA (C2022-009), for the Torrance Airport
Stormwater Basin Project, I-174 and to extend the term for an additional two-year period beginning
January 25, 2026, and ending January 26, 2028.
8L.
Public Works – Approve New Tri-Party Agreement for Usage of Recycled Water at the Torrance
Refinery. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve a new tri-party agreement between
the City, the Torrance Refining Company, LLC (TORC), and the West Basin Municipal Water District
(WBMWD) for the continued use of recycled water at the Torrance Refinery for a five-year (5) period,
beginning February 1, 2026 and ending January 31, 2031, with one optional five-year renewal period. |
January 13, 2026
LA County
Torrance
City Council
Order of Business 8
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