1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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, November 'l9,2024, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Segawa led the salule to the flag.
c. lnvocation
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek 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 Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Sugano, Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Administrative Analyst Gastelum, and Deputy City Clerk Abbott
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
Councilmember Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, 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
There were no presentations scheduled for this meeting
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Uphoff announced the time for oral communications.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, noted that the fence along Walnut Street by Lomita Park had been repaired. He also encouraged City staff to attend the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce annual installation ceremony on December 12.
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 reported on the following:
. November 7 - Southern California Association of Governments Meetings . November 14 - L.A. County West Vector Control District Board Meeting Councilmember Segawa reported on the following:
o November 11 - Veterans Day Observance
. November 18 - Post-Mayors Cup Golf Tournament Meeting . November 19 - Zone G Phase 1 (Walnut Street) Street Reconstruction Project Groundbreaking
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
o November 6 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Steering Committee Meeting . November 8 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce's Five YearAnniversary/Ribbon Cutting for Visiting Angels
. November 13-16 - National League of Cities City Summit Mayor Pro Tem Waronek reported on the following:
o November 11 - Veterans Day Observance
. November 13-16 - National League of Cities City Summit . November 18 - Post-Mayors Cup Golf Tournament Meeting o November 19 - Zone G Phase 1 (Walnut Street) Street Reconstruction Project Groundbreaking
. Announced State of the City to take place on Thursday, November 21 . November 21- Upcoming Lomita Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Mayor Uphoff had nothing to report.
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando announced the new submission period for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest is from November 25 to December 10. Submissions may be emailed to communicatio [email protected]. Today should be the last day Southern California Edison is working to replace all streetlights in Lomita; if residents feel they are too bright, they may request installation of glare shields. A Lomita Railroad Museum display honoring lrene Lewis will soon be housed in the City Hall Lobby; a sneak peak of the display will take place at the
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State of the City event on November 21. The City is partnering with Lomita Sheriffs Station on their annual holiday toy drive, and donations will be accepted through December 17.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED AGTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7a-7kbe approved.
Councilmember Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem 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
REGOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. c. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department 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 from the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
f. Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
g. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
h. October 2024 Treasury and lnvestment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and lnvestment Report. i. Professional Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Labor Negotiation Services
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $40,000 for labor negotiation services provided by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
j. Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Obsolete Records RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records and authorize the City Clerk to schedule disposition of records listed in the attached exhibit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
k. Resolution Amending Conflict of lnterest Code for the City of Lomita pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution amending the City's Conflict of lnterest Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOMITA AND THE LOS ANGELES
UNIFIEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Education Compact between the City of Lomita and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
City Manager Vialpando introduced the item, then turned it over to Administrative Analyst Gastelum, who gave the staff report per the agenda material. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Compact is part of LAUSD's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, which focuses on innovative programs that support student success and community enrichment.
Other local cities have already embraced this initiative and Lomita has the opportunity to join the effort. Lomita's Alexander Fleming tuliddle School's STM Magnet Program is a prime example of what these partnerships can mean for students, offering hands-on problem-solving and collaboration, and fostering innovation. The compact requires no financial commitment and is instead a strategic partnership that helps schools like Fleming.
There was brief discussion relative to setting up a meeting with the new LAUSD Superintendent, and there was concern about approving such an agreement until then.
City Manager Vialpando emphasized that the compact is a non-legally-binding, non-financial commitment. lt is more a good faith pledge and if approved tonight, it essentially commits the City to engage in 10 Key Focus Areas of the Education Compact which are as follows:
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1 . Communications
2. Student Enrollment
3. Traffic Safety
4. School Safety
5. Health Services
6. Family Engagement
7. Academic Programs
8. Digital Connectivity
9. Shared Facilities
l0.Transportation
He added that he will reach out to request that the Superintendent meet with the Council.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Uphoff invited public comment Adrian Vargas, San Pedro High School Police Academy Magnet student, encouraged Council support for the compact, stating that transportation assistance in particular would help many students.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoft invited further discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Segawa, to approve the recommended action. Mayor Pro Tem Waronek added that he would reach out to the LAUSD board member representing Lomita to request that the Superintendent introduce himself to the Council in the near future.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
9, PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. SECOND READING AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF OROINANCE NO. 864 TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE AMENDED TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES
FIRE CODE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing; adopt Ordinance No. 864; and direct the City Clerk to file a copy of the ratification of the more restrictive code standards, and required local findings, with the adopted City Ordinance to the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
As there were no questions for staff, Mayor Uphoff opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. and invited Council discussion or a motion.
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
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City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be adopted MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT None
Adopted the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 864 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMTTA, CAL|FORNTA, AMENDING SECTION 3-l (FIRE PREVENTION) OF TITLE 3 OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32 (FIRE coDE) oF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WTH CERTAIN CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
GALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Uphoff adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
Respe il u mitted,
Linda E. Abbott, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: December 17, 2024
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, to approve the recommended action.