MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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, September 5, 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
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, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, Administrative Analyst Ibarra, and City Clerk Gregory e. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Rusin stated that the Council met in open session at 5:15 p.m. and recessed to closed session to discuss the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
Name of Case: Original Thai Massage. v. The City of Lomita et al. United States District Court, Case Number: 2:23-cv-06884-DMG-AS
All Council Members were present and there was no reportable action taken.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 7b
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Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff 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.
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 the many Lomitians who volunteer for various boards and commissions. He reminded residents to “never forget” 9/11 and to continue to commemorate the anniversary. He commended Cream Pan for attracting customers to Lomita from surrounding cities.
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:
• August 17 – Lemonade Day Meeting
• August 19 – Lomita Sheriff's Station BBQ Fundraiser
• August 25 – 9th Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Fire and Sheriff’s Departments Spaghetti Dinner
• August 26 – Lemmy Awards
• August 30 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Community’s Child Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff reported on the following:
• August 16 – California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board Meeting • August 19 – Lomita Sheriff's Station BBQ Fundraiser
Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
• Recent meeting with Harbor Church leaders, who would like to partner with the City at its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
• August 16 – CCCA Board Meeting
• August 19 – CCCA Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) Meeting Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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• August 25 – 9th Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Fire and Sheriff’s Departments Spaghetti Dinner
• August 26 – Lemmy Awards
• August 30-September 1 – Joint Powers Insurance Authority Risk Management Conference
• Announced free concerts at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church September 22-23 Council Member Gazeley reported on the following:
• Acknowledged Council Member Waronek for organizing the Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Fire & Sheriff’s Departments Spaghetti Dinner Mayor Waite reported on the following:
• August 23 – Meeting with Red Cross
• August 24 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments Meeting • August 26 – Lemmy Awards
• August 29 – Visited Eshelman Avenue Elementary School with City Staff to discuss a sinkhole onsite
• August 30 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Community’s Child • September 2 – Visited Bixby Marsh, Part of the Sanitation District Facility • September 5 – Local Governmental Services Commission Meeting • Announced September 23 Community’s Child Annual Fundraiser • Announced September 23 Family Fun Day at the Lomita Railroad Museum
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot reported that there are no resolutions to review for this year’s League of California Cities Conference, but the presence of a voting member is still requested in the event any resolutions should come up.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-i be approved.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action. Council Member Gazeley abstained from voting on Item 7b.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, 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 Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 15, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
Council Member Gazeley abstained from voting on this item. c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. As-Needed Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Construction Administration, and Material Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the list of best qualified firms to provide construction management, construction inspection, construction administration and material testing services for City construction projects. e. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 855 Approving 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 City-wide
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the ordinance and find the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ORDINANCE NO. 855 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2023-08
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING) TO REGULATE MURALS CITYWIDE AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
f. Disposal of Surplus Equipment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Administrative Services Director to exercise the sale of, or otherwise dispose of, surplus City property. g. Public Works Agreement with Blue Ridge Mechanical Inc., for the Standby Power Generator at Appian Way
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Public Works Agreement to Blue Ridge Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $50,728 for the standby power generator at Appian Way; approve a contingency of $7,609.00 (15%); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
h. Purchase of CASE Construction Tractor Loader Backhoes for Public Works Department Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to purchase two CASE construction tractor loader backhoes (Model # 580SV) for approximately $264,952.24. i. Reclassification of Senior Civil Engineer position to Principal Engineer RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Amend the FY23-24 Authorized Full-Time Positions to add the Principal Engineer and set the salary schedule at 61 and make the necessary budget adjustments; 2) Amend the Memorandum of Understanding – LCEA Admin Unit to add the Principal Engineer – Capital Projects and Parking Enforcement Supervisor to the list of positions; and 3) Approve the Principal Engineer job classification.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER ROBERT STEINBACH’S CURRENT APPOINTMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Determine Planning Commissioner Robert Steinbach’s seat to remain as appointed.
Community and Economic Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material.
Commissioner Steinbach stated his desire to continue to serve on the Commission despite unavoidable circumstances which led to his absences.
Mayor Waite requested that the Council look into the City’s Code relative to commissioner absences. City Manager Smoot stated that commission by-laws on the whole will soon be discussed by the Planning Commission.
As there were no questions from the Council, Mayor Waite invited public comment.
Brenda Stephens, Planning Commissioner, stated that Mr. Steinbach is a great asset to the Commission, and she supported his continued appointment.
George Kivett spoke in favor of Mr. Steinbach keeping his seat, calling him both gracious and knowledgeable.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite invited a motion.
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, Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (DBA ATHENS SERVICES), SETTING A PROP 218 RATE ADJUSTMENT HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2023, AND RESCINDING AGREEMENT NO. 2023-06
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to a solid waste agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services); 2) Direct staff to take the necessary steps to set a Prop 218 Rate Adjustment Hearing for November 7, 2023; 3) Approve the attached public notice for distribution; and 4) Rescind Agreement No. 2023- 06 (street sweeping agreement) with Athens Services approved on February 21, 2023.
Assistant City Manager Sugano presented the staff report per the agenda material. He gave the background on the current agreement, including its transfer from CalMet to Athens Services. The purpose of this amendment is to roll out SB 1383, which requires California cities to implement organics recycling services. The current agreement runs through June 2027; the amendment would extend the agreement through June 2038.
Street sweeping services are now under a separate agreement but will be folded into this new agreement. He outlined proposed rate increases and the change to three separate waste containers, as well as where Lomita stands in terms of pricing compared to other cities.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to price comparisons with other cities and the factors that determine those differences.
Gary Clifford, Executive Vice President of Athens Services, gave some reasons for the price differences between cities, including more commercial customers to serve in larger cities.
Council Member Gazeley thanked City Manager Smoot and Assistant City Manager Sugano for the work that they put into negotiating the contract.
The Council thanked Athens Services for providing great service to Lomita residents.
As there was no further discussion from Council, Mayor Waite invited public comment.
George Kivett supported the amendment to the agreement, noting Athens Services’ community involvement. He added that residents and businesses will take some time to adjust to the changes.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite invited a motion.
Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve Amendment No. 1 to a solid waste agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services); direct staff to take the necessary steps to set a Prop 218 Rate Adjustment Hearing for November 7, 2023; approve the attached public notice for distribution; and rescind Agreement No. 2023-06 (street sweeping agreement) with Athens Services approved on February 21, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT. NO. 1 TO A SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOMITA AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC. (DBA ATHENS SERVICES) AND RESCINDING AGREEMENT NO. 2023-06 FOR STREETSWEEPING SERVICES
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2023-07
AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING) TO
CREATE MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR FOUR OR FEWER
RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN, COMMERCIAL (D-C) ZONE WITHIN THE MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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 58 (Mixed Use Overlay District) to update regulations, remove the minimum lot size requirement for four-or-fewerresidential-unit developments within the D-C (Downtown, Commercial) Zone within the Mixed-Use Overlay District, and Article 15 (Definitions); 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.
Associate Planner MacMorran presented the staff report per the agenda material. She gave the background of the proposed zone text amendment, which would pertain to 47 properties. The amendment is consistent with both the General Plan and the City’s Housing Element, and it would allow the City to incentivize affordable housing in the mixed-use overlay district.
As there were no questions from the Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
George Kivett spoke in support of the zone text amendment.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. and invited further discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Lomita’s Municipal Code Article 58 (Mixed Use Overlay District) to update regulations, remove the minimum lot size requirement for four-or-fewerresidential-unit developments within the D-C (Downtown, Commercial) Zone within the Mixed-Use Overlay District, and Article 15 (Definitions); find the project is categorically Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Council Member Waronek recused himself from voting on this item due to the proximity of the mixed-use overlay district from his home.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Council Member Waronek
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 856 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 2023-07
AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), REVISING THE CITY’S REGULATIONS FOR MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT TO UPDATE STANDARDS; TO ALLOW MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENTS CONTAINING FOUR OR FEWER UNITS WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (D-C) ZONE; TO DEFINE A TERM AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH), CHAPTER 3 (INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT), SECTION 5-3.20(E), PERMITTING THE
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE RATES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title, that the City Council introduces on first reading an ordinance amending Title V (Sanitation and Health), Chapter 3 (Integrated Waste Management), Section 5-3.20(e) of the Lomita Municipal Code, permitting the collection of delinquent solid waste rates on the property tax rolls, and a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Senior Management Analyst Hernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
As there were no questions from the Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Title V (Sanitation and Health), Chapter 3 (Integrated Waste Management), Section 5-3.20(e) of the Lomita Municipal Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Code, permitting the collection of delinquent solid waste rates on the property tax rolls, and a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO 857 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH), CHAPTER 3 (INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT), SECTION 5-3.20(e), PERMITTING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SOLID
WASTE RATES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS, AND A DETERMINATION THAT
THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 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 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 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
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, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Administrative Analyst Ibarra, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa 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
Major Tim Smith with the Salvation Army of Torrance introduced himself and outlined various programs and services the organization provides to the community. More information can be found at salvationarmy/torrance.org.
Council Member Waronek stated that he volunteers as a Salvation Army bellringer every year.
Unfortunately, the organization has difficulty finding enough volunteers and must resort to paying people to ring the bells for donations. He asked his fellow Council Members and City staff to volunteer for a two-hour shift.
Joey Apodaca, field representative with Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office, shared Mr. Lieu’s background and achievements, and gave updates on legislation Mr. Lieu is working on in Washington; he is also working to secure funding for the downtown Lomita stormwater project.
Mr. Apodaca also outlined the various constituent services provided by Mr. Lieu’s local office.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waite announced the time for public comments on consent agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled.
Sara Leimbach-Hollingsworth, an Assistant Principal at Narbonne High School, spoke of inequities at the school in terms of its sports facilities; fortunately, a $200,000 grant was recently received toward remedying this issue. She also addressed Narbonne’s efforts in terms of gang remediation. She invited the Council to the Friday, October 6 event at which another $80,000 will be donated by alumnus Uchenna Nwosu, a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, toward improving the sports facilities.
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:
• Spoke of his opposition to touch-and-go operations originating from Torrance Airport.
Analyst Ibarra stated that the Torrance City Council met on September 12, 2023, to consider banning the practice, and Lomita staff will continue to monitor their actions. It was Council consensus to direct the City’s Legislative Subcommittee to draft a letter to the Torrance City Council in favor of restricting such activities.
Council Member Waronek reported on the following:
• September 20-22 – League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo • September 23 – Coastal Cleanup at Torrance Beach
• September 23 – Lomita Railroad Museum Family Fun Day
• September 23 – Community’s Child Annual Fundraiser
• September 25 – 5k Run Meeting
• September 28 – Independent Cities Association Installation Ceremony Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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• Announced the 74th Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on November 5
Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
• September 20 – Founders Day Subcommittee Meeting
• September 23 – Lomita Railroad Museum Family Fun Day
• September 25 – 5k Run Meeting
• September 27 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer
• September 30 – Stephen Dever’s Funeral Service
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff reported on the following:
• September 20-22 – League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo • September 23 – Lomita Railroad Museum Family Fun Day
Mayor Waite reported on the following:
• September 23 – Lomita Railroad Museum Family Fun Day
• September 28 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot announced the Halloween Event at Lomita Park on October 28 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-d be approved.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, 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. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 19, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Transfer Agreement with the California Department of Transportation RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for Lomita’s Citywide School Loading Zone Study for Vision Zero Neighborhood Planning Initiatives & Infrastructure with the California Department of Transportation in a form approved by the City Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT – LOMITA’S CITYWIDE SCHOOL LOADING ZONE STUDY FOR VISION ZERO
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING INITIATIVES & INFRASTRUCTURE
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING TOOLKIT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive and file the Traffic Calming Toolkit; 2) direct staff to implement recommendations for 262nd Street, Walnut Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue; and 3) direct staff to begin the formation of a Capital Improvement Project to make improvements on Eshelman Avenue to incorporate traffic calming measures.
Public Works Director Dillon presented the staff report per the agenda material. She outlined the Toolkit’s purpose and how it is used. Solutions range from simple signage and/or striping, to complex design and construction projects for installing roundabouts or speed tables. She spoke of community participation and the City locations chosen as the most important to address. These sites were assessed and proposed changes were presented at the September 20, 2023, Public Safety and Traffic Commission (PSTC) meeting. She outlined three significant problem areas and their proposed solutions.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to the PSTC’s role going forward in the process, as well as future implementation of the Local Travel Network involving low-speed vehicles on Eshelman Avenue, and the hazardous intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Lomita Boulevard.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING CITYWIDE
COMPREHENSIVE USER FEES AND CHARGES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the attached resolution implementing the fee schedule effective December 4, 2023.
Assistant City Manager Sugano presented the staff report per the agenda material. He highlighted some of the major changes to the schedule. A brief Council discussion was held relative to comparison of Lomita’s fees with other nearby cities.
As there were no further questions from the Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
A Public Works Coordinator with AT&T thanked the Council for revising the fees. He stated that the previous fees (per linear foot of work) were excessive and prevented AT&T from performing certain work in Lomita.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Council Member Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to approve the recommended action with the correction on page 27 of the fee schedule to remove the qualifier “every 50 linear feet.”
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING CERTAIN FEES, RATES
AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND PENALTIES) OF TITLE I OF THE LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALIGN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL METHOD
WITH THE PARKING CITATION APPEAL METHOD
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 858 amending Chapter 5 (Administrative Citations and Penalties) of Title I of the Lomita Municipal Code (LMC) to an amendment to Lomita Municipal Code Title I (General Provisions),Chapter 5 (Administrative Citations and Penalties) to align the administrative citation appeal method with the parking citation appeal method; and Find the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Management Assistant Adamzadeh presented the staff report per the agenda material.
The purpose of this change is to streamline the administrative citation payment and appeal process.
As there were no questions from the Council, Mayor Waite opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waite closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waronek to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Waronek, Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
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
10. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to discuss, Mayor Waite adjourned the meeting, in memory of Stephen Dever, husband of former Mayor and Council Member Susie Dever, and Lomita resident Ryan Gagajena, at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted: