MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 5,2022
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, 4pil5,2022-
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Uphofi led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Council Member Waronek gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa were present in Council Chambers and Council Member Gazeley participated via Zoom.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Rusin (present in Council Chambers) Public Works Director Dillon, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Planner Repp-Loadsman, Management Analyst Hernandez, Management Analyst Vida, Recreation Supervisor Kelley, Administrative Analyst lbarra, Administrative Analyst Bucklew, and City Clerk Gregory (participated via Zoom)
City Attorney Rusin announced that the City Council met in open session at 5:00 p.m. and recessed to closed session to discuss the following items:
CONFERE NCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08.21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND 48361, THE PUBLIC AND COUNCIL PARTICIPATED IN THIS MEETING IN PERSON AND VIA zooM.
e. Closed Session Report
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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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
All members of the City Council were present and lhere was no reportable action taken.
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to approve the agenda.
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Segawa presented a proclamation recognizing April 2022 as Donate Life Month to OneLegacy Ambassador Maria Larson. Ms. Larson accepted the proclamation and briefly commented on her own personal story as an organ donor recipient.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Mackavoy, Lomita Community Library Manager, announced upcoming events and programs.
Heidi Butzine, Lomita Chamber President, announced upcoming events that the Chamber is hosting.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
o South Bay Cites Council of Governments meeting with the District Attomey Gascon Council Member Uphoff reported on the following:
. March 22 - Senior Services Working Group
o March 23 - Contract Cities Legislative Committee Meeting o March 24 - South Bay Cites Council of Governments General Assembly
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: Gary Sugano, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: Lomita City Employees Association MOTION GARRIED by the following vote:
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Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
. Contract Cities Board Meeting in Pico Rivera
o Contract Cities City Managers' Meeting in Santa Fe Springs . March 24 - South Bay Cites Council of Governments General Assembly o Received check from Representative Maxine Waters at Cypress Water Facility . April 5 - Lemonade Day Council
. Golden Apple Awards scheduled for May 6, 2022
o League of California Cities Conference
. Founder's Day Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
. March 17- State of the City Torrance
o March 17- State of the City Carson
. Local Governmental Services Commission of LA County
Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
. Founder's Day Committee Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot recognized recent awards of federal funding for projects in Lomita and discussed the possibility of a future discussion regarding assistance in securing additional federal funding and support in the future7. CONSENTAGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7 a-j be approved.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waite 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
Approved the following Gonsent Agenda items:
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Motion.
b. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 24, 2022 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
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c. Warrants/PayrollRegister
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register d. Proclamation Recognizing Aptil2022 as Donate Life Month RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopl Proclamation.
e. Proclamation Recognizing April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Proclamation.
f. Resolution Authorizing the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to Administer Alert South Bay Multi-Jurisdictional Notification System
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.2022-10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZNG THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO CONTRACT ON lTS BEHALF WTH EVERBRIDGE AND
SORAYA SUTHERLIN FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT TO THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE EMERGENCY PROGRAM
g. Professional Services Agreement with LAE Associates, lnc. for Construction Management, Construction lnspection, and Material Testing for the Street Reconstruction for Various Streets in Zones C & F P@ect
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to LAE Associates, lnc. for Construction Management, Construction lnspection, and Material Testing Services for the Street Reconstruction for Various Streets in Zones C & F Project in the amount of $200,500; and 2) Approve a 150/o contingency amount of $30,075 and 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
h. Three-Year Agreement with Fireworks and Stage FX America, LLC to Provide the Founders' Day Fireworks Show
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute.
Request for Sponsorship from the Lomila Chamber of Commerce for Lemonade Day, the lnstallation and Awards Night, and the Facility and Staff Support for State of the City RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to sign the sponsorship agreement to support the Lomita Chamber of Commerce with this year's Lemonade Day at the $5,000 sponsorship level, the lnstallation and Awards Night at the $1,000 sponsorship level, and State of the City with the facility and staff support.
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j. Reimbursement for Expenditures Related to California Contract Cities Annual Municipal Seminar
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and authorize the reimbursement for expenditures for travel, mileage, and other expenses that have been submifted beyond 30 days as required by the City's Travel and Reimbursement Policy.
8. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF FOUNDER'S DAY 2022 ANO DISCUSSION AND
APPROVAL OF EVENT FOR THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION'S APRIL 20,2022, BOARD OF DIREGTORS MEETING AT LOMITA PARK (no staff report) Recreation Supervisor Kelley updated the Council on the planning ofthe Founde/s Day event, including and update on approved funding and costs of planned programs for the event, as well as on the solicitation of sponsorships to help to offset those costs.
City Manager Smoot presented information on the Contract Cities Board Meeting scheduled for April 20, 2022, and requested the Council to approve the service of alcohol which as required per the Lomita Municipal Code.
There were no requests from the City Council or the public to speak on the item.
Council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waite to approve the service of alcohol at the Contract Cities Board Meeting of April 20,2022, in the City of Lomita.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Waronek
9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULING A DATE AND TIME FOR THE FY 2022-2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP AND FY 2022-2024 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING RECOMMENDEDACTION:1)SelectoneofthefollowingdatesfortheFY2022-2024Budget Workshop:
Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12,2O22, at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 16,2022, at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18,2022, at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19,2022, at 4:00 p.m. and 2) Schedule lhe FY 2O22-2024 Budget Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
After brief discussion, the City Council unanimously decided on May 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m and agreed on the Budget Public Hearing for Tuesday, June 21 , 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
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,IO. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RETAINING THE EXISTING
SPEED LIMITS FOR LOMITA BOULEVARD
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 833.
Director Dillon presented the staff report as per the agenda material. The public hearing was opened and closed at 6:58 p.m., as there were no requests from the public to speak on the item.
Council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley 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
City Aftorney Rusin read for the record the first reading of following titled ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 833. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, RETAINING THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT FOR LOMITA
BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE TORRANCE CITY BOUNDARY AT GRENSHAW
BOULEVARD AND THE LOS ANGELES CITY BOUNDARY WEST OF WESTERN AVENUE PURSUANT TO CALTFORNTA VEHTGLE CODE S 22358.8 AND F|ND|NG THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (First Reading)
II.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT AN EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO.UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES AS ALLOWED BY SENATE BILL 9 RECOMMENOED AGTION: Conduct public hearing and after City Attomey reads the title, adopt an extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 832U, for a period of 10 months and '15 days, to implement State of California Senate Bill 9 to allow urban lot splits and two-unit residential developments in single-family residential zones.
Planner Repp Loadsman presented the staff report per the agenda material.
There were no questions or commenls from the City Council Council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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
City Attorney Rusin read the following titled ordinance:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 834U . AN DOENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO.UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE.FAMILY RESIOENTIAL ZONES AS ALLOWED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting, in memory of Steven Schwab, at 7:03 p.m.
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