During the meeting’s public-comment period several members of the public raised safety and quality-of-life issues affecting Torrance neighborhoods.

Charlie Salinas asked the council to address two safety risks: a rigid metal sign outside Offset Coffee that he said projects 30 inches from the wall and is 5 feet 8 inches above the sidewalk — he reported hitting his head on the sign and said he had asked the business twice to remedy it — and he urged enforcement for riders of motorized bicycles who are not wearing helmets. Salinas observed that even “the original Hell’s Angels are wearing helmets because it's the law.”

Pam Combar, a longtime resident, provided copies of portions of the Metro Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Metro’s written responses and expressed concerns about the rail-extension alignment approaching Torrance near a refinery. She asked what safety measures are in place for trains in the event of an explosion, fire, or flare near refinery operations.

Other speakers handed informational packets to the council and raised broader neighborhood concerns. Gerald Miller said he has noticed increased street litter and garbage across the city and asked the council to follow up on those areas of concern.

Council members acknowledged receipt of the materials and said staff would follow up where appropriate. Under the Brown Act, councilmembers noted they could not take formal action on matters raised during public comment but could request staff follow-up or clarification.