1 MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7,2024
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The special meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Uphoff at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the Upstairs Assembly Room at City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Gazeley (attended via Zoom arrived after roll call) Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, City Attomey Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Dillon, Community and Economic Development Director Rindge, and City Clerk Gregory (via Zoom)
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no requests to speak during oral communications.
3. SCHEDULED ITEMS
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2024.2026
BIENNIAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Draft Fiscal Yeat 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and direct staff to prepare the final draft budget for review and approval on June 'l8,2024.
City Manager Vialpando gave a brief overview of the budget review process. He stated that the budget workshop marks the beginning of the 30-day review period before the presentation for the adoption of the final 2O24-2026 budget which is scheduled for presentation on June '|8,2024. He stated that the draft budget was reviewed by the finance committee and made available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's office for review.
There was a review the of goals set by the Council in 2021 and each director presented their accomplishments relative to the goals set and the upcoming proiects and goals for the upcoming fiscal years. Administrative Services Director Kamada presented the a
Lomita City Council Special Meeting Minutes
May 7,2O24
proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2026 Biennial Budget, which included review of the notable projects. There was a brief discussion related to Capital projects, City programs, and one time funding items that were added to the budget.
As there were no suggested changes to the budget, it was the consensus of the Council to approve the recommended action.
There was a brief discussion of the training budget for staff. Council commented on training opportunities for Planning Commissioners and there was a consensus of the Council to direct staff to research the costs of conferences for Planning Commissioners to attend.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The being no further ess to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m Kathl Horn Grego MMC, rk
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