1 MlNUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Uphoff at 6:08 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3,2024, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Waite led the salute to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Councilmember Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gazele y, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and lrlayor Uphoff
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Administrative Services Director Kamada, lnterim Community and Economic Development Direclor Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, lnterim Public Works Director Hernandez, Adminislrative 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 Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
The Council recognized lhe 2024 Lomita Park Youth Sports Baseball Champions. Each participant and coach in attendance was presented with a certificate.
Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
September 3, 2024
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications.
George Kiveft, Lomita resident, stated that he was pleased to see another major store (Dollar Tree) open in Lomita. He also spoke of the importance of remembering 9/11, and he mentioned the upcoming Disaster Expo at the L.A. Convention Center on September 5-6.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ANO MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
. August 28 - Maersk green cargo ship tourwas cancelled due to expected protests . September 3 - 2471h Street Area Water Main Replacement Project Groundbreaking Councilmember Segawa reported on the following:
. August 9 and August 23 - Concerts in the Park
. August 2'l - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Monthly Board Meeting . August 24 - Lemmy Awards
. Recent 60th Anniversary/Founders Day Committee lvleeting Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
. August 24 - Lemmy Awards
. Announced upcoming CCCA Fall Summil to take place September 6-8
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando introduced the City's new lvlaintenance Worker I employees: Gabriel Maldonado, who was promoted internally; and Brandon Huntelman, who was a Lomita Recreation Leader in his prior position.
Recreation Coordinator Heaney spoke about the City's first annual cornhole tournament, slated for September 7. The event will feature food trucks, a bounce house and other activities.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED AGTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7 a-7b be approved There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Uphoff closed oral communications.
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
. August '19
- CERT Meeting
. August 22 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Board Meeting; he was appointed as the SBCCOG's representative to Cal Cities for our region . Complimented City and County staff for their assistance with his window permits Mayor Uphoff had nothing to report.
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September 3, 2024
Councilmember Segawa 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
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. 8, SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL PAVING FOR THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION, ZONE G - PHASE 1 PROJECT RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Public Works Agreement to Palp lnc. dba Excel Paving Company for Phase 1 of the Street Reconstruction Zone G Project in an amount of $1,084,650.00, plus a 150/o contingency for unexpected costs for a total amount not to exceed $1,247,348; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Principal Engineer Aboujaoude presented the staff report per the agenda material. Zone G has the lowest pavement scores in the City, but due to the high cost of the project, it will be done in four phases. This award is just for Phase l, which will cost just over $'1 million.
As there were no questions for staff and no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff invited Council discussion or a motion.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Segawa, to approve the recommended action.
b- COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) MASTER PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the comprehensive project update from the 2022-2027 Capital lmprovement Program (ClP) Master Plan.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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September 3, 2024
lnterim Public Works Director Hernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. The current plan was adopted in June 2022, and it aligns with the City Council Goals adopted in 2021 . She outlined the following:
Project Categories:
. Facilities
. Stormwater
. Water
. Streets
. Street & Water
. Parks
. Equipment
Project Phases:
. Conceptual/Study
. Design
. Bidding
. Construction
. Project Closeout
Completed Projects lncluding:
. Traffic Calming Toolkit
. Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update
. Second Potable Well Evaluation
Projects in Progress lncluding:
. Lomita and Hathaway Parks Playground Equipment Replacement . Sewer Master Plan (95% complete)
. Citywide Street Sweeping and Trash Collection Route Changes City Manager Vialpando stated that not all projects are funded but the City is in a healthy financial position and staff finds creative funding resources.
Brief discussion was held relative to the need for a sound system at Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium; clearer, more concise ways to present this kind of information to both the public and the Council; and the status of the red car loan to the City from the Ports of Los Angeles.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Uphoff invited public comment.
George Kivett expressed support for installation of a sound system in the gym. He also remarked on the need for ADA curb cuts along Walnut Street by the County Yard, and stated that the City will be liable for any possible issues that arise if it takes title to the Navy Fields site.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Segawa, to approve the recommended action.
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September 3, 2024
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, tt/ayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 7:0'1 p.m llv bmitted
Kath n Horn Gregory, MC, City Cl
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