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PUBLIC ORDER NO. 2021-01 OF THE CITY MANAGER UNDER CITY OF TORRANCE'S EMERGENCY AUTHORITY REPEALING PUBLIC ORDER NO. 2020-4 AND PUBLIC ORDER NO. 2020-10 THEREBY REINSTATING TIMELINES IN SECTIONS 11.5.3 AND 11.5.4 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HEARINGS ON APPEALS, AND REINSTATING TIMELINES IN SECTIONS 92.41.090, 921.41.100, 92.41.110, AND 92.41.120 RELATING TO VIEW EQUITY AND REINSTATING ALL PUBLIC AND CLOSED HEARINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 HEAL TH GUIDELINES WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8634 empowers the City Council and delegated officials to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for protection of life or property during a local emergency; and; WHEREAS, the City Council has specifically delegated this authority to the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services in Chapter 6 of Division 1 of the Torrance Municipal Code. Further, the City Council confirmed this delegation of authority by Resolution on March 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, this order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference the March 12, 2020 Proclamation by the City Manager proclaiming a local emergency as a result of the threat of COVID-19, which Proclamation and Order was ratified by the City Council on March 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of Torrance would like to reinstate all appeal timelines in the Torrance Municipal Code relating to both hearings and view equity. WHEREAS, the City of Torrance would like to proceed with all Public and Closed Hearings for all active committees, boards, and commissions. By virtue of the authority vested in me as City Manager of the City of Torrance pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code 8634, the City Charter, Torrance Municipal Code 16.2.6, the laws and the Constitution of the State of California to promulgate, issue, and enforce rules, regulations, orders, and directives. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Public Order No. 2020-4 and Public Order No. 2020-10 are repealed in their entirety. 2. The timelines in Sections 11.5.3 and 11.5.4 of the Torrance Municipal Code relating to hearings on appeals are reinstated in their entirety. 3. The timelines in Sections 92.41.090, 92.41.100, 92.41.110 and 92.41.120 relating to View Equity are reinstated in their entirety. 4. All public and closed hearings are reinstated in compliance with COVI D-19 health guidelines. 5. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Order or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of applications of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED this Order is effective immediately shall apply Citywide until rescinded by the City Council or City Manager. 
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TORRANCE, Calif., December 1, 2020 – In an effort to boost business for the restaurant industry, the city of Torrance has launched "Takeout Tuesdays" beginning today, December 1. With COVID-19 case rates on the rise, Torrance Mayor Patrick J. Furey said it's important to help local restaurants survive through the recent LA County Public Health Orders. “We know that with the surge of COVID cases, limiting our outings is the safest approach we can take to slowing the spread. We also know our restaurants are struggling and they need our help.” While turning to online retailers may be tempting for many this holiday season, the City encourages the community to support local businesses when doing their holiday shopping. “Not only does this help businesses who have been hit hard by the pandemic this year, it also means we’re keeping money local to support our own community,” said Furey. Many local businesses have created new ways to engage with their customers, from direct online ordering to curbside delivery, in order to provide safe and convenient options. For a list of Torrance Restaurants offering take out visit TorranceCA.Gov/COVID19. If you are a restaurant that would like to be added to the list please email Webmaster@TorranceCA.Gov. # # #
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Torrance Opens All City Playgrounds10/5/2020 All Park play and fitness equipment has reopened effective Friday, October 2, 2020 in accordance with the Revised Safer at Home Order.
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City of Torrance Issues Public Order NO. 2020-11 Closing Torrance Beach and all Beach Access Points6/30/2020 WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8634 empowers the City Council and delegated officials to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for protection of life or property during a local emergency; and; WHEREAS, the City Council has specifically delegated this authority to the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services in Chapter 6 of Division 1 of the Torrance Municipal Code. Further, the City Council confirmed this delegation of authority by Resolution on March 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, this order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference the March 12, 2020 Proclamation by the City Manager proclaiming a local emergency as a result of the threat of COVID-19, which Proclamation and Order was ratified by the City Council on March 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, this Public Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference the Health Officer of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's Order of June 29, 2020 regarding the Temporary Closure of Public Beaches, Piers, Beach Bike Paths and Beach Access Points, and Temporary Prohibition of Fireworks Shows and Events; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to close Torrance Beach to slow the transmission of COVID-19, so that residents and visitors in Torrance remain safe and secure; and By virtue of the authority vested in me as City Manager of the City of Torrance pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code 8634, the City Charter, Torrance Municipal Code 16.2.6, the laws and the Constitution of the State of California to promulgate, issue, and enforce rules, regulations, orders, and directives, I hereby declare the following orders to be necessary for the protection of life and property. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Torrance Beach (as defined in Torrance Municipal Code Section 44.1.3) and all beach access points in the City of Torrance are closed to the public from 12:01 a.m. on July 3, 2020 through 5:00 a.m. on July 6, 2020. 2. That portion of the ocean within the jurisdiction of the City of Torrance at Torrance Beach (as defined in the Boundary Agreement between the State of California and the City of Torrance, identified by Los Angeles County recording number 88 1458133) is closed to the public from 12:01 a.m. on July 3, 2020 through 5:00 a.m. on July 6, 2020. 3. That portion of the Strand (the paved right of way that lies easterly of the sandy beach) within the jurisdiction of the City of Torrance is closed to the public from 12:01 a.m. on July 3, 2020 through 5:00 a.m. on July 6, 2020. 4. All fireworks shows and events within the City of Torrance are prohibited until further notice. Fireworks shows and events are, for the purposes of this Order, defined as displays of fireworks that are intended for viewing by more than one household of persons. Pursuant to Torrance Municipal Code sections 45.6.27 and 85.2.140, all fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, are prohibited in the City of Torrance. 5. The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is specifically authorized to close and/or prohibit any and all recreational sites and/or recreational activities on Torrance Beach from 12:01 a.m. on July 3, 2020 through 5:00 a.m. on July 6, 2020. 6. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Order or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that violation of this Order shall be punished as provided by Torrance Municipal Code Section 16.2.13, California Government Code Section 8665, or any applicable state or municipal law. The violation of any provision of this Order is declared to be a nuisance and may be abated by the City in accordance with its authority to abate nuisances. The remedies listed in this Order are not exclusive of any other remedies available to the City under any applicable Federal, State, or local law and it is within the discretion of the City to seek cumulative remedies. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED this Order is effective immediately shall apply Citywide until rescinded by the City Council or City Manager.
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Sports Camps Reopening6/30/2020 Sports Camps will re-open specifically for conditioning or skills building activities following COVID-19 protocols for Day Camps effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in accordance with the Revised Safer at Home Order. This re-opening of sports camps does not allow for scrimmages or games to take place.
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Torrance Declares Local Emergency and Enacts Curfew Beginning at Midnight TORRANCE, Calif., May 30, 2020- Due to civil unrest in adjacent cities in Los Angeles County, and planned protests in Torrance and the greater South Bay, City Manager LeRoy J. Jackson, acting as the Director of Emergency Services declares the existence of a local emergency in the City of Torrance. In addition, to ensure the safety of citizens, visitors, and law enforcement personnel, the City of Torrance is imposing an overnight curfew from Sunday, May 31st at 12 a.m. Except for May 31, the curfew will be in effect every day between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. during the state of local emergency. The curfew declares that no person shall be upon the public street, avenue, alley, park, way, or other public place or unimproved public realty within the City of Torrance. This curfew shall not apply to:
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