1 MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA GITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 5,2024
OPENING CEREiUIONIES
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, March 5, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, Califomia.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Waite led the flag salute.
c. lnvocation
Council Member Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazele y, Segawa, Waite, and Mayor Uphoff ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Waronek
STAFF PRESENT: lnterim City Manager Hoefgen, City Attorney Rusin (arrived at 6:09 p.m.), Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon (via Zoom), Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, Administrative Analyst lbarra, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gazeley to approve the agenda with the modification of hearing item 8d before item 8a.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Waronek
3. PRESENTATIONS
Captain James Powers of Lomita Station was presented with a certificate of recognition upon his retirement after 36 years with the L.A. County Sheriffs Department. Captain Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Powers thanked his wife and the Lomita Station team for their support, and stated that it had been a pleasure serving the residents of Lomita.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications Perry Mehr, Lomita resident, expressed dissatisfaction with Athens Services'waste hauling prices.
George Kiveft, Lomita resident, stated that a new radar speed sign on Walnut Street has been effective, and he would like to see more such signs in other areas of town.
Christine Beedel, Lomita resident, expressed dissatisfaction with the service and prices of Athens Services.
There being no further requests from the public to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
. Recent State ofthe Region Event
r February 29 - Grand Opening of Amma Halal Meat & Grocery Store . Recent Meet and Greet with Elected Officials
. March 2 - Lomita Little League Opening Day
Council Member Waite reported on the following:
o February 22 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Meeting of Economic Development Officials
. February 22 - SBCCOG Board of Directors Meeting
Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
. February 21 - L.A. County Sanitation District Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
lnterim City Manager Hoefgen announced that Administrative Analyst lbarra has taken a position with another city, and thanked him for his service.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
GITYCOUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley had nothing to report.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7a-g be approved.
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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: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Waronek
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 February 6, 2024, and February 20, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to release the bid package for the Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Project and find the project categorically exempt from CEQA.
e. lnstallation of Speed Limit Signs and Painting of Speed Legends on Lucille Avenue RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) lnstall a "SPEED LIMIT 25" sign (R2-1 (25)) on the west side of Lucille Avenue approximately sixty (60) feet south of the south curb line of Pacific Coast Highway; 2) lnstall a "SPEED LIMIT 25" sign (R2-1 (25)) on the east side of Lucille Avenue approximately fifty (50) feet north from the southem terminus of Lucille Avenue; 3) Paint a "25" Speed Legend on the west side of Lucille Avenue approximately sixty (60) feet south of the south curb line of Pacific Coast Highway: and 4) Paint a "25" Speed Legend on the east side of Lucille Avenue approximately frfty (50) feet north of the southem terminus of Lucille Avenue.
f. Professional Services Agreement for SCADA Upgrade
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with AES Global, lnc. for the upgrade of the existing Water Division Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system; and authorize the lnterim City Manager to execute the agreement. g. Modification of Parking Time Limitation on Narbonne Avenue RECOMMENDED ACTION: To modify the parking time limit from one (1) hour to two (2) hours at 25507 Narbonne Avenue.
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8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSTON AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 202+03 AUTHORIZNG A FORGIVABLE LOAN IN THE ATIIOUNT OF $35,OOO THROUGH
THE CITY'S JOB CREATION AND BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO THE HIVE
VINTAGE COLLECTIVE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 and authorize the lnterim City Manager to sign the applicable program agreemenls on behalf of the City.
Administrative Analyst lbarra presented the staff report per the agenda material. He outlined the parameters of the program and the intended use of the loan, which is to create one permanent full-time equivalent job for a qualifying low-income individual. The loan review committee recommends approval.
Mayor Uphoff invited public comment
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in favor of the program and noted the downtown area's recent revival.
As there was no Council discussion, Mayor Uphoff invited a motion.
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: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Waronek
RESOLUTION 202+03. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE JOB CREATION AND BUSINESS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM REQUEST FOR CESILIA BRACAMONTES FOR THE BUSINESS THE HIVE VINTAGE COLLECTIVE LOCATED AT 24603 NARBONNE AVENUE, LOMITA, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $35,OOO SUBJECT TO TERMS ANO
CONDITIONS
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAN ONE ART AND MURALCOLORS FOR THE CREATION OF
A MURAL UPON THE SOFTBALL SHED AT LOMITA PARK
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the lnterim City Manager to execute contracts with Man One Art and MuralColors for the creation of a mural upon the softball shed at Lomita Park.
Adopted the following titled resolution:
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Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material. The Cityrvide graffiti abatement campaign was the impetus for this project, and the campaign is a three-brush approach:
'"Cover Your Canvas," which includes decreased mural fees *'Care for Your Canvas," which includes permissive removal *"Common Canvas," the first of which is the softball shed at Lomita Park, which is often targeted with graffiti. Mural compositions were submitted by 100 local fifth graders, and the artist was selected. The mural will be unveiled during the 'Follow Me, l'm Gang & Drug Free" Walk on April 25. Staff is asking to fund both the artist's fee and the installation for a total of $17450.00.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring back an item at a future meeting to discuss and consider the possibility of fining parents whose minor children are convicted of vandalism in Lomita.
Brief Council discussion was held relative to the funding source of this project, and a commercial building in the City that is frequently targeted with graffiti. lt was suggested that installation of additional murals could be discussed at the upcoming mid-year budget review.
As there was no further Council discussion, Mayor Uphoff invited a motion 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, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Waronek
ABSTAIN: Gazeley
c. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE PROJECT PRIORITIES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review projects and provide direction on prioritization This item was presented before ltem 8b due to technical issues Senior Management Analysl Hemandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. As the legislature is prioritizing water and infrastructure projects, staff recommended projects including the Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater POect, various ADA improvements Citlnaride, and lrene Lewis Park renovations.
Brief Council discussion was held relative to supporting projects that interest the legislature in order to obtain funding.
There was general Council concurrence with the priorities as outlined by staff.
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d. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT (I.ASD) PROPOSAL FOR 2024 ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
SUPPRESSION ENFORCEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department's (LASD) Proposal lor 2024 Fireworks Suppression Enforcement.
This item was presented before ltem 8a.
Senior Management Analyst Hemandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. Results from a recent survey indicated that 60% of Lomita residents oppose legalizing fireworks in the City. ln 202'l the City Council increased the fine for illegal fireworks to $1000 per incident. Lomita Sheriffls Station has proposed a three-week enforcement period from June 16 through July 6 using two dedicated deputies on six-hour shifts for an amount not to exceed $29,322.72. Violations must be witnessed by law enforcement to be enforced, and historically the fines have not offset the City's enforcement costs. Staff recommends a modified enforcement period of June 13-July 7.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to the date range options.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in favor of the fireworks enforcement, adding that last year was not nearly as bad as in the past in terms of illegal fireworks in the City. He suggested additional enforcement measures around New Years Eve, especially if it takes place on a weekend.
As there was no further Council discussion, Mayor Uphoff invited a motion Council Member Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa to approve the recommended action with the modified dates of enforcement to June 23- July 13,2024.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Waronek
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjoumed the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
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ctfully
thleen Gregory, M C, City
Adopted: 2,2024
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