MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CIry COUNC!L
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 3,2022
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,
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3,2022.
b. Flag Salute
Mayor Segawa led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Council Member Uphoff gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Member Uphoff and Mayor Segawa were present in Council Chambers; Council Member Gazeley, Council Member Waronek, and Mayor Pro Tem Waite participated via Zoom
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Rusin were present in Council Chambers; Assistant City Manager Sugano, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, Management Analyst Vida, Management Analyst Hernandez, Administrative Analyst lbana, and City Clerk Gregory participated via Zoom
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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 made a motion, seconded by Council Member Uphoff to approve the agenda.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled.
Scott Marshall, a Lomita resident, spoke about concerns regarding the continued restrictions due to COVID-19 and several upcoming Assembly bills that are up for consideration.
Nikki Vasquez with the South Bay Association of Realtors thanked the Council for considering the adoption of a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley had nothing to report.
Council Member Uphoff reported on the following:
. April 20 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board Meeting . April 28 - Cal Cities Community Services Policy Committee Meeting . April 28-South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Board Meeting . Requested data on coyote sightings in Lomita
Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
. April 21 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce lnstallation and Awards . April 24 - Lomila Railroad Museum Tea
. April 27 - CCCA Past Presidents Luncheon
. April 28 - L.A. County CCCA Local Advocacy Day
. April 28 - Cal Cities Community Services Policy Committee Meeting o May 1 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
. April 24 - Lomila Railroad Museum Tea
. Recent L.A. County Economic Development Corporation 88 Cities Workshop . April 28 - L.A. County CCCA Local Advocacy Day
. Recent Califomia Joint Powers lnsurance Authority Training . April 30 - Willow Cat Hotel Ribbon Cutting
. May 3 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Board Meeting Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
. April 24 - Lomita Railroad Museum Tea
. April 30 - Willow Cat Hotel Ribbon Cutting
. May 1 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair . May 3 - St. Margaret Mary School Second Grade Tour of City Hall Tour
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot stated that City staff will start tracking the number of calls received regarding coyote sightings.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED AGTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7 a-g be approved.
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
Approved the following Consent 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 Regular City Council Meetings of April 5,2022, and April 19,2022 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c- Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and File Wanants/Payroll Register. d. Proclamation Recognizing May ',
, 2022, through May 7 , 2022, as Municipal Clerk's Week RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt proclamation.
e. Proclamation Recognizing April as Fair Housing Month RECOMMENDED AGTION: Adopt proclamation.
f. Letter to Supervisor Hahn Expressing Support for Efforts to Ensure Appropriate Staffing and Equipment for Public Safety in Lomita
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached lefter and authorize the mayor to sign.
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g. First Amendment to Agreement with Cashel Corporation DBA lntegrated Media Systems to Complete the City Council Chambers AudioA/isual Upgrades P@ect
SCHEDULED ITEMS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution and sel public hearing date for June 7 ,2022.
Public Works Director Dillon presented the staff report per the agenda material. Mayor Segawa asked if lhere were questions or comments from the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Waite suggested that the City survey the residents in this area to see if they are satisfied with the services. Director Dillon stated that a survey has already been released - available through the end of June - to receive feedback on the existing level of service and suggestions for improvements. There were no requesls from the public to speak on the item.
Council Member Waronek 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
Adopted the following titled resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.2022-'12_ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER FOR THE CITY OF LOMITA'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. .I CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS wlTHIN THE LOMITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE7,2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 of an agreement with Cashel Corporation dba lntegrated Media Systems to complete the City Council Chambers AudioA/isual Upgrades Project with an amended project budget of $350,547.05 (with $52,500 contingency) and direct the City Manager to take the necessary actions to complete the project.
8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FtscAL YEAR 2022.2023
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9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (LASD) PROPOSAL FOR 2022 TLLEGAL FIREWORKS SUPPRESSION
ENFORCEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department's (LASD) proposal for 2022 illegal fireworks suppression enforcement.
Management Analyst Hemandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. Mayor Segawa asked if there were comments or questions from the Council. There was general discussion from the Council regarding using Code Enforcement as an addilional resource and enforcement timelines. There were no requests from the public to speak on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite 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
10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REAPPO]NTING COMMISSIONERS OR SETTING
A DATE TO CONDUCT COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reappoint incumbents with terms ending June 2026 or schedule a date for commission interviews to consider other candidates.
City Clerk Gregory presented the staff report per the agenda material. There were no questions or comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waite to reappoint all of the cunent commissioners.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
None scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting at 6:44 pm.
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