1 MINUTES OF THE
LOMlTA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19,2024
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, March 19, 2024, in the Gouncil Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Council Member Segawa led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Mayor Uphoff gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: lnterim City Manager Hoefgen, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Public Works Director Dillon, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community & Economic Development Director Rindge, Recreation Manager Kelley, Senior Management Analyst Hernandez, and Deputy City Clerk Abbott e. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Rusin stated that the Council met in open session at 4:30 p.m. and recessed to closed session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the item on the agenda, All Council Members were present, and there was no reportable action.
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3, PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations scheduled for this meeting.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications.
Riane Castro, Lomita resident shared complaints relative to Athens Services conducting street sweeping in her area as early as 4:00 a.m. for the last several months.
Mayor Uphoff suggested that Ms. Castro give lnterim City Manager Hoefgen her contact information so that staff may follow up on the matter.
George Kivett, Lomita resident and GPAC Member, stated that City staff should better vet board candidates in the future as attendance at meetings was subpar, with only three of 12 members showing up for the final meeting.
Lucas Simmons, Lomita resident, spoke in support of the Metro C-Line.
There being no further requests from the public to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNTCATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Gazeley had nothing to report.
Council Member Waite reported on the following:
o March 1 1-1 3 - National League of Cities Congressional City Conference o March '16
- City of Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade
Council Member Segawa reported on the following:
. March 2-6 - Read Across America Week
. March 19 - 60th Anniversary/Founders Day Committee Meeting . March 21 - City Mural Judging Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
. [,1arch 2-6 - Read Across America Week
. March 1 1-13 - National League of Cities Congressional City Conference . Announced that he was recently appointed to serve on the Quality and Productivity Commission by L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
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. Upcoming California Contract Cities Board of Directors Meeting on March 20 o March 21 - City Mural Judging Committee Meeting
. Announced Eggstravaganza slated for March 30 at Lomita Park Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
. March 11-13 - National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
lnterim City Manager Hoefgen had nothing to report.
Community & Economic Development Director Rindge
Enforcement Olhcer, Zay Qazi.
introduced the City's new Code
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7aJ be approved.
Council Member Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. c. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Oepartment RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
d. Monthly Report for the City Manager's Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
e. Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
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f. Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and flle the report.
g. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report
h. February 2024 Treasury & lnvestment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. Contract with Mercury Events LLC, for the Lomita 5k/10k walk and run (Monster Dash) to be Held on Octobet 26,2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the lnterim City Manager to approve a contract with Mercury Events LLC.
j. City of Lomita Position on C-Line Extension to the South Bay RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and authorize Mayor to sign the attached letter to LA Metro regarding the C-Line Extension to the South Bay. k. Agreement with West Basin Municipal Water District for Flow Signal RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an Agreement with West Basin Municipal Water District for Power at Service Connection WB-07; and authorize the lnterim City Manager to execute the Agreement.
l. 2023 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports REGOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the City's 2023 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports.
8, SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK,
MEASURE M APPLICATION
RECOMMENDED AGTION: Authorize the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to submit the "South Bay Local Travel Network in the City of Lomita" Project for funding from the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility lmprovements Program.
Public Works Director Dillon presented the staff report perthe agenda material. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) gave a presentation on the Local Travel Network to the City Council in July 2022, and representatives are here this evening to answer any questions relative to this item. The network is a 243-mile route of streets intended to support zero emission transportation devices. She shared the routes within Lomita, the estimated cost, and timeline to implementation.
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B. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW
ALCOHOL ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, FOR
ANNIVERSARY CITY EVENTS
Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director, SBCCOG, stated that cities would soon receive a survey about safety-related funding from the federal government. The SBCCOG would like to assist cities with both a regional and city safety plan, and she encouraged City staff to apply for a regional grant.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, supported the encouragement of lower-impact modes of transport but was opposed to any reduction in the ability to travel by car on Lomita Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway.
Ms. Bacharach stated that the SBCCOG is opposed to Caltrans'desire to install bike lanes on Pacific Coast Highway.
Lucas Simmons, Lomita resident, stated that he is pleased with recent City traffic calming measures, but suggested that Walnut Street near Lomita Park be looked at as well.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff invited a motion,
Council Member Gazeley 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, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE CONSUMPTION
THREE SPECIFIED
OF
60th
Recreation Manager Kelley presented the staff report per the agenda material. The three events referenced in this item are the Cornhole Tournament and the two Concerts in the Park. She shared the estimated cost for security and public safety officers at the events.
George Kivett spoke in support of the item
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff invited 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
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Permit the consumption of alcohol on City-owned properties for three City organized 60th anniversary events pursuant to Lomita Municipal Code (LMC) Section 4-3.10.
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AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
None
None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01
AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING) TO
ALLOW THROUGH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION, TWO.STORY STACKED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS UP TO 20
FEET IN HEIGHT WTHIN MULTIFAMILY ZONING ONLY UNDER LIMITED
CONDITIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 860 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLEXI (PLANNING AND ZONTNG), CHAPTER 1 (ZON|NG), REVTSTNG THE CITY',S REGULATIONS FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT STANDARDS AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEOA)
Director Rindge presented the staff report per the agenda material. She discussed the pros and cons of the proposed ordinance, and emphasized that staff views this as a discretionary approval via Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval rather than a blanket approval. One reason for the case-by-case basis recommendation is so that neighbors are given the option to provide input to such proposals.
A minor edit to the draft ordinance was noted where two words were interchanged in enor:
Sec. 11-1.15.12(L) should read as: Lot, key, shall mean an interior lot adjoining the rear lot line of a reversed corner lot, a lot where the REAR property line abuts the @! property line of one or more lots and where such lots are not separated by an alley or any public way.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Uphoff opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
George Kivett spoke in support of the amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Public Hearing, introduce first reading of Ordinance 860, an ordinance accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation, and find the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) not applicable to the ordinance.
Requirements for application to the Planning Commission for a CUP under the proposed ordinance:
r 20' height; 5' side/rear setbacks (16' height; 4' side/rear setbacks e by-right currently allowed)
r Total combined area for all buildings/structures < 50% of rear yard setback o Exterior stairs on side of building facing front property line o Defined accessible design features on 1'tfloor
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Rand Relators of Rand Architecture, the applicant, stated that the roofline of his project is still lower than those of his immediate neighbors and that he aimed to stay within the design context of the neighborhood. Adding another structure on the ground would have taken up open space.
Sec. 11-1,15.12(L) should read as: Lot, key, shall mean an interior lot adjoining the rear lot line of a reversed corner lot, a lot where the [fd! property line abuts the @E prope(y line of one or more lots and where such lots are not separated by an alley or any public way.
lntroduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 860 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), REVISING THE CITY'S REGULATIONS FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT STANDARDS AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT (CEAA)
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. llv bmitted,
Linda E. Abbott, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: May21,2O24
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. and invited a motion.
Council Member Waite made a motion, seconded by Council Member Segawa, to approve the staff recommendation, noting the correction to the ordinance: