MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The special meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waite at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023, in the Upstairs Assembly Room at City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
PRESENT: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite; Planning Commissioners: Cammarata, Dever, Graf, Santos, Steinbach, and Stephens; and Public Safety Traffic Commissioner Carmody ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, Assistant City Manager Sugano, City Attorney Rusin, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, and City Clerk Gregory Other staff present: Mark Anderson, Deborah Dixon, Lina Hernandez, Laura MacMorran, Ryan Damon, Erica Reyes, Emma Kelley, Linda Abbott, Hunter Edwards, Juan Ibarra, and Hector Flores
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no requests to speak.
3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
a) AB1234 Ethics Training Session for members of the Council and Planning Commission City Attorney Rusin conducted a two-hour training session covering the topics required for AB1234 Ethics training.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
Item No. 7b
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
a. Call Meeting to Order
The special meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waite at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Upstairs Assembly Room at City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Sugano, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, Sr. Human Resources Analyst Dixon, Sr. Accountant Reyes, Sr. Management Analyst Hernandez, and City Clerk Gregory
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
a. Harassment Prevention Training for City Council and Management Staff BBK Attorney Shauna Amon conducted a two-hour training session covering the topics required for harassment prevention training.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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 6:07 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Community & Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, and Deputy City Clerk Abbott
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
3. PRESENTATIONS
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South High senior Bella Quicho introduced herself and stated that she had recently contacted Mayor Waite to arrange a visit to City Hall. She wishes to learn more about local government as she plans to study Public Policy in college next year.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waite announced the time for public comments on consent agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled.
Don Smith, a Lomita resident, expressed concerns about discriminatory practices within the City.
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:
• October 4 – 60th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee Meeting • October 10 – Meeting with Lomita Little League
• October 14 – Town Hall Meeting with Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi • October 16 – Water Subcommittee Meeting
• Recognized Parks staff for keeping the parks well-maintained Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff reported on the following:
• October 10 – Water infrastructure Tour
• October 14 – Town Hall Meeting with Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi • October 16 – Water Subcommittee Meeting
Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
• Recent Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Meeting Mayor Waite reported on the following:
• October 9 – SCAG Steering Committee Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot had nothing to report.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-k be approved.
Mayor Waite requested that item no. 7k be pulled for separate consideration.
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Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve Consent Agenda items 7a-7j.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
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. c. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
d. Monthly Report for the City Manager’s Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
e. Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
f. Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
g. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
h. August 2023 Treasury & Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Quarterly Financial Report First Quarter Ending September 30, 2023. j. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 858
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the ordinance and find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ORDINANCE NO. 858 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE I OF THE LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALIGN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL METHOD
WITH THE PARKING CITATION APPEAL METHOD AND FINDING THE SAME
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
k. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File for Financial Assistance with the State Water Resources Control Board for Water Infrastructure Improvements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-21, approving and authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and File for Financial Assistance with the State Water Resources Control Board for Water Infrastructure Improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
SIGN AND FILE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA
City Manager Smoot stated that the item was pulled to note a needed correction to the resolution. The address listed in the first “whereas” of the resolution should read Narbonne Avenue instead of Lomita Boulevard.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff to approve the resolution with the noted correction.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEAN-UP OF DECLARED NUISANCE PROPERTY 2253-2257 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (APN 7373-008-006)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to authorize the work as described herein for $32,400.00, with 10% contingency, and return to City Council with a report to recover full abatement costs.
Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material. She gave the background, which included two previous abatements. The property has been unused Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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since 2011, was the site of a fire two years ago, and has had four different code enforcement cases.
As there were no questions from Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. and invited discussion or a motion.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to authorize the City Manager to authorize the work as described herein for $32,400.00, with 10% contingency, and return to City Council with a report to recover full abatement costs.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING
VARIOUS PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND APPROVING CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-22 establishing a revised list of full-time positions with corresponding salary schedule and make the necessary budget adjustments; and 2) Approve the attached Classification Specifications.
Management Analyst Hernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material, which outlined the proposed changes and the reasons behind them.
Brief discussion was held relative to the City’s current financial position, the importance of employee growth, and how the elimination of certain positions has resulted in staffing issues in certain areas.
As there were no further questions from the Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in favor of additional Parks staff, despite the possibility of a recession.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. and 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 recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Linda Abbott, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted:
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The special meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waite at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the Upstairs Assembly Room at City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: Council Member Waronek
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, Assistant City Manager Sugano, City Attorney Rusin, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, and Deputy City Clerk Abbott
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no requests to speak during oral communications.
3. STUDY SESSION
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF LAND USE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend one of the conceptual Land Use Alternatives, a combination of Alternatives, or an Alternative with amendments, and direct the General Plan Update team to prepare the Preferred Land Use Plan.
Community & Economic Development Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material, then introduced Perry Banner, Principal Planner of De Novo Planning Group. Mr. Banner gave the overview and purpose of this item, noting the deliberate lack of actual recommendation of any one alternative. He gave a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the four alternatives, including pros and cons of each:
1. Business as Usual
2. Baseline
3. Core and Perimeter
4. Neighborhood Nodes
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Additional detail was provided relative to the following for each alternative:
1. Land Use Designations
2. Development Potential
3. Mobility Considerations
4. Fiscal Considerations
City Council discussion took place relative to associated impacts, additional park space, development impact fees, and Pacific Coast Highway’s role in the City’s future. The Council consensus was that the best course for Lomita was somewhere between alternatives 2 and 3.
As this meeting was a study session, no legislative action was taken.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. ________________________________
Linda Abbott, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: