MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7,2024
1. OPENING CERET{ONIES
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, May 7,2024, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, Califomia.
b. Flag Salute
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Councilmember Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
ABSENT: Councilmember Gazelev
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, 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 Gastelum, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Councilmember Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gazeley
3. PRESENTATIONS
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The Council presented newly appointed City Manager Vialpando with a Team Lomita jersey to welcome him to the City.
Mayor Uphoff thanked the sponsors of the April 25 "Follow Me, l'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk.
Certificates of recognition and prizes were presented to the winners of the "Follow Me, I'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk poster contest.
Certificates of recognition were presented to the City's "Common Canvas" mural contest winners, whose collaboration was unveiled at the'Follow Me, l'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk.
The Sunstone Management Economic Development Challenge Team, comprised of second year Price Master students at USC, in partnership with the City's Community and Economic Development Department, gave a presentation on how to attract more businesses to Lomita.
They shared the executive summary, background, and evaluation criteria. Proposed solutions include:
. Encouraging development through place-based incentive programs and rezoning . Enhancing marketing and communications strategies
o Exploring low-cost, high-benefit opportunities and relationships with public and private partners through the Lomita Chamber of Commerce
4, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications George Kivett, Lomita resident, commented that he liked the Sunstone presentation. He encouraged residents to shop local, and he stated that teachers make a big impact on students'lives.
There being no further requests from the public to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FRO]YI THE
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Segawa reported on the following:
. Recent Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Meeting with L.A. County Fire Department . April 24 - Lomita Station BBQ Fundraiser Honoring Deputy Daniel Okamoto . April 24 - St. Margaret Mary's Fifth Graders Tour of City Hall . April 24 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer at BBQ Element . April 25 - "Follow Me, l'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk
. April 28 - Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation Tea with Friends . April 30 - 60th Anniversary/Founders Day Committee Meeting . May 3 - Funeral Service for Lomita Station Deputy Daniel Okamoto . May 3 - Golden Apple Awards
. May 4 - Sound the Alarm/American Red Cross Free Smoke Detector lnstallation . May 5 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health Fair
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r May 6 - 60th Anniversary/Founders Day Committee Meeting . May 7 - 60th Anniversary/Founders Day Committee Meeting Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
o April 17-19 - Cal Cities City Leaders Summit
. April 25 - South Bay Cities Council of Govemments (SBCCOG) Economic Development Meeting
. April 25 - SBCCOG Board Meeting
o April 28 - Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation Tea with Friends o April 30 - Toyota Mobility Program at Cal State Dominguez Hills . May 7 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Meeting Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
o April 25 - "Follow Me, I'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk
. April 28 - Lomita Railroad Museum Tea with Friends
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando introduced Montsenate "Montse" Gastelum, the City's Administrative Analyst, who will start work on April 22. new
He remarked upon attending Deputy Okamoto's funeral service and extended condolences to his colleagues al Lomita Station. He thanked City staff and the Council for the warm welcome in his first week.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOilIII|ENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7a-f be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Segawa, to approve the consent agenda items a-c and e-f, with item d pulled for separate discussion by Councilmember Segawa.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
. April 17 - California Contract Cities Association Board of Directors Meeting . April 19 - Senior Scam Stopper Event
o Recent Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Meeting with L.A. County Fire Department . April 24 - Lomita Station BBQ Fundraiser Honoring Deputy Daniel Okamoto o April 24 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer at BBQ Element o Recent California Joint Powers lnsurance Authority Executive Committee Strategic Planning Session
o April 28 - Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation Tea with Friends . May 2-3 - Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference General Assembly
. May 3 - Golden Apple Awards
. May 3 - Funeral Service for Lomita Station Deputy Daniel Okamoto . May 5 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health Fair
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MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gazeley
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. c. Applicant Agents Resolution California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Form 130 - Designation of Authorized Agents
RECOMMENDEO ACTION: Authorize staff to execute the State of Califomia Governor's office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Designation of Subrecipient's Agent Resolution Form 130 appointing and authorizing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Administrative Services Director as authorized agents of the City of Lomita to file and engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for grants and reimbursements related to disaster mitigation and assistance efforts. e. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Participation in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Program for Year 4
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving and authorizing participation in the Los Angeles County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program once it becomes available for the PLHA Program Year 4.
RESOLUTION NO.2024.11- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERi'ANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY
AUTHORTZNG THE MAYOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A
REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT wlTH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LACDA) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY
f. Master Agreement with Caltrans for State Funds for the Narbonne South Street Reconstruction Poect
RECOMiIENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution assigning City Manager as the authorized representative to sign on behalf of the City of Lomita and authorize the City Manager to execute the Masler Agreement with Caltrans.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024.12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND EXECUTING AGREEMENT wlTH CALTRANS DIVISION OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE,
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT BRANCH
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and that They be Read in Title Only
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ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
d. Animal Control Services Contract Renewal with the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal contract for animal control services with the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control effective when signed by all pa(ies through June 30,2029, unless sooner terminated or extended.
Councilmember Segawa expressed concerns relative to the length of time it takes for dead animal pickup.
Assistant City Manager Sugano stated that he would follow up with Animal Control about the delay in services and report back.
Councilmember Segawa also asked for a report showing the number of dead animals picked up in Lomita.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Uphoff invited a motion.
Councilmember Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the mnsent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gazeley
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT wlTH STEPHEN DORECK EQUIPMENT RENTALS FOR THE 247TH STREET AREA WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve total project budget of $1,494,888.00 including 20% contingency; award a Public Works Agreement to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals for lhe 2476 Street Area Water Main Replacement Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Director Dillon presented the staff report per the agenda material. The project area includes 246th and 247th Streets, 247tn Place, and 248th Street, and will extend the older, dead-end pipes out to Western Avenue; both water pressure and quality will improve as a result. The City acquired a CaIOES grant in the amount of $1.125 million toward the project. Construction is set to begin in June 2024 and is expected to lasl about eight and one half months.
As the Council had no questions for staff and there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff invited a motion.
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MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoft NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gazeley
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION ANO CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 202'l-01, ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 202+01, AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03, FOR 24925-25007 WALNUT STREET (APNs: 737$015-901, 7375-01S902, 7375-01 5-903, and 737S01 5-904)
RECOMIIIENDED ACTION: Continue the hearing to the May 21, 2024, City Council meeting.
There were no questions from the Council nor persons wishing to speak on the item; therefore, Mayor Uphoff continued the public hearing, to the Tuesday, May 21,2024, meeting per the consensus of the Council.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Res ctfully submitted, 1
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MC, City
Adoptdd: August 6, 2024
Councilmember Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Waite, to approve the recommended action.