YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoFrom left: LANSCA Chair Teruko Weinberg.

Chee responded that the granite is being sourced from within the U.Community activists Kay Oda and Jenny Chomori also spoke to the inclusion of the names of Germans and Italians.

He requested that the nonprofit be allowed a more active role in creating accurate historical content for the informational panels.The motion to include funding in the citys 2025-26 budget.The possibility of the city guaranteeing the funding for this project from the 2025-26 city budget was discussed.

John La Rock of Torrance Community Services explained that the State Legislatures language funds the monument to list the names of those of Japanese descent.We need to make sure that history is presented correctly.

Torrance Community Services and General Services presented a schematic design for the monument at Columbia Park.

Oda stated that the original grant called for the names of Japanese Americans and therefore would not have included the names of Issei.said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado of Council District 14.

its also about being a good partner to the community.Developing 175 affordable units on this historic site in a way that involves meaningful community partnership is really significant.

Id like to express my sincere gratitude to LTSC for spearheading this transformative project.But we know that our role here is not just about providing funding.