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MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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.
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The special meeting of the Lomita Ci$ Council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 3:03 p.m. on Thursday, February 24,2022.
b. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa (all participated in-person)
$!NT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, Assistant City Manager Sugano, City Attorney Rusin, Administrative Services Director Kamada, and Public Works Director Dillon (in-person) Recreation Manager Kelley, Management Analyst Vida, Management Assistant Adamzadeh, Management Analyst Hemandez, Administrative Analyst lbarra, Administrative Clerk lll Paz, Recreation Supervisor Edwards, Community and Ec,onomic Development Director Kapovich, and City Clerk Gregory (participated via Zoom)
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no requests from the public to speak during oral communications.
RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to closed session at 3:05 p.m
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL_ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to $ 5a956.9(d)(2): One matter Letter received January 18,2022, from Kevin Shenkman regarding threat of litigation under California Voting Rights Act of 2001.
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RECONVENE FOROPEN SESSION
The Council reconvened to open session at 4:28 p.m.
4. CLOSEO SESSION REPORT-CITYATTORNEY
City Attorney Rusin announced that the City Council met in closed session at 3:05 p.m. to discuss lhe item on the posted agenda, all members of the City Council were present, and there was no reportable action taken.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR2021-2022 MID-YEAR BUOGET
AMENDMENTS
City Manager Smoot presented the staff report as per the agenda material. He reviewed the 2021 Cily Goals as established by the City Council:
o Continue to lmprove Streets and Water Lines
o Continue to lmprove Water Quality - Complete Phase I and Evaluate Phase ll . Enhance Economic Development in Downtown and PCH
. Maintain and Enhance Public Safety Efforts, Traffic Enforcement and Community lnvolvement
o Clarify Housing Development and Design Standards
. Continue Legislative Advocacy Efforts and Regional lnfluence and Engagement . Resilience and Learning from the Pandemic to Build a City that can withstand a Crisis . Develop a Financing Plan and Kickoff General Plan Update City Manager Smoot outlined the highlighted projects and goals set for the City Manager's Department, which include upgrades to broadband and improvements to City Council Chambers, among other projects.
City Manager Smoot introduced Los Angeles County Building Official Michael Dorta (via Zoom) who outlined building permits issued since 2019.
City Manager Smoot outlined Community and Economic Development Department highlighted projects and goals, which include increased and enhanced code enforcement and SB9 and ADU ordinance updates.
City Manager Smoot outlined Facilities and Recreation's highlighted projects and goals, which include the Contract Cities Annual Municipal Seminar and the Navy baseball fields agreement.
REGOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the recommendations contained in Attachment No. 1 and direct staff to make necessary expenditure and revenue budget adjustments to implement the recommendations.
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AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recreation Manager Kelley presented an update on City events, including Founders Day and the Lomita Mayor's Cup.
It was the consensus of the Council to schedule the Lomita Mayor's Cup for fall, likely in September.
City Manager Smoot outlined Public Works Department (Water, Field Ops, Engineering) highlighted projects and goals, which include the Water Master Plan and the 2021-22 Street Project (Zones C&F&G).
Public Works Director Dillon presented a brief update on the G.A.C. upgrades at the Cypress Water Production Facility.
City Manager Smoot outlined the highlighted projects and goals of the Administrative Services Department, which include updated financial policies and pension obligation bonds.
Administrative Services Director Kamada presented brief updates on the City's efforts to consolidate certain online services and pension obligation bonds. She presented the mid-year Budget update as per the agenda material, noting the following:
The city's general fund budget is $1 '1,446,567.
All funds total $31 ,531,241 .
The unassigned general fund balance as ofJune 30,202'l, was $5,123,26'1. The prior year unassigned general fund balance was $5,004,836. This represents an increase in the general fund balance of $118,425 for FY 202012021.
As of June 30, 2021, the city's long-term debt was $5,995,000.
There were no requests to speak on this item, therefore Mayor Segawa asked for a motion.
Council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
After a brief discussion relative to the Navy baseball field, Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waite to form an ad hoc committee to include Mayor Segawa and Council Member Waronek to work with slaff on the specifics of any agreement and potential funding sources for necessary work before City Council consideration.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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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PUBLIC HEARING
6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
USER FEES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 2022-07, approving User Fees for the City's Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.
Administrative Analyst lbarra presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. and brought the item back to Council for further discussion or a motion.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff 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:
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting, at 6:06 p.m.
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Ado ted: April 5,2022
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RESOLUTION NO.2022.07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)
CHARGING STATION USER FEES
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