City of Torrance - Photo Gallery

November 18, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring the month of November 2008 as Torrance Education Foundation Month in the City of Torrance.

October 28, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2008-109 of the Torrance City Council honoring Fire Captain Dan McNeley upon his retirement from the City after thirty years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2008-109 of the Torrance City Council honoring Fire Captain Dan McNeley upon his retirement from the City after thirty years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2008-109 of the Torrance City Council honoring Fire Captain Dan McNeley upon his retirement from the City after thirty years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring the week of October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Torrance.

October 21, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring October 25, 2008 as Make A Difference Day in the City of Torrance.

October 14, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation commending and expressing sincere appreciation to Gerber Ambulance Service for 20 years of outstanding contributions and dedicated service to our community.
Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation commending and expressing sincere appreciation to Gerber Ambulance Service for 20 years of outstanding contributions and dedicated service to our community.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring October 2008 as Code Compliance Month.

October 7, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring October 5-11, 2008 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring the month of October 2008 as National Arts and Humanities Month.
Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring the month of October 2008 as PTA Membership Enrollment Month.

September 23, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Recognition of the North High School Girls Softball CIF Division V Champions.
Community Matters - Item 6a - Recognition of the North High School Girls Softball CIF Division V Champions.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Acceptance of the Blue Star Marker as a donation from the Riviera Garden Club to the City of Torrance in honor of our Armed Forces to be placed at Fire Station 4.

September 16, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Recognition of the West Torrance Warriors Girls Soccer Team from AYSO Region 14.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Recognition of the Torrance Babe Ruth All Star Baseball Team (14 Year Olds).
Community Matters - Item 6c - Recognition of the Torrance Babe Ruth All Star Baseball Team (15 Year Olds).
Community Matters - Item 6d - Proclamation declaring Saturday, September 20, 2008 as Coastal Cleanup Day in the City of Torrance.

September 9, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - City Manager - Proclamation commending the American Association of University Women Torrance Branch for 40 years of dedicated service to the community.
Community Matters - Item 6a - City Manager - Proclamation commending the American Association of University Women Torrance Branch for 40 years of dedicated service to the community.
Community Matters - Item 6b - City Manager - Proclamation declaring the month of September 2008 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6c - City Manager - Proclamation declaring the month of September 2008 as Life Insurance Awareness Month in the City of Torrance.

July 22, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6b - Resolution 2008-96 of the Torrance City Council honoring Councilman Paul Nowatka for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6c - Resolution 2008-97 of the Torrance City Council honoring Councilwoman Hope Witkowsky for her many years of dedicated service to the City of Torrance.

July 1, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6b - Presentation by City Clerk Sue Herbers of Certificates of Election to incoming Councilmembers Pat Furey, Cliff Numark, Susan M. Rhilinger, and Gene Barnett.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Presentation by Assemblyman Ted Lieu of Resolutions honoring outgoing Councilmembers Hope Witkowsky, Gene Drevno, and Paul Nowatka.

June 24, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6c - Resolution 2008-87 honoring Genoveva "Genie" Palanca upon her retirement from the City after twenty-three years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6c - Resolution 2008-87 honoring Genoveva "Genie" Palanca upon her retirement from the City after twenty-three years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6d - Proclamation declaring the month of July 2008 as Parks and Recreation Month.

June 17, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Public Works - Recognition of 2007 Waste Reduction Awards Program recipients.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Community Services - Recognition of Pacific Lutheran High School Golf Team.

June 10, 2008

Oral Communications #1 - Photograph of Maria and Nacio Jennings who thanked the Council for the City's assistance in a fund-raising event that increases awareness about Sudden Infant Disease Syndrome.
Community Matters - Item 6a - City Manager - Presentation of Certificates for Aging in Place donors.
Community Matters - Item 6a - City Manager - Presentation of Certificates for Aging in Place donors.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Community Services - Introduction of Torrance students traveling to Kashiwa, Japan as a part of the Sister City Student Cultural Exchange Program.

April 22, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring the week of April 27 through May 3 as "National Volunteer Week" in the City of Torrance.
Administrative Matters - Item 12a - Community Services - Approve 2009 Torrance rose float design, "Mad Hatter's Tea Party", and construction, entry, display and operation of a float in 2009 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

April 15, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring April 13 through April 19, 2008 as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring April 25 through April 27, 2008 as "Global Youth Service Days" in the City of Torrance.

April 8, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2008-33 honoring Fire Communications Operator Nancy L. DiBenedetto upon her retirement from the City after twenty-nine years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring the week of April 13 through April 19, 2008 as "National Library Week" in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6c - City Manager - City Council Signing of Commitment to Integrity.
Consent Calendar - Item 8d - Community Services - Accept and appropriate donations to fund the digitization of Torrance historical newspapers and approve a contract for digitizing services.

April 1, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring April 2, 2008 as "World Autism Awareness Day" in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6b - City Manager - Blue Star Recognition to the family of Sargeant Karl Davis.

March 25, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring the week of March 9 through March 16 as "Girl Scout Week" in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring March 29 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as "Lights Out America, Earth Hour" in the City of Torrance.

March 18, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring the week of March 16 through March 22 as "Sunshine Week" in the City of Torrance.

January 15, 2008

Community Matters - Item 6b - Resolution 2008-05 honoring Firefighter Chris Smith upon his retirement from the City after thirty-one years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6c - Resolution 2008-06 honoring Fire Captain Lawrence Lindow upon his retirement from the City after twenty-nine years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6d - Resolution 2008-07 honoring Fire Captain Michael Gibbons upon his retirement from the City after twenty-nine years of service.
Community Matters - Items 6b, 6c & 6d - Group photo of retiring Firefighter Chris Smith, retiring Fire Captain Lawrence Lindow and retiring Fire Captain Michael Gibbons.
Community Matters - Item 6f - Presentation of flag by Dave McCarthy, Lt. Colonel in Marine Corps Reserve.
Community Matters - Item 6h - Accept and file final report of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Ethics and Integrity.

December 4, 2007

Community Matters - Item 6a - Recognition of three special olympics athletes for their achievements at the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Shanghai, China.

December 19, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2006-92 honoring Division Chief Donald D. Thompson upon his retirement from the City after 29 years of service
Community Matters - Item 6aa - Resolution 2006-92 honoring Division Chief Donald D. Thompson upon his retirement from the City after 29 years of service
Community matters - Item 6b - Resolution 2006-93 honoring Maria S. Fresquez upon her retirement from the City after 29 years

November 14, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6b - Presentation of the book Sister Cities International - Peace through People 50 Years of Global Friendship

October 24, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation dedicating October 28, 2006 as Make a Difference Day in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation dedicating November as Torrance Education Foundation Month in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6c - Community Services Director recommends that City Council confirm the appointments of 17 members of 2006-2007 Torrance Youth Council members
and them officially sworn in by the City Clerk

September 12, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 as Coastal Clean-Up Day in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring September as National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6d - Proclamation commending and congratulating United Methodist Church as it celebrates 50 years of dedciated service to the citizens
Community Matters - Item 6e - Proclamation honoring Torrance Babe Ruth All-Star Team for winning the 2006 World Series title (Coaches)
Community Matters - Item 6e - Proclamation honoring Torrance Babe Ruth All-Star Team for winning the 2006 World Series title (Coaches & Team members)

August 22, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation commending those organizations supporting the 21st Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser

August 8, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Introduction of students from Kashiwa, Japan participating in the Sister City Exchange Program

Community Matters - Item 6b - Recognition of the Torrance Employee Variety Show as a gold sponsor of the American Cancer Society 2006 Torrance Relay for Life

July 25, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring Grant J. Klemann upon his retirement after 30 years of service to the City of Torrance

Community Matters - Item 6aa - Resolution honoring grant J. Kleman upon his retirement after 30 years of service to the City of Torrance

Community Matters - Item 6b - Appointment and swearing in of board members who will represent Torrance seats on the WiN Board

Community Matters - Item 6c - Recognition of Del Amo Rotary Exchange Students Clarisse Richards and Thibault Penhoat from Lyon, France

July 11, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Oath of Office for city clerk, Sue Herbers

Community Matters - Item 6a - Oath of Office for new mayor, Frank Scotto

Community Matters - item 6a - Oath of Office for newly-elected council members, Bill Sutherland, Tom Brewer and McIntyre, also city treasurer, Linda Barnett

June 27, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring Kathy Keane upon her retirement after 30 years of service

Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring month of July as Parks & Recreation month in the City of Torrance

June 13, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6b - Resolution honoring Firefighter Charles Watson upon his retirement after 27 years of service to the City of Torrance

Community Matters - Item 6c - Recognition of outgoing Torrance Youth Council members

Community Matters - Item 6d - Recognition of Anastasi Realty Inc. for its donation for the 47th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration

Community Matters - Item 6d - Recognition of Torrance Care Center for its donation for the 47th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration

Community Matters - Item 6d - Recognition of Robinson Helicopter Company for its donation for the 47th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration

Community Matters - Item 6d - Recognition of American Honda Motor Corporation for its donation for the 47th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration

Community Matters - Item 6d - Recognition of ExxonMobil for its donation for the 47th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration

Community Matters - Item 6e - Recognition of volunteers who tied yellow ribbons along the parade route for the 47th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration

May 23, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Introduction of Torrance students traveling to Kashiwa as part of this year's Sister City Student Cultural Exchange Program

Community Matters - Item 6b - Recognition of the Torrance Panthers American Youth Football Staff & Players

May 16, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6c - Celebrating Blue Ribbon Week in the City of Torrance

May 9, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution Honoring John Hall upon his retirement from the City after 35 years of service

April 25, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring Fire Division Chief Don Thompson as the recipient of the Sustained Superiority Award

Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring April 23 through 29, 2006 as National Volunteer Week in the City of Torrance

Community Matters - Item 6c - Council approval of Nature's Wonders as the City of Torrance entry in the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade

April 18, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Council appoints and swears in David Zamudio as member of the Carson/Lomita/Torrance Workforce Investment Board

April 11, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring April 16 through 22, 2006 as Global National Youth Services Week

Community Matters - Item 6d - Proclamation declaring April 9 through 15, 2006 as National Animal Control Appreciation Week

March 28, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring April 2 through April 8, 2006 as National Library Week in the city of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6b - Presentation of a donation from the South Bay Genealogical Soceity for the Torrance Public Library

March 21, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation commending and congratulating Lieutenant Devin Chase upon receiving the Alfred E. Stewart "Narc of the Year" Award for 2005
Community Matters - Item 6b - Recognition of ExxonMobil Corporation for their donation of $100,000 to the 2006 Green Team Summer Youth Employment Program

March 7, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6b - Recognition of the West High School Academic Decathlon Team for winning first place at the Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon (LACAD)

January 24, 2006

Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring January 15 through January 21, 2006 as Torrance Junior Chamber of Commerce Week in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6d - MISAC Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices for 2004-2005

November 15, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2005-127 honoring Deputy Police Chief Paul Besse upon his retirement from the City after thirty-one years of service

October 25, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring Police Officer Gregory Satterfield upon his retirement after twenty five years of service
Community Matters - Item 6b - Resolution honoring Barbara Barker Krank upon her retirement after twenty three years of service to the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring October 23 through the 29, 2005 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6d - Proclamation declaring October 2005 as PTA Membership Enrollment Month in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6e - Appointment of 2005-2006 Torrance Youth Council.

October 18, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Interim appointment of Rod Guyton to fill the City Council Vacancy

October 11, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Presentation of Riviera Garden Club award for outstanding landscaping to Fire Station #4Interim appointment of Rod Guyton to fill the City Council Vacancy

October 4, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring Thursday, October 6, 2005 as German American Day in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring October 2005 as Family History Month in the City of TorrancePresentation of Riviera Garden Club award for outstanding landscaping to Fire Station #4

September 27, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring Fire Captain Leigh McArthur upon his retirement from the COT after thirty-three years of service
Community Matters - Item 6c - Proclamation declaring September 2005 as National Alcohol Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the City of Torrance
Community Matters - Item 6d - Proclamation declaring October 2005 as National Arts Humanies Month in the City of Torrance

August 30, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation supporting the 20th annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser

July 26, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Introduction of Kashiwa exchange students from Rotary Club of Urawa, Japan

June 28, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2005-49 honoring Richard Warren upon his retirement after twenty-two years of serviceIntroduction of Kashiwa exchange students from Rotary Club of Urawa, Japan

June 21, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution 2005-35 honoring Jeannine Jordan upon her retirement after twenty six years of service

June 14, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6c - Recognition of Youth Council Members Sean Crandall, Sheri VanBrunt, Susie Kwak and Timothy Lee

May 17, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6e - Introduction of Torrance students participating in the Sister City Cultural Exchange Program with Kashiwa, Japan
Recognition of Youth Council Members Sean Crandall, Sheri VanBrunt, Susie Kwak and Timothy Lee

April 19, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Bea Virobik)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Patrice Deleget)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Zuzell Castro)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Dora Dang)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Robert Del Vecchio)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Andy Park)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Yvette Molinelli)
Community Matters - Item 6f - Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week in The City of Torrance (Delores Atha)

April 5, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring retirement of Sr. Fire Inspector Mark Fawcett

February 1, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Resolution honoring Gerald R Strouse upon his retirement from the City after thirty-one years of service.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation declaring February 4th 2005 as Go Red for Women Day in the City of Torrance.
Community Matters - Item 6c - Presentation to Police Chief James Herren for his service as 2004 President of Los Angeles Police Chief's Association.

January 11, 2005

Community Matters - Item 6a - Proclamation declaring the week of January 16 - 22 2005 as Torrance Junior Chamber of Commerce Week in the COT.
Community Matters - Item 6b - Proclamation honoring Steve M Busch for his contributions to the COT upon his retirement from the LA Councy Probation Department.