MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 5, 2022
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND A8361, THE PUBLIC AND COUNCIL PARTICIPATED IN THIS MEETING IN PERSON AND VIA zooM.
.I. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February '15,2022.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Waronek led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Mayor Segawa 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 Manager Smoot and City Attomey Rusin (present in Council Chambers)
Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Kapovich, Administrative Services Director Kamada, and City Clerk Gregory (participated via zoom)
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to approve the agenda.
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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
Council Member Waronek presented hand-carved plaques to Gilbert Torres of Thompson Building Materials and Luigi Schiappa of Schiappa Development in appreciation of their generous donations toward lhe Las Vegas Shooting Memorial (in honor of the victims, including Lomita resident Lisa Patterson) at Teuchert Park.
Mayor Segawa introduced LAUSD Local District South Superintendent Michael Romero, who spoke of newly retired Narbonne High School principal Sarah Aiello's accomplishments, including a recent rigorous accreditation.
Mr. Romero introduced Narbonne's new principal, Dr. Heather Karuza (former Fleming Middle School principal), Fleming's new principal Didiana Ramirez, and the new Patton Continuation High School principal, Scott Paek.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Mackavoy, Lomita Community Library Manager, announced upmming events and programs.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
. Recent Southern Califomia Association of Govemments (SCAG) meeting Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
. Recent Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) awards banquet
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Segawa presented a certificate of recognition to Ms. Aiello.
Council Member Uphoff reported on the following:
. February 2 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) public safety committee meeting
. February 3 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) legislative committee meeting
o February 9 - joint luncheon for retiring CORE deputies . February 9 - CCCA legislative committee meeting
. February 10 - Cal Cities community services committee meeting . February '14
- SBCCOG steering committee meeting
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. Lomita Farmers Market
. Recent CCCA and SCAG meetings
. Last week's Cal Cities transportation policy mmmittee meeting o Announced Friday, May 6 Golden Apple Awards sponsored by Lomita^Harbor City Kiwanis Club
o Announced Saturday, July 9 Lemonade Day sponsored by the Lomita Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
. Lomita Farmers Market
o February 8 - City finance subcommittee meeting
o February 9 - Port of Los Angeles High School Lions Club essay contest . February 14 - SBCCOG steering committee meeting
. February 16 - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation economic forecast
Mayor Segawa had nothing to report
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot had nothing to report.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the Consent Agenda items 7a-1.
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-l be approved. a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Motion.
Approved tho recommended action.
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b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 18,2022 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
Approved the recommended action.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED AGTION: 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.
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 ac{ion.
h. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the recommended action.
i. December 202'l Treasury & lnvestment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Approved the r€commended action.
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j. Virtual City Council meetings as Well as Virtual Meetings for All Other City Commissions and Committees Pursuant to AB 361
RECOMMENOED 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. 830, Retaining the Existing Speed Limits for Eshelman Avenue and Palos Verdes Drive North.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.
Adopted the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 830 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, RETAINING THE EXISTING SPEED LIMITS FOR (I)
ESHELMAN AVENUE BETWEEN THE TORRANCE CITY BOUNDARY NORTH OF 240th STREET AND PACIF|C COAST HTGHWAY AND 0t) PALOS VERDES DRIVE
NORTH BETWEEN ROLLING HILLS ESTATES CITY BOUNDARY WEST OF ROLLTNG
VISTA DRIVE AND THE LOS ANGELES CITY BOUNDARY EAST OF WESTERN AVENUE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE S 22358.8 AND FINDING THE
SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT l. Resolution Opposing the "Taxpayer Protection and Govemment Accountability Acf lnitiative
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.06. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE TAXPAYER
PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE
8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE 2022 WATER MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive and file the 2022 Water Master Plan; and 2) Direct staff to incorporate report recommendations into the Capital lmprovement Program (ClP) Master Plan for funding consideration.
Public Works Director Dillon introduced the Elizabeth Caliva, P.E., Project Manager of Dudek, who presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
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As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa brought the item back to Council for further discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to receive and file lhe 2022 Water Master Plan; and to direct staff to incorporate report recommendations into the Capital lmprovement Program (ClP) Master Plan for funding consideration.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the attached Ordinance and relevant options based on pertinent State law, and if desired: 1) Conduct a public hearing, and 2) lntroduce first reading of an ordinance establishing regulations and limitations on campaign contributions for City elected officials and candidates.
City Clerk Gregory presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. As there were no requesls from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. and brought the item back to Council for further discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite made a molion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to introduce on first reading an ordinance establishing regulations and limitations on campaign contributions for City elected officials and candidates.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
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lntroduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 831 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2-1.30.'I "CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS" TO TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjoumed the meeting, in memory of Jim Cole, al7:.12 p.m.
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