Hearing Officer Services for Community Development Department and Community Services Department on an as Needed Basis

2026-11-03

The selected consultant shall : 1 . Provide Administrative Hearing Officer services to consider appeals authorized under the Torrance Municipal Code ( TMC ) Sections Division 5 , Chapter 1 , Article 7 “ Enforcement ” and Division 4 , Chapter 1 , Article 9 “ Dogs and Other Dangerous Animals ” and the Torrance Public Housing Agency ( PHA ) Administrative Plan . 2 . Preside over the appeal administrative hearing and hears testimony and considers evidence from parties . 3 . The formal rules of evidence are not required and / or applied during the administrative hearings ; however , all parties ( i . e ., City staff , Petitioner , and witnesses ) shall be sworn in by the Hearing Officer . 4 . Prepare for hearings which could include , but is not limited to , reviewing case documents , reading the agenda and case materials , conduct field observation , knowledge of relevant City ordinances , State and Federal laws . All preparation for hearings would be limited to a total of 10 calendar days . 5 . Collaborate with staff regarding scheduling . The number of hearings will vary , as described under Section B “ Types of Appeals ”. 6 . Confirm the absence of conflicts before undertaking any new matters for the City . The Administrative Hearing Officer will inform and seek the consent of the City before representing another client in any matter directly adverse to the City ( e . g ., transactions , negotiations , proceedings , or other representations involving specific parties .) 7 . The City will provide the in - person location in order to conduct the hearings , including hearing room and / or recording equipment . The administrative hearings may also be conducted virtually as approved by the City . 8 . The City will provide staff support at the hearing , will carry out all public notice requirements , if needed , record keeping , and clerical services for distributing any correspondence . 9 . The Hearing Officer ' s decisions in a particular case are not precedential for subsequent cases of a similar matter . 10 . The Hearing Officer shall prepare findings in accordance with the TMC , and render decisions in writing that are clear , concise , factually accurate , and legally compliant .

California

2026-05-10