1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Uphoff at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17,2024, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Segawa 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 Attorney Rusin, Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, 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. CERTIFICATION OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RESULTS
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a. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2024
RECOMMENOED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-36 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election consolidated with the statewide general election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
City Clerk Gregory presented the staff report per the agenda material.
As there were no questions for staff nor requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Uphoff invited Council discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Segawa, 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
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5,2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERSAS PROVIOED BY LAW
b. SWEARING IN CEREMONY AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO ELECTED OFFICIALS - PATRICK J. FUREY FORMER MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE WILL ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BARRY M. WAITE AND WILLIAM D. UPHOFF, AND THE CITY CLERK PRESENT THE CERTIFICATE OF
ELECTION TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Manager Vialpando introduced former Torrance Mayor Patrick J. "Pat" Furey, Guest Officiant, who administered the Oaths of Office to newly reelected Councilmembers Uphofi and Waite. City Clerk Gregory presented the certificates of election to Councilmembers Uphoff and Waite, then read aloud certificates of recognition sent by State Senator Ben Allen's Office.
4. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss and select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term; present plaque to outgoing mayor and receive remarks.
Mayor Uphoff invited nominations for mayor. Councilmember Gazeley nominated Councilmember Waronek, and Councilmember Segawa seconded the nomination.
a. SELEGTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM FOR A ONE.YEAR TERM Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, and no additional nominations, Mayor Uphoff closed the nominations and asked for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Waronek, and Mayor Uphoff
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Waronek invited nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Uphoff nominated Councilmember Segawa, and Councilmember Waite seconded the nomination.
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, and no additional nominations, Mayor Waronek closed the nominations and asked for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Segawa, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Waronek NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Waronek thanked Councilmember Uphoff for his service as Mayor and expressed appreciation for his contributions. He also recognized Mrs. Uphofi for doing a great job as the First Lady of Lomita. Fellow Councilmembers shared his sentiments, and Councilmember Waite stated that Councilmember Uphoff always looks out for the City's best interests.
City Clerk Gregory presented Councilmember Uphoff with a plaque recognizing his term as Mayor, and a certificate from State Senator Ben Allen's Office.
Jennifer LaMarque, Field Deputy for L,A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, presented Councilmember Uphofi with a certificate recognizing his term as Mayor. She remarked that he is always prepared and asks great questions when representing Lomita.
Councilmember Uphoff reflected on the past four years as a member of the Council, and stated that it has been an honor to serve.
Mayor Waronek stated that he looks forward to serving as Mayor and is fortunate to have colleagues that he likes and respects. He complimented City staff and thanked those who came out this evening to show their support. He invited all in attendance to a reception at the Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Hall after the meeting.
Councilmember Uphoff and Mayor Waronek presented flowers to their wives, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa was presented with a bouquet.
Mayor Waronek recessed the meeting at 6:24 p.m. so those in attendance could enjoy light refreshments in the lobby.
Mayor Waronek reconvened the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, recognized the Council for their ability to work together, gave kudos to Councilmember Uphoff on his term as mayor, and congratulated Mayor Waronek.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Waronek closed oral communications.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Gazeley had nothing to report.
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
o December 4 - South Bay Cities Council of Govemments (SBCCOG)'s South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program Awards where Lomita was recognized . December 6 - Tour of the Newport-lnglewood Fault Hosted by the SBCCOG r December 6 - City of Lomita's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony o December I - CERT Meeting
. December 12 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (SBACC) Annual lnstallation Ceremony
Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
. December 5 - Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner
. December 6 - Lomita Mayor's Prayer BreaKast
. December 6 - City of Lomita's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony . December 8 - Santa at the Lomita Railroad Museum
o December 9 - SBCCOG Transportation Committee Meeting
o December I - SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
. December 11 - California Contract Cities Association Legislative Committee Meeting o December 11 - SBCCOG Homeless Services Committee Meeting . December 12 - SBACC Annual lnstallation Ceremony
. December 14 - West Basin Municipal Water District's Rain Barrel Distribution Event at Lomita City Hall
o December '14
- Salvation Army Bellringing
. He encouraged staff to share with the Parks and Recreation Commission ideas for the Red Car feature when the time comes
. He suggested looking at the big picture relative to parking solutions in the City, such as diagonal parking on some streets
. He suggested taking a more strategic look at what kinds of new businesses the City would like to attract
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
o December 4 - SBCCOG's South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program Awards where Lomita was recognized
. December 5 - Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner
. December 6 - Lomita Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
. December 6 - City of Lomita's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony . December I - Santa at the Lomita Railroad Museum
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. December 11 - SBCCOG Homeless Services Committee Meeting o December 12 - SBACC Annual lnstallation Ceremony
Mayor Waronek stated that he attended the same events as Mayor Pro Tem Segawa above
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando introduced Bryan Martinez, the City's new Associate Planner, who began work on November 25.
8. CONSENTAGENOA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 8a-8n be approved.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Approved the following Consent Agenda itoms:
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only.
RECOMMENDED AGTION: Approve motion.
b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 3, 2024, and November 19,2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and flle Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
e. Monthly Report for the City Manage/s Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
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f. Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
g. Monthly Report for the Parks and Recreation Department RECOMMENDED AGTION: Receive and file the report.
h. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. November 2024 Treasury and lnvestment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
j. Professional Services Agreement with United Pacific Services, lnc. for Urban Forestry & lnventory
RECOMMENOED ACTION: Award an Agreement for Urban Forestry & lnventory Services to United Pacific Services, lnc. for an amount not to exceed $70,414 per year for a three year term; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. k. Consideration of the Acceptance of the City's Audit Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Yea( 2023-2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
l. First Amendment to the Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for Design Services for the Downtown Lomita Multi-Beneflt Stormwater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment to Agreement 2023-49 with Hazen and Sawyer for Design Services for the Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater Proiect; approve Change Order No. 1 ; appropriate an additional $215,740 plus a 10% contingency ol $21,574 for unexpected costs in a total amount not to exceed $237 '314 from Measure W Municipal Fund; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
m. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement with Numa Networks to Complete lnformation Technology Upgrades at the Cypress Water Facility
RECOMMENDED AGTION: Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement with Numa Networks to Complete lnformation Technology Upgrades at the Cypress Water Facility.
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n. Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-06 Updating the Lomita Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 866 and direct the City Clerk to file a copy of the Ordinance with the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
9. SCHEDULEO ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER ASSIGNMENTS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the City Councilmember Appointments and Assignments chart and appoint a delegate and alternate(s)to represent the City at various member organization meetings for the calendar yeat 2025 (January through December).
City Manager Vialpando introduced the item and opened it for discussion.
The Council reviewed the list and appointed delegates and alternates to each organization. lt was the consensus of the Council to appoint a delegate and alternate to the West Basin Water Association Board but to contact them regarding their bylaws to determine whether City staff representation instead of Council is sufficient; and to change the CERT Subcommittee to the Emergency Preparedness Ad Hoc Subcommittee, with the purpose of examining the City's emergency preparedness programs and operations and reporting back to the Council
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek brought the item back to the Council for further discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO, 866 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING SECTION 11.I,30.06 OF LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ANO FINOING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY
EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIW ACT UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE S 21080.17
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, waive full reading, and by motion adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 867U; introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 868; and direct staff to schedule the second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 868 at the January 21 ,2025, regular City Council meeting.
The proposed updates will also revise residential development Code to address the adoption of the ADU and JADU ordinance which opted to place all ADU and JADU requirements in one section, but related definitions and references to ADUs and JADUs in other parts of the Code require revision. All Code clean-up related to parking has been removed from the proposed zoning code update, and parking will be revisited in the future with a more holistic approach.
Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. and brought the item back for Council discussion or a motion.
CityAttorney Rusin read the title ofthe urgency ordinance to be adopted and the ordinance to be introduced.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled urgency ordinance:
OROINANCE NO. 867U _ AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING SECTIONS 11.'1,15, 1 1 -1.30.01, 11 -1.30.02, 1 1 -1.30.03, 1 r -1.30.04 AND 1't -1.30.5 OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONTNG)
OF TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING
a. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-07 UPDATING THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING OEFINITIONS, RESIDENTIAL LAND USES AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR IN.HOUSE CLEANUP
Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. This item was originally scheduled for a public hearing at the last meeting, but the Council voted to continue the item to a date uncertain due to concerns with certain aspects related to parking; however, an urgency ordinance is required due to some inadvertent omissions in the last Code update related to floor area ratio (FAR) and lot coverage. These two aspects are important for consistency in development projects in the queue and the regular ordinance would not go into effect until nearthe end of February, Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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sEcTloNs 11-1.15, 11-1.30.01, 11-1.30.02, 11-1.30.03, 11-1.30.04 ANO 11-1.30.5 0F CHAPTER 1 (ZON|NG) OF T|TLE Xr (PLANN|NG AND ZONTNG) OF THE LOMTTA
MUNICIPAL CODE
lntroduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 868 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING SECTIONS 11-,I.15, .I.I.1.30.01, 11-
1.30.02,11-1.30.03, 11-1.30.04AND 11-1.30.05 OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONTNG) OF TITLE Xr (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjoumed the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
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Kath enHorn G , MMC, City
Ado ted: February 4, 2025
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