MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waite at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Segawa led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Council Member Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, Administrative Analyst Ibarra, and City Clerk Gregory e. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Rusin announced that the City Council met in open session at 5:15 p.m. and recessed shortly after to discuss the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(4); one matter All members of the City Council were present. Direction was given by the Council to initiate a lawsuit. That action, the defendants, and the other particulars, shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the City’s ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties, or that to do so would jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage.
Item No 7b
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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waite announced the time for public comments on Consent Agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, commented on uprooted trees on sidewalks caused by excessive rain. He suggested that City staff resume periodic walks of the sidewalks to review the conditions. He also commended the City for patronizing Lomita businesses.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Waite closed Oral Communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
• April 20 – Career Day at President Avenue
• April 21 – Meeting with Harbor City-Lomita Community of Schools • April 22 – The Golden Triangle Grand Opening
• April 25 – City Hall Tour for St. Margaret Mary School Second Graders • April 27 – Arbor Day Tree Planting
• April 30 – Annual Tea with Friends at the Railroad Museum Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
• Recent Vector Control Correspondence
• April 19 – No Quorum at the County Sanitation District No. 5 Meeting Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
• April 27 – Arbor Day Tree Planting
• April 27 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive • April 28 – California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Past Presidents Luncheon • April 28 – Meeting with Janice Hahn’s Office
• Announced 18th Annual Golden Apple Awards to take place this Friday, May 5 Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff reported on the following:
• April 19 – CCCA Board of Directors Meeting
• April 25 – Cal Cities Speaker Series
• April 26 – CCCA Legislative Committee
• April 30 – Annual Tea with Friends at the Railroad Museum Mayor Waite reported on the following:
• April 29 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments Meeting • April 30 – Annual Tea with Friends at the Railroad Museum
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot announced that the L.A. County Board of Supervisors were to vote this morning to authorize the institution of a Project Homekey site in Lomita, which was unbeknownst to City staff until just a few days ago. He stated that the City will be sending a letter to the Board to express its disappointment, as this authorization usurps the City’s authority with regard to its zoning regulations, which were recently amended. The City is open to a Project Homekey site but expressed that there may be alternative sites that are more appropriate.
City Attorney Rusin stated that such authorizations are normally made in partnership with cities wishing to participate, so it is strange that the City was not included in the discussion.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-j be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff requested to pull item 7c. Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve Consent Agenda items 7a-b and 7d-j.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
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. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 848 Adding Section 2-1.29.1 to Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Lomita Municipal Code Establishing By-District Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling Elections within the Districts Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 848 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2-1.29.1 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2 OF
THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS,
DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE
DISTRICTS, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
e. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 849 Amending Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 2-4.01 of the Lomita Municipal Code Pertaining to Council Member Compensation RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 849 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2-4.01 OF THE
LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION
AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
f. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 850 Amending Lomita Municipal Code Title VI (Businesses, Professions and Trades), Chapter 8 (Massage Businesses and Practitioners) to Clarify Language and Specify Regulations RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 850 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VI (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES), CHAPTER 8 (MASSAGE BUSINESSES AND PRACTITIONERS) TO
CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND SPECIFY REGULATIONS, AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT g. Third Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for Parks & Recreation and Sewer Impact Fee Studies
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
h. Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Traffic Calming Toolkit
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. for Traffic Calming Toolkit in the amount of $77,040.00 plus a 10% contingency amount of $7,704.00; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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i. Resolutions Amending Compensation Plan for Full-Time Non-Represented Employees for the period of July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024, and Amending the List of Positions for FY 22-24
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions amending the Compensation Plan for FullTime Non-Represented Employees for the period of July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024; amending the List of Positions for Fiscal Year 22-24 adding the position of Accountant; and adopting the Accountant Job Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-23 THROUGH 2024-25 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-33
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31, AND
ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
j. 2023 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence Application
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the 2023 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence application.
PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
c. Approve the Replacement of the ALPR Camera System on the City’s Parking Enforcement vehicle with two Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Camera Systems on Sheriff’s Department Vehicles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize removal of the outdated ALPR Camera System from the City’s parking enforcement vehicle; approve the purchase of two ALPR Camera Systems through the Sheriff’s Department for installation on Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Vehicles; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents as part of the annual contract authorization.
Senior Management Analyst Hernandez gave a brief update on the item.
Lomita Sheriff’s Station’s Lt. White spoke in favor of the recommendation for this item.
Such cameras are often used to find stolen cars and to locate people with outstanding warrants. He added that sheriff’s deputies are on duty 24/7 unlike City parking enforcement officers so having the cameras in deputies’ cars is more beneficial.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve Consent Agenda Item 7c.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE NOMINATION OF KEN BLACKWOOD
FOR THE LOMITA CIRCLE OF HONOR AWARD
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council provide staff direction regarding the nomination.
Senior Management Analyst Hernandez gave a brief presentation per the agenda material.
Margaret Estrada, who nominated Mr. Blackwood, thanked the Council for their consideration.
Council Members shared memories of Mr. Blackwood, a former Lomita Council Member and Mayor.
A brief discussion was held relative to consideration of other locales in the City for the memorial, as the abundance of plaques in the current location resembles a de facto cemetery. Additional discussion was held relative to the problems associated with recognizing some people and not others, looking into other ways to honor residents, and one person nominating several people who are now in the Circle of Honor.
Mayor Waite invited public comment.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in support of the nomination, and suggested a memorial wall instead.
As there were no further requests to speak on this item, Mayor Waite brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve the nomination of Ken Blackwood for the Circle of Honor Award.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was Council Consensus to direct staff to bring back an item to discuss and consider the location of the memorial with options for relocation.
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution and set the public hearing date for June 6, 2023.
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Director Dillon presented the staff report per the agenda material. The purpose of this item is to approve the engineering report, and set the public hearing for June 6, 2023, to levy the assessment. Estimated expense for FY23-24 is approximately $28,500, and maintaining the existing $55.63 per parcel is recommended.
As there was no Council discussion and no questions for staff, Mayor Waite brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LOMITA’S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LOMITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 6, 2023
c. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR GENERAL PLAN & ZONING
ORDINANCE UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the General Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and all California Environmental Quality Act work in the amount of $1,324,482 plus a 10% contingency amount of $132,448 through fiscal year 2024-2025; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Director Rindge introduced the item. Three RFPs were received and all bidders were interviewed. De Novo Planning Group presented the least expensive proposal and has performed consultant work for the City before.
Perry Banner, Principal Planner of De Novo Planning Group, spoke briefly on the scope of the project and upcoming events planned for the kickoff of the project.
Director Rindge stated that De Novo Planning Group requests some edits to the City’s standard Professional Service Agreement relative to indemnification.
Council Member Gazeley left the dais at 6:50 p.m. and returned at 6:51 p.m.
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George Kivett, Lomita resident, supported the recommendation, and stated his intention to submit an application for the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC).
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve the recommended action, and to authorize the City Manager to adjust the indemnification language in the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT UPDATING REGULATIONS REGARDING THE KEEPING OF HEN CHICKENS WITHIN THE A-1 (AGRICULTURE, NONCOMMERCIAL) AND R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Lomita’s Municipal Code Article 30 (Residential Zones) to Update Regulations Regarding the Keeping of Hen Chickens Within The A-1 (Agriculture, Noncommercial) and R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zones; find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material. Roosters will not be allowed, and coops will have height limits and location requirements. Coops also must be of a similar design to the single-family home on whose property they are located.
After brief discussion, it was Council consensus to decrease the fifteen-foot setback to a five-foot setback.
Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
Nancy Sanchez, Lomita resident, supported the amendment, with a five-foot setback requirement.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in opposition to the amendment, as chicken coops attract rats. He stated that chickens should only be allowed in the A-1 (Agriculture/NonCommercial) Zone, but not throughout the City.
Director Rindge clarified that a maximum of five hens may be permitted on one lot.
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As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
Director Rindge clarified that chicken coops would now be required per the amendment.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Waite asked for a motion.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve the recommended action with a decrease to a five-foot setback from the property line, to be amended in the ordinance, Section 4, C, (C), (2), (e).
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 851 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 2023-04
AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), ARTICLE 30 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES) TO UPDATE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE KEEPING OF HEN CHICKENS WITHIN THE A-1 (AGRICULTURE, NONCOMMERCIAL) AND R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONES AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT REGULATING
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Lomita’s Municipal Code Title XI (Planning and Zoning) to specify regulations in compatibility with adopted Ordinance No. 839 regulating planned residential developments; find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material. This is merely a “cleanup” ordinance with no substantive changes to the original; it is necessary for Code consistency.
As there were no questions from the Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. As no members of the public wished to speak about this item, he closed the hearing at 7:07 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
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Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve the recommended action.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 852 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 2023-05
AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 2 (DIVISION OF LAND), ARTICLE 4 (DESIGN), SECTION 11-2.171 (LOT DESIGN), AND CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), ARTICLE 15 (DEFINITIONS), TO SPECIFY REGULATIONS IN COMPATIBILITY WITH ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 839
REGULATING PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT c. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT UPDATING
OUTDOOR DINING REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Lomita’s Municipal Code Section 11-1.68.06 (Outdoor Dining) to update outdoor dining regulations; find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material. This amendment would update the existing ordinance to allow more permanent outdoor dining. The allowance would require a CUP amendment, and a permit would be required for encroachment into the public right-of-way. Such restaurants must have full kitchens and the design of the outdoor area should match the adjacent building. The outdoor area would also be subject to the City’s existing noise and smoking ordinances.
Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in favor of allowing outdoor dining, especially if it does not impede access to the right-of-way. He suggested adding a condition that if alcohol is served it should be in a separate, fenced-in area.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
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Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 853 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 2023-03
AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), ARTICLE 68 (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS), SECTION 11-1.68.06 (OUTDOOR DINING) TO UPDATE OUTDOOR DINING
REGULATIONS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waite at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Gazeley led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Mayor Waite gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, Associate Planner MacMorran, and Deputy City Clerk Abbott
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3. PRESENTATIONS
Chris Cagle, Regional Affairs Manager with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, presented the third quarter report. He gave updates on various programs and services, including the City’s business outreach program, youth at work programs, job fairs, and services offered at the One-Stop Business and Career Centers.
Director Rindge gave a brief update on the City’s code enforcement efforts. She provided an overview of the most common violations and internal processes in response to them, and described the current workload of the one full-time Code Enforcement Officer.
There was brief discussion by the Council regarding reasons for the increase in citations, updates to the Municipal Code, addressing unpermitted construction, and ADA-related issues.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waite announced the time for public comments on consent agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, expressed his appreciation for being selected to serve on the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), and made several comments and suggestions regarding the selection process.
Warren Hino, CEO of NUMA Networks, introduced himself to the Council and thanked the City for allowing his small business to service the City’s IT needs.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Waite closed Oral Communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
• May 17 – L.A. County Sanitation District No. 5 Meeting • May 29 – Memorial Day Ceremony
• June 1 – Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council and Transportation Meetings
Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
• May 18-21 – California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Annual Municipal Seminar • Recent Founders Day Subcommittee Meeting
• May 29 – Memorial Day Ceremony
• June 1 – SCAG Regional Council Meeting
• June 2 – “Follow Me, I’m Gang and Drug Free” Walk
• June 7 – Founders Day Subcommittee Meeting
• June 7 – CCCA Executive Board Meeting
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Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
• May 17 – Raffia Music Studio Seventh Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • May 24 – Corridor Flow Asian Heritage Month Event
• May 25 – Fleming Middle School Family Fest (Open House) • Recent Founders Day Subcommittee Meeting
• May 29 – Memorial Day Ceremony
• June 2 – “Follow Me, I’m Gang and Drug Free” Walk
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff reported on the following:
• May 17 – Raffia Music Studio Seventh Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • May 24 – Cal Cities Fireworks Regulation Roundtable
• May 29 – Memorial Day Ceremony
• June 1 – SCAG Regional Council Meeting
• June 2 – “Follow Me, I’m Gang and Drug Free” Walk
• June 2 – Night at the (Lomita Railroad) Museum
Mayor Waite reported on the following:
• May 23 – L.A. County Economic Development Corporation 88 Cities Summit • May 24 – Finance Subcommittee Meeting
• May 29 – Memorial Day Ceremony
• June 1 – Cal Cities Meeting
• June 2 – Night at the (Lomita Railroad) Museum
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot announced that Founders Day wristbands can be purchased at City Hall, Lomita Park, and at Little League Closing Day, which takes place Sunday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He also announced the upcoming water facility tour on June 13.
Council Member Gazeley requested an update on the water facility and City Manager Smoot stated that staff would bring back a report at the next regular meeting.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-q be approved.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Approved the following Consent Agenda items:
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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 and Special City Council Meetings of December 20, 2022 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Project List for FY 2023-2024 Funded by SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution and authorize the City Manager or his designee to complete, sign, and submit all required documentation for receipt of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds to the appropriate State and other agencies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
e. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Managed Services - Information Technology with Numa Networks
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
f. Consideration of a Corrected First Amendment to Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for Engineering Services related to the upgrades at the Cypress Water Production Facility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the corrected First Amendment to Agreement 2020- 18 with Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services related to upgrades at the Cypress Water Production Facility for a total not to exceed $233,313 inclusive of previously approved funding; and authorize the City Manager to execute. g. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Lomita and the County of Los Angeles for Continued Participation in the County of Los Angeles Urban Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the agreement for the time period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES
URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
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h. Consideration of an Agreement with Airespring for Networking, Internet, and Phone Service at all City Facilities
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Master Services Agreement and any related documentation. i. Consideration of a First Amendment to the Agreement with Elio Palacios for Hearing Officer Services to Extend the Term and Increase the Compensation Accordingly RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute.
j. Consideration of an Expenditure for the Purchase of a Zero-Emission Vehicle for Parking Enforcement Use
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an expenditure not to exceed $50,000 for the purchase of a zero-emission vehicle for parking enforcement use (including light bar installation and related accessories) and authorize the City Manager to execute.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLING JULY 4, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING (No staff report)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel meeting due to July 4, 2023, holiday.
City Manager Smoot opened the item for discussion. There being no questions or comments from the Council or the public, Mayor Waite asked for a motion.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2024 MID-CYCLE
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the recommendations contained in Attachment 1 and direct staff to make necessary expenditure and revenue budget amendments to implement the recommendations.
Director Kamada presented the staff report per the agenda material. She gave a brief update on the City Council’s fiscal goals, explained the purpose of a mid-cycle budget update, and highlighted budget facts and the proposed budget amendments for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024.
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There being no comments or questions from the Council or the public, Mayor Waite asked for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LOMITA’S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the required public hearing; and adopt Resolution 2023-14 approving the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 assessment for FY 2023-24.
Director Dillion gave a brief presentation and stated that there were no proposed changes to the assessment for FY 2023-24.
Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. As there were no comments or questions from the Council or the public, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. and asked for a motion.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LOMITA’S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2023-06,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND
ZONING) MODIFYING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) REGULATIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attorney reads the title of the Ordinance, accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Lomita’s Municipal Code Section 11-1.30.06, find the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Associate Planner MacMorran presented the staff report per the agenda material. The ordinance would restore some Lomita-specific standards and align the City’s Code with State laws.
Mayor Waite opened the item for Council discussion. Council Member Gazeley made comments regarding accessory dwelling units and concerns from residents regarding the potential for loss in property values as a result. Mayor Waite made comments regarding preserving open space.
Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There being no requests from the public to speak, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. and asked for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Waite to approve the recommended action.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Gazeley
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 854 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), REVISING THE CITY’S REGULATIONS FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LEGISLATION AND
REESTABLISH CITY STANDARDS AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted: