MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 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 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Mayor Waite led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Mayor Waite gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, Associate City Attorney Ornelas, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Recreation Manager Kelley, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff presented Mayor Waite with a plaque honoring his year as Mayor.
Mayor Waite spoke of his pride in both the Council and City staff, and thanked his wife for her support.
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His fellow Council Members gave brief comments honoring him for his service.
Jennifer LaMarque, South Bay Deputy, Office of Supervisor Janice Hahn, 4th District, presented Mayor Waite with a certificate of recognition.
4. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM (No Staff Report) Mayor Waite called for nominations for Mayor. Council Member Segawa nominated Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and noted that she had spoken with Council Member Gazeley prior to the meeting and that he was supportive of this nomination. Council Member Waronek seconded the nomination.
As there were no additional nominations, Mayor Waite closed the nominations and asked for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
Mayor Uphoff called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Segawa nominated Council Member Waronek, and Council Member Waite seconded the nomination.
As there were no additional nominations, Mayor Uphoff closed the nominations and asked for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff, and Mayor Waite NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
City Clerk Gregory presented bouquets to Mrs. Uphoff and Mrs. Waronek. Council Member Waite noted that his wife had received a Handel’s ice cream gift card in lieu of flowers.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, expressed concerns about City Council meeting video recordings being posted to the City’s website in a timely manner.
As there were no further requests to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Waite reported on the following:
• December 4 – Employee Appreciation & Holiday Party
Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
• December 1 – Holiday Tree Lighting
• December 1 – Kiwanis Club’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
• Announced Santa at the Lomita Railroad Museum on December 9 Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
• November 29 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer
• December 1 – Holiday Tree Lighting
• December 2 – Kiwanis Club’s Breakfast with Santa
• December 4 – Employee Appreciation & Holiday Party
• December 5 – Annual Holiday Open House
• Announced Lomita Chamber of Commerce Toy Drive/Mixer on December 13 • Recent Southern California Association of Governments Economic Development Summit Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
• November 27 – League of California Cities New Laws Seminar • November 30 – South Bay Aerospace Alliance Meeting
• December 1 – Kiwanis Club’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
• December 1 – Holiday Tree Lighting
• December 4 – Employee Appreciation & Holiday Party
7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Smoot had nothing to report. Lieutenant Mike White introduced the new Lomita Station CORE Deputy, Daniel Okamoto.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-d be approved.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
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b. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 17, 2023, and the Regular City Council Meeting of November 21, 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Lomita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Accept grant funds from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in the amount up to $72,680.85 for project costs and $3,622.80 for subrecipient grant management costs. Appropriate the 10% required city match of up to $7,268.08 for the project costs; and 2) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Risk Management Professionals to provide consultant services related to the preparation of a comprehensive Lomita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update for $50,247 plus a 10% contingency of $5,025, for a total of $55,272 and authorize the City Manager to execute.
9. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS ASSIGNMENTS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Council Member appointments and assignments chart and designate delegates to represent the City at various member organization meetings for the calendar year January through December 2024.
City Manager Smoot opened the item for discussion.
Council reviewed the list and appointed delegates and alternates to each organization. It was Council consensus to dissolve the City Resiliency Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waite to make the appointments as designated by the Council and to dissolve the City Resiliency Ad Hoc Committee.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
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b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOE HOEFGEN TO SERVE AS INTERIM CITY
MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 2023-30 approving an employment agreement with Joe Hoefgen to serve as Interim City Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOE HOEFGEN AS INTERIM CITY
MANAGER AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Manager Smoot presented the staff report per the agenda material. His resignation takes effect January 1, 2024, and Mr. Hoefgen would begin work for the City on January 2, 2024, if the agreement is approved.
Mr. Hoefgen introduced himself and shared his background in municipal government.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek to approve the recommended action.
It was noted that the signature line of the resolution should be changed to show Mayor Uphoff’s name.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Uphoff at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Waite led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Smoot, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Recreation Manager Kelley, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, Associate Planner MacMorran, Parking Enforcement Supervisor Campos, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek to approve the agenda, with scheduled item no. 8c moved to be presented during the presentation portion of the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
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3. PRESENTATIONS
The City Council honored the first-place football and volleyball teams from Lomita Park’s 2023 Youth Sports’ program. Players and coaches for each team received certificates of recognition.
Outgoing City Manager Smoot was honored by the Council for his service to the City. He was presented with a plaque of appreciation.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications. There being no requests from the public to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Waite reported on the following:
• December 6 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program
• December 9 – His a cappella group performed beside Salvation Army bell-ringers at Sam’s Club
• December 11 – SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
• December 14 – Menorah Lighting at City Hall
• December 15 – South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (SBACC) Installation Council member Segawa reported on the following:
• December 12 – Founders Day/60th Anniversary Subcommittee Meeting • Recent Reception for State Senator Ben Allen
• December 15 – SBACC Installation
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
• Recent California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Executive Board Meeting • December 7 – Southern California Association of Governments Southern California Economic Summit
• Recent Street Racing Kills Scholarship Event
• Recent Joint Powers Insurance Authority Executive Committee Meeting • December 14 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Holiday Board Meeting • December 15 – Lomita Fire Station Visit to Local Schools with Santa and Mrs. Claus • December 15 – SBACC Installation
• Encouraged others to volunteer for Salvation Army bell-ringing shifts at Sam’s Club on December 23
Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
• December 13 – CCCA Annual All Cities Holiday Reception • Recent Reception for State Senator Ben Allen
• December 15 – SBACC Installation
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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.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
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 September 5, 2023, and October 3, 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 report.
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 ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. November 2023 Treasury & Investment Report
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
j. Professional Services Agreement with Administrative Services Co-Op for the Dial-A-Ride Program (DAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with Administrative Services Co-Op to provide Dial-a-Ride (DAR) program services. k. Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions to Provide City Manager Executive Recruitment Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLING THE TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (No staff report)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting due to the holiday break.
City Manager Smoot opened the item for Council discussion. There being none, Mayor Uphoff invited public comment. There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waite, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF LOMITA SPECIAL AND 60TH
ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY EVENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City of Lomita’s Special Events for 2024-2025.
Recreation Manager Kelley outlined new special events for 2024-2025, including a classic car show as part of National Night Out, a cornhole tournament, and the City’s 60th Anniversary event to be held on February 15, which will feature a parade and a ceremony.
Additional funding is requested due to the inclusion of the 60th Anniversary event.
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slated for this year include special City Council recognition of residents with unique ties to Lomita, and a Red Cross blood drive on February 6.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to a possible tie-in to a food recycling program to interest Athens Services in sponsoring the 60th Anniversary event, and of including other significant dates on the calendar such as Lomita Little League Opening Day.
There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff invited further discussion or a motion.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to whether to continue the annual golf tournament due to its demands on staff time and reduction in proceeds in recent years.
Assistant City Manager Sugano stated that more golfers and higher costs have resulted in decreased revenue from the event.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to how staff turnover results in a lack of consistency in planning/holding special events such as the golf tournament, and offering sponsorship packages that include major events for the whole year.
The Council requested that the golf tournament be brought back for further discussion at a future meeting.
Council Member Waite made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek to approve the recommended action, and to approve additional funding for the 60th Anniversary event.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
c. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY’S AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Single Audit Report, and the Measure W Audit Report for Fiscal Years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.
Administrative Services Director Kamada introduced Matt Lenton, CPA of Gruber and Lopez, Inc., the City’s Auditing Director. He gave a brief presentation outlining the ACFR, Single Audit Report, and the Measure W Audit Report for Fiscal Years 2020-2021, 2021- 2022, and 2022-2023. He outlined the process, including reconciling the general ledger to detailed sub-ledgers, objectives, audit products produced, and the results: an unmodified opinion (the highest opinion possible) on the City’s financial statements issued on December 13, 2023. He also outlined financial statement highlights, and General Fund budgetary highlights.
The Council noted the City’s excellent financial position.
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Mayor Uphoff invited additional Council discussion. There being none, Mayor Uphoff invited public comment. There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
d. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE DOWNTOWN LOMITA MULTI-BENEFIT STORMWATER PROJECT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for Engineering Design Services for the Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater Project in the amount of $853,777 plus a 10% contingency amount of $85,378, for a total amount of $939,155; and 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Public Works Director Dillon presented the staff report per the agenda material, which included the project overview and objectives. If approved, the detailed design phase would begin in January 2024. She noted prior milestones relative to the project, and spoke of the funding in place, which consists largely of grants. She also outlined the benefits of the project, including promoting socialization in downtown Lomita.
Mayor Uphoff invited Council discussion. There being none, Mayor Uphoff invited public comment. There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Council Member Waite made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A DEFINED LENGTH OF ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT FOLLOWING NOTICE OF SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS OF CONSECUTIVE NON-MOVEMENT (First Reading)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Title VIII (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 1 (Traffic and Parking), Article 1. (In General), Section 8-1.05(a) of the Lomita Municipal Code, to implement a defined length of one hundred (100) feet of vehicle movement following notice of seventy-two (72) hours of consecutive non-movement. Also, establishing an exception for vehicles which move across from their location or around the corner of their location, if less than one hundred (100) feet moved.
Senior Management Analyst Hernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. She gave the background and intent of this law, which is to reduce the number of abandoned vehicles parked on City streets. She introduced Parking Enforcement Supervisor Campos who gave additional information based on his research which resulted in the recommendations behind this ordinance. If vehicles are in non-compliance, they will be towed unless there are certain special circumstances.
Mayor Uphoff invited Council discussion. There being none, Mayor Uphoff opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
Council Member Waite made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 859 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VIII (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 1 (TRAFFIC AND PARKING), ARTICLE 1. (IN GENERAL), SECTION 8-1.05(A), TO IMPLEMENT A DEFINED LENGTH OF ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT FOLLOWING NOTICE OF SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS OF
CONSECUTIVE NON-MOVEMENT
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83039
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-31, approving a one-year extension of VTPM No. 83039 to subdivide a 19,148 square-foot, single-family residential lot into two single-family residential lots and finding the project categorically exempt from the Categorical Environmental Quality Act., subject to the conditions of approval.
Mayor Uphoff recused himself from discussion of this item as he lives within 300 feet of the property. He left the dais and the meeting (as this was the final item) at 7:03 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tem Waronek took over as Chair of the meeting.Associate Planner MacMorran presented the staff report per the agenda material, which included the project background.
There was brief discussion relative to the reason for the extension. Associate Planner MacMorran stated that extra time was necessary for the applicant to meet the conditions, including demolishing the house, which was occupied.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek invited Council discussion. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. There being no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waite, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Waronek NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
RECUSE: Mayor Uphoff
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83039, A SUBDIVISION OF ONE 19,148 SQUAREFOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT INTO TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT 25307 OAK STREET, DESIGNATED LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTAL BY THE GENERAL PLAN AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Uphoff at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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
Mayor Uphoff gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Hoefgen, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, Administrative Analyst Ibarra, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations scheduled for this meeting.
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications. There being no requests from the public to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Segawa had nothing to report.
Council Member Waite reported on the following:
• January 8-10 – California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) 2024 Sacramento Legislative Tour
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
• Recent Cal Cities Policy Orientation Meeting
• Recent Southern California Association of Governments Policy Committee Meeting • January 8-10 –CCCA 2024 Sacramento Legislative Tour
• January 11 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments Legislative Briefing • January 11 – Founders Day/60th Anniversary Subcommittee Meeting • January 12 – Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
• January 4 – Meeting related to a homeless individual in Lomita • January 8-10 – CCCA 2024 Sacramento Legislative Tour
• Encouraged residents to report instances of retail theft The Council directed staff to return with discussion of options for an anti-camping ordinance at a future meeting.
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (information only)
Interim City Manager Hoefgen introduced himself. Public Works Director Dillon introduced Fred Aboujaoude, the City’s new Principal Engineer, and shared some of his background.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-m be approved.
City Attorney Rusin noted typos to be corrected in item 7j’s final ordinance, in subsection 2:
1) The comma in the first sentence should be deleted; and 2) The last sentence should read “the only exceptions being vehicles which moved across the street from their location or around the corner of their location, if moved less than a hundred feet.” Mayor Pro Tem Waronek recused himself from voting on items 7l and 7m, as he is the City Council liaison to the Lomita Chamber of Commerce. He stated that while he is not a voting member, he does provide input.
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Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Waite to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Gazeley
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 November 7, 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 report.
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 ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. December 2023 Treasury & Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
j. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 859
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 859 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VIII (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 1 (TRAFFIC AND PARKING), ARTICLE 1. (IN GENERAL), SECTION 8-1.05(A), TO IMPLEMENT A DEFINED LENGTH OF ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT FOLLOWING NOTICE OF SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS OF
CONSECUTIVE NON-MOVEMENT
k. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Quarterly Financial Report Second Quarter Ending December 31, 2023. l. Request for Sponsorship from the Lomita Chamber of Commerce for Lemonade Day, the Board Installation and Awards Night, and the Facility and Staff Support for State of the City
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Interim City Manager to sign the sponsorship form to support the Lomita Chamber of Commerce with this year’s Lemonade Day, Board Installation and Awards Night, and the State of the City events. m. Approval of License Agreement with the Lomita Chamber of Commerce to Use Office Space in the City Council Chamber Annex
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a license agreement with the Lomita Chamber of Commerce to use a desk space in the newly converted Council Chamber Annex.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
None scheduled.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted: