Jeremy Gerson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:52:41
- Avg per meeting
- 6:38
- Segments
- 1729
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Top issues during term (8)(General)
Homelessness Response & Interim Housing Operations
Saves the city approximately $1.7 million annually in operating subsidies.
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.
Torrance Municipal Airport Branding and Logo Adoption
Minimal branding and signage costs absorbed within departmental budgets.
Coyote Management Program and Abatement Overhaul
Saves approximately $80,000 annually from the trapping contract while reallocating resources toward education.
Zoning Amendment along Pacific Coast Highway
None directly to the city general fund.
Opposition to County Sales Tax Measure and AB 1768
County-wide tax increase from 10.25% to 10.75% affecting local consumers and retail activity.
business license dispute
This means fewer legal headaches and potentially more revenue for the flight school, which is good news for their bottom line.
airport noise restrictions
These new rules could mean higher costs for pilots and potentially affect airport revenue if flights are significantly reduced.
Decisions during term (43)
Recorded while Gerson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
Public Works - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to Furnish Water Treatment Chemicals for the North Torrance Well Field Facility. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $500,000. (Non-General Fund).
General Services and Community Services - Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for General Construction Services as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $4,750,000 (General Fund and…
Finance - Approve Final Premium Adjustment for Automobile Physical Damage Insurance Coverage. Expenditure: Not-To-Exceed $58,996 (Non-General Fund).
City Attorney - Approve Second Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure: $141,000 (Non-General Fund).
City Manager and Police - Adopt Categorical Exemption and Approve Ten-Year Lease Agreement for Torrance Police Substation at Del Amo Fashion Center. Expenditure: $100 (General Fund: $10 Annually).
City Attorney - Approve First Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $348,200 (Non-General Fund).
City Attorney - Approve First Amendment to Fee Agreement for Legal Services. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $310,000 (Non-General Fund).
General Services and Community Services - Authorize Purchase Order of Two (2) Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Mowers as a Cooperative Purchase with Sourcewell. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $391,090.41 (Non-General Fund).
General Services and Transit - Authorize Purchase Order for One (1) 2026 Ford F350 Service Truck from Ken Grody Ford. Expenditure Not-to-Exceed $85,767.89 (Non-General Fund).
City Manager and Police - Adopt Categorical Exemption and Approve Ten-Year Lease Agreement for Torrance Police Substation at Del Amo Fashion Center. Expenditure: $100 (General Fund: $10 Annually).
City Manager and Community Services – Approve Request for Subsidy of City Fees for Use of Wilson Park by Pakistan Chamber of Commerce. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $10,000 (General Fund).
Transit - Award Contract Service Agreement to Remove, Dispose, and Replace a Transit Scissor Advantage Lift. Expenditure: $401,152.55 (Non-General Fund).
Public Works - Adopt Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15269(b) and Authorize Payment for Emergency Storm Drain Repair at 226th Street and Maple Avenue. Expenditure: $348,205.28 (Non-General…
Finance – Approve Annual Premium Renewal of Property Insurance Coverage and Authorize Finance Director to Execute the Insurance Binder. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $1,029,004.16 (Non-General Fund).
Finance – Approve the Repayment of an Existing Park and Recreation Facilities Fund Loan to the General Fund. Expenditure: None.
Information Technology – Approve First Amendment to Master Software and Services Agreement for Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System to Add Records Management System (RMS). Expenditure: Approximately $5,667,471 (General Fund: Approximately…
Public Works – Approve Fifth Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Machado Lake Stormwater Quality Monitoring and Reporting. Expenditure: $49,734 (General Fund).
Police – Approve Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services. Expenditure: $410,112 (General Fund).
General Services – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for the Roof Replacement at City Yard. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $173,270 (General Fund).
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.