1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR iJIEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
OPENING CEREIUIONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Uphoff at 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Councilmember Waite gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, City Attomey Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, lnterim Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, lnterim Public Works Director Hemandez, and Deputy City Clerk Abbott
2. APPROVAL OF AGENOA
Councilmember Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIEO by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations scheduled for this meeting4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Gazeley had nothing to report.
Councilmember Segawa had nothing to report.
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
. August 6 - National Night Out; he stated that the event should be revamped as it is meant to connect law enforcement and the community
. August 12 - South Bay Cities Council of Govemments (SBCCOG) Steering Committee Meeting where he was named the SBCCOG representative for the League of California Cities
. Two recent meetings with L.A. County regarding the 2028 Summer Olympics Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
. Announced August 21 California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board of Directors Meeting
. Announced August 24 LemmyAwards
Mayor Uphoff reported on the following:
o Recent SBCCOG Transportation Commiftee and Steering Committee Meetings o Recent CCCA Legislative Committee Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando invited residents to the Concert in the Park August 23 and to the Lomita Railroad Foundation's Speaker Series, also on August 23. He stated that the General Plan Update and Zoning Code Amendment will be brought to Council in October, and invited residents to the City's August 26 General Plan Update Open House. More information may be found on the City's website.
City of Los Angeles District '15 Councilmember Tim McOsker congratulated the City Council on Lomita's 60th anniversary and presented the City with a certificate. He also spoke of his time working as Lomita's City Attorney early in his career.
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7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMTIENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7a-7h be approved.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers 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 RECOISIUIENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Warrant & Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrant & Payroll Register c. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
d. Monthly Report for the City Manager's Department
RECOTIMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
e. Monthly Report from the Community and Economic Development Department RECOITIMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
f. Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Department RECOiTIIIENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
g. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOISMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
h. June and July Treasury and lnvestment Report
RECOiTIilENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. AWARD A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO MIK CONSTRUCTION, lNC. AND
AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO FOUNTAINHEAD
CONSULTING FOR THE APPIAN WAY PUMP STATION ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Public Works Contract to MIK Construction, lnc. for the construction of the Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Project for $625,700, plus a 1 5% contingency of $93,855, for a total of $719,555; award a Professional Services Agreement to Fountainhead Consulting Corporation for construction inspection, construction administration, and testing services for the Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $70,5214, plus a 15% contingency amount of $10,582, for a total amount of $81,126; appropriate an additional $390,681 for a total project budget of $800,681 from available fund balance in the Water Fund; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
lnterim Public Works Director Hernandez presented the staff report per the agenda malerial. The pump station has been in service since '1994 and supplies 90% of Lomita's water. lls original roof has extensive termite damage, and this project was approved in June 2022 as part of the Cig's CIP Master Plan. Tenting is not an option for safety and access reasons, and water service will be only minimally impacted during the 6-8 months the proiect is under way.
Brief discussion took place relative to whether alternatives to metal roof replacement were considered, and the construction start date.
As there were no further questions for staff, Mayor Uphoff invited public comment. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff brought the item back for further Council discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjoumed the meeting at 6:29 p.m Respe SU mitted,
Linda E. Abbott, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: October 1, 2024
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.