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Torrance council fills dozens of commission seats, administers oaths to new appointees
Summary
In a lengthy administrative session, the Torrance City Council confirmed appointments across multiple commissions — including planning, cultural arts, library, airport and others — and administered the oath of office to newly seated commissioners.
The Torrance City Council confirmed appointments to a wide range of city advisory bodies Tuesday, filling seats on the Planning Commission, Civil Service Commission, Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Airport Commission, Commission on Aging, Cultural Arts Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Social Services Commission, Water Commission and the SST Oversight Committee.
City Clerk Rebecca Poirier explained the appointment process and read aloud the list of applicants. The council proceeded with nominations and roll‑call votes; notable outcomes included Arohi Sharma receiving six votes and Adam Bettino receiving four for two Planning Commission seats, after which the council assigned Sharma the longer term and Bettino the shorter term and confirmed both appointments by motion.
Other appointments confirmed by unanimous votes included Tremaine White to the Civil Service Commission, Russell Akiyama and Paul Fox to the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission, Cammie Henson to the Historic Preservation Commission, Adam Razak and Gary Saffarian to the Airport Commission (carried with one recusal), and Joy Sun and Tyler Stivers to the Library Commission. Council also appointed Kenneth Liu and Christopher Truman to the Commission on Aging after rejecting a motion to reopen recruitment for that commission.
After appointments were finalized, newly appointed members were sworn in. The oath ceremony included recitation of the United States and California constitutions and a statement to faithfully discharge duties.
Clerk Poirier reminded appointees to remain at the podium to receive their oaths and to provide any required forms. Mayor Sharon Kalani thanked all applicants and encouraged those not selected to apply again.
What happens next: Appointees will assume their duties per the terms announced in council; the clerk will follow up on administrative formalities such as oaths and term records.
