1 MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNGIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE7,2022
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 regular meeting of the Lomita city council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 6:13 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7,2022.
b. Flag Salute
Mayor Pro Tem Waite led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Council Member Waronek gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members Uphoff and Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa were present in Council Chambers; Council Member Gazeley participated via Zoom
$!NT; None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Rusin were present in Council Chambers; Assistant City Man
Gregory participated via Zoom
ager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, and City Clerk e. Closed Session Report
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
council Member waronek made a motion, seconded by council Member uphoff to approve the agenda.
city Attorney Rusin announced that the city council met in closed session at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the items on the posted agenda, all members of the city council were present, and there was no reportable action taken.
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MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Ivlayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3, PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Segawa presented certificates of recognition to retiring teachers and staff of Lomita area schools.
Mayor Segawa presented certificates of recognition and prizes to the "Follow Me, I'm Drug and Gang Free" Walk poster contest winners.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Mackavoy, Lomita Community Library Manager, announced upcoming programs and events.
Debra Zamudio, Lomita resident, expressed concerns about several issues, including local schools lacking supplies for students, chemtrails, inflation, and government transparency.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
. May 30 - Memorial Day Observance
. Recent Southern California Association of Governments Meeting Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
. June 24-25 - Founders Day Celebration
. July g
- Lemonade Day
. August 20 - Lomita Firefighters and Sheriffs Spaghetti Dinner at the Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club
Council Member Uphoff reported on the following:
. May 24 - Senior Services Working Group Meeting
. May 25 - Homeless Task Force Meeting
. May 25 - California Contract Cities Association Legislative Meeting . May 26 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board Meeting . May 30 - Memorial Day Observance
. May 31 - Water Subcommittee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
. Proposed discussion of various programs to help residents and businesses save water for a future agenda
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Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
. Recent Fleming Middle School Open House
. May 20 - "Follow Me, l'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk
. May 31 - Water Subcommittee Meeting
o June 2 and June 7 - Founders Day Subcommittee Meetings o June 6 - Buddy Bench lnstallation at Eshelman Elementary School ln response to a question from Council Member Gazeley, City Manager Smoot stated that the City's water facility should be in operation by the summer or early fall.
Council Member Waronek remarked on recent work done on his street, stating that the crew left a mess behind, and that cleanup should be part of the job. He added that recent curb cuts have gaps.
City Manager Smoot stated that he will speak with the City's inspector and the contractors.
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
city Manager smoot stated that the next two-year budget (to be presented at the June 21, 2Oi2, Council meeting) includes additional funding for sidewalks. The City's water conservation stage will also be discussed at that meeting, and staff can touch upon ways residents and businesses can save water at that time.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7 a-f be approved. council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by council Member waronek to approve Consent Agenda ltems 7a-d and 7f. ltem 7e was pulled to allow for public comment.
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 Meeting of May 3, 2022 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
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c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Resolutions for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,2022, FOR THE ELECTTON OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CtTy COUNCTL AS REQUTRED By THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO.2022.14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 RESOLUTION NO.2022.15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,2O22,WTHTHE STATEWDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE
f. Virtual city council Meetings as well as Virtual Meetings for All other city commissions and Committees Pursuant to AB 361
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Lomita legislative bodies, including all City commissions and committees, in accordance with Assembly Bill 36'1 ("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-I9.
REMOVED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATI ON:
e. Classification and Compensation Study Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Henry Sanchez, a Lomita resident and former Council Member, expressed concerns relative to the timing and the merits of the study. He stated that Lomita does not have the revenue resources of most of the cities to which it was compared, and the City's unfunded liability is a concern.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite stated that a healthy City budget is predicted for the next several years.
Mayor Segawa moved to receive and file.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS
8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LOMITA'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct the required public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2022-16 approving the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 assessment for FY 2022-23.
Director Dillon presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:19 p.m., as there were no requests from the public to speak on the item.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to approve the recommended action.
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION 2022J16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LOMITA'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. ,I CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR2022-23
9. OISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE
TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON
CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES WTH PRIOR CITY GOUNCIL APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1)Adopt by a four-fifths vote of the Council Urgency Ordinance 835U to allow for the sale, possession, or consumption of alcohol on City-owned properties with prior City Council approval and setting forth the facts constituting such urgency; and 2) After the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 836 an ordinance of the City Council amending Chapter 3 of Title lV of the Lomita Municipal Code to allow for the sale, possession, or consumption of alcohol on City-owned properties with prior City Council approval; and 3) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.836 for the June 21, 2022, rcgulat cily Council meeting.
None scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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City Manager Smoot presented the staff report as per the agenda material.
Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at7:24 p.m
Henry Sanchez, a Lomita resident, spoke in opposition to serving alcohol at City events, and suggested additional wording in the ordinances to reference the "needs and welfare" of residents.
City Attorney Rusin stated that the ordinance language specifies that the Founders Day event is held for the "promotion or betterment" of the City.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m., and brought the item back to the Council for a motionMOTION 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 titles of the following ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 835U - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE IV OF THE LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON CITY.OWNED PROPERTIES WITH PRIOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY AND FINDING
THE SAME EXEMPT FROM CEQA
ORDINANCE NO. 836. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE IV OF THE LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOL ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES WITH PRIOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM CEQA
10. AOJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting, in memory of Bob Wenzel, a1737 pm.
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Council Member Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.