1Special
CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, by delivery of this written notice as provided by law, the Mayor has called a special meeting of the Lomita City Council.
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
UPSTAIRS ASSEMBLY ROOM
4:00 P.M.
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1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
b. Roll Call
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to speak on agenda items are requested to do so at this time. Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on a specific item unless it appears on a posted agenda.
LOMITA CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
Phone: (310) 325-7110
Fax: (310) 325-4024
Bill Uphoff, Mayor
Mark A. Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem
James Gazeley, Council Member
Cindy Segawa, Council Member
Barry Waite, Council Member
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 1
Lomita City Council Special Meeting Agenda February 26, 2024
3. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION RELATED TO COMMUNITY SURVEY AND CITY COUNCIL GOALS Presented by Joe Hoefgen, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the 2023 Community Survey results presented by FM3 research; and review and discuss existing City Council goals.
4. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting at the following locations: Lomita City Hall, Lomita Park, and uploaded to the City of Lomita website http://www.lomita.com/cityhall/city_agendas/.
Date Posted: February 23, 2024
_______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 2
1 TO: City Council
FROM: Joe Hoefgen, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Gary Sugano, Assistant City Manager
Lina Hernandez, Senior Management Analyst
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
SUBJECT: Discussion Related to Community Survey and City Council Goals
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2023 Community Survey results presented by FM3 research; and review and discuss existing City Council goals.
BACKGROUND
In 2018, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) Research was selected to conduct a community survey for the city to assist in the development of goals and objectives for the community and the organization. The results of the survey were presented to the City Council and have since assisted staff in the preparation of budget priorities and proposed work plans.
Based on FM3’s unique understanding of the city and its needs, on September 19, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to conduct another community survey to update our data concerning residents’ priorities and satisfaction in preparation for the upcoming budget and goal setting session.
DISCUSSION
As with previous surveys, FM3’s approach included a 20-minute survey, featuring between 55-70 unique questions administered either via telephone (in English or Spanish) or online. Ahead of FM3’s community survey results presentation, the table below provides a high-level summary of resident satisfaction levels on various topics as well as their perception on water quality, street conditions, homelessness, property crimes and cost of housing and other items. The satisfaction of residents increased Item No. SCH 3a
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 3
2 across multiple issues including Lomita being viewed as a excellent/good place to live, quality of life, and satisfaction with special events and the City’s public outreach/communication. Issues with increased concern included the perception of property crimes (4% more negative), homelessness (5% more negative) and street conditions (although negligible at 1% negative). The survey was conducted in November 2023.
Community Views (Satisfaction Levels) 2018 Survey
Results
2023 Survey
Results
2023 Survey
Results
View Lomita as a good or excellent place
to live
82% 87% 5% positive
increase
Quality of life in Lomita has become
better in the past five years
19% 29% 10% positive
increase
Satisfaction with water services 42% 57% 15% positive
increase
Satisfaction with tree trimming services 53% 65% 12% positive increase
Satisfaction with special events 66% 76% 10% positive
increase
Satisfaction with public outreach 63% 72% 9% positive
increase
Satisfaction with the revitalization of
downtown and PCH
47% 55% 8% positive
increase
Satisfaction with youth and adult
recreational programs
45% 52% 7% positive
increase
Satisfaction with street and sidewalk
maintenance
45% 48% 3% positive
increase
Community Views
(Perception as a Serious Issue)
2018 Survey
Results
2023 Survey
Results
2023 Survey
Results
Perceived cost of housing*
* Asked as lead issue, increase from 3% to 8%
from 2018
n/a 76% n/a
Perceived Issues with Water Quality 12% 7% 5% positive
decrease
Perceived Concerns with Street
Conditions
12% 13% 1% negative
increase
Perceived homelessness 66% 71% 5% negative
increase
Perceived property crimes and burglaries 66% 70% 4% negative increase
Attached to this report are the adopted 2021 Council Goals for City Council to review and discuss in preparation for the budget and beyond. In addition, PowerPoint presentations for both the community survey and goal setting are included as attachments to this report.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 4
3 OPTIONS
1. Receive and file the community survey and review and discuss existing City Council goals.
2. Provide alternate direction.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2021 Council Goals
2. Community Survey PowerPoint
3. Goal Setting PowerPoint
Reviewed by: Approved by:
_____________________
Gary Y. Sugano Joe Hoefgen
Assistant City Manager Interim City Manager
Prepared by:
________
Lina Hernandez
Senior Management Analyst
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 5
GOALS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 2021
26 Continue to Improve
Streets and Water
Lines
Continue to Improve
Water Quality –
Complete Phase I and
Evaluate Phase II
Enhance Economic
Development in
Downtown and PCH
Maintain and Enhance
Public Safety Efforts,
Traffic Enforcement
and Community
Involvement
Clarify Housing
Development and
Design Standards
Continue Legislative
Advocacy Efforts and
Regional Influence and
Engagement
Resilience and Learning
from the Pandemic to
Build a City that can
Withstand a Crisis
Develop a Financing
Plan and Kickoff the
General Plan Update
Attachment No. 1
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 6
320-1120
City of Lomita
Resident Satisfaction Survey
Attachment No. 2
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 7
2 Dates November 2-12, 2023
Research Population Residents in the City of Lomita
Total Interviews 467
Margin of Sampling Error (Full Sample) ±4.9% at the 95% Confidence Level (Half Sample) ±6.9% at the 95% Confidence Level
Contact Methods
Data Collection Modes
Survey Tracking 2018
Languages English & Spanish
(Note: Not All Results Will Sum to 100% Due to Rounding) Survey Specifics and Methodology
Postcard
Invitations
Text
Invitations
Telephone
Calls
Email
Invitations
Telephone
Interviews
Online
Interviews
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 8
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 3 General
Community Attitudes
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 9
4 Q5. How would you rate Lomita as a place to live: is it an excellent place to live, a good place, just fair, or a poor place to live? 25%
57%
16%
2%
0%
Excellent
Good
Just fair
Poor
Don’t know
2018 2023
25%
61%
12%
1%
0%
Excellent/
Good
82%
Excellent/
Good
87%
Nearly nine out of ten residents view Lomita as a good
or excellent place to live, slightly up from 2018.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 10
5 Q6. Thinking about the past five years, do you think the quality of life in Lomita has become better, stayed the same or become worse? 6%
23%
38%
27%
3%
4%
6%
13%
47%
19%
8%
8%
Much better
Somewhat better
Stay the same
Somewhat worse
Much worse
Don’t know
Total
Better
19%
Total
Worse
26%
Total
Better
29%
Total
Worse
30%
There has been about a 10-percentage-point increase in
residents who think the quality of life in Lomita has become at least somewhat better in the past five years.
2018 2023
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 11
6 23%
21%
13%
9%
8%
7%
36%
5%
14%
10%
11%
6%
10%
3%
39%
7%
Increase in crime
Homelessness
Cost of housing/affordable housing
Overpopulation/overbuilding
Traffic in general
Cost of living
Other
Don't know
2023 2018
The top volunteered serious issues for residents are
increasing crime, homelessness and the cost of housing; with the top two issues increasing significantly since 2018.
What do you think is the most serious issue facing residents in the City of Lomita? (Open-ended grouped responses; multiple responses accepted; 7% or More in 2023 Shown) Q7.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 12
7 Q8. I’d like to now read you a list of issues in the City of Lomita. Please tell me whether you consider that issue to be a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Lomita today.
Very/Smwt.
Ser. Prob.
76%
71%
70%
62%
59%
56%
40%
39%
27%
The most serious problems for residents are the lack of affordable housing, the number of homeless individuals and the increase in property crimes and burglary.
48%
34%
36%
24%
19%
27%
16%
11%
9%
29%
37%
35%
38%
40%
29%
24%
28%
18%
12%
21%
16%
25%
32%
23%
31%
29%
34%
9%
7%
7%
10%
8%
18%
27%
29%
31%
6%
8%
A lack of affordable housing for middle class
and working families and individuals
The number of homeless individuals in Lomita
The increase in property crimes and burglary
Crime in general
The condition of local streets and roads
The quality of water from your faucet
The lack of walkable neighborhoods
A lack of adequate park and recreation space
The condition of local parks and playgrounds
Very Ser. Prob. Smwt. Ser. Prob. Not Too Ser. Prob. Not Ser. at All Don't Know (Ranked by Very/Somewhat Serious Problem)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 13
8 Since 2018, there has been an increase in residents who perceive the number of homeless individuals and the increase in property crimes and burglary as very or somewhat serious problems.
Q8 a-e. I’d like to now read you a list of issues in the City of Lomita. Please tell me whether you consider that issue to be a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Lomita today.
Issue
(Very/Somewhat Serious Problem) 2018 2023 Difference
The number of homeless individuals in Lomita 66% 71% +5% The increase in property crimes and burglary 66% 70% +4% Crime in general 63% 62% -1%
The quality of water from your faucet 61% 56% -5%
The condition of local streets and roads 67% 59% -8%
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 14
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 9 Satisfaction with City
Services
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 15
10 Q9. I would now like to read you a list of specific services provided by Lomita’s city government to residents of the City. Please rate your satisfaction with the job the City of Lomita is doing in providing that service. We will be using a scale of 1 through 7, where a 1 means you are VERY DISSATISFIED with the job the City is doing in that area, and a 7 means you are VERY SATISFIED. You can also use any number in between. Split Sample 60%
59%
55%
40%
43%
37%
22%
17%
17%
25%
21%
21%
5%
6%
10%
15%
12%
10%
9%
5%
13%
12%
21%
15%
11%
6%
8%
17%
Garbage, recycling,
and yard waste pick-up
Special events, such as Founder’s Day
fireworks, the annual Easter Egg Hunt,
and tree lighting during Christmas
The City’s efforts to communicate with
residents through newsletters, online,
and other means
Tree trimming
Sheriff protection in
your neighborhood
Graffiti removal
6-7 (Very Satisfied) 5 (Somewhat Satisfied) 4 (Neutral) 1-3 (Very Dissatisfied) Don't Know Total Satisfied
82%
76%
72%
65%
64%
58%
The majority of residents are very satisfied with City trash services, special events, and the City’s communication
efforts.
(Ranked by Total Satisfied)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 16
11 Q9. I would now like to read you a list of specific services provided by Lomita’s city government to residents of the City. Please rate your satisfaction with the job the City of Lomita is doing in providing that service. We will be using a scale of 1 through 7, where a 1 means you are VERY DISSATISFIED with the job the City is doing in that area, and a 7 means you are VERY SATISFIED. You can also use any number in between. Split Sample 38%
33%
33%
31%
29%
15%
19%
22%
19%
21%
19%
10%
14%
21%
12%
12%
19%
18%
22%
18%
9%
24%
30%
9%
7%
6%
27%
12%
46%
The City of Lomita’s water services
Revitalization of commercial areas,
such as downtown and along PCH
City youth and adult recreational
opportunities and programs
Enforcing City rules and regulations
requiring owners to keep their
properties well-maintained
Maintenance of local streets
and sidewalks
Management of City finances
6-7 (Very Satisfied) 5 (Somewhat Satisfied) 4 (Neutral) 1-3 (Very Dissatisfied) Don't Know Total Satisfied
57%
55%
52%
52%
48%
25%
Continued
(Ranked by Total Satisfied)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 17
12 City water services, tree trimming, special events, and City communication saw the highest increase in resident satisfaction since 2018.
Q9. I would now like to read you a list of specific services provided by Lomita’s city government to residents of the City. Please rate your satisfaction with the job the City of Lomita is doing in providing that service. We will be using a scale of 1 through 7, where a 1 means you are VERY DISSATISFIED with the job the City is doing in that area, and a 7 means you are VERY SATISFIED. You can also use any number in between. Split Sample, *Slight Difference in Wording in Previous Survey
Service 2018 2023 Difference
The City of Lomita’s water services 42% 57% +15%
Tree trimming 53% 65% +12%
Special events, such as Founder’s Day fireworks,
the annual Easter Egg Hunt, and tree lighting during Christmas 66% 76% +10% The City’s efforts to communicate with residents through newsletters, online, and other means 63% 72% +9%
Revitalization of commercial areas,
such as downtown and along PCH 47% 55% +8%
*City youth and adult recreational opportunities and programs 45% 52% +7% Maintenance of local streets and sidewalks 45% 48% +3%
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pick-up 81% 82% +1%
Graffiti removal 57% 58% +1%
Sheriff protection in your neighborhood 65% 64% -1%
Management of City finances 28% 25% -3%
(Total Satisfied “5-7”, Ranked by Differences between 2018 and 2023) February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 18
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 13 Reaction to City
Proposals
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 19
14 Q10. The following are some actions the City of Lomita could take to improve the quality of life in the City. Please tell me whether it sounds like something you would support or oppose.
57%
67%
59%
58%
57%
37%
26%
30%
31%
29%
5%
6%
5%5%
5%
6%
Upgrading and improving streets
Retaining and attracting local
small businesses
Improving traffic safety
Investing in and upgrading the
City’s water system
Increasing neighborhood
sheriff patrols
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know/No Opin. Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
95% 4%
93% 5%
89% 6%
89% 4%
87% 10%
(Ranked by Total Support)
The vast majority support City policy proposals being
considered, with retaining/attracting local small businesses receiving the strongest support.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 20
15 Q10. The following are some actions the City of Lomita could take to improve the quality of life in the City. Please tell me whether it sounds like something you would support or oppose.
54%
46%
40%
37%
42%
31%
37%
41%
42%
36%
8%
5%
6%
6%
8%
5%
9%
10%
12%
11%
Upgrading and improving sidewalks
Increasing the number of City special
events, such as local concerts,
movie nights and farmers’ market
Rebuilding the City’s ‘rainy day’ funds
to prepare for future emergencies
Increasing park space and
athletic facilities
Modernizing public facilities
like the Lomita Park Playgrounds and
Tom Rico Center/Marc Fosnaugh Gym
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know/No Opin. Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
85% 11%
82% 8%
81% 8%
79% 9%
78% 12%
(Ranked by Total Support)
Continued
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 21
16 Support for the following City actions asked
about in 2018 remain largely unchanged.
Q10 a, c, f & i. The following are some actions the City of Lomita could take to improve the quality of life in the City. Please tell me whether it sounds like something you would support or oppose. *Slight Difference in Wording in Previous Survey Service 2018 2023 Difference
*Retaining and attracting local small businesses 91% 93% +2% *Increasing the number of City special events,
such as local concerts, movie nights and farmers’ market 83% 82% -1% Investing in and upgrading the City’s water system 91% 89% -2% Increasing neighborhood sheriff patrols 91% 87% -4%
(Total Support)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 22
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 17 Legalization of
Fireworks
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 23
18 Split-Sample Presentation of Supportive
and Opposing Firework-Related Statements
Initial Ask:
Favor or
Oppose
Supportive
Statement
Opposition
Statement
Re-Ask:
Favor or
Oppose
Opposition
Statement
Supportive
Statement
Re-Ask:
Favor or
Oppose
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 24
19 Q11. As you may know, in the City of Lomita the sale and use of legal fireworks is currently illegal within city limits. Do you favor or oppose legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits?
21%
16%
12%
48%
3%
Strongly favor
Somewhat favor
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Total
Oppose
60%
Total
Favor
37%
Three in five residents initially oppose legalizing the sale of fireworks, with nearly half saying they strongly oppose.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 25
20 Statements
• Supportive: If you knew that the selling and use of legal fireworks in the City would allow local service clubs such as the Kiwanis Club, church groups, and neighborhood schools to raise funds, would you favor or oppose legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits?
• Opposition: If you knew that the sale and use of legal fireworks in the City makes it more difficult for local Sheriff’s deputies to monitor and prevent the use of illegal fireworks, would you favor or oppose legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits?
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 26
21 Initial
Opinion
After
Opposition
Statement
After
Supportive
Statement Only
Q11, Q12 First & Q13 Second.
After hearing a supportive statement first followed by an opposition statement, residents are opposed to legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits by a two to one ratio.
21%
16%
12%
48%
3%
Strongly favor
Somewhat
favor
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose
Don’t know
16%
22%
14%
44%
4%
16%
15%
13%
52%
3%
Total
Favor
37%
Total
Oppose
60%
Total
Favor
39%
Total
Oppose
57%
Total
Favor
32%
Total
Oppose
65%
Do you favor or oppose legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits? February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 27
22 Initial
Opinion
After Supportive
Statement
After
Opposition
Statement Only
Q11, Q13 First & Q12 Second.
After hearing an opposition statement first followed by a supportive statement, residents are opposed to legalizing the sale and use of fireworks withing the City limits by nine percentage points.
21%
16%
12%
48%
3%
Strongly favor
Somewhat favor
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
19%
18%
15%
46%
2%
24%
19%
11%
40%
6%
Total
Favor
37%
Total
Oppose
60%
Total
Favor
37%
Total
Oppose
61%
Total
Favor
43%
Total
Oppose
52%
Do you favor or oppose legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits? February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 28
23 Opinion Progression by Supportive Statement First vs.
Opposition Statement First
Q11, Q12 First & Q13 Second.
Q11, Q13 First & Q12 Second.
Do you favor or oppose legalizing the sale and use of fireworks within the City limits? 37% 39%
32%
37% 37% 43%
60%
57%
65%
60% 61%
52%
3% 4% 3% 3% 2% 6%
Initial
Support
After
Positive
Only
After
All
Messaging
Initial
Support
After
Negative
Only
After
All
Messaging
Total
Favor
Total
Oppose
Don’t
Know
Supportive Statement First Opposition Statement First
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 29
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 24 Sources of Information
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 30
25 Q14. I am now going to read you a list of sources from which people get information about the City of Lomita’s programs, events and issues. I’d like you to tell me how often you use it to get information about such issues: frequently, occasionally, rarely, or never. 40%
20%
9%
15%
15%
19%
7%
8%
30%
39%
40%
26%
21%
13%
20%
17%
17%
10%
22%
24%
21%
18%
15%
16%
17%
24%
18%
15%
26%
31%
39%
47%
52%
50%
50%
7%
7%
6%
5%
8%
7%
The Lomita Newsletter,
either in print or online
Word of mouth
City of Lomita’s website
Notices or flyers included in your water bill
The Nextdoor website or app
Local unofficial Facebook groups,
such as Lomita the Friendly City
The Daily Breeze newspaper
City of Lomita’s official Facebook page
The Lomita Water website
Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Don't Know Freq./
Occas.
70%
59%
49%
41%
36%
33%
27%
25%
20%
Residents most frequently receive information from The
Lomita Newsletter, word of mouth, the City’s website, and notices/flyers included in the water bill.
(Ranked by Frequently/Occasionally)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 31
26 Q14. I am now going to read you a list of sources from which people get information about the City of Lomita’s programs, events and issues. I’d like you to tell me how often you use it to get information about such issues: frequently, occasionally, rarely, or never.
Statement
(Frequently/Occasionally)
All
Residents
Age
18-39 40-64 65+
The Lomita Newsletter,
either in print or online 70% 53% 78% 77%
Word of mouth 59% 61% 57% 63%
City of Lomita’s website 49% 45% 49% 52%
Notices or flyers included
in your water bill 41% 36% 45% 40%
The Nextdoor website or app 36% 28% 40% 40%
Local unofficial Facebook groups,
such as Lomita the Friendly City 33% 31% 34% 33%
The Daily Breeze newspaper 27% 30% 23% 31%
City of Lomita’s
official Facebook page 25% 22% 26% 28%
The Lomita Water website 20% 17% 19% 24%
The Lomita Newsletter is most frequently read by
residents over 40.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 32
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 27 Final Thoughts
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 33
28 24%
13%
11%
10%
8%
8%
8%
7%
7%
24%
1%
5%
16%
12%
6%
5%
6%
3%
3%
12%
3%
23%
2%
9%
Crime/safety
Streets/roads/infrastructure
Traffic/transportation
Homelessness
Community/communication with community
Clean/improve city
Affordable housing
Water
Improve business
Other
Nothing
Don't know
2023 2018
Crime, streets, traffic and homelessness are lead
issues that residents would like the City to improve.
(Open-ended Grouped Responses; Multiple Responses Accepted; 7% or More in 2023 Shown) Q15. In thinking about all the issues we have discussed, or other issues related to Lomita, what is the most important thing that the City of Lomita can do to improve city services for the people who live and/or work in Lomita? February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 34
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 7927. 29 Conclusions
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 35
30 Conclusions
• The vast majority of residents believe that the City of Lomita is an excellent or a good place to live.
In fact, there has been a 10-percentage-point increase since 2018 in residents who believe the quality of life in Lomita has become at least somewhat better in the past 5 years.
• The most serious issues mentioned include increasing crime, especially property crime and burglary; homelessness; and the cost of housing and the lack of affordable housing.
• Residents are highly satisfied with many City services; with the highest satisfaction ratings for City trash services, special events, and the City’s communication efforts.
• The vast majority of residents support City policies to upgrade and improve streets; retain and attract local small businesses; improve traffic safety; invest in the City’s water system; and increase neighborhood sheriff patrols.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 36
31 Conclusions; Continued
• The majority of residents oppose the legalization of fireworks, even after hearing of the potential benefits to local service clubs and schools. • Residents most frequently receive information about the City of Lomita through The Lomita Newsletter (either in print or online), by word of mouth, the City website, and through notices or flyers included in water bills.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 37
320-1120
City of Lomita
Resident Satisfaction Survey
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 38
CITY OF LOMITA
GOALS AND
PRIORITIES REVIEW
February 26, 2024
Photo from GP Workshop
“What do you love about Lomita?”
1 Attachment No. 3
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 39
BACKGROUND
2 The city hired FM3 to conduct community
surveys in 2018 and most recently 2023 to
assess community priorities.
The city held a formal Strategic Plan and
Goal Setting Workshop in 2021 and
adopted eight goals based on the
community polling.
The city has reviewed the goals each year
prior to the budgeting process.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 40
GOALS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 2021
3 Continue to Improve
Streets and Water
Lines
Continue to Improve
Water Quality –
Complete Phase I and
Evaluate Phase II
Enhance Economic
Development in
Downtown and PCH
Maintain and Enhance
Public Safety Efforts,
Traffic Enforcement
and Community
Involvement
Clarify Housing
Development and
Design Standards
Continue Legislative
Advocacy Efforts and
Regional Influence and
Engagement
Resilience and
Learning from the
Pandemic to Build a
City that can
Withstand a Crisis
Develop a Financing
Plan and Kickoff the
General Plan Update
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 41
GOAL
Maintain & enhance
public safety efforts,
traffic enforcement,
and community
involvement
COMPLETED – LOMITA SHERIFF
4 Added Second Lomita
CORE Deputy
Assigned Jan 2022
New Automated License
Plate Recognition Systems
on two Lomita dedicated
Sheriff vehicles
Installed Nov 2023
Resumed National Night
Out, Drug Free/Anti-Gang
Walk, & Catalytic
Converter Etching Events
Ongoing
Availability of Crime
Statistics on City Website
Ongoing
Sheriff & Chamber of
Commerce business
burglary prevention and
safety tips
Ongoing
Launched “See Something,
Say Something” Campaign
Ongoing
Senior Citizen Wellness &
Outreach Program
Ongoing
Lomita Sheriff’s BBQ at
Lomita Park
Ongoing
64% of respondents indicated being
very or somewhat satisfied with
Sheriff protection
1% decrease from 2018
Top volunteered serious issue was an
increase in crime
9% increase from 2018 (14% to 23%)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 42
GOAL
Maintain & enhance
public safety efforts,
traffic enforcement,
and community
involvement
COMPLETED - CITY
5 New Speed Radar Signs
Purchased June 2021
Site Rotation Ongoing
Traffic Calming
Study/Toolkit
Completed Oct 2023
Hired Parking
Enforcement & Code
Enforcement Supervisors
and Code Enf Officer
2023 & 2024
Consolidated Agreement
with Tripepi Smith for
Public Outreach Efforts
Adopted August 2023
Launched Graffiti
Abatement and Murals
Campaign
Fall 2023, Ongoing
Dedicated webpage with
available homeless
resources
Added January 2024
Ordinance Defining
Vehicle Movement
Following 72-hour
parking notice
In Effect Feb 15, 2024
Proactive Code
Enforcement Efforts on
Priority Issues
Ongoing
Visible Property Address
Numbers Reminders
Ongoing
64% of respondents indicated being
very or somewhat satisfied with
Sheriff protection
1% decrease from 2018
Top volunteered serious issue was an
increase in crime
9% increase from 2018 (14% to 23%)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 43
GOAL
Maintain & enhance
public safety efforts,
traffic enforcement,
and community
involvement
IN PROGRESS
6 Continued policing
efforts with
additional CORE
deputy
“Meet the Captain”
and other police-
community
partnership events
Lomita Branding
Project to Remove
Blight & Update
Citywide Signage
Developing an
updated Public
Outreach/Social
Media Policy
Launching Lomita
PEG Channels
2024 Special Events
and 60th
Anniversary
Celebrations
64% of respondents indicated being
very or somewhat satisfied with
Sheriff protection
1% decrease from 2018
Top volunteered serious issue was an
increase in crime
9% increase from 2018 (14% to 23%)
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 44
SPECIAL EVENTS
& PUBLIC
OUTREACH
7 76% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with Special Events,
such as Founders Day, fireworks,
the annual Easter Egg Hunt, and
tree lighting during Christmas
10% increase from 2018
72% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with the City’s
communication efforts through
newsletters, online, and other
means
9% increase from 2018
70% most frequently receive
city and recreational
information from the Lomita
Newsletter (print or online)
59% through word of mouth
49% City of Lomita’s website
Q: Please rate your satisfaction
with the job the City of Lomita
is doing in providing specific
services.
Q: From a list of sources, how
often do you get information?
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 45
60TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONS &
SPECIAL EVENTS
2024-2025
EVENT 2024 2025
60th Anniversary Parade February 15
Eggstravaganza March 30 April 19
Memorial Day May 27 May 26
Founders Day June 29-30 June 28-29
Movies Under the Stars July 13 & July 27 Summer 2025
National Night Out &
Car Show
August 6 Summer 2025
Summer Concerts August 9 & August 23 Summer 2025
Cornhole Tournament September 7 Summer/Fall 2025
Mayor’s Golf Classic
Tournament
October 3 TBD
5k/10k Monster Dash &
Spooktacular Festival
October 26 October 25
Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 November 11
State of the City November 21 November 20
Holiday Tree Lighting December 6 December 5
8 February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 46
GOAL
Enhance economic
development
downtown and
PCH
COMPLETED
9 Downtown Public Plaza
Ribbon Cutting Held
October 2021
“Lomita Strong, Shop
Small, Shop Local”
Campaign
Regularly publicized
since 2021
Relocated Founders
Day and other Special
Events to Downtown
Since June 2022
Recognized as a LAEDC
Finalist for the Most
Business-Friendly City
Awarded
September 2022
Brianna Rindge,
New Community and
Economic Development
Director
Hired November 2022
Lomita Chamber of
Commerce office at
Council Chamber
Annex
February 2024
Lowering of mural fees
to encourage business
participation
Effective Spring 2024
55% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with the revitalization
of commercial areas
8% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 47
GOAL
Enhance economic
development
downtown and
PCH
IN PROGRESS
10 City sponsored murals
First unveiling scheduled
May 2024 during AntiGang & Drug Free Walk
Selected for the USC
Sunstone Business
Improvement Program
Presentation of Project
Anticipated May 2024
Incorporating Economic
Development Element as
part of the GP Update
Anticipated Adoption
Sept/Oct 2024
New Business Highlight
Target
Opening July 2024
New Business Highlight
Grocery Outlet
Anticipated Opening
Summer 2024
Collaboration with
Chamber of Commerce
to host the State of the
City Address
Scheduled Nov 21, 2024
Award Façade
Improvement & Job
Creation Assistance
Grants to Local
Businesses
Ongoing
55% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with the revitalization
of commercial areas
8% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 48
GOAL
Develop a financing
plan and kickoff
general plan update
COMPLETED
11 General Plan Update
Kick-off
Held May 8, 2023
Established GPAC
June 2023
Comprehensive Public
Engagement
Summer 2023
Council selected
Preferred Future Land
Use Plan
Nov 7, 2023
General Plan Update
Fund of $804,000 to
complete the GP and
Zoning Code update
Established FY21-22
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 49
GOAL
Develop a financing
plan and kickoff
general plan update
IN PROGRESS
12 Developing Environmental Impact
Report, Zoning Code Update with
Design Standards, and
Goals/Policies/Actions for the updates
to the Noise, Economic Development,
Land Use, Circulation, and Open
Space/Resource Management Elements
General Plan Adoption and Meeting of
State Mandate
On schedule for October 2024
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 50
TIMELINE OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
13 Selected Consultant
and formed GPAC
Existing Conditions
Report
Comprehensive Public
Engagement (surveys,
workshops, etc)
Future Land Use
Alternatives
Discussed; Preferred
Option Selected
Creation of Goals,
Policies, and Actions
for each Element*
Review of Draft
General Plan
Update and Phase 1
Zoning Update
Environmental
Impact Report
Completed
Final Public Hearings
on GP and EIR,
followed by zoning
update adoption
*ELEMENTS: NOISE, CIRCULATION, LAND USE, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 51
GOAL
Clarify housing
development and
design standards
COMPLETED
14 Certified Housing
Element
Adopted October 2022
Kaia South Bay Officially
Opened
Ribbon Cutting Held
Feb 2023
Several Zoning Text
Amendments to
Potentially Expand
Housing Options
Completed Spring 2023
Adopted substandard
housing ordinance to
assist residents of
neglected dwelling units
In Effect April 20, 2023
New Allowance of
Affordable Housing
Incentives within
DowntownCommercial/Mixed-Use
Overlay District
In Effect October 19, 2023
Revised and Streamlined
Project Review Process
Across Departments
Completed Dec 2023
Updated Accessory
Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Ongoing, Next Update
Scheduled March 2024
76% of respondents indicated a
lack of affordable housing as a
very serious or somewhat
serious problem
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 52
GOAL
Clarify housing
development and
design standards
IN PROGRESS
15 Future Land Use Plan
and Zoning Updates
as part of GP Update
Creating Objective
Design Standards to
Ensure Development
on Lomita’s scale as
part of GP Update
76% of respondents indicated a
lack of affordable housing as a
very serious or somewhat
serious problem
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 53
GOAL
Continue legislative
advocacy efforts
and regional
influence and
engagement
COMPLETED
16 Extended agreement with
Gonsalves & Son to Provide
State Legislative Advocacy
Services
Approved May 2022
Extended agreement with
Kiley and Associates to
Provide Federal Legislative
Advocacy Services
Approved July 2023
Updated Legislative Platform
Adopted Feb 2024
Involvement with Contract
Cities, The League, SBCCOG,
NLC, SCAG, and various other
legislative partners
Ongoing
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 54
GOAL
Continue legislative
advocacy efforts
and regional
influence and
engagement
IN PROGRESS
17 Continue work related to
oversight of the Navy Fields
use by Lomita Little League
In negotiations
Continued Coordinated
Legislative Efforts with
Network of Advocacy
Partners
Ongoing
Continued monitoring and
communicating formal
positions on proposed bills
to State and Federal
representatives
Ongoing
Continued involvement
with Contract Cities, The
League, COG, NLC, SCAG,
and various other and other
regional entities
Ongoing
Continue stormwater
discharge discussions with
neighboring cities
Ongoing
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 55
COMPLETED
18 Expanded Hybrid Meeting
and Event Capabilities at city
facilities
April 2020
Enhanced online presence
with a new and improved
City website and social
media
Launched November 2021
Updated FEMA Approved
Safety Element
Adopted Dec 2021
Council Chamber Audio
Visual Upgrades
Completed Nov 2022
Ordinances Permitting
Outdoor Dining, Drive-up
Customer Loading Spaces &
Time-Limited Parking Spaces
In Effect June 15, 2023
Online permitting system for
all planning and public works
discretionary and ministerial
applications
Implemented May 18, 2023
Renewed agreement with
American Red Cross
Approved Aug 2023,
first Area G city
GOAL
Resilience and
learning from the
pandemic to build a
city that can
withstand a crisis
Note: The COVID-19 Recovery Ad Hoc Committee was formed 3/30/21, renamed City Resiliency Ad Hoc Committee 12/6/22, and dissolved 12/5/2023 February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 56
IN PROGRESS
19 Upcoming Free
Residential Smoke Alarm
Installations
Scheduled May 4, 2024
Updating Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Anticipated Adoption
Dec 2024
Area G and Alert South
Bay Meetings, Trainings, &
Drills
Ongoing
Emergency Preparedness
Public Outreach
Ongoing
Regular contact with
public safety partners for
situational awareness
Ongoing
Review and update of
emergency plans
Ongoing
Monitoring for grant
opportunities to fund
mitigation efforts
Ongoing
GOAL
Resilience and
learning from the
pandemic to build a
city that can
withstand a crisis
Note: The COVID-19 Recovery Ad Hoc Committee was formed 3/30/21, renamed City Resiliency Ad Hoc Committee12/6/22, and dissolved 12/5/2023 February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 57
GOAL
Continue to
improve streets
and water lines
COMPLETED
20 Updated Water Master Plan
Completed February 2022
Adopted Five-year Capital
Improvement Plan 2022-2027
Completed June 2022
Street Reconstruction in
Zones C & F
Completed April 2023
Second Potable Well
Evaluation
Completed Nov 2023
48% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with maintenance of
local streets and sidewalks
3% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 58
GOAL
Continue to
improve streets
and water lines
IN PROGRESS - STREETS
21 Citywide School
Loading Zone Study
Grant Awarded Oct
2023
247th St Area Water
Main Replacement
Project
Construction Bid
Released Feb 2024
Pavement Management
Update
Anticipated Completion
June 2024
Sidewalk Repair
Program
Partially Complete,
Remaining Scheduled
Dec 2024
Street & Water Line
Improvements Zone G
In Design
Intersection
Improvements at
Walnut/253rd/Ebony
and Walnut/Bland
Scheduled FY 26-27
Narbonne Ave/PCH
Street Rehabilitation
Scheduled FY25-26
W. Lomita Blvd Pipeline
Upsizing
Scheduled FY25-27
PCH Pipeline Upsizing
Scheduled FY25-26
Street Improvements
Zones A, D, & E
Scheduled FY27-32
48% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with maintenance of
local streets and sidewalks
3% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 59
PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
22 Rank 2021 PCI 2017 PCI 2014 PCI 2011 PCI Miles
Arterials 85.2 73.7 70.2 66.8 3.5
Locals 69.5 68.1 59.2 56.9 28.5
72.5 69.3 61.8 59.2 32.0
PCI Condition
86 - 100 Excellent
71 – 85 Very Good (Lomita 2021)
56 – 70 Good (Lomita 2011, 2014 and 2017)
41 – 55 Fair
26 – 40 Poor
11 – 25 Very Poor
0 – 10 Failed
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 60
GOAL
Continue to
improve streets
and water lines
(cont.)
IN PROGRESS -WATER
23 Downtown Lomita
Stormwater Project
In Design
Narbonne Avenue/PCH
Water Pipe Replacement
Scheduled FY24-25
Narbonne Ave Pipeline
Upsizing
Scheduled FY25-26
W. Lomita Blvd Pipeline
Upsizing
Scheduled FY25-27
PCH Pipeline Upsizing
Scheduled FY25-26
Annual Pipe Rehab and
Replacement
Ongoing
48% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with maintenance of
local streets and sidewalks
3% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 61
GOAL
Continue to
improve water
quality
COMPLETED
24 Developed an approved
Capital Improvement
Master Plan
Completed June 2022
Resumed CWPF Public
Water Tours in July 2022
Next Tour April 2024
Installed an emergency
generator at Appian Way
Station
Anticipated Completion
April 2024
57% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with Lomita’s water
service
15% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 62
GOAL
Continue to
improve water
quality
IN PROGRESS
25 Cypress Water
Production Facility
Upgrades with GAC
Anticipated Completion
Summer 2024
2nd Potable Well
Evaluation
Future Project
Zones 2 and 3 Booster
Feasibility Study
Scheduled FY24-25
Pressure Zone Boundary
Modification Study
Scheduled FY24-25
New Interconnection at
Narbonne Avenue /Oak
Street PRS Study
Scheduled FY24-25
Water Quality Sample
Station Upgrades
Scheduled FY26-27
57% of respondents indicated
being very or somewhat
satisfied with Lomita’s water
service
15% increase from 2018
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 63
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERWAY
26 Recruitment of a
Successor City
Manager
On Going
FY 24-26 Budget
Preparation
On Going
Organic Waste
Collection
On Going
Agenda Management
Program
On Going
Citywide Refuse Collection
and Street Sweeping
Changes
Public outreach to begin
summer 2024
Circle of Honor Redesign
Unveiling anticipated with
60th celebrations or time
capsule reveal
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 64
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERWAY (cont.)
27 Stephenson Center
Maintenance Project
In Design
Tom Rico Center
Roof Replacement
Project
In Design
Tom Rico Center
Women’s Restroom
Maintenance Project
In Design
Railroad Museum
Maintenance Project
In Design
Appian Way Pump
Station Roof
Replacement
In Design
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 65
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERWAY (cont.)
28 Resurface Basketball
and Tennis Courts
Scheduled FY24-25
Zone 2 & 3 Booster
Feasibility Study
Scheduled FY25-26
Pressure Zone
Boundary Modification
Study
Scheduled FY25-26
Water Quality Sample
Station Upgrades
Scheduled FY26-27
Picnic Shelter
Replacement at
Lomita Park
Scheduled FY24-25
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 66
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERWAY (cont.)
29 Sewer System
Management Plan
Audit
Anticipated
completion July 2024
Pickleball
6-month pilot
program to begin
Summer 2024
Park Bench & Table
Replacements at Hathaway
& Lomita Parks
Completed tables June
2023, Benches FY25-26
Installation of
Additional EV
Chargers
Scoping & Seeking
Grants
Landscape
Maintenance District
Refurbish
Scoping
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 67
SUMMARY OF
COMMUNITY
SATISFACTION
30 5% INCREASE
87% view Lomita as
good or excellent place
to live
10% INCREASE
29% said the quality of
life has become better
in the past five years
15% INCREASE
57% satisfaction with
water services
12% INCREASE
65% satisfaction with
tree trimming
10% INCREASE
76% satisfaction with
Special Events
9% INCREASE
72% satisfaction with
public outreach
8% INCREASE
55% satisfaction with
revitalization of
downtown and PCH
7% INCREASE
52% satisfaction with
youth & adult
recreational programs
3% INCREASE
48% satisfaction with
street & sidewalk
maintenance
1% INCREASE
82% satisfaction with
recycling and waste
collection
5% DECREASE
In perceived water
quality issues
8% DECREASE
in perceived street
condition concerns
Percentage indicates “very or
somewhat” level of
satisfaction.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 68
SUMMARY OF
COMMUNITY
SATISFACTION
31 11% INCREASE
21% perceive
homelessness as a
serious issue
9% INCREASE
23% perceive property
crimes & burglaries as
a serious issue
2% INCREASE
13% perceive cost of
housing as a serious
issue
Q: What do you think is the
most serious issue facing
residents of Lomita?
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 69
RECOMMENDATION
32 Receive and file the 2023 Community
Survey results presented by FM3
research; and
Review and discuss existing City Council
goals.
Provide staff with further direction.
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 70
CURRENT GOALS
33 Continue to Improve
Streets and Water
Lines
Continue to Improve
Water Quality –
Complete Phase I and
Evaluate Phase II
Enhance Economic
Development in
Downtown and PCH
Maintain and Enhance
Public Safety Efforts,
Traffic Enforcement
and Community
Involvement
Clarify Housing
Development and
Design Standards
Continue Legislative
Advocacy Efforts and
Regional Influence and
Engagement
Resilience and Learning
from the Pandemic to
Build a City that can
Withstand a Crisis
Develop a Financing
Plan and Kickoff the
General Plan Update
February 26, 2024, SP CC Mtg., Page # 71