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Torrance Urges Community to Takeout on Tuesdays and Shop Local to Boost Business

12/1/2020

 
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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 Playgrounds

10/5/2020

 

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 Points

6/30/2020

 
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 Reopening

6/30/2020

 
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

5/30/2020

 


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:
  • Police officers, peace officers, firefighters, the National Guard or other military personnel, or other emergency personnel,
  • Authorized representatives of any news service, newspaper, or radio or television station or network.
  • People going directly to and from their place of employment.
  • Essential workers
The Torrance Police Department has deployed extra staffing throughout the City and will be highly visible while enforcing the curfew. Any person not abiding by this declaration is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment in accordance with Torrance Municipal Code section 16.2.13 or Government Code section 8665.

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City of Torrance Issues Public Order NO. 2020-10 Amending Section 3 (Closed and Public Hearings) of Public Order NO. 2020-4

5/28/2020

 
PUBLIC ORDER NO. 2020-10 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 3 (PUBLIC AND CLOSED HEARINGS) OF PUBLIC ORDER NO. 2020-4 THAT SUSPENDED TIMELINES IN SECTIONS 11.5.3 AND 11.5.4 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HEARINGS ON APPEALS, SUSPENDING TIMELINES IN SECTIONS 92.41.090, 92.41.100, 92.41.110, AND 92.41.120 RELATING TO VIEW EQUITY, AND SUSPENDING ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 

WHEREAS, the City Manager issued Public Order No. 2020-4 on March 24, 2020, relating to hearings on appeals, suspending timelines in Sections 92.41.090, 92.41.100, 92.41.110, and 92.41.120 relating to view equity, and suspending all public hearings during the state of emergency related to COVID-19, and 

WHEREAS, the City Council ratified Public Order No. 2020-4 on April 7, 2020 in Resolution No. 2020-21; and 

WHEREAS, the City of Torrance would like to proceed with Public and Closed 
Hearings before the City Council, Planning Commission, and Civil Service Commission. 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 

Section 1. Section 3 (Public and Closed Hearings) of Public Order 2020-4 is amended to read as follows:
 
"3. Public and Closed Hearings may proceed before the City Council, Planning Commission, and Civil Service Commission. The Planning Commission and Civil Service Commission may also consider other items within their subject matter jurisdiction. The Claims Review Board, the Investment Advisory Committee, and the Deferred Compensation Committee that have previously been authorized by the City Manager may also have meetings. All other City Commissions, City Boards, or City Committees are suspended during the State of Emergency." 

Section 2. Sections 1 (Suspending Timelines on Appeals) and 2 (Suspending Timelines for View Equity Claims) of Public Order No. 2020-4 remain in effect. 
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED this Order shall apply Citywide until rescinded by the City Council or the City Manager. 
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