City Council Meeting - Aug 12, 2025 (Agenda)

City Council Meeting

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

AUGUST 12, 2025

REGULAR MEETING

5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

6:30 P.M. - REGULAR BUSINESS BEGINS

in council chamber AT 3031 Torrance Bl.

1.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

2.

FLAG SALUTE/NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION

Flag Salute - Councilmember Kaji

Invocation - Councilmember Kalani

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS #1 (Limited up to a 15-minute period) This portion of the meeting is reserved for comments on 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. Time starts when you step up to the microphone. If presenting handout material to Council, please provide 11 copies to the City Clerk before speaking. Handouts to be distributed while you speak.

4.

CLOSED SESSION

4A.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code

§ 54956.9(d)(2)):

One case

4B.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

(California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)):

1.

Victoria E. Willis v. City of Torrance, et al. LASC Case No. 23TRCV01004

4C.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)):

One case

4D.

REAL PROPERTY – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

(California Government Code § 54956.8):

1.

Property: N/E Crenshaw and Del Amo Boulevards (APN: 7352-007-900) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan

Negotiating Parties: City of Torrance and West Basin Municipal Water District

Under Negotiation: Price and terms and conditions of property use agreement

2.

Property: 1215-1227 El Prado Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 (APN: 7355-027-142) Agency Negotiator: Aram Chaparyan