Mayor· 2026-2030
Sharon Kalani
Torrance
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 0:09
- Avg per meeting
- 0:02
- Segments
- 13
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Top issues during term (11)
Airport Litigation and Legal Matters
Litigation defense and potential airport settlements impact city legal funds.
District 4 Council Vacancy Appointment Process
None.
Citywide Governance by District Elected Policy
None.
Coyote Management Program and Abatement Overhaul
Saves approximately $80,000 annually from the trapping contract while reallocating resources toward education.
Hickory Park Multi-Use Futsal Court Feasibility
Estimated project cost is approximately $1.75 million with no current funding source.
Torrance Municipal Airport Branding and Logo Adoption
Minimal branding and signage costs absorbed within departmental budgets.
ADU permitting lawsuit appeal
Torrance could face costly lawsuits and legal fees if the city continues to drag its feet on approving accessory dwelling unit permits.
Collection of Delinquent Utility Fees via Property Taxes
Recaptures overdue utility revenues, which have historically achieved a 97.5 percent recovery rate.
Torrance Regional Transit Center Parking Structure
Total expenditure of $36,646,266.14 funded through General Fund and non-general fund sources.
Hawthorne Boulevard Relinquishment to City Control
The state will transfer 11.55 million dollars to the city to fund roadway and sidewalk improvements before the handover.
cannabis regulations
Local businesses might see shifting property values and new commercial opportunities, while the city could rake in fresh tax revenue from authorized dispensaries.
Decisions during term (128)
Recorded while Kalani was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 3970 (Cottage Food)
Consulting Services Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC
Mills Act Contract for 1511 Acacia Avenue
Letter of Agreement with LA County for 3290 Temporary Housing Village
Award Public Works Agreement for WWII Japanese American Incarceration Monument
MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AFTER NUMBER AND TITLE
Proclamation declaring October 23, 2026 through October 31, 2026 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Torrance, California.
Proclamation declaring November 8, 2026 through November 15, 2026 as Military Veterans Appreciation Week in the City of Torrance, California.
City Manager - Determine 2027 City Council Dark Nights. Expenditure: None.
City Manager - Adopt RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2026-89 for Certain Full-Time Salaried and Hourly Employees to Add the Position of Performance Auditor. Expenditure: None.
City Manager - Approve Side Letter Agreements Between Management and Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association (TPSA) and Management and Torrance Fire Fighters Association (TFFA). Expenditure: None.
Civil Service Commission and Human Resources - Approve Proposed Class Specification for Digital Evidence Technician. Expenditure: None.
Civil Service Commission and Human Resources - Approve Proposed Class Specification for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator. Expenditure: None.
Civil Service Commission and Human Resources - Approve Reclassification of 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Telecommunications Technician Position. Expenditure: None.
General Services and Public Works - Authorize Purchase Order for One (1) Ford F450 Utility Truck and Three (3) Ford F350 Utility Trucks as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell and Appropriate Funds. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $527,417.97…
Fire - Approve Agreement for In-Service Firefighter Training Program. Expenditure: None.
Human Resources - Approve Proposed Job Description for Performance Auditor (Police Department). Expenditure: None.
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment of City Council meeting to Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session with regular business commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.
Adjournment to October 20, 2026
Voting record (12)
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