Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

This report is for Sunday, August 16th through Saturday, August 22, 2020.  48 incidents this reporting week. The Torrance Police Dept Weekly Crime Log is at:  https://www.torranceca. gov/home/showdocument?id=61464 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY There was 1 in the Southwood Riviera area. AUTO BURGLARIES There were only 3 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 8 18 2020  11:15AM 2400 Block Sepulveda Blvd (Commercial) Suspect pried off window seal, defeated door lock for entry, ransacked and there was no property loss. AUTO THEFT There were 14 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 8 19 2020  2300 Block Sepulveda Blvd (Commercial) 2003 Honda Civic. THEFT There were 14 incidents in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. A total of 10 catalytic converters were stolen this week. 8 18 2020  23000 Block Crenshaw Blvd (Commercial) Stolen catalytic converter. ROBBERY - WEAPON 8 19 2020 2:10 PM  Arlington and Engracia  Suspect presses handgun against victim's head and forcibly takes her purse. 8 20

  The Finance Director has recommended the City Council levy 2% franchise fees on the gross revenues of the City's water, wastewater and sanitation utilities.    It is estimated the 2% franchise fee would generate just over $1.2 million in annual revenue to the General Fund.  This fee would be in addition to the Utility User Tax on your statement  On January 1, 2020, water rates in Torrance increased by 3.19% and they can be increased again in 2021 and 2022 by a previously approved plan in 2017.  Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach do not have water franchise fees.  Gardena and Rancho Palos Verdes have a 2% franchise.   9D. Finance - Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing a Franchise Fee on the City’s Water, Wastewater, and Sanitation Enterprises for Use of Public Rights of Way. Expenditure: None. Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION to levy 2% franchise fees on the gross revenues of the City's water, wastewater, and s

 This report is for Sunday, August 9, 2020 through Saturday, August 15, 2020.  35 items listed on the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at:   https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61330 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 5 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in Old Torrance, 1 each in Country Hills, Delthorne and North Torrance.  Unlocked doors in 3 homes. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were unsecured, door locked punched in 1 and unknown entry in 1 vehicle.  Items stolen were a wallet, key, shoes, garage remote, chargers, clothes, shoes, paper goods, and a purse. AUTO THEFT There were 6 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. THEFT There were 10 instances in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. 8-11 to 8-13  1700 Sepulveda Blvd (Commercial) Catalytic converters stolen from 2 vehicles.. Items stolen this week included 2 bicycles, wheels and tires off a parked ve

  8 18 2020 To Our Valued Customers: We still need your help to conserve power.  The current heatwave is expected to extend through Wednesday for most of Southern California, causing stress on the power grid. Please continue to help minimize statewide rotating outages by  reducing your energy usage between the hours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m . Energy Conservation Tips You can save energy by raising your air conditioner setting to at least 78°F, and turning off appliances you’re not using. We’ve also provided a list of tips on how to save energy, plus information about what SCE is doing to help below.  NEM Solar and Battery Storage Customers We also need support from our  Net Energy Metering  (NEM) solar and battery storage customers too. When you reduce usage, your excess energy will be delivered to the grid to help your neighbors and help prevent CAISO rotating outages. Learn More About CAISO Rotating Outages Since this heatwave began, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has

 The Southern California Edison website shows Routing Outage Group A066 as an area that could be involved in a outage.    A066 includes portions of the westerly area of Southeast Torrance.  Your routing outage group is shown on the first page of your Edison statement.  This is the link to the SCE website with more details: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/rotating-outages/rotating-group-number/rotating-group-maps#targetKML=A066_10708    John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) setha-torrance.blogspot.com

  Sepulveda Blvd. and Maple Ave. Lane Closures Post Date: 08/16/2020 5:43 PM Phillips 66 will  close all traffic lanes on Maple Ave. between Plaza Del Amo and Sepulveda Blvd . to repair their 8” petroleum pipeline at the intersection of Sepulveda Blvd. and Maple Ave.  The work will start on  Monday, 8/17/2020 and is proposed to be completed by 8/31/2020 .  Work schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 3:30PM . Traffic Impacts:  Sepulveda Blvd. – Westbound Two right lanes will be closed for westbound traffic through the Maple Ave. intersection. Sepulveda Blvd. –Eastbound Both left hand turn pockets will be closed turning onto northbound Maple Ave. Maple Ave. between Plaza Del Amo and Sepulveda Blvd. Traffic lanes will be closed. Motorist traveling northbound will be able to make a right or left turn at Sepulveda Blvd. Motorist traveling southbound will be able to make a right or left turn at Plaza Del Amo. At the end of the day, all lanes will be accessible. Delays are ex

  This report is for Sunday, August 2, 2020 through Saturday, August 8, 2020. 33 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61228 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 8-6 11 PM to 8-7 12 PM 1200 Block Opal St   Suspect enters residence by unknown means and takes property/hat, shoes, game, laptop,   jewelry, game console and marijuana. 8-7 6:30 PM to 8-8 8:30 AM  4200 Block Redondo Beach Blvd   Suspect takes property out of victim's unlocked vehicle, uses remote to open garage and   take property out of same/cash manual, sunglasses, and antique items. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 8 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 6 vehicles were unlocked/unsecured, 1 vehicle with smashed window and 1 vehicle unknown means of entry. 8-6 9 PM to 8/7 7 AM   24200 Block Walnut St  Purse taken out of unlocked vehicle. AUTO THEFT There were 8 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in South

Torrance City Council Appoints Assistant City Manager Aram Chaparyan as Interim City Manager Post Date: 08/05/2020 12:53 PM TORRANCE, Calif., August 5, 2020- The Torrance City Council has unanimously selected Torrance Assistant City Manager, Aram Chaparyan as Interim City Manager effective October 1, 2020. Chaparyan will serve as the interim CEO of a city whose population exceeds 146,000.  As Interim City Manager he will oversee 10 departments and an employee base of over 1,500. The appointment follows the announced retirement at the end of September 2020 of Torrance City Manager, LeRoy J. Jackson, after 54 years of dedicated service. Aram started his public sector journey as a Management Intern with the City Manager’s Office at the City of Torrance in 2001. Upon completion of his internship, Aram began working for the Torrance Transit Department as the Senior Business Manager. He promoted to Operations Manager and spent four years managing the daily operatio