1 MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N.O8-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND A8361, THE PUBLIC AND COUNCIL PARTICIPATED IN THIS MEETING IN PERSON AND VIA zooM.
OPENING CEREilIONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18,2022.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Waronek led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Mayor Pro Tem Waite gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa (present in Council Chambers)
Council Members: Gazeley and Uphoff (participated via Zoom) ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Rusin (present in Council Chambers) City Manager Smoot, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Kapovich, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Associate Planner MacMorran, and City Clerk Gregory (participated via Zoom)
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled.
4, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Segawa announced the time for public comments on Consent Agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Segawa closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITYCOUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
. January 13 - Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Meeting
o New State regulations relative to housing numbers
Council Member Uphoff reported on the following:
o January 5 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Homeless Services Task Force Meeting
. January 10 - SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
. January 10 - Meeting with City planning staff regarding ADU's . January 13 - California Contract Cities Association Policy Committee Orientation Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
. January"13 -Torrance-Lomita Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon . January 13 -"You are Enough" billboard installation, donated by Kinecta Federal Credit Union
o Founders Day Subcommittee Meeting
. January 25 - Mayor Segawa to speak at Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Meeting Mayor Pro Tem
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Waite reported on the following:
10 - SBCCOG Steering Commiftee Meeting
10 - Meeting with City planning staff regarding ADU's
13 - William & Stephanie Foundation Webinar
18 - Upstream Meeting
Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
. January 13 - Torrance-Lomita Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon . January 21 - Memorial service for Los Angeles County Firefighter Jonathan Flagler
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7. CONSENTAGENDA
Mayor Segawa announced that all items under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There may be separate discussions of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion.
Specific items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Council Member or staff.
City Attomey Rusin stated that consent item 7n needed to be pulled to discuss amendments made to the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Waite made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to approve the Consent Agenda items 7a-m.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Calendar ltems 7 a-n be approved. a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that they be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Motion.
Approved the recommended action.
b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 7 ,2021 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
Approved the recommended action.
c. Warrants/PayrollRegister
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register.
Approved the recommended action.
d. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot had nothing to report.
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e. Monthly Report for the City Manager's Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
f. Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
g. Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
h. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
i. November 202'l Treasury & lnvestment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
j. Virtual City Council meetings as Well as Mrtual Meetings for All Other City Commissions and Committees Pursuant to AB 36'l
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Lomita legislative bodies, including all City commissions and committees, in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361"), by finding that (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Approved the recommended action.
k. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 828, Zone Text Amendment No. 2021-03 pertaining to "Self-Storage Facilit/ Use
RECOTIMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.
Adopted the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 828 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 11-1.15, 11-1,45,02, 11.1.51.05, AND 11.1.66,03 TO DEFINE AND ESTABLISH PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SELF.STORAGE FACILITY USE AND REMOVE THE SELF.
STORAGE FACILITIES FROM BEING AN ALLOWED USE IN THE COMMERCIAL
GENERAL (C-G) ZONE AND INSTEAD ALLOW SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES AS A
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING
CoMMERCTAL (M.C) ZONE, AND F|ND|NG THE SAME EXEMPT FROM CEQA l. One-Year Extension of Time for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82069, a 2O-unit lightindustrial condominium mnversion project located at 2018 & 2020 Lomita Boulevard RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution 2022-O'l approving a one-year extension of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82069 to create a condominium form of ownership for an existing 2o-unit lighlindustrial complex located at 2018 & 2020 Lomita Boulevard in the M-C (Light Manufacturing & Commercial) Zone.
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION 2022-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE.YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.82069 FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES OF AN EXISTING 2O.UNIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 2018 & 2O2O
LOMITA BOULEVARD IN THE M-C (LIGHT MANUFACTURING & COMMERCIAL) ZONE. FILED BY LORENZO SCHIAPPA OF SCHIAPPA DEVELOPMENT, 2O4O LOMITA BOULEVARD, LOMITA, CALIFORNIA 90717
m. Resolution to Accept Funds from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-02, authorizing the submittal of an application with The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2O22-O2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZNG PARTICIPATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM REMOVED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
n. Consent to Assignmenl (Transfer) for a Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Collection Services from CalMet Services, lnc. to Athens Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a consent to assignment for a franchise agreement for solid waste collection services from CalMet Services to Athens Services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to take the necessary actions to initiate the transfer.
Assistant City Manager Sugano stated that Athens Services had requested some last-minute edits to the resolution under Sections 3, 4, and 6.
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There were brief comments from Gary Clifford, Senior Vice-President with Athens Services, responsive to positive comments and thanks from Council Members Waronek and Gazeley. There were no requests from the public to speak on this item, so Mayor Segawa brought the item back to Council for a motion.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to adopt the resolution with proposed changes and direct the City Manager to take necessary action to initiate the transfer.
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY oF LOM|TA, CAL|FORNTA, CONSENTING TO THE ASSTGNMENT (TRANSFER) OF
A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOMITA AND CALMET SERVICES, INC. TO ATHENS SERVICES
SCHEDULED ITEMS
8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REFINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE
CITY TO REDUCE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (GALPERS) UNFUNDED ACCRUED LtABtLtTy (UAL) pENS|ON COSTS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Representatives from Kosmont Transactions Services (KTS) will be making a detailed follow up presentation to the City Council regarding the options for refinancing the City's CaIPERS unfunded accrued liability (UAL) with bonds. Following the presentation (which will review the details of the various options available to the City Council), staff will be looking for direction regarding whether the city should proceed with issuance of lease revenue bonds or pension obligation bonds through court validation.
Based on the estimates provided by KTS, the recommendation of the Finance Committee is to direct staff and KTS to proceed with preparation of the inslruments necessary to refinance the UAL through the issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
Administrative Services Director Kamada introduced Dan Massiello, Senior Vice President of Kosmonl Companies and head of the Public Finance division of KTS, and Larry Kosmont, Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Chairman/CEO of Kosmont Companies, who presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to proceed with issuance of pension obligation bonds through court validation (option 1 in the staff report).
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set the date for Mid-Year budget review for Tuesday, February 22,2022, at 4:00 p.m.
It was the consensus of the Council to set the meeting date of the mid-year budget review for Thursday, Febtuary 24,2022, al4:00 p.m.
10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-1.27,12OF T HE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW SIGN STANDARDS WITHIN THE 24000 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (First Reading) Associate Planner MacMorran presented the staff report as per agenda material.
There being no questions or comments from the Council, Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. and brought the item back to Council for a motion.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to approve the recommended action.
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO ESTABLISH A DATE AND TIME FOR THE MID.YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading an ordinance amending section 11-1.27.12of the Lomita Municipal Code to establish new sign standards unique to the 24000 Crenshaw Boulevard Specific Plan Zone and confirm the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
lntroduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE 827 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2021.02 AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11-1.27.12, MODIFYING SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE 24OOO CRENSHAW BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE AND A DETERMINATION THAT
THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVTRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEAA). TNTT|ATED By P|CERNE GROUP, 5000 BIRCH STREET, SU|TE 600, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660. (APPLTCANT) lI.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SIDEWALK VENDING PERMITTING AND REGULATORY PROGRAM TO CONFORM WITH SENATE BILL NO.946 (First Reading) RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 829 adding Section 6-10 to the Lomita Municipal Code to regulate Sidewalk Vending on public property to conform with Senate Bill No. 9zt6 and amending Sections 4-1.34 and 6-3.06 to allow for sidewalk vending subject to the new provisions of Section 6-10, and finding the action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Community and Economic Development Director Kapovich presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite emphasized that the ordinance is in the interest of public safety.
Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. and brought the item back to Council for further discussion or a motion.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek adopt the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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lntroduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 829. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3, AND ADDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 10 OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
REGULATIONS OF SIDEWALK VENDORS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE
COMPREHENSIVE USER FEES AND CHARGES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt the attached resolution implementing the fee schedule effective March 21, 2022; and 2) Direct staff to bring back a contract amendmentwith Willdan Financial to prepare development fee update to the Parks and Recreation facilities fee and establishment of a new Sewer Facilities fee.
Assistant City Manager Sugano introduced Tony Thrasher, Senior Project Analyst of Willdan Financial Services, and Carlos Villareal, P@ect Manager, of Willdan Financial Services, who presented the staff report as per the agenda material. Mr. Thrasher presented relative to the User Fees Study, and Mr. Villareal presented relative to the lmpact Fee Analysis.
Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. and brought the item back to Council for further discussion or a motion.
Council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION 2022.04. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING CERTAIN FEES, RATES AND
CHARGES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting, in memory of Los Angeles County Firefighter Jonathan Flagler, at 7:40 p.m. ul SU
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