REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 06:00 p.m.
LOMITA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
NOTICE - MEETIN WILL BE HELD IN THE UPSTAIRS ASSEMBY ROOM AND VIA ZOOM
PURSUANT TO AB-361, THE PUBLIC AND COUNCIL MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE AS SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES ARE RECOMMENDED BY STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS.
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Call Meeting to Order
b)
Flag Salute
c)
Invocation – Council Member Segawa
d)
Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to speak on Consent Agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a three-minute time limit per person has been established. Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on a specific item unless it appears on a posted agenda.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL The City Council may discuss and act upon items described under Council comments; however, items which are not on the agenda will be limited to Council reports, announcements, requests for clarification or factual information, or placement of matters on the agenda for a future meeting.
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
All items under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There may be separate discussions of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Council Member or staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-o be approved. a.
Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b.
Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register.
Item 7b
c.
Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Item 7c
d.
Monthly Report for the City Manager’s Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Item 7d
e.
Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Item 7e
f.
Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Item 7f
g.
Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Item 7g
h.
October 2022 Treasury & Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
Item 7h
i.
Authorizing 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 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.
Item 7i
j.
Amendment to Agreement with Project Partners for Public Works Staffing Support RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the First Amendment to Agreement 2021-47 with Project Partners for engineering services related to capital projects and staff support for a total amount not to exceed $217,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Item 7j
k.
Professional Services Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Design of Narbonne Avenue South Water Main Replacement and Street Rehabilitation RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with David Evans and Associates for Engineering Design Services of Narbonne Avenue Water Main Replacement and Street Rehabilitation in the amount of $173,861 plus a 15% contingency amount of $26,079; and 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Item 7k
l.
Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for Augmented Code Enforcement Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) with 4LEAF, Inc. (“4LEAF”) for augmented code enforcement services.
Item 7l
m.
ARPA Business Assistance Program Applications for Façade Improvement and Job Creation Programs RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1)Approve five (5) applications under the City’s ARPA Business Assistance Programs; and 2) Make a finding that Jing’s CA Acupuncture & Wellness Center qualifies for funding under the “Office” category of eligible uses under the program guidelines; and 3) Approve the draft Façade Improvement and Job Creation agreements, authorize the City Manager to make minor amendments as may be necessary with approval of the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with approved applicants for funding.
Item 7m
n.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-38, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Transfer Agreement No. 2022RPSSMB01, Safe, Clean Water Program, Regional Program with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve non-substantive edits to the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2022RPSSMB01, SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – REGIONAL PROGRAM WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT Item 7n
o.
Professional Services Agreements with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. and Valverde Construction, Inc. to Provide As-Needed Water Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options, with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. and Valverde Construction, Inc. to provide professional as-needed electrical services.
Item 7o
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY’S AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 Presented by Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Single Audit Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Item SCH 8a
b.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Presented by Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 2022-39 approving Amendment No. 4 to the January 27, 2016, City Manager Employment Agreement (as previously amended).
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Item SCH 8b
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE V, CHAPTER 9 “LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION” Presented by Carla Dillon, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) After City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 841, an ordinance amending Lomita Municipal Code Title V, Chapter 9, Section 5-9.020 (Scope of chapter), Section 5-9.030, (Definitions), Section 5-9.060 (Stormwater pollution control and design standards for best management practices (BMPs)), and Section 5-9.180 (Site-specific mitigation requirements for new development and redevelopment with potential adverse impacts on post-development stormwater quality).
ORDINANCE NO. 841 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE V, CHAPTER 9, “LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION” Item PH 9a
b.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODES Presented by Brianna Rindge, Community and Economic Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title, adopt urgency Ordinance No. 842U making other revisions thereto and declaring the urgency thereof; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 843. and direct staff to schedule a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the January 17, 2023, City Council meeting. This procedure is in accordance with California government code, section 50022.3.
ORDINANCE NO. 842U - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2022-03 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 10-1 (BUILDING CODE), 10-2 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 10-3 (PLUMBING CODE), 10-4 (MECHANICAL CODE), 10-7 (RESIDENTIAL CODE), 10-8 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS), AND 10-9 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE) INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION; AND TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; WITH CERTAIN CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, AND MAKING OTHER REVISIONS THERETO AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF Item PH 9b
c.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2022-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11-1.27.12 TO MODIFY SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE 24000 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Presented by Brianna Rindge, Community and Economic Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Introduce on first reading an ordinance modifying Lomita Municipal Code Section 11-1.27.12 and finding the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and 2) Direct staff to schedule a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the January 17, 2023, City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2022-02 AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11-1.27.12, MODIFYING SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE 24000 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Item PH 9c
10. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting at the following locations: Lomita City Hall lobby and outside bulletin board, Lomita Parks and Recreation, and uploaded to the City of Lomita website https://lomitacity.com/agendas-minutes/.
Date Posted: December 16, 2022
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda0December 20, 2022
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