1 OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waite at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August '15, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Waronek led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Council Member Waronek gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
e. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Rusin stated that the Council met in open session at 5:30 p.m. and recessed to closed session to discuss the following item:
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
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, City Attomey Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Administrative Analyst lbana, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, and City Clerk Gregory
All Council Members with the exception of Council Member Gazeley were present and there was no reportable action taken.
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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve the agenda.
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Waite presented certificates of recognition to Parks and Recreation staff who worked to reestablish the Teen Program after a three-year hiatus.
The Council spoke in appreciation of Parks staff, and Mayor Waite thanked the local businesses who sponsored the Lomita Teen Program.
Emma Kelley, Recreation Manager, spoke of her pride in the staff members honored this evening.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waite announced the time for public comments on consent agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled.
lan Michael May, Special Assistant with the L.A. County Assessor's ffice, shared statistics from the 2023 Valuation Report.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, suggested that the City's website highlight only Lomita businesses in its "business directo4/ section. He also thanked the community for passing out flyers for a recently missing teen and reported that she had been found safe. He noted a recent study relative to the Palos Verdes Fault and urged earthquake preparedness.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Waite closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
GOUNCIL
Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
. July 19 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board of Directors Meeting . July 25 - GPAC Workshop
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
Teresa Roby, Shelter Readiness Volunteer with the American Red Cross, thanked the City for renewing the agreement this evening (item 7j) that designates the Tom Rico Center as an emergency shelter. She spoke about various programs and services offered by the Red Cross, and thanked the City for its partnership.
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. August 1 - National Night Out
. August 8 - Post-Founders Day Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff reported on the following:
. July 19 - CCCA Board of Directors Meeting
. July 22 - Lemonade Day
o August I - National Night Out
. August 3 - Cal Cities lnstallation of 2023-2024 Otficers Mayor Waite reported on the following:
. July 19 - Public Safety and Trafiic Commission's Traffic Calming Workshop o July 19 - CCCA Board of Directors Meeting
o July 19 - Joint Powers lnsurance Authority Annual Board Meeting . July 22 - Lemonade Day
. August I - Dinner with Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, and other local mayors to discuss transportation safety and homelessness issues
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot announced the Lomita Sheriffs Station BBQ Fundraiser on August 19 7, CONSENTAGENDA
Council Member Waronek requested to abslain from voting on item 7q.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve Consent Agenda ltems 7a-7p.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Council Members: Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
o July 22 - Lemonade Day
. August 1 - National Night Out
. August 5 - Former Mayor/Council Member Chuck Belba's 90h Birthday . August 16 - CCCA Board of Directors Meeting
. Announced the Lomita Sheriffls Station BBQ Fundraiser on August 19 o Announced the 9th Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Lomita Sheriffs and Fire Stations on August 25
o Wished to invite new Salvation Army Major Tim Smith to the next Council meeting o Asked City Manager Smoot to reach out to the City of Torrance relative to its opposition to expanding the Metro Green Line to Tonance
RECOMMENDED AGTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7aa be approved.
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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 May 2, 2023, and June 6, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the reporl.
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 AGTION: Receive and file the report.
i. July 2O23Treasury & lnvestment Report
RECOMUENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
j. Facility Use Agreement with American Red Cross for use of the Tom Rico Center as an Emergency Shelter
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
k. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022123 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022123 Preliminary Quarterly Financial Report Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2023. l. Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023t2024
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-'16 confirming the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 202312024
RESOLUTION NO.2023-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FACTORS USED FOR
CALCULATING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIillIT FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY I,2023, ANO ENDING JUNE 30,2024
m. Resolution of Public Convenience and Necessity Relative to Conditional Use Permit No. 326, for the Sale of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits for Grocery Outlet Located at 2155 Pacific Coast Highway within the GR (Commercial Retail) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution and find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
RESOLUTION NO.2O2T17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVING THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY OF AN ABC LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF BEER, VIIINE, AND DISTTLLED SPIRITS FOR OFF.SITE CONSUMPTION AT 2155 PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT
n. Agreement with Tripepi Smith to Provide General Communications Support RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
o. Amendment to Agreement with Project Partners for Public Works Staffing Support RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement 2022-58 with Project Partners for engineering services related to capital projects and staff support for a total amount not to exceed $529,000 inclusive of previously approved funding, extend the conlract duration through June 30,2024, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
p. Skypark Commercial Properties Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the poect update from the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the Skypark Commercial Properties (Assessor Parcel No. 7377-006-906), 24701 - 24777 Ctenshaw Boulevard and 2530, 2540, and 2600 Skypark Drive, Torrance, Califomia (SCP NO. 1499).
PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
q. Authorize Reimbursement for Expenditures Submitted by Council Member Waronek Related to Mileage, Meetings, and Conferences That Have Been Submitted Beyond 30 Days as Required by the City's Travel and Reimbursement Policy RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and, if desired, authorize the reimbursement for expenditures for travel, mileage, and other expenses that have been submitted beyond
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30 days as required by the City's Travel and Reimbursement Policy; and approve an additional appropriation to lhe 22123 travel and meetings budget for these expenditures.
Council Member Waronek abstained from voting on this item.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve Consent Agenda item 7q.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
ABSTAIN: Council Member Waronek
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE ANO
ALTERNATE FOR THE ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE
AND POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OR AOJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Septembet 20-22,2023, in Sacramento; and consider canceling or adjourning the regular City Council meeting to a date specific.
City Manager Smoot stated that resolutions for consideration at the conference would be shared with the Council beforehand.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to designate Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff as voting delegate, Mayor Waite as alternate, and Council Member Waronek as second alternate, for the annual League of California Cities conference.
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and MayorWaite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
After brief discussion, it was Council consensus to keep the regular meeting date of September '19,2023.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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9, PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2023-08,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 2023.08 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING) TO REGULATE MURALS CITYWIDE (first reading) RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attomey reads the title, and after receiving public comment, if any, introduce on flrst reading Ordinance No. 855 - Zoning Text Amendment 2023-08 and find the item exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda malerial. She stated that art can be inviting and it creates a sense of place; mural art also helps deter graffiti. The drafl ordinance was presented to the Planning Commission on July 10, and it was recommended for Council approval without any amendments. All murals will require Planning Commission approval.
Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in favor of zone text amendment, and stated that graffiti is a big issue in the City. He expressed concerns with ongoing maintenance and urged that all murals be family friendly.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for further discussion.
Brief discussion was held relative to allowing incidental art, such as integrating a small business logo into the design. Director Rindge stated that such mural elements would be permissible.
Mayor Waite invited a motion.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 855 - Zoning Text Amendment 2023-08, and find the item exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA).
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
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ORDINANCE NO. 855. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2023.08 AMENDING vARrous sEcTroNs oF LoMtTA MUNtctPAL coDE T|TLE Xt (PI-ANN|NG AND zoNrNG) TO REGULATE MURALS CTTYV\flDE AND F|NDTNG THE ACTTON TO BE
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite ad,ourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m ubmi
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