MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19,2022
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08.21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND 48361, THE PUBLICAND 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 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, April'19,2O22.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Uphoff led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Mayor Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphofi, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa (present in Council Chambers)
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Rusin (present in Council Chambers)
Assistant City Manager Sugano, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, Management Analyst Vida, and City Clerk Gregory (participated via Zoom) e. Closed Session Report
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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to S 54956.9(dX2): 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: Gary Sugano, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: Lomita City Employees Association All members of the City Council were present and there was no reportable action taken.
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
Renee Purdy, Executive Officer with the Regional Water Quality Control Board, gave an update on the Skypark mmmercial properties investigation and cleanup.
Henry Sanchez, Lomita resident and former council member asked a few questions regarding the timeline of the discovery of the plume and typical duration of response planning and cleanup times.
The Water Board will come back some time in the fall to give another update. City Manager Smoot reminded the Council and the public that there is a dedicated webpage with the latest information on the Skypark investigation.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Mackavoy, Lomita Community Library Manager, announced upcoming events and programs.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE ctwcouNcrL
Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
. Sheriffs Department budget team meeting
. April 20 - Contract Cities Board Meeting in Lomita
o April 21 - Chamber lnstallation Ceremony
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Council Member Uphoff reported on the following:
April 6 - Contract Cities Public Safety Committee
April 6 - Lomita Water subcommittee
April 1 1 - South Bay Cities Council of Gover.nnttrt. Board and Committee Meetings April 13 - Mayor and Council Member Roundtable
Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
. April 'l 'l
- South Bay Council of Governments Committee Meetings
. Announced Railroad Museum Tea taking place on Sunda, April 24 . Encouraged the Community to give blood
Council Member Gazeley reported on the fotlowing:
o Soulhem California Association of Governments Board Meeting Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
. Lemonade Day Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot mentioned the success of the Easter event at Lomita Park
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED AGTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7 a-o be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite 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
Approved the following Consent Agenda items:
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED AGTION: Approve Motion.
b. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 28,2022, and the Regular City Council Meeting of March 15,2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
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c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Wanants/Payroll Register. d. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
e. Monthly Report for the City Manager's Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
f. Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
g. Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
h. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. February 2022 frcasury & lnvestment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
j. Virtual City Council Meetings as Well as Virtual Meetings forAll Other City Commissions and Committees Pursuant to AB 361
REGOMMENDED 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. k. Professional Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kiley and Associates to provide Federal Legislative Advocacy Services on behalf of the City and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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l. Authorization to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with South Bay WorKorce lnvestment Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with South Bay Workforce lnvestment Board (SBWIB) and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement. This recommendation is based on the organization's relevant experience and expertise, proposed approach and methods, and the ability to perform the outreach.
m. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 833, Retaining the Existing Speed Limits for Lomita Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt 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 CRENSHAW
BOULEVARD AND THE LOS ANGELES CITY BOUNDARY WEST OF WESTERN AVENUE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNTA VEHTCLE CODE 5 22358.8 AND FtNDtNG THE
SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIWACT n. Acceptance of lhe 2O2'l Annual Progress Reports on the General Plan and lmplementation of the Housing Element
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the reports.
o. Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox from Win Chevrolet Hyundai for the Community and Economic Development Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to purchase a 2022 Chevrolel Equinox from Win Chevrolet Hyundai for the Community and Economic Development Department.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO PREPARE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
Public Works Director Dillon presented the staff report per the agenda material. There were no questions or comments from the Council or the public for this item.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to approve the recrmmended action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
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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
Adopted the following titled Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.2022.11 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO PREPARE
AND FILE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LOMITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, IN ACCORDANCE WTH THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF ,1972, DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY I, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30,2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting at 7:08 pm 4 Respectfu ly submitted,
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